Bùi Văn Vinh 9

TEST 1 (UNIT 1)
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. layer B. frame C. artisan D. place
2. A. museum B. cultural C. drum D. sculpture
3. A. tablecloth B. authenticity C.through D. although
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. artefact B. embroider C. carpentry D. conical
5. A. complicated B. experience C. prosperity D. traditional
III. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6. In the past, local were chosen to make sophisticated embroidered costumes for the Vietnamese
King, Queen and other Royal family members.
A. skill workers B. skillfully works C. skillful artists D. skilled artisans
7. Craft villages are becoming popular _______ in Viet Nam.
A. tourism attractions B. tourist attractions C. tour attractiveness D. physical attraction
8. Situated on the bank of the Duong River, the village was famous for the _______ of making Dong Ho
paintings.
A. craft B. production C. manufacture D. activity
9. Vietnamese traditional _______ is done with a simple hammer and chisel.
A. sculptural pieces B. sculpture C. sculptured feature D. sculptor
10. Now, at the age of over 80, the artisan is leaving the craft to his descendants with a desire to _______ this
ancient craft.
A. preserve B. reserve C. change D. consider
11. For that artisan, making the paintings is a career _______ it supports the life of many generations of the
family.
A. so that B. because C. because of D. although
12. The Van Phuc producers silk have expanded their silk garment goods _______ they can satisfy the varied
demand for their silk.
A. in order to B. despite C. because D. so that
13. Weaving mats in Dinh Yen, Dong Thap used to be sold in the "ghost" markets set up at night and operated
up to early morning _______ the government built a new market five years ago.
A. when B. until C. after D. as soon as
14. The traditional craft has _______ from generation to generation.
A. passed down B. passed C. been passed down D. been passed by
15. Craftsmen have to _______ the domestic and international markets so that they needn't depend on the
middlemen for their sales.
A. find B. find about C. find out D. find out about
IV. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box. There are some extra words.
materials individual respects craft
tasks handicrafts attractions master

For generations throughout history, the Vietnamese people gathered in communal villages surrounded by the
rice fields. However, many farmers also learned to produce useful (16) for their daily lives from
clay, bamboo, and other natural (17) . A number of villages developed a certain (18) for the
local market or to bring into local towns or capital cities for sale. This was the origin of the Vietnamese
handicraft trade villages.
These craft villages have undergone periods of varying success and failure throughout the 20 th century. Some
craft villages have developed and preserved their best skills and designs. In the craft village hall, the trade
villagers often worship and periodically pay their (19) to the sacred craft (20) of handicraft, who
has exploits in founding, teaching or preserving the particular designs that the villages produce.
V. Make a complex sentence from each pair of sentences. Use the subordinator provided and make any
necessary changes.
21. Viet Nam's current labor costs are lower compared to other countries. It brings advantages to both medium
and small handicraft manufacturers. (since)
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22. Giang got the loans from the project. Then he opened a small enterprise of ceramics. (when)
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23. Green Craft has a lot of difficulties. It continually works to improve its productivity, designs and samples.
(although)
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24. The government carried out a job training programme in rural areas. The gopvernment wanted young
people to find jobs in their own villages. (so that)
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25. Some heads of the businesses had problems to find markets. They have not been trained in management.
(for)
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VI. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Bau Truc pottery village of Cham ethnic minority is one of the oldest pottery villages in Southeast Asia. It is
located about 10 kilometres in the South of Phan Rang town. The small village is (26) to more than
400 families, (27) 85% are in the traditional pottery business. The style is said to be handed (28)
from Po Klong Chan, one of their ancestors from the immemorial
time.
People in Bau Truc use their skillful hands, bamboo-made circles and shells
to create priceless works. It is (29) that while the Kinh people have
switched to using wheel as an indispensable (30) , their Cham
counterparts, on the contrary, still (31) talent hands and simple tools.
To create a pottery product, a Cham craftsman only needs an anvil, not a
potter's wheel, and other simple equipment and moulds and then uses hands to (32) pieces of clay
into the works he wants.
The clay is taken from the banks of the Quao River and is very flexible, durable when (33) . The
skills needed to mix sand with the clay are also various. The amount of sand mixed with the plastic material is
dependent on what the pottery used for and the sizes. For these reasons, Bau Truc pottery is quite different from
pottery elsewhere. For example, water jars made in Bau Truc are always favoured by people in dry and sunny
areas (34) the temperature of the water in the jars is always one centigrade cooler than (35)
outside.
26. A. house B. home C. housing D. household
27. A. which B. about which C. for which D. of which
28. A. down B. up C. in D. to
29. A. surprise B. surprised C. surprising D. surprisingly
30. A. equipment B. tool C. machine D. instruments
31. A. rely on B. result in C. base on D. succeed in
32. A. develop B. shape C. influence D. decide
33. A. heating B. heating up C. be fired D. being fired
34. A. so that B. although C. so D. because
35. A. it B. what C. that D. this
VII. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Recently, we made a trip to visit Dong Ho village with a desire to meet the old artisan – Nguyen Huu Sam.
Just when we arrived villagers at the dyke in the village and talked with the villagers about the artisan, they
immediately told us about him.
The old house owned by the artisan is situated in a long alley of the village. On the walls of
the house there are many folk paintings in different genres, from daily life paintings to
landscape paintings shown in a set of “four seasons”.
Mr. Sam told us about his past. When he was three years old, he was instructed in the craft
of making Dong Ho paintings by his father. At five, he could help his father apply the Dong
Ho paintings, and learn how to print the paper with proper colours. At seven, he was able to
draw with a pen and make the most difficult samples. Years went by and the soul of Dong Ho
folk paintings has kept seashell powder paint to the poonah-paper.
In the 1940s, this craft flourished. At that time, he was assigned by his parents to take the paintings to the
market for sale. Mr. Sam said that 17 families in the village have been engaged in making Dong Ho paintings.
Artisan Sam has always been devoted to the making of Dong Ho paintings and has waited for opportunities
to restore this traditional craft. In 1967, when the local authorities assigned him to restore the traditional genre
of Dong Ho folk paintings, he gathered 50 villagers with professional skills and collected hundreds of
woodblocks to establish the Dong Ho Painting Cooperative. Thanks to his efforts, such famous painting as
"Rat's wedding", “Rooster”, “Scene of jealousy” and “Writing verses about precious flowers" have been
revived. Dong Ho paintings have been available in many parts of the world such as Japan, France, Germany,
Singapore and the United States.
36. The themes of Dong Ho paintings are about .
A. landscapes B. weddings C. various aspects of life D. animals and flowers
37. In order to make Dong Ho paintings, we need seashell powder paint, the poonah-paper and .
A. proper colours B. water C. markets D. woodblocks
38. From paragraph 3, we can infer that when Mr. Sam was very young, he mostly helped his parents by
A. applying the woodblocks with proper paints and pressing them on sheets of paper
B. applying seashell powder to make various paints for painting making
C. drawing with a pen and using proper paints to make many copies of paintings
D. collecting and taking the paintings to the market for sale
39. All of the following can be inferred about the artisan - Mr. Sam – EXCEPT that .
A. he is popular in the village
B. he could paint when he was three
C. he keeps a collection of Dong Ho paintings in his house
D. the local authorities tried to revive the traditional genre
40. In the writer's opinions, the future of Dong Ho paintings is .
A. international B. concerning C. optimistic D. negative
VIII. Complete the conversation about the benefits and the challenges of traditional crafts, using the
responses (A-G) given. There are two extra ones.
A. If a village loses its traditional craft, the link among its members can be lost.
B. We should encourage young people come up with new ideas in order to have new designs and competitive
products.
