People are usually unaware that they are consuming more salt than they really need. (121) ________ salt intake to less than 5g per day could prevent millions of deaths each year. Too much salt in the diet can lead to heart disease and high blood pressure. In the early 1960s, Japanese life (122) ________ was the lowest of any G7 country, due to stomach cancer which partly resulted from the enormous amount of salt they (123) ________ into their food. The decrease in salty food intake is partly responsible for the longer longevity of the Japanese nowadays. Many food manufacturers are reforming the (124) ________ to reduce salt in their products. Since they realised the risks salt might bring to health, many consumers (125) ________ into the habit of checking nutrition labels to see how much salt is in a product before buying it.

 
121.A. Cutting down on
B. Making up
C. Getting down to
D. Setting in

 
122.A. cycle
B. insurance
C. sentence
D. expectancy

 
123.A. are adding
B. have added
C. added
D. would add

 
124.A. directions
B. recipes
C. prescriptions
D. instructions

 
125.A. felt
B. are falling
C. have fallen
D. will fall

9.People living a __________ life have to move a lot.

A. moving B. stable C. nomadic D. commutingImmersive Reader (4 Points)

Modern technology is changing and improving all the time. Every month, scientists (1)......... new gadgets and EQUIPMENT to help us with our daily lives, and (2)..............ways to make technology faster and better. Our homes are full of hardware ( such as DVD players and computers) and (3)................ (such as computer games and MP3s). RESEARCH suggests, however, that it's the young people who are best able to deal with this change. Whereas teenagers have no problem (4)..................... a DVD player, their mums and dads and grandparents often find using new technology COMPLICATED and different. But if you're a teenager who criticizes your parents for their (5)................ of technological awareness, don't be too hard on them! Sometime IN the future , when you've got children of your own, your to deal with new technology will probably DECREASE and your children will feel more COMFORTABLE with new technology than you do. You won't want them to criticise you, will you?

1) A. estimate b. invent c. involve d. experiment

2) a. involve b. discover c. decrease d. conect

3) a. screens b. gadgets c. software d. laptops

4) a. involving b. operating c. discovering d. inventing

5) a. research b. experiment c. effect d. lack

chọn đáp án đúng nhất và giải thích

1.Can you help me? I (look) ________ for my pen now.

A. look B. am looking C. looked

2.The sky (grow) ________ brighter after the heavy rain.

A. is growing B. grows C. grow

3.At present, I (remain) _______ calm.

A. remain B. remained C. is remaining

Choose the correct answer
17.Television too much is not good for your eyes.
A. watches
B. watched
C. watch
D. watching
18.To make sure that flu cannot spread easily, try ______ clean more.
A. to keep
B. keeps
C. keeping
D. keeps
19.You should spend more time ______. You look so tired.
A. to sleep
B. sleeping
C. sleeps
D. sleep
20.Sitting close to the TV ______ your eyes.
A. hurting
B. hurts
C. hurted
D. hurt
21.You can avoid getting sunburn by ______ wearing a hat.
A. wearing
B. to wear
C. wears
D. wear
22.You should try ______ your eyes. You play computer games too much.
A. to rest
B. resting
C. rest
D. rests
23.Alice eats a lot, ______ she hardly does exercise.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
24.You should wash your face regularly, ______ your face will be full of acne.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
25.He finds ______ bad. His weight is increasing.
A. eats fruits
B. eating fruits
C. eat junk food
D. eating junk food

5.In spite of not having eaten for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.
⇒ Although ..............................................................
6.The weather was good, but we stayed indoors.
⇒ Despite ...............................................................
7.Cars cause pollution, but people still want them.

The people below all want to go on holiday. There are descriptions of eight holidays. Decide which holiday would be the most suitable for the following people. For 1-5 write the correct letter A-H.

1 George wants a holiday with a big group of friends. They are into sports and want to do different things every day. He doesn’t like boats, and some in the group have young children.

