Bài 3: Khoanh tròn đáp án đúng:

Many people who are close to their retirement want to move to the countryside to enjoy the rest of their life. It is widely believed that life in the rural areas are (1)__________

Than that in the city. The countryside is _____________ than the city and people’s health will improve. (3)_______________ , city folks have warned people about the potential risks of living the rural areas. Life in the countryside may not be blissfully calm as expected, even tougher. For example, rural houses are (4)___________and people living in it.(5)________,people may also (6)__________ up to the lack of health care service. The vulnerable old people can’t be (7)__________treated in the countryside than in the city.For those who have spent most of their life working and living in urban areas, they may not be able to (8)________the boredom and lack of facility in the rural areas.

EX: Circle the correct answer

Should people retire to the countryside?

Many people who are close to their retirement want to move to the countryside to enjoy the rest of their life. It is widely believe that life in the rural areas are (1)______ than that in the city. The countryside is (2)______ than the city and people's health will improve. (3)______, city folks have warned people about the potential risks of living the rural areas. Life in the countryside may not be blissfully calm as expected, even tougher. For example, rural houses are (4)______ and more inconvenient than those in the city. During harsh weather condition, it is dangerous for peole living in it. (5)______, people may also (6)______ up to the lack of health care service. The vulnerable old people can't be (7)______ treated in the countryside than in the city. For those who have spent most of their life working and living in urban areas, they may not be able to (8)______ the boredom and lack of facility in the rural areas.

1. A. more peaceful B. more peacefully C. more noisy D. more noisily

2. A. less polluted B. more polluted C. less pollute D. more pollute

3. A. However B. But C. Therefor D. When

4. A. much weaker B. more weaker C. less weaker D. more weakly

5. A. However B. Besides C. Whereas D. Therefore

6. A. look B. make C. face D. take

7. A. well B. more better C. best D. better

8. A. come down with B. put up with C. work out D. agree on

V. Khoanh tròng vào đáp án đúng:

Benefit of living in the countryside.

While many people prefer city life, a lot of people want to send their life in a rural area. The countryside are often(1) _________than the city because there are not as many factories and traffic as in big cities. The country folk can be (2) _________and they often live(3) _________than city dwellers. Besides, life in the countryside is(4) _________and peaceful because the crime rate is much(5) _________. The rural areas are(6) _________populated than the urban  area but the neighbors are(7) _________and more helpful. Life in the countryside is(8) _________for old people than the energetic youngsters.

1.A.less polluted                     B.more polluted                      C.less pollutedly         D.more pollutedly

2.A.more healthy                    B.healthier                               C.more healthily          D.helthily.

3.A.longly                               B.longer                                  C.shortly                     D.shorter

4.A.more simple                      B.simpler                                 C.simply                      D.more simply

5.A.higher                               B.highly                                  C.lower                       D.lowly

6.A.more densely                    B.more dense                          C.less                           D.less dense

7.A.more friendly                   B.friendlier                              C.friendly                    D.less friendly

8.A.more suitable                    B.more suitbly                         C.less suitably            D.suitably.

Bài 12: Hoàn thành những câu sau bằng một cụm động từ thích hợp.

1.I have seen a lot of people burst into tears when they ____________ their friends and family ____________.

2. Do you ____________ me that you didn’t try hard enough?

3. Has your teacher ever__________ you___________? No, she hasn’t. She is a nice teacher.

4. Last week I borrowed Tom $50 to buy a book but I ____________ him ____________ yet.

5. My boyfriend walked towards me and then he ____________ a small gift.

6. I never ____________ in ghosts but my brother is always scared of them.

7. ____________! There is a car coming.

8. I hate the way Peter tells lies and ____________ stories to cheat people.

9. Have you ____________ enough to buy a new car?

10. I promised my mother not to ____________ her ____________, so I tried my best to get high scores.

Bài 13: Khoanh tròn vào đáp án đúng.

Should people retire to the countryside?

Many people who are close to their retirement want to move to the countryside to enjoy the rest of their life. It is widely believed that life in the rural areas are (1) _______ than that in the city. The countryside is (2) _______ than the city and people’s health will improve. (3) _______, city folks have warned people about the potential risks of living the rural areas. Life in the countryside may not be blissfully calm as expected, even tougher. For example, rural houses are (4) _______ and more inconvenient than those in the city. During harsh weather condition, it is dangerous for people living in it. (5) _______, people may also (6) _______ up to the lack of health care service. The vulnerable old people can’t be (7) _______ treated in the countryside than in the city. For those who have spent most of their life working and living in urban areas, they may not be able to (8) _______ the boredom and lack of facility in the rural areas.

Bài 14: Đọc bài đọc sau đây. Điền T (True) trước câu có thông tin đúng với thông tin bài đọc. Điền F (False) trước câu có thông tin không đúng với nội dung bài đọc, điền NG (Not Given) trước câu có nội dung không có trong bài đọc.

Issues in big cities

These days, more and more people prefer urban life because of all the opportunities it brings about, namely job opportunity, recreational facilities, decent education and high standard of living. However, once they settle down in a city, they have to face up to more than one problem.

To begin with, the life in the urban city is also very stressful and busy. City dwellers often have a hectic pace of life, which means that they rarely have enough time for recreational activities. People have to work hard and compete fiercely to earn a decent living, which puts people under a lot of pressure. Moreover, working hard and extra working hours mean that urban residents have very short time for their family and friends. Many people have complained that parents in the cities do not pay much attention to their children and people tend to talk less to each other.

