Question 27: The word “They” in paragraph 3 refers to __________.

a. In the 1600s, England began to import tea and created traditions such as afternoon tea for rich people and high tea as a main meal for working families.
b. Tea has played an important cultural and historical role in both Asia and Europe.
c. It started in China and later spread to other Asian countries, like Japan, where tea is used in a special ceremony.
d. Since then, tea also became a central trade product between England and its American colonies, eventually causing political conflict that led to the Boston Tea Party.
e. Today, drinking tea - especially green tea - is also known to be good for health because it may help lower the risk of diseases like cancer, heart problems, stroke, and diabetes, thanks to natural substances called polyphenols.

A. b – c – a – d – e B. a – e – b – c – d C. c – b – d – e – a D. d – a – b – c – e

a. These programs give shy children a safe place to feel accepted and have been very successful in improving their confidence and self-esteem.
b. A researcher found that gently encouraging shy children to try new things can help them become less fearful, while another method is to teach them social skills.
c. For example, training groups teach children how to make eye contact, talk about others' interests, and smile while speaking.
d. Parents, teachers, and children themselves can take steps to overcome or even prevent this tendency.
e. Many people consider themselves shy—about 40% of those in a survey said so, and while shyness may be inherited, it doesn't mean children are destined to stay shy forever.

A. e – c – b – d – a B. e – b – d – a – c C. e – b – c – d – a D. e – d – b – c – a

a. André: Every Wednesday because the only other day he teaches is Friday and I can't go then. You like tennis. Why don't you come too?
b. Mandy: How often do you have lessons?
c. Mandy: Did you win your match last night, André?
d. Mandy: Hmm, How much are the lessons? That's the first question my parents will ask!
e. André: Yes. I'm much better since I started having tennis lessons with my new teacher, Nam.

(Adapted from Cambridge English KEY)

A. c – e – b – a – d B. d – a – c – e – b C. b – a – d – e – c D. c – a – b – e – d

Hi James,

a. Let me know if you have any suggestions for things to do!
b. We must decide what to do and make a plan.
c. I'm really looking forward to our weekend trip to the city!
d. I'd quite like to go to the art gallery but you may not like that idea.
e. Would you prefer to go there or to the theater? There's a new musical on so we could see that in the evening.

See you soon,

Long

A. c – b – d – e – a B. b – c – d – a – e C. b – e – c – d – a D. c – a – b – e – d

a. Kate: Are you sure? Can you check the schedule again?
b. Tran: It's okay. The lesson doesn't begin until 7:45.
c. Kate: Hurry! It's 7 o'clock. We're going to be late for the dance lesson.

(Adapted from Formula)

A. a – b – c B. a – c – b C. b – c – a D. c – b – a

Hi James,

a. Let me know if you have any suggestions for things to do!

b. We must decide what to do and make a plan.

c. I'm really looking forward to our weekend trip to the city!

d. I'd quite like to go to the art gallery but you may not like that idea.

e. Would you prefer to go there or to the theater? There's a new musical on so we could see that in the evening.

See you soon,

Long