Voice of America (VOA) is a state-controlled international television network funded by the U.S. federal tax budget. It is the largest U.S. international broadcaster. VOA produces digital, TV, and radio content in 47 languages which it distributes to affiliate stations around the globe. It is primarily viewed by foreign audiences, so VOA programming has an influence on public opinion abroad regarding the United States and its people. Voice of America's central newsroom has hundreds of journalists and dozens of full-time domestic and overseas correspondents, who are employees of the U.S. government or paid contractors. They are augmented by hundreds of contract correspondents and stringers throughout the world, who file in English or in one of VOA's other radio and television broadcast languages.
In late 2005, VOA shifted some of its central-news operation to Hong Kong where contracted writers worked from a "virtual" office with counterparts on the overnight shift in Washington, D.C., but this operation was shut down in early 2008.
Task 1: Write True or False after each statement: (1 point)
31.The U.S. federal tax budget is used to fund VOA. ___________________
32.Only American people view VOA progammes. ___________________
33.The word “They” in line 7 refers to languages. ___________________
34.VOA’s central-news operation in Hong Kong lasted nearly 3 years. ___________________
Task 2: Choose the best answers: (0.5 point)
35.What is the passage mainly about?
A. international stations B. the U.S. international broadcaster
C. VOA programming D. Voice of America's central newsroom
36.It can be inferred from the passage that _______
A. digital, TV, and radio content in 47 languages is produced by VOA.
B. only foreign audience view VOA.
C. VOA’s journalists, domestic and overseas correspondents are employees of the U.S. government.
D. contract correspondents can file in French.
1. Passover is celebrated in ______ and by all______ people. It occurs in late ____. On the first and second nights of Passover, Jewish people eat a _______.
2. _____ is a joyful festival which is celebrated in ________. It happens at ______ .On Easter Day, people crowd the streets to watch ________. They give young children ________ as long as they are good.
1. Passover is celebrated in ______ and by all______ people. It occurs in late ____. On the first and second nights of Passover, Jewish people eat a _______.
2. _____ is a joyful festival which is celebrated in ________. It happens at ______ .On Easter Day, people crowd the streets to watch ________. They give young children ________ as long as they are good.
21. Passover is celebrated in Israel and by all __________ people.
a. English b. Vietnamese c. Japanese d. Jewish
22. Let me congratulate you _____ winning the prize!
a. on b. at c. with d. because of
23. It is very nice _________ you to say so.
a. at b. of c.in d. on
24. The show raised thousands of dollars for _________.
a. charity programs b. wedding day c. council d. congress
25. My parents’ feelings for me are so strong that the word love can't _______ them.
a. describe b. compose c. make d. celebrate
26. Children under the age of 4 cannot always ____________ between the truth and a lie.
a.differ b. distinguish c. separate d. sort
27. We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated _________.
a. national b. nationality c. nationwide d. nation
28. She is so sad because she is not ___________ with her exam result.
a. considerate b. generous c. satisfied d. terrific
29. Children can't get to sleep on Christmas Eve because they are too ________.
a. excited b. bored c. interested d. worried
30. Auld Lang Syne is the title of a Scottish song ________ means good time long ago.
a. who b. which c. having d. with
31. Peter, __________ can compose many pieces of music , sings very well.
a. which b. who c. whom d. whose
32. The men and animals ____ you saw on TV are from China.
a. who b. whom c. which d. that
33. I saw the boy _______ helped me last week.
a. who b. whom c. which d. whose
34. Thuy's grandma turned the television __ to see the weather forecast.
a. off b. up c. on d. down
35. A funnel-shaped storms passing overland below a thunderstorm is called a ___.
a. typhoons b. tsunami c. tornado d. hurricane
36. The floods have killed hundreds and made thousands _____.
a. homely b. homeland c. homeless d. homesick
37. Do you remember Mrs. Lake, ___ taught us English composition?
a. who b. whom c. that d. which
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38. Is Dr. Brown the person ____ you wish to speak?
a. that b. whom c. to who d. to whom
Use the words or phrases given below to complete a passage about how necessary to celebrate a day for parents.
I believe/ idea/ be supported/ and/ it/ be celebrated nationwide.
In Vietnam people do not celebrate Mother's Day or Father's Day. You think it is necessary to have a day to celebrate for your mom and another for your dad. Write to a friend to share this idea. viết dùm mình nhé
II. Grammar: wishes for the present
Complete the wishes for the situations.
1. My friend Veronica is now participating in an international summer camp in Brazil. I’d love to be with her.
_ I wish………………………………………………………………………………
2. The traditional markets in my town have been replaced with supermarkets. I really
miss them.
_ I wish……………………………………………………………………………..
3. Nha Trang is said to be a very friendly tourist city but I’ve never been to it.
_ I wish……………………………………………………………………………..
4. My sister suggests that I should learn ceramic paintiong. I’d love to but I don’t have
time for it.
_ I wish……………………………………………………………………………
5. It’s a beautiful day and I’m at home writing an essay. How boring!
_ I wish……………………………………………………………………………..
Reported Speech
Turn the following sentences into reported speech.
1. “ Have you seen her recently?” asked Thanh.
à______________________________________________________
2. “ Last night I couldn’t sleep!” she said.
à _____________________________________________________
3. “ I am on my way,” he said.
4. “We want to send our son to a university in the UK,” they said.
5. “ Have you ever tried calling a helpline?” the teacher asked Ngoc.
6. “ Tell Emma I miss her very much, “ she told me.
XV. Chọn từ thích hợp trong bảng điền vào chỗ trống.
naturally how do make from between officially what |
Vietnamese New Year is celebrated according to the Lunar calendar. It is (140) ________________ known as Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet. The Lunar New Year begins (141) ___________________ January twenty-first and February the nineteenth. The exact date changes from year to year. Vietnamese people usually (142) _________________ preparations for the holiday several weeks beforehand. They tidy their houses, cook special food, clean and make offerings on the family altars. On the New Year’s Eve, people sit up to midnight as they want to see New Year in. Then, they put on new clothes and give another the greetings of the season. Tet lasts ten days. The first three days are the most important. Vietnamese people believe that (143) __________________ people act during those days will influence the whole year. They make every effort to avoid arguments and smile as much as possible.
Underline the ONE mistake in each sentence and write the correction in the box provider.
1. My friend Russ is interested in to work in advertising. – ………………
2. Fifteen years of age is too early choosing a career, isn’t it? – ………………
3. Although the low wage, he agreed to take the job. – ………………
4. Women get jobs to support their families as well as to be independently. – ………………
5. I believe the biggest change in educational will take place within the school. – ………………
6. Teenagers will be participated in important decisions concerning their lives. – ………………
7. Jupiter, who is the largest planet in our solar system, has more gravity than Earth. – ………………
8. Can you talk more about Neil Armstrong, that was the first man to walk on the Moon? – ………………
9. Classes will be held in places like fast food restaurants, which students will learn how to run a business. – ………………
10. Recalling his first flight into space in 2006 Christer Fuglesang from Sweden said: “From above, the Earth didn’t look as big as we think.” – ………………