Bài tập Reading tiếng Anh lớp 8 unit 2 Life in the countryside

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Ex1. Read and choose the correct answer.

The country and the city have both advantages and (1) ________. People in the country live in more beautiful surroundings. They enjoy (2) ________ and quietness, and can do their work at their own space because no one is in a (3) ________. They live in larger, more comfortable houses, and their neighbors are friendlier, and ready to help them (4)________ they need it. Their life, however, can be boring and they may be isolated, which is a serious problem if they are ill or want to take children to school.

1. A. joy B. enjoyment C. happiness D. disadvantages

2. A. quiet B. quietly C. peace D. peaceful

3. A. hurry B. hurried C. hurriedly D. hurrying

4. A. when B. which C. why D. that

Ex2. Fill each blank with a suitable word to finish the passage.

Life in the countryside is a bit slower than life in the city. It isn’t as exciting as life in the city. But (1) ………………general people work hard – they work in the fields, in the garden, in the woods etc. They grow vegetables, cultivate crops and raise (2) ………………(cows, horses, buffaloes,…). Some people even have vineyards and fruits orchards.

There is a ton of work to be done on the farm-milk cows, taking (3) ………………of livestock, mucking out, ploughing fields, sowing seeds, fertilizing, harvesting,…It is said that a farmer works from (4)………………to sunset. People use farm machinery and drive tractors.

Children can freely play outdoors. In rural are a people (5)………………each other better. There are no skyscrapers in the countryside. People’s home may be (6) ………………a farmhouse or a cottage.

People sniff air that is definitely cleaner than air in the cities. There is also (7) ………………violence and vandalism. The traffic isn’t as dense as in the cities. There (8) ………………no rush hours. Furthermore, it isn’t as noisy as it is in cities.

People living in the countryside can enjoy the green scenery. They can enjoy the nature. They can (9) ………………birds chirping, deer stopping in a clearing in wood. Besides, people can eat fresh home-grown (10) ………………and fruit. It seems that life in the countryside is not that stressful. Altogether that must have a positive effect on their health.

Ex3. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Poor farmers use the (1) __________ land over and over. The land also needs a rest so that it (2) __________ be better and ready for the following crop. (3) __________ farmers must have food to support their lives. They cut down (4) __________ for firewood and for soil. In some areas where all trees are (5) __________, the land becomes a desert. No one wants to live in the desert, but people still need wood to prepare for their meals and warm them up in the winter. It’s hard to (6) __________ the awareness of the poor to save the environment for the future.

1. A. similar B. same C. likely D. alike

2. A. will B. have C. used to D. seems

3. A. Therefore B. However C. So D. Moreover

4. A. trees B. plants C. bushes D. leaves

5. A. disappeared B. gone C. done D. made

6. A. seems B. rise C. raise D. height

Ex4. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.

Today, people all over the world are moving out of small villages in the country to go and live in big, noisy cities. They are moving from the peaceful mountains, fields and rivers of the countryside to the busy world of streets, buildings, traffic and (1) ______________. This movement from rural areas to urban areas has been going on for over two hundred years.

In many countries, the main reason why people come to live in towns and cities is work. After one or two large factories have been built in a town, people come to find work and a better (2)_____________, and soon an industrial area begins to grow. There is usually aresidential area nearby where the factory workers can live. The families of these workersneed schools, shops and hospitals, (3)______________more people come to live in the area toprovide these services - and so a city grows.

A lot of people live in the (4)______________of the city, far away from the industrial area and the city centre. Some suburbs are pleasant, with nice houses and parks for children to play, but others are poor, with old houses and bad conditions.

But what is the future of the big cities? Will they continue to get bigger and bigger? Perhaps yes. Some major cities have actually become bigger in the last ten years and it is quite possible that one day we will see people (5)______________of the countryside and go to bigger towns and cities.

1. A. crowded B. overcrowded C. crowding D. crowds

2. A. living B. life C. live D. alive

3. A. but B. or C. so D. and

4. A. urban B. city centre C. downtown D. suburbs

5. A. moving out B. coming C. moving in D. leaving

Ex5. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

With the habit of working in teams and being helpful to one other, villagers usually earn their living from farming, raising livestock and making handicrafts. They live in a small community with a temple or a communal cultural house where great events, such as festivals worshipping the village god and traditional games are organized. Villagers in the Southern usually live in houses lined up along central road and built on stilts to keep above flood waters. Along the coastal lines, fishermen depend on the sea as a means of livelihood. In the Central of Vietnam, a place suffering lots of natural disasters all the year round, citizens tend to be more studious and hard-working than those in regions with favourable conditions. People in the central highlands and the northern mountains live by growing rice, rubber trees coffee and tea as well as hunting.

