Text 1:

I. Read the passage below and choose the correct answer to the given questions.

It is often said that books are always a good friend and reading is an active mental process. Unlike TV, books make you use your brain. By reading, you think more and become smarter. Reading improves concentration and focus. Reading books takes brain power. It requires you to focus on what you are reading for long periods. Unlike magazines, Internet posts or E-mails that might contain small pieces of information. Books tell the whole story. Since you must concentrate in order to read, you will get better at concentration. Many studies show if you do not use your memory, you lose it. Reading helps you stretch your memory muscles. Reading requires remembering details, facts, and figures, and in literature, plot lines, themes, and characters.

Reading is a good way to improve your vocabulary. Do you remember that when you were at elementary school you learned how to infer the meaning of one word by reading the context of the other words in the sentence? While reading books, especially challenging ones, you will find yourself exposed to many new words.

         Reading is a fundamental skill builder. Every good course has a matching book to go with it. Why? Because books help clarify difficult subjects. Books provide information that goes deeper than just classroom discussions. By reading more books, you become better informed and more of an expert on the topics you read about. This expertise translates into a higher self-esteem. Since you are so well-read, people look to you for answers. Your feelings about yourself can only get better.

Books give you knowledge of other cultures and places. The more information you have got, the richer your knowledge is. Books can expand your horizons by letting you see what other cities and countries have to offer before you visit them.

Text 2:

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

I’ve just been back from my vacation in Hanoi, Vietnam. In this trip, I had a chance to visit some (56)____ villages that produce the finest craft works exported over the world.

The very first place I set foot on was Van Phuc (57) _____ village, the cradle of the best silk in Vietnam once. I totally fell in (58) _____ with many colorful clothes, hats, and bags made of authentic silk. Then, I moved on to Bat Trang ceramic village, the most (59) ______ and long-standing pottery village in Vietnam with a nearly 1,000 years old historic development. Here, I visited a small family factory to see (60) _____ the artisans form, paint, and glaze with unique products and have a chance (61) ____  my talent with wet clay and a mold. Afternoon, I continued to visit Dong Ho folk painting village, (62) _____ the traditional woodblock paintings are preserved. I was completely impressed (63) _____ the folk paintings made by the local skillful artisans with natural materials and colors. (64) _____ painting is completely handmade on paper of the Dzo tree and is colored with other natural materials and its glittery surface is finished with oyster shell dust.

I took home a lot of handmade (65) _____ which were later given to my family and friends.

Text 3:

Ill. Fill in each numbered blank in the passage with ONE suitable word.

Nowadays, Facebook is one of the most popular social media (66) _____ helps to connect people. Not only adults but also teenagers (67) _____ using Facebook. There are many ways to communicate on Facebook. You can post messages to the public or to your friends. (68) _____ you want a private conversation, you can send a direct message to a friend and start chatting. If you want to meet new people with the same interests, you can join in Facebook groups (69)___ Facebook pages. When friends and family members move to a different place or even different country, Facebook can help you keep (70) ____ touch. In addition to communicating directly through posting and messaging, you can play games with them, making them seem closer (71) _____ the distance. Facebook can also help reduce or eliminate the barriers to meet new people. (72) _____ example, if you feel nervous (73) _____ asking someone in class about a homework assignment, you may feel more comfortable sending (74) _____ to that person on Facebook. That way, you can think over what you write and can avoid any embarrassment in face to face. That's the reason why shy people spend (75) ______ time on Facebook than sociable people.

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Câu 2:

Which film do they choose?

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Câu 5:

How will they buy the cinema tickets?

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Câu 13:

Pike: "Marriages used to be arranged by parents."        - Paul: “_____’’

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Câu 15:

This city is developing by far ____ in the region.

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Câu 16:

If I ______, I would express my true feelings.

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Câu 17:

We lived in that _____ on the corner.

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Câu 21:

Some of the man-made wonders in this area _____ immediately.

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Câu 22:

She had no idea _____ those traditional crafts.

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Câu 23:

Lan: "My life's got stuck these days. I am so disappointed and unable to think of anything." - Ba: “______’’

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Câu 25:

I'm going crazy! I can't ____so much confusion.

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Câu 27:

So interesting ______ that I can't take my eyes off it.

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Câu 29:

Jenny is telling Kate about her exam result.

Jenny: "________’’ - Kate: "That's great! Congratulations!"

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Câu 31:

I promise not to disturb you. I'll just sit here and I'll be as quiet as a ______.

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Câu 35:

There are different courses available for students to select.

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Câu 49:

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When you are reading a book, _________

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Câu 50:

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A challenging book ________.

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Câu 51:

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Books are __________________

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Câu 52:

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According to the passage, reading books cannot give you ________.

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Câu 55:

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I totally fell in (58) _____ with many colorful clothes, hats, and bags made of authentic silk.

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