LEGOLAND is a chain of LEGO-themed amusement parks. There are many attractions built with LEGO bricks, such as models of famous cities. LEGOLAND parks have rides that are suitable for young children.

In 1932, a Danish carpenter named Ole Kirk Christiansen started a business making wooden toys. He took the Danish words leg and godt, meaning “play well,” and came up with “LEGO.” It soon became a name that kids all over the world would grow up with. And in 2000, LEGO bricks were recognized as the “Toy of the Century.” How did a kids’ toy become so successful?

There are three main reasons for LEGO’s success. The first is that the company wasn’t satisfied until its toy was just right. For example, LEGO bricks were made of wood at first. But, as the wooden parts didn’t stay together, LEGO searched for a way to make parts that would stick together even when moved to somewhere else. This is how their unique plastic bricks were invented.

The second reason for LEGO’s success is the toy itself. The LEGO Group’s vision was to make toys that let children learn through playing. And their unique bricks allowed them to achieve their vision. The design of these simple, durable, colorful bricks is ideal for a child’s toy. It allows kids to create nearly anything imaginable. It is possible to arrange six bricks in 915,103,765 different ways!

The last reason for LEGO’s success is that the LEGO Group keeps trying to innovate. They now have many different product lines, from large toys for younger children to complicated toys for adults. Some product lines use themes from popular movies. And now LEGO even has its own movie!

With these reasons for success in mind, it’s no surprise that LEGO was named the “Toy of the Century.” And there’s little doubt that children around the world will continue to love LEGO toys for years to come.

1.     What is this passage mainly about?

A. how a toy became a movie                                              B. reasons for LEGO’s success

C. different toys made of plastic                                           D. where LEGO bricks got their name

2.     What is TRUE about the LEGO Group?

A. It only makes bricks.                                                       B. It made its first toy with plastic.

C. It started as a wooden furniture company.                        D. Its products can be played with by people of different ages.

3.     Which is NOT true about LEGO bricks?

A. They are simple, durable and colorful.                              B. Their design encourages kids to be creative.

C. They can stay together because they are sticky.               D. They were recognized as the “Toy of the Century.”

4.     What can be inferred about LEGO’s wooden bricks?

A. They are still being made today.                                       B. They came in many different colors.

C. They were much larger than today’s bricks.                      D. They weren’t as popular as the plastic bricks.

5.     Which can replace the word “vision” in line 11?

A. eyesight                          B. sense                                   C. idea                                D. quality

XII.           Read the following passage and choose the best answers.

LEGOLAND is a chain of LEGO-themed amusement parks. There are many attractions built with LEGO bricks, such as models of famous cities. LEGOLAND parks have rides that are suitable for young children.

In 1932, a Danish carpenter named Ole Kirk Christiansen started a business making wooden toys. He took the Danish words leg and godt, meaning “play well,” and came up with “LEGO.” It soon became a name that kids all over the world would grow up with. And in 2000, LEGO bricks were recognized as the “Toy of the Century.” How did a kids’ toy become so successful?

There are three main reasons for LEGO’s success. The first is that the company wasn’t satisfied until its toy was just right. For example, LEGO bricks were made of wood at first. But, as the wooden parts didn’t stay together, LEGO searched for a way to make parts that would stick together even when moved to somewhere else. This is how their unique plastic bricks were invented.

The second reason for LEGO’s success is the toy itself. The LEGO Group’s vision was to make toys that let children learn through playing. And their unique bricks allowed them to achieve their vision. The design of these simple, durable, colorful bricks is ideal for a child’s toy. It allows kids to create nearly anything imaginable. It is possible to arrange six bricks in 915,103,765 different ways!

The last reason for LEGO’s success is that the LEGO Group keeps trying to innovate. They now have many different product lines, from large toys for younger children to complicated toys for adults. Some product lines use themes from popular movies. And now LEGO even has its own movie!

With these reasons for success in mind, it’s no surprise that LEGO was named the “Toy of the Century.” And there’s little doubt that children around the world will continue to love LEGO toys for years to come.

