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A favourite pastime with children and adults alike is betting on cricket fights during the rainy season. Children catch crickets and sell them for this purpose.
Horse racing held on Saturday and Sunday in a Saigon suburb draws large crowds as thousands of Vietnamese, young and old, turn out to cheer the pint-sized Asiatic horses and jockeys on to victory. Betting is heavy, with profits going into the national treasury of Southern Vietnam. It is not uncommon to see a horse run the wrong way around the track.
Other popular sporting events include soccer, basketball, volleyball, swimming, hiking, ping pong, and tennis. Vietnam teams often compete with other countries in soccer, tennis, bicycling, basketball, and other sports.
There are few golf courses in Southern Vietnam. The one in Saigon is located near Tan Son Nhat Airport. It may well be the only golf course in the world fortified by pillbox installations on its perimeter, with soldiers and machine guns inside. There is an excellent golf course in Da lat. Caddies are usually women.

What do children do with crickets?

Read the text and decide which answer best fits each space. Circle A, B, C, or D. 
There can be no doubt at all that the Internet has made a huge difference in our lives. Parents are worried that children spend too much time playing on the Internet, hardly ever doing …..(36)…… else in their spare time. Naturally, parents are…. (37)….. to find out ….(38)…. the Internet is so attractive, and they want to know if it can be …..(39)…. for their children. Should parents worry if their children are spending that much time staring at their computers? Obviously, if children are bent over their computers for hours, …..(40)….. in some game, ….(41)….. of doing their homework, then something is wrong. Parents and children could decide how much use the children should …..(42)…… of the Internet, and the child should give his or her word that it won’t interfere with their homework …..(43)….. the child is not holding to this arrangement, the parent can take more drastic steps. Dealing with a child’s use of the Internet is not much different …..(44)….. negotiating any other sort of bargain about behavior. Any
parent ….(45)…. is seriously alarmed about a child’s behavior should make an. appointment to …..(46)….. the matter with a teacher. Spending time in front of the screen does not necessarily affect a child’s performance at school. Even if a child is absolutely crazy ….(47)…. using the Internet, he ….(48)…. she is probably just ….(49)…. through a phase, and in a ….(50)….. months there will be something else to worry about!

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Here are tips that help succeed in your job interview
Always arrive early. If you do not know (1) ______ the organization is located, call for exact directions (2) ______ advance. Leave some extra time for any traffic, parking, or (3) ______ events. If you are running late, call right away and let someone know. The best time to arrive is approximately 5 - 10 minutes early. Give (4) ______ the time to read your resume one more time, to catch your breath, and to be ready for the interview. Once you are at the office, treat everyone you encounter with respect. Be (5) ______ to everyone as soon as you walk in the door. Wear a professional business suit. This point should be emphasized enough. First (6) ______ are extremely important in the interview process. Women should (7) ______ wearing too much jewelry or make up. Men should avoid flashy suits or wearing too much perfume. It is (8) ______ important that you feel comfortable. While a suit is the standard interview attire in a business environment, if you think it is (9) ______ informal environment, call before and ask. Regardless, you can never be overdressed (10) ______ you are wearing a tailored suit

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A village is a (1) _____place where the influence of the city is not (2)_____ much. It is indeed a very good place for rest and relaxation.

In a village, people do not live very close to one another. Their houses are far (3)_____. Each house, therefore, has a lot of (4)_____ around it. So, almost every house is (5)_____ by flowers and fruit plants and vegetables. All these make the village look (6)_____ and fresh. There are also tall trees everywhere which provide (7)_____ from the sun and keep the village (8)_____.

Some villages are surrounded by paddy fields or mountains. There are also many streams and rivers in many villages. All these (9)_____ great beauty and variety to the village scene.

The village people are friendly and helpful. They work together and live in peace. Living among (10)_____ friendly and simple people, in such a quiet place, is indeed a real pleasure.

