It's only 36 centimeters tall, but to fans throughout the world, it represents the highest achievement in football. Every four years, teams from all over the globe compete to take home the FIFA World Cup Trophy, yet nobody ever does. Do you know why? Nobody ever takes it home because the 18-carat gold trophy is kept under lock and key by FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association). The champions of each World Cup tournament receive only a replica. This is to protect the valuable prize from thieves, who have stolen the World Cup trophy twice in its 75-year history. The little trophy has certainly had a troubled existence. The original trophy was made by a French sculptor, Abel LaFleur, and was called the "Jules Rimet Cup," in honor of the founder of the World Cup tournament. Sometime during the first three World Cup events (1930, '34 and '38), the name changed to simply the "World Cup." Then during World War II, not much was seen or heard of the trophy. It was being kept hidden in a shoe box under the bed of Dr. Ottorino Barassi, the Italian vice-president of FIFA, to prevent it from falling into the hands of the Nazi army. Although the trophy made it safely through the war, it didn't fare so well during the turbulent 1960s. In 1966, the Cup was stolen during a public showing of the trophy prior to the World Cup tournament in England. Luckily, it was found a short time later none the worse for wear in a trash container, by a little dog named Pickles. Four years later, Brazil earned permanent possession of the original trophy by winning its third World Cup title. Unfortunately, the trophy was stolen a second time, in 1983, and was never recovered. The Brazilian Football Association had to have a duplicate trophy made. After the first trophy became the possession of Brazil's football association, a new World Cup Trophy for FIFA was designed by an Italian artist, Silvio Gazazniga, in 1974. This trophy cannot be won outright, but remains in the possession of FIFA, and rest assured they are keeping a close eye on it. Today, World Cup winners are awarded a replica of the trophy that is gold-plated, rather than solid gold like the real one. Gazazniga's World Cup trophy weighs almost five kilograms. Its base contains two layers of a semi- precious stone called malachite, and has room for 17 small plaques bearing the names of the winning teams -enough space to honor all the World Cup champions up to the year 2038. After that, a new trophy will have to be made. 1. This reading is mainly about...... A. the World Cup tournament C. the World Cup trophy B. thieves D. World Cup stars 2. Which question is NOT answered in the reading? A. How much does the World Cup trophy weigh? B. Who made the first trophy? C. Where did the police find the stolen trophy? D. How much money is the trophy worth? 3. The first trophy was named the "Jules Rimet Cup" because Rimet..... A. made the trophy B. was a famous player C. scored the final goal in 1930 D. came up with the idea of the World Cup 4. Which is true about Gazazniga's World Cup trophy? A. It is made of gold and silver. B. It is a replica of the first trophy. C. It is in a museum in Brazil D. It will only be used until 2038. 5. In which year did Brazil win the World Cup championship for the third time? A. 1970 B. 1974 C. 1986 D. 2002

Earth is the third closest planet to the Sun in the Solar System. It's the only planet whose English names, the World or the Earth, don't come from Roman or Greek mythology but from Olc English and Germanic. It is also referred to as the Blue Planet, or the Blue Marble because it's the only planet that has water in liquid form on the surface. In fact, seventy-one per cent of Earth's surface is covered with water, which is vital for all known forms of life. Earth is the only planet than is capable of hosting any known form of life. It is home to millions of species of plants and animals. including a global population of humans. Life on Earth is supported and nourished by its biosphere and minerals. Scientists are looking for other planets to accommodate our increasing population. They believe that if humans could trace water on Mars and plant trees, they could increase the amount of oxygen on the planet. That would greatly increase the chance of humans being able to live on it in the future.

Câu 16: Earth is the planet from the Sun in our solar system.

A third

B. fifth

C. second

D. fourth

Câu 17: What is the life on Earth supported by?

A. its global population of humans.

B. its species of plants and animals.

B. its biosphere and minerals.

D. its water in liquid form.

Câu 18: What is the percentage of Earth's surface which is covered by water?

A. 71%

B. 75%

C. 65%

D. 81%

Câu 19: Are scientists looking for other planets to accommodate our increasing population?

A. Yes, they are.

B. Yes, it is.

C. No, it isn't.

D. No, they aren't.

Pollution can be seen not only throughout the world, but also in our own homes. It comes from household chemicals, the amount of water people use and the waste people produce and throw away. What can be done to stop this pollution? Surprisingly, a person can help save the environment by doing simple things. First, we need to recycle, which allows products to be used over and over again. Recycling can also reduce the number of trees cut down to produce paper products. It takes very little effort. It is not hard to place plastic and glass bottles, aluminum cans and paper in a bin. Anyone can do it.

