Exercise 1 : Read the passage and answer the questions below :
John's favourite sports star is Micheal Jordan ,a famous basketball star . John is a basketball fan and he likes Jordan a lot . His father is a basketball fan too .They often watch Jordan play basketball.
Michael Jordan was born in New York in 1963 .He is 198 cm and his number is 23. He has been NBA Most Valuable Player five times .He was one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA history in 1996 .
He does a lot to help poor people .He has four children .He has been to a lot of countries to play basketball.
1.Who's John's favourite sports star ?
Ex:Michael Jordan
2.Is Jordan very good at playing basketball ?
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3.Who are basketball fans ?
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4.When were Jordan born ?
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5.Is he tall ?
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6.How many times has he been NBA Most Valuable Player?
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7.Were there 55 Greatest Players in NBA history in 1996?
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8.Who does he do a lot to help?
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Exercise 2:Read again and write the words from the passage .
1.most liked .....................
2.Know by very .......................
many people .
3.You like a .......................
famous person
a lot
4.Not rich ......................
5.plural of a child ......................
Exercise 3:Read the passage and mark T (true )or F (False )
The Font Magica is an interesting musical show with water fountains and coloured lights .It makes children excited .
The fountains are popular aftraction in Barcelona .They are between Plaza Espanya and the Palau Nacional. The shows run every 30 minutes with 15 minute break . You can watch the show from various points , on the steps of the MNAC gallery or in the various areas around the fountains .If you want a close up view on a windy day, prepare to get a little wet !
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| 8.If you watch near the fountains ,you never get wet |
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Exercise 4:Write a short parageaph about your favourite TV programme .Use the cues below:
Exercise 5:Underline the mistakes and rewrite the sentences .
1.When were you born ?-In Viet Nam
Ex: Where were you born ?-In Vietnam .
2.The sign says 'Not littering '
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3.He sometimes gets up early .He gets up early seven days a week .
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4.It's the film most boring I've seen .
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5.Were you to Nha Trang ? -No,I haven't .
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6.We go to the museum last Tuesday .
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7.He was not at school although he was ill .
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8.She is tall but beautiful .
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Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963. He is considered one of the best basketball players ever. He led the Chicago Bulls to six National Basketball Association championships, and won the NBA's Most Valuable Player Award five times.
Jordan started studying at the University of North Carolina (UNC) in 1981. He
soon became an important member of the school's basketball team. In 1982, with Jordan
scoring the final basket, the team defeated Georgetown University and became the
champion. He was the College Player of the Year in 1983 and in 1984.
In 1984, Jordan became a member of the U.S. Olympic basketball team. The team
won the gold medal that year.
1. What team did Michael Jordan play for?
A. Chicago Bulls
B. National Basketball Association
C. Georgetown University
2. How many times did Michael Jordan win the title “College Player of the Year”?
A. Six times B. Five times C. Two times
3. When did Michael Jordan start playing for the University of North Carolina?
A. 1963 B. 1981 C. 1984
4. What does “the team” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. University of North Carolina
B. Georgetown University
C. College Player
5. What is the best title of this passage?
A. Michael Jordan: life and career
B. Michael Jordan: the best basketball player
C. Michael Jordan: a professional basketball player
Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963. He is considered one of the best
basketball players ever. He led the Chicago Bulls to six National Basketball
Association championships, and won the NBA's Most Valuable Player Award five
times.
Jordan started studying at the University of North Carolina (UNC) in 1981. He
soon became an important member of the school's basketball team. In 1982, with Jordan
scoring the final basket, the team defeated Georgetown University and became the
champion. He was the College Player of the Year in 1983 and in 1984.
In 1984, Jordan became a member of the U.S. Olympic basketball team. The team
won the gold medal that year.
1. What team did Michael Jordan play for?
A. Chicago Bulls
B. National Basketball Association
C. Georgetown University
2. How many times did Michael Jordan win the title “College Player of the Year”?
A. Six times B. Five times C. Two times
3. When did Michael Jordan start playing for the University of North Carolina?
A. 1963 B. 1981 C. 1984
4. What does “the team” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. University of North Carolina
B. Georgetown University
C. College Player
5. What is the best title of this passage?
A. Michael Jordan: life and career
B. Michael Jordan: the best basketball player
C. Michael Jordan: a professional basketball player