PRACTICE

READING & WRITING (ĐỌC VÀ VIẾT) PHẦN THI ĐỌC:

SECTION 1

Choose the best answer by circling A, B, C or D.

1. Dan …….in the living room while we decorate his bedroom

A. sleeps B. is sleeping C. has slept D. does sleep
2. . How much is the bus …… to the city centre?
A. fee B price C fare D cost
3. There are a .......... websites dealing with this issue.
A. lots B. lots of C. lot D. lot of
4. I don’t believe .......... ghosts!
A at B for C in D on
5. When I …… , I want to be a journalist
A grow up B am going growing up
C will grow up D am going to grow up
6. We had ......... a good time at the party that I didn’t want it to end
A so B too C enough D such
7. The policeman .......... my details.
A took in B made up C took down D put up with
8. If you ..........iron, it starts to get red hot and then white hot.
A would heat B heated C heat D will heat
9. “ May be that’s Stan at the door”
“No, it ……be. He’s gone to Trevor’s for the weekend”
A can’t B mustn’t C shouldn’t D wouldn’t
10. It’s very important in today’s world to be able to ......... a foreign language
A say B speak C talk D tell
11. I don’t know what we’re going to ........... if I lose this job
A. get by B. give away C. live on D. grow on
12. I’m afraid I’m a little short ............. money this month, so I can’t lend you any.
A. of B. from C. with D. for
13. This is the book in .......... Foster describes his experience of the war.
A. that B. what C. where D. which
14. It’s about time you ............. yourself a job
A. got B. get C. will get D. had got
15. “ Shall I come over at nine”
“I’d rather ......... at ten instead”
A. you come B. you will come C. you had come D. you came
16. Make sure you book a ticket in …….
A. ahead B. forward C. before D. advance
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17. It was the first time we …….to a Mexican restaurant.

A. go B. went C. have been D. had been
A. went B. was going C. have been D. have been going
18. What time ………?
A. The train will leave B. Will the train have been leaving
C. Does the train leave D. Is leaving the train
19. We have five security guards .......... watch every night.
A. keeping B. holding C. taking D. making
20. I have got a good chance of greeting the job, ............I do okay in the interview.
A. Unless B. In case C. only D. provided
21. How much ..........to get into the arena?

A. it costs B. costs it C. does it cost D. does it costs

22. Don’t you think Sam..........just like his father?
A. looks B. is looking C. has been looking D. had been looking
23. Call me as soon as you .......... your test results.
A. get B. will get C. will have got D. will be getting
24. The country’s economy relies heavily on the tourist ………
A. industry B. factory C. company D. firm
25. The new law is ......... the old one.
A. more stricter than B. the strictest than
C. much strictest from D. much stricter than
26. I got my little brother ..........my bedroom for me!
A. tidied B. having tidied C. to tidy D. tidy
27. Could you tell me ......... ?
A. where is the manager B. where the manager is
C. the manager is where D. about where is the manager
28. Why don’t you …… the queue while I go and get some cash out of the machine?
A. enter B. stand C. join D. belong
29. Mr Anderson refused ......... the policeman into his house.
A. allowing B. to allowing C. that he allowed D. to allow
30. I think you should be very proud ..........everything you’ve achieved.
A. from B. in C. of D. for
31. Actually, I .......... a cup of tea first thing every morning but then I switch to coffee.

A. do drink B. am drinking C. have drunk D. have been drinking

32. I always enjoy our school ......... to France

A. excursion B. journey C. trip D. travel

33. The travel agency is arranging for us .......... at a really nice hotel.

A. stay B. of staying C. to stay D. staying

34. Last summer, I ......... to the beach almost every day.
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35. When we got to the airport, I realised I …….my passport at home!

A. was left B. had left C. left D. had been leaving

36. It’s …….time you learned to swim.

A. big B. tall C. high D. far

37. Before she retired, my grandma…… go for a run every morning before work.

A. use to B. would C. got used to D. was used to

38. In this game, the players …… it in turns to throw the dice

A. take B. do C. make D. have

39. Why did you have to bring that subject …….at dinner?

A. up B. out C. over D. off

40. Stephanie seems to be very …… with her classmates.

A. likeable B. famous C. known D. popular

41. He usually goes to the market, ……………..
A. doesn’t he B. does he C. is he D. isn’t he
42. Ann could not speak Chinese and ...................... could John.
A. Neither B. either C. also D. so
43. Don’t let your brothers .................. the present.
A. to see B. seeing C. seen D. see
44. I drink ...................... coffee than you.
A. little B. few C. less D. fewer
45. “How …………… since we ......................school?”
A. are you / left B. have you been/ have left
C. were you/ left D. have you been/ left
46. The students was shocked ..................... the news.
A. in B. with C. for D. at
47. is an important quality in a teacher.
A. Patience B. A patience C. Patient D. The patience
48. The two boys have very ...................characters.
A. likely B. alike C. similar D. same
49. We usually go ................. after work.
A. to fishing B. fished C. fishing D. fish
50. She is a ……………. girl with ………….
A. green-eyes/ red hair B. green-eyed/ red hairs
C. green-eye/ a red hair D. green-eyed/red hair

51. May I watch the game ......................... we are having lunch?

A. while B. during C. between D. just
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52. Is Albert Schweitzer, ………works I respect highly, still a doctor?

A. which B. whose C. what D. who’s
53. Is there anything wrong ........................ your car?
A. in B. about C. of D. with
54. Have I ............................. you about how Mary is getting on at college?
A. said B. explained C. answered D. told
55. study hard before an examination.
A. Most the students B. Most of the students
C. Most of students D. Almost the students
56. He is looking forward to ............................. his old friends.
A. meet B. have meet C. meeting D. met
57. It ......................... every day so far this week.
A. has rained B. is raining C. rained D. rains
58. The bank is on .............................. side of the street.
A. another B. other C. the other D. the rest
59. I know you won’t mind sitting by Peter, ................ ?
A. do I B. don’t I C. will you D. won’t you
60. This orange tastes ………………. .
A. sweetly B. sweety C. sweet D. sweat
61. Neither my friend nor I ............................. to blame.
A. are B. be C. am D. is
62. The skirt you have bought is different .............................. mine.
A. to B. from C. with D. as
63. They forced us .......................... their invitation.
A. accept B. accepting C. accepted D. to accept
64. When….........................Peter?
A. do you last see B. were you last seeing
C. were you last see D. did you last see
65. I need .............................. money, have you got any?
A. a B. some C. any D. many
66. He’s..................................busy at the moment.
A. fair B. well C. quite D. quiet
67. “How are the pictures?”
“A number of the pictures .................... excellent.”

A. are B. is C. do D. does
68. The ship was ......................... around the Mediterranean Sea.
A. running B. sinking C. flying D. sailing
69. lucky he is!
A. what B. what a C. how D. how a
70. Do you know the speaker?”
“He is the most……………..speaker… ................... ”
A. boring/ I have ever known B. bored/ ever knew
C. boring/ I ever Know D. bored/ I had ever known
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1. Neither my friends I did it.

A. and B. or C. nor D. as well
2. I need money, have you got any?
A. some B. a C. a few D.
any 3.He is more intelligent than his brother.
A. very B. far C. a lot of D.
many 4.Tony goes to Lifestyle fitness club a week.
A. twice B. two C. second D. the second
5. When John?
A. did you last seen B. do you last see C. have you last seen D. did you last see
6. Is there anything wrong your computer?
A. in B. of C. for D. with
7. My mother told me late.
A. not going to bed B. not to go to bed
C. to not go to bed D. go not to bed
8. As soon as the other passengers the bus, we’ll leave.
A. getting on B. get on C. will get on D. are getting on
9. It is an interesting film that we have watched it four times.
A. much B. very C. so D. such
10 May I watch the game .................... we are having lunch?
A while B during
C between D just
13 Have I.......................... you about how Mary is getting on at college?
A said B explained C answered D told
14 . ………study hard before an examination.
A Most the students B Most of the students C Most of students D Almost
the students
15 He is looking forward to ........................ his old friends.
A meet B have met
C meeting D being
meeting
16 It...................... every day so far this week.
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A has rained B is raining C rained D

rains 17 The bank is on .................. side of the street.
A another B other C the other D the
rest 18 I know you won’t mind sitting by Peter, ............ ?
A do I B don’t I
C will you D won’t you
19. The team paid a price for its lack of preparation.
A. heavy B. dirty C. light D. expensive
20. As a child, I always _ of becoming a good teacher.
A. dreamt B. took care C. insisted D. preferred
21. When asked about their preference for movies, many young people say that they are in favour
science fiction.
A. with B. of C. in D. for
22. He came late yesterday and so ……………
A. she did B. did she C. she does D. does she
23. My dream of becoming an oversea student came when I was awarded
the scholarship to the USA.
A. true B. truth C. truthfully D. trustworthy
24. In order to a man’s job, Brenda had to work very hard.
A. work B. pursue C. enroll D. prefer
25. Men and women should be given equal rights education and employment.
A. in B. to C. for D. at
26. He had to a heavy price to win the scholarship to the USA.
A. pay B. address C. advocate D. discriminate
27. Gender discrimination cannot people from doing a job of dream.
A. enroll B. prevent C. address D. insist
28. I’m going to ask him ..........I should do it.
A. what B. when C. which D. that
29. .................. in this department was busy preparing for the conference last week.
A. every person B. every people C. all people D. all the people
30. Why was the soccer game ............ yesterday?
A. to cancel B. cancelled C. cancelling D. cancel
31. Please say ........ you have on your mind.
A. whatever B. whichever C. wherever D. whenever
32. “Don’t worry. I have tire at the back of my car.”
A. another B. other C. others D. the other
33. ............... snow, the mountain looks fantastic.
A. Covering B. To cover C. To have covered D. Covered with
34. I am considering my job. Can you recommend a good company?
A. to move B. moving C. to change D. changing
35. Today, household chores have been made much easier by electrical _.
A. utilities B. applications C. appliances D. instruments
36. I accidentally Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
A. caught sight of B. kept an eye on C. paid attention to D. lost touch with
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10. “What would you like for your birthday?” ................... “ will do.”
A. Anything B. None C. Something D. Somebody
11. Each of the football players ................ over 200 pounds.
A. weigh B. weighs C. were weighing D. weights
12. I’ll tell you ………………..
A. what I tell B. what I can C. what I can tell D.
what can I tell you
13.of all of the 1980 presidential candidates was Ronald Reagan.
A. The richest B. The richer C. The most rich D. The rich
14. I felt over in front of everyone at lunch. It was so ………………………
A. embarrassing B. naughty C. romantic D. depressed
15. Jeanne ................. us that joke about the guy who knocks on the door.
A. said B. told C. spoke D. talked
16. Listen to me, ..............?
A. will you B. do you C. are you D. aren’t you
17. Don said that he had an art lesson… .......... night.
A. this B. the C. those D. that
18. It’s easier to travel abroad when you can speak .............. language like English.
A.
11 a strange
He usually goes toB.the a foreign
market, ……………..C. an unknown D. an outside
11 Ann could not speak Chinese and ................ could John.
A either B neither C also D so
12 Don’t let your brothers .............. the present.
A to see B seeing C seen D see
14 I drink .................... coffee than you.
A little B few C less D fewer
15 “How …………… since we ................school?”
A are you …left B have you been …have left
C were you …left D have you been …left
16 The students was shocked ................ the news.
A in B with C for D at
17 …….is an important quality in a teacher.
A Patience B A patience C Patient D The patience
18 The two boys have very .............. characters.
A likely B alike C similar D same
19 We usually go .............. after work.
A to fishing B fished C fishing D fish
28. If John knew Mary’s phone number, he ......phone her right now.
A. will B would have C. was going to D. would
29. ......... asked stupid questions always annoys me.
A. Be B Being C. To have been D. If I am
30. They cancel the match .....the heavy rain.
A. because of B. because C. as it D. despite
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31. I am responsible …… logistic issues.

