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VII. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Sedge Mat Craft Village In Tien Giang Province
In the Mekong Delta., Long Dinh village of Tien Giang province is famous for its traditional craft of weaving flowered mats. The mat's high quality makes them popular domestically, and they are also exported to markets worldwide including Korea, Japan and America.
In spite of its well-established reputation for this traditional craft, mat weaving only started here some 50 years ago. It was first introduced by immigrants from Kim Son, a famous mat weaving village in the northern province of Ninh Binh. However, the technique of weaving sedge mats in Long Dinh, as compared with other places in the South, is somewhat different. Long Dinh branded mats are thicker and have more attractive colours and pattems.
Weaving sedge mats is similar to growing rice. Long Dinh mat production mainly occurs during the dry season, from January to April. Weavers have to work their hardest in May and June, otherwise, when the rainy season starts in July, they will have to put off finishing their products till the next dry season. No matter how much work it requires, Long Dinh mat producers stick with this occupation, as it brings a higher income than growing rice.
This trade provides employment for thousands of local labourers. At present, nearly 1,000 households in Long Dinh village live on weaving mats. To better meet market demands, Long Dinh mat weavers have created more products in addition to the traditional sedge mats. Particularly, they are producing a new type of mat made from the dried stalks of water hyacinth, a common material in the Mekong Delta.
Thanks to the planning and further investment, the mat weaving occupation has indeed brought in more income for local residents. Their living standards have improved considerably, resulting in better conditions for the whole village.
36. All of the following are true about the craft in Long Dinh EXCEPT that .
A.it has the origin from Kim Son, Ninh Binh
B.it has had the reputation for more than 50 years
C.the techniques are a little bit different from those in other regions
D.the mats have more attractive colours and designs
37. We can infer from the sentence "Weaving sedge mats is similar growing rice” that .
A.both depend on weather conditions B.both occur on the same land
C.both bring similar income D. both occur at the same time
38. Despite difficulties, people in Long Dinh try to follow the craft because .
A.they can have jobs in the rainy months
B.they can go to Korea, Japan and America
C.they can make the techniques of weaving different
D.they can earn more money than growing rice
39. In order to meet market demands, artisans in Long Dinh .
A.produce new products from rare material
B.hire thousands of local labourers
C.try to produce various types of products
D.stop producing the traditional sedge mats
40. We can infer from the passage that .
A.the new technique makes labourers work in the dry season
B.Long Dinh mat production is only well-known in foreign markets
C.the craft contributes much to the village economy
D.most of the households in Long Dinh village live on weaving mats
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EX: Circle the correct answer
Should people retire to the countryside?
Many people who are close to their retirement want to move to the countryside to enjoy the rest of their life. It is widely believe that life in the rural areas are (1)______ than that in the city. The countryside is (2)______ than the city and people's health will improve. (3)______, city folks have warned people about the potential risks of living the rural areas. Life in the countryside may not be blissfully calm as expected, even tougher. For example, rural houses are (4)______ and more inconvenient than those in the city. During harsh weather condition, it is dangerous for peole living in it. (5)______, people may also (6)______ up to the lack of health care service. The vulnerable old people can't be (7)______ treated in the countryside than in the city. For those who have spent most of their life working and living in urban areas, they may not be able to (8)______ the boredom and lack of facility in the rural areas.
1. A. more peaceful B. more peacefully C. more noisy D. more noisily
2. A. less polluted B. more polluted C. less pollute D. more pollute
3. A. However B. But C. Therefor D. When
4. A. much weaker B. more weaker C. less weaker D. more weakly
5. A. However B. Besides C. Whereas D. Therefore
6. A. look B. make C. face D. take
7. A. well B. more better C. best D. better
8. A. come down with B. put up with C. work out D. agree on
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I. Discuss these questions. Campare your answers.
1. Explain why the writer once arrived at the airport only a few minutes before the plane left.
=>Because his secretary had got the ticket for him and he thought she said that the plane left at 10:50.
2. Whose fault do you think it was? Thư writer's or his secretary's? Give reasons for your answer.
=>Thư writer's .Because he didn`t bother to take a good look at the ticket.
3. Explain why the writer think it is essential to have at least a little local currency when you arrive in a foreign country.
=>Because this can be absolutely essential if you are flying to a place few tourists normally visit.
4. Describe some of the problems you could have if you ignore the advice in the last paragraph
=>when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, to places like Athens, Rome or Madrid, where it is already beginning to get quite warm during a day.