C. They have taken on other work or moved to urban areas to look for jobs.
D. The trade village has to have unique characteristics and a proper development plan.
E. It can offer many jobs to local people and help them earn money, too.
F. Many people will come back to their crafts if there are investments from the government.
G. Farmers do earn some money when the crops have been over if they know a craft.
Mi: Our group will present the topic of benefits and challenges of traditional crafts. Let's work out the main
ideas, Mai.
Mai: OK. Let's start with the advantages. (41) _____________
Mi: I agree with you. The traditional craft can offer a good way of living and preserve the culture of local
people. The artisans in many villages have opened courses to leave their crafts to the young generations.
Mai: But there are many cases that young people are not interested in the crafts any more because of the low
income. (42) _____________
Mi: The community can help to keep traditions, revive production and offer jobs so that young people can
support their families.
Mai: Why don't we develop craft village tourism? (43) _____________
Mi: Besides money, I think the bigger matter is the help from the government. The government can issue a
policy to encourage the development of traditional crafts and carry out many training courses in rural areas, or
offer big loans.
Mai: That's right. (44) _____________
Mi: They really need help because they are facing so many problems, including financial shortages, outdated
technology, untrained labourers and environmental pollution.
Mai: Don't forget that competition is an important factor, especially in the international market. (45)
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Mi: Exactly. Some techniques still rely on outdated technology.
TEST 2 (UNIT 1)
1. A. attraction B. surface C. lacquerware D. artisan
2. A. weave B. treat C. deal D. drumhead
3. A. sculpture B. lantern C. pottery D. treat
4. A. handicraft B. lacquerware C. artisan D. pottery
5. A. historical B. embroidery C. authority D. architecture
III.
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Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6. The four-ton statue of hero Tran Vu, in 1667, still stands in Quan Thanh Temple.
A. cast B.casting C. to cast D. to be vast
7. In 1990, due to the change of the economic situation, Dong Ho paintings were difficult to sell and many
quit their job.
A. craftsmanship B.craft unions C. craftsmen D.crafts
8. Making rice paper jobs and income for many locals, help many families out of poverty and
become well-off.
A.keeps B. gets C. applies for D. creates
9. Since changing the way of production, many craftsmen have voluntarilyjoined together to form
A. cooperates B. cooperation C.cooperatives D. cooperative
10. The artisan is delighted to to you the craft of creating prints in an old-age style.
A.demonstrate B.explain C.express D. provide
11. a majority of Vietnamese small and medium enterprises do not have in-house designers
or specialized design staff, they have to hire freelance designers.
A. While B. Since C. Due to D. Despite the fact
12. a large number of the country's craft villages are suffering from a shortage of human
resources and difficulties in building brand recognition, many international organizations have had projects to
help them.
A. However B. But C. Even D. Although
13. Nowadays, Tan Chau artisans can produce silk of multiple colours they can meet customers'
demands.
A. so B. so that C. but D. in order
14. The bronze casting craft in Viet Nam dated back fromthe age of King An Duong Vuong ancient
bronze arrowheads were made.
A. because B. although C. so D. when
15. In 1990, due to the change of the economic situation, many Dong Ho cooperatives had to .
A. close B. close in C. close down D. shut
handicrafts design quality return
costumes skills appearance history
There are many embroidery villages in Viet Nam, but Quat Dong village in Ha Noi is widely known for its
products of high (16) .
Embroidery has been developing around here since the 17 th century. In the past, local
skilled artisans were chosen to make sophisticated embroidered (17)
for the Vietnamese King, Queen and other Royal family members.
The first man who taught the local people how to embroider was Dr. Le Cong
Hanh, who lived during the Le dynasty. He learned how to embroider while on a trip
to China as an envoy, and taught the villagers of Quat Dong upon his (18) . Although these (19)
eventually spread across the country, the Quat Dong’s artisans' creations are still the most appreciated.
In order to create beautiful embroideries, an artisan must be patient, careful and have an eye for (20) , along
with clever hands. Nowadays, Quat Dong products may range from clothes, bags, pillowcases, to paintings and
decorations, which are exported to many countries.
V. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word
given in brackets in the correct form.
21. Labourers in the Mekong Delta can earn enough money from their crafts during the flood seasons. (live)
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22.__________________________________________________________________________________The
methods of producing handcrafted paper flowers in Thanh Tien village in Hue were transferred from generation
to generation to keep the craft alive. (pass)
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23.__________________________________________________________________________________The
tour guide gave a short speech so that foreign visitors could get information about the process of making fish
sauce in Phu Quoc. (find)
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24.__________________________________________________________________________________Craft
village development is now a good way to solve the poverty in rural areas. (deal)
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25.__________________________________________________________________________________We are
thinking with pleasure about the trip in order to discover the traditional craft villages round Hue. (forward)
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VI. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
Marble Mountains is a group of five smaller mountains (26)
Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth. It is also a travel
itinerary linking Da Nang City to the ancient town of Hoi An and Hue
City. As the name suggest, the Marble Mountains used to be a place
providing input (27) for craftsmen in the village, but the local
government banned marble exploitation for (28) that the five mountains could disappear.
Most of the marble for the village now comes from northern provinces such as Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa and Thai
Nguyen. As a further step to diversify products, the marble fine arts village has (29) marble from
Pakistan.
As far as I know, the man who (30) marble craftsmanship to the region came from Thanh Hoa, and
most craftsmen in the village had handed down the craft from generation to generation. There are some 3,000
handicraft workers in Non Nuoc village. (31) , these are only 70 skillful craftsmen who can (32)
souls into marble sculptures are other workers have finished (33) the products.
In the shops along the highway, you can see different marble products in all shapes and sizes, from
contemporary (34) to religious sculptures. And of course you will have a chance to see craftsmen
(35) their art and turning soulless marble into sophisticated sculptured products.
26. A. to represent B. represent C. represented D. representing
27. A. substance B. materials C. clay D. things
28. A. fear B. worry C. concern D. threat
29. A. bought B. introduced C. imported D. exported
30. A. sent B. passed C. transferred D. brought
31. A. Moreover B. However C. For example D. Luckily
32. A. blow B. send C. hit D. spend
33. A. developing B. influencing C. shaping D. deciding
34. A. work B. works C. working D. employment
35. A. performing B. making C. entertaining D. operating
Sedge Mat Craft Village In Tien Giang Province
In the Mekong Delta., Long Dinh village of Tien Giang province is famous for its traditional craft of
weaving flowered mats. The mat's high quality makes them popular domestically, and they are also exported to
markets worldwide including Korea, Japan and America.
In spite of its well-established reputation for this traditional craft, mat weaving only started here some
50 years ago. It was first introduced by immigrants from Kim Son, a famous mat weaving village in the
northern province of Ninh Binh. However, the technique of weaving sedge mats in Long Dinh, as compared
with other places in the South, is somewhat different. Long Dinh branded mats are thicker and have more
attractive colours and pattems.
Weaving sedge mats is similar to growing rice. Long Dinh mat production mainly occurs during the dry
season, from January to April. Weavers have to work their hardest in May and June, otherwise, when the rainy
season starts in July, they will have to put off finishing their products till the next dry season. No matter how
much work it requires, Long Dinh mat producers stick with this occupation, as it brings a higher income than
growing rice.
This trade provides employment for thousands of local labourers. At present, nearly 1,000 households in
Long Dinh village live on weaving mats. To better meet market demands, Long Dinh mat weavers have created
more products in addition to the traditional sedge mats. Particularly, they are producing a new type of mat made
from the dried stalks of water hyacinth, a common material in the Mekong Delta.
