1.Does Trang’s house look nice? 2.Did Trang make the dollhouse herself? 3.Does Trang like building dollhouses? 4.Is it hard to build a dollhouse? 5.What does Trang need to make a dollhouse? 6.What does Ann do in her free time? 7.Whose house is very nice? 8.How many horse riding clubs are there in Ha noi now? 9.How often does Ann go to the Riders’ club? 10.Is it hard to make a doll house or is it easy to make a dollhouse? 11.Would Trang like to go to Ann’s Club this Sunday? 12.What does Trang want to do at the club? 13.Why does Trang want to go to the club? 14.Why is horse-riding unusual? 15.What does Trang like building? 16.What is very nice? 17.Is Trang’s dollhouse amazing? 18. Is Trang’s dollhouse amazing or Is Trang’s dollhouse unusual? 19.What will Trang show Ann? 20.What time does Ann’s lesson start? 21.Does Ann’s lesson start at 5a.m Or Does Ann’s lesson start at 8a.m? 22.Does Trang need some cardboard and glue to build a dollhouse? 23.Is horse riding popular thanTrang think? 24.Do we need a bit of creativity to build a dollhouse?

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Minh: Ann, do you like yesterday's lesson? I really enjoy learning online.

Ann: I prefer having face-to-face classes. I like to interact with my classmates during the lessons.

Minh: I think online classes are convenient during bad weather or epidemics. Also, students can still interact when they are in breakout rooms.

Ann: But the Internet connection doesn't always work well enough for us to learn online. And my eyes get tired when I work in front of the computer screen for a long time.

Minh: I know what you mean. But there’s some great news for us. 3D contact lenses will soon be available. With them, our eyes won't get tired when looking at a computer screen all day long.

Ann: Wow, that’s brilliant!

Minh: Another helpful invention is robot teachers. They will teach us when our human teachers are not available or get ill. My uncle said the robots would be able to mark our work and give us feedback too.

Ann: Fantastic! I can’t wait.

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Elena: Wow, this girl looks so cute.

Trang: Yeah ... She’s my cousin. She's at Sa Dec Flower Village. Tet is coming soon, so many people visit flower villages to take pictures with the blooming flowers.

Elena: Oh, I'm fond of admiring the flowers. Does your family visit places like this too?

Trang: Yes, we do. We usually visit Nhat Tan Village to buy kumquat trees and peach blossoms.

Elena: I see flowers and ornamental trees everywhere these days. What are they for?

Trang: We, Vietnamese, use plants and flowers for decorations and for offerings. They are an important part of our Tet tradition.

Elena: And what's that tall tree in the photo?

Trang: Well, it's actually a bamboo pole. People place it in the yard of the communal house. They hang decorative items like small bells and lanterns on it. They want to chase away bad luck and pray for a lucky new year.

Elena: Interesting! I didn’t know that.

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1. What are Trang and Mark doing?

A. Practising a video call.

B. Making a call with Tech Sawy.

C. Learning how to use a tablet.

2. What device does Trang need help with?

A. The tablet.                        B. The computer.                           C. The webcam.

3. Mark says that they should _____ in the future.

A. have more video conferences

B. do more practice calls

C. have a high-speed Internet connection

Trang: Mark, we're having a video conference with Tech Savvy next Thursday, but ...

Mark: Hold on. Is that the technology club at the Japanese school?

Trang: Exactly. But I'm a bit worried. I've never had a video conference call.

Mark: You're kidding! Who doesn’t know how to make a video call? Alright, let’s do a practice call now.

Trang: Hmm, what do I need to do first?

Mark: It’s a piece of cake, Trang. Now, you sit in front of the computer. I'll connect with you via one of my tablets and ...

Trang: Sorry, but how can I adjust this webcam? It’s focusing on my forehead.

Mark: Use this button to move it up or down, and this to zoom in or out. 

Trang: Thanks. And can you see me clearly on your tablet?

Mark: Yes, of course. We have a high-speed Internet connection here. 

Trang: I hope the conference goes smoothly.

Mark: I'm sure it will. We should hold more video conferences like this in the future. 

Trang: That's exactly how I feel. 

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Read the conversation again and decide whether these statements are true (T) or false (F).

Read the passage and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Write your answers (T or F) on the answer sheet. Trang 4 / 6 Rebecca Jane started The Lady Detective Agency in 2006. She started it because she thought her husband was lying to her. She told the police but they were not interested in helping her. She wanted to know the truth. She followed her husband and discovered that he was lying to her about many things. A friend asked her to help investigate her husband, and the Agency was born. “I never wanted to be a private eye”, says Rebecca, “but the opportunity was there. Of course, I’m not the first female detective in the world – there are many excellent female police detectives – but I think we are the first detective agency to only employ women.”

 1. Rebecca Jane is the first female detective in the world.

2. She started her business with her husband in 2006.

3. The police didn’t want to help her.

4. Her first job as a detective was to spy on a friend’s husband. 

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Mark: Hi, Nam!

Nam: Hi, Mark! Long time no see. How are you?

Mark: I'm fine, thanks, but you look so fit and healthy! Have you started working out again?

Nam: Yes, I have. I've also stopped eating fast food and given up bad habits, such as staying up late.

Mark: I can't believe it! I thought you can't live without burgers and chips!

Nam: I know. I ate a lot of fast food, but now I prefer fresh fruits and vegetables.

Mark: So what happened?

Nam: Well, it was my grandfather. I visited him during my last summer holiday and have learnt a lot of important life lessons from him.

Mark: Really?

Nam: Yes. He's a wonderful person. He has just had his 90th birthday, but he's still full of energy!

Mark: Amazing! How does he stay so active?

Nam: Well, he does exercise every morning, goes to bed early, and eats a lot of vegetables. We spent a lot of time together cooking, working in his garden, and walking in the parks. I've learnt from him that taking regular exercise and eating a balanced diet are the key to a long and healthy life.