READING
I. Read the passage, then answer the questions.
Electricity is the most common form of energy today. In the modern world, electricity is very available at the touch
of a switch. Electricity has many uses. The most common use of electricity is providing artificial lighting. In factories,
electricity is used to light up the work place. It is also used to operate air conditioners, computers and many other
machines. Electricity is also used to power the many appliances that we have in our homes such as appliances include
television sets, computers, electric fans, irons and many others. The list is simply endless. Modern man will most
probably be lost without electricity.
* Answer the questions:
1. What is the most common form of energy today? …………………………………………………………
2. What is the most common use of electricity?…………………………………………………………
3. What do people use electricity for in factories?..........................................................................................
4. What do people use electricity for at home?…………………………………………………………
5. How would our life be if there was no electricity?…………………………………………………………
II. Read the passage and then answer the questions below.
Alfred Bernard Nobel (1833 - 1896) a Swedish scientist was the first man to make dynamite. He allowed his
invention to be used in peace. However, he saw it being used in war to destroy things, he was extremely unhappy. On
his death, he left all his money to be spent upon a prize every year. The Nobel Prize is now one of the greatest prizes
that a person can ever receive. It is given every year for the best work in one of the following subjects: Physics,
Chemistry, Medicine; Literature and Peace. Some of the world's greatest scientists are asked to choose who should be
given the prizes.
What was Nobel's invention about?………………………………………………………
How was he when he knew his invention being used for bad purpose?………………………………………………
Did he give all the money to his relatives on his death?………………………………………………………
What is his money used for?………………………………………………………
Can we choose who should be given the prizes? If not, who can?…………………………………………………
III. Choose the suitable words to complete the passage.
It is very important (1) ……………. Water carefully. Here are some ways you can use less water. First, you
should be sure you turn ( 2)…………… the faucets tightly. They should not drip in the bathroom or kitchen sink.
Second, you should not keep the water on for a long time. You should turn it off while you are doing something else.
It should be off while you are shaving or ( 3)………………. your teeth. It should also be off while you are washing

the dishes. Finally, (4)………………The summer you should water your garden (5)……………….the evening. That
way you will not lose a lot of water. During the day the sun dries up the earth too quickly.
1. A. for using
B. to use
C. use
D. using
2. A. on
B. right
C. off
D. left
3. A. clean
B. rubbing
C. washing
D. brushing
4. A. on
B. in
C. at
D. when
5. A on
B. in
C. at
D. when
IV
Most people use the Internet for two main reasons: to communicate (1) …..……. to find information. Nearly
everyone on the Internet uses e-mail to (2) ………….….with each other. The Internet also provides the most powerful
way to get information. There are many ways to find information on the Net. However, the fastest growing way of (3)
…….………. information on the Internet is the World Wide Wed. One survey found that there (4) …….…… more
than 600 million Internet users worldwide at the end of 2002. In a few years’ time, there should be over one billion
people on the Net. As more people are (5) ………….. on the Internet, more new ways are invented for users to
communicate or find information.

1. A. or
B. and C. but D. so
2. A. communicate B. communicates
C. communicating
D. chatting
3. A. access B. finding
C. get D. accessing
4. A. is
B. was C. were
D. have been
5. A. getting B. get C. to get
D. got
V. Choose the suitable words to complete the passage.
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Mr. Smith is 54. Until last year he was a manager in a factory. He had worked for the same company since he left
school. He had a good job. When his company had to close because of difficulties, he became unemployed.
“It’s really funny. I don’t feel old but it isn’t easy to start looking for a job at my age. I’m interested in learning a
new skill but nobody wants to train me. I’m tired of sitting around the house. When I was with my company I was
bored with doing the same thing everyday, but now I really enjoy doing the job again.”
1.Mr. Smith used to work in a ………............
A. factory B. school
C. hospital
D. supermarket
2. His job was ………..............
A. bad
B. good
C. not good D. very good
3. He became unemployed because .........................

A. he didn’t like his job
B. nobody wants to train him
C. he was bored with his job
D. his company had to close
4. He finds it is.........................
A. difficult to start looking for a job at his age B. easy to start looking for a job at his age
C. not difficult to start looking for a job at his age
D. very easy to start looking for a job at his age
5. Now he really enjoys ……................
A. being a manager again
B. doing nothing at all
C. doing a job again
D. working in a factory again
VI. I was born in Newcastle, a city in the North East of England. Newcastle is on the bank of the river Thame. It is
quite big with a population of about 200,000 people. There is a Cathedral and a university. There are five bridges over
the river Tyne, which link Newcastle to the next town. Gateshead, where there is one of the biggest shopping center in
the world. A few years ago, the main industries were shipbuilding and coal mining, but now the chemical and soap
industries are important. I moves to London ten years ago but I often return to New Castle. I miss the people, who are
very friendly, and I miss the beautiful countryside near the city, where there are so many hills and streams.
1. Newcastle is …………………..
a/ a city in the North of England.
b/ a city near the North east of England.
c/ a city in the North East of England
d/ a small town in England.
2. The population of Newcastle is……………..
a. 200,000 people
b/ about 200,000 people
c/ much less than 200,000 people
d/ much more than 200,000 people.
3. Gateshead has one of…………

