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IX. Read then answer write True(T) or False(F) Scotland is in the north of Great Britain. It is famous for its rich culture as well as its amazing natural beauty. Visitors to this land can spend endless days exploring its historic centuries- old castles. But be aware- lengend says that some of them haunted by ghosts. Fun- lovers can experience its world-famous festival, the Highland games where they can enjoy unique Scottish activities such as the piping, druming, and dancing. They can also see traditional sports, or drink whisky with the local people. Driving through vast green pastures, or boating on scenic lakes- or lochs- are othere attractions that Scotland offers. The great people of this lengendary land also given many of the world’s important inventions like the telephone, the television, penicillin and the raincoat. Edinburgh, the capital, was the first city the world to have its own fire brigade in 1824. Edinburgh University welcomed the first female medical student in Great Britain in 1869. a) True or False 1. Scotland is famous for its rich culture and amazing natural beauty ……….. 2. Visitors can’t explore the history of old catles in this land. ……….. 3. You can see unique Scottish activities in the Highland. ………. 4. Telephone, Television, penicillin were invented by Scots. ……….. b) Answer the questions 1. What was the capital city? => …………………………………………………….. 2. When was the fist fire brigade created? => ………………………………………..

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Change the following questions into Reported speech 1. "What'sthetime?"heasked. →_____________________________________________________ 2. "When will we meet again?" she asked me. →_____________________________________________________ 3. "Where did they live?" he asked. →_____________________________________________________ 4. My friend said, “ Are you going to leave tomorrow?” → ____________________________________________ 5. “ Have you done your homework?”, said my mother. → ____________________________________________ 6. “ Must you go now?”, said Mr Brown. → ____________________________________________ 7. “ Are you going to visit your aunt tomorrow?” asked Tom. → ____________________________________________ 8. “ Will we read the story?”, Bill asked his teacher. → ____________________________________________ 9. “ Would you mind turning the music down?" Andrew said to Anne. → ____________________________________________ 10. “ Can you speak more slowly? I can’t understand,” he said to me. → ____________________________________________ 11. “ Have you already reviewed all your lessons?” she said to me. → ____________________________________________ 12. Mary asked me: “Can you tell me why you are so sad?” → ____________________________________________ 13. “ Will you please find out when he last wrote to me?” Jane said to her friend. → ____________________________________________

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VII. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks. Vietnam usually has a dozen storms every year from June through the end of November, and most of which occur in the Central and northern provinces. November 2nd, 1997, however, was an unexpected day when the major storm Linda raged in the South. Linda was the worst typhoon in Southern Vietnam over 100 years. Formed in the sea of the Philippines, Linda strengthened as it moved westward. Later, it struck extreme Southern Vietnam with winds of 100 kilometres an hour. Over 3000 people were reported lost and died. Ca Mau province, suffered a direct hit by the storm, had the most damage. Gusts and heavy rainfalls caused flooding, destroyed crops, damaged about 200,000 houses and left about 383,000 people homeless. Linda later struck Thailand, causing flash flooding and at least 164 deaths. The storm also affected Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cambodia to a lesser degree. Today, residents in Mekong Delta still remember Linda after 20 years. The duration of the time is enough for a kid to grow up from an unforgettable event. The memory of a particular typhoon improves everyone’s awareness of natural disasters. A. Decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F). 1. The tropical storm Linda hit northern Vietnam on November 2nd, 1997. 2. Linda was the worst typhoon in Vietnam for the last 100 years. 3. From the Philippines, the storm moved west and struck Southern Vietnam with winds of 100 km/h. 4. Approximately 3,000 people were killed during the disaster. 5. Ca Mau province was directly affected by the typhoon. 6. Typhoon Linda caused extensive damage to both property and human. 7. Typhoon Linda only struck Vietnam and Thailand. 8. The storm gradually weakened as it passed over Myanmar. B. Answer the questions. 1. When is the typhoon season in Vietnam? 2. Where in Vietnam was struck by Typhoon Linda? 3. What was the wind speed of Typhoon Linda when it hit Southern Vietnam? 4. How many homes were destroyed in Typhoon Linda? 5. Where did Typhoon Linda pass over after striking Vietnam? 6. How many years have passed since the disaster

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IV. Read the passage carefully and do the tasks. New Zealand is located in the south-west Pacific Ocean, 1,600 kilometres south-east of Australia. It consists of two main islands called the North Island and the South Island and a number of small islands. The Maori - Polynesian race - were the first people who settled in New Zealand before the year 750 A.D. The first European, a Dutch man called Abel Tasman arrived in New Zealand in 1642. Over a hundred year later, in 1769, Captain James Cook who belonged to the British Royal Navy discovered Fiordland in the South of New Zealand. Then came the navigators, sealers, whalers, explorers and miners. From 1840, New Zealand was a British Colony. It became an independent nation in 1947. New Zealand is as large as the United Kingdom or Japan, but it has a much smaller population, only about 4.9 million. Most people live on the North Island where there are two biggest cities: Wellington, the Capital City, and Auckland, the biggest City in terms of population. New Zealand is a beautiful country of snow-capped mountains, beaches and waterfalls. It’s also famous for its large population of sheep. There are about 45 million sheep living in farms all over the country. New Zealand has many special birds. The best known is the kiwi. This lightless bird is the national emblem of New Zealand. New Zealanders call themselves “kiwis”; it’s their nicknames! A. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). 1. New Zealand is an island country in the Pacific Ocean. 2. New Zealand was first discovered by James Cook in 1642. 3. New Zealand used to be part of the United Kingdom. 4. The alternative name for a New Zealander, Kiwi, is named after a fruit. 5. The Capital of New Zealand also has the highest population. 6. There are more sheep than people in New Zealand B. Answer the questions. 1. Where’s New Zealand? 2. Who were the first people to arrive in New Zealand? 3. When did Captain James Cook arrive in New Zealand? 4. How many people live in New Zealand? 5. What is the national icon of New Zealand?

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