The University of Cambridge is a public university. It is located in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. It is regarded as the second oldest university (after the University of Oxford) in the United Kingdom and the third oldest surviving university in the world. The University of Cambridge was formed in 1209. Over the years, it is always considered to be one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in the United Kingdom and the world. In 2012, the university was ranked second after Harvard in the United States of America.

Today, Cambridge is a collegiate university with a student population of about 18,000. Its faculties, departments and 31 colleges occupy different locations in Cambridge. Graduates of the university have won a total of 65 Nobel Prizes, the most of any university in the world

1. When was the University of Cambridge founded?

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2. Is it regarded as the second or the third oldest surviving university in the world?

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3. Is it the most prestigious institution of higher education in the world?

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4. How many Nobel Prizes have graduates of the university won?

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The University of Cambridge is a public university. It is located in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. It is regarded as the second oldest university (after the University of Oxford) in the United Kingdom and the third oldest surviving university in the world.

The University of Cambridge was formed in 1209. Over the years, it is always considered to be one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in the United Kingdom and the world. In 2012, the university was ranked second after Havard in the United States of America.

Today, Cambridge is a collegiate university with a student population of about 18,000. Its faculties, departments and 31 colleges occupy different locations in Cambridge. Graduates of the university have won a total of 65 Nobel Prizes, the most of any university in the world.

*prestigious: uy tín, có danh tiếng

What is it regarded in the United Kingdom?

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Read the passage and answer the questions

The University of Cambridge is a public university. It is located in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. It is regarded as the second oldest university (after the University of Oxford) in the United Kingdom and the third oldest surviving university in the world.

The University of Cambridge was formed in 1209. Over the years, it is always considered to be one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in the United Kingdom and the world. In 2012, the university was ranked second after Havard in the United States of America.

Today, Cambridge is a collegiate university with a student population of about 18,000. Its faculties, departments and 31 colleges occupy different locations in Cambridge. Graduates of the university have won a total of 65 Nobel Prizes, the most of any university in the world.

*prestigious: uy tín, có danh tiếng

Where is the University of Cambridge located?

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Read the passage and answer the questions

The University of Cambridge is a public university. It is located in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. It is regarded as the second oldest university (after the University of Oxford) in the United Kingdom and the third oldest surviving university in the world.

The University of Cambridge was formed in 1209. Over the years, it is always considered to be one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in the United Kingdom and the world. In 2012, the university was ranked second after Havard in the United States of America.

Today, Cambridge is a collegiate university with a student population of about 18,000. Its faculties, departments and 31 colleges occupy different locations in Cambridge. Graduates of the university have won a total of 65 Nobel Prizes, the most of any university in the world.

*prestigious: uy tín, có danh tiếng

When was the University of Cambridge formded?

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Read the passage and answer the questions

The University of Cambridge is a public university. It is located in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. It is regarded as the second oldest university (after the University of Oxford) in the United Kingdom and the third oldest surviving university in the world.

The University of Cambridge was formed in 1209. Over the years, it is always considered to be one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in the United Kingdom and the world. In 2012, the university was ranked second after Havard in the United States of America.

Today, Cambridge is a collegiate university with a student population of about 18,000. Its faculties, departments and 31 colleges occupy different locations in Cambridge. Graduates of the university have won a total of 65 Nobel Prizes, the most of any university in the world.

*prestigious: uy tín, có danh tiếng

How many Nobel Prizes has the University won?

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Part 9. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word to complete the passage. The University of Cambridge is a public university. It is (1)……….. in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. It is regarded (2)…………. the second oldest university (after the University of Oxford) in the United Kingdom and the third (3)…………. surviving university in the world. The University of Cambridge was (4)…………. in 1209. Over the years, it is always (5)…………… to be one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in the United Kingdom and the world. In 2012, the university was (6)…………. second after Harvard in the United States of America. Today, Cambridge is a collegiate university (7)………… a student population (8)………….. about 18,000. Its faculties, departments and 31 colleges occupy different (9)………….. in Cambridge. Graduates of the university have (10)………….. a total of 65 Nobel Prizes, the most of any university in the world.

Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the

correct answer to each of the questions.

The University of Cambridge is a public university. It is located in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. It is regarded as the second oldest university (after the University of Oxford) in the United Kingdom and the third oldest surviving university in the world. The University of Cambridge was formed in 1209. Over the years, it is always considered to be one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in the United Kingdom and the world. In 2012, the university was ranked second after Havard in the United States of America. Today, Cambridge is a collegiate university with a student population of about 18,000. Its faculties, departments and 31 colleges occupy different locations in Cambridge. Graduates of the university have won a total of 65 Nobel Prizes, the most of any university in the world.

Question 37: Where is the University of Cambridge located? It is located in _______.

A. Cambridge                        B. America                C. Oxford                  D. Havard

Question 38: When was the University of Cambridge formed? The University of Cambridge was formed in              .

A. 1290                                  B. 1209                      C. 2012                      D. 2021

Question 39: What is it regarded in the United Kingdom? It is always considered           .

