Television is an important invention of the 20th century. It has been so popular that we can't imagine what life would be like if there were no television. Television is a major means of communication and entertainment. It brings pictures and sound from around the world into millions of homes. Through television, viewers can see and learn about people, places and things in distant lands. Television widens our knowledge by introducing new ideas which may lead us to new hobbies and recreations. In addition to the news, television provides us with a variety of programs that can satisfy every taste. Most people now seem to like spending their evenings watching television than to go out.

 

 Television is an important means of communication.

 

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Did you know that energy use is the biggest contributor to fine average Canadian home's carbon footprint? That's why the David Suzuki Foundation and Bullfrog Power are partnering to offer you a quick and easy way to switch your home to clan energy and be part of the solution to climate change. When you choose green energy, Bullfrog's generators put clean, renewable electricity and/or green natural gas (produced from organic waste, not fracking) into the grid or pipeline to match the amount of power or natural gas your home uses. Bullfrog ensures the energy going into our energy systems - on your behalf -is from clean, green sources. Bullfrog’s green electricity comes from a blend of wind and low-impact hydro power from new Canadian renewable energy facilities, with at least 50 per cent directly from your region.

Green energy comes from diesel.

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Television first came some sixty years ago in the 1950s. Nowadays, it is one of the most (1)…… sources of entertainment for both the old and the young. Television brings (2)…….. for children, world news, music and many other (3)………. If someone likes sports, he can just choose the right sports (4)………... It is not difficult for us to see why (5)………… is a TV set in almost every home today.

1. Nowadays, it is one of the most (1)…… sources of entertainment

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After school Susan goes home to do her model-making. She loves making models. She started about a year ago. She needs about two weeks to make a model. Then she puts it on the shelf in her bedroom. She has about twenty models now. She thinks she will need to get another shelf soon. Last term she tried to start a club for model-making at school but the teachers and other children weren’t interested. She thinks she has a lot of fun anyway.

Susan makes models when she stays at school.         

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Learning a foreign language is in some way, like learning how to fly. There are some (1) ……., but there is a very important similarity. It is: learning how (2) …………. these things need (3) ................ practice. It is never enough (4) ………… a book on how to fly a plane. 

A book can give you a lot of (5) ………… about how to fly, but if you only read that book, then try to fly (6) ……… any practice, you (7) ……. yourself. The same is true of learning a foreign language. For example, can you (8) .....… English well without having lots (9) ………. practice? “Practice makes perfect” is what every learner (10) ………… a foreign language should know. 

1_________

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Television first came some sixty years ago in the 1950s. Nowadays, it is one of the most (1)…… sources of entertainment for both the old and the young. Television brings (2)…….. for children, world news, music and many other (3)………. If someone likes sports, he can just choose the right sports (4)………... It is not difficult for us to see why (5)………… is a TV set in almost every home today.

. Television brings (2)…….. for children, world news, music and many other

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Lien hobbies:  Cooking is my favorite hobby. My grandmother taught me how to cook my first dish when I was 8. My family enjoyed it so much so that is when I started this hobby. Some people say cooking is a waste of time but I find this hobby very interesting and meaningful. I really love trying new food and cooking for my family. The feeling of making my family happy with my food is amazing. I often collect recipes from my mother and my grandmother. Sometimes I also get recipes from the internet. Then I write them in a notebook. I hope I will become a good chef and have my own cookery book in the future.

What does Lien do with the recipes she collected?

Choose the correct answer from the four options marked A, B, C, or D to complete each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. 
In the United States of America, the national language is (1)............ English. Four hundred years ago, some English people came to North America to live and they brought (2).......... language to this country.  
Now in the USA, people speak (3)...........English. Most of the words are the (4)............ in American and British English, but the American say some English words not as people (5)........... in England. Canada is (6).......... to the North of the United States of America. It is the larger (7).........  the United States. In Canada, many people (8)............ English because they also came from England many years (9)......... But in some parts of Canada, people speak (10)............ because they came from France. 

