You will hear a boy called Jim and his sister Liz talking about housework.
Decide if each sentence is correct (T) or incorrect (F). Write T or F.
1. Jim helps more now with the housework than he did in the past.
2. Liz thinks her mother spends too much time ironing.
3. Liz feels that dishwashers save a lot of time.
4. They both dislike cleaning the fridge.
5. Jim likes to keep his bedroom tidy.
Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.
Though smoking (consider) harmful to people's health, the number of its addicts (increase) now.
Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.
Severe damage to the environment (cause) by prolonged droughts in Central Vietnam last July.
Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.
A: My dad isn't at work today, so now he (help) me with my computer project.
B: Lucky you! My dad (not know) anything about computers, so he never (help) me!
Give the correct form of the verbs in the brackets.
I think his book (become) a best-seller when it (publish) .
Online shopping is one of the many _____ of the internet, offering convenience, a wide selection of products, and competitive prices.
drawbacks
systems
tools
You are old enough to take _____ for what you have done.
Kindness is a _____ that should be practiced every day.
Understanding the _____ of different cultures can make international business more successful.
Littering can _____ the beauty of our natural landscapes and affect tourism.
Despite the distance that separates us, our family _____ remain strong.
The cleaning products we use in our homes often contain harmful _____.
Many people prefer to eat _____ food because it is grown without the use of chemicals or artificial substances.
I've decided to _____ a green lifestyle by using public transportation instead of driving my car.
produce
refuse
notice
Linda wrote a letter to express her deep _____ for all the support she received during her difficult time.
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful paragraph.
a. Firstly, our family structure remains nuclear, but we've welcomed a new member - my baby brother! We've made significant upgrades to our home facilities with smart home technology.
b. Write to me soon, and tell me all your news!
All the best,
c. Hello, Ann
It's nice to hear from you again. Let me tell you about the changes in my family!
d. As for how we spend our free time, we've been focusing more on family-oriented activities like gardening and cooking together. We've been actively sharing and listening to one another.
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful paragraph.
a. First of all, it includes many plans to reduce pollution and promote renewable energy.
b. In addition, raising public awareness also plays a key role in protecting the environment.
c. To solve environmental problems, the Vietnamese government has introduced the National Strategy on environmental protection.
d. To sum up, if we all work together, we can create a cleaner and healthier environment.
e. Moreover, many projects encourage communities to take part in activities like recycling programs, tree planting, and clean-up days.
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
A large international meeting was held with the aim of promoting development in all countries. (SUSTAIN)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
The company's mission is to make a impact by reducing carbon emissions. (GLOBE)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
A conversation can lead to better understanding and resolution of conflicts. (TRUTH)
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Many people know that they should put garbage in the right bin, and we often hear that recycling is good for the Earth. When you recycle a plastic bottle, a factory breaks it down, and workers use the old material to make something new. But today, many young people say that upcycling is an even better idea. Upcycling means giving an old object a second life - often without breaking it down first - or turning waste into something much more valuable.
Worldwide, more and more young people are becoming interested in this trend. Many students like the idea of creating less waste, so they use their creativity instead of simply throwing things away. For example, some students collect empty plastic bottles from local cafes. After washing them, they cut and paint the bottles, turning them into colorful pencil cases for their friends.
Beyond individuals, some companies use upcycling too. Rens Original, a brand started by founders with Vietnamese roots, collects used coffee grounds from cafes and turns them into a special yarn. This yarn is then combined with recycled plastic to make modern sneakers. Interestingly, these shoes do not smell like coffee at all. Instead, the coffee grounds naturally help stop bad odors from forming inside the shoe.
Ultimately, upcycling creates less pollution and uses fewer new materials than producing something brand new. You can easily try this at home, too. Look around your room for old things today. Instead of putting an item in the trash, you could paint it or change its shape - and successfully turn ordinary waste into a small treasure.
It completely replaces normal recycling programs in cities.
It requires factories to break down the materials completely.
It turns used items into something of higher value.
It relies on advanced machines to sort daily trash.
According to paragraph 2, how do many students reduce waste?
They stopped buying drinks from cafes that use plastic cups.
They use creative skills to help reduce plastic waste.
They sell their handmade pencil cases for extra pocket money.
They learned how to paint during school art classes.
They naturally have a strong and sweet coffee smell.
They are made entirely from collected plastic bottles.
They use old coffee grounds to stop bad foot smells.
They are now the most popular shoes sold worldwide.
What is the author's primary purpose in this passage?
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Family life in the United States is changing. Thirty or forty years ago, the wife was called a housewife. She cleaned, cooked, and cared for the children. The husband earned the money for the family. He was usually out working all day. He came home tired in the evening, so he did not do much housework. And he did not see the children very much, except on weekends.
These days, however, more and more women work outside the home. They cannot stay with the children all day. They, too, come home tired in the evening. They do not want to spend the evening cooking dinner and cleaning up. They do not have time to clean the house and do the laundry.
So who is going to do the housework now? Who is going to take care of the children? Many families solve the problem of housework by sharing it. In these families, the husband and wife agree to do different jobs around the house, or they take turns doing each job. In the past, many families got help with child care from grandparents. Now families usually do not live near their relatives. The grandparents often are too far away to help in a regular way. Parents may get help from the companies they work for. Many companies now let people with children work part-time. That way, parents can spend more time with their children. Some husbands may even stop working for a while to stay with the children. They are called househusbands. In the United States, more and more men are becoming househusbands every year.
These changes in the home mean changes in the family. Fathers can learn to understand their children better, and the children can get to know their fathers better. Husbands and wives may also find changes in their marriage. They, too, may have a better understanding of each other.
About forty years ago, most women _____.
had no children
went out to work
did not do much housework
These changes in the American home may _____.
cause problems for a marriage
In which paragraph can you find information about the challenges working women face at home?
This article is about _____.
how more American women are working
American men as househusbands
housewives in America
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Someone is repairing the school gate at the moment, so please use the side entrance.
=> The school gate at the moment, so please use the side entrance.
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Write NO MORE THAN THREE words.
The teacher explained everything clearly and precisely.
=> The teacher's clear and precise.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word in brackets. You must use between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given. Do NOT change the word given.
Plants and trees hid the ancient city from people for hundreds of years. (BY)
=> The ancient city plants and trees for hundreds of years.
Complete the second sentence, using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. You must use between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given. Do not change the word given.
I'm sure we can deliver the air conditioning unit tomorrow. (BE)
=> I'm sure the air conditioning unit tomorrow.