III. Complete the sentences with the correct answers.

1. "I'll do it myself"
   B. Yes, please

2. During harvest time, farmers have to get up earlier, they have to work harder.
   A. but

3. Nhi: "Would you like me to turn off your computer?"
   Ngoc: "A. No, thanks"

4. Look! The local people A. unload the rice.
   B. are unloading (correct answer)

5. While I was browsing some websites, I saw an advertisement about a rest.
   B. browsing (correct answer)

6. The play was so boring, Hoa saw it from beginning to end.
   A. Therefore

7. You should drive carefully. The street is very crowded now.
   A. should (correct answer)

IV. Use the correct form of the verbs in the bracket. (8.4 pts)

1. She usually goes to museums to see new exhibits and learn about the past.

2. Some children adore herding the buffaloes.

3. The Hmong boys don't mind playing the game danh quay in spring.

4. She usually goes to museums to see new exhibits and learn about the past.

V. Use the correct form of the words in the bracket. (8.4 pts)

1. The farmers are loading the rice from the back of the truck.

2. I can sing more beautifully than my brother does.

3. The farmers are leading the rice from the back of the truck.

4. When you feel you have to do something so that your friends accept, you're experiencing peer pressure.

5. My brother studies harder than my sister.

6. Who is the leader in this group?

7. When you feel you have to do something so that your friends accept, you're experiencing peer pressure.

8. Life in the countryside is peaceful, and people are friendly.

9. I sing badly.

PART C: READING (2.4 pts)

1. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C, or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (1.2 pts)

Nowadays, leisure activities are totally different (26) ___ the past. Many people no longer enjoy (27) ___ in outdoor activities after school. Instead, they (28) ___ playing computer games or surfing the web in their free time. Some people rely too much on computer and the Internet. For example, they prefer (29) ___ messages for their friends. Even when people (30) ___ with their friends, they rarely talk but they use their phones to surf the web. However, many people dislike the Internet and the (31) ___ world. They hate to waste time on the computer and enjoy other activities such as reading, shopping, or sporting.

1. A. in
   Answer: A. in

2. A. participate
   Answer: C. participating

3. A. fancy
   Answer: B. don't mind

4. A. send
   Answer: A. send

5. A. spend
   Answer: C. meet

6. A. virtual
   Answer: A. virtual

II. Read the text carefully and answer the questions below (1.2 pts)

Many people enjoy living in a big city because they think city life is more exciting there. However, I come from a small village and in my view, there are lots of benefits. The main reason I prefer village life is because it is very peaceful and I always feel calm when I'm here. Another reason is that the air is so fresh and clean. We have more green spaces and bigger gardens, too. In addition, I think the people here are friendlier. Personally, I'm interested in wildlife photography, so the countryside is perfect for me. I really dislike living in a big city.

32. Why do people enjoy living in a big city?
Answer: They think city life is more exciting.

33. Where does the writer come from?
Answer: The writer comes from a small village.

34. What is the main reason that the writer likes village life?
Answer: It is peaceful and calm.

35. How does he think about the people in his village?
Answer: He thinks the people in his village are friendlier.

36. Does he think his village lifestyle is healthier and more relaxing than city life?
Answer: Yes, he thinks village life is healthier and more relaxing than city life.

37. Do you like living in the countryside or in a big city? Why/Why not?
Answer: (Personal answer) I prefer living in the countryside because it is quieter, and the air is fresher.