1. According to a story from Africa, a long time ago the sun and the bat were good friends.

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were seen together all the time. They shared their dreams as well as their problems.
2. One day, the moon and the sun began talking about who was stronger. The moon said she was stronger.
The sun did not agree with her. They argued, "I am stronger," "No, I am stronger," "No, I am," and
so on. Finally, they decided to have a contest.
3. After a couple of days, they planned to meet at the lake to see who could throw a rock the farthest
across the lake. A lot of animals came from all over the world to the lake to watch the contest. They
came early because they knew that the contest could start at any time.
4. The moon arrived at the lake first. She wanted to win, so she practiced before the sun arrived. She
picked up rocks one at a time and threw them. Each time, the rocks went farther and farther. By the time
the sun finally arrived at the lake, the moon was sure she could win.
5. The moon chose a rock and threw it. It landed near the other side of the lake. The sun chose a bigger rock
and threw it. Near the middle of the lake, the sun's rock began to fall toward the water, but all of a
sudden it began to go up again! The sun's rock went all the way to the other side of the lake. It
seemed that the sun had won the contest after all. However, nobody knew that the bat was carrying the
rock!
6. When the bat was sure that no one could see him, he stopped to rest for a pair of banana trees. His wings
were tired. It was difficult carrying the heavy rock, but he was happy to help the sun. "That's what friends
are for," thought the bat.
7. Many years later, the bat's mother died. Above all, the bat wanted his mother to have a nice grave. The
bat worked all day, but he was not finished by the time the sun began to go down. The bat asked for a
favor from the sun. "Can you stay up until I finish my mother's grave?" The sun refused. Again and
again, the bat begged, but the sun said it was time for him to go down. The bat was very angry. The sun
did not help him even though he had helped the sun.
8. When the moon came up, she saw the bat still working hard on his mother's grave. The moon gave the bat
enough light to finish his work. As a result, the bat and the moon became good friends. That's why today
you will never see the bat near the sun. He is always with his friend, the moon.
New words.
1. According to: Theo như = as shown or said by
2. a long time ago: từ lâu, từ xa xưa = ages ago, once upon a time
3. all the time: mọi lúc, suốt thời gian = always, constantly
4. as well as: cũng như = in addition to
5. agree with : đồng ý với = share one’s view
6. and so on: và vân vân = and so forth, and the like
7. a couple of : một đôi
8. all over the world: khắp thế giới = everywhere, worldwide
9. at any time: bất cứ lúc nào = any time, at any moment
10. arrived at: đến = get to, come to, reach to
11. at a time: mỗi lần một cái, từng cái một
= at one time, at once, at the same time
12. all of a sudden: đột nhiên = unexpectedly, all at once, suddenly
13. all the way: suốt chặng đường = the whole way, the whole distance
14. after all: rốt cuộc, cuối cùng = in the end, nevertheless
15. Above all: trên hết, trước hết = most of all, most importantly
16. asked for: yêu cầu, xin = request, wish for, demand
17. Again and again: nhiều lần, lặp đi lặp lại

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BÀI TẬP ÁP DỤNG
A. Match each word with its meaning.
1. ___ a couple of a. and so
2. ___ above all b. including
3. ___ as a result c. the entire distance
4. ___ all the way d. two of something
5. ___ as well as e. most importantly
B. Choose the best answer.
Queation 1. The people got on the elevator seven per time.
a. at any time b. at a time c. and so on d. all the time
Queation 2. My sister likes to eat green vegetables like peas, beans, broccoli, and other similar things.
a. a lot of b. ask for c. and so on d. all the time
Queation 3. As shown by this letter, the package will arrive next week.
a. Agree with b. As a result c. According to d. After all
Queation 4. Without warning, the lights went out.
a. at any time b. All over the world c. All of a sudden d. Again and
again
Queation 5. I tried to fix the TV myself, but took it to a repair shop in the end.
a. after all b. again and again c. and so on d. a long time
ago