A. for B. up C. on D. forward
32. The doctor advised me to ….. some kinds of sport.
A. exercise B. train C. have D. take up
33. I’m sorry to say that ..…... committee members have supported your plan so
we can’t adopt it.
A. too few B. all the C. many D. plenty of
34. The ship is as .............. a football field.
. A. larger than B. large as C. much larger than D large
35. She is......... mean woman that she never lends anybody a penny.
A. so B. so a C. such a D. very
36. Tim isn’t good at swimming and Tony isn’t, ………. .
A. neither B. too C. either D. as well
37. The police are trying to bring everything ........control.
A. in B under C. at D. on
38. Excuse me. Would you mind .......... me how to get to the station?
A. about telling B to tell C. to telling D. telling
39. I’m afraid that five pints of beer is ....... for eight people.
A. any B. a little C. too little D. a bit
40. We ran…… gasoline right in the midway.
A. out B. up C. away D. in
41. You ....... talk loudly in the library.
A. haven’t B. mustn’t C. couldn’t D. needn’t
42. Teresa is much.........than Ann
A. as tall as B. more tall C. as tallest D. taller
43. Tim is not interested in fashion and ...... my wife.
A. so is B. either is C. neither is D neither does
44. He is ...........a stupid guy that he never understands a simple joke .
A. very B. so C. such D. seriously
45. The office was closed. Everyone ……….
A. had left B. have left C. had been leaving D. left

1. I ........... go to the post office this morning.

A. ought B. have C. used to D. must

2. Angelina Jolie is a rich …… and producer in America. She is very beautiful and
romantic in her films
A. actress B. actor C. photographer D. singer
3. The couple must need a............. because they have just returned from a long journey.
A. rest B. stop C. pause D. discontinuation
9. When you take part in an eco tour, you learn more about the ..... habitat of
some rare animals.
A. cultural B. natural C. sustainable D. environmental
5. If I were you,........ phone and tell her you're going to be late.
A. I'd B. I'll C. I'd have D.
I 12 ............ snow, the mountain looks fantastic.
A. Covering B. To cover C. To have covered D. Covered with
12Clare taught me .......... to play the violin.
A. what B. where C. how D. when
8. Don't worry. You ...... told if there's a change of the plan.
A. are B. will C. will be D. would be
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13 Dave bought .......lamp for his mother’s birthday.
A. a lovely new B. a new lovely C. a lovelier new D. a new lovelier
10. He ...............into the museum just as they ...............
A. went/was closing B. goes/is closing C. went/were closing D. was going/
closed
11. I think you should be proud everything you’ve achieved.
A. for B. in C. of D. from
12. Women's status in different countries and it depends on the cultural beliefs.
A. varies B. employs C. establishes D. fixes
15 He was doing the ......... he could.
A. good B. very good C. very better D. very best
14. Jason told me that he his best in the exam the following day.
A. would do B. will do C. had done D. was going
15. Fresh, clean water is very important life because no one can live long without it.
A. on B. to C. with D. in
16 When you leave room or home, electronic devices to save electricity because
these devices still consume energy even though they are off.
A. unplug B. turn on C. tap off D. limit
17. of solid waste into the local river has been the cause of water pollution in this
area.
A. Preservation B. Disposal C. Consumption D. Throwing
18. Over-exploitation of oil will lead to the of this natural resource.
A. pollution B. degradation C. depletion D. conservation
17 – “Mum, I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test.” – “ ”
A. Good way! B. You are right. C. Oh, hard luck! D. Good job!
20. My mother told me to for an electrician when her fan was out of order.
A. send B. write C. rent D. turn
21. It is imperative what to do when there is a fire.
A. he must know about B. that everyone know C. we knew D. that
he knew
18 I’ve warned you many times the front door unlocked.
A. not leaving B. won’t leave C. not to leave D. don’t leave
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23. Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a day.
A. rainy B. foggy C. snowy D. windy
24. Mr. Black: “I’d like to try on these shoes, please.” Salesgirl: “ ”
A. Why not? B. By all means, sir. C. That’s right, sir. D. I’d love to.
25. Laura had a blazing with Eddie and stormed out of the house.
A. row B. chat C. word D. gossip
26. Our boss would rather during the working hours.
A. we didn’t chat B. we don’t chat C. us not chat D. us not chatting
27. The Second World War in 1939.
A. turned up B. took out C. brought about D. broke out
28. The injured man refused _to hospital.
A. to be taken B. to take C. taking D. being taken
19 A digital camera is used for pictures of people we spend time with or
beautiful places we visit.
A. being taken B. to be taken C. to take D. taking
30. The Internet helps us interact people all around the world.
A. on B. in C. with D. of
31. the storm warnings, we did not go out last night.
A. Since B. In spite of C. Because of D. The result
20 - “What do you think of this song?” - “It sounds _ . I don’t like it”
A. interested B. bored C. boring D. interesting
33. Computers our lives in many ways: faster communication, free
entertainment, convenient shopping.
A. changed B. had changed C. have changed D. would change
34. Someone her purse while she _on the bus.
A. steal/ was getting B. stole/ was getting
C. was stealing/ was getting D. was stealing/ got
35. Anne: “Make yourself at home". John: " ".
A. Yes, Can I help you? B. Not at all. Don't mention it.
C. Thanks! Same to you. D. That's very kind. Thank you.
22. I’d love to a musical instrument but I don’t have time.
A. take up B. take in C. take off D. take after
23. I’m going to ask him ......... I should do it.
A. what B. when C. which D. that
38. in this department was busy preparing for the conference last week.
A. every person B. every people C. all people D. all the people
39. Why was the soccer game ............. yesterday?
A. to cancel B. cancelled C. cancelling D. cancel
40. Please say ........ you have on your mind.
A. whatever B. whichever C. wherever D. whenever
41. and land use for agriculture are destroying rare plants and wild life.
A. Deforestation B. acid rain C. global warming D. polar ice
melting
42. “I lost my wallet on my way to school this
morning.” “ ! You must be careful next
time.”
A. Take care B. What a pity C. Excuse me D. You’re
welcome
43. This is Henry, ____ sister works for my father.
A. who B. whose C. that D. which
24. Sally has been to Europe ...... Peter has.
A. as many times B. more times C. as many times as D. the most times than
45. I need to find a painting will match the rest of my
room. A. whose B. whom C. who D. which
 25. She tried to express her feelings ........ she could.
A. more honest man B. as honest as
C. more honestly D. as honestly
47. Does she remember....... the report to the secretary last week?
A. giving B. to give C. give D. gives
48. I enjoyed ...........in the park with Jane this afternoon.
A. walk B. to walk C. to walking D. walking
49. Once the files are ready, please have them ...... me
A. send B. sent into C. send to D. sent to
A. My dream of becoming an oversea student came when I was awarded
the scholarship to the USA.
A. true B. truth C. truthfully D. trustworthy

Section 1: Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.
1. and land use for agriculture are destroying rare plants and wild life.
A. Deforestation B. acid rain C. global warming D. polar ice melting
2. “I lost my wallet on my way to school this
morning.” “ ! You must be careful next
time.”
A. Take care B. What a pity C. Excuse me D. You’re welcome
3. This is Henry, sister works for my father.
A. who B. whose C. that D. which
4. Sally has been to Europe ...... Peter has.
A. as many times B. more times C. as many times as D. the most
times than
5. I need to find a painting will match the rest of my room.
A. whose B. whom C. who D. which
6. She tried to express her feelings ...........she could.
A. more honest man B. as honest as C. more honestly D. as honestly as

7. Does she remember ....... the report to the secretary last week?
A. giving B. to give C. give D. gives
8. I enjoyed ........... in the park with Jane this afternoon.
A. walk B. to walk C. to walking D. walking
9. Once the files are ready, please have them ...... me
A. send B. sent into C. send to D. sent to
10. I don’t have............... on the hotels of the island.
A. much information B. much informs C. many information D. many informational
11. We .............. to inform you that the position has been filled.
A. sorry B. apologize C. regret D. apology
12. I’m looking forward .......... her tomorrow.
A. to see B. to seeing C. seeing D. see

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13. Who is that man ...........the red jacket.
A. wearing B. having C. doing D. inside of
14. Mr. Lee .............. better than he writes.
A. speaks B. tells C. told D. asks
15. Teaching children ...... not easy.
A. are B. is C. were D. am
16. They are going................. a boat trip on the Thames.
A. for B. in C. at D. on
17. Have you found anywhere suitable. ..... our picnic?
A. in B. of C. for D. about
18. The climb was. ......... because of the bad weather.
A. terrified B. terrify C. terrifying D. terrifies
19: As a millionaire who liked to show off her wealth, Mrs. Smith paid we asked.
A. four time much than B. four times as much as
C. four times much as D. four time as many
as
20: We all 20. We all agree that she is student in our
class.
A. the cleverest B. a more clever C. most clever D.
cleverest
21: There 21. There has been a great increase in retail sales, ?
A. hasn't there B. isn't there C. isn't it D.
doesn’t it
22: The packages _ so that it would be easier to carry them.
A. are tied in a bundle B. are tied altogether C. were tied in a knot D. were
tied together
23: John Kennedy was elected president, he was the youngest American President ever.
A. When B. While C. Before D. As long
as
24: Our boss would rather during the working hours.
A. we didn’t chat B. we don’t chat C. us not chat D. us
not chatting
25: Sue: “Can you help me with my essay?”Robert: “ ”
A. I think that, too. B. Yes, I’m afraid not. C. Not completely. D. Why not?
26: “Never be late for an interview, you can’t get the job.”
A. otherwise B. if not C. or so D.
unless
27: broken several world records in swimming.
A. She is said that she has B. People say she had C. She is said to have D. It is said to
have
28: “You’ll recognize Jenny when you see her. She a red hat.”
A. will wear B. will be wearing C.wears D. is wearing
29: This shirt is that one.
A. much far expensive than B. as much expensive as
C. a bit less expensive D. not nearly as expensive as
30: If it for the heavy storm, the accident would not have happened.
A. isn’t B. hadn’t been C. were D.
weren’t
31: The sky was cloudy and foggy. We went to the beach, .

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A. so B. however C.even though D.
yet

32: The village was visible through the dense fog.

A. mostly B. hard C. only D. barely
33: As a(n) girl, she found it difficult to socialize with other students in the class.
A. reserved B. ashamed C. dynamic D.
industrious
34: The bad weather caused serious damage to the crop. If only it warmer.
A. were B. had been C. has
been D. was
35: It was so kind of her to put me while I was on a business trip in her town.
A. down B. off C. up D.
in
36: Mary: “I will never go mountaineering again.”
Linda: “Me .”
A. so B. too C. neither D. either

PART B
1. The team paid a price for its lack of preparation.
A. heavy B. dirty C. light D. expensive
2. As a child, I always of becoming a good teacher.
A. dreamt B. took care C. insisted D. preferred
3. When asked about their preference for movies, many young people say that they are in favour
science fiction.
A. with B. of C. in D. for
4. He came late yesterday and so ……………
A. she did B. did she C. she does D. does she
5. My dream of becoming an oversea student came when I was awarded
the scholarship to the USA.
A. true B. truth C. truthfully D. trustworthy
6. In order to a man’s job, Brenda had to work very hard.
A. work B. pursue C. enroll D. prefer
7. Men and women should be given equal rights _ education and employment.
A. in B. to C. for D. at
8. He had to a heavy price to win the scholarship to the USA.
A. pay B. address C. advocate D. discriminate
9. Gender discrimination cannot people from doing a job of dream.
A. enroll B. prevent C. address D.
insist 10. He ...............into the museum just as they ...............
A. went/was closing B. goes/is closing C. went/were closing D. was going/ closed
11. I think you should be proud everything you’ve achieved.
A. for B. in C. of D. from
12. Women's status in different countries and it depends on the cultural beliefs.
A. varies B. employs C. establishes D. fixes
13. He was doing the ......... he could.
A. good B. very good C. very better D. very best

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 14. Jason told me that he his best in the exam the following day.
A. would do B. will do C. had done D. was going
15. Fresh, clean water is very important life because no one can live long without it.
A. on B. to C. with D. in
16. When you leave room or home, electronic devices to save electricity because
these devices still consume energy even though they are off.
A. unplug B. turn on C. tap off D. limit
17. of solid waste into the local river has been the cause of water pollution in this area.
A. Preservation B. Disposal C. Consumption D. Throwing
18. Over-exploitation of oil will lead to the of this natural resource.
A. pollution B. degradation C. depletion D. conservation
19. he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came.
A. No longer has B. No sooner hadC. Not until hadD. Hardly had
20. – “Mum, I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test.” – “ ”
A. Good way! B. You are right. C. Oh, hard luck! D. Good job!
21. My mother told me to for an electrician when her fan was out of order.
A. send B. write C. rent D. turn
22. It is imperative what to do when there is a fire.
A. he must know about B. that everyone know C. we knew D. that
he knew
23. I’ve warned you many times the front door unlocked.
A. not leaving B. won’t leave C. not to leaveD. don’t leave
24. Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a day.
A. rainy B. foggy C. snowy D. windy
25. Mr. Black: “I’d like to try on these shoes, please.” Salesgirl: “ ”
A. Why not? B. By all means, sir. C. That’s right, sir. D. I’d love to.
26. Laura had a blazing with Eddie and stormed out of the house.
A. row B. chat C. word D. gossip
27. Our boss would rather during the working hours.
A. we didn’t chat B. we don’t chat C. us not chat D. us
not chatting
28. “You’ll recognize Jenny when you see her. She a red hat.”
A. will wear B. will be wearing C. wears D. is wearing
29. This shirt is that one.
A. much far expensive than B. as much expensive as
C. a bit less expensive D. not nearly as expensive as
30. If it for the heavy storm, the accident would not have happened.
A. isn’t B. hadn’t been C. were D. weren’t
31. The sky was cloudy and foggy. We went to the beach, .
A. so B. however C. even though D. yet
32. The village was visible through the dense fog.
A. mostly B. hard C. only D. barely
33. As a(n) girl, she found it difficult to socialize with other students in the class.
A. reserved B. ashamed C. dynamic D. industrious
34. The bad weather caused serious damage to the crop. If only it warmer.
A. were B. had been C. has been D. was
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35. It was so kind of her to put me while I was on a business trip in her town.
A. down B. off C. up D. in
36. Mary: “I will never go mountaineering
again.” Linda: “Me .”
A. so B. too C. neither D. either
37. I’m going to ask him ......... I should do it.
A. what B. when C. which D. that
38 ................... in this department was busy preparing for the conference last week.
A. every person B. every people C. all people D. all the people
39. Why was the soccer game ............. yesterday?
A. to cancel B. cancelled C. cancelling D. cancel
40. Please say ........ you have on your mind.
A. whatever B. whichever C. wherever D. whenever
41. “Don’t worry. I have tire at the back of my car.”
A. another B. other C. others D. the other
42 ................ snow, the mountain looks fantastic.
A. Covering B. To cover C. To have covered D. Covered with
43. I am considering my job. Can you recommend a good company?
A. to move B. moving C. to change D. changing
44. Today, household chores have been made much easier by electrical .
A. utilities B. applications C. appliances D. instruments
45. I accidentally Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
A. caught sight of B. kept an eye on C. paid attention to D. lost touch with

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SECTION II:

1. A

2. C
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3. A

4. C
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0

5. A

6. B

7. B
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1

8. A

9. B

10. B

11. B
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2

12. A

13. B
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3

14. A

15. C

16. B

17. A
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4

A. Valuable objects are removed at night.

B. Valuables should not be left in the van.

C. This van is locked at night.

18. C
A .This bus service cannot be used by college
staff unless they show ID cards.
B. Students can get their ID cards on the bus.
C. Students are not allowed on the bus unless
they have ID cards.

