Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to fill in the blanks.

In the United States, volunteering is (36)_______as a good way to give children a sense of community responsibility and to bring the family together. Volunteerism is (37)_______across the United States today because people are trying to put more emphasis on family togetherness, and they are looking (38)_________ways to help young people have a feeling of hope and satisfaction. It is (39)________that volunteering helps children discover their talents, develop their skills, and learn about (40)______and problem solving.

In the United States, volunteering is (36)_______as a good way to give children a sense of community responsibility and to bring the family together.

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?