1 - a
2 - c
3 - b

Ex1: Fill the gaps with the words/phrases in the box to give your opinion about the best leisure activity. More than one word can be suitable for some gaps.

In my opinion; In short; Finally; Second; In addition; First; Besides; Also

I choose reading as my favourite leisure activity for a number of reasons (1)........First....... I read anywhere I can and whenever I am free. (2)......Second........, I read many kinds of books, such as: short stories, novels, science book, etc. Books help me to have more knowledge and experience of society, science, and our world. Have you read the book “The Art of Happiness” by the Dalai Lama? It teaches us how not only to get over sadness, but also to be always cheerful. (3)........In addition......., it (4)........Also........ reminds us to live because everybody and real happiness only comes when helping other people. (5)...Besides.............. that, I read a lot of detective stories, like “The Godfather”, “Sherlock Holmes”, etc, (6).....Finally............., a number of comic books and magazines for teenagers make me feel relaxed in my free time. (7)...........In my opinion........., reading makes my mind rich, my life, more pleasant, and I learn a lot from it. (8).........In short........, reading brings me many benefits.

I choose reading as my favourite leisure activity for a number of reasons (1).......First........ I read anywhere I can and whenever I am free. (2)......Second........, I read many kinds of books, such as: short stories, novels, science book, etc. Books help me to have more knowledge and experience of society, science, and our world. Have you read the book “The Art of Happiness” by the Dalai Lama? It teaches us how not only to get over sadness, but also to be always cheerful. (3).......In addition........, it (4)........Also........ reminds us to live because everybody and real happiness only comes when helping other people. (5)........Besides......... that, I read a lot of detective stories, like “The Godfather”, “Sherlock Holmes”, etc, (6)..........Finally........, a number of comic books and magazines for teenagers make me feel relaxed in my free time. (7)............In my opinion.........., reading makes my mind rich, my life, more pleasant, and I learn a lot from it. (8)..........In short.........., reading brings me many benefits.

* Đây là phần dịch:

Tôi chọn đọc là hoạt động giải trí yêu thích của tôi vì một số lý do (1) ....... Đầu tiên ........ Tôi đọc bất cứ nơi nào có thể và bất cứ khi nào tôi được tự do. (2) ...... Thứ hai ........, tôi đã đọc rất nhiều sách, như: truyện ngắn, tiểu thuyết, sách khoa học, ... Sách giúp tôi có thêm kiến ​​thức và kinh nghiệm trong xã hội , khoa học, và thế giới của chúng ta. Bạn có đọc cuốn "The Art of Happiness" của Đức Đạt Lai Lạt Ma? Nó dạy chúng ta làm thế nào không chỉ để vượt qua nỗi buồn, mà còn để luôn luôn vui vẻ. (3) ....... Ngoài ra ........, nó (4) ........ Cũng ........ nhắc nhở chúng ta sống bởi vì tất cả mọi người và thực hạnh phúc chỉ đến khi giúp đỡ người khác. (5) ........ Ngoài ra ......... rằng, tôi đọc rất nhiều câu chuyện trinh thám, như "Bố già", "Sherlock Holmes", vv, (6) ... ....... Cuối cùng ........, một số sách truyện tranh và tạp chí cho thanh thiếu niên khiến tôi cảm thấy thư giãn trong thời gian rảnh. (7) ............ Theo tôi .........., đọc làm cho tâm trí của tôi phong phú, cuộc sống của tôi, dễ chịu hơn, và tôi học được rất nhiều từ nó. (8) .......... Nói ngắn gọn.........., đọc mang lại cho tôi nhiều lợi ích.

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Exercise 6: Give the correct tense or form of the words in brackets

1. He will take the dog out for a walk as soon as he (finish).....finishes.....dinner.

2. I (read).....have read...... "Chicken soup for the soul" but I haven’t finished it yet.

3. We (have)....are having........ a part next week. Would you like to come?

4. The earth (depend).....depends........ on the sun for its heat and light.

5. In the last two decades, space exploration (make)......has made.........great contributions to weather forecasting.

6. If coastal erosion continues to take place at the present rate, in another fifty years this beach (exist).....won't exist.....any more.

