Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Mother's Day is a special day to show our love and (19)
for our mothers. Although the dates
and traditions may vary in different parts of the world, it is always a time to honour all the
wonderful things mothers do for us. In the United States and Canada, Mother's Day is celebrated on
the second Sunday in May. There are many ways (20) ....... Mother's Day. Some people like to
make breakfast in bed, or take their mothers out for brunch or lunch. (21) ......... like to give their
mothers flowers, cards, or other gifts. Children often make handmade cards and crafts for their
mothers at school. In Japan, it is traditional to give mothers red carnations, (22) .........are a symbol
of love and gratitude. (23)............ biological mothers, Mother's Day is also a day to honour mother
figures, such as grandmothers, aunts and other women who have played a significant role in one's
life. No matter how you celebrate Mother's Day, make sure to (24) ..........your mother know how
much you love her.
Question 17. A. thanks
Question 18. A. to celebrate
Question 19. A. Another
Question 20. A.who
Question 21. A. Additional
Question 22. A. persuade
B. appreciation
B. celebrate
B. The other
B. that
B. Besides
B. let
C. attention
C. celebrating
C. Others
C. which
C. Despite
C. allow
D. regard
D. celebrated
D. The others
D. when
D. Moreover
D. insist
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
English is one of the most popular languages in the world. It comes second in the number of
speakers after Chinese. In Vietnam, more and more people are studying English and they consider it
a key to success. However, not everyone knows how to learn English effectively.
The best way to improve the four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing is to practice
regularly. You should make use of every opportunity to speak English with friends in class or at
English speaking clubs or ourselves in front of the mirror. Learning by heart all the words does not
help much if you do not read a lot because you will easily forget what you have learnt. Reading
books, listening to radio and watching films are better ways to memorize words. Besides, English
learners should not be so shy because making mistakes is unavoidable in learning foreign languages.
Practicing speaking a lot is a good way to correct your mistakes.
Question 23. The word "memorize" in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to
A. remember
B. forget
Question 24. A good way to correct your mistakes is
A. avoiding speaking English
C. practicing speaking English a lot
C. communicate
D. learn
B. stopping learning English
D. continue learning English
following statements Is TRUE?
Question 25. According to the passage, which of the
A. You should never speak English with yourselves.
B. Many Vietnamese people consider English a key to success.
C. English learner should be shy if they make mistakes.
D. English is spoken with more people than Chinese
Question 26. The passage is mainly about
A. how to learn English effectively.
B. people who study English in Vietnam
C. how to read books, listen to radio and watch films D. how to speak English effectively.
Question 27. The word success in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to
A. failure
D. completion
Question 28. According to the passage, which of the following statements is True?
A. You should never speak English with yourselves.
B. achievement
C. triumph
B. Many Vietnamese people consider English a key to success.
C. English learner should be shy if they make mistakes.