II. READING

*Part 1: Read the passage and decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F).

English is the most important in the world today. A very large number of people understand and use English in many countries of the world. Indeed English is a very useful language. If we speak English we can go to any place or country we like. We shall not find it hard to make people understand what we want to say. English also helps us to learn all kinds of subjects. Hundreds of books are published in English every day in many countries to teach people many useful things. The English language has, therefore, helped to spread ideas and knowledge to all the corners of the world. There is no subject that cannot be taught in English. As English is used so much everywhere in the world, it has helped to make the countries in the world friendlier. The leaders of the world use English to understand one another. The English language has also helped to spread better understanding and friendship among countries of the world. Lastly, a person who knows English is respected by people. It is for all these reasons that I want to learn English.

III.  Read the test and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)

Family Camping

There are many popular leisure time activities, but one of the most enjoyable is family time. Most people enjoy being with their families. There are many things to do with your family, too. Families can go to the movies, travel, visit museums, and play sports together. The most common family activity is probably camping. Many families like camping. It is a chance for the whole family to work together. They can stay in the wild. Children gather dry wood for the fire. Their parents set up the tents. Then the whole family gathers around the fire. They enjoy a special meal together. Then, they set off into the woods with a compass and a map. After hiking the trails, everyone gets a fishing pole. Each person casts the fishing line out into the river. Who gets the biggest fish? It’s a great contest. Later, the children clean the fish by the river. They take the scales off the fish. Mom fries the fish over the campfire. Dad cleans up when everyone is finished. You don’t want wild animals coming to eat your leftovers! Then everyone goes into their tents for a restful night. While there are many things that families can do together, camping is probably the most exciting

33.______Most people enjoy being with their families in free time.

34. ______Families can go to the movies, travel, climbing, and play football together.

35. ______Camping is probably the most exciting family activity.

36. ______Children do nothing for the campfire.

37. ______Family camping is an opportunity for the whole family to work together.

Read the text below and decide if the sentences are True (T) or False (F).

Peter wakes up at seven o’clock, but he doesn’t get up until 7.15. He has a shower and gets dressed. After breakfast, he brushes his teeth. He leaves the house at eight o’clock and catches the 8.15 train to work in Manchester. On the train, he reads the newspaper. He comes home at about half past six. After dinner, he washes up. Then he usually watches TV. He goes to bed about 11.30.

___ He goes to work by bus.

VI. Read the text carefully and then choose the following sentences true (T), false (F) or no information (NI)

Most teenagers around the world watch TV. Many teenagers listen to the radio. In a lot of countries, the most popular shows on TV are series. They show ordinary characters and how they live.

Many teenagers like pop music. There are lots of music programs on TV and one satellite TV station only shows pop videos.

In many countries, people can receive satellite TV. Often in large cities, cable TV is available. With satellite and cable TV, it is possible to choose from a wide variety of programs.

1. ___________ Watching TV is teenagers’ most popular pastime

2. ___________ Series show ordinary characters and how they live

3. ___________ Many teenagers don’t like pop music

4. ___________ There is a cable TV in large cities

5. ___________ Satellite and cable TV help us to choose from a wide variety of programs

Read the text below and decide if the sentences are True (T) or False (F).

Peter wakes up at seven o’clock, but he doesn’t get up until 7.15. He has a shower and gets dressed. After breakfast, he brushes his teeth. He leaves the house at eight o’clock and catches the 8.15 train to work in Manchester. On the train, he reads the newspaper. He comes home at about half past six. After dinner, he washes up. Then he usually watches TV. He goes to bed about 11.30.

___ He works in Manchester.

Read the text below and decide if the sentences are True (T) or False (F).

Peter wakes up at seven o’clock, but he doesn’t get up until 7.15. He has a shower and gets dressed. After breakfast, he brushes his teeth. He leaves the house at eight o’clock and catches the 8.15 train to work in Manchester. On the train, he reads the newspaper. He comes home at about half past six. After dinner, he washes up. Then he usually watches TV. He goes to bed about 11.30.

___ His mother washes up for him.

Read the text below and decide if the sentences are True (T) or False (F).

Peter wakes up at seven o’clock, but he doesn’t get up until 7.15. He has a shower and gets dressed. After breakfast, he brushes his teeth. He leaves the house at eight o’clock and catches the 8.15 train to work in Manchester. On the train, he reads the newspaper. He comes home at about half past six. After dinner, he washes up. Then he usually watches TV. He goes to bed about 11.30.

___ He brushes his teeth after having breakfast.

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

Mr. Cuong is a teacher. He teaches in a big school in town. The school isn’t near his house so he travels to work by motorbike. He often leaves his house at 6.30 in the morning and goes home at 11.30. He has lunch at twelve o’clock. In the afternoon he doesn’t goes to school, he stays at home. He usually reads books, listens to music or watches TV. Sometimes he plays sports. He likes his job very much.

Question: He still goes to work in the afternoon

A. True

B. False

BÀI 8. Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).

      Volunteering is one of the things that are very useful to you. To your future bosses, volunteer work shows that you are interested in both the world and your future.

      Although volunteer work does not bring you money, it gives you a time to learn social skills and make a difference in our community.

      Volunteers have the chance to teach English, arts, and sports for homeless children. They also help children with health problems, especially children who cannot see, hear and speak.

      True                                                                                                        False

71.Doing volunteer work is very useful to you.                                             o      o

72.Volunteering is good for your future job.                                                  o      o

73.You can earn a lot of money from volunteering.                                       o      o

74.Volunteers can help homeless children to learn English, arts, and learn   o      o

how to play sports.

75.Volunteers only help healthy children.                                                      o      o