YOU LIKE PLAYING MONOPOLY OR CHESS, YOUR HOBBY MAY BE _______. A. C...

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8. You like playing monopoly or chess, your hobby may be _______.

A. collecting things B. playing sports C. dancing D.

board games

C. READING

I. Read and fill in the blanks with ONE word given in the box. There is one Extra word

you don't need to use. (1.0 pt)

hobby improve when writes because

difficult

My Favorite Hobby

My name is Sara. My favorite _____________(1) is reading. I enjoy reading a book when I

am free. I started to do it ______________(2) I was four years old. The first time I did it, I

felt interested. So I kept reading. The teachers always taught me to read the difficult words.

I was happy when I read a story with a happy ending. I was thrilled when I read a detective

story.

I enjoy reading ______________(3) I like to explore the imaginative world of my favorite

author, J.K. Rowling who _____________(4) " Harry Potter" . There are a lot of advantages

of reading. Reading can make me relaxed and calm. I can also learn new vocabulary items.

Then I can further _________________(5) my English. Moreover, it can give me an

unlimited imagination, so I can write books in the future. I can learn the different cultures

and customs of other countries in the world too.

I read at least one hour every day. I read books by myself. I usually read it at home. I wish I

could read different kinds of books because it might be very challenging.

II. Read the following passages and answer the questions below. (1.5 pts)

Oil painting:

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Since the 18th century, under the impact of society, culture, and technology, oil painting has

undergone dramatic changes. They are rebellious but passionate, and prosperous.

Watercolor paintings

Watercolor paintings are considered a unique way to creatively represent dreams, illusions,

emotions, and bright feelings using water-soluble pigments.

Sketch:

Van Gogh did not begin painting until his late twenties. He produced more than 2,000

artworks, consisting of around 900 paintings and 1,100 sketches.

Portrait:

The Mona Lisa is a famous 16th-century portrait by Leonardo da Vinci. The true identity of

the woman pictured in the portrait remains unknown, despite intensive researches by art

historians.