Thanks to the planning and further investment, the mat weaving occupation has indeed brought in more
income for local residents. Their living standards have improved considerably, resulting in better conditions for
the whole village.
36. All of the following are true about the craft in Long Dinh EXCEPT that .
A.it has the origin from Kim Son, Ninh Binh
B.it has had the reputation for more than 50 years
C.the techniques are a little bit different from those in other regions
D.the mats have more attractive colours and designs
37. We can infer from the sentence "Weaving sedge mats is similar growing rice” that .
A.both depend on weather conditionsB.both occur on the same
land
C.both bring similar income D. both occur at the same time
38. Despite difficulties, people in Long Dinh try to follow the craft because .
A.they can have jobs in the rainy months
B.they can go to Korea, Japan and America
C.they can make the techniques of weaving different
D.they can earn more money than growing rice
39. In order to meet market demands, artisans in Long Dinh .
A.produce new products from rare material
B.hire thousands of local labourers
C.try to produce various types of products
D.stop producing the traditional sedge mats
40. We can infer from the passage that .
A.the new technique makes labourers work in the dry season
B.Long Dinh mat production is only well-known in foreign markets
C.the craft contributes much to the village economy
D.most of the households in Long Dinh village live on weaving mats
VIII. Complete the conversation about a short trip to a traditional craft village, using the responses (A-
G) given. There are two extra ones.
A. You can also try it by yourself, and you can even do pottery for yourself as souvenirs.
B.To make things more interesting, it provides you a short break out of Ha Noi to enjoy fresh air,
tranquil scenery of villages of rice-paddy fields.
C. First, we'll walk around the village, visit families that have the workshop of making the pottery to see
how the villagers find the clay, how to make the potteries and draw on them...
D. Its name is popular to most tourists to Northern Viet Nam because of its famous ceramic and pottery
products of high quality.
E. I think on Sunday we have enough time to go Bat Trang pottery village, only 10 kilometres from our
school.
F. We'll visit the pottery market beside the river where you'll see numerous kinds of pottery products in
many beautiful colours.
G. Well, we'll gather at the school gate at half past seven, and then set off at 8 o'clock.
Nick: Our group is going to give a presentation about a traditional craft village. Shall we spend this weekend
going to one around Ha Noi?
Phong:______________________________________________________________________________Good
idea. Nick. (41)________________________________________________________________________
Nick:________________________________________________________________________________I think
we should set off early in the morning - about half past seven...
Phong:______________________________________________________________________________(42)
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us about 30 minutes to go to Bat Trang by coach.
Nick:________________________________________________________________________________What
will we do first when we come here?
Phong:______________________________________________________________________________(43)
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Nick:________________________________________________________________________________I've
learned that Bat Trang's vases, bowls, dishes, and many other kinds of ceramic products have been exported
worldwide. Right, Phong?
Phong:______________________________________________________________________________You’re
right. The products are exported to several countries. People there will show their craft to you. (44)_____.
Nick:
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Awesome! What will we do after visiting the workshop?
Phong:______________________________________________________________________________(45)
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that, we'll get on the coach and come back to our school before noon.
Nick:________________________________________________________________________________I can't
wait to see it...
IX.__________________________________________________________________________________Write
an email to your pen friend about Du Du sculpture village, using the words or phrases below to make
complete sentences. Add more words, if necessary.
_____________________________________________________________________________________Dear
Ann.
46.__________________________________________________________________________________Du Du
craft village/ traditional sculpture village/ various kinds/ products.
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47.__________________________________________________________________________________When/
you/ arrive/ Du Du village/ you/ have/ a chance/ study full processes/ statue making/ raw material/ a finished
product.
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48.
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Thanks/ skillful hands/ products/ become/ lively/ artistic.
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49.
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Statues/ made/ Du Du workers/ look/ real humans/ from/ a glint/ smile.
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50.__________________________________________________________________________________Many
artisans/ village/ make/ a lot/ wooden statues/ the Hue Citadel.
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_____________________________________________________________________________________Look
forward to seeing you soon!
_____________________________________________________________________________________Best
wishes
TEST 1 (UNIT 2)
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part
underlined.
1. A. conduct B. difficult C. stuck D. fun
2. A. metropolitan B. polluted C. forbidden D. affordable
3. A. feature B. culture C. tradition D. statue
4. A. populous B. determine C. forbidden D. delicious
5. A. metropolitan B. fascinatingly C. multicultural D. recreational
III. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6. It is considered that life in a city is wonderful and .
A. funny B. boring C. enjoyable D. helpful
7. You'll have opportunities to widen your global horizons while living in this cultural capital city.
A. unlimited B. comfortable C. cheerfulD. populous
8. Dubai's Palm Islands in the blue ocean is the of a good and sunny life.
A. indicator B. view C. signal D. sign
9. This place is so with the non-stop flow of customers to come and enjoy pho.
A. delicious B. convenient C. popular D. exciting
10. Visitors can take a free boat from Manhattan to Staten Island for a great of the Statue of
Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.
A. view B. sight C. scene D. landscape
11. Ha Noi also offers a nightlife as exciting as in Ho Chi Minh City.
A. it B. which C. what D. that
12. When you want to relax, you'll have one of the world's cities at your feet, with more than
40% green space and open water to enjoy.
A. greener B. greenest C. mostly green D. green mostly
13. Let me know when you come to Ha Noi and I'll .
A. take you out B. bring you around C. cheer you up D. show you around
14. We expected her at nine but she finally at eleven.
A. turned up B. turned out C. came over D. grew up
15. Ann is taking extra lessons to what she missed while she was sick.
A. take back B. get on well with C. keep up with D. look forward to
identify ancient chances romantic
symbols cosmopolitan important populous
City icons play an important role in the efforts of cities to get remembered. The icons are that the city
(16) that appear on postcards sent to family and friends. By seeing one shot of the Golden Gate Bridge in a
television series or movie, we know immediately it is San Francisco.
Good city icons carry a meaning. They tell a story about the associated city. For example, the Eiffel Tower is
definitely the most (17) symbol of Paris. It has a simple form but it symbolises what Paris is and
wants to be: the world's most (18) city. Love couples from all over the world go up to see the
sunset over Paris.
Besides, Rome's Colosseum stands for the true (19) of Rome: a(n) (20) city
that relies on its historical importance. The Colosseum as an icon show the current importance of historical
values among Rome's inhabitants.
V. Complete each sentence with a phrasal verb from the box. Change the form of the verb if necessary.
turn up take off set up grow up look forward to
21. Please your shoes when you come in the house.

22. I was born in Hai Duong, but I in Ha Noi.
23. I'm really my holiday to Nha Trang.
24. It is necessary for a foreign language centre to an English club.
25. Tom is not very punctual. He usually ten minutes after the lesson has started.
VI. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
There are 21,900 households in an area of less than 100 hectares of the Old Quarter in Ha Noi. In many houses,
an entire family may (26) no more than a single room.
A house on Hang Ca Street, (27) in the 1940s, originally belonged to one
wealthy man and his wives, and now there are six households there with
about 30 people. Many say the convenience of the Old Quarter (28)
compensates for the shortage of facilities. Tradition is also a(n)
(29) because some residents have (30) houses
elsewhere but no one wants to sell the old houses or rooms (31) these are the houses of the ancestors.
The authorities of Ha Noi have had a plan to (32) 25,000 of the Old Quarter’s 84,000 residents,
beginning in 2009 when 1,900 households will go to a new development area, across the Red River.
However, people don't want to live in a high-rise block because they (33) to it. Authorities will take
(34) to find out what people will need to (35) them feel comfortable in their new neighbourhood.
