We used to ______ chess with our father when we were children.

      One key to get along well with people is to know when and how to say you are sorry. Sometimes little comments or actions can hurt others. However, we failed to see how our actions make others feel. In most cases, if someone is hurt by something you do or say, it is much better to apologize right away. That solves the small problem and keeps it from getting bigger.

      It is not easy to apologize. Many of us are ashamed or have too much pride. Sometimes we do not know how to do it.Here are some tips that may make it easier to say you are sorry:

- Take responsibility. The first step in apologizing is to admit yourself that you have done something wrong and take responsibility for your action.

- Explain. It is important to let the person you hurt know that you didn't mean to do harm. At the same time, you must show that you take your mistake seriously.

- Show your regret. Say that you are sorry or ashamed: I’m sorry. I am ashamed of myself.

- Repair the damage. If you damaged someone’s property, offer to fix it. If the damage is not so obvious, ask: what can I do to make it up to you? There may be nothing you can do but the offer must be sincere. Another way to repair the damage is to send a note or a small gift. Apologizing doesn’t mean that who “won” or who “lost". It is a good way to keep a strong friendship.

What is the main idea of the passage?

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

Parents take responsibility to prepare their children for adulthood and give them love and time. Teaching them to read and love reading will also prepare them for facing the world with confidence and being (29)______. One of my favourite pictures was taken when I was about eleven years old. At that time, I was sitting in a little red rock chair and reading a book. I am twenty-eight years old now and one of my greatest (30)______ is reading. I am so grateful to my parents for giving me the love for reading and education. I have sweet memories of my parents’ reading to me, teaching me how to read and helping me (31)______ my homework. Thanks to this reading habit I have, I was able to graduate from high school and succeed in college study. I (32)______ a son now, and I know how important it is to teach him to have some love for reading. I hope that all parents will realize this (33)______ will get their children involved in reading at an early age.

Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. (1.0 pt)

Trung has to do a lot of homework, so he can’t go out with us.

My classmate ______ me a lift to school as my bike broke down last week.

Students plant more trees along the streets ______ they want to have more shade and fresh air.

The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to.

Complete the following sentences with the correct forms of the words in capitals.(1.0 pt)

The air in this industrial area is ______ polluted.

Nowadays, ______ can choose a variety of foods and drinks from supermarkets.

How do you ______ your speaking skill?

What should you do when you do something that has hurt someone?

My father / the person / teach/ me / first lesson / on kindness.

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

The word “show” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to “make something ______”.

El Nino was first noticed by the fishermen who ______ Spanish ports in the Pacific in the 17th century.