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 SPECIAL SUBJECT N0 10 : READING 
 Complete the passage with the words from the box.
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In Viet Nam, Tet is a national and family (1).. . It is an occasion for every Vietnamese 
to (2). a good time while thinking about the last year and the next year. At Tet, 
spring (3) are organized; streets and public buildings are (4) decorated and 
almost all shops are (5).. with people shopping for Tet. At home, everything is tidied; 
special food is (6) ; offerings of good foods, fresh water and flowers are made on the 
family altar with burning joss-sticks scenting the air.
First-footing is made when the first (7) comes, and children are to be 
given (8).. money wrapped in a red envelope. Tet is also a time for peace and (9) . 
During Tet, children often behave well; and friends, relatives and neighbours give each other their 
best (10)  for the new year.
Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.
1. 
London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is the largest city in Europe. It is located 
on the River Thames and has a history of about 2,000 years. Over eight million people live in 
London. Hundreds of thousand people travel each day into London to work.
London has an oceanic climate, but generally it is a dry city. However, London is often very 
cloudy. On average it rains mildly just about every other day. Temperature extremes for all sites in 
the London area range from 38.1°C at Kew during August 2003, down to −16.1°C at Northolt 
during January 1962.
London's largest industry is finance. Together with New York, the City of London is one of the 
world's largest financial centres, making London a major world influence.
However, like many big cities, London has problems with traffic and pollution. Millions of people 
use the London Underground a day, but there are still too many buses and trams in the streets. The 
air isn't clean, but it is cleaner than it was 100 years ago.
 1 A.when they are hungry B.after sunrise and before sunset
C.before sunrise and after sunset D.only one meal
3.Only __________ are excused from fasting.
A.ill people B.elderly people C.young children D.pregnant women
4.Muslims go to the mosque to __________ on the morning of Hari Raya Puasa before visiting 
their relatives and friends.
A.pray to their parents B.purchase food and drinks
C.buy clothes for themselves and family members D.pray and offer thanks to their God
5.The children are the happiest lot during Hari Raya Puasa probably because they __________.
A.can seek forgiveness for being naughty B.have food to eat
C.get a new home D.receive money from their elders
3. Nha Trang is one of the most important tourist hubs of Viet Nam, thanks to its beautiful beaches 
with fine and clean sand and the clear ocean water with mild temperatures all year round. There 
are several resorts - such as Vinpearl, Diamond Bay and Ana Mandara, amusement and water 
parks, both in the city and on islands off the coast. The possibly most beautiful street of Nha Trang 
is Tran Phu Street along the seaside, sometimes referred to as the Pacific Coast Highway of Viet 
Nam.
Lying off Nha Trang is the Hon Tre Island (Bamboo Island), with a major resort operated by the 
Vinpearl Group. The Vinpearl Cable Car, a gondola lift system, links the mainland to the five-star 
resort and theme park on Hon Tre Island.
1.Why is Nha Trang one of the most important tourist hubs of Viet Nam?
A.Because it has beautiful beaches and fine clean sand.
B.Because it has clear ocean water and mild temperatures.
C.Because it has beautiful beaches and clear water.
D.Because it has fine clean sand and mild temperatures.
2.Diamond Bay is the name of a/an __________.
A.resort B.amusement park C.island D.water park
3.Where are resorts and parks?
A.In the city only B.In the city and on islands
C.On islands only D.On islands and off the coast
4.The Pacific Coast Highway of Viet Nam refers to __________ in Nha Trang.
 3 there are times (3) _________ you do not get on very well with your parents, or they can get 
angry with you. That's only natural. There are times when you want to be independent and decide 
things by (4) _________ . After all, nobody is perfect, and we all (5) _________ mistakes. 
But your parents understand that. When you grow up, you will see that you have many things in 
common with your mum and dad, and you will become closer to them
4. 
Viet Nam is in the South-East Asia. It has (1) _________ of beautiful mountains, rivers and 
beaches. (2) _________are two long (3) _________ in Viet Nam: the Red River in the north 
and the Mekong River in the (4) _________. The Mekong River is the (5) _________ river in 
the South-East Asia and of course it is longer (6) _________ the Red River. The Mekong River 
starts in Tibet and (7) _________ to the East Sea. Fansipan is (8) _________ highest mountain 
in Viet Nam. It's 3,143 meters (9) _________. Viet Nam also has many nice (10) _________
 such as Tra Co, Sam Son, Nha Trang, Vung Tau.==========
5. 
