Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the italic part in each of the following questions. 

1. Many ethnic groups have their own languages and some even have written languages.
A. spoken B. foreign C. international D. contry
2. Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly.
 A. unhappy B. generous C. unfriendly D. sastified
3. The ethnic minority people in the village are very friendly.
 A. majority B. much C. a few D.mostly
4. People in some far-away mountainous regions still keep their traditional way of life.
A. simple B. remote C. modern D. urban
5. Gathering and hunting still play an important role in the economy of the Laha
A. simple B. Easy C. developed D. insignificant
6. She had many drawbacks in a small apartment in Boston.
A. advantages B. disadvantages C. comfortables D. convinience

11. Do you think the ethnic _______ people have their own customs and traditions?    (MINOR)

12. Which ethnic group has the smallest ______ in Viet Nam. (POPULATE)

13. Some ethnic peoples in the mountainous regions still keep their _________ way of farming. (TRADITION)

14. Which do you think is more _______, the Tay’s or Nung’s costume? (COLOR)

15. If you go to Sa Pa, you should try some ______ of the local people sold at the market. (SPECIAL)

16. Five-coloured sticky rice is a traditional ___________ of Tay people. (SPECIAL)

17. H’mong people live in the northern ___ region of Vietnam. (MOUNTAIN)

18. The Tai are known for their ___________ garments and their houses on stilts. (WEAVE)

19. The ___________ you can find in Sapa include the Hmong, Dao, and Tay. (ETHNIC)

20. Muong people are ___________ more closely related to the Tai people. (CULTURE)

11. Do you think the ethnic _______ people have their own customs and traditions?    (MINOR)

12. Which ethnic group has the smallest ______ in Viet Nam. (POPULATE)

13. Some ethnic peoples in the mountainous regions still keep their _________ way of farming. (TRADITION)

14. Which do you think is more _______, the Tay’s or Nung’s costume? (COLOR)

15. If you go to Sa Pa, you should try some ______ of the local people sold at the market. (SPECIAL)

16. Five-coloured sticky rice is a traditional ___________ of Tay people. (SPECIAL)

17. H’mong people live in the northern ___ region of Vietnam. (MOUNTAIN)

18. The Tai are known for their ___________ garments and their houses on stilts. (WEAVE)

19. The ___________ you can find in Sapa include the Hmong, Dao, and Tay. (ETHNIC)

20. Muong people are ___________ more closely related to the Tai people. (CULTURE)

Learning English

Every year students in many countries learn English. Some of these students are young children. Others are teenagers. Many are adults. Some learn at school. Others study by themselves. A few learn English just by hearing the language in films, on television, in the office or among their friends. But not many are lucky enough to do that. Most people must work hard on their lessons to learn another language.

Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects. They study their own language, mathematics and English. In England, America or Australia, many boys and girls study their own language, which is English and another language, perhaps French, German or Spanish.

Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work. Teenagers often learn English for their higher studies because some of their books are in English at the college or university. Other people learn English because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English.

1.According to the writer:

A.English is useful only to adults

B.only teenagers learn English

C.no children like learning English

D.English is learnt by many generations

2.Most people learn English by __________.

A.watching videos only

B.talking with the film stars

C.hearing the language in the office

D.working hard on their lessons

3.Many boys and girls learn English because __________.

A.English can give them a job

B.they have to study their own language

C.it is included in their study courses

D.their parents make them do it

4.In America and Australia, many school children study __________.

A.their own language and no foreign language

B.such foreign languages as French, German or Spanish

C.English and mathematics only

D.English as a foreign language

5.Many adults learn English because __________.

A.they want to go abroad

B.it is useful for their work

C.most of their books are in English

D.they want to read newspapers in English

The English language is the most widely spoken language in the world. It is used as either first or second language .................... (1) many countries.

During the 16^th century, only about two million people spoke English. All .................... (2) them lived in what is now the United Kingdom. Over the centuries, as a result of various historical events, English has spread throughout .................... (3) world. Today, about 400 million people speak English as their native .................... (4). Most of them live in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, .................... (5) the Unites States.

About 100 million people, chiefly living in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and in many African .................... (6), speak English in addition to their own language. An additional 200 million people in the world probably know .................... (7) least some English. English is really an international language.

Every year students in many countries learn English. Some of these students are young people, other are teenagers. Many are adults. Some learn at school, others study by themselves. A few learn English just by hearing the language in films, on television, in the office or among their friends. But not many are lucky enough to do that. Most people must work hard to learn another language.
Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects. They study their own language, mathematics and English. In England, or America, or Australia, many boys and girl study their own language, which is English, and mathematics and another language, perhaps French, or German or Spanish.
Many adults learn English, because it is useful for their work. Teenagers often learn English for their higher studies, because some of their books are in English at the college or university. Other people learn English because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English.

1.According to the writer………………
A.only adults learn English.
B.no children like learning English.
C.English is useful only to teenagers.
D.English is popular in much of the word.

