MID TERM TEST 1 ENG03

MID TERM TEST 1 ENG03 CHỦ ĐỀ holidays and exercise Đoạn 1( Khương) Trắc nghiệm Just imagine a fantastic network of 275 diverse waterfalls extending over a three kilometer area People agree that Iguazu.

CHỦ ĐỀ: holidays and exercise

Đoạn 1( Khương) - Trắc nghiệm

Just imagine a fantastic network of 275 diverse waterfalls extending over a threekilometer area People agree that Iguazu Falls are so beautiful that the risk is wanting

to stay The falls are located on the Iguazu River and an area shared by Argentina ,Brazil and Paraguay , so it is a three - country border zone You can travel to the cityFoz because Iguacu on the Brazilian side , or the town Puerto Iguazu , on theArgentine side Both cities have airports , bus stations and rental car agencies , so youcan choose to go by plane , bus or car Iguazu National Park offers many activities tomake your adventure unforgettable You can experience the waterfalls in differentways ; go on a trekking tour from the falls up to the impressive Garganta del Diablo ,take a helicopter ride above the Iguazu Falls ; rock climb the cliff face ; go canoeing

or kayaking in the Iguazu river , or camp in one of the camping sites - a convenientchoice for backpackers traveling on shoestring budgets Also , the Iguazu NationalPark has one of the biggest biological diversity of South America There are 2,000plant species , 450 types of birds and more than 80 mammal species The falls arewonderful anytime with their sub - tropical climate and rains all year long However ,

in winter there is less rain so the falls may be less powerful Fresh fruit is one of thekey delights for travelers besides a variety of typical dishes such as feijoada ( blackbeans stew ) , moqueca ( seafood stew ) and churrasco ( mixed grilled meats ) , amongmany others The food at the open market is so good and cheap that tourists oftendecide to have all their meals there We are sure you will love it too We believe thatour tourist plans suit a range of budgets Iguazu offers 5 to 10 - day excursions pricedfrom $ 1,499 up Apart from the local currencies , US Dollars and international creditcards are accepted too Travel experts consider that Iguazu Falls is a magnificentholiday destination for adventure and nature lovers! Some tourists said , " I thinkIguazu Falls is out of this world ! We believe that these falls are a unique landmark ! "

C Iguazu River and an area shared by Argentina , Brazil and Paraguay

D an area shared by Laos, Viet Nam , China

Trúc Linh: D.an area shared by Foz, Puerto Iguazu , on the Argentine

2 Where can we start? Trúc Linh: Which city can we travel to?

A the city Foz because Iguacu on the Brazilian side

B the town Puerto because Iguazu on the Argentine side

C The town Encarnacion becauseIguazu on the Paraguay side

D A & B is the correct answer

3 What means of transport can get there from the city?

A Airports, bus stations , motorcycle

B Bus stations, motorcycle ,bicycle

C Airports, motorcycle , car

D Airports, bus stations, car

4 In what ways can you experience waterfalls?

A Trekking , take a helicopter, rock climb, go canoeing, kayaking or camp

B Trekking , go canoeing , kayaking or camp

C Trekking, rock climb, swimming

D Take a helicopter, rock climb, go canoeing

5 What does Iguazu National Park have?

A 2,000 plant species , 450 types of birds and more than 80 mammal species

B 2,000 plant species , 450 types of fish and more than 80 mammal species

C 2,000 fruit trees , 450 types of birds and more than 80 mammal species

D 2,000 old tree , 450 types of birds and more than 80 mammal species

6 What's the weather like in Iguazu?

A Tropical climate and little rain

B Polar climate

C Cold and dry

D tropical climate and rains all year long

7 What is the typical dish here?

A Feijoada

B Moqueca

C Churrasco and among many others

D Feijoada , Moqueca, Churrasco, among many others

8 How much minimum do we need for a 5-10 day trip?

A $149,9

B $1499

C $14,99

D Free

9 What can we pay with?

A the local currencies

B US Dollars,

C the local currencies, US Dollars, international credit cards

D Euro, international credit cards

10 Find the antonym of “ Magnificent”

A Brilliant

B Glorious

C splendid

D Common

11.What is the writer trying to do in this paragraph?(Trúc Linh)

A complain about transportation to arrive this waterfall

B introduce about Iguazu Falls and give information about the weather and openmarket

C introduce about Iguazu Falls and Iguazu National Park and give some advices tohave a wonderful trip