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in 
reality, it has (1) _________ its advantages and disadvantages.
There are certain (2) _________ advantages to living in the country. First of all, you can enjoy 
peace and quiet. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier and (3) _________ open. A further 
advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer (4) _________ young children.
On the other hand, there are certain drawbacks to life (5) _________ the city. Firstly, because 
there are fewer people, you are likely to (6) _________ fewer friends. In addition, entertainment 
is (7) _________ to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact (8) _________ there 
are fewer shops and services means that it is harder to (9) _________work. As a result, you may 
have to travel a long way to (10) _________, which can be extremely expensive.
Peter: What are you doing this weekend, Cuong?
Cuong: I'm very busy indeed. On Saturday morning I (1) _________ to my judo class.
Peter: Are you? Do you (2) _________ every Saturday?
Cuong: Yes, I (3) _________ .
Peter: What (4) _________ you on Saturday afternoon?
Cuong: I (5) _________ a guitar lesson at the music club.
Peter: And on Sunday?
Cuong: I (6) _________ football with my team. We will (7) _________ a game with Vo Thi 
Sau School. Then I (8) _________ a rest in the afternoon.
Peter: Do you ever (9) _________ TV on Sunday?
 5 A.Right B.Wrong C.Doesn't say
5.You can hear music all day.
A.Right B.Wrong C.Doesn't say
6.Edinburgh Festival is the biggest festival in Great Britain.
A.Right B.Wrong C.Doesn't say
7.The artists on the streets only paint pictures of scenery.
A.Right B.Wrong C.Doesn't say
8.More than ten thousand students come to the Edinburgh Festival every year.
A.Right B.Wrong C.Doesn't say
9.It is expensive to go to the theatre in Edinburgh.
A.Right B.Wrong C.Doesn't say
10.It is usually more difficult to see famous actors in London than in Edinburgh.
A.Right B.Wrong C.Doesn't say
Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.
 TELEVISION
Television is one of man's most important means of communication. It brings pictures and (1) 
_____ from around the world into millions (2) _____ homes. A person with a television set can sit 
in his house and watch the President make a (3) _____ or visit a foreign country. He can see a war 
being fought and watch statesmen try to bring about peace.
Through television, home viewers can see and learn about people, places and things in (4) _____ 
lands. Television even takes its viewers out of this world. It brings them coverage of America's 
astronauts (5) _____ the astronauts explore outer space.
1.A.tone B.noise C.voice D.sounds
2.A.of B.for C.in D.about
3.A.writing B.speech C.letter D.speak
4.A.away B.faraway C.far D.off far
5.A.although B.because C.as D.and
Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.
School of the Air
Many of us may be surprised to hear the name “School of the air”, but there are over ten 
of them in Australia. Alice Springs School of the Air is one of these in the Northern Territory. The 
 7 In 2030, Viet Nam will still be a beautiful country. However, the grass and trees are unlike those 
today. They will be mostly in shades of yellow or brown. Life in this time will not appear too 
different from today, except that the weather will become hotter.
1.Which floor of the apartment will Nam live?
2.Why will the building have a shiny white surface on the outside?
3.What will Nam have on the inside?
4.How will customers enter Nam's restaurant?
5.What will grass and trees in 2030 be like?
Read the passage carefully, then answer the questions.
Hello! My name is Henry. I have a twin brother, Greg. We are like two peas in a pod. The only 
feature that makes Greg different from me is the tiny brown mole on the left side of his neck. We 
may look very much alike in appearance but we have very different personalities.
An introvert, Greg prefers indoor activities such as reading and listening to music. His presence is 
hardly noticed as he is as quiet as a mouse. I am the total opposite. I am an active person. I love 
all outdoor activities especially swimming and hiking. Many of my friends and relatives feel that I 
am as talkative as a magpie. However, I am not bothered by this comment. I feel that my chatty 
nature makes up for Greg's quietness.
1.What are the two differences between Henry and Greg?
._________________________________________
2.What does phrase “His presence is hardly noticed” in paragraph 2 mean?
. ._________________________________________
3.Why isn't Henry annoyed or angry when people say that he is talkative?
. ._________________________________________
4.Pick out a set of opposite words from the second paragraph.
. ._________________________________________
5.Who do you think will enjoy doing handicraft at home? Why?
. ._________________________________________
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Read the passage carefully, then answer the questions.
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