In Britain there is a (1)_________ now which people call Mother’s Day. In the old days many girls from working-class families in towns and cities and from farmers’ families in the country worked in rich houses. They had to do all the (2)_________ and their working day was usually very long, they often (3)_________ on Sundays, too. Once a year, it was usually one Sunday in March, they could (4)_________ their mothers. They went home on that day and (5)_________ presents for their mothers and for (6)_________ members of their families. They could stay at home only one day, and then they went back (7)_________their work. People call that day Mothering Day (8)_________Mothering Sunday.
Later workers at the (9)_________ and girls who worked in the houses of rich families received one free day a week, and Mothering Day became Mother’s Day. It is (10)_________ last Sunday in March.
Task1 : True (T) or (F)
LEISURE ACTIVITIES IN BRITAIN
The weekends area a time for many leisure activities in Britain. British people often have to work five day a week from Monday to Friday is the precious time for family and friends. People enjoy various indoor and outdoor activities in Britain. According to the EU's statistical office, British people spend about 45% of their free time watching television, 24% of their free time socialising, 22-23% on sport and hobbies, and 10% on other activities. Other popular lesure activities are listening to the radio, listening to pre-recorded music, reading, DIY, garedning, eating out and going to the cinema.
The most common lesisure activity in the UK í watching televion. The average viewing time is 25 hours per person per week. Almost all households have at least one television set. The second most popular activity in Britain is visiting or entertaining friends or relations. Another popular leisure activity is gardenning. The British are known as a nation of gardeners. Most people have a garden on theri property. Every town in Britain has one or more DIY centers and gerden centres. These are like supermarkets for the home and garden. These places are very popular with British home-owners at the weekends.
________1.People enjoy various in door activities Britain.
________2.Brritish people spend more than half of their free time watching television.
________3.The most common leisure activity in the UK is visiting or entertaining friends or relations.
________4.All house holds have at least one television set.
________5.British people are all gardeners.
________6.All towns in Britain have one ỏ more DIY centers and garden centres.
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the 1st May is the day of International Solidarity of the world 's working people in the struggle for peace,democracy and socialism.millions of people in(1)................countries celebrate may day by holiday demonstrations. The ma Day marches(2)....................solidarity with the fighting people ò Africa, Asia and latin America, with all of patriots and democrats in the world, all of those(3)......struggle for peace and(4)...........progress,for(5).....independence and freedom.For the first time , in 1890, hundreds of thousands of workers in Europe and America celebrated May day by holiday demonstrations under the(6)...............of"workers of the world,unite!", and called(7).....an eight hour working day.They(8).................the end to the terribly long hours that they had been celebrated every year(9).......an(10)......holiday of the working class.
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XII. Read the passage and choose T or F
It is a custom in Britain and in most European countries to celebrate a person’s day. Members of the family and close friends are supposed to be presrent at the party. If they can’t come they may send a gift by post. At the birthday party, the peron who gives birth day party opens all the gifts in front of all the people present and thanks them for the gifts.
The mother usually makes a birthday cake, or if she can’t, she may order one from a cake- shop. A mumber of candles are placed on the top of the cake and will be lighted when the party starts. The number of candles is also the age of that person. After the light is out they all sing a song “ Ahppy birthday to you….” Then they play some games or sing or dance together.
………91. Only in Britain people celeberate people’s birthday.
………92. Only dear friends and members of the family are present.
………93. Some people may send gifts if they can’t go to the party.
………94. They open the gifts in front of their friends at birthday party.
………95. Father always makes the cake for the party.
………96. You can buy a birthday cake at the cake shop.
………97. The cake is placed on the top of the candles.
………98. The candles will be lighted at the beginning of the party.
………99. The mumber of the candles is also the age of the person.
………100. They don’t sing any song at the party.
