Read the text then choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.

LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE

Some people learn a second language (1)_____. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you have (2)_____learn a new language such as English? There are several ways to make learning English a little (3)_____ and more interesting .

The first step is to feel positive about learning English . If you believe that you can learn,you will learn and (4)____ patient. You do not to have to understand (5)____all at once. It `s natural to make mistakes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes .

The second step is to practice your English. For example, write in a journal, or diary, every day. You will get used to (6)_____in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving. (7)_____, you must speak English every day. You can practice with your classmates (8)_____class.

The third step is to keep a record of your language learning . You can write this in your journal. After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it. It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements.

Question 1

A. ease

B. easy

C. easily

D. all a, b, c.

Read the passage and then circle the correct answer each question

English is my mother tongue. Besides, I can speak French and Spanish. I studied the two languages when I was at high school. Now, I am still learning Spanish at the University. As for me, mastering a foreign language is not easy. After studying a language, practice is very necessary and useful. Travelling to the country where the target language is spoken is very helpful, but if you cannot speak the language well enough you will certainly have troubles. I also frequently go to the movies, watch television, listen to the radio in the language I am trying to learn. Reading is another good way to learn. Books are good, but I personally think newspapers and magazines are better. However, getting some knowledge of the language is the most important thing. Grammar and vocabulary should be mastered first.

1. How many languages can the writer speak?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

2. The writer has learnt Spanish _______.

A. in Spain B. at high school C. at university D. B and C

3. Travelling may cause troubles if _______.

A. you cannot speak the language well enough.

B. you can speak the language well enough.

C. you can speak the language badly enough.

D. you can communicate in the target language.

4. Some useful ways to practice your target language are _______.

A. listening to the radio and watching TV in the language.

B. reading books in the language.

C. seeing films in the language.

D. all are correct.

5. According to the write, what should be mastered first?

A. Vocabulary B . Vocabulary and grammar

C. Writing skill D. Reading skill

Some people learn a second language (1).............................. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you have (2)............................ learn a new language, such as English ? There are several ways to make learning English a little (3)............................ and more interesting. The first step is to feel positive about learning English. If you believe that you can learn, you will learn (4)............................ patient. You do not to have to understand (5)............................... all at once. It's natural to make mistakes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes. The second step is to practice your English. For example, write in a journal, or diary, every day. You will get used to (6)............................ in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving. (7)................................, you much speak English every day, You can practice with your classmates (8)............................... class. The third step is to keep a record of your language learning. You can write this in your journal. After (9).................................. class, think about what you did. Did your answer a question (10)..................................... ? Did you understand something the teacher explained ? Perharps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it. It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements.

Điền T or F

Read the passage, then write true (T) or false (F) for the following sentences.

Learning a language is, in some ways, like learning how to fly or play the piano. There some differences, but there is a very important similarity. It is this: learning how to do such things needs lots of practice. It is never enough simply to “know” something. You must be able to “do” things with what to know. For example, it is not enough simply to read a book on how to fly an aeroplane. A book can give you lots of information about how to fly, but if you only read a book and then try to fly without a great deal of practice first, you will crash and kill yourself. The same is true of learning the piano or learning a foreign language. Can you speak English well without having lots of practice? “Practice makes perfect” is what every learner of a foreign language should know.

1. Learning a foreign language and learning to fly are the same in an important way.

2. Information about flying from books is enough for someone to fly.

3. It is dangerous to try to fly without any real practice.

4. Talking to a native speaker can be a good way to speak English well.

5. Language learners can make their English perfect without practice.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B , C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions:

Why should you learn a foreign language, such as English? First, learning a foreign language opens up job opportunities. Most companies look for people with foreign language skills. Second, learning a foreign language can offer a special experience to travelers .You can easily find the places, ask for directions, and even order food in the countries. Speaking a language also gives you a better understanding of the country’s culture. Another reason why you should learn a foreign language is that it helps you to learn other subjects better. Learning a foreign language is hard and requires a lots of mental exercise. This, in turns, helps the brain to work better and strengthen the ability to memorize and analyze.

Question 1. What is the topic of the passage?

A. The reasons for learning a foreign language  C. The ways to learn a foreign language

B. The benefits of learning English. D. The importance of communication with people.

Question 2. The word "it" refers to_____.

A. Another reason   B. learning a foreign language

C. subject. D. mental exercise

Question 3. According to the text, which of the following statement is NOT true?

A. Most companies look for people with foreign language skills.

B. Learning a foreign language helps you to learn other subjects better.

C. Speaking a language gives you a better understanding of the country’s culture

D. It isn’t necessary to know a foreign language

Read the text then choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.

LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE

Some people learn a second language (1)_____. Other people have trouble learning a new language . How can you have (2)_____learn a new language , such as English ? There are several ways to make learning English a little (3)_____and more interesting .

The first step is to feel positive about learning English . If you believe that you can learn,you will learn .(4)____patient.You do not to have to understand(5)____all at once . It `s natural to make mistakes when you learn something new . We can learn from our mistakes .

The second step is to practice your English. For example , write in a journal, or diary ,every day. You will get used to (6)_____in English , and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English . After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving .(7)_____,you much speak English every day. You can practice with your classmates (8)_____class.

