Đề thi thử Tốt nghiệp THPT năm 2026 môn Tiếng anh Sở GD&DT Hà Nội - Đề 3

Read the following essay and mark the letter A, B, C and D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fit each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6

It is very common for young people (1)______ university to choose to live together with other students in dorms. Although there are several potential downsides to this communal way of living, there are also numerous benefits.

One of the most convincing arguments for dorms is that they allow students (2)______independent living in a safe place with a strong sense of community. Having never lived alone, most new students appreciate this supportive (3)_______. In the same way, the presence of an official supervisor is likely to be reassuring for students and their parents. Yet another plus is that dorms are usually very convenient because they are located on or close to university campuses. This allows residents to (4)_______ time and money.

Despite these clear advantages, there are also considerable drawbacks. The first downside is that the rooms tend to be very small and bathrooms may sometimes have to be shared. Being full of young people, dorms can also be very noisy. This can make them difficult places to study in. Likewise, parties and late nights are common, and can interfere (5)_______ students' academic progress.

All things considered, there are pros and cons to living in dorms. Certainly, residents need to be self-disciplined in order to (6)________ and social life. Personally, I imagine the benefits of living closely with other students outweigh the drawbacks.

(Adapted from Tieng Anh 12 English Discovery)

Choose the best answer for question 1:

Read the following essay and mark the letter A, B, C and D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fit each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6

It is very common for young people (1)______ university to choose to live together with other students in dorms. Although there are several potential downsides to this communal way of living, there are also numerous benefits.

One of the most convincing arguments for dorms is that they allow students (2)______independent living in a safe place with a strong sense of community. Having never lived alone, most new students appreciate this supportive (3)_______. In the same way, the presence of an official supervisor is likely to be reassuring for students and their parents. Yet another plus is that dorms are usually very convenient because they are located on or close to university campuses. This allows residents to (4)_______ time and money.

Despite these clear advantages, there are also considerable drawbacks. The first downside is that the rooms tend to be very small and bathrooms may sometimes have to be shared. Being full of young people, dorms can also be very noisy. This can make them difficult places to study in. Likewise, parties and late nights are common, and can interfere (5)_______ students' academic progress.

All things considered, there are pros and cons to living in dorms. Certainly, residents need to be self-disciplined in order to (6)________ and social life. Personally, I imagine the benefits of living closely with other students outweigh the drawbacks.

(Adapted from Tieng Anh 12 English Discovery)

Choose the best answer for question 2:

Read the following essay and mark the letter A, B, C and D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fit each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6

It is very common for young people (1)______ university to choose to live together with other students in dorms. Although there are several potential downsides to this communal way of living, there are also numerous benefits.

One of the most convincing arguments for dorms is that they allow students (2)______independent living in a safe place with a strong sense of community. Having never lived alone, most new students appreciate this supportive (3)_______. In the same way, the presence of an official supervisor is likely to be reassuring for students and their parents. Yet another plus is that dorms are usually very convenient because they are located on or close to university campuses. This allows residents to (4)_______ time and money.

Despite these clear advantages, there are also considerable drawbacks. The first downside is that the rooms tend to be very small and bathrooms may sometimes have to be shared. Being full of young people, dorms can also be very noisy. This can make them difficult places to study in. Likewise, parties and late nights are common, and can interfere (5)_______ students' academic progress.

All things considered, there are pros and cons to living in dorms. Certainly, residents need to be self-disciplined in order to (6)________ and social life. Personally, I imagine the benefits of living closely with other students outweigh the drawbacks.

(Adapted from Tieng Anh 12 English Discovery)

Choose the best answer for question 3:

Read the following essay and mark the letter A, B, C and D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fit each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6

It is very common for young people (1)______ university to choose to live together with other students in dorms. Although there are several potential downsides to this communal way of living, there are also numerous benefits.

One of the most convincing arguments for dorms is that they allow students (2)______independent living in a safe place with a strong sense of community. Having never lived alone, most new students appreciate this supportive (3)_______. In the same way, the presence of an official supervisor is likely to be reassuring for students and their parents. Yet another plus is that dorms are usually very convenient because they are located on or close to university campuses. This allows residents to (4)_______ time and money.

Despite these clear advantages, there are also considerable drawbacks. The first downside is that the rooms tend to be very small and bathrooms may sometimes have to be shared. Being full of young people, dorms can also be very noisy. This can make them difficult places to study in. Likewise, parties and late nights are common, and can interfere (5)_______ students' academic progress.

All things considered, there are pros and cons to living in dorms. Certainly, residents need to be self-disciplined in order to (6)________ and social life. Personally, I imagine the benefits of living closely with other students outweigh the drawbacks.

(Adapted from Tieng Anh 12 English Discovery)

Choose the best answer for question 4:

Read the following essay and mark the letter A, B, C and D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fit each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6

It is very common for young people (1)______ university to choose to live together with other students in dorms. Although there are several potential downsides to this communal way of living, there are also numerous benefits.

One of the most convincing arguments for dorms is that they allow students (2)______independent living in a safe place with a strong sense of community. Having never lived alone, most new students appreciate this supportive (3)_______. In the same way, the presence of an official supervisor is likely to be reassuring for students and their parents. Yet another plus is that dorms are usually very convenient because they are located on or close to university campuses. This allows residents to (4)_______ time and money.

Despite these clear advantages, there are also considerable drawbacks. The first downside is that the rooms tend to be very small and bathrooms may sometimes have to be shared. Being full of young people, dorms can also be very noisy. This can make them difficult places to study in. Likewise, parties and late nights are common, and can interfere (5)_______ students' academic progress.

