(Đề số 1)

II. READING

TASK 1. Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B, or C to each of

the questions.

When the fireworks light up the sky across the states in America, they
signalise the transition moment between the old year and the new year. At
Times Square, New York City, this sacred moment is illuminated by the
traditional dropping of a dazzling ball. It’s fantastic to see the confetti rain
down over the square and people cheer and take selfies to say a farewell to
another departing year. Before this annual great event, numerous flocks of
New Year’s Eve celebrants, beginning to head for the square at 2 p.m., join
the big celebratory party and enthusiastically wait until the clock strikes
midnight. A handful of festivities, like live music performances from famous
artists, happen during this time. People can enjoy the bustling evening
atmosphere among the enormous crowds in the avenues or observe the
event on the rooftops of luxury high buildings. Although it’s inconvenient to
wait long hours in cold weather to see the ball drop and colourful fireworks
displays, it’s worth the wait.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

A. A way to enjoy the ball drop at Times Square.

B. A farewell party to celebrate New Year in the USA.

C. A special New Year’s Eve event in New York City.

2. What does the word they in line 1 mean?

A. The fireworks.

B. The sacred moments.

C. The states.

3. What does the ball drop create?

 A. The flocks of cheerful people.

B. The cold rain at midnight.

C. The shower of pieces of coloured paper.

4. When do people start to arrive at Times Square?

A. At 2 p.m.

B. At midnight.

C. In the evening.

5. Which of the following is TRUE about the ball drop event?

A. There is no live music performance before the event.

B. People can sit on the rooftop of a building to watch the event.

C. It’s comfortable for revellers to wait for the event on a cold night.

TASK 2. Complete the reading passage. Write ONE suitable word in

each blank.

Hill tribal markets are a distinctive feature in northern mountainous provinces

in Viet Nam. Every year, these unique markets attract millions of
holidaymakers who love finding out the culture of ethnic (1) ___________
groups like the Tay, the Hmong, etc. Most flea markets take place once a
week, from early morning till noon due to the inconvenience of long (2)
___________ between neighbouring communities. Hence, on the market
days, these places are quite crowded (3) ___________ trade activities.
Visitors can watch and buy a lot of local specialities including corn wine,
soybean as well as five-colour sticky rice. It’s also a special occasion for the
ethnic people to (4) ___________ dressed in nice colourful clothes woven by
skilled women, which motivates tourists to purchase brocatelle products for
their own use. What’s more, (5) ___________ exciting cultural events also
happen at the fairs to serve the locals and tourists.
III. WRITING

TASK 1. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it

means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets and do not
change it. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

1. Some students love riding bicycles around the lake in their free time.

Some students _______________ riding bicycles around the lake in their free
time. (KEEN)

2. The ancient pagoda in this area is a very popular tourist destination.

This area ____________________ its ancient pagoda. (FAMOUS)

3. This website can give us a variety of ways to deal with stress.

This website can ____________________ a variety of ways to deal with

stress. (PROVIDE)

4. How much does the wooden statue cost?

What ____________________ of the wooden statue? (PRICE)

5. The young farmer works faster than the old one.

The old farmer ____________________ than the young one. (SLOWLY)

IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS

TASK 1. Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the

underlined part. Circle A, B, C, or D.

1. A. good B. book C. cook D.

cool

2. A. detest B. prefer C. connect

D. decorate

3. A. enjoy B. harvest C. revive D.

celebrate
 4. A. area B. weave C. feature
D. release

TASK 2. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B,

C, or D.

1. Just like in Alaska, ___________ used to be the most popular means of

transport in this cold and snowy area.

A. trains

B. ships

C. dogsleds

D. horse carts

2. Teachers hope young learners will not make a bad ___________ of using
mobile phones too much!

A. practice

B. tradition

C. custom

D. habit

3. ___________, Vietnamese children receive lucky money on Tet holiday.

