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9.Write sentences about these people's approximate age.Use the expressions in the box
in his/her early... in his/her mid... in his/her late....
teens thirties forties fifties
sixties seventies eighties
Example:
Mrs.Lan was born between 1967 and 1969
-> In 2005,Mrs.Lan was in her late thirties
a,Mr.Giang was bỏn between 1962 and 1964
-> In 2005,Mr Giang....was in his early forties..........
b,Mrs.Kim Anh was born between 1927 and 1929
->In 2005,Mrs.Kim Anh.......was in her late seventies........
c,Mr.Van was born between 1986 and 1987
->In 2005,Mr.Van.......was in his mid thirties.........
d,Quang was born between 1986 and 1987
->In 2005,Quang......was in his late teens....
e,Mr.Hai was borm between 1949 and 1944
->.......In 2005, Mr Hai was in his early sixties ......
f,Mrs.An was born between 1918 and 1922
->.........In 2005, Mrs An was in her mid eighties.......
g,Mrs.Ngoc was born between 1947 and 1950
->.........In 2005, Mrs Ngoc was in her late fifties........
h,Mr.Vinh was born between 1966 and 1968
->........In 2005, Mr Vinh was in his late thirties....
10.Reand the conversation between a policeman and an eye-witness and then fill in each gap with one word from the box
jeans handsome wearing late old taller
earring look long shoes tall thin
Policeman: How.....old.....do you think the man was?
Eye-witness: Well,he was quite young.In his...late....twenties.I'd say.
P:And was he..tall....?
E:Yes.quite tall,..taller... than me anyway. He must be about 180cm
P:What about his build?
E:Well.he was rather....thin...Maybe a bit skinny
P:And what did he..look...like?
E:Not very....handsome.....He had dark hải,but I can't really remember if it was...long....or short
P:And did you notice what he was...wearing....?
E:Oh.yes.He was wearing.jeans....and a dirty sweater.And he was wearing sport....shoes....
P"Anything else?
E:No,I don't think so.Oh,wait.He had an...earring.....In his left ear.I'm sure
P:Righr,thank you,You;ve been very helpful
Isaac Newton is one of the greatest men in the history of scientists. He was born on December 25th, 1642 in a small village in Woolthorpe in England. His father was a poor farmer. When the boy was fourteen, his father died. Newton left school and helped his mother on the farm. But the boy didn’t like farming, he was fond of the poetry and mathematics. So Newton was sent to school. After he left high school, Newton studied at Cambridge University. In 1667 he became a professor on mathematics at Cambridge University after graduating. His greatest discovery is the law of gravitation. He died in 1727.
1. When was Newton born?
.......He was born on December 25th, 1642 ......................................................................................
2. How old was he when his father died?
............... His father died when he was 14...............................................................................
3. What was he interested in when on the farm?
.................He was interested in mathematics............................................................................
4. What did he discover?
.........He discovered the law of gravitation ....................................................................................
III. Read the following passage and do the tasks below :
Charles Dickens was one of the greatest writers in English Literature. He was born into a poor family in England. His father was a clerk in an office. It was a good job but he always spent more money than he earned, so he was often in debt. When Dickens was eleven years old, his father was put into prison because he could not pay his debts. At the age of twelve, Dickens was sent to work in a factory labeling bottles for six shillings a week.
When Dickens was sixteen, he worked for a newspaper, and soon became a good journalist. He also wrote many short stories and novels about London’s life. Many of his characters were poor and hungry people. Some of his novels have been translated into many different languages. His two novels “Oliver Twist” and “David Copperfield” are famous all over the world.
A.Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:
1. Which of the following sentences is NOT true ?
A. Charles Dickens was born into a poor family in England.
B. Charles Dickens always spent more money than he earned.
C. His father was put into prison when he was 11 years old.
D. “Oliver Twist” and “David Copperfield” were written by Charles Dickens.
2. The word famous in the second paragraph mostly means________.
A. strange B. well done C. well- known D. unknown
B. Answer the questions:
1. Was Charles Dickens one of the greatest writers in English Literature?
Yes, he was
2. How old was he when he worked for a newspaper?
He was sixteen
3. What did he write about in his short stories and novels?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
I. Read the following passage and put a word in the box in each of the numbered blanks.
John Lennon was born in Liverpool in 1940.He was always (1)........focus...... on music and played in pop groups (2)...........at......school and Art College. John got married (3)..........to.............. Cynthia in 1962 and they had a son, (4).....whose......name was Julian. At that (5).....time.........,John was member of a group (6) …called.........."The Beatles". Many beautiful songs(7).......were....... written by John and wherever the group went, crowds of fans gathered to see them. They(8)......would........... scream and faint when"The Beatles"played,and lot of people(9)........had......their hair cut in a Beatles style.Soon everyone had heard of "The Beatles"and John was(10).....much........richer than he had ever been.
