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Criticism
 It can (1) _________along time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are. One thing you have to be (2) _________ of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you’ve made up your (3) _________ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your (4)_________ and let constructive criticism have a positive (5) _________ on your work. If someone says you’re totally (6) _________ in talent, ignore them. That’s negative criticism. If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (7) _________ their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of (8) _________. There are many famous novelists who made a complete (9) _________ of their first novel - or who didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to (10) _________ well if you persevere and stay positive.

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Environmental Concerns
Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life. (1) ______ human activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world carries on consuming (2)_______ of the world's resources while half of the world's population do so just to stay (3)_______ we are rapidly destroying the only resource we have (4)________ which all people can survive and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is (5)______ built on or washed into the sea. Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover (6)______. We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences. As a (7)______, the planet's ability to support people is being reduced at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are making increasingly heavy demands on it. The Earth's (8)______ resources are there for us to use. We need food, water, air, energy, medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to (9)______ us fed, comfortable, healthy and active. If we are sensible in how we use the resources they will last indefinitely. But if we use them wastefully and excessively they will soon (10)_______ and everyone will suffer

Amazing Machines!
The deepest diving submarine
The Japanese research submarine Shinkai 6500 can dive deeper than any other submarine. On August 11, 1989, it went down to a depth of 6,526 meters beneath the ocean's surface. The submarine is in 935 meters long, about the size of a bus and can take up to three people. It is used for ocean research all over the world.
The most useful television
The Viera is the name of the world's only digital entertainment device that can go underwater. It is made and sold in Japan. You can listen to your favorite music, or even watch a movie, all from the comfort of your bathtub. And the battery lasts over five hours if you're planning to spend a long time bathing. You can even use headphones with it - all you’ll need is to find a pair that is waterproof!
The smartest monitor
The Japanese company EizoNanao has invented a very special computer monitor, called the FlexScan monitor. The FlexScan monitor can stand up to 23 centimeters high, and it can turn almost 180 degrees left or right. It weighs only 4.3kg. What’s more, it can help save electricity. It senses when you have left your computer and turns itself off when you've been gone for more than 40 seconds. When you come back, it knows to turns itself back on!
The smallest motorcycle
A Swedish man named Tom Wiberg built the world’s smallest motorcycle that can be ridden by a person. He calls it the Small Toe. The front wheel is only 1.6 centimeters wide, and the back wheel is 2.2 centimeters wide. The rider sits barely seven centimeters above the ground. In 2003, Wiberg rode his machine for more than ten meters and set a new Guinness World Record for the smallest rideable motorcycle ever built.

The word “waterproof” means ________.

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TATTOOING: AN ANCIENT TRADITION
Tattooing is an old art. In ancient Greece, people who had tattoos were regarded as members of the (1) __________ classes. On the other hand, tattooing was (2) __________ in Europe by the early Christians, who thought that it was a sinful thing to (3) __________. It was not until the late 18th century, when Captain Cook saw South Sea Islander decorating their bodies with tattoos that attitudes began to change. Sailors came back from these islands with pictures of Christ on their backs and from then on, tattooing (4)__________ in popularity. A survey by the French army in 1881 (5) __________ that among the 387 men (6) __________there were 1,333 designs. Nowadays, not everybody finds tattoos acceptable. Some people thing that getting one is silly because tattoos are more or less permanent. There is also some (7)  __________ about (8) __________ a blood disease from unsterilized needles. Even for those who do want a tattoo, the (9) __________ of getting one is not painless, but the final result, in their eyes, is (10) __________ the pain

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

Tigers are one of the most powerful and graceful animals in the world. The different species that still exist today, namely the Bengal, Indochina, Siberian, South China, and Sumatra tigers are in danger of becoming extinct. Due to irresponsible hunting, the Bali, Caspian, and Java tigers have already become extinct. This could soon happen to the other species too.

In the past, tigers were considered pests. With a smaller area to hunt, a man had taken up more of the land to build upon, the tigers found less area for themselves to hunt. They thus turned to farms to get their food. Farmers’ livestock were attacked by these tigers. People were then encouraged to hunt and kill these animals with the promise of rewards. Even after the threat of tigers on livestock was over, the man continued to hunt tigers, this time for recreation. Poachers too hunt tigers for their body parts knowing that the skin of tigers is much sought after. Bones and other organs are also used as ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine. Although killing is illegal, it is still being carried out unless it is stopped, the remaining species of tigers will soon become extinct too.

