I was born in Ha Noi, the capital of Viet Nam. Ha Noi is famous for its natural beauty, with lots of rivers and lakes. There are many historical places to visit in Ha Noi. The Literature Temple (Van Mieu - Ọuoc Tu Giam) is the country’s first ever historical university. Teenagers often come here to pray for high results in their upcoming examinations. As Viet Nam is a Buddhism-oriented nation, its capital has also been the centre of Buddhism for centuries. In Ha Noi alone, there are about 600 temples and pagodas. It also has a big church in the city centre, a popular place for the Christians living here. With a population of nearly eight million, the city is quite crowded. However, the public transportation is not adequate, so visitors find it hard to safely cross the roads. The city is packed with universities and enterprises, making it the top destination for higher education students and labour workers. Many people from rural areas reside in Ha Noi so that they can get well paid jobs. 32. This makes the city become more crowded than ever before.

31. What is the passage about?

A. a city               B. changes in a city          C. a city in the past           D. life in the countryside

32. Are there  many historical places to visit in Ha Noi?

A. Yes, there is           B.No, there is             C. Yes, there are               D.No, there isn’t

33. The word “popular” is CLOSEST in meaning to __.

A. interesting                 B. common           C. unique              D. quiet

34. Teenagers often visit the Literature Temple because __.

A. it is the country’s first ever historical university

B. they want to pray for high results in their upcoming examinations

C. it is famous for its natural beauty

D. it is packed with universities and enterprises, making it the top destination for higher education students.

35. What is the most popular religion in Ha Noi?

A. Buddhism                 B. Christianity               C. Islam                D. both A and B

36. Why has city become more crowded than ever before?

A. Hanoi is the top destination for higher education students and labour workers.

B. There are some popular places for the Christians living here.

C. Many people from rural areas reside in Ha Noi to get well paid jobs.

D. Hanoi has also been the centre of Buddhism for centuries.