Reading – Part 3

Bài 1: volunteering to clen a local park

A: My family and I often spend time at the park. My children love going to the
park and they find the park a very interesting place to visit. My son has a dream of
becoming a biologist so I think cleaning up this park will be very helpful for my
son. I think we should pique children's interest in cleaning. They will be more
willing to volunteer and help others.
B: I think this volunteering is a good idea but it doesn't have a long-term vision.
When volunteers clean up the park, it will be clean, but it will become busy again
after about a month when tourist season arrives. I think we should clean this park
regularly about once a month. Surrounding areas such as the lake and local forest
should also be cleaned up. We should also have signs telling visitors to clean up
their trash. I am very upset when I see a lot of trash on both sides of the road.
C: I'm a very busy person and I have to spend this weekend with my family
because I only have the weekend as free time. I think young people who don't have
families should help. Besides, students and schools also have days off on
weekends. I think this volunteering will be very helpful for students' future careers
D: I feel very lucky to have this park here. My family and I often go to the park
because of the natural landscape here. It's different from the city, which is very
busy and full of dust. Unfortunately I am away this weekend so I cannot help with
the cleaning However, I know my brother and his friends will be very interested in
this cleanup so I will ask them if they can help.
Đáp án:
A: volunteering is important for students
B: local areas need cleaning/ the cleaning needs to be done regularly
C: can't clean the park because of their busy work/ volunteering will help with
future employment
D: the park is a beautiful place to relax/ ask for others to help
.
Bài 2 . Topic: Watching Television. ABDBDAD
A: I know I have to spend time studying but there are so many great TV shows,
especially horror tv shows, once you watch it, you will be glued to it and can't stop
watching. Besides, these TV shows often last for many weeks.
B: I often spend time watching news on TV in the evening when I'm free. In the
past, I often watched the soccer team I like on TV, but they often lost, so I gave up
watching them. Nowadays there are too many reality TV shows being shown on
TV. Every time I see these shows, I turn it off and do more interesting things.
C: I wasn't good when I was in school because I often spent time watching
cartoons on TV. however, I now watch nature documentaries and TV shows about
science, history, and business. This helps me expand my knowledge a lot compared
to when was in school.
D: My husband usually schedules TV viewing for the weekend, he usually watches
football or documentaries. I'm the opposite. I just turn on the TV and it doesn't
matter what program. it is, because I just need to relax. However, I also want to
update news about movies. not just movies, but also songs. I also find reality TV
shows very entertaining.
Đáp án:
A: watch TV instead of studying/ like TV programs which continue over several
B: avoid watching reality TV programs/ lost interest in watching football on TV
C: get a lot of knowledge by watching TV
D: isn't a very selective viewer/ keep up to date on cinema and music

Bài 3. CDBAACD. Topic: Visit a City

A: The reason I like the atmosphere here is because it has a lot of public
performances. These performances often take place in front of department stores,
so this prevents me from shopping inside those stores. I was very surprised when I
came home with an empty bag and I didn’t buy anything.
B: When I go out, I only care about two things: good food and a good play. I
especially liked the lunch I had in this city, it was delicious and I really want to
come back here next time. However, I guess it’s a bit expensive and I have to walk
a long way to get there. However, it didn’t matter because I had a wonderful day.
C: When I first came to this city, I felt very scared because this city is very big.
The city has many parts and the shopping part is very far from the green part.
However, we already had the bus route and we signed up to take the bus for a full
day. Buses are very cheap and very convenient. I feel very lucky to not have to put
pressure on my sore feet.
D: I don’t like big cities and rarely go out. But I go to Stevenson city very often. I
go there about five to seven times a year. There is an area outside the city. In that
area, there are many things that I need. There is a lot of water, a natural area, a
small forest, and a special camping area. I really like coming to this place to rest. It
also has a great coffee serving area for visitors.
Đáp án:
A: Like the public theatre that the city puts on/ usually spend a lot of money on
shopping.
B: Pay a lot for their meal.
C: Public transport system was good/ walking too much causes a problem.
D: Like the natural resort here/ visit one part of the city.