19. B

To Jane
From Laura B. Laura wants to try to get the same jumper in
The jumper’s lovely - thanks. Could you tell a different colour.
me where you got it? I'd like to buy another C. Laura received two jumpers which were the
one to match the coat I also got for my
same, so wants to exchange one.
birthday.

A. Laura liked the jumper Jane bought, but

needs it in a different size.
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5

20. B

The library will

A. have shorter opening hours until next

Friday.
B. change its opening hours next Friday.

C. open again to students next Friday.

21. A
A Elena and Tim have discovered another good
restaurant.
B Elena and Tim think the restaurant’s prices are
reasonable.
C Elena and Tim will have to try the restaurant on
their next visit.
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6

A All City Bus journeys cost exactly the same.

22. B B You need to have the correct money when

you board the bus.

C You must keep your ticket ready for

checking.

23. B

A Students should check when this

Thursday's lecture begins.

B Dr Hatton had forgotten to announce

the change on Thursday.

C The location of Thursday's lecture

will be different from usual.
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24. C

A There will be a class photo if enough

people sign here.
B Your photo will cost less if you pay the
office in advance.
C The price per photo is reduced if several
are ordered at once.

25. A
A The company insists office
workers carry an identity card.
B Show your identity card when asked
to do so. C Staff identity cards are
available at the office.

26. A

A Swimming is not permitted where people are

diving.
B You must not dive into the pool where
the water is shallow.
C The water is not deep enough in this
pool for you to dive.

27. A
Jasmine wants
Gareth to

A repair the
printer for her.

B help her finish

an essay.
C bring her some proper ink.
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28. B
A To make an appointment, ring once
and enter.
B You should ring twice and enter
unless you have an enquiry.
C Ring once if you have an
appointment and twice if you
don't.

A. Please go to the office before you leave.

B. Please call the office to make
ALL VISITORS SHOULD an appointment.
REPORT TO THE OFFICE
C. Please go to the office when you
ON ARRIVAL first come here.

A. Order from us today and we will

deliver your flowers by 2 p.m.
SAME-DAY DELIVERY on all
B. If you place an order by 2 p.m, we
flowers ordered before 2 p.m can deliver your flowers today.
C. Flowers are delivered at about 2 p.m on
the day after the order is made.

CUSTOMERS NOTE This store is going to

A. open later than normal on
Store will not open until 10 a.m Thursday morning.
on Thursday because of staff B. interview new staff on Thursday morning.
training C. close from 10 a.m for staff training.

Keiko, What is Jane doing in this card?

It was nice to see you yesterday. I forgot A. Thanking Keiko for lunch.
to ask you about your new job. Well B. Giving Keiko some good news.
done! You must be
pleased. Let’s meet for lunch soon.
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Jane C. Offering Keiko congratulations.

WAIT FOR LIFT DOORS TO A. Press the button before the doors close.
CLOSE BEFORE PRESSING B. Press the button after the doors close.
BUTTON C. Press the button to close the lift doors.

Peugeot
bike In good condition and not even A. Nicky bought the bike two years ago.
two years old! Quick sale needed. B. Nicky’s bike only needs a few repairs.
Offers welcome (not less than $90 C. Nicky would accept 90 pounds for
please) Call Nicky his bike.
028755430
Janet, Janet should
Sarah rang. The photo shop lost all her take some new photos of
photos of your trip to Majorca and she’d Sarah. give Sarah some
like copies of yours. photos. help Sarah find her
Mother photos.
A. Users must lock the car park after leaving.
This car park is locked after business B. People can park here while they
hours each day are at work.
C. This car park is for employees
only.
Luggage can’t be removed without a receipt A. You must show a receipt if
you want to remove luggage.
B. When you remove your luggage
you are given a receipt.
C. You can leave your luggage here
without change.

A. Register your car here by filling in

this form.
B. Put this form in your car
windscreen after filling it in.
C. Place the completed form at the top of
your car windscreen.

A. Laura liked the jumper Jane bought, but

needs it in a different size.
B. Laura wants to try to get the same
jumper in a different colour.
C. Laura received two jumpers which were
the same, so wants to exchange on
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Why has Kim emailed Sally?

A. to give her some details
B. to let her know that he’s ill
C. to remind her to do something

A. All City Bus journeys cost exactly the

CITY BUSES same.
Please have ready the exact fare for B. You need to have the correct money
your journey when you board the bus.
C. You must keep your ticket ready for
checking.

What did Kenny like about the tower?

A. the view it gave from the top
B. the material used to build it
C. the number of steps it has

A. We regret that there are no tickets left

for the early performance of Swan Lake.
B. If you want to see Swan Lake, buy
your tickets as soon as possible.
C. Swan Lake is unfortunately cancelled
due to disappointing ticket sales.

How should Mustafa reply to his brother?

A. by email
B. by phone
C. by letter
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A. Users must lock the car park after leaving.

B. People can park here while they
are at work.
C. This car park is for employees only.

A. We offer a choice of flats to rent in

this area.
B. This is the best area to find a flat.
C. Flats in this area do not cost a lot.

A. This mustn’t be washed in water

hotter than 40oC or hung up to dry.
o
Wash dark colors separately at 40 C. Dry flat B. This can safely be washed with
away from direct sunlight white things and dried outside in the
sun.
C. This should be dry cleaned and not
washed even at a temperature of 40oC
A. Tracy is asking Karen if she can borrow
Karen, her library book.
This book is due back at the library today B. Tracy is telling Karen to take her book
but if you want to read it, I’ll get it out for back to the library.
another week. Tracy.
C. Tracy is offering to let Karen read
her library book.

POSTCARD A. Jessica is disappointed the Greek

people can’t understand her.
My time spent studying Greek has been well B. Jessica feels she didn’t spend enough
worth it! Everyone here in this Greek village time studying Greek.
understands me although they often talk too C, Jessica is pleased with her success in
fast for me to understand speaking Greek.
Jessica.
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A. We have already opened a new shop
SALLY’S SANDWICHES at a different address.
B. You can’t buy sandwiches in our
We’ll welcome customers at 22 Canal Street new shop until 7
from 7 June. June.
C. Customers will have to get their
sandwiches from a different company after
7 June.
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The library will

A. have shorter opening hours until

next Friday.
B. change its opening hours next Friday.
C. open again to students next Friday.

A Jo is pleased with the number of things

she saw from the bus.
B Jo regrets not having walked around
the city to look at the sights.

C Jo thinks there are better sightseeing

tours than the one she took.
A A ₤10 fine will be payable if
you travel without a ticket
Passengers unable to show a B If you lose your ticket, a new
ticket must pay an immediate one will cost you ₤10
fine of ₤10 C You are fined ₤10 at once if
you can’t show us your ticket
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Frank is suggesting that

Dave, A. Steve’s unavailable for a meeting
Sorry I missed you yesterday. I’m not in next week
at all next week, but the following B. he will join Dave in a meeting
Thursday’s fine. Why not see if Steve’s next Thursday
free as well. C. Dave should invite Steve to their
Frank next meeting
A. Staff must tell the office when they
arrive.
B. People visiting the school should
Welcome to Greenhill School. All inform the office.
visitors to report to school office on C. School report s are available in the
first floor office

A. You can buy a meal for only ₤3 at

lunchtime
The Pizza place Between 12 and 2 B. A charge of ₤3is added to each bill at
pm, minimum charge ₤3 per person lunchtime
C. Each customer will have to pay
at least ₤3 at lunchtime

A. We regret that there are no tickets left

for the early performance of Swan Lake.
B. If you want to see Swan Lake, buy
your tickets as soon as possible.
C. Swan Lake is unfortunately
cancelled due to disappointing ticket
sales.

Who should Lisa contact if she wants

to go to the concert:
A. Yvonne
B. Marie
C. Sally
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A. This bus service cannot be used by

college staff unless they show ID cards.
B. Students can get their ID cards on the bus.
C. Students are not allowed on the
bus unless they have ID cards.

What has changed about the trip

to Woodley Place?
A. the transport
B. the price
C. the departure time

A. We leave some toys at the back

of this room for children.

B. Please don’t leave any toys outside the

room when you go.

C. Remember to take your children’s

toys with you when you leave.
Why did the record shop phone?
A. to apologise for a mistake
with Frank’s order
B. to suggest Frank comes in later this
week
C. to say that Frank’s CD is ready
for collection

A. The basketball team only

wants to see experienced players.

B. There aren’t enough team

members available on Friday.

C. The Barton College team will visit the

gym later today.
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A. Tell the doctor if you need to park

here.
B. Only the doctor working today
can park here.
C. Park in this space only in an
emergency.

A. Mr. Johnstone will unfortunately be

unable to teach Class 9.2 today.
B. Class 9.2 should get on with some
unfinished work for part of the lesson.
C. Students who arrive late to Mr.
Johnstone’s class must tell the office.

A. The red light goes on if the drinks

machine is out of order.
B. If the red light shows, you must wait
before you decide on a drink.
C. If the red light is on, you must
choose a different drink.

It is essential
A. to wait six hours before having
more of this medicine.
B. to take this medicine straight after
meals.
C. to use this medicine more than three
times a day.

A. Cameras cannot be used near this

building.
B. You must look after your cameras
here.
C. This building is guarded by Cameras
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A. Do not climb the walls as they

are dangerous.
B. There is a danger of falling on to
the stones.
C. Check for loose stones before
you climb.

A. Sunflowers is selling exercise

equipment to members at a special
price.
B. You will qualify for a gift if you
persuade a friend to join Sunflowers.
C. Your annual fee for Sunflowers
Health Club must be paid now.

A. Basketball players are only allowed

to practise here if accompanied by a
professional coach.
B. Basketball training for groups is
cancelled until further notice.
C. A basketball coach is available if a
booking is made far enough in
advance.

What will Sonja’s mother do?

A. receive money for the dry
cleaning from Sonja tonight
B. fetch Sonja’s jacket from the dry
cleaner’s for her
C. deliver her own clothes to the dry
cleaner’s

A Jo is pleased with the number of

things she saw from the bus.
B Jo regrets not having walked around
the city to look at the sights.
C Jo thinks there are better sightseeing
tours than the one she took.
 A. To arrive punctually, Ed
should use a different route.
B. Dennis suggests that its’ quicker to go
on the main road.
C. If there’s enough time, Lynn
would like to see the match.

A. You can buy a meal for only £3 at

lunch time.
B. A charge of £3 is added to each bill at
lunchtime.
C. Each customer will have to pay at
least £3 at lunchtime.

What will Sonja’s mother do?

A. receive money for the dry
cleaning from Sonja tonight
B. fetch Sonja’s jacket from the dry
1. cleaner’s for her
C. deliver her own clothes to the
dry cleaner’s

A. Jo is pleased with the number of

things she saw from the bus.
2. B. Jo regrets not having walked around
the city to look at the sights.
C. Jo thinks there are better sightseeing
tours than the one she took.

A. To arrive punctually, Ed should

use a different route.
B. Dennis suggests that its’ quicker to
3. go on the main road.
C. If there’s enough time, Lynn would
like to see the match.

A. You can buy a meal for only £3 at

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 lunch time.
B. A charge of £3 is added to each bill
4. at lunchtime.
C. Each customer will have to pay at
least £3 at lunchtime.

The school fitness centre will:

A. change its opening hours at the
end of August.
5. B. have shorter opening hours until the
end of August.
C. open again to students at the end of
August.

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 A. The basketball team only wants to
see experienced players.
B. There aren’t enough team
6. members available on Friday.
C. The Barton College team will visit
the gym later today.

A. You can buy a meal for only £3 at

lunchtime.
B. A charge of £3 is added to each
7. bill at lunchtime.
C. Each customer will have to pay at
least £3 at lunchtime.

A. Do not go away until we have

checked your books.
B. Check you have all your books
8. before you leave the library.
C. Do not leave books here for
checking without telling us.

A. Use this button to call hotel staff if

you cannot get in.
B. If you cannot lock the door, please
contact hotel reception.
C. Press this button to unlock the
9. entrance door.

10.
We’re staying at the Plaza otel. It’s not the How does Sabrina feel about the Plaza
hotel we wanted but it doesn’t matter because Hotel?
this one is nearer the beach and I’m spending A. She’s disappointed with it.
B. She wishes it was nearer the beach.
all my time there. C. She thinks it has an advantage.
Sabrina

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 A. You should not park near here
because it is an exit for vehicles.
B. This parking space is reserved for
11. the vehicle’s owner.
C. You are requested not to park
any closer than 3 metres to this
vehicle.

A. A £10 fine will be payable later if

you travel without a ticket.
B. If you lose your ticket, a new one
will cost you £10.
12. C. You are fined £10 at once if you
can’t show us your ticket.

