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EX6.  READ AND ANSWER

          A. Air pollution occurs when wastes dirty the air. People produce most of the wastes that cause air pollution. Such wastes can be in the form of gases or particles of solid or liquid matter. These substances result chiefly from burning fuel to power motor vehicles and to heat building. Industry processes and burning of garbage also contribute to air pollution. Beside, there are other polluting substances that exist naturally in the air. They include dust, pollen, soil particles, and naturally occurring gases.

            The rapid growth of population an industry and the increasing use of automobiles and airplanes have made air pollution a serious problem. The air we breathe has become so filled with pollutants that it can cause health problems. It so harms plants, animals, building materials, and fabrics.

When does air pollution happen?………………………………………………………………….

What DO NOT contribute to air pollution?…………………………………………………………..

What are natural pollutants?……………………………………………………………………………….

What have made air pollution a serious problem?………………………………………………………………..

What does the word “it” in the last sentence refers to?………………………………………………………..

EX7. READ AND CHOOSE CORRECT ANSWER

Lan's Malaysian pen pal, Maryam, was staying with Lan last week. Maryam and Lan have been pen pals for over two years and they correspond at least once every two weeks, but this was their first meeting.

On Jane’s first day in Ha Noi, Lan took her to Hoan Kiem Lake. Like Kuala Lumpur, Ha Noi is a busy modern city. Maryam was really impressed by the beauty of the city and by the friendliness of its people.

Over the next few days, the girls visited Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the History Museum and the Temple of Literature, as well as many beautiful parks and lakes in Ha Noi. On Friday, Maryam wanted to visit the mosque on Hang Luoc Street. Lan used to walk past the mosque on her way to primary school. However, this was Lan's first visit. She enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere while Maryam was praying.

"I wish you had a longer vacation," Lan said to Maryam at the end of the week.

"Yes, I wish I had more time to get to know your beautiful country better. Lan, would you like to come and visit me next summer?" Maryam asked.

"That would be great! However, it seems very difficult for me to have a trip abroad. It all depends on my parents. Anyway, we'll keep in touch."

Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1) Lan and Maryam usually write to one another every ...

A two years.                 B month.                      C two weeks.    D day.

2) Maryam was impressed because . . . .

A Ha Noi was big and modern. C Ha Noi was different from Kuala Lumpur.

B Ha Noi people were friendly. D Ha Noi and Kuala Lumpur were the same.

3) The girls went to see ...

A famous places in Ha Noi.       C a place of worship.B areas for recreation.                   D all the above.

4) Maryam wanted to ...

EX8: READ AND COMLETETE THE SENTENCES

Malaysia is one of the countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). It is divided into two regions, known as West Malaysia and East Malaysia. They are    separated by about 640 km of the sea and together comprise an area of 329,758 sq km. Malaysia enjoys tropical climate. The Malaysian unit of currency is the ringgit, consisting of 100 sen.

The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur and it is also the largest city of the country. The population in 2001 was over 22 million. Islam is the country's official religion. In addition, there are other religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. The national language is Bahasa Malaysia (also known simply as Malay). English, Chinese, and Tamil are also widely spoken. The language of instruction for primary school children is Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, or Tamil. Bahasa Malaysia is the primary language of instruction in all secondary schools, although some students may continue learning in Chinese and Tamil. And English is a compulsory second language.

a) Fill in the table with the right information about Malaysia.

MALAYSIA

1. Area:                        ………………………  5. Capital city:              ……………………

2. Population:   ………………                          6. Official religion:                   ………………………………….

3. Climate:                    ………………….         7. National language:    ……………………………….

4. Unit of currency:      ………………………… 8. Compulsory second language: ………………………………………

b) True or False? Check (*/) the boxes. Then correct the false statements.

1. Malaysia is a member country of ASEAN.  …………………..

2. There are two religions in Malaysia. …………………………………………

3. People speak only Malay in Malaysia……………………………..

4. Primary school children learn three languages at school. ………………………………………

5. All secondary school children learn in English………………………………………….