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”.

2. ________

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

Every year, thousands of people come to Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, to be part of the Edinburgh Festival. For three weeks every August and September the city is filled with actors and artists from all over the world. They come to Edinburgh for the biggest arts festival in Britain. During this time, the streets of the city are alive with music and dance from early in the morning until late at night. You can see artists painting pictures on the streets!

Tens of thousands of tourists come to the Festival to see new films and plays and to hear music played by famous musicians. This year, you can see over five hundred performances with actors from more than forty countries. The tickets for these performances are quite cheap, and it is usually easier to see your favorite star in Edinburgh than it is in London. So come to Edinburgh next summer.

It is expensive to go to the theatre in Edinburgh.

My name is John, and this is my story. Last year just before Christmas my family and our cousins and uncle and aunt decided to go to Perth for holiday. We went in two cars but when we were about halfway there my uncle wanted to turn round and come back. He said it was too far, and it was terribly hot too. One day it was 48°C. Even at night it was really hot. Anyway, what we decided to do was to drive back about 160km to a place where the train went through. Then we put both cars on the train and we all went to Perth by train. That was fun. It was a good train.

 We had a good time in Perth but we had to cut our holiday short. You see, while we were there my grandmother (my mother's mother) in Melbourne died. Most of us flew back but my Dad and my uncle came on the train with the cars and then had to drive back to Melbourne from Port Pirie.

It was a really strange holiday because nothing went the way we planned it.

When did John's family go to Perth?

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

Most sore throats are caused by an infection that treatment with antibiotics cannot cure. But with simple remedies, the patient normally gets better in 4 or 5 days.

Tonsillitis, however, usually starts with a sore throat which causes pain in swallowing. With children – and some adults – there may be fewer and the patient is obviously not feeling well. It may be possible to see white spots on the back of the throat.

Sometimes a sore throat may occur with the common cold, and with influenza, there may be dryness of the throat, pain on coughing, and loss of voice.

Treatment:

Aspirin: To help relieve the pain on swallowing and the fever (if there is one). Use aspirin tablets dissolved in water so that the patient can gargle before swallowing. Repeat the treatment every 4 hours.

Drink: Encourage the patient to drink plenty.

Steam: if there is a pain in the throat on coughing, breathing in steam may help.

Children:

Young children, who may not be able to gargle, should be given aspirin dissolved in water every 4 hours in the right dose for their age. At one year: A single junior aspirin

At five years: Half an adult aspirin

At eight years: One whole adult aspirin

When to see the doctor:

If the sore throat is still getting worse after 2 days

If the patient complains of earache

If the patient’s fever increases

If the parent of the patient is worried

According to the passage, it would appear that most sore throats ………..

Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question.
My first visit to the cinema was a very unhappy one. I was taken there by some friends when I was only seven years old. At first, there were bright lights and music and I felt quite happy. When the lights went out, I felt afraid. Then I saw a train on the screen. The train was coming towards me. I shouted out in fear and got down under my seat. When my friends saw me, they started to laugh. I felt ashamed and sat back in my seat. I was very glad when the film ended.

How did he feel at first?

Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question.
My first visit to the cinema was a very unhappy one. I was taken there by some friends when I was only seven years old. At first, there were bright lights and music and I felt quite happy. When the lights went out, I felt afraid. Then I saw a train on the screen. The train was coming towards me. I shouted out in fear and got down under my seat. When my friends saw me, they started to laugh. I felt ashamed and sat back in my seat. I was very glad when the film ended.

How did he feel when the film finished?

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.

47._________

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 to (5)……………types of road users.

5._______

Choose the correct option for each blank to complete the passage. 

In the modern world, people depend on energy to power their everyday lives. A wide range of power-run devices and modern conveniences (1)………….and although it may seem that we will not be in danger of living without those conveniences, the fact is that many supplies of energy are running out rapidly. Scientists are constantly (2)………….new sources of energy to keep modern society running. Whether furture populations will continue to enjoy the benefits of abundant energy will depend (3 ………….the success of this search. Coal, oil, and natural gas are now being used widely. (4)…………., these supplies are limited, and they are a major source of pollution. Therefore, the existing alternative energy sources must be improved or further explored and developed. These include nuclear, water, solar, and wind power, as well as energy from new, (5)…………. Types of fuels. Each of these, however, has advantages and disadvantages.

1.________

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.

