Read the following passage and tick true (T), false (F) for each sentenceI. Read the following passage and tick true (T), false (F) for each sentence. Severe flooding occurred during the 2011 monsoon season in Thailand. The flooding began at the end of July triggered by the landfall of Tropical Storm Nock-ten. These floods soon spread through the provinces of northern, northeastern, and central Thailand along the Mekong and Chao Phraya river basins. In October floodwaters reached the mouth of the Chao Phraya and inundated parts of the capital city of Bangkok. Flooding persisted in some areas until mid-January 2012, and resulted in a total of 815 deaths (with three missing) and 13.6 million people affected. Sixty-five of Thailand's 77 provinces were declared flood disaster zones, and over 20,000 square kilometres of farmland was damaged. The disaster has been described as "the worst flooding in terms of the amount water and people affected." Câu 17. ______ The cause of the 2011 flooding is the monsoon season. Câu 18. ______ The floods occurred in some provinces except Southern Thailand. Câu 19. ______ The flooding ended in at the middle of January, 2012. Câu 20. ______ Over 20,000 square kilometres of farmland was negatively destroyed. II. Read the passage below and choose the correct answer for each of the following questions. Write your answer (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet. Last year my friend and I went to the seaside for a weak. I had been to the seaside several times before, but this was the first time for my friend. Naturally, it was the great event for him. Finally, the day came. It was a fine morning. We got up very early because we wanted to leave home after breakfast. We made the journey by car. We reached the seaside at noon. We spent many hours on the beach. We enjoyed making castles and channels in the sand. People said we ought to spend at least a few weeks at the seaside. I think that we had a nice holiday. Câu 21. How long did the writer and his friend spend at the seaside? A. A month B. A few weeks C. A weak D. A few months Câu 22. What was the weather like on the day they started their journey to the seaside? A. It was bad B. It was rainy C. It was snowy D. It was nice. Câu 23. How did they travel to the seaside? A. By car B. By train C. By bus D. By air Câu 24. What time did they reach the seaside? A. At 8 o/clock B. At 12 o/clock C. At 4 p.m D. At 9 p.m
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