Furthermore, people have to put up with heavy pollution in the city.There are many kinds of pollution such as air, water, land, noise and even light pollution. This is understandable because there are numerous pollutants in the city. For example, exhaust fumes from vehicles or emissions from factories are the main causes of air pollution. Pollution is detrimental to human health. It can create some incurable diseases for people such as lung cancer when we inhale too much fume and dusk.

Another serious problem is unemployment, while many people move to the city with hope of find a job, their dreams turn sour due to the competitive job market. In the city the demand for the quality of workforce is getting higher and higher. Poorly-trained workers from rural areas may become jobless in the city.

In conclusion, should people want to move from the countryside to the urban areas, they have to consider all the advantages and disadvantages before making up their mind.

_____ 1. There are more opportunities than problems for people living in the urban areas.

_____ 2. Although people in the city are busy, they can always have time for entertainment activities.

_____ 3. People have to work hard and compete fiercely to make money.

_____ 4. People don’t have to tolerate heavy pollution in the city.

_____ 5. Air pollution is the most serious issue in the city.

_____ 6. The competitive job market in the city causes difficulties for workers with low quality to find a job.

I) Read the passage carefully and the fill in the blank wuth a suitable word

• enough, dependent, older, who, not, hem, life, spend, retirement, difficult

People have always dreamed of living forever, and although we all know that this will (1)... happen, we still want to live as long as possible. Naturally, there are advantages ansld disadvantages to have a long (2)...

In the first place, people(3) ... live longer can spend more time with their family and friends. Secondly, people who have busy working live look forward to a long, relaxing(4) ... when they can do things they have never had time for

On the other hand, there are some serious disadvantages. Firstly, many people become ill and consequently have to (5)... in hospital or become (6)... on their children and friends. Many of (7)... find this dependence annoyibg or embarrassing. In addition to this, the (8)... people get the fewer friends they seem to have because old friend die or become ill and this is often (9)... to make friends

To sump up, it seems that living to a very oldage is worth while dor people who stay healthy (10)... to remain independent and enjoy life

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

          The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: it bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline. Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development. When Britain people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces. They imagined cows or sheep in greenfield enclosed by hedges or stone walls and field of wheat and barley. Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths.
          Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation. They spend their free time walking or cycling there, or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch. In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit. Only a few people who live in the country work on farms. Many commute to work in towns. Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle.
          The countryside faces many threats. Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the use of chemical harmful to plants and wildlife. Land is also needed for new houses. The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure. Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside. Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay the building work.
          America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in States like Montana and Wyoming, where few people living. In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farm surrounded by hills and green areas. In Ohio, Indianan, Illinoisan and other Midwestern states, field of corns or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns.
          Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns. Life may be difficult for people who live in the country. Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances. Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in a box. In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment. But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can

We can see from the passage that in the countryside of Britain ______

A. none of the areas face the sea

B. most beautiful areas are not well preserved

C. only a few farms are publicly owned

D. it is difficult to travel from one farm to another

Life in the city

Life in the city is full of activity. Early in the morning hundreds of people rush out of their homes
in the manner ants do when their nest is broken. Soon the streets are full of traffic. Shops and
offices open, students flock to their schools and the day's work begins. The city now throb with
activity, and it is full of noise. Hundreds of sight-seers, tourists and others visit many places of
interest in the city while businessmen from various parts of the world arrive to transact business.
Then towards evening, the offices and day schools begin to close. Many of the shops too close.
There is now a rush for buses and other means of transport. Everyone seems to be in a hurry to
reach home. As a result of this rush, many accidents occur. One who has not been to the city
before finds it hard to move about at this time. Soon, however, there is almost no activity in
several parts of the city. These parts are usually the business centres. With the coming of night,
another kind of actịvity begins. The streets are now full of colorful lights. The air is cooler and
life becomes more leisurely. People now seek entertainment. Many visit the cinemas, parks and
clubs, while others remain indoors to watch television or listen to the radio. Some visit friends
and relatives and some spend their time reading books and magazines. Those who are interested
in politics discuss the latest political developments. At the same time, hundreds of crimes are
committed. Thieves and robbers who wait for the coming of night become active, and misfortune
descends upon many. For the greed of a few, many are killed, and some live in constant fear. To
bring criminals to justice, the officers of the law are always on the move.
Workers and others who seek advancement in their careers attend educational institutions which
are open till late in the night. Hundreds of them sit for various examinations every year. The
facilities and opportunities that the people in the city have to further their studies and increase
their knowledge of human affairs are indeed many. As a result, the people of the city are usually
better informed than those of the village, where even a newspaper is sometimes difficult to get.
The city could, therefore, be described as a place of ceaseless activity. Here, the drama of life is
enacted every day.

Hãy dịch bài văn trên.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

          The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: it bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline. Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development. When Britain people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces. They imagined cows or sheep in greenfield enclosed by hedges or stone walls and field of wheat and barley. Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths.
          Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation. They spend their free time walking or cycling there, or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch. In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit. Only a few people who live in the country work on farms. Many commute to work in towns. Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle.
          The countryside faces many threats. Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the use of chemical harmful to plants and wildlife. Land is also needed for new houses. The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure. Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside. Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay the building work.
          America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in States like Montana and Wyoming, where few people living. In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farm surrounded by hills and green areas. In Ohio, Indianan, Illinoisan and other Midwestern states, field of corns or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns.
          Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns. Life may be difficult for people who live in the country. Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances. Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in a box. In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment. But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can

Which is NOT mentioned as an activity of relaxation in the countryside of Britain?