Four people have talked about what they have done in their free time so far this week. Answer the questions below.

Nick: I’ve spent about thirty hours on the Internet so far this week. I'm really into it. I usually go on about 9.00 in the evening after dinner and homework. I maybe stay on until half past eleven in the evening when the rest of my family are all in bed.

Mi: I haven't watched any TV so far this week. I don't have a television. I hate television - it’s really bad for you.

Phong: I haven't written any letters so far this year. Nobody writes letters these days, do they? I always send e-mails or cards if it's a birthday or something personal.

Mai: I don't know how many books I've read so far this year … too many to count. I've read five books this week. I usually read about four or five in a week. I love reading. If I really like a book, I might read it five or six times.

1. How many hours has Nick spent on the Internet this week?

2. When does Nick often go to bed after going on the Net?

3. Why does Mi hate television?

4. How can Phong communicate with others?

5. How many books does Mai read in a week?

X. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.

1. __________New Year‘s Eve, many people go to Times Square to watch the ball drop. 

a. At b. On c. In d. By

2. As far as I know, this film is __________a true story of Oskar Schindler.

a. set in b. based on c. come out d. taken over

3. You should walk across the street at the ___________.

a. road sign b. traffic lights c. parking area d. zebra crossing

4. Thousands of people have ___________ for an annual cheese-chasing competition on Cooper‘s Hill.

a. gathered b. watched c. participated d. appeared

5. Paris is becoming a livable city __________there are many bike-only and pedestrian-only streets.

a. although b. because c. however d. whereas

6. Although the film was __________, Jack fell asleep in the middle.

a. violent b. boring c. gripping d. frightening

7. The Samba Parade is a _________for all who have journeyed to Rio for Carnival.

a. must-see b. sight c. scene d. visual

8. People don‘t do this to celebrate anything, they just do it ________.

a. at once b. on purpose c. by chance d. for fun

9. You____________ like horror films! When did you start watching them?

a. used to b. didn‘t use to c. don‘t use to d. get used to

10. ‗Would you like to go to the cinema this weekend?‘ ‗ ___________‘

a. I don‘t care. b. OK. You did it! c. Great! I can‘t wait. d. Sorry! I don‘t like

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.

Question 33 : I have never read such a romantic story.

⇒ This is the..........................................................................................

Question 34 : The boy is sorry he doesn’t have his teacher’s address.

⇒ The boy wishes...........................................................................................

Question 35 : “ Will you spend your vacation in Ha Long next year?”, Liz said to us.

⇒ Liz asked....................................................................................................

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

I have never read such a romantic story like this before.

A. This is the most romantic story that I've ever read. 

B. I have never read many romantic stories like this before. 

C. The story is so romantic that I have read it many times. 

D. This story is not as romantic as those I had read before.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions..

I have never read such a romantic story like this before.

A. This is the most romantic story that I've ever read.

B. I have never read many romantic stories like this before.

C. The story is so romantic that I have read it many times.

D. This story is not as romantic as those I had read before.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

I have never read such a romantic story like this before.

A. This is the most romantic story that I've ever read

B. I have never read many romantic stories like this before

C. The story is so romantic that I have read it many times

D. This story is not as romantic as those I had read before