When you are in Singapore, you can go about (1) _________ taxi, by bus, or by underground. I myself prefer the underground (2) _________ it is fast, easy and cheap. There are (3) _________ buses and taxis in Singapore and one cannot drive along the road (4) _________ and without many stops, especially on the Monday morning. The underground is therefore usually quicker (5) _________ taxis or buses. If you do not know Singapore very (6) _________, it is difficult (7) _________ the bus you want. You can (8) _________ a taxi, but it is (9) _________ expensive than the underground or a bus. On the underground, you find good maps that tell you the names of the stations and (10) _________ you how to get to them, so that it is easy to find you away.

Question 2

A. bus

B. because

C. when

Green tea

Green tea must always be the first to be mentioned whenever one talks about Vietnamese tea. From the middle of the 20th century, green tea has been planted extensively throughout the North and the Middle of Vietnam, gradually becoming a symbol of Vietnamese' everyday life, of the peaceful countryside regions.

Green tea is very amiable to Vietnam' soil and climate, as it can be found widely in not only plain but also highland areas, sometimes right in the family backyard's gardens. With the higher trunk and larger in size of leaves in comparison with other tea plants, green tea can be enjoyed fresh and there is no need to wilt or oxidize; people can enjoy it right after picking the leaves from the tree. Steeping and boiling the tea leaves in hot water, after fifteen minutes, your green tea is ready to be served. Vietnam has been always an agricultural country, since people in rural area earn a living mainly from farming. It is the keeping-cool characteristic that makes green tea a perfect beverage for hot summer days in the tropical land. Besides blowing out the heat from the inside, green tea also helps improving the body's resistance to infection. Unsurprisingly, green tea has been considered an indispensable part of Vietnamese farmers' ordinary life.

Nowadays, acknowledging about Vietnamese ardor for green tea and its positive affects on health, some shrewd producers have convert this folk beverage into canned drink, bringing green tea closer to urban citizens as well as foreigners.

Question 1: From the middle of the 20th century, green tea has been planted extensively throughout the South of Vietnam.

A. True

B. False

TRAFFIC RULES

It's estimated that thousands of people lose their lives each year in Vietnam because of road traffic accidents. In order to decrease the number of traffic crashes, it's essential to know and obey traffic rules. Here are some of them.

For pedestrians

Walk on the right-hand side of the road if there is no pavement.

Cross the road at the zebra crossing or pedestrian bridge.

Look around and listen for traffic before crossing.

Don't run when crossing the road.

For cyclists

Ride in a bicycle lane or on the right-hand side of a single lane road.

Ride to the right of any oncoming vehicle.

Use a hand signal before you turn.

Don't ride in a row of two, three or more.

Don't lead an animal or hold on to a moving vehicle while riding a bicycle.

For motorists and drivers

Only drive when you are at least 18 years old and have a driving licence.

Ride or drive within the speed limit.

Do not park near or at any zebra crossing, on a footpath, or near a traffic light.

Give a signal before turning or changing lanes. Use your horn to alert others.

Keep a safe distance between you and other vehicles.

Slow down when you are near any intersections.\

Question 1: Traffic accidents cause thousands of deaths in Vietnam every year.

A. True

B. False

C. Not Given

When you are in Singapore, you can go about (1) _________ taxi, by bus, or by underground. I myself prefer the underground (2) _________ it is fast, easy and cheap. There are (3) _________ buses and taxis in Singapore and one cannot drive along the road (4) _________ and without many stops, especially on the Monday morning. The underground is therefore usually quicker (5) _________ taxis or buses. If you do not know Singapore very (6) _________, it is difficult (7) _________ the bus you want. You can (8) _________ a taxi, but it is (9) _________ expensive than the underground or a bus. On the underground, you find good maps that tell you the names of the stations and (10) _________ you how to get to them, so that it is easy to find you away.

Question 4

A. quick

B. quickly 

C. quicker