2. Complete the sentences with the words and phrases in 1.

(Hoàn thành các câu với các từ và cụm từ ở bài 1.)

1. ______ learning allows us to communicate with teachers immediately and directly.

2. One benefit of ______ is that you can learn anytime and anywhere.

3. Our teachers always encourage us to ______ lessons before class.

4. You need a specific _______ to improve your English speaking skills.

5. ________ combines online videos with traditional classroom methods.

II. Reading

Read the passage carefully and fill in each blank with the best option A,B,C or D

HOW TO IMPROVE ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS

Many students learn English grammar very well (11)_______cannot actually have a conversation with native speakers. Here are the few tips for improving English skills.

First of all, it is important to find native speakers to (12)_____with. Recording is also a great way to get the maximum benefit from a conversation with a native speaker. When you listen again, you can notice what you need to improve.

Another way is to watch movies or TV in English, with subtitles if you need them, and wacth the same programs over and over. (13)_______ people find that they understand more each time. Listening to music in English and singing (14)_______ can also help you a lot.

Reading out loud or talking to yourself is also a great way to practice speaking when there are no conversation partner available. Practicing alone is a low- pressure way to practice , since (15)________ will hear your mistakes.

(Adapted from http://effortleesenglishclub .com)

11. A. when B. but C. or D. so

12. A. practice B. practical C. practically D. practicality

13. A. Most the B. The most C. Most D. Almost

14. A. after B. along C. behind D. beside

15. anybody B. somebody C. everybody D. nobody

Read the passage below carefully and choose the best option A,B,C or D

The start of every New Year is when we make plan to change our life for the better over the fothcoming twelve months. Psychiatry professor Jayashri Kulkami says “ January 1^st is a “ magical” date and a vow made on this day is more powerful than one made on June 1^st, for example.” So, we make a list of things to quit, start or change. Unfortunately, most of these promises are, more often than not, broken by January 31^st. They are usually the identical resolutions that were not fulfilled from the previous year, and the years prior to that.

Researchers show 45 percent of us make a new year resolution. The most common vows include losing weight, volunteering to help others, quiting smoking, saving money, and getting fit. Others include eating healthier food, drinking less alcohol, and going on overseas trips. However, researches also show that most of us are not so goood at sticking to these. A study from the University of Scranton reveals that 71 percent stick to our annual promises for the first two weeks; six months later, less than 50 percent are still on track to keep their resolutions. Most people who give up on their resolutions do so because of a lack of willpower and the use of the “ escape clause” that they will “ try again next year”

(Adapted from http://www.buffpost.com)

16. What is the main idea of the passase?

A. People make a list of things to change on New Year’s Eve.

B. People have the willpower to change their life for the better.

C. People give up their resolutiions due to the llack of time.

D. People break their New Year’s resolutions years after years.

17. What does the word “ resolutions” in paragraph 1 mean?

A. promises B. secrets C. lists D. activities

18. What does the word “ these” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A. trips B. reseaches C. vows D. people

19. What does the word “ annual” in paragraph 2 mean?

A. daily B. weekly C. monthly D. yearly

20. According to paragraph 2, how many of us make a New Year’s resolutions?

A. Only a few of us B. About half of us C. Most of us D. All of us

21. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT a popular Vow?

A. Breaking bad haits B. Becoming healthier

C. Keeping a resolution D. Travelling abroad

2. Read the texts. What are the two students talking about? Choose the correct answer.

(Đọc văn bản. Hai học sinh đang nói về điều gì? Chọn câu trả lời đúng.)

A. Ways of helping students

B. Ways of learning

C. How to enjoy learning

Kim

I think face-to-face learning is better than online learning because I can communicate with teachers and other classmates immediately and directly when I have questions. In class, I can work in groups and discuss with friends. This helps me understand the lessons better. When I have a problem, I can ask for answers or help immediately. I can't do this in online classes. I have to email my teachers and wait for their reply. Learning in a traditional classroom also has fewer distractions than learning online. My teachers have many strategies to keep us focused on the lessons. I really enjoy my lessons and learn a lot.

Laura

I think online learning has more advantages than disadvantages. My school is trying to change from face-to-face to blended learning, so sometimes we have online classes. I don't have to go to school, but I don't feel I'm missing any lessons by taking online classes. Furthermore, I think I learn online as much as I learn in a traditional class. I can't talk to my teacher and classmates, but I can email them at any time. I also have an online discussion board where I can exchange comments and ideas about my projects with my classmates. The only disadvantage is I really need to have a fast Internet connection.