a/ the biggest shopping centers
b/ the most beautiful countryside
c/ the largest rivers
d/ the most important shipbuilding industries.
4. According to the passage, the writer………………
a/ doesn’t live in Newcastle anymore
b/ has come back to live in Newcastle
c/ is still living in Newcastle
d/ has never returned to Newcastle.
5. Which of the following is NOT true about Newcastle ?
a/ It is next to Gateshead
b/ Its main industry now is shippbuilding.
c/ It has a cathedral and a university
d/ its people are friendly
VII.
New York – the “ Big Apple”
Our arrival in New York was spectacular. Its skyscrapers and the Statue of Liberty make a (1)…………..city .
New York has a (2)……………. Of over seven million and it is probably the world’s most famous city .The
inhabitants of the Big Apple come from many (3)………….countries. There are more nationalities in New York (4)
…………………..in any other places on earth. It also has (5)…………….. tourists than any other city except
London, especially in the summer. (6)……………..come from all (7)……………….the world and have a
wonderful time. There are so many (8)………………for them to get interested in – whether it’s some of the (9)
………………… museums in the world or the ( 10)…………………… little streets of Greenwich Village.
1a. sad
b/ beautiful
c/ horrible
d/ cold
2a/ attraction b/ impression
c /population
d/ people

3a/ same
b/ young
c/ old
d/ different
4a/ than
b/ rather
c/ of
d/ to
5a/ many
b/ much
c/ more
d/ lots
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6a/ Visits
b/ Visitors
c/ Workers
d/ Goers
7a/ in
b/ from
c/ over
d/ of
8a/ attractions b/ place
c/ sights
d/ area
9a/ good
b/ better
c/ best
d/ nicer

10a/ to charm b/ charm
c/ charmed
d/ charming
VIII. Paul had a very exciting summer holiday this year. His French pen- friend invited him to visit her family in the
south of France. Paul (1)…………………………………by plane from London to Paris. Marie, his French friend, (2)
……………………… him in Paris and together they took a train from Paris to Marseilles. Marseilles is the (3)
………………….. where Marie’s family lives. It is a very large port. A lot of people live in Marseilles and (4)
…………………….are many interesting shops and cafes there. Paul started French at school two years ago and he
spoke French all the time with Marie and her family. (5)………………………It was very difficult for him but soon
it became (6)……………………easier. One day, Marie and her parents (7)…………………….Paul for a picnic in
the mountains. They climbed a big hill. From the top of the hill, they had a wonderful (8)
………………………………..In the (9)…………………they could see the sea. Paul was very sad when it was time
to go back to London and school. He is already looking (10)……………………….to next summer when Marie is
going to spend her holidays with his family in England.
1a. got
b. moved
c. went
d. transferred
2a. met
b. saw
c. took
d. greeted
3a. country
b. town
c. capital
d. village
4a. they
b. those
c. these
d. there

5a. At first
b. At beginning
c. At starting
d. At first time
6a. much
b. so
c. too
d. extremely.
7a. brought b. took
c. carried
d. got
8a. view
b. sight
c. scene
d. scenery
9a. space
b. air
c. distance
d. way
10a. through b. forward
c. on
d. out
IX. Every year, students in many countries learn English. Some of these students are young children. Others are
teenagers. Many are adults. Some learn at school, others study by themselves. A few learn English just by hearing the
language in films, on television, in the office or among their friends. But not many are lucky enough to do that. Most
people must work hard to learn another language. Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of
their subjects. They study their own language and mathematics … and English. In England, America, or Australia,
many boys and girls study their own language, which is English, and mathematic and another language , perhaps
French, or German or Spanish. Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work.
1. According to the writer,…………….

a. only adults learn English
b. no children like to learn English
c. English is useful only for teenagers.
D. English is popular in most of the world.
2. Most people learn English by…………….
a. watching videos only
b. hearing the language in the language
c. talking with foreigners
d. working hard on their lesson.
3. Many boys and girls learn English because……………….
a. English can give them a job
b. it is included in their study course.
c. they are forced to learn it
d. they have to study their own language
4. In America or Australia, many school children study…………..
a. English as a foreign language
b. English and mathematics only
c. such foreign languages as French, German, and Spanish d. their own language and no foreign language
5. Many adults learn English because…………………
a. English is spoken in their office
b. they want to go abroad
c. most of their books are in England
d. it helps them in their work.
X. Everyday, people spend millions of dollars shopping on the Internet. Online shopping is helpful for people who
don’t want to wait in line and for people who can’t get to the stores. The Internet can make your shopping faster and
easier, but there can be some risks , so you should be careful . Here is some advice to make your online shopping
experience safer: Before you buy something online, get information about the company the owns the website. Find
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out their name, street address, and telephone number. When you buy something online, never send your credit card
information by email. Only enter your credit card information on secure websites. Always check the payment
information carefully and always print out your receipt or the confirmation the website email you. If you find any
problems in your credit card statement, tell your credit card company or bank immediately.
1. The main topic of this article is……………..
a. why people like shopping online
b. different ways to shop online
c. how to make online shopping safer
d. usual problems with online shopping.
2. Online shopping is good for people who ………………..
a. can’t go to the stores
b. don’t have credit card.
c. like to wait in lines
d. like to visit different stores
3. Shopping online………………….
a. sometimes has problems
b. always has problems
c. never has problems
d. doesn’t have any problems
4. Before you buy online, you should…………………
a. check your credit card details
b. contact your bank.
c. check the payment information
d. get information about the online company.
5. You shouldn’t send credit card information……………..
a. by mail
b. by phone
c. to website
d. by email
6. The best way to keep your receipt is to …………