The third step is to keep a record of your language learning . You can write this in your journal . After (9)_____class , think about what you did . Did you answer a question(10)_____? Did you understand something the teacher explained?Perhaps the lesson was difficult , but you tried to understand it .

It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements .

1. A. ease B. easy C. easily D. all a, b, c.

2. A. itself B. yourself C. himself D. herself

3. A. ease B. easy C. easily D. easier

4. A. Be B. Being C. To be D. Been

5. A. anything B. nothing C. everything D. something

6. A. write B. writing C. to write D. written

7. A. In addition B. Addition C. Additional D. By addition

8. A. of side B. outside C. beside D. byside

9. A. some B. each C. all D. few

10. A. correct B. correction C. correctly D. corrective

Read tha passage and then choose the best answer for each question.

Did you ever wonder why it is so difficult for adults to start to learn English or a foreign language? Every year, millions of grown-ups around the world spend a large amount of money on learning English but not many of them succeed in becoming fluent English speakers. This is because it is not easy to pick up a new language after a certain age.

However, small children learn foreign languages without much difficulty. This is because they have a special ability that helps them learn languages fast. This ability weakens when people grow older. Think of the little time children need to learn their native languages.

Therefore, if you have the desire to learn English or any other foreign language, you should begin as soon as possible. Remember that the longer you wait, the harder it will become.

1. The best title for the passage would be ______.

A. Special Abilities for Language                                B. Children and Grown-ups

C. Language Learning: the Younger, the Better         D. The Popularity of English

2. The word "grown-ups” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. languages              B. adults                      C. children                   D. teenagers

3. The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

A. adults                     B. languages               C. abilities                   D. small children

4. According to the passage, if you wish to learn English, you should ______.

A. start early              B. become younger     C. learn from children   D. learn with children

Before applying to a foreign university, one should consider the disadvantages of studying abroad. First, a student may feel lonely by being far home and friends. Also, difficulty in understanding a foreign language can be very disappointing and can affect the student's grades. It can be very expensive to pay the costs of travel and housing in a different country. Finally, if there is an emergency at home, it will be hard to get home in a hurry.

However, studying in another country is advantageous in many ways. A student is exposed to a new culture. This culture teaches him or her about other people and other way of thinking, which can be promote friendships among countries. He can learn an new language which may be beneficial for keeping up with research after student has finished studying. He can learn experience not available in his country. The student may also get the opportunity to study at a university where leading expert in his field may be teaching. The leading expert can introduce the student to the most up-to-date finding of the tops researches in the field. Exposure to such available knowledge and insights into the field can aid the student in becoming an expert as well.

41. _______________ to study abroad.

A. There are only disadvantages.

B. There are only advantages.

C. There are both advantages and disadvantages.

D. There are neither advantages nor advantages.

42. When studying abroad, a student ____________.

A. is homesick and feel lonely

B. spends a lot of money for accommodation and transportation

C. cannot go home immediately in emergency.

D. All are correct.

43. When studying abroad,a student is exposed to a new culture that ________________

A. has no advantage.

B. enriches his knowledge about people and other ways of thinking.

C. has no effects

D. causes some troubles

44. At a foreign university, a student ___________.

A. can learn a foreign language.          B. cannot learn a foreign language

C. has to learn his mother tongue         D. doesn't have to learn a language

45. At a foreign university, a student may ___________.

A. meet his neighbor                   B. travel a lot

C. meet a leading expert in his field         D. All are correct

Choose the sentence that is closest in the meaning to the root one.

Before applying to a foreign university, one should consider the disadvantages of studying abroad. First, a student may feel lonely by being far home and friends. Also, difficulty in understanding a foreign language can be very disappointing and can affect the student's grades. It can be very expensive to pay the costs of travel and housing in a different country. Finally, if there is an emergency at home, it will be hard to get home in a hurry.

However, studying in another country is advantageous in many ways. A student is exposed to a new culture. This culture teaches him or her about other people and other way of thinking, which can be promote friendships among countries. He can learn an new language which may be beneficial for keeping up with research after student has finished studying. He can learn experience not available in his country. The student may also get the opportunity to study at a university where leading expert in his field may be teaching. The leading expert can introduce the student to the most up-to-date finding of the tops researches in the field. Exposure to such available knowledge and insights into the field can aid the student in becoming an expert as well.

41. _______________ to study abroad.

A. There are only disadvantages.

B. There are only advantages.

C. There are both advantages and disadvantages.

D. There are neither advantages nor advantages.

42. When studying abroad, a student ____________.

A. is homesick and feel lonely

B. spends a lot of money for accommodation and transportation

C. cannot go home immediately in emergency.

D. All are correct.

43. When studying abroad,a student is exposed to a new culture that ________________

A. has no advantage.

B. enriches his knowledge about people and other ways of thinking.

C. has no effects

D. causes some troubles

44. At a foreign university, a student ___________.

A. can learn a foreign language.          B. cannot learn a foreign language

C. has to learn his mother tongue         D. doesn't have to learn a language

45. At a foreign university, a student may ___________.

A. meet his neighbor                   B. travel a lot

C. meet a leading expert in his field         D. All are correct

Choose the sentence that is closest in the meaning to the root one.