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21 July 2022. After years of Christmas travel being put on pause, 2022 is set to see a return to venturing abroad for a snowy or sunny festive season. Europe's famous Christmas markets are already getting ready to welcome travellers, with famed markets in cities like Graz in Austria and Cologne in Germany having confirmed their 2022 dates Rhonda Head (Cree), for example, has recorded Oh Holy Night, and Jana Mashpee (Lumbee and Tuscarora) has recorded Winter Wonderland in Ojibwe. Native communities host traditional tribal dances, Also, most towns in Iceland host a bonfire and Reykjavík, being the biggest city, has ten of them, all over the city. You can find the bonfires on your own or take a tour with a local guide, ready to explain the peculiar tradition. Go see the northern lights Scrooge is an incorrigibly grumpy old man. For him, Christmas is nothing but one long, "Bah, humbug!" Then, at an inflection point inspired by an employee and his struggling family, three ghosts convene to give Scrooge a change in attitude. Beyond this movie, the classic tale, first written by Charles Dickens, has been interpreted in Muppet Thus, the Christmas season that was meant to be a time of joy has become for many people a time of stress, anxiety and disappointment. So by celebrating early the Christmas Season (during the BER Each region in the Philippines holds fantastic festivals, and Cebu, a lovely city that celebrates the Sinulog Festival. This is the most celebrated festival, which attracts millions of tourists. Second, Bacolod, the city of smiles, celebrates the Masskara festival. And third is Iloilo, where the colorful Dinagyang festival is mainly celebrated. Vay Tiền Trả Góp Theo Tháng Chỉ Cần Cmnd Hỗ Trợ Nợ Xấu. 3. On Christmas Eve, most big cities, especially London are.........with coloured lights across the streets and enormous Christmas trees. A. decoratedB. hangC. putD. made4. In the United, there are 50 …….and six different time zones across the country. 5. Nowadays you still see the ………men wear kits skirts to wedding or other formal What …… we do to prevent these natural disasters? 7. …….. at someone is usually considered rude. A. PointB. To pointC. To pointingD. Pointing 8. My father shouted at me, …….. made me feel sorrowful. 9. I believe that our new manager has the …… to work well in this business environment. End of previewUpload your study docs or become a text previewA. inflexible B. flexibly C. flexibilityD. flexible 10."Are Mary and Peter still living in Paris?" - "No, they ........ to New York."A. are just moved just moved C. have just moved just move 11. 'What is the ........ of the USA ?' - 'The dollars.'A. current B. population C. territory D. currency 12. We can see many international programs ..................different channels. C. on D. of 13. This hat is different ..................... the one I had. A. for B. to C. from D. at 14. What will happen if the pollution .................. on.?A. puts B. goes C. keeps D. takes On Christmas Eve, most big cities, especially London are decorated with coloured lights across the streets and enormous Christmas trees. Decorate trang trí Dịch Vào đêm Giáng sinh, hầu hết các thành phố lớn, đặc biệt là London đều được trang trí bằng đèn màu trên khắp các con phố và những cây thông Noel khổng lồ. Chọn A I. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences1. If the factory continues dumping poison ......... the lake, all the fish and other aquatic animals will dieA. intoB. to C. about D. in2. ............ is the most common natural disaster in your country ? - WhyB. How C. WhoD. Which3. I couldn’t sleep ............ there was a loud noise next to my door last althoughB. because SS C. soD. but4. On Christmas Eve, most big cities, especially London are..........withcoloured lights across the streets A. decorated B. hang C. put D. made5. American rarely shake hands to say goodbye, except ............ business occasionsA. during B. at C. on D. in 6. When a typhoon happened , many houses and roads ............ destroyed or is B. are C. was D. were7. Last year, there was a big typhoon in my area. It caused extensivedamage to our ......A. wealth B. furniture C. property D. savings8. ............. workers were sent to the area immediately but no villager was survived when the landslide rescue B. help C. assistance D. volunteer9. .............is the most common natural disaster in your country?A. WhenB. HowC. WhoD. Which10. What .............we do to prevent these natural disasters?A. may B. oughtC. shouldD. be able11. All our English teachers are nationB. originalC. nativeD. foreign12. Don’t drink that water. It’s __________ .A. contaminatedB. damagedC. dumpedD. clean13. The sight of too many advertising bill boards, overhead poles and shop signs causes _ pollution. A. airB. light C. noiseD. visual14. The heavy rain has caused in many parts of the stormsB. floodsC. droughtD. volcano15. Australia is home to animals like kangaroos and onlyB. rareC. uniqueD. precious16. Nam asked Peter what he was doing .A. nowB. agoC. todayD. then17. Americans rarely shake hands to say goodbye, except business Astronauts use to move around when they are on the Moon’s spaceships B. flying saucersC. moon buggiesD. space cars19. is popularly used to enable people from different countries to have meetings. People can watch and listen to each other through a screen .A. ChattingB. Video conferencingC. EmailingD. Texting20. system use several different ways of giving information with sounds, pictures, and texts on a screen .A. MultimediaB. EmailingC. TelephoningD. Chatting II. Supply the corect tense or form of the verb in parentheses1. If I beyou, I would think very Most people leavebefore the volcano The train arrive at 6 tomorrow They might be in the This time tomorrow I chat with my cousin in Sydney on Skype.6. I watch a science fiction film on TV at last My sister is fond of make spring rolls at This test must finish before going to They live _ in this village since last If you use robots to do the housework, you become lazierIII. Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to complete the following passage We are all slowly 1the Earth. The seas and rivers are too dirty to swim in. There is so much smoke in the air that it is unhealthy to live in many of the world’s cities. In one well-known city, for example, poisonous gases 2 cars pollute the air so much that traffic policemen have to wear oxygen masks. We have cut down 3trees that there are now vast areas of waterland all over the world. As a result, farmers in parts of Afica can not grow enough 4. In certain countries in Asia, there is too little rice. Moreover, we do not take enough care of the countryside. Wild animals are quickly disappearing. For instance, tigers are rare in India now because we have killed too many of them. However, it isn’t enough simply to talk about the problem. We must act now before it is too late to do 5about it. Join us now. Save the Earth!1. A. destroyedB. destroyingC. destroysD. destroy2. A. by B. fromC. ofD. in3. A, so much B. so fewC. so littleD. so many4. A. eatingB. to eatC. for eatD. to be eaten5. A. anything B. nothingC. everythingD. somethingIV. Read the following passage and do the tasks below There are more than 3,000 languages in the world today, but only about six are major languages of the world. Two-thirds of the world’s populations speak those six languages. More than 300,000,000 people speak English as their first or native language. No one knows how many people speak it as a foreign language. Chinese is the only language with more speakers than English. This is because of the huge population of China, more than one billion people. English is the native or official language on the one-fifth of the land area of the world. It is spoken in North America, Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand. In South Africa and India it is one of the official languages. More people study English than any other languages. In many countries, the textbook in universities are in English. Many university classes are taught in English even though the native language is not English. English is the language of international communication. It is the language of international business, research, and science. More than three-fourths of the world’s mail is written in English. More than three-fifths of the world’s radio stations use English. More than half of the scientific and research journals are in English. Most other languages have borrowed many English words. A. Choose the best answer a, B, C or D to complete the sentences1. What language has the most speakers in the world?A. EnglishB. FrenchC. ChineseD. Russian2. people speak English as their first or native Two-thirds of the world’s populationB. Over 300 millionC. About 300 millionD. nearly 300 billionV. Rearrange the sentences using the following words1. On/ occasion, / this/ special/ every body/ return/ to/ wants/ to/ familes/ their.=>…………………………………………………………………………….2. fish/ The/ died/ because/ have/ the / water/ polluted/ of.=>…………………………………………………………………………….3. camp/ closes/ Our/ July 15th / on.