26. A. fill B. exist C. control D. occupy
27. A. build B. built C. to be built D. was built
28. A. live B. lives C. living D. liveliness
29. A. factor B. element C. situation D. occasion
30. A. no B. none C. bigger D. biggest
31. A. but B. because C. so D. although
32. A. move B. leave C. change D. bring
33. A. didn’t use B. were not used C. are used D. are not used
34. A. influence B. effort C. time D. notice
35. A. make B. cause C. let D. allow
Unlike life in the countryside which is often considered to be simple and traditional, life in the city is modern
and complicated. People, from different regions, move to the cities in the hope of having a better life for them
and their children. The inhabitants in city work as secretaries, businessmen, teachers, government workers,
factory workers and even street vendors or construction workers.
The high cost of living requires city dwellers, especially someone with low income, to work harder or to take a
part-time job. For many people, an ordinary day starts as usual by getting up in the early morning to do exercise
in public parks, preparing for a full day of working and studying, then travelling along crowed boulevards or
narrow streets filled with motor scooters and returning home after a busy day. They usually live in large houses,
or high-rise apartment blocks or even in a small rental room equipped with modern facilities, like the Internet,
telephone, television, and so on. Industrialization and modernization as well as global integration have big
impact on lifestyle in the cities. The most noticeable impact is the Western style of clothes. The "ao dai” -
Vietnamese traditional clothes big are no longer regularly worn in Vietnamese women's daily life. Instead,
jeans, T-shirts and fashionable clothes are widely preferred.
36. The most important reason why people move to the city is that ,
A. to look for a complicated life B. to take part-time job
C. to have busy day D. to look for a better life
37. According to the passage, the city life can offer city dwellers all of
the following things EXCEPT .
A. the Internet B. friendly communication with neighbours
C. a variety of jobs in different fields D. modern facilities
38. We can infer from the passage that .
A. there is a big gap between the rich and the poor in the city
B. people do morning exercise in public parks because they have much free time
C. people leave the countryside because life there is simple
D. most of the urban dwellers have low income
39. Industrialization and modernization may lead to .
A. the fact that women no longer wear ao dai
B. the disappearance of Western-styled clothes
C. some changes in lifestyles
D. global integration
40. The word "impact" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. force B. action C. situation D. effect
VIII. Complete the conversation about life Da Nang City, using the responses (A-G) given. There are
two extra ones.
A. Da Nang is a beautiful tourist city in terms of entertainment.
B. The people are really friendly there and there's almost no traffic jam at rush hours.
C. A lot of foreigners are living there to enjoy the life and doing business.
D. It's very pleasant to live near the beach, with fresh air, a lot of outdoor activities and good seafood.
E. Food is delicious, you just need to go to the right place for enjoy the best.
F. Da Nang has much less pollution and it's less expensive than Ho Chi Minh City and Ha Noi.
G. Overall, Da Nang has the comfortable lifestyle of a big city but it's quieter.
Phong: Have you ever been to Da Nang, Nick?
Nick: Yes, I went on a tour to Hue, Da Nang and Hoi An last summer. Is it the third largest city in Viet Nam?
Phong: Yes, it ranks third after Ho Chi Minh City and Ha Noi. But Da Nang is becoming the most
liveable city of Viet Nam.
Nick:________________________________________________________________________________I agree
with you. (41)_________________________________________________________________________.
Phong: Right. It is considered a green city with one of the best beaches in Viet Nam - My Khe Beach.
Nick:________________________________________________________________________________The
quality of life is certainly better. (42)_______________________________________________________.
Phong: How do you think of the people there, Nick?
Nick:________________________________________________________________________________(43)
.
Phong: because the infrastructure is newly built and very well-organised, compared to the overpopulated
and jammed streets of Ho Chi Minh and Ha Noi. How about entertainment?
Nick:________________________________________________________________________________(44)
.
Phong: And it’s located between the two UNESCO heritages – Hue and Hoi An.
Nick:________________________________________________________________________________(45)
.
Phong: Yeah, it’s really young and fabulous.
IX. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add
some necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.
46. Although/ living/ city/ have/ many advantages/ there/ disadvantages/ too.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
47.__________________________________________________________________________________Cost/
living/ very high/ city/ because/ not goods/ very expensive.
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48.
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Environment/ polluted/ dust, smoke, garbage and dioxide gases/ factories/ and/ streets/ dirty and unclean.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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49.__________________________________________________________________________________As/
there/ a lot/ vehicles and people/ road/ city/ always busy/ noisy.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
50.
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Therefore/ it/ hard/ lead/ healthy life/ city.
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TEST 2 (UNIT 2)
1. A. fabulous B. packed C.asset D. canal
2. A. metro B.ocean C. cosmopolitan D. local
3. A. delicious B. facility C.city D. place
II.
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Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. skyscraper B. convenience C. resident D. vehicle
5. A. affordable B. environment C. variety D. indicator
III.
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6. The architectsgot inspired to use the lotus flower in the design for the .
A. city B. skyline C. skyscraper D. downtown
7. Villagers are morekind, friendly and warm-hearted than city .
A. dwellers B. foreigners C. beginners D. movers
8. You can see the of the suburbs in Ho Chi Minh City with many apartment buildings,
supermarkets, shopping centres, and schools.
A. urban area B. convenience C. urban sprawl D. living condition
9. Dong Khoi street is the main shopping street in the of downtown in Ho Chi Minh City.
A. mind B. heart C. head D. spot
10. Opened in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco still ranks among the top 10 bridge
spans in the world.
A. long B. longer C. mostly long D. longest
11. No city in America has monuments and museums into one area as Washington, DC.
A. as much B. such many C. as many D. a few
12. The new student was very shy at the beginning, but then he well with everyone.
A. got on B. went on C. got over D. cheered up
13. The police never all hope of finding the lost child.
A. stops B. think over C. grow up D. give up
14. He'll be very upset if his employer his offer.
A. pulls down B. finds out C. turns off D. turns down
15. It's time to say goodbye, but I'm meeting you all again soon.
A. looking forward to B. getting on with C. keep up with D. put up with
commercial increasing residential multinational
national iconic important financial
People in Ho Chi Minh are determined to integrate into the world while maintaining the Vietnamese
identity. Therefore, they have decided to use image of lotus bud, considered by many as Vietnam's (16)
flower, to be the main inspiration for the
architectural design. Ho Chi Minh City’s Bitexco
Financial Tower is completed as Viet Nam is on its way
to recover from the global (17) crisis. This coincides a(n) (18) demand from (19)
business circles for office space.
Any city you can think of has its (20) buildings. For example in Singapore, it is Marina - an icon
for entertainment. In Ho Chi Minh City, it is a demand to create something that everyone remembers and keeps
them reminded of the city.
V. Rewrite each sentence so that it has a similar meaning and contains the word in brackets.
21. Ann is very upset because the local authorities have rejected her proposals to install solar panels to
supply electricity for traffic lights. (down)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
22.__________________________________________________________________________________A
committee has been established to examine the question. (set)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
23.__________________________________________________________________________________Our
class football team lost the match, so we tried to encourage them. (up)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
24. “Can I wear jeans at the wedding party?” - “Of course not. You'll have to put on smart clothes.” (up)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
25.__________________________________________________________________________________Before
I come to a decision, I'll have to consider their offer very carefully. (over)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
VI.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Trees bring Hanoians closer to nature
City planners have claimed trees (26) an important role in an urban environment. Children (27) close
to nature have better health, while walking in parks helps reduce blood pressure, stress and obesity. The
problem is to select the right trees and (28) them.
