A. Phonetics
1. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is different from the rest. Circle the corresponding letter A, B, C or D.
1. A. refreshment B. horrible C. exciting D. intention
2. A. detective B. romantic C. history D. adventure
3. A. biography B. historic C. discover D. authorship
4. A. essential B. furniture C. opposite D. fortunate
5. A. coincide B. community C. conception D. committee
Answer: 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.C
2. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. Circle the corresponding letter A, B, C or D.
1. A. ordinary B. pollution C. doctor D. alcohol
2. A. gather B. there C. ethnic D. although
3. A. accompany B. fascinating C. discriminate D. scoreboard
4. A. mutual B. initiate C. picture D. question
5. A. sufferings B. disasters C. species D. monuments
Answer: 1.A 2.C 3.B 4.B 5.D
B. Vocabulary & Grammar
1. Find the suitable name of the picture in the box and write it under each picture.
Answer:
1. Trang An 2. Hue Citedal (Cung đình Huế)
3. My son Sanctuary (Thánh địa Mỹ Sơn) 4. Son Doong Cave (Hang Sơn Đoòng)
5. Sapa Terraces (Ruộng bậc thang Sa Pa) 6. Ha Long Bay (Vịnh Hạ Long)
2. Choose the correct option for each gap in the sentences.
1. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a complex that ___________ royal palaces and monuments.
A. consist of B. consists of C. consists on D. consist on
2. It is reported that ___________come to enjoy beautiful view of Binh Dai Fortress every year.
A. thousands of visitors B. thousand of visitors C. thousands visitors D. thousands of visitor
3. I suggest the government should ___________ the number of visitors every day.
A. limiting B. limited C. limit D. limits
4. Perfume pagoda is a religious site__________ being a great sight- seeing spot in Viet Nam.
A. the same as B. as well as C. such as D. and
5. _________ that the temple was built on the current site of Thien Tru in the 15th century.
A. It is think B. It was thought C. They thought D. It is thought
6. Nowadays, Perfume pagoda _____________ large numbers of pilgrims from all over Viet Nam.
A. attracts B. attracted C. attracting D. attract
7. The teacher suggested that the students ________________ all their homework before going to bed.
A. must finish B. finish C. finished D. should finish
8. It is hoped that many defensive measures _________________ to protect and preserve our man- made wonders.
A. is taken B. will take C. will be taken D. are taken
9. Many valuable things __________ and destroyed from man- made wonders in the world.
A. have been stolen B. has been stolen C. are stolen D. will be stolen
10. It is said that Ha Long Bay is a magical place, attracting more tourists than ever since UNESCO’s ________________ of this beautiful spot.
A. recognize B. recognition C. recognizing D. recognizes
Answer: 1.B 2.A 3.C 4.C 5.C 6.A 7D 8.C 9.A 10.B
3. Choose the word or phrase in the box which has the same meaning as the underlined word/ phrase in each of the following sentences.
Answer: 1. Capital City = Ha Noi 2. University = Educational institution
3. Sculpures = Stone tortoises 4. Old name: Sai Gon 5. Beverage = Coffee
4. Put the words in brackets into the right forms to complete the passage.
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C . Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its (1. construct)___________________ make it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile River is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of (2. hide)_________________ passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an (3. credible)__________________ engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical (4. observe)______________________
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further (5. science) study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events – past, present and future. . Many of the events have been (6. Interpret) and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under (7. investigate). Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some (8. research) even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of the ancient past. Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?
Answer: 1. Construction 2. Hidden 3.Incredible 4. Observation
5. Scientific 6. Interpreted 7. Investigated 8. Researchers
C. Reading
1. Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
Two great things about Hoi An’s Old Town are that it is (1)____________ enough to get around in on foot and the traffic is nowhere near as heavy as in bigger cities. Some of the streets only (2)____________ bike and motorbike traffic and some are (3) ____________ only. These factors make Hoi An even more inviting for most travelers to Vietnam, especially those who have passed through frenetic Ho Chi Minh City (aka Saigon) or Hanoi.
Many buildings in the Old Town were constructed over a century ago and feature strong Chinese influences stemming (4) ____________ merchants from Guangzhou, Fujian, Chiu Chow and Hainan. Some of the wooden signboards bearing the company names are carved and gilded in Chinese characters, (5) _____________ the strong presence of the Chinese in Hoi An ever since its (6)_________________ times.
Tradition is still very much alive in the Old Town. Even though many of the old shops have been converted to modern businesses aimed at tourists including countless tailors, souvenir shops, art galleries, restaurants and (7) ___________, all have been converted with care to preserve the past.
Happily, all Hoi An’s major attractions or (9)________________ are located within walking distance of each other including the Japanese covered bridge, the Chinese assembly halls, Guan Yin Temple, the museum of history and culture and the Tran (10)_____________ home and chapel.
