III.    Read the text and answer the following questions

Hobbies

When someone does an activity that is not a part of his or her job and is done for fun, it is called a hobby. Most people enjoy hobbies during their free time. Some people spend a lot of time on their hobbies. There are nearly as many kinds of hobbies, as there are people. A hobby can be about making or collecting things, or enjoying an experience.

Creative hobbies are popular. Some creative hobbies are writing, drawing, and making pottery. A lot of people like making jewelry or clothes. People who do these kinds of hobbies sometimes become writers or artists when they retire. Collecting is also popular. Most collectors used to buy coins, stamps, or baseball cards. Today, toys, games, and model cars are trendy. Collectors buy and sell things on the Internet. They also shop online in stores all around the world. Enjoying an experience is a hobby, too. Some people listen to musiC. Others watch movies or read books. Many people travel or play sports. Helping people is a hobby. There are places you can help build houses for poor families. You can help feed the homeless at soup kitchens. You can also tutor children or help the elderly.

A hobby is something that is done for fun. With so many choices, there is no reason not to enjoy a hobby.

28.      What is a hobby?

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29.      What can a hobby about?

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30.      What are some creative hobbies?

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31.      Is enjoying an experience a hobby?

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32.      Name some kinds of hobbies

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The first reason why many families do volunteer work is that they feel satisfied and proud. The feeling of fulfillment comes from helping the community and other people. In addition, volunteering is a great way for families to have fun and closer. But many people say they don’t have time to volunteer because they have to work and take care of their families. If that’s the case, try rethinking some of your free time as a family. You could select just one or two projects a year and make them a family tradition. For instance, your family can make and donate gift blankets for the old homeless people on holidays. Your family can also spend only one Saturday morning a month collecting rubbish in your neighborhood.

1. How do people often feel when they volunteer?

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2. Why don’t some people have time to volunteer?

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3. How can your family help the old homeless people?

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Read the passage, and decide whether the sentences are true (T) or false (F).

Television is an important invention of the 20th century. It has been so popular that we can't imagine what life would be like if there were no television. Television is a major means of communication and entertainment. It brings pictures and sound from around the world into millions of homes. Through television, viewers can see and learn about people, places and things in distant lands. Television widens our knowledge by introducing new ideas which may lead us to new hobbies and recreations. In addition to the news, television provides us with a variety of programs that can satisfy every taste. Most people now seem to like spending their evenings watching television than to go out.

Most people don't like watching TV in the evening.

III.  Read the test and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)

Family Camping

There are many popular leisure time activities, but one of the most enjoyable is family time. Most people enjoy being with their families. There are many things to do with your family, too. Families can go to the movies, travel, visit museums, and play sports together. The most common family activity is probably camping. Many families like camping. It is a chance for the whole family to work together. They can stay in the wild. Children gather dry wood for the fire. Their parents set up the tents. Then the whole family gathers around the fire. They enjoy a special meal together. Then, they set off into the woods with a compass and a map. After hiking the trails, everyone gets a fishing pole. Each person casts the fishing line out into the river. Who gets the biggest fish? It’s a great contest. Later, the children clean the fish by the river. They take the scales off the fish. Mom fries the fish over the campfire. Dad cleans up when everyone is finished. You don’t want wild animals coming to eat your leftovers! Then everyone goes into their tents for a restful night. While there are many things that families can do together, camping is probably the most exciting

33.______Most people enjoy being with their families in free time.

34. ______Families can go to the movies, travel, climbing, and play football together.

35. ______Camping is probably the most exciting family activity.

36. ______Children do nothing for the campfire.

37. ______Family camping is an opportunity for the whole family to work together.

Read the text carefully, then decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

Our life would be hard without rest and recreation. And people have many different ideas of how to spend their free time. If you enjoy doing a thing or activity in your free time, then you have a hobby. A hobby is an activity, interest, enthusiasm, or pastime that is undertaken for pleasure or relaxation, done during one’s own time. A person’s hobbies depend on his age, character and personal interests. An interesting thing to one person can be boring to another. That’s why some people prefer reading, cooking, knitting, collecting, playing a musical instrument, photography or playing computer games while others prefer dancing, travelling, camping or sports.

1. …………. A hobby is anything that you enjoy doing in your free time.

2. …………. Different people have the same hobbies.

3. …………. A hobby can provide us with relaxation.

4. …………. Your hobby may be changed as you get older.

5. …………. One person’s hobby may be a boring thing to another person.

6. …………. Playing sports is not a hobby. 

