I. Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group.

1. A. spaghetti                        B. gram                                   C. can                                     D. bag

2. A. box                                 B. onion                                  C.  bottle                                    D. shop

3. A. carton                             B. container                            C. grocery                                    D. crunchy

4. A. chips                               B. chocolate                            C. bunch                                    D. chef

5. A. really                              B. beans                                  C. eating                                    D. teaspoon

6. A. amount                           B. delicious                             C. found                                    D. proud

7. A. ingredients                     B. pancakes                             C. potatoes                                   D. grapes

8. A. tomatoes                         B. noodles                               C. groceries                                 D. bunches

9. A. cooked                           B. needed                                C. tasted                                    D. listed

10. A. picked                          B. added                                  C. mixed                                    D. hoped

While the ethnic-Vietnamese and Chinese live mainly in urban centres and coastal areas, the remaining people, an estimated 10% of Vietnam’s total population, are found primarily in the high country.

Undoubtedly the most colourful of the hill tribes reside in the north-west, in the plush mountain territory along the Lao and Chinese borders, while many of the tribes in the Central Highlands and the south can be difficult to distinguish, at least by dress alone, from ordinary Vietnamese.

The French called them Montagnards (meaning ‘Highlanders’ or ‘mountain people’) and still use this term when speaking in French or English. The Vietnamese generally refer to them as moi, a derogatory term meaning ‘savages’, which unfortunately reflects all-too-common popular attitudes. The present government, however, prefers to use the term ‘national minorities’. Some have lived in Vietnam for thousands of years, while others migrated into the region during the past few centuries.

The areas inhabited by each group are often delimited by altitude, with later arrivals settling at higher elevations.

Most of the individual ethnic groups share basic, similar traits in their daily lives and are often most easily identified by differences in language, physical features, and traditional dress. They have a rural, agricultural lifestyle and show similarities in village architecture and traditional rituals, and have a long history of inter-tribal warfare. Many of the tribes are semi-nomadic, cultivating crops such as ‘dry’ rice using slash-and-burn methods, which have taken a heavy toll on the environment.

29. The most colourful of the hill tribes reside in the Northwest and Northeast.

A. True

B. False

30. Most of the individual ethnic groups share traditional dress.

A. True

B False

31. Most of the individual ethnic groups show similarities in village architecture and traditional rituals.

A. True

B. False

32. Cultivating crops such as "dry" rice using slash-and-burn methods takes no toll on the environment.

A. True

B. False

Question 1. According to the passage, Porter’s Father was ___________.

A. the person who gave him a life-long love of books

B. a medical doctor

C. a licensed pharmacist

D. responsible for his move to La Salle County in Texas

Question 2. Why did the author write the passage?

A. to outline the career of a famous American

B. because of his fame as America’s favorite short story writer

C. because it is a tragic story of a gifted writer

D. to outline the influences on O. Henry’s writing

Question 3. The word “imprisonment” in paragraph 2 is closet in meaning to _________.

A. captivity     B. escape     C. insult     D. punishment

Question 4. What is the passage primarily about?

A. The life and career of William Sydney Porter.

B. The way to adopt a nickname.

C. O.Henry’s influence on American literature.

D. The adventures of O.Henry.

Question 5. The author implies which of the following is true?

A. Porter’s wife might have lived longer if he had not left her in Austin when he fled.

B. Porter was in poor health throughout his life.

C. O. Henry is as popular in many other countries as he is in America.

D. Porter would probably have written less stories if he had not been in prison for three years.

Question 6. Which of the following is true, according to the passage?

A. Porter left school at 15 to become a pharmacist

B. Porter wrote a column for the Houston Daily Post called “Rolling Stone”

C. The first recorded use of his pseudonym was in Austin

D. Both of Porter’s wives died before he died

Question 7. The word “pseudonym” in the passage refers to ___________.

A. William Sydney Porter     B. O. Henry

C. Athol Estes     D. the Aunt Lina

Bài 2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Contrary to popular belief, one does not have to be a trained programmer to work online. Of course, there are plenty of jobs available for people with high-tech computer skills, but the growth of new media has opened up a wide range of Internet career opportunities requiring only a minimal level of technical expertise. Probably one of the most well-known online job opportunities is the job of Webmaster. However, it is hard to define one basic job description for this position. The qualifications and responsibilities depend on what tasks a particular organization needs a Webmaster to perform.

To specify the job description of a Webmaster, one needs to identify the hardware and software the website the Webmaster will manage is running on. Different types of hardware and software require different skill sets to manage them. Another key factor is whether the website will be running internally or externally (renting shared space on the company servers). Finally, the responsibilities of a webmaster also depend on whether he or she will be working independently, or whether the firm will provide people to help. All of these factors need to be considered before one can create an accurate webmaster job description.

Webmaster is one type of Internet career requiring in-depth knowledge of the latest computer applications. However, there are also online jobs available for which traditional skills remain in high demand. Content jobs require excellent writing skills and a good sense of the web as a “new media”.

The term “new media” is difficult to define because it compasses a constantly growing set of new technologies and skills. Specifically, it includes websites, email, internet technology, CD-ROM, DVD, streaming audio and video, interactive multimedia presentations, e-books, digital music, computer illustration, video games, virtual reality, and computer artistry.

Additionally, many of today’s Internet careers are becoming paid-by-the-job professions. With many companies having to downsize in tough economic items, the outsourcing and contracting of freelance workers online has become common business practice. The Internet provides an infinite pool of buyers from around the world with whom freelancers can contract their services. An added benefit to such online jobs is that freelancers are able to work on projects with companies outside their own country.

How much can a person make in these kinds of careers? As with many questions related to today’s evolving technology, there is no simple answer. There are many companies willing to pay people with Internet skills salaries well over $70,000 a year. Generally, webmasters start at about $30,000 per year, but salaries can vary greatly. Freelance writers working online have been known to make between $40,000 to $70,000 a year.

Question 8. Which of the followings is true about the job of the freelance writers?

A. They may work with others in the company.

B. It is considered a “content” job.

C. They manage hardware and software.

D. They require in-depth knowledge of applications.

Question 9. The word “vary” in paragraph 6 can be best replaced by ___________.

A. decrease     B. change     C. differ     D. increase

Question 10. It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.

A. only skilled workers make good money

B. online workers can work full-time online.

C. it is easy to become a webmaster

D. workers with limited computer skills can not work online.

Question 11. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE of webmasters?

A. They never work independently.

B. The duties they perform depend on the organization they work for.

C. They require a minimal level of expertise.

D. They do not support software products.

Question 12. What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To inform people about the tasks and the roles of a webmaster.

B. To inform people about employment related to the Internet.

C. To inform people about the computer industry.

D. To explain why webmasters make a lot of money.

Question 13. According to the passage, all of the followings are TRUE except ___________.

A. Webmasters must have knowledge of the latest computer applications.

B. Online workers can not free themselves from the office.

C. “New media” is not easy to define.

D. There are online jobs available for workers with minimal computer skills.

Question 14. Which of the followings is not mentioned as part of the “new media”?

A. Internet technology     B. writing skills     C. websites     D. video games

Question 15. The word “identify” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to___________.

A. name     B. discover     C. encounter     D. estimate

1. Our teacher said, “  Listen carefully in class to save your study time at home. “

    Our teacher told ............................................................................................

2.Do you need any help ?          

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