Therefore, the English language has (20) ______ to spread better understanding and friendship among the countries of the world.

Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb, _____?

My elder(A)sister wishes(B) she speaks(C) English well.(D)

III. READING (2,0 points)

Part A. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer for each blank. English is a very useful language. If we (17) _______ English, we can go to any countries we like. We will not find it hard to make people understand (18) _______ want to say. English also helps us to learn all kinds of things. Hundreds of books are (19) ______ in English every day in many countries. English has also helped to spread ideas and knowledge to all the corners of the world. Therefore, the English language has (20) ______ to spread better understanding and friendship among the countries of the world.

Read the passage below and choose the correct answer for each of the follow questions.

Thailand, one of the countries of ASEAN, is divided into four natural regions. The North, Northwest, the Central Plain, and the South Thailand enjoy a warm and tropical climate. It basic unit of currency is bath, Bangkok is its capital. The country official religion is Buddhism. In addition, there are other ones such as Islam, Christianity and Hinduism. The national language is Thai, Chinese and Malay are also spoken in some areas, while local dialects are common in rural communities. English is widely spoken in Bangkok and other major metropolitan areas.

The four parts of Thailand are ________.

The official religion in Thailand is _______.

Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following sentences.

We haven't seen Lan _______ a long time.

The national language in Thailand is _______.

IV. WRITING (2,0 points)

Part A. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.

 What a pity I can't come to your party tonight.

→ I wish ____________________________________.

When / be/ child /, / I/ used to / play soccer/ friends / after school.

II. LANGUAGE FOCUS (2,0 points)

Part A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

"Do you like reading books?" Peter asked me.

→ Peter asked me _______________________________.

"This picture is very nice” my uncle said.

______ we miss the train, we can get the next one.