1.     What is this passage mainly about?

A. how a toy became a movie                                              B. reasons for LEGO’s success

C. different toys made of plastic                                           D. where LEGO bricks got their name

2.     What is TRUE about the LEGO Group?

A. It only makes bricks.                                                       B. It made its first toy with plastic.

C. It started as a wooden furniture company.                        D. Its products can be played with by people of different ages.

3.     Which is NOT true about LEGO bricks?

A. They are simple, durable and colorful.                              B. Their design encourages kids to be creative.

C. They can stay together because they are sticky.               D. They were recognized as the “Toy of the Century.”

4.     What can be inferred about LEGO’s wooden bricks?

A. They are still being made today.                                       B. They came in many different colors.

C. They were much larger than today’s bricks.                      D. They weren’t as popular as the plastic bricks.

5.     Which can replace the word “vision” in line 11?

A. eyesight                          B. sense                                   C. idea                                D. quality

1.     Complete the following summary

­The LEGO Group was started by Ole Kirk Christiansen in (1) ………………… in 1932. In 2000, LEGO (2) ………………… were named the “Toy of the (3) …………………” There are three reasons for their (4) ………………… First, the company wasn’t (5) ………………… until their toy was perfect. As a result, they came out with (6) ………………… bricks that (7) ………………… together better than wooden bricks. Second, LEGO bricks are ideal for kids. ­They help kids (8) ………………… while they play, allowing them to (9) ………………… nearly anything imaginable. Finally, the LEGO Group never stopped (10) ………………… Today, they make toys that every generation can enjoy.

1.     Complete the following summary

­The LEGO Group was started by Ole Kirk Christiansen in (1) ………………… in 1932. In 2000, LEGO (2) ………………… were named the “Toy of the (3) …………………” There are three reasons for their (4) ………………… First, the company wasn’t (5) ………………… until their toy was perfect. As a result, they came out with (6) ………………… bricks that (7) ………………… together better than wooden bricks. Second, LEGO bricks are ideal for kids. ­They help kids (8) ………………… while they play, allowing them to (9) ………………… nearly anything imaginable. Finally, the LEGO Group never stopped (10) ………………… Today, they make toys that every generation can enjoy

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Thomas Edison was born on February 11th, 1847 in Milan, Ohio. When he was at school, his teacher considered him to be a slow student. Because of hearing problems, Edison had difficulty following the lessons. But with only three months of formal education he became one of the greatest inventors and industrial leaders in history. Edison's most famous invention was the electric light bulb. He also invented the phonograph, and made improvements to the telegraph, telephone and motion picture technology.
Edison had a special life. He married twice with five children. He loved books, had excellent memory, and always showed curiosity about science. Although he had hearing problems, he refused to have an operation for his deafness. He said that silence helped him concentrate. He always worked very hard and often had only four hours of sleep every day. He used to say, "Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration”. When he died on October 18th, 1931, he was still working on new ideas.
1. When was Thomas Edison born?
He was born ______________in Milan, Ohio.
2. Why did he have difficulty in following the lessons?
Because he had___________problems.
3. What was Edison's most famous invention?
4. What did he say about silence?
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We went to Doi Tam, a village famous its drum making techniques, in Ha Nam Province last month. The craft was first introduced to the village sometime in the 8th or 9th century. Today there are more than six hundred drum makers living in Doi Tam village. I was amazed to see big drums in front of every house in the village.

People say that it takes four workers three days to make a drum with a diameter of 1.5 metres. To make a drum, the craftsmen have to carefully an eight stage process. Stretching the drumhead is the most challenging stage because they have to carefully assess the sound it makes. The other steps' do not require such high skills.

Nowadays, Doi Tam drums are not only famous in Viet Nam but are also sold to other countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Japan, and the USA.

