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SỞ GD&ĐT NGHỆ AN ĐỀ THI CHỌN ĐỘI TUYỂN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12
NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2011
Full name:………………………………… Class:………………….
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 THPT
Thời gian: 180 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
SECTION A – PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. architect B. parachute C. archaic D. psychology
2. A. advent B. adverb C.advertise D. advance
3. A. dealt B. dreamt C. heal D. threaten
4. A. naught B. hymn C. button D. fence
5. A. possession B. address C. guess D. mess
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
II. Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others.
6. A. method B. invention C. intense D. effective
7. A. writer B. carefully C. origin D. compete
8. A. director B. machinery C. excellent D. encourage
9. A. intelligent B. population C. opportunity D. economics
10. A. advisable B. admirable C. reliable D. desirable
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
SECTION B – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.
11. The landlord of this apartment _________ me about $ 50 per month in rent.
A. draws B. charges C. takes D. costs
12. He had a good _________of the exam result when he saw his daughter’s face.
A. report B. thought C. idea D. news
13. When the teacher came in, they pretended __________.
A. to read B. reading C. being reading D. to be reading
14. We insist that a meeting _________as soon as possible.
A. be held B. is held C. were held D. will be held
15. He kept his marriage secret for years, but eventually the truth _________.

A. came out B. came through C. went out D. turned out
16. She is objecting to _________ money on the project.
A. me invest B. my investing C. I invest D. me invested
17. – “Who is Marry getting married to?” – “Oh, to some guy _________ since childhood.”
A. has known her B. has been known her
C. she has known D. who she has been known
18. –“Do you like frog’s legs?” – “_________ them, I don’t really know.”
A. Never try B. Not to have tried
C. Never having tried D. Never had tried
19. It is believed that there is a _________ between the two crimes.
A. join B. chain C. link D. connector
20. If you drive from the airport, go on the motorway and follow the _________ to the city.
A. points B. signs C. plans D. ways
21. We were so late that we __________ had time to catch the train.
A. nearly B. almost C. hardly D. simply
22. They turned _________at the party, despite the awful weather.
A. round B. in C. back D. up
23. I wish I __________ her the truth earlier.
A. would tell B. had told C. have told D. told
24. There wasn't __________ news in his letter.
A. a great many B. hardly any C. a great deal of D. a large number of
25. You’ll have to _________ a better idea than that if you want to win.
A. come in for B. get down to C. bring out D. come up with
26. – “Why is John’s mother upset with him?” – “He hasn’t done his homework, nor _________ to.”
A. he intends B. he does intend C. intends he D. does he intend
27. The English _________ strong traditions.
A. have much B. has much C. has many D. have many
28. Don’t be late for the interview; _________ people will think you are a disorganized person.
A. otherwise B. unless C. if not D. or so
29. Wearing sports clothes is _________ of a truly "sporty" character.

A. not to indicate B. no indication C. not indicated D. no indicating
30. Peter is very tall. He really _________ from the rest of his class.
A. stands out B. sits out C. sits up D. stands up
11. 15. 19. 23. 27.
12. 16. 20. 24. 28.
13. 17. 21. 25. 29.
14. 18. 22. 26. 30.
II. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it.
31. The King was too happy that he decided to build a pagoda of lotus shape over water.
32. He knows to repair the carburetor without taking the whole car apart.
33. Most of the food what elephants eat is brought to their mouths by their trunks.
34. The temple has rectangular shape, 3 meters aside with bent roof of traditional architecture.
35. Under no circumstances I will leave you alone in this country.
36. They should consider English more as a means of communication than of a science.
37. For more eighty years, scientists have argued over whether life exists on the planet Mars.
38. Pluto is so much far from the sun that it can be described as a black desert.
39. You can apply for a better job when you will have had more experience.
40. Many people believe that writing letters are a nice way of keeping in touch.
Mistake Correction Mistake Correction
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35. 40.
SECTION C – READING
I. Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.
Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein,
eggs also contain a high level of blood cholesterol, one of the major causes of heart disease. One egg
yolk, in fact, contains a little more than two- thirds of suggested daily cholesterol limit. This
knowledge has caused egg sales to plummet in recent years, which in turn has brought about the
development of several alternatives to eating regular eggs. One alternative is to eat substitute eggs.
These eggs substitutes are not really eggs, but they look somewhat like eggs when they are cooked.
They have advantage of having lower cholesterol rates, and they can be scrambled or used in baking.

