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<!--[endif]--><!--[endif]-->Read the article about Perfume Pagoda and fill the word in the blanks. (1.25 mark)

 

 

Perfume Pagoda is a (1)                      site as well as being a great sight-seeing spot in Viet Nam. It is situated in Huong Son Commune, My Due District, Ha Noi. It is a vast complex of Buddhist temples and shrines, including Den Trinh (Presentation Shrine) and Thien Tru (Heaven Kitchen) Pagoda, in the (2)

                      Huong Tich mountains. The centre of this (3)                       is the Perfume Temple, also  called Chua Trong (Inner Temple), located in Huong Tich Cavern. It is thought that the first temple was built on the current site of Thien Tru in the 15th century during the reign of Le Thanh Tong. Over the years some of its structures which were in ruins have been restored or (4)                                                   Nowadays during its festival (from the middle of January to the middle of March on the lunar calendar), Perfume Pagoda attracts large numbers of (5)                                   from all over Viet Nam.

II. Read the text and answer questions. (1.25 mark)

Being overshadowed by Ha Long Bay to the north, Cat Ba Island is often left out of the itineraries of the majority of travellers coming to Viet Nam. Nevertheless, Cat Ba Island is one of the most underrated destinations in Viet Nam.

The massive island of Cat Ba is a fantastic destination for ecotourism and adventure activities in Northern Viet Nam. Cat Ba National Park, which was established on 31st March 1986, is one of the most ecologically diverse national parks in Viet Nam. The park possesses seven different ecosystems, both underwater and inland. It is home to thirty-two types of mammals, along with seventy bird species, and more than a thousand species of plants, hundreds of which can be used as medicines.

There are several different hiking and trekking routes through rugged and forested mountain within Cat Ba National Park. These routes are also divided by different levels of difficulty, so travellers don’t have to be worried if their fitness is not very good. In addition, travellers can take a side visit to explore the exquisite Trung Trang cave, or discover the traditional village of Viet Hai.

1. Many travellers choose not to visit Cat Ba Island because                     

A. they think Ha Long Bay is much better     B. it is not a good destination for tourism

C. there is too much rain there                        D. it is too far from Ha Long Bay

2. Cat Ba Island is suitable for                     

A. scientific research and exploration

B. ecotourism and adventure activities in Northern Viet Nam

C. experiencing urban life

D. many indoor activities

3. Which of the following is NOT true about Cat Ba National Park according to the passage?

A. Hiking and trekking in Cat Ba National Park requires a high level of fitness.

B. It is one of the most diverse national parks in Viet Nam.

C. There are seven different ecosystems in Cat Ba National Park.

D. It was established in 1986.

4. The word "rugged" in the passage is closest in meaning to                      

A. even                        B. smooth                    C. flat                          D. uneven

5. The word "exquisite" in the passage is closest in meaning to                      

A. quiet                       B. beautiful                 C. plain                        D. ugly

PART D: WRITING (2.5 marks)

I. Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Write no more five words in the gap. (1.5 mark)

1. I am stuck in a traffic jam; I want to be somewhere else. (WERE) I wish I                                            in this traffic jam.

2.  People expect that the report will suggest some major reforms. (BE)

It is expected that some major reforms                                          by the report.

3. “Let’s go to the movie tonight”, he suggested. (GOING) He suggested                                                night.