We are excited to announce a field trip to Thăng Long Imperial Citadel!

✔ Date: Thursday, November 16th

✔Departure Time: 8:00 a.m.

We will meet at the school gate. During the visit, we will explore the ancient site and learn about its history. Please remember to bring your cameras and notebooks to (1) _______ notes.

(2) _______ the visit, all students are required to write a report about what you learned and enjoyed during the trip. The report is (3) _______ on Monday, November 20th.

Please let your teacher know if you have any questions. We look forward to a fun and (4) _______ day!

Thank you!

Before Phu Quoc became a popular ecotourism destination, it was a quiet island with about 45,000 people. (1) _______ has grown to nearly 180,000 in a few decades, and tourism has flourished. (2) _______, more than half of the island and its surrounding waters remain full of natural beauty.

This success is thanks to the UNESCO Kien Giang Biosphere Reserve, (3) _______ protects the land, water, and resources while supporting sustainable development. The reserve includes 105 islands, with Phu Quoc being the largest, and is home to many plant and animal species, including (4) _______ species. The surrounding ocean is (5) _______, allowing fishing to continue without harming the ecosystem, and marine life, mainly squid and anchovies, is essential to the local community.

British and American English are not only different in spelling and vocabulary (1) __________ in grammar. One example is how they use collective nouns. In American English, these nouns are singular (e.g. The band is playing). In British English, (2) __________ can be singular or plural, but people usually use the plural form (e.g. The band are playing).

British people often use formal words like “shall” while Americans prefer (3) __________ words like “will” or “should”. (4) __________ difference is the past participle of “get”. Americans say “gotten”, but British people only use “got”.

The (5) __________ "needn't" is frequently used in British English, but it is rarely heard in American English. Instead, Americans say "don't need to".

When talking about time and place, British English uses “at” while American English uses “on” for time and “in” for place.

These differences show how both (6) __________ of English have developed uniquely.

1. Becoming an astronaut is a challenging but exciting career choice. Many people from different countries have achieved this goal, including astronauts from the European Space Agency (ESA), which has 14 astronauts from 8 countries. To become an astronaut, one must be sure that this is the career they truly want, as it requires years of study and hard work. Most people begin astronaut training between the ages of 27 and 37, and many astronauts first train to become pilots.

2. Astronauts must be able to speak common languages as they come from various countries around the world. English is the main language used, and astronauts are also required to learn Russian. In some cases, they learn additional languages such as Japanese, especially as many astronauts are from Japan. Communication is key in space, so learning languages is a necessary skill for all astronauts.

3. For students interested in becoming astronauts, it is important to start developing the required skills early. Playing video games can improve quick thinking, which is essential for working in space. Participating in sports, particularly team sports, helps build teamwork skills and physical fitness. These activities can prepare students for the challenges they will face as astronauts in the future.

1. One of the greatest security threats in the online world is computer hacking. Hackers are people who illegally enter systems. They may alter or delete information, steal private information, or spread viruses that can damage or destroy files. But how exactly can a hacker get into a system to do these things?

2. Most hackers use information called protocols that are built into computer software. These protocols allow computers to interact with one another. Protocols are sort of like computer police officers. When a computer connects to another system, the protocols check to see if the access is valid. The protocols can also determine how much information can be shared between the two systems. Hackers can manipulate the protocols to get unlimited access to a computer system.

3. In fact, just the act of entering a computer network is commonly considered passive hacking. Passive hackers get a rush from just being able to access a challenging system like a bank or military network. Another kind of hacker tries to do damage to a system. After hacking into systems, these hackers release viruses or alter, delete, or take information. Known as active hackers, they are the more dangerous of the two.

4. The easiest way to protect a system is with a good password. Long and unusual passwords are harder for hackers to guess. For even greater security, some online services now use “password-plus” systems. In this case, users first put in a password and then put in a second code that changes after the user accesses the site. Users either have special cards or devices that show them new code to use the next time. Even if a hacker steals the password, they won't have the code. Or if the hacker somehow gets the code, they still don't know the password.