Unit 1 - Đọc hiểu & Từ vựng: Hobbies

6/1/2023 4:42:00 PM

Read the passage then choose the correct answer to each question.

Along with making models and horse riding, gardening is a popular hobby that many people enjoy nowadays because of its numerous benefits. Gardening requires patience and maturity. It teaches you to be patient when you wait for your plants to grow. It also brings a sense of responsibility because you have to take on the task of caring for your plants' needs. Gardening can also reduce stress and bring relaxation.

When you garden, you belong to a community of nature lovers. You may learn many unusual gardening techniques such as using cardboard to prevent weeds. By placing a layer of cardboard around your plants, it helps prevent unwanted growth and keeps your garden tidy. In addition, your knowledge about natural world can be widen. For example, not all insects such as bugs are bad. Only about one to 3% of them are considered harmful. Some help pollinate flowers, while others control harmful pests. Gardening is really a valuable activity that allows you to connect with nature.

What is the main idea of the passage?

  • Gardening: An expensive hobby
  • How to be a natural lover
  • The equipment of gardening
  • A popular and valuable hobby

Why does gardening make people become more responsible?

  • Because gardeners have to keep learning about techniques.
  • Because gardeners have to always keep their garden tidy.
  • Because gardeners have to care about the plants' demands.
  • Because gardeners have to wait a long time to see plants grow.

The word "stress" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.

  • pressure
  • importance
  • passion
  • calm

Based on the passage, which statement can be inferred?

  • Gardening requires physical strength and skills.
  • Gardening is an unusual hobby for nature lovers.
  • Gardening encourages people to create unusual techniques.
  • Gardening offers people the chance to learn about the nature.

The word "them" in the second paragraph refers to _____.

  • flowers
  • insects
  • pests
  • plants

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Drag and drop to complete the sentences.

1. Hang on - there's a in your hair - let me get it out for you.

2. The children wanted a piece of to cut shapes from.

3. I have learned so much about plants and nature through .

4. I go every weekend to explore the scenic trails and enjoy nature.

5. My brother loves because he can create small versions of things using different materials.

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

Sarah showed great in handling the difficult situation with calmness and wisdom. (MATURE)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

Taking care of a pet teaches children the importance of and nurturing. (RESPONSIBLE)

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The book contains valuable information about ancient civilizations.

  • famous
  • worthless
  • cheap
  • expensive

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Emily's choice of clothing was always unique and unusual, making her stand out in a crowd.

  • amazing
  • common
  • special
  • modern

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Attending regular language classes can be of great benefit to language learners.

  • advantage
  • help
  • reward
  • drawback

Preparing for exams can be a _____ for many students. 

  • relaxation
  • pleasure
  • stress
  • focus

My little sister is scared of any _____ she sees, whether it's a spider, a butterfly, or even an ant.

  • pillows
  • insects
  • trees
  • plants

The new smartphone model is incredibly _____, with people lining up outside the store to get their hands on it.

  • popular
  • different
  • expensive
  • difficult

It's important to be _____ when learning a new skill, as progress takes time and practice.

  • angry
  • talkative
  • quiet
  • patient

My sister decided to _____ organizing a charity event to raise funds for the local community.

  • give up
  • take on
  • put away
  • break down

The lost dog has no collar or tags, so we can't determine who it _____ to.

  • suits
  • agrees
  • belongs
  • buys