B-READING:
Question IV
1.Fill the gaps with the words/ phrases in the box:(1,5pts)
In addition Also As I have noted
In my opinion Besides I think
My favorite leisure activity is listening to music.
(1) _________, listening to music not only helps me relax but also provides me with musical knowledge. I (2)_______________ like the time that I can lie lazily in bed, put on the small earphone with my iPod and enjoy any favorite songs of many kinds of music: pop, hip-hop, rock or jazz. I like pop music very much because I think it is gentle and suitable for teenagers. I listen to rock music when I am sad and after that I feel cheerful and happy. (3)________________ music from other countries is also good for teenagers to understand other cultures. (4)________________ that, the lyrics are easy to understand and interesting. (5)_______________, it can improve my English and listening skills. (6)_______________, music is an important part of my life and it helps me love my life more.
2. Read the following passage, and answer the questions below: ( 1point)
Duong Lam: An ancient Vietnamese village
Duong Lam Village is located in Duong Lam Commune at a 45km distance from Hanoi. It is the birthplace of two kings in the history of Vietnam, Phung Hung and Ngo Quyen, who opened up the long-term self-control and independence period of Vietnam after Bach Dang Victory in the year 938.
All houses, gates, village gates and wells are built of laterite creating an architectural complex, a unique village that is typical for villages in the midlands in the North of Vietnam.
At present, there are still nearly old 200 houses and many other historical monuments such as Phung Hung Temple, Ngo Quyen Royal Tomb, MongPhu Communal House, Ho Gam Hill at which Phung Hung liked tigers to rescue villagers and the temple at which the diplomat Giang Van Minh is worshiped.
1. Where is Duong Lam village?
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2. Who were the two kings whose birthplace is Duong Lam Village?
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3. What is Duong Lam typical for?
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4. How many old houses are there in Duong Lam?
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C-WRITING:
Question V. Reorder the words to make the meaningful sentences.
a. Use the adjectives in brackets in their correct forms of comparison to complete the sentences. (1,0point)
1/ The new bed is …………………. than my old bed. ( comfortable)
2/ The Mekong River is ……………the Red River . (long)
b. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one(2.5 points)
1. Tea is cheaper than coffee.
F Coffee .……….……….……….……….……….………………………….…
2. I adore listening to music every day.
F I enjoy …………….……….…….……….……….……….…………………….
3. The red car is more expensive than the black one.
F The black car ….……….……….……….……….……….……………………
4. No one in my group is more intelligent than Long.
F Mary……….……….…….……….……….……………….….……….……
5. Son Tung M-TP performs the song “Chung ta khong thuoc ve nhau” very beautifully.
FThe song “Chung ta khong thuoc ve nhau”…………………………….………