Reading comprehension

Good communication is the key to being successful and satisfied in many situations: work, study personal, social. At work, communication skills(1) most commonly shown in your ability to use, understand language, whether spoken or written. You need a good command of language to (2) our ideas, opinions,and feelings across clearly. Listening carefully is an important communication skill, it is the ability and confidence to (3) questions when you need to understand something or get (4) from other

1. A. Are B. Have C. Were D. Do

2. A. Express B. Get C. Understand D. Know

3. A. Answer B. Put C. Ask D. Suggest

4. A. Things B. Information C. Knowledge D. Explanation

In the United states, volunteering is (1)...........as a good way to give children a sense of (2)...... responsibility and to bring the family together. Volunteerism is growing across the United states today because people are trying to put more emphasis on family relationship,and they are looking for ways to help young people have a feeling of hope and satisfaction. It is(5)........thật volunteering helps children discover their talents,develop their skills and learn about cooperation and problem solving. (7).......... , family volunteering has some(8).........: it benefits the community thật is served, it benefits the family for serving together , and it benefits each individual in the family.

1.

A. respected

B. Viewed

C. Inspected

D. Showed

2.

A. Commune

B. Communal

C. Communion

D. Community

3. A. Regarded

B. Believed

C. Concerned

D. Accepted

4.

A. Moreover

B. However

C. Therefore

D. Consequently

5.

A. Advantages

B. Disadvantages

C. Convenience

D. Inconveniences

2. Rewrite the following sentences

1. It is disappointing that we haven't heard from Molly.

=> We are........

2. Harry couldn't get his parents' permission to buy a motorbike

=> Harry's parents didn't let........

3. It's waste of time to try to explain anything to Tony

=> Don't waste....

4. He was crossing the road. I caught sight of time.

=> I noticed.......

5. David did his homework and then went to bed

=> After having..........

1. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.

(Hoàn thành các câu với dạng đúng của các động từ trong ngoặc.)

1. Nam often (clean) _____ the house, but he can’t now because he (help) _____ his sister with her homework.

2. I wanted (improve) _____ my cooking skills, and my mum let me (take) ______ a cooking course last year.

3. My grandparents (practise) _______ singing twice a week, and they (practise) _______ at the moment.

4. Next Sunday evening, I (watch) _______ their show live on TV. I think they (win) _______ a prize.

1, Cyber criminals will send random emails to ......... individuals to retrieve their personal information such as social security number and valuable passworlds.
A uninformed B unsuspecting C untruthful D unfaithful
2, Victims reportedly clicked on a link ,sent to them via e-mail,which took them to a ........ site where they were then asked to enter their confidential information.
A fishy B fishing C finished D phishing
3, "You should be .......... of the people you meet online .Sometimes they are not who they say they are'', warned Karen's aunt.
A wary B suspicious C disbelieving D snubbing
4, A massively multiplayed online games grow in popularity , the ........... task of levelling up can be so time -consuming that players often employ substitutes to help them do it.
A recurring B everlasting C repetitive D dreary
5, In online games players lose themselves in the virtual ........... of fantasy which they deem more exciting and extraordinary ,compared to reality.
A kingdom B realm C medium D state

When people meet and talk, they are using not only words, but also the (36)______of their voice and their body language to communicate. Sometimes people use body language consciously to add meaning to their words, (37)____ other body language may be unconscious. For example, a person may (38)_____ start tapping his or her foot while talking with someone. This body language could be (39)______as meaning “I am not interested in talking with you.” Other gestures that (40)_______ not being interested in others include crossed arms, leaning away from others, and not looking at the speaker.

36. A. height B. nature C. state D. tone

37. A. so B. but C. however D. because

38. A. temporarily B. automatically C. indefinitely D. unfortunately

39. A. relied B. meant C. counted D. interpreted

40. A. refer B. infer C. imply D. tell

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

When people meet and talk, they are using not only words, but also the (36)______of their voice and their body language to communicate. Sometimes people use body language consciously to add meaning to their words, (37)____ other body language may be unconscious. For example, a person may (38)_____ start tapping his or her foot while talking with someone. This body language could be (39)______as meaning “I am not interested in talking with you.” Other gestures that (40)_______ not being interested in others include crossed arms, leaning away from others, and not looking at the speaker.

36. A. height B. nature C. state D. tone

37. A. so B. but C. however D. because

38. A. temporarily B. automatically C. indefinitely D. unfortunately

39. A. relied B. meant C. counted D. interpreted

40. A. refer B. infer C. imply D. tell