=>…………………………………………………………………………….4. Science/ also/ and/ technology/ have/ effects/ enormous/ development/ on.=>…………………………………………………………………………….5. Sydney/ city/ is/ largest/ the/ Australia/ in/./=>……………………………………………………………………………. With the holidays quickly approaching, we found ourselves in search of a little extra holiday spirit. Cities around the world vary in their winter holiday traditions and decorations, from extravagant lights and Christmas markets to ice skating and Santa’s hometown. We rounded up ten of the most festive cities across the globe. Vienna, Austria holiday decorations. Image courtesy of Linda Kesserling. Vienna, Austria Do you love holiday markets and the smell of roasted almonds and spiced Christmas punch? Vienna might be your ideal holiday city. The extravagant holiday markets transport you back in time. Enchanting holiday lights, Christmas trees, classical music, and carousel rides mean joyful activities for all ages. In Vienna, the big day of celebration actually occurs on Christmas Eve, called “Heiligenabend.” Montreal, Québec During the holidays, Montreal is all about the arts and entertainment. If you’re up for a chilly evening walk, you can experience the magic of Village de Noël’s tree-lined, wintry garden. Pop-up performances, incredible lights, and decorations bring downtown Montreal to life. There are also Christmas markets, holiday orchestra performances, and ice skating to immerse you into the holiday spirit. London, England At this time of year, London is overflowing with the holiday spirit. Go on a Christmas lights tour, treat yourself to the best of holiday shopping, or enjoy “Hogwarts in the Snow” if you’re a Harry Potter fan! There’s also an abundance of Christmas markets and delicious food to enjoy throughout the city. Rovaniemi, Finland This might be the most beautifully festive city in the world! It’s covered in glistening snow, and you can even catch a stunning show of the northern lights. Rovaniemi is situated right at the Arctic Circle, and is known as the “Official Hometown of Santa Claus.” If you’re looking for a classic, genuine Christmas experience, you have to visit the Santa Claus Village. Here you can cross the Arctic Circle, meet Santa’s reindeer, and even try husky sledding! Holiday decorations in New York City, New York. Photo Credit June Marie, New York City, United States The city that never sleeps truly comes alive during Christmas time. New York’s holiday celebrations are over the top, including the magnificently tall Christmas tree at Rockefeller Plaza, ice skating in Central Park, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which ends with Santa entering the city, officially kicking off the season. You can stroll through the streets, looking at festive window displays, or catch the Rockette’s holiday special at Radio City Music Hall. The options are endless, and the spirit can be felt throughout all of Manhattan! Prague, Czech Republic In the Czech Republic, Christmas trees aren’t decorated until Christmas Eve, which is also celebrated with a large feast. Families decorate their trees with ornaments, apples, and other sweets. Nicholas Day is also celebrated on December 5th, which marks the start of Christmas in Prague. Traditions begin unfolding in the Old Town Square during the late afternoon, where St. Nicholas will appear and ask each child if they’ve been good that year. Between the stunning architecture, the Prague Christmas Market, and carolers singing, there is plenty for visitors to enjoy during the holidays! Stuttgart, Germany The iconic Stuttgart Christmas Market “Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt” occurs every year in the city’s central square and was first recorded by the city in 1692. It now consists of over 200 stands and is one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany. Activities include shopping, a children’s fairyland, and live nativity scene. Millions of people visit each year to enjoy the twinkling lights, Christmas treats, and mulled wine. Edinburgh, Scotland In Scotland’s capital, holiday celebrations carry on for about six weeks, concluding on New Year’s Eve. There is a Christmas tree maze for all ages, where one can wind their way through to find Santa’s Elves Workshop at the end. Get a panoramic view of the city’s beautiful holiday lights from their Ferris wheel, stroll through the city and check out their yearly “Winter Windows” installment, or visit the Christmas market nestled below Edinburgh Castle. Québec City, Canada Just before the beginning of December, Old Québec turns into a magical Christmas village, transporting you into what they