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What is a coincidence?
A coincidence is a surprising thing that happens to us. For example, you and a friend both go shopping on the same day. You don’t go together and don’t discuss your shopping plans in (1) ______, but when you meet up afterwards, you are amazed to discover that you’ve bought   an identical T-shirt. By (2) _________  , you each decided to buy the same one.  Many people (3)________ coincidences as significant. Did you and your friend communicate with each other in some subconscious way? What does it tell you about your friendship? Well, the simple (4) ________ could be that, being (5) _____friends, you have similar taste in clothes. In reality, life is (6) ________of coincidences, but normally we don’t notice them. For example,   in almost fifty percent of all football matches, two players share the same birthday. This seems surprising, (7) ________ that there are 365 possible birthdays in the year. But most of these matches will   be played without anybody being (8) _______ that coincidence exists. (9)________your birthday is today, you don’t generally tell people about it. In addition, without realising it, you probably (10) ______ into   contact with lots of people who were born on the same day as you. But when a coincidence brought to your attention, it still seems amazing

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The latest addiction to trap thousands of people is Internet, which has been (1) … for broken relationships, job losses, financial ruin and even one suicide. Psychologists now recognize Internet Addiction Syndrome (IAS) as a new illness that could (2) ….. serious problems and ruin many lives. Special help groups have been set up to (3) ….. sufferers help and support. IAS is similar to (4) ….. problems like gambling, smoking and drinking : addicts have dreams about Internet; they need to use it first thing in the morning; they (5) … to their partners about how much time they spend online; they (6) …. they could cut down, but are unable to do so . A recent study found that many users spend up to 40 hours a week on the Internet; (7) …. they felt guilty, they became depressed if they were (8) …. to stop using it. Almost anyone can be at risk. Some of the addicts are teenagers who are already hooked on Computer games and who (9) …. it very difficult to resist the games on the Internet. Surprisingly, however, psychologists (10)…. that most victims are middle-aged housewives who have never used a computer before.

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Early writing and Alphabets
When people first began to write, they did not use an alphabet. Instead, they drew small pictures to (01) ______ the objects they were writing about. This was very slow because there was a different picture for (02) ______ word. The Ancient Egyptians had a (03) ______ of picture writing that was (04) ______ hieroglyphics. The meaning of this writing was forgotten for a very long time but in 1799 some scientists (05) ______ a stone near Alexandria, in Egypt. The stone had been there for (06) ______ a thousand years. It had both Greek and hieroglyphics on it and researchers were finally able to understand what the hieroglyphics meant. An alphabet is quite different (07) ______ picture writing. It (08) ______ of letters or symbols that represent a sound and each sound is just part of one word. The Phoenicians, (09) ______ lived about 3,000 years ago, developed the modern alphabets. It was later improved by the Roman’s and this alphabet is now used (10) ______ throughout the world

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Bonsai trees have always been a source of great fascination to people. They are perfect miniatures, grown in pots small enough to sit on a windowsill. You have to keep reminding yourself that these trees are (1) ____real and identical to their larger cousins in all respects except their size. Rather like other small and perfectly-formed artifacts, bonsai trees, (2) ___quite a high price in the marketplace and so it doesn’t come as a great surprise to find that they also attract the attention of thieves. It seems that quite a flourishing business has (3) _____, in which they are stolen from the homes of grower and collectors, then reported and trimmed by unscrupulous dealers, to be sold on, at good prices, to unsuspecting buyers. One of Britain’s top collectors of bonsai trees, Paul Widdington, believes that he has found a solution, however. After losing his life’s work, (4) ____at £250,000, when burglars broke into his home one night, Paul decided to (5) ________the possibilities of electronically tagging the trees he bought as a replacement. This (6)______ injecting a microchip the size of a (7) ____of rice intro trunk of each tree. Each chip is a laser-etched with information which is (8) ____ in a central register held by the police. Paul is quite aware that this kind of data-tagging doesn’t prevent thieves from stealing the trees in the first (9) _____, although it may increase the (10) ____ of getting them back. So he’s also installing a security alarm system, complete with infra-red detectors, in his home.

Find mistakes among A B C and D and correct

Running along the 180th meridian, the International Date Line is separated (one day from another.

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Parents whose children show a special interest in a particular sport have a difficult decision to (1) ______ about their children’s career. Should they allow their children to train to become top sportsmen and women? For many children it (2) ______starting very young and school work, going out with friends and other (3) ______ have to take second place. It’s very difficult to explain to a young child why he or she has to train for five hours a day, even at the weekend, when (4) _______ of his or her friends are playing. Another problem is of course money. In many countries money for training is (5) ______ from the government for the very best young sportsmen and women. If this help cannot be given, it means that it is the parents (6) ______ have to find the time and the money to support their child’s development- and sports clothes, transport to competitions, special equipment etc. can all be very expensive. Many parents are understandably (7) _______ that it is dangerous to start serious training in a sport at an early age. Some doctors agree that young (8) _______ may be damaged by training before they are properly developed. Professional trainers, however, believe that it is only by starting young that you can reach the top as a successful sports person. What is clear is that very (9) _______ people reach the top and both parents and children should be prepared for failure even after many years of training.

