READING 1

I. Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements that follow are True (T) or
False (F).
In my opinion, using the computer as your hobby can be harmful to both your health and
your social life. Firstly, sitting all day in front of the computer can cause health problems
such as eye-tiredness and obesity. Secondly you may get irritated easily. Besides, if you use
the computer too much, you will not have time for your family and friends. In short,
computers should only be used for a limited time.
1. Using the computer too much can make your eyes tired. 1. ______
2. Using the computer too much is not good for you. 2._____
3. We still can spend a lot of time with our family and friends._____ 3.
4. According to the writer, we can use the computer for a long time._ 4.
5. Computers should only be used for a limited time. 5. _____
II. Read the passage carefully.
MY VILLAGE
I live in a village by Mekong River. Every day, like most of my friends, I walk to school.
It is three kilometers away. After class, I often help my mother to collect water from the river
and feed the chickens. At the weekend, the villagers often gather at the community hall where
there is a TV. The adults watch TV, but more often they talk about their farm work and
exchange news. The children run around playing games and shouting merrily. Laughter is
heard everywhere. My father sometimes takes me to the market town nearby where he sells
our home products like vegetables, fruits, eggs… He then buys me an ice cream and lets me
take a ride on the electric train in the town square. I love those trips. On starry nights, we
children lie on the grass, looking at the sky and daring each other to find the Milky Way. We
dream of faraway places.
Answer the following questions.
1. Does the boy like riding on the electric train in the town square?
………………………………………………………………….
2. What do the children do on starry nights?
………………………………………………………………….
3. Do you like to live in the countryside or in the city? Why?
………………………………………………………………….
III. Supply suitable words to complete the following passage.
Our classes take place for three hours every morning (1) Monday to Friday.The
maximum class size (2) twenty and the average is ten. We use modernmethods
of (3) and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a videocamera and
recorder. You will only be successful (4) improving your English, however, if you
work hard and (5) speaking English as much as you can. Youwill take a
short (6) in English as soon as you arrive. In this way, wecan put you in a (7)
at the most suitable level.
There are two classes (8) the elementary level; one is for complete beginnersand
the (9) is for students who know a (10) English. In both classes,you will practise
simple conversations.
READING 2
I. Read the text and fill in the blank with the suitable word.
The normal working day in Britain is (1) 9 a.m to 5 p.m, so mostoffices are open 9-
5. Schools usually start at 9 o’clock, too, but they (2) at about 3.30. Shops usually
(3) from 9 to 5.30 Monday to Saturday and (4) shops open from 10 to 4 on
Sunday, too. Restaurants (5) pubs usually open from 11 a.m to 11 p.m. Some
(6) come for a few hours in (7) afternoon. People usually (8) a meal
between 1 and 2 in the afternoon and between 7 and 9 in the evening. Clubs don’t usually
open (9) about 10 or 11 p.m and they close at 2 or 3 a.m. Museums normally open at
about 10 a.m and (10) dose at 5 or 6 p.m.
II. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer for each gap.
I surf the Internet every day, but I’ve never (1) more than an hour at a time online. I’ve
got a laptop and also a smartphone, so I can (2) the Internet anywhere. Today, for
instance, I’ve been (3) three times.
Mainly I just (4) my friends. I read online magazines and I look (5) information,
too. I also compare prices of things, (6) I’ve never bought anything online because I
don’t think it’s safe.
I’m not an Internet addict, but some of my friends (7) . One friend of mine always looks
(8) because he spends all night online. Although he’s got a lot of bad marks for the
exams, he hasn’t (9) his habits.
In my experience, it’s very useful for people who use the Internet (10) .

