IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. Chinese Painting became popularlyaround 581 AD since more and more people began A B C to appreciate its beauty.
D
15. In order that promote the development of the craft village, more support from local A B C
authorities is needed.
D
16. Careful planning is very important to help craft villages growing and flourish to attract A B
more tourists to the country.
C D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 17. - “________________”
- “It was very sunny and hot. We had a bit of a heat wave.”
A. Did you enjoy your holiday? C. What was the weather like there?
B. How was the wave? D. How was the beach?
18. - “Could you do me a favor, please?
- “________________”
A. Let me help you. C. No, thanks. I’m fine.
B. Sure. What can I do for you? D. Yes, go ahead!
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 19. This year, more girls enrolled on courses in art and design.
A. avoided B. inserted C. erased D. enlisted
20. In some rural areas, women and girls are forced to do most of the housework.
A. invited B. encouraged C. made D contributed
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 21. Much has to be done to achieve gender quality in employment opportunities.
A. attain B. obtain C. reach D. abandon
22. People have eliminated poverty and hunger in many parts of the world.
A. created B. eradicated C. phased out D. wiped out
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Living in Vietnam today (23)___________ greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago. People in the past mainly worked in agriculture (24)___________ today there are significantly less people working in this sector of the economy. These days, by comparison, people are more likely to be employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover, Vietnam, which was (25)___________ agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country. While agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are (26)___________ an increasing amount of economic activity.
However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The people of Vietnam have retained many of the characteristics of their forefathers. The Vietnamese people are as friendly today as they were in the past. This is best exemplified in the way they welcome foreigners (27)__________ their unique country. Moreover, the resilience and determination of the people of Vietnam has not changed. The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards the development of their country.
23. A. compares B. differs C. becomes D. offers
24. A. however B. therefore C. whereas D. when
25. A. traditionally B. gradually C. occasionally D. presently
26. A. grasping for B. holding for C. making up for D. accounting for
27. A. on B. at C. to D. for
