Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. 

If you ask me about the person who has the most influence on my life, I must (13)_______ you it is my father. You ask me what I think about my father. Great! great! My father is the best person in the world. Do you know what I (14)_____? He is a considerate and generous man who is loved not only by his family (15)_____ by all his friends. His great sense of humor (16)_________ him from others. To his colleagues, he is a (17)_________ a father. I love him so much. Happy him as a friend, an advisor, and (18)_______ man who is always helpful and creative in his job. In a word, my father’s terrific! I’m so happy to have Father’s Day, Daddy!

16__________

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

When Scotsman Alexander Graham Bell (23)_____ the telephone in 1876, it was a revolution in communication. (24)____________the first time, people could talk to each other over great distances almost as clearly as if they were in the same room. Nowadays, though, we (25)___________ use Bell’s invention for taking photographs, (26)________the Internet or watching video clips rather than talking. Over the last two decades, a new (27)________of spoken communication has emerged: the mobile phone.

27__________ 

Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. 

If you ask me about the person who has the most influence on my life, I must (13)_______ you it is my father. You ask me what I think about my father. Great! great! My father is the best person in the world. Do you know what I (14)_____? He is a considerate and generous man who is loved not only by his family (15)_____ by all his friends. His great sense of humor (16)_________ him from others. To his colleagues, he is a (17)_________ a father. I love him so much. Happy him as a friend, an advisor, and (18)_______ man who is always helpful and creative in his job. In a word, my father’s terrific! I’m so happy to have Father’s Day, Daddy!

18____________

He said that he ....................to call his new company 'Office-fit' and was already very successful. 

7-year-old Timothy Lind law is now designing ...............for offices - from the director’s suit to the secretarial office.

Read the passage carefully then choose the answer (A, B, C, or D) that best suited to the gaps
I was driving along the High Street towards the car park ....(31)... I usually park my car. I was reaching the traffic lights which ...(32)... on the corner of Oxford Street. The ...(33)... were green. The lights changed to red and I braked. The Mini ...(34)..... was traveling behind me failed to stop and crashed into the back of my ...(35)..., which got damage to the backlights. 
The girl who ...(36)... the Mini got out and was very rude. My friend, who was in the front ...(37)... seat of my car was very upset. The girl ...(38)... sister had been in the car with her blamed us and ...(39)... us several rude names. I know it was exactly 3.15 when it happened ...(40)... the clock in my car stopped. 

40_________

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences

 English is considered as one of our __________ languages.

Choose the word or phrase that best fits each space in the following passage. (15 pts)

We often assume the best way to (1)__________ to a decision is to spend ages taking into account a lot of information before we arrive at our conclusion. We (2)_______ the evidence in the belief that instant decisions are unreliable. However, there are arguments for a reassessment of that (3)________ It may be that (4)____________ our subconscious mind does a better job in a moment than our conscious mind does. When Evelyn Harrison, a(n) (5)_________ on sculpture, was shown a statue that the J. Paul Getty Museum had purchased for $10 million, she (6)__________ out that it was a fake. It came (7)___________ a shock to the museum. Harrison was (8)_______________ to explain why she had formed that impression, but it was enough to (9)_______   doubt on the statue. Now, most experts have come round to her (10)_______, but now did she (11)________ the difference between that and the (12)________ article so quickly? It’s probable that her subconscious mind sorted through the information that escaped the (13)__________ of her conscious mind. Although we are rarely, (14)_________ , aware of our subconscious mind, it can be surprisingly (15) ________

4___________

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Thien Mu pagoda was built on Ha Khue hill, on the left bank of the Perfume River. According to the legend, Lord Hoang Long, the founder of the Nguyen dynasty, after being appointed to protect the southern land of the Gianh River, met an old lady in red who showed him a place to set up his headquarters in Kim Long village. They were built there and a pagoda was also constructed on the hill where the lady had appeared, and was called Thien Mu pagoda. The pagoda covers an area about four hectares. There are some note-worthy works and objects of value such as the seven-tier Phuoc Duyen tower, which is 21.24 metres high. The bell in the tower, called Dai Hong Chung, was cast in the 18th century and was decorated with beautiful patterns. This is a beautiful and romantic pagoda which attracts deeply to all Hue’s inhabitants.

Lord Nguyen Hoang was________.