Đọc đoạn văn và điền T (True) , F (False)
It is a custom in Britain and in most European countries to celebrate a person’s day. Members of the family and close friends are supposed to be present at the party. If they can’t come they may send a gift by post. At the birthday party, the person who gives birth day party opens all the gifts in front of all the people present and thanks them for the gifts.
The mother usually makes a birthday cake, or if she can’t, she may order one from a cake- shop. A number of candles are placed on the top of the cake and will be lighted when the party starts. The number of candles is also the age of that person. After the light is out they all sing a song “ Happy birthday to you….” Then they play some games or sing or dance together.
………1. Only in Britain people celebrate people’s birthday.
………2. Only dear friends and members of the family are present.
………3. Some people may send gifts if they can’t go to the party.
………4. They open the gifts in front of their friends at birthday party.
………5. Father always makes the cake for the party.
………6. You can buy a birthday cake at the cake shop.
………7. The cake is placed on the top of the candles.
………8. The candles will be lighted at the beginning of the party.
………9. The number of the candles is also the age of the person.
………10. They don’t sing any song at the party.
1.The milkmen in Britain collect empty milk bottles
→Empty milk bottles .................................................
2.Traveling around the world is exciting
→It is ........................................................................
3.Could you turn on the lights,please?
→Do you mind .........................................................
4."Do you enjoy reading books?" Phong asked Nga
Phong asked Nga ....................................................
5.Ba gets up early every morning .He wants to the meeting on time
→Ba get up early every morning in order to ..............................................
Listen to a man talking about available means of transport to travel around Britain. Decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. Travelling in Britain is not very difficult. .................
2. If you are visiting most big cities in your trip, you shouldn’t take a train.............
3. You can easily get the best deals in hiring a car without booking
in advance. .................
4. You can travel by horse in some places in Britain. .................
5. You can’t take taxis at all main stations. .................
II. Write the correct form of the verbs.
1. Vietnamese students love (go) picnic at the weekend.
2. I hate (spend) all day on (go) fishing.
3. People in Britain love (drink) tea with milk.
4. Do you like (listen) to music.
5. Does Anna fancy (watch) horrible movies.
6. I prefer (make) craft to (draw) a picture.
7. Kate loves (hang out) with her friends on her birthday.
8. I detest (eat) fish.
9. Do you mind (turn) off the TV?
10. Does she adore (work) with handicapped students?
PART C : READING
I. Read the following passage and put a word in each of the blanks:
Scotland is in the north of Great Britain. It is (1)________for its rich culture as well as its amazing natural beauty. (2)________to this land can spend endless days exploring its historic centuries-old castles. But be aware- legend says that some of them are haunted by ghosts. Fun-lovers can (3)________its world-famous festival, the Highland Games where they can enjoy unique Scotish activities such as the pipping, drumming and (4) ________. They can also see traditional sports, or drink whisky with the (5)________people. Driving through vast green pastures, or boating on scenic lakes- or lochs- are other attractions that Scotland offers.
1__________2__________3__________4__________5__________
II. Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to complete the following passage :
We are all slowly (1)________the Earth. The seas and rivers are too dirty to swim in. There is so much smoke in the air that it is unhealthy to live in many of the world’s cities. In one well-known city, for example, poisonous gases (2) ________cars pollute the air so much that traffic policemen have to wear oxygen masks. We have cut down (3)________trees that there are now vast areas of waterland all over the world. As a result, farmers in parts of Afica can not grow enough (4)________. In certain countries in Asia, there is too little rice. Moreover, we do not take enough care of the countryside.
Wild animals are quickly disappearing. For instance, tigers are rare in India now because we have killed too many of them. However, it isn’t enough simply to talk about the problem. We must act now before it is too late to do (5)________about it. Join us now. Save the Earth!
1. A. destroyed B. destroying C. destroys D. destroy
2. A. by B. from C. of D. in
3. A, so much B. so few C. so little D. so many
4. A. eating B. to eat C. for eat D. to be eaten
5. A. anything B. nothing C. everything D. something