One disadvantage, however, is that they are not good for frying, poaching, or boiling. A second
alternative to regular eggs is a new type of eggs, sometimes called "designer" eggs. These eggs are
produced by hens that are fed low-fat diets consisting of ingredients such as canola oil, flaw, and
rice bran. In spite of their diets, however, these hens produce eggs that contain the same amount of
cholesterol as regular eggs. Yet, the producers of these eggs claim that eating their eggs will not
raise the blood cholesterol in humans.
Egg producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly. They cite scientific
studies to back up their claim. And, in fact, studies on the relationships between eggs and human
cholesterol levels have brought mixed results. It may be that it is not the type of eggs that is the main
determinant of cholesterol but the person who is eating the eggs. Some people may be more
sensitive to cholesterol derived from food than other people. In fact, there is evidence that certain
dietary fats stimulate the body’s production of blood cholesterol. Consequently, while it is still
makes sense to limit one’s intake of eggs, even designer eggs, it seems that doing this without
regulating dietary fat will probably not help reduce the blood cholesterol level.
41. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. to inform people about the relation between eggs and cholesterol

B. to convince people to eat "designer" eggs and egg substitutes
C. to persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten
D. to introduce the idea that dietary fats increase the blood cholesterol level
42. According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of heart disease?
A. minerals B. cholesterol C. vitamins D. canola oil
43. According to the passage, what has been the cause for changes in the sale of eggs?
A. dietary changes in hens B. decreased production
C. increasing price D. concerns about cholesterol
44. According to the passage, one egg yolk contains approximately what fraction of suggested daily
limit for human consumption of cholesterol?
A. 1/3 B. 1/2 C. 2/3 D. 3/4
45. According to the author, which of the following may reduce blood cholesterol?
A. reducing egg intake but not fat intake. B. increasing egg intake and fat intake.
C. increasing egg intake but no fat intake. D. decreasing egg intake and fat intake.
41. 42. 43. 44. 45.
II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage.
If you’re an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a sneer or a snarl. It has
become a symbol of our wasteful, throw-way society. But there seems little (46) ______ it is here to
stay, and the truth is, of course, that plastic has brought enormous (47) _______ even environmental
ones. It’s not really the plastics themselves that are the environmental (48) ________ – it’s the way
society choose to use and (49) ________ them.
Almost all the 50 or so different kinds of modern plastic are made from oil, gas or coal –
non-renewable natural (50) _______. We (51) _______ well over three million tons of the stuff in
Britain each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away. A high (52) ________ of our
annual consumption is in the (53) _______ of packaging, and this (54) _______ about seven per cent
by weight of our domestic (55) _______. Almost all of it could be recycled, but very little of it is,
though the plastic recycling (56) _______ is growing fast.
The plastics themselves are extremely energy-rich; they have a higher calorific (57) ______
than coal and one (58) _______ of ‘recovery’ strongly (59) _______ by the plastic manufacturers is
the (60) _______ of waste plastic into a fuel.

46. A. evidence B. concern C. doubt D. likelihood
47. A. pleasures B. benefits C. savings D. profits
48. A. poison B. disaster C. disadvantage D. evil
49. A. dispose B. store C. endanger D. abuse
50. A. resources B. processes C. products D. fuels
51. A. remove B. import C. consign D. consume

52. A. portion B. amount C. proportion D. rate
53. A. way B. kind C. form D. type
54. A. takes B. makes C. carries D. constitutes
55. A. refuse B. goods C. requirements D. rubble
56. A. manufacture B. plant C. factory D. industry
57. A. degree B. value C. demand D. effect
58. A. measure B. mechanism C. method D. medium
59. A. desired B. argued C. favored D. presented
60. A. conversion B. melting C. change D. replace
46. 49. 52. 55. 58.
47. 50. 53. 56. 59.
48. 51. 54. 57. 60.
III. Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word.
In the early eighteenth century the New World still belonged to Britain. However, here
people found (61) _________ free from the power of kings and priests, and there was no aristocracy
(62) _________ owned all the land. In 1776, the British Americans (63) _________ independence
from Britain and, after fighting and winning a war against the British, established a new nation
called the United States of America. They were now (64) _________ free from the power of the
European kings, and in 1789 they wrote a Constitution for the new nation.
This Constitution (65) ________ the values which Americans had fought (66) _________,
and when they wrote it they wanted to make sure that the freedom which they (67) _________
fought to win would continue. They wanted to be (68) ________ that the government of the new
country would not (69) _________ too strong, that the power of the church would also be limited,

and that there would never (70) _________ a hereditary aristocracy in America.
61. 63. 65. 67. 69.
62. 64. 66. 68. 70.
SECTION D – WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.
71. I should like someone to take me out to dinner.

