Daisy: “Would you like to visit Ha Long Bay this summer?”

Peter: “........................."

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. "The doctor ______ his patient not to take too much sugar."

It is difficult to imagine a world without tomatoes. High in the Andes mountain of modern-day Peru, the local inhabitants have ben cultivating and eating tomatoes since prehistoric times, but the food has only become (i) _____ in the rest of the world relatively recently. These days, the bright red fruit plays an important role in the cooking of many cultures and is key ingredient in many types of fast food, (ii) _____ both taste and colour to dishes that otherwise would be rather ordinary. The tomato belongs to the nightshade family of plants, many members of which are poisonous. When they were first imported into North America, therefore, tomatoes were viewed with (iii) _____ and people tended to use them as table decorations rather than as food. In Europe, the tomato was first grown in Italy in 1555, although it wasn’t combined with pasta until much later. The first recipe for tomato ketchup dated from 1727 and in the 1800s, tomatoes began to be used more (iv) _____ in sauces and soups. These days, as well as tasting good, tomatoes are known to contain substances which are good lor our heath. Nutritionists (v) _____ out, however, that many processed tomato products also contain additives such as salt and sugar which can reduce the beneficial effects of the fruit.

(ii)_______

The internet is like a huge city, full of many different kinds of places and people. As a real city, there are certain places which are suitable for youngsters and others which need to be avoided. The Internet neither belongs to (i) _____ is controlled by anyone person, organisation or government. It gives all of US the opportunity to create material for others to seC. On the other hand, as in ordinary life, there are those who might use it for illegal (ii) _____. The freedom of the Net offers exciting opportunities for youngsters and, (iii) _____ being aware of the possible dangers and taking steps to avoid them, they can happily explore that online world in safety. Common sense will certainly help children to use the Internet safely.It is preferable, for example, for parents to get to know (iv) _____ their children are meeting online and make sure they never give our personal information about themselves. Although it is an excellent tool for learning, playing and communicating and others, youngsters should not be allowed to become so involved that they forget other activities important to their development. Obviously, surfing as a family activity is the best solution, so that any problems that are fond can be discussed together. Parents need to thinks about safetv issues and aerree on a set of rules. óJust as youngsters are given instruction on road (v) _____, they also need to be instructed on how to travel safely along that superhighway.

(v)______

Japan is no longer an Empire. When it lost all of its colonics, it also (i) ______ Korea and Dokdo Island. Dokdo Island has always been Korean territory and part of its country. Japan only wants to rebuild its Empire by sending its ships there. On the other hand, Japan says that it only wants to check (ii) ______ for more fish. There are many South Korean fishing boats in the area and Japanese fishermen have no place to do their own fishing. However, Japan has similar problems with two (iii) ______ neighbors, China and Russia, over two other islands, Senkaku/ Diaoyu and North Territories/ Kurils.

Liancourt Rocks may (iv) ______ an unimportant matter, but it is not. If Japan gives up its right to it, it has a good chance of losing its right to other islands as well. Japan has demanded the USA to act as a judge in this argument, but South Korea refuses to (v) ______ another country decide over its own land.

(iv)______

He may have deceived you, but he didn't take me .......

Traditionally, spas were places which had a spring of mineral water, where people who were sick went to recover from an illness or (i) _____ a disease. Spas were developed by the (ii) _____ Romans, who built public bath houses over hot volcanic springs. Some Roman baths could accommodate up to 6,000 bathers, and had restaurants, sports centres, swimming pools, gardens and libraries. An extremely low entrance fee ensured the popularity of the baths. There was no fixed order in which the rooms were used. People might begin with a hard workout, before going to the Warm Room to relax, have a vigorous massage in olive oil and then (iii) _____ a good soak in a warm bath. Next, they could take a bath in the Hot Room, before cooling down the Cold Room. After that, they might (iv) _____ for a swim, read some poetry in the library, have a (v) _____ to eat, or talk about urgent matters of state in a private talk room

(ii)_______

For all the talk of what humankind has done to cause destruction to the planet, we should not forget that nature itself is a powerful force, capable of doing damage on a huge scale. The greenhouse (i) _____ and the hole in the ozone layer are indeed made worse by the industrialized society we live in. However, we must remember that there are certain species of plant and animal which, quite naturally, (ii) _____ offgases that are very harmful to the atmosphere. And only fifty years ago in London, hundreds of people died from the smog which hung over the River thames. What is interesting here is that, yes, smoke and gases from industry, vehicles and fossil (iii) _____  were ingredients in this deadly mixture. The other vital ingredient, though, was the completely natural fog, and who would have thought that could be harmful? In the early days of the industrial revolution, poets, painters and philosophers described how the polluted urban skies made them think of the end the world. Well, towards the end of the nineteenth century, the volcanic eruption of Krakatoa nearly made it happen! Though of tons of dust and ash were thrown into the air and, for years afterwards, there were red sunsets caused by the light filtering through this natural pollution. Remembering scientists pet theory about the dinosaurs (iv) _____ out because of a huge volcanic eruption, we were lucky that humankind survived this time. So next time you look out from your garden or balcony and see a beautiful red sunset, think of the possibilities. It could be the result of our activities poisoning the air we breathe, or it might just be (v) _____ turning on the radio to check there haven’t been any major eruptions lately!