All things considered, there are pros and cons to living in dorms. Certainly, residents need to be self-disciplined in order to (6)________ and social life. Personally, I imagine the benefits of living closely with other students outweigh the drawbacks.

(Adapted from Tieng Anh 12 English Discovery)

Choose the best answer for question 5:

Read the following essay and mark the letter A, B, C and D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fit each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6

It is very common for young people (1)______ university to choose to live together with other students in dorms. Although there are several potential downsides to this communal way of living, there are also numerous benefits.

One of the most convincing arguments for dorms is that they allow students (2)______independent living in a safe place with a strong sense of community. Having never lived alone, most new students appreciate this supportive (3)_______. In the same way, the presence of an official supervisor is likely to be reassuring for students and their parents. Yet another plus is that dorms are usually very convenient because they are located on or close to university campuses. This allows residents to (4)_______ time and money.

Despite these clear advantages, there are also considerable drawbacks. The first downside is that the rooms tend to be very small and bathrooms may sometimes have to be shared. Being full of young people, dorms can also be very noisy. This can make them difficult places to study in. Likewise, parties and late nights are common, and can interfere (5)_______ students' academic progress.

All things considered, there are pros and cons to living in dorms. Certainly, residents need to be self-disciplined in order to (6)________ and social life. Personally, I imagine the benefits of living closely with other students outweigh the drawbacks.

(Adapted from Tieng Anh 12 English Discovery)

Choose the best answer for question 6:

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12 .

TO SAVE OUR PLANET !

Bioenergy - clean and sustainable !

As a form of renewable energy, bioenergy comes from natural sources. It is produced from food waste, manure, and other organic (7) _______. These organic substances are broken down by bacteria, and methane is released. After methane is collected, it is used to produce electricity, heat, and vehicle fuel. (8)________ using bioenergy, we can limits the (9)______of methane released into the air.

From waves to electricity !

Wave energy comes from ocean waves formed as wind blows over the ocean surface. Wave energy is also renewable and reliable, and will never (10)______ as there will always be waves and wind.. The height, length, and speed of waves determine the energy(11)_______. Oceans cover nearly two thirds of the earth's surface, so wave energy is widely available. In addition, this type of energy is renewable and clean because it does not release CO2 or (12)_______harmful gases.

(Adapted from Global Success 11 )

Choose the best answer for question 7:

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12 .

TO SAVE OUR PLANET !

Bioenergy - clean and sustainable !

As a form of renewable energy, bioenergy comes from natural sources. It is produced from food waste, manure, and other organic (7) _______. These organic substances are broken down by bacteria, and methane is released. After methane is collected, it is used to produce electricity, heat, and vehicle fuel. (8)________ using bioenergy, we can limits the (9)______of methane released into the air.

From waves to electricity !

Wave energy comes from ocean waves formed as wind blows over the ocean surface. Wave energy is also renewable and reliable, and will never (10)______ as there will always be waves and wind.. The height, length, and speed of waves determine the energy(11)_______. Oceans cover nearly two thirds of the earth's surface, so wave energy is widely available. In addition, this type of energy is renewable and clean because it does not release CO2 or (12)_______harmful gases.

(Adapted from Global Success 11 )

Choose the best answer for question 8:

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12 .

TO SAVE OUR PLANET !

Bioenergy - clean and sustainable !

As a form of renewable energy, bioenergy comes from natural sources. It is produced from food waste, manure, and other organic (7) _______. These organic substances are broken down by bacteria, and methane is released. After methane is collected, it is used to produce electricity, heat, and vehicle fuel. (8)________ using bioenergy, we can limits the (9)______of methane released into the air.

From waves to electricity !

Wave energy comes from ocean waves formed as wind blows over the ocean surface. Wave energy is also renewable and reliable, and will never (10)______ as there will always be waves and wind.. The height, length, and speed of waves determine the energy(11)_______. Oceans cover nearly two thirds of the earth's surface, so wave energy is widely available. In addition, this type of energy is renewable and clean because it does not release CO2 or (12)_______harmful gases.

(Adapted from Global Success 11 )

Choose the best answer for question 9:

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12 .

TO SAVE OUR PLANET !

Bioenergy - clean and sustainable !

As a form of renewable energy, bioenergy comes from natural sources. It is produced from food waste, manure, and other organic (7) _______. These organic substances are broken down by bacteria, and methane is released. After methane is collected, it is used to produce electricity, heat, and vehicle fuel. (8)________ using bioenergy, we can limits the (9)______of methane released into the air.

From waves to electricity !

Wave energy comes from ocean waves formed as wind blows over the ocean surface. Wave energy is also renewable and reliable, and will never (10)______ as there will always be waves and wind.. The height, length, and speed of waves determine the energy(11)_______. Oceans cover nearly two thirds of the earth's surface, so wave energy is widely available. In addition, this type of energy is renewable and clean because it does not release CO2 or (12)_______harmful gases.

(Adapted from Global Success 11 )

Choose the best answer for question 10:

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12 .

TO SAVE OUR PLANET !

Bioenergy - clean and sustainable !

As a form of renewable energy, bioenergy comes from natural sources. It is produced from food waste, manure, and other organic (7) _______. These organic substances are broken down by bacteria, and methane is released. After methane is collected, it is used to produce electricity, heat, and vehicle fuel. (8)________ using bioenergy, we can limits the (9)______of methane released into the air.

From waves to electricity !

Wave energy comes from ocean waves formed as wind blows over the ocean surface. Wave energy is also renewable and reliable, and will never (10)______ as there will always be waves and wind.. The height, length, and speed of waves determine the energy(11)_______. Oceans cover nearly two thirds of the earth's surface, so wave energy is widely available. In addition, this type of energy is renewable and clean because it does not release CO2 or (12)_______harmful gases.