What …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………
72. The manager was very astounded when they told him about the robbery.

On ………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………
73. It is such a marvelous opportunity that we mustn’t miss it.

It is too …………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………
74. My brother works better when he’s pressed for time.

The less time ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
75. He’ll set down. Then his performance will improve.

Once …………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………
76. Mrs. Scott is proud of her cooking.

Mrs. Scott prides ……………………………………………………….………………………………………………………
77. Are they likely to pass Proficiency?

Is there …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
78. He made a lot of mistakes because he didn’t study carefully.

Had …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………

79. Though I am poor, I’ll not serve a villain.

Poor … ……………………………………………………………………… …………………… …………………………………
80. She didn't recover her confidence until that morning.

It was ………………………………………………………………………………………….……………….…………………………
II. Write about 150 – 200 words on the following topic:
“Good books are considered good teachers and friends”
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NĂM HỌC 2007-2008

ĐÁP ÁN VÀ BIỂU ĐIỂM MÔN TIẾNG ANH 12 THPT – BẢNG A
SECTION A – PHONETICS
I. (1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points)
1. B 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. A
II. (1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points)
6. A 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. B
SECTION B – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. (1p for 1 correct answer X 20 = 20 points)
11. B 15. A 19. C 23. B 27. D
12. C 16. B 20. B 24. C 28. A
13. D 17. C 21.C 25. D 29. B
14. A 18. C 22.D 26. D 30. A
II. (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points)
Mistake Correction Mistake Correction
31 too so 3
6
than of than as
32 to repair how to repair 3
7

more more than
33 what which/that 3
8
so much so
34 aside a side 3
9
will have had have / have had
35 I will will I 40 are is
SECTION C – R EADING
I. (2p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 10 points)
41. A 42. B 43. D 44. C 45. D
II. (1p for 1 correct answer X 15 = 15 points)
46. C 49. D 52. C 55. A 58. C
47. B 50. A 53. C 56. D 59. C
48. D 51. B 54. D 57. B 60. A
III. (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points)
61. themselves
63. declared 65. expressed 67. had 69. become/be
62. who 64. completely 66. for 68. sure 70. be
SECTION D – WRITING
I. (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points)
71. What I should like is being/to be taken out to dinner.
72. On being told about the robbery, the manager was very astounded.
73. It is too marvelous an opportunity for me to miss.

74. The less time my brother has, the better he works.
75. Once he has settled / settles down, his performance will improve.
76. Mrs. Scott prides herself on her cooking.
77. Is there any likelihood of their passing Proficiency?
78. Had he studied carefully, he wouldn’t have made a lot of mistakes.

79. Poor as I am, I won’t serve a villain.
80. It was not until that morning that she recovered her confidence.
II. (15 points)
Grammar & Vocabulary 30%
Style 40%
Content 30%
LUYỆN THI HỌC SINH GIỎI SỐ 9
Năm học 2010-2011
A. PHONETICS:
I. Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. (2.0 pts)
1. A. seizure B. seize C. azure D. division
2. A. treasure B. usually C. treason D. measure
3. A. Valentine B. imagine C. discipline D. examine
4. A. wood B. couldn’t C. push D. moon
5. A. cure B. tune C. amuse D. use
6. A. forget B. forty C. former D. fortunate
7. A. surgical B. surround C. surrender D. survival
8. A. vehement B. exhibit C. Fahrenheit D. Buddhist
9. A. mature B. sure C. lurid D. tenure
10. A. Thames B. Thistle C. everything D. south
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other words in each group. (1. pt)
1. A. delicate B. invention C. organic D. bacteria
2. A. abnormality B. automatically C. metropolitan D. miraculously
3. A. discard B. conceal C. birthmark D. suppose
4. A. continental B. conservation C. revolution D. particular
5. A. potentially B. fashionable C. invaluable D. electrify
Your answers:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY:
I. Circle the word or phrase which best completes these sentences. (2.0 pts).
1. The soldier was punished for _____ to obey his commanding officer’s orders.
A. refusing B. regretting C. objecting D. resisting
2. She is _____ to leave as soon as possible
A. cautious B. anxious C. worried D. nervous
3. Nobody seems to be _____ control of those children
A. under B. over C. with D. in
4. She _____ her husband’s job for his ill health
A. accused B. blamed C. caused D. claimed
5. I think he _____ all that is necessary.
A. has done B. did C. had done D. would do
8. They’d like to move to London, but their children will never agree
A. with going B. to go C. with go D. going
9. To get a passport, he must send his birth _____ and to photos.

