Exercise 5. Choose the option that best completes each blank in the passage.
There are a lot of pastimes that young people like, and one of (21) ________ is mountain climbing. It is an active leisure activity that people can do either indoors or outdoors. If you go climbing outdoors, it is a great way to (22) ________ your strength and enjoy the nature at the same time. You can even set up your own climbing wall in your backyard or (23) ________ your home. This way you don't have to go out and still can keep fit and enjoy the activity.
So how can you start mountain climbing? Many people take a class to learn how to climb and use their equipment (24) ________. Others join climbing clubs to make new friends with the same interest and go climbing together. If you are an active person and like outdoor activities, (25) ________ don't you try this activity?
them
they
theirs
their
Đáp án : A
Kiến thức: Đại từ nhân xưng
them (tân ngữ): họ
they (đại từ nhân xưng): họ
theirs (đại từ sở hữu): của họ
their (tính từ sở hữu): của họ
There are a lot of pastimes that young people like, and one of (21) them is mountain climbing.
(Có rất nhiều trò tiêu khiển mà giới trẻ thích, và một trong số đó (21) là leo núi.)
Chọn A
decrease
reduce
increase
raise
Đáp án : C
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
decrease (v): giảm (vừa có thể là ngoại động từ lại vừa có thể là nội động từ (không cần túc từ theo sau)
reduce (v): giảm (ngoại động từ cần một túc từ theo sau)
increase (v): tăng
raise (v): nâng cao
If you go climbing outdoors, it is a great way to (22) increase your strength and enjoy nature at the same time.
(Nếu bạn đi leo núi ngoài trời, đó là một cách tuyệt vời để (22) tăng cường sức mạnh của bạn và đồng thời tận hưởng thiên nhiên.)
Đáp án: C
indoor
inside
within
among
Đáp án : B
Kiến thức: Giới từ
indoor: trong nhà
inside: bên trong
within: bên trong
among: trong số
You can even set up your own climbing wall in your backyard or (23) inside your home.
(Bạn thậm chí có thể thiết lập bức tường leo núi của riêng mình ở sân sau hoặc (23) trong nhà của bạn.)
Chọn B
effective
effect
effectively
effectiveness
Đáp án : C
Kiến thức: Từ vựng – Từ loại
Sau động từ “use” cần điền một trạng từ.
effective (adj): hiệu quả
effect (v): ảnh hưởng
effectively (adv): có hiệu quả
effectiveness (n): hiệu quả
Many people take a class to learn how to climb and use their equipment (24) effectively.
(Nhiều người tham gia một lớp học để học cách leo trèo và sử dụng thiết bị của họ (25) một cách hiệu quả.)
Chọn C
what
why
how
when
Đáp án : B
Kiến thức: Từ để hỏi
what: cái gì
why: tại sao
how : như thế nào
when: khi nào
If you are an active person and like outdoor activities, (25) why don't you try this activity?
(Nếu bạn là người năng động và thích các hoạt động ngoài trời, (25) tại sao bạn không thử hoạt động này?)
Chọn B
Các bài tập cùng chuyên đề
There are even 3 millions people who (10) ______ a sport called “muzzle loading”, which involves shooting a gun that looks 200 years old.
the 196,000 who attend (9) _______ volleyball, or the 680,000 who go to tractor pulls every month.
Come join the 6.8 millions who are (8) ______ a book club,...
When I was growing up, my mom had one piece of advice for me, and she said it (7) ________ single morning.
When I was growing up, my mom had one piece (6) _______ advice for me,
This is (5) _____said than done, especially during the world series.
It might be (4) ______ we waste half of all our leisure time watching television.
We get about 45 minutes (3)___ day of extra leisure.
We actually have (2)________ leisure time.
If life seems more rushed than ever, you might be surprised (1) ______ learn that we Americans don’t have less leisure time than we did 40 years ago.
What of the following statements is NOT true?
What is the benefit of endorphins?
What is the benefit of sporting hobbies?
What is the suggestion for a newcomer to become part of the community?
What is the benefit of hobbies?
We should choose a film which_______.
The director of a film__________.
Which of the following is compared to a factory?
Some scenes have to be filmed many times because_______
Shooting a film often takes…..
I’m keen on doing DIY (do-it-yourself).
(Mình thích tự làm đồ dùng.)
1. Listen and read.
(Nghe và đọc.)
Tom: Hi, Trang. Surprised to see you. What brings you here?
Trang: Oh, hello Tom. I'm looking for a knitting kit.
Tom: A knitting kit? I didn't know you like knitting.
Trang: Actually, I'm keen on many DIY activities. In my leisure time, I love knitting, building dollhouses, and making paper flowers.
Tom: I see. So, you like spending time on your own.
Trang: Yeah. What do you do in your free time?
Tom: I'm a bit different. I usually hang out with my friends. We go to the cinema, go cycling, or play sport in the park.
Trang: You love spending free time with other people, don't you?
Tom: That's right. By the way, would you like to go to the cinema with me and Mark this Sunday? There's a new comedy at New World Cinema.
Trang: Yes, I'd love to. Can I ask Mai to join us?
Tom: Sure. Let's meet outside the cinema at 9 a.m.
2. Read the conversation again and complete the sentences.
(Đọc lại đoạn hội thoại và hoàn thành các câu sau.)
1. Trang is looking for a _____.
2. She likes doing DIY in her _____.
3. Tom loves spending his free time with _____.
4. Tom and his friends usually _____ together.
5. Tom, Mark, Trang, and Mai are going to see a comedy this _____.
3. Work in pairs. Write the activities from the box under the correct pictures.
(Làm việc thep cặp. Viết các hoạt động trong khung vào bên dưới bức tranh đúng.)
doing DIY |
cooking |
doing puzzle |
playing sport |
surfing the net |
messaging friends |
4. Work in pairs. Read the phrases, and guess which activities in 3 are described.
(Làm việc theo cặp. Đọc các cụm từ và đoán xem hoạt động nào ở bài 3 đang được mô tả.)
1. improve memory, a mental exercise
2. save money, increase creativity
3. improve physical health, make friends
4. keep in touch, be relaxed
5. learn something about IT, computer skills
4. Read what three teenagers say about their leisure activities. Complete the table with the information from the text.
(Đọc những gì ba thanh thiếu niên nói về hoạt động giải trí của họ. Hoàn thành bảng với các thông tin từ văn bản.)
Sakura (Kyoto, Japan): Origami is the art of paper folding. I love doing it on my own in my free time. With just some sheets of paper, I can create almost anything: flowers, birds, or fans. Doing origami helps me to relax.
Eric (St. Gallen, Switzerland): My hometown has some famous ski resorts. I'm into snowboarding and usually go to a nearby ski resort with my parents at weekends. Snowboarding improves my overall health and balance.
Lan (Quang Binh, Viet Nam): I'm keen on playing sport, especially badminton. My best friend lives next door, so we play badminton almost every afternoon. It’s an easy sport, and it also improves my muscle strength and helps reduce stress.