D give reviews about Iguazu Falls and Iguazu National Park

ĐOẠN 2: (HỒNG) - Q&A

CLIMBING TRIP

by Samantha Davis

My dad and I have both done a bit of climbing at our local sports centre So we

decided to go on a trip together, climbing the high rocks along the coastline of a smallisland Although it wasn’t far from where we live, the journey across the sea tookquite a long time – but it was worth it! As we approached the island, Dad pointed outthe rocks covered in colourful plants, wild goats and bees, which were once the onlysigns of life on this now popular place for visitors The island has become well-known

as a climbing venue and the ferry we took across to the island was full of climberscarrying boots and backpacks We arrived at the island’s harbour, full of

brightly-coloured houses lit by the early-morning sun We were met by a driver in anancient old car, arranged by the travel company we’d booked with The driver took us

to the tiny apartment, which, like the car, had seen better days, but it was comfortableand we weren’t going to spend much time there anyway There are lots of possibleclimbs up the island’s rocks, and not all of them have been discovered by climbers,but many have places clearly marked out so climbers can easily see where to put theirhands and feet All we needed were shoes, ropes and the equipment for attaching therope to the rocks, although despite the markings on the rocks, I still had problems!Anyway, climbing is obviously not without risk, and things can still go wrong, butyou’re far less likely to get into difficulties on the island There was a wide range ofclimbers, both in ability and age, so there was no need for my previous worries aboutbeing the only teenager Away from the rocks and back in the town, there was a verysociable atmosphere in the cafes, where we compared notes on what we’d achievedthat day One day, our climbing destination was a rough cliff, with very little to put myhands and feet on It was amazing how quickly I learnt to attach my rope onto the rock

to avoid falling as I climbed! Then I realised the boy climbing next to me was

someone I knew We waved, smiled and moved on, although he seemed to find therock far less of a challenge! Once Dad and I were down at ground level again, westopped at a beach, which was deserted We walked along with our feet in the waterand promised ourselves that it wouldn’t be the last time that we sat on that stretch ofbeach

QUESTION:

1 Did Samantha and her father travel a great distance to the place where theywent climbing?

2 After Samantha and her father climbed the mountain at the center, what

decision did they make?

3 What did they need to prepare when climbing the mountain?

4 Does she feel comfortable being taken to the small apartment? Why is she comfortable with that small apartment?

5 What was she told by her father when she was close to the island?

6 Does Samantha think the island in general is a less safe climbing place thanmost other places?

7 Did they think this was the last time they would sit on that stretch of beach?

8 When she arrived at the island's harbor, what did she see?

9 Are there still many mountain climbing routes on the island waiting to bediscovered?

10 Does Samantha have difficulty with rope technique to keep herself safe?

Note: No comment ( Khương)

ĐOẠN 3 : ( Quỳnh An ) - TF TEXT 1: TRAVELLING WEST

Long ago, when people settled the United States, most lived in the East, and it washard to travel west There were no planes, trains, or automobiles People travelled bywagon or boat, and it took ages to reach a destination.Although it was difficult, in the

1840s, many people travelled far across the United States from the East to the West.They were pioneers They settled in the western part of the country after a challengingjourney to a new life.

Getting to the West was very difficult because there were no roads and there weremany obstacles to travel People travelled in groups, and each family bought a

covered wagon, which is a big wooden wagon with a kind of tent on it It was small,about the size of an automobile, but it was home for the whole family while theytravelled to their new home Each family packed the tools and supplies they needed tobuild a new life in the West They had to fit all they took in their wagon, so theybrought only the items that were essential.It was dangerous to try to travel west

without protection, so families travelled together, combining their wagons into whatwas called a wagon train It was a group of wagons all going the same way To

prepare, they met with other families to plan their trip, choosing a route based on thetravels of others When the families started the trip, they did not know each other, theyonly had in common that they were leaving the East to start a new life in the West.They met when the trip began, and they spent more than a year together, so they got toknow each other well Sometimes they borrowed tools from each other, and

sometimes they shared food When the wagons encountered a problem, such as astorm that caused wagons to stick in muddy holes, they solved it together

It took more than a year to reach the West, and many things happened along the route.The families sometimes had babies along the way, which delayed the progress as thewagon train would stop for a few days to help the mother with the baby Then theykept going, persisting whatever the weather, because they knew they had a long way

to travel and could not delay long

When the wagon train got to the West, the families settled there, building homes,starting farms They created communities, and instead of being partners in a trip theywere collaborators in a community Those communities grew into towns, and thensome expanded into cities, from a wagon train to a metropolis

In the next century, people built a railroad that crossed the United States By 1900,there were many more people in the West, and thousands of people came west bytrain A trip that had taken months now took passengers a few days of comfortabletransit The railroad brought many changes, and the pioneers became legends as thecountry developed into the nation of today.