Complete each sentence with two to five words, including the word in bold.
1.still
She hasn’t finished cooking the meal yet.
She __________________ still cooking.
2.ever
I’ve never met such an interesting person.
He’s the most interesting person I __________________ met.
3.been
He started repairing the roof three hours ago.
He __________________ the roof for three hours.
4.first
They’ve never visited an old castle before.
It’s the __________________ have visited an old castle.
5.finished
Robert is still decorating the flat.
Robert __________________ the flat yet.
6.never
It’s the most boring book I’ve ever read.
I __________________ such a boring book.
7.been
He started playing rugby four years ago.
He __________________ rugby for four years.

4
“This is a great book!”
“I know. I __________ it twice already.”

A. have read
B. am reading
C. have been reading

5
“Hello, Jane. I’m home.”
“Where have you been? I __________ for you all day!”

A. have been looking
B. look
C. am looking

6
“Are you having a holiday this year?”
“Yes, I __________ to Hawaii.”

A. am going
B. have been
C. have gone

7
“Who does your hair for you?”
“My mother usually __________ it.”

A. is cutting
B. cuts
C. has cut

8
“Your socks are all wet!”
“Don’t worry. I __________ another pair with me.”

A. am bringing
B. bring
C. have brought

Prepositions
belong to sb
come from (a place)
listen to sb/sth
live in (a place)

look at sb/sth
stay at (a place)
wait for sb/sth
work for sb/sth

31. Fill in the correct preposition.
1.What are you waiting __________ for?
2.Why are you looking __________ yourself in the mirror?
3.How often do you listen __________ the radio?
4.My parents live __________ a small cottage.
5.My brother works __________ my father.
6.Those books belong __________ John Smith.
7.We aren’t going out tonight. We’re staying __________ home.
8.My father comes __________ Ireland.

Phrasal Verbs
break down

1.stop working (of cars, etc.)
2.lose control of feelings (of people)
break in / break into a building: enter by force

break into: start singing, smiling, etc. suddenly

break out

1.begin suddenly (war, fire, etc.)
But: a storm breaks
2.escape
break up: stop for holidays (of schools, etc.)

32. Fill in the correct particle.
1.War broke __________ in 1992 and it lasted until 1995.
2.Children are always happy when school breaks __________ for the holidays.
3.The burglars broke __________ the house in the middle of the night and stole all the jewellery.
4.His serious face broke __________ a grin when he read the joke.
5.The bus broke __________ so all the passengers had to get off and wait for another one to come.
6.The little girl broke __________ and cried when her dog died.
7.The dog broke __________ of the garden and chased the cat down the street.

B Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given unchanged. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

1.Sarah is a better swimmer than Jessica.
swim
Jessica doesn’t __________________________ Sarah.
2.Mark and Tony are equally tall.
height
Mark is __________________________ Tony.
3.Jane is more enthusiastic about sports than Brendan is.
keen
Brendan isn’t __________________________ Jane is.
4.The baby’s temperature kept rising, so we took him to hospital.
higher
The baby’s temperature was __________________________, so we took him to hospital.
5.Patrick doesn’t usually forget his appointments.
like
It is __________________________ his appointments.
6.As it got darker, we had more difficulty seeing.
harder
The darker __________________________ it was for us to see.
7.Daniel is the worst cook I’ve ever known.
cook
None of the people I know __________________________ Daniel.
8.I couldn’t find a bigger house in the area.
the
This was __________________________ I could find in the area.
9.The children’s performance made quite an impression on us.
rather
We were __________________________ the children’s performance.
10.Jeremy doesn’t run as fast as Jonathan.
so
Jeremy is not __________________________ Jonathan.

Hong inspired her passion and effort to poor people. She was a great………… A. activity B. comfortless C. comfortable D. comfortably

1.The village's atmosphere is quieter (1) ___ the noisy urban areas.
2.Let's (2) ___ these problems in your new Facebook group.
3.A teenager may lose the (3) ___ they had as a child.
4.Young people need (4) ___ and limit-setting from their parents and other adults.
5.One of the largest (5) ___ on the Internet is Google.