(Source: Adapted from Vietnam Travel Center)

1. Which can be the topic of the passage?

A. Villagers across the country

B. Villagers around the world

C. Vietnamese life in the countryside

D. Vietnamese life in the city

2. Which activity is NOT MENTIONED as a way for villagers to earn their livings?

A. Farming

B. Fishing

C. Studying

D. Hunting

3. Why do Southern villagers need to build their houses on stilt?

A. To protect the house from being attacked by wild animals

B. To protect the house from being flooded

C. To protect the house from earthquakes

D. To protect the house from evil things

4. Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A. There are many disasters in the Central of Vietnam

B. Houses in the Southern part of Vietnam often

C. People in the Northern Mountainous earn their livings by hunting

D. Villagers often work individually

5. Which explanation has the closest meaning to the word “studious” in the passage?

A. spending a lot of time studying

B. lacking of academic knowledge

C. being lazy in studying

D. being very intelligent

Ex6. Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers each question about the passage.

Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about.

However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages.

There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.

However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.

In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.

1. According to the passage, living in the country has ………………

A. only good points B. only bad points

C. both good and bad points D. no disadvantages

2. How many advantages does living in the country have?

A. Two B. Three C. Four D. No

3. Living in the country is safer for young children because ………………

A. there is less traffic

B. there are few shops

C. there are fewer people

D. there are few services

4. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.

B. It’s hard to find entertainment in the country.

C. There are fewer shops and services in the country.

D. The country is only suitable for retired people.

5. Having few friends is ………………

A. one of drawbacks to life in the country.

B. the only disadvantage to living in the country.

C. one of certain drawbacks to life outside the city.

D. one of certain advantages to life outside the city.

Ex7. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Last summer, Long went (1) __________ a holiday for two weeks to the island of Cat Ba. He (2) __________ a hotel which had a wonderful swimming pool and beautiful views of the sea. It was in a village where the local people went fishing in the winter, and foreign visitors came in the summer.

Long spent his first day on the beach, but on the second day he felt very ill. First, he was too hot, then he was too cold. He couldn't understand why he felt (3) __________ that. So he went to see the local doctor, who was a very nice man, and (4) __________ voice was so sweet.

"Summer is a time when people often feel ill," the doctor said. "It's too hot for most of us! (5) __________ this medicine, and stay out of the sun." Long took the doctor's (6) __________ and stayed in his room for the rest of his holiday. He soon felt better. "What a cheap holiday!" he thought happily.

1. A. to B. for C. on D. in

2. A. lived B. rented C. hired D. stayed

3. A. like B. as C. so D. Ø

4. A. spoke B. an C. who D. whose

5. A. Eat B. Drink C. Take D. Have

6. A. chance B. advice C. opportunity D. advise

Ex8. Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. Choose the correct answer to complete the text. Write only the letter A-D in each blank.

People in Viet Nam's countryside come from many different ethnic groups. (1)_______, remote areas in mountainous regions, and coastline areas. Depending on native natural conditions in each region, (2)_________. With the larger land area than urban regions, (3)________.

Nowadays, locals in the countryside are mainly elders and children. Many young people and adults study, live, and work in big cities. The majority of them decide to settle down in urban areas instead of coming back to their hometown. (4)________ to visit their families in the countryside; therefore, you can see big cities in Viet Nam with cleaner atmosphere than usual at these times.

(Adapted from https://www.insidevietnamtravel.com)

A. each group has its own language, culture and lifestyle

B. National holidays are the time for them

C. They mainly live in rural areas in the lowlands

D. people in the countryside live a quieter and more peaceful life

Ex9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages.

There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.

However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.

In short, it can be seen the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.

1. What can be the best title for the passage?

A. The Joys of Retirement in the Countryside

B. City Life vs. Country Life: A Comparison

C. Finding a Job in Rural Areas

D. The Challenges of Raising Children in the Country

2. The word “drawbacks” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________

A. benefits B. solutions C. disadvantages D. opportunities

3. The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.

A. the city B. the country C. a career D. entertainment

4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. The countryside generally offers more peace and quiet than the city.

B. People in the country tend to be more unfriendly than those in the city.

C. It is typically safer for young children in the country due to less traffic.

D. Finding entertainment in the evening can be a challenge in the countryside.

5. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. The decision to live in the city or the country depends on an individual's life stage and priorities.

B. Young people should avoid living in the countryside at all costs.

C. All city dwellers dream of moving to the countryside.

D. There are more job opportunities in the countryside than in the city.

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