Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each question

The combination of pressure from school, family and friends has made depression increasingly common in teenagers. According to recent study, one in eigh teenagers has had some experience with pressure. Depression's symptoms like anxiety, tiredness, and lack of focus can deeply affect teenagers' social life and academic performance. Medication and therapy are two methods typically used to combat depression. These methods are proven to be effective among many teenagers. However, without the support from parents and friends, depression cannot be easily treated. Even when teens manage to get over their condition, parents need to talk to their children and create an enviromemt where their children can talk freely to them. These steps are necessary in order to prevent teenagers from falling into depression again.

1. What is the main idea of the passage

A. The stress and pressure from school          B. The methods typically used to combat depression

C. the support from parents and friends          D. The causes and methods used to combat depression 

2. What are depression's symptoms?

A. Anxiety, tiredness, angry                          B. Sadness, tiredness, lack of focus

C. Anxiety, tiredness, lack of focus               D. Sadness, lack of focus

3. What are methods proven to be effective among many teenagers?

A. Medication and entertainment                   B. Relaxation and therapy

C. Medication                                                 D. Medication and therapy

4. Which of the following word(s) is closet in meaning to the word "support" in the passage?

A. assistance               B. kindness           C. responsibility                  D. provide

5. Which sentence is not true according to the passage?

A. One in eight teenagers has had som experience with pressure

B. Parents should talk to their children and create an environment where their children can talk freely to them

C. Medication and therapy are methods are proven to be effective among many teenagers

D. The combination of pressure from school hasn't affected teenagers' depression

Read the passage and answer the questions below: (2ms)

Bill Gates, one of the richest people in the world, is the co-founder of Microsoft. His interest in computers started when he was a teenager. After high school, he was accepted to several top colleges in the USA. He chose to go to Harvard to study law. He focused more on his interest in computers than on coursework there. He often relaxed by playing video games in Harvard’s computer lab. He left Harvard before graduating because he wanted to open a software company with his friend, Paul Allen. However, he later said, “I don’t think dropping out is a good idea”. In 2007, he received an honorary degree from Harvard. He began his speech by saying this to his father in the audience. “I’ve been waiting more than 30 years to say this: Dad, I always told you I’d come back and get my degree.” Bill Gates is no longer working full time for Microsoft. He is now, with his wife, running The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which aims to improve healthcare, reduce poverty, and promote education around the world.

a) When did Bill Gates start his interest in computers?

b) Where did he study law?

c) How did he relax when studying at Harvard?

d) Is Bill Gates working for Microsoft?

Exercise 2: Read the text below and answer the questions. Library Services for Teenagers Many libraries offer services for teenagers, providing information and activities of interest to teens in the community. Teenagers are more independent than younger kids, so parents will have a somewhat different role when it comes to helping them use the library and encouraging them to read for recreation. Books and Magazines In public libraries, teens will find a section of books specifically for them, often called the “Young Adult” section. Not only will teens be able to find resources for their schoolwork, they will be able to find age-appropriate novels and other works of fiction and non-fiction that will be of interest. Libraries also may offer a wide selection of magazines that teens will find appealing on topics such as sports, music, the outdoors, entertainment, and current events. Teens generally like to choose their own books and materials. Computers and Multimedia Many libraries lend CDs and DVDs, and have computers or multimedia programs that are of great interest to teens. Libraries may also offer computer, programming, and design courses. Review your library’s computer use and internet policy with your teen to make sure that he understands and follows all library guidelines, especially if you will not always be accompanying him to the library. Volunteer and Employment Opportunities Libraries often enlist teenagers to help with programs for younger children, such as tutoring summer reading participants, doing puppet and crafts shows, storytelling, and theater productions. In addition, libraries frequently offer part-time job opportunities for teens, both volunteer and paid, to help with such tasks as checking in books and re-shelving materials. Question 1: What is the text mainly about? => Question 2: Where can teens find design courses? => Question 3: What services do libraries offer teenagers? => Question 4: What do libraries often enlist teenagers for? => Libraries often enlist teenagers to help Question 5: What can teens do in libraries to get money? => Question 6: What topics do teen usually like in magazines? => Question 7: What can teens do if they need CDs and DVDs? => Question 8: Where can a teen find the “Young Adult” section? => Question 9: What does the word “them” in the first paragraph refer to? => Question 10: What does the word “they” in the second paragraph refer to? =>

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 17 to 21.

