Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete the passage. (1p) Traffic Lights

Traffic lights only became necessary in the 19th century, when traffic began to increase. A traffic signal (1)……………by J O Knight, a railway signaling engineer, was installed outside the Houses of Parliament in London in 1868. It looked like a railway signal of the time but a few weeks later it blew up, and a signal of this type was no (2)……………used. The modern traffic light is an American invention, the first red and green lights, set up in Cleveland in 1914 followed a few years later by three-colour lights in New York. These new lights didn’t arrive in Britain (3)………..A year later, the first automatic lights were installed at a road junction in Wolverhampton, where they remained in (4)……………for the next 42 years. At the beginning of the 1930s, the first vehicle-activated lights were set up in London. Since these early days, traffic light design has developed to cater for (5)……………types of road users.

1._________

Read the following passage and choose the item ( A,B,C or D) that best answers each of the question about it.
  Last week, Liz Robinson and her parents went to Nha Trang on vacation. Mr and Mrs Robinson took Liz to in the Tri Nguyen aquarium in Nha Trang.There are dolphins, turtles and many different types of fish in  the aquarium. But Liz thought there are no other fish is more beautiful than the colorful little fish.
 There was a souvenir shop near the exit of the aquarium. Mr  Robinson bought Liz a cap with a picture of dolphin.Liz wore it all day.
 After they visited the aquarium, they went to a food stall for lunch.Liz’s parents ate fish and crab . When she looked at the fish, Liz remembered the beautiful fish in the aquarium. She ate noodles instead.
 What did Liz find the most beautiful? 

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

The world’s first film was shown in 1895 by two French brothers, Louis and Auguste Lumiere. Although it only (1)…………of short, simple scenes, people loved it and films have (2) ……….popular ever since. The first films were silent, with titles on the screen to (3)………..the story. Soon the public had (4) ……….. favorite actors and actresses and, in this (5) ……….., the first film stars appeared. In 1927, the first “talkie”, a film with sound, was shown and from then on, the public (6) ………..only accept this kind of film.

Further improvements continued, particularly in America, (7) ………..produced 95% of all films. With the arrival of television in the 1950s, 8) ………..people went to see films, but in (9) ………..years cinema audiences have grown again. More countries have started to produce films that influence film-making and there are currently (10) ………..national film industries.

1.________

Read the text and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the gaps

New Year's Day is the festival of the (1) ______ expected to bring most joy to everyone (2) ______ China. Most people insist on doing everything right to prepare (3) ______ the celebration. Good luck wishes written on (4) ______ paper are hung on the walls and (5) ______ of the houses. Living room decorated with a lot of (6) ______ is always full of laughter. Many families leaving every door and window open at (7) ______ on New Year's Eve believe in letting the old year out and the New Year in. On New Year's Eve and New Year's Day people get together and (8) ______ feasts of delicious, traditional foods. Everywhere there are a lot of (9) ______ playing around in their brand new clothes. They are very happy to get some lucky money from adults. They also enjoy (10) ______ or unicorn dancing.

(8) __________

Read the following  passage and choose the item ( A,B,C or D) that best answer each of the questions about it:

Linda: oh,hi,welcome back!Have a nice trip ?
Janet:Oh,it was great! Fresh air and sunshine every day.I just stopped by with this -it is for you
Linda:Oh ,thank you !It is beautiful!I don ‘t have any skirt like this.But you shouldn`t have 
Janet:Well, Jim and I just wanted thank you for taking care of the house and watering the plants while we were away
Linda: well ,What are friends for ?

Where did she go?

Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question. 

Pets are kept by many people for pleasure or pastimes. They keep and nurse them at home as a hobby. Some people have special breeds of dogs or cats as pets while others rear birds in cages.

In keeping pets we need to take special care. We have to feed them with the right food at the proper times. Any failure on our part could endanger their life. We have to protect them from their enemies. Furthermore, the pets and their cages have to be kept clean. This is to prevent the attack of any diseases from unhygienic surroundings.

If we understand their habits it is easy for us to handle them. Keeping pets gives us an opportunity to be kind to these creatures. We might learn more about the life and needs of pets. Those who keep birds like parrots are likely to read books about rearing them. Such people do not hesitate to spend money, time, and energy for the well-being of their pets.

What is the main idea of the passage?

Read the following passage and choose the correct option for each blank. 
Sandwiches are common in many countries. But (1) …………….did this strange name come from? The Earl of Sandwich (1718 – 1792) was an Englishman. He liked (2) …………….cards. One night he played for hours and got very hungry. (3) …………….he didn’t want to stop his card game. He asked for some roast meat (4) …………….two pieces of bread. (People bank roast meat in the oven or a stove). He ate the food (5) …………….he played cards. People gave his name (6)…………….this new kind of food. Pizza is (7) …………….international food. A baker probably (8) …………….the pizza in Naples, Italy. It was about the same time (9) …………….the first sandwich. “Pizza” means “pie” in Italian. People (10) …………….the name “pizza pie” for a long time. Now it is just “pizza”.