Exercise 12. Read the text carefully, then decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

Our life would be hard without rest and recreation. And people have many different ideas of how to spend their free time. If you enjoy doing a thing or an activity in your free time, then you have a hobby. A hobby is an activity, interest, enthusiasm or pastime that is undertaken for pleasure or relaxation, done during one's own time. A person's hobbies depend on his age, character and personal interests. An interesting thing to one person can be boring to another. That's why some people prefer reading, cooking, knitting, collecting, playing a musical instrument, photography or playing computer games while others prefer dancing, travelling, camping or sports.

Exercise 13. Complete the sentence with the words in the box.

1. Do you want to know how you can  _________ healthy?

2. They go _________ outside even when it's cold.

3. In order to have good _________ , you should eat lightly and laugh cheerfully.

4. My father does morning _________ everyday.

5. He eats a lot of burgers and chips so he's putting on _________

6. You should eat a lot of fruits and vegetables because they _________ vitamin A, which is good for the eyes.

7. If you want to be fit, stay outdoors more and do more _________ activities.

8. To prevent _________ you should eat a lot of garlic and keep your body warm.

9. He plays computer games and watches TV a lot so his eyes are often _________

10. Eat less junk high-fat food to keep you from _________ fat.

C. READING (3.0/10)

I. Read the following passage then choose the best option to each statement.

A hobby can be almost anything that a person likes to do in his free time. Hobbyists raise pets, watch birds or hunt animals. They also climb the mountains, go fishing, go skating, or go swimming. They also paint pictures, attend concerts and play musical instruments. They collect everything from books to butterflies and from shells to stamps.

People have hobbies because these activities bring enjoyment, friendship, knowledge and relaxation. Sometimes, they can bring financial profits. Hobbies also bring interesting activities for people who have retired. People, rich or poor, old or young, sick or well, can follow a satisfying hobby regardless of their age, position, or income. Hobbies can help a person’s mental and physical health. Doctors have found that hobbies are useful in helping patients who suffer from physical or mental illness. Hobbies give these patients activities to do, and provide interests that prevent them from thinking about themselves.

41. According to the passage, a hobby is what a person likes to do when…..

A. he is not occupied B. he is at home C. he is at work D. he is busy

42. The underlined word they in the passage refers to……….

A. people B. hobbies C. activities D. profits

43. Which is NOT mentioned in the passage as advantage of having hobbies?

A. enjoyment B. relaxation C. knowledge D. freedom

44. The word “income” in the passage refers to ……

A. money B. friend C. relatives D. hobbies

45. According to doctors, hobbies are helpful to………

A. people who have retired B. people who are joyful

C. patients’ physical and mental health D. patients’ interests and thinking

II. Fill in each gap to complete the text.

People are very social animals. We need to talk with others and do things with other people, too. We often understand ourselves better when we discuss our opinions, emotions and activities with other people. We need (46)…… make meaningful connections with friends and family members. These connections helps us put aside our frustrations and worries. We can focus (47)…… things that are important, for example, the persons we care about. Your local community is the area near your home. It is where you work, play and go to school. It is the neighborhood where your family (48)…… connections with other people. It is the places you feel like you belong. Communities grow and change (49)…… time. Families move from one city to another because of work or family situations. Older adults often move to smaller homes or vacation areas after their children have grown up. Their children move out to start families of (50)…… own. New families move in when others leave. Basic service, such as police, fire, post office, health and public schools are in almost in every community. Businesses provide services to the community, too. Stores sell things that people need. Restaurants sell prepared food; offices provide a variety of skilled work. The local city government is usually an elected mayor and city council. It is their job to listen to the people of the community and help them connect. Some individual may move on, but the community remains.

III. Read then answer the questions.

Dentists say that the most important part tooth care happens at home. So, what should we do to have good oral health? First of all, we should brush our teeth at least twice a day - after breakfast and dinner. To keep our teeth healthy, we should brush thoroughly for two minutes. Move the brush back and forth and make sure to clean the back, front and top sides of each tooth. Second, among a lot of tooth brushes in the supermarket, we should choose a small-headed soft toothbrush. It can reach all areas of the mouth and doesn’t harm our teeth and gums. We should also replace the toothbrush every three months. Third, we should use mouthwash after brushing. Each tooth has five sides, but a toothbrush cleans only three of them. The mouthwash helps us clean teeth completely. Remember to spit it out. Fourth, we should choose the best food for the health of our teeth which include cheeses, chicken or other meats, and nuts. These foods provide the calcium which helps strengthen the teeth. Some vegetables like garlic, ginger or pepper can be used as home remedies for a toothache. Try to avoid snacks, sugary or sodas. Last but not least, we should visit our dentist at least every six months and every time that we have a problem with our teeth.

