Although 80% of Australians live near cities, the cities are not as large as those in some other countries. Most people live in houses in suburbs - not in apartments. The suburbs usually have their own churches, schools, and shopping centers. They also have recreational facilities. In large cities, like Sydney, the suburbs are often far from the center of town. Because many people commute to work, traffic is slow and there are many traffic jams.

Why are there many traffic jams?

Read and complete sentences in the passage.

An is a student and he lives in a bed-sit on the suburb of Hanoi. It’s a part ________ (1) an old house. He ________ (2) one room and a kitchen and share a bathroom with three other people. In his room, there is a bed on the left hand side. There is ________ (3) armchair beside the bed. The desk is opposite the bed and there is a closet on the right side of the room. Above the desk, there is a bookshelf ________ (4) above the bed there is a clock. He has a TV and a Wi-Fi, too. In the kitchen, there is a cooker on the right hand side. The sink is ________ (5) the cooker. There’s a small table and two chairs in the center. The kitchen is small, but it’s ok. Viet like his room very much.

It’s a part ________ (1) an old house.

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

Light pollution is the excessive, misdirected or invasive use of artificial outdoor lighting. Mismanaged lighting affects the environment, energy resources, wildlife, humans and astronomy research.

Light pollution is not a new phenomenon. Over the last 50 years, as countries became affluent and urbanized, demand for outdoor lighting increased and light pollution sprawled beyond the city limits and into suburban and rural areas. This form pollution is now prevalent in Asia, Europe, and North America, particularly in cities like Los Angeles, New York and Washington D.C. In 2008, National Geographic magazine named Chicago the most light-polluted city in the United States.

However, the most light-polluted spot in the world is Hong Kong, China. In March 2013, the University of Hong Kong named the city the most light polluted in the world. A study by the university found the night sky in Tsim Sha Tsui, an urban neighborhood in southern Kowloon, Hong Kong, to be 1,200 times brighter than a normal urban city sky. Luminous pollution of this magnitude is on the rise worldwide. In a 2010 article from the Ecology and Society Journal, Hölker and others stated the use of artificial lighting increases by 20% each year, depending on the region, and noted there is an urgent need for light pollution policies that surpass energy efficiency to include humans, animals and the environment.

Light pollution is the excessive, misdirected or invasive use of artificial outdoor lighting.

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question.

     Every year, the average temperature of the Earth’s surface gets a little bit warmer. This gradual trend is called global warming. Warmer weather may sound nice, but global warming is something to be very concerned about.

    Scientists are worried that continued warmer temperatures could damage the environment in many devastating ways. Rising temperatures might cause plants and animals to become extinct. They could melt enough polar ice to cause the levels of the sea to rise. Weather patterns could also change. There might be more droughts or serious storms with flooding. In some areas, human diseases could spread.

     What is causing global warming? Humans are mostly to blame. Pollution from factories and cars adds toxic gases to the air. These gases rise to the Earth’s atmosphere. As the sun’s rays warm the Earth, the gases work much like the glass in a greenhouse. They help trap the heat in the atmosphere and make the Earth grow warmer. That is why they are nicknamed “greenhouse gases.”

    It is our responsibility to take care of our planet. Global warming is a serious problem with serious consequences. If we want future generations to enjoy their time on Earth, we must act now!

Which of the following is not a possible effect of global warming?

Read the following passage and choose the item (A, B, C, or D) that best answers each of the questions about it. 

An entertainment is any (1)_________which provides a diversion or permits people to amuse themselves in their (2)_________time. 

Entertainment is typically passive- as in watching opera or a (3)_________. Activities that involve participating in (4)_________or sports are more often considered to be recreation. Activities such as personal reading or practicing a musical (5)___________are considered hobbies.

The industry that provides entertainment is (6)_________the entertainment industry. There are many (7)________of entertainment, which cater to particular tastes. For example, there is cinema, theatre, sports, games, social dance which cater to different groups of people.

These may also be grouped on the age of person’s interest, such as child entertainment or (8)________entertainment. For example, puppets, clowns, pantomimes and (9)_______tent to appeal to children, though adults may also find them (10)_________.

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Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions:
Hi, my name is David and my favorite activity is watching television. I often watch cartoon on Disney channel. My grandmother and mother enjoy watching craft programs. My daddy and brother love watching football matches on the sport channel. I usually spend about 2 hours a day watching TV. In the evening, all the family gather and watch the news and weather forecast. Today, the weatherman announces that it will rain tomorrow. I think you should bring along a raincoat before going out.

How many hours a day does David spend watching TV?

Read the passage below and choose the correct answer:
My name is Peter. I’m at grade six. I live in a peaceful neighborhood in the countryside. Living in the countryside is less convenient but more peaceful than in the city. There are a lot of country houses here. There are many trees, too. People here are friendly and helpful. Every afternoon, we meet under the biggest tree in the village to chat. Children can play traditional games. Adults can talk about their long day of hard work. I love my life here.
Living in the countryside is more convenient than in the city.

