3. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, or C to fill each blank.

  A hoverboard can bring (1) ____ a lot of benefits. It is self-balancing so it is safe for (2) ____. It is also fun because it connects to a music speaker with a phone, so riders can enjoy music while (3) ____ on the road. It can also give riders a smooth (4) ____. It runs on electric battery. Its run time is 30 minutes but you may have to wait 2-3 hours for the battery to (5) ____. Because hoverboards are safe, easy to use, and inexpensive, they will (6) ____ around for long for the children to enjoy.

1. A. owners                           B. riders                            C. players

2. A. beginners                       B. professionals                C. adults

3. A. hovering                        B. running                          C. driving

4. A. drive                              B. ride                                C. fly

5. A. change                           B. replace                           C. charge

6. A. be                                  B. live                                 C. work

1, The tickets to the show are too expensive for us.

\(\rightarrow\)The tickets to the show cost

2, Khang is a better painter than Giang.

 \(\rightarrow\)Giang can't

3, Chales Dicken's novels attract a lot of children.

\(\rightarrow\)a lot of children

4, We can get to the art gallery in hafl an hour

\(\rightarrow\)It only

If you enjoy cycling for pleasure, doing it in London can be a shock. There are not enough lanes especially for bikes, and making your way through the traffic can be very risky. But if you have great passion, cycling in London can be exciting, and it is an inexpensive way of keeping fit if you live there. Some cyclists don’t mind spending a lot of money on expensive bikes. However, if you just want a basic bike that is only for occasional use, there are many cheap choices. Several markets have cheap bikes on sale which may not be impressive to look at but should be satisfactory. You should buy a cycling helmet if you want to cycle in London. Wearing a cycling helmet is not compulsory in Britain, but it is a good idea to wear one for protection. What do volunteers usually do to help those who are sick or old in their homes?

Question: According to the passage, cycling in London is _________.

C. READING

I. Read the following text carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the gap.

When you are in Hong Kong, you can go about (1) _________taxi , by bus, or by underground.

I myself prefer the underground (2) ______ it is fast, easy and cheap. There are (3) ______ buses and taxis in Singapore and one cannot drive along the road (4) ______ and without many stops, especially on the Monday morning. The underground is therefore usually quicker (5) _______ taxis or buses. If you do not know Singapore very well, it is difficult (6) _______ the bus you want. You can take a taxi , but it is (7) _______ expensive than the underground or a bus . On the underground, you find good maps that tell you the names of the stations and show you how to get to them, so that it is easy (8) _______ your way.

1. A. at B. in C. by

2. A. but B. because C. when

3. A. many B. a lot C. few

4. A. quick B. quickly C. quicker

5. A. so B. like C. than

6. A. to find B. find C. finding

7. A. less B. more C. most

8. A. to find B. find C. finding

Choose the correct word or phrase for each space from the box below:

will, presents, expecting, party, them , age, in, and, wearing, lot, time, to, game, eat, bring

It is January 10^th . Today Mary is eighteen years of (1) ……….. . She is (2) …………. a pretty new dress. It is blue (3) ……….white. Mary is having a (4) ……….today and she is (5) ………..al her friends to come. They are going to arrive (6) ……….a short time. They are going to (7) ………. many beautiful (8) ………. with (9) ………. Mary’s mother has prepared a (10) ……………………

of nice things to (11) ……….and drink. The young ppeople are going to play (12) ……….., sing and dance and listen (13) ………music. They (14) …….have a wonderful (15) ………..together.

VII.  Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. (10p)

            Air (1) …………. can make people (2) …………….. Consequently, some countries pass (3) ………. to control the quantity of (4) …………. in the air. Air pollution causes particular damage to the body by harming the (5) ……….. (6) …………. should not be used in petrol because it is bad for children’s (7) …………………. and makes them clumsy in using their hands. Poisonous gas from (8) …………………. collects in those parts of cities where there are tall buildings. Pollution can also have an influence on the earth’s (9) ………………….. The ice may melt near the North and South Poles, resulting in very bad (10) …………………..

Give the correct form of the words to complete the sentences below.(1,0p)

1, I have ( little)….. time to play soccer than he does.

2, We will take part in ( act)…. a play for our school anniversary celebration.

3,That (music) ……..plays a lot of instruments.

4, (Art)…. paint beautiful pictures.

5, Thanks for ( invite)……..me to your wedding.

6, They (celebrate)…….their wedding for ten years and many people attended their( celebrate)…..

7, Did many (visit)…. come to Hue last year?

8, Yesterday night I had a slight fever and a (run)………. nose.

9,People feel (please) ……when they catch the common cold.

10, This building is very beautiful but it is ( safe) ……….for people to live in .

Services / neighbors / friends / polluted / advantages / isolated / hurry / which / means / environment

The country and the city have (1) _______ and disadvantages. People in the country live in more beautiful (2) _______. They enjoy peace and quiet and can do their work at their own pace because no one is in a (3) _________. They live in larger, more comfortable houses, and their (4) ________ are more friendly, and ready to help them when they need it. Their life can be monotonous and they can be (5) _______ , a long way from the nearest town, (6) _____ is a serious problem if they are ill or have to take children to school.
The city has all the (7) ___________ the country lacks, but it also has a lot of disadvantages. Cities are often ugly and (8) ________ ; they not only have bad air but are also noisy. Everyone is always in a haste and this (9) ______ that people have no time to get to know each other and make (10)_______

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer

If you enjoy cycling for pleasure, doing it in London can be a shock. There are not enough lanes especially for bikes, and making your way through the traffic can be very risky. But if you have great passion, cycling in London can be exciting, and it is an inexpensive way of keeping fit if you live there. Some cyclists don’t mind spending a lot of money on expensive bikes. However, if you just want a basic bike that is only for occasional use, there are many cheap choices. Several markets have cheap bikes on sale which may not be impressive to look at but should be satisfactory. You should buy a cycling helmet if you want to cycle in London. Wearing a cycling helmet is not compulsory in Britain, but it is a good idea to wear one for protection. What do volunteers usually do to help those who are sick or old in their homes?

Question: What is the main idea of the passage?