b. Now, listen and answer the questions.

(Bây giờ, hãy lắng nghe và trả lời các câu hỏi.)

1. Where did people move to in the 1990s?

(Mọi người đã chuyển đến sống ở đâu vào những năm 1990?)

bigger cities (những thành phố lớn hơn)

2. Why did a lot of people lose their jobs?

(Tại sao rất nhiều người bị mất việc làm?)

3. What was polluted in the town?

(Điều gì đã bị ô nhiễm trong thị trấn?)

4. Is the town better for young or old people?

(Thị trấn tốt hơn cho người trẻ hay người già?)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer shee correct answer for each of the questions from 36 to 40. Being fluent in more than one language has numerous advantages that extend beyond communication. Multilingualism offers cognitive, social, and professional benefits, making it a valuable skill in today's interconnected world. One of the cognitive benefits of multilingualism is improved memory and attention. Learning and switching between different languages exercises the brain, enhancing its ability to remember and process information. Multilingual individuals often display better problem-solving skills and increased mental flexibility. In terms of social benefits, being multilingual allows for better cross-cultural understanding and empathy. Language is closely tied to culture, and by speaking multiple languages, individuals gain insights into different cultural perspectives. This promotes tolerance, open-mindedness, and the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. Professionally, being multilingual opens up a world of opportunities. In an increasingly globalized job market, employers value individuals who can communicate effectively with international partners and clients. Multilingual employees are often sought after in industries such as tourism, diplomacy, and international business. Moreover, learning multiple languages can boost academic performance. Research has shown that multilingual students tend to have better problem-solving skills, enhanced creativity, and improved overall academic achievement. While learning multiple languages requires dedication and effort, the benefits are well worth it. It not only broadens one's horizons but also contributes to personal growth and understanding of the world. Question 36: Which could be the best title for the passage? A. How to Become Multilingual B. The Benefits of Multilingualism C. Multilingualism in the Globalized Job Market D. The Cognitive Benefits of Multilingualism Question 37: The word "it" in the first paragraph refers to A. advantage B. multilingualism C. language Question 38: What cognitive advantage does multilingualism offer? A. Improved physical fitness C. Enhanced memory and attention D. communication A. tourism and diplomacy C. technology and diplomacy B. Greater musical abilities D. Increased creativity and artistic skills Question 39: It can be inferred from the passage that multilingual individuals are in high demand in the professional fields of B. international business and law D. education and healthcare Question 40: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. Being multilingual does not bring people a lot of job opportunities. B. Multilingual individuals often show increased physical flexibility. C. Multilingualism fosters cross-cultural understanding and empathy. D. It needs little effort and dedication to learn multiple languages. three

b. Now, listen and write True or False. (Bây giờ, hãy nghe và viết Đúng hoặc Sai.)

1. You should listen to English learning podcasts only. (Bạn chỉ nên nghe podcast để học tiếng Anh.)

2. The speaker doesn't listen to any podcasts. (Người nói không nghe bất kỳ podcast nào.)

3. Learning English by following a cooking video is very easy. (Học tiếng Anh theo video nấu ăn rất dễ dàng.)

4. Cooking videos are not very fun. (Video nấu ăn không vui lắm.)

5. You don't have to pay to find a language exchange partner on most websites. (Bạn không phải trả tiền để tìm đối tác trao đổi ngôn ngữ trên hầu hết các trang web.)

b. Now, listen and write True or False.

(Bây giờ, hãy nghe và điền True (Đúng) hoặc (False) Sai.)

1. The winning project was announced by the government.

2. The amount to spend was two million dollars.

3. Over five thousand people voted for Plant the City.

4. Hartmouth Shelters came in second place.

5. Heat for Success will help students study better.

b. Now, listen and fill in the blanks.

(Bây giờ, hãy nghe và điền vào chỗ trống.)

1. Louise is _______________ for an international children's charity. 

2. The charity provides _______________ with free school supplies and meals.

3. The charity is also _______________ new houses.

4. People can _______________ money and clothes.

5. The charity _______________ money for an education program.

6. Louise is _______________ a little girl called Emily.