The writer is
A. going home with the rest of the
group tomorrow.
B. going on a boat with members of
the group tomorrow.
C. going out with the whole group
13. tomorrow.

What should Louise do?

A. take some new photos of Suzie
B. give Suzie some photos
14.
C. help Suzie find her photos

A. Contact your doctor if you wish to

continue using this medicine after one
week.
15. B. Doctors can only supply enough
medicine for one week at a time.
C. You cannot keep this medicine for
more than seven days.

16. A. It is essential to bring an identity

card to the port.

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 VISITOR TO THE PORT B. This entrance is to be used only by
people with identity cards.
AREA MUST COLLECT C. To visit this area, go to the main
AN IDENTITY CARD AT entrance for an identity card.
THE MAIN GATE
A. We offer a choice of flats to rent
in this area.
B. This is the best area to find a flat.
17. C. Flats in this area do not cost a lot.

How should Mustafa reply to his

brother?
A. by email
B. by phone
C. by letter
18.

What did Kenny like about the tower?

A. the view it gave from the top
B. the material used to build it
19.
C. the number of steps it has

A. We regret that there are no tickets left

for the early performance of Swan Lake.
B. If you want to see Swan Lake, buy
20. your tickets as soon as possible.
A. Swan Lake is unfortunately
cancelled due to disappointing ticket
sales.

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PART B
Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Circle the letter next to the
correct explanation (A, B or C).
A. Register your car here by filling in
this form.
B. Put this form in your car
windscreen after filling it in.
1. C. Place the completed form at the top of your
car windscreen.

A. Laura liked the jumper Jane bought,

but needs it in a different size.
B. Laura wants to try to get the
same jumper in a different colour.
2. C. Laura received two jumpers which were
the same, so wants to exchange one.

Why has Kim emailed Sally?

A. to give her some details
B. to let her know that he’s ill
3. C. to remind her to do something

4. A. All City Bus journeys cost exactly the

same.
CITY BUSES B. You need to have the correct
Please have ready the exact money when you board the bus.
fare for your journey C. You must keep your ticket ready
for checking.

What has changed about the

trip to Woodley Place?
A. the transport
B. the price
C. the departure time
5.

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 The library will
A. have shorter opening hours until
next Friday.
B. change its opening hours next
6. Friday.
C. open again to students next Friday.

A. We leave some toys at the back

of this room for children.
B. Please don’t leave any toys outside
7. the room when you go.
C. Remember to take your children’s
toys with you when you leave.

Why did the record shop phone?

A. to apologise for a mistake
with Frank’s order
B. to suggest Frank comes in later this
8. week
C. to say that Frank’s CD is ready
for collection

A. Tell the doctor if you need to park

here.
B. Only the doctor working today
9. can park here.
C. Park in this space only in an
emergency.

A. Mr. Johnstone will unfortunately be

unable to teach Class 9.2 today.
B. Class 9.2 should get on with some
unfinished work for part of the lesson.
10. C. Students who arrive late to Mr.
Johnstone’s class must tell the office.

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 A. The red light goes on if the drinks
machine is out of order.
B. If the red light shows, you must wait
11. before you decide on a drink.
C. If the red light is on, you must
choose a different drink.

It is essential
A. to wait six hours before having
more of this medicine.
B. to take this medicine straight after
12. meals.
C. to use this medicine more than three
times a day.

A. The members of the gym think the

music system is very useful.
B. When using the music system in the
gym, please remember to switch it off.
13. C. If you put on some music, consider
the other people in the gym.

The writer is
A. going home with the rest of the
group tomorrow.
B. going on a boat with members of
14. the group tomorrow.
C. going out with the whole group
tomorrow.

What should Louise do?

A. take some new photos of Suzie
B. give Suzie some photos
15.
C. help Suzie find her photos

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 A. Contact your doctor if you wish to
continue using this medicine after one
week.
16. B. Doctors can only supply enough
medicine for one week at a time.
C. You cannot keep this medicine for
more than seven days.

17. A. It is essential to bring an identity

card to the port.
VISITOR TO THE PORT B. This entrance is to be used only by
AREA MUST COLLECT people with identity cards.
AN IDENTITY CARD AT C. To visit this area, go to the main
entrance for an identity card
THE MAIN GATE

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SECTION III:
Passage 1

1. D
 2. C

5. C
Passage 2

1. B
2. D

3. C

4. C

5. A
Passage 3

1. A
2. A

3. C

4. D

5. B
Passage 4

1. A

2. A
3. B

4. B

5. A
Passage 5
Read the text and questions below. For each question, mark the correct answer A, B, C or D
on your answer sheet.
New TV Star
Caroline Benson talks about her first TV role
"I never expected to spend some of my first year at university filming The Finnegans. I'd only
ever acted at school, but I'd loved the book since I was eleven. My grandmother used to say I was
just like Polly Finnegan and I always imagined myself playing her.
I'd taken a year off to go travelling before university. While I was in Chile, my mother emailed
me to say there were plans to turn the book into a TV drama. I knew I had to go for the part. She
was surprised at first, but sent my photograph to the director and persuaded him to meet me. I
flew back and got the part.
The outdoor filming started a week into term, so I got permission from the university to be away
for three weeks. Once I was back at university, I got up at 6.00 am to write the essays I'd missed.
I didn't tell my university friends, but they found out and thought it was great.
It was an amazing experience - I'm so lucky. After university, I definitely want to make acting
my career. I'm not from an acting family, though my grandfather was an opera singer. I've tried
for other TV parts but haven't received any offers yet.
I don't know how I managed it all, because I had a full social life too. When filming finished, I
hardly knew what to do. I've since appeared in two college plays. Unfortunately, I haven't been
home much and now my first year at university is over, I'm off to Greece for the summer with
friends.”
1. In this text, Caroline Benson is
A. advising students to finish studying before taking up acting.
B. describing how pleased she was about this opportunity to act.
C. warning other young people that acting is a difficult career.
D. explaining why she has always wanted to be an actor.
2 . Why did Caroline decide to try for a part in The Finnegans?
A. She thought the book would make a great TV drama.
B. She agreed with her grandmother that she should apply.
C. She felt she was perfect for the part of Polly.
D. She was anxious about starting university.
3. What does Caroline say about her mother?
A. She encouraged Caroline to keep travelling.
B. She felt Caroline would be a good actor.
C. She was sorry she had emailed Caroline.
D. She helped Caroline to get the part.
4. How did Caroline manage to find time to do the filming?
A. She missed lectures and hoped nobody would notice.
B. She delayed going to university until filming was over.
C. She took time off and did her college work later.
D. She asked her friends to help with her essays.
5. Which of the following would Caroline write to a pen friend?

A. I'm going to continue B. Now I’ve finished both

with the filming and my first year
my studies, but hope to at university, I plan to spend
have the opportunity to do more time with my family.

C. I enjoyed filming the TV D. Acting is more difficult

drama but I’ve missed having a than I'd expected, but I’ve
social life - I don't know what to learned a lot from other
do at weekends members of my family who
work in the business.

Passage 6
The best age to start learning the violin is between three and six,’ says Margaret Porter, a violinist
and music teacher. 'It's the time when you are learning about the world.' Margaret, who lives in
London, prefers to take pupils at three and four, although she has made lots of exceptions for
keen five-year-olds. When she started teaching the violin in 1972, her first class consisted of her
children's five-year-old school friends.
Margaret's pupils have group lessons. Each group has about a dozen pupils and each lesson lasts
an hour, once a fortnight. In addition, each pupil has one individual lesson a week with her.
Parents also have to attend the classes. It is important that the parents take an active interest in the
lessons.
From the earliest lessons pupils learn to play by ear. They do not even try to read music until they
have been playing for several years, and for a long time there is a big difference between their
playing and reading of music. Margaret says that her method is not supposed to produce great
violinists, and always suggests that pupils who perform particularly well should leave and study
the violin using more traditional methods.
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A explain why Margaret likes teaching the violin
B describe a different way of learning the violin
 C give advice on how to find a music teacher
D explain why Margaret has a lot of pupils
2. Why should someone read the text?
A to discover how Margaret learnt the violin
B to learn why it is important to read music
C to find out about Margaret's teaching method
D to learn why children should play the violin
3. What opinion does Margaret have about her best pupils?
A They ought to find another teacher.
B They will become great violinists using her method.
C They could try harder.
D They take several years to learn to read music.
4. Margaret's first pupils were
A her children.
B three- and four-year-olds.
C her own friends.
D her children's friends.
5. Which of the following would Margaret include in an advertisement for her classes?

A . Learn to play the violin with your B. Watch your children learn
children - 2 lessons a week. to play the violin.

C. Group violin lessons for children - no more D. We'll look after your children
than 5 per group. while you learn the violin.

Passage 7
Read the text and questions below. For each question, mark the correct answer A, B, C or
D on your answer sheet.
Atlantic College
Last week I went to visit Atlantic College, an excellent private college in Wales. Unusually, it
gives young people much needed experience of life outside the classroom, as well as the
opportunity to study for their exams. The students, who are aged between 16 and 18 and come
from all over the world, spend the morning studying. In the afternoon they go out and do a really
useful activity, such as helping on the farm, looking after people with learning difficulties, or
checking for pollution in rivers.
One of the great things about Atlantic College students is that they come from many different
social backgrounds and countries. As few can afford the fees of £20,000 over two years, grants
are available. A quarter of the students are British, and many of those can only attend because
they receive government help.
‘I really admire the college for trying to encourage international understanding among young
people', as Barbara Molenkamp, a student from the Netherlands, said. 'You learn to live with
people and respect them, even the ones you don't like. During the summer holidays my mother
couldn't believe how much less I argued with my sister.'
To sum up, Atlantic College gives its students an excellent education, using methods which really
seem to work.
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. give an opinion about a particular student
B. give an opinion about a special type of education
C. describe the activities the students do in their free time
D. describe his own experience of education
2. What can a reader find out from this text?

A. how to become a student at Atlantic College

B. what kind of programme Atlantic College offers
C. what the British education system is like
D. how to get along better with other people
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3. What is the writer's opinion of Atlantic College?
A. It doesn't allow students enough study time.
B. Its students are taught to like each other.
C. It doesn't give good value for money.
D. Its way of teaching is successful.

4. Since being at Atlantic College, Barbara

A. has learnt a lot about other countries.
B. has become more confident than her sister.
C. finds it easier to get on with other people.
D. prefers her new friends to her family.
5. Which advertisement uses correct information about Atlantic College?
A. Study at Atlantic College. B. Study at Atlantic college.
Courses for 16-18 year olds. Lessons all Courses for 16-18 year olds. Morning
morning, sport in the afternoon lessons and afternoon activities. Help with
fee available.
C. Study at Atlantic College. D. Study at Atlantic College.
Classes on international topics. Many free Learn English in a beautiful place. Lots of
places available. weekend activities.
Students of all ages welcome Help with fees available

PASSAGE 1: Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next
to the correct answer (A, B, C or D)
The World’s Fastest-Growing Economy
In less than three decades there have been enormous economic and social changes in China.
Today the state controls less than a quarter of industrial production and China has a free-market
economy. In recent years its economy has been growing faster than any other major country and
is now the second largest economy in the world. More and more foreign companies have been
investing in China, attracted by its market of 1.3 billion people and its very competitive low-
cost labor force. In 2001 China received $47 billion in foreign investment, four times the whole
of Africa, and in 2002 more than half of China’s exports were from foreign firms.
China’s major cities, too, have changed dramatically. Huge new office blocks, hotels, and
shopping malls have appeared where before there were traditional Chinese houses and markets.
In Beijing and other big cities, many areas of great cultural and historical interest have
disappeared, but most Chinese are in favor of modernization and very happy with their 21st-
century cities of glass and steel. Since 2002, when there were only sixteen million cars in
China, car sales have been rising rapidly and the world’s top ten global car makers have set up
joint ventures with Chinese car manufacturers.
But, as in every industrialized country, rapid industrial development has brought many
problems, especially pollution. As industrialization continues and huge numbers of people
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enjoy western standards of living for the first time, the worry is that the impact on the
environment may also be huge.