Bài 4. Topic: Going on Holiday: ADADBCB

A: Last year, I went on a mountain climbing trip with my friends. It was the most
horrible trip I have ever experienced. However, after that trip, I has a strong
passion for walking. So now, every day I walk as a hobby, and it also helps my
health a lot. I’m old so I’m no longer interested in traveling to far away places.
Instead, I want to lie on a comfortable sofa and watch my favorite TV show.
B: When I travel somewhere, I often ask for bus routes to famous tourist
destinations so that I can get to those places as quickly as possible and avoid
wasting time going around. Famous tourist destinations are the places I want to
explore the most when traveling somewhere. I don’t understand why many people
just like to sit still at the beach when traveling; I find that uninteresting and time-
consuming.
C: My family and I often plan to travel every time we have a vacation. If the
weather is nice, then our plans go ahead as usual; if not, we will postpone that
vacation. For my family, light wind and warm sunlight are important when we go
out. A few of my friends invited me to go climbing, but I’m afraid of heights so I
refused them. However, in the future, I really want to try mountain climbing once.
D: Next month’s trip will be the first time I travel to another country. Normally, I
only travel to famous local places or within my country. These places are beautiful,
but I’m so excited to travel to a foreign place once in my life
Đáp án:
A: Prefer to stay at home/ like going walking.
B: Like seeing tourist attractions/ going to the beach is boring.
C: Holiday requires good weather/ want to go on a mountaineering trip.
D: Have never been abroad.

Bài 5 : Opinions on Flying: BBCCADD

A: I’m a businessman, so I have to fly many times a week. I have to go to other
countries to be able to sign wine trading contracts with them. I feel very tired every
time I have to fly. Now, my sister and I, whenever we have free time, take the train
together and we enjoy that time very much because I can travel while sightseeing
and relax without any stress.
B: If I have to go somewhere, I will choose other means of public transport, not the
plane. Every time I go on a plane, I feel extremely tired and I just hope time passes
quickly so I can get off that plane. However, due to the specific nature of my job, I
have to film in many different locations, so sometimes I cannot avoid having to
take this public transportation.
C: I have a dream that I work as a tour guide. So I understand that I will have to fly
to other countries. In my personal opinion, airplanes are currently too cheap
compared to the damage they cause to the environment, so I believe we should add
taxes to airline ticket prices to make people choose to use other means of transport
before they think about flying. I believe that people are also very happy when they
can contribute to protecting the environment.
D: My family and siblings live quite far from me. So I often have to fly to visit
them every month when I have time. We really appreciate the time we spend
together and we are happy to be able to meet each other and share our new stories.
I know that traveling by plane too much is not good for the environment, so I often
shop online or go to work by bike instead of going by car, or I reuse plastic bags
and paper bags. In addition, I sometimes volunteer to clean up trash in the
neighborhood.
Đáp án:
A: Like relaxing while they travel/ need to fly for their work.
B: Find flying tiring.
C: Suggest making flights more expensive/ want to work in other countries.
D: Visit relatives regularly/ try to protect the environment.

Bài 6: Topic: Sports

A. Exercising with friends is a fantastic idea, don't you think?It adds a fun element
to the workout routine. It's important to fuel our bodies properly, though. After a
good workout, I always make sure to have a nutritious meal to replenish energy
and support muscle recovery
B. Establishing a consistent workout routine has really helped me stay on track
with my fitness goals It's amazing how much more I can accomplish when I have a
structured plan in place. Plus, it keeps me accountable and ensures I make time for
physical activity every day
C. Age is just a number when it comes to exercise. Whether you're young or old ,
staying active is crucial for maintaining overall health and vitality. While
competitions can be motivating for some, they're not necessarily suitable for
everyone. It's important to find activities that are enjoyable and sustainable for
each individual.
D. Experiencing pain during exercise isn't necessary, and it's a sign that something
may be wrong . It's important to listen to our bodies and seek expert advice when
needed, whether it's from a trainer, physical therapist, or medical professional.
Taking care of ourselves properly ensures we can continue to enjoy physical
activity
Đáp án:
A: work out with friends is a good idea / a proper meal is important
B: a routine can help us do more sport
C: exercise is for both the young and the elderly/ conpetitions are not useful for
D: experience pain is not necessary/ at times we seek expert advice

