a. Hong: Yes, I’ve read about that. It sounds terrible.

b. Josh: They may not be around much longer because the polar ice caps are melting.

c. Hong: I love watching those penguins on that National Geographic video.

d. Josh: It is! Consider the Arctic. In some parts, 95% of the ice has already melted.

e. Hong: All that melting ice will cause the sea levels here in Việt Nam to rise, too; and they will flood our coastal communities.

(Adapted from English Discovery)

Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?

That’s why many of us look forward to traveling somewhere for a relaxing vacation.

• Fix heavy furniture like bookcases or TVs (1) ______ walls or floors.

Dear Mrs. Head Teacher,

I am writing on behalf of the Youth Union with a proposal to host a Vietnamese Traditional Games Festival to welcome the group of ASEAN students visiting our school next month.

a. We propose to hold the event in our school stadium, starting at 9 a.m. and lasting for three hours.

b. Taking part in fun games is also the best way to break the ice, make friends and create bonds with people.

c. The event will help our guests learn about our culture by watching and playing Vietnamese traditional games.

d. We really hope you will consider this proposal as we think that it will be beneficial to both local students and guests.

e. It will be hosted by grade 11 students, who will make all the necessary arrangements, including activities such as bamboo dancing, tug of war, and stilt walking.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

Warm regards,

Vu Hai Ha

Youth Union Representative

(Adapted from Global Succcess)

a. The city was a fascinating mixture of French colonial buildings and traditional Eastern architecture.

b. Back in 1954, Hanoi was a small city with a population of about 530,000 residents in an area of about 152 sq km.

c. Trams were a popular means of public transport until 1991. Buses were not very frequent then, and people lived and worked in low-rise buildings.

d. “My parents couldn’t afford a motorbike or car. Most residents used to get around by bicycle or on foot,’ said an 80-year-old Hanoian.

e. The capital’s famous Old Quarter or ‘36 old streets’ dates back hundreds of years, with each street focusing on a different trade or craft.

(Adapted from Global Success)