How many species of tigers were there originally?

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What is meant by the term economic resources? In general, these are all the natural, man-made, and human resources that go into the (1)___ of goods and services. Economic resources can be broken    down into (2)______general categories: property resource – land and capital, and human resources –    labor and entrepreneurial skills. What do economists mean (3)_____ land? Much more than the non-economist, land refers to all the natural resources (4)_____are usable in the production process: arable land, forests, mineral and oil   deposits, and (5)_________ on. What about capital? Capital goods are all the man-made aids to producing, storing, transporting, and distributing goods and (6)_____. Capital goods differ from consumer goods   in that (7)_____ satisfy wants directly, while the former do so indirectly by facilitating the production  of consumer  goods.  It  should  be noted that  capital  as  defined here does  not (8)_____ to  money. Money, as such, produces nothing. The term labor refers to the physical and mental talents of humans used to produce goods and services (with the exception of a certain set of human talents, entrepreneurial skills, which will be considered separately because of their special significance). Thus the services of a factory worker or an office  worker, a ballet (9)_______ or an astronaut all fall (10)______ the general heading of labor.

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Dear Minh,
I'm very pleased to write this letter to you. The first term is coming to an end soon and my school is going to have some days off. On this occasion, my class is visiting some caves near Hanoi as we have recently studied rock formations. Besides, many of us have never been inside a cave, so I suppose the trip will be very interesting. At first, we wanted to travel to Thay Pagoda because it is only over 20 kilometers away, and we could go on a day excursion. However, only today have we learned that the caves near Thay Pagoda are closed until after Tet. So we are visiting the ones near Huong Pagoda instead. A night camping fire on a two-day trip will be a great event in our school days! To make the trip cheap, we are bringing our own food and sharing buses with some other classes. It is much warmer now. I believe we are going to enjoy good weather with lots of sunshine. The only problem I seem to have is getting my parents' permission. They may not want to let me stay the night away from home. I'll try to persuade them. That's all for now. Give my love to your parents and sister.
Yours,
Lan.

Lan will _______________.

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OWNING A PET
The joys and tribulations of being a pet owner! During our lifetime most of us have some experience of either owning a pet or being in (1) _______ contact with someone who does. Is there such a thing as “the ideal pet”? If so what characterizes the ideal pet? Various (2) _______ influence one’s choice of pet, from your reasons for getting a pet to your lifestyle. For example, although quite a few pets are relatively cheap to buy, the cost of (3) _______ can be considerable. Everything must be (4) _______ into account, from food and bedding, to vaccinations and veterinary bills. You must be prepared to (5) _______ time on your pet, which involves shopping for it, cleaning and feeding it. Pets can be demanding and a big responsibility. Are you prepared to exercise and (6) _______ an animal or do you prefer a more independent pet? How much spare room do you have? Is it right to lock an energetic animal into a (7) _______ space? Do you live near a busy road which may threaten the life of your pet? Pets (8) _______ as turtles and goldfish can be cheap and convenient, but if you prefer affectionate pets, a friendly cat or dog would be more (9) _______. People get pets for a number of reasons, for company, security or to teach responsibility to children. Pets can be affectionate and loyal and an excellent source of company as long as you know what pet (10) _______ you and your lifestyle

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Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always (1)____ to be successful? Having someone around who always fears the worst isn't really a lot of (2)____ - we all know someone who sees a single cloud on a sunny day and says, 'It looks like rain.' But if you catch yourself thinking such things, it's important to do something  about it. You can change your view of life, according to psychologist. It only takes a little (3)___, and you'll find life more rewarding as a (4)____. Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence but it's also a more positive way of looking at life and all it has to (5)____. Optimists are more (6)_____ to start new projects and are generally more prepared to take risks. Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your (7)___ to the world. Some people are brought up to depend too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when anything (8)____ wrong. Most optimists, on the (9)____ hand, have been brought up not to (10)____ failure as the end of the world - they just get on with their lives

