1. Read Thanh’s blog. Who is the information in this blog for? What advice does Thanh give about school work?

(Đọc blog của Thanh. Thông tin trong blog này dành cho ai? Thanh đưa ra lời khuyên gì về việc học ở trường?)

In Germany, it's important to be serious in a work situation. They don't mix work and play so you shouldn't make jokes (1)______ you do in the UK and USA when you first meet people. They work in a very organized way and prefer to do one thing at a time. They don't like interruptions or (2) ______changes of schedule. Punctuality is very important so you should arrive on time for appointments. At meeting, it’s important to follow the agenda and not interrupt (3)______ speaker. If you give a presentation, you should focus (4)______ facts and technical information and the quality of your company's products. You should also prepare well, as they may ask a lot of questions. Colleagues normally use the family names, and title - for example 'Doctor' or 'Professor', so you shouldn't use first names (5)______ a person asks you to.

Điền vào số 4

A. on

B. to

C. at

D. in

In Germany, it's important to be serious in a work situation. They don't mix work and play so you shouldn't make jokes (1)______ you do in the UK and USA when you first meet people. They work in a very organized way and prefer to do one thing at a time. They don't like interruptions or (2) ______changes of schedule. Punctuality is very important so you should arrive on time for appointments. At meeting, it’s important to follow the agenda and not interrupt (3)______ speaker. If you give a presentation, you should focus (4)______ facts and technical information and the quality of your company's products. You should also prepare well, as they may ask a lot of questions. Colleagues normally use the family names, and title - for example 'Doctor' or 'Professor', so you shouldn't use first names (5)______ a person asks you to.

Điền vào số 3

A. other

B. others

C. another

D. the other

In Germany, it's important to be serious in a work situation. They don't mix work and play so you shouldn't make jokes (1)______ you do in the UK and USA when you first meet people. They work in a very organized way and prefer to do one thing at a time. They don't like interruptions or (2) ______changes of schedule. Punctuality is very important so you should arrive on time for appointments. At meeting, it’s important to follow the agenda and not interrupt (3)______ speaker. If you give a presentation, you should focus (4)______ facts and technical information and the quality of your company's products. You should also prepare well, as they may ask a lot of questions. Colleagues normally use the family names, and title - for example 'Doctor' or 'Professor', so you shouldn't use first names (5)______ a person asks you to.

Điền vào số 1

A. while

B. as if

C. such as

D. as

In Germany, it's important to be serious in a work situation. They don't mix work and play so you shouldn't make jokes (1)______ you do in the UK and USA when you first meet people. They work in a very organized way and prefer to do one thing at a time. They don't like interruptions or (2) ______changes of schedule. Punctuality is very important so you should arrive on time for appointments. At meeting, it’s important to follow the agenda and not interrupt (3)______ speaker. If you give a presentation, you should focus (4)______ facts and technical information and the quality of your company's products. You should also prepare well, as they may ask a lot of questions. Colleagues normally use the family names, and title - for example 'Doctor' or 'Professor', so you shouldn't use first names (5)______ a person asks you to.

Điền vào số 2

A. sudden

B. suddenly

C. abruptly

D. promptly

In Germany, it's important to be serious in a work situation. They don't mix work and play so you shouldn't make jokes (1)______ you do in the UK and USA when you first meet people. They work in a very organized way and prefer to do one thing at a time. They don't like interruptions or (2) ______changes of schedule. Punctuality is very important so you should arrive on time for appointments. At meeting, it’s important to follow the agenda and not interrupt (3)______ speaker. If you give a presentation, you should focus (4)______ facts and technical information and the quality of your company's products. You should also prepare well, as they may ask a lot of questions. Colleagues normally use the family names, and title - for example 'Doctor' or 'Professor', so you shouldn't use first names (5)______ a person asks you to.

Điền vào số 5

A. if only

B. as

C. unless

D. since

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

Learning The Basics of Essential Life Skills

Living on your own might be something that you dream of achieving some day, but at the same time, the thought can be scary. You need an income, and then after that you need the survival skills to take care of yourself without anyone there to support you. This guide will help prepare you for that transition so that some day you can live independently. First, create a support network. We need people to be there for us and to also be honest with us and tell us how we can improve ourselves. Preferably, this network will extend beyond family members and include at least one close friend that you trust. Ultimately, when you are living on your own, you might encounter many obstacles you have never thought of and you will want someone there to be supportive of you and to help you as you navigate a life of independence. Second, master your weaknesses. It is a good idea to try and be aware of your weaknesses. If possible, have your close friend tell you what they feel are your biggest weaknesses. It Is also good to know your strengths, but it is your weaknesses that you need to work on. For instance, you might get very focused on playing video games for hours, maybe days at a time. While it is okay to play video games, playing them for days at a time when trying to live on your own can lead to you losing your job and also your house. So, it is important that you recognize your weaknesses and do your best to work with them. Next, learn to balance your schedule. It is important to learn how to do multiple things in a day. You need to be flexible and willing to schedule time for activities, work, and social engagements. Then, live a healthy lifestyle. You should exercise and try to eat healthy. You also have to maintain your hygiene or you might find yourself out of a job. Last but not least, follow your dreams and make them come true. Look through the newspapers and online and find that apartment or house that you desire to live in. Decide that you are going to move out and make it happen. Ultimately, living on your own is something that you have to make happen for yourself. So, decide that is what you want and don’t allow anything to deter you from your goal.

