1. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the given words.

1. Taylor Swift's _____ spirit made her continuously strive to impress audiences, strengthening her status as a prominent figure in the music industry. (COMPETE)

2. Beethoven was very _____ because he consistently thought outside the box and came up with innovative ideas which revolutionized the world of music. (CREATE)

3. My brother is _____. He doesn't like to work hard and he always procrastinates and avoids tasks. (INDOLENCE)

4. Nguyen Du is very _____. His poems are filled with beautiful imagery and captivating storytelling, which can transport readers to rich and imaginative worlds. (ART)

5. Elon Musk's innovative mindset has made him highly _____ in industries such as electric vehicles and space exploration. (SUCCEED).

6. I always find my uncle when I need advice or information because he is highly _____ and always has insightful perspectives to share. (INTELLECT)

7. My sister is incredibly _____; she always makes sure that tasks are completed and takes accountability for her actions. (RESPONSIBILITY)

8. Zendaya is very _____ because she doesn't rely on a large team to help her with her makeup. She prefers to express her personal style by herself. (DEPEND)

2. Complete the paragraph about Albert Einstein by filling the blanks with correct words in the box.

Albert Einstein has always been (1) _____ his groundbreaking theories. His discoveries not only gained recognition worldwide but also (2) ______ in the scientific community, strengthening status as one of the most respected figures in the history of physics.

His ability to think (3) _____, led to theories that challenged conventional understanding and reshaped the field. Albert Einstein is often associated with the theory of relativity, a revolutionary concept that

transformed our understanding of space, time, and gravity.

Despite facing initial skepticism, Einstein's theories eventually succeeded and (4) _____, of many people in the scientific community. His unparalleled insights continue to (5) _____ to scientific progress, leaving a lasting legacy admired by generations to come.

3. Complete the sentences using the clues given. You may need to add words or change word forms.

1. For ages / William Shakespeare / consider / most influential / writer / the English language.

2. Taylor Swift / recently / sell / 200 million records/ globally.

3. Marie Curie's / groundbreaking research / have / make / a remarkable contribution to / the fields of / science and medicine.

4. JK Rowling / make / headlines / when she / sell / over 500 million copies / the Harry Potter series / one year ago.

5. Nguyễn Ánh 9 / go / work for / radio program /called / "Students' Voice" / when / he / 18 years old.

4. Circle the best choice to complete the sentences.

(Khoanh tròn vào lựa chọn đúng nhất để hoàn thành câu.)

1. Trying to gain recognition in a highly competitive field is becoming more and more challenging/challenge nowadays.

2. The more responsible you are in approaching your studies, the better/the worse your results are likely to be.

3. More and more/Fewer and fewer authors are learning how to be creative to captivate their audience and stand out in the world of literature.

4. The more dedication she showed, the fewer/ the higher her level of success rose.

5. With the rise of social media, fewer and fewer/more famous people are able to control their public image and personal narratives.

5. Read a short text about the life story of Phi Nhung, a famous singer in Việt Nam. Answer the questions in FULL SENTENCES, using at least one of the following paraphrasing techniques.

(Đọc một đoạn văn ngắn về cuộc đời Phi Nhung, một ca sĩ nổi tiếng ở Việt Nam. Trả lời các câu hỏi sau bằng các câu đầy đủ, dùng ít nhất một trong những kĩ thuật diễn giải bên dưới.)

• Using synonyms / synonymous phrases (Dùng các từ/cụm từ đồng nghĩa)
• Changing word form (Thay đổi dạng thức của từ)
• Changing grammatical structures (Thay đổi cấu trúc ngữ pháp)

Singer Phạm Phi Nhung

Phạm Phi Nhung was a famous Vietnamese singer born in 1970. From a young age. Phi Nhung listened to Vietnamese folk music, which later influenced her own music significantly. Her popularity in the country began to rise from 2005 onwards. Some of her most popular songs are Lý Con Sáo Bạc Liêu and Chiều lên Bản Thượng. The more famous she became, the more roles besides singing she took, which included film roles, drama artist, comedian and emcee. Phi Nhung was also renowned for her philanthropy, as she participated actively in orphanage projects, even starting a fund that cared for orphans at a pagoda in Bình Phước Province. Unfortunately, she died in 2021 due to COVID-19 aftermath.

1. Who was Pham Phi Nhung?

2. What genre of music later influenced Phi Nhung's music significantly?

3. What are some of her most popular songs?

4. Besides singing, what was Phi Nhung also renowned for?

5. Who did Phi Nhung's philanthropic work mainly aim at?

6. What caused her death in 2021?