Bài 7. Eating at Restaurants

A. This is my first time coming to this restaurant. The food is very cheal, but the
quality is excellent. I was very surprised with the starter because its menu is very
diverse but there is one thing that I want the restaurant to improve. The music was
too low and it didn't make the meal atmosphere lively. Next time turn the music
louder, please!
B. This is a very famous restaurant that I saw in the newspaper. Sadly, I arrived
later than the rest of the party, so I didn't get to order dinner. However, I ordered
orange juice and mango juice and they were both delicious. What about the
surroundings? Lively music along with fashionable and appropriate decor makes
me feel very
C. I'm not sure if I will return to this restaurant. I think the staff was arguing when
I got there, because the atmosphere here was not very comfortable. As for the food,
I think there's nothing to write about. I ordered fish and chips, it wasn't bad, but it
wasn't good either. But many people say that the food here is fabulous. So, I think
I'm an exception.
D. I don't understand why this restaurant is so famous. When I arrived and saw a
menu with lots of different dishes, I saw this as a bad sign. Furthermore, the menu
with traditional dishes contrasting with the modern decoration style made me feel
very confused and strange. The staff here are also not friendly. This was one of my
worst experiences eating at a restaurant.
Đáp án:
A. I was impressed by the range of the appetizers/ The music was too quiet
B. Didn't eat anything/ Enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant
C. Though the quality of the food is average/ Their bad experience was probably
D. Definitely will not come back to the restaurant again

Bài 8. Topic: Reading Books. DCABBAD

A: My wife often complains about not having time to read, and I say we have to
make our own time. So, I often calculate my free time on my phone. so I can know
in advance whether I should bring a book to read on the train. My wife often
laughs at me for doing so, but I don't mind, as long as I can finish reading so many
books.
B: I used to struggle very much to finish reading a book that we were expected to
read. However, now that I read for my own pleasure, I don't mind too much. I
usually don't limit myself to reading one at a time. There are so many titles I can
choose from that get me excited. I have a list of books that I want to read in the
future.
C: I often keep a book on the bedside table to read before going to bed. The
problem is, I get tired after reading only half of a page, and I fall asleep. so, I've
been reading that one book for half a year now and have only read chapter 2.
However, when I read factual books, I find it very interesting and it keeps me
awake for hours.
D: My job requires reading a lot of books. These books include a lot of facts and
figures and they are very boring. When I have free time, I usually want to read
light books, like mystery novels or comedy. I often read on the train to work. I
have a young child, so when I come home I almost don't have time to read.
Therefore, I have to read books when small journey is on the train. So, a book can
last me 1 week.
1. is having difficulty in finishing a book. C
2. thinks that factual books are boring. D
3. plans their reading schedule. A
4. reads many books at once. B
5. Reads more than another family member. A
6. has limited time to read books. D
7. Wants to read a lot of books. B
Đáp án
A: plans their reading schedule/ reads more than another family member
B: reads many books at once/ wants to read a lot of books
C: is having difficulty in fishing a book
D: thinks that factual books are boring/ has limited time to read books

Bài 9: Thói quen cooking

Cecilia: When I was a kid, I was often given ready-made or junk food when I was
at home, although I don't want to blame my parents. Since then, I try to eat at
restaurants as much as possible. The food at the restaurant is not very diverse but
for me that is not a problem. What matters to me when going out to eat is who you
go with. I often eat with colleagues or close friends when I get off work, it's very
fun
Benigno: I used to often go to the most fashionable and luxurious restaurants to
eat. However, now, I'm back to being a student and my finances won't stretch that
far. Therefore, I often cook for myself and watch recipes and cooking methods on
the internet. That helps me to be able to focus on my studies without losing
concentration.
Gloria: Going to a restaurant is for the social atmosphere and I am not bothered to
eat alone either. What's important to me is the variety of dishes. Therefore, I eat at
as many places as possible even though they are a bit pricey. That's why I joined
the cooking club, where I can learn many new recipes and also meet many friends.
Alon: I don't understand why so many people want to find many different recipes
for one dish. I know clearly what I like and I eat exactly that food. My dad is a
good cook, he knows what ingredients I don't like to eat, which obviously are a lot.
I love being home and eating with my family.
1. like to eat a wide range of dishes
2. like to eat with friends
3. only want to eat a few range of food
4. Prefer to eat alone
5. need to save money
6. take a cookery course
7. like home cooked food
Đáp án:
Ceci: like to eat with friends (thích ăn uống với bạn bè)
Ben: prefer to eat alone/ need to save money
(thích ăn một mình/ cần tiết kiệm tiền)
Glo: like to eat a wide range of dishes/ take a cookery course
(thích ăn nhiều món ăn khác nhau/ tham gia khóa học nấu ăn)
- Alon: only want to eat a few range of food/ like home cooked food
(chỉ muốn ăn một vài loại thức ăn/ như thức ăn nấu ở nhà)

