Đề cương ôn tập giữa kì 1 Tiếng Anh 10 iLearn Smart World có đáp án - Part 4: Reading

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After the family meeting, we have come up with some interesting ideas to make our family more close-knit. First of all, it was agreed that everyone, regardless of age, (1) ___________ to keeping the house clean and tidy. Each member, from the eldest to the youngest, (2) ___________ specific tasks like dusting, vacuuming, and washing dishes. (3) ___________ these chores be done regularly to maintain a pleasant living environment. The parents emphasized that (4) ___________ contributes to a well-functioning household, (5) ___________ take their responsibilities seriously. Another idea was to turn chores into games, like seeing who can pick up the most toys or fold the laundry the fastest. This routine not only helps in keeping the home organized but also instils a sense of mutual respect and discipline (6) ___________.

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Teenagers need to have a hobby that they really enjoy doing. A lot of my friends seem to spend most of their time on their computers. I  (7) ___________ the same but I stopped playing online games a year ago and decided to take up a different hobby. Last summer, while I was staying with my aunt, who is a  (8) ___________ cook, I first got interested in cookery. My aunt started by teaching me how to do fairly simple dishes at first. I found that I really enjoyed cooking and I was soon doing things which were (9) ___________. Not everything I cooked was as successful as my aunt’s cooking. My younger brother didn’t like some of my dishes,  (10) ___________ he usually ate the food quite happily. When I went back to school after the summer, I decided to take cookery lessons and now I think I’m quite a competent cook. When my friends come round to my house, I often cook them something because I find it really satisfying and relaxing. I find creating new dishes (11) ___________ and it’s wonderful to see my family and friends enjoying a meal I’ve cooked. I’d recommend it as a hobby. For me, it’s one of the most creative and useful free-time activities that anyone can do.

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Navigating Consumer Choices: Insights from a High School Project

During our class project on consumer awareness, we were tasked with researching how (12) ___________ affects our buying decisions. We learned that customer service is crucial when choosing (13) ___________. One team focused on the repair policies of electronics stores, particularly on whether brands are supportive of their customers when (14) ___________ or needs service. Another group compared customers’ preference on items from thrift stores to more expensive products from more popular stores. (15) ___________ were presented using charts and graphs, and the audience was particularly interested in the data showing that (16) ___________ impacts customer loyalty. Finally, we concluded that (17) ___________ and positive reputations are more likely to earn repeat customers, while those with poor service can quickly lose consumer trust.

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My brother, Jackson, is a singer in a local band. He’s quite famous because he has lots of followers on Twitter and Instagram. He receives many emails and letters from fans and he enjoys reading them. He is of medium-height and well-built. What makes him so attractive is his smile and his laughing eyes. He looks great in suits, but he prefers casual clothes. He’s very talented. He’s good at singing, writing music and playing the guitar. Whenever he performs, he sings with so much passion. He can also speak English, French and German. At home, Jackson is a generous and caring brother. He often brings me presents back from the countries he visits. When he’s not working, he helps me with my homework and teaches me to play the guitar. We look alike but have different personalities. I am quite shy and reserved but Jackson is the opposite – very outgoing and loves to be the center of attention. He likes meeting new people and has a lot of friends. He’s also hardworking while I am quite lazy. He practices every day. He believes that working hard is the only way to succeed in life. Sometimes, he can be bossy. He likes giving me advice and keeps telling me what to do. But I’m an easygoing person, so I don’t feel upset about that. My brother is very special to me, and I think he’s a shoulder to lean on.

Read the article about free time. Choose the best answer for each question.

    People have a lot more free time than they had in the past. A hundred years ago, most people worked six days a week, so they were very tired on the seventh day and wanted to have a rest. In any case, they didn’t have the money for most forms of entertainment because sports matches, plays and movies were very expensive. Travel was very expensive, too.

    Nowadays, most people work 35 or 40 hours per week and have the same amount of leisure time. A lot of entertainment is not expensive and travel is quite cheap. So people can enjoy watching sports or going to the movies, or they can arrange to hang out with friends in town on the weekend.

    A hundred years ago, people didn’t have holidays. Nowadays, most people have two, three or four weeks’ holiday every year. Many people like going to another country because it is hotter, or because there are famous places to visit. 

    So many people have much more leisure time than in the past. However, in some countries, teenagers do not spend much time out of school on leisure activities. For example, a recent survey of 400 students aged 13 to 19 in some Asian cities found that 92% spent most of this time studying at home. Only four hours a day is left free. Most of the teenagers in the survey loved watching television or going on the internet. Most of them hated playing sports or doing active things like swimming, running, or working out in the gym.

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    Online shopping can certainly be an awesome way to go. No lines, no traffic, no crowds of people. But is online shopping safer?

    Experts says that online consumers may now be better protected than traditional shoppers, especially if they follow a few useful tips. First of all, make sure that you are on the site of a real company. Some thieves have created websites that look like the real one just to get your information and money. The best way to check if a site is real is to look for the “s”, which stands for “secure”, in the “https” part of the website address bar. Another indication of a safe website is a special icon in the shape of a padlock which you can find on the browser bar. And it is better to shop with online companies that you know and trust. 

    Secondly, make sure your computer has a firewall and up-to-date antivirus software. Updating your software is one of the easiest things you can do to stop hackers from attacking your system and protect your personal information. Moreover, beware of links to deals that are too good to be true on social networking sites. If you have doubts, contact the sellers directly. Finally, keep the details of your purchase in a safe place. Save or print the receipt, your order confirmation number and the tracking number. If you have a problem with the order, this information will help you solve the problem quickly.