President Ho Chi Minh was a great leader of Vietnam. He was born in 1890 in a small village in central Vietnam. As a young man, he traveled to many countries to learn about the world, and to find ways to vanquish the French colonial empire and the American Empire, who attacked his country.
In 1945, Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam's independence from France and became the country's first president. He worked tirelessly to build a new Vietnam, one that was free from foreign domination and that would provide a better life for all Vietnamese people. Moreover, under Ho Chi Minh's leadership, Vietnam made great progress in education. The literacy rate increased from just 10% in 1945 to over 90% by the time of his death in 1969. This was a remarkable achievement, especially given the difficult situation that the country faced.
On the other hand, Ho Chi Minh was also a great diplomat. He was able to build strong relationships with other countries, including the Soviet Union and China, which helped Vietnam to defend itself against foreign attack.
Today, Ho Chi Minh is remembered as a national hero in Vietnam. His image appears on the Vietnamese currency, and many streets and buildings are named in his honor. His spirit continues to inspire the Vietnamese people to work towards a better future for their country.
(Adapted from https:// en.baochinhphu.vn)
Question 34: Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
A. President Ho Chi Minh and his family background.
B. President Ho Chi Minh’s image on the Vietnamese currency.
C. Did Vietnam gain independence by itself?
D. President Ho Chi Minh’s great contributions to Vietnam.
Question 39: According to the passage, what did the French colonial empire and American Empire do?
A. traveled to many countries B. attacked Vietnam
C. learnt about the world D. vanquished the country
Question 36: The word "vanquish" in the 1st paragraph is closest in meaning to_________.
A. defeat B. resign C. bond D. rule
Question 35: According to the second paragraph, which of the following is NOT true?
A. No one was the Vietnamese president before Ho Chi Minh.
B. Vietnam was declared to be independent from France in 1945.
C. Under Ho Chi Minh's leadership, Vietnam had a better education.
D. The illiteracy rate increased around 80% before Ho Chi Minh’s death.
Question 37: The word "achievement" in the 2nd paragraph is opposite in meaning to_________.
A. success B. account C. failure D. genius
Question 38: The word "which" in the 3rd paragraph refers to _________.
A. China B. building relationship
C. other countries D. Soviet Union
Question 40: It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ______________.
A. Many streets are named Ho Chi Minh B. President Ho Chi Minh is highly respected.
C. There are many presidents in Vietnam. D. Vietnamese like their currency a lot.