Bài 10. Topic: Art

A. I know a little about famous painters and their works. But I don't like going to
art exhibitions unless my friend invites me. I like extracurricular activities more,
painting exhibitions seem too quiet to me. I like to draw; and I have been drawing
ever since I can remember. My forte in drawing is animals, especially big and
ferocious animals.
B. I find going to see paintings similar to reading books. You must look and read
before must look and read before discussing. When I go to exhibitions with my
friends, they often talk before seeing the painting, and what they talk about isn't
even about the painting, that annoys me.
C. I find polite art very fascinating. I often go to talks about the arts and I have
gone to many foreign art exhibitions and artists' houses It's great to see their works
and where they worked.
D. My parents often took me to see art exhibitions when I was a child. and I think
that habit remains. Currently, I often take my children to the exhibition, which is a
lovely activity for me. I often ask my children to do other activities while looking
at pictures, for example. think of a story for example, think of a story for that
picture, so they don't get bored.
Đáp án:
A. has some artistic skills/ seeing exhibitions is a boring activity
B. prefers seeing exhibitions by themselves/ visitors should focus on the art
C. Has a good knowledge of art
D. prefers going to art exhibitions with other people/ has been going to art
exhibitions all their life.

Bài 11. Plan for a New Station

A. I see too many people who do not But I arrange a good time to travel to work,
they often arrive at work late. I always think in advance about what time I will get
to work tomorrow and what means of transport I will use.
B. Buses are often full of people, especially during rush hour. This makes me very
uncomfortable when I have to travel to work by bus. The public transportation
improvement plan proposed by the city is very reasonable and it will improve the
above situation a lot.
C. In my opinion, the bus is very clean and comfortable to travel. I find it has a lot
of space for everyone, and the bus system is also very large. Therefore, I think
improving the public transport system is unnecessary, while the old system is still
D. Building a new public transportation system will be very costly. and we all
know it's at the expense of residents. I think we should use that money for
something more beneficial, which is building more hospitals. Hospitals in this
living area are very few.
Đáp án:
A. People should plan their lave journey better
B. The bus is too busy/ The new station will improve train travel
C. There is a good bus service/ The public transport doesn't need improving
D. Better medical facilities are needed/ The station will cost too much to build

Bài 12. Thói quen du lịch (giống AB)

Ali: I like traveling to the beach. I think I have to walk quite a distance from the
hotel to the beach so I think I have to bring boots. However, when I opened the
suitcase I didn't see any boots. But I still completed the trip and visited many
beautiful beaches. One great thing is that the beaches are in remote areas so there
are very few tourists. However, it also makes finding food and drinks more
difficult.
Bruno: As an architect, I have always been interested in how buildings are
constructed. So when I travel, I never spend time lying on the beach or buying
souvenirs. I will go around the area to see the architecture of the houses. I chose to
go around by taxi, it was great. However, it cost me a lot because I traveled alone
and had no one to share the costs with. But for me this was still a great experience
because I got to see many old houses
Carla: The sharp bends of the island made me abandon the idea of renting a car,
because it was very dangerous. I decided to take the bus, it was also much cheaper.
However, the bus routes are quite few and there are many time constraints. We
toured the neighborhoods on foot. I loved this experience because I could see many
beautiful sights.
Deniz: There's a lot of food here and I spend most of my time eating. I can't
recommend any of the dishes because they are all very impressive. If you want to
cook for yourself, you will have to take the bus to the market. Don't forget to visit
the street market because they sell a lot of cool local products. I have a lot of good
bargains there.
1. spent a lot of money on transport
2. liked buying things on the island
3. liked to walk
4. forgot to bring something
5. loved eating food here
6. liked to be alone
7. thought public transport could be improved
Đáp án:
Ali: forgot to bring something (quên mang theo thứ gì
Bruno: spent a lot of money on transport/liked to be alone
(đã chi rất nhiều tiền cho việc vận chuyển / thích ở một mình))
Carla: thought public transport could be improved / liked to walk
(quên mang theo thứ / thích ở một mình)
Deniz: loved eating food here / liked buying things on the island
(thích ăn đồ ăn ở đây / thích mua đồ trên đảo)