1. A. small B. large C. wide D. narrow
2. A. permit B. allow C. authorize D. ask
3. A. walker B. pedestrian C. people D. tourist
4. A. on B. in C. of D. from
5. A. to reflect B. reflected C. reflecting D. being reflected
6. A. advantage B. strong C. prosperous D. benefit
7. A. coffee B. café C. café noir D. cafeteria
8. A. with B. into C. of D. on
9. A. ground B. land C. landmark D. yard
10. A. familiar B. familiarity C. familiarize D. Family
Answer: 1.A 2.B 3.B 4.D 5.C 6.C 7.B 8.A 9.C 10.D
2. Read the paragraphs below and choose the most suitable headings for paragraphs
1. _________________________________________________________________
Tallest mountain in Viet Nam
• Reaches a height of 10,312 feet (3,143 m)
• Features a varied topography
2. _________________________________________________________________
Fansipan is the tallest mountain in Viet Nam as well as the entire Indochina (Viet Nam, Laos, and Cambodia) area.
The summit reaches a height of 10,312 feet (3,143 meters). It is nicknamed, “The Roof of Indochina.”
The mountain of Fansipan features a varied topography. There is a monument at the summit celebrating the ascent.
3. _________________________________________________________________
Fansipan is in the northwest region of the country. It is found in the Lao Cai Province in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range.
The coordinates of then mountain are 22o18’12’’ N and 103o46’30’’E.
4. _________________________________________________________________
Climbing the mountain is the anticipated way of experiencing the mountain. The climb is challenging featuring a fairly sleep ascent. Although it technically can be climbed with a descent in a single day, it is hard to find a tour company to take on that plan.
The majority of ascents of Fansipan are 2 to 3 days with two days being the more common. A three day trip is a more leisurely ascent with more time for acclimation. There is a small village found near 4,920 feet (1,500 m) where rest and securing food can happen.
Another opportunity for camping overnight occurs at 9,190 feet (2,800 m). The cost of the tour and ascent of the mountain usually includes the fees associated with using the facilities.
5. _________________________________________________________________
The country frequently experiences rain and sunshine is common as well. The weather usually consists of high humidity, December through March can result in cold temperatures for the northern mountain area where Fansipan is located.
July and August is the monsoon season with hot and humid weather conditions. This is probably the best time to visit the northern mountain area for warmer temperatures for trekking up the mountain.
6. ____________________________________________________________________
The country is long which means it is easy for weather conditions to vary from one region to the next. The summer months are the monsoon season delivering high humidity and hot temperatures. This can be uncomfortable for exploring Viet Nam, but it can be the ideal time for trekking through the northern mountain area of the country.
Answer:
- 1. D. Fansipan Quick Facts
- 2. A. Fansipan
- 3. E. Where is Fansipan
- 4. F. Best Ways to See and Experience Fansipan
- 5.B. Best Time to Explore Fansipan
- 6. . C. Fansipan Travel Tips
3. Fill in the blank with a suitable word to complete the passage.
… In the spring of 2009, Sims was a member of the first expedition to enter Hang Son Doong, or “mountain river cave,” in a remote (1)___________ of central Vietnam. Hidden in rugged Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park near the border with Laos, the cave is part of a network of 150 or so caves, many still not surveyed, in the Annamite Mountains. During the first expedition, the team explored two and a half miles of Hang Son Doong before a 200-foot wall of muddy calcite stopped them.
They (2)_____________it the Great Wall of Vietnam. Above it they could make out an open space and traces of light, but they had no idea what lay on the other side. A year (3)________________, they have returned—seven hard-core British cavers, a few scientists, and a crew of porters—to climb the wall, if they can, measure the passage, and push on, if possible, all the way to the end of the (4)___________________.
The trail disappears before me into a difficult pile of breakdown—building-size blocks of stone that (5)______________ fallen from the ceiling and crashed onto the cave floor. I crane my head back, but the immensity of the cave douses my headlamp’s tiny light, as if I were staring up into a starless night sky. I’ve been told I’m inside a space large enough to park a 747, but I have no way to know; the darkness (6) __________ like a sleeping bag pulled over my head.
I switch off my headlamp just to feel the depth of (7)__________ darkness. At first there is nothing. But then, as my pupils adjust, I’m surprised to make out a faint, ghostly light ahead. I pick my way through the rubble, almost running from excite-ment, rocks scattering beneath my feet and echoing in the invisible chamber. Traversing up a steep slope, I turn a ridge as if on a mountainside and am stopped in my tracks.
An enormous shaft of sunlight plunges into the cave like a waterfall. The hole in the ceiling through which the light cascades is unbelievably large, at (8)_____________300 feet across. The light, penetrating deep into the cave, reveals for the first time the mind-blowing proportions of Hang Son Doong. The passage is perhaps 300 feet wide, the ceiling nearly 800 feet tall: room enough for an entire New York City block of 40-story buildings. (9)______________ are actually wispy clouds up near the ceiling.
