Read the passage and choose the best option to complete the passage.

Write your
answers in the space provided. (20 points)
Have you ever been to Britain? I’ve dreamed of going there (1) ______ I was a little girl
and finally, (2) ______ the spring of 2012, it happened. I was there three weeks and (3)
______ much of that time soaking up the culture, history, and scenery of this incredible
island. I visited several districts in England, Wales and Scotland and even (4) ______ a
site trip to Ireland. Every place I went to seemed to be more interesting and more
beautiful (5) ______ the last.
The tour I was with began in London. Of all the sights I saw there, the Tower of London
was the most (6) ______. The Tower is a building complex of incredibly rich history.
Also on the Thames are the Houses of Parliament and, of course, the clock tower housing
“Big Ben”. I saw so many landmarks I can hardly remember them all. Although it was
just a glimpse of London I did, (7) ______, get a chance to see all the (8)______ famous
places.
After (9) ______ of days in London we traveled to the south of England stopping to visit
Stonehenge. If you don’t know about Stonehenge there are a couple of links on my links
page that will (10) ______ you to sites that can fill you in.
1. A. for B. while C. since D. because
2. A. on B. in C. at D. to
3. A. spent B. took C. did D. used
4. A. did B. got C. spent D. made
5. A. then B. as C. with D. than
6. A. interesting B. interested C. interest D. interestingly
7. A. at first B. at all C. at least D. at that
8. A. more B. much C. most D. many
9. A. few B. some C. a couple D. little
10. A. reach B. take C. make D. send
In Britain there is a (1)_________ now which people call Mother’s Day. In the old
days many girls from working-class families in towns and cities and from farmers’
families in the country worked in rich houses. They had to do all the (2)_________ and
their working day was usually very long, they often (3)_________ on Sundays, too. Once
a year, it was usually one Sunday in March, they could (4)_________ their mothers. They
went home on that day and (5)_________ presents for their mothers and for
(6)_________ members of their families. They could stay at home only one day, and then
they went back (7)_________their work. People call that day Mothering Day
(8)_________Mothering Sunday.
 Later workers at the (9)_________ and girls who worked in the houses of rich
families received one free day a week, and Mothering Day became Mother’s Day. It is
(10)_________ last Sunday in March.
When Linh was younger, she liked to go to school (1) __________ than anything.
She used to study every day and even tried harder when preparing for exams. In class, she
listened attentively (2) __________ lectures and (3) ___________ her teachers’ questions
perfectly. That was why she often performed well in exams and appeared in the list of
“Top 10 Students” of the school. She was much (4) ___________ at learning languages
than any (5) __________ subjects. At the age of fifteen, she could (6) ___________ two
foreign languages, English and French, quite fluently. Her dream (7) __________ to
become a successful diplomat. Unfortunately, her father died in a car accident when she
was a first-year student at university. She had to quit school to help her mother (8)
__________ care of her family. Nevertheless, she continued studying by (9) __________
and tried her best to graduate (10) ___________ the Institute of International Relations at
the age of 30. She is now the director in the Department of Foreign Affairs. She says “the
more I try, the more I see the meaning of life”.
WHAT IS THE BEAUTY IN A PERSON?
It is said that what one (1)_____ considers beautiful may not be beautiful to
another.
(2) _____ beauty is something that (3) _____ not only to the eyes, but also the
other senses. I think true beauty makes you see beyond the lovely sight. It will give
you insight or realization of something (4) _____ beyond the appearance.
When we talk about beauty in people, we often refer to their (5) _____
attractiveness. Of course, a beautiful or handsome face is pleasant to (6) _____.
But I find that the most memorable
“ beautiful people” are those who have good personalities behind their pretty
faces.
(7) _____ kind of beauty in people that attracts us greatly is what known as
the inside beauty. People with this kind of beauty have attained inner peace. They
usually care about their fellow-man and try to right justice in this world. As you
know, Nelson Mandela, Princess Diana and Mother Teresa are well-known for
these personalities.
In fact, around us, we know many people who are always ready to lend (8)
_____ to people in trouble. Many people on our city provide (9) _____ of floods in
Mekong Delta, the disabled or poor… with clothes, money and food. Many young
go to rural, moutainous or island areas to help people there… We greatly admire
the beauty of these people because they make the world better. This inner beauty
gives a certain radiance to their looks.
On short, every one has (10) _____ idea of beauty, and we need to have
things, people and places of beauty in our everyday life. Do you think so?
 1. A. individual B. persons C. people D. member
2. A. With me B. For me C. To me D. Of me
3. A. pleasant B. pleases C. pleased D. pleasesing
4. A. interesting B. interested C. interest D. interestedly
5. A. physic B. physics C. physist D. physical
6. A. l ook for B. look after C. look at D. look in
7. A. Another B. Other C. Others D. Anothers
8. A. hands B. a hand C. the hand D. the hands
9. A. peoples B. individuals C. members D. victims
10. A. his own B. our own C. their own D. her own
1. A 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. D
6. C 7. A 8. B 9. D 10. A
The glass pieces are mixed with ____________ specific chemicals. CERTAINTY
The water is too __________________to drink. CLOUD
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions. (2.0 points)
Although some groups of people have always lived in tents, camping as we know
it today only began to be (1) ______ about 50 years ago. The increase in the use of cars
and improvement in camping equipment have (2) ______ more people to travel longer
(3) ____ into the countryside and to stay there in greater comfort.
Many campers like to be (4) ____ themselves in quiet areas, so they (5) ____ their
tent and food, and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains. Others, preferring to be
near people, drive to a public or privately-owned campsite (6) ____ has up-to-date
facilities, (7) ____ hot showers and swimming pools.
Whether campers are (8) ____in the mountains or in a busy site, they should
remember to (9) ____ the area clean and tidy. In the forests, they must put out any fires
and keep food hidden to avoid attracting (10) ____ animals.

