Read the passage and decide whether the statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F).

Population problems are different in different parts of the world. For example, in many European countries, the population is getting older. The birth rate is low because many young people have only one child or none at all. After retirement, they feel lonely and often very poor because they don’t save enough money.

In Africa, the population problems are very different. The population has grown rapidly over the last 40 years and it has a relatively young population. Many families continue to have large numbers of children to look after older people and to help on the land.

Asia is the largest and most populous of earth’s continents. It also has the highest population growth rate today, and its population almost quadrupled during the 20th century. Asian population will continue to grow, increasing pressure on the region’s natural resources.

1. In Europe, young couples usually have more than two children.

2. Old people in many European countries don’t save enough money for their retirement.

3. The population of Africa has increased rapidly.

4. Asia has the highest population growth rate in the world.

5. The population of Asia will decrease in the next few years.

IX. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage

    Are you planning your next trip? Then why not visit London? London is one of the most exciting cities in the world.

    Sights and attractions

    There are lots of things to see and do in London. Walk around the centre and see famous (1) ... like Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Visit the Tower of London where England's kings and queens lived. Go to Buckingham Palace at 11:30 and (2) ... the famous 'Changing of the Guard' ceremony. And don't miss London's art galleries and museums - (3) ... are free to get into!

    Shopping

    There are over 40,000 shops in London. Oxford Street is Europe's (4) ... high street with over 300 shops.

    Eating

    With over 270 nationalities in London, you can try food from just about (5) ... country in the world. Make sure you try the UK's most famous dish - fish and chips!

    Getting around

    London has a quick underground train system (the 'tube' as the locals call it). (6) ... are also the famous red 'double-decker' buses. The tube is quicker, but you will see more of London from a bus!

1. a. sights    b. landscapes    c. landmarks    d. fact

2. a. notice    b. see    c. realise    d. take

3. a. lots    b. much    c. more    d. most

4. a. busy    b. busier    c. busiest    d. the busiest

5. a. every    b. all    c. one    d. many

6. a. They    b. There    c. These    d. Those

XI . Rearrange the words to make correct sentences

1. Ha Noi / interesting / and / is / a / city / it / large / is / also

2. are / very / The people / sunny / is / and / the / weather / friendly

3. Viet Nam / of / is / one / the / Ha Long Bay / popular / most / tourist attractions / in.

4. beautiful / Nha Trang / its / beaches / delicious / and / famous / seafood / for / is.

5. my family and friends / bought / I / make / some / gift / pottery / a / to / for

Put the words into groups. 

• some   
• mother   
• shark   
• large   
• compass   
• garden   

11. I am sure you’re exhausted after your long trip. (be)

--> You_______________ after your long trip.

12. Smoking is not allowed on the underground. (must)

--> You_______________ on the underground.

13. Can you phone me after 5 tonight? (a ring)

--> Please _______________ after 5 tonight.

14. Are the children keen on sports activities? (part)

--> Do the children enjoy_______________ sports activities.

15. I spent ages doing my homework last night. (took)

-->It_______________ my homework last night.

16. What's your opinion of Roger's new book? (of)

--> What do_______________ Roger's new book?

17. Thank you very much for your help. (grateful)

--> I_______________ your help.

18. May I leave my bag here. (right)

--> Is it _______________ leave my bag here?

19. Let's go to the beach tomorrow. (we)

--> Why _______________ to the beach tomorrow?

20. I like going sailing more than swimming. (rather)

--> I'd _______________ swimming.

21. Could you open a window? (think)

--> Do _______________ the window?

22. Is it all right if you take care of the children? (mind)

--> Do_______________ care of the children?

23. I recommend going by train. (go)

--> I think you _______________ by train.

24. Excuse me, I can't get past you! (in)

--> Excuse me, you _______________ way.

25. "You've passed your driving test, Ron! Well done!" said Carol. (on)

--> Carol _______________ driving test.

26. It is reported that a train has crashed in Berlin. (have)

--> A train _______________ crashed in Berlin.

27. The Prime Minister is thought to be considering the plan. (that)

--> It is thought _______________ considering the plan.

28. It is believed that priceless jewels have been stolen. (to)

--> Priceless jewels _______________ stolen.

29. Football is considered to be the world's most popular sport. (that)

--> It is considered _______________ the world's most popular sport.

30. Diamonds are said to be a girl's best friend. (that)

--> It is _______________ a girl's best friend.

31. Jack said that he hadn't cheated in the exam. (cheating)

--> Jack _______________ in the exam.

32. It was difficult for me not to laugh at Wendy's letter. (help)

--> I _______________ at Wendy's letter.

33. I'm sorry but you have not been appointed to the post. (tell)

--> I _______________ you have not been appointed to the post.

34. I needed a drink of water so I stopped running. (some)

--> I stopped running _______________ water.

35. I think it would be a good idea to take the train. (taking)

--> I _______________ the train.

36. Don't forget the lights when you leave. (off)

--> Don't forget _______________when you leave.

37. I think Derek has forgotten the meeting. (appears)

--> Derek _______________ the meeting.

38. There's no point in asking George to help. (worth)

--> It _______________ George to help.

39. Harry couldn’t get his parents' permission to buy a motorbike. (let)

--> Harry's parents _______________ a motorbike.

40. "Where have I left my sunglasses, David?" asked Susan. (where)

--> Susan asked David _______________ sunglasses.

41. The girls are excited at the thought of seeing their grandparents again. (forward)

--> The girls are_______________ their grandparents again.

42. I've never heard you mention Paul's name before. (come)

--> Paul's name_______________ in our conversations before.

43. The crowded bus was so hot that one of the passengers fainted. (passed)

--> One of the passengers in the crowded bus _______________so hot.

44. I'm sure I'm getting a cold. (coming)

--> I feel as if _______________ a cold.

45. Nobody is sure how the crash happened. (came)

--> How the crash_______________ is uncertain.

46. Have you any intention of offering Sally the job? (going)

--> Are_______________ Sally the job or not?

47. There's no doubt that Bran will be promoted. (bound)

--> Brian_______________ be promoted.

48. I don't think Mary's new job is what she expected. (seem)

--> Mary's new job _______________ what she expected.

49. The new computer system has caused quite a few problems for the manager. (against)

--> The manager _______________ quite a few problems with the new computer system.

50. This is the first time I've ever seen a job advertisement for a cat sitter! (come)

--> I've _______________ a job advertisement for a cat sitter before!

Use the word in capital letter to rewrite each of the following sentences. Don’t change the form of the word in any way.

2. It took Mai two hours to clear out her room.                                                  (SPENT)

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3. Who invented this machine?                                                                         (INVENTOR)

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5. No one in the group is younger than him.                                                      (YOUNGEST)

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6. Listening to music is better than watching movies.                                          (PREFER)

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7. What about having dinner at my house tonight?                                             (LET’s)

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8. Mrs. Hoa is a careful and safe cyclist.                                                           (CYCLES)

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