Read the pasage . March the headings in the box with the paragraphs.
Read the article. Then complete the headings for paragraphs A-C with the words in the box.
distance food memory nose smell |
A. Scent and …............................
B. Training a …............................
C. Life without .............................
Follow your nose...
Meet three people whose sense of smell has made a difference to their lives.
A. Helen Keller - a famous activist - was deaf and blind herself. With an extraordinary sense of smell, she could identify people's jobs by the odour on their clothes. ‘When a person passes’, she said, 'I get a scent impression of where he has been’. For her, a smell can remind us of another time and place.
B. James Bell has worked for a perfume company for over twenty years. He says, 'To develop a superior sense of smell, you must train it, like a concert pianist’. After passing a 'smell test', James studied perfumery in France, where he learned to recognise about 2,800 synthetic and 140 natural materials. Since then he has helped to create the world's favourite fragrances.
C. Journalist Lucy Mangan has been anosmic since birth. So she can't smell anything, even the fragrances of roses. She has never tried different perfumes in a shop. As 75-95% of the food flavour comes from its smell, meals haven't had much flavour. Although she can feel the different textures of lasagne, steak or fish, they're all quite tasteless.
Read the text. Match the headings with the paragraphs A-C.
- The artist Paragraph ____________
- The process Paragraph ____________
- The tradition Paragraph ____________
Many of children's toys are perfect craftwork. To he, Vietnamese folk art, is a typical example.
A
To he is made from dough into different little things or animals which Vietnamese children love to keep as toys. Interesting shapes can be created to the wish of the children. It could be an animal like a chicken, a monkey or some fruits like a hand of bananas. The dough can be made from flour taken from ground rice or sticky rice, but the amount of sticky rice should be restricted to just 10 percent of the dough. Besides making nice dough, the artist prepares natural colours, which are usually made from leaves, vegetables or fruits. Sometimes paint is used, but traditionally natural items are preferred because they will make safe edible toys. The artist may creatively use leaves or small twigs to make further decorations. [1]
B
To he can be made by anyone who is creative and skillful enough, so parents can become favourite to he artists of their children. However, great artists of to he can be found in many Vietnamese villages. They can make extraordinary artworks with beautiful shapes, harmonious combination of colours, and lifelike features. The artists usually travel through villages or come to local fairs and festivals selling toys to children and their artworks play an important role in folk decorations. [2]
C
Nobody knows exactly when to he came into being, but it is believed to come from the north of Viet Nam. Xuan La village in Ha Noi is famous for this traditional art. Devoted artists have brought this beautiful art to everywhere in Viet Nam. Outside a schoolgate or on the pavement of a crowded street, a to he artist can be found passionately creating little colourful toys for some young children. [3] To he remains an interesting feature of Vietnamese culture.
- The artist
(Nghệ nhân)
Thông tin: “To he can be made by anyone who is creative and skillful enough, so parents can become favourite to he artists of their children.”
(Bất cứ ai đủ sáng tạo và khéo léo đều có thể làm được, vì vậy cha mẹ có thể trở thành nghệ nhân tò he của con cái họ.)
=> Paragraph B
- The process
(Quy trình)
Thông tin: “The dough can be made from flour taken from ground rice or sticky rice, but the amount of sticky rice should be restricted to just 10 percent of the dough. Besides making nice dough, the artist prepares natural colours, which are usually made from leaves, vegetables or fruits.”
(Bột có thể được làm từ bột lấy từ gạo xay hoặc gạo nếp, nhưng lượng gạo nếp chỉ nên giới hạn ở mức 10% của bột. Bên cạnh việc nhào bột đẹp, nghệ nhân còn pha màu tự nhiên, thường được làm từ lá, rau hoặc trái cây.)
=> Paragraph A
- The tradition
(Truyền thống)
Thông tin: “Xuan La village in Ha Noi is famous for this traditional art. Devoted artists have brought this beautiful art to everywhere in Viet Nam.”
(Làng Xuân La ở Hà Nội nổi tiếng với nghệ thuật truyền thống này. Những nghệ nhân tận tụy đã mang nghệ thuật tuyệt đẹp này đến mọi nơi trên đất nước Việt Nam.)
