Ex6: Read the following advertisement/announcement and choose the best answer for each blank based on the passages below.

ARE YOU READY TO BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL UN VOLUNTEER?

* The minimum age to serve as an international UN Volunteer is 18 years old. * You can contribute your time, skills and knowledge through volunteering with the UN. This is (1) ______ opportunity to create a positive impact and be a (2) ________ force for achieving peace and development. Make a difference to the lives of many! * The registration process follows a few simple steps, all of which (3) ______ before you can apply for onsite or online volunteering assignments. * In order to apply for assignments, candidates need to register in our Global Talent Pool. WANT TO BE A TOUR GUIDE? Are you over 18? Are you interested (4) ______ traveling and exploring different cultures? Apply to ABC Vocational School. We provide tour guide training courses all year round: - No (5) ______ qualifications needed - Low cost - Apprenticeships provided Contact (6) ______ Email: abcxyz@web.mail Address: 100 Olden Street, Ballack Clava

Read the announcement and choose the correct article to complete blank (8). SUPPORT PEOPLE IN FLOODED AREAS Announcer: the monitor (7) ________ class 11A Event: (8) ________ musical performance of class 10G to raise money for people in (9) ________ areas Place: school meeting hall Time: 7:30 p.m, Thursday 4th November Ticket price: 20,000 VND

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. GLOBAL WARMING Few people now realize the reality of global warming and its effects on the world’s climate. Many scientists put the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase in the world’s temperatures and are convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at (1) _______ from the forces of the wind, rain and sun. According to them, global warming is making extreme weather events, (2) _______ as hurricanes and droughts, even more severe and (3) _______ sea levels all around the world to rise. Environmental groups are putting (4) _______ on governments to take action to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide which is given off by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem at its source. They are in (5) _______ of more money being spent on research into solar, wind, and wave energy devices, which could then replace existing power (6) _______. It looks like global warming is here to stay.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

It is natural for young people to be critical of their parents at times and to blame them for most of the misunderstandings between them. They have always complained, more or less justly, that their parents are old-fashioned, possess and own dominantly (1) ________; that they talk too much about certain problems and that they have no sense of humour, at least in parent–child relationships. I think it is true that parents often underestimate (2) ________ and also forget how they themselves felt (3) ________. Young people often irritate their parents with their choices in clothes and hairstyles, in entertainers and music. This is not their motive. They feel cut off from the adult world into which they have not yet been accepted. So they create a culture and society of their own. Then, if it turns out that their music or entertainers or vocabulary or clothes or (4) ________, this gives them additional enjoyment. They feel they are superior, at least in a small way, and that they are leaders in style and taste. If you plan (5) ________, co-operation can be part of that plan. You can charm others, especially parents, into doing things the ways you want. You can (6) ________ with your sense of responsibility and initiative, so that they will give you the authority to do what you want to do.

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Viet Nam Likely to Face Extreme Weather Conditions by 2050 Viet Nam is likely to continue facing extreme weather conditions such as higher temperatures, lower summer rainfalls, stronger storms, and rising sea levels from now to 2050. Temperatures in northern Viet Nam will rise by between 0.83 degrees Celsius by 2050 and continue its uptrend during the late 21st century. Summer rainfall will decline in most areas. Meanwhile, storms may become rarer but fiercer, causing possible flash floods and landslides in flood-prone areas of northern mountainous, central and central highland provinces. The forecasts suggest sea level rises of 100mm - 400mm along the entire Vietnamese coast by the end of the 21st century, affecting marine biodiversity and coastal communities. The experts emphasize the unpredictability of climate change and its potential impacts to create a variety of dangerous extreme weather events in the future. To raise the public awareness of climate change impacts, the Vietnamese government urges concerned agencies to work together on devising worst-case scenario models and responses by 2030 and calls on international experts to further support Viet Nam in climate change adaptation. Climate change is a real threat to Viet Nam’s socio-economic development. If sea levels rose one meter, five percent of the country’s land, eleven percent of its population and seven percent of its farmland would be affected.

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THE ASEAN UNIVERSITY NETWORK

It is clear that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, established in 1967, has achieved remarkable progress in strengthening the ties and promoting cooperation among countries in Southeast Asia, especially in terms of cultural, economic, and social collaborations. However, it was not until the Fourth ASEAN Summit in 1992 that cooperation in the fields of higher education and human resource development became the point of attention of the ASEAN leaders. The idea was later developed into the ASEAN University Network (AUN). The network was founded in November 1995 with the original number of 13 universities in ASEAN member countries. After the enlargement of ASEAN by the ASEAN Charter in 1997 and 1999, the AUN membership increased to 20 member universities, with the addition of two universities from Myanmar, three from Laos, Malaysia, and Cambodia, and two from Indonesia. The main objective of the AUN is to strengthen the existing network of cooperation among universities in ASEAN by promoting collaborative studies and research programmes. Furthermore, the AUN attempts to promote cooperation and solidarity among scientists and scholars in the region and to develop academic and professional human resources as well as to spread scientific knowledge and information among the universities in the region.

Read the passage and answer the questions. As a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Vietnam has been actively involved in regional cooperation and integration. Its participation in ASEAN has played a crucial role in shaping the organization’s agenda and fostering closer ties among member states. Vietnam’s engagement in ASEAN is evident in various areas, particularly in economic development and integration. According to researchers, Vietnam has actively contributed to promoting intra-ASEAN trade and investment. The country has embraced economic reforms, attracting foreign direct investment and creating favorable conditions for businesses to thrive. As a result, Vietnam has experienced significant economic growth, contributing to the overall prosperity of the region. Furthermore, the country has actively participated in ASEAN-led initiatives and forums aimed at addressing political and security challenges. The Vietnamese government has been committed to maintaining peace, stability, and cooperation in the region. Vietnam’s involvement in mechanisms like the ASEAN Regional Forum and the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting has also provided a platform for dialogue and cooperation among member states, fostering mutual understanding and strengthening regional security. Vietnam has also been actively collaborating with other ASEAN countries in promoting sustainable development and environmental conservation. The country recognizes the importance of protecting the environment and has made efforts to address climate change and environmental issues. Through initiatives such as the ASEAN Working Group on Climate Change, Vietnam actively contributes to regional efforts in mitigating the impacts of climate change and preserving natural resources. (Adapted from Vietnam News Agency)