ĐỀ CƯƠNG 11 GIỮA KỲ 2

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. master B. advice C. admit D. career
2. A. local B. inform C. ocean D. promote
3. A. ancient B. country C. local D. correct
4. A. college B. common C. formal D. option
5. A. social B. sustain C. preserve D. restore
6. A. brochure B. vocation C. moment D.bachelor
7. A. decide B. exam C. regret D. entrance
8. A. heritage B. suggestion C. teenager D. recognise
9. A.bachelor B. chapter C. chemistry D. teacher
10. A.culture B. student C. institution D. university
11. A. ancient B. local C. create D. landscape
12. A. heritage B. festival C. citadel D. patient
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. ancient B. complex C. landscape D. preserve
2. A. citadel B. historic C. heritage D. monument
3. A. restore B. limestone C. trending D. valley
4. A. appreciate B. crowdfunding C. imperial D. historical
5. A. brochure B. formal C. release D. manage
6. A. mechanic B. doctorate C. pollutant D. relation
7. A. balance B. farming C. leaflet D. support
8. A. emission B. consequence C. atmosphere D. qualify
9. A. complex B. festive C. preserve D. temple
10. A. performance B. heritage C. monument D. crowdfunding
11. A. provide B. pursue C. succeed D. broaden
12. A. mechanic B. history C. achievement D. solution
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
1. Cau Pagoda is one of the most interesting places __________ in Hoi An.
A. to visit B. visited C. visiting D. being visited
2. ________ talked with my teacher helped me understand the lesson better.
A. had B. having C. have D. has
3. This is the first place______on our trip today.
A. visiting B. to visit C. visits D. visited
4. My aunt still regrets not ______to university when she was younger.
A. to have gone B. having gone C. going D. have going
5. History is one of the most difficult subject______ for children.
A. teach B. teaching C. teaches D. to teach
6. The first city __________ the Summer Olympics twice was Paris, France.
A. that hosts B. hosting C. to host D. hosted
7. My parents were proud of having ________ the best schools in the area for me and my brothers.
A. choose B. choosing C. chose d. chosen
8. Protection of historical buildings is the next topic______in our meeting
A. be discussed B. to discuss C. discuss D. discussing
9. The students admitted______ in the final exam.
A. have cheated B. having cheated C. cheating D. cheated
10. The last question______ is about a famous cultural heritage in Viet Nam
A. answer B. answering C. answered D. to answer
11. The first thing __________ when you enter the city is the big, wooden church.
A. noticed B. to notice C. notice D. noticing
12. Nam regretted not having ________ the university entrance exam.
A. taking B. take C. taken D. took
13. I was the last person ______at the site yesterday.
A. to arrive A. arriving C. arrived D. arrive
14. I forgot______ a seminar about vocational education when I was at high school.
A. had attended B. having attended C. attending D. attended
15. I went to Brazil______ part in the Carnival festival this year.
A. to take B. taking C. take D. took
16. Son Doong Cave is the largest cave __________ in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
A. to be discovered B. discovering C. discover D. which discovered
17. My mother remembered ________ visited this place.
A. having B. have C. had D. has
18. The gate of the church is the most beautiful spot______photos
A. take B. to take C. taken D. took
19. Almost everyone in the class denied______the window.
A. having broken B. to have broken C. to break D. breaking
20. I am the first person in my family______ abroad.
A. go B. going C. goes D. to go
21. Schools organize cultural events for students to learn ________ the heritage of different communities.
A. onto B. about C. into D. for
22. In Ha Noi, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a prominent ____________.
A. citadel B. complex C. monument D. temple
23. _________ teenagers to study local heritages, Can Tho university hosted several trips to other provinces.
A. To encourage B. Encouraging C. To encouraging D. Encouraged
24. The Imperial City in Hue is a large ______ that represents the magnificence of Vietnamese heritage.
A. heritage B. landscape C. limestone D. complex
25. For newcomers, the first place _______ in Cần Thơ is the bustling Cái Răng Floating Market.
A. visiting B. to visiting C. to visit D. is visited
26. __________ carefully for the exam, she could answer all the questions easily.
A.Having been revised B. Having revised C. revise D. revised
27. Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional courses in the university,
_______?
A. haven't they B. aren't they C. don't they D. have they
28. Learning from skilled people is__________ way of training because no teacher tells you what exactly
happens when you work.
A. gooder B.the better C. the best D. better
29. Students also have the opportunity__________ from a wide range of optional courses in the university.
A.to choose B. to choosing C. choose D. choosing
30. Many students__________ to higher education after receiving their vocational qualifications.
A. take in B. go on C. get into D. give in
Read the following advertisements/ school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15

