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Read the passage about media then answer the questions
Email is a short word for electronic mail. You create texts and send them over a network of computers. The first emails go back to the 1960s. The invention has greatly changed our lives and emails have become a popular means of communication.
Emails offer users a lot of advantages. First of all, they are really easy to use. You can organize your daily correspondence, send and receive electronic messages and save them on computers. Second, emails are also very fast. They are delivered at once around the world. It is believed that no other form of written communication is as fast as an email. Last but not least, emails do not use paper. They are environmentally friendly, which helps save a lot of trees from being cut down. So you find emails really useful? Have you ever sent or received an email? Send one to your best friend and wait for nice things to come.
1. What does email mean?
............................................................................................................
2. When did the first email appear?
...........................................................................................................
3. How many benefits of emails are mentioned in the reading?
.........................................................................................................
4. According to the writer, is Email the fastest way to communicate?
............................................................................................................
5. Are they environmentally friendly, which helps save a lot of trees from being cut down?
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22 tháng 11 2021

1. Email is a short word for electronic mail. You create texts and send them over a network of computers. 

2. The first emails go back to the 1960s. 

3. There are 3 benefits of emails are mentioned in the reading.

4. Yes, it is

5. Yes they are

22 tháng 11 2021

 

1. What does email mean?
Email means electronic mail.
2. When did the first email appear?
In the 1960s.
3. How many benefits of emails are mentioned in the reading?
Three benefits
4. According to the writer, is Email the fastest way to communicate?
Yes, it is believed so
5. Are they environmentally friendly, which helps save a lot of trees from being cut down?
Yes, they are

I ) 1. though we live in different districts, we always ______ with each other once every three months A. keep in touch B. correspond C. write D. go 2 Ha is sad ______ she gets high marks A. because B. in spite of C. though D. so 3 _______ the environment is one of main problems of our government nowadays. A. saving B. celebrating C. warning D. protecting 4 Have your ever seen a _____? A. earhquake B. tornadoes C. UFO D. volcanoes 5 We use to have ______ shout the...
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I )

1. though we live in different districts, we always ______ with each other once every three months

A. keep in touch B. correspond C. write D. go

2 Ha is sad ______ she gets high marks

A. because B. in spite of C. though D. so

3 _______ the environment is one of main problems of our government nowadays.

A. saving B. celebrating C. warning D. protecting

4 Have your ever seen a _____?

A. earhquake B. tornadoes C. UFO D. volcanoes

5 We use to have ______ shout the latest new long time ago

A. pigeons B. letters C. criers D. students

6 Katewinslet: "Let me congratulate you on your nomination for an Oscar."

LepnardoDicaprio: "________"

A. that's right. B. that's a good idea C. well done D. it's nice of yoou to say so

7.The storm came whe farmers _____ in the field

A. were working B. has worked C. worked D. are working

8. Well done! what a nice painting!

A. it's nice of you to say so B. It's easy C. I don't thik so D. yes, not bad

9 Children can't get to sleep on christmas eve because they are too ______

A. excited B. bored C. interested D. worried

10 ________ is a person who installs and repairs water pipes

A. electrician B. carpenter C. locksmith D. plumber

11. ____ being afraid of going out alone at night, she decided she had to find out where he'd gone

A. however B. because C. although D. in spite of

II) chọn true hoặc false và khoan tròn (a,b,c,d)

a) Vietnam's Lunar New Year is offically know as Tet. It begins between january twenty-first and february nineteeth. The exact date changes from year to year. Tet lasts ten days. The first three days are the most important. Vietnamese people belive that what they act during those days will influence the whole year. As a result, they make every effort to avoid arguments and smile as much as possible. Vietnamese people believe that the first person through the door on New Year's Day brings either good or bad luck. Children receive lucky money as they do in other countries.

1. Tet occurs in late january or early countries _________

2. There are two weeks for lunar new year. _____

3. people shold not argue with each other at Tet _______

4. the first visitor on new year's day may bring good orbad luck ______

5 What is the main idea of the text? It's about _____

A. one of the most important celebrations in Viet Nam

B. one of the first important people in Viet Nam

C. the first person brings either good or bad luck

D. the first visitor on new year's day may bring good orbad luck

6. The word They in line 6 to _____

A. lunar new year B. Vietnamese people C. children D. lucky money

b) Email is a short word for electronic mail. You create text and them over a network of computers. The first email go back to the 1960s. The invention has greatly changed our lives and emails have become a popular means of communication.

Emails offer users a lot of advantages. First of all, they are really easy to use. You can organize your daily correspondence, send and receive electronic mesagges and save them on computers. Second, emails are also very fast tehy are delivered at once around the world. It is believed that no other form of written communication is as fast as an email. Last but not least, emails do not use paper. They are environmentally friendly, which helps save a lot of trees from being cut down. So you find emails really useful? Have you ever sent or received an email? Send one to your best friend and wait for nice things to come.

1) sending emails can save more paper _____

2) The first emails can were sent about 20 years from now _____

3) computer are very popular nowadays _____

4) sending an eamil is not difficult _____

5) The word offer in line 5 can be understood as

a) send b) take c) give d) make

III)

a) Sơn Đoòng Cave was found by a local man (19) ______ Hồ Khanh in 1991. The whistling sound of wind and roar of a rushing stream in the cave heard through the (20) ______ as well as the step descent prevented the local people (21)______ entering the cave. Only in 2009 did the cave become (22) ______ known after a group of scientist from the British Cave Research Association, (23) ________ a survey in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng from 10 (24) ______ 14 april 2009

1. A) called B) missed C) ran D)named

2. A) entrance B) way C) exit D) roof

3. A) with B) from C) for D) along

4 A) nationwide B) nationlly C) internationlly D) locally

5. A) made B) conducted C) consumed D) distinguished

6. A) at B) on C) in D) to

b) Your mom said you are starting to think about your future career. (1) ______ do you want to be when you leave school? Maybe you want to be like me and start your own business! When I was young, I thought “I really (2) _____ to start my own business (3) _____ that I can work with lots of interesting people”. I know you’d like to be a basketball player. If I (4) ____ you, I wouldn’t be a basketball player. You might not work very much because there aren’t many jovs available. But I think you’d make a great businessman. You’re really (5) _____ at math and love meeting new people. And I think you can (6) _____ a lot of money.

