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Read the passage and decide if the following statements are TRUE or FALSE
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- 6. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
- Used to / Be, get used to
- Passive Voice
Read the passage and decide if the following statements are TRUE or FALSE : Dear Ann, I am very glad to go to Mexico for my vacation. The food is quite tasty and there is fresh fruit everywhere. I have tried several of the local specialties. A lot of fruit is too spicy for me but I am familiar with it now. I had a wonderful baked fish last night. I have also visited many famous places and have gone on some excursions. It’s really interesting. It has been cold and rainy most of the time, but I don’t mind as long as I can enjoy a warm meal and a cup of coffee with some friend at a Mexican coffee shop. I wish you were here with me now. You will love it. Regard, Helen.
Canada is the world’s largest countries, but its population is not very large. Canada is in the North America and its capital is Ottawa. It is rich in natural resources. In southern Canada, the land is very good for farming and Canada exports a lot of wheat. In the eighteenth century, there were wars between Britain and French, and Canada came under British rule. Since 1931, English and French are both official languages in Canada.
Lan : Excuse me. I was absent from class yesterday, so I don’t know about the school’s regulation you told us yesterday. Miss Mai : I see. So what do you want to know ? Lan : I wonder if we are required to wear uniform. Miss Mai : Yes, of course. You are in grade 10 now, so you have to wear ao dai as your uniform. Lan : How about extra classes ? Do we have to wear ao dai in extra classes in the afternoon ? Miss Mai : No, you needn’t. But you are not allowed to wear jeans or T-shirts in school. I think you had better wear white shirts and dark blue pants. Anything else ? Lan : I think that’s enough. Thank you very much, Miss. Miss Mai : You’re welcome.
Why did English become the international language ? In the middle 19th century, French was the international language. The Britain became powerful in the world. England stated colonies in the North Africa and India in the 17th century. By 1900, England also had colonies in other parts of Asia, Africa and South Pacific. The people in colonies had to use English. Slowly it became more important than French internationally. After the Second World War, the United States became very powerful, and even more people began to learn English.
Rice is a kind of grass. There are more than seven kinds of rice. Most kinds are water plants. Farmers grow rice in many countries, even in the southern part of the United States and Eastern Australia. No one really knows where rice came from. Some scientists think it started to be grown in two places. They think that one kind of rice grew in Southern Asia thousands of years ago. Someone in China wrote about it almost five thousand years ago. Another kind probably grew in West Africa. Other scientists think rice came from India, and Indian travelers took it to others part of the world.
It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the Internet network around the world. Most people use the Internet to get information or for entertainment. A new study, however, says that almost 6% of Internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study says some people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop an activity. According to Mr. Greenfield, a psychologist, 30% internet users say that they use the internet to escape from problems or emotions. The study also shows that having discussions with strangers in internet areas called “chat room” is one of the most addictive activities.
Every day on radio, on TV and in the newspaper, we hear, see or read about many problems in the world, for example, pollution problems. Air pollution is the first kind. It mostly comes from fumes released from motorbikes, cars, airplanes, trains and poisonous gases emitted from factories. Also, waste is dumped anywhere, even in the city where many people are living. The second pollution problem is sea pollution. Many people earn their living from fishing in the sea, and the fish they catch feed many people. But the sea has become so polluted from oil spills and factory wastes that the fish are dying. This pollution is not only killing the fish, but it also affecting those people who ate fish. Seldom do you find a place nowadays that is not polluted. This problem is growing more difficult every day. We must find a good solution that makes the world a better place to live.
Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up. Actually, the world’s energy resources are limited. No one knows exactly how much fuel is left. However, we also should use them economically and try to find out alternative sources of power. According to Professor Marvin Burnham of the New England Institute of Technology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas before it is too late, and nuclear power is the only alternative. However, many people do not approve of using nuclear because it’s very dangerous. What would happen if there was a serious nuclear accident ? Radioactivity causes cancer and may badly affect the future generations.
Last week, our class had a discussion on how to protect the environment, and we came up with some interesting, practical suggestions. Some students suggested using banana leaves to wrap food in order to save paper. Another idea is to reuse and recycle bottles and cans so that we can reduce garbage and save our natural resources. Some other students have decided to go to school by bicycle to save energy and keep the air clean. But another group had a better idea when they suggested taking public buses foe less exhaust fumes and less traffic jams. Our teacher agreed with all opinions, but she also added that things were easier said than done, and that we had to do a lot to make the suggestions become reality.