A. to be one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education

B. to be the most prestigious institutions of higher education

C. to be one of the most prestigious department of higher education

D. to be one of the most prestigious department of higher education

Question 40: How many Nobel Prizes has the University won? Graduates of the university have                .  

A. thirty-one                        B. thirteen                 C. sixty-five              D. sixteeen

The University of Cambridge (informally Cambridge University) is a collegiate public research university in Cambridge, England. ____(1)____ in 1209 and granted a royalcharter by King Henry III in 1231, Cambridge is the second-oldest ___(2)____ in the English-speaking world.Cambridge is formed ____(3)____ a variety of institutions which include 31 constituent colleges and over 100 academic departments organised into six schools. Cambridge University Press, a department of the university, is the world's oldest publishing ____(4)____and the second-largest university press in the world. The university ___(5)_____operates eight cultural and scientific museums, ____(6)____ the Fitzwilliam Museum, as well as a botanic garden. Cambridge's libraries hold a ___(7)_____of around 15 million books, eight __(8) of which are in Cambridge University Library, a legal deposit library

I. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences.

1. Linh is my close friend. We (know) each other for five years.

2. Lan says she enjoys (collect) pens but she won’t continue her hobby next year.

3. We (clean) up the dirty streets in our area last Sunday.

4. My mother (cook) in the kitchen at the moment. She likes cooking very much.

II. Choose the best answer: 1. People in the countryside have less stress, ……………. they usually live longer.

A. so B. and C. but D. or

2. Vietnamese has some kinds of traditional ……………. such as “Cheo” or “Cai luong”.

A. music B. opera C. play D. instrument

3. A: “This weekend I’m going to the orphanage to teach the children there.” B: “ I ……………. you.”

A. am going join B. join C. will join D. have joined

4. You’ll become healthier if you consume ……………. soft drinks.

A. much B. fewer C. more D. less

5. Find the word which is pronounced differently in the past underlined.

A. was B. walk C. water D. wall 6. A: “Thanks a lot for the lovely dinner.” B: “…………….”

A. Thank you too B. You’re welcome C. It’s all right D. Please don’t say so

7. Last Sunday, Tuan participated in ……………. funds for street children.

A. making B. taking C. raising D. gathering

8. A: “……………. to France?” B: “Yes, I went to there 2 years ago.”

A. Did you ever go B. Were you ever C. Have you ever gone D. Have you ever been

III. Give the right form of the verbs in the brackets:

1. My mother enjoys (jog) ……………. every morning.

2. They (write) ……………. hundreds of books so far.

3. A lot of meat (buy) ……………. yesterday.

4. Water puppetry (perform) ……………. in a pool.

IV. Fill in each blank with one suitable from the box to complete the passage: (1,5m) on – eggs - my – dropped – ingredients – mixed – so - in

If you’re a terrible cook, you’ll love this story! Last month, my Mum bought me a recipe book. The recipe looked very easy, (1) ……………. I decided to make pizza for dinner one evening. I bought the (2) ……………. and then I started to make the bread for the pizza. I (3) ……………. flour, salt and water in a bowl. I was listening to music (4) ……………. the radio. It was very loud, so I didn’t hear my brother come into the kitchen. He shouted my name and scared me. I (5) ……………. the bowl. The flour and water went all over the table, the floor and (6) …………….. trousers.

V. Read the passage and tick the true (T) or false (F) statements: (1,5m)

The University of Cambridge is a public university. It is located in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. It is regarded as the second oldest university (after the University of Oxford) in the United Kingdom and the third oldest surviving university in the world. The University of Cambridge was formed in 1290. Over the years, it is always considered to be one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in the United Kingdom and the world. In 2012, the university was ranked second after Harvard in the United Sates of America. Today, Cambridge is a collegiate university with a student population of about 18,000. Its faculties, departments and 31 colleges occupy different locations in Cambridge. Graduates of the university have won a total of 65 Nobel Prizes, the most of any university in the world. Statements True False

1. The University of Cambridge is located in the United States.

2. It is regarded as the second oldest surviving university in the world.

3. The university was ranked second after Harvard in 2012.

4. There are eighteen thousand students studying at the university.

5. The university consists of 31 faculties, departments and colleges.

6. Graduates of the university have won a total of 65 Nobel Prizes.

VI.Use the words and phrases given to complete the informal letter of invitation. Dear Peter, I’m glad to hear you are in Ha Noi again.

1. This time / how about / watch/ water puppet show?/ I’m sure you’ll like it. ................................................................................................................................................................

2. Saturday evening/ OK/ you?/ ................................................................................................................................................................

3. Show/ begin/ 7.30 p.m/ 57B Dinh Tien Hoang St., Hoan Kiem Dist./ Let’s meet at 7.15 outside the theater. ................................................................................................................................................................

4. I/ hope/ we/ have/ happy time/ together./ ................................................................................................................................................................

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Have a nice day!

Cheers, Nam.