7. The child (die)....died...... before the doctor arrived.

8. The secretary (not finish)......hadn't finished...... the report by 10:00 yesterday.

9. When we got home, dinner (prepare).....had been prepared..... so we had a drink first.

10. I (watch).....was watching......TV at 8.30 last night.

11. When he worked here, Simon (make)......made........mistakes.

12. Elvis Presley (not appear)......hadn't appeared.......on television for a long time.

13. There's a strange smell in here. Mother (cook)......is cooking......something.

14. The concert (start).....starts..... at 7:15.

15. Nora says she's 17 but I (not believe)....don't believe......her.

Exercise 8: Sửa lỗi sai

1. A five-thousand-dollars reward was offered for the capture of the escaped criminals.

→ A five-thousand-dollar reward was offered for the capture of the escaped criminals.

2. A desert area that has been without water for six years will still bloom when rain will come.

→ A desert area that has been without water for six years will still bloom when rain comes.

3. The word “shore” can be used rather of “coast” to mean the land bordering the sea.

→ The word "shore" can be used instead of "coast" to mean the land bordering the sea.

4. Alfafia is a nutrious crop rich in proteins, minerals, and with vitamins.

→ Alfalfa is a nutritious crop rich in proteins, minerals, and vitamins.

5. The deadbolt is the best lock for entry doors because it is not only inexpensive but installation is easy.

→ The deadbolt is the best lock for entry doors because it is not only inexpensive but also easy to install.

Exercise 13: True or False

In Japan, take off your shoes at the entrance to all homes, and most businesses and hotels. Usually a rack will be provided to store your shoes, and pair of guest slippers will be put nearby; many Japanese bring a pair of indoor slippers just in case, though. Never wear slippers when you need to step onto a tatami mat (used in most Japanese homes and hotels), and be careful to remove the toilet slippers waiting for you in the bathroom. It is extremely bad form, for example, to reenter the main room of a house wearing slippers that have been running that have been running across a dirty area. Unlike in western cultures, the Japanese bath is used after you have washes and rinsed, and feel like soaking in extra-hot water for 10, 20, 30 minutes. If you happen to be invited into a Japanese household, you will be given the honor of using the bath first, usually before dinner. Be extra careful so as not to dirty the water in any way because of its importance.

1. Only take off your shoes when you enter a Japanese house.       (False)

2. Be careful with your slippers when you come back to the main room.          (True)

4. The Japanese bath is also used for washing rinsing.              (False)

5. The bath plays an important part in the Japanese life.             (True)

Exercise 5: Give the correct tense or form of the words in brackets

1. Half way to the office Paul (turn)....turned......round and (go)....went....back home because he (forget)...had forgotten.....to turn the gas off.

2. After he (finish)......finishes.......breakfast he (sit)......sits.......down to write some letters.

3. The traffic was very heavy. By the time I (get)....got......to Mary’s party, everyone already (arrive)....had already arrived.........

4. Tomorrow I’m going to leave for home. When I (arrive)......arrive........at the airport, Mary (wait)....will be waiting......for me.

5. We just (decide).......have just decided.......that we (undertake).....will undertake.....the job.

6. Margaret was born in 1950. By the year 2005, she (live)....will have lived......on this earth for 55 years.

7. David (wash)...is washing.......his hands. He just (repair).......has just repaired......the TV set.

8. .....Have.......You (be).....been......here before? Yes, I (spend).......spent.......my holidays here last year.

9. That evening we (stay)...stayed......up to talk about the town where he (live).....had lived.....for some years.

10. He fell down when he (run).....was running....... towards the church.

11. I’ll come and see you before I (leave).....leave.... for the States.

12. You know she (stand).....has been standing......looking at that picture for the last twenty minutes.

13. London (change).....has changed....a lot since we first (come)......came.....to live here.

14. He used to talk to us for hours about all the interesting things he (do)....had done.....in his life.

15. When I (meet).....met.....him, he (work)....was working.....as a waiter for a year or so.

Exercise 6: Rewrite these sentences using words given

1. He bought a jeep. His friend advised him against it. (ALTHOUGH)

→ Although his friend advised him against it, he bought a jeep.