Write me back and tell me your plans,

Uncle joe

1. A) when B) how C) what D) why

2. A) want B) got C) do D) make

3. A) so B) too C) and D) because

4. A) am B) will C) would D) were

5. A) best B) good C) better D) bad

6. A) to earn B) earning C) earns D) earn

IV)

1. Is military service ____ in this country? (compel)

2. These people became homeless after a _____ storm (tropical)

3. They live ____ in small village (peace)

4. Women are still struggling for true ________ with men (equal)

5. He _____ as if nothing had happened (haviour)

6. He appeared _____ and confident before the match (relax)

7. She speaks German _______ (fluency)

8. There were over 500 ____ for the job (apply)

9. It really ____ me when people forget to say thank you (annoyance)

10. The Taj Mahal is a _____ building ( magnificence)

V)

1. on special occasions/Vietnamese women/usually wear/ao dai/nowadays

->........................................................................................................

2. speaking contest/Hoa/in the English/the first prize/has just won/

->...........................................................................................................

3. suggest/to school/by/Her father/go/she/that/bike

->..............................................................................................................

4. the benefits/can/in/nobody/of/our/life/deny/the internet/

->..............................................................................................................

VI)

1. Despite having difficulties, I never lose heart

-> Though I .......................................................

2) The last time they played tennis was two years ago.

-> They haven’t .................................................

3) He walked to school in about fifteen minutes.

-> It took .............................................................

4) Carol had a headache, but she still read until late.

5) this is time.I’ve ever been here

->I have....................................................................

6) His words impressed the children deeply

->His words made.....................................................

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14 tháng 5 2019

I )

1. though we live in different districts, we always ______ with each other once every three months

A. keep in touch B. correspond C. write D. go

2 Ha is sad ______ she gets high marks

A. because B. in spite of C. though D. so

3 _______ the environment is one of main problems of our government nowadays.

A. saving B. celebrating C. warning D. protecting

4 Have your ever seen a _____?

A. earhquake B. tornadoes C. UFO D. volcanoes

5 We use to have ______ shout the latest new long time ago

A. pigeons B. letters C. criers D. students

6 Katewinslet: "Let me congratulate you on your nomination for an Oscar."

LepnardoDicaprio: "________"

A. that's right. B. that's a good idea C. well done D. it's nice of yoou to say so

7.The storm came whe farmers _____ in the field

A. were working B. has worked C. worked D. are working

8. Well done! what a nice painting!

A. it's nice of you to say so B. It's easy C. I don't thik so D. yes, not bad

9 Children can't get to sleep on christmas eve because they are too ______

A. excited B. bored C. interested D. worried

10 ________ is a person who installs and repairs water pipes

A. electrician B. carpenter C. locksmith D. plumber

11. ____ being afraid of going out alone at night, she decided she had to find out where he'd gone

A. however B. because C. although D. in spite of

II) chọn true hoặc false và khoan tròn (a,b,c,d)

a) Vietnam's Lunar New Year is offically know as Tet. It begins between january twenty-first and february nineteeth. The exact date changes from year to year. Tet lasts ten days. The first three days are the most important. Vietnamese people belive that what they act during those days will influence the whole year. As a result, they make every effort to avoid arguments and smile as much as possible. Vietnamese people believe that the first person through the door on New Year's Day brings either good or bad luck. Children receive lucky money as they do in other countries.

1. Tet occurs in late january or early countries ____T_____

2. There are two weeks for lunar new year. ___F__

3. people shold not argue with each other at Tet ____T___

4. the first visitor on new year's day may bring good orbad luck ____T__

5 What is the main idea of the text? It's about _____

A. one of the most important celebrations in Viet Nam

B. one of the first important people in Viet Nam

C. the first person brings either good or bad luck

D. the first visitor on new year's day may bring good orbad luck

6. The word They in line 6 to _____

A. lunar new year B. Vietnamese people C. children D. lucky money

b) Email is a short word for electronic mail. You create text and them over a network of computers. The first email go back to the 1960s. The invention has greatly changed our lives and emails have become a popular means of communication.

Emails offer users a lot of advantages. First of all, they are really easy to use. You can organize your daily correspondence, send and receive electronic mesagges and save them on computers. Second, emails are also very fast tehy are delivered at once around the world. It is believed that no other form of written communication is as fast as an email. Last but not least, emails do not use paper. They are environmentally friendly, which helps save a lot of trees from being cut down. So you find emails really useful? Have you ever sent or received an email? Send one to your best friend and wait for nice things to come.

1) sending emails can save more paper ___T_

2) The first emails can were sent about 20 years from now _F____

3) computer are very popular nowadays ___NG__

4) sending an eamil is not difficult __T___

5) The word offer in line 5 can be understood as

a) send b) take c) give d) make

III)

a) Sơn Đoòng Cave was found by a local man (19) ______ Hồ Khanh in 1991. The whistling sound of wind and roar of a rushing stream in the cave heard through the (20) ______ as well as the step descent prevented the local people (21)______ entering the cave. Only in 2009 did the cave become (22) ______ known after a group of scientist from the British Cave Research Association, (23) ________ a survey in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng from 10 (24) ______ 14 april 2009

1. A) called B) missed C) ran D)named

2. A) entrance B) way C) exit D) roof

3. A) with B) from C) for D) along

4 A) nationwide B) nationlly C) internationlly D) locally

5. A) made B) conducted C) consumed D) distinguished

6. A) at B) on C) in D) to

b) Your mom said you are starting to think about your future career. (1) ______ do you want to be when you leave school? Maybe you want to be like me and start your own business! When I was young, I thought “I really (2) _____ to start my own business (3) _____ that I can work with lots of interesting people”. I know you’d like to be a basketball player. If I (4) ____ you, I wouldn’t be a basketball player. You might not work very much because there aren’t many jovs available. But I think you’d make a great businessman. You’re really (5) _____ at math and love meeting new people. And I think you can (6) _____ a lot of money.

Write me back and tell me your plans,

Uncle joe

1. A) when B) how C) what D) why

2. A) want B) got C) do D) make

3. A) so B) too C) and D) because

4. A) am B) will C) would D) were

5. A) best B) good C) better D) bad

6. A) to earn B) earning C) earns D) earn

IV)

1. Is military service __compulsory__ in this country? (compel)

2. These people became homeless after a ___tropical__ storm (tropical)

3. They live __peacefully__ in small village (peace)

4. Women are still struggling for true _____equality___ with men (equal)

5. He __behaved___ as if nothing had happened (haviour)

6. He appeared __relaxed___ and confident before the match (relax)

7. She speaks German ____fluently___ (fluency)

8. There were over 500 __appliants__ for the job (apply)

9. It really __annoys__ me when people forget to say thank you (annoyance)

10. The Taj Mahal is a __magnificent___ building ( magnificence)

V)

1. on special occasions/Vietnamese women/usually wear/ao dai/nowadays

->.....................Vietnam women usually wear ao dai on special occasions nowadays.