Read the following passage and then choose the best answer to the questions by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D. 
Chantal's parents didn't have much money, so they sent her to a state primary school when she was five. She enjoyed her reading and writing lessons, but there were so many pupils in the class that the teacher found it difficult to control them.
When Chantal was eleven, her father got a better job, and decided to spend some money on her education. He sent her to an expensive private school, where the girl wore dark green uniforms and did two hours' homework every evening.
Chantal liked her new school, and did well. Because she studied hard, she passed all her exams, and went to university at eighteen. She chose history course and was an excellent student. In the end she decided to become a teacher, and returned to her old primary school to teach.

 She passed all her exams because__________.

READING COMPREHENSION
The world around us ...(41)...very colourful. The place...(42)...be very dull if there was no colour. People like to surround by colourful things. Many years ago, people...(43)... to make themselves as colourful ...(44)....  the things they saw. They did this by...(45)... patterns on their bodies and painting...(46)....
When they learned to make cloth to cover their bodies, they ...(47)...to find ways and means of colouring it brightly. In time, they discovered the method of dyeing their clothes.
People knew how to dye their clothes even before they knew ...(48)...to read or write. During that time, men ...(49)...how to make dye, so they got their colours from what they...(50)...around them.

44_________

Read the following passage and then choose the best answer to the questions by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D. 
Chantal's parents didn't have much money, so they sent her to a state primary school when she was five. She enjoyed her reading and writing lessons, but there were so many pupils in the class that the teacher found it difficult to control them.
When Chantal was eleven, her father got a better job, and decided to spend some money on her education. He sent her to an expensive private school, where the girl wore dark green uniforms and did two hours' homework every evening.
Chantal liked her new school, and did well. Because she studied hard, she passed all her exams, and went to university at eighteen. She chose history course and was an excellent student. In the end she decided to become a teacher, and returned to her old primary school to teach.

What profession did she finally decide to choose?

Reliable studies have shown that the children of working mothers have no more problems than children whose mothers stay at home. My personal view is that mothers should work if they wish.
Some women have invested so much in a career that they cannot (31) _______ to give it up. Others have to work because of economic necessity, and there are also those who are simply not (32) _______ out to be full-time parents.
There appear to be several options when it comes to choosing childcare. These range from child minders through to granny or the kind lady across the street. (33) _______, however, many parents don't have any choice; they have to accept anything they can get.
No (34) _______ how good the available childcare may be, some children protest if their parents are not around. This is a perfectly normal stage in a child’s development. Babies over the age of six months become dependent on mum and close family members, so make sure that you allow (35) _______ time to help your child settle in.
And don’t forget; if you want to do the best for your children, it's not the quantity of time you spend with them, it’s the quality that matters.

(35)...............................

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

Lots of work has to be done before the filming begins. The producer and director plan how and when they will film each scene.

A movie is filmed scene by scene, and a scene is filmed shot by shot. The scenes are not usually filmed in the order that you see them in the movie. Sometimes the weather is bad and an outdoor scene cannot be filmed. Big, fancy sets take a long time to build. Scenes using these sets are often shot later even though you may see them at the beginning of the film.

When it is time to film a scene, the designers get the set ready. The actors run through their lines and movements. The director of photography arranges the lights. The camera operator checks camera angles for the shot. The sound crew sets up microphones.

The cameras roll. Each filmed shot is called a take. The director may ask for many takes before he or she is satisfied with the scene.

Which word is “them” in line 4 refer to?

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences

___________ having a private tutor, he couldn’t get good marks at school

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer

Women and men are biologically and spiritually different from each other. Men are more stable while women are more sensitive. Men are stronger while women are sweeter. Men excel themselves in natural sciences while women are the major in social sciences. They are various in the way they work, in the foods they eat and in the movies they prefer to watch. Even though there are some common ideas about the greatest movies of all time, generally women’s tastes toward genres, story and soundtrack of a movie are much diverse from men.