1. According to the passage, all of the following are true about China’s economy
today, EXCEPT……………
A. its economy has been growing fast.
B. it is 2nd largest economy in the world it
C. is a free-market economy
D. all industrial production is under the
controls of the state.
2. How much did foreign companies invest in China in 2001?
A. 47 billion dollars
B. the same amount of money as in Africa
C. 1.3 billion dollars
D. the same amount of money of China’s export
3. How many cars were there in China in 2002?
A. 16 million B. 47 million C.1.3 million D. 60 million
4. Which of the following has been built more in China for the past 3 decades?
A. cultural and historic centers
B. offices, shopping malls, hotels
C. traditional markets, shopping malls, hotels
D. traditional markets, cultural and historic centers.
5. What does the writer think is the most serious problem for China?
A. industrial development
B. environmental pollution
C. car sales development
D. disappearance of traditional markets

PASSAGE 1
Craigie Aitchison
The painter Craigie Aitchison was born in Scotland. He came to London intending to study
law, but went to art school instead. There he found the traditional drawing classes difficult, but
still kept on painting.
In his late twenties, he was given money by the Italian government to study art, and
became interested in early Italian artists, which shows in some of his work. He loved the
greens and browns of the Italian fields and the clear light there, and wanted to put this light
into his paintings.
This led him to paint colours thinly one on top of another from light to dark, but he insists
he’s never sure what the results will be. He says, “It’s a secret – because I don’t know
myself. I don’t start by painting yellow, knowing I’m going to put anything on top.” Like
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most talented people, Atchison
makes it sound easy. “Anyone can do the colours – you can buy them. I simply notice what
you put the colours next to.”
Unlike some artists, he never does drawings before he starts a painting, as he feels that if he
did, he might get bored and not do the paintings afterwards. Instead, Aitchison changes his
paintings many
times before they are finished. This explains why his favourite models are people who don’t
ask to see their pictures while he’s painting them. “If I feel they’re worried and want to look at
the painting, I can’t do it.”
Since moving to London years ago, he has not felt part of the Scottish painting scene. He
says he is not interested in following any tradition, but just paints the way he can. However, his
work still influences young British painters.
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. describe popular works by Craigie Aitchison
B. teach readers how to paint like Craigie
Aitchison
C. introduce readers to the artist Craigie Aitchison
D. explain how Craigie Aitchison has made money from painting
5. What can the reader learn about Aitchison from the text?
A. He works in a different way from other artists.
B. He often gets bored with his paintings.
C. He improved his drawing by going to art school.
D. He did some paintings for the Italian government.
6. What does Aitchison say about his use of color?
A. He likes starting with the darkest colours first.
B. He knows the colours he’s aiming for when he begins.
C. He prefers to paint with yellows, greens, and browns.
D. He understands how different colours work together.

4. Aitchison prefers models who don’t

A. keep talking to him while he’s working.
B. ask him about his strange method of working.
C. worry about how long the work will take.
D. feel anxious to see the work as it’s developing.

The Shoemaker
Bill Bird is a shoemaker who cannot make shoes fast enough for his growing number of
customers – and he charges more than £300 for a pair! Customers travel hundreds of
kilometres to his London shoe clinic or to his workshop in the countryside to have their feet
measured. He makes shoes for people with feet of unusual sizes : very large, very small, very
broad or very narrow. The shoes are at least as fashionable as those found in ordinary shops
Mr. Bird says, ‘’ My problem is that I cannot find skilled workers. Young people all
seem to prefer to work with computers these days. We will lose the necessary skills soon
because there are fewer and fewer shoemakers nowadays. I am 45, and now I want to teach
young people everything I know about making shoes. It’s a good job, and a lot of people
want to buy beautiful shoes specially made for them.
He started in the business 19 years ago and now he employs three other people. His
customers pay about £ 500 for their first pair of shoes. He says, ‘’ Extra pairs of shoes cost
between
£ 320 and £ 450, as it takes one employee a whole week to make just one shoe.
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1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
a. to describe where Mr. Bird finds his staff
b. to encourage people to wear comfortable shoes
c. to advertise a job selling expensive shoes
d. to show Mr. Bird’s worries about his trade.
2. What can readers find out from this
text ?
a. how many customers Mr. Bird has
b. how to make shoes like Mr. Bird
c. how to get to Mr. Bird’s London shop
d. how much Mr. Bird’s shoes cost
3. Customers choose Mr. Bird because his shoes
a. fit perfectly
b. are the most fashionable
c. look very unusual
d. are traditional in design
4. Bill Bird makes shoes
a. for all people
b. for those who like travelling hundreds of kilometres to his London shoe clinic
c. for those who want to have extra pairs of shoes
d. for those who want to have shoes made specially for them

PASSAGE 2
I’m sure I’m not the only person my age (15) who hates going to the dentist. Channel 4’s
late-night documentary Open Wide last Tuesday was excellent for people like me. However,
none of my school friends watched it. They missed this opportunity to see something
interesting and educational because the programme didn’t appear in the TV Guide. This was
a pity, as it was the type of programme that makes both young people and their parents think
about things they don’t normally consider. Why can’t television companies let us know
about such important documentaries in advance?
This programme was important because it showed how methods for helping people with
toothache have developed over the centuries. If you think visiting the dentist today is an
uncomfortable experience, just be grateful you didn’t live 200 years ago! Then, the
programme told us, the only cure for toothache was removing the tooth. There weren’t any
dentists, so the person who cut your hair also pulled out your bad teeth, and there was
nothing to stop you feeling the pain.
The programme has also completely changed my attitude to looking after my teeth. My
parents were always saying to me things like. ‘Don’t eat too many sweets,’ and, ‘Brush your
teeth after meals,’ but I never paid much attention. Now I’ve seen what damage sugar can
do, especially if I don’t use a toothbrush regularly, I’m going to change my habits. Many
people would benefit from a repeat of this programme.
Sophia Ashley, Oxford.

1. Why has Sophia written this text?

a. to complain about the time a television programme was shown.
b. to ask for more television programme designed for school children.
c. to advise people to watch a particular television programme.
d. to persuade a television company to show a programme again..
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2. Why didn’t Sophie’s school friends see Open Wide?
A. They didn’t know it was on.
B. They don’t enjoy that type of programme.
C. Their parents wouldn’t let them.
D. It wasn’t shown on a channel they can receive.

3. What did Open Wide say about toothache?

a. In the past, nobody could make it stop.
b. Dentists used to help people who had it.
c. Hairdressers have it more than other people .
d. Ways of curing it have changed.
4. What does Sophie think about her parents now?
a. They don’t know as much as her about teeth.
b. Their advice is worth listening
c. They eat things which are bad for them.
d. They don’t clean their teeth often enough.

PASSAGE 4
Barbara Tuchman
Barbara Tuchman was a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, who knew how to stand out from the
crowd. Author of books, such as “The First Salute”, her bestselling account of the American
Revolution, Tuchman had a special talent for making history appealing to common people.
Unlike other published historians, she did not limit herself to an unemotional retelling of facts.
Her prose skillfully combined scholarly treatment with high drama.
Tuchman also distinguished herself by declining to pursue a doctorate degree, which harmed
respect of her by mainstream colleagues. To them, the lack of advanced training made her books
doubtful as literally works and teaching tools. A few others, however, maintained that her art of
historical investigation might actually have suffered if she had acquired a Ph. D. degree. They
point to the boring efforts of historians, whose works, for the most part, lied buried on library
shelves. Tuchman, on the contrary, succeeded in bringing history to the attention of general
readers.
1. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. Pulitzer Prize-winning Historians.
B. The Works of Barbara Tuchman.
C. An Account of the American Revolution,
D. Barbara Tuchman: A Unique Historian
2. The passage tells us that Tuchman had the special ability to …
a. make historian facts interesting.
b. write many bestselling books of the American Revolution.
c. become famous with a Ph. D. degree.
d. show that boring books of history would stay buried on library shelves.
3. According to the passage, the lack of a Ph.D. might have …
A. made Barbara Tuchman less respected by many of her
contemporary colleagues
B. made her efforts boring.
C. made her historical books buried on library shelves.
D. made the history of the American Revolution more interesting.
4. Barbara Tuchman …….
A. had difficulty getting a Ph. D. degree.
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B. did not want to study for a Ph. D. degree.
C. got a Ph. D. degree but didn’t show it to her
D. colleagues. tried hard to get a Ph. D. degree.

Rock Band
Two years ago, our 14-year-old son, Ben, asked us for a set of drums for his birthday. At first, we
were very much against the idea because of the noise. It's better than watching television or
playing computer games in my free time,' Ben argued, 'and it'll keep me out of trouble.' In the end
we gave in. 'All right,' we said, 'but you must consider the rest of the family and the neighbours
when you play.'
That was just the beginning. Because drums are not the easiest instruments to transport, the other
members of Ben's band started appearing at our home with their guitars and other electrical
equipment. And so, for several hours a week, the house shakes to the noise of their instruments and
their teenage singing.
At least Ben's hobby has been good for our health: whenever the band start practising, my husband
and I go out for a long walk. And I must admit that, although their music may sound a little
strange, they are a friendly and polite group of young men. I cannot judge their musical skill - after
all I didn't expect my parents' generation to like the same music as I did when I was a teenager -
but they do play regularly in local clubs for young people.
Our main worry is that they won't spend enough time on their school work because of their
musical activities, though this hasn't happened yet. I am always stressing to Ben how important his
studies are. But one thing is certain - Ben was right: it has kept him out of trouble and he is never
bored.

1. What is the writer trying to do in this text?

A. complain about her son’s friends
B. give advice to teenagers
C. describe her son’s hobby
D. compare herself with her parents

2. Why did the writer give Ben the present he wanted?

A. She wanted to reward him for working hard.
B. He already had too many computer games.
C. She knew he would use it sensibly.
D. He persuaded her it would be a good idea.

3. Why does the band always practise at Ben’s house?

A. It is difficult for Ben to move his drums.
B. The neighbours don’t mind the noise.
C. Ben’s parents enjoy listening to them.
D. They can leave their equipment there.

4. What does the writer say about the band members?

A. Their influence on her son worries her.
B.Their taste in music is different from hers.
C. They play their instruments well.
D. They avoid any contact with her.
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5. What might the writer say to her son?
Your teacher has just phoned. He wants to know why you weren't at school today.
When are you playing at the club next? Dad and I would love to come along again.
If you don't know what to do with yourself, there's a good programme on the television in a
few minutes.
Are you sure you've finished your homework? It's more important than band practice.

PASSAGE 12: Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next to the
correct answer (A, B, C or D).
‘The best age to start learning the violin is between three and six,’ says Margaret Porter, a violinist
and music teacher. 'It's the time when you are learning about the world.' Margaret, who lives in
London, prefers to take pupils at three and four, although she has made lots of exceptions for keen
five-year-olds. When she started teaching the violin in 1972, her first class consisted of her
children's five-year-old school friends.

Margaret's pupils have group lessons. Each group has about a dozen pupils and each lesson lasts
an hour, once a fortnight. In addition, each pupil has one individual lesson a week with her.
Parents also have to attend the classes. It is important that the parents take an active interest in
the lessons.
From the earliest lessons pupils learn to play by ear. They do not even try to read music until they
have been playing for several years, and for a long time there is a big difference between their
playing and reading of music. Margaret says that her method is not supposed to produce great
violinists, and always suggests that pupils who perform particularly well should leave and study
the violin using more traditional methods.
1 What is the writer trying to do in the text?
a. explain why Margaret likes teaching the violin
b. describe a different way of learning the violin
c. give advice on how to find a music teacher
d. explain why Margaret has a lot of pupils
2. Why should someone read the text?
a. to discover how Margaret learnt the violin
b. to learn why it is important to read music
c. to find out about Margaret's teaching method
d. to learn why children should play the violin
3. What opinion does Margaret have about her best pupils?
A. They ought to find another teacher.
B. They will become great violinists using her method.
C. They could try harder.
D. They take several years to learn to read music.
4 Margaret's first pupils were
A her children.
B three- and four-year-olds.
C. her own friends.
D .her children's friends.
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PASSAGE 3:
Maria Mutola
Former 800 metres Olympic Champion
In 1988, Maria Mutola was playing football as the only girl in an all-boys team in a local
competition in Mozambique. ‘We won,’ she said. 'At first no one thought it was a problem that I
was a girl. But then the team we beat complained.'
The story appeared in a focal newspaper and Jose Craveirinha, who had encouraged other African
athletes, learnt about Maria. He went to meet her and found her kicking a ball around outside the
football club. He realised immediately that she was fast. ‘He talked to me about athletics. I had no
idea what he meant. The only sport I knew about was football. Then he bought me running shoes
and took me training. It was such hard work and my legs really ached.' But Jose visited her parents
and persuaded them she could be successful and this would help end their poverty. They agreed to
let him take her away to train.
In 1991, she finally accepted an invitation to train in the United States. She had refused previously
because she knew she would miss her family. Her background was unlike those of the girls she met
in the US. She explains, 'They were good athletes but, while I worried about my parents having
enough to eat, they worried about dresses and make-up. They knew very little about me and even
less about my problems. But I knew I was lucky to be there. The trainers were brilliant and I learnt
a lot.'
Today, Maria still runs and for most of the year she lives happily in South Africa with her mother.
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. persuade more Africans to take up athletics
B. describe how Maria became a top athlete
C. give information about Mozambique
D. explain how Maria manages to stay fit
2. When Jose first introduced Maria to athletics, she………….. .
A. didn't know what was involved. B. was worried about being injured.
C. was keen to learn everything he knew. D. didn't think her family would approve.
3. Jose Craveirinha found out about Maria when………….. .
A. he went to watch a local football competition.
B. she was blamed for her team losing a football competition.
C. he saw an article about her role in a football match.
D. people complained about another member of her football team.
4. What does Maria say about the girls she met in the United States?
a. They did not make full use of their abilities.
b. Their training programmes were less demanding than hers.
c. They did not show enough respect for the trainers.
d. Their experiences of life were very different from hers.
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PASSAGE 4: Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next to
the correct answer (A, B, C or D).
The Young Achiever of the Year
Kal Kaur Rai has always been interested in fashion and has just won the title of Young Achiever
of the Year at the Asian Business Awards. Ever since she was a child, she has drawn clothes and
designed patterns. She never told her hard-working parents, who own a supermarket, that she
wanted to turn her hobby into a career. She thought they expected her to go into a more
established business, so she went to university to do a management degree.
After university, she moved to London and worked in an advertising agency, She had to attend
industry events but couldn’t afford the designer clothes she liked. She started making skirts and
tops for herself. When her friends saw her clothes, they asked her to make things for them. She
then found a small shop in London willing to take her designs on a sale or-return basis. They were
very popular and nothing came back. This encouraged her to leave her advertising job, take out a
£20,000 loan and begin her own women’s wear label.
Kal’s parents were not angry about her career change and said they would support her, which
really pleased her. Her clothes are now on sale in over 70 stores and her business has an
income of over £500,000. Her clothes appear in fashion magazines, she designs for pop stars
and she has just gained public recognition by winning this award. Her business has come a
long way
and she knows she is extremely lucky. ‘What I do is my hobby - and I get paid for it! But
remember, I’ve worked hard for this.’
2. What is the writer trying to do in the text?