...................................................................................

2. speaking contest/Hoa/in the English/the first prize/has just won/

->...........................Hoa has just won the first prize in the speaking contest................................................................................

3. suggest/to school/by/Her father/go/she/that/bike

->.......................Her father suggests that she go to school by bike.

.......................................................................................

4. the benefits/can/in/nobody/of/our/life/deny/the internet/

->..............Nobody can deny the benefits of the Internet in our life.

................................................................................................

VI)

1. Despite having difficulties, I never lose heart

-> Though I ......................have difficulties, I never lose heart.................................

2) The last time they played tennis was two years ago.

-> They haven’t ...............played tennis for 2 years..................................

3) He walked to school in about fifteen minutes.

-> It took ..............him 15 minutes to walk to school...............................................

4) Carol had a headache, but she still read until late.

Despite having a headache, Carol still read until late.

5) this is time.I’ve ever been here

->I have...........never been here before..........................................................

6) His words impressed the children deeply

->His words made..........a deep impression on the children...............................

I/ Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời câu hỏi : Paragraph 1 : Thomas Edison was born on February 11th, 1847 in Milan, Ohio. When he was at school, his teacher considered him to be a slow student. Because of hearing problems, Edison had difficulty following the lessons. But with only three months of formal education he became one of the greatest inventors and industrial leaders in history. Edison's most famous invention was the electric light bulb. He also invented the phonograph, and made...
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I/ Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời câu hỏi :

Paragraph 1 :

Thomas Edison was born on February 11th, 1847 in Milan, Ohio. When he was at school, his teacher considered him to be a slow student. Because of hearing problems, Edison had difficulty following the lessons. But with only three months of formal education he became one of the greatest inventors and industrial leaders in history. Edison's most famous invention was the electric light bulb. He also invented the phonograph, and made improvements to the telegraph, telephone and motion picture technology.
Edison had a special life. He married twice with five children. He loved books, had excellent memory, and always showed curiosity about science. Although he had hearing problems, he refused to have an operation for his deafness. He said that silence helped him concentrate. He always worked very hard and often had only four hours of sleep every day. He used to say, "Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration”. When he died on October 18th, 1931, he was still working on new ideas.
1. When was Thomas Edison born?
He was born ______________in Milan, Ohio.
2. Why did he have difficulty in following the lessons?
Because he had___________problems.
3. What was Edison's most famous invention?
4. What did he say about silence?
Paragraph 2 :
We went to Doi Tam, a village famous its drum making techniques, in Ha Nam Province last month. The craft was first introduced to the village sometime in the 8th or 9th century. Today there are more than six hundred drum makers living in Doi Tam village. I was amazed to see big drums in front of every house in the village.

People say that it takes four workers three days to make a drum with a diameter of 1.5 metres. To make a drum, the craftsmen have to carefully an eight stage process. Stretching the drumhead is the most challenging stage because they have to carefully assess the sound it makes. The other steps' do not require such high skills.

Nowadays, Doi Tam drums are not only famous in Viet Nam but are also sold to other countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Japan, and the USA.

1. Where is Doi Tam drum-making village?
->It's in
2. When was the craft first introduced to the village?
-> It was first introduced to the village in
3. How long does it take four workers to make a drum with a diameter 1.5 metres ?
4. Where do the craftsmen put drums in the village ?
Paragraph 3 :
Venice is a beautiful city in northeastern Italy. It is called ‘The Floating City’ as it is built on 117 small islands. This city has no roads. Instead, people use boats to travel along the canals. Flat-bottomed boats were once the main means of transport, but today motor boats are more popular. In Venice, you can visit the famous Piazza San Marco with its world famous basilica, the lovely bridges over the narrow canals, and some of the best museums in Western Europe.
Los Angeles is the most populous city in California, and the second most populous city in the USA. It is a global city, a centre of business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, and fashion. The Los Angeles area includes Hollywood, and leads the world in the creation of television productions, video games, and recorded music. The weather here is usually dry and warm. Visitors like to go to the film studios and to drive along Hollywood Boulevard. There are also some good beaches near the city, such as Venice Beach.

1. Why is Venice called "The Floating City"?
->Because it is built on_______________
2. How do people travel along the canals in Venice?
->They trayel along the canals by _______________
3. What's the weather like in Los Angeles?
-> ____________________________
4. Which city is famous for its entertainment industry, Venice or Los Angeles?
-> ____________________________
Paragraph 4 :
One of the main sources for the spreading of news and events throughout the world is the newspaper. The purpose of newspapers is to inform the public of political, social, economic and entertainment happenings, among other things. Generally, there are three types of newspapers: daily newspapers, weekly newspapers, and special-interest newspapers. Daily newspapers are published at least one edition every weekday. Most dailies also have a weekend edition. Daily newspapers often have sections for news, sports, arts and entertainment, business, and classified advertising. Weekly newspapers are printed once a week and cover news of interest to readers in a smaller area than that of a daily paper. They focus on .local happenings rather than national or international events. Special-interest newspapers may be published daily, weekly, monthly, or even less frequently. They generally disseminate news of interest to a particular group of readers or feature news about a specific topic.

Thanks to the development of the Internet, we can now get access to electronic newspapers. To some extent, e-newspapers are cheap, up-to-date, and convenient for most readers in the world.

1. How many types of newspapers are there in general?
-> There are.................types of newspapers in general.
2. How often do daily newspapers publish?
> They publish at least...........every weekday.
3. What do weekly newspapers cover?
->____________________________
4. What can we do now with the development of the Internet?
->____________________________
Paragraph 5
It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the Internet computer network around the world. The Internet allows people to work at home instead of traveling to work. The Internet allows businesses to communicate with customers and workers in any part of the world for the cost of a local telephone call. E.mail allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least 5 minutes. People can use the Internet to do shopping. This save a lot of time. It is possible to use the Internet for education – students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive e.mail or talk their problems through ‘on-line’ rather than attend a class.
1. What's the number of people using the Internet computer network around the world ?
-> It is about...........................
2. What does the Internet allow businesses to do?
->It allows them to communicate with..................in many parts of the world
3. What does email allow users to do?
->........................................
4. How can the Internet be used for education?
-> .......................................