Question: The support network is very important because _______.

A. we don’t have any family member to trust or rely on

B. it helps us to improve ourselves and get over obstacles

C. we may think of obstacles and we want someone to be supportive of us

D. it can help us navigate a life of independence

According Dr. Lee, here are the most important things a student should do to be a good language learner. First, you should always go to class and get to it early. Second, you should sit straight and pay attention. And you ought to ask and answer questions in class. Third, you should do all homework and try to use your new language outside of class at least once every week. Finally, you mustn’t give up.

       21.The author was trying to …….. .

A. show how important the language is                  

B. introduce a new way of language learning

C.give the reader advice on language learning.

 D.persuade the readers to join their new language class.

      22.The author wrote the passage to ……. .

A. students                      B. language learner           C. doctors                        D. engineers

23.Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?

A.    How to be a good language learner.                  

B. How to be a good teacher.

C.A new way of language learning.                        

D. Dr. Lee’s ideas.

24.We could replace “ought to” in line 3 with ……

A. should                         B. have to                           C. need                             D. can

      25.Language learners shouldn’t ……. .

A. get to class early                                                     B. ask and answer questions in class

C. be absent from school                                            D. use the new language outside of class

According Dr. Lee, here are the most important things a student should do to be a good language learner. First, you should always go to class and get to it early. Second, you should sit straight and pay attention. And you ought to ask and answer questions in class. Third, you should do all homework and try to use your new language outside of class at least once every week. Finally, you mustn’t give up.

       21.The author was trying to …….. .

A. show how important the language is                  

B. introduce a new way of language learning

C.give the reader advice on language learning.

 D.persuade the readers to join their new language class.

      22.The author wrote the passage to ……. .

A. students                      B. language learner           C. doctors                        D. engineers

23.Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?

A.    How to be a good language learner.                  

B. How to be a good teacher.

C.A new way of language learning.                        

D. Dr. Lee’s ideas.

24.We could replace “ought to” in line 3 with ……

A. should                         B. have to                           C. need                             D. can

      25.Language learners shouldn’t ……. .

A. get to class early                                                     B. ask and answer questions in class

C. be absent from school                                            D. use the new language outside of class

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

Learning The Basics of Essential Life Skills

Living on your own might be something that you dream of achieving some day, but at the same time, the thought can be scary. You need an income, and then after that you need the survival skills to take care of yourself without anyone there to support you. This guide will help prepare you for that transition so that some day you can live independently. First, create a support network. We need people to be there for us and to also be honest with us and tell us how we can improve ourselves. Preferably, this network will extend beyond family members and include at least one close friend that you trust. Ultimately, when you are living on your own, you might encounter many obstacles you have never thought of and you will want someone there to be supportive of you and to help you as you navigate a life of independence. Second, master your weaknesses. It is a good idea to try and be aware of your weaknesses. If possible, have your close friend tell you what they feel are your biggest weaknesses. It Is also good to know your strengths, but it is your weaknesses that you need to work on. For instance, you might get very focused on playing video games for hours, maybe days at a time. While it is okay to play video games, playing them for days at a time when trying to live on your own can lead to you losing your job and also your house. So, it is important that you recognize your weaknesses and do your best to work with them. Next, learn to balance your schedule. It is important to learn how to do multiple things in a day. You need to be flexible and willing to schedule time for activities, work, and social engagements. Then, live a healthy lifestyle. You should exercise and try to eat healthy. You also have to maintain your hygiene or you might find yourself out of a job. Last but not least, follow your dreams and make them come true. Look through the newspapers and online and find that apartment or house that you desire to live in. Decide that you are going to move out and make it happen. Ultimately, living on your own is something that you have to make happen for yourself. So, decide that is what you want and don’t allow anything to deter you from your goal.

 Question: In order to live independently, you should_____.

A. dream of achieving some day

B. need someone to support you in case of emergency

C. get rid of the thinking that there is no one to support you.

D. have a job and the necessary life skills