QUẢNG NINH — The Thanh Lan commune People’s Committee in Cô Tô island district, the
northeastern province of Quảng Ninh, will hold (1)______ sea opening festival from February 23-24 (the
14th and 15th days of the Lunar New Year 2024).
During the festival, typical products of the locality will be shown at the committee’s office (2)______
February 23 while festival goers can also join folk games and enjoy (3)______ performances
1. A. a B. an C. the D. x (no article)
2. A. in B. on C. at D. to
3. A. music B. musician C. musical D. musically

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4. A. with B. until C. of D. from

5. A. context B. connect C. content D. continue
6. A. social B. society C. sociable D. sociably
HÀ NỘI — The pedestrian space in Hà Nội's historic district Hoàn Kiếm will open from
December 29 through January 1 to serve local residents and visitors (7)______ the 2024 New Year
holiday.
In its announcement, the municipal People’s Committee said the space around Hoàn Kiếm Lake
and (8)______ areas as well as pedestrian streets in (9)______ Old Quarters will be available from 7pm
on December 29 (Friday) to midnight on January 1, 2024 (Monday), instead of only weekend as usual.

7. A. for B. since C. at D. during

8. A. neighboring B. neighbor C. neighborhood D. neighbors
9. A. a B. an C. the D. x (no article)
Move from simple to compelling advertising campaigns with Facebook Ads and increase your
value (10)______ the business
- The logic of advertising with Facebook Ads and what is needed to start with ad campaigns.
- (11)______ to identify the target audience
- What is competitive analysis? How to choose a budget for (12)______

10. A. in B. on C. at D. by
11. A. what B. which C. how D. who
12. A. advertisement B. advertise C. advertised D. advertising

ĐỒNG THÁP - The southern province (13)______ Đồng Tháp is launching four attractive tours during
the Sa Đéc Flower Festival beginning this weekend.
To proactively provide timely and accurate (14)______ related to the first ever festival featuring the
Sa Đéc flower village, the Đồng Tháp Electronic Information Portal officially introduced (15)______ Sa
Đéc Flower Festival page at https://dongthap.gov.vn.

13. A. in B. on C. at D. of
14. A. inform B. information C. informative D. informing
15. A. a B. an C. the D. x (no article)
Learn how to set (16)______ profitable Facebook Ads campaigns following a proven step by step
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16. A. up B. in C. out D. to
17. A. progress B. profile C. process D. provide
18. A. account B. accounting C. accounted D. accounts
The Vietnamese puppet art program "Trẩy Hội Mùa Xuân" (Spring Celebration) will be (19)______ in
Sunset Town, Phú Quốc, aiming to showcase Việt Nam's intangible cultural heritage to both domestic and
foreign tourists.
"Trẩy Hội Mùa Xuân" is (20)______ free 30-minute show to be performed daily from 7:30 p.m. at Sunset
Town Beach from 15th February 2024.
After each show, visitors can (21)______ puppetry, chat with elite artists, and learn more about this type
of stage performance art.

19. A. hold B. held C. holded D. holding

20. A. a B. an C. the D. x (no article)
21. A. experiment B. experiencing C. experience D. experiments
Master Facebook and Instagram ads to (22)______ and boost your Shopify Store sales! (Beat the IOS 14
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- Learn how to (23)______ Successful Ads Campaigns in 2022 and after the IOS 14 Update
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22. A. incresing B. increased C. increases D. increase

23. A. run B. walk C. go D. step
24. A. why B. how C. when D. where
Quan ho singing
Current situation
• First appeared (25) _______ Bac Ninh Province
• Recognized as (26) _______ UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage in 2009
• Facing challenges such as lack of interest in traditional culture, fewer performance opportunities, and
competition from other styles of music
Preservation
Song collections
• Many quan ho songs were recorded.
• The best songs were published.
Training
• Quan ho singing clubs were set up for sharing knowledge of the art form.
• Older singers provide training sessions.
• Young people learn the melodies by singing along with experienced performers.
Promotion
• A quan ho singing (27) _______ is held annually.
• Winners are invited to sing at various cultural exchanges.
25. A. in B. on C. at D. for
26. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
27. A. competitive B. competition C. compete D.competitor