10.__________

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Last year, there were millions of international tourist arrivals across the globe. Whether they were students on their (1)______ years looking for overseas adventure, stressed-out workers hoping to get away for a weekend, or retirees (2)_______ to relax in an exotic locationclearly none of them thought they could find the same experience at home. The question is whether foreign travel brings more advantages or disadvantages.

An obvious positive point is that going abroad sometimes helps people to expand their knowledge of the world. If they are (3)_____ minded, they can learn about new cultures and hopefully gain a more accurate understanding about their way of life. In addition, there is the economic benefit of tourism to countries which have few other resources. It can provide an income to many people within the industry.

Having said that, some people simply go to a foreign resort (4)____ by high walls and therefore learn little about their holiday (5)_____ . Another issue is that hordes of tourists often spoil the “unspoilt” places they visit. The most recent example of this is Antarctica, where last year cruise ships took thousands of visitors to view the disappearing icebergs and wildlife. Vegetation, nesting penguins and resting walrus are vulnerable when humans intrude.

(4)..................

Circle the best option (A, B, C, or D) to complete the passage.

James has two jobs. (41)………….Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday he works in a (42)……….where he helps to look after children who (43)………..ill. He goes to the hospital (44)……… bus. He starts (45)………at ten o’clock and works until quarter (46)……….five. He (47)………at home on Thursday and Friday, he writes stories. In (48)……… evening, one of his roommates cooks the meal. After dinner, they (49)…………at the newspapers to see what’s on TV or they (50)…………about the day.

42._______

choose true or false
"Banh Chung" (Chung cake) is one of the most popular and delicious traditional Vietnamese dishes. According to the legend, Chung cake was invented by Prince Lang Lieu - the 18th Prince of Hung Emperor, in the contest of looking for new Emperor. It has become an irreplaceable cake of Vietnamese people at Tet and King Hung's anniversary (10th March of the Lunar calendar).

Chung cake is made from sticky rice, pork, green beans, pepper and onions. It is wrapped in dong leaves (lá dong). The cake will be boiled for about 12 hours over a wood burning stove.

In Vietnam, the process of making Chung cake is the opportunity for family to come together. All members in the family often make Chung cake together and then sit around the warm fire to boil it. Nowadays, in some big cities, the busy life of modern society prevents people from preparing the cake, however, the habit of worship ancestors with Chung cake never changes.

 Sticky rice, pork and green beans are some ingredients to make Chung cake.

Read the following passage and choose the correct option for each blank. 
Sandwiches are common in many countries. But (1) …………….did this strange name come from? The Earl of Sandwich (1718 – 1792) was an Englishman. He liked (2) …………….cards. One night he played for hours and got very hungry. (3) …………….he didn’t want to stop his card game. He asked for some roast meat (4) …………….two pieces of bread. (People bank roast meat in the oven or a stove). He ate the food (5) …………….he played cards. People gave his name (6)…………….this new kind of food. Pizza is (7) …………….international food. A baker probably (8) …………….the pizza in Naples, Italy. It was about the same time (9) …………….the first sandwich. “Pizza” means “pie” in Italian. People (10) …………….the name “pizza pie” for a long time. Now it is just “pizza”.

3.________

Read the following  passage and choose the item ( A,B,C or D) that best answer each of the questions about it:

Linda: oh,hi,welcome back!Have a nice trip ?
Janet:Oh,it was great! Fresh air and sunshine every day.I just stopped by with this -it is for you
Linda:Oh ,thank you !It is beautiful!I don ‘t have any skirt like this.But you shouldn`t have 
Janet:Well, Jim and I just wanted thank you for taking care of the house and watering the plants while we were away
Linda: well ,What are friends for ?

How was Janet is trip ?

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Overpopulation is an undesirable condition where the number of the existing human population (1)…………..the carrying capacity of Earth. Overpopulation is (2)………….. by a number of factors such as reduced mortality rate, (3) ………….medical facilities, and depletion of precious resources.

The effects of overpopulation are quite severe. One of these is a rise in unemployment. When a country (4)…………..overpopulated, it gives rise to unemployment as there are (5)…………..jobs to support a large number of people. The rise in unemployment gives rise to (6)…………..as people will steal various items to feed their family and(7)………..them basic amenities of life.

The high cost of living is another effect. As difference (8)…………..demand and supply continue to expand due to overpopulation, it raises the (9) ………….. of various commodities including food, shelter, and healthcare. This means that people have to pay (10) …………..to survive and feed their families.

1.________

Read and answer the below question

Vehicles in the near future, will be fuel efficient, zero emission, and use high tech electronics and software to assist drivers in a variety of ways. Vehicles will communicate with each other, with the road and with traffic signals. Autos and trucks of the future will use vision enhancement devices to help you navigate through bad weather, let you see around them, or warn you of a possible collision with a pedestrian or animal. They will also let you know if you are getting drowsy or straying from your lane. In twenty years, cars of the future will be different than the automobiles of today, and so will the driving experience.

