I.

Wind is a form of solar energy. Winds are caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by
the sun. Wind flow patterns are changed by the earth’s terrain, bodies of water, and vegetative
cover. This wind flow, or motion energy, when “harvested” by modern wind turbines, can be
used to generate electricity.
Wind turbines are available in a variety of sizes, and therefore power ratings. The largest
machine has blades that span more than the length of a football field, stands 20 building
stories high, and produces enough electricity to power 1,400 homes. A small home-sized wind
machine has rotors between 8 and 25 feet in
diameter and stands upwards of 30 feet and can supply the power needs of an all-electric home
or small business, utility scale turbines range in size from 50 to 750 kilowatts. Single small
turbines, below 50 kilowatts, are used for homes, telecommunications dishes, or water
pumping.
21. What is the reason for the existence of wind?
A. atmosphere heated unevenly
B. wind flow
C. motion energy
D. wind turbines
22. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor affecting the wind direction?
A. earth’s terrain
B. bodies of water
C. vegetative cover
D. the Sun
23. What is the height of the largest wind turbines?
A. as tall as a 20 story building
B. between 8 and 25 feet
C. 30 feet
D. 50 feet
24. A small home-sized wind machine can produce enough power for_________.
A. 20 buildings
B. a small business
C. 400 homes
D. a football field
25. How much power do single small turbines generate?
A. about 30 kilowatts
B. more than 50 kilowatts
C. about 750 kilowatts
D. less than 50 kilowatts

II.
The theory of the (animated cartoon = animation) was introduced before the invention of the
cinema by (half = 1 nửa) a century. When working to create conversation pieces for Victorian
shops, people discovered the principle of persistence of vision. If drawings of the stages of an
action were shown in fast succession, the human eye would perceive them as a continuous
movement.
One of the first commercially successful devices, invented by the Belgian Joseph Plateau in
1832, was the phenakistoscope, a spinning (quay) – spinner (con quay) cardboard disk that
created the illusion of movement when viewed in a mirror, in 1834, William Horner invented
the zoetrope, a rotating drum lined by a band of pictures. The Frenchman Émile Reynaud in
1876 adapted the principle into a form that could be projected before a theatrical audience.
Reynaud became not only animation’s first entrepreneur but also the first artist to give
personality and warmth to his animated characters.

Mai-bạn của tôi

Mai, bạn của tôi
Hanoi, captital of Viet Nam, is beautiful.

26. What is the passage mainly about? -> nội dung của bài
A. Early history of animation
B. The reason (nguyên nhân) why animation is popular
C. The invention (phát minh) of Joseph Plateau
D. The first animation’s entrepreneur (doanh nhân)
-the first prize: giải nhất
-First: đầu tiên, second: thứ hai, third: thứ 3, fouth: thứ 4, fifth: thứ 5…
30. Who is NOT MENTIONED as (như là) an inventor of an animation-making device?
Not mentioned: không được đề cập
Mainly about: nội dung chính
A. Victoria B. William Horner C. Émile Reynaud D. Joseph Plateau
III.
In the UK, bus journeys are just boring and simply a necessity. This public means of
transportation is often convenient when you live or work in the city centre, as you can avoid
traffic jams by moving very quickly in the bus lanes, and do not have to pay to park the car.
After all, though, taking the bus is just a necessary and tedious part of life: you board the bus,
pay the driver and sit down or find a place to stand. Very boring.
In Latin America, however, bus trips can be very lively. For a start, long-distance buses
put on films so that you have entertainment for at least some of the journey. Naturally,
local transport does not show films but drivers usually switch on the radio and that can be a
great way to hear new songs and new styles of music. Therefore, taking the bus doesn’t sound
like fun but it is much more exciting than any UK bus journey.
22. Public transport in the UK is convenient because you can avoid_________.
A. traffic accidents B. policemen C. traffic jams = tắc đường D. bus lanes
23. The word “tedious” means (nghĩa)_________.
A. not interesting B. exciting C. wonderful D. important
-intelligent: thông minh
24. The phrasal verb “put on” in the first sentence (câu) of the second paragraph (đoạn) can be
replaced (thay thế) with “_________”.
A. close B. wear C. play D. open