A. encourage fashion designers to make better business plans

B. compare a job in fashion with other choices of career
C. give details of recent changes in the fashion industry
D. explain how a woman set up a fashion business

2. What does the reader learn about Kal’s parents?

A. They wanted Kal to help them run the family business.
B. They did not realise that Kal wanted to work in fashion.
C. They insisted Kal should continue with her job in advertising.
D. They did not think Kal worked hard enough at university.
4. Kal decided to borrow £.20,000 when .
A. all her clothes in the London shop were sold.
B. her friends asked her to make clothes for them
C. she lost her job at the advertising agency.
D. the fashion industry was in a period of growth
5. What does Kal say about her career?
A. She plans to open more stores.
B. She believes that she deserves her success.
C. She particularly enjoys designing for famous people.
D. She expects more people to buy her clothes after the award.
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PASSAGE 4
If you want to take the whole family on holiday, and keep everybody happy, then i
have found just the place for you. I recently went with a group of friends to stay at the
Greenwood Holiday Village, witch is open from May until October. Built in the centre of a
forest, Greenwood is a great place to stay whatever the weather. Its main attraction for
families is the indoor World of Water, whether young and old can have fun in different
pools. Same of these, however, are for serious swimmers.
For sporty people, the Country Club offers tennis, squash and badminton. If your
children are too young to joint in these sports, there are activity clubs. Greenwood is good
place for families and it is traffic free - you explore on foot or bike. Some people complained
that this was inconvenienced, but I was pleased to be out in the fresh air. For evening
entertainment, there are shows and cinemas.
Accommodation is in a variety of apartments of different sizes. These have up to four
bedrooms, a kitchen and bathroom, as well as a dinning area. Before going, I thought the
apartments might not be big enough for all of us, but I was pleasantly surprised - it was not
too crowded at all. I definitely go back to Greenwood next year. Why don't you give it a try?
Visit their website for further information now.
1. What is the writer's main purpose in writing this text?
A. to give her opinion of the holiday village
B. to describe what her family did at the holiday village
C. to give advice to a friend going to the holiday village
D. to complain about the holiday village.
2. From this text a reader can find out
A. the best way to get to the holiday village
B. the best time of year to visit the holiday village
C. what activities are available at the holiday village
D. how to reserve accommodation at the holiday village
3. What does the writer thing about the holiday village?
A. The apartments there are not big enough
B. It is not convenient because you cannot use your car
C. It can only be enjoyed in good weather
D. There is something there for all ages.
4. What does the writer say about the apartments?
A. There is not much space between them
B. Each one has its own bathroom
C. The all have four bedrooms
D. Not all of them have dining areas.
5, The word "These" in the fourth paragraph means
A. different sizes B. apartments C. cinemas D. bedrooms

PASSAGE 3

Gareth Ellis
Gareth Ellis, 13, is the youngest son of Alan, an engineer, and Kath, a nursery
teacher. His older brothers work in banking and computers, but Gareth’s dream was
always to become a clown. Three years ago, Alan, Kath and Gareth joined the circus.
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“People laugh when we tell them ,” says Kath. “But it’s true. Gareth has wanted to be
a clown since we took him to the circus when he was three.”
When Alan lost his job, he and Kath decided to see if they could find full-time circus
jobs. They both got jobs with a famous circus and Gareth began training to become a
clown. He calls himself Bippo. They travel with the circus during the summer and
return home for the winter. Gareth’s brothers are old enough to look after the house
while they are away.
“I can’t say it was easy,” says Kath. There was a lot to think about and organise. We
only had a car and a very small caravan to sleep in, and we were leaving behind our
lovely house. The only thing Gareth missed was his long, hot baths.”
“People ask about my education,” says Gareth, “but from the beginning, wherever
we go, someone has always come to teach me. I follow the same books as everyone
back at school and I’ve got a computer. I’ve never fallen behind my classmates.”
And the future? “It was a difficult decision,” says Kath, “but there was no other way
to teach Gareth about being a clown. I’m happy to say it’s working, and we’re
enjoying it.” And Gareth? “I’m going to be the main clown in a circus one day,” he
says,” perhaps Bippo’s circus.”

1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?

A. describe how one family changed their lives
B. give details about how to join the circus
C. talk about the best way to educate a child
D. advise what to do when you lose your job
2. What would a reader learn about Gareth from the text?
A. He does not enjoy school work.
B. He has a definite aim in life.
C. He would like to be at home with his brothers.
D. He wants to be the same as other boys.
3. Alan and Kath joined the circus because
A. they wanted to spend time traveling in the summer.
B. they needed money in order to buy a bigger car.
C. their older sons needed their house for themselves.
D. their youngest son wanted to train as a performer.
4. When they first joined the circus, Kath
A. wanted to go back home.
B. did not have enough to do.
C. found things difficult.
D. was not able to sleep properly.
5. Which postcard did Gareth write just after he joined the circus?
A. We’ve just arrived and I love it B. I don’t miss much from home. I’m
already. There’s lots of space for managing to do all my school
our things and I’ve even got my work. See you in the winter.
own computer.
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C. I really enjoyed meeting Bippo the D. I’m learning all about the circus and
Clown today, but I’m missing my how to entertain people. I also have
school friends, and I’d love a nice a new school to go to.
hot bath.
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SECTION IV:
1. Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the
box.

miss told which because decided

nervous could from travel after
since give taking as to nothing

New Home – New School by Megan

Williams, age 13
Last year my Dad got a new job. It was in a town (1) …WHICH…….was 100
kilometers from our home. Mum and Dad (2) DECIDED we would have to move,
because it was a long
way for Dad to (3) ……TRAVEL .every day.
When they (4) …TOLD….me about their plan I was upset (5) …BECAUSE ....... I loved my
home and school. I was worried that I would (6) ……MISS..all my friends and teachers a lot.
Anyway, six months (7) ……AFTER….that, my family moved to the town of
Hexford. The house was much bigger than our old one, and (8) FROM………my
bedroom window I (9)
……COULD..see the sea. I wasn’t looking forward to the first day at my new school. I felt
really (10) NERVOUS…..about meeting lots of new people. But when I got there everyone
was great! My class teacher was nice and I made friends with two girls in my class. Moving
home isn’t that bad, after all!
2. Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the box.

End -8 Succeed -2 Achieve Making- 3 Think -10

Make Take -9 Aware -6 Consider Prefects
Sail -4 Sit -1 Efforts Tasks -7 Pupils -5

Exams or continuous assessment?

How do you feel when you (1) ……..an exam? Do you always (2) .......... in getting all
your
ideas down on paper, or do you sometimes feel that you’re (3) ............. a mess of it?
Apart
from those lucky few who (4) .......... through exams, most secondary school
(5)……….find them stressful. Many teachers are (6) ............. of the problems their
students face and use a different method of measuring their progress:
continuous assessment. With continuous assessment, students are given
various (7)… ......................................................................................................... to do
throughout the year. All their marks are added together to produce a total mark at the
(8)
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……..of the year. Students have to (9) ............. more responsibility for their education
because they can’t rely on doing well on just one day. Also, they have more time to
(10)
……..over their work, meaning that they are able to do their best.
3. Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the
box.

Afterwards -5 Every -7 Any Back Of -2

Cause With Mistake -9 End -4 Frightening -8
Share -6 Make -1 All -3 Amounts -10 Afraid

CARTOON FILM
Cartoon films have very few limits. If you can draw something, you can (1) ........... it
move
on the cinema screen. The use (2) ..............new ideas and advanced computer programs means
that cartoons are becoming exciting again for people of (3) ............. ages.
By the (4) ……… of the 1970s, the cinema world had decided that cartoons
were only for children. But soon (5) ………, one or two directors had some original
new ideas. They proved that it was possible to make films in which both adults and
children could (6) ……… the fun.
However, not (7) ............. cartoon film was successful. The Black Cauldron, for
example,
failed, mainly because it was too (8).............. for children and too childish for adults. Directors
learnt from this (9) ………., and the film companies began to make large (10) ..............of
money
again.
4. Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the
box.

Know -3 Let -6 Cause Without -8 Visited -4

Inform Going -9 Which -2 Wondered -5 From
More -7 By -1 Most Become -10 considered
Making honey
Do you like honey? Honey is a natural product, and it is made (1)……… honey bees. It
has a special sweet flavour, (2)…….some people prefer to ordinary sugar. Sometimes, it is
even possible to (3)…….from the flavour what kind of flowers the bees (4)……. before
producing the honey.
Have you ever (5)… ..... about how honey is produced? Beekeepers – people who look
after bees – are very important in the making of honey. They (6) ............ the bees in their
care produce (7)… ........ honey than is needed. Then the honey can be removed (8)
……..causing problems for the bees. Honey collection is an ancient activity, (9)… ..... back
at least 10,000 years and honey has (`10) .......... increasingly popular nowadays as a
healthy food.
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5. Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the
box.

As -7 Few -5 Job -9 In -8 Of
Corners -6 Ground -1 Like -4 The -2 Have
Electricity -10 Room House For Third -3

Teenager Charlie Larcombe lives in an amazing home: a wooden windmill. His

parents built the windmill in the pretty English village of Wraysbury, basing their
design on a 400-year- old mill in the same area.
Inside, there are five levels. The (1)………floor is the largest, containing the
living room, dining room and kitchen. Upstairs, (2)……… first and second floors have
bedrooms, a tiny office and the bathroom. The Larcombes use the (3) ……… floor for
storing things, and the fourth, at the top of the mill, is the part that looks (4)… a boat
and holds the sails.
Living in a windmill brings a (5)… ....... changes to normal life. The family found the
shape of their new home a little strange at first. All the rooms are round, so there are no (6)
………and the ceilings seem quite small compared to the floors. It has central
heating and it's very cosy, but fire is a danger (7) it is made of wood.
There is a water system in each ceiling, so if there is a fire, the people inside
can flood every level (8) seconds. Also, the balcony around the outside of the mill
provides an
escape route from the upper floors. The Larcombes used local materials to build the
windmill, including pieces from old cottages and farm buildings in the nearby area. The
one last (9)
……..is to complete the 8-metre long sails. They hope to use wind energy to
create all the (10)… the mill needs – and perhaps also enough for ten other
houses in the village.

6. Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the
box.

Traditional -4 In -9 On More -3 American

Differences -5 Pay -10 Family Ago- 1 Both -2
Outside -7 Was -6 Not -8 The Country

The changing American family

The family is important to people all over the world although the structure of the family
is quite different from one country to another. In the United States, as in many countries
in the world, the family is changing. A generation or two (1)… , the traditional
family, in which the
father was boss, was customary. Now, the modern family, in which (2)… ..................... the
father
and the mother are equal partners, is (3)… ........................ common. Although there are several
similarities between the (4)… ..................... and the modem family, there are also some very
important (5)……….………. The traditional husband (6)… ............................the head of the
household because he was the only one who worked (7)……………………the home. If
the wife worked for pay, then the husband was (8)… ...... considered to be a good
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provider.
(9)……………….many families today, both husband and wife work for (10) ………………..
Therefore, they share the role of head of household.

7. Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the
box.

Work Stations -1 Saw -3 Help -2 Looked -7

Left -10 Along -9 Fast -6 Have For
For Asked -5 Few -4 Answer -8 In
An old porter had been working for the railway for a very long time. He was standing
in one of the big railway (1) .............. in London one morning, waiting for travelers to
ask him to
(2) ………………….. them with their luggage, when he (3)…....................... a small man
running
towards the trains, carrying a bag.
The porter watched the man for a (4) ............................ seconds, and then the man saw the
porter.
At once he ran up to him and (5)............................... “Can I catch the 10.35 train to New
Castle,
porter?” He was breathing very (6) ...................................and he sounded worried.
The old porter (7) .................................. at him for a moment and then said politely “Well, sir,
I’d
like to help you, but I can’t (8)…................................... your question, because I don’t know
how
fast you can run (29)… ........................... the rails.’ ‘you see’, he explained, ‘the 10.35 train to
New Castle (10)… ............................. five minutes ago.

PASSAGE 4
Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with ONE suitable word from the box. Write
your answer on the answer sheet:

the simple label looked buildings

occupation pottery found animals result
lived prehistoric history people during

The first human beings probably lived (1) about two and a half million years ago. But man
did not begin to record history (2) until he invented writing about five thousand years ago.
The period before man began to write is called prehistory, and the term prehistoric man
refers to people who lived during (3) that period.
Prehistoric man took the (4) first steps in building civilization. The earliest people (5) were
hunters. In time, many hunters learned to plant crops and raise animals (6) , and they
became farmers,. Prehistoric man invented simple (7) tools, and he discovered how to make
fire. He painted the first pictures and shaped the first pottery. And he built and governed the
first city. Because the early man kept no written record, scientists search for bones, tools
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and prehistoric (8) remains. They study these objects to learn what the early man looked
(9) like, how he lived, and how he developed into modern man.

