I.

Verb forms
1. He fancies (sit) under the tree to books in his free time.
2. She is interested in (use) this laptop to play games.
3. We (never/skateboarding) before.
4. This is the first time he (take) part in Hoa Ban Festival.
5. She (visit) Da Lat several times.
6. Ba (use) this computer since 2020.
7. My teacher enjoys (go) camping.
8. They are fond of (walk) under the rain.
9. Would you like (join) the party with us tonight?
10. I don’t mind (pick) you up to the cinema.
II. Word forms
1. Watching TV is the most (act) for relaxing in the USA.
2. This is the (enter) to the village.
3. An accident happened because he drove (care).
4. The children are playing (happy).
5. Da Lat is beautiful with (color) flowers.
6. Ao dai is the (tradition) dress for Vietnamese woman.
7. The festival is very (excite). We are (excite) about it.
8. Ba speaks English more (fluent) than Nam.
9. Dogs swim (good) than cats.
10. The boy lives in a (mountain) area in Viet Nam.
III. Reading
Ex1:
Most people watch TV in their leisure time. A television is considered essential in every household. It can
be the source of entertainment for all members in the family. There are always programmes suitable for
different ages, genders and interest. Watching TV is a great way to spend time and bond with your
family. Besides the entertainment value, TV shows can also be educational with cooking programmes,
documentaries. TV is also a way to expand your mind and see places you couldn’t in real life. However,
spending too much time in front of the TV makes you a couch potato, lazy person who watches TV a lot.
It can negatively affect your physical health because you are less likely to exercise. You creativity and
imagination can also be limited because of television.
1. What proves that television serves all members in the family?
A. TV programmes are designed for different genders and all ages.
B. TV programmes are designed for various interests.
C. A&B are correct.
D. A&B are incorrect.
2. What does the word “It” in line 1 mean?
A. Watching TV B. television C. leisure time D. programme
3. Why can spending too much time in front of the TV negatively affect your physical health?
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4. Is television a source of education?
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Ex2:
Terraced rice fields are located in the northern mountainous provinces. Local ethnic minority peoples
can grow rice and establish terraced rice fields, one after another, from the foot to nearly top of
mountains. In distance, the terraced rice fields look like a picture of nature with heart-catching beauty
keeping tourists to stay for admiration for a while. This picture however has its colour changed
seasonally. As usual in April and May, the local people water their fields at full to prepare for a new crop.
At this time, the surface of terraced fields shines like a mirror. In June and July, the terraced rice fields
with fully-grown paddy rice and forest trees spread the green out to the entire area. In September and
October when autumn ends, the terraced rice fields look like golden silk scarves flying over in the wind
above green mountain slopes. Famous terraced rice fields can be found in Yen Bai, Ha Giang. Especially,
the fields in Sa Pa (Lao Cai Province) were voted as one of seven most beautiful and impressive terraced
rice fields of Asia.
1. When does the surface of terraced fields shine like a mirror?
A. In April and May B. In June and July
C. In September and October D. In February and March
2. What does the word “Its” in line 4 refer to?
A. color B. picture C. the terraced rice field D. nature
3. Where are terraced rice fields located?
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4. Do terraced fields keep their color the same all year round?
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Ex3:
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it
has both advantages and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness.
Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for
young children.
However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are
fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find,
particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it
is hard to find jobs.
In short, it can be seen the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is
often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who
have a career are better provided in the city.
1. How many advantages does living in the country have?
A. Two B. Three C. One D. Four
2. What does the word “It” in paragraph 4 refer to?
A. the city B. the country C. a career D. advantage
3. Why living in the country is safer for young children?
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4. Are people in the city likely to have few friends?
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Ex4:
The Tay live mainly in the Northeastern part of Viet Nam. They live in large and crowded villages with
hundreds of houses. They live in houses built on stilts. They are mainly farmers and they grow rice on
terraced fields. They also raise cattles and poultry. Tay traditional dress is made from homegrown
cotton. There is usually not much embroidery or other decorations. Women wear skirts or trousers, with
short shirts inside and long one on the outside. They have many festivals and holidays in a year. The
Lunar New Year and the mid-July festivals are the most lavishly organized. During festivals, people in
many places play con throwing, badminton, tug-of-war, dragon dancing, or chess. The Tay eat mainly
sticky rice. On festival occasions, they make many kinds of cakes, such as banh chung (sticky rice square
cakes), banh day (sticky rice round cakes) or banh khao (cakes made of white rice flour).
1. Which of the following is NOT true of the Tay?
A. They grow rice on terraced fields.
B. They do not wear clothes with much embroidery.
C. They live mainly in the Southeastern part of Viet Nam.
D. They have many festivals and holidays in a year
2. What does the word “They” in line 5 refer to?
A. Women B. Farmers C. The Tay D. festivals
3. What do the Tay mainly eat?
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4. Do the Tay wear clothes with much embroidery?
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IV. Write full sentences
Ex1:
1. Ba/ spend/ 30 minutes/ walk/ school/ every day.
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2. It/ take/ him/ 30 minutes/ walk/ school/ every day.
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3. I/ dislike/ wash the dishes/ after meals.
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4. your father/ work/ hard/ than/ your mom?
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Ex2:
1. Ha/ fond/ go fishing/ free time.
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2. My grandfather/ spend/ one hour a day/ listen/ radio.
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3. It/ often/ hotter/ the South/ than/ the North?
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4. Last Christmas/ Lan and I/ decorate/ the Christmas tree.
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Ex3:
1. Minh/ fancy/ go to the zoo.
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2. His friends/ spend/ all day/ prepare/ a birthday party for him.
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3. Minh/ always/ drive/ careful/ than/ her brother?
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4. In 2012/ Lan/ visit/ China/ for the first time.
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Ex4:
1. I/ love/ receive/ gifts/ Christmas.
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2. It/ take/ us/ 2 hours/ go/ Ha Noi/ by car.
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3. Non-smokers/ usually/ live/ long/ than/ smokers?
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4. Last weekend/ my sister/ play/ video games/ with me.
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V. Rewrite
Ex1:
1. Lan is a more careful cyclist than me.
 Lan cycles …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Nguyen Gia Tri is one of the greatest artists in Viet Nam.
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. I last visited my village 3 months ago.
 I haven’t ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. They like to go swimming when it’s hot.
 They are interested ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Ex2:
1. My friend don’t like to go to the cinema alone.
 My friend dislikes ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. The last time I received flowers was 2 months ago.
 I haven’t …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. My sister is a quicker thinker than me.
 My sister thinks ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Son Tung MTP is one of the most famous singers in Viet Nam.
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Ex3:
1. Ha adores cooking for her family.
 Ha loves …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Lam has been watching Youtube since she was 2 years old.
 Lam started …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Nam will be a famous magician in the future.
 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. My dad is a more careful driver than my mom.
 My dad ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Ex4:
1. I enjoy going to the beach in the summer
 I am fond of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Khanh is a fluent English speaker.
 Khanh speaks ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Lan can win this prize as she is talented.
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. I last traveled by plane in January.
 I haven’t ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………