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Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday  (1)_______  as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also gives them the specialized training they may need to  (2)_______ for a job or career. For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a  (3)_______  or certificate before he can practice law or medicine. Many fields, like computer operation or police work,  (4)_______  satisfactory completion of special training courses. Education is also important  (5)_______  it helps people get more out of life. It increases their knowledge and understanding of the world. It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable,  (6)_______  the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical  (7)_______ . Such education becomes  (8)_______  important as people gain more and more leisure time. Education also helps people adjust to change. This habit has become necessary because social changes today take place with increasing speed and  (9)_______  the lives of more and more people. Education can help a person understand these changes and provide him  (10)_______  the skills for adjusting to them

Read the following passage and choose the best answer. Circle A, B, C, or D. 
Because of the severe drought which has continued this year, water rationing will go into effect on Monday. Lawns can not be watered with automatic sprinklers; driveways, porches, and decks can not be hosed down. You may water by hand, but not only on even-numbered days. Cars can be washed on Wednesday only. The city has hired a new drought patrol crew, which will be looking for offenders. If you are caught, there will be a $50 fine for the first offense and a $100 fine for the second offense. We realize that this is strict, but the drought has affected us dramatically. We ask your co-operation in conserving water.
Besides the drought rules, we ask that you be prudent in your household water use. Turn off the faucet while you brush your teeth. Take short showers; you might even consider turning off the water as you soap up. Don’t wash dishes under running water, and when you wash your clothes, save the final rinse water to begin your next load. Let’s all work together to save our community’s water.

What does the speaker suggest?

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Albert Einstein was born on 14th March 1879 in Germany. Around 1886, he began his school in Munich. As well as his violin lessons, which he had from age six to thirteen, he also had religious education at home where he was taught Judaism. Two years later he entered the Luitpold Gymnasium and after this, his religious education was given at school. He began to study mathematics, in particular calculus, in 1891. In 1894 his family moved to Milan but he remained in Munich. In 1895 Einstein failed an examination that would have allowed him to study for a diploma as an electrical engineer at the Eidgenưssische Technische Hochschule (ETH) in Zurich. Indeed, he succeeded with his plan graduating in 1900 as a teacher of mathematics and physics. In 1905 he proposed the special theory of Relativity. Einstein received the Nobel Prize in 1921. He died on 18th April 1955 in Princeton, New Jersey, USA. He was cremated at Trenton, New Jersey at 4 p.m. on 18th April 1955 (the day of his death). His ashes were scattered at an undisclosed place.

When did he begin to study mathematics?

Read the passage and choose the best word for each question.
Personal computers are used in business and professional offices and at home to reduce paperwork. There are two important reasons for the increasing popularity of personal computers. First, there is a great deal of software for use both in the office and at home. Software for word processing and accounting improves office efficiency while programs for household budgets, games, or educational activities are used at home. Second, using a personal computer is an individual activity that allows the user to control and interact with the computer. 

What is the passage about?

For questions from 46 to 55, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space: 

The latest blockbuster to hit out cinemas is an adventure film which was made (46) ____ location in Spain. The (47) ____ is quiet, a teenager discovers (48)____ secret papers which show’ that the President is in danger. Then she disappears!
We interviewed the actress who (49)____ the part of the teenager in the film, Juliet Roberts. It (50)____ things did not always go well during the production. First, Juliet nearly missed being in the film. A copy of the (51)____. which the producer had sent her to read, got lost in the post. Then, in the middle of filming, part of the background (52)____ fell on a member of the camera (53)____. Luckily, the man was not seriously hurt they had to (54)____  another cameraman to take his place at short notice. Something even worse happened a few days when the director slipped and broke his leg. It (55) ____ him quite a long time to recover the shock and had to direct the final scenes of the from his wheelchair.

51_________

Find mistakes among A B C D and correct

I thought book was rather dull at the first, but I’ve changed my mind.