1. A. spend B. spending C. spent 7. A. is B. were C. are

2. A. have B. use C. play 8. A. tired B. hard C. happily
3. A. online B. Internet C. computer
4. A. write B. email C. send 9. A. change B. to change C. changed
5. A. at B. in C. for
6. A. because B. but C. although 10. A. sensible B. sensibly C. sensibleness

III. Read the following passage and answer the questions.

THE OLYMPIC GAMES
Every four years people all over the world watch the Olympic Games. It is a time for all
kinds of people to unite in peace. Some of them join together to compete for gold medals.
Millions of other people watch them on television.
Why do we have the Olympics? How did they begin? The first Olympic Games were in
Greece in 776 B.C. There was only one event. People ran a race the length of the stadium.
The Games lasted one day.
Slowly people added more events. The Games were only for men, and women could not even
watch them. Only Greeks competed. They came from all parts of the Greek world. The time
of the Games was a time of peace, and the government let everyone travel safely. Kings
competed against common people. The winners became national heroes.
The first modern Games were in 1896 in Athens. The Greeks built a new stadium for the
competition. Athletes from several countries competed. Then there were Olympics every four
years in different cities in Europe and the United States until 1952. After that they were held
in Melbourne, Tokyo, Mexico City, and Montreal besides in European cities. Each year there
were athletes from more nations. The first Winter Olympics were in 1924. The athletes
compete in skiing and other winter sports.
Today there must be Olympic Games every four years. The Games must have at least fifteen
events, and they cannot last more than sixteen days. There is no age limit people of any age
can compete.
The competitors must not be professionals. They must be amateurs. The athletes compete for
gold medals. The winners are still national heroes, as they were in the early Olympic Games
in Greece.
In 1956, Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon boycotted the Games. They did not compete in the Games
because several countries took the Suez Canal from Egypt that year. Other countries
boycotted the Games in 1964 and 1976. In 1980, the United States and other countries
boycotted the Games in Moscow. In 1984, the Soviet Union and other countries boycotted the
Games in Los Angeles. How can the nations of the world solve this problem? Maybe the
Games should be in Greece every year, where they began. Then athletes from all over the
world could compete without any boycotts.
Questions
1. What was the only event in the first Olympic Games?
……………………………………………………………………………………….
2. How many nations played in the first Games?
……………………………………………………………………………………….
3. What is the age limit?
……………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Are the competitors professionals or amateurs?
……………………………………………………………………………………….
5. Where and when is the next Olympic Games?
……………………………………………………………………………………….
READING 3
I.Read the information about France and Spain. Complete the sentences about the
countries, using a comparative form of the words in bracket.
FRANCE SPAIN
Size: 550,000 sq km Size: 500,000 sq km
Population: 64 million Population: 40 million
Summer temperature: 18 degree C Summer temperature: 24 degree C
Winter temperature: 5 degree C Winter temperature: 11 degree C
Rainfall: 650mm Rainfall: 300mm
1. France …………………. Spain.(big)
2. Spain …………………France.(smaller)
3. Spain’s population ………………… France’s population. (large)
4. France’s population ……….. not ………… Spain’s population.(small)
5. Spain ……………………………. France in summer. (hot)
6. Spain ……………….. not ………………. France in winter.(cold)
7. Spain ……………….. not ……………….. France. (rainy)
8. France ……………………………. Spain.(rainy)
II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D.
Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788
Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain
(including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the
biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful
cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the
nightlife is more exciting. There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm
climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are
two things that make Sydney famous: its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which
was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973.
1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?a
A. South Pacific
B. Sydney Harbor
C. Britain
D. Sydney
2. Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage?
A. Sydney’s Opera House
B. The history of Sydney
C. Sydneys beaches and harbors
D. An introduction of Sydney
3. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney?
A. Sydney is not a favorite city for immigrants from overseas.
B. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
C. Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia.
D. Sydney is the biggest port in the South Pacific.
4. How many beaches are there close to Sydney?
A. 11 beaches

