I. Fill in the blank with a suitable word.

Dealing (1) with pressures đối phó với áp lực

and in middle school can (2) be difficult. The pressure may be to make friends, earn
good (3) grades/marks/scores , excel in giỏi
sports or other activities, and deal with hectic schedules. – lịch trình bận rộn
More and more people are going to high school now and it is becoming tougher to get
in. Middle-school students face (4) pressure to keep their grades up every day. They
are in a (5) competition with their peers to be the best and the brightest in
everything.
During the teenage years, children will (6) feel the pressure to grow up. No longer
will they be able to act (7) like a child and not worry about responsibilities. Their (8)
parents should help them make this transition from a child to an adult easy and
teach them to (9) make wise decisions. Prepare them for the world ahead of
them and don’t let go completely at (10) once . Gradually let the growing up occur.

II. Read the text and use the words in the box to fill in the blanks.
about can avoid have ways

form more many suffer because

Teenagers today live in a very competitive world. It is (1) more important than
ever to succeed at school if you hope to (2) have a chance in the job market
afterwards. It’s no wonder that many young people worry (3) about letting down their
parents, their peers and themselves. To try to please everyone, they take on too (4) many
tasks until it becomes harder and harder to balance homework assignments, parties,
sports activities and
friends. The result is that young people (5) suffer from stress.
There are different ways of dealing with stress. Everyone knows that caffeine, in the (6)
form of coffee or soft drinks, keeps you awake and alert. But caffeine is a drug
which (7) can become addictive. In the end, like other drugs, caffeine only
leads to more stress. There are better (8) ways to deal with stress: physical exercise
is a good release for stress, (9) because it increases certain chemicals in the
brain which calm you down. You have to get enough sleep to (10) avoid stress
and to stay healthy and full of energy.

II. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will
cause a disaster. According to several scientists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which
ambitious parents make. Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents
expect, and will fail. Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children.
However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do,
but are ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well – especially if
the parents are very supportive of their child.
Michael is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking
him to concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him. They even drive
him 50 kilometers twice a week for violin lessons. Michael’s mother knows very little about
music, but his father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra. However, he never makes
Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling.
Winston, Michael’s friend, however, is not so lucky. Both his parents are successful
musicians, and they set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as
successful as they are and so they enter him for every piano competition held. They are
very unhappy when he does not win. Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his
parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy.
1. Michael is fortunate in that .
A. his mother knows little about music
B. his parents help him in a sensible way
C. his father is a musician
D. his parents are quite rich
2. Winston’s parents push their son so much and he .
A. has become a good musician
B. is afraid to disappoint them
C. has won a lot of piano competitions
D. cannot learn much music from them
3. One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to .
A. make their child become a musician
B. neglect their child’s education
C. push their child into trying too much
D. help their child to become a genius
4. The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that .
A. parents should let the child develop in the way he wants
B. parents should spend more money on the child’s education
C. successful parents always have intelligent children
D. successful parents often have unsuccessful children
5. Parents’ ambition for their children is not wrong if they .
A. understand and help their children sensibly
B. arrange private lessons for their children
 C. force their children into achieving success
D. themselves have been very successful
III. Fill each blank with a suitable word to complete the following passage.
You can do a few things to make homework less (1) . First, be sure you
understand the assignment. Write it (2) in your notebook or day planner if you
need to, and don’t be afraid to ask questions about what is expected. It is much easier to
take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to (3) to remember
later that night! If you want, you can also ask how long the particular homework
assignment should take to complete so you can plan your time.
Second, use any extra time you have at school to work on your homework. Many
schools have libraries that are (4) designed to allow students to study or get
homework done. The more work you can get done in school, the (5) you will have
to do at that night.
Third, pace yourself. If you don't finish your homework (6) school, think
about how much you have left and what else is going on that day, and then plan your time.
Most (7) students have between 1 and 3 hours of homework a night. If it is
a heavy homework day, you will need to devote more time to homework.
No one is (8) to understand everything, and maybe you need some help. The
first place to turn for help is your teacher. But what if you don't feel comfortable with your
teacher? If you are in a big enough school, there may be other teachers who teach the
same subject. Speak to other teachers directly and you may be in luck. Sometimes it just
helps to have someone (9) something in a different way. (10) ,
you might also be able to get some help from another student. If there is someone you like
who is a good student, think about asking that person if you can study together.
r B. purpose C. advantage D. control
2. A. up B. into C. off D. down
3. A. fight B. discuss C. struggle D. add
4. A. specify B. specifically C. special D. specifies
5. A. more B. less C. little D. better
6. A. during B. since C. in D. on
7. A. between B. high-school C. among D. over
8. A. stopped B. leaved C. expected D. marked
9. A. do B. make C. ask D. explain
10. A. Meanwhile B. Therefore C. Although D. Moreover

IV.Fill each blank with a suitable word in the box.

rude hard another check or

because use on posting to do

 Cyber bullying is the (1) use of technology to annoy, threaten, embarrass or target
(2) another person. Online threats and aggressive, or rude texts, posts, or
messages all count. So does (3) posting personal information, pictures, or videos designed
to hurt or embarrass someone else. (4) rude comments often focus on things like a
person’s gender, religion race, or physical differences.
Online bullying can be particularly damaging and upsetting (5) because it
is usually anonymous or (6) hard to find. People can suffer (7) on a 24/7 basis –
every time they (8) check their cellphone or computer.
The first thing (9) to do to solve the problem is to tell an adult you trust.
You also can talk to your school counselor or a trusted teacher or family member. Ignoring
bullies is the best way to take away their power, but it isn’t always easy to do – in the real
world (10) or online.

