a. Read the email and underline the natural wonders of Viet Nam.

(Đọc email sau và gạch chân vào những kì quan thiên nhiên của Việt Nam.)

READING (2 points)

A. Read the Ricardo’s email and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).

Dear Stella,

Thanks for letting me know about your hometown.

Let me tell you about my hometown, Burano. Burano is an island in the north of Italy, about 7 km from Venice. You can take a 40-minute waterbus ride from Venice. It is famous for its colorful houses. You can take great photos wherever you are on the island. Burano is also famous for its seafood. A lot of restaurants serve great, fresh seafood at cheap prices. Burano is very quiet and peaceful. About three thousand people live here.

It is better to visit Burano in summer because it is very cold in winter.

Please write back soon. I want to know about your family.

Your friend,

Ricardo

36. Stella lives in Burano.                        ________________.

37. Ricardo lives on an island in Italy.                ________________.    

38. It takes 40 minutes to get to Burano from Venice by bus.    ________________.

39.  Many restaurants in Burano serve cheap fresh seafood.    ________________.    

40.  Burano is crowded and noisy.                ________________.    

A. Read the Ricardo’s email and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).

Dear Stella,

Thanks for letting me know about your hometown.

Let me tell you about my hometown, Burano. Burano is an island in the north of Italy, about 7 km from Venice. You can take a 40-minute waterbus ride from Venice. It is famous for its colorful houses. You can take great photos wherever you are on the island. Burano is also famous for its seafood. A lot of restaurants serve great, fresh seafood at cheap prices. Burano is very quiet and peaceful. About three thousand people live here.

It is better to visit Burano in summer because it is very cold in winter.

Please write back soon. I want to know about your family.

Your friend,

Ricardo

36. Stella lives in Burano.                                                            ________________.

37. Ricardo lives on an island in Italy.                                         ________________.  

38. It takes 40 minutes to get to Burano from Venice by bus.    ________________.

39.  Many restaurants in Burano serve cheap fresh seafood.     ________________.  

40.  Burano is crowded and noisy.                                               ________________.  

a. Read the email about going to the movies.

(Đọc lá thư đi xem phim dưới đây.)

New message

To: emmab@frendzmail.com

Subject: Movies

Hi, Emma,

Thanks for asking me to the movies.

Sorry, I don't want to watch Mix It Up. I don't really like horror movies. I think they're really boring.

Why don't we watch High Rise Teens? It's a comedy. I love comedies and this one seems really funny.

Let me know what you think.

Your friend,

Sarah

I. Read the text about Seoul and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F). Write T or F.

1. Seoul is the capital and lies in the northern part of South Korea. It has a population of nearly 10 million people. Seoul is famous for modern skyscrapers and high-tech subways. There are also many temples, palaces and street markets. Popular tourist attractions in Seoul are Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Gyeongbokgung Palace, The War Memorial of Korea and Namsan Seoul Tower. Gangnam, Itaewon and Hongdae are popular neighbourhoods in Seoul. Here you can find busy downtown districts, exciting social life, crowded shopping centres and great restaurants. You can also try tasty Korean dishes like bibimbap, kimchi and BBQ grilled meat. Exploring this massive city can be an enjoyable experience for travellers.

1. Seoul is in the northern west of South Korea.                       _________

2. Modern tall buildings and subway systems make Seoul famous.     _________

3. Itaewon and Gangnam are two popular areas outside Seoul.          _________

4. There are a lot of things to do in Seoul.       _________

5. You should try bibimbap and kimchi.                   _________

2. Istanbul is the capital of Turkey, which is located between Europe and Asia. The city has a lot of historical landmarks, such as Blue Mosque, Hagla Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum. Visitors cannot miss Grand Bazaar as there are thousands of shops and stalls selling handcrafted Turkish ceramics, carpets, lamps, leather goods and jewellery.

Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil. It is the city of sun, beaches and mountains, of man- made and natural wonders of the world. It is large and colourful with world famous carnivals and samba. You can also spend all day sunbathing on Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon beaches.

Venice is famous for its canals. People do not use cars in Venice, so they travel everywhere by canal. The most famous place in Venice is St Mark’s square with St Mark’s Cathedral. There are also a lot of museums, palaces, and beautiful bridges.

St Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia. It is beautiful city of channels and impressive architecture. The city is famous for the Winter Palace, where the Tsars lived, and the Hermitage Museum, which is a fantastic art gallery. There are, of course, a lot of churches and cathedrals here, too. There is so much to see in St Petersburg!

Read the passage, and then decided whether the statements are true T or false F Volunteering is one of the things that are very useful to you. To your future bosses, volunteering work shows that you are interested in both the world and your future.Although volunteer work does not bring you money, it gives you a time to learn social skills and make a difference in our community.Volunteer have the chance to teach English, art, and sports for homeless children. They also help children with health problems, especially children who cannot see, hear and speak. Anser the questions (1mark). 1. Does the volunteer work bring you lots of money and good job? 2. Does the volunteers help disabled people? 3. Do volunteers always help healthy children.? 4. Does volunteer work gives you a time to learn social skills? Help me!!!

I.       Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False.

Dear Lan,

Thank you very much for your letter of September 5^th. I am glad to know that you are in good health, as I am, too.

It was very interesting to read about the celebrations of September 1^st in Vietnam.

We have some interesting holidays in England. The first is New Year’s Day, on the 1^st of January, when we send good wishes to all our friends for a Happy New Year.

But children like Christmas Day most of all. It is on December 25^th. We get presents from our parents and friends on that day. We decorate the Christmas Tree with lights and toys and we sing Christmas songs. The day after Christmas Day is also a holiday. For Christmas we also send Christmas cards to our friends to wish them a Merry Christmas.

On a Sunday in the middle of March, we have Mothering Day. This is a holiday for all mothers. They do not work at home on that day, and their children bring them flowers and presents.

Well, I have told you some of our English holidays. Soon it will be Christmas and then New Year. So I send my letter now and wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Yours truly,

Helen

19. Helen was interested to read about the celebrations of September 1^st.

20. English children prefer New Year to Christmas.

21. English people celebrate a day in April in memory of their mothers.

22. The day after Christmas Day is also a holiday.

VIII. Read the email, and then decide whether the questions are true (T) or false (F) Hi, Marco, We are moving to our new flat on Saturday. The flat has only two bedrooms, and it has a small garden at the back. It’s good for me because it’s near my school, so I can cycle to school. When you come in the front door, there’s a long hall with a bathroom at the other end. The door on the right goes into the kitchen with the dining room behind it. The next room is the living room. It’s comfortable, sunny room and from there you can walk straight out into the garden. After that there’s my parent’s bedroom, and finally you come to my bedroom. It’s next to the bathroom. I’m writing this email on my computer at my desk under the window. All my furniture is in my room now and it looks good. Love, Alice 36. The flat doesn’t have a garden. __________ 37. Alice walks to school. __________ 38. The dining room is behind the kitchen. __________ 39. Her parents’ bedroom is next to the bathroom. __________ 40. His bedroom doesn’t have a window. __________

II.  Read the text, then decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

      These are some easy habits that help you stay healthy and live longer.

      Go for a jog

      Exercise is key to good health. Aerobic activity, like running, is crucial for getting your blood pumping and your heart working. A recent study showed that people who run have 25 to 40 per cent reduced risk of early death, and live about three years longer.

      Get more sun - but not too much

      The “sunshine vitamin” – vitamin D, that is – has been shown to fight to disease, improve bone health, and prevent depression. Concerns over skin cancer are well-founded, and sunblock is generally a good idea. But getting 15 to 30 minutes of sun exposure a day should be adequate for vitamin D production.

      Stress less

      The impact of stress on our overall health is huge, so reducing stress is one way to lower our risk of many deadly diseases.

      Eat more fruits and veggies

      If you want to live longer, eat more fruits and vegetables. The vitamins, minerals, and most importantly, the fibre help control satiety so you do not need to eat much of the animal foods. High fibre diets promote lower cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of heart disease and cancers such as colon cancer.

1.   One of the most important things you can do to stay healthy is to exercise.

2.   Vitamin D comes from the sun.

3.   Getting too much sun can be harmful.

4.   Stress doesn’t impact on your health.

5.   Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals and fibre.

6.   A high fibre diet can cause heart disease and colon cancer.