B. over 20 beaches

C. nearly 20 beaches

D. 770 beaches
5. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?
A.1788 B. 1973 C. 1932 D. 1625
III. Read the text and fill in the blanks with the words in the box, using comparative or
superlative of the adjectives.
the best warmer drier the most beautiful the worst richer
the biggest the largest the most important the most famous
California is (1) state in the USA. It isn’t (2) state; that’s Alaska.
But it’s got (3) population and it’s certainly (4) state for the US
economy (it’s (5) than most countries in the world). The coast had one of (6)
climates in the USA; it’s (7) and (8) than most places. Some people
would also say it’s (9) state! But California has some problems; Los
Angeles has one of (10) crime rates of nay US city.
IV. Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question aboutthe
passage.
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about.However, in
reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages of living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and
quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less
traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because
there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is
difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops
and services so it is quite hard to find jobs. As a result, you may have to travel a long way to
work, which can be extremely expensive.
In conclusion, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On
the whole, it is often the best place for those who are retired or who have young children. In
contrast, young or single people who have a career are better provided for in the city.
1. According to the passage, living in the country has .
A.both good and bad points
B. only bad points
C. only good points
D. no disadvantages
2. How many advantages does living in the country have?
A.Two B. Four C. Three D.No
3. Living in the country is safer for young children because .
A.there are few shops
B.there is less traffic
C. there are fewerpeople
D.there arefew services
4. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The country is only suitable for retired people.
B. It’s hard to find entertainment in the country.
C. There are fewer shops and services in the country.
D. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.
5. Having few friends is .
A. one of drawbacks to life in the country
B. the only disadvantage of living in the country
C. one of certain advantages to life outside the city
D. one of certain drawbacks to life outside the city
READING 4
I. Read the text and choose the suitable words with the correct blank spaces.
visitors stories mountain any riding to with
life
I live in a (1) …………………….. village. My parents often tell me (2) ……………………..
about their life in the past. It’s not much like the village I can see nowadays.
Some villagers now live in brick houses instead of earthen ones. Our housesare better
equipped (3) …………………….. electric fans and TVs. Thanks to theTV, we now know
more about (4) …………………….. outside our village. We don’tuse oil lamps (5)
…………………….. more. We have electric lights which aremuch brighter. More villagers
are using motorcycles for transport instead of (6) …………………….. a horse or walking.
We – village children – no longer haveto walk a long way and cross a stream to get (7)
…………………….. school, which isdangerous in the rainy season. Now there’s a new
school nearby. We also have more (8) …………………….. from the city. They come to
experience our way of life.
II. Read the text and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
Tokyo is a famous city. There are a few good buildings and impressive temples; there are a
few parks worth visiting. Everything has to be small in Tokyo: houses, rooms, shops. Long-
side streets consist of tiny houses only, and this often creates a toy-like, with small women
tip-toeing along in their kimonos.
Tokyo at night is a very different place from Tokyo in daytime. Millions of neon lights are
switched on and nowhere in the world is more attractive.
A town is not its buildings alone; it is an atmosphere, its pleasure, its sadness, its madness,
and above all its people. Tokyo may lack architectural beauty but it has character and
excitement; it is alive. I found it a mysterious and lovable city.
1. _______ There are many beautiful buildings in Tokyo.
2. _______ There is nothing to see in the parks in Tokyo.
3. _______ Many small houses found along long road.
4. _______ At night, Tokyo is not as attractive as many other cities.
5. _______ Tokyo has beautiful architecture.
6. _______ The author likes Tokyo.
READING 5
I.Read the following passage and choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best answers each
of the questions about it.
HOW TO USE BICYCLE
1. Don’t ride a bicycle which is not the right size for you.
2. Check a bicycle before using it and make sure that the brakes and steering-wheel work
properly and the tyres have enough air in them.
3. When riding a bicycle, always use a cycling track at the side of the road when there is one.
4. Don’t ride too fast, especially when going down hills and turning corner.
5. Control the speed of your bicycle with your brakes, but always use them gently.
6. When in a group, always ride in single file.
7. Always keep to the side of the road, do not ride in the middle of the road or weave back
and forth on the road.
1. You should ride a bicycle which is .
A. higher than you are
B. your right size
C. with high seat
D. your favorite
2. Which part of a bicycle is used for changing direction?
A. The front wheel
B. The back wheel
C. The tyres
D. The steering wheel
3. When is the most dangerous to ride fast?
A. When riding along the roads
B.When turning corner
C. When going down hills
D. B and C are right
4. Which part of a bicycle do you use to control the speed?
A.The brake C. The chains
B.The lights D. None of the above
5. When you are in a hurry you can .
A.ride in the middle of the road B. weave back and forth
C.ride dangerously D. ride in a cycling track quickly
II. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
 COMMUNAL HOUSE (RONG HOUSE)
The Rong House can only be (1) in villages to the north of the
CentralHighlands,especially in Gia Lai and Kon Turn provinces. It is a large,
imposing,beautifully decorated stilt house built (2) in the middle of the
village. It is where community activities (3) , meetings, wedding ceremonies, or
playing ceremonies. It is also the place for reception of guests. The Rong house of each
ethnic group has its own architectural style, design, and decor. Yet there are shared
(4) . In the village, it is often (5) house roofed with yellow-dried thatch
leaves and having 8 big wood columns. The rafters are decorated with patterns of bright
colour, depicting religious scenes, legendary stories about ancient heroes, stylized animals,
and other familiar things of the village life. The most distinction of the decor ofthe Rong
House is the (6) of the brilliant God of Sun. The Rong House is a(7) of the culture
of Central Highlanders, an age-old and stable culture. The bigger the house, the wealthier the
village is. It is a (8) of the whole village.
1. A. found B. find C. to find D. finding
2. A. on B. in C. at D. under
3. A. happens B. take on C. take place D. occurs
4. A. features B. cultures C. customs D. designs
5. A. a big B. a bigger C. biggest D. the biggest
6. A. portrait B. photo C. image D. painting
7. A. signal B. sign C. symbol D. scene
8. A. design B. pride C. proud D. respect
III. Read the following text, and fill in the blanks with the suitable words given.
built that houses which
located history opened year
Duong Lam Village is (1) in Duong Lam Commune at a 45 kmdistance from Ha
Noi. It is the birthplace of two kings in the (2) of Vietnam, Phung Hung (or Bo
Cai Dai Vuong) andNgo Quyen, who (3) up the long-term self-control and
independence period of Viet Nam after Bach Dang Victory in the (4) 938.
All houses, gates, village gates and wells are (5) of laterite creatingan architectural
complex, a unique village (6) is typical for villages inthe midlands in the North
of Vietnam.
At present, there are still nearly old 200 (7) and many other
historicalmonuments such as Phung Hung Temple, Ngo Quyen Royal Tomb, Mong
PhuCommunal House, Ho Gam Hill at (8) Phung Hung killed tigers torescue
villagers and the temple at which the diplomat Giang Van Minh is worshiped.