(Adapted from Global Success 11 )

Choose the best answer for question 11:

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12 .

TO SAVE OUR PLANET !

Bioenergy - clean and sustainable !

As a form of renewable energy, bioenergy comes from natural sources. It is produced from food waste, manure, and other organic (7) _______. These organic substances are broken down by bacteria, and methane is released. After methane is collected, it is used to produce electricity, heat, and vehicle fuel. (8)________ using bioenergy, we can limits the (9)______of methane released into the air.

From waves to electricity !

Wave energy comes from ocean waves formed as wind blows over the ocean surface. Wave energy is also renewable and reliable, and will never (10)______ as there will always be waves and wind.. The height, length, and speed of waves determine the energy(11)_______. Oceans cover nearly two thirds of the earth's surface, so wave energy is widely available. In addition, this type of energy is renewable and clean because it does not release CO2 or (12)_______harmful gases.

(Adapted from Global Success 11 )

Choose the best answer for question 12:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of thefollowing questions from 13 to 17.

a. Ms Ha: Yes, of course. Hope you feel better.

b. Nam: Ms Ha, I’m afraid I’m not feeling well. Can I leave school today ?

c. Nam: Thanks so much

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of thefollowing questions from 13 to 17.

a. Lan’s mother: Certainly. Whose birthday is it?

b. Lan: Mum, Can I go to my friend's birthday party this Saturday evening?

c. Lan: OK, Mum. I'll be home before 10 p.m. then.

d. Lan’s mother: Oh, I’m afraid not. You must come back home before 10 p.m. We're going to visit your grandparents early on Sunday morning.

e. Lan: It’s Mai’s birthday, Mum. Is it OK if I stay the night at her house after the party?

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of thefollowing questions from 13 to 17.

Hi Karen,

a. I feel much more confident about it now.

b. Let’s grab coffee soon so I can catch you up on everything!

c. I really appreciate your support.

d. I wanted to say thanks for your help with my project last week.

e. Your insights made a huge difference in my presentation.

Best,

Nina

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of thefollowing questions from 13 to 17.

a. Nowadays, more and more cities are growing into megacities.

b. One of the benefits of living in a huge urban centre is access to medical services, which is essential, especially for the elderly and those suffering from diseases.

c. In addition to better access to education, megacity dwellers can enjoy more goods and services and pursue careers with better job prospects.

d. Living in a megacity truly provides comforts that are hard to find in a smaller town or city, but there are also some negative aspects.

e. An additional advantage is that people can find a higher-quality education as there are bigger and better schools

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of thefollowing questions from 13 to 17.

a. Consequently, the people living nearby will be severely affected, and things will get worse unless we take action.

b. A major problem facing our planet is soil pollution.

c. So, what are some suitable solutions?

d. Harmful chemicals, pollutants and fertilisers affect the quality of crops we grow.

e. Those toxic chemicals can pollute the land and the river nearby

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22

The World’s STRANGEST Jobs

It's no secret that there are a lot of unusual jobs in the world, and some might even call them weird. Here are some odd occupations you've probably never heard of.

First is pet food taster. Believe it or not, there are actually people out there (18) _____! The reason for this job is to ensure that the food meets the necessary nutritional standards before it can be sold. Pet food tasters have to have a keen sense of taste - and a strong stomach! - as they may be required to sample a variety of pet foods, from wet to dry and from meaty to vegetarian.

Next up is golf ball diver. (19) _____ _____, but in truth, it's actually a tough job that involves diving into lakes and ponds to retrieve lost balls on golf courses. (20) _____ at a significantly lower price than new ones. This job can even be dangerous at times,( 21)___________or even the occasional alligator depending on the location!

Lastly, there's the professional wedding guest. This is a job that involves attending weddings as a guest without any personal connection to the bride or groom. These professionals are hired to fill out guest lists and generate a lively atmosphere. (22) _____ or even give speeches in some cases.

While these jobs may seem strange, they are all necessary in their own way. One thing is for sure: there is certainly a place for everyone in the working world!

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s workbook)

Choose the best answer for question 18:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22

The World’s STRANGEST Jobs

It's no secret that there are a lot of unusual jobs in the world, and some might even call them weird. Here are some odd occupations you've probably never heard of.

First is pet food taster. Believe it or not, there are actually people out there (18) _____! The reason for this job is to ensure that the food meets the necessary nutritional standards before it can be sold. Pet food tasters have to have a keen sense of taste - and a strong stomach! - as they may be required to sample a variety of pet foods, from wet to dry and from meaty to vegetarian.

Next up is golf ball diver. (19) _____ _____, but in truth, it's actually a tough job that involves diving into lakes and ponds to retrieve lost balls on golf courses. (20) _____ at a significantly lower price than new ones. This job can even be dangerous at times,( 21)___________or even the occasional alligator depending on the location!

Lastly, there's the professional wedding guest. This is a job that involves attending weddings as a guest without any personal connection to the bride or groom. These professionals are hired to fill out guest lists and generate a lively atmosphere. (22) _____ or even give speeches in some cases.

While these jobs may seem strange, they are all necessary in their own way. One thing is for sure: there is certainly a place for everyone in the working world!

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s workbook)

Choose the best answer for question 19:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22

The World’s STRANGEST Jobs

It's no secret that there are a lot of unusual jobs in the world, and some might even call them weird. Here are some odd occupations you've probably never heard of.

First is pet food taster. Believe it or not, there are actually people out there (18) _____! The reason for this job is to ensure that the food meets the necessary nutritional standards before it can be sold. Pet food tasters have to have a keen sense of taste - and a strong stomach! - as they may be required to sample a variety of pet foods, from wet to dry and from meaty to vegetarian.