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Exercise 1: Chia dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc ở thì hiện tại đơn
1. How often you (wash) ______ your hair?
2. He usually (get) ______ home about six o'clock.
3. She usually just (have) ______ a sandwich for lunch.
4. It (be) ______ never too late to start eating a healthy diet.
5. My sister (be) ______ a nurse in a local hospital.
6. Where you (be) ______ from? I (come) ______ from Japan.
7. He (be) ______ handsome, brilliant, witty, and generally the center of attention wherever he is.
8. You (like) ______ fish?
9. She (work) ______ as a cleaner at the hospital.
10. He often (have) ______ dinner and (watch) ______ TV at 7 pm every day.
11. She always (buy) ______ all the latest fashion magazines.
12. My mother always (cry) ______ whenever she (see) ______ love story films.
13. You (not be) ______ lonely in the world because I always (stand) ______ by you.
14. What you (want) ______ to do after leaving school?
15. We (not go) ______ to the cinema very often these days.
Exercise 2: Chia dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc ở thì quá khứ đơn
16. The dinosaurs (die) ______ out 65 million years ago.
17. When my mother (be) ______ young, she (be) ______ very beautiful and graceful.
18. "Where's my pen? It (be) ______ on my desk a minute ago."
19. I (get) ______ dressed, (have) ______ my breakfast and then (go) ______ to school.
20. He (call) ______ yesterday while you were out.
21. She was only 20 when she (have) ______ her first baby.
22. I (meet) ______ Jonathan, and we (go) ______ out for a cup of coffee.
23. You (see) ______ the news on TV last night?
24. When (be) ______ the last time you (have) ______ a cigarette?
25. I (start) ______ working here in 2009.
26. When I (be) ______ small, I always (wish) ______ to be a teacher.
27. I'm sorry I (not phone) ______ you, but I've been very busy recently.
Exercise 3: Chia dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc ở thì tương lai đơn hoặc tương lai gần
28. I miss my parents so much. I (probably/pay) ______ a visit to them next month.
29. What (you/wear) ______ at the wedding party tonight?
30.She completely forgot about this. Give her a moment, she (do) ______ it now.
31. The weather forecast says it (not/rain) ______ tomorrow.
32. She has bought two swimming suits, so she and her daughter (swim) ______ next morning.
33. He (not/move) ______ from this apartment because he hasn't packed clothes yet.
34. Perhaps she (not/able) ______ to come here tomorrow.
35. Look out! That cup (fall) ______ off.
36. She looks exhausted, so she (take) ______ a rest.
37. (you/take) ______ your children to the cinema next week? I have seen some tickets on the table.
38. They (go) ______ home early because their children are at home alone.
39. She promises that she (not/be) ______ late.
40. Tonight, I (stay) ______ at home because my mother is ill.

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
1. The local environment affects our health, quality of life, and the sustainability of the planet. Clean air and
water are essential for our health and the health of ecosystems. A well-maintained environment contributes
to beautiful landscapes and thriving wildlife, making our communities more enjoyable places to live.
Additionally, by caring for our local environment, we help combat climate change and protect the planet’s
natural resources.
2. Despite its importance, our local environment faces various challenges. Pollution from factories, vehicles,
and improper waste disposal can harm the air, soil, and water. Deforestation and urbanization can lead to
loss of biodiversity and disruption of ecosystems. As communities grow, the demand for resources can put a
strain on the environment. However, there are steps we can take to address these challenges and create a
healthier local environment such as reducing, reusing and recycling, using eco-friendly transportation, or
simply planting trees and gardens.
3. Preserving our local environment is a shared responsibility. Every small action we take can have a
positive impact on our surroundings. By making conscious choices and adopting sustainable practices, we
can create a cleaner, healthier, and more vibrant local environment for ourselves and future generations.
Let's work together to protect the natural beauty and resources that make our communities special.
Question 1: What is the main message of the reading passage?
A. Pollution is inevitable and can't be addressed.
B. Environmental issues are only the government's responsibility.
C. We should take steps to preserve and protect the local environment.
D. Parents should teach their children more about the importance of the
environment.
Question 2: Why is taking care of the local environment important?
A. Because it's a way to make money.
B. Because it's a trend everyone is following.
C. Because it affects our health and the health of the planet.
D. Because it's the government's concern.
Question 3: The following statements are mentioned as actions individuals can take to foster a healthier
neighborhood EXCEPT ______.
A. reducing, reusing and recycling B. volunteering at a local food bank
C. using greener means of transportation D. planting more trees
Question 4: The word "improper" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. acceptable B. decent C. inappropriate D. dirty
Question 5: Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Resource demand can stress the environment as communities expand.
B. Fortunately, there are only a few threats to our local environment now.
C. It is everyone's duty to protect the environment in our community.
D. Our surroundings can improve positively from every small action we take.