Women like romance movies but men prefer action and adventure films. Women like the passion, the emotion and the affection that the romance movies convey while men feel stronger, more energetic after seeing action movies. Unlike women who only remember the general feeling that the story of a movie leaves behind, men pay much more attention to the details and logical flow. Romance movies not only show women that such fairy tale love stories like Romeo and Juliet actually exist, but also strengthen their sensitivity. Men are always eager to discover new and wild experiences which happen to be the central topics of adventure movies. They also want to show that they are brave, strong and heroic as the main characters in every action films. That is why they naturally find action films. Men and women various views toward movies reflect truly the differences between two sexes not only in entertainment, but also in life. However, the ideas above are just some common views, and they are not quite suitable for all men and women.

What is the main idea of the text?

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences

Please don’t ___________ when I am studying.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

In 1814, Francis Scott Key pens a poem ___________ (1) is later set to music and in 1931 becomes America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The poem, originally titled “The Defence of Fort McHenry,” was written after Key witnessed the Maryland fort being bombarded ___________ (2) the British during the War of 1812. Key was inspired by the sight of a lone U.S. flag still flying over Fort McHenry at daybreak, as reflected in the now-famous words of the “Star-Spangled Banner”: “And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.”

After one of Key’s friends, Dr. William Beanes, ___________ (3) by the British, Key went to Baltimore, located the ship where Beanes was being held and negotiated his release. However, Key and Beanes weren’t allowed to leave until after the British bombardment of Fort McHenry. Key watched the bombing campaign unfold from aboard a ship located about eight miles away. After a day, the British were unable ___________ (4) the fort and gave up. Key was relieved to see the American flag still flying over Fort McHenry and quickly penned a few lines in tribute to what he had witnessed.

Francis Scott Key died of pleurisy ___________ (5) January 11, 1843. Today, the flag that flew over Fort McHenry in 1814 is housed at the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.

(2) ________

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Did you know that on average we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctor might give us? This fascinating information came to light as a result of a study carried out by Utrecht University. What is even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember is wrong.

Why do you think this is? Well, it’s not as complicated as you may think. You see, going to the doctor fills most people with anxiety, and when we are really nervous and stressed we are more likely to focus on the diagnosis rather than the treatment. Therefore, we know what is wrong with as but have no idea what to do about it.

Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor. Always write down any important information. What would be even better is, if your doctor agreed, to record your consultation. This way, you can replay the advice at home, where you are more likely to absorb it. If you believe the situation is serious or you’re really worried, seek the help of a family member. Just ask them to accompany you to listen in. This way you can be absolutely sure about what the doctor has told you and avoid falling into the same trap that most people do.

The author suggests recording the consultant in order to .

Read the following passage carefully then choose the answer (A, B, C, or D) which you think is best suited to the gap
Many people who work in London prefer to live ...(41)...it, and to go into their offices, factories or schools every day...(42)...train, car or bus, even though this means they have to get up ...(43)...in the morning and come home later in the evening.
One advantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper. 
Even a small flat in London without a garden ...(44)...a lot to rent. With the same money, one can get a little house in the country ...(45)...a garden of one’s own.
Then, in the country one can rest from the ...(46)...and hurry of the town. Although one has ...(47)...up earlier and spend more time in trains or buses, one can sleep better at night, and during weekends. ...(48)...summer evenings one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country. ...(49)... one likes gardens, one can spend one’s free time digging, planting, watering and doing the hundred and one other jobs ...(50)...are needed in the garden.     

45__________

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer

Women and men are biologically and spiritually different from each other. Men are more stable while women are more sensitive. Men are stronger while women are sweeter. Men excel themselves in natural sciences while women are the major in social sciences. They are various in the way they work, in the foods they eat and in the movies they prefer to watch. Even though there are some common ideas about the greatest movies of all time, generally women’s tastes toward genres, story and soundtrack of a movie are much diverse from men.

Women like romance movies but men prefer action and adventure films. Women like the passion, the emotion and the affection that the romance movies convey while men feel stronger, more energetic after seeing action movies. Unlike women who only remember the general feeling that the story of a movie leaves behind, men pay much more attention to the details and logical flow. Romance movies not only show women that such fairy tale love stories like Romeo and Juliet actually exist, but also strengthen their sensitivity. Men are always eager to discover new and wild experiences which happen to be the central topics of adventure movies. They also want to show that they are brave, strong and heroic as the main characters in every action films. That is why they naturally find action films. Men and women various views toward movies reflect truly the differences between two sexes not only in entertainment, but also in life. However, the ideas above are just some common views, and they are not quite suitable for all men and women.

According to the text, ____.