25. Which of the following statements is NOT MENTIONED about bus journeys=trips in
Latin America?
A. Passengers can entertain during their trip by watching films.
B. Drivers play new styles of music on the radio.
C. They are more exciting than bus trips in the UK.
D. They are more expensive than bus trips in the UK.
21. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Buses in the UK are very convenient.
B. Bus journeys are different in the UK and in Latin America.
C. Bus journeys in the UK are boring.
D. Films are shown on long-distance buses in Latin America.
IV.
The Pacific Rim Whale Festival

Every year, about 20,000 grey whales swim past the west coast of Vancouver Island. The
whales travel from Mexico to the Arctic and back again. The whole trip is about 16,000
kilometres. Every March, the people who live around the Pacific Rim National Park have a
festival to celebrate the whales’ journey. The festival is the Pacific Rim Whale Festival. The
whales travel very close to the shore as they swim north. This allows people to gather together
to watch the whales from land and from boats.
Nanaimo Bathtub Race

On the east coast of Vancouver Island, you can see people moving through the water in a
strange type of boat. In the Nanaimo Bathtub Race, all the boats are made from bathtubs. The
city of Nanaimo is home to the oldest and most famous bathtub boat race in the world. Today,
Nanaimo World Championship Bathtub Race is a serious sport that attracts many racers and
visitors from around the world.
26. How many grey whales swim near Vancouver Island every year?
A. 15,000
B. 16,000
C. 20,000
D. No one knows.
27. Where do the grey whales start their annual trip?
A. Vancouver Island
B. the Arctic
C. somewhere in the open ocean
D. Mexico
28. According to the reading, why is it easy for people to see the whales?
A. The people use binoculars.
B. The whales swim close to land.
C. The people are also swimming in the water.

D. They fly over the whales in helicopters.

29. Where does the Nanaimo Bathtub Race happen?
A. Far off the north coast of Vancouver Island.
B. On the South Shore of Vancouver Island.
C. On the west side of Vancouver Island.
D. On the east side of Vancouver Island.
30. What is special about every boat in the race?
A. Each boat can carry three people.
B. Every boat is made from a bathtub.
C. Every boat gets a safety inspection.
D. All the boats have sails.

V.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is the second of the fantasy film series based on the
same novel by J. K. Rowling. After the success of the first one, Chris Columbus is still the
director of this film. Meanwhile, the main cast of the first film remains in the second one. The
film tells the story about the great efforts of Harry to save his friends at Hogwarts, especially
(đặc biệt là) Ron’s sister Ginny, from the attacks of a basilisk. It’s a giant snake under the
control of the ghostly memory of the sixteen-year-old Tom Riddle, one piece of Lord
Voldemort’s soul preserved in an enchanted diary. In the end, he kills the basilisk, saves
everybody and frees Dobby – a kind of house-elf. The film is a really must-see. It also has lost of
gripping images, soundtracks and visual effects.
37. Who is the author (tác giả) of the book series?
A. Chris Columbus. B. J. K. Rowling. C. Harry Potter.
38. Which of the following statements about Harry is true?
A. He fights (đánh nhau) against a cruel house-elf of Lord Voldemort.
Fire: lửa
B. He kills a giant spider (nhện) at the end of the film.
Spiderman: người nhện
Superman: siêu nhân
Snack: bim bim
Snake: con rắn
C. He saves (cứu) Ron’s sister from a basilisk.
Nam is my friend. He is friendly.
39. What does the word “It” in line 8 mean?
A. The film. B. The kind house-elf. C. The basilisk.

40. How are the visual effects of the film?

A. Extremely interesting. = gripping B. Rather boring. C. Very colourful.
36. What is the passage mainly about?
A. A famous director (đạo diễn) with his successful fantasy film

B. A young wizard who kills a monster in his magic school.

C. A film based on the second novel of a fantasy series by J. K. Rowling.

1. He/ be/ go/ school.

-> He is going TO school.