B. Read the article. Circle T for true and F for false.

(Đọc bài viết. Khoanh vào chữ T – đúng và F – sai.)

The Best Job In The World

What is a good job? Is it a job with a good salary? Not always. For some people, their salary is good, but their job is boring. And for other people, their salary isn’t good, but the job is easy. And some people are happy because their jobs are interesting. Let’s meet some people with great jobs.

Maritza Morales Casanova is Mexican and she’s from Merida. She’s a teacher, but there are no tables or chairs in her classroom because it’s a park. She says, “Empower children with information … and they will change the world.”

Jeff Kerby is a National Geographic photographer. Animals are difficult to photograph, so the job isn’t easy. Sometimes, the job is very difficult, but when you have a bad day, you look at the beautiful views and, Jeff says, “life isn’t so bad; in fact, it’s really interesting.”

Ross Donihue and Marty Schnure are mapmakers. For their job, they travel and they make digital maps of different parts of the world. One of their favorite places is Patagonia, in Argentina. Ross says, “I love Patagonia because no two days are the same. Every day is different.”

empower (v): give control to

digital (adj): electronic

1. A job with a good salary is always interesting.

2. Animals are not easy to photograph.  

3. Jeff says his job is boring.

4. Maritza is from Mexico. 

5. There are tables and chairs in her classroom.

6. Ross and Marty work in one place.   

7. They like Patagonia because every day is different. 

Read the article comparing Singapore and Kuala Lumpur and write “True” or “False”.

(Đọc bài báo so sánh Singapore và Kuala Lumpur và viết "Đúng" hoặc "Sai".)

Singapore or Kuala Lumpur? Which City Is Best for You?

Mary Clark, May 5

I recently traveled to two fantastic cities. Kuala Lumpur and Singapore have many differences but they are both great places to visit. So what do you do when you only have time to visit one? Here are some points to help you.

There is a lot to see and do in both cities. Kuala Lumpur is bigger and you might need to travel quite far to get to some attractions. Both have many shopping malls but Singapore has more amusement parks.

I think Singapore is more modern than Kuala Lumpur in some ways. The public transportation system is fast and comfortable. Malaysian buses and trains can be very crowded.

One of the best things about Asian countries is their food. Both cities have many tasty dishes, but in my opinion, food in Kuala Lumpur is cheaper. Now, you know the differences, which city is best for you?

1. Singapore is very different from Kuala Lumpur. => False

2. Kuala Lumpur has more shopping malls and amusement parks than Singapore.

3. Public transportation in Singapore is more modern.

4. Eating in Kuala Lumpur is cheaper.

b. Now, listen and write True or False.

(Bây giờ, hãy nghe và điền True (Đúng) hoặc (False) Sai.)

1. The winning project was announced by the government.

2. The amount to spend was two million dollars.

3. Over five thousand people voted for Plant the City.

4. Hartmouth Shelters came in second place.

5. Heat for Success will help students study better.

a. Look at the opinion paragraph. Who wrote the paragraph?

(Xem đoạn văn nêu ý kiến. Ai đã viết nó?)

1. The creator of the Wowscoot (nhà sản xuất của Wowscoot)

2. A Wowscoot seller (người bán xe Wowscoot)

3. The owner of a Wowscoot (chủ của một chiếc xe Wowscoot)

I believe the Wowscoot is the best transportation for kids in my city. The Wowscoot is the most convenient way to ride around any city. It is easy to carry because I can fold it and put it in my backpack. The best part of the Wowscoot is the electronic map. To go to different places, I just need to tell it the address and it knows the way. Kids won't have to worry about getting lost ever again. They can just enjoy the ride. All the other kids in my city need to have a Wowscoot.

Tony Thompson

b. Now, listen and write True or False. 

(Bây giờ, hãy nghe và viết True (Đúng) hay False (Sai).)

1. The Color Run is ten kilometers long. 

2. The Color Run only aims to raise money to help local communities. 

3. Northwestern University Dance Marathon (NUDM) started in 1975. 

4. NUDM raised over 1.2 million dollars in 2019. 

5. The Dog Days of Summer Charity Dog Wash happens every two years.

6. They use all money raised to support local police dogs. 

b. Now, read and circle True or False. (Bây giờ, hãy đọc và khoanh tròn Đúng hoặc Sai.)

1. Patrick thinks students will mainly study online.                                True  False

2. Patrick thinks there won't be many schools in 2050.                          True  False

3. Shara says not many schools are going to use apps.                          True  False

4. Shara predicts interactive whiteboards will be common soon.              True  False

III. Read the following passage and write T (True) or F (False) for each statement.

      London is the biggest city in Britain. More than 7 million people live and work there. It is one of the most important cities in the world. It is a centre for business and for tourism. London consists of three parts: The City of London, the East End and the West End. In the City of London there are many banks, offices and Stocks Exchange. In the West End we can see many historical places, parks, shops and theatres. It is the world of rich people and money. The East End is the district where working people live and work. The Port of London is also there. You can have a very good time in this city. You can visit different cinemas, theatres and museums. The “Odeon” is one of the most famous cinemas of the country. The most famous museums are: The British Museum and the Tate Gallery. There are many shops in London. Oxford Street is London’s main shopping centre. People from all over the world buy clothes, shoes, toys and souvenirs there. The street is more than a mile long. The best known departments are Selfridges and John Lewis. The largest park in London is Hyde Park with its Speaker’s Comer. Sit on the green grass and try England’s favourite food – fish and chips.

G. WRITING

I. Write questions for the underlined parts.

1.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: The capital of Korea is Seoul.

2.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: Seoul is located in the northwest corner of South Korea.

3.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: Seoul was founded as the capital of Korea in 1394.

4.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: The population of Seoul is about 9.8 million.

5.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: The weather in Seoul is warm and humid in the summer but cold and snowy in the winter.

6.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: There are 27 bridges across Han River throughout the city.

7.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: N Seoul Tower is the best attraction in Seoul.

8.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: K-pop appeals to youngsters because of its unique, quirky costumes, dance moves and catchy songs.

II.  Write sentences, using the clues given.

1.   there/ be/ steady/ increase/ demand/ hotel accommodation/ since 1998

      ___________________________________________________________________________

2.   these days/ more/ more/ people/ be/ suffer/ air pollution

      ___________________________________________________________________________

3.   I/ never/ read/ such/ romantic story/ this/ before

      ___________________________________________________________________________

4.   she/ spend/ most/ time/ surf/ net/ information/ the next trip

      ___________________________________________________________________________

5.   Van Gogh/ have/ major Influence/ development/ modern painting

      ___________________________________________________________________________

6.   despite/ Brexit,/ London/ remain/ one/ most/ open/ cosmopolitan/ city/ the world

      ___________________________________________________________________________

7.   the house/ that/ we/ rent/ London/ last year / be/ fully/ furnish

      ___________________________________________________________________________

8.   people/ face/ large/ amount/ environmental problems/ every day