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOOL YEAR-END PARTY

The School Youth Union would like to announce:
• All students (28) _______ to be present at 19:00 on May 29.
• Each class is to prepare a performance for the Talent Show. Each performance should not
exceed 5 minutes.
• Each class is to (29) _______ one student to take part in the "King and Queen of the
Night" event.
(30) _______ you have any questions, please contact your class monitor.
28. A. requiring B. requires C. have required D. are required
29. A. nominate B. dominate C. activate D. illustrate
30. A. Had B. Were C. Do D. Should
WANT TO BE A TOUR GUIDE?
Are you over 18? Are you interested (31) _______ travelling and exploring different
cultures?
Apply to ABC Vocational School. We provide tour guide training courses all year round:
■ No (32) _______ qualifications needed
■ Low cost
■ Apprenticeships provided
Contact (33) _______:
■ Email: [email protected]
■ Address: 100 Olden Street, Ballack Clava
31. A. in B. on C. at D. for
32. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
33. A. information B. inform C. informative D. informatively

FOR SALE
A (34) _______ living room set (sofa and two armchairs) made of the finest Corinthian leather. Only one
year old and in (35) _______condition (no scratches or stains).
I'm selling them because I'm going to France to study french and (36) _______take them with me. $100 for
the sofa and $50 for each chair, or $150 for the 3-piece set.
Call Michael Clemons at 555-3871 or send a message to [email protected]
34 A. useful B. used C. useless D. using
35. A. flawed B. damaged C. comfortable D. perfect
36. A. can’t B. mustn’t C. shouldn’t D. needn’t
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/ letter in each of the following questions
1.
a. I want to become a chef and work in a restaurant of a hotel.
b. Therefore, I would like to apply for one of your courses.
c. I would like to have more information about the cooking courses in Sunflower Vocational School.
d. Dear Sir/Madam,
e. I have just completed secondary education and I am looking for a profestional cooking course.
A. d – a – b – e - c B. a – d – b – e – c
C. d – c – e – a – b D. a – c – b – d - e
2.
a. Let’s go to the city centre. You can explore the Old Quarter with ancient buildings and amazing street
food.
b. It’s my pleasure. Let me show you the most interesting places in my city.
c. Good morning, Jane. It’s so good to see you here in my country.
d. I can’t wait any more. I really want to explore Vietnamese local food. How can we get there now?
e. It’s nice to see you gain, too. And thank you for being my tour guide today.
f. Sounds great! So where would we go first?
A. c – a – d – f – b - e B. c – e – b – f – a – d
C. c – b – f – d – e – a D. c – d – a – b – f – e
3.
a. Finally, I would be grateful if you could provide me with details about when the earliest course begins.
b. First of all, I would appreciate it if you could tell me what is included in the application package.
c. In addition, it would be great if you could give me the information about the course fee or any extra fee.
d. Could you also tell me if I need to buy any cooking utensils or cookery books?
e. For instance, I wonder if I have to prepare a CV, a health certificate, a high school diploma or an
academic transcript.
A. b – a – d – e - c B. d – a – b – e – c
C. b – e – c – d – a D. d – b – c – d - e
4.
a. I think it’s fine. You should have enough time to rest at the hotel.
b. I think we should take the bus instead of riding my motorbike. Are you OK with that?
c. Oh really? Can we get back to my hotel before 9 p.m.?
d. That’s right. It may take the whole day to visit all the historical sites and enjoy the most famous local
dishes.
e. Thank you very much. Let’s start our journey now.
f. Sure. Then we can walk around the Old Quarter. I think it’s more convenient.
A. b – f – d – c – a – e B. b – f – a – d – e – c
C. b – c – d – a – f – e D. b – c – a – d – f – e
5.
a. One year of car-free living reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 2.4 tons.
b. Lastly, planting trees will help absorb CO2 emissions for a long time to come.
c. A person can reduce their annual CO2 emissions by up to 1.6 tons by switching to renewable energy
sources.
d. First, let’s consider our current energy use.
