Nam's very busy. He _____ the sitting room at the moment.
School education must be equally provided for everybody, _____ sex, religion, or age.
I was exhausted. Otherwise, I _____ to the prom with you last night.
I think cooking is _____ painting.
Would you mind not _____ in this office?
Look! _____ weather is so beautiful. Shall we go to the beach?
The road _____ led to the campsite was rather bumpy.
We could not sleep at all last night. Someone in the neighborhood _____ too much noise all night.
_____ an organization has been working in close collaboration to develop a new kind of vaccine during the last few months.
We need to do something. The number of endangered species is _____ very rapidly.
She has to go to the post office, and on her way, she'll stop and visit her best friend. She's killing two birds with one _____.
My dad does everything _____ so that he won't make any mistakes.
Tam liked his new class very much. He got _____ well with his classmates.
Far from being _____, online shoppers are becoming increasingly demanding. Suppliers with poor services should beware.
The little girl is very _____. She always says "Thank you” and “Please".
Vietnam is proud to be the _____ country of the 31st Southeast Asian Games.
Many parents do not _____ their kids to watch videos on Youtube as lots of videos are not educational.
Many fear that the young generation will not play _____ music such as folk at their own home in the future.
Many governments had to _____ restrictions on movements in order to prevent the widespread outbreak of the Covid-19 virus.
Read the following passage and choose the answer for each question.
Featuring the throwing of colored powder and water balloons, Holi has become known as India's most lively, joyous festival International travel groups selling tours to the country often place photos of boisterous Holi celebrations together with pictures of the Taj Mahal.
Holi has been celebrated in the Indian subcontinent for centuries. Many poems and stories showed the celebrations of Holi that appeared in the fourth century. Holi festival marks the beginning of spring after a long winter. It is the symbol of the triumph of good over evil. It is celebrated in March according to the Hindu calendar month of Phalguna.
Holi's origin was mentioned in several works of ancient Indian literature. According to one popular story of Holi's origin, an evil king became so powerful that he forced his people to worship him as their god. His son Prahlada, however, continued to be a loyal supporter of the Hindu god, Lord Vishnu. The angry king and his sister, Holika, found all ways to kill his son. Holika, who could not be damaged by fire, tricked Prahlada to accompany her on a pyre. When the pyre was lit, the boy's devotion to Lord Vishnu helped him walk away safely while Holika, from whom the festival gets its name, was burned to death to all other people's surprise.
On the eve of the festival, large pyres are lit in various parts of India to signify the burning of evil spirits. People often throw wood, dried leaves, and twigs into bonfires. On the day of Holi, entire streets and towns turn red, green, and yellow as people throw colored powder into the air and splash it on others. Each color carries a meaning. Red, for example, symbolizes love and fertility while green means new beginnings. People also splash water on each other in celebration. Water guns are used to squirt water while balloons filled with colored water are also flung from rooftops. Later in the day, families gather together for festive meals. It is also common to give sweets to neighbors and friends.
Although the Hindu festival of colors finds its origins in South Asia, it has now become popular across the globe. Millions of Indians and other South Asians living all over the world make Holi events appear across the U.S., the U.K., and elsewhere.
What does the word 'It' in paragraph 2 refer to?
According to the passage, who is the festival "Holi" named after?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an activity during the Holi festival?
What is the purpose of the reading passage?
Read the following passage and choose the answer for each question.
There is no doubt that COVID-19 will have long-term mental health implications. Families are dealing with extremely difficult situations that have threatened their basic need for safety and security. However, forcing families to spend time together during stay-at-home, work-at-home and virtual learning may bring them benefits. The pandemic can allow our resilience to shine through and show our children how to make the best of even the worst situations.
Family resilience is built by finding the flexibility to react to changing circumstances, leading to cooperation and closer family bonds. Families have had the opportunity to spend more time together and get back to basics, increasing the time parents spend with their children. A survey of 2,000 British parents in the United Kingdom shows that most families have risen above the stress of the pandemic to become even closer than before. The survey reveals that four in five believe their families have formed a stronger bond.
Another positive effect of the pandemic is children have more control of their time, allowing them to manage more of their day. This encourages independent behaviors, such as preparing snacks, doing chores, and resolving sibling disputes when parents must focus on work. There are many ways to help children learn to be more independent and accountable. Involving children in the work of the family can help their self-regard and responsibility, increasing self-esteem. The goal is to give children the skills necessary to handle whatever life throws at them. Chores can change with age and can include making their bed, putting their clothes away, doing the dishes, sweeping, and taking out the trash. As children get older, they can have more tasks, while keeping in mind their number one priority is education.
Moreover, children have more time to rest without travel to school, work, and after-school activities. As a result, many children have an additional three hours of sleep that they would have spent on the bus or travel. However, it is important for them to avoid waking up and turning on the computer right away. Parents are encouraged to treat every day, especially the day's children attend virtual school as if they were going to a physical school. They should get up, take a shower, eat breakfast and get dressed. This is a big part of respecting themselves and others and keeping a routine so important to their own stability.
All things considered, being forced to halt busy lives and spend time together has made many think about what's important, including children, family, and the community.
What is the best title of the passage?
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true during the pandemic?
The word "accountable" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?
Complete the text below with the correct form of the words in capitals.
One of the things that have aroused my (CURIOUS) recently is the future. I learned in a course on future thinking that the future may not be knowable, but it surely is thinkable. To ensure a(n) (PROSPER) future, it is no longer necessary to react and adapt to change. Instead, now we can anticipate it and plan for it. Although the element of (SPONTANEOUS) is obvious, we can begin to choose a preferred future by using a future prediction process. We can identify the trends affecting the future, and (SEE) those most likely to happen. Then, we can create plans to describe these trends, and take advantage of the most probable results. I find it interesting to predict the future and see whether the (POSSIBLE) match reality or not!
Write a paragraph (of approximately 150 words) about the following topic:
Many young people tend to take a gap year after finishing high school to gain experience or to travel. Do you think this is a good trend? Why/Why not?