Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)

Beethoven is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in history. He gave his first public (31) _______ as a pianist when he was only 8 years old. He studied in Vienna (32) _______ the guidance of Mozart. By his mid-twenties he had learned a name for himself as a great pianist known for unpredictable and brilliant improvisations. In 1796, Beethoven began losing his hearing. (33) _______ his illness, he involved himself in his work and (34) _______ some of the greatest works of music. Beethoven's finest works are also the finest works of their kind in music history: the 9th Symphony, the 5th Piano Concerto, the Violin Concerto, the Late Quartets, and his Missa Solemnis. And be achieved all these despite being completely (35) _______ for the last 25 he years or so of his life.

He gave his first public (31) _______ as a pianist when he was only 8 years old.

Write a short essay (150 -180 words) about the reasons why people should have healthy diets.

You can use the following questions as cues:

• How does a healthy diet benefit your appearance?

•  How does a healthy diet benefit your heath?

•  What should we do to have a healthy diet?

5. Alcohol which is associated with health risks such as liver disease and cancer should be avoided to stay healthy (ASSOCIATED)

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4. He doesn’t usually ask for plastic bags when he goes shopping, does he? (SELDOM)

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3.“Don’t forget to take a cyclo riding tour when you visit Hoi An”, my brother said. (REMIND)

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2. “If our city did not have such a high level of pollution, it would be an ideal place for us to live in”, my Dad said. (WOULD)

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Rewrite each sentence so that the new sentence has a similar meaning to the original one, using the words in brackets.

1. My mother always chooses foods that contain minimal amounts of unhealthy fats for my family. (CONTAINING)

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5. Which of the following statements is correct according to the passage?

4. Why does a healthy lifestyle contribute to older people’s long lives?

3. How are people aged 94 years old called?