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Edited by mr Hoang - 0913.885.221 5. A. to B. with C. about D. on READING 3 Hi everyone! It’s Angelina, and I’m 13 years old from Moscow. Guess what? I just spent the most amazing two weeks of my life at a summer camp at Ridley College in Canada. And let me tell you, it was anything but boring. Ridley College is this huge, beautiful campus with its own dorms, classrooms, and even a health centre. I felt like I was living in a castle! And the best part? I wasn’t alone. There were students from over 60 countries, and everyone was so welcoming and supportive. My days were packed with fun activities. We went on exciting excursions to Niagara Falls, climbed trees at Tree Trekking, and even did some outlet mall shopping. But my favourite part was definitely the classes. They were all about improving my English, but in the most engaging way possible. We did projects, played games, and even went on field trips to learn about Canadian culture. I made tons of new friends, boosted my English skills, and discovered a whole new country. I must say that I learned so much during my two weeks at camp. It was the most exhilarating summer ever! Statements True False 1. Angelina’s two weeks at summer camp at Ridley College was quite boring. 2. The camp was located on a large campus with its own dorms and classrooms. 3. The classes at the camp focused solely on academic subjects and did not include any fun activities. 4. She took field trips to explore different cultures around the world. 5. She made many new friends during her time at camp. READING 4 Now more than ever, teens are under immense pressure to look a certain way. Studies show that social media significantly increases the risk of body dissatisfaction in teens. Contents on social media may contain unrealistic beauty standards as well as dangerous “diet advice”. Many teens give priority to achieving such standards, so they imitate the eating patterns of influencers, models, and celebrities. This can harm their physical and mental health. It is completely normal for everyone to want to fit in and look a certain way. However, it is essential to never put one’s health at risk in order to lose weight or change the body shape. Teens should be aware that their body will change as they grow and develop, and there can be fluctuations in body weight during adolescence. Eating nutritious foods and staying active can keep them healthy and happy. If teens struggle with their body image or body weight, they should tell a healthcare counsellor or other adult. If they are not comfortable telling an adult in their life, they can reach out to a health hotline for support and resources rather than following untrusted diet advice on social media. (Adapted from: https://www.healthline.com/) No. Statements True/False 1 Social media makes teens feel good about their bodies. 2 Many teens try to copy the eating habits of influencers. 3 It's normal for teens to want to look a certain way. 4 Teens should ignore their health to achieve the perfect body. 5 Teens can talk to a healthcare professional if they have body image concerns. READING 5 My life in the past was not very exciting. It was just a cycle of going to school then coming back home. The same cycle went on until the summer two years ago. That summer my dad took me to his village, and I had the most thrilling but the most frightening experience in my life. The village is a peaceful place by a river, with green fields around. We stayed for a week in my grandparents’ house, with my aunt, uncle and my cousin Tam. I was eager to explore new things in the countryside. Every day, Tam took me to ride a buffalo in the field. It was so pleasant and exhilarating to sit on the buffalo, watching the scenery around, and listening to birds singing. Tam sat before me on the buffalo, supervising it