IV. Choose the correct answer that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (1.5pts)
The Ao Dai, the traditional dress of Vietnamese women, has a long history. (17) _______ the
early 17th century, Vietnamese clothing made changes to design of the traditional Chinese costumes,
creating the primitive forms of the present Ao Dai. This (18) _______ showed Vietnam’s strong
sense of (19) _______. The Ao Dai , with different designs and materials, (20) ______ traditionally
worn by both and women. Over the next several years , despite the popularity of western clothing,
which becomes more convenient nowadays, the Ao Dai has been there to stay. (21) _________,
Vietnamese women go on wearing this unique dress, which is both traditional and (22) ________
and which conveys our rich culture to the world.
17. A. In B. On C. At D. Since
18. A. material B. design C. creativity D. uniform
19. A. dependence B. independence C. independent D. independently
20. A. being B. has been C. were D. was
21. A. So B. Because C. Therefore D. Although
22. A. beautifulB. modern C. unique D. fashionable
IV. Read the passage, then decide that if the statements that follow it are TRUE or FALSE and
choose the correct answer: (1.5pts)
Thailand, located in the Southeast of Asia, has a total area of 513,115 sq km. It is bordered
by the countries Laos in the Northeast, Cambodia in the Southeast and Malaysia in the South. The
total population is about 65.5 million in 2010. Bangkok, the most populous city, is the capital of
Thailand. The country’s unit of currency is the Baht, which consists of 100 Satang.
The country enjoys a tropical monsoon climate, and there are differences between the
weather in the North and the South. The Northern Thai has three seasons in a year, hot from March
to May, rainy from June to October, and cool from November to February. The Southern Thai has
only two seasons, rainy from April to November and hot from December to March.
The national language is Thai. English is also spoken and understood by many citizens,
especially in Bangkok and other tourism areas. Although Thailand has no official religion, up to
96.4% people (2002) believe in Buddhism. Additionally, there are followers of some other religions
such as Muslims, Hinduism and Christianity.
23. The weather in Northern and Southern Thailand is the same. ____________
24. Southern Thailand has rainy and cool seasons. ____________
25. All Thai people follow Buddhism. ____________
26. English is spoken in the capital of Thailand. ____________
27. What does the word it refer to?
A. Southeast of AsiaB. area of 513,115 sq km C. Laos D. Thailand
28. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Thailand has no official religion.
B. Bangkok, the most populous city, is the capital of Thailand.
C. Northern and Southern Thailand.
D. Thailand -a country in the Southeast of Asia.
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: (1.5pts)
29. It is ________________ for students to wear uniforms at school. (compel)
30. My house has been ________________ for a week (modern)
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