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
II. Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to complete the following passage.
Computerization in high schools in the US has had a good effect (1)…………………… students’ learning. Students today learn quite (2)…………………..from in the past. Firstly, computers can help teachers explain the lessons interestingly in the classroom, which allows students (3)…………………..a clearer idea about what is being taught. Secondly, CD-ROM and the Internet can provide students with a lot of data resources that can be got by simple keystrokes or mouse-clicks. This (4)……………………. the speed at which students learn by minimizing the time spent on searching for information. To sum up, computerization has enabled high school students to learn in faster, easier and (5)………………………….. efficient ways.
1. A. in B. to C. on D. with
2. A. differently B. different C. differ D. difference
3. A. getting B. gets C. to get D. get
4. A. decreases B. increases C. gets D. rises
5. A. less B. much C. a lot D. more
III. Read the following passage and do the tasks below.
London, the capital of Great Britain, is situated on the Thames River. It is the largest city in Europe with a population of over 8 million. It is divided into four parts: the City, Westminster, the West End and the East End. The City is small in area but it is the commercial heart of London. Many banks and offices are situated there. The Tower and St. Paul’s Cathedral is very large and fine. It was built in 1710. Westminster is the center of the administration. We can see the Houses of Parliament there. It is a beautiful building with two towers and a very big clock called Big Ben. Westminster Abbey is opposite the Houses of Parliament. The West End with the best and most expensive clubs, restaurants and theaters, beautiful houses and parks is the place where rich people live. Working people live in the East End where there are no parks or gardens and no fine houses.
A. Write T (True) or F (False) on each sentence.
1. ………F…… London is the largest city in the world.
2. ……T……… Rich people live in the West End.
B. Answer the questions.
1. How many parts is London divided into?
………Four parts…………………………………………………..…………………………………………
2. Is Westminster the center of the administration?
……………………Yes, it is……………………………………..…………………………………………
3. Which place do working people live in?
………………Working people live in the East End………………………………………………………….……………………………
John Lennon was born in Liverpool in 1940.He was always (1).......keen....... on music and played in pop groups (2)............at.....school and Art College. John got married (3).........in............... Cynthia in 1962 and they had a son, (4)........his...name was Julian. At that (5)............time..,John was member of a group (6) ….called........."The Beatles". Many beautiful songs(7)......were........ written by John and wherever the group went, crowds of fans gathered to see them. They(8)..........would....... scream and faint when"The Beatles"played,and lot of people(9)........had......their hair cut in a Beatles style.Soon everyone had heard of "The Beatles"and John was(10)......much.......richer than he had ever been.
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
II. Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to complete the following passage.
Computerization in high schools in the US has had a good effect (1)…………on………… students’ learning. Students today learn quite (2)………differently…………..from in the past. Firstly, computers can help teachers explain the lessons interestingly in the classroom, which allows students (3)……………to get……..a clearer idea about what is being taught. Secondly, CD-ROM and the Internet can provide students with a lot of data resources that can be got by simple keystrokes or mouse-clicks. This (4)……increases………………. the speed at which students learn by minimizing the time spent on searching for information. To sum up, computerization has enabled high school students to learn in faster, easier and (5)………………more………….. efficient ways.
1. A. in B. to C. on D. with
2. A. differently B. different C. differ D. difference
3. A. getting B. gets C. to get D. get
4. A. decreases B. increases C. gets D. rises
5. A. less B. much C. a lot D. more
III. Read the following passage and do the tasks below.
London, the capital of Great Britain, is situated on the Thames River. It is the largest city in Europe with a population of over 8 million. It is divided into four parts: the City, Westminster, the West End and the East End. The City is small in area but it is the commercial heart of London. Many banks and offices are situated there. The Tower and St. Paul’s Cathedral is very large and fine. It was built in 1710. Westminster is the center of the administration. We can see the Houses of Parliament there. It is a beautiful building with two towers and a very big clock called Big Ben. Westminster Abbey is opposite the Houses of Parliament. The West End with the best and most expensive clubs, restaurants and theaters, beautiful houses and parks is the place where rich people live. Working people live in the East End where there are no parks or gardens and no fine houses.
A. Write T (True) or F (False) on each sentence.
1. …………T… London is the largest city in the world.
2. …F………… Rich people live in the West End.