2.Many people learn English by…………

A. watching videos only.
B. hearing the language in the office.
C. talking with the film stars.
D. working hard on their lessons.
3.Many boys and girls learn English because …………..

A. English can give them a job.
B. it is in included in their study courses.
C. their parents make them.
D. they have to study their own language.
5.Many adults learn English because ……………..
A. their work is useful.
B. they want to go abroad.
C. most of their books are in English.
D. it helps them in their work.

Every year students in many countries learn English. Some of these students are young children. Others are teenagers. Many are adults. Some learn at school, others study by themselves. A few learn English just by hearing the language, in film, on television, in the office, or among their friends. But not many are lucky enough to do that. Most people must work hard to learn another language

Learning another language! Learning English! Why do all these people want to learn English?. Is it difficult to answer that question?. Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects. They study their own language and Mathematics…and English (In England, or America, or Australia, many boys and girls study their own language, which is English, and Mathematics, .and another language, perhaps French, or German, or Spanish)

Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work. Teenagers often learn English for their higher studies, because some of their books are in English at the college or university. Other people learn English because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English.

28. According to the writer, ……………..

A. only adults learn English

B. no children like learning English

C. English is only useful to teenagers

D. English is popular in much of the world

29. Many people learn English by ……….

A. watching videos only

B. hearing the language in the office

C. working hard on their lessons

D. talking with the film stars

30. Many boys and girls learn English because ………….

A. English can give them a job

B. It is included in their study courses

C. their parents make them

D. they have to learn their own language

Quesion 4: the word they in paraghaph 3 refers to ......... ?

A. Teenagers

B. People

C. Adults

D. Books

XI a. Choose one word below to fill in each blank space in the following passage.

adults subjects. in for. Difficult

Every year, students from many countries learn English. Some of these students are young children Others are teenagers. Many are (1).... Some learn at school, others study by themselves. Why do all these people want to learn English? It is(2)...to answer that question. Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their (3) ...They study their own language and mathematics and English. Many adults learn English because it is (4)...their work. Teenagers often learn English for their higher studies because some of their books are (5)... English at college or university. Other people learn English for their hobby because they want to read are newspapers or magazines in English or listen to English songs

b. Read the above passage again and answer the following questions

1. Who want to learn English?

2. Why do many people learn English?

3. Do all people have to go to school to learn English? Why or Why nol?

4.Why is English necessary for higher education?

Every year students in many countries learn English . Some of them are young children . Others are teenagers. Many are adults . Some learn at school, others study by themselves. A few learn the language just by hearing the language in films, on television , in office, or among their friends . But not many are lucky enough to do that . Most people must work hard to learn the language .

Learning other language! Learning English !Why do all these people learn English ? It isn’t difficult to answer this question . Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects . They study their own language, and Math…and English . (In England, or in America or Australia, many boys and girls study their own language, which is English, and Math…and other language , perhaps French, or German, or Spanish)

Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work . Teenagers often learn English for their higher studies, because some of their books are in English at college or university. Other people learn English because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English.

1. According to the writer, ………

A.English is popular in much of the world B . no children like learning English

C. English is only useful to teenagers D.only adults learn English

2. Many people learn English by ….

A. watching videos only B. Hearing the language in the office

C. talking with the film stars D. working hard on their lesson

3. Many boys and girls learn English because….

A. English can give them a job B English is one of their subjects

C. their parents make them D. they have to study their own language

4. In America or Australia , many schoolchildren study …

A. English as a foreign language B. English and Math only

C. such foreign languages as French, German and Spanish D no foreign language

5. Many adults learn English because …

A. their work is useful B they want to go abroad

C. most of their books are in English D. it helps them in their work

D. it helps them in their work

Read the following passage and choose the best answer . ( 2,0 ms)

Every year students in many countries learn Enghlish . Some of these students are young children . Others are teenagers . Many are adults ( người lớn) . Some learn at school , others study by themselves . A few learn English just by hearing the language , in film , on television , in the office , or among their friends . But not many are lucky enough to do that . Most people must work hard to learn another language .

Learning another language ! Learning English ! Why do all these people want to learn English ? It is difficult to answer that quetion . Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects . They study their own language , and mathematics .... and English . ( In England , or America , or Australia , many boys and girls study their own language , which is English and mathematics .... and another language , perhaps French , or German , or Spainish )

Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work . Teenagers often learn English for their high studies , because some of their books are in English at the college or university . Other people learn English because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English .

1. According to the writer ,

A. only adults learn English . B. no children like learning English

C. English is only useful to teenagers . D. English is popular in much of the world .

2. Many people learn English by

A. watching videos only . B. hearing the language in the office .

C. talking with the film star D. working hard on their lesson.

3. Many boys and girls learn English because

A. English can give them a job. B. it's included in their study courses.

C.their parents make them . D.they have to study their own language .

4. In America or Australia many school children study

A. English as a foreign language . B. English and Mathematics only .

C. such foreign languages as French , German , and Spainish .

D. their own language and no foreign language .

5. Many adults leanr English because

A. their work is useful . B. they want to go abroad .

C. most of their books are in English D. it helps them in their work .