For questions 71 – 75, choose the answer (A, B, C, or D) which you think fits best according to the text.

Half of the planet’s population lives in cities, yet they consume 75% of the world’s resources and create most of their pollution. This means that all governments are going to have to create effective recycling plans. In cities where recycling schemes have been successful, it is possible to recycle 95% of all household waste. It takes 30 – 40% less energy to make paper from recycled materials than it does to make it from trees. Statistics show that there is a growing awareness of the importance of recycling, and countries such as Sweden already recycle much of their waste.

As the burning of fossil fuel is a major cause of pollution we will have to turn to other energy sources and what could be a better source than the sun? Solar energy is getting cheaper and can produce power even in cloudy conditions. The Japanese have already developed solar-electric roof tiles which are going to make entire buildings self-sufficient, greatly cutting down the need for fossil fuel.

What is the advantage of recycled paper?

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Twenty years ago people realized that computers were about to become part of our daily lives. This short period of time has seen enormous changes in business, education, and public administration. Jobs that took weeks to complete in the past are now carried out in minutes. Clerks who spent all day copying and checking calculations are now freed from these tedious tasks. In offices, the soft hum and clicking of word processors have replaced the clatters of typewriters. Schoolchildren have become as familiar with hardware and software as their parents used to be with pencils and exercise books. The computerization of public records has enabled government departments to analyze the need of citizens in detail. Some of us may wonder, However, whether life has really improved as a result of these changes. Many jobs disappeared, for example, When intelligent machines took over the work. Employers complain that clerical staff has become dependant on calculators and can not do simple arithmetic. There are fears that governments haven’t done enough to ensure that personal information held on computers is really kept secret. Certainly, many people may not be wondering whether the spread of computers has brought us as many problems as it has solved.

According to the passage, what can’t officers do without computers?

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Australian koalas are furry, gray animal that live in trees and feed on leaves.

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"New part-time volunteering opportunities - Woodcraft Folk Glasgow districts

Are you looking to get more involved with your local community?

Do you enjoy working with young people and children?

Are you passionate about big issues affecting society today and building children’s awareness and self-confidence to cope with the challenges of tomorrow?

If this sounds like you Woodcraft Folk needs you!

Woodcraft Folk is a registered charity offering you the opportunity to help build a fairer, more peaceful world for all. We run weekly groups for children aged 4-16yrs old and are looking for Volunteers to get involved for a few hours a month, whenever it suits YOU!

Perhaps you’d like to contribute a couple of hours as a one-off workshop? Or maybe you’d like to take part in a group discussion or games night once a fortnight?

We know that your time is precious so we will work with you to make sure you to get the most out of your experience with us. From working directly with the groups and running your own sessions, to representing groups at the national level there are many aspects of the organization you can choose to get involved with!

If you are a good communicator who shares our values of peace, co-operation and equality, Glasgow Woodcraft Folk invites you to get in touch. We are running induction events week starting Monday 22nd April and would love to see you there!"

3: Are there any workshops or group discussion once every two weeks?

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Unexploded bombs buried deep in the ground have been found in the construction site opposite of the City Hal

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Most Americans eat three meals (1) ______ the day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast begins between 7:00 and 8:00am, lunch between 11:00 am and noon, and dinner between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. On Sundays "brunch" is a (2) ______ of breakfast and lunch, typically beginning at 11:00 am. Students often enjoy a "study break" or evening snack around 10:00 or 11:00 pm. Breakfast and lunch tend to be light meals, with only one (3) ______. Dinner is the main meal. (4) ______ breakfast Americans will eat cereal with milk which are often mixed (5) ______ in a bowl, a glass of orange juice, and toasted bread or muffin with jam, butter, or margarine. Another common breakfast meal is scrambled eggs or (6) ______ omelet with potatoes and breakfast meat (bacon or sausage). People who are on (7) ______ eat just a cup of yogurt. Lunch and dinner are more (8) ______. When eating at a formal dinner, you may be overwhelmed by the number of utensils. How do you (9) ______ the difference between a salad fork, a butter fork, and a dessert fork? Most Americans do not know the answer (10) ______ But knowing which fork or spoon to use first is simple: use the outermost utensils first and the utensils closest to the plate last.