2. Good writing requires general and abstract words as well as specific and concrete ones. It is the latter that make writing vivid, real and clear. (THOUGH)

→ Though good writing requires general and abstract words, it is the latter that make writing vivid, real, and clear.

3. The politician is concerned with successful elections. The statesman is interested in the future of his people. (WHEREAS)

→ The politician is concerned with successful elections, whereas the statesman is interested in the future of his people.

4. He chose to study computer science. Computer science has good employment prospects. (BECAUSE OF)

→ He chose to study computer science because of its good employment prospects.

Exercise 7: Sửa lỗi sai

1. Average family size has increased from the Victorian era.

→ The average family size has increased since the Victorian era.

2. They prefer to stay in their home country because family ties.

→ They prefer to stay in their home country because of family ties.

3. In 1892, the first long-distance telephone line between Chicago and New York was formally opening.

→ In 1892, the first long-distance telephone line between Chicago and New York was formally opened.

4. Dietitians urge people to eat a banana a day to get potassium enough in their diet.

→ Dietitians urge people to eat a banana a day to get enough potassium in their diet.

5. Woody Guthrie has written thousands of songs during her lifetime, many of which became classic folk songs.

→ Woody Guthrie wrote thousands of songs during her lifetime, many of which became classic folk songs.

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Jacob Grimm (1)...WAS... born in January 1785 and his brother was born in February 1786 in Germany.Their father was a lawyer,and they (2).HAD... six more brothers and one sister.In 1802, Jacob(3)....WENT... to university to study law at the University of Marburg.As always,his little brother followed him,and entered law school (4).......IN.... 1803.During their university years they began to collect folk and fairy tales.Folklore is stories that have been passed down from parents to children, by(5)...WORD... of mouth,but at that time many had not been published in books.The Grimms were especially interested (6)...IN.... stories that included Germany and German culture.Jacob and Wihelm published their first book of fairy tales -"Children's and Household Tales"-in 1812.There (7) ....WERE....... 86 folktales.Readers were so happy to see the stories they had been(8)..TOLD... as children all collected together.Therefore,the book was a success.In the next volume of"Grimm's Fairy Tales",the brothers added 70 more stories.It went on growing like this for six more editions.Finally,the book contained over 200(9)...STORIES....! It is probably the best-known work of German literature.Even if you don't know the Brothers Grimm, you definitely(10)..KNOW... a Grimm fairy tale.

1. Complete the sentences in Mai's email with the correct form of the verb brackets.

Hi Susan.Well , i'm here in Ha Noi , now .I see quite a lot of my cousin Hoa because we (1) (enjoy/ do) .......ENJOY DOING.....the same things .I have some new friends called David and John.David is very good qt computer and he (2) ( not mind/ help) .........DOESN'T MIND HELPING.....me so that's good .John is really nice too.He (3) ( play) .......PLAYS.... basketball and he (4) (go/ skateboard) .....GOES SKATEBOARD........quite a lot .His brother Toby is 18 and he's really cool bt he (5)(prefer/ play) ....PREFER TO PLAY.........football .I (6) (do) .....DO......gymnastics once a week and Hoa (7) (do) .DOES....karate .She prefer indoor sports because she (8)(not like/get) ...........DOESN'T LIKE...cold !Write soon!

2. Fill the gaps with the words / phrases in the box .More than one word can be suitable for some gaps.

In my opinion- In short - Finally - Besides - Second - also - First - In addition.

I choose reading as my favourite leisure activity for a number of reasons .(1) ....FIRST....I read everywhere i can and whenever i am free.(2) ..SECOND...I read many kinds of books, such as : short stories,novels , science books , ect .Books help me to have more knowledge and experience of society ,science and our world.Have you read the book"The Art of Happiness" by the Dalai Lama? It teaches us how not only to get over sadness, but also to be always cheerful.(3) ......., it (4) ......ALSO....reminds us to live because everybody and real happiness only comes when helping other people.(5) .....IN ADDTION......that ,I read a lot of detective stories , like "The Godfather " , "Sherlock Holmes" , ect .(6) ....BESIDES....., a number of comic books and magazines for teenagers make me feel ralaxed in my free time (7) ......FINALLY......., readind makes my mind rich , my life more pleasant ,and i learn a lot from it.(8) ...IN SHORT...., reading brings me many benefits.

