Read the text carefully, then answer the questions.
Many people enjoy living in a big city because they think life is more exciting there. However, I come from
a small village and in my view, there are lots of benefits. The main reason I prefer village life is because it’s
very quiet, so I always feel calm when I’m here. Another reason is that the air is so fresh and clean. We have
more green spaces and bigger gardens, too. In addition, I think the people here are friendlier. Personally, I’m
interested in wildlife photography, so the countryside is perfect for me.
The only downside is transport. I have an early start for a long Journey to school in Faro and the school bus
is always stopping to pick up more people. Also, it’s boring sometimes, but I enjoy chatting to my friends.
Fortunately, I’m learning to ride a moped. On balance, I disagree that city life is better, as I think my village
lifestyle is healthier and more relaxing. In spite of that, some of my friends couldn’t cope with life in the
country, so it comes down to personal opinion.
1. Where does the writer come from?
2. Does he like living in a big city?
3. Why does he prefer village life?
4. How does he think about the people in his village?
5. According to the writer, what is the disadvantage of living in the village?
6. How does he go to school?
7. Does he think city life is better than village life?
8. What is he interested in?

Rewrite the sentences below using a Past Participle Phrase or Being + Past Participle:

1, I was exhausted through lack of sleep and fell asleep at my desk

-> Exhausted through lack of sleep, I fell asleep at my desk

2, Peter was abondoned by his parents at an early age and took to stealing.

3, Although it was written many years ago, the book is still relevant today.

4, Since I was promoted, I've had no time to go out.

5, The boy was taken from his parents at an early age. He had a very difficult life.

Điền used to hoặc would.

1. Do you remember how your Uncle David ___ sit in that chair and smoke those disgusting cigars.

2. Your mother ___ have a Yorkshire Terrier when she was a young girl, didn't she?

3. For years, they ___ go on holiday to the Rockies, but then it became very fashionable and, hence, expensive.

4. Years ago, I ___ write a diary every day but then I got bored with doing it and I stopped. Maybe it was my life that was boring!

5. At the start of their marriage, they ___ be very happy - but then it all went wrong!

6. You ___ spell so well. Whatever happened?

7. When I was five, I ___ be able to do incredible gymnastics. Now I can't even touch my toes.

8. Before getting my driving licence, I ___ ride a bicycle everywhere.

*Put the verbs in brackets into the infinitive or -ing form.
Scotland was the perfect place (1) ...to grow up... (grow up). My parents had spent years (2)
............................... (save up) because they wanted (3) ............................... (buy) a small farmhouse in
the Scottish Highlands. Shortly after I was born their dream came true and our new life in the country
began. To begin with, I was probably too young (4) ............................... (appreciate) the fresh air and
breathtaking views, but as I grew up I began (5) ............................... (enjoy) exploring the unspoilt
countryside. I soon got used to (6) ............................... (have) to walk miles to the shops, and

since it was too far (7) ............................... (travel) to the nearest primary school, my parents did their
best (8) ............................... (educate) me at home. However, I never felt lonely and was usually too
busy (9) ............................... (help) my father on the land to worry about( 10) ...............................
(not/have) any friends. My brothers and sisters were also starting (11) ............................... (grow up)
fast and we had no difficulty (12) ............................... (amuse) ourselves for hours on end. When I
reached the age of eleven, my parents decided it was time (13)............................... (send) me to
secondary school as they didn’t feel they were capable of (14) ............................... (provide) me with
the range of skills I would need for my future life. This would involve (15) ............................... (travel)
twenty miles to the nearest town and twenty miles back. I was sorry (16) ............................... (say)
goodbye to my old way of life, but at the same time I looked forward (17) ............................... (mix)
with new people. After (18)............................... (finish) school I was forced (19) ...............................
(move) to Edinburgh to look for work and I have now made the city my home. Although I love the
cosmopolitan lifestyle, I sometimes can’t help (20) ............................... (wish) I was back in the
Highlands.

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

Nguyen Tri Hieu, 48, from HCM City has donated blood 71 times. However, he has set a goal of donating blood up to 100 times or until his health no longer allows him to.

“My mother died due to lack of blood for a transfusion when I was 20 years old. My family got together in an effort to donate blood to help her. We even bought blood from other donors, but it was not enough,” he recalled.

“I wasn't just my mother at that time, many patients were in desperate need of blood transfusions but the resources simply weren't there and they had to leave this world before their time.” said Hieu.

A few years after his mother passed away, Hieu decided to register to donate blood. Since the first time in 1997, Hieu has donated blood for 71 times, offering up the life-giving resource once every three months.

“There have been many times when I've donated blood to people in need of urgent transfusions. Once, when I was working, my friend at the blood bank called me to help a child at the Heart Institute. My boss immediately told me to go to the hospital.”

“I remembered all the times I've donated blood like that because if did not hurry, the patient’s life would be at risk," he said.

Hieu is also a registered organ donor. "I feel like I can give something, I don't need to keep it," he said. "I feel like I can give away anything, I should not keep it, how can I do it when someone might need it.”

Hieu was one of 100 donors who were honoured at a ceremony on Thursday for

Question: He always tries to help patient with urgent need of transfusion.

A. True

B. False

I.       Fill in the blank with one suitable word.          

Tom Cruise is one of the (1) ………………… successful actors in cinema history. However, his life hasn’t always been that easy for him. As a young boy, Tom was shy and had (2) ………………… in finding friends, although he really enjoyed (3) ………………… part in school plays. After he had finished High School, Tom went to New York to (4) ………………… for work. He found employment as a porter, and at the (5) ………………… time, he attended drama classes. In 1980, the film director Franco Zeffirelli offered Tom his first (6) ………………… in a film. Ten years later, he had become (7) ………………… successful that he was one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, earning millions of dollars (8) ………………… each film. Today, Tom still (9) ………………… in films and is as popular as ever with his thousands of fans from (10) ………………… around the world.

Complete each sentence with the correct comparative form of the adjective in parentheses. Add than when necessary.

1. New cars are much more quiet than / quieter than (quiet) old cars.

2. Do you think money is (important) good health?

3. This coat is (nice) that one.

4. My old laptop was a lot (big) my new one.

5. Gas is so expensive! I want a (efficient) car.

6. Many people think modern life is (good) life in the past.

7. Communication is a lot (easy) it was 50 years ago.

8. The pollution in my city is much (bad) it used to be.

9. I prefer (hot) temperatures. That’s why I love summer.

10. My new school is a little (far) my old one.