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In the whole I agree with what you’re saving, but I’m not sure about your last point

Read the following passage carefully, and then select the best option A, B, C or D to complete it:

"National Parks and Preserves, (1) _______ public lands or bodies of water within a country, set aside by the (2) _______ to protect ecosystems, plant and animal species, scenic landscapes, geologic formations, or historical or archaeological (3) _______. National parks are managed primarily for public recreation, (4) _______ exceptional locations where visitors can view wildlife and enjoy the (5) _______. Generally, these protected public lands are off-limits to hunting, livestock grazing, logging, mining, and other (6) _______ that exploit natural resources. Some parks commemorate significant historical events. (7) _______, Gettysburg National Military Park (1895) in Pennsylvania conserves the 13 sq km (5 sq mi) site of the pivotal battle in the (8) ______ Civil War (1861-1865). National preserves, sometimes (9) _______ nature or wildlife reserves, often are located within or near national (10) _______. These lands are managed by national governments primarily for wildlife protection or scientific research (11) _______ recreation, and provide ―living laboratories‖ in (12) _______ scientists observe plant and animal species in their natural habitat. (13) _______, fishing, and mining are permitted within many United States preserves (14) _______ the activities do not harm natural resources. Many other countries specifically ban such activities in their (15) _______."

9. National preserves, sometimes (9) _______ nature or wildlife reserves, 

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In the early years of television, educational specialists believed that it would be very useful in teaching and learning. Many schools have bought television sets, intending to use them effectively to improve the quality of education; but actually, they are not used properly in classrooms. Meanwhile, children spend the majority of their out-of-school hours watching TV and their typical school days proceed as if television did not exist. There are some explanations for the failure of television to get the interest of the teachers. Firstly, the schools that purchased television sets have not set aside money for equipment repairs and maintenance so these television sets are sooner and later out of work. Secondly, these schools have not found an effective way to train teachers to integrate television into their ongoing instructional programs. Lastly, most teachers do not regard the quality of television and its usefulness in the classroom. Teachers at the schools work hard for at least twelve years to train their students to become good readers. However, according to recent statistics, teenagers seldom spend their free time reading books and newspapers but watching television instead. 

Children spend the majority of their free time _______.

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KEEPING FIT
Bodies are made to move! They are not (1)  _________for sitting around in front of the television or reading magazines. Keeping fit doesn’t (2) _________you have to be a super-athlete, and even (3)  ______exercise can give you a lot of fun. When you are fit and healthy, you will find you look better and feel better. You will develop more energy and self-confidence. Every time you move, you are exercising. The human body is designed to bend, stretch, run, jump and climb. (4)  _________it does, the stronger and fitter it will become. Best of alal, exercise is fun. It’s what your body likes doing most-keeping on the (5) _________. Physical exercise is not only good for your body. People who take regular exercise are usually happier, more relaxed and more alert (6)  _________people who sit around all day. Try an experiment-next time you are (7) _________a bad mood, go for a walk or play a ball game in the park. See how much better you feel after an hour. A good (8)  _________of achievement is yet another benefit of exercise. People feel good about themselves when they know they have (9)  _________their fitness. People who exercise regularly will tell you that they find they have more energy to enjoy life. So have (10) _________-you’ll soon see and feel the benefits

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Parents whose children show a special interest in a particular sport have a difficult decision to (1) ______ about their children’s career. Should they allow their children to train to become top sportsmen and women? For many children it (2) ______starting very young and school work, going out with friends and other (3) ______ have to take second place. It’s very difficult to explain to a young child why he or she has to train for five hours a day, even at the weekend, when (4) _______ of his or her friends are playing. Another problem is of course money. In many countries money for training is (5) ______ from the government for the very best young sportsmen and women. If this help cannot be given, it means that it is the parents (6) ______ have to find the time and the money to support their child’s development- and sports clothes, transport to competitions, special equipment etc. can all be very expensive. Many parents are understandably (7) _______ that it is dangerous to start serious training in a sport at an early age. Some doctors agree that young (8) _______ may be damaged by training before they are properly developed. Professional trainers, however, believe that it is only by starting young that you can reach the top as a successful sports person. What is clear is that very (9) _______ people reach the top and both parents and children should be prepared for failure even after many years of training.