Ha Noi is considered one of the greenest cities in Viet Nam thanks to its beautiful and precious trees. Ancient
trees in Ha Noi are frequently (29) in poems. Each street can be (30) by a tree. To local
residents, the hundred-year old trees that line the streets are more than just beautiful, they are part of the city's
identity.
Due to the treasured place the trees have in the (31) of the local residents, Hanoians seem to have a lot
of concern when construction workers chop them (32) . Workers get away with digging around the
trees without much care, and even (33) the trees without enough earth to grow - making them
vulnerable to storms.
To (34) with the problem, Ha Noi's authorities have started a project of replanting trees: each of the
capital's streets will be planted with two or three sorts of trees. Moreover, more people should be made (35)
of the importance of protecting trees in communities.
26. A. act B. play C. enjoy D. perform
27. A. grow up B. grown up C. growing up D. being grown up
28. A. maintain B. service C. provide D. care
29. A. referred B. indicated C. spoken D. mentioned
30. A. described B. presented C. expressed D. explained
31. A. brain B. place C. centre D. heart
32. A. away B. off C. down D. Ø
33. A. leave B. remain C. cause D. have
34. A. solve B. come up C. deal D. agree
35. A. understood B. aware C. capable D. know
VII. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each questions.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Coffee Culture
Ho Chi Minh City is a metropolis where life is very busy and hasty. The best way to enjoy the balance in your
mind in such a busy city is to sit on the balcony of one of the numerous coffee houses scattered throughout the
city. In this way you will be out of the crowd but able to look down on the street below. You will also be
drinking the beverage that must be at least partly responsible for the kinetic energy that has transformed this city
into one of the busiest commercial centres of Southeast Asia in just 20 years – it is coffee.
The classic Vietnamese coffee served in this city comprises strong coffee, dripped from a small metal filter into
a cup containing a quarter as much sweetened condensed milk, then stirred and poured over ice in a glass.
Coffee was introduced to Viet Nam by the French in the late 19 th century, but the country quickly became a big
exporter.
At Trung Nguyen Coffee - the Vietnamese equivalent of Starbucks, with a chain of cafés across the city - the
coffee menu stretches to five pages. The varieties of Vietnamese coffee produced by Trung Nguyen deserve
exploration. They come with different bean combinations and recipes, and nice names such as “Success”,
“Creation”, “Discover” and “Thought”. The "Passiona", another brand of Trung Nguyen, has been promoted for
women with the promise that drinking this type of coffee would maintain perfect skin and a life of “passion and
success”.
36. Coffee is considered .
A. the biggest part of Viet Nam's exports
B. part of the kinetic energy of Ho Chi Minh City
C. the symbol of the busy and hasty life
D. part of the French culture
37. When you sit on the balcony of a coffee shop enjoying a cup of coffee, you can .
A. watch the busiest commercial centres of Southeast Asia
B. drink Starbucks coffee
C. taste all types of the classic Vietnamese coffee
D. relax for a while
38. We can inferred from paragraph 2 that the classic Vietnamese coffee served in Ho Chi Minh City may
be .
A. sweet B. light C. colourless D. often hot
39. All of the following are true about Trung Nguyen Coffee EXCEPT that .
A. it is considered equivalent to Starbucks in Viet Nam.
B. it offers several types of coffee for customers to enjoy
C. its recipes stretches to five pages
D. some types have impressive names
40. The "Passiona" for women promises that by drinking this type of coffee women may have all of the
following EXCEPT that .
A. they will become more interested in the life B. they will be
more successful in their life
C. they will have perfect skin D. they will keep their skin
lively
VIII. Complete the conversation about life in Ha Noi, using the
responses (A-G) given. There are two extra ones.
A. Ha Noi is filled with many interesting places, so I needn't go
far for the weekend.
B. Maybe, it's the peaceful atmosphere and the safety.
C. Our school is a good one, and there are several international
schools with high quality.
D. Cycling around West Lake was one of my favourite things to
do.
E. Hanoians are as friendly as people in Ho Chi Minh City, but
for the most part they are lovely.
F. It's fabulous with a lot of historic pagodas, temples, and
museums.
G. The traffic is noisy and probably the most dangerous aspect
about living in the city.
Mai: How long have you been living in Ha Noi, Nick?
Nick: For more than three years, Mai.
Mai: What do you enjoy most about Ha Noi?
Nick:________________________________________________________________________________(41)
Mai:
______________________________________________________________________________________
Yeah, Ha Noi is safe for everyone, especially foreigners. Do you think Hanoians are very friendly?
Nick:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Certainly. (42)_________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________I've
made a lot of friends in my neighbourhood.
Mai:__________________________________________________________________________________Ha
Noi has a good reputation for education, too.
Nick:________________________________________________________________________________(43)
Mai:__________________________________________________________________________________How
do you often spend a weekend in Ha Noi?
Nick:________________________________________________________________________________(44)
Mai:
______________________________________________________________________________________
Overall, Ha Noi has more interesting places than Ho Chi Minh City.
Nick:________________________________________________________________________________(45)
______________________________________________________________________________________I've
taken a lot of photos here.
IX.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more
necessary words, but have to use all the words given.
46.__________________________________________________________________________________Hoi
An/ most beautiful town/ Viet Nam.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
47.__________________________________________________________________________________If/ you/
get there/ full moon day/ all lights/ turned off.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
48.__________________________________________________________________________________Only
lanterns/ hung/ and/ view/ spectacular.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
49.__________________________________________________________________________________It/
more fabulous/ when/ you/ stand/ pavement/ and/ watch people/ by.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
50.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Tourists/ backpackers/ wonderful time/ Hoi An.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
TEST 1 (UNIT 3)
1. A.columnist B.frustrated C.study D.adulthood
2. A.helpline B.empathise C.embarrassed D.depressed
3. A.tense B.decision C.skill D.house-keeping
II.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. A.neighbourhood B.assignment C.emotion D.supportive
5. A.experience B.emotional C.emergency D.favourable
III.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
6. Pressure children to get into top schools has reached a crisis point.
A.at B.under C.on D.with
7. Perhaps what you're reading or hearing is boring,which makes it hard to on the book or the
conversation.
A.concentrate B.rely C.depend D.notice
8. A great way to improve skills is to keep trying new things.
A.reason B.reasoned C.reasoning D.reasons’
9. As children move toward , they are less likely to ask for advice.
A.dependent B.dependence C.independent D.independence
10. Taking good notes students to evaluate, organize and summarize information.
A.requests B.requires C.allows D.offers
11. Susan needs someone to show her how to her anxiety and depression.
A.empathise B.try C.succeed D.manage
12. Mi asked what information she that assignment.
A.need to be done B.needed doing C.need to do D.needed to do
13. My teacher told me that attend the math course for the higher level programme that I
for.
A.can’t - apply B.couldn’t - apply C.can’t - applied D.couldn’t – had
applied
14. My parents asked me to find out it gave you so much trouble.
A.what B.which C.why D.where
15. I am not sure I can’t solve this problem.
A.how B.what C.who D.by whom
IV.__________________________________________________________________________________Fill in
each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box. There are some extra words.
place demands compete exams

scores choices gain tutor
Nowadays, parents are determined to get their children into the highest performing school in their area.
Many of these schools are seeing (16) of children competing for each place and are setting ever
more rigorous tests and (17) to select their preferred students. These students may be as young
as 9 or 10 when they start this process. In London, the pressure on children to succeed and (18)
a place at the "right" school has almost become out of control with experts predicting that this situation
will only continue to worsen as the (19) for school places grow. Employing a(n) (20)
for your child, which only a few years ago would have been seen as an unusual step, is now
common for many parents.