Next up is golf ball diver. (19) _____ _____, but in truth, it's actually a tough job that involves diving into lakes and ponds to retrieve lost balls on golf courses. (20) _____ at a significantly lower price than new ones. This job can even be dangerous at times,( 21)___________or even the occasional alligator depending on the location!

Lastly, there's the professional wedding guest. This is a job that involves attending weddings as a guest without any personal connection to the bride or groom. These professionals are hired to fill out guest lists and generate a lively atmosphere. (22) _____ or even give speeches in some cases.

While these jobs may seem strange, they are all necessary in their own way. One thing is for sure: there is certainly a place for everyone in the working world!

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s workbook)

Choose the best answer for question 20:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22

The World’s STRANGEST Jobs

It's no secret that there are a lot of unusual jobs in the world, and some might even call them weird. Here are some odd occupations you've probably never heard of.

First is pet food taster. Believe it or not, there are actually people out there (18) _____! The reason for this job is to ensure that the food meets the necessary nutritional standards before it can be sold. Pet food tasters have to have a keen sense of taste - and a strong stomach! - as they may be required to sample a variety of pet foods, from wet to dry and from meaty to vegetarian.

Next up is golf ball diver. (19) _____ _____, but in truth, it's actually a tough job that involves diving into lakes and ponds to retrieve lost balls on golf courses. (20) _____ at a significantly lower price than new ones. This job can even be dangerous at times,( 21)___________or even the occasional alligator depending on the location!

Lastly, there's the professional wedding guest. This is a job that involves attending weddings as a guest without any personal connection to the bride or groom. These professionals are hired to fill out guest lists and generate a lively atmosphere. (22) _____ or even give speeches in some cases.

While these jobs may seem strange, they are all necessary in their own way. One thing is for sure: there is certainly a place for everyone in the working world!

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s workbook)

Choose the best answer for question 21:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22

The World’s STRANGEST Jobs

It's no secret that there are a lot of unusual jobs in the world, and some might even call them weird. Here are some odd occupations you've probably never heard of.

First is pet food taster. Believe it or not, there are actually people out there (18) _____! The reason for this job is to ensure that the food meets the necessary nutritional standards before it can be sold. Pet food tasters have to have a keen sense of taste - and a strong stomach! - as they may be required to sample a variety of pet foods, from wet to dry and from meaty to vegetarian.

Next up is golf ball diver. (19) _____ _____, but in truth, it's actually a tough job that involves diving into lakes and ponds to retrieve lost balls on golf courses. (20) _____ at a significantly lower price than new ones. This job can even be dangerous at times,( 21)___________or even the occasional alligator depending on the location!

Lastly, there's the professional wedding guest. This is a job that involves attending weddings as a guest without any personal connection to the bride or groom. These professionals are hired to fill out guest lists and generate a lively atmosphere. (22) _____ or even give speeches in some cases.

While these jobs may seem strange, they are all necessary in their own way. One thing is for sure: there is certainly a place for everyone in the working world!

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s workbook)

Choose the best answer for question 22:

Read the following passage about digital citizens and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30

BEING A RESPONSIBLE DIGITAL CITIZEN

These days, digital technology is a major part of everyday life for all of us, and we use it for almost everything, from work to school and entertainment. Therefore, with everyone spending so much time connected to the Internet and using digital devices, it's important that we all understand how to be responsible digital citizens in the modern world. But what exactly does that mean?

A responsible digital citizen is someone who uses technology in a sensible way and encourages others to do the same. They are careful about their online behaviour and always try to be as polite as possible, which helps others to avoid having negative experiences online. Responsible digital citizens respect other people's privacy, too. They don't post pictures of others or discuss people's personal lives without their permission because that could harm their online security. In this way, digital citizens help others to feel safer and more comfortable in the digital world.

Responsible digital citizens are also aware of the potential risks of being online. They understand that there are fake websites and online scams which try to access people's personal information to hack into their social media accounts or even bank accounts. When a digital citizen encounters one of these online scams, they should report it to the cyber police to stop this behaviour from happening. By doing this, digital citizens play an important role in making the Internet a safer place for all users.

While many of us know how to use digital technology safely these days, we should remember that there are many other people who are still at risk. By being responsible digital citizens, we can help everyone gain the benefits of the digital world without putting themselves or others at risk.

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s book-p.52)

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a responsibility of digital citizen?

Read the following passage about digital citizens and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30

BEING A RESPONSIBLE DIGITAL CITIZEN

These days, digital technology is a major part of everyday life for all of us, and we use it for almost everything, from work to school and entertainment. Therefore, with everyone spending so much time connected to the Internet and using digital devices, it's important that we all understand how to be responsible digital citizens in the modern world. But what exactly does that mean?

A responsible digital citizen is someone who uses technology in a sensible way and encourages others to do the same. They are careful about their online behaviour and always try to be as polite as possible, which helps others to avoid having negative experiences online. Responsible digital citizens respect other people's privacy, too. They don't post pictures of others or discuss people's personal lives without their permission because that could harm their online security. In this way, digital citizens help others to feel safer and more comfortable in the digital world.

Responsible digital citizens are also aware of the potential risks of being online. They understand that there are fake websites and online scams which try to access people's personal information to hack into their social media accounts or even bank accounts. When a digital citizen encounters one of these online scams, they should report it to the cyber police to stop this behaviour from happening. By doing this, digital citizens play an important role in making the Internet a safer place for all users.

While many of us know how to use digital technology safely these days, we should remember that there are many other people who are still at risk. By being responsible digital citizens, we can help everyone gain the benefits of the digital world without putting themselves or others at risk.

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s book-p.52)

The word "major" in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to…….