V. Read the following passage and then answer the questions below it.
School
British teenagers spend most of their time at school. Students in Britain can leave
school at sixteen (grade 11). This is also the age when most students take their first
important exams, the GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education). Most teens take
between 5-10 subjects, which means a lot of studying. They are spending more time on
homework than teenagers ever before. Forget watching TV, teenagers in Britain now
spend 2-3 hours on homework after school.
School uniform
Visit almost any school in Britain and the first thing you’ll notice is the school uniform.
Although school uniform has its advantages, when they are 15 or 16, most teenagers are
tired of wearing it. When there is more than one school in a town, school uniforms can
highlight differences between schools. In London there are many cases of bullying and
fighting between pupils from different schools.
Clothes and looks
In Britain, some teens judge you by the shirt or trainers you are wearing. 40% of British
teenagers believe it’s important to wear designer labels. If you want to follow the crowd,
you need to wear trendy labels. Teenage feet in Britain wear fashionable trainers and the
more expensive, the better.
1. What do most teenagers in Britain prefer to wear?
A. expensive uniforms C. economical trainers
C. trendy labels D. fashionable hats
2. The word ‘highlight’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. emphasize B. decrease C. confuse D. remark
3. Most students in Britain take the GCSE when .
A. they are 16 years old C. they begin grade 12
C. they are 11 years old D. they finish grade 10
4. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Most 16-year-old students in Britain don’t like school uniform.
B. Students in Britain can take 8 subjects at the GCSE.
C. Most British teenagers spend 2-3 hours watching TV after school.
D. Many British teenagers judge their friends by their shirts or trainers.
5. What is the first thing you’ll notice when you visit almost any school in Britain?
A. the school gate C. the school uniform
C. the school logo D. the school playground
BT 1. Khoanh vào đáp án đúng
1. My mother used to tell me stories _________ I went to bed.
A. since B. until C. before
2. You’d beter take the keys _________ I’m out.
A. in case B. since C. after
3. My brother likes eating fried chicken _________ it’s very bad for his health.
A. because B. although C. when
4. Yesterday, Jim was playing the piano _________ his sister was playing the flute.
A. as B. although C. while
5. You shouldn't spend too much time on computer _________ it is harmful to your eyes.
A. as B. when C.
although
6. I will phone you _________ I get there.
A. while B. as soon as C. until
7. The scientist usually works in his lab _________ the sun sets.
A. until B. as soon as C.
although
8. _________ you promise not to tell lies again, I won't forgive you.
A. If B. Even if C. Unless
9. _________ her legs were hurt, she made attempt to finish the running track.
A. Even if B. As if C. Even
though
10. She talked _________ she witnessed the accident. But in fact she knew nothing.
A. as if B. even though C. even if
11. I didn't finish my homework _________ I was seriously ill yesterday.
A. when B. though C. since
12. James decides to save money from now ______ he has enough money to travel this
summer.
A. so that B. though C. when
13. _________ we have been friends for only one year, we deeply understand each other.
A. If B. Though C. Once
14. Mr. Smith doesn't like dogs, _________ his wife loves them.
A. when B. so that C. whereas
15. I was cycling home yesterday _________ I saw Jim standing near the fountain.
 A. when B. while C. since
BT 2. Hoàn thành các câu sau bằng các liên từ cho sẵn
since although while unless before
as though when as long as because in case

1. _________ Jim came home, he realized that someone had broken into his house.
2. You’d better bring your raincoat _________ rain pour down.
3. They have been colleagues _________ they graduated.
4. _________ Jim puts more effort in his studying, he won't catch up with his classmates.
5. My mother always reminds me to wash my hands _________I have meals.
6. We will go picnicking _________ the weather is fine.
7. James behaved _________ nothing had happened.
8. I can't make it on Saturday _________ I will be fully occupied.
9. When I got home, my father was mowing the lawn _________ my mother was watering
the flower.
10. _________ I don't get on well with Mary, I really admire her intelligence and beauty.
BT 3. Điền liên từ thích hợp và chỗ trống để hoàn thành những câu sau
1. ____________ it's pouring with rain, we are going for a walk in the park.
2. ____________ she hands in the assignment before Tuesday, she will get very bad mark.
3. He decided to trust Jim this time ____________ he was not an honest man.
4. Jennifer decided to break up with Peter ____________ he didn't spend much time with
her.
5. Danny bought a new car ____________ his old car was still in good condition.
6. I will be in great trouble ____________ my mother knows my final test scores.
7. Janice will have finished the report ____________ the time you receive the letter.
8. The concert will be cancelled ____________ no more tickets are sold.
9. Children are not allowed to enter this place ____________ they are accompanied by
adults.
10. You should bring your coats ____________ the temperature falls
at night.
11. ____________ my sister doesn’t like eating salad, she eats it
regularly to keep fit.
12. I won’t come to Jim’s party ____________ he invites me.
13. ____________ you tell me the truth, I can’t help you.
14. ____________ the firemen arrived, the fire had already been put
out by the local residents.
15. You can leave early ____________ you want to.