If we were to set off for a new home besides Earth, it would be very likely that the planet must have had a very (1) SIMILAR atmosphere compared to our homeland. It would not be hard for us to (2) QUICKLY adapt to the environment there. With the advanced technology nowadays, it is even possible that we can create an artificial sun (3) NATURAL lighting, as well as day and night system. Depending on the ecosystem there, we may choose the best ways to develop (4) ADVANCED in terms of agriculture or industry. As we are settling down on a new place, our life will be surrounded with lots of work, (5) INCLUDING growing and finding edibie plants and vegetables, exploiting the planet's essential (6) MORE resources for recreating a new society. It will (7) TAKE a lot of time to rebuild a new society, but with the great intelligence of human beings nowadays, that process will be much shorter (8) THAN before. In addition, people may also discover new materials that can be used to (9) CREATE extremely advanced inventions and techniques that can help our lives on a new planet become much more comfortable.

Mum:  So, Leah, you've (1) got a busy day ahead.

Leah: I know, it’s crazy. And I've got a basketball match tonight, too.

Mum: What (2) time does it start?

Leah: It starts at six. Are you coming to watch?

Mum: Yes, I (3) hope so. Don’t (4) forget that we're going to London tomorrow.

Leah: What? Why?

Mum: Remember — it’s your cousin's wedding. The train (5) leaves at seven, so we can't be late.

Leah: Cool. Can you remind (6) me to get him a present later?

Mum: Right — I’m reminding you now to get your cousin a present. OK?

Leah: OK. Thanks, Mum.

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2 time

3 hope

4 forget

5 leaves

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1. [ v ] This time next week we will be travelling around Italy.

[   ] This time next week we will travel around Italy.

2. [ v ] I'm going to take up tennis. It’s such a great sport.

[   ] I’ll be taking up tennis. It’s such a great sport.

3. [   ] Tomorrow at five o'clock, Callum will get ready for the party.

[ v ] Tomorrow at five o'clock, Callum will be getting ready for the party.

4. [   ] I think we'll be winning this game.

[ v ] I think we'll win this game.

5. [ v ] Jamie says he isn’t going to work in the summer.

[   ] Jamie says he won't work in the summer.

1. Liam / Jasmine is calling his / her friend.

(Liam / Jasmin đang gọi cho bạn của anh ấy / cô ấy.)

2. Jasmine is going to spend the summer abroad / in England.

(Jasmine sẽ nghỉ hè ở nước ngoài / ở Anh.)

3. Jasmine will be travelling around South America for a few months / weeks.

(Jasmine sẽ đi du lịch vòng quanh Nam Mỹ trong vài tháng/tuần.)

4. Liam's dad wants to take some time out in July / August.

(Bố của Liam muốn dành thời gian đi chơi vào tháng Bảy / tháng Tám.)

5. Liam's dad will / won't earn a lot of money soon.

(Bố của Liam sẽ / sẽ không kiếm được nhiều tiền sớm.)

6. Jasmine says Liam should take up a sport / watch TV.

(Jasmine nói Liam nên tham gia một môn thể thao / xem TV.)

1. We MIGHT spend some time in Portugal next summer, but we aren’t sure.

2. You'll be exhausted UNLESS you relax this weekend.

3. I MIGHT see you later, but I hope I do.

4. He WILL get rich because he works extremely hard.

5. We MIGHT win the match. The other team is better.

6. Will you go to the party IF Leo invites you?

A high-speed train is called a hyperloop that travels through big tubes.

1. damage something so that it can’t be used - DESTROY

2. control something so that it behaves as we want it to - MANIPULATE

3. use and analyse information with the help of a computer - PROCESS

4. slowly change something so that it works better in a new situation - ADAPT

1. Dominic is getting OLD. He'll be sixty on his next birthday.

2. I first got a bank ACCOUNT. When I was twelve years old.

3. You won't get a driving LICENSE unless you pass your test. 

4. My grandma doesn’t work any more. She gets a PENSION now.

5. Mike studied at university for five years to get a DEGREE in medicine.

Many people think school holidays should be shorter.

In my opinion, school holidays should not be shorter, but rather maintained at their current length or even extended for several reasons. Firstly, a long break provides students with the opportunity to spend time with family and friends, pursue hobbies, or even travelling that can help them to recharge. By limiting holiday time, we risk putting undue pressure on students and depriving them of the chance to relax and unwind. Secondly, I believe school holidays provide valuable opportunities for students to engage in experiential learning outside of the classroom. During longer breaks, students may have the chance to intern, volunteer, or participate in other activities that can help them to develop new skills and perspectives. Finally, it provides an important buffer against stress and burnout. The demands of the academic year can be overwhelming, and it is important for students to have time to rest and recover, which is essential for their success both in and out of the classroom.

To conclude, school holidays provide many benefits and experiential opportunities for students. All in all, school holidays should not be shorter.

Firstly, schools prioritize test scores over actual learning, leading to a lack of critical thinking and creativity.

Secondly, school can be a stressful environment, with high levels of pressure to perform well on exams and constant comparisons to other students, leading to anxiety and mental health issues.

Lastly, schools may not have the time or resources to provide individual attention to each student, which makes it difficult for some students to receive the support they need.