2. Read the following passage and choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions about it.

English is one of the most popular languages in the world. It comes second in the number of speakers after Chinese. In Vietnam, more and more people are studying English and they consider it a key to success. However, not everyone knows how to learn English effectively.

The best way to improve the four skills: speaking,listening, reading, and writing is to practice regularly. You should make use of every opportunity to speak English with friends in class or at English speaking clubs or ourselves in front of the mirror. Learning by heart all the words does not help much if you do not read a lot because you will easily forget what you have learnt. Reading books, listening to radio and watching films are better ways to memorize words. Besides. English learners should not be so shy because making mistakes is unavoidable in learning foreign languages. Practising speaking a lot is a good way to correct your mistakes.

1. How many skills are mentioned in paragraph 2?

A. 2                                   B. 4                       C. 5                              

2. The word "memorize" in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to ...............

A. remember                    B. forget                C.communicate            

3. What is a good way to correct your mistakes?

A. avoidng speaking English                         B. stopping learning English

C. practising speaking English a lot             

4. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. You should never speak English with yourselves.

B. Many Vietnamese people consider English a key to success.

C. English learner should be shy if they make mistakes.

5. What is the passage mainly about?