Task 8: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer.

A friend in need is a friend indeed. The world looks dark without a true friend. Happy are those who have a true friend. I am lucky to have a true friend, Nam in my school. He lives in an extended family with his grandparents, parents and his brother. He is my classmate. We work, play and study together. He is good at studies.

            He always stands first in the class. He is also a good player of football. He is the captain of our school football team. He has many good qualities. He is always regular. He is never late for school. He keeps neat and clean. He is also honest and truthful. These qualities keep him a good friend. He takes exercise in the morning. He helps me in studies. He is an ideal friend. Both of us like each other.

1. What is the topic of the passage?

            A. My true friend                                         C. My football team

            B. My true characteristics                           D. My family

2. The word "extended'' is closest in meaning with ______.

            A. small                      B. big                          C. happy                    D. poor

3. What is true about Nam?

            A. He is the best student in the class

            B. He is the best player in the team.

            C. He studies Maths very well.

            D. He likes English a lot.

4. Nam has many characteristics EXPECT _____.

            A. clean                      B. honest                    C. truthful                  D. lazy

5. According to the passage, what sports does Nam play?

            A. basketball                         B. badminton                        C. football                 D. tennis