Sociologists have been carrying out research into the social pressures of being a teenager. Many adolescents are unhappy at school because they find it difficult to (17) ______ friends. This stress can bring on illness or result in poor grades. They may also worry about their appearance and often feel (18) ______enormous pressure to dress, talk and behave the same as (19) ______. This phenomenon is called peer pressure, and it is very common in today’s society. Advertising contributes a lot to the social pressures teenagers feel. Advertisers know how important it is to feel that you belong to a group when you are in your teens, so they try to persuade teenagers that certain products will make them (20) ______ with their classmates. Sadly, many teenagers act irresponsibly and even do dangerous things just to make others accept them. Peer pressure is often the reason for teenage smoking, drug (21) ______ or dangerous driving. Teenagers need to learn to say no to social pressure and to find friends who they can talk things over with when they have a problem

Điền ô 19

A. another 

B. others 

C. the other 

D. other 

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 17 to 21.

Sociologists have been carrying out research into the social pressures of being a teenager. Many adolescents are unhappy at school because they find it difficult to (17) ______ friends. This stress can bring on illness or result in poor grades. They may also worry about their appearance and often feel (18) ______enormous pressure to dress, talk and behave the same as (19) ______. This phenomenon is called peer pressure, and it is very common in today’s society. Advertising contributes a lot to the social pressures teenagers feel. Advertisers know how important it is to feel that you belong to a group when you are in your teens, so they try to persuade teenagers that certain products will make them (20) ______ with their classmates. Sadly, many teenagers act irresponsibly and even do dangerous things just to make others accept them. Peer pressure is often the reason for teenage smoking, drug (21) ______ or dangerous driving. Teenagers need to learn to say no to social pressure and to find friends who they can talk things over with when they have a problem

Điền ô 18

A. under 

B. below 

C. in 

D. over 

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 17 to 21.

Sociologists have been carrying out research into the social pressures of being a teenager. Many adolescents are unhappy at school because they find it difficult to (17) ______ friends. This stress can bring on illness or result in poor grades. They may also worry about their appearance and often feel (18) ______enormous pressure to dress, talk and behave the same as (19) ______. This phenomenon is called peer pressure, and it is very common in today’s society. Advertising contributes a lot to the social pressures teenagers feel. Advertisers know how important it is to feel that you belong to a group when you are in your teens, so they try to persuade teenagers that certain products will make them (20) ______ with their classmates. Sadly, many teenagers act irresponsibly and even do dangerous things just to make others accept them. Peer pressure is often the reason for teenage smoking, drug (21) ______ or dangerous driving. Teenagers need to learn to say no to social pressure and to find friends who they can talk things over with when they have a problem

Điền ô 21

A. overuse 

B. overdose 

C. addict 

D. abuse 

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 17 to 21.

Sociologists have been carrying out research into the social pressures of being a teenager. Many adolescents are unhappy at school because they find it difficult to (17) ______ friends. This stress can bring on illness or result in poor grades. They may also worry about their appearance and often feel (18) ______enormous pressure to dress, talk and behave the same as (19) ______. This phenomenon is called peer pressure, and it is very common in today’s society. Advertising contributes a lot to the social pressures teenagers feel. Advertisers know how important it is to feel that you belong to a group when you are in your teens, so they try to persuade teenagers that certain products will make them (20) ______ with their classmates. Sadly, many teenagers act irresponsibly and even do dangerous things just to make others accept them. Peer pressure is often the reason for teenage smoking, drug (21) ______ or dangerous driving. Teenagers need to learn to say no to social pressure and to find friends who they can talk things over with when they have a problem

Điền ô 20

A. popular 

B. common 

C. favourite 

D. open 

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 17 to 21.

Sociologists have been carrying out research into the social pressures of being a teenager. Many adolescents are unhappy at school because they find it difficult to (17) ______ friends. This stress can bring on illness or result in poor grades. They may also worry about their appearance and often feel (18) ______enormous pressure to dress, talk and behave the same as (19) ______. This phenomenon is called peer pressure, and it is very common in today’s society. Advertising contributes a lot to the social pressures teenagers feel. Advertisers know how important it is to feel that you belong to a group when you are in your teens, so they try to persuade teenagers that certain products will make them (20) ______ with their classmates. Sadly, many teenagers act irresponsibly and even do dangerous things just to make others accept them. Peer pressure is often the reason for teenage smoking, drug (21) ______ or dangerous driving. Teenagers need to learn to say no to social pressure and to find friends who they can talk things over with when they have a problem

Điền ô 17

A. make 

B. keep 

C. remain 

D. create