Read the following passage about digital citizens and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30

BEING A RESPONSIBLE DIGITAL CITIZEN

These days, digital technology is a major part of everyday life for all of us, and we use it for almost everything, from work to school and entertainment. Therefore, with everyone spending so much time connected to the Internet and using digital devices, it's important that we all understand how to be responsible digital citizens in the modern world. But what exactly does that mean?

A responsible digital citizen is someone who uses technology in a sensible way and encourages others to do the same. They are careful about their online behaviour and always try to be as polite as possible, which helps others to avoid having negative experiences online. Responsible digital citizens respect other people's privacy, too. They don't post pictures of others or discuss people's personal lives without their permission because that could harm their online security. In this way, digital citizens help others to feel safer and more comfortable in the digital world.

Responsible digital citizens are also aware of the potential risks of being online. They understand that there are fake websites and online scams which try to access people's personal information to hack into their social media accounts or even bank accounts. When a digital citizen encounters one of these online scams, they should report it to the cyber police to stop this behaviour from happening. By doing this, digital citizens play an important role in making the Internet a safer place for all users.

While many of us know how to use digital technology safely these days, we should remember that there are many other people who are still at risk. By being responsible digital citizens, we can help everyone gain the benefits of the digital world without putting themselves or others at risk.

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s book-p.52)

The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to…………

Read the following passage about digital citizens and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30

BEING A RESPONSIBLE DIGITAL CITIZEN

These days, digital technology is a major part of everyday life for all of us, and we use it for almost everything, from work to school and entertainment. Therefore, with everyone spending so much time connected to the Internet and using digital devices, it's important that we all understand how to be responsible digital citizens in the modern world. But what exactly does that mean?

A responsible digital citizen is someone who uses technology in a sensible way and encourages others to do the same. They are careful about their online behaviour and always try to be as polite as possible, which helps others to avoid having negative experiences online. Responsible digital citizens respect other people's privacy, too. They don't post pictures of others or discuss people's personal lives without their permission because that could harm their online security. In this way, digital citizens help others to feel safer and more comfortable in the digital world.

Responsible digital citizens are also aware of the potential risks of being online. They understand that there are fake websites and online scams which try to access people's personal information to hack into their social media accounts or even bank accounts. When a digital citizen encounters one of these online scams, they should report it to the cyber police to stop this behaviour from happening. By doing this, digital citizens play an important role in making the Internet a safer place for all users.

While many of us know how to use digital technology safely these days, we should remember that there are many other people who are still at risk. By being responsible digital citizens, we can help everyone gain the benefits of the digital world without putting themselves or others at risk.

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s book-p.52)

The word "permission" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by………….

Read the following passage about digital citizens and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30

BEING A RESPONSIBLE DIGITAL CITIZEN

These days, digital technology is a major part of everyday life for all of us, and we use it for almost everything, from work to school and entertainment. Therefore, with everyone spending so much time connected to the Internet and using digital devices, it's important that we all understand how to be responsible digital citizens in the modern world. But what exactly does that mean?

A responsible digital citizen is someone who uses technology in a sensible way and encourages others to do the same. They are careful about their online behaviour and always try to be as polite as possible, which helps others to avoid having negative experiences online. Responsible digital citizens respect other people's privacy, too. They don't post pictures of others or discuss people's personal lives without their permission because that could harm their online security. In this way, digital citizens help others to feel safer and more comfortable in the digital world.

Responsible digital citizens are also aware of the potential risks of being online. They understand that there are fake websites and online scams which try to access people's personal information to hack into their social media accounts or even bank accounts. When a digital citizen encounters one of these online scams, they should report it to the cyber police to stop this behaviour from happening. By doing this, digital citizens play an important role in making the Internet a safer place for all users.

While many of us know how to use digital technology safely these days, we should remember that there are many other people who are still at risk. By being responsible digital citizens, we can help everyone gain the benefits of the digital world without putting themselves or others at risk.

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s book-p.52)

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 ?

Read the following passage about digital citizens and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30

BEING A RESPONSIBLE DIGITAL CITIZEN

These days, digital technology is a major part of everyday life for all of us, and we use it for almost everything, from work to school and entertainment. Therefore, with everyone spending so much time connected to the Internet and using digital devices, it's important that we all understand how to be responsible digital citizens in the modern world. But what exactly does that mean?

A responsible digital citizen is someone who uses technology in a sensible way and encourages others to do the same. They are careful about their online behaviour and always try to be as polite as possible, which helps others to avoid having negative experiences online. Responsible digital citizens respect other people's privacy, too. They don't post pictures of others or discuss people's personal lives without their permission because that could harm their online security. In this way, digital citizens help others to feel safer and more comfortable in the digital world.

Responsible digital citizens are also aware of the potential risks of being online. They understand that there are fake websites and online scams which try to access people's personal information to hack into their social media accounts or even bank accounts. When a digital citizen encounters one of these online scams, they should report it to the cyber police to stop this behaviour from happening. By doing this, digital citizens play an important role in making the Internet a safer place for all users.

While many of us know how to use digital technology safely these days, we should remember that there are many other people who are still at risk. By being responsible digital citizens, we can help everyone gain the benefits of the digital world without putting themselves or others at risk.

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s book-p.52)

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

Read the following passage about digital citizens and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30

BEING A RESPONSIBLE DIGITAL CITIZEN

These days, digital technology is a major part of everyday life for all of us, and we use it for almost everything, from work to school and entertainment. Therefore, with everyone spending so much time connected to the Internet and using digital devices, it's important that we all understand how to be responsible digital citizens in the modern world. But what exactly does that mean?