V. Rewrite the following in reported speech.

21. Mai said, “The stress of the entrance examinations made me physically ill.”
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
22.__________________________________________________________________________________“It
breaks my heart to see her upset when she failed the exam,” Nora's mother said.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
23.__________________________________________________________________________________“I feel
stressed and tense to see that I can't get the perfect results, Phong,” said Mi
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
24.__________________________________________________________________________________Quan
said, “Study stress has been a part of my life.”
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
25.__________________________________________________________________________________“I
started experiencing symptoms of stress in grade 8,” Phong said.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
VI.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Choose the word or phrase among A, Cor D at best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Puberty is the time when your body grows from a child's to an adult's. You will know that you are going
(26) puberty by the way that your body changes.
If you are a boy, your shoulders will (27) and your body will become more muscular. These
changes are caused by the hormones (28) your body begins producing in much larger amounts (29)
before.
Puberty (30) over a number of years, and the age at which it starts and ends varies (31) . It
generally begins somewhere between the ages of 7 and 13 for girls, and somewhere between the ages of 9 and
15 for boys, although it can be earlier or later for some (32) in age is normal.
Sometimes, (33) ,people pass this normal age range for puberty (34) showing any
signs of body changes. This is (35) delayed puberty.
26. A.at B.in C.through D.out of
27. A.widen B.increase C.expand D.spread
28. A.how B.what C.this D.that
29. A.more than B.than C.as well as D.as
30. A.survives B.exists C.begins D.occurs
31. A. wide B.widely C.width D.widen
32. A. period B.offer C.range D.limit
33. A. however B.but C.moreover D.although
34. A.refusing B.avoiding C.with D.without
35. A.call B.called C.being called D.having called
You can do a few things to make homework less stressful. First, be sure you understand the assignment.
Write it down in yournotebook or day planner if you need to, and don't be afraid to ask questions about what is
expected. It is much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to struggle to remember
later that night! If you want, you can also ask how long the particular homework assignment should take to
complete so you can plan your time.
Second, use any extra time you have in school to work on your homework. Many schools have libraries
that are specifically designed to allow students to study or get homework done. The more work you can get
done in school, the less you will have to do that night.
Third, pace yourself. If you don't finish your homework during school, think about how much you have
left and what else going on that day, and then plan your time. Most middle students should have between 1 and
3 hours of homework a night. If it is a heavy homework day, you will need to devote more time to homework.
No one is expected to understand everything, and maybe you need some
help. The first place to turn for help is your teacher. But if you don't feel
comfortable with yourteacher? If you are in a big enough school, there may be
other teachers who teach the same subject. Speak to other teachers directly and
you may be in luck. Sometimes it just helps to have someone explain
something in a different way. Moreover, youmight also be able to get some help
from another student. If there is someone you like who is a good student, think
about asking that person if you can study together.
36. The most important thing that you should do when you get your assignment may be .
A.to know when you hand it in B.to understand it and its
requirements
C.to know how long it takes to complete it D.to remember it in
order to plan the time
37. If you have any free time left at school, you should .
A.use it to do your homework in the library B.spend time with
your friends
C.use it to understand the assignmentD.use it to make your day
planner
38. When students need some help, they should .
A.never ask other teachers because it will hurt their own teachers
B.always turn to their own teachers for help
C.ask any good students at the subject in your school
D.go to their teachers or other teachers teaching the same subject
39. The main idea of the first three paragraphs is .
A.to get help when you need it B.to do homework
immediately
C.to create a homework plan D.to ask your teachers for more
explanation
40. According to the passage, all of the following are correct EXCEPT that .
A.it takes a student more than three hours a night if there is much homework
B.it is good to have the explanation in a different way
C.you only do your homework at home between 1 and 3 hours a night
D.it is very useful to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class
VIII. Complete the conversation about school pressures, using the responses (A-G) given. There are two
extra ones.
A. In my opinion, it's important to have your own little group at school that you can hang out with.
B. I'm concerned about the schoolwork. being
C. Since I asked for help I've felt more relaxed and more normal.
D. Besides schoolwork, I also worry about social issues, like having friends, being judged, or being
teased.
E. You never know who you may need help from in the future.
F. I often work hard with my homework and assignments.
G. I can rely on my brother.
Nick: Hi, Mi. The new school year has started, and we've moved up a grade. We all have a wonderful time.
Mi:__________________________________________________________________________________(41)
_____________________________________________________________________________________.
_____________________________________________________________________________________I
wonder whether I'll do it OK. What should I do?
Nick:________________________________________________________________________________Well,
it's good to be concerned about your work, but you should have good time management.
Mi:__________________________________________________________________________________(42)
_____________________________________________________________________________________.
Nick:________________________________________________________________________________To
avoid trouble, do homework as soon as possible, and at least start assignments the day you get them.
Mi:__________________________________________________________________________________I agree
with you. (43)_________________________________________________________________________.
_____________________________________________________________________________________Could
you give me some advice about that, Nick?
Nick:________________________________________________________________________________I think
we should have support and advice. They can help balance all the pressures school can bring. For example, I
play for the school football team, and I rely on my parents for lots of support.
Mi:__________________________________________________________________________________(44)
_____________________________________________________________________________________.
_____________________________________________________________________________________He's 18
and he is a teenager, too.
Nick:________________________________________________________________________________So he
can understand you better and also give you some advice.
Mi:__________________________________________________________________________________(45)
_____________________________________________________________________________________.
_____________________________________________________________________________________And
you don't feel lonely.
Nick:________________________________________________________________________________But
you should find someone who will really be your friend.
Mi:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Definitely, Nick.
IX.__________________________________________________________________________________Write
complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more
necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.
46.__________________________________________________________________________________We/
use/ planner/ keep track/ assignments/ and/ homework.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
47.__________________________________________________________________________________When/
we/ finish/ each assignment/ we/ have/ feeling/ accomplishment.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
48.__________________________________________________________________________________It/
good idea/ have/ quiet placed/ study.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
49.__________________________________________________________________________________We/
also/ start/ do/ homework/ earlier/ later/ in/ day.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
50.__________________________________________________________________________________It/
help/ consider/ join study clubs/ or/ take part/ activities after school.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
TEST 2 (UNIT 3)
1. A.stressed B.tense C.concentrate D.self-aware
2. A.delighted B.helpline C.advice D.decision
3. A.classmate B.pressure C.embarrass D.missing
4. A.empathise B.embarrassed C.cognitive D.adulthood
5. A.disappointed B.adolescence C.environment D.independence
III.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
6. While many teachers spend some class time teaching skills, students often need more
social skills.
A.study B.studied C.study’s D.studies
7. By the age of 15, teenagers are better able to a more demanding curriculum.
A.solve B.operate C.handle D.deal
8. Tom told us that sometimes he had difficulty his feelings.
A.expressing B.communicating C.sending D.talking
9. My closest friend is not very and she likes having a small friend group but I like talking with a
lot of people and hanging out.
A.society B.sociable C.social D.socialist
10. Ann was raised very on her parents, and she was that she wouldn't live on her own
afterwards.
A.dependent - worry B.dependent - worried C.independent - worry D.independent
- worried
11. The advice columnist said, “It sounds like the problem is not yourappearance but the you
see yourself”.
A.route B.distance C.way D.behaviour
12. I suffer from depression and anxiety, but I don’t know to get over my problems.
A.what B. C.where D.which
13. Miss Hoa said that unsuccessful test takers didn't know the questions came from.
A.when B.where C.what D.why
14. I want to talk to my teacher about my problems, but I have no idea to start, or to talk
to him.