=> Paragraph C
VI. Read the following passage. Match the paragraphs with the headings.
TEENS’ SOURCES OF STRESS
• In adolescence, teens experience so many physical and psychological changes that they may not know how to deal with. Many boys feel obsessed with their voice or appearance. Girls feel annoyed with unwanted spots on their faces. _____
• As teens reach adolescence, they have more friends and come in contact with many more people. They now have to learn to interact socially and they may find it is not easy to adjust in the complicated world or to gain social acceptance. ______
• Many teenagers start to have emotional feelings for another boy or girl, or feel the need to be loved. If a teen fails to get love from the one he/she likes or loves, they may find it is hard to get over the painful
experience. ______
• Pressures to do well academically can be a source of stress. If teens are academically strong, they can perform well. If not, they suffer from endless stress. ______
• Being under pressures of a number of things, teenagers become constantly anxious. If they are unlucky to fail in anything, they may fall into the feeling of self-doubt and low self-esteem. ______ List of Headings
• Academic stress
• Low self-esteem stress
• Stress due to physical or physiological changes
• Social stress
• Stress due to romantic relationships
VI. Read the following passage. Match the paragraphs with the headings.
TEENS’ SOURCES OF STRESS
• In adolescence, teens experience so many physical and psychological changes that they may not know how to deal with. Many boys feel obsessed with their voice or appearance. Girls feel annoyed with unwanted spots on their faces. __ Stress due to physical or physiological changes ___
• As teens reach adolescence, they have more friends and come in contact with many more people. They now have to learn to interact socially and they may find it is not easy to adjust in the complicated world or to gain social acceptance. ___ Social stress ___
• Many teenagers start to have emotional feelings for another boy or girl, or feel the need to be loved. If a teen fails to get love from the one he/she likes or loves, they may find it is hard to get over the painful
experience. __ Stress due to romantic relationships ____
• Pressures to do well academically can be a source of stress. If teens are academically strong, they can perform well. If not, they suffer from endless stress. __ Academic stress ____
• Being under pressures of a number of things, teenagers become constantly anxious. If they are unlucky to fail in anything, they may fall into the feeling of self-doubt and low self-esteem. __ Low self-esteem stress ____ List of Headings
Read the text about staying young. Match the headings (A-G) with the paragraphs (1-5). There are two extra headings.
1 _______ As people grow older, they often think back to the days of their youth. They remember the great friends of those days, great times together, and how bright the future looked. Of course, not everything was perfect - but it can look that way as we get older. And this can make people feel pessimistic and bitter.
2_______It doesn't need to be that way. There are many secrets to staying young in spirit well into old age. Why put up with feeling miserable when you can be enthusiastic instead? Here are some tips to keep you young at heart as you grow older.
3_______Relationships are extremely important. Family gives you comfort and support, and catching up with old friends can help older people to feel young. Making new friends is important, too but make sure they are optimistic, enthusiastic people.
4_______Bad things happen to all of us. We split up with a boyfriend or girlfriend, and later we may have to do a boring job for years. But don't think too much about negative things. Deal with them, and get on with your life.
5. _______Always keep special things around you, like family photos or favourite possessions - and be grateful that you can enjoy them. Thank your loved ones daily for sharing your life, too. When you see the pleasure on their faces, you will never feel old - even in your eighties!
A. The importance of people in your life
B. Ageing can be a positive experience
C. You can choose to stay young
D. Appreciate the things and people in your life
E. Looking back can make old people feel bad
F. Getting over the negatives and moving on
G. Even pessimists can have friends
1. E
Thông tin: As people grow older, they often think back to the days of their youth...And this can make people feel pessimistic and bitter.
(Khi lớn lên, người ta thường nghĩ về những ngày còn trẻ…Và điều này có thể khiến người ta cảm thấy bi quan và cay đắng.)
2. C
Thông tin: There are many secrets to staying young in spirit well into old age.
(Có nhiều bí quyết để giữ tinh thần tươi trẻ cho đến tuổi già.)
3. A
Thông tin: Relationships are extremely important.
(Các mối quan hệ là vô cùng quan trọng.)
4. F
Thông tin: don't think too much about negative things. Deal with them, and get on with your life.
(đừng suy nghĩ quá nhiều về những điều tiêu cực. Đối phó với chúng, và tiếp tục cuộc sống của bạn.)