8._________

Easy ways to be healthier

Choosing Healthy Foods

Try to eat a variety of foods. Make sure that you eat more fresh fruits and vegetables than high-fat food. You can also choose beans or tofu and low-fat milk for your meal. This can help you avoid obesity and provide you a lot of vitamins.

Getting Some Exercise

You can do some easy movements right after you get up. Try to work out at least half an hour or an hour at a gym a day or walk around your neighborhood. Exercise improves the body in many ways. It makes your heart and muscles become stronger. It is one of the most important parts of keeping your body at a healthy weight.

Avoiding Bad Habits

Some habits are really unhealthy such as staying up late or working too hard. You should sleep enough and take a rest after working for a long time. Remember to shower and clean your teeth every day.

How good is it if you do regular exercise?

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

Mike: Hi, Celia!How was you trip to the United States ?
Celia:It was wonderful . I really enjoyed it.
Mike :Great .How long were you away ?
Celia :I was there for about three weeks .
Mike: That’ a long time!Was the weather OK?
Celia: Yes, most of the time .But it snowed a lot in Chicago.
Mike: So, what was the best thing about your trip?
Celia : Oh, that’s difficult to say .But I guess I liked Nashville best

What did Celia like best ?

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Last Monday William Murphy (1)____________a wallet on a lonely street in Montreal. He picked up the wallet and (2)___________a ticket inside. He noticed the number on the ticket and immediately realized that (3)___________was the winning ticket in a big competition. The price (4) ___________eight million dollas! Murphy (5)___________the huge prize, however, he (6)___________the ticket back to (7)___________ owner. Laviqeur. Yesterday Leviqeur got the prize and at once (8)___________Murphy a million dollas as a reward. “I have never won a competition before”, he told the reporter. “Now I (9)___________rich and want (10) honesty.

6_________

Read the following dialogue and choose the best answer for each blank.
Mr. Minh: The traffic (1)…………….much worse now.
Mr. Thanh: Yes, it (2) …………….easy to park in the city center.
Mr. Minh: That’s right.
Mr. Thanh: I remember when you could park outside (3) …………….shop you were going to.
Mr. Minh: Yes, you could park (4) …………….at all at one time, but now there (5) …………….parking meters everywhere.
Mr. Thanh: And they turned so many of the roads (6) ………….one-way streets now.
Mr. Minh: I know.
Mr. Thanh: It will take a while before everyone becomes (7) …………….with it.
Mr. Minh: Actually, I miss the good old days when (8) …………….to the shops. (9) …………….were no cars at all on the roads then.
Mr. Thanh: Mind you, I must stay I prefer (10) …………….by car!

1.________

The following sentences can be true, false or no information, check the appropriate word (a, b, c or d).

Hoa watched Mrs. Mai make her dress. She thought sewing was a useful hobby. She decided to learn how to sew.

Hoa bought some material. She learned how to use a sewing machine and she made a cushion for her armchair. It was blue and white.

Next, she made a skirt. It was green with white flowers on it. It looked very pretty. Hoa tried it on but it didn't fit. It was too big, Hoa's netghbour helped her and then it fitted very well.

Now, Hoa's friends like her new dress very much.

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.

2.________

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 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.

(10) __________

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

Alice : How was your trip? I just talked to Ben, He (16)________ it was relly nice.

Tom : NIce? I thought it (17)_________! The weather wasn't very good, the people weren't (18)_________, and the hotel was terrible.

Alice : Oh? Well, Ben thought the restaurent were good.

Tom : Well, yeah, the (19)________ were good, But they were really (20)__________ and the service was slow.

The weather wasn't very good, the people weren't (18)_________, and the hotel was terrible.

Read the following dialogue and choose the best answer for each blank.
Mr. Minh: The traffic (1)…………….much worse now.
Mr. Thanh: Yes, it (2) …………….easy to park in the city center.
Mr. Minh: That’s right.
Mr. Thanh: I remember when you could park outside (3) …………….shop you were going to.
Mr. Minh: Yes, you could park (4) …………….at all at one time, but now there (5) …………….parking meters everywhere.
Mr. Thanh: And they turned so many of the roads (6) ………….one-way streets now.
Mr. Minh: I know.
Mr. Thanh: It will take a while before everyone becomes (7) …………….with it.
Mr. Minh: Actually, I miss the good old days when (8) …………….to the shops. (9) …………….were no cars at all on the roads then.
Mr. Thanh: Mind you, I must stay I prefer (10) …………….by car!

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.

48.________