PASSAGE 3: Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the
box.
support heart single through long
devote business mind lonely realized
became with pleased proud trade

BETTE NESMITH GRAHAM - A WOMAN IN BUSINESS

Bette Nesmith Graham had always wanted to be an artist, but in the 1940s, she was a (1)
single mother with a child to (2) support. She learned typing and found work as a secretary.
She was an efficient employee who was (3) proud of her work and tried to find a better way
to correct typing. She remembered that artists painted over their mistakes, so why not typists?
With this idea in (4) mind, Graham put paint, the same colour as the office stationary, into a
bottle and took her brush to work. She used this to correct her typing mistakes and her boss
never (5) realized. Soon everyone in the office was using it.
In 1956, Graham started the Mistake Out Company from her home. Her kitchen (6) became a
laboratory in which she mixed up an improved product (7) with her food mixer. Although she
worked
(7) long hours, she made little money.

PASSAGE 4: Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the
box.
cheap enough however at what the rich
started were made while the poor to
for toll penalty in on
In a word where 2 billion people live in homes that don’t have light bulbs, technology holds the key
(1) to banishing poverty. Even the simplest technologies can tranform lives and save money.
Vaccines, crops, computers and sources of solar energy can all reduce poverty in developing
countries. For example, cheap oral-rehydration therapy developed in Bangladesh has
dramatically cut the death (2) toll from childhood diarrhoea.
But even when such technologies exist, the depressing fact is that we can’t make them (3)
cheap enough for those who most need them. Solar panels, batteries and ligh bulbs are still
beyond the purse of many, but where they have been installed they change lives. A decent
light in the evening gives children more time for homework and extends the productive day
for adults.
Kenya has a thriving solar industry and six years ago Kenyan pioneers also (4) started
connecting schools to the Internet via radio links. These people were fortunate (5) in being
able to afford solar panels, radios and old computers. How much bigger would the impact be
if these things (6) were made and priced specifically for poor people?
Multinationals must become part of the solution, because (7) while they own around 60
percent of the world’s technology, they seldom make products for poor customers. Of 1,223
new drugs marketed worldwide from 1975 to 1996, for example, just 13 were for tropical
diseases.
People think those enterprises should do more to provide vital products such as medicines (8) at
different prices around the world.
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costly cities numbers faster better

disastrous bicycles buses streets connect
efficient ancient countries tunnels burrows
Public transport plays a central role in any (1) efficient urban transport system. In developing
(2) countries where at least 16 cities are expected to have more than 12 million people
each by the end of this decade, failing to give priority to public transport would be (3)
disastrous The term ‘public transport’ covers many different types of vehicles, but most
commonly refers to (4) buses and trains. Rail services fall into four major categories,
rapid rail (also called the underground, tube, metro, or subway), which operates on
exclusive rights-of-in
2. tunnels or on elevated tracks; trams, which more with other traffic on regular(6)
streets; light rail, which is a quieter, more modern version of trams that can run either on
exclusive rights-of-way or with other traffic; and suburban or regional trains, which (7)
connect a city with surrounding areas. The recent trend in many (8) cities is toward light
rail over ‘heavy’ rapid rail systems. Whereas metros require exclusive rights-of-way,
which often means building costly elevated or underground lines and stations, light rail
can be built on regular city streets.
Public transport modes vary in fuel use and emissions and in the space they require,
but if carrying reasonable (9) numbers of passengers, they all perform (10) better than
single-occupant private cars on each of these counts.

PASSAGE 5
Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the box.
everywhere as their like such
contain of for variety but
need should somewhere based its

Nowadays, we are all aware of the fact that we (1) should be eating a healthy diet. We
get advice from (2) everywhere; TV, radio, magazines, books, videos and the Internet
as well (3) as friends, colleagues and family. Well, if you find all this advice a little
confusing, then there is now a much simpler solution, dieting by colour. The colour
Diet is (4) based on the theory that the natural colour of food reflects (5) its nutritional
content. For example, green food (6) such as broccoli, spinach and lettuce (7) contain
high levels of beta carotene and glucose. These help reduce the risk of cancer, are a
good source of iron and act as powerful antioxidants, while yellow foods like bananas,
corn and lemons have potassium and vitamin C which can reduce the pain of arthritis,
reduce stress and be a good source (8) of energy. The principles of the colour diet are
very easy to follow. Make sure that each metal contains a (9) variety of colours, and
you will be eating a balanced, healthy diet. But remember, the colours have to be
natural.

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 PASSAGE 2
Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the box.
associated dramatically accurately appropriated adaptable
suitable however demand part foundations
basics status context ability knowledge
The traditional definition of literacy is considered to be the ability to read and write, or
the ability to use language to read, write, listen, and speak. In modern contexts, the
word refers to reading and writing at a level (1) suitable or communication, or at a
level that lets one understand and communicate ideas in a literate society,' so as to take
(2) part society. The United Nations, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO) has drafted the following definition: “Literacy is the ability to identify,
understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written'
materials (3) associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of
learning to enable an Individual to achieve his or her goals, to develop his, or her (4)
ability and potential, and to participate fully in the wider society."
Many policy analysts consider literacy rates a crucial measure of a region's human
capital. This claim is made on the (5) foundations that literate people can be trained less
expensively than illiterate people, generally have a higher socio-economic (6) status and
enjoy better health and employment prospects. Policy makers also argue that literacy
increases job opportunities and access to higher education. In Kerala, India, for example,
female and child mortality rates declined (7) dramatically in the 1960s, when girls who
were educated in the education reforms after 1948 began to raise families. Recent
researchers, (8) however, argue that correlations such as, the one listed above may have
more to do with the effects of schooling rather than literacy in general. Regardless, the
(9) demand of educational systems worldwide includes a basic (10) context around
communication through test and print, which is the foundation of most definitions of
literacy.

PASSAGE 5
Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the box.
therefore had despite that might
which out so because order
although may however was believing

On December 4, 1872, Captain David Morehouse spotted another ship. It was

sailing without direction, (1) so he approached it in (2) order to offer help. (3)
However, when he reached the ship he found that it (4) had been abandoned.
(5) Although, everything was soaked with seawater, Captain Morehouse
managed to sail it to Gibraltar. The name of the ship was Mary Celeste and what
happened to the crew remains a mystery. The ship's cargo consisted of industrial
alcohol and, according to one theory, this (6) may have started to leak. (7)
Believing that the ship was about to go up in flames, the captain (8) might have
ordered everyone into the lifeboat, (9) which then became separated from the
ship. However, it is unlikely that we will ever find (10) out the truth.

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PASSAGE 7
Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with one suitable word from the box.
to learn both for during When
large far learning by much on
really for transfer present laid
The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in
being an employee? The schools teach a (1) large many things of value to the future
accountant, doctor or electrician. Do they also teach anything of value to the future
employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps most valuable for the future
employee to know. But very few students bother (2) learning it. This basic is the skill
ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking. This means that your
success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and
to (3) present your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will (4) both understand
what you are driving at and be persuaded.
Of course, skill in expression is not enough (5) by itself. You must have something to
say in the first place. The effectiveness of your job depends (6) much on your ability
to make other people understand your work as they do on the quality of the work
itself. Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can (7) really teach. The
foundations for skill in expression have to be (8) laid early: an interest in and an ear
(9) for language; experience in organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the
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 PHẦN THI VIẾT:
SECTION 1: VIẾT LẠI CÂU SAO CHO NGHĨA KHÔNG ĐỔI
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the
same as the sentence printed before it.
1. I lost my keys once before this month.
This is the ………second time I have lost ............................ my keys this month
2. I started playing squash six years ago.
I …… have been playing squash for six years
3. I can’t wait until I’m old enough to go to a match on my own.
I’m really …… looking forward to being old enough to go to a match on my own
4. Accidents are often caused by careless driving.
Careless driving............ often results in accidents.
5. It’s a waste of time denying that you did it when we’ve got proof
There...................... is not point in denying that you did it when we have got proof
6. Taking a risk doesn’t
frighten me I … am not
afraid of taking a risk.
7. How likely are you to pass the exam?
What …are the chances of your passing the exam?
8. If the curtain were longer, it would reach the floor.
The curtain is ……not long enough to reach the floor.
9. Sasha’s parents made her apologize.
Sasha……was made to apologise by her parents
10. Tom finally succeed in opening the jar
Tom finally ……managed to open the jar
11. We arrived in Budapest two days ago.
We ……have been in Budapest for two days.
12. I visited Paris once before.
This is the … second time I have visited Paris.
13. I am sorry I didn’t look at the hotel room before I
booked it. I … regret not looking at the hotel
room before I booked it.
14. We can’t delay the match any longer.
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15. I don’t think it’s likely that you’ll win the competition.
I think there’s … little chance of your winning the competition.
16. Could you do my job while I visit the doctor this afternoon?
Could …you stand in for me.while I visit the doctor this afternoon?
17. I regret not becoming a model when I had the chance.
I wish … I had become a model when I had the chance.
18. “I’m sorry I didn’t believe you” I said
to Veronica I apologised …to Veronica
for not believing her
19. “I didn’t make fun of lan after the
party” Joe said. Joe… denied making
fun of lan after the party.
20. “I’ve won a fortune on the lottery” Don said.
Don claimed to have won a fortune on the lottery.

21. A mechanic repaired my motorbike

last week

I had … my motorbike repaired last

week

22. They know more about it than we do.

We don’t know as much about it as they do
23. He is not strong enough to
do that job.

He is … too weak to do that

job

24. She started working for this factory 4 years ago.

She has been working this factory for 4 years

25. It’s a good idea to

leave now.
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now

26. After many years of hard work, he retired.

After he…had worked hard for many years, he retired

27. Swimming is the healthiest exercise.

No other exercise is as healthy as swimming

28. I haven’t seen that woman here before.

It’s the first time… I have seen that woman here

29. As he has behaved badly, he must be punished.

Because of …his bad behaviour, he must be punished

30. He isn’t going to attend the meeting, I’m

not either. Neither he… nor I am going
to attend the meeting
31. I haven’t eaten this kind of food for
two years. It is two years since I
last ate this kind of food
32. The examination was very easy. I left after 20 minutes.
It was such …an easy examination that I left after 20 minutes
33. Susan felt sick because she ate four cream cakes.
If Susan…hadn’t eaten four cream cakes she wouldn’t have felt sad
34. The children’s grandparents looked after them.
. The children …… were looked after by their grandparents
35. Money is a good servant but it is also a
bad master. Though money is a good
servant, it is a bad master
1. They have built a new road in the city.
A new road has been built in the city
2. You should apply for that job
If I were you, I would apply for that job.
3. Despite the bad weather, we decided to go camping in the country.
Although the weather was bad, we decided to go camping in the country.
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 4. After many years of hard work, he retired.
After he had worked hard for many years, he retired.
5. Swimming is the healthiest exercise.
No other exercise is healthier than swimming.
6. I haven’t seen that woman here before.
It’s the first time I have seen that woman here.
7. Jane couldn’t see the screen very well
Jane found it hard to see the screen
8. People find the smile of the woman in the painting interesting.
People are interested in the smile of the woman in the painting.
9. It was the best ride we’d had for a long time
We hadn’t had such a good ride for a long time

13. How is your surname

spelt?
How do spell your name?
14. At the moment, they are cleaning Mr.
Lazylion’s car.
At the moment Mr. Lazylion’s car is being
cleaned.
15. ‘I’ll sleep well tonight!’ said Arnie
Arnie said that she would sleep well that night.
16. A mechanic repaired my motorbike last week.
I had my motorbike repaired last week.
17. They know more about it than we do.
We don’t know as much about it as they do.
18. He is not strong enough to do
that job.
He is too week to do that job.
19. They rumour that Arthur has a lot of money in a secret bank
account. Arthur is rumoured to have a lot of money in a secret
bank account.
20. Tim can’t go out tonight because he has to finish the report.
If Tim didn’t have to finish the report, he could go out tonight.
21. They are going to redecorate my office next week.
I’m going to have my office redecorated next week.
22. My wife left and then I arrived home.
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23. I can’t go out with you tonight because I have to finish my report.
But if I didn’t have to finish my report, I could go out with you tonight.
24. The police have decoded the criminals’ messages.
The criminals’ messages have been decoded by the police.
25. When I was young, I drove a small car.
I used to drive a small car when I was young.

5 Ben didn’t have enough money for a new

car.
Ben couldn’t afford to buy a new car
6 My father doesn’t have that boat any more.
My father hasn’t got that boat any more
7 Nobody is sure of the identity of the woman in the painting.
Nobody is sure who the woman in the painting is
8 Jane had a worse seat than Dave.
Dave had a better seat than
Jane

9.My local sailing school said I

was too young to join their
courses.
My local sailing school said I was not old enough to join their
courses

10. My car windscreen was broken by a stone.

A stone broke my car windscreen
11. Dave said that he had seen the film
before. Dave said: “I have seen the
film before”
• I often go cycling with my friend Dan at the weekends.
My friend Dan usually goes cycling with me at the weekends
• It’s six months since I last went
swimming. I haven’t gone swimming
for six months
• None of my friends enjoy reading as much as I do I enjoy
reading more than any of my friends
• Maria lives a long way from her
office. Maria’s office isn’t near
her home
• It is a forty-minute bus journey to her office.
The bus journey to her office takes forty minutes
• I borrowed a very good book from my
teacher. My teacher lent me a very good
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• The new pool is near to my home.
It’s not far from the new pool to my home
• At a job interview, they will want to know what jobs you have done
before.
At a job interview, they will ask: “what jobs have you done
before?”
• At some firms, staff are given free
uniforms.
Some firms give staff free uniforms
• I didn’t go swimming with Sam because I was
very busy.
I was too busy to go swimming with Sam
• I am often given books as presents
People often give me books as presents
• Does anyone know what this picture is worth
today?
Does anyone know how much this picture is?
• I found it more difficult to learn than I had
expected.
It wasn’t as easy to learn as I had expected.
• My sister has borrowed the novel from me.
I have lent my sister the novel.

