Read the text and do the tasks below.(1pt )

SCOTLAND – THE LAND OF LEGENDS

            Scotland is in the North of Great Britain. It is famous for its rich culture as well as its amazing natural beauty. Visitors to this land can spend endless days exploring its historic centuries-old castles. But be aware – legend says that some of them are haunted by ghosts. Fun-lovers can experience its world-famous festival, the Highland Games where they can enjoy unique Scottish activities such as the piping, drumming, and dancing. They can also see traditional sports, or drink whisky with the local people. Driving through vast green pastures, or boating on scenic lakes – or lochs – are other attractions that Scottish offers.

            The great people of this legendary land have also given many of the world’s important inventions like the telephone, the television, penicillin and the raincoat. Edinburgh, the capital, was the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade in 1824. Edinburgh University welcomed the first female medical student in Great Britain in 1969.

* Answer the questions about you. 

3. Was Edinburgh the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade in 1824?

4. When did Edinburgh University welcome the first female medical student in Great Britain ?

Choose one word/phrase from the box to complete the sentences

1, Scotland was, and still is, famous for its shipbuilding ___________. .

2, American culture has a large ____________ on most of the world, especially the Western countries.

3, Most of the countryside on both _________ of New Zealand was popullated by villages and small towns

4, The largest and the most __________ city in the US is the city of New York City, having around 20 million inhabitants

5, As well as the beautiful landscape and __________ lochs Scotland's castles rank among the most iconic in the world

6, Sport is an important part of Australian __________ , and it has shaped the Australian national identity

7, There are a lot of _________ in Western Canada, which is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire

8, The Beatles, a ________ English rock band, was formed in Liverpool 1960

Question II. Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences. 

1. The ……………… are concerned about the oil spills in East Sea. (environment)

2. Scotland is a ……….. land and this is noted for its rich and interesting history. (legend)

PART FOUR: READING (2.5 pts)

I. Read the passage and fill in each gap with a suitable word. 

Telepathy: Mind to Mind Communication

The (1) …………… “telepathy” has been derived from the words “tele” meaning “distance” and “pathy” meaning “feeling”. So telepathy actually means getting feelings through a distance. Telepathy is the communication (2) …………. two minds, separated over a distance, without the (3) …………… of the five known senses. At some point of time or the other, we all have experienced telepathy. Maybe you were thinking of someone you haven’t talked to for months and you suddenly get a call from them. Or (4) ………….. two people are together, they might say the same thing at the same time. These are spontaneous mind-to-mind (5) …………… that tend to occur frequently between closely related individuals.

II. Read the passage then answer the questions: 

Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coaslines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has an incredible three million lakes. That’s four lakes per person living there. Many cities in Alaska cannot be reached by road, sea, or river. The only way to get in and out is by air, on foot, or by dogsled. That’s why Alaska has the busiest sea airport in the world, Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred floatplanes take off and land on the water of this airport every day. It’s really a fun scene to watch. Alaska is called the Land of Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months. But in winter the sun stays almost unseen. All Alaskans take special pride in their beautiful and unique state.

1. Where is Alaska ?

…………………………………………………………….…………….

2. Does it have three thousand lakes?

……………………………………………….……………

3. Which method can always be used to reach a place in Alaska?

……………..……………..

4. Why is Alaska called the Land of Midnight Sun?

………………..……...………………….

5. How do the people in Alaska feel about their state?

………………..…..………………

PART FIVE: WRITING 

I. Rewrite these sentences, so that their meaning stays the same, using the beginning given for each.

1. Nhung didn’t go to the cinema with her friends because her younger sister was ill.

Because of …… ………………………………………..………………………………………

2. The earthquake struck the city and destroyed completely thousands of buildings and houses.

The city …………………………………………………………..………………………………

3. Who wrote this poem in the 19th century?

By whom ………………………………………………………………..………………………?