call a “Living Christmas Card.” With its 18th century architecture, fresh fallen snow, and twinkly trees lining the street, Petit-Champlain is a must see on your holiday visit. There is a German-style Christmas Market, designed to evoke the charm of the classic markets in Europe. Visitors can partake in ice skating, themed guided tours, and concerts where all the best holiday carols are sung. Leavenworth, Washington A Bavarian village tucked away in Washington State, Leavenworth is a town known for its Alpine-style buildings and picturesque setting. During the holiday season, it turns into “Christmastown”, where over 500,000 lights cover the snowy city, and celebrations continue all month long. There are lighting ceremonies, a gingerbread house competition, and even the Leavenworth Reindeer Farm. There’s sledding, snowmobiling, and skiing all around the area. There is an abundance of shops to find the perfect gift for a loved one or yourself, and there’s also a Nutcracker Museum with the best collection of nutcrackers in the world. The country’s biggest cities may host some of the most iconic Christmas experiences, like ice skating at New York City’s Rockefeller Center or the festive holiday storefronts along the Magnificent Mile in Chicago. But don’t overlook the small towns, where holiday fun snowballs with charming festivals, made-for-Hallmark traditions, and, often, more Christmas lights than residents. Some of the best Christmas towns are wintery snow globes; others are warm-weather destinations with boat parades and twinkling palm trees. Ahead, 15 towns that may be small in size but are big on holiday cheer. 01 of 15 Breckenridge, Colorado Courtesy of Breckenridge Tourism Office Holiday movie lovers might recognize Breckenridge from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” with Clark Griswold’s greased-up sledding incident shot on the ski area’s Peak 8 and many more slapdash scenes filmed throughout this classic Colorado mountain town. Break from the Griswold’s haphazard script, and enjoy one of Breck’s many chill traditions leading up to Christmas. Pets trot through town dressed as reindeer, elves, and the like during a holiday dog parade and hundreds of jolly runners in red velour suits dash down Main Street for the “Race of the Santas.” Beyond the obvious holiday celebrations, Breckenridge also hosts the Ullr Fest every December, where it’s tradition for eager skiers and snowboarders to wear Viking hats, drink from a “shot ski,” and praise the Norse god of snow in hopes of a powder-filled season. Continue to 2 of 15 below. 02 of 15 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Discover Lehigh Valley Back in 1741, a religious group settled in the Lehigh Valley, and, on Christmas Eve, after a bishop visited a two-room log cabin housing both people and animals, the Pennsylvania city had a name Bethlehem. Today, Bethlehem delivers on its reputation as “The Christmas City” with a German-style Christkindlmarkt, a Rude Elf Belgian-style beer brewed during the winter, and a large outdoor ice skating rink at the SteelStacks, which is a former steel manufacturing plant made over into an arts and culture gathering place. If you stay in town until New Year’s Eve, you’ll witness the Peeps Chick Drop, a tradition in which a 400-pound replica of the marshmallow candy is lowered from the sky by a crane. Bethlehem, by the way, is also the headquarters of Peeps-maker Just Born Confections. Continue to 3 of 15 below. 03 of 15 Bardstown, Kentucky Visit Bardstown Leave it to a small town to get its residents and businesses on the same decorating schedule. Bardstown holds the annual Hanging of the Greens, which culminates with the whole town "flipping the switch" on Christmas to make Bardstown a dazzling display of lights and decor that visitors can take in on a special driving route. To drum up even more Christmas cheer, My Old Kentucky Dinner Train transforms into the North Pole Express, and an ice skating rink pops up at the Farmer's Market Pavillion. Plus, with a nip of bourbon, Bardstown's fruit cakes might even win over the staunchest critics of the divisive dessert. Continue to 4 of 15 below. 