e. The second choice we should take is eco-transport.
A. d – a – b – e - c B. a – d – b – e – c
C. d – c – e – a – b D. a – c – b – d - e
6.
a. Oh, I’m afraid I can’t make it in the afternoon because I will be attending a lecture then.
b. That would be great for me. Could I meet you on Monday morning?
c. Good morning, Ms Hoa. I have some problems with my graduation paper and would like to ask you for
your support.
d. All right. Let’s meet at Monday morning. I will spend some times for you.
e. Hi Lan. I’m willing to help you. Don’t hesitate to ask me.
f. Sorry, I will busy at that time. How about Monday afternoon?
A. c – a – d – f – b - e B. c – e – b – f – a – d
C. c – b – f – d – e – a D. c – d – a – b – f – e
7.
a. Therefore, this helps lower the risks of high blood pressure.
b. First of all, doing exercise regularly can assist in controlling our weight and prevent obisity.
c. Secondly, exercise can reduce the risks of heart diseases.
d. In fact, exercises improve blood circulation, thus raising the oxygen levels in our body.
e. To maintain our weight, the calorie intake must be equal to the energy burned.
A. b – a – d – e - c B. d – a – b – e – c
C. b – e – c – d – a D. d – b – c – d - e
8.
a. Yes, I will see you then in your office. Good bye.
b. Hello, I want to arrange an appointment with you on Friday. What time would suit you?
c. Right in my office, room 505. OK?
d. Yes, and where could I meet you?
e. See you, bye.
f. At around 9 o’clock. Just wait for me if I am a bit late.
A. b – f – d – c – a – e B. b – f – a – d – e – c
C. b – c – d – a – f – e D. b – c – a – d – f – e
9.
a. Also, volunteering helps students connect with the community, making them aware of the
needs around them.
b. Additionally, students develop such important skills as teamwork and communication ones
while they volunteer.
c. Firstly, students who do voluntary work gain valuable real-world experience which can help in
their future careers.
d. Finally, doing volunteer work can be a rewarding experience, as students feel good about
helping others.
e. High school students benefit from doing voluntary work in many ways.
A. e-c-a-b-d B. e-a-c-b-d C. c-a-b-d-e D. c-e-a-b-d
10.
a. Besides, doing chores together can actually be fun and it makes the work go faster.
b. Dear Mike, I hope you are well! I've been thinking about why it's important for children to help
with housework.
c. It's a good way for families to spend time together and learn new skills.
d. Firstly, it teaches us responsibility and how to take care of our own things.
e. Also, when we help our parents, it shows them respect and gratitude for all they do for
us. f. Best wishes.
A. b-c-a-e-d-f B. b-d-e-a-c-f C. b-a-d-e-c-f D. b-e-d-a-c-f
11.
a. Dear Sir or Madam,
b. First, I would appreciate it if you could tell me what the entry requirements are. I finished upper-
secondary school last summer. Could you please let me know if I need to take a test? If there is one,
please let me know where I can find detailed information about it.
c. Finally, it would be great if you write back to me with details about what topics the course will cover
and how long it will take.
d. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
e. Next, I would like to know the course fee and the daily wage for the apprenticeship. It is very
important for me to have this information so that I can decide if I can afford to study at your school.
f. I am writing to ask for more information about the tour guide training courses at the SGV Vocational
School. I am over 18 years now and I am very interested in travelling and exploring different
cultures. I would really like to apply for one of your courses.
A. a – f – b – e – c – d B. a – b – e – c – f – d
C. a – b – e – c – d – f D. a – f – e – c – b – d
12.
a. Finally, vocational training gives you the knowledge, hands-on experience, and connections to start
your career quickly and successfully.
b. Firstly, it teaches practical, hands-on skills that relate directly to the job you want.
c. Vocational training offers numerous benefits for individuals.
d. Second, it helps you get into work faster because it focuses on what industries really need.
e. Graduates often have skills that are in demand, making them stand out to employers.
A. a – b – d – e – c B. c – b – d – e – a
B. a – b – e – c – d D. c – e – b – d – a