1. They spent two hours watching the

film.
The film took them two hours to
watch.
2. Who does this van belong
to?
Whose van is this?
3. Does anyone know what this picture is worth
today?
Does anyone know how how much this
picture is?
4. Nearly every seat was taken in the cinema.
There weren’t many seats left in the cinema.
5. Large cars use more petrol than small cars.
Small cars don’t use as much petrol as large cars.
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6. Probably, no other painting is as famous as La
Gioconda. La Gioconda is probably the most
famous painting.
7. We hadn’t cycled into the countryside for several months.
It was several months since we last cycled into the countryside.
8. If you can’t swim, you’re not allowed in the deep end.
You’re not allowed in the deep end unless you can
swim.
9. My mother finished War and Peace in only three weeks.
It only took my mother three weeks to finish “War and Peace”.
10. I closed all the windows and then locked the
door.
After I had closed all the windows, I locked the
door.
11. I didn't find the new TV show
interesting.
I wasn't interested in the new TV show.
12. People spend a lot of money on advertising every
day.
A lot of money is spent on advertising every day.
SECTION 2:
Exercise 1
 This is part of a letter you receive from a British friend.

 Now write a letter to your friend. You should write about 100 words

Exercise 2

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 This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.

 Now write a letter to answering your friend’s question. You should write
about 100 words.

Exercise 3
 This is part of a letter you receive from your pen friend.

 Now write a letter to your friend. You should write about

100 words.
Exercise 4
 This is part of a letter you receive from pen friend.

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  Now write a letter to your pen friend. You should write about 100 words.
Exercise 5
 This is part of a letter you receive from a English friend.

As part of a school project I have to write about an

important city in your country. Which city should I
choose? Can you tell me about this city?

 Now write a letter to this pen friend in the space below. You should write
about 100 words.
Exercise 6
 This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.

I know I spend too much time watching

television! How much television do you
watch? What else do you do to relax?

Now write a letter to this pen friend in the space below. You should write about 100 words

CHỦ ĐỀ VIẾT THƯ

CHỦ ĐỀ 1
You are James Walker. This is part of a letter you receive from Emily, an
English friend
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 I guess there are many traditional festivals in your country. What’s the
most important one? Why do people celebrate this festival? Write and
tell me all about it!
 Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should write about
100 words.

CHỦ ĐỀ 3
 You are David Jones. This is part of a letter you receive from Britney, an
English friend

I’ve just bought some new trousers. They’re black and I really like
them. Tell me about the clothes you like wearing. Do you enjoy
shopping for clothes?

 Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should
write about 100 words.

CHỦ ĐỀ 4
 You are David Jones This is part of a letter you receive from Britney, an
English friend
I know you often go to the cinema. Tell me about the last film you saw
and whether you enjoyed it.
 Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should write about
100 words.

CHỦ ĐỀ 6
 You are David Jones This is part of a letter you receive from Britney, an
English friend
I’ve got one close friend who I spend a lot of time with. What
about you? Tell me about your friends. How important are they to
you?

 Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should
write about 100 words.

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CHỦ ĐỀ 7
 You are James Walker. This is part of a letter you receive from Emily, an
English friend
Could you give me some advice? I want to travel around your
country for a month. Where should I go? What should I see?

 Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should
write about 100 words.

CHỦ ĐỀ 8
 You are David Jones This is part of a letter you receive from Britney, an
English friend
I’ve just seen a brilliant programme about dolphins on television.
Which programmes have you enjoyed recently? How much
television do you watch?
 Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should write about
100 words.

CHỦ ĐỀ 4
 You are David Jones This is part of a letter you receive from Britney, an English friend
Next month, I’m moving with my family to a different area. I have to
choose between going to a small school in the countryside or a large
school in the centre of town. What should I do?
 Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should write about 100
words.

TOPIC 2
 You are James Walker. This is part of a letter you receive from Emily, an
English friend

I’ve just bought some new trousers. They’re black and I really like
them. Tell me about the clothes you like wearing. Do you enjoy
shopping for clothes?

 Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should write
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 about 100 words.
TOPIC 3
 You are James Walker. This is part of a letter you receive from Emily, an
English friend
Could you give me some advice? I want to travel around your
country for a month. Where should I go? What should I see?

Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should write
about 100 words.
TOPIC 4
 You are James Walker. This is part of a letter you receive from Emily, an
English friend

I know you often go to the cinema. Tell me about the last film you saw
and whether you enjoyed it.

 Now write a letter to this pen friend on your answer sheet. You should write about
100 words.

Chủ đề 1: Viết về người bạn thân

Dear ….,
I'm very happy to receive a handwritten letter from you.
I also have a very close friend is Linh. She has been my friend for 5 years. She helps
me a lot when I need her help, such as when I have problems, and she gives me a lot of
advice and tells me the truth more than any one. She has a lot of things that I like, such
as her great hair and gorgeous smile, and she always makes me happy because she is
my real friend. In conclusion, Linh is my best friend until now, and I really miss her.
Best wishes, David Johns
Chủ đề 2: Tư vấn chuyến đi du lịch
Dear ….,
It is good to receive your letter from you. In the letter, you have said that you are going
on holiday, right? I think I can help you to find some suitable place.
This world has many wonderful places but I have never gone abroad so I will
recommend you a place which I usually visit in Vietnam. Are you curious about this?
Well, I want to tell you about Ha Long Bay. It is in Quang Ninh, Vietnam. There are so
many reasons for you to visit Ha Long Bay. This place has many beautiful island and
you can rent a boat to watch them. The people here are friendly. They can help you
whenever you need. The food here is also tasty. However, most of them are seafood so
if you eat too much, it will not be good for your stomach. You can have a flat in a great
hotel with the cost of 1.500.000 VND a night. The hotel also serve food and you won't
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have to pay more, but I suggest you to go out for some traditional food.
This is all I want to tell you. Wishing you a happy holiday. I am looking for your early
reply. Best wishes,
David Johns

Chủ đề 3: Chuyến du lịch

Dear …..,
I am very happy to hear that you are going to Vietnam. As you known, Vietnam is
beautiful country with various landscapes. You can visit throughout my country from
the North to the South. First, you should travel to Hanoi for a few days. In here, there
are lots of interesting places such as the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ba Dinh
square, Ngoc Son temple, etc. I can take you round when you arrive in Hanoi. Then,
you can go to HaLong Bay. It is the world heritage site and very famour with stones
rising from water. You can go to the wonderful beach and caves. Especially, you enjoy
delicious seafood there. Besides, you can travel Hue, Danang or Ho Chi Minh city, Nha
Trang. It is very cheap and convinient for your trip.
I hope that you come to Vietnam soon.
Lovely, David Jones

Chủ đề 4: Viết về 1 bộ phim

Dear ….,
Thank you for your last letter. I am happy to know that you have been well. Last week,
my roommate introduced me a successful film which has adventurous features,
meaningful context and good acting entitled "Virtual city." The movies told a story
about a gamer being accused of rape and murder while he is innocent. After making
every effort to escape from a solitary confinement, he is helped by his team player to
revenge and find out the truth. Eventually, it turns out that a group of gangland with
enormous power and money exploits the poor's disadvantages to reduce many crimes of
the city mayor. The film carries a deep message that the life value in human society has
been decreased in 21st century.
Although "virtual city" has just been released, its box office in VN was more than 200
billions VND. Film critics considered it a masterpiece of the worldwide cinema,
especially Korea drama Lovely, David Jones

Chủ đề 5: Viết về thời tiết và các hoạt động ngoài trời

Dear Britney,
Thank you for your last letter. I am happy to know that you have been well. Winter in
the Northern parts of Vietnam usually lasts from November to February in the next year.
People said that winter is sad, but this is my favorite season. It's the coldest season and
the weather is dry and cloudy. The temperature is around 15 degrees. I feel it's more
comfortable than the hot weather. Drinking a cup of coffee and listening to a soft
melody is the perfect combination in the winter. Also, I can sleep better and eat better in
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this season. In addition, I like traveling to mountainous area when the temperature gets
extremely low. If you are lucky, you can see snow and ice there. To me, I love
everything about the winter.
There are so many more things about Viet Nam that I hope you can see. I look
forward to hearing from you soon. Hopefully we can meet again soon.
Sincerely, David
Jones

Chủ đề 6: Viết về lễ
cưới
Dear Britney,
Thanks for your letter. I am fine. It is wonderful that your sister is getting married. I
am very happy and congratulate to your family. I think all weddings are quite different
in each region. The wedding can be celebrated in the spring, summer or winter every
year. It is depended on the groom and bride' family. They all have different types of
dresses, suits and where organizes wedding ceremony, foods. The wedding ceremory is
usually held at the groom and bride' house or a restaurant. Everyone wear their
favourite fashion and there are lots of different foods such as fish, meat, soup, salad,
fruits or wine, beer.
I hope that you will enjoy your sister's wedding. Have a nice celebration. Good luck
for your sister.
I am looking forward to seeing you soon.
Best friend, David Jones

Chủ đề 7: Chọn trường học

Dear Jane,
I am very happy to hear that both you and your family are fine.
In your letter, you have mentioned that you are going to move to another area. I feel
very sad when hearing this new. I hope you will make many friends in that area. You
said that you did not know what kind of school you should choose. Therefore, I write
this letter to advise you so that you can make a right decision. I think you should choose
a large school in the centre town. There are many reasons why you should choose this
one. You will have better education in the large school where you will be provided with
modern devices. You will have more chances to explore technological devices that may
not be provided in small schools. You will be taught by well• qualified teachers and
they will help you solve your difficult problems. I hope you will have an appropriate
choice.
Best wishes, Mike.

Chủ đề 7: Chọn trường học

Hi ….,
It has been a long time to see you. Do you have to prepare to transfer schools already? I
have some ideas about choosing a school. I think you should choose a small school in
the countryside, where you might make some new friends, make contact and maybe you
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find them closer than the school in the city! Learn which school doesn't matter, it's
important you have to be confident, Sandy.
All the best, Huyen

Chủ đề 7: Chọn trường học

Dear ….,
I am glad that you and your family are doing well. I know that it is hard for you to
choose between going to a small school in the countryside or a large school in the
centre of town.
Both options have its own advantages and disadvantages. If you choose a small school
in the coutryside, you will be able to enjoy such peaceful atmosphere here, which is
probably what you will desire in town. However, this option also means that you can
not get access easily to other educational centers like in town.
For the other option, I believe it has more benefits. Studying in a large school in town
means that you can take advantage of better schooling facilities.
Whatever your choice is, I believe that you can do well at your new
school. Love,

Chủ đề: Viết về kỳ nghỉ của mình

Dear Ha,
Thank you for your last letter. I am happy to know that you have been well. Today I want
to tell you about a vacation that I just went on. It started 3 days ago.
My family and I decided to go to Ha Noi to blow off some steam. It is the first time that
we go there. We started at the Old Quarter. There were various types of delicious food
for us to try. My favorite dish was the famous beef pho. l found a lot of shops that sell
unique After that, we saw the Sword Lake and the Turtle Tower. I had Trang Tien ice
cream and it was so ywnmy! We also got to see the Temple of Literature and learned
about the history of examinations in the past. It was an eye-opener for our family. If you
want, I can tell you about it.
How was your summer holiday? I want to know all the details. I look forward to
hearing from you.
Best wishes,
Minh Anh
Chủ đề: Rủ bạn thân về quê chơi
Dear Johnathan,
How are you? I have missed you since the last time we met. You might be wondering
why I am writing you a letter. I heard that you are coming to Vietnam for a week, so I
want to invite you to my hometown and hang out.
I live in beautiful Thai Nguyen. Thai Nguyen is famous for its wonderful scenery. I
think you would love to see our green hills. We are very proud of our resources of tea,
oranges, pomelos,... I will not spoil too much, you have to see them yourself. Another
thing that tourists love about Thai Nguyen is the people. Thai Nguyen people are very
friendly and warm-hearted. A lot of the people here are good at English, which is
delightful for tourists. You should see some popular attractions here like Nui Coe Lake,
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Bo Dau Trade Village,...
There are so many more things about Thai Nguyen that I hope you can see. I look
forward to hearing from you soon. Hopefully we can meet again soon.
Sincerely, Tuan Anh.
Chủ đề: Tôi thích nhạc đồng quê, còn bạn thì sao. Bạn thường nghe thể loại nhạc
nào? Tại sao bạn thích nó
Dear Britney,
I am very happy because I received your letter for long time. How are you? I am fine.
Now I am working the new company. I love my job. We have the same favourite
music. I like country music, too. This music is related to the hometown, people and
cultures, loves. It is very sweet and interesting. Besides, I always listen to rock music,
bolero music in my free time. For example, there are Gian ma thuong, Tinh ca Tay Bae,
Khuc hat song que, Ngay horn qua, Bat tu, Bong hong thuy tinh and so on. Sometimes,
I and my friends sing karaoke in Thanh Binh club. Listening to music helps me to
reduce stress after hard-working and I feel more comfortable. I love them