Choose the words or phrases that best fit each of the blank spaces.

MY NEIGHBORHOOD

When I think of my neighborhood I get (26) ________. For one thing it is in a crowded street (27) ________ many tall storeyed building on both (28) ________. One can't see the (29) ________ or sunset when one lives in this street. It is always crowded and (30) ________ but for the small hours of the night. All (31) ________ of vehicles move about the streets, especially in the morning and (32)______ office hours. These vehicles raise continuing loud, unpleasant noise. (33) ________ the road is well tarred there is no dust.

There is a school  and a department store (34) ________. The school children add to the crowd and noise of the place. Very often they encroach upon the road for there is no proper playground for them.

Having lived in this neighborhood (35) ________ quite a long time, I long for the rural atmosphere which the poets have sung so much about.

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Living in the country is something (1)………….  people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and (2)……………..  .

There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First of all, you can enjoy (3)…………. and quiet. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less (4)…………., so it is safer for young children.

However, there are certain drawbacks to life outside the city. Firstly, because there are (5)……… people, you are (6)…………… to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, (7)…………….. in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find (8)……………… .

In conclusion, it can be seen that the country is (9)…………… suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best place for those who are retired or who have young children. In (10)……………., young people who have a career are better provided for in the city.

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Japan’s cities also have a mix of traditional and modern characteristics. There are tall office and apartment buildings as well as traditional wooden houses. Many people prefer to live near the center of cities, but because houses there are expensive, they often commute from suburbs. Traffic, pollution, and crowds are problems.

However, there is little crime, and even very crowded cities have many parks and gardens.

What are the bad things about Japan’s cities?

Read and answer the question.

Let me introduce you to Jack. He is a newcomer. He lives next-door to me in the same apartment building. He wants me to show him around the neighborhood. “There is everything in our area. Over there is a supermarket and a restaurant to the left of the building. There is a post office opposite the restaurant and there is a park between the supermarket and the parking lot. The supermarket sells a lot of things. If you want to look for a place of recreation, let’s go to the pub next to the park. Don’t worry about the price. It’s as comfortable as your home but only as cheap as a convenient store. There is a hospital only 3 kilometers from here.”

How long is the hospital from there?

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

There are many causes that lead to water pollution. One main cause of this issue is waste water coming from many factories and then being directly pulled out into water bodies, especially into rivers or seas without any treatment because this is the most convenient way of disposing waste water. Industrial waste consists of some kinds of chemical substances such as sulphur, which is harmful for marine life. Lead is known as the main reason for cancer disease. Cancer has become a popular disease in several communes which are called “cancer villages”. Another cause is the awareness of citizens, people always use water for many purposes and then they dump waste water or garbage directly into rivers, canals and ponds and so on. In 2004, because of a bird flu outbreak in Viet Nam, people threw poultry to water body that made water highly polluted.

What did Vietnamese do in 2004?

Although 80% of Australians live near cities, the cities are not as large as those in some other countries. Most people live in houses in suburbs - not in apartments. The suburbs usually have their own churches, schools, and shopping centers. They also have recreational facilities. In large cities, like Sydney, the suburbs are often far from the center of town. Because many people commute to work, traffic is slow and there are many traffic jams.

The cities in Australia _______.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Living in the country is something (1)………….  people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and (2)……………..  .

There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First of all, you can enjoy (3)…………. and quiet. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less (4)…………., so it is safer for young children.

However, there are certain drawbacks to life outside the city. Firstly, because there are (5)……… people, you are (6)…………… to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, (7)…………….. in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find (8)……………… .

In conclusion, it can be seen that the country is (9)…………… suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best place for those who are retired or who have young children. In (10)……………., young people who have a career are better provided for in the city.

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Read the following passage and decide which options A, B, C, or D best fits each space

WHAT IS THE BEAUTY IN A PERSON?

   It is said that what one (1)_____ considers beautiful may not be beautiful to another.

(2) _____ beauty is something that (3) _____ not only to the eyes but also to the other senses. I think true beauty makes you see beyond the lovely sight. It will give you insight or realization of something (4) _____ beyond the appearance.

   When we talk about beauty in people, we often refer to their (5) _____ attractiveness. Of course, a beautiful or handsome face is pleasant to (6) _____. But I find that the most memorable

 “ beautiful people”  are those who have good personalities behind their pretty faces.

   (7) _____ kind of beauty in people that attracts us greatly is what is known as the inside beauty. People with this kind of beauty have attained inner peace. They usually care about their fellow man and try to right justice in this world. As you know, Nelson Mandela, Princess Diana, and Mother Teresa are well-known for these personalities.

   In fact, around us, we know many people who are always ready to lend (8) _____ to people in trouble. Many people in our city provide (9) _____ of floods in Mekong Delta, the disabled or poor… with clothes, money, and food. Many young go to rural, mountainous, or island areas to help people there… We greatly admire the beauty of these people because they make the world better. This inner beauty gives a certain radiance to their looks.