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One of the most important (1)_______ of a standardized test is time. You'll only be allowed a certain number of minutes for each section, so it is very important that you use your time (2)_______. The most important time strategy is pacing yourself. Before you begin, take just a few seconds to survey the test, noting the (3)_______of questions and the sections that looks easier than the rest. Then, make a rough time schedule based (4)_______ the amount of time  available to you. Mark the halfway point on your test and make a note beside that mark of the time when the testing period is half over.  Once you begin the test, continue moving. If you work slowly in an attempt to (5)_______ fewer mistakes, your mind will become bored and begin to wander. You'll end up with far (6)_______ mistakes if you're not concentrating. If you take too long to answer questions that stump you, you may end up (7)_______ out of time before you finish. So don't stop for difficult questions. Skip them and move on. You can come back to them later (8)_______ you have time. A question that takes you five seconds to answer counts as much as one that takes you several minutes, so pick up the easy points first. (9)_______, answering the easier questions first helps build your confidence and gets you in the testing groove. If you're a little ahead, you know you're on track and may even have a little time left to check your work. If you're a little behind, you have several choices. You can pick up the pace a little, but do this only if you can do it (10)_______

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Margaret Gorman, she was the first woman chosen as Miss America, died in 1995 at the age of ninety.

ACADEMICS AREN'T THE PROBLEM

Studies about how students use their time might shed light on whether they face increased academic and financial pressures compared with earlier eras.

Based on data about how students are spending time, academic or financial pressures don’t seem to be greater now than a generation ago. The data show that full-time students in all types of colleges study much less now than they did a generation ago - a full 10 hours a week less. Students are also receiving significantly higher grades. So it appears that academic pressures are, in fact, considerably lower than they used to be.

The time-use data don't suggest that students feel greater financial pressures, either. When the time savings and lower opportunity costs are factored in, college appears less expensive for most students than it was in the 1960s. And though there are now full-time students working to pay while in college, they study less even when paid work choices are held constantly.

In other words, full-time students do not appear to be studying less in order to work more. They appear to be studying less and spending the extra time on leisure activities or fun. It seems hard to imagine that students feeling increased financial pressures would respond by taking more leisure.

Based on how students are spending their time then, it doesn't look as though academic or financial pressures are greater now than a generation ago. The time-use data don’t speak directly to social pressures, and it may well be that these have become more intense lately.

In one recent set of data, students reported spending more than 23 hours per week either socializing with friends or playing on the computer for fun. Social activities, in person or on computer, would seem to have become the major focus of campus life. It is hard to tell what kinds of pressures would be associated with this change.

The study's conclusion that students' workload now is not greater than before is based on _______.

Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer to each of the following questions:
The country is more beautiful than a town and pleasanter to live in. Many people think so and go to the country for the summer holidays though they can not live there all the year round. Some have a cottage built in a village so that they can go there whenever they can find the time.

English villages are not all alike, but in some ways they are not very different from each other. Almost every village has a church, the round or square tower of which can be seen from many miles around. Surrounding the church is the churchyard where people are buried.

The village green is a wide stretch of grass, and houses or cottages are built round it. Country life is now fairly comfortable and many villages have the water brought through pipes into house.

Most villages are so close to some small towns that people can go there to buy what they can't find in the village shops.

What can be easily seen in most villages?

Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage:

Two British policemen were (19)_______ to investigate a flying saucer on March 31, 1989, the day before April Fool’s Day. When the policemen arrived at a field in Survey, they saw a small figure wearing a silver space (20)________ walking out of a spacecraft. Immediately the police ran off in the opposite direction. Reports revealed that the alien was in fact a small person, and the flying saucer was a hot air balloon that had been specially built to look (21)________ a UFO by Richard Branson, the 36-year-old chairman of Virgin Records.

Branson had planned to (22) _______ the balloon in London’s Hyde Park on April 1.

However, a wind change had brought him down in a Survey field. The police received a lot of phone calls from terrified motorists as the balloon drifted over the motorway. One lady was so (23)_____ by the incident that she was crying as she was (24)______ the UFO to a radio station.

(21)............

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Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always (1)____ to be successful? Having someone around who always fears the worst isn't really a lot of (2)____ - we all know someone who sees a single cloud on a sunny day and says, 'It looks like rain.' But if you catch yourself thinking such things, it's important to do something  about it. You can change your view of life, according to psychologist. It only takes a little (3)___, and you'll find life more rewarding as a (4)____. Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence but it's also a more positive way of looking at life and all it has to (5)____. Optimists are more (6)_____ to start new projects and are generally more prepared to take risks. Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your (7)___ to the world. Some people are brought up to depend too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when anything (8)____ wrong. Most optimists, on the (9)____ hand, have been brought up not to (10)____ failure as the end of the world - they just get on with their lives