A.what - where B.where - who C.why -whom D.where - how
15. Mr. Tan told us that the kids who in tests often the others were lucky.
A.succeeded - thoughtB.succeeded - had thought
C.didn't succeed - were thinking D.didn't succeed - thought
education grades messages responsibilities
competition decisions transition confidence
Dealing with pressures and stress in middle school can be difficult. The pressure may beto make friends,
earn good (16) ,excel in sports or other activities, and deal with hectic schedules.
More and more people are going to high school now and it is becoming tougher to get in. Middle-school
students face pressure to keep their grades up every day. They are in a(n) (17) with their
peers to be the best and the brightest in everything.
During the teenage years, children will feel the pressure to grow up. No longer will they be able to act
like a child and not worry about (18) . Their parents should help them make this (19) from a
child to an adult easy and teachthem to make wise (20) .Prepare them for the world ahead of
them and don’t let go completely at once. Gradually let the growing up occur.
V. Rewrite the following in reported speech.

21. Tom said, “Homework is a leading cause of stress.”
_____________________________________________________________________________________
22.__________________________________________________________________________________“A
little stress can make students work harder, but too much stress can make the opposite result.” Miss Hoa said.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
23.__________________________________________________________________________________“My
parents can help me decide what's important and what's optional,” said Phuc.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
24.__________________________________________________________________________________Mr.
Thanh said, “Parents are right to be worried about stress and their children's health.”
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
25.__________________________________________________________________________________Nick's
father said, “It doesn't matter where my son goes to college, Nick.”
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
VI.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Cyberbullying is the (26) of technology to annoy, threaten, or embarrass (27) person.
Online threats and aggressive, or rude texts, posts, or messages all count. So does (28) personal
information, pictures, or videos designed to hurt or embarrass someone else. (29) comments often
focus on things like a person's gender, religion, race, or physical differences.
Online bullying can be particularly damaging and upsetting (30) it is usually anonymous or
(31) to find. People can suffer (32) a 24/7 basis - every time they (33) their
cellphone or computer.
The first thing (34) to solve the problem is to tell an adult you trust. You also can talk to your school
counselor or a trusted teacher or family member. Ignoring bullies is thebest way to take away their power, but it
isn't always easy to do - in the real world (35) online.
26. A.use B.purpose C. advantage D.control
27. A.the other B.others C.other D.another
28. A.spending B.placing C.posting D.adding
29. A.Polite B.Rude C.Sudden D.Simple
30. A.so B.because C.due to D.but
31. A.hard B.hardly C.severe D.easy
32. A.at B.on C.of D.on
33. A.stop B.leave C.check D.mark
34. A.do B.doing C.to be done D.to do
35. A.of B.on C.in D.or
If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a disaster.
According to several scientists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious parents make. Generally, the
child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail. Unrealistic parental expectations can cause
great damage to children.
However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are ambitious
in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well - especially if the parents are very supportive of
their child.
Michael is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to concerts
and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him. They even drive him 50 kilometers twice a week for
violin lessons. Michael's mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet in a large
orchestra. However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling.
Winston, Michael's friend, however, is not so lucky. Both his parents are successful musicians, and they
set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for
every piano competition held. They are very unhappy when he does not win. Winston is always afraid that he
will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy.
36. One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to .
A.push their child into trying too much B.help their child to
become a genius
C.make their child become a musician D.neglect their child's
education
37. Parents' ambition for their children is not wrong if they .
A. force their children into achieving success B.themselves
have been very successful
C.understand and help their children sensibly D.. arrange
private lessons for their children
38. Michael is fortunate in that .
A.his father is a musician B.his parents are quite rich
C.his mother knows little about music D.his parents help
him in a sensible way
39. Winston's parents push their son so much and he .
A.has won a lot of piano competitions B.cannot learn much
music from them
C.has become a good musician D.is afraid to disappoint them
40. The two examples given in the passage illustratethe principle that .
A.successful parents always have intelligent children
B.successful parents often have unsuccessful children
C.parents should let the child develop in the way he wants
D.parents should spend more money on the child's education
VIII. Complete the conversation about teen stress, using the responses (A-G) given. There are two extra
ones.
A. Some are even stressed out about the entrance exam to high school.
B.Spending a minimum of 20 minutes a day talking with our parents about our school work is very
useful.
C. Teenagers should get enough rest every day- about 9 hours a day.
D. The challenge is to have a balance between work and play.
E. Yes, nowadays there is a heavy load for students to learn.
F.I think we should have time-management skills and organizational skills.
G. Younger kids may have more serious signs of school stress.
Nick: I can see some Vietnamese students suffer from stress and homework pressure. Is it right, Phuc?
Phuc:________________________________________________________________________________(41)
_____________________________________________________________________________________.
Nick:________________________________________________________________________________I have
seen some girls crying in class after getting low test scores.
Phuc:________________________________________________________________________________And
others have gone without sleep a few nights to keep up with homework.
_____________________________________________________________________________________(42)
_____________________________________________________________________________________.
Nick:________________________________________________________________________________So
some students may have emotional, physical and mental stress.
Phuc:________________________________________________________________________________That's
right, Nick. (43)________________________________________________________________________.
_____________________________________________________________________________________We
should plan our time wisely with homework.
Nick:________________________________________________________________________________We
should try to do homework every night instead of cramming at the last moment.
Phuc:________________________________________________________________________________(44)
_____________________________________________________________________________________.
Nick: _______________________________________________________________________________I agree
with you. I thinks nowadays teenagers have some problems with their sleep. Adequate sleep alone would reduce
teens' stress levels.
Phuc: _______________________________________________________________________________Family
time is also important for getting over stress. (45)_____________________________________________.
IX.__________________________________________________________________________________Write
Tips for a successful start in a middle school
46.__________________________________________________________________________________If/ I/
you/ I/ try/ new things/ such as/ join/ new sports clubs/ your classmates.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
47.__________________________________________________________________________________You/
do/ homework carefully/ and/ keep/ assignments/ organized.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
48.__________________________________________________________________________________It/
good idea/ know/ when/ you/ tests/ and/ revise/ lessons.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
49.__________________________________________________________________________________You/
your teachers email addresses/ so that/ you/ ask/ missing assignments.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
50. It/ help/ consider/ write down/ all assignments/ and/ test dates/ planner.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
TEST YOURSELF 1
1. A. craft B.carve C.aware D.cast
2. A. surface B.drumhead C.multicultural D.frustrated
3. A. craftsman B.house-keeping C.cost D.preserve
II.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. A. fabulous B. skyscraper C.lacquerware D.determine
5. A. authenticity B. cooperative C.metropolitan D.multicultural
III.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
6. Lacquering is a uniquely-performed in Viet Nam.
A.tradition B.production C.culture D.craft
7. The drawing and printing techniques have been and inherited over many generations.
A.preserved B.stored C.prevented D.treated
8. There is a of employment opportunities in a city.
A.type B.variety C.group D.change
9. Skillful hand-weaving techniques of the local make Dinh An sedge mats a wonderful
souvenir for visitors.
A.artists B.actors C.artefacts D.artisans
10. Maybe we are worried about something so our keeps wandering over to a particular issue.
A.brain B. C.feeling D.mind
11. The bamboo used to make conical hats must be split into very thin strings and then put into water
they can avoid tearing and any breakage.
A.because B. C.so that D.therefore
12. To consider an idea or a suggestion before deciding to accept it is to .
A.look it up B. C.think it over D.take it up
13. “Do you your new classmate, or do you two argue?”.
A.get on with B. C.face up to D.keep up with
14. All of my teachers, friends and relatives are asking me continually what careers I am interested in and
I'm struggling to a decision.