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25 tháng 5 2019

I/ Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời câu hỏi :

Paragraph 1 :

Thomas Edison was born on February 11th, 1847 in Milan, Ohio. When he was at school, his teacher considered him to be a slow student. Because of hearing problems, Edison had difficulty following the lessons. But with only three months of formal education he became one of the greatest inventors and industrial leaders in history. Edison's most famous invention was the electric light bulb. He also invented the phonograph, and made improvements to the telegraph, telephone and motion picture technology.
Edison had a special life. He married twice with five children. He loved books, had excellent memory, and always showed curiosity about science. Although he had hearing problems, he refused to have an operation for his deafness. He said that silence helped him concentrate. He always worked very hard and often had only four hours of sleep every day. He used to say, "Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration”. When he died on October 18th, 1931, he was still working on new ideas.
1. When was Thomas Edison born?
He was born _______on February 11th, 1847_______in Milan, Ohio.
2. Why did he have difficulty in following the lessons?
Because he had______heard_____problems.
3. What was Edison's most famous invention?

=> Edison's most famous invention was the electric light bulb.
4. What did he say about silence?

=> He said that silence helped him concentrate.
Paragraph 2 :
We went to Doi Tam, a village famous its drum making techniques, in Ha Nam Province last month. The craft was first introduced to the village sometime in the 8th or 9th century. Today there are more than six hundred drum makers living in Doi Tam village. I was amazed to see big drums in front of every house in the village.

People say that it takes four workers three days to make a drum with a diameter of 1.5 metres. To make a drum, the craftsmen have to carefully an eight stage process. Stretching the drumhead is the most challenging stage because they have to carefully assess the sound it makes. The other steps' do not require such high skills.

Nowadays, Doi Tam drums are not only famous in Viet Nam but are also sold to other countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Japan, and the USA.

1. Where is Doi Tam drum-making village?
->It's in Ha Nam Province
2. When was the craft first introduced to the village?
-> It was first introduced to the village in the 8th or 9th century.
3. How long does it take four workers to make a drum with a diameter 1.5 metres ?

=> it takes four workers three days to make a drum with a diameter of 1.5 metres.
4. Where do the craftsmen put drums in the village ?

=> in front of every house in the village.
Paragraph 3 :
Venice is a beautiful city in northeastern Italy. It is called ‘The Floating City’ as it is built on 117 small islands. This city has no roads. Instead, people use boats to travel along the canals. Flat-bottomed boats were once the main means of transport, but today motor boats are more popular. In Venice, you can visit the famous Piazza San Marco with its world famous basilica, the lovely bridges over the narrow canals, and some of the best museums in Western Europe.
Los Angeles is the most populous city in California, and the second most populous city in the USA. It is a global city, a centre of business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, and fashion. The Los Angeles area includes Hollywood, and leads the world in the creation of television productions, video games, and recorded music. The weather here is usually dry and warm. Visitors like to go to the film studios and to drive along Hollywood Boulevard. There are also some good beaches near the city, such as Venice Beach.

1. Why is Venice called "The Floating City"?
->Because it is built on________117 small islands_______
2. How do people travel along the canals in Venice?
->They trayel along the canals by _______boats________
3. What's the weather like in Los Angeles?
-> _______________The weather here is usually dry and warm._____________
4. Which city is famous for its entertainment industry, Venice or Los Angeles?
-> __________Los Angeles is famous for its entertainment industry__________________
Paragraph 4 :
One of the main sources for the spreading of news and events throughout the world is the newspaper. The purpose of newspapers is to inform the public of political, social, economic and entertainment happenings, among other things. Generally, there are three types of newspapers: daily newspapers, weekly newspapers, and special-interest newspapers. Daily newspapers are published at least one edition every weekday. Most dailies also have a weekend edition. Daily newspapers often have sections for news, sports, arts and entertainment, business, and classified advertising. Weekly newspapers are printed once a week and cover news of interest to readers in a smaller area than that of a daily paper. They focus on .local happenings rather than national or international events. Special-interest newspapers may be published daily, weekly, monthly, or even less frequently. They generally disseminate news of interest to a particular group of readers or feature news about a specific topic.

Thanks to the development of the Internet, we can now get access to electronic newspapers. To some extent, e-newspapers are cheap, up-to-date, and convenient for most readers in the world.

1. How many types of newspapers are there in general?
-> There are........three.........types of newspapers in general.
2. How often do daily newspapers publish?
> They publish at least......one edition .....every weekday.
3. What do weekly newspapers cover?
->________Weekly newspapers cover news of interest to readers in a smaller area than that of a daily paper. ______
4. What can we do now with the development of the Internet?
->_______________we can now get access to electronic newspapers._____________
Paragraph 5
It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the Internet computer network around the world. The Internet allows people to work at home instead of traveling to work. The Internet allows businesses to communicate with customers and workers in any part of the world for the cost of a local telephone call. E.mail allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least 5 minutes. People can use the Internet to do shopping. This save a lot of time. It is possible to use the Internet for education – students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive e.mail or talk their problems through ‘on-line’ rather than attend a class.
1. What's the number of people using the Internet computer network around the world ?
-> It is about............ 200 million people who use the Internet computer network around the world................
2. What does the Internet allow businesses to do?
->It allows them to communicate with........customers and workers . ..........in many parts of the world
3. What does email allow users to do?
->....................E.mail allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least 5 minutes.....................
4. How can the Internet be used for education?
-> ...................It is possible to use the Internet for education – students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive e.mail or talk their problems through ‘on-line’ rather than attend a class.....................

25 tháng 5 2019

I/ Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời câu hỏi :

Paragraph 1 :

Thomas Edison was born on February 11th, 1847 in Milan, Ohio. When he was at school, his teacher considered him to be a slow student. Because of hearing problems, Edison had difficulty following the lessons. But with only three months of formal education he became one of the greatest inventors and industrial leaders in history. Edison's most famous invention was the electric light bulb. He also invented the phonograph, and made improvements to the telegraph, telephone and motion picture technology.
Edison had a special life. He married twice with five children. He loved books, had excellent memory, and always showed curiosity about science. Although he had hearing problems, he refused to have an operation for his deafness. He said that silence helped him concentrate. He always worked very hard and often had only four hours of sleep every day. He used to say, "Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration”. When he died on October 18th, 1931, he was still working on new ideas.
1. When was Thomas Edison born?
He was born __on February 11th, 1847____________in Milan, Ohio.
2. Why did he have difficulty in following the lessons?
Because he had___to hear________problems.
3. What was Edison's most famous invention?

