
III- READING (2.5 PTS.)
A) Read the text and choose the best answer that best fits each gap.
The sun and the wind are other (1)……….sources of energy. The wind turns turbines to make
electricity. Solar power can be (2)……….. into electricity. It can be used to heat (3)……. cool our
houses. (4)………. there are some disadvantages, these alternative energy sources can offer abundant
amounts of clean, safe electricity. They (5)……… valued more and more in the future in Viet Nam.
1. A. non-renewable B. limited C. alternative D. harmful
2. A. convert B. converted C. converting D. to convert
3. A. but B. with C. so D. or
4. A. Because B. In spite of C. However D. Although
5. A. are B. will be C. were D. could be
B) Read the passage and circle T (true) or F (false) for each statement.
LONDON TAXI
Robert is a taxi driver in London. He works six days a week. He can starts and finishes his work
at any time he wants, as long as he works enough hours during the day. As London is a very busy
city, sometimes he works overtime on a Saturday, which is good as it means extra money. Driving a
taxi is difficult and dangerous. Traffic in the city is often slow because of accidents and construction
sites which drivers have to go around. When it rains or snows, the roads are very difficult to drive
on. Robert sometimes never gets paid especially when he has to deal with drunk passengers. Most of
Robert’s passengers are friendly and tip him generously. Robert likes his job, but lately he has been
suffering with backache. He is wondering if he is old.
1. Robert is working as a driver. T / F
2. Taxi-driving in London is not difficult. T / F
3. Traffic in the city is often slow because of accidents. T / F
4. Robert never gets paid. T / F
5. Recently, Robert has been suffering with stomachache T / F
IV- DO AS DIRECTED (3 PTS.)
1. We will use solar panels to produce energy in the future. (rewrite, using passive voice)
- Solar panels ............................................................................................................................
2. Although She was tired, She wanted to go out with her friends. (rewrite the sentences)
- Inspite of ................................................................................................................................
3. A worker needs more calories than a teacher. (rewrite the sentences)
- A teacher ................................................................................................................................
4. The distance from Ha Noi to Can Tho is about 1,877 kilometres. (make question for underline
part). .......................................................................................................................................
5. Writing about advantages and disadvantages of solar energy. (write a paragraph about 50 words)
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