A.do B. C.take D.offer
15. I am unsure as to fashion designing is the right career for me.
A.whether B.what C.where D.how
luxury cleanest cultures busiest
skyscrapers perfect neighbourhoods liveable
Singapore is the most (16) city in Southeast Asia, but it is a rather expensive place to live.
Public transportation goes to everywhere, and getting a permit to drive a car costs you a lot of money.
Therefore, it is one of the (17) cities in the world, too. Besides the (18) in Clark Quay,
Singapore is a melting pot of Western, Indian, Chinese, and Malay (19) . The diverse culture of
Singapore makes it a (20) place for fine shopping and dining. You can lie on Singapore's
own beaches on Sentosa Island or go to great beaches in Indonesia not far away.
V. Write each sentence so that it has a similar meaning and contains the word in brackets. Make sure
that you use the correct verb form.
21. Paul arrived when everyone had gone home. (up)
_________________________________________________Paul .
22.______________________________________________We should not make an important decision until we
have thought carefully about it. (think)
_________________________________________________We should an important decision.
23.______________________________________________She always has a good relationship with the
children. (on)
_________________________________________________She always .
24.______________________________________________I don't believe a word he said; he just invented the
story. (up)
_________________________________________________I don't believe a word he said: he just .
25.______________________________________________Would you mind taking care of my bicycle while
I'm away for a while? (after)
_________________________________________________Would you mind while I'm away for a while?
VI.______________________________________________Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D
that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
We know that nowadays students (26) from test stress, and there are a few of the biggest
causes. First, it is important to do your best and study hard, but you may push yourself too much to get a high
grade, and (27) can be hard to deal with. Second, many schools want to show high test grades from their
students to (28) that they are doing a good job of educating them. Therefore, they have high expectations
for the teachers, who (29) have high expectations for the students. In addition, most parents want to
see great school (30) , and they can start pushing their children when test time (31) . Moreover, if
you had a (32) time with a test in the past, or if you have (33) poorly on one or more tests, you
could feel anxious about the next one. Finally, sometimes other students can (34) rumors about a test,
or you might hear things from older friends and siblings. Rumors like "That teacher's tests are totally impossible
to pass!" can make you a lot (35) nervous.
26. A. suffer B. prevent C.experience D.show
27. A. force B. causes C.grades D.pressure
28. A. make B. prove C.discover D.try
29. A. after B. again C.then D.than
30. A. events B. reports C.descriptions D.statements
31. A. comes around B. comes through C.comes to D.comes under
32. A. bad B. low C.pleasant D.harmful
33. A. come B. taken C.made D.done
34. A. expand B. spread C.reach D.extend
35. A. much B. over C.more D.less
VII. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, Cor D for each question.
To preserve and develop traditional craft villages, in recent years, the local authorities have conducted
preservation of four traditional crafts: brocade weaving, silver carving, blacksmithing, and carpentry to bring
about economic and social efficiency for the development of provincial tourism…
Currently, the province of Lao Cai has formed the clear models of traditional villages. Cat Cat village
has gradually built its brand with the forging and casting products, textiles of linens of Hmong people. The
famous alcohol villages have found their footholds in the market such as Pho village corn wine (Bac Ha), Xeo
village wine (in Bat Xat commune)
The villages in the province have been associated with tourism spots and promote tourism development
in the community, improve living standards of many families through their home business, selling handicrafts,
brocade products.
In the past, in the villages in Sa Pa, people mostly make their living in agriculture, forestry, but now
there have been many households getting involved in tourism activities of the village.
With the aim of preserving and developing traditional village linked to tourism development, most of the
villages have created its own definition for tourists to learn and explore. In particular, brocade weaving is
dominant, serving the needs of families and tourists. Only in Sa Pa district has 11 embroidery and weaving
villages, in Ta Phin village, and San Sa Ho village with about 1000 households participating and a number of
groups from the district women society, put on the market each year more than 30,000 metres of fabric. Other
districts like Van Ban, Bac Ha have also formed several embroidery villages, attracting thousands of workers.
36. Cat Cat village is famous for .
A.com wine B.its textiles of linens C.blacksmithing D.silver carving
37. The purpose of preservation of traditionalcraft villages is bringing about .
A.the clear models of traditional villages B.weaving 30,000
metresof fabric
C.the start of tourism D.economic and social development
38. We can infer from the passage thattourism has .
A.raised labour income in rural areas B.made all farmers quit
farming
C.prevented forests from being cut down D.found its footholds
in the market
39. All of the following are true EXCEPT that .
A.brocade weaving has become the most important craft in Sa Pa and nearby districts
B.local people can sell brocade handicrafts, products to tourists
C.other districts should start preserving their crafts like Sa Pa
D.preservation of traditional crafts can be associated with tourism
40. The word "definition" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A.descriptions of features B.explanation of the meaning
C.quality of being clear D.what tourism means
VIII. Complete the conversation about Bat Trang pottery village, using the response (A-G) given. There
are two extra ones.
A. I think its origin started around the 14th or 15th century.
B. Special enamels and high-temperature firing give the pieces their durability.
C.Around 80 percent of Bat Trang's population of nearly 7,000 people is engaged in ceramics
production and trade.
D. But while clay still gets shipped in from nearby provinces, helping the village maintain its
production.
E. To get there, you cross the Chuong Duong Bridge out of central Ha Noi, and take a bus to the
southwest.
F. And most of the painting is blue or black, though other colours are not difficult to find.
G. An abundance of white clay made the area suitable for ceramics production.
Paul: My parents have just bought some bowls and dishes made in Bat Trang for a new apartment. Where is
Bat Trang?
Phong: Bat Trang village lies on the bank of the Red River, about 13 kilometres from Ha Noi.
Paul: How can we get there?
Phong:______________________________________________________________________________(41)
.
It takes you less than 30 minutes to get there.
Paul:________________________________________________________________________________What
does the name "Bat Trang" mean? Does it has any meaning?
Phong:______________________________________________________________________________Oh,
yes. "Bat" means "bowl" and "Trang" means "workshop" or "guild".
Paul:________________________________________________________________________________When
did the craft start in Bat Trang, Phong?
Phong:______________________________________________________________________________(42)
.
Paul:________________________________________________________________________________Does it
take any advantage of its surroundings?
Phong:______________________________________________________________________________(43)
.
Paul:________________________________________________________________________________I see.
But why did you use "made" not "makes"?
Phong:
Because centuries of pottery production eventually exhausted the local clay supplies. (44)__________
__________________________________________________________________________________.
Paul:________________________________________________________________________________I think
the traditional styles on Bat Trang pottery are lovely: gray-white porcelain with hand-painted Vietnamese
landscapes, village scenes, and abstract designs. The designs are very durable, too.
Phong:______________________________________________________________________________You're
right. (45)____________________________________________________________________________.
Paul:________________________________________________________________________________I have
no doubt that the bowls and dishes will be functional and attractive elements of my home.
IX.__________________________________________________________________________________Write
1. ___________________________________________________________________________________First/
visitors/ visit/ Institute/Oceanography/ which/ one/ first centers/ scientific research/ Indochina.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________________They/
go on/ see/ Marine Creature Museum/ more than/ 80,000 sea and fresh water specimen/ and/ living creatures/
glass tanks.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________________Next/
they/ go/ Long Son Pagoda/ which/ largest pagoda/ Nha Trang.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________________________________Then/
visitors/ not miss Ponagar Cham Tower/ built/ between/ 7th/ 12th century/ honour/ Mother/ Cham Kingdom.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
5.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Finally/ Chong Rocks/ famous sight/ Nha Trang/ large rock clusters/ beach/ at/ foot/ La San hill.
_____________________________________________________________________________________

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TEST 1 (UNIT 1)

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21. Please your shoes when you come in the house.

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