5___________

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Herbal Medicine

Everyone wants to be healthy. People see doctors. They take pills to stay healthy. However, plants have been used to heal for thousands of years. More and more people are trying herbs to stay healthy. Plants used to heal are called “herbal medicine". There are many plants used In herbal medicine. Each plant is used In a certain way. Herbal medicine works more slowly than most pills. Many people think plants are gentle on the body. There are a lot of examples of helpful plants. Ginger can help your body. Eating ginger often may help you stay healthy. Another helpful plant is parsley. It can stop bad breath. Herbs may be gentler than some pills. However, this does not mean that anyone can take them in any way. You should always be careful. Some herbs can be harmful, too. Too much rosemary can be very bad for your stomach. It can make you sick. Foxglove is a very pretty flower. It also has poison in it. Nevertheless, if you are afraid of using herbs, you may be surprised. You have probably already used  some kind of herbal medicine. Coffee, garlic, ginseng and peppermint are all used in herbal medicine. Herbal medicine is becoming popular again, as people become more interested in their health.

Which of the following sentences is not true?

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Did you know that energy use is the biggest contributor to fine average Canadian home's carbon footprint? That's why the David Suzuki Foundation and Bullfrog Power are partnering to offer you a quick and easy way to switch your home to clan energy and be part of the solution to climate change. When you choose green energy, Bullfrog's generators put clean, renewable electricity and/or green natural gas (produced from organic waste, not fracking) into the grid or pipeline to match the amount of power or natural gas your home uses. Bullfrog ensures the energy going into our energy systems - on your behalf -is from clean, green sources. Bullfrog’s green electricity comes from a blend of wind and low-impact hydro power from new Canadian renewable energy facilities, with at least 50 per cent directly from your region.

David Suzuki is the CEO of Bullfrog Power.

The Old Man and the Sea is a short novel written by the American author Ernest Hemingway in 1951 in Bimini, Bahamas, and published in 1952. It was the last major work of fiction by Hemingway that was published during his lifetime. One of his most famous works, it tells the story of Santiago, an aging Cuban fisherman who struggles with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream off the coast of Florida.

In 1953, The Old Man and the Sea was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, and it was cited by the Nobel Committee as contributing to their awarding of the Nobel Prize in Literature to Hemingway in 1954.

When was The Old Man and the Sea published?

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January 27, 2011 Dear Anna, How are you? I'm fine. I am very busy lately with school and my hobbies. I have basketball practice twice a week - every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. I play basketball quite well. Each practice takes me two hours and then I go home and do my homework. Every Friday, we have a Maths quiz (a short exam), so I have to work extra hard on school work after my Thursday's basketball practice. I’m quite good at Maths, but it’s still very tiring. I often have to take a cold shower so that I can concentrate on my school work. Also, every Saturday morning I enjoy running around the park. I like taking my dog, Jimmy, with me. We like running quickly together. On Saturday evenings, I watch football games on television. My father often watches the games too, but he can’t always do that. He sometimes doesn’t come home from work on time. My mother can watch with us, but she doesn't like football so much. She enjoys painting pictures. She can paint very well. My sister goes riding on Sunday mornings. Her horse is called Johnny. He is a little slow because he is old. But when he was young he was very quick.

Well, I have to run. I still have homework to do and I can't do it if I go on writing to you, which I like doing.

Yours,

Diana

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January 27, 2011

Dear Anna,

How are you? I'm fine. I am very busy lately with school and my hobbies. I have basketball practice twice a week - every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. I play basketball quite well. Each practice takes me two hours and then I go home and do my homework. Every Friday, we have a Maths quiz (a short exam), so I have to work extra hard on schoolwork after my Thursday's basketball practice. I’m quite good at Maths, but it’s still very tiring. I often have to take a cold shower so that I can concentrate on my school work.

Also, every Saturday morning I enjoy running around the park. I like taking my dog, Jimmy, with me. We like running quickly together. On Saturday evenings, I watch football games on television. My father often watches the games too, but he can’t always do that. He sometimes doesn’t come home from work on time. My mother can watch it with us, but she doesn't like football so much. She enjoys painting pictures. She can paint very well. My sister goes riding on Sunday mornings. Her horse is called Johnny. He is a little slow because he is old. But when he was young he was very quick.

Well, I have to run. I still have homework to do and I can't do it if I go on writing to you, which I like doing.

Yours,

Diana

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The Old Man and the Sea is a short novel written by the American author Ernest Hemingway in 1951 in Bimini, Bahamas, and published in 1952. It was the last major work of fiction by Hemingway that was published during his lifetime. One of his most famous works, it tells the story of Santiago, an aging Cuban fisherman who struggles with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream off the coast of Florida.

