III. Read the following passage and do the tasks below: 

            There are more than 3,000 languages in the world today, but only about six are major languages of the world. Two-thirds of the world’s populations speak those six languages. More than 300,000,000 people speak English as their first or native language. No one knows how many people speak it as a foreign language. Chinese is the only language with more speakers than English. This is because of the huge population of China, more than one billion people.

            English is the native or official language on the one-fifth of the land area of the world. It is spoken in North America, Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand. In South Africa and India it is one of the official languages.

            More people study English than any other languages. In many countries, the textbook in universities are in English. Many university classes are taught in English even though the native language is not English. English is the language of international communication. It is the language of international business, research, and science. More than three-fourths of the world’s mail is written in English. More than three-fifths of the world’s radio stations use English. More than half of the scientific and research journals are in English. Most other languages have borrowed many English words.

A. Choose the best answer a, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

1. What language has the most speakers in the world?

A. English                   B. French                    C. Chinese                  D. Russian

2. ________people speak English as their first or native language.

A. Two-thirds of  the world’s population                              B. Over 300 million

C. About 300 million                                                             D. nearly 300 billion

B.  Answer the questions:

1. Are Chinese and Arabic probably major languages of the world?

……………………………………………………………………………….

2. What percent of the world’s radio stations are in English?

……………………………………………………………………………….

3. Why do some countries use English textbooks even though English is not the native language?

……………………………………………………………………………….

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Although some groups of people have always lived outdoors in tents, camping as we know it today only began to be (26)_______ about 50 years ago. The increase in the use of cars and improvements in camping (27) _______ have allowed more people to travel longer (28) _______ into the countryside and to stay there in greater comfort. Many campers like to be (29) _______ themselves in quiet areas, so they (30) _______ their tent and food and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains. Others, preferring to be near people , drive to a public or privately-owned campsite (31) _______ has up-to-date facilities ,(32) _______ hot showers and swimming pools. Whether campers are (33) _______ in the mountains or on a busy site, they should remember to (34) _______ the area clean and tidy. In the forests, they must put out any fires and keep food hidden to avoid attracting (35) _______ animals.

Question: Whether campers are (33) _______ in the mountains or on a busy site,

A. lonely

B. single

C. separate

D. alone

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Although some groups of people have always lived outdoors in tents, camping as we know it today only began to be (26)_______ about 50 years ago. The increase in the use of cars and improvements in camping (27) _______ have allowed more people to travel longer (28) _______ into the countryside and to stay there in greater comfort. Many campers like to be (29) _______ themselves in quiet areas, so they (30) _______ their tent and food and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains. Others, preferring to be near people , drive to a public or privately-owned campsite (31) _______ has up-to-date facilities ,(32) _______ hot showers and swimming pools. Whether campers are (33) _______ in the mountains or on a busy site, they should remember to (34) _______ the area clean and tidy. In the forests, they must put out any fires and keep food hidden to avoid attracting (35) _______ animals.

Question: Although some groups of people have always lived outdoors in tents, camping as we know it today only began to be (26)_______ about 50 years ago

A. famous

B. popular

C. favorite

D. current

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Although some groups of people have always lived outdoors in tents, camping as we know it today only began to be (26)_______ about 50 years ago. The increase in the use of cars and improvements in camping (27) _______ have allowed more people to travel longer (28) _______ into the countryside and to stay there in greater comfort. Many campers like to be (29) _______ themselves in quiet areas, so they (30) _______ their tent and food and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains. Others, preferring to be near people , drive to a public or privately-owned campsite (31) _______ has up-to-date facilities ,(32) _______ hot showers and swimming pools. Whether campers are (33) _______ in the mountains or on a busy site, they should remember to (34) _______ the area clean and tidy. In the forests, they must put out any fires and keep food hidden to avoid attracting (35) _______ animals.

Question:  Many campers like to be (29) _______ themselves in quiet areas,

A. on

B. by

C. at

D. of

Today, schools in several countries are considering the question of whether subjects like music and arts should be among those in the curriculum. For many people, a good knowledge of music and arts is regarded as a necessity for anyone who wants to be truly educated. Some say that students who are good at music and arts actually do better in more academic subjects like maths and science. However, some people see music and arts as an unimportant part of education since they don’t prepare students for a life of work.

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Ngày nay, các trường học ở một số nước đang xem xét vấn đề liệu các môn học như âm nhạc và nghệ thuật có nên là một trong những môn học trong chương trình giảng dạy hay không. Đối với nhiều người, một kiến thức tốt về âm nhạc và nghệ thuật được coi là cần thiết cho bất kỳ ai muốn được thực sự có học thức. Một số người nói rằng những sinh viên giỏi về âm nhạc và nghệ thuật thực sự làm tốt hơn trong nhiều môn học hơn như toán học và khoa học. Tuy nhiên, một số người xem âm nhạc và nghệ thuật là một phần không quan trọng của giáo dục vì họ không chuẩn bị cho sinh viên một cuộc đời làm việc.

                                                                                                Trả lời câu hỏi                                                                                          What subject are mentioned in the first sentence of the passage?                                                                                                                 What is regarded as a necessity for anyone who wants to be truly educated

In the passage, what help students do better in more academic subjects like maths and science?

Why do some people see music and arts as an unimportant partof education?

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Although some groups of people have always lived outdoors in tents, camping as we know it today only began to be (26)_______ about 50 years ago. The increase in the use of cars and improvements in camping (27) _______ have allowed more people to travel longer (28) _______ into the countryside and to stay there in greater comfort. Many campers like to be (29) _______ themselves in quiet areas, so they (30) _______ their tent and food and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains. Others, preferring to be near people , drive to a public or privately-owned campsite (31) _______ has up-to-date facilities ,(32) _______ hot showers and swimming pools. Whether campers are (33) _______ in the mountains or on a busy site, they should remember to (34) _______ the area clean and tidy. In the forests, they must put out any fires and keep food hidden to avoid attracting (35) _______ animals.

Question: should remember to (34) _______ the area clean and tidy.

A. remain

B. stay

C. keep

D. let

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Although some groups of people have always lived outdoors in tents, camping as we know it today only began to be (26)_______ about 50 years ago. The increase in the use of cars and improvements in camping (27) _______ have allowed more people to travel longer (28) _______ into the countryside and to stay there in greater comfort. Many campers like to be (29) _______ themselves in quiet areas, so they (30) _______ their tent and food and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains. Others, preferring to be near people , drive to a public or privately-owned campsite (31) _______ has up-to-date facilities ,(32) _______ hot showers and swimming pools. Whether campers are (33) _______ in the mountains or on a busy site, they should remember to (34) _______ the area clean and tidy. In the forests, they must put out any fires and keep food hidden to avoid attracting (35) _______ animals.

Question: The increase in the use of cars and improvements in camping (27) _______ have allowed more people

A. tools

B. baggage

C. equipment

D. property