A responsible digital citizen is someone who uses technology in a sensible way and encourages others to do the same. They are careful about their online behaviour and always try to be as polite as possible, which helps others to avoid having negative experiences online. Responsible digital citizens respect other people's privacy, too. They don't post pictures of others or discuss people's personal lives without their permission because that could harm their online security. In this way, digital citizens help others to feel safer and more comfortable in the digital world.

Responsible digital citizens are also aware of the potential risks of being online. They understand that there are fake websites and online scams which try to access people's personal information to hack into their social media accounts or even bank accounts. When a digital citizen encounters one of these online scams, they should report it to the cyber police to stop this behaviour from happening. By doing this, digital citizens play an important role in making the Internet a safer place for all users.

While many of us know how to use digital technology safely these days, we should remember that there are many other people who are still at risk. By being responsible digital citizens, we can help everyone gain the benefits of the digital world without putting themselves or others at risk.

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s book-p.52)

In which paragraph does the writer mention manners on the Internet?

Read the following passage about digital citizens and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30

BEING A RESPONSIBLE DIGITAL CITIZEN

These days, digital technology is a major part of everyday life for all of us, and we use it for almost everything, from work to school and entertainment. Therefore, with everyone spending so much time connected to the Internet and using digital devices, it's important that we all understand how to be responsible digital citizens in the modern world. But what exactly does that mean?

A responsible digital citizen is someone who uses technology in a sensible way and encourages others to do the same. They are careful about their online behaviour and always try to be as polite as possible, which helps others to avoid having negative experiences online. Responsible digital citizens respect other people's privacy, too. They don't post pictures of others or discuss people's personal lives without their permission because that could harm their online security. In this way, digital citizens help others to feel safer and more comfortable in the digital world.

Responsible digital citizens are also aware of the potential risks of being online. They understand that there are fake websites and online scams which try to access people's personal information to hack into their social media accounts or even bank accounts. When a digital citizen encounters one of these online scams, they should report it to the cyber police to stop this behaviour from happening. By doing this, digital citizens play an important role in making the Internet a safer place for all users.

While many of us know how to use digital technology safely these days, we should remember that there are many other people who are still at risk. By being responsible digital citizens, we can help everyone gain the benefits of the digital world without putting themselves or others at risk.

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s book-p.52)

In which paragraph does the writer give an advice for digital citizens to help others be safer

Read the following passage about a great Olympic swimmer and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.

Hi readers. I want to tell you about a person that I really admire and had a chance to meet last month. It was Gary Hall Jr, a great Olympic swimmer.

Gary Hall Jr. was born and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, [I] and he was an excellent swimmer from a young age, [II] and he competed at a very high level. However, [III] life didn't make things easy for him [IV] and he had to overcome major challenges to achieve his success.

By the age of 22, Gary had already competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, where he won four medals - two silvers and two golds - and set an Olympic record. Gary was so happy and excited about his career. Then, when he was 24 years old, his doctor told him that he had a health condition called type 1 diabetes, and that he might not be able to continue swimming. Gary was devastated, but after a short break, he decided he wouldn't give up and continued to train with all his strength. It was difficult and he often felt frustrated, but he made great progress.

A year later, at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, Gary gave an amazing performance and won four more medals: two golds, a silver and a bronze. He continued his career and competed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece, where he won another gold and a bronze medal.

According to Gary, people doubted his chances of success in 1996 because he was too young, and in 2000 because he had a health condition. In 2004, people doubted him because they thought he was too old. However, he proved that they were wrong.

Gary Hall Jr. is a special person in regard to all of the obstacles he overcame on his path to glory. I admire him because he didn't give up, even when he was exhausted struggling to train and compete. With his determination, he achieved great success. From his story, we can all learn an important life lesson: "To be successful, you must try your best and believe in what you can do”.

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s book)

Where in paragraph II does the following sentence best fit?

People were amazed at his incredible speed

Read the following passage about a great Olympic swimmer and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.

Hi readers. I want to tell you about a person that I really admire and had a chance to meet last month. It was Gary Hall Jr, a great Olympic swimmer.

Gary Hall Jr. was born and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, [I] and he was an excellent swimmer from a young age, [II] and he competed at a very high level. However, [III] life didn't make things easy for him [IV] and he had to overcome major challenges to achieve his success.

By the age of 22, Gary had already competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, where he won four medals - two silvers and two golds - and set an Olympic record. Gary was so happy and excited about his career. Then, when he was 24 years old, his doctor told him that he had a health condition called type 1 diabetes, and that he might not be able to continue swimming. Gary was devastated, but after a short break, he decided he wouldn't give up and continued to train with all his strength. It was difficult and he often felt frustrated, but he made great progress.

A year later, at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, Gary gave an amazing performance and won four more medals: two golds, a silver and a bronze. He continued his career and competed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece, where he won another gold and a bronze medal.

According to Gary, people doubted his chances of success in 1996 because he was too young, and in 2000 because he had a health condition. In 2004, people doubted him because they thought he was too old. However, he proved that they were wrong.

Gary Hall Jr. is a special person in regard to all of the obstacles he overcame on his path to glory. I admire him because he didn't give up, even when he was exhausted struggling to train and compete. With his determination, he achieved great success. From his story, we can all learn an important life lesson: "To be successful, you must try your best and believe in what you can do”.

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s book)

The phrase "overcome major challenges" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by…

Read the following passage about a great Olympic swimmer and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.

Hi readers. I want to tell you about a person that I really admire and had a chance to meet last month. It was Gary Hall Jr, a great Olympic swimmer.

Gary Hall Jr. was born and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, [I] and he was an excellent swimmer from a young age, [II] and he competed at a very high level. However, [III] life didn't make things easy for him [IV] and he had to overcome major challenges to achieve his success.