A. certificate B. licence C. paper D. card
10. There was no _____ in waiting longer than half an hour, so we left.
A. good B. use C. worth D. point
11. _____ you have no key, you’ll have to get back before I go out.
A. Although B. Provided C. As D. Unless
12. Is he _____ enough to take on so much responsibility ?
A. elderly B. ancient C. ripe D. mature
13. We have had the roof of our house_______ .
A. to replace B. replace C. been replaced D. replaced
14. Imagine you _____ a flight, would you have gone by train?
A. haven’t booked B. hadn’t booked C. don’t book D. won’t book
15. They had _____ ashtrays on the table.
A. Two square glass B. glass square two C. square two glass

D. two glass square
16.
Faraday’s accomplishments seem more wonderful when we realize that he had very_______
education.
A. a few B. few C. a little D. little
17. After waiting for an hour he realized that the bus was_________ to come.
A. improbable B. impossible C. uncertain

D. unlikely
18. _________ being tired, I went for a picnic with my family.
A. That B. Though C. Since D. Despite
19. I would rather _________ nothing than _________that book.
A . do - to read B. do - read C. doing - reading D. done - read
20. Do you want _________ with you or do you want to go alone?
A . me coming B. me to come C. that I come

D. that I will come
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
II. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. (2.0 pts)
1. Anna is really kind; she has a good relationship ________ all of her employees.
2. The secretary is typing the reply ________ his letter.
3. He can’t find the solution ________ the problem.
4. Did the secretary give you the answer ________ my question?
5. You shouldn’t have such a negative attitude ________ the project.
6. The newcomers are often shy and have much difficulty ________ making friends.
7. Did you know that Tony had gone to California twice ________ business?

8. You say that they have already had rice ________ breakfast, don’t you?
9. I know that they are going ________ holiday next week.
10. When I left the party, I took my brother’s expensive coat ________ mistake.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets(2.0 pts)
1. My father helps my mother with the housework. He proves to be _________ especially when
she is sick . (SUPPORT)
2. I like my work because I have the _________ to make my own decision. (FREE)

3. Well, I think that the prices in Dong Thap supermarket are _______. (REASON)
4. This company offered a lot of _______ jobs. (ATTRACT)
5. Mrs. Pike has been told by her doctor that she is _______, she can’t have a child of her own.
(CHILD)
6. In the past people believed that women’s ___________ roles were as mothers and
wives. (NATURE)
7. These shops have goods for sale at __________prices. (ATTRACT)
8. They should give _________flowers to their sweetheart. (BEAUTY)
9. All of my students appreciate the________of English learning. (IMPORTANT)
10. Mr. Lam is a careless driver. He never drives________. (CARE)
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
IV. Put the words in brackets into the correct form. Write your answers in the space provided.
(1.0 pt)
1. You must tell me the truth. I insist on (1. tell) the truth.
2. Thompson (2. catch ) the ball, we would have won the game.
3. Don’t worry. We (3. finish) the report by 11 o’clock.
4. Fred was pleased (4. admit) to the college.

5. There were some people (5. row) on the river.
6. Alex has a test tomorrow that he needs to study for. He (6. not watch) TV right now.
7. Were I (7. know) the answer, I (8. tell) you right away.
8. Alice (9. not take) the bus to school every day. She usually (10. walk) instead
Your answers:
1. 6.
2. …. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
V. Identify one mistake in each sentence, then correct it. Write your answers in the space
provided. (2.0 pts)
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Your answers:
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
C. READING:
I. Read the text and questions below, circle the correct answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits
best according to the text. (2.0 pts)
SAFETY ON THE ROADS.
Every day many road accidents happen in Hong Kong. Some accidents cause injuries but some
lead to death. Everyone, especially children, must learn how to cross the road. A simple code to
remember is “STOP, LOOK and LISTEN BEFORE YOU CROSS”.
The Transport Department organizes road safety campaigns every year in order to reduce traffic
accidents. Parents and teachers should educate children on road safety. Most schools have their own
School Road Safety Patrols. The School Road Safety Patrol is a uniformed group. It recruits
secondary school students as members. Students are sennior forms help fellow students cross the

