I. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to fill in each blank. ⇱
Studies have proven that school club activities are important to both the physical and mental development of children. In sports clubs kids play sports regularly, and under the guidance of their ___(1)___, they improve their physical health. Moreover, children mix with friends from different classes in a new ___(2)___ where they can learn, share, and appreciate each other. Also, when they work with new friends in a club, they will become more confident and independent. Furthermore, when children work together in a ___(3)___ to deal with a problem or to do tasks, they have to work together to think about what they should do to ___(4)___ the task. They, therefore, can learn research and leadership ___(5)___. Many kids also find good role ___(6)___ in clubs, such as coaches or group leaders.
II. Read the following conversation and tick (✓) T (True) or F (False). ⇱
Ms. Kate: Hi Vy. Why don’t you join with your classmates in playing shuttlecock over there?
Vy: I’d like to. But they may not want me to join.
Ms. Kate: Have you asked them yet?
Vy: I’m pretty sure that they will not let me join. They laugh at me in our maths class. I don’t like maths, and I’m not good at it.
Ms Kate: Alright, Vy. So what subjects are you interested in?
Vy: English and history. I love reading about things that happened in the, past. I can read in English, and I easily remember events.
Ms Kate: Wow. Not everyone does well in those subjects. You should be proud of that. So, you want to become a historian?
Vy: Definitely, Miss. But my classmates all laughed at me when I told them.
Ms. Kate: Don’t be nervous, Vy. You should be more confident in your abilities and don’t be afraid to show others what you can do. I’ll start a discussion in the school.
III. Read the school bulletin and circle the correct answer A, B, C, or D. ⇱
BRIGHT STARS MIDDLE SCHOOL
DAILY BULLETIN
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Monday, 10th October, 2025
Preliminary English Test
PET registration begins on Tuesday, nth October and the test will be on 20th October. Please sign up before the 15th. Make sure you all have a good night’s sleep before the test day. Your results will be available on the 25th.
Link Team is currently receiving applications for the next school year. If you want to help our new juniors, then Link Team is for you! Come to Room 201 after school to pick up an application.
Sports
Swimming: Attention 8th and 9th grade students. If you plan to join the Swimming Club, come to Room 303 to sign up. Or contact Mr Linh at [email protected].
Jogging: Attention all students. Please check the email we sent you yesterday. It’s an application to join the school’s charity jogging event. If you are interested in joining, please fill in the application before Thursday. Thank you!
Clubs
Photo Club: Only two weeks left to grab your camera or smartphone, guys. Get ready for this year’s photo contest. Ask your art teacher for an entry form.
Chess Club: open next month. The club will meet on Saturday mornings, from 9:00 a m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact Mr. Tung for applications at 084377552.