Will vehicles always cause green house gases?

choose true or false
"Banh Chung" (Chung cake) is one of the most popular and delicious traditional Vietnamese dishes. According to the legend, Chung cake was invented by Prince Lang Lieu - the 18th Prince of Hung Emperor, in the contest of looking for new Emperor. It has become an irreplaceable cake of Vietnamese people at Tet and King Hung's anniversary (10th March of the Lunar calendar).

Chung cake is made from sticky rice, pork, green beans, pepper and onions. It is wrapped in dong leaves (lá dong). The cake will be boiled for about 12 hours over a wood burning stove.

In Vietnam, the process of making Chung cake is the opportunity for family to come together. All members in the family often make Chung cake together and then sit around the warm fire to boil it. Nowadays, in some big cities, the busy life of modern society prevents people from preparing the cake, however, the habit of worship ancestors with Chung cake never changes.

 It will take less than 10 hours to boil Chung cake by burning wood.

ead the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is celebrated in the US on the fourth Thursday in November. For many Americans it is the most important holiday apart from Christmas. Schools, offices and most businesses close for Thanksgiving, and many people make the whole weekend a vacation.

Thanksgiving is associated with the time when Europeans first came to North America. In 1620 the ship the Mayflowers arrived, bringing about 150 people who today are usually called Pilgrims. They arrived at the beginning of a very hard winter and could not find enough food to eat, so many of them died. But in the following summer Native Americans showed them what foods were safe to eat, so that they could save food for the next winter. They held a big celebration to thank God and the Native Americans for the fact that they had survived.

Today people celebrate Thanksgiving to remember these early days. The most important part of the celebration is a traditional dinner with foods that come from North America. The meal includes turkey, sweet potatoes (also called yams) and cranberries, which are made into a kind of sauce or jelly. The turkey is filled with stuffing or dressing, and many families have their own special recipe. Dessert is pumpkin made into a pie.

Pilgrims celebrated Thanksgiving to _______.

Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions. 
The idea of a driverless car is not new. Now there are already cars on the road that can park themselves. But a truly self-driving car, one that can drive itself, is being tested by scientists and engineers. Self-driving cars have already been tested on public roads. These cars not only record images of the road, but their computerized maps view road signs, find alternative routes and see traffic lights even before they are seen by a person. By using radars and cameras, the cars can analyze information about their surroundings faster than a human can.

In some of the tests, the car leans the details of a road by driving on it several times, and when it is time to drive itself, it can identify when there are pedestrians crossing and then stops to let them pass by. Self-driving cars could make transport safer for all of us by eliminating the cause of most of today’s accidents.

In about a decade’s time, we may see………..

Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions. 
The idea of a driverless car is not new. Now there are already cars on the road that can park themselves. But a truly self-driving car, one that can drive itself, is being tested by scientists and engineers. Self-driving cars have already been tested on public roads. These cars not only record images of the road, but their computerized maps view road signs, find alternative routes and see traffic lights even before they are seen by a person. By using radars and cameras, the cars can analyze information about their surroundings faster than a human can.

In some of the tests, the car leans the details of a road by driving on it several times, and when it is time to drive itself, it can identify when there are pedestrians crossing and then stops to let them pass by. Self-driving cars could make transport safer for all of us by eliminating the cause of most of today’s accidents.

How can the tested cars analyze information about their surroundings?

 Read the passage, and then tick the correct answer: true (T), or false (F).

Vehicles in the near future, will be fuel efficient, zero emission, and use high tech electronics and software to assist drivers in a variety of ways. Vehicles will communicate with each other, with the road and with traffic signals. Autos and trucks of the future will use vision enhancement devices to help you navigate through bad weather, let you see around them, or warn you of a possible collision with a pedestrian or animal. They will also let you know if you are getting drowsy or straying from your lane.

In twenty years, cars of the future will be different than the automobiles of today, and so will the driving experience.

Cars and how to drive will only change after two more decades.

 Read the passage, and then tick the correct answer: true (T), or false (F).

Vehicles in the near future, will be fuel efficient, zero emission, and use high tech electronics and software to assist drivers in a variety of ways. Vehicles will communicate with each other, with the road and with traffic signals. Autos and trucks of the future will use vision enhancement devices to help you navigate through bad weather, let you see around them, or warn you of a possible collision with a pedestrian or animal. They will also let you know if you are getting drowsy or straying from your lane.

In twenty years, cars of the future will be different than the automobiles of today, and so will the driving experience.

Cars will notice people when there is a passenger crossing the lane.

Choose the word (a, b, c, d) that best fits each of the blank spaces

Hoa is writing a letter to her mom. She says that she is glad (16)________ her parent were well. She is doing fine at school. At first, every-thing was strange and (17)_________. But she is having a lot of fun. She hopes her parent will visit Ha Noi after the harvest. She will shows her parent (18)__________ the city

And she tells her mom (19)__________ about her because she knows (20)__________ to take care of herself

And she tells her mom (19)__________ about her