B. Answer the questions.
1. How many parts is London divided into?
…………… It is divided into four parts: the City, Westminster, the West End and the East End.……………………………………………..…………………………………………
2. Is Westminster the center of the administration?
……………………Yes it is……………………………………..…………………………………………
3. Which place do working people live in?
………………The City ………………………………………………………….……………………………
William Shakespeare was the greatest writer in English literature.He was born in 1564 in Stratfrd-upon Avon.At the age of eighteen he married Anne Hathaway,who was eight years older than himself.A few years later he moved to London,where he worked as a actor and a playwright.Shakespeare wrote thirty seven plays and 154 sonnets[a kind of poem containing 14 lines].His most famous plays are the four great tragedies-Othelo,Macbeth,Hamlet,and King Lear.Shakespeare dided in Straford on 23 April 1616,but his plays are still very popular today.They have been translated into different lauguages,and many of have been made into films,both in English and other languages
When and where was he born
-He was born in 1564 in Stratfrd-upon Avon.
How many plays did he write
-He wrote thirty seven plays
When did he die
-He died on 23 April 1616,
Are his plays still popular today
-Yes , they are
William Shakespeare was the greatest writer in English literature.He was born in 1564 in Stratfrd-upon Avon.At the age of eighteen he married Anne Hathaway,who was eight years older than himself.A few years later he moved to London,where he worked as a actor and a playwright.Shakespeare wrote thirty seven plays and 154 sonnets[a kind of poem containing 14 lines].His most famous plays are the four great tragedies-Othelo,Macbeth,Hamlet,and King Lear.Shakespeare dided in Straford on 23 April 1616,but his plays are still very popular today.They have been translated into different lauguages,and many of have been made into films,both in English and other languages
When and where was he born
-He was born in 1564 in Stratfrd-upon Avon.
How many plays did he write
-Shakespeare wrote thirty seven plays .
When did he die
-Shakespeare dided in Straford on 23 April 1616.
Are his plays still popular today
- Yes, they are.
1. I’ll see you ____in______the evening.
2. Mozart was born _______in___Salzburg_in_________1756.
3. What do you usually do ______on____Sunday? We often go for long walks in the country
_____at_____weekends.
4. They got married ____on______21st April 2002.
5. I’m usually free _____between_____ 8pm and 10pm.
6. The course begins ______on____12May and ends sometime ___in_______August.
7. She doesn’t like travelling ___at_______night.
8. I’ll leave ____at______ 7 o’clock, so you should call me _______before___7.
9. My English class finishes _______at___7.30. let’s meet ____at______ 7.30.
10. Do you give each other presents _____at_____Christmas?
11. There are usually a lot of parties ______on____ New Year’s Eve.
II. Word form:
1. The __________equipment_____ of the photographic studio was expensive. (equip)
2. I was so ________excited_______about the football match last night. (excitement)
3. Ao dai is a kind of ______traditional_________costume of Vietnam. (tradition)
4. He is very proud of his __________wisdom_____. (wise)
5. His father soon died because of a ______broken_________heart. (break)
6. Don’t be foolish and ____________greedy___ (greed)
7. _________Unfortunately ______, I lost all my money on the way home. (fortune)
8. It is always ____wise___________to write down important points. (wisdom)
9. Every student was very ____excited___________ about the holiday. (excite)
10. A fairy appeared and ________magically_______changed Little Pea’s rags into beautiful clothes.
(magic)
11. When the _______electricity________ failed, he struck the match to find the candles. (electric)
12. She was ________foolish_______enough to believe him. (fool)
13. All the dancers wore____traditional___________ costumes. (tradition)
14. My uncle is an ________electrical______engineer. (electrify)
15. You made a wise _______desicion________ when you choose to study Spanish. (decide)
III. Rewrite these sentences with “used to” :
1. There was a big tree in this field, but now there isn’t any tree.
________There used to be a big tree in this field,______________________________________________________
2. I often went swimming , but now I don’t go any more.
________I used to go swimming______________________________________________________
3. My father gave up smoking two years ago, but now he doesn’t any longer.
_____My father smoked 2 years ago_________________________________________________________
4. There was a movie theater here but now it closes ________There used to ne a movie theater here but now it closes ______________________________________________________
5. My sister often played tennis a lot, but she doesn’t play very often now.
_____My sister used to ơ;ay tennis alot_________________________________________________________
6. When I was a child, I studied hard, but now don’t any more.
_________When I was a child, I used to study hard_____________________________________________________
7. I lived on a farm once, but I don’t any more.
________I used to live on a farm______________________________________________________
8. John lived in Scotland, but now he lives in London.
_______John used to live in Scotland_______________________________________________________
IV. Choose the correct answer:
1. _______________is a story passed on in spoken form from one generation to the next.