Read the following passage and and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
Quan ho is a style of Vietnamese folk music (1)______as a World Cultural Heritage in 2009. It first
appeared in Bac Ninh Province in the 13th century. After so many years, quan ho is still an important part of
Vietnamese culture. However, it is also facing a number of challenges such as lack of interest in folk
culture, limited performance opportunities, and competition from other music styles. (2)______, local
authorities are making every effort to restore and promote quan ho.
First, different versions of thousands of quan ho songs were recorded in quan ho villages with the voices of
hundreds of artists. Then the best songs were selected for publishing. These collections of quan ho songs
will help (3)______ future generations. These books can also be used as cultural documents for restoration
and research work.
Second, singing clubs were set up in quan ho villages to attract members, especially younger people. Club
members gather to share (4)______ about quan ho singing. Older singers also offer regular training sessions
for young members. Singing along with experienced performers (5)______ the old melodies and lyrics
quickly.
In addition, local authorities try to promote the folk music to wider audiences, especially international ones.
Every year, there is a quan ho singing competition, (6)______ from all parts of the country. Winners are
then invited to perform at different cultural exchanges, introducing the songs to international audiences
around the world.
1. A. that was recognised by UNESCO B. which recognised by UNESCO
C. recogising by UNESCO D. that was UNESCO recognised
2. A. to deal the challenges B. dealing the challenges
C. to deal with the challenges D. dealing to the challenges
3. A. to keep the art aliving for B. keep the art alive for
C. keep the art aliving for D. to keep for the art alive
4. A. its knowledge B. its knowledges
C. their knowledge D. their knowledges
5. A. help young people learn B. help the young people to learn
C. helps the young people to learn D. helps young people learn
6. A. which attracts thousands of amateur and professional singers
B. which attracts thousands of singers amateur and professional
C. attracting amateur and professional thousands of singers
D. to attract thousands of amateur and professional singer

Lam completed secondary education when his parents were over 55. They were both farmers with a very
low income. He had good grades, but he knew that it would be very difficult (7)______ his university costs.
Lam (8)______ about his future plans and asked them for advice. He also attended several education fairs
for school-leavers and met representatives from different educational institutions. He realised that
vocational training could help him get a job faster because most vocational school courses are (9)_______
those at traditional universities. He also found out that the factory in the nearest town was in need of
mechanics. The factory also closely worked with a local vocational school (10)______. So Lam decided
(11)______ in machinery mechanics. After finishing the course, Lam was immediately offered a(n) job in
the factory. He still thinks that vocational training was the right choice for him. Now he can even give
(12)______ a portion of his salary as a way of showing respect and gratitude to them for raising him.
7. A. to his parents to cover B. with his parents to cover
C. for his parents to cover D. by his parents to cover
8. A. talked to his teachers B. talked with his teachers
C. talking with his teachers D. talking to his teachers
9. A. more shorter than B. much short than C. many shorter than D. much shorter than
10. A. that provides different training courses B. having provided training different courses
C. which provides training different courses D. it provides different training courses
11. A. attend a one-year course B. to attend a one-year course
C. to attend a one year course D. attend a one year course
12. A. her parents B. his parent C. its parents D. his parents
 My parents always supported my studies, and I left school with high grades. Several top universities
offered me a place, but I wanted to become a teacher of English, so I chose the University of Languages and
International Studies.
I joined the university English language club, practising my English with native speakers and
(13)______. I also worked as a teaching assistant, (14)______. So after graduation, I got several job offers
in Ha Noi. I think my old school needed me more than some big school in the city. English gave me lots of
opportunities, and I wanted other young people in my town to learn the language and connect to the world.
I became a member of (15)______, and learnt a lot from experts and other English teachers. So I
introduced an online platform (16)______. They use it to communicate in English with teenagers from
around the world. Our school even teamed up with a school in Manchester, and students from both schools
worked on several projects together.
I'm very proud of winning the award, but I'm prouder of my students, who work very hard to achieve
(17)______ and learn new things. There is nothing more inspiring (18)______ my students start to believe
in themselves.
13. A. take part in cultural exchanges B. taking part in cultural exchanges
C. take part in culture exchanges D. taking part in culture exchanges
14. A. which helped me improve my teaching skills B. that helped me improving my teaching skills
C. what helped improving my teaching skills D. who helped me improve my teaching skills
15. A. several teaching international communities B. teaching several communities international
C. several international teaching communities D. teaching international several communities
16. A. with students at my school B. with my students in school
C. to my students in school D. to students at my school
17. A. their goals B. its goals C. his goals D. her goals
18. A. than see B. than seeing C. as seeing D. as see