04 of 15 Taos, New Mexico Sarah Ponder Enjoy a Southwestern-style Christmas in Taos, where adobe buildings in the historic plaza are lined with candle-lit farolitos for the holidays, and you can order your burrito with red and green chile Christmas-style year-round. December itineraries in this New Mexico destination could include hitting the slopes at the Taos Ski Valley Resort, spending the night in an adobe hacienda like the Inn at La Loma Plaza, where some rooms come with wood-burning kiva fireplaces, and indulging with hot sipping chocolates from award-winning chocolatier Chokola. Taos Pueblo—a Native American community with multi-story adobe buildings that have been continuously inhabited for more than 1,000 years—holds a Procession of the Virgin Mary, mass, and bonfire on Christmas Eve, as well as traditional dances on Christmas Day. The UNESCO World Heritage Site gatherings are open to the public, but no photography is allowed. Continue to 5 of 15 below. 05 of 15 West Palm Beach, Florida Van Richardson In The Square neighborhood of West Palm Beach, a banyan tree is draped with 100,000 colorful LED lights, and nightly light shows give the illusion of falling snow. In addition to the Christmas festivities, the neighborhood also hosts a Hanukkah Celebration with live music, a candle lighting ceremony, and an Afrique Ngozi Dance & Drums Kwanzaa Performance. One of the most popular holiday events in the area is the Palm Beach Holiday Parade, which includes a floating fireworks display, 80 boats strung with lights and decorations, and a toy fleet of boats that pick up donations along the parade route. Continue to 6 of 15 below. 06 of 15 Frankenmuth, Michigan Michael Deemer / Getty Images Known as Michigan’s “Little Bavaria,” Frankenmuth stays on brand with its architecture, Christkindl market, and family-style chicken dinners at rival restaurants Zehnder’s and the Bavarian Inn. The town only has 5,000 residents, but it welcomes 1 million tourists every year, many of whom flock to Frankenmuth during the holiday season to shop at the sprawling Bronner’s, which stakes its claim as the world’s largest Christmas store. During the holiday season, travelers can rock around the musical Christmas tree downtown, go ice skating, and visit a reindeer farm. Continue to 7 of 15 below. 07 of 15 Fredericksburg, Texas Trish Rawls Rich with German heritage, Fredericksburg goes all out during Weihnachtszeit or the Christmas season. The Hill Country locale pops up an ice skating rink and lights up its Christmas Pyramid, a 26-foot tall, spinning carousel-like creation. These wooden German decorations date back to the 16th century, and some believe they inspired our modern-day Christmas tree traditions. During the holiday season, Fredericksburg visitors can stop by the Marktplatz at 6 to hear an audio presentation about the town’s history and holiday carols and participate in a countdown as the marketplace lights up for the night. Then, hit up Main Street, which has boutique shops, wine tasting rooms, and restaurants. Continue to 8 of 15 below. 08 of 15 Santa Claus, Indiana Courtesy of Santa Claus, Indiana Consider Santa Claus, Indiana, the branch of the North Pole. The city is packed with holiday-themed businesses, including Santa’s Candy Castle; Santa’s Toys, which is located on a street called N. Kringle and brings out reindeer during the holiday season; and Frosty’s Fun Center, a pizza shop with arcade games. Visitors can learn about the history of Old Saint Nick and write letters to him at the Santa Claus Museum and Village. Even if you don’t have a chance to visit Indiana during December, you can still route your holiday cards through Santa Claus to get a special postmark. Continue to 9 of 15 below. 09 of 15 Coronado, California Courtesy of Hotel del Coronado The Hotel del Coronado lit the first outdoor Christmas tree with electric lights in 1904 and has been hosting enchanting holiday celebrations ever since. Guests and locals can strap on ice skates and glide across a beachfront Frosted by The Sea ice rink. The hotel also puts on holiday movies on the beach, Victorian teas, and gingerbread house workshops, and Elves are available to deliver gifts to kids. Stroll around the peninsula after sunset; homeowners go all-out with their holiday light displays. Continue to 10 of 15 below. 10 of 15 Branson, Missouri Courtesy of Silver Dollar City For Christmas overload, Branson's Silver Dollar City glows with million lights during the holiday season, making parts of the theme park lighter at night than during the day. Park-goers can check out an eight-story musical Christmas tree, live entertainment shows, a holiday light parade led by Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and chow down on a holiday dinner with turkey, ham, and prime rib options polished off with cinnamon ice cream. The holiday cheer is palpable throughout the rest of Branson population 13,000. The tourist destination is nicknamed "America's Christmas Tree City" because businesses put up more than 700 trees during the holiday season. Visitors will see plenty of evergreen trees strung with lights, but there are also holiday trees made with everything from Go-Kart tires to wine bottles. Continue to 11 of 15 below. 