a. Novel b. Fiction c. Folktale d. Legend
2. I _______________tennis a lot, but I don’t play very often now.
a. used to play b. use to play c. am used to play d. play
3. My grandma _______________us when my parents were away from home.
a. looked after b. looked for c. looked at d. looked up
4. Oh, that’s nice! Where _______________ it?
a. do you buy b. will you buy c. did you buy d. you buy
5. She feels _______________that we didn’t tell her the truth.
a. cruel b. greedy c. upset d. happy
6. The office will be closed _______________Christmas and New Year.
a. at b. between c. before d. after
7. His wife _______________ five years ago.
a. die b. died c. dies d. was dying
8. We usually open our present _______________ midnight.
a. in b. at c. on d. when
9. The committee decided _______________the offer.
a. to accept b. for accepting c. accepting d. accept
10. He died _______________ a heart attack.
a. with b. of c. because d. by
Mozart, who was born on January 27, 1756 in the Austrian city of Salzburg, was neither the (1)…first……nor the last child prodigy, (2)……but….he was certainly the greatest. He was born into a moderately prosperous family (3)……where….his unmatched musical genius made itself known extremely early. Mozart began (4)…learning…… to play the harpsichord at three and his earliest known work was composed in 1761 when he was five, the (5)…age……at which he also first appeared in p ublic. From the age of six, his father (6)…took…..him on the first foreign tour, Mozart toured the courts and musical centres of Austria, Germany, France, England, Holland, Switzerland and Italy. It has been calculated that Mozart (7)…spent…..almost a third of his short life ( he died at the age of 35) travelling. As Mozart matured, he (8)…continued…..to tour and give concerts. Mozart also (9)……wrote…a lot of operas. His first opera,
Mitridate, Re di Ponto, was (10)…performed…… in Milan when he was 14, and it was one of many successes in the life of the genius.
Mozart, who was born on January 27, 1756 in the Austrian city of Salzburg, was neither the (1)…FIRST……nor the last child prodigy, (2)…BUT…….he was certainly the greatest. He was born into a moderately prosperous family (3)…WHERE …….his unmatched musical genius made itself known extremely early. Mozart began (4)…LEARNING…… to play the harpsichord at three and his earliest known work was composed in 1761 when he was five, the (5)…AGE……at which he also first appeared in p ublic. From the age of six, his father (6)…TOOK…..him on the first foreign tour, Mozart toured the courts and musical centres of Austria, Germany, France, England, Holland, Switzerland and Italy. It has been calculated that Mozart (7)…SPENT…..almost a third of his short life ( he died at the age of 35) travelling. As Mozart matured, he (8)…CONTINUED…..to tour and give concerts. Mozart also (9)…WROTE ……a lot of operas. His first opera,
Mitridate, Re di Ponto, was (10)…PERFORMED …… in Milan when he was 14, and it was one of many successes in the life of the genius.
TRUE/ FALSE
25. Alexander Graham Bell was a Scotsman. _____T_______
26. In Boston, he taught people who were not able to hear. _____T_______
27. He experimented with ways of transmitting sound by day. _____F_______
28. He moved with his parents to Canada in 1871. _____F_______
29. When did he emigrate to the United States?
A. 1874 B. 1867 C. 1870 D. 1871
30. Which of the followings is not used to describe Alexander Graham Bell?
A. dreamy B. practical C. active D. social
Write sentences about these people's approximate age. Use the expressions in the box.
a)Mr.Giang was born between 1962 and 1964.
b)Mrs.Kim Anh was born between 1927 and 1929.
c)Mr.Van was born between 1969 and 1971.
d)Quang was born between 1986 and 1987.
e)Mr.Hai was born between 1941 and 1944.
f)Mrs.An was born between 1918 and 1922.
g)Mrs.Ngoc was born between 1947 and 1050.
h)Mr.Vinh was born between 1966 and 1968.
*Your sentences
a)In 2005,Mr.Giang..........................................was in his early forties.......................................
b)In 2005,Mrs.Kim Anh......................................was in her late seventies......................................
c)In 2005,Mr.Van.........................................was in his mid thirties.......................................
d)In 2005,Quang.............................................was in his late teens............................................
e)In 2005, Mr.Hai...........................................was in her early sixties...........................................
f)In 2005,Mrs.An..............................................was in her mid eighties........................................
g)In 2005,Mrs.Ngoc.......................................was in her late fifties.....................................
h)In 2005,Mr.Vinh.........................................was in his late thirties.........................................
Thank you very much.