2 Families travelled only by sea from east to west

3 There were no planes or automobiles in the US before the 1840s

4 Family members lived in automobiles on the way they travelled to the west

5 They have to fill up their wagonto go to the West so they buy a lot of stuff

6 Families separated while moving west without each other's assistance

7 They have made plans based on other people's trips and learned to have somemeetings before

8.It took a few days on the wagon train for the babies to be born

9 When they reached the west, they had difficulty building a life and developing acommunity Read the passage and match questions with suitable answers

10 The discovery from the pioneers opened up the later railway civilization

ĐOẠN 4 - GHÉP NỐI (THÊU BÙI)

Golf

We are pleased to be able to offer lessons at Kingsway Golf Centre just outsideNewport These are run by experienced golf professionals, and are held on anall-weather practice area The Centre also has Pay and Play golf facilities so you cancontinue to play and make progress after the lessons have finished These facilities areavailable to all players, whether or not they are members of the Centre The adultlessons are open to anyone aged 13 and over, and are suitable for all levels frombeginners upwards These take place on Wednesdays from 3.00 to 4.00 pm over aperiod of six weeks Children's lessons for 7-12 year olds are held from 2.00 to 3.00

pm on Saturdays during term time

Tennis

The Citisport tennis courses provide an opportunity for local people to develop theirskills on the brand new indoor tennis court at Newport Leisure Centre All equipmentcan be provided, but please feel free to use your own racket if you prefer Our Startercourse is held on Mondays from 7.00 to 8.00 pm, and is for beginners of 12 years andover Our improver course, which takes place on Tuesdays from 8.00 to 9.00 pm, isfor players with some experience

Football for girls

By popular request, Citisport is holding another one-day, girls-only football course This aims to give local girls, whether new or experienced players, the chance to learn

essential skills and develop more advanced ones One of Newport City Football Club'splayers will come along to take part in a question and answer session during the day The course fee of £30 includes morning and afternoon refreshments Please bring apacked lunch The course will take place on Saturday, 9th November from 9.00 to5.00 pm, and is open to all girls aged 10-14 years living in the Newport area.

Gymnastics

This course is for beginners aged 8-14, and will provide an introduction to basic skills.There is a maximum of six pupils per coach in each class At the end of the coursethere is a demonstration for friends and family of all the skills learnt there Thursdays,6.00 to 7.00 pm

Ghép nối: Đọc và ghép nối từ khóa với nội dung chính xác

Free devices for students to continue playing andprogress after the lessons are over (6)

A Q&A session was held, the answerer was a player

of the city football team (9)

Football forgirls

Morning and afternoon snacks are included in thetuition (10)

Football forgirls

Tuition includes all refreshments for the day (11) No infor

A coach teaches 1 - 6 students in a class (12) GymnasticsCourse is for 8 years old (13) Golf,

GymnasticsFees £30 includes morning snacks (14) No infor

ĐOẠN 5.TÓM TẮT( TRÚC LINH)

The Albuquerque Balloon Festival

Every autumn, the sky above the desert city of Albuquerque in the south-western

United States turns into a mass of bright colours This is the Albuquerque Balloon

Festival, an annual nine-day event

The first festival was held in 1972 to celebrate the 50th birthday of the local radio

station There were about a dozen hot-air balloons and they took off from the car

park in the middle of Albuquerque From these small beginnings, the festival has

grown steadily This year at least a thousand balloons from over one third of the countries of the world are expected at its current out-of-town site.

What to see

The pilots are in radio contact with each other and all light up the burners of their

balloons at the same time These are known as 'balloon glows' and are an opportunity

to take fantastic photographs However, you must arrive just after night has fallen orbefore 5.30 am to see these 'glows' as the balloons rise into the dark sky

During the day, you can walk around among the balloons and chat to the pilots as theyprepare for take-off The balloons come in all sizes and colours, some in the shapes ofanimals or cartoon characters - and, of course, well-known products such as varieties

of soft drinks and fast food Kids will love it

In the afternoon, why not take to the sky yourself by arranging a balloon flight overthe desert with one of the many companies offering balloon rides? Another possibility

is to take the cable car from the desert floor to the top of the nearby mountains, thelongest such ride anywhere, and enjoy a bird's-eye view of the festival There areplenty of other attractions for visitors of all ages, including balloon races and fireworkdisplays on the opening evening and the last three evenings of the festival

The Albuquerque Box

This is a local wind pattern that creates perfect conditions for balloonists The SandiaMountains protect the balloons from strong winds, and at the same time create gentlercurrents of wind at different heights This means that by rising or descending, skilfulpilots can control the direction of their balloons

