VIII. Read the article and then decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).

Information about what happens in the world comes to us in many ways. Television and radio are two important ways of the news. They get the news out faster than the newspapers and magazines, and they don't have to be read. Television and radio stations broadcast the news several times each day. In America, there are the news programmes every hour. People can choose the favourite TV programmes, such as sports, films, fashion, news, etc. People who cannot read get the news from television or radio easily.

True False

36. There are only two ways of getting the news.

37. Television and radio get the news faster than other ways.

38. Television stations broadcast the news several times each day.

39. People cannot choose the TV programmes that they like.

40. Television can bring the news to people who cannot read.

IX. Make questions for the underlined part in each sentence.

41. We go to the zoo twice a month.

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42. We can meet in front of the theater at 7.30.

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43. Bob likes the comedy because it makes him laugh.

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44. Simon is in a lot of pain now because he has a toothache.

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45. I felt sick after eating that food.

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X. Write complete sentences, using the given cues.

46. not very far/ Ha Noi/ Noi Bai Airport

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47. Turn/all/light/every/time/leave/room

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48. I/ think/ skate/ more/ interesting/ mountain - climbing.

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49. when/ I/ ten/ begin/ play football.

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50. in/ future/ my father/ go abroad.

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Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True (T) or False (F).

Overcrowded hospital in Vietnam

Bach Mai hospital, one of Vietnam’s major hospital, is often overloaded because patients have lost faith with the quality of communal and district hospitals and bypass them.

Even though Bach Mai hospital has adjusted their health check-up routines recently, it still can’t cope with the huge number of patients daily. Some patients have to wait for the whole day to get examined so it’s not unusual to see people lying around on the floor, waiting their turn.

The number of patients sleeping in the hospital’s hallways at not is so high and some people even sell plastic sheeting for them to lie on.

20. Bach Mai hospital is among the biggest hospitals in Vietnam.

21. Patients trust large hospitals more than provincial ones.

22. Bach Mai has done nothing to solve their patient overload problem.

23. A patient lying on the floor is a common scene in Bach Mai hospital.

24. Plastic mats are sold to patients to lie on the corridor floor at midday.

Thu gọn

Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True (T) or False (F).

Overcrowded hospital in Vietnam

Bach Mai hospital, one of Vietnam’s major hospital, is often overloaded because patients have lost faith with the quality of communal and district hospitals and bypass them.

Even though Bach Mai hospital has adjusted their health check-up routines recently, it still can’t cope with the huge number of patients daily. Some patients have to wait for the whole day to get examined so it’s not unusual to see people lying around on the floor, waiting their turn.

The number of patients sleeping in the hospital’s hallways at not is so high and some people even sell plastic sheeting for them to lie on.

20. Bach Mai hospital is among the biggest hospitals in Vietnam.

21. Patients trust large hospitals more than provincial ones.

22. Bach Mai has done nothing to solve their patient overload problem.

23. A patient lying on the floor is a common scene in Bach Mai hospital.

24. Plastic mats are sold to patients to lie on the corridor floor at midday.

Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True (T) or False (F).

Overcrowded hospital in Vietnam

Bach Mai hospital, one of Vietnam’s major hospital, is often overloaded because patients have lost faith with the quality of communal and district hospitals and bypass them.

Even though Bach Mai hospital has adjusted their health check-up routines recently, it still can’t cope with the huge number of patients daily. Some patients have to wait for the whole day to get examined so it’s not unusual to see people lying around on the floor, waiting their turn.

The number of patients sleeping in the hospital’s hallways at not is so high and some people even sell plastic sheeting for them to lie on.

20. Bach Mai hospital is among the biggest hospitals in Vietnam.

21. Patients trust large hospitals more than provincial ones.

22. Bach Mai has done nothing to solve their patient overload problem.

23. A patient lying on the floor is a common scene in Bach Mai hospital.

24. Plastic mats are sold to patients to lie on the corridor floor at midday.

Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True (T) or False (F).

Overcrowded hospital in Vietnam

Bach Mai hospital, one of Vietnam’s major hospital, is often overloaded because patients have lost faith with the quality of communal and district hospitals and bypass them.

Even though Bach Mai hospital has adjusted their health check-up routines recently, it still can’t cope with the huge number of patients daily. Some patients have to wait for the whole day to get examined so it’s not unusual to see people lying around on the floor, waiting their turn.

The number of patients sleeping in the hospital’s hallways at not is so high and some people even sell plastic sheeting for them to lie on.

20. Bach Mai hospital is among the biggest hospitals in Vietnam.

21. Patients trust large hospitals more than provincial ones.

22. Bach Mai has done nothing to solve their patient overload problem.

23. A patient lying on the floor is a common scene in Bach Mai hospital.

24. Plastic mats are sold to patients to lie on the corridor floor at midday.

Read the sentences aloud, paying attention to the numbers. Then listen again and decide whether the sentences are true or false. Write T or F and correct the false sentences.

1 When a Russian space capsule had a major problem in 1971, the cosmonauts died in less than 30 seconds.

2 In 1966, a scientist passed out after 15 seconds in a vacuum.

3 The scientist passed out for 27 seconds.

4 In the 1960s, Randy Gardner stayed awake for more than 250 hours.

5 After staying awake for so long, Randy Gardner then slept for almost 50 hours.

I. Read the text about Seoul and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F). Write T or F.

1. Seoul is the capital and lies in the northern part of South Korea. It has a population of nearly 10 million people. Seoul is famous for modern skyscrapers and high-tech subways. There are also many temples, palaces and street markets. Popular tourist attractions in Seoul are Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Gyeongbokgung Palace, The War Memorial of Korea and Namsan Seoul Tower. Gangnam, Itaewon and Hongdae are popular neighbourhoods in Seoul. Here you can find busy downtown districts, exciting social life, crowded shopping centres and great restaurants. You can also try tasty Korean dishes like bibimbap, kimchi and BBQ grilled meat. Exploring this massive city can be an enjoyable experience for travellers.

1. Seoul is in the northern west of South Korea.                       _________

2. Modern tall buildings and subway systems make Seoul famous.     _________

3. Itaewon and Gangnam are two popular areas outside Seoul.          _________

4. There are a lot of things to do in Seoul.       _________

5. You should try bibimbap and kimchi.                   _________

2. Istanbul is the capital of Turkey, which is located between Europe and Asia. The city has a lot of historical landmarks, such as Blue Mosque, Hagla Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum. Visitors cannot miss Grand Bazaar as there are thousands of shops and stalls selling handcrafted Turkish ceramics, carpets, lamps, leather goods and jewellery.

Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil. It is the city of sun, beaches and mountains, of man- made and natural wonders of the world. It is large and colourful with world famous carnivals and samba. You can also spend all day sunbathing on Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon beaches.

Venice is famous for its canals. People do not use cars in Venice, so they travel everywhere by canal. The most famous place in Venice is St Mark’s square with St Mark’s Cathedral. There are also a lot of museums, palaces, and beautiful bridges.

St Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia. It is beautiful city of channels and impressive architecture. The city is famous for the Winter Palace, where the Tsars lived, and the Hermitage Museum, which is a fantastic art gallery. There are, of course, a lot of churches and cathedrals here, too. There is so much to see in St Petersburg!