Hi Susan.Well , i'm here in Ha Noi , now .I see quite a lot of my cousin Hoa because we (1) (enjoy/ do) ......enjoy doing......the same things .I have some new friends called David and John.David is very good qt computer and he (2) ( not mind/ help) ......doesn't mind helping........me so that's good .John is really nice too.He (3) ( play) ....plays....... basketball and he (4) (go/ skateboard) ....goes skateboarding.........quite a lot .His brother Toby is 18 and he's really cool bt he (5)(prefer/ play) .....prefers playing........football .I (6) (do) ....do.......gymnastics once a week and Hoa (7) (do) .does....karate .She prefer indoor sports because she (8)(not like/get) .......doesn't like getting.......cold !Write soon!

2. Fill the gaps with the words / phrases in the box .More than one word can be suitable for some gaps.

In my opinion- In short - Finally - Besides - Second - also - First - In addition.

I choose reading as my favourite leisure activity for a number of reasons .(1) ....first.....I read everywhere i can and whenever i am free.(2) ...second...I read many kinds of books, such as : short stories,novels , science books , ect .Books help me to have more knowledge and experience of society ,science and our world.Have you read the book"The Art of Happiness" by the Dalai Lama? It teaches us how not only to get over sadness, but also to be always cheerful.(3) ..in my opinion....., it (4) .....also.....reminds us to live because everybody and real happiness only comes when helping other people.(5) .....besides......that ,I read a lot of detective stories , like "The Godfather " , "Sherlock Holmes" , ect .(6) ......in addition..., a number of comic books and magazines for teenagers make me feel ralaxed in my free time (7) .....finally........, readind makes my mind rich , my life more pleasant ,and i learn a lot from it.(8) ....in short..., reading brings me many benefits.

Đáp án: A

Giải thích: Dựa vào câu: “Becoming a volunteer will not only provide you with experience which is great for personal gain, but it will also be a good addition to your CV as it will help you to stand out, as it has allowed you to network and meet new people and more opportunities.”.

Dịch: Trở thành một tình nguyện viên không những cho bạn kinh nghiệm cá nhân, mà còn làm đẹp CV…

Đáp án: A

Giải thích: Dựa vào câu: “From volunteering the community will also gain a generation of young people who care about where they live and are willing to make a commitment to improve society.”.

Dịch: Từ việc tình nguyện, cộng đồng cũng sẽ nhận lại một thế hệ người trẻ quan tâm về nơi sống và sẵn lòng cam kết cải thiện xã hội.

Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.

The latest addiction to trap thousands of people is the Internet, which has been blamed for broken relationships, job losses, financial ruin, and even suicide. Psychologists now recognize Internet Addiction Syndrome (IAS) as a new illness that could cause serious problems and ruin many lives.

IAS is similar to other problems like gambling, smoking and drinking: addicts have dreams about the Internet; they need to use it as the first thing in the morning; they lie to their parents and partners about how much time they spent online; they wish they could cut down, but are unable to do so. A recent study found that many users spend up to 40 hours a week on the Internet. Some of the addicts are teenagers who are already hooked on computer games and who find it very difficult to resist the games on the Internet.

What is the best title of the passage?

Hooked on the Net

Đáp án: A

Giải thích: Dựa vào câu: “Volunteering is a way to gain a lot of skills that can be transferred into a workplace. These skills include: confidence, communication, responsibility, teamwork and innovation.”.

Dịch: Tình nguyện là 1 cách để đạt được nhiều kĩ năng mà có thể chuyển vào công sở. Những kĩ năng này bao gồm sự tự tin, giao thiệp, tinh thần trách nhiệm, hoạt động nhóm, và sự đổi mới.