I. Read the passage carefully, then answer the following questions The ancient town of Hoi an lies on the Thu Bon river, 30 km south of Da Nang. It was formerly a major trading center in Southeast Asia between the 16th and 17th centuries. Hoi An is famous for its old temples, pagodas, small tile-roofed houses and narrow streets. All the houses were made of wood and their pillar were carved with ornamental design. All visitors to Hoi An are commended a visit to the Assembly Hall of Cantonese Chinese Congregation. This house was built in 1855 and still keeps many precious objects that belonged to the Chinese community of Hoi an. Another attractive address to tourists is Tan Ky House, which was conducted nearly two centuries ago as house of a Vietnamese merchant. The house now looks almost exactly as it did in the early 19th century. In recent years, Hoi An has become a popular tourists destination in Viet Nam. In 1999, it was certified by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Questions 1. Where is the ancient town of Hoi An situated? ……………………………………………………………………… 2. What are the old houses in Hoi An like? ……………………………………………………………………… 3. How old is the Assembly Hall of Cantonese Chinese Congregation? ……………………………………………………………………… 4. Was Hoi An declared by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site twenty years ago? ……………………………………………………………………… II. Read the passage and answer the questions. The Internet (Posted by Sandra Morgan) In my opinion, the Internet is a very fast and convenient way for me to get information. I can also communicate with my friends and relatives by means of e-mail or chatting. However, I don’t use the Internet very often because I don’t have much time. For me, the Internet is a wonderful invention of modern life. It makes our world a small village. Questions 1. What does Sandra use the Internet for? ……………………………………………………………………… 2. How can she communicate with her friends and relatives? ……………………………………………………………………… 3. Why doesn’t she use the Internet very often? ……………………………………………………………………… 4. Why does she think that the Internet is a wonderful invention of modern life? ……………………………………………………………………… THE THREAT TO THE ENVIRONMENT Nowadays pcople are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (1) ................. Many species of animals are threatened, and could casily become (2)................ if we do not make an effort to (3).............. them.There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are (4)................... for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds ,( 5).................... as parrots, are caught alive, and sold as pets. For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat - the (6) ................... where they live - is disappearing. More (7)............... is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open(8) ..................... than there once were.Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better (9).............. but these chemicals pollute the environment and harm wildlife. The most successful animals on earth-human beings - will soon be the only ones left unless we can (10)............ this problem. 1: A. danger B.threat C.problem D.risk 2: A.rare B.inactive C.empty D.extinct 3: A.harm B.conserve C.protect D.serve 4: A.hunted B.chased C.found. D.taken 5: A.like B.such C.just D.where 6: A.spot B.point C.place D.site 7: A.earth B.land C.soil D.area 8: A.spaces B.air C.areas D.parts 9: A.products B.fields C.harvests D.crops 10: A.answer B.calculate C.solve D.explain