5. D
Thông tin: Always keep special things around you, like family photos or favourite possessions - and be grateful that you can enjoy them.
(Luôn giữ những thứ đặc biệt xung quanh bạn, chẳng hạn như ảnh gia đình hoặc tài sản yêu thích - và biết ơn vì bạn có thể tận hưởng chúng.)
Read the following passage. Match the paragraphs with the headings.
List of Headings
A. Academic stress
B. Low self-esteem stress
C. Stress due to physical or physiological changes
D. Social stress
E. Stress due to romantic relationships
Read the text. Match the headings (1-3) with the paragraphs (A-C).
1. Comparing to others 2. Lack of understanding 3. Lack of interaction |
In most cultures, there is a generation gap between parents and their children. There are many reasons for this gap. Below are three of them.
A. _______________________________________
As each generation is strongly influenced by changes in society, parents and children may see the world differently. In addition, different lifestyles make it difficult for parents and their children to fully understand each other's way of thinking. Many adult children even cut all ties with their parents.
B. _______________________________________
Busy work and school schedules often prevent parents and children from spending time together. After along and stressful day at work, parents come home, often feeling exhausted, and have little time to spend with their children. This leads to a lack of communication and widens the generation gap.
C. _______________________________________
Many parents keep comparing their children to other children, or even to how they behaved as children. They think it is good for their children to see these good examples and try to improve. However, this only makes the gap wider and causes their children to lose confidence in themselves. Some children may even start hating those people that they are compared to.
Read the text. Match the paragraphs (A-C) with the headings (1-5). There are TWO extra headings.
1. Manage your money
2. Relax and sleep well
3. Develop time-management skills
4. Improve your decision-making skill
5. Learn basic, but important life skills
Becoming independent is important for teenagers. Below are the necessary skills you should learn to achieve independence for the future.
A. ___________________
First, make sure you can safely get around by yourself using public transport, walking, or cycling. Second, learn to communicate well and develop good relationships with people. Do some part-time jobs and get to know how to manage your money. You should also learn to cook healthy meals for your family. Finally, help your parents with household chores like cleaning and doing laundry.
B. ___________________
To begin with, identify the problem and come up with as many solutions as possible. Write down the options, so you can review the advantages and disadvantages of each one. This will help you see which option could be the best for you. Don’t base your decision on emotion only. Once you have made your choice, create a plan of specific steps to move forward. Then carry out your plan, and think about whether you have achieved the result you wanted.
C. ___________________
First of all, get into the habit of making a to-do-list every day or week. Make use of time-management tools, such as apps or diaries, to know what you need to do next. In addition, decide how much time you need for each task and always do one thing at a time to make sure you complete it. Schedule time to relax as well, and make sure you sleep at least nine hours each night. A good night's sleep is necessary for teenage brain development and good health. Becoming independent is not easy, but itis not as challenging as you may think. It’s about learning useful skills, making decisions by yourself, and knowing how to spend your time.
Read the following proposal and match the headings (1-4) with the paragraphs (A-D).
1. Details about the event 2. Conclusion 3. Introduction 4. Goals and benefits |
Title: VIETNAMESE TRADITIONAL CAMES FESTIVAL
To: The Head teacher of Ha Noi High School
Date: 10 January
Prepared by: Youth Union
A. _______________________
Next month, a group of students from ASEAN countries will visit our school. We put out a call for ideas for activities to welcome our guests. One of the best ideas is holding a Vietnamese Traditional Games Festival.
B. _______________________
The event will take place in the school stadium. tt will start at 9 a.m. and will last for three hours. The event will be hosted by grade 11 students, who will make all the arrangements for the activities. These will include Vietnamese traditional games such as bamboo dancing, tug of war, and stilt walking.
C. _______________________
The event will help our guests learn about our culture by watching and playing Vietnamese traditional games. Taking part in fun games is also the best way to break the ice, make friends and create bonds with people.
D. _______________________
We really hope you will consider this proposal as we think that it will be beneficial to both local students and guests.
Read the article again. Match the headings (1-3) with the paragraphs (A-B). There is ONE extra heading.
1. Getting vocational training
2. Earning a salary while studying
3. Going to college or university
1: paragraph B
2: paragraph A