51. How many times a day should we brush our teeth?

52. Why should we move the brush back and forth?

53. What are the advantages of a small-headed toothbrush mentioned in the text?

54. What benefit can the mouthwash bring us?

55. How many advices are mentioned in the text?

IV. Read then decide if these statements are True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG)

In the 1960, The Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world. Since then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is perhaps difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at the time. They were four boys from the North of England and none of them had any training in music. They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs. Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular. The Beatles changed pop music. They were the first pop group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves. After that, it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs.

56. The Beatles were the most famous pop group in the 1960s.

57. The boys in The Beatles were very handsome.

58. Some members of The Beatles studied music when they were at school.

59. The Beatles achieved great success with the songs they had written.

60. Prior to The Beatles, it was usual for groups to write their own songs.

V. Match the hobbies from 61 to 70 to its suitable description from A to J

A. The hobby has changes dramatically in recent years; many networks offer endless on-demand viewing options, and because it doesn’t require much effort, it’s an activity that many people take part in daily.

B. Played, heard, and loved worldwide, it brings people together. Whether it’s listening at home or taking in a concert, it can be enjoyed anywhere.

C. If your idea of a fun Friday night is cozying up with a book, you’re certainly not alone. It’s accessible due to the fact that it’s inexpensive, and it allows people to explore new and exciting worlds, and expand their knowledge.

D. If you need a break from the daily grind, unwind with a fishing trip. Whether you’re doing this for food or just for fun, the hobby is a great way to relax and enjoy nature.

E. This hobby continues to grow in popularity, thanks to the fact that virtually anyone can participate. It doesn’t require much equipment. The hobby draws people young and old, making it an excellent intergenerational activity.

F. Sure, they get a bad rap, but let’s face them… people love them! There are games to suit virtually any personality and preference. It allows gamers to connect with others online.

G. Whether it’s a trip across the ocean or exploring the next town over, it is an exciting hobby virtually anyone can participate in. From the planning stage to the trip itself, it gives folks something to look forward to, along with a brief escape from reality.

H. There’s comfort in being surrounded by the things we love, which is one reason why it is such a popular activity. From stamps and coins to action figures and dolls, there are countless collecting options.

I. Creativity is universal, and so is the art of crafting. There are many avenues crafters can take, from knitting and crochet to paper crafts and beading.

J. Many people work to produce food, while others appreciate that it passes the time and offers a sense of accomplishment. Some folks enjoy giving others food from their work, and others sell produce for extra cash.

D. WRITING (3.0/10)

I. Make a question for the underlined part in each statement.

71. Mark is having dinner now.

72. We are going to DaLat by plane this summer.

73. You should phone her mother.

74. Peter goes home at 5.00.

75. We often go to the dancing club one a week.

II. Write sentences from the given cues.

76. many/precious relic/display/Temple of Literature/Hanoi.

77. my friend/enjoy/visit/art gallery/I/too.

78. performance/she/give/last night/marvellous.

79. how many/meal/people/village/a day?

80. Bobby/intelligent/than/any friends/his class.

III. Rewrite these sentences in such a way that the sentences you write remain unchanged from the original ones.

81. It’s good idea to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables every day.

We should……………………………………………………………..

82. We couldn’t keep on cleaning the streets because of the heavy rain.

Because it……………………………………………………………….

83. The garden party won’t take place here if the weather doesn’t improve.

If the weather improves ………………………………………………..

84. Both students and teachers can borrow books from the library.

The library…………………………………………………………………

85. Nobody plays this piece of music as beautifully as he does.

He plays this……………………………………………………………….

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Read the passage, and decide whether the sentences are true (T) or false (F).

Television is an important invention of the 20th century. It has been so popular that we can't imagine what life would be like if there were no television. Television is a major means of communication and entertainment. It brings pictures and sound from around the world into millions of homes. Through television, viewers can see and learn about people, places and things in distant lands. Television widens our knowledge by introducing new ideas which may lead us to new hobbies and recreations. In addition to the news, television provides us with a variety of programs that can satisfy every taste. Most people now seem to like spending their evenings watching television than to go out.

People can learn many things through TV.

Read the passage, and decide whether the sentences are true (T) or false (F).

Television is an important invention of the 20th century. It has been so popular that we can't imagine what life would be like if there were no television. Television is a major means of communication and entertainment. It brings pictures and sound from around the world into millions of homes. Through television, viewers can see and learn about people, places and things in distant lands. Television widens our knowledge by introducing new ideas which may lead us to new hobbies and recreations. In addition to the news, television provides us with a variety of programs that can satisfy every taste. Most people now seem to like spending their evenings watching television than to go out.

Television can't satisfy all our tastes.