THANKS A MILLION
Percy Ross was born in 1916 in Michigan. His parents has come to the USA from Latvia and Russia and the family were poor. But Percy soon showed a talent (1) ____ business and made a fortune in the fur trade and auction business. Then disaster struck and he (2) ____ all his money. But he soon made a fortune again - this time by (3) ____ plastic bags. In 1969, he sold his plastic bag company for millions of dollars.
Ross started giving away in 1977: he gave $50,000 to 50 Vietnamese refugees so that they could make a new home in the USA. (4) ____ he held a Christmas party for 1,050 poor children in the American town of Minneapolis. Ross bought a bike for every one of the 1,050 children at the party.
After these first experiences of giving money away, Ross decided to do it on a (5) ____ basis. He started a newspaper column called ‘Thanks a Million’. and later a radio show, in order to give away his money. It took years, but Ross finally (6) ____ in giving away his entire fortune.
1. A. for
2. A. threw
3. A. manufacture 4. A. But
B. of
B. wasted
B. manufacturing B. Then
C. on
C. lost
C. manufacturer C. Yet
D. with
D. sent
D. manufactured D. Though
5. A. frequent B. usual C. occasional 6. A. interested B. invested C. succeeded
DẠNG 10: WRITING
Task 1: Combine these two sentences by using relative clause.
1. A person left the café a few minutes ago. He is my teacher. _____________________________________________________________ 2. Two out of three people were stroke by lightning. They all survived. _____________________________________________________________ 3. Daniel applied for the job. He was the most suitable candidate. _____________________________________________________________ 4. I visited New York last year. It is a nice old city. _____________________________________________________________ Task 2: Rewrite the following sentences without meaning changes.
1. The black dress is more expensive than the white one.
The white dress __________________________________. 2. No one in my group is more intelligent than Mary.
Mary ___________________________________________. 3. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
No mountain _____________________________________.
4. This is the first time I have ever met such a pretty girl.
She is ___________________________________________.
5. Minh is very intelligent but his brother is the most intelligent in his family. Minh’s brother is __________________________________.
6. I didn’t have an umbrella with me so I got wet.
I ___________________________________________.
7. I’ll call the police if you don’t leave me alone.
If___________________________________________.
8. In the snowy weather we don’t go to school.
If___________________________________________.
9. Without Jack’s help, I wouldn’t have been able to move this table. If___________________________________________.
10. Make me some coffee, and I’ll give you some sweets.
If___________________________________________.
D. regular D. tried
Task 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
1. a. Additionally, such intergenerational interactions promote the transfer of invaluable knowledge and experiences, enriching the overall societal tapestry.
b. Furthermore, engaging in open dialogues across generations facilitates the exchange of diverse ideas, contributing to a more inclusive and harmonious community.
c. Bridging the generation gap is a multifaceted journey that presents both challenges and opportunities. d. Firstly, bridging the generational divide fosters mutual understanding, allowing younger and older individuals to share perspectives and insights.
e. Ultimately, embracing the generational diversity becomes a catalyst for personal growth, fostering a culture of respect and collaboration that transcends age differences.
A. a, c, d, b, e B. c, a, b, d, e C. c, e, d, a, b D. c, d, a, b, e
2. a. It not only enhances understanding but also encourages collaborative problem-solving.
b. Moreover, utilizing educational tech can make learning enjoyable and efficient.
c. Firstly, it empowers students with valuable skills, preparing them for the digital age.
d. Dear Minh, I trust you're doing great! Lately, I've been reflecting on the significance of embracing technology in education.
e. Additionally, integrating technology in the classroom fosters a dynamic and engaging learning environment.
f. It's a wonderful way for students and teachers to explore new possibilities together. Warm regards,
A. d, c, e, a, b, f B. a, c, b, f, e, d
C. d, c, a, b, e, f D. c, d, e, a, b, f
3. a. Also, doing housework promote independence, sense of responsibility.
b. Additionally, students develop such important skills as organizational skills and better time management. c. Firstly, students who do housework gain valuable real-world experience which can help in their life skills d. Finally,
Build self-esteem and confidence in their abilities, especially when the children complete their
tasks and are recognized and encouraged by their parents
e. Children benefit from doing house work in many ways. A. e, c, a, b, d
C. c, a, b, d, e
B. e, a, c, b, d D. c, e, a, b, d
Task 1: People are talking about fears. What caused each person to have the fear?Listen and circle the correct answer.
1. A. She had a pet spider
B. She was bit by a spider.
C. She grew up with lots of spider.
2. A. She often swam in the ocean.
B. She taught swimming lessons.
C. She sank to the bottom of the pool. 3. A. He was silly.
B. He saw a movie.
C. He went to the zoo.
4. A. She had a pet rattlesnake.
B. She saw a rattlesnake in a zoo.
C. She was almost bit by a rattlesnake.
5. A. He was attacked by a lizard.
B. He lived in a city.
C. He was surrounded by water.
Task 2: A man is talking about his fear. Are these statements true or false? Listen and check the correct answer.
1. He is afraid of small spaces.
2. His fear started when he was a child.
3. He went camping and got lost in the woods.
4. His mother had to pull him out of sleeping bag.
5. He told his mother the truth.
A. True A. True A. True A. True A. True
B. False B. False B. False B. False B. False