a. phone the company b. make an electronic copy c. make a paper copy d. ask your bank.
XI.
GLASGOW
Glasgow is the third largest city in the Great Britain. It lies on the river Clyde in Scotland. Glasgow is a very
old city. The University of Glasgow was found in 1450. The famous English writer Daniel Defoe said that Glasgow
was the cleanest and most beautiful city in Great Britain. James Watt studied at Glasgow University. He became a
famous engineer and constructed a steam engine. Scotland is rich in coal and iron, so Glasgow grows into a large city.
There are big engineering plants and textile factories in the city.
1. Glasgow is ……………………….
a. a small city in Great Britain.
b. the third largest city in Canada.
c. the largest city in UK. (Great Britain)
d. the third largest city in UK ( Great Britain )
2. The university of Glasgow ……………………
A, was found in the 14th century.
b. was name by James Watt in 1450.
c. was born in the 15th century.
d. was found by a famous writer.
3. Glasgow grows into a large city because ………………………..
a. Scotland is very rich.
b. Scotland has lots of coals and irons
c. Scotland is very friendly and hospitable.
d. Scotland is a beautiful city.
4. Glasgow is a very ……………… city.
a. big c. beautiful
b. old d. new
XII. . Choose A,B, C or D to complete the paragraph
My village is about 50 kilometers (1)…………. the city center. It is a very beautiful and ……(2)…… place
where people …(3)…… flowers and vegetables. It’s very famous for its pretty roses and picturesque (scenes. The air
is quite …(4 )…….. ; However, the smell of the roses makes people feel cool. In spring, my village looks like a carpet

with plenty of (5)….. .Tourist come to visit it so often. Nowadays, with electricity, it doesn’t take the (6)……… much
time to water the roses. And even at night, people can walk along the path and enjoy the fresh smell of the flowers.
1. A. on
B. for
C. from
D. since
2. A. peace
B. peaceful
C. peacefully
D. quite
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3. A grow
B. buy
C. grew
D. bought
4. A. cool
B. fresh
C. clear
D. clean
5. A. colors
B. colorful
C. spots
D. styles
6. A. villages
B. towns
C. villagers
D. city
XIII.

T/F statements
I live in a small village called Henfield. There are about 500 people here. The village is quiet and life here is
slow and easy. You never have to queue in shops or banks. People never throw their rubbish in the streets, so the
village is always clean. The air is also very clean because there’s not much heavy traffic. It’s much more friendly
here than in a city. Everyone knows everyone and if someone has a problem, there are always people who can help.
However, there are some things I don’t like about Henfield. One thing is that there’s not much to do in the evening.
We haven't got any cinemas or theaters. Another problem is that people always talk about each other and everyone
knows what everyone is doing . But I still prefer village life to life in a big city.
1. The writer’s village has a small population.
2. The air is unpolluted because there is no traffic here.
3. The villagers are very friendly and helpful.
4. There is good nightlife in the village.
5. There isn’t much privacy in the village.
XIV. The use of computer and the internet allows people to work at home instead of traveling to work. For example, a
journalist who lives in a remote part of the world still gets in his articles on time for the next day’s newspapers. The
internet allows businesses to communicate with customers and workers in any part of the world for the cost of a local
telephone call. E-mail allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in
at least 5 minutes. The internet is providing a lot of new business opportunities. Some businesses are advertising their
products on the internet. People can use the internet to do shopping. This saves a lot of time. It is possible to use the
internet for education – students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive e-mail or talk their
problems through ‘on-line’ rather than attend a class.
1. The use of computer and the internet allows people___________.
a. to stay at home and rest
b. not to work
c. to travel to work d. to work at home
2. The internet is __________ to communicate with people around the world.
a. a cheap way b. an expensive way
c. an inconvenient way
d. a difficult way
3. Through the internet, businesses can ____________.

a. buy goods from each other b. advertise and sell their products
c. send their products to customers d. all are correct
4. It takes ___________ to do the shopping on the internet.
a. a lot of time b. a little time c. less time
d. more time
5. The possible use of the internet for education is that __________________
a. Students can attend ‘on-line’ class b. Students don’t have to do homework
c. Students spend a lot of time to send or receive emails
d. Students can study ‘on-line’ at weekends.
6. Which of the followings is true?
a. Thanks to the internet, people do not need to go to work.
b. E-mails can be used to advertise new products.
c. Internet can be used for education.
d. Students nowadays spend more time going online than attending school.

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