11 of 15 Newport Beach, California David McNew / Getty Images Elaborately decorated yachts, sailboats, powerboats, and even kayaks take to the water for the multi-night Newport Beach Boat Parade in its 114th year. Beyond the boats sailing in the harbor, waterfront homes, yacht clubs, and businesses are encouraged to participate in the adjacent “Ring of Lights Competition.” Awards are given to the boats and houses, but the real winners are those who witness the spectacle. While in Newport Beach, shop small at Creative Communal open-air holiday market where local artisans sell gifts, or check out the Night of 1000 Lights at the Sherman Library and Gardens, which includes French cabaret singers and can-can dancers in the Tea Garden. Continue to 12 of 15 below. 12 of 15 Leavenworth, Washington Merrill Images / Getty Images With the Cascade Mountains as a backdrop and Bavarian buildings dripping with lights, Leavenworth is a winter wonderland. The holidays are such a big deal here that the city puts out its own Christmas song, performed live at the Festhalle. The community center also has a gingerbread house exhibition and is a place where kids can learn how to make Lebkuchenherzen necklaces that have gingerbread heart pendants. Meanwhile, the gazebo in the heart of town hosts live entertainment with choirs and carolers, and the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum is stocked with more than 9,000 nutcrackers from 50 different countries. Continue to 13 of 15 below. 13 of 15 North Pole, Alaska Stuart Westmorland / Getty Images A development company in 1944 gave the small city its festive name because it was hoping to draw a toy manufacturer to the area that could advertise products being made at Alaska’s North Pole. While that never happened, North Pole is home to the Santa Claus House, which sells ornaments, decor, and toys. You know you’ve arrived when you see the 42-foot-tall Santa statue greeting you from the highway. Inside, the walls are covered with “Dear Santa” letters from children worldwide. North Pole which boasts themed street names like Mistletoe Lane and Kris Kringle Drive is just about 15 minutes from Fairbanks. Continue to 14 of 15 below. 14 of 15 Elizabeth City, North Carolina Courtesy of Elizabeth City To live up to its nickname as the “Hot Cocoa Capital of the World,” Elizabeth City has a wintertime “Hot Cocoa Crawl.” The 30 stops include coffee shops, restaurants, and bars that sell gourmet hot chocolates and decadent cocoa desserts, but there are also boutiques with gourmet marshmallows and mini knit sweaters for mugs. Stores also compete in a holiday storefront decorating contest. Other holiday-centric events include a Lighted Boat Parade, where skiffs, sailboats, and pontoons with twinkling lights circle the waterfront to the soundtrack of Christmas carols. Elizabeth City also holds a “Christmas Around the World” parade. Continue to 15 of 15 below. 15 of 15 Sevierville, Tennessee Courtesy of Shadrack's The Great Smoky Mountains is a gracious holiday host, with Sevierville and its neighboring cities, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, dressed to the nines in Christmas lights. More than 15 million lights illuminate a 25-mile stretch of the Foothills Parkway, plus Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland is a drive-thru attraction with lights that dance in sync with Christmas music that you can tune into on your radio. Of course, it'd be a shame to visit the Smokies without stopping at Dollywood, where kids can see Santa in his workshop. The theme park, outfitted with 6 million lights, also has train rides, fireworks, holiday shows, and festive treats like gingerbread funnel cake. I. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences1. If the factory continues dumping poison.... the lake, all the fish and other aquatic animals will dieA. into B. to C. about D. in2. ............ is the most common natural disaster in your country ? - Why B. How C. Who D. Which3. I couldn’t sleep ............ there was a loud noise next to my door last although B. because C. so D. but4. On Christmas Eve, most big cities, especially London are..........with coloured lights across the streets A. decorated B. hang C. put D. made5. American rarely shake hands to say goodbye, except ............ business occasions A. during B. at C. on D. in6. When a typhoon happened , many houses and roads ............ destroyed or is B. are C. was D. were7. Last year, there was a big typhoon in my area. It caused extensive damage to our ......A. wealth B. furniture C. property D. savings8. ............. workers were sent to the area immediately but no villager was survived when the landslide rescue B. help C. assistance D. volunteer9. .............is the most common natural disaster in your country?A. When B. How C. Who D. Which10. What .............we do to prevent these natural disasters?A. may B. ought C. should D. be ableII. Supply the corect tense or form of the verb in parentheses1. If I beyou, I would think very Most people leavebefore the volcano The train arrive at 6 tomorrow They might be in the This time tomorrow I chat with my cousin in Sydney on C READINGI. Read the following passage and put a word in each of the blanksScotland is in the north of Great Britain. It is 1for its rich culture as well as its amazing natural beauty. 2to this land can spend endless days exploring its historic centuries-old castles. But be aware- legend says that some of them are haunted by ghosts. Fun-lovers can 3its world-famous festival, the Highland Games where they can enjoy unique Scotish activities such as the pipping, drumming and 4 . They can also see traditional sports, or drink whisky with the 5people. Driving through vast green pastures, or boating on scenic lakes- or lochs- are other attractions that Scotland Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to complete the following passage We are all slowly 1the Earth. The seas and rivers are too dirty to swim in. There is so much smoke in the air that it is unhealthy to live in many of the world’s cities. In one well-known city, for example, poisonous gases 2 cars pollute the air so much that traffic policemen have to wear oxygen masks. We have cut down 3trees that there are now vast areas of waterland all over the world. As a result, farmers in parts of Afica can not grow enough 4. In certain countries in Asia, there is too little rice. Moreover, we do not take enough care of the animals are quickly disappearing. For instance, tigers are rare in India now because we have killed too many of them. However, it isn’t enough simply to talk about the problem. We must act now before it is too late to do 5about it. Join us now. Save the Earth!1. A. destroyed B. destroying C. destroys D. destroy2. A. by B. from C. of D. in3. A, so much B. so few C. so little D. so many4. A. eating B. to eat C. for eat D. to be eaten5. A. anything B. nothing C. everything D. somethingIII. Read the following passage and do the tasks below There are more than 3,000 languages in the world today, but only about six are major languages of the world. Two-thirds of the world’s populations speak those six languages. More than 300,000,000 people speak English as their first or native language. No one knows how many people speak it as a foreign language. Chinese is the only language with more speakers than English. This is because of the huge population of China, more than one billion people. English is the native or official language on the one-fifth of the land area of the world. It is spoken in North America, Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand. In South Africa and India it is one of the official languages. More people study English than any other languages. In many countries, the textbook in universities are in English. Many university classes are taught in English even though the native language is not English. English is the language of international communication. It is the language of international business, research, and science. More than three-fourths of the world’s mail is written in English. More than three-fifths of the world’s radio stations use English. More than half of the scientific and research journals are in English. Most other languages have borrowed many English Choose the best answer a, B, C or D to complete the sentences1. What language has the most speakers in the world?A. English B. French C. Chinese D. Russian2. people speak English as their first or native Two-thirds of the world’s population B. Over 300 millionC. About 300 million D. nearly 300 billionB. Answer the questions 1. Are Chinese and Arabic probably major languages of the world?……………………………………………………………………………….2. What percent of the world’s radio stations are in English?……………………………………………………………………………….3. Why do some countries use English textbooks even though English is not the native language?……………………………………………………………………………….

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