A. Tradition

B. Traditional

C. Traditionally

D. Traditionalism

4. These villagers often gather in this ___________ in special cultural events.

A. flat
B. villa

C. resort

D. communal house

5. What a beautiful bamboo house! I’ve heard a lot ___________ it but I can’t
imagine how beautiful it is!

A. from

B. about

C. on

D. that

6. Students prefer modern technology ___________ it can help them learn in

a more convenient and comfortable way.

A. as

B. because of

C. due to

D. such as

TASK 3. Fill each blank with the correct form of the word in brackets.

1. Young students are fond of ___________ (use) tablets when studying

online.

2. Combine harvesters are used to help farmers ___________ (work) faster.

3. People now prefer living in the country to living in the city because the air
there is much ___________ (fresh).

4. When I reached the farm, my aunt was busy ___________ (milk) cows.

5. When Mai was young, she often ___________ (buy) pasta and cheese at
this supermarket.
6. Minh thinks that it’s great ___________ (use) social media for class
discussion and group work.

7. Whenever you are bullied, you should ___________ (talk) to your

teachers.

8. ___________ (walk) around areas with green trees and fresh air can help
stressed people feel better.

9. During Tet holiday, many Vietnamese families visit pagodas ___________

(frequently) than on other occasions.

10. Unless you stop using your tablets before bedtime, you ___________
(not be) able to sleep better.

(Đề số 2)

II. READING

TASK 2. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word from the
box to complete the passage.

worship celebrate However preparation

traditional

Tet is the biggest festival in Viet Nam. It takes place in the first lunar month of
the year; it’s a time for family reunion. To (1) _____________ Tet,
Vietnamese people make many tasty (2)______________ foods. The most
important food includes Chung cakes, sausages, boiled chicken, spring rolls,
and sticky rice. Chung cake is made of sticky rice, pork, green beans and
other spices, wrapped in the green leaves; therefore, this cake needs a lot of
(3) _____________. This cake can be kept for a long time, even though the
weather is often humid during Tet. Other significant food that can’t be missed
to (4) ______________ the ancestors are sausages, spring rolls and sticky
rice. Because sausages are difficult to make, people often buy them from
famous suppliers. (5) _____________, sticky rice and spring rolls are easier
to prepare and must be served immediately after they are cooked, so they
are often made at home.
III. WRITING

TASK 1. Complete each sentence so it means the same as the sentence

above.

1. Minh really loves to hang out with friends.

→ Minh really enjoys................................................................................

2. Playing beach games is very interesting.

→ It is........................................................................................................

3. He uses all his free time to look after his garden.

→ He spends..............................................................................................

4. The red car is more expensive than the black one.

→ The black car.........................................................................................

TASK 2. Write an email (80 - 100 words) to your friend about the
advantages of living in a city.

IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS

TASK 1. Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the

underlined part. Circle A, B, C, or D.

1. A. strange B. space C. skateboard

D. stamp

2. A. formal B. visitor C. transport

D. shore

3. A. crisp B. sticky C. skinny D.

majority

4. A. although B. laugh C. paragraph D.

cough
5. A. striped B. skipped C. weighed D.
laughed

TASK 2. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the

sentences:

1. In some areas, when you meet old people, you ________ take off your hat
to greet them and show your respect.

A. should

B. shouldn’t

C. don’t have to

D. have to

2. Lang Lieu couldn’t buy any special food ________ he was very poor.

A. although

B. when

C. while

D. because

3. Mary adores ________ with her best friend, Susan during the weekend.

A. to hang out

B. hang out

C. hanging out

D. to hanging out

4. Tet is an occasion for family ________ in Viet Nam.

A. visiting

B. meeting
C. seeing

D. reunions

5. People in the countryside live ________than those in the city.

A. happy

B. happily

C. more happily

D. less happy

6. Lac Long Quan missed his life in the sea; ________, he took 50 sons back
there.

A. therefore

B. however

C. moreover

D. otherwise

TASK 3. Supply the correct tense or form of the verb in parentheses

1. My mother often (make) _____________ important decisions in my family.

2. My house (repair) _____________ in 2009.

3. I am looking forward to (see) _____________ my parents.

4. While Mary (play) _____________ basketball in the park, she fell over.