road correctly and safely on their way to and from school.
When you go out alone, however, what is the best way to cross the road ? First, you must find a
safe place to cross, There may be subways, footbridges, zebra or green man crossing. Of course, it is
safest to be directed by a policeman. Then you should stand on the pavement where you can see
clearly all the dirctions, look round for the traffic and listen. If a car is coming, you ought to let it
pass. When there is no traffic near, walk straight across the road. Do not run as you may trip!
Roads are dangerous. However, if everyone takes care when crossing the road, there will be
fewer traffic accidents. Our transport system will then become safer and more efficient.
1. Who must learn how to cross the road safety ?
A. Children and their parents. B. Everyone, especially teachers.
C. Those injured in road accidents. D. Everyone who uses the road.
2. Road safety campaigns are organized by to
A. schools help their School Road Safety Patrols
B. the Transport Department cut down their number of road accidents
C. traffic warders direct students to cross the road
D. teachers and parents educate children on road safety
3. What is the most suitable description for the School Road Safety Patrol ?
A. It accepts school teachers as members.
B. Its duty is to participate in Road Safety Campaigns.
C. You need not wear a uniform if you join.
D. Patrol members direct students to cross the road correctly.
4. According to the writer, what will happen if everyone is more careful in using the road ?
A. There will be no more traffic accidents B. Our tranport system will not be safe
C. Fewer traffic accidents will happen D. The roads will be widened
Your answers:

1. 2. 3. 4.
II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each of the questions
below. (2.0 pts)
In the early days of the cinema, before sound was introduced, silent films were (1) ________

by a pianist, or even a small orchestra playing in the cinema itself. One reason for this was to (2)
________ up the noise of the projector. However, a more important role was to provide (3)
________ for what was going on in the film, and (4) ________ the audience through the story.
Different kinds of music were (5) ________ with different situations, such as fights, chases,
romantic scenes and so on. Music was also used to identify the geographical location or historical
setting of the story. In (6) ________ , individual characters often had their own tune, which could
also (7) ________ what sort of person they were.
Music (8________ something extra what was happening on the flat screen. It could create
atmosphere and (9) ________ the involvement of the audience, one moment encouraging them to
relax, the next developing a (10) ________ of tension. And all this was done without any words
being spoken.
Audiences at that (11) ________ would have been (12) ________ with the musical language
connected with the traditions of popular theatre, and many of these were (13) ________ to the new
medium of the cinema. Today, (14) ________ the films produced may be technically very different
from before, much of the musical history still (15) ________
1 A chased B pursued C taken D accompanied
2 A tie B put C cover D make
3 A support B description C suggestion D comment
4 A persuade B guide C follow D send
5 A associated B united C joined D collected
6 A measure B addition C plus D total
7 A point B indicate C paint D draw
8 A placed B made C added D put
9 A increase B rise C grow D lift
10 A look B meaning C sight D sense
11 A time B spell C occasion D century
12 A popular B educated C familiar D experienced
13 A transferred B moved C transported D carried
14 A instead B however C despite D although
15 A remains B stays C keeps D Rests

Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
III. Fill each of the numbered blanks with one suitable word. (2.0 pts)
Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word.
Many species are now in (1) __________ of being extinct. Among the threats to endangered
species are businesses that buy and (2) __________ animals for their skin and other (3)
__________.
Unfortunately, the people who run these businesses are not discouraged by fines, which they see as
just another business expense. A (4) __________ way to control the problem would be to force (5)
__________ is caught buying or selling products made from endangered (6) __________ to do
community service. Their community service should require work that helps (7) __________ the

animals they are harming.
Such a law should be quite effective. If people trafficking in (8) __________ animal products
were forced to help endangered species, they might understand (9) __________ destructive their
business is. Also, their community service tasks turn them into helpers rather (10) __________
destroyers.
Your answers:
1. 6.
2. …. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
D. WRITING
I. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it. (2.0 pts)
1. An announcement of their engagement appeared in the local paper.
-> Their

engagement
2. The minister was interrupted just after starting his speech.
->
Hardly
3. Allan regretted asking Arthur to lend him £20.
-> Allan
wished
4. Parking is not permitted here.
-> You
aren’t
5. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted.
-> “Which
”
6. If Mike hadn’t been interested, the trip would have been cancelled.
->
But
7. It was so late that nothing could be done.
-> It was
too
8. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish.
->
Much
9. That meal was excellent !
->

What
10. I’d prefer him not to have said all those embarrassing things about me.
-> I’d sooner

Writing. Use the following prompts to write the perfect sentences (2.0 pts)

Dear Nam,
1. school year / going / come / end

2. I / look / forward / summer holiday

3. this occasion / I / go / your country

4. I / intend / stay / your house / two weeks

5. I / hope / your parents / kind / provide / food / accommodation

6. this opportunity / amuse / heartily

7. first day / morning / long walk / country

8. and / evening / swim / river

9. following days / help / parents / farm work

10. give / regards / everybody

Affectionately yours
Hoang