Word box:

than
teenagers
feeding
greener
confidence
guidance
discuss
peaceful
cultivate
media
expensive
search engine

The number of years that a person is likely to live is...

A. life years B. longevity C. length D.life expectancy

An offical document showing where and when you were born is ......

A. birth paper B. birth certificate C. birthday document D. birthday certificate

If the rain is heavy, we can call it.....

A. torching rain B. torrential rain C. mild rain D. temperate rain

Phần 1. Đọc hiểu Đọc đoạn thơ: Tự hào là người xứ Nghệ Nổi danh bản tính ngông, gàn Khảng khái, cần cù, tử tế… Bao đời phên dậu Châu Hoan Hào sảng như nước Sông Lam Thẳng ngay như cây Hồng Lĩnh Muôn người từ dân đến quan Chẳng quen xun xoe, xu nịnh Mảnh đất nhọc nhằn đòn gánh Mà nghĩa tình vẫn tròn đầy Gió bấc căm căm mùa lạnh Mùa hè nắng vênh diệp cày Tự hào mảnh đất xứ Nghệ Sinh bao hào kiệt thánh hiền Lịch sử biến thiên dâu bể Vẫn người đất ấy đứng lên (Đinh Hạ, Xứ Nghệ Và thực hiện các yêu cầu sau:

Câu 1. Xác định thể thơ và phương thức biểu đạt chính của đoạn thơ.

Câu 2. Tìm những từ ngữ chỉ tính cách, phẩm chất của con người xứ Nghệ trong đoạn thơ.

Câu 3. Hai câu thơ “Hào sảng như nước Sông Lam/ Thẳng ngay như cây Hồng Lĩnh” sử dụng biện pháp tu từ nào? Nêu tác dụng của biện pháp tu từ đó.

Câu 4. Nội dung đoạn thơ trên gợi cho em cảm xúc, suy nghĩ gì? (Trình bày bằng 5-7 câu văn)

Phần II. Làm văn

Câu 1. Viết đoạn văn (Khoảng nửa trang giấy thi) trình bày cảm nhận của em về bài ca dao: Đồng Đăng có phố Kì Lừa, Có nàng Tô Thị có chùa Tam Thanh. Ai lên xứ Lạng cùng anh, Bõ công bác mẹ sinh thành ra em.

Câu 2. Cuộc sống xung quanh ta ẩn chứa bao điều tốt đẹp, đặc biệt là tình cảm yêu thương, sư sẻ chia giữa con người với con người. Em hãy viết bài văn kể một câu chuyện về tình yêu thương.

Our local community plays a crucial role in shaping a vibrant and supportive environment for all residents. One of the most effective ways to strengthen community bonds is through active participation in local events and initiatives. For instance, neighborhood clean-up drives not only enhance the beauty of our surroundings but also foster a sense of pride and collaboration among residents. Additionally, community gardens offer a space where people can grow fresh produce, share gardening tips, and enjoy the benefits of working together. By supporting local businesses and attending town festivals, we contribute to the economic and cultural vitality of our area. Engaging with our community helps build lasting relationships, address local issues, and create a more cohesive and resilient neighborhood.

1 What is the best title for the passage?

A. The Role of Local Government in Communities

B. Benefits of Community Gardens

C. How to Improve Local Infrastructure

D. Importance of Participating in Local Events

2. According to the passage, what is one way to strengthen community bonds?

A. Watching TV

B. Participating in local events

C. Going on vacation

D. Reading books

3. What can we infer about community gardens from the passage?

A. They are not important for the community.

B. They only provide space for growing flowers.

C. They help people share gardening tips and fresh produce.

D. They are only for wealthy people.

4. Which of the following words has a similar meaning to "vitality" in the passage?

A. Energy

B. Sadness

C. Loneliness

D. Confusion

5. Which word is the opposite of "collaborati on" in the passage?

A. Cooperation

B. Assistance

C. Isolation

D. Partnership

6. The word "gardens" in the passage refers to

A. Parks

B. Houses

C. Shops

D. Community spaces

7. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Neighborhood clean-up drives enhance the beauty of the surroundings.