=>Edison's most famous invention was the electric light bulb
4. What did he say about silence?

=>He said that silence helped him concentrate
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We went to Doi Tam, a village famous its drum making techniques, in Ha Nam Province last month. The craft was first introduced to the village sometime in the 8th or 9th century. Today there are more than six hundred drum makers living in Doi Tam village. I was amazed to see big drums in front of every house in the village.

People say that it takes four workers three days to make a drum with a diameter of 1.5 metres. To make a drum, the craftsmen have to carefully an eight stage process. Stretching the drumhead is the most challenging stage because they have to carefully assess the sound it makes. The other steps' do not require such high skills.

Nowadays, Doi Tam drums are not only famous in Viet Nam but are also sold to other countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Japan, and the USA.

1. Where is Doi Tam drum-making village?
->It's in Ha Nam Province
2. When was the craft first introduced to the village?
-> It was first introduced to the village in the 8th or 9th century.
3. How long does it take four workers to make a drum with a diameter 1.5 metres ?

=> three days
4. Where do the craftsmen put drums in the village ?

=>in front of every house in the village.

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Venice is a beautiful city in northeastern Italy. It is called ‘The Floating City’ as it is built on 117 small islands. This city has no roads. Instead, people use boats to travel along the canals. Flat-bottomed boats were once the main means of transport, but today motor boats are more popular. In Venice, you can visit the famous Piazza San Marco with its world famous basilica, the lovely bridges over the narrow canals, and some of the best museums in Western Europe.
Los Angeles is the most populous city in California, and the second most populous city in the USA. It is a global city, a centre of business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, and fashion. The Los Angeles area includes Hollywood, and leads the world in the creation of television productions, video games, and recorded music. The weather here is usually dry and warm. Visitors like to go to the film studios and to drive along Hollywood Boulevard. There are also some good beaches near the city, such as Venice Beach.

1. Why is Venice called "The Floating City"?
->Because it is built on__on 117 small islands_____________
2. How do people travel along the canals in Venice?
->They trayel along the canals by _using boats______________
3. What's the weather like in Los Angeles?
-> _____The weather here is usually dry and warm_______________________
4. Which city is famous for its entertainment industry, Venice or Los Angeles?
-> ____________Los Angeles________________
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One of the main sources for the spreading of news and events throughout the world is the newspaper. The purpose of newspapers is to inform the public of political, social, economic and entertainment happenings, among other things. Generally, there are three types of newspapers: daily newspapers, weekly newspapers, and special-interest newspapers. Daily newspapers are published at least one edition every weekday. Most dailies also have a weekend edition. Daily newspapers often have sections for news, sports, arts and entertainment, business, and classified advertising. Weekly newspapers are printed once a week and cover news of interest to readers in a smaller area than that of a daily paper. They focus on .local happenings rather than national or international events. Special-interest newspapers may be published daily, weekly, monthly, or even less frequently. They generally disseminate news of interest to a particular group of readers or feature news about a specific topic.

Thanks to the development of the Internet, we can now get access to electronic newspapers. To some extent, e-newspapers are cheap, up-to-date, and convenient for most readers in the world.

1. How many types of newspapers are there in general?
-> There are........three.........types of newspapers in general.
2. How often do daily newspapers publish?
> They publish at least.....one edition ......every weekday.
3. What do weekly newspapers cover?
->______Weekly newspapers cover news of interest to readers in a smaller area __
4. What can we do now with the development of the Internet?
->________ we can now get access to electronic newspapers.____________________
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It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the Internet computer network around the world. The Internet allows people to work at home instead of traveling to work. The Internet allows businesses to communicate with customers and workers in any part of the world for the cost of a local telephone call. E.mail allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least 5 minutes. People can use the Internet to do shopping. This save a lot of time. It is possible to use the Internet for education – students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive e.mail or talk their problems through ‘on-line’ rather than attend a class.
1. What's the number of people using the Internet computer network around the world ?
-> It is about..... 200 million people......................
2. What does the Internet allow businesses to do?
->It allows them to communicate with.....customers and workers ..........in many parts of the world
3. What does email allow users to do?
->............ E.mail allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another
4. How can the Internet be used for education?
-> .............. students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive e.mail or talk their problems through ‘on-line’ rather than attend a class..........................

* Đọc và trả lời câu hỏi : The internet has rapidly developed and become part of our daily life . It's a very fast and convenient way to get information . people use the internet for many purposes : education , communication , entertainment and commerce . the internet helps people communicate with friends and relatives by means of email or chatting. However , the internet has limitations . It is time - consuming and costly . It is also dangerous because of viruses and bad...
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The internet has rapidly developed and become part of our daily life . It's a very fast and convenient way to get information . people use the internet for many purposes : education , communication , entertainment and commerce . the internet helps people communicate with friends and relatives by means of email or chatting. However , the internet has limitations . It is time - consuming and costly . It is also dangerous because of viruses and bad programs . besides , the internet users sometimes have to suffer various risks such as spam or electronic junk mail and personal information leaking . so , while enjoying surfing , be alert .

* answer :

a. What has rapidly developed and become part of our daily life ?

b. What do people use the internet for ?

c. What are the disadvantages of the internet ?

d. Are there many viruses and bad programs ?

e. Do you like surfing the web ?

f. Do you often get information on the internet?

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The internet has rapidly developed and become part of our daily life . It's a very fast and convenient way to get information . people use the internet for many purposes : education , communication , entertainment and commerce . the internet helps people communicate with friends and relatives by means of email or chatting. However , the internet has limitations . It is time - consuming and costly . It is also dangerous because of viruses and bad programs . besides , the internet users sometimes have to suffer various risks such as spam or electronic junk mail and personal information leaking . so , while enjoying surfing , be alert .

* answer :

a. What has rapidly developed and become part of our daily life ?

The internet has rapidly developed and become part of our daily life .

b. What do people use the internet for ?

People use the internet for many purposes : education , communication , entertainment and commerce .

c. What are the disadvantages of the internet ?