Second, we need to watch the amount of water used at home. It can be conserved by taking short showers instead of baths, repairing leaky faucets, using the dishwasher or washing machine only when fully loaded, or simply turning the faucet off while brushing your teeth.

Third, we need to reduce waste. We need to recycle whenever possible, but should also try to use this waste effectively. For example, grass clippings and food scraps can be made into compost for plants. The average person produces 4.3 pounds of waste every day, but we can reduce that amount by recycling and reusing.

If we do our part in our own homes, we can help keep the planet from becoming more polluted.

-which of the following statements are TRUE according to the passage?

A.We can only seen environment throughout the world

B.We can reduce waste by means of the recycling and reusing

C.Recycling takes great effort

D.It's hard to place plastic and glass bottles

-What is the topic of the passage?

A.Saving the environment in homes        B.Causes of environment pollution

C.Effects of environment pollution     D.Solving the problem of recycling

Pollution can be seen not only throughout the world, but also in our own homes. It comes from household chemicals, the amount of water people use and the waste people produce and throw away. What can be done to stop this pollution? Surprisingly, a person can help save the environment by doing simple things.

First, we need to recycle, which allows products to be used over and over again. Recycling can also reduce the number of trees cut down to produce paper products. It takes very little effort. It is not hard to place plastic and glass bottles, aluminum cans and paper in a bin. Anyone can do it.

Second, we need to watch the amount of water used in the home. It can be conserved by taking short showers instead of baths, repairing leaky faucets, using the dishwasher or washing machine only when fully loaded, or simply turning the faucet off while brushing your teeth.

Third, we need to reduce waste. We need to recycle whenever possible, but should also try to use this waste effectively. For example, grass clippings and food scraps can be made into compost for plants. The average person produces 4.3 pounds of waste every day, but we can reduce that amount by recycling and reusing.

If we do our part in our own homes, we can help keep the planet from becoming more polluted.

31. How many ways of saving the environment are mentioned in the passage?

A. one                                    B. two                                    C. three          D. four

32. The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to

      A. the number                        B. recycling                          C. effort        D. paper

33. In order to save water, we can do the following things EXCEPT

A. take short showers                                                     B. repair leaky faucets  

C. turn the faucet off while brushing your teeth     D. fully use the washing machine

34. Which of the following statements are TRUE according to the passage?

A. We can only see environment throughout the world

B. We can reduce waste by means of recycling and reusing

C. Recycling takes great effort

D. It is hard to place plastic and glass bottles

35. What is the topic of the passage?

A. Saving the environment in homes  

B. Causes of environment pollution 

C. Effects of environment pollution 

D. Solving the broblem of recycling

Pollution can be seen not only throughout the world, but also in our own homes. It comes from household chemicals, the amount of water people use and the waste people produce and throw away. What can be done to stop this pollution? Surprisingly, a person can help save the environment by doing simple things.

First, we need to recycle, which allows products to be used over and over again. Recycling can also reduce the number of trees cut down to produce paper products. It takes very little effort. It is not hard to place plastic and glass bottles, aluminum cans and paper in a bin. Anyone can do it.

Second, we need to watch the amount of water used at home. It can be conserved by taking short showers instead of baths, repairing leaky faucets, using the dishwasher or washing machine only when fully loaded, or simply turning the faucet off while brushing your teeth.

Third, we need to reduce waste. We need to recycle whenever possible, but should also try to use this waste effectively. For example, grass clippings and food scraps can be made into compost for plants. The average person produces 4.3 pounds of waste every day, but we can reduce that amount by recycling and reusing.

If we do our part in our own homes, we can help keep the planet from becoming more polluted.

1. How many ways of saving the environment are mentioned in the passage?

A. one            B. two              C. three

2. The word "It" in paragraph 2 referss to_________.

A. the number               B. recycling                    C. effort

3. In order to save water, we can do the following things EXCEPT

A. take short showers

B. repair leaky faucets

C. fully use the washing machine

4. Which of the following statements are TRUE according to the passage?

A. We can only see pollution throughout the world

B. Never use washing machine when fully loaded

C. Recycling takes great effort

5. What is the topic of the passage?

A. Saving the environment in homes

B. Causes of environment pollution

C. Effects of environment pollution

16. The children found it interesting to watch the film. (INTERESTED)

->__________________________________________________

17. It's a lovely old house, I agree, but can we afford to _______ it? (modern)

18. Pele ______ Ronaldo to take part in 2002 World Cup. (courage)

19. Playing for the national team for the first time was an __________ experience for Huynh Duc. (forget)

20. He always has his nose in a book and never pays attention to what I say.

-> If he didn't ...........................................................................................