By the age of 22, Gary had already competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, where he won four medals - two silvers and two golds - and set an Olympic record. Gary was so happy and excited about his career. Then, when he was 24 years old, his doctor told him that he had a health condition called type 1 diabetes, and that he might not be able to continue swimming. Gary was devastated, but after a short break, he decided he wouldn't give up and continued to train with all his strength. It was difficult and he often felt frustrated, but he made great progress.

A year later, at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, Gary gave an amazing performance and won four more medals: two golds, a silver and a bronze. He continued his career and competed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece, where he won another gold and a bronze medal.

According to Gary, people doubted his chances of success in 1996 because he was too young, and in 2000 because he had a health condition. In 2004, people doubted him because they thought he was too old. However, he proved that they were wrong.

Gary Hall Jr. is a special person in regard to all of the obstacles he overcame on his path to glory. I admire him because he didn't give up, even when he was exhausted struggling to train and compete. With his determination, he achieved great success. From his story, we can all learn an important life lesson: "To be successful, you must try your best and believe in what you can do”.

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s book)

The word "they" in paragraph 5 refers to…………

Read the following passage about a great Olympic swimmer and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.

Hi readers. I want to tell you about a person that I really admire and had a chance to meet last month. It was Gary Hall Jr, a great Olympic swimmer.

Gary Hall Jr. was born and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, [I] and he was an excellent swimmer from a young age, [II] and he competed at a very high level. However, [III] life didn't make things easy for him [IV] and he had to overcome major challenges to achieve his success.

By the age of 22, Gary had already competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, where he won four medals - two silvers and two golds - and set an Olympic record. Gary was so happy and excited about his career. Then, when he was 24 years old, his doctor told him that he had a health condition called type 1 diabetes, and that he might not be able to continue swimming. Gary was devastated, but after a short break, he decided he wouldn't give up and continued to train with all his strength. It was difficult and he often felt frustrated, but he made great progress.

A year later, at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, Gary gave an amazing performance and won four more medals: two golds, a silver and a bronze. He continued his career and competed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece, where he won another gold and a bronze medal.

According to Gary, people doubted his chances of success in 1996 because he was too young, and in 2000 because he had a health condition. In 2004, people doubted him because they thought he was too old. However, he proved that they were wrong.

Gary Hall Jr. is a special person in regard to all of the obstacles he overcame on his path to glory. I admire him because he didn't give up, even when he was exhausted struggling to train and compete. With his determination, he achieved great success. From his story, we can all learn an important life lesson: "To be successful, you must try your best and believe in what you can do”.

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s book)

According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT MENTIONED?

Read the following passage about a great Olympic swimmer and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.

Hi readers. I want to tell you about a person that I really admire and had a chance to meet last month. It was Gary Hall Jr, a great Olympic swimmer.

Gary Hall Jr. was born and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, [I] and he was an excellent swimmer from a young age, [II] and he competed at a very high level. However, [III] life didn't make things easy for him [IV] and he had to overcome major challenges to achieve his success.

By the age of 22, Gary had already competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, where he won four medals - two silvers and two golds - and set an Olympic record. Gary was so happy and excited about his career. Then, when he was 24 years old, his doctor told him that he had a health condition called type 1 diabetes, and that he might not be able to continue swimming. Gary was devastated, but after a short break, he decided he wouldn't give up and continued to train with all his strength. It was difficult and he often felt frustrated, but he made great progress.

A year later, at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, Gary gave an amazing performance and won four more medals: two golds, a silver and a bronze. He continued his career and competed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece, where he won another gold and a bronze medal.

According to Gary, people doubted his chances of success in 1996 because he was too young, and in 2000 because he had a health condition. In 2004, people doubted him because they thought he was too old. However, he proved that they were wrong.

Gary Hall Jr. is a special person in regard to all of the obstacles he overcame on his path to glory. I admire him because he didn't give up, even when he was exhausted struggling to train and compete. With his determination, he achieved great success. From his story, we can all learn an important life lesson: "To be successful, you must try your best and believe in what you can do”.

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s book)

Which of the following best summarises paragraph 4?

Read the following passage about a great Olympic swimmer and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.

Hi readers. I want to tell you about a person that I really admire and had a chance to meet last month. It was Gary Hall Jr, a great Olympic swimmer.

Gary Hall Jr. was born and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, [I] and he was an excellent swimmer from a young age, [II] and he competed at a very high level. However, [III] life didn't make things easy for him [IV] and he had to overcome major challenges to achieve his success.

By the age of 22, Gary had already competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, where he won four medals - two silvers and two golds - and set an Olympic record. Gary was so happy and excited about his career. Then, when he was 24 years old, his doctor told him that he had a health condition called type 1 diabetes, and that he might not be able to continue swimming. Gary was devastated, but after a short break, he decided he wouldn't give up and continued to train with all his strength. It was difficult and he often felt frustrated, but he made great progress.

A year later, at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, Gary gave an amazing performance and won four more medals: two golds, a silver and a bronze. He continued his career and competed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece, where he won another gold and a bronze medal.

According to Gary, people doubted his chances of success in 1996 because he was too young, and in 2000 because he had a health condition. In 2004, people doubted him because they thought he was too old. However, he proved that they were wrong.

Gary Hall Jr. is a special person in regard to all of the obstacles he overcame on his path to glory. I admire him because he didn't give up, even when he was exhausted struggling to train and compete. With his determination, he achieved great success. From his story, we can all learn an important life lesson: "To be successful, you must try your best and believe in what you can do”.

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s book)

The word "determination" in the last paragraph OPPOSITE in meaning to…….

Read the following passage about a great Olympic swimmer and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.

Hi readers. I want to tell you about a person that I really admire and had a chance to meet last month. It was Gary Hall Jr, a great Olympic swimmer.

