Complete the reading passage. Write ONE suitable word in each blank.

During the early years, (1) ___________ jigsaw puzzles is a popular activity that many parents choose for their children to develop their concentration and creativity. With various colours, shapes and sizes, this hobby significantly draws kids’ attention, which they can spend all day handling the small pieces (2) ___________ boredom. It’s also quite challenging for little kids to use their eyes and hands for finding and (3) ___________ many pieces together to make the given image. To motivate kids more effectively, parents should choose suitable and captivating jigsaw images. They can let kids do simple ones first and then (4) ___________ the levels of difficulty gradually. But remember that this indoor game can make a child get frustrated and even give it up. That’s why parents should be ready to give children support in time and cheer them up (5) ___________ they reach the last jigsaw.

For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets and do not change it. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

When Trang has free time, she likes hanging out with her friends. (LEISURE)

In ____________________, Trang likes hanging out with her friends.

When Minh has free time, he likes surfing the net more than going shopping. (TO)

When Minh has free time, he prefers surfing the net ____________________.

Nick spent an hour loading the fruit onto the truck. (IT)

____________________ an hour to load the fruit onto the truck.

During the rice harvest, they often need a combine harvester. (USING)

They often harvest ____________________ a combine harvester.

Ann is very tired; however, she helps her mother with the housework. (BUT)

Ann is very tired, ____________________ her mother with the housework.

Write a paragraph (80 - 100 words) about what you like about social media. You can use the following questions as cues.

- What types of social media do you often use?

- Which one do you like the most?

- Why do you like it?

- What are the benefits of using it?

Fill each blank with the correct form of the word in brackets.

Most students detest ___________ (have) homework during the weekends.

Listen and complete the passage. 

I live in a (1)…………………..village. My parents often tell me stories about their life in the past. It’s not much like the village I can see nowadays.

Some villagers now live in brick houses instead of (2)………… ones. Our houses are better equipped with electric fans and TVs. Thanks to the TV, we now know more (3)……..…… life outside our village. We don’t use oil lamps any more. We have electric lights which are much brighter. More villagers are using motorcycles for (4)…………… instead of riding a horse or walking. They come to experience our way of life.