II.
Writing 1:
Rewrite the following sentences using the guided initials/suggestions to make a
sentence close in meaning to the given one.
Question 32: He last ate fast food three months ago.
→ He hasn’t _______________________________.
Question 33: You are not allowed to be rude to your parents. (musn’t)
→ You ___________________________________.
Question 34: It is a good idea f or us to give up junk food and soft drinks. (should)
→ We ___________________________________ .
Question 35: They haven’t visited the urban area for 2 years.
→ They last ___________________________________.
Question 36: Linda began staying in Ha Long Bay some days ago.
→ Linda has ___________________________________.
Question 37: It is unnecessary for us to book the tickets in advance.
→ We don’t ___________________________________.
Question 38: My grandmother started to do yoga some days ago.
→ My grandmother has ___________________________________.
Question 39: It is not necessary for me to agree with everything my parents say.
(need to)
→ I ___________________________________.
Question 40: It is very important for us to do well at school. (must)
→ We ___________________________________.
Question 41: They think that it is a good idea for me to do volunteer work.
→ They think that I ___________________________________
Question 42: You are not allowed to use this elevator in any circumstances.
→ You ___________________________________.
- If I were you, I would study harder to pass the exam (should)
You______________________________________
- I started dating with her in 2021
I have__________________________________
- It’s not advisable for parents to compare their children to others (shouldn’t)
Parents ______________________________________
- Tom began playing the piano 4 years ago.
Tom has __________________________________
- My advice is that you try to avoid all junk food (should)
You_______________________________________
- She last met him two years ago.
She hasn’t _________________________________
-You are not allowed to use this elevator in any circumstances (mustn’t)
You________________________________________
Effects of the generation gap
The generation gap can create many negative consequences. Older generations
often experience stress and anxiety as they fail to (29) __________ younger ones.
Old people also feel no longer needed or wanted, and less (30) __________ in their
abilities to use technology. Younger generations, on the other hand, don’t feel very
(31) __________ with the traditional culture and values of their parents and
grandparents. They want to make their own decisions and create their own (32)
__________ without following in their parents’ footsteps. They also highly (33)
__________ the relationship with their peers, and peer groups play an important role
in their life. They feel bad when they disappoint their parents.
29. A. understand B. Protect C. Control D. manage
30. A. attractive B. Confident C. Useful D. practical
31. A. valued B. Curious C. Connected D. worried
32. A. life B. Idea C. Job D. future
33. A. value B. Understand C. Create D. improve
The best time to exercise
We all know the importance of exercise as a healthy habit. But what’s the best time
to exercise? Research has shown that morning, afternoon, or evening workouts have
their own benefits. When you work out in the morning, you burn more fat. In fact,
those who start their exercise routine on an empty stomach can burn about 20 per
cent more body fat than those exercising later in the day. Morning exercise also
helps many people sleep better at night.
Afternoon or evening workouts can also bring benefits. Remember that your
temperature is the highest between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. This temperature helps
increase your muscle strength and endurance. In the afternoon or evening, your
reaction time is at its quickest, while your heart rate and blood pressure are the
lowest. Exercising at this time decreases your chances of injury while improving your
performance. So, depending on your schedule and preferences, you can choose the
best time to work out.
34. What is the text mainly about?
A. Workouts at different times and their benefits.
B. Drawbacks of afternoon workouts.
C. Advantages of evening workouts.
D. Benefits of morning workouts and injuries.
35. Which of the following is a benefit of a morning workout?
A. You put on weight.
B. You gain more body fat.
C. You have a better night’s sleep.
D. You have an empty stomach.
36. The word ‘endurance’ in paragraph 2 means __________.
A. the ability to see problems and solve them quickly without others’ support
B. the ability to continue doing something painful or difficult for a long period of time
C. the ability to work both on your own and in a group
D. the ability to live a balanced life
37. Which of the following is a benefit of an afternoon or evening workout?
A. Your body temperature is the lowest.
B. Your reaction time is slow.
C. Your heart rate and blood pressure are the highest.
D. You can avoid the risk of injury.
38. The word ‘its’ in paragraph 2 refers to __________.
A. afternoon
B. evening
C. reaction time
D. heart rate
39. The phrase ‘blood pressure’ in paragraph 2 means __________.
A. a measure of the force with which blood flows through the body
B. the number of times the heart beats per minute
C. the pressure on your chest
D. the stress that can cause heart problems
1 – Parents sometimes find it hard to talk to their teenage children.
2 – Teenagers always like talking about their school work.
3 – Teenagers hate questions that aim to check up on them.
4 – Parents should push their teenage children to talk about school, work and future plans, if
necessary.
5 – Parents should watch for danger signs in some teenagers who may smoke or try using
drugs or alcohol.
