VI: Read the following passage carefully and then decide if the statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (R)

Big cities have problems with, crowded streets, congested traffic, noise and air pollution. Every day, thousands of vehicles fill the streets, especially. during rush hours. The large numbers of cars, buses and trucks cause so much congestion. No vehicles can move in any direction. Parking' is another problem. There are not enough parking facilities, and when cars try to park on the streets, there is not enough room for traffic. Finally, the traffic adds to the problem of air and noise pollution.

1. In big cities, there is a lot of traffic during rush hours. ...............

2. It is not difficult to park cars on the streets in big cities............

3. The traffic also causes air and noise pollution.. ................

4. Cars, buses and trucks cause little congestion..............

          Big cities have problems with, crowded streets, congested traffic, noise and air pollution. Every day, thousands of vehicles fill the streets, especially. during rush hours. The large numbers of cars, buses and trucks cause so much congestion. No vehicles can move in any direction.  Parking' is another problem. There are not enough parking facilities, and when cars try to park on the streets, there is not enough room for  traffic. Finally, the traffic adds to the problem of air and noise  pollution .

-Read the passage carefully and then decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).

1.      ………..………….. In big cities, there is a lot of traffic during rush hours.                  

2.      …………………… The traffic seldom causes air and noise pollution.    

3.      ……………………  In big cities, there are too many parking facilities.  

4       …………………… Cars, buses and trucks cause little congestion

1.                   Streets are always crowded ………. people and vehicles nowadays.                                                                    A. with                         B. by                             C. of                            D. for

2.                   Robert ……………. in three movies already. I’m sure he’ll be a star someday.                                                    A. appeared                   B. had appeared            C. has appeared            D. has been appearing

3.                    I’ll look after the children while you ………….. dinner.                                                                                    A. making                     B. will be making         C. made                       D. are making

4.                   She’s been studying ………. chemistry at university for three years.                                                                   A. an                            B. ∅                              C. a                              D. the

5.                   We always …………lots of photos while we go on a camping trip.                                                                     A. take                         B. do                            C. make                       D. catch

6.                   My doctor ………. me to take up swimming as it is such good exercise.                                                              A. suggested                 B. proposed                  C. advised                    D. said

7.                   The excuse Jane gave for her absence seems …… unbelievable                                                                          A. to being                   B. to be                         C. being                       D. be

VI. Fill in each blank of the gaps in the passage below with one suitable word

family first festival well fairs have

lucky wishes cooked brightly love crowded

Tet is a national and family (1) _____. It was an occasion for every Vietnamese to (2) ______ a good time while thinking about the last year and the next year. At Tet, spring (3) _____ are organized; streets and public buildings are (4) _____ decorated and almost shops are (5) _____ with people shopping for Tet. At home, everything is tidied; special food is (6) _____ ; offerings of food, fresh water, flowers and betel are made on the (7) _____ altar with burning joss-sticks scenting the air. First-footing is made when the (8) _____ visitor comes, and children are (9) ______ to be given money wrapped in a red envelope. Tet is also a time for peace and (10) ______. During Tet, children often behave (11) _______ and friends, relative and neighbors give each other their best (12) _______ for the new year.

I. Fill in the blank with "have" or "has"

1. During the five years, John ________ had fifteen different jobs.

2. He ________ worked in banking sector.

3. Teddy ________ been a teacher since 2004.

4. I ________ been on holiday for six days

. 5. I and Kate ________ started our own company this year.

6.________ your mother learned how to drive?

7. They ________ never been to Madrid

. 8. ________ you ever met anyone famous?

II. Put the verbs in brackets into the present perfect tense.

1. Tom (see) _________________ this film before.

2. I (finish) ________________________ my exercise already.

3. They (live) __________________ here since 1990

. 4. Mary (never/ be) _____________________ to Hanoi.

5. The students (discuss) ___________ the question recently.

6. Your mother (ever/wash) _________________ her car?

III. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

1. Peter _____________ to that museum twice.

A. have been

B. was

C. will be

D. has been

2. We __________ to Da Lat several times. It’s a foggy city. A. were B. have been C. were being D. had been

3. Huy ___________ learnt English for 5 years. A. have B. to have C. having D. has

4. This is the most interesting novel _____________

A. I have to read B. I had read C. I’ve never read D. I’ve ever read

5. This is _______ expensive dictionary I have.

A. more B. most C. the more D. the most

6. My parents ____________ abroad for a week

. A. have be B. have been C. having be D. having been

7. Je _______ London 2 years ago and I _______________________ him since then.

A. left/ hadn’t seen B. left/ haven’t seen C. was leaving/ haven’t seen D. left/ didn’t seen

8. John usually _________ swimming with my friends on the weekends

A. go B. went C. goes D. has gone 9. Have you ever _________ of that? A. hear B. heard C. hears D. hearing

10. That is the most interesting film I ___________.

A. has ever watched B. has ever watch C. have ever watched D. have ever watch 

Answer the questions

Tet is a national and family festival. It is an occasion for every Vietnamese to have a good time while thinking about the last year and the next year. At Tet, spring fairs are organized, streets and public buildings are brightly decorated and almost all shops are crowded with people shopping for Tet. At home, every is tidied, special food is cooked,offerings of food, fresh water, flowers and betel are made on the family altar with burning joss- sticks scenting the air.

First-footing is made when the lucky visitor comes and children are given lucky money wrapped in a red tiny envelope. Tet is also a time for peace and love. During Tet, children often behave well and friends, relatives and neighbors give each other best wishes for the new year.

* Questions:

1. Why is Tet a national and family festival?

2. What do people do to prepare for Tet?

3. What do children often receive at Tet?

4. What do people do during Tet?

Translate into Vietnamese:

Tet is a national and family festival. It is an occasion for every Vietnamese to have a good time while thinking about the last year and the next year. At Tet, spring fairs are organized, streets and public buildings are brightly decorated and almost all shops are crowded with people shopping for Tet. At home, every is tidied, special food is cooked,offerings of food, fresh water, flowers and betel are made on the family altar with burning joss- sticks scenting the air. First-footing is made when the lucky visitor comes and children are given lucky money wrapped in a red tiny envelope. Tet is also a time for peace and love. During Tet, children often behave well and friends, relatives and neighbors give each other best wishes for the new year.

Give the correct form of the works in brackets:

1. At the time, colored people and white people were not treated ...... and he fought for the right of colored people (equal)

2. Those ...... children have many problem and they really need our help (advantage)

3. There are more and more youngsters who are ....... in doing volunteer work (interest)

4. I got some ...... advice from my teacher. It was really helpful (use)

5. He was very ..... about this film because the main character motivated him to be more confident (excite)

6. This season is very .

..... Millions of viewers have watched it since it first aired (excite)

7. People who volunteer im their community have a Personal ...... to the area (attach)

8. He was a ...... man and against all forms of violent (peace)

9. In 1914, the British ruled India and Gandhi wanted the British to leave India so that the country could become .... (denpend)

10. Mother Teresa was said to be one of the most ........ personalities of the twentieth century ( influence)