Gary Hall Jr. was born and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, [I] and he was an excellent swimmer from a young age, [II] and he competed at a very high level. However, [III] life didn't make things easy for him [IV] and he had to overcome major challenges to achieve his success.

By the age of 22, Gary had already competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, where he won four medals - two silvers and two golds - and set an Olympic record. Gary was so happy and excited about his career. Then, when he was 24 years old, his doctor told him that he had a health condition called type 1 diabetes, and that he might not be able to continue swimming. Gary was devastated, but after a short break, he decided he wouldn't give up and continued to train with all his strength. It was difficult and he often felt frustrated, but he made great progress.

A year later, at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, Gary gave an amazing performance and won four more medals: two golds, a silver and a bronze. He continued his career and competed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece, where he won another gold and a bronze medal.

According to Gary, people doubted his chances of success in 1996 because he was too young, and in 2000 because he had a health condition. In 2004, people doubted him because they thought he was too old. However, he proved that they were wrong.

Gary Hall Jr. is a special person in regard to all of the obstacles he overcame on his path to glory. I admire him because he didn't give up, even when he was exhausted struggling to train and compete. With his determination, he achieved great success. From his story, we can all learn an important life lesson: "To be successful, you must try your best and believe in what you can do”.

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s book)

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

Read the following passage about a great Olympic swimmer and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.

Hi readers. I want to tell you about a person that I really admire and had a chance to meet last month. It was Gary Hall Jr, a great Olympic swimmer.

Gary Hall Jr. was born and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, [I] and he was an excellent swimmer from a young age, [II] and he competed at a very high level. However, [III] life didn't make things easy for him [IV] and he had to overcome major challenges to achieve his success.

By the age of 22, Gary had already competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, where he won four medals - two silvers and two golds - and set an Olympic record. Gary was so happy and excited about his career. Then, when he was 24 years old, his doctor told him that he had a health condition called type 1 diabetes, and that he might not be able to continue swimming. Gary was devastated, but after a short break, he decided he wouldn't give up and continued to train with all his strength. It was difficult and he often felt frustrated, but he made great progress.

A year later, at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, Gary gave an amazing performance and won four more medals: two golds, a silver and a bronze. He continued his career and competed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece, where he won another gold and a bronze medal.

According to Gary, people doubted his chances of success in 1996 because he was too young, and in 2000 because he had a health condition. In 2004, people doubted him because they thought he was too old. However, he proved that they were wrong.

Gary Hall Jr. is a special person in regard to all of the obstacles he overcame on his path to glory. I admire him because he didn't give up, even when he was exhausted struggling to train and compete. With his determination, he achieved great success. From his story, we can all learn an important life lesson: "To be successful, you must try your best and believe in what you can do”.

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s book)

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?

Read the following passage about a great Olympic swimmer and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.

Hi readers. I want to tell you about a person that I really admire and had a chance to meet last month. It was Gary Hall Jr, a great Olympic swimmer.

Gary Hall Jr. was born and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, [I] and he was an excellent swimmer from a young age, [II] and he competed at a very high level. However, [III] life didn't make things easy for him [IV] and he had to overcome major challenges to achieve his success.

By the age of 22, Gary had already competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, where he won four medals - two silvers and two golds - and set an Olympic record. Gary was so happy and excited about his career. Then, when he was 24 years old, his doctor told him that he had a health condition called type 1 diabetes, and that he might not be able to continue swimming. Gary was devastated, but after a short break, he decided he wouldn't give up and continued to train with all his strength. It was difficult and he often felt frustrated, but he made great progress.

A year later, at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, Gary gave an amazing performance and won four more medals: two golds, a silver and a bronze. He continued his career and competed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece, where he won another gold and a bronze medal.

According to Gary, people doubted his chances of success in 1996 because he was too young, and in 2000 because he had a health condition. In 2004, people doubted him because they thought he was too old. However, he proved that they were wrong.

Gary Hall Jr. is a special person in regard to all of the obstacles he overcame on his path to glory. I admire him because he didn't give up, even when he was exhausted struggling to train and compete. With his determination, he achieved great success. From his story, we can all learn an important life lesson: "To be successful, you must try your best and believe in what you can do”.

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s book)

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

Read the following passage about a great Olympic swimmer and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.

Hi readers. I want to tell you about a person that I really admire and had a chance to meet last month. It was Gary Hall Jr, a great Olympic swimmer.

Gary Hall Jr. was born and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, [I] and he was an excellent swimmer from a young age, [II] and he competed at a very high level. However, [III] life didn't make things easy for him [IV] and he had to overcome major challenges to achieve his success.

By the age of 22, Gary had already competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, where he won four medals - two silvers and two golds - and set an Olympic record. Gary was so happy and excited about his career. Then, when he was 24 years old, his doctor told him that he had a health condition called type 1 diabetes, and that he might not be able to continue swimming. Gary was devastated, but after a short break, he decided he wouldn't give up and continued to train with all his strength. It was difficult and he often felt frustrated, but he made great progress.

A year later, at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, Gary gave an amazing performance and won four more medals: two golds, a silver and a bronze. He continued his career and competed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece, where he won another gold and a bronze medal.

According to Gary, people doubted his chances of success in 1996 because he was too young, and in 2000 because he had a health condition. In 2004, people doubted him because they thought he was too old. However, he proved that they were wrong.

Gary Hall Jr. is a special person in regard to all of the obstacles he overcame on his path to glory. I admire him because he didn't give up, even when he was exhausted struggling to train and compete. With his determination, he achieved great success. From his story, we can all learn an important life lesson: "To be successful, you must try your best and believe in what you can do”.

(Adapted from Bright 12- student’s book)

Which of the following best summarises the passage?