SYDNEY

Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting. There are more than twenty excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous: its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973.

1. Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage?

A. Sydney’s Opera House                                 B. The history of Sydney

C. Sydney’s beaches and harbors                       D. An introduction of Sydney

2. Where does history of Australia begin?

A. South Pacific      B. Sydney Harbor              C. Britain                D. Sydney

3. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney?

A. Immigrants from overseas do not like Sydney.

B. Sydney is one of the most charming cities in the world.

C. Sydney is the most interesting city in Australia.

D. Sydney is the busiest port in the South Pacific.

4. How many beaches are there close to Sydney?

A. almost 20 beaches                                       B. over 20 beaches           

C. nearly 20 beaches                                         D. exactly 20 beaches

5. What is the population of Sydney?

A. 1624 passengers                                            B. about 3.6 million people            

C. 770 prisoners                                                D. 11 ships

Question 7. Write the correct form of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided below. (1.0 pt)

1. If he _____ hard, he will pass the examination.                                               (STUDENT)  

2. This chair is _____ , so my mother dislikes sitting on it.                                (COMFORT)

3. I am Vietnamese. What is your _____ ?                                                              (NATION)  

4. We must be _____ when we cross the board.                                                           (CARE) 

5. My house is on the _____ floor of that tall building.                                                (NINE) 

6. This tree has a lot of green _____.                                                                             (LEAF)                          

7. They are going to _____ for the Christmas.                                               DECORATION) 

8. Minh is _____ at English than I am                                                                            (BAD)

9. It may not be easy to change your lifestyle _____.                                        (COMPLETE)  

10. There is a _____ between the two pictures.                                                 (DIFFERENT)

                TELEVISION

Television is an (1) _______ invention of the 20th century. It has been so popular that now we can’t imagine what life would be if (2)______ were no television. Television is a major means of communication. It (3)______ pictures and sounds from around the world into millions of home. Though television viewers can see (4)_____ learn about people, places and things in far away lands, television widens our knowledge by introducing (5) _____to new ideas which may lead us to new hobbies and recreations. In addition to the news, television provides us with (6)_____ variety of programs that can satisfy every (7) _______. Most people now seem to like spending their evenings (8)______ television.  It is (9)_____ convenient for them to sit at home watching television than go out (10) ______  amusements elsewhere.

Read the passage and write questions for the answers. 

(Đọc đoạn văn và viết câu hỏi cho câu trả lời.)

Hollywood, in Los Angeles, is full of movie studios and movie stars. Hollywood, which started in 1909, is now known as the centre of the American film industry. If you come to the city of Hollywood, you can visit the Walk of Fame, where there are stars for famous actors and actresses like Marilyn Monroe. You can also visit Universal Studios, where they make films. 

1. - _____________?

   - In Los Angeles. (Ở Los Angeles.)

2.  ______________?

- In 1909. (Năm 1909.)

3. _______________?

- The centre of the American film industry. 

(Trung tâm của ngành công nghiệp điện ảnh Hoa Kỳ.)

4. _______________?

- The Walk of Fame. (Đại lộ Danh vọng.)

5. _______________?

- It's a place where they make films. (Đó là nơi họ làm phim.)

Use the conjunction at the end of the sentence to connect two simple sentences. 

(Sử dụng liên từ ở cuối câu để nối hai câu đơn.)

1. We wanted to watch Pinocchio. We turned to the Movie channel. (so) 

(Chúng tôi muốn xem Pinocchio. Chúng tôi đã chuyển sang kênh Phim.) 

=>____________________________________________________

2. You can watch The Pig Race. You can watch Who's Faster after that. (and) 

(Bạn có thể xem The Pig Race. Bạn có thể xem Who’s Faster sau đó.)

=>____________________________________________________

3. I'm interested in the history of television. I like reading books about it. (so)     

(Tôi quan tâm đến lịch sử của truyền hình. Tôi thích đọc sách về nó.)

=>____________________________________________________

4. I love films. I don't like watching them on television. (but)     

(Tôi thích phim. Tôi không thích xem chúng trên truyền hình.)

=>____________________________________________________

5. The Haunted Theatre is frightening. Children love it. (but) 

(The Haunted Theatre thật đáng sợ. Trẻ em thích nó.)

=>____________________________________________________

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Say the words aloud. 

(Tìm các từ có phát âm khác nhau trong phần được gạch chân. Đọc to các từ đó.)

 Complete the questions for the answers.

(Hoàn thành câu hỏi cho câu trả lời.)

1. A: ______ did John Logie Baird create the first television?

     B: In 1926.

2. A: ______ hours did you watch TV last week?

    B: I'm not sure. Three or four. 

3. A: ___________   country is a great cartoon producer?

   B: Japan.

4. A: ________ makes up the largest TV audience in the USA?

   B: Pre-school children.

5. A: ________ do children like cartoons?

   B: Because they're colourful and funny. 

Ask questions for the parts written in captical letters.

1.      I should TURN OFF THE TAP when I’m not using water.

2.      My family goes to work and school BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT every day.

3.      Students at my school have to put used paper IN THE RECYCLING BINS.

4.      We shouldn’t turn on the lights IN THE MORNING.

5.      EVERYONE needs to learn how to save the environment.

X. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first sentence.

38. Although the weather was good, we stayed indoors.

We ..............................................................................................................................................................

39. It began to rain, and the children were playing in the playground.

When  .........................................................................................................................................................

40. She broke the eggs, and she mixed the yolk with flour.

Before  ........................................................................................................................................................

41. We won’t be able to make coffee because the coffee machine will be repaired.

Until  ...........................................................................................................................................................

42. I am watching TV. My brother is playing video games.

While  .........................................................................................................................................................

XI. Use suggested words to write sentences.

43. Last week / when / I / go / down / street / a / small / cat / suddenly / jump / out / on / street. .........................................................................................................................................................................

44. She / think / I / need / focus / more / my / schoolwork than / the / pet /. .........................................................................................................................................................................

45. My / sister / once / rescue / dog / when / it / injured / badly / its / owner /. .........................................................................................................................................................................

46. We / have / plan / build / animal / hospital / the / future. .........................................................................................................................................................................