It is time - consuming and costly . It is also dangerous because of viruses and bad programs . besides , the internet users sometimes have to suffer various risks such as spam or electronic junk mail and personal information leaking .

d. Are there many viruses and bad programs ?

Yes, there are.

e. Do you like surfing the web ?

Yes, I do.

f. Do you often get information on the internet?

Yes, I do.

VI. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers. Do you run the faucet while you brush your teeth? Do you know that you are waating the water? Whenever you turn on the faucet, think about how you'd feel if you had to carry that water from a well! Then you'll remember not to run extra water while brushing teeth. Is there littor around your school or at the park? Litter doesn't look nice but some litter can be harmful to other creatures Always put litter in trash cans...
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VI. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.
Do you run the faucet while you brush your teeth? Do you know that you are waating the water? Whenever you turn on the faucet, think about how you'd feel if you had to carry that water from a well! Then you'll remember not to run extra water while brushing teeth. Is there littor around your school or at the park? Litter doesn't look nice but some litter can be harmful to other creatures Always put litter in trash cans and be sure lo recycle all the aluminum and steel cans. Look for the triangle at the bottom of plastic containers. If you see the numbers 1 or 2 in the triangle, the plastic item can be recycled
Even something as simple as using bothi side of a piece of paper can help the earth.When you are finished with a school worksheet, use the back of the paper for drawing or feed it back into printer to use for another worksheet. You can save electricity by turning off the computer or other electronics when they are not being used and don't forget to turn off the lights when you leave a room
32. What can people do to help the earth?
a. Save water b. Reuse waste paper c. Recycle things d. All of the above
33. Which of the following cannot be recycled (or reused)?
a. Plastic b. Water c. Paper d. Metal
34. What symbol can you see at the bottom of the container that can be recycled?
a. Circle b. Oval c.Triangle d. Diamond
35. What can you do to save electricity?
a. Turn off the television when you are not watching it
b. Turn off the faucet when you finish using.
c. Use a worksheet with single printed page for another worksheet.
d. Look for recycle information at the bottom of plastic containers.
36. Which of the following is not the writer's advice?
a. Reuse and recycle paper, bottles and cans.
b. Put litter in trash cans.
c. Save water and electricity.
d. Reduce the amount of garbage we produce

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Exercise II. Read the article, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question. Simple Ways to Lose Weight on a Budget Plan to Cook at Home Instead of buying costly prepared meals, which often tend to be high in calories, cook your own at home. Plan out your meals with high-fiber foods like beans and whole grains which will keep you full and are a cheaper, healthier alternative to rich proteins and more processed grains. Eat Less Eating...
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Exercise II. Read the article, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Simple Ways to Lose Weight on a Budget
Plan to Cook at Home Instead of buying costly prepared meals, which often tend to be high in calories, cook your own at home. Plan out your meals with high-fiber foods like beans and whole grains which will keep you full and are a cheaper, healthier alternative to rich proteins and more processed grains. Eat Less Eating less leads to weight loss, and cost savings, especially if you cut down on the right things. Start by cutting your portions of pricy meat and poultry. Double Up on Vegetables Vegetables are great for weight loss, as well as all-around health. They are low in calories and high in water and fiber - two things that keep you feeling full. Save cash by shopping for those that are in season. Frozen vegetables can be a great bargain, with just as much nutrition as fresh, since they are picked and frozen at their peak ripeness. Get Creative with Your Exercise Options You don’t need to shell out a monthly gym fee to get moving. Instead, find fun activities you enjoy for free. If you’re just getting started with a regular exercise routine, try your beginning with daily walks: start slowly and build up time and speed. Make Friends with Someone One of the most powerful resources you have for helping you lose weight is your social network. Find a friend who is also trying to lose weight and agree to help each other stay motivated. One study found that when friends participated in a group weight-loss programme together, they lost more weight than people who did the same programme on their own.
11. The advantage of cooking at home is ………..
A.to have food that is high in calories
B.to enjoy a variety of rich proteins and more processed grains
C. to plan out your costly prepared meals
D. to choose foods that keep you full and is cheaper
12. In order to cut down on your daily calories, you should do all the following things EXCEPT ………….
A. follow vegetarian diets for your meals
B. eat less meat and poultry
C. eat more beans, lentils, tofu and eggs
D. cut down on animal proteins for some of your meals
13. All of the following are true about vegetables EXCEPT that ……….
A. vegetables can keep you feeling full
B. they help you lose weight effectively
C. frozen vegetables are not good for your health
D. you feel healthier and save money with fresh vegetables in season
14. We can infer from the article that ………….
A.you should join in a social network instead of going to a gym
B.a partner can make you feel more motivated in losing weight
C. you should find fun activities at the gym and follow them
D. joining a programme you can lose more weight than your partner
15. The phrase “shell out” is closest in meaning to………….
A. become more interested in something
B. pay money for something
C. peel something out
D. take someone out of a shell

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SECTION III: READING (5.0 points) Part 1: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered boxes. Since ancient times, one of the most common materials people have utilized to make things with is wood. Wood is used to make houses, buildings, and other structures. People also make a large number of smaller objects with it. The desire to make finished products more...
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SECTION III: READING (5.0 points)
Part 1: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following
questions. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered boxes.
Since ancient times, one of the most common materials people have utilized to make things
with is wood. Wood is used to make houses, buildings, and other structures. People also
make a large number of smaller objects with it.
The desire to make finished products more beautiful appears to be ingrained in huma n
nature. On account of this fact, for thousands of years, people have carved and shaped
wooden objects to make them more appealing to the eye. Humans have additionally tended
to create both religious and ceremonial objects from wood. In fact, all around the world,
countless cultures have made use of ceremonial wood carvings. These objects often reflect
the spirit of the people who made them, and each of them tends to hold a special
significance as well.
One of the most common types of wood carvings is the mask. People in many cultures in
Asia, Africa, and North America have made ceremonial wooden masks. In Africa, for
instance, large numbers of tribes use wooden masks for vari ous spiritual rituals. These
masks are often in the form of animals that are sacred to the tribes. In other cases, the masks
have human forms. The faces, however, may not be exactly humanlike. For instance, the
faces can be distorted, having wider, longer, smaller, or larger features than normal. The
masks may be carved to give them ugly or frightening appearances as well. And, on other
occasions, the masks are made to look as beautiful as possible.
While masks tend to be fairly small, other wood carvings can be enormous. Among the
largest of all ceremonial wood carvings is the totem p ole. Totem poles have been built by
several Native American tribes that reside in the northwestern part of North America. They
are normally made to represent families, or they may honor significant historical events.
Some even tell stories. A typical totem pole has several individual carvings on it. Each
carving represents a different part of the family history, event, or story. Most totem poles
have human or animal faces, as well as other figures, carved in them. They are so large that
they are made from e ntire trees. Once the trees are cut down, master craftsmen work on
them. When completed, they may or may not be painted. Then, the totem poles are
positioned in places of honor and placed upright.