(v)______

They had never come .........such a beautiful little village before 

Emily Can- had a very strong (i) _______ . She was very independent and creative, (ii) _______ she was also moody and unfriendly with people she didn’t like. In the studio (iii) _______ painted, the chairs were hanging from the ceiling with ropes so there was no place for visitors to sit down. Maybe if she liked the visitor, she would use a rope to (iv) _______ a chair to sit on! She had a soft spot for (v)_______ and kept dogs, cats, rabbits and even a pct monkey named “Woo”!

(iv)_____

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the following word(s). "intake"

Ben has _____terrible headache. 

Today large sums of money go into the search for treatments for a whole range of diseases. Three hundred years ago, when European explorers returned from distant lands with unfamiliar substances they’d found there, the problem was how to (i) _____ the illnesses for which these new imports could possibly be a cure. When the brown chocolate bean was first (ii) _____  into Britain from Mexico, it was thought to have medicinal qualities. Sir Hans Sloane was the man who is said to have (iii) _____  with the idea of mixing the powdered bean with milk. Sloane was an important figure in eighteenth-century London, a landowner whose name lives on in some of the city’s most fashionable streets and squares. Less appreciated is his contribution to the beginning of a national addiction; the (iv) _____ Briton gets through eight kilograms of chocolate a year, a level of consumption exceeded only by the Swiss. Today, when almost every pleasure is regarded as addictive, the name ‘chocoholics” is given to people who can’t get enough of the stuff. (v) _____ of its fat and sugar content, chocolate is usually an enemy of slender elegance.

(V)_______

Researehers in the field of psychology have found that one of the best ways to make an important decision, such as choosing a university to attend or a business to invest in, involves the utilization of a decision worksheet. Psychologists (i) _______ optimization compare the actual decisions made by people to theoretical ideal decisions to see how similar they are. Proponents of the worksheet procedure believe that it will yield optimal, that is, the best decisions. (ii) _______ there are several variations on the exact format that worksheets can lake, they are all similar in their essential aspects. Worksheets require defining the problem (iii) _______ a clear and concise way and then listing all possible solutions to the problem. Next, the pertinent considerations that will be affected by each decision are listed, and the relative importance of each consideration or consequence (iv) _______ . Each consideration is assigned a numerical value to reflect its relative importance. A decision is mathematically calculated by adding these values together. The alternative with the highest number of points emerges as the best decision. Since most important problems are multifaceted, there are several alternatives to choose from, each with unique advantages and disadvantages. One of the benefits of a pencil and paper (v) _______ procedure is that it permits people to deal with more variables than their minds can generally comprehend and remember.

(i)_______

One of the students said, “_________ professor is late today” 

Choose a, b, c or d that best completes each unfinished sentence:

More and more young men are interested ____ collecting stamps.

Choose A, B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions: 

Don't forget attending our meeting next month on time

Keeping fit and healthy may seem difficult, but there are few easy-to-follow guidelines. Firstly, a balanced diet is absolutely essential. This means selecting food that is (i) ______ in salt and sugar.

Experts recommend reducing the amount of fat in your diet as too much can lead to heart problems. They also suggest increasing the (ii) ______ of high fiber food we cat. This comes in the form of fresh fruit, vegetables, whole meal bread and pasta. As well as being packed (iii) ______ vitamins and minerals, they are delicious, too. Secondly, it’s important to fit exercise into your daily routine. This can be done by simply walking as much as possible and climbing stairs instead of (iv) ______           the lift. Exercise is necessary to maintain a healthy body, as well as increasing energy levels and making you feel generally filler and happier. Finally, slaying relaxed is important for good health. Too much stress can lead to a variety of illnesses, from headaches to high blood pressure. (v) ______ possible, do things you enjoy and treat yourself occasionally. So the message is simple enjoy yourself but learn to respect your body, too. It’s all a question of getting the balance right.

(iii)______

My English teacher _____ Mr Tuan Anh.

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. " There are several ways_______ and stay healthy."

She remembered  .........  that woman last month.