The light beaming from above reveals a tower of calcite on the cave floor that is more than 200 feet tall, smothered by ferns, palms, and other jungle plants. Stalactites hang around the edges of the massive skylight like petrified icicles. Vines dangle hundreds of feet from the surface; swifts are diving and cutting in the brilliant column of sunshine. The tableau could have been created (10)_________ an artist imagining how the world looked millions of years ago….
Answer: (1) part (2) named (3) later (4) cave (5) have
(6) is (7) the (8) least (9) there (10) by
D. Writing
1. There are 10 mistakes in this passage. Find out and correct them.
… Another man-made beach complete our list. The name Bai Chay can be explained in a historic story. This is where the supplying ships of the invading Mongol force was attacked and burnt by Vietnamese people in the 13th century. Some burnt ships were drifted into the island, setting the forest along the beach on fire, hence the name (Bai Chay in Vietnamese means “Burning Beach”).
Bai Chay Beach is only 500 meters long but about 100 meters wide. Of the five beaches, this is the most crowded yet vibrant one. It is packed with several restaurants specializing in seafood, a water-puppet theater, a traditional music theater, a theme park… There is also surfing and motorboats for those who love sports.
Answer:
- 1. Completed => Complete (Đoạn văn được chia ở thì hiện tại đơn)
- 2. Explain => Explained (Cấu trúc câu bị động: be+V_PII)
- 3. Attacked => was attacked (Cấu trúc câu bị động: be+V_PII)
- 4. To => into (cụm từ drift on: trôi dạt vào)
- 5. At => on (on fire: đang cháy)
- 6. Widely => wide (cụm từ: number+metters+wide rộng bao nhiêu)
- 7. Most => the most (hình thức so sánh nhất: the most+adj+n)
- 8. Of => with (cụm từ be packed with: đóng gói với)
- 9. For => in ( Cụm từ specialize in: đặc biệt trong)
- 10. People => who (đại từ quan hệ chỉ người)
2. Rearrange the words and phrases to make meaningful sentence.
1. Phong Nha- Ke Bang/ in/ the 2 largest/ is/ the most spectacular/ National Park/ wilderness sites/ South East Asia/ and/ one of/ limestone regions/ one of/ in the world/./
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2. Son Doong Cave/ was/ in 2009/,/ explored/ in/ discovered/ 2011/ by/ a/ and/ now open/ British caving team/ to/ a limited number/ from 2014/ of tourist/./
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3. the/ world famous/ Ha Long Bay/ probably/ one of/ is/ the most/ wonders/ fabulous natural/ in Viet Nam/./
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4. Hue/ once/ the/ capital of/ was/ the/ emperors/ of/,/ and/ Viet Nam/ it’s / an amazing place/ to/ for/ an/ visit/ on/ history/ lesson/ location/./
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5. Ha Noi/ is/,/ and/ you’ll/ find/ Viet Nam’s capital city/ it/ on/ banks/ of the/ Red River/ the/ with/ Hoan Kiem Lake/ right/ its heart/ at/./
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Answer:
- 1. Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park is one of the most spectacular wilderness sites in South East Asia and one of the 2 largest limestone regions in the world.
- 2. Son Doong Cave was discovered in 2009, explored in 2011 by a British caving team and now open to a limited number of tourist from 2014.
- 3. The world famous Ha Long Bay is probably one of the most fabulous natural wonders in Viet Nam.
- 4. Hue was once the capital of the emperors of Viet Nam, and it’s an amazing place to visit for an on location history lesson.
- 5. Ha Noi is Viet Nam’s capital city, and you’ll find it on the banks of the Red River with Hoan Kiem Lake right at its heart.
3. Write full sentences to make a passage, using the suggested words and phrases given.
Dear Hien,
1. We/ have/ interesting/ time/ Hoi An/./
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2. The streets/ here/ narrow/ that/ cars/ not/ allow/ center/ town/./
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3. Therefore /,/ we/ have/ walk/./The/ houses/ very/ old/ but/ beautiful /./
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4. However /,/ I / not/ like/ way/ they/ business/ here /./
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5. It/ seem/ that/ every/ house/ shop/ sell/ souvernirs/ and/ other stuffs/./
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6. The people/ very/ friend/ and/ help/./
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7. The/ food/ look/ fun/ but/ it/ taste/ quite/ nice/./
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8. I/ not/ have/ buy/ anything/ you/./
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9. But/ I/ buy/ you/ some/ little/ colour/ lanterns/./
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10. See/ you/ next week/./
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Love,
Mathew
Answer:
- 1. We are having an interesting time in Hoi An.
- 2. The streets here are so narrow that cars are not allowed to the center of the town.
- 3. Therefore we have to walk.
- 4. The houses are very old but beautiful.
- 5. However, I don't like the way they do business here.
- 6. It seems that every house has a shop to sell souvenirs and other stuffs.
- 7. The people are very friendly and helpful.
- 8. The food looks funny but it tastes quite nice.
- 9. I haven't bought anything for you.
- 10. But I will buy you some little colourful lanterns.