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I. Discuss these questions. Campare your answers.
1. Explain why the writer once arrived at the airport only a few minutes before the plane left.
=>Because his secretary had got the ticket for him and he thought she said that the plane left at 10:50.
2. Whose fault do you think it was? Thư writer's or his secretary's? Give reasons for your answer.
=>Thư writer's .Because he didn`t bother to take a good look at the ticket.
3. Explain why the writer think it is essential to have at least a little local currency when you arrive in a foreign country.
=>Because this can be absolutely essential if you are flying to a place few tourists normally visit.
4. Describe some of the problems you could have if you ignore the advice in the last paragraph
=>when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, to places like Athens, Rome or Madrid, where it is already beginning to get quite warm during a day.
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1. Technology is important for the security
2. Llliteracy is the state of the knowing how to read and write
3. 2 hours/ It take me/ Qui Nhon to Ha Noi/ to fly from/yesterday.
=> It takes me 2 hours to fly from Qui Nhon to Ha Noi yesterday.
4. 710 to/ Chicago takes/ off in/ ten minutes./ The flight
=> The flight 710 to Chicago takes off in ten minutes.
5. A mosque is a building in which Muslims worship.
*Good luck ~ MDia
1 .Technology is important for the security.
2. Illiteracy is the state of the not knowing how to read and write.
3 .It took me 2 hours to fly from Qui Nhon to Hanoi yesterday.
4. The flight 710 to Chicago takes off in ten minutes.
5.A mosque is a building in which Muslims worship.
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I have Learned, often the hard way, that there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey. First of All, always check and double-check departure times. It is amazing how few people really do this carefully. Once i arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten. My secretary had got the ticket for me and i thought she said that the plane left at 10:50. I walked calmly to the departure desk, thinking I still had a little time to spare. I didn`t bother to take a good look at the ticket. The clerk at the desk told me politely but firmly that the departure time was 10:15 and that the flight was, according to international regulations, " now closed! ". I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an important meeting.
The second rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards, it is still important to have at least a little of the local currency with you when you arrive in a country. This can be absolutely essential if you are flying to a place few tourists normally visit. A few years ago, I took a business trip to Oklahoma. I flew there from London via Dallas,with very little time to change planes in between. I arrived there at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed. The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi and since I had no Dollars, i offered to pay in Pounds instead." Listen, Buddy! I only take Real money! " the driver said angrily. Luckily I was able to borrow a few dollars from a clerk at the hotel, but it was Embarrassing.
The third and last rule is to find out as much as you can about the weather at your destination before you leave, especially if you can take only a little baggage with you. I feel sorry for some of my colleagues who travel in heavy suits and raincoats in May, when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, to places like Athens, Rome or Madrid, where it is already beginning to get quite warm during a day. Few people understand just how important it is to have the right sort of clothes with you in these days of rapid air travel.
I. Discuss these questions. Campare your answers.
1. Explain why the writer once arrived at the airport only a few minutes before the plane left.
=>Because his secretary had got the ticket for him and he thought she said that the plane left at 10:50.
2. Whose fault do you think it was? Thư writer's or his secretary's? Give reasons for your answer.
=>Thư writer's .Because he didn`t bother to take a good look at the ticket.
3. Explain why the writer think it is essential to have at least a little local currency when you arrive in a foreign country.
=>Because this can be absolutely essential if you are flying to a place few tourists normally visit.
4. Describe some of the problems you could have if you ignore the advice in the last paragraph
=>when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, to places like Athens, Rome or Madrid, where it is already beginning to get quite warm during a day.
1. Why are longer flights potentially harmful to passengers and crew?
A. Because there isn't as much oxygen in the air.
B. People will get bored
C. long periods of inactivity will damage their bones
2. What are flight socks?
A. special socks to keep the plane free of harmful bacteria
B. one of the preventive measures planned by airlines
C. socks that stop your blood getting too thin
3. Which of the following methods of countering the health problems caused by long flights is NOT mentioned?
A. how best to cope with jet lag
B. advice on food consumption during a flight
C. advice on drinking alchohol
4. What are the advantages of longer flights?
A. There are less problems with jet lag
B. passengers save time
C. passengers get a good break between flights
5. Where is the market for longer flights expected to develop?
A. between Europe and America
B. between Asia and America
C. between Asia and Europe