4. Minh isn’t hardworking, so he often gets bad marks.

If ………………………………………………………………………………..……….……….

II. Combine each pair of the following sentences into one, using the suggested words or phrases in the brackets. 

1. I’m not you. But I think you should recycle these plastic carrier bags. (If)

………………………….……………………………………………

2. All flights had to be cancelled. That’s because of the pilots’ sudden strike. (so)

………………………….……………………………………………

3. The environment is polluted. Birds and plants die. (cause)

………………………….……………………………………………

4. The food is contaminated. People’s health is poor. (lead to)

………………………….……………………………………………

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Read the text and do the tasks below

SCOTLAND – THE LAND OF LEGENDS

            Scotland is in the North of Great Britain. It is famous for its rich culture as well as its amazing natural beauty. Visitors to this land can spend endless days exploring its historic centuries-old castles. But be aware – legend says that some of them are haunted by ghosts. Fun-lovers can experience its world-famous festival, the Highland Games where they can enjoy unique Scottish activities such as the piping, drumming, and dancing. They can also see traditional sports, or drink whisky with the local people. Driving through vast green pastures, or boating on scenic lakes – or lochs – are other attractions that Scottish offers.

            The great people of this legendary land have also given many of the world’s important inventions like the telephone, the television, penicillin and the raincoat. Edinburgh, the capital, was the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade in 1824. Edinburgh University welcomed the first female medical student in Great Britain in 1969.

* Choose the best answer A, B, C or D.(0,5pt)

1. Scotland is famous for ______________.

A. its rich culture                                B. its amazing natural beauty                         C. A &B         

2. What can fun-lovers experience?

A.its world-famous festival                B. festival                                                        C. the Highland 

III. Read the text and then answer the questions.

SCOTLAND - THE LAND OF LEGENDS

Scotland is in the north of Great Britain. It is famous for its rich culture as well as its amazing natural beauty. Visitors to this land can spend endless days exploring its historic centuries-old castles. But be aware – legend says that some of them are haunted by ghosts. Fun-lovers can experience its world-famous festival, the Highland Games where they can enjoy unique Scottish activities such as the piping, drumming, and dancing. They can also see traditional sports, or drink whisky with the local people. Driving through vast green pastures, or boating on scenic lakes – or lochs – are other attractions that Scotland offers.

The great people of this legendary land have also given many of the world’s important inventions like the telephone, the television, penicillin and the raincoat. Edinburgh, the capital, was the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade in 1824. Edinburgh University welcomed the first female medical student in Great Britain in 1869.

1. Is Scotland famous for its rich culture?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………2. What might you see while you are exploring a castle?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………3. What are some activities you can see at the Scottish Highland Games?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Which first city in the world  has its own fire brigade ?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Do you want to visit Scotland? Why or why not?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

SCOTLAND - THE LAND OF LEGENDS Scotland is in the north of Great Britain. It is famous for its rich culture as well as its amazing natural beauty. Visitors to this land can spend endless days exploring its historic centuries-old castles. But be aware – legend says that some of them are haunted by ghosts. Fun-lovers can experience its world-famous festival, the Highland Games where they can enjoy unique Scottish activities such as the piping, drumming, and dancing. They can also see traditional sports, or drink whisky with the local people. Driving through vast green pastures, or boating on scenic lakes – or lochs – are other attractions that Scotland offers. The great people of this legendary land have also given many of the world’s important inventions like the telephone, the television, penicillin and the raincoat. Edinburgh, the capital, was the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade in 1824. Edinburgh University welcomed the first female medical student in Great Britain in 1869. 1. Is Scotland famous for its rich culture? …………………………………………………………………………………………………2. What might you see while you are exploring a castle? …………………………………………………………………………………………………3. What are some activities you can see at the Scottish Highland Games? ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4. Which first city in the world has its own fire brigade ? ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. Do you want to visit Scotland? Why or why not? …………………………………………………………………………………………………