I. Complete the passage by filling a suitable word into each gap

                                                                             MUSIC IN OUR LIFE

                      Music plays an important ___ (1)___  in our daily lives. It would be impossible for a day to go by without music. Music serves ___ (2)___  functions within our society: it is used to entertain, relax, motivate, persuade, teach, treat diseases, unite, promote patriotism, and so  on.

                      Advertisers are fully aware ___ (3)___  the role music can play in entering the mind of the consumer. For example, the ___ (4)___  effective way to aid the memory of the consumer is to accompany an advertisement with ___ (5)___  interesting song. Once the customer likes that song, he might remember the brand name of the advertised product as well and he will choose that product while standing in front of a shell full of goods of different brand names.

              Music ___ (6)___  special occasions is essential. At the Olympic sports events, it is interesting to observe how music is played. Entertainment is an obvious function, but further, music at such events helps create an exciting atmosphere. The use of national anthems is ___ (7)___   promote the fellings of patriotism, thus encouraging athletes to ___ (8)___   great efforts.

           Music can also be used ___ (9)___  a means of treating patients. It soothes the nerves of patients with mental disorder. For those with visual impairment, playing music is one ___ (10)___  to help them open their hearts to the outside world. Obviously, music has a profound and powerful impact on our lives.

Fill the gaps with the words/phrases in the box to give your opinion about the best leisure activity. More than one word can be suitable for some gaps

My favorite leisure activity is listening to music.

(1)________________, listening to music not only helps me relax but also provides me with musical knowledge. I (2)_______________ like the time that I can lie lazily in bed, put on the small earphone with my iPod and enjoy any favorite songs of many kinds of music: pop, hip-hop, rock or jazz. I like pop music very much because I think it is gentle and suitable for teenagers. I listen to rock music when I am sad and after that I feel cheerful and happy. (3)________________ music from other countries is also good for teenagers to understand other cultures. (4)________________ that, the lyrics are easy to understand and interesting. (5)_______________, it can improve my English and listening skills. (6)_______________, music is an important part of my life and it helps me love my life more.

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Topic: Adventages of learning English.

Many people don't like English beacuse they find it's very difficult. But I think you'll want to study it beacuse of the following reasons. First of all, English is an international language. Over 2 billions people in the world use it to communicate .Learning English helps us have more friends. Second, the more foreign companies want to invest to Vietnam, the more chances to work with high benefit. English is one of necessary standards for anyone who wants work there. English really can change your life. Third, learning English helps us to improve our knowledge of every feld in over the world and we'll have access to a great wealth of entertaiment ang will be able to have a great culture understanding. Last but not least, English music is very nice and it will help you relax after stressful life. English is an important role in our life. We should study it more and more to secceed in our life.

1. ecotourism helps provide funds _________ the consevation ___________ natural resources.

2. at the moment, people are buying ________ stocks of food in case the storm hits their area.

3. I've got a better job since Mr. Lam took my company ____________.

4. I don't understand why you always agree ___________ what Nam says. You should have your own point ____________ view.

5. the program was so funny! we laugh ________ is every time we think og it.

6. oh, ____________ the way, there's a message here ___________ you from your father.

7. my parents always provide food and clothes ___________ my sister.

8. do you find much satisfaction ___________ finding that new job?

9. it is not always easy to make ____________ what a writer means to convey.

10. besides doing simple and ordinary computations _____________ perfect accuracy and lightening-fast speed, the computers help us resolve the extremely complicated problems ____________ industry and bank services.

11. without mathematics, there would be no scientific advance. mathematics is the most efficient means that helps other branches ___________ science record great achievements. The most important achievement ________ mathematics is the building ____________ computers.

12. television plays an important role ___________ our daily life. It is not only a means ___________ entertainment but it also helps us to know ____________ the diffirent cultures of the people all over the world.

1. the alarm goes __________ at 5.30. I get ________ and go down to the kitchen to boil some water ___________ my morning tea.

2. they were more concerned __________ how thw other women had dressed than what the speaker was saying.

3. there is a big diffrence ____________ English and Greek food.

4. Mary always dreams ___________ having a big house and a modern car.

5. when we hear the song " Tien Quan Ca", we feel proud _________ our country.

6. the port is capsble _________ handing 10 million tons of coal a year.

7. don't worry ________ me. I'll be fine.

8. music plays an important part in our lives. It is difficult to imagine what our lives would be like ___________ music.

* Combine each pair of sentences to make a complex sentence. Use the word in the brackets.
1. The boss let the workers listen to music. They were sewing. (while)
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2. I love knitting. It helps me relax after a hard-working day. (because)
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3. You should put the eggs in the egg cases. They will not break. (so that)
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4. They bought these paintings. They had moved to the new house. (after)
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5. Eric is careful and very handy with tools. He is suitable for carving job. (since)
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6. It’s not high season. Lots of visitors still travel to the north coast. (even though)
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7. The tourists bought several souvenirs. They visited the pottery workshop. (when)
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8. He turned down a job offer from a local pottery workshop. The pay was too low. (as)
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9. They developed handicraft villages. The locals would be able to live on their traditional crafts. (in order that)
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10. Knitting is mainly thought as a woman’s pastime. Today more and more men are picking up the needles as well. (although)
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Fill each blank with a word or phrase in the box to complete the passage

My favorite leisure activity is listening to music. (21)________________, listening to music not only helps me relax but also provides me with musical knowledge. I (22)_______________ like the time that I can lie lazily in bed, put on the small earphone with my iPod and enjoy any favorite songs of many kinds of music: pop, hip-hop, rock or jazz. I like pop music very much because I think it is gentle and suitable for teenagers. I listen to rock music when I am sad and after that I feel cheerful and happy. (23)________________ music from other countries is also good for teenagers to understand other cultures. (24)________________ that, the lyrics are easy to understand and interesting. (25)_______________, it can improve my English and listening skills. (26)_______________, music is an important part of my life and it helps me love my life more.My favorite leisure activity is listening to music.

Dịch đoạn văn sau:

I think listening to music is my hobby. I love listening to all kind of music when I do my housework, when I do not have anything to do, or even when I have meal. I love all kinds of music; country, pop, rock and roll, and other kind of music. I am interested in hearing them because all songs bring me back my lovely memories. And they bring me energy to clean my sould. Most of the time, I love listening to music to relax my body. The music can make everything funier. Listening to some new songs is awesome. You can see the life is more beautiful.