B. Community gardens help people share gardening tips and fresh produce.

C. Supporting local businesses contributes to the economic vitality of the area.

D. Engaging with the community only helps to address issues but not build relationships.

Để nguyên bạn của nhà nông Bỏ đầu bỗng chốc hóa thành nơi xa Nơi Anh, Áo, Pháp dựng nhà Hy Lạp, La Mã ca hát đón chào. Từ để nguyên là từ gì?

I. Write in the correct words.
We all know that life on earth can be depressing at times. But if it’s really _ _ t _ _ _ g (1) you down, why not think about the possibility of moving to a different environment. It’s assumed that by the year 2050 technological solutions will _ _ _ b _ _ (2) people to settle on other planets with a perfect potential for generating their own energy out of local _ _ s _ _ _ _ _ s (3). However, there are plenty of _ _ _ t _ _ _ _ s (4) to overcome until the first successful settlement on Mars, for example, is viable. Outer space is known to be a hostile environment with no oxygen to _ r _ _ _ _ _ (5) and extremely low temperatures a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ g (6) absolute zero. The solar and cosmic radiation can also prove to be _ _ _ h _ _ (7) for fragile earthly organisms. Although we take our elementary life support system for _ _ _ _ _ d (8) here on earth, there is no saying what might happen if we set out on a trek in space without the protection of the earthly atmosphere. Happily, the contemporary space expeditions have been thoroughly planned to _ _ f _ _ _ (9) our astronauts against the immensely adverse l _ _ _ _ _ (10) of the inhospitable surroundings of space. Therefore, they are located in hermetic and sealed cabins with a fresh _ _ _ _ _ y (11) of air and conditions simulating those on earth.

The first step towards space colonization is still to be made. The prospects are that the pioneers will only be provided with the most necessary equipment and that their advancement will be carefully examined by the experts in a variety of _ _ _ l _ s (12) including astronomy, medicine, physics and biology.

The acupuncturist decides which and how many needles will ____. be use be used use used

Tại sao lại là"I have no enemies" chứ không phải là "I have no enemy" vậy à

I. Give the correct form of the word given to complete the sentence.

1. I was _____________ furious with her. (ABSOLUTE)

2. After the hurricane the country faced the _____________ task of reconstruction. (AWE)

3. The airfield was bathed in the _____________ glow of a searchlight. (GHOST)

4. There is a _____________ look in her eyes. (HAUNT)

5. John Lennon gained status following his death. (ICON)

The keys of the house (have) ………. been lost.
The plan as well as the proposals (be) ………. . to be presented in the coming Monday meeting.
The box of ribbons for the electric typewriter (have) ………. . been misplaced.
It is disconcerting to believe that every possible candidate (have) ……. . been rejected for one reason or another.
There (have) ………. been more excitement in this city about a sporting event.
To me, Mathematics (be) ………something very easy to master.
If nobody (have) ………. . bought that car from the dealer, then you should return and make another offer

Giữ nguyên trồng lúa quê ta
bỏ huyền lạnh giá mưa sa gió lùa
từ bỏ huyền là từ gì

1.The policeman made him confess after three day

=>He was

2.Nga finds Maths easier than Physics

=>Physics is not

3.I advise you to see a doctor

=>You ought

BÀI THƠ 1: MẸ

Với con mẹ là hơi thở
Tự nhiên như khí của trời
Tiếng thơ đầu lòng con gọi
Ngọt ngào hai tiếng Mẹ ơi.

Với con mẹ là tia nắng
Cho hoa thơm nở đầy cành
Là cây chắt chiu dòng nhựa
Gọi mầm non nhú tươi xanh.

Mẹ là những dòng suối mát
Ru con khúc nhạc ngày hè
Mẹ là chùm hoa phượng đỏ
Cho con một trời tiếng ve.