1. A fame B. popular C. favorite D. current

2. A. asked B. let C. made D. allowed
3. A. parts B. directions C. voyages D. distances
4. A. on B. by C. at D. of
5. A. take B. make C. pick D. do
6. A. where B. who C. which D. when
7. A. such B. like C. as D. just
8. A. lonely B. single C. separate D. alone
9. A. remain B. stay C. keep D. let
10. A wild B. natural C. loose D. free
Preparing For Your Summer Vacation
Are you taking a summer vacation this year? If you are, you should (1)
__________ your trip now. There are a large number of preparation tips available for
summer travelers. No matter where your vacation destination is, you will need to take the
climate into consideration. If you are visiting a tropical location, you will need to (2)
_________along the appropriate clothing. Bathing suits, shorts, T-shirts, and tank tops
are common appeal found at beaches and aboard cruise ships. While you may be
expecting warm and sunny weather, it is still advised that you prepare for the worst.
Raincoats and an umbrella may be a great addition to your summer clothing.
Whenever you leave home, no matter where you are traveling to, you are always
encouraged to have the proper forms of identification (3)______ as your ID card and
driver's license. Also, it is advised that you bring along all health insurance and auto
insurance cards. If you get into an automobile accident; this information will come in
handy.
Perhaps, the most popular summer vacation destination is the beach. When
vacationing at the beach, it is important that you bring along the appropriate (4)
________ and sunscreen. Many vacationers do not realize the dangers of sunbathing
without sunscreen. You will need to make (5) _______ that you have beach towels and
plenty of water on hand.
Besides, many families (6) _________ the decision to go (7)________. When
camping, you will need to determine where you will be sleeping. If you plan on camping
outdoors, you will need to make sure that you have your tents ready to go and that all of
the pieces are accounted for. If you plan on boating, hiking, or fishing, you will want to
bring the appropriate gear, shoes and fish-hook with you. To prevent unnecessary
expenses, you are encouraged to check your luggage (8) _______ you leave.
Especially, if you have developed an itinerary, you are encouraged to give this
information to your family members. In the event that something happens back home,
you can easily (9)________ reached. If you have any pets, you will need to make the
proper arrangements for someone to care for or feed them.
It cannot be emphasized how important the preparation for your (10) _______ is.
Preparing for your vacation may seem overwhelming, but if you do your preparation in
steps, the process becomes easier to manage.
An entertainment is any (1)_________which provides a diversion or permits people to
amuse themselves in their (2)_________time.
Entertainment is typically passive- as in watching opera or a (3)_________. Activities
which involve participating in (4)_________or sports are more often considered to be
recreation. Activities such as personal reading or pracrising a musical (5)___________are
considered as hobbies.
The industry that provides entertainment is (6)_________the entertainment industry.
There are many (7)________of entertainment, which cater for particular tastes. For
example, there is cinema, theatre, sports, games, social dance which cater for different
groups of people.
These may also be grouped on the age of person’s interested, such as child
entertainment or (8)________entertainment. For example, puppets, clowns, pantomimes
and (9)_______tent to appeal to children, though adults may also find them
(10)_________.
1. A. action B. activities C. activity D. acting
 2. A. free B. spare C. leisure D. All are correct
3. A. movie B. playwright C. song D. poem
4. A. things B. games C. shows D. activities
5. A. tools B. instruction C. instrument D. guitar
6. A. said B. told C. talked D. called
7. A. forms B. kind C. pieces D. type
8. A. girl B. man C. adult D. boy
9. A. actions B. cartoons C. films D. plays
10. A. enjoy B. enjoyable C. enjoying D. enjoyably
X. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. (2.0 points)
Dear Jean,
I’m sorry I haven’t written to you lately, but I have been working hard. When I
(1)_______ your last letter, I was acting in a play at school, and when I finished that I
went on a (2)__________ with some friends. I intended to (3)__________ you a
postcard, but I forgot to take your address with me. (4)_________ are you getting on at
college? You didn’t tell much about this in your (5)________. I hope you still like it and
don’t work all the time! I’m starting work in London after I (6)________ school in July,
and I want to see you then. Do you still want to come and stay wit me (7)________ a few
days? I know you are busy, but by the time your term finishes, I’ll have started my job.
I’ve done so (8)_______ things lately! I’ve just (9)________to drive and my parents
sometimes lend me their car, so I often go out (10)________ friends. Maybe I’ll drive to
Burmingham and see you one day.