Test yourself 1 - Đọc hiểu & Từ vựng

6/4/2023 10:37:00 AM

Read the text and choose the best answers.

The word "volunteer" has an interesting origin. It comes from the Latin word "voluntarius," which means "willing" or "freely chosen." The concept of volunteering appeared centuries ago when people would offer their services without expecting payment.

Volunteering is a popular activity that brings valuable benefits for volunteers. Teenagers often participate in volunteer work, which can positively affect their skills' development. By taking on tasks and engaging in community projects, they develop maturity and a sense of responsibility.

Volunteering also helps teenagers manage stress and maintain good health. When teenagers involve in volunteering, they take part in various activities such as collecting resources, planting trees, doing community service in orphanages or nursing home. They will be more active, healthy or have chances to communicate and make friends with many people. Therefore, volunteering promotes a healthy lifestyle and can even prevent certain diseases.

Recently there are many international volunteer organizations so teenagers can not only contribute to community but also exchange cultural values and broaden their knowledge.

What is the origin of the word "volunteer"?

  • It comes from the Greek word "voluntarius".
  • It comes from the Latin word "voluntarius".
  • It comes from the Spanish word "voluntad".
  • It comes from the French word "volontaire".

The word "valuable" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.

  • useless
  • helpless
  • worthless
  • priceless

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

  • teenagers
  • skills
  • tasks
  • projects

What can be preserved when teenagers do volunteering?

  • Stress levels
  • Certain diseases
  • Good health
  • Modern lifestyle

What is NOT true according to the text?

  • There are many types of volunteer activities that teenagers can do to contribute to the community.
  • International volunteer organizations help to exchange cultural values among different people.
  • Taking part in volunteer activities will provide opportunities to socialize and form friendships.
  • The word "volunteer" appeared when people offered their services with monetary expectations.

To _____ for the beach cleanup, you just need to show up on Saturday morning.

  • ignore
  • volunteer
  • complain
  • provide

In order to succeed, we need to step out of our comfort zone and _____ new opportunities.

  • put off
  • run away
  • give up
  • take on

During the summer, the beach is a _____ destination for tourists who want to swim and relax under the sun.

  • popular
  • quiet
  • crowded
  • boring

It is work that people do without payment to help other people. What is it?

  • Community service
  • Community language
  • Community development
  • Community involvement

It is a place where very old people who are ill live and receive medical treatment and care. What is it?

  • A parking lot
  • A supermarket
  • A nursing home
  • A motel

It is a home for children whose parents are dead or unable to care for them. What is it?

  • A charitable house
  • An organization
  • A hospital
  • An orphanage

Drag and drop to complete the sentences.

1. Her ideas have attracted a lot of attention in the scientific .

2. The first symptom of the is a very high temperature.

3. As a , Clare was always getting on the wrong side of her mother.

4. How long does it take for the chicks to grow to ?

5. Many young people have never learned the basic of good writing.

6. Yoga is a very effective technique for dealing with .

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

It's her to ensure the project finishes on time. (RESPONSIBLE)

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

Eating a balanced diet can positively your overall health. (AFFECTED)

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

He was able to provide the police with some information. (VALUE)

Fill in the blank with one of the verbs in the table. Change its form if necessary. 

develop | avoid | collect | exchange | plant


1. I shook hands and a few words with the manager yesterday.

2. If you want to prevent accidents, you should texting while driving.

3. The charity organizations money and food to help the homeless now.

4. We have to a new strategy to deal with the problem.

5. I think my mom herbs in small pots on the windowsill for cooking in the future.