Complete the sentences with the correct tense or form of the verbs in the box.

 simplify    lookup        get by          

8.  Some US spellings ______ over the years, e.g. color, harbor, program.

9.  “If you ______ every new word you see or hear, you will spend your whole day with the dictionary in your hand.”

10. My French is really hopeless, so I was glad to discover that I could ______ in simple English in Paris.

I.                  Read this article and answer the questions below.

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.

(Cre: Bài tập tiếng Anh 8 – tập 1 – Mai Lan Hương).

1.    How does the writer feel when he is in his village? Why?

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2.    Why does he prefer village life?

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3.    What is he interested in?

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4.    Arcording to the writer, what is the disadvantage of living in the village?

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5.    Does he think city life is better than village life?

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