   In short, everyone has (10) _____ idea of beauty, and we need to have things, people, and places of beauty in our everyday life. Do you think so?

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Read the following passage and choose the item (A, B, C, or D) that best answers each of the questions about it. 

An entertainment is any (1)_________which provides a diversion or permits people to amuse themselves in their (2)_________time. 

Entertainment is typically passive- as in watching opera or a (3)_________. Activities that involve participating in (4)_________or sports are more often considered to be recreation. Activities such as personal reading or practicing a musical (5)___________are considered hobbies.

The industry that provides entertainment is (6)_________the entertainment industry. There are many (7)________of entertainment, which cater to particular tastes. For example, there is cinema, theatre, sports, games, social dance which cater to different groups of people.

These may also be grouped on the age of person’s interest, such as child entertainment or (8)________entertainment. For example, puppets, clowns, pantomimes and (9)_______tent to appeal to children, though adults may also find them (10)_________.

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A recent survey shows that Britons hate their neighbors. The results are alarming. 80% of the people who took part in the L1rvey feel that their neighbors are inconsiderate. 25C/c don’t talk to the people who live next door and 10% don’t even know their names. In fact, one million householders in Britain would like to move because of the people that live next door.

The biggest cause of friction is noise. Many of the complaints about noise came from people who live in flats and divided houses. The other major problems are arguments about car parking spaces, and old people complaining about the young.

What does the word ‘hate’ in line 1 mean?

Read the text and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the gaps.

A collection has to be cared for and stored, and those tasks train a child to be (23) _______ and orderly. The entertainment value of a growing collection (24) _______immeasurable because sorting and admiring a collection is a source (25) _______ great pleasure for a child. One day he arranges them (26) _______ color; another day he sorts them by type.

Labeling or arranging the items in a collection requires research and critical thinking. Once a collection reaches (27) _______ certain size, jumbling all of the items in a shoe box is not practical. A true collection should be showcased in some way – album, display boxes, or card files. Choosing (28) _______to arrange a collection is good for a child’s (29) _______skills.

Collections (30) _______ actually foster healthy relationships. When your child knows how (31) _______ collect a certain object, family and friends help the collection along by bringing back small gifts (32) _______ their own travels. The new item in his collection them becomes a reminder of that special friend or family member who was so thoughtful towards him.

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

It is five o’clock in the evening when Mrs. Jackson comes home from work. She walks into the living room and looks at her three children. They are 14, 13 and 9 years old. They are watching TV. The living room is a mess. There are dirty socks on the floor and cookies on the sofa. Games and toys are every where. Jackson is angry, “This place is a mess” she tells her children, “I can’t work all day and then do housework all evening. I’m not going to do housework!” Jackson doesn’t do housework. She doesn’t clean or wash dishes. She doesn’t wash clothes, either. Every evening she sits on the sofa and watches TV.

            After two weeks, every plate, fork and glass in the house is dirty. All the children’s clothes are dirty. Every garbage basket is full. The house is a mess.

            Then, one day Mrs. Jackson comes home from work and gets a big surprise. The kitchen is clean. The children clean the kitchen!

            The next day, the living room is clean, and the children are washing their clothes. Jackson tells the children “OK, I’ll do the housework again. But you have to help me.”

            Now Jackson and her three children do the housework together. Then they all sit on the sofa and watch TV!

Now Jackson does housework again because …………………..

Read the passage and decide which word or phrase (A or B, C, D) best fits each space. 

The principle of first aid is immediate action, but quick action mustn't cause panic. Any action taken needs to be careful and the first aider must remain calm at all times. It is equally important to understand the situation quickly, to appreciate the limitations of your own actions, and to seek expert assistance such as calling for an ambulance, fire brigade, or police as soon as possible. The priority is to yourself and others – protect the scene after understanding risk, and think before you act (there may be gas – the risk of explosion; electricity- the pool of water around the faulty washing machine may be live; fire – opening a hot door may be the last thing you do; assault –  the assailant with knife or gun may be behind the door awaiting their next victim or a hostage; blood- avoid unnecessary contact with fluids by wearing gloves).

What is the principle of first aid?

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

Viet is a student and he lives in a bed-sit on the suburb of Hanoi. It’s a part ________ (6) an old house. He ________ (7) one room and a kitchen and share a bathroom with three other people. In his room, there is a bed on the left hand side. There is ________ (8) armchair beside the bed. The desk is opposite the bed and there is a closet on the right side of the room. Above the desk, there is a bookshelf ________ (9) above the bed there is a clock. He has a TV and a Wi-Fi, too. In the kitchen, there is a cooker on the right hand side. The sink is ________ (10) the cooker. There’s a small table and two chairs in the center. The kitchen is small, but it’s ok. Viet like his room very much.

Above the desk, there is a bookshelf ________ (9) above the bed there is a clock.