1. What is this passage mainly about?
A. The ways wood can be used to make buildings B. The purposes of masks in some cultures
C. The types of wood carvings some people make D. Totem poles and their significance
2. In line 4, the word ingrained is closest in meaning to _________.
A. embedded B. disturbed C. initiated D. consistent
3. Why have some people carved wooden objects?
A. To give them to others as gifts B. To worship them as idols
C. To employ them as weapons D. To utilize them in ceremonies
4. In line 14, the phrase sacred to is closest in meaning to _________.
A. important to B. hunted by C. revered by D. necessary for
5. What does the author say about masks?
A. They always resemble human faces. B. It takes a great deal of effort to make them.
C. People make them on several continents. D. Animal masks are more popular than human ones.
6. The author uses totem poles as an example of _________.
A. wood carvings that are large in size B. a type of wood carving older than masks
C. the most impressive of all wood carvings D. the wood carvings favored by all Native Americans
7. In line 22, the word they refers to _________.
A. several Native American tribes B. totem poles C. families D. significant historical events
8. What does the author imply about wood carvings?
A. They take years to learn how to make. B. They are expensive to buy.
C. They need special types of wood. D. They may vary in size.
9. The author mentions all of the following about totem poles EXCEPT _________.
A. what they look like B. what they represent
C. which trees are used to make them D. who usually carves them

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Mọi người giúp mình với,mình đang cần gấp, xin cảm ơn ạ II/ đọc và chọn từ Are you one of the thousands of people who eagerly follow every new fashion that appear? Or are you one of those who go to the shops and just buy whatever they can find in their (place /price /size/self) that suits them? Or perhaps you order from a mail-order catalogue, and then have to send everything back because nothing (sizes/styles /fits/measures)? Whatever (means /typical/idea/kind)...
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Are you one of the thousands of people who eagerly follow every new fashion that appear? Or are you one of those who go to the shops and just buy whatever they can find in their (place /price /size/self) that suits them? Or perhaps you order from a mail-order catalogue, and then have to send everything back because nothing (sizes/styles /fits/measures)? Whatever (means /typical/idea/kind) or shopper you are, one thing is certain. Everyone finds (out/clothes /dresses/vests) important. According to a recent survey, people send more time either buying clothes, or thinking about buying them,or looking at them in shop (centers/sale/times/windows) than they do on most other products, (apart /or/according /taken ) from food : And the reason is obvious. Clothes are an important part of our (life/work /character /appearance) . ( at/for /after /by) work, you may need to impress a customer, or persuade the boss that you know what are you doing, and clothes certainly help well-dresses people, so they say, get on (on/all/in/over) the world. And as (far well/long/soon) at attracting the opposite ***** is concerned, clothes also play a vital role

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Are you one of the thousands of people who eagerly follow every new fashion that appear? Or are you one of those who go to the shops and just buy whatever they can find in their (place /price /size/self) that suits them? Or perhaps you order from a mail-order catalogue, and then have to send everything back because nothing (sizes/styles /fits/measures)? Whatever (means /typical/idea/kind) or shopper you are, one thing is certain. Everyone finds (out/clothes /dresses/vests) important. According to a recent survey, people send more time either buying clothes, or thinking about buying them,or looking at them in shop (centers/sale/times/windows) than they do on most other products, (apart /or/according /taken ) from food : And the reason is obvious. Clothes are an important part of our (life/work /character /appearance) . ( at/for /after /by) work, you may need to impress a customer, or persuade the boss that you know what are you doing, and clothes certainly help well-dresses people, so they say, get on (on/all/in/over) the world. And as (far well/long/soon) as attracting the opposite ***** is concerned, clothes also play a vital role

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Are you one of the thousands of people who eagerly follow every new fashion that appear? Or are you one of those who go to the shops and just buy whatever they can find in their (place /price /size/self) that suits them? Or perhaps you order from a mail-order catalogue, and then have to send everything back because nothing (sizes/styles /fits/measures)? Whatever (means /typical/idea/kind) or shopper you are, one thing is certain. Everyone finds (out/clothes /dresses/vests) important. According to a recent survey, people send more time either buying clothes, or thinking about buying them,or looking at them in shop (centers/sale/times/windows) than they do on most other products, (apart /or/according /taken ) from food : And the reason is obvious. Clothes are an important part of our (life/work /character /appearance) . ( at/for /after /by) work, you may need to impress a customer, or persuade the boss that you know what are you doing, and clothes certainly help well-dresses people, so they say, get on (on/all/in/over) the world. And as (far well/long/soon) at attracting the opposite ***** is concerned, clothes also play a vital role

