Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coastlines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has an incredible three million lakes. That’s four lakes per person living there. Many cities in Alaska cannot be reached by road, sea, or river. The only way to get in and out is by air, on foot, or by dogsled. That’s why Alaska has the busiest sea airport in the world, Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred floatplanes take off and land on the water of this airport every day. It’s really a fun scene to watch. 1. Where is Alaska? 2. Does it have an incredibly high number of lakes? 3. How do we get there? 4. Why is Alaska called the Land of Midnight Sun? Alaska is called the Land of the Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months. But in winter the sun stays almost unseen. All Alaskans take special pride in their beautiful and unique state 1. Where is Alaska? 2. Does it have an incredibly high number of lakes? 3. How do we get there? 4. Why is Alaska called the Land of Midnight Sun?

III. Read the following  passage and do the tasks below : 

            Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coastlines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has an incredible three million lakes. That’s four lakes per person living there.
            Many cities in Alaska cannot be reached by road, sea, or river. The only way to get in and out is by air, on foot, or by dogsled. That’s why Alaska has the busiest sea airport in the world, Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred floatplanes take off and land on the water of this airport every day. It’s really a fun scene to watch.

            Alaska is called the Land of the Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months. But in winter the sun stays almost unseen.
            All Alaskans take special pride in their beautiful and unique state.

 A. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

1. Which method below can always be used to reach a place in Alaska?

A. by air                                                      B. by road

C. by river                                                   D. by sea

2. In Alaska we can always see the sun __________.

A. in winter                                                  B. in summer

C. every month of the year                          D. at midday

B.  Answer the questions:

1. What is Alaska?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Where do floatplanes take off and land?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. How do the Alaskans feel about their state?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………...

III. Read the following  passage and do the tasks below : 

            Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coastlines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has an incredible three million lakes. That’s four lakes per person living there.
            Many cities in Alaska cannot be reached by road, sea, or river. The only way to get in and out is by air, on foot, or by dogsled. That’s why Alaska has the busiest sea airport in the world, Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred floatplanes take off and land on the water of this airport every day. It’s really a fun scene to watch.

            Alaska is called the Land of the Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months. But in winter the sun stays almost unseen.
            All Alaskans take special pride in their beautiful and unique state.

 A. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

1. Which method below can always be used to reach a place in Alaska?

A. by air                                                      B. by road

C. by river                                                   D. by sea

2. In Alaska we can always see the sun __________.

A. in winter                                                  B. in summer

C. every month of the year                          D. at midday

B.  Answer the questions:

1. What is Alaska?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Where do floatplanes take off and land?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. How do the Alaskans feel about their state?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………...

Part 2: .Read the passage carefully and  answer the questions  . (1pt)

                Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coastlines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has an incredible three million lakes. That’s four lakes per person living there.

Many cities in Alaska cannot be reached by road, sea, or river. The only way to get in and out is by air, on foot, or by dogsled. That’s why Alaska has the busiest sea airport in the world, Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred floatplanes take off and land on the water of this airport every day. It is a really fun scene to watch.

Alaska is called the land of Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months. But in winter the sun stays almost unseen.All Alaskans take special pride in their beautiful and unique state.

*) True/ False?

1………… “Dogsled” is   the only way to get in and out Alaska.

2…………. The sun rarely rises in winter. 

*) Questions: 

1. Why is Alaska the most amazing state in the USA? 

A.  Because it  has coastlines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean with an  incredible three milion lakes 

B. Because  it is an island in the Pacific Ocean

C. Because it  is another name for the USA

2. Which statement below is NOT CORRECT?

A. In Alaska, the number of lakes is bigger than that of people.

B. There is one lake for each person living there.

C. Alaska has an incredibly high number of lakes.

Complete the following passage then answer the questions.

Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coaslines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has an incredible three million lakes. That's four lakes per person living there.

Many cities in Alaska cannot be reached by road, sea, or river. The only way to get it and out is by air, on foot, or by dogsled. That's why Alaska has the busiest sea airport in the world, Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred float planes take off and land on the water of this airport every day. It's really a fun scene to watch.

Alaska is called the Land of Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months. But in winter the sun stays almost unseen.

All Alaskans take place specical pride in their beautiful and unique state.

Answer the question:

1. Where is Alaska ?

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2. Does it has three thousand lakes ?

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3. How do we get there ?

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4. Why is Alaska called the Land of Midnight Sun ?

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I. Read the passage and do the tasks that follow

Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coastlines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has an incredible three million lakes. That’s four lakes per person living there.

Many cities in Alaska cannot be reached by road, sea, or river. The only way to get in and out is by air, on foot, or by dogsled. That’s why Alaska has the busiest sea airport in the world, Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred floatplanes take off and land on the water of this airport every day. It is a really fun scene to watch.

Alaska is called the land of Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months. But in winter the sun stays almost unseen.

All Alaskans take special pride in their beautiful and unique state.

1. Alaska ___________.

A. is another name for the USA B. is an island in the Pacific Ocean

C. has coastlines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean

2. Which statement below is NOT CORRECT?

A. In Alaska, the number of lakes is bigger than that of people.

B. There is one lake for each person living there.

C. Alaska has an incredibly high number of lakes.

3.Which method below can always be used to reach a place in Alaska?

A. by air B. by road C. by river

4. In Alaska we can always see the sun ___________.

A. in winter B. in summer C. every month of the year

II. Rewrite the sentences below without changing their original meaning.

1. Radioactive pollution is very dangerous. It can cause abnormal growth. [since]

______________________________________________________________

2. Leaves are damaged. The tree cannot get enough food energy to stay healthy. [because]

______________________________________________________________

3. I don’t have much money now, but I want to buy a house in PhuCuong.

If ____________________________________________________________

4.Light pollution happens. There is a change in animals’ living patterns.

If ____________________________________________________________

5.Acid rain is dangerous. Trees’ leaves are damaged. [because of]

___________________________________________________________________

6. The Walt Disney Studios, the famous movie company, has produced hundreds of cartoons for children.

Hundreds of cartoons for children ___________________________________

Question 23. New Zealand/divide/the North Island/the South Island/.

A: New Zealand is divided into the North Island or the South Island.

B: New Zealand divides into the North Island and the South Island.

C: New Zealand is divided into the North Island and the South Island.

D: New Zealand has divided into the North Island and the South Island.

Question 22. Alaska/a state/the USA/face/both Arctic Ocean/ the Pacific Ocean/.

a. Read the passage. Find a word and a phrase from the passage and write them under their correct pictures.

                                                          ALASKA

Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coastlines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has three million lakes. That's four lakes per person living there.

We cannot reach many cities in Alaska by road, sea, or river. The only way to get there is by air, foot, or dogsled. That's why Alaska has the busiest sea airport in the world, the Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred float planes take off and land on the water of this airport every day. It's really a fun scene to watch.

In summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months in Alaska. But in winter we rarely see the sun. It is dark All Alaskans take special pride in their beautiful and unique state.

b. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C to complete each sentence.

1. Alaska _________.

A is another name for the USA

B. is an island in the Pacific Ocean

C. is part of the USA

2. Alaska has________.

A. more lakes than people

B. more people than lakes

C. only a few lakes

3. The sea airport in Alaska is_______.

A. interesting

B. busy

C small

4. In Alaska we can see the sun _______.

A. 24 hours a day for three months

B. all year round

C. every day in winter