J. Complete the facts with the comparative form of the adjectives in brackets. Use the correct form of be, affirmative or negative, to make the facts true.

1. Motorbikes are faster than bicycles.

2. Antarctica _________________ (big) Australia.

3. Tigers ___________________ (large) cheetahs.

4. The North Pole ___________________ (cold) the South Pole.

5. London _________________ (rainy) Rome.

6. Beijing _______________________ (polluted) Tokyo.

7. Gold _________________________ (expensive) silver.

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Phần bài tập:

Bài tập 1: Hoàn thành những câu sau với “ but, so, therefore, however”

         1. They may need a new goalkeeper, _____________ I want to be ready.

         2. The new trains have more powerful engines and are _____________ faster.

         3. I hadn’t done my homework. _____________, I didn’t understand my lesson.

         4. Mary was happy. _____________, Alice was very sad.

         5. He is sick. _____________, he can’t come.

         6. The professor told me that I was doing well, _____________ my final grade was awful.

         7. The sky was grey and cloudy. _____________, we went to the beach.

         8. She had to help her mother. _____________, she was often late for school.

         9. I did my best, _____________ it was not good enough.

         10. The flight was delayed, _____________ we had time to have something to eat.

Read the conversation, look at the underlined statements. Which statements are facts? Which ones are opinions?Anna: I think rail travel is the best transport method for the future. What do you think Mai?

Mai: Well... I don't know. It's perhaps quite uncomfortable. Look at the trains in Japan. They're so crowded.

Anna: But it's fast if you want to go from one place to another in a city. And it's cheaper than going by taxi.

Mai: Yes, I agree you will have to spend more money if you take a taxi. But is it faster? The trains in Sweden are delaved quite often.

Anna: Yes, that's right. So what do you think is better than trains?

Mai: Maybe bicycles?

Anna: Perhaps they're good if you don't have any luggage.

II. Rewrite the sentences

1. Monkeys are cleverer than horses

 " Horses are…………………………………………………………………………

2. My sister speaks English better than me

 " I speak … …………………………………………………………………………...

3. Phong swims faster than Phuc

 " Phuc swims …………………………………………………………………….….….

4. Nick writes more carefully than Phuc

 " Phuc …………………………………………………………………….………...….

5. Life in a small town is more peaceful than that in a big city

 " Life in a big city is ……………………………………………………………….….

6. A rabbit runs faster than a turtle

 " A turtle runs ………………………………………………………………………..

7. Urban areas are busier than rural areas   

 " Rural areas are ………………………………………………………….………….….

8. Streets in the country are narrower than those in the city

 " Streets in the city ……………………………………………………………………….

9. My kite is larger than yours

 " Your kite is ……………………………………………………………………….…… .

10. Houses in the city are more expensive than those in the countryside

 " Houses in the countryside……………………………………………………….……….

   III. Combine pairs of sentences below 

1. I’ve drunk six cups of coffee today.  I’ve got a headache. (so)

   ……………………………………………………….…………………………………..

2. The world is getting warmer. Polar bears are in danger of becoming extinct. (because)

  ……………………………………………………….…………………………………..

3. Tet is a time for us to worship our ancestors. It’s also a time for family reunion (moreover) …………………………………………….…………………………………..

4. I really enjoyed the concert. The music was too loud. (although)

  ……………………………………………………….…………………………………..

5. The Huong Pagoda Festival is always crowded. We like to go there to pray for good fortune and happiness (but)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………….…………

Sun, Sea, and Sport!
   Australian love sport. They play it, they talk about it and they watch it on TV. Australian weather is perfect for sport, and there are thousands of great beaches, so swimming is very popular. The population of Australia is only about 20 million, but many of the best sportsmen and sportswomen in the world come from Australia.
​Young people in Australia are very active. More than 60% of children go to sports clubs. They also do activities with friends such as skateboarding, cycling, and rollerblading.
​The most popular sports for boys are football, swimming, Australian Rules football, tennis, cricket, basketball, rugby, martial arts, athletics, and hockey.
​The most popular sports for girls are netball, swimming, tennis, basketball, gymnastics, football, athleticsm martial arts, hockey, and horse riding.
1. What do Australians think of sport?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Why is swimming popular?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Which three sports are only popular with boys?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Which three sports are only popular with girls?

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

Inventions That Changes Our World

People have been inventing things for years. Paper was invented about 2,000 years ago. The wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago. What would life be like without paper to write on or bikes to ride? Those inventions have made life easier.

Airplane

The Wright Brothers invented the first airplane in December 1903. That makes 2003 the 100th anniversary! Before the airplane was invented, most people traveled by cars, boats, and trains. Today, airplanes help people travel faster. How do airplanes help you?

Telephone

Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876. Before the telephone was invented, people kept in touch by writing letters or talking in person. Today the telephone makes it easier for people to talk to one another. How do telephones help you?

Automobile

The first four-wheeled gas-powered car was invented by Karl Benz in 1891. Before people had cars, they couldn’t travel easily. They walked or rode horses for short trips. They took trains or boats for long trips. Today cars are one of the main ways people travel. How do cars help you?

Computer

People worked for years to make the first computer. It was built in 1946. The first computer was called ENIAC. Today computers are an important part of many people’s lives. People use computers as tools to write, get information, and much more. How do computers help you?

Question: The wheel was invented more than 5 thousands years ago.

A. True

B. False

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

Inventions That Changes Our World

People have been inventing things for years. Paper was invented about 2,000 years ago. The wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago. What would life be like without paper to write on or bikes to ride? Those inventions have made life easier.

Airplane

The Wright Brothers invented the first airplane in December 1903. That makes 2003 the 100th anniversary! Before the airplane was invented, most people traveled by cars, boats, and trains. Today, airplanes help people travel faster. How do airplanes help you?

Telephone

Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876. Before the telephone was invented, people kept in touch by writing letters or talking in person. Today the telephone makes it easier for people to talk to one another. How do telephones help you?

Automobile

The first four-wheeled gas-powered car was invented by Karl Benz in 1891. Before people had cars, they couldn’t travel easily. They walked or rode horses for short trips. They took trains or boats for long trips. Today cars are one of the main ways people travel. How do cars help you?

Computer

People worked for years to make the first computer. It was built in 1946. The first computer was called ENIAC. Today computers are an important part of many people’s lives. People use computers as tools to write, get information, and much more. How do computers help you?

Question: The wheel was invented more than 5 thousands years ago.

A. True

B. False

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

            Inventions That Changes Our World

People have been inventing things for years. Paper was invented about 2,000 years ago. The wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago. What would life be like without paper to write on or bikes to ride? Those inventions have made life easier.

Airplane

The Wright Brothers invented the first airplane in December 1903. That makes 2003 the 100th anniversary! Before the airplane was invented, most people traveled by cars, boats, and trains. Today, airplanes help people travel faster. How do airplanes help you?

Telephone

Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876. Before the telephone was invented, people kept in touch by writing letters or talking in person. Today the telephone makes it easier for people to talk to one another. How do telephones help you?

Automobile

The first four-wheeled gas-powered car was invented by Karl Benz in 1891. Before people had cars, they couldn’t travel easily. They walked or rode horses for short trips. They took trains or boats for long trips. Today cars are one of the main ways people travel. How do cars help you?

Computer

People worked for years to make the first computer. It was built in 1946. The first computer was called ENIAC. Today computers are an important part of many people’s lives. People use computers as tools to write, get information, and much more. How do computers help you?

Question:The wheel was invented more than 5 thousands years ago.

A. True

B. False