Nowadays, many families are worried about their water bills. Some of the bills are enormous. In fact, they can save their money if they try to reduce the amount of water their families use. There are some easy ways to do this. First, get a plumber to make sure there are no cracks in the pipes. Second, do not use baths because they use twice as much water as showers : take showers instead. And at last but no least, remember to turn off the faucets since a dripping faucet can waste up to 500 liters of water a month. By doing these things, we can save both our own money and for future generations.
Drought is a condition that becomes when the average rainfall for a fertile are drops far below the normal amount for a long period of time. In areas which are not irritated, the lack of rain causes farm crops to wither and dead. Forest fires start easily during drought. The soil of a drought are becomes dry. Often the rich topsoil is blown away by the hot, the winds. Animals suffer from the lack of water and even die.
Lunar New Year or Tet is Vietnam’s main holiday. It is the biggest and the most important celebration in the year which fall between January 21st and February 19th on the Western calendar. Tet’s preparations and celebrations used to be spread over months, but nowadays the holiday is much shorter. However, a great deal of excitement still builds up well before Tet. Shops are full of goods. People are busy buying gifts, cleaning and decorating their houses and cooking traditional food such as sticky rice cakes. On the day of Tet, people visit family members and friends, and they exchange New Year’s wishes. Children receive “lucky money” in red envelopes. Both children and adults take part in games and various forms of entertainment. Tet is really a time of fun and festivals throughout the country.
April 1st is April Fools’ Day. Many people like to play jokes or tricks on this day. The jokes are for fun only. They are not harmful or mean. Sometimes you can hear April Fools’ Day jokes on the radio or television. Newspapers often have silly stories on April 1st too. Some silly headlines are on the next page. If you believe the jokes on the radio, TV, or in the newspapers, you will be an “April Fool” Nobody knows where and when April Fools’ Day started. Some people believe it started in France in the 1500s. Some people think it started long ago in Italy. Other people believe it started in India. It doesn’t matter where or when April Foods’ Day began. American like it because they can play jokes on friends and relatives.
Natural events only become potential risks when they threaten people or property. An earthquake will cause little damage if it takes place in an empty dessert. It may also cause little damage if it takes place in a city like San Francisco, where people can afford to be well protected. A natural event only causes damage when it affects an area where the people are at risk and poorly protected. Disasters occur when these two factors are bought together : people living in unsafe conditions ; a natural risk such as a flood, hurricane or earthquake.
The solar system consists of the sun, the planets, the moon, the asteroids and the comets. The word solar means “of the sun”, so the sun is obviously the most important part of the solar system. The nine planets in our solar system are (in order from the sun) Mercury, Venus, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Mercury is the hottest planet. The sun controls the planets, and each planet controls its moon.
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous statues in the world. It’s located on an island in New York Harbor. The Statue of Liberty is of a robed woman who holds a torch up high. It is made of pure copper. The Statue of Liberty was put up on October 28th, 1886. It was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people in the United States. The Statue was built in France. Then it was taken apart, shipped across the Atlantic Ocean in crate, and rebuilt in the USA. The statue weighs 225 tons and is 93 meters tall. There are 25 windows in the crown which comprises the jewels beneath the seven rays of the diadem. The tablet which the Statue holds in her left reads, in Roman numerals, “July 4th 1776”, the date of the United States Declaration of Independence. Visitors can go inside the statue. An elevator runs to the top of the pedestal, and steps within the statue lead to the crown.
Many people think the teachers give students too much homework. That say it is unnecessary for children to work at home in their free time. Moreover, they argue that most teachers do not properly have to repeat tasks which they have already done at school. Recently in Greece many parents complained about the difficult homework which the teachers give to their children. Most people agree that homework is unfair. A student who can do his homework in a quiet and comfortable room is in a better position than a student who does his homework in a small, noisy room with television on. Some parents help their children with their homework. Other parents take no interest at their children’s homework. It is important, however, that teachers talk to parents about homework. A teacher should suggest suitable tasks for parents to do with their children. Parents are a better teacher their own children.
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