Exercise 14: Fill in the blank with a suitable word to complete the passage
Tiffany loved working with kids. She wanted to be a kindergarten teacher when (1)................grew up. She decided to volunteer now to prepare. She volunteered as a tutor. She would teach young children. She focused on English. She taught kids how to read and write. Volunteering allowed her to (2)................with kids. She loved (3)................to them. She hoped that she would inspire them. The kids she taught were of all ages. She especially liked working with young kids. This week she was teaching them about essays. She taught them the format. She had each of the kids write one essay (4)................their life. She felt prepared for her future (5).................
Exercise 15: Read the passage then answer the questions
Two students were asked about their hobbies and here is what they said
Lien: Cooking is my favorite hobby. My grandmother taught me how to cook my first dish when I was 8. My family enjoyed it so much so that is when I started this hobby. Some people say cooking is a waste of time but I find this hobby very interesting and meaningful. I really love trying new food and cooking for my family. The feeling of making my family happy with my food is amazing. I often collect recipes from my mother and my grandmother. Sometimes I also get recipes from the internet. Then I write them in a notebook. I hope I will become a good chef and have my own cookery book in the future.
Cuong: I have an unusual hobby: carving eggshells. I started this hobby four years ago after getting a carved egg from my dad when he came back from Japan. It's amazing that something as fragile as an empty eggshell can be made into such a beautiful piece of art. I was so amazed that I learned how to carve them myself from the internet. I find carving eggshells a little difficult but so interesting and useful. The feeling of accomplishment
when I finish a piece is absolutely awesome. This hobby also helps me be more patient and careful.
1. When did Lien start her hobby?
A. 8 years ago
B. At the age of 8
C. In grade 8
D. One year ago
2. What does Lien think about cooking?
A. She thinks it’s a waste of time
B. She finds it interesting
C. She finds it meaningful
D. Both B and C are correct
3. What does the word “them” in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. Lien
B. Lien’s mother and grandmother
C. Recipes
D. Lien’s dishes
4. Where does Lien get recipes from?
A. From her mother
B. From her grandmother
C. From the internet
D. All are correct
5. What does Lien do with the recipes she collected?
A. She keeps them in a notebook
B. She shares them with her mother and grandmother
C. She posts them on the internet
D. All are correct
6. What is true about Cuong?
A. He started carving eggshells when he was 4
B. His dad went to Japan 4 years ago
C. He got a carved egg from his friend in Japan
D. None are correct
7. Where does Cuong learn to carve from?
A. From his father
B. From the internet
C. From a Japanese
D. None are correct
8. What does Cuong think about his hobby?
A. He finds it interesting
B. He thinks it’s difficult
C. He finds it useful
D. All are correct
