Câu VIII. Đọc đoạn văn sau và trả lời các câu hỏi. (0,8 điểm) LEARNING ENGLISH It is not easy for adult students of English to improve their accent. Unlike children, who are flexible, adults often find it hard to change the way they speak. This is why even the top, or smartest adult students have difficulty with pronunciation. There are several things that an international students can do to improve his or her pronunciation. One method is to sign up for a pronunciation class. Studying pronunciation can help students to understand the rules of English, but in order to practice speaking, students often need to be exposed to English outside the classroom as well. This is why many students say that studying in an English-speaking country greatly affects their English. Living with native speakers can help students to learn new vocabulary as well as improve their accents. International students can also learn important cultural information. This can help to prevent misunderstandings that can occur when people from different cultures live together. 1. Is it easy for adult students of English to improve their accent? ....................................................................................................................................................... 2. Who often find it hard to change the way they speak? ....................................................................................................................................................... 3. What can help students understand the rules of English? ....................................................................................................................................................... 4. How should students do to avoid misunderstandings about cultures? ..........................................................................................................................................................................