(19)______and enter the new door of adulthood, they hardly avoid living far from their family to pursue
their dreams in urban universities. Living independently can bring freshmen both challenges and benefits.
First of all, most first-year students will have to do every household chores by themselves, (20)______ and
cooking meals. Sharing their room with other mates might lessen the burden; however, fierce arguments
possibly happen when they split the chores unequally. Additionally, financial ruin at the end of the month is
also a taxing issue facing higher education students.
On the other hand, once students (21)______, they will gain numerous advantages. They can master
household skills as well as learn how to sympathetically accept others’ flaws, lower their high self-esteem
and complete (22)______. As for managing the monthly budget, they know where to buy affordable items
and how to save up money in case of emergency.
(23)______, living independently might be challenging but beneficial to many tertiary students. They
shouldn’t be afraid of its challenges and regard it as a great opportunity (24)______ more colourful.
19. A. Since students finished their high-school life
B. When students finish their high-school life
C. Having students finish their high-school life
D. As finishing student’s high-school life
20. A. such as washing clothes B. such as to wash clothes
C. so as washing clothes D. so as to wash clothes
21. A. used to live independently B. used to be living independently
C. get used to live independently D. get used to living independently
22. A. their duties B. its duties C. her duties D. his duties
23. A. To conclusion B. In conclude C. In conclusion D. To concluding
24. A. making their university life B. to make their university life
C. make their university life D. to make their life university
Read the following passage and and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication.
Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a
language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for
letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression.
Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally,
spelling, however, cannot.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A
wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while
shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.
Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the
fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warm,
and instruct people. While verbalization is most common form of language, other systems and techniques
also express human thoughts and feelings.
1. Which form other than oral speech would be the most commonly used among blind people?
A. Picture signs B. Braille C. Signal flags D. Body language
2. The word “these” I the first paragraph refers to .
A. thoughts and feelings B. tourists
C. the deaf and the mute D. sign language motions
3. Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for .
A. spelling B. ideas C. whole words D. expressions
4. The word “wink” in the second paragraph means most nearly the same as .
A. close one eye briefly B. close two eyes briefly
C. shake the head from side to side D. bob the head up and dow
5. What is the best title for the passage?
A. The importance of Sign Language. B. Ways of Expressing Feelings.
C. The Forms of Communication. D. Picturesque Symbols of Communication.
6. People need to communicate in order to .
A. keep from reading with their fingertips B. be picturesque and exact
C. create language barriers D. express thoughts and feelings
7. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT .
A. Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language.
B. There are many forms of communication in existence today
C. The deaf and mute can use an oral form of communication
D. Verbalization is the most common form of communication

These days, most people in Britain and the US do not wear very formal clothes. But sometimes it is
important to wear the right thing.
Many British people don't think about clothes very much. They just like to be comfortable. When they
go out to enjoy themselves, they can wear almost anything. At theatres, cinemas and concerts you can put
on what you like from elegant suits and dresses to jeans and sweaters. Anythin g goes, as long as you
look clean and tidy.
But in Britain, as well as in the US, men in offices usually wear suits and ties, and women wear
dresses or skirts (not trousers). Doctors, lawyers and business people wear quite formal clothes. And in
some hotels and restaurants men have to wear ties and women wear smart dresses.
In many years, Americans are more relaxed than British people, but they are more careful with their
clothes. At home, or on holiday, most Americans wear informal or sporty clothes. But when they go out in
the evening, they like to look elegant. In good hotels and restaurants, men have to wear jackets and ties,
and women wear pretty clothes and smart hairstyles.
It is difficult to say exactly what people wear informal or formal in Britain and the US, because
everyone is different. If you are not sure what to wear, watch what other people do and then do the same.
You'll feel more relaxed if you don't look too different from everyone else.
1. Many British people wear freely when they .
A. attend lectures B. attend meetings C. spend their spare time D. work in offices
2. Who doesn’t usually wear suits and ties?
A. lawyers B. doctors C. drivers D. businessmen
3. If you visit an American friend at home in the evening, you may find that your friend wears
.
A. pretty clothes B. formal clothes C. dirty clothes D. informal clothes
4. If you are in a foreign country, the best way the writer suggests to you is to wear
A. strange clothes B. as the people there do C. your native clothes D. comfortable clothes
5. The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to .
A. American peple B. british people C. men D. women
6. The word “elegant” is closest in meaning to .
A. Decent B. confident C. comfortable D. neat
7. What do you think the passage is mainly about ?
A. Recent dressing habits in Great Britain and the United States.
B. The reason why informal clothing is popular in the UK and USA.
C. When we should wear in a formal way.
D. Where we should wear in a informal way.

Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating
without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The
basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as, for
example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for
communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in
and of themselves. A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently. Symbols are
more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the
receiver's cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theater provides performers with an
auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural
messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage in
communication. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to
the receiver. Without an exchange of ideas, interaction comes to a halt. As a result, means of
communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods must be based upon speech.
To radio, television, and the telephone, one must add fax, paging systems, electronic mail, and the
Internet, and no one doubts but that there are more means of communication on the horizon.
1. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Gestures B. Signs and signals C. Speech D. Communication
2. What does the author say about speech?
A. It is dependent upon the advances made by inventors.
B. It is the most advanced form of communication.
C. It is necessary for communication to occur.
D. It is the only true form of communication.
3. All of the following are true EXCEPT
A. Signal, symbols, signs and gestures are found in every culture.
B. Signal, symbols, signs and gestures are very useful.
C. Signal, symbols, signs and gestures also have some disadvantage.
D. Signal, symbols, signs and gestures are only used for long distance contact.
4. The phrase "impinge upon" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. prohibit B. affect C. vary D. improve
 5. The word "it" in paragraph refers to .
A. way B. environment C. speech D. signal
6. Applauding was cited as an example of .
A. a signal B. a sign C. a gesture D. a symbol
7. Why were the telephone, radio, and television invented?
A. Because people were unable to understand signs, signals, and symbols.
B. Because people wanted to communicate across long distances.
C. Because people believed that signs, signals, and symbols were obsolete.
D. Because people wanted new forms of communication.

Going to a restaurant shouldn’t be your excuse to eat healthy foods. Follow these tips and not only will
you enjoy your meal, you’ll feel satisfied and happy when you’re done.
First, ask for it your way. Dining out is no time to be a meek consumer, notes Michael F. Jacobson,
executive director of the Centre for Science in the Public Interest and co- author of the book Restaurant
Confidential. “You need to be an assertive consumer by asking for changes on the menu”, he says. For
instance, if an item is fried, ask for it grilled. If it comes with French fries, ask for a side of veggies
instead. Ask for a smaller portion of the meat and a larger portion of the salad; for salad instead of
coleslaw; baked potato instead of fried. “Just assume you can have the food prepared the way you want
it,” says Dr Jacobson. “Very often, the restaurant will cooperate.”
Second, order a salad before ordering anything else on the menu. Scientists at Pennsylvania State
University found that volunteers who ate a big veggie salad before the main course ate fewer calories
overall than those who didn’t have a first-course salad, notes Novick.
However, remember: Salads shouldn’t be fatty. This is a vegetable course – keep it tasty but healthy.
That means avoiding anything in a creamy sauce (coleslaw, pasta salads, and potato salads), and skipping
the bacon bits and fried noodles. Instead, load up on the raw vegetables, treat yourself to a few well-
drained marinated vegetables (artichoke hearts, red peppers, or mushrooms), and for a change, add in
some fruit or nuts. Indeed, fruits such as mango, kiwi, cantaloupe, and pear are often the secret ingredient
in four-star salads.
(Adapted from https://www.rd.com/health/healthy-eating-out-healthy/)
1. Which of the following best replaces the word “meek” in the first paragraph?
A. Average B. Assertive C. Passive D. Potential
2. What is M. F Jacobson’s job?
A. A doctor B. A film director C. A chef D. A writer
3. According to Jacobson, most restaurants
A. are ready to prepare food in the way you ask for
B. will cooperate to add your food on the menu
C. hate customer ordering food out of the menu
D. will ask customer for changes on the menu
4. What is suggested as a starter?
A. Bacon bits B. Coleslaw C. Fried noodles D. Veggie salads
5. What does the word “those” in the third paragraph refer to?
A. Scientists B. Calories C. University students D. Some volunteers
6. It can be inferred from the passage that foods in restaurants are often .
A. cheap B. Expensive C. Tasteless D. unhealthy
7. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Eating in a restaurant: Do’s and don’ts B. Tips for eating healthy while dining out
C. Ways to order food beyond the menu D. Tricks for cooking better than restaurant