Wikipedia is an encyclopaedia that is available on the Internet and what people love about it is that it can be edited by absolutely everybody . When and how did it start ? It was founded in 2001 by a guy called Jimmy Wales . It started as a fancy idea , a kind of a hobby and everybody is surprised how popular it has become and how many computer scientists it has attracted . It has got a collection of about 1.8 mln articals , the majority of which are in English ; however , one can find some...
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Wikipedia is an encyclopaedia that is available on the Internet and what people love about it is that it can be edited by absolutely everybody . When and how did it start ? It was founded in 2001 by a guy called Jimmy Wales . It started as a fancy idea , a kind of a hobby and everybody is surprised how popular it has become and how many computer scientists it has attracted . It has got a collection of about 1.8 mln articals , the majority of which are in English ; however , one can find some articles in over 200 languages . If it aws a business , it would earn lots of money .
How is it possible that articlest hat can be changed by anyone are correct ? The Wikipedia is based on wikis – a special software which lets everyone modify a wbpage and it is true that anyone can change the information on the page if they think it is incorrect . But , the Wikipedia has a team of over 13,000 people who are experts in different fields and who correct any accurate information sent by people . Is it error – free ? One may say so . Rcently , for example , the Bristish journal Nature looked at the scientific information in Wikipedia and confirmed it was very reliable and that they did not find many errors . It was very good news for the founder as well as for all the users .
Why is it becoming so popular ? Like the whole idea of the Internet , it is also quick and available to everyone . The greatest thing of all is that it is free . Some people also stress that it’s fun to be able to add what you know to the information on the net . IT specialists believe it has a bright future and most claim it is the most brilliant invention ever .
Questions :
1. Wikipedia ___________ :
A. was created by a team of computer scientists .
B. began as a business idea
C. became popular as soon as it started
D. started as one man ‘s passion .
2. Articles in Wikipedia are ________ :
A. mostly about science
B. mostly in english
C. translate into 200 languages
D. very interesting
3. Wikipedia remains accurate as much as possible because _________ :
A. all people who write for it are experts
B. it has a special type of software programme
C. there are people who monitor it for mistakes
D. not everybody can change the information
4. the text comes from __________________ :
A. a leaflet
B. a speech
C. a magazine
D. a scientific article
5. The best advantages of Wikipedia is that...........
A. you don't have to pay for it.
B. everyone can use it
C. it is created bu ordinary people
D. is quick and reliable.
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Wikipedia is an encyclopaedia that is available on the Internet and what people love about it is that it can be edited by absolutely everybody . When and how did it start ? It was founded in 2001 by a guy called Jimmy Wales . It started as a fancy idea , a kind of a hobby and everybody is surprised how popular it has become and how many computer scientists it has attracted . It has got a collection of about 1.8 mln articals , the majority of which are in English ; however , one can find some articles in over 200 languages . If it aws a business , it would earn lots of money .
How is it possible that articlest hat can be changed by anyone are correct ? The Wikipedia is based on wikis – a special software which lets everyone modify a wbpage and it is true that anyone can change the information on the page if they think it is incorrect . But , the Wikipedia has a team of over 13,000 people who are experts in different fields and who correct any accurate information sent by people . Is it error – free ? One may say so . Rcently , for example , the Bristish journal Nature looked at the scientific information in Wikipedia and confirmed it was very reliable and that they did not find many errors . It was very good news for the founder as well as for all the users .
Why is it becoming so popular ? Like the whole idea of the Internet , it is also quick and available to everyone . The greatest thing of all is that it is free . Some people also stress that it’s fun to be able to add what you know to the information on the net . IT specialists believe it has a bright future and most claim it is the most brilliant invention ever .
Questions :
1. Wikipedia ___________ :
A. was created by a team of computer scientists .
B. began as a business idea
C. became popular as soon as it started
D. started as one man ‘s passion .
2. Articles in Wikipedia are ________ :
A. mostly about science
B. mostly in english
C. translate into 200 languages
D. very interesting
3. Wikipedia remains accurate as much as possible because _________ :
A. all people who write for it are experts
B. it has a special type of software programme
C. there are people who monitor it for mistakes
D. not everybody can change the information
4. the text comes from __________________ :
A. a leaflet
B. a speech
C. a magazine
D. a scientific article
5. The best advantages of Wikipedia is that...........
A. you don't have to pay for it.
B. everyone can use it
C. it is created bu ordinary people
D. is quick and reliable.

Part 4: For questionr 81-85, choose the most appropriate heading from the lisl (A- G) for each part of the paragraphs (81-85) of the article, There are two ertra headings which you do not need lo use. Write the correct letter (A-G) in the corresponding numbered boxes provided. Theftrst one (0) has been done as an example. LIST OF HEADINGS A. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES B. A CALMING INFLUENCE C. DIFFERENT FROM THE REST D. FIELPING THE SLOWER ...
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Part 4: For questionr 81-85, choose the most appropriate heading
from
the lisl (A- G)
for
each part of the paragraphs (81-85) of the article, There are two ertra headings which
you do not need lo use. Write the correct letter (A-G) in the corresponding numbered
boxes provided. Theftrst one (0) has been done as an example.
LIST OF HEADINGS
A. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
B. A CALMING INFLUENCE
C. DIFFERENT FROM THE REST
D. FIELPING THE SLOWER STUDENTS
E. CREATING THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT
F. A GROWING SUCCESS
G. LOOKING ON THE POSITIVE SIDE
H. NOT WHAT YOU WOULD E)(PECT
THE LITTLE SCHOOL OF CALM
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From the outside the Maharishi School in Lancashire looks extremely normal. Walk inside
and you find rows of desks and children in uniform,
just as you would do in many other
schools. After a short while, however, you become aware of the wonderfully calm
atmosphere and the extraordinary lack of noise in the building. Talk to the teachers and you
learn that the school has no major discipline problems, there is no bullying and children are
rarely absent. So what is the secret?
81.
Transcendental meditation and breathing exercises are an important part of the timetable at
the Matrarishi School. Pupils are taught how to relax mentally by closing their eyes and
silently repeating over and over again a'mantra', or Word of Wisdom, at certain times of the
day. Meditation is seen by some as an effective way of relieving stress, which teenagers
experience in the form of exam nerves, bullying and family break-ups. Its supporters also
say that it helps to overcome hyperactivity, anxiety and aggression.
Your answerc:
71. 72. 73. 74. 75.
76. 77. 78. 79. 80.
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82.
The school was started in 1986 by a group of parents who were dissatisfied with the state
education system. The number of pupils at the school has increased since then from 14 to
100, with ages ranging from four to 16. Academic achievements are impressive and for the
past five years pupils at the school have obtained the highest average GCSE exam marks for
the whole of Lancashire. It's not surprising then, that more and more parents are sending
their children to be taught there.
83._
Many people in the local community, however, are sti[[ unaware of the school's existence.
Others view the school with suspicion and associate it with mystic cults or the hrppy
movement of the sixties. 'Local
people don't really understand what goes on here,' explains
one teacher. 'They
just
see us as a little strange and prefer to keep their distance.'
84._
If there is a child who is creating a problem, the school has a very thorough method of
dealing with it. A four-page form has to be filled out by the teacher, but the first three pages
of the form contain nothing but the child's good points. In this way the problem does not
become the main focus of attention; parents and teachers are encouraged to consider the
child's successes and achievements before they look at the last page.
85._
But what do the children who study there think of the school's approach?'Meditation really
helps me with my work, says 15-year-old Ruth. 'It makes me relared and I don't get nervous
during exams. It's a shame it's such a small school, though. I can't sfudy music because there
aren't enough pupils, and when we read plays by Shakespeare we all have to read three or
four parts each. But I love it here, and I know I'll miss the peace and quiet when I have to
leave.'

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