In 1953, The Old Man and the Sea was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, and it was cited by the Nobel Committee as contributing to their awarding of the Nobel Prize in Literature to Hemingway in 1954.

When did Hemingway win the Nobel Prize in Literature?

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Mon, Dec 6th ,…
“Yellow flowers on the green grass” is a 2015 Vietnamese drama, which was directed by Victor Vu. It is adapted from the novel of the same name by Nguyen Nhat Anh. The film stars Thinh Vinh and Trong Khang. Although there aren't any famous actors, the film attracted a large audience.
The film is about the childhood of the brothers Thieu (Thinh Vinh) and Tuong (Trong Khang) in a poor rural village in central Vietnam in the 1980s. They share and do everything together. However, when their friend next door Man (Thanh My), comes to stay with them and a big flood hits their village, there is a big misunderstanding that leads to Tuong's back injury. The film has an open ending with the scene of Thieu and Tuong studying in their house.
The film received many positive reviews from critics for its touching story, beautiful and familiar scenery of the country in Vietnam, and the especially impressive acting of three main actors.
The film touches audiences' hearts because it is about a story of childhood but it is not childish nor for only children; it's for adults who used to be children. It makes them cry and laugh together when they remember their own childhood, hometown and family. The film is well worth watching.
Posted by Trang at 3:30 p.m.
 Both Thieu and Tuong like their friend next door, Man.

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Did you know that energy use is the biggest contributor to fine average Canadian home's carbon footprint? That's why the David Suzuki Foundation and Bullfrog Power are partnering to offer you a quick and easy way to switch your home to clan energy and be part of the solution to climate change. When you choose green energy, Bullfrog's generators put clean, renewable electricity and/or green natural gas (produced from organic waste, not fracking) into the grid or pipeline to match the amount of power or natural gas your home uses. Bullfrog ensures the energy going into our energy systems - on your behalf -is from clean, green sources. Bullfrog’s green electricity comes from a blend of wind and low-impact hydro power from new Canadian renewable energy facilities, with at least 50 per cent directly from your region.

 Green energy comes from diesel.

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Do you want to be fitter and healthier? Would you like to look younger? Do you want to feel (1) ____ relaxed? Then try a few days at a health farm. Health farms are becoming (2) ____ of the most popular places (3)____ a short break. I went to Henley Manor for a weekend. It’s (4) ________ largest health farm in the country but it isn’t the most expensive. After two days of exercise and massage I (5) _____ ten times better. But the best thing for me was the food. It was all very healthy of (6) _____ but it was expensive too! If you're looking for something a (7) _____ cheaper, try a winter break. Winter is the darkest and the coldest (8) ______ of the year, and it can also be the (9) _____  time for your body. We all eat too (10) _____ and we don’t take enough exercise. A lot of health farms offer lower prices from Monday to Friday from November to March.

(1) ____

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We decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time.

Why did they travel by plane?

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"Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time."

We decided to go to the beach because ………..

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Do you want to be fitter and healthier? Would you like to look younger? Do you want to feel (1) ____ relaxed? Then try a few days at a health farm. Health farms are becoming (2) ____ of the most popular places (3)____ a short break. I went to Henley Manor for a weekend. It’s (4) ________ largest health farm in the country but it isn’t the most expensive. After two days of exercise and massage I (5) _____ ten times better. But the best thing for me was the food. It was all very healthy of (6) _____ but it was expensive too! If you're looking for something a (7) _____ cheaper, try a winter break. Winter is the darkest and the coldest (8) ______ of the year, and it can also be the (9) _____  time for your body. We all eat too (10) _____ and we don’t take enough exercise. A lot of health farms offer lower prices from Monday to Friday from November to March.

(3) ____

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Did you know that energy use is the biggest contributor to fine average Canadian home's carbon footprint? That's why the David Suzuki Foundation and Bullfrog Power are partnering to offer you a quick and easy way to switch your home to clan energy and be part of the solution to climate change. When you choose green energy, Bullfrog's generators put clean, renewable electricity and/or green natural gas (produced from organic waste, not fracking) into the grid or pipeline to match the amount of power or natural gas your home uses. Bullfrog ensures the energy going into our energy systems - on your behalf -is from clean, green sources. Bullfrog’s green electricity comes from a blend of wind and low-impact hydro power from new Canadian renewable energy facilities, with at least 50 per cent directly from your region.

 David Suzuki wants to find a solution to climate change.