Being aware of one's own emotions - recognizing and acknowledging feelings as they happen - is at the very
heart of Emotional Intelligence. And this awareness encompasses not only moods but also thoughts about
those moods. People who are able to monitor their feelings as they arise are less likely to be ruled by them
and are thus better able to manage their emotions.
Managing emotions does not mean suppressing them; or giving free rein to every feeling. Psychologist
Daniel Goleman, who has contributed to popularize the notion of Emotional Intelligence, insisted that the
goal is balance and that every feeling has value and significance. As Goleman said, "A life without passion
would be a dull wasteland of neutrality, cut off and isolated from the richness of life itself." Thus, we
manage our emotions by expressing them in an appropriate manner. Emotions can also be managed by
engaging in activities that cheer us up, soothe our hurts, or reassure us when we feel anxious.
Clearly, awareness and management of emotions are not independent. For instance, you might think that
individuals who seem to experience their feelings more intensely than others would be less able to manage
them. However, a critical component of awareness of emotions is the ability to assign meaning to them - to
know why we are experiencing a particular feeling or mood. Psychologists have found that, among
individuals who experience intense emotions, individual differences in the ability to assign meaning to those
feelings predict differences in the ability to manage them. In other words, if two individuals are intensely
angry, the one who is better able to understand why he or she is angry will also be better able to manage the
anger.
Self-motivation refers to strong emotional self-control, which enables a person to get moving
and pursue worthy goals, persist at tasks even when frustrated, and resist the temptation to act on impulse.
Resisting impulsive behavior is, according to Goleman, "the root of all emotional self-control."
Of all the attributes of Emotional Intelligence, the ability to postpone immediate gratification and to persist
in working toward some greater future gain is most closely related to success - whether one is trying to build
a business, get a college degree, or even stay on a diet.
1. Which of the following can we infer from paragraph 1?
A. People who can manage their emotions successfully will be controlled by them.
B. If people pay attention to their feelings, they will not be able to manage them.
C. If people pay attention to their feelings, they can control their emotions better.
D. Some people can have much better understanding of their feelings than others.
2. According to the passage, people should be aware of their emotions so that they can _______.
A. manage their emotions appropriately
B. explain their emotions to others
C. stop feeling angry and overthinking
D. experience feelings more intensively
3. All of the followings are mentioned in paragraph 2 about our emotions EXCEPT _______.
A. emotions are part of a satisfying life
B. we should ignore some feelings
C. we can manage our emotions
D. every feeling is equally important
4. The word "critical" in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to ______.
A. inessential B. indecisive C. dynamic D. important
5. The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. intense emotions B. individuals C. individual differences D. psychologists
6. In paragraph 3, the author explains the concept of awareness and management of emotions by _______.
A. giving an example of why people get angry
B. comparing how two people might respond to an intense emotion
C. explaining why some people are not aware of their emotions
D. describing how people learn to control their emotions
7. The word "pursue" in paragraph 4 mostly means _______.
A. find out about something B. improve or develop something
C. try to achieve something D. be involved in something

We get great pleasure from reading. The more advanced a man is, the greater delight he will find in
reading. The ordinary man may think that subjects like philosophy or science are very difficult and that if
 philosophers and scientists read these subjects, it is not for pleasure. But this is not true. The mathematician
finds the same pleasure in his mathematics as the school boy in an adventure story. For both, it is a play of
the imagination, a mental recreation and exercise.
The pleasure derived from this activity is common to all kinds of reading. But different types of
books give us different types of pleasure. First in order of popularity is novel-reading. Novels contain
pictures of imaginary people in imaginary situations, and give us an opportunity of escaping into a new
world very much like our world and yet different from it. Here we seem to live a new life, and the
experience of this new life gives us a thrill of pleasure.
Next in order of popularity are travel books, biographies and memoirs. These tell us tales of places
we have not seen and of great men in whom we are interested. Some of these books are as wonderful as
novels, and they have an added value that they are true. Such books give us knowledge, and we also find
immense pleasure in knowing details of lands we have not seen and of great men we have only heard of.
Reading is one of the greatest enjoyments of life. To book-lovers, nothing is more fascinating than a
favorite book. And, the ordinary educated man who is interested and absorbed in his daily occupation wants
to occasionally escape from his drudgery into the wonderland of books for recreation and refreshment.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Different types of books B. Different kinds of reading
C. Reading as an exercise for the brain D. Reading as a pleasurable activity
2. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Ordinary people may think that philosophy and science are difficult.
B. Reading about mathematics is mentally entertaining for a mathematician.
C. Philosophers and scientists do not read for pleasure.
D. A more advanced person takes greater pleasure in reading.
3. The word “derived” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. differed B. established C. bought D. obtained
4. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. a new life B. our world C. an opportunity D. a thrill of pleasure
5. The word “immense” in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to ______.
A. great B. limited C. personal D. massive
6. According to the passage, travel books, biographies and memoirs ______.
A. are wonderful novels B. tell stories of well-known places
C. are less popular than novels D. are more valuable than novels
7. According to paragraph 4, which of the following is the most fascinating to booklovers?
A. A daily occupation B. An ordinary educated man
C. The wonderland D. A favorite book