KEY READING 1 3. F II.

I. 4. F 1. Yes, he does.
1. T 5. T
2. T
2. On starry nights, they lie on 2. is smaller than 1.C
the grass, looking at the sky
and daring each other to find 3. is not as/so large as 2. D
the Milky Way. 4. is not as/so small as 3. D
3. I like to live in the 5. is hotter than 4. A
countryside because it is quiet
and peaceful. 6. is not as/so cold as 5. C
III. 1.from 2. is 7. is not as/so rainy as II.
3. teaching 4. in 5. 1. A
practice 8. is rainier than
6.improvement 7. 2. B
II.
class 8. for 9. 1. D 2. D 3. A 4. 3. C
other 10. little B 5. C 4. A
KEY READING 2 III. 5. D
I. 1. the most famous
1. from 6. D
2. the biggest
2. finish 7. C
3. open 3. the largest 8. B
4. some
4. the most important III.
5. and
1. located 2.
5. richer history 3.
6. customers
6. the best opened 4. year
7. the 5. built 6. that 7.
8. have 7. warmer houses 8. which
9. until
10. they 8. drier

II. 9. the most beautiful

1.C
10. the worst
2. B
IV.
3. A
1. A
4. B
5. C 2.C
6. B 3.B
7. C 4. A
8. A
5. D
9. C
10. B KEY READING 4
I
III. 1. People ran a race the 1. mountain
length of the stadium.
2.Only Greeks played in the 2. stories
first Games. 3. with
4. life
3.There is no age limit. People
of any age can compete. 5. any

4.They must be amateurs. 6. riding

7. to
5. The next Olympic Games is 8. visitors
four years after the last one. (in
London, England in 2012) II.
1. F 2. F 3. T
KEY READING 3 4. F 5. F 6.T
I. KEY READING 5
1. is bigger than I.