1. Where is Doi Tam drum-making village?
->It's in
2. When was the craft first introduced to the village?
-> It was first introduced to the village in
3. How long does it take four workers to make a drum with a diameter 1.5 metres ?
4. Where do the craftsmen put drums in the village ?
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Venice is a beautiful city in northeastern Italy. It is called ‘The Floating City’ as it is built on 117 small islands. This city has no roads. Instead, people use boats to travel along the canals. Flat-bottomed boats were once the main means of transport, but today motor boats are more popular. In Venice, you can visit the famous Piazza San Marco with its world famous basilica, the lovely bridges over the narrow canals, and some of the best museums in Western Europe.
Los Angeles is the most populous city in California, and the second most populous city in the USA. It is a global city, a centre of business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, and fashion. The Los Angeles area includes Hollywood, and leads the world in the creation of television productions, video games, and recorded music. The weather here is usually dry and warm. Visitors like to go to the film studios and to drive along Hollywood Boulevard. There are also some good beaches near the city, such as Venice Beach.

1. Why is Venice called "The Floating City"?
->Because it is built on_______________
2. How do people travel along the canals in Venice?
->They trayel along the canals by _______________
3. What's the weather like in Los Angeles?
-> ____________________________
4. Which city is famous for its entertainment industry, Venice or Los Angeles?
-> ____________________________
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One of the main sources for the spreading of news and events throughout the world is the newspaper. The purpose of newspapers is to inform the public of political, social, economic and entertainment happenings, among other things. Generally, there are three types of newspapers: daily newspapers, weekly newspapers, and special-interest newspapers. Daily newspapers are published at least one edition every weekday. Most dailies also have a weekend edition. Daily newspapers often have sections for news, sports, arts and entertainment, business, and classified advertising. Weekly newspapers are printed once a week and cover news of interest to readers in a smaller area than that of a daily paper. They focus on .local happenings rather than national or international events. Special-interest newspapers may be published daily, weekly, monthly, or even less frequently. They generally disseminate news of interest to a particular group of readers or feature news about a specific topic.

Thanks to the development of the Internet, we can now get access to electronic newspapers. To some extent, e-newspapers are cheap, up-to-date, and convenient for most readers in the world.

1. How many types of newspapers are there in general?
-> There are.................types of newspapers in general.
2. How often do daily newspapers publish?
> They publish at least...........every weekday.
3. What do weekly newspapers cover?
->____________________________
4. What can we do now with the development of the Internet?
->____________________________
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It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the Internet computer network around the world. The Internet allows people to work at home instead of traveling to work. The Internet allows businesses to communicate with customers and workers in any part of the world for the cost of a local telephone call. E.mail allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least 5 minutes. People can use the Internet to do shopping. This save a lot of time. It is possible to use the Internet for education – students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive e.mail or talk their problems through ‘on-line’ rather than attend a class.
1. What's the number of people using the Internet computer network around the world ?
-> It is about...........................
2. What does the Internet allow businesses to do?
->It allows them to communicate with..................in many parts of the world
3. What does email allow users to do?
->........................................
4. How can the Internet be used for education?
-> .......................................

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (1)________. Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become (2)________ if we do not make an effort to protect them. In some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (3)________and sold as pets. For many animals and birds the problem is that their habitat - the place where they live - is disappearing. More land is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them to grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute the environment and (4)________ wildlife. The most successful animals on earth - human beings - will soon be the only ones (5)________, unless we can solve this problem.

Question 1

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Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both its advantages and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First of all, you can enjoy peace and quiet. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier and more open. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain drawbacks to life outside the city. Firstly , because there are fewer people, you are likely to have fewer friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is harder to find work. As a result , you may have to travel a long way to work, which can be extremely expensive.
In conclusion, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others.On the whole , it is often the best place for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast , young, single people who have a career are better provided for in the city.

Yêu cầu đề: Make a list of all the advantages and disadvantages of trlevision, are mixed up. Put the notes into two lists.

Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both its advantages and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First of all, you can enjoy peace and quiet. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier and more open. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain drawbacks to life outside the city. Firstly , because there are fewer people, you are likely to have fewer friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is harder to find work. As a result , you may have to travel a long way to work, which can be extremely expensive.
In conclusion, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others.On the whole , it is often the best place for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast , young, single people who have a career are better provided for in the city.

Yêu cầu đề: Make a list of all the advantages and disadvantages of trlevision, are mixed up. Put the notes into two lists.