III. Read the following passage, then answer the questions by circling A, B, C or D.(10pts)
Cycling is the best means of transportation and exercise for three reasons. First, it is one of the safest forms of exercise. A daily bike ride will help improve your breathing (especially if you smoke) and gently increase your energy. Cycling, therefore, is suitable for people of all ages, but if you have any medical problems, check with your doctor before you start. Besides being an excellent form of exercise, cycling allows you to see the country as you ride your bike slowly through small quiet villages or beautiful forest paths. Cycling is also an easy, convenient and inexpensive means of transportation. Ride your bike to school and you never get held up in traffic on the way! You’ll be in control, keep your teacher happy and be healthier, too.
1. Riding regularly is especially good for _____ .
A. smokers B. non – smokers
C. patients D. the old
2. Can a patient ride a bicycle?
A. No, he/she can B. Yes, he/she can
C. Maybe yes, but ask your doctor first D. Yes, only once a week.
3. What kinds of people are suitable for riding?
A. Young people B. People of any ages
C. Old people D. Children
4. How many reasons are mentioned in the passage for choosing cycling?
A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four
5. Why should you cycle to school?
A. Because your teacher has a bicycle, too
B. Because it is easy to park at school.
C. Because it is easy to use.
D. Because you are never late due to the traffic
SECTION 4: WRITING ( 40PTS)
I. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the first one. (15pts)
1. Unless we protect the environment, we will destroy ourselves.
If_____________________________________________________________________
2. Unless she is more hard-working, she will get low marks.
If_____________________________________________________________________
3. Unless he listens to his parents, he will fail.
If_____________________________________________________________________
4. They began watching the movie one hour ago.
They have__________________________________________________________________
5. He last cried ten years ago.
He has_________________________________________________
6. Barbare plays chess better than Mike.
Mike doesn’t……………………………………………………………………………………
7. Despite the silly story, many people enjoyed the film.
Although................................................................................................................................
8, Although the ticket price was high, many people went to see that film. (However)
...............................................................................................................................................
9, He performs very well, although he is young (Despite)
Despite..................................................................................................................................
10. No house on the street is older than this house.
-> This house…………………………………………………………………
11. Vietnamese students have fewer vacations than American ones.
-> American students ................................................................................................
12. It takes me about two hours each day to do my homework.
-> I spend ............................................................................................................
13. Hoa is a hard student.
-> Hoa studies ............................................................................................................
14. We will plant more trees. The air will be fresher.
If.........................................................................................................................
15. He was tired last night, but he stayed up late to watch a football match.
Although ...................................................................................................................
II. Complete sentences by using the words or phrases below, adding more words if necessary. (5pts)
1. Your / brother / live / city //?
2. It / too / far / us / go / Bai Dinh Pagoda / bicycle//.
3. Every / morning / Quan / get up / half / six / and / have / breakfast / seven//.
4. How / long / Lan / going / stay / grandparents/ Da Lat//?
5. Mai / her brother / learn / English / four years ago.
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