Practical advice

Buy your tickets in advance (they are available online) and save yourself a long wait

to get into the festival site Wear several layers of thin clothing At night and in theearly morning it can be quite cool, but during the day sunglasses and sunscreen areessential Bring a flashlight for night-time events and, of course, bring your camera Ifyou're not a digital photographer, you'll need high-speed film for evening and

night-time pictures

In the southwest of the USA, the Albuquerque Balloon festival lasts nine days everyfall In order to celebrate the local radio station's 50th anniversary, the festival wasfirst conducted in 1972 The thousand balloon burners are all turned together by thepilots being all in radio touch with one another You must arrive immediately as

darkness falls or before 5.30 a.m to get the best photos During the day, you can walkaround the balloons of various shapes and colors To schedule a balloon flight, keep intouch with firms who do it, or you can take a cable car to a nearby mountain Thereare several other attractions, especially fireworks displays on the festival's first andlast three evenings Local wind patterns known as "The Albuquerque Box" are idealfor balloonists The Sandia Mountains allow skilled pilots to adjust the path of theirballoons while ascending or falling You should buy tickets in advance on the Internet.You also prepare a few layers of thin clothing, sunglasses, suncream, flashlight,

The bee turn nectar intohoney

someone or something dothis

3 Mass (adj)

/mæs/

having an effect on orinvolving a large number ofpeople or forming a largeamount:

The mass of the peoplesupport the this company

This song is expected to

do well on the charts

7 Burners (n)

/ˈbɜː.nər/

the part of a cooker,light,etc that producesflame or heat

A burner of this gas isbroken after a long time ofusing it

8 Character (n)

/ˈkær.ək.tər/

The particular combination

of qualities in a person orplace that makes themdifferent from others:

personality makes a strongimpression on viewers

9 Control (v)

/kənˈtrəʊl

to order, limit, or rulesomething, or someone'sactions or behaviour:

The government is trying

The meeting has beenscheduled for fridaymorning

11 Display (v)

/dɪˈspleɪ/

to arrange something or acollection of things so that

it can be seen by the public:

New photos are displayed

Phu Quoc is a famousdestination in thesummer

2 Border

/ˈbɔː.dər/

a line that has been agreed todivide one country fromanother

Vietnam shares borderswith Laos, China, andCambodia

3 Spectacular

/spekˈtæk.jə.lər/

very exciting to look at or verygreat

Fuji is considered one

of the most spectacularmountains in the world

4 Waterfall

/ˈwɔː.tə.fɔːl/

water, especially from a river orstream, dropping from a higher

to a lower point, sometimes

It took us a long time toarrive at this waterfallbut it was worth it!

from a great height

on trekking thismountain

We are doing our best

to protect the diversity

9 Currency

/ˈkʌr.ən.si/

the money that is used in aparticular country at aparticular time

10 Agency

/ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

a business that represents onegroup of people when dealingwith another group:

She is intern at a bigmarketing agency

11 Adventure

/ədˈven.tʃər/

an unusual, exciting, andpossibly dangerous activity,such as a trip or experience, orthe excitement produced bysuch an activity:

We had an adventure tothe world's largest cave

12 shoestring

budgets

Ngân sách eo hẹp we couldn't hold this

event because ofshoestring budgets

She makes a decision

on traveling after aperiod of hard work

2 rock: /rɒk/ the dry solid part of the

earth's surface, or any largepiece of this that sticks up out

of the ground or the sea

The baby fell aftertripping over a rock

3 harbor /ˈhɑːr.bɚ/ an area of water next to the

coast where ships and boatscan shelter:

she is waiting for theboat at the harbor

4 engage in

/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

to take part in something We want to engage in a

workshop about jobs

5

/ˈkəʊst.laɪn/ the outline of a coast,

especially with regard to itsshape and appearance

Vietnam has a longcoastline

the fact that you have tomake an effort:

7 ferry

/ˈfer.i/

a boat or ship for takingpassengers and often vehiclesacross an area of water,especially as a regular service

she moved to the island

9 cliff

/klɪf/

a high area of rock with avery steep side, often on acoast

There's a danger sign onthis cliff

ĐOẠN 3

especially permanently:

She decided to settle in the

UK after finding a suitablejob

2 transportation a vehicle or system of

vehicles, such as buses,trains, etc for getting fromone place to another:

everyone should useenvironmentally friendlymeans of transportation

so that movement, goingforward, or action isprevented or made moredifficult:

Together we overcomeobstacles to reach the finishline

a vehicle with four wheels,usually pulled by horses oroxen

Vinhome Ocean Park is anew metropolis

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a person who works togetherwith others for a specialpurpose:

3 professional

/prəˈfeʃ.ən.əl/

used to describe someonewho does a job that peopleusually do as a hobby:

She is a professionalphotographer

4 facility

/fəˈsɪl.ə.ti/

a place, especially includingbuildings, where a particularactivity happens

Customers can use facilities

in this room to experience

5 court

/kɔːt/

an area drawn out on theground that is used forplaying sports such as tennisand basketball:

A new tennis court has been built in the park.

10 request

/rɪˈkwest/

the act of politely orofficially asking forsomething:

His request about specialcare from the doctor areAccepted

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