1. Read the text and complete each blank of the fact file about Earth Hour with ONE word.

(Đọc văn bản và hoàn thành từng ô trống của tệp thông tin thực tế về Giờ Trái đất bằng MỘT từ.)

EARTH HOUR

Earth Hour is a global event organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Held every year, it encourages people and businesses to turn off their lights and other unnecessary electrical devices for one hour from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of March. Earth Hour was started as a lights-out event in Sydney, Australia, in 2007. Since then, it has grown to become an international movement for the environment, happening in more than 7,000 cities and towns across 187 countries and territories.

Earth Hour has created a positive environmental impact. It shows the public support for protecting the environment and saving the planet. It also draws attention to climate change and global energy issues, and promotes green activities worldwide.

Viet Nam joined the event in 2009 and has been an active and keen supporter since then. Besides switching off lights, people can take part in a number of activities to raise awareness of environmental problems and call for action for climate, people and nature.

1. Match the words and phrases with their meanings.

(Nối các từ và cụm từ với nghĩa của chúng.)

1. Read the text. Match the highlighted words with their meanings.

(Đọc văn bản. Nối các từ được làm nổi bật với nghĩa của chúng.)

The more people travel, the bigger impact they may have on the environment. How can we reduce it while travelling? Here are some advice.

Reduce your carbon footprint while travelling. Since flying produces more carbon footprint than any other means of transport, you should only fly when the trip is long. During the trip, you should walk, cycle or use public transport as much as you can. This not only helps to keep the environment clean, but also allows you to enjoy the beauty of nature and interact with local people. 

Choose eco-friendly activities that benefit animals and the ecosystem. Avoid activities that allow you to touch or ride animals because they disturb their natural patterns and attract many people. Instead, visit wildlife parks or organic farms. These will help you understand and respect the nature more and stop doing things that harm the environment.

2. Read the text about WWF and complete the table.

(Đọc văn bản về WWF và hoàn thành bảng.)

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), originally called the World Wildlife Fund, is a non-governmental organisation. It was set up in 1961, and today it is the world's largest environmental organisation. It aims to stop the process of destroying the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans respect nature. Much of the work of WWF focuses on the survival of endangered animals and the protection of their natural habitats. These animals include the Indian elephant, the gorilla, the giant tortoise, and the giant panda. Currently, WWF has 5 million supporters worldwide. It works in more than 100 countries and supports around 1,300 environmental projects.

1. Match the words in bold with their meanings in the box.

(Nối các từ in đậm với nghĩa của chúng trong hộp.)

1. Because we are a member of the WTO, our goods can enter more markets.

2. Organising different festivals helps Viet Nam promote local customs and values.

3. UNICEF particularly aims to support the most disadvantaged children.

4. UNDP has committed to provide Viet Nam with technical support and advice.

5. Viet Nam welcomes foreign businesses who want to invest in the economy.

1. Read the text below and fill in each gap in the table below with ONE of the highlighted words from the text.

(Đọc văn bản dưới đây và điền vào mỗi khoảng trống trong bảng bên dưới bằng MỘT trong các từ được đánh dấu từ văn bản.)

Environmental Impact of Tourism

Although tourism is often called 'the smokeless industry', or an environmentally-friendly industry, it can actually damage nature. However, different kinds of tourism may have different effects on the environment.

• Mass tourism is a kind of tourism which involves tens of thousands of people crowding the same places at the same time of year. It often has a lot of negative impact on the local area, such as litter from tourists and pollution from traffic.

• Ecotourism provides tourists with opportunities to explore nature, and at the same time helps protect the environment and educates travellers on local environmental issues. It also promotes tourists' respect for local communities.

• Sustainable tourism involves not only environmental protection and cultural respect, but also efforts to keep profits local. It often refers to actions of the tourist industry as a whole.

• Responsible tourism encourages tourists to be more than visitors. Responsible tourists should not only be aware of their role, but also take part in protecting the environment, culture and improving the profits for local people. Responsible tourism often relates to specific actions of individuals, businesses, and communities.

1. Complete the following sentences. Use the words in the box.

(Hoàn thành các câu sau. Sử dụng các từ trong hộp.)

1. Our country has become one of the most ______ destinations for foreign tourists in the region.

2. Various _________ exchanges help visitors know more about our country.

3. Greater educational opportunities abroad are now _______ Vietnamese students.

4. It is also ________ for Vietnamese people to travel abroad.

5. Viet Nam’s colleges and universities can also accept _________ students.

6. Vietnamese people have a better chance of ________ different cultures.

3. Match the words in A with the words in B to form phrases in 1.

(Ghép các từ ở cột A với từ ở cột B để tạo thành các cụm từ trong bài 1.)

2. Read the text and circle the correct meanings of the highlighted words.

(Đọc văn bản và khoanh tròn nghĩa đúng của các từ được đánh dấu.)

Since UNICEF set up an office in 1975 in Viet Nam, it has run projects in various fields to provide the highest possible support for children in our country. The organisation particularly aims to create opportunities for all children in Viet Nam to attend school, learn and succeed. The following programmes help achieve the UNICEF's education aims for Viet Nam.

Education for Disadvantaged Young People

UNICEF helps disadvantaged teenagers continue their education by offering them job training and career advice. They are also taught essential skills for the job market.

Providing Education Opportunities for Children with Disabilities

This programme gives children with disabilities a chance to get access to and benefit from a quality education. It also helps promote equal participation in society and a culture in which people respect each other.

Improving Learning Achievements

This is another practical programme supported by UNICEF. The aim is to better prepare children for the challenges in the future. UNICEF helps Viet Nam in joining regional educational programmes to improve children's learning achievements. When they leave school, they should have the necessary skills and knowledge to work in a fast-changing world.

1. create

a. make something happen 

b. increase something

c. refuse something

2. essential

a. usual

b. necessary

c. successful

3. respect

a. have a good opinion of somebody

b. look down on somebody

c. get on well with somebody

4. practical

a. connected with organisations

b. connected with ideas

c. connected with real situations

1. Choose suitable information from the box below to complete the table.

(Chọn thông tin phù hợp từ hộp bên dưới để hoàn thành bảng.)

A. Performing operations on patients

(Thực hiện các phẫu thuật trên bệnh nhân)

B. Medical knowledge

(Kiến thức y học)

C. Physical and mental strength

(Thể lực và trí lực)

D. Welcoming and serving customers

(Tiếp đón và phục vụ khách hàng)

E. Good persuasion skills

(Kỹ năng thuyết phục tốt)

F. Making important decisions about patients' health and safety

(Đưa ra các quyết định quan trọng về sức khỏe và sự an toàn của bệnh nhân)

G. Excellent eyesight and skillful hands

(Thị lực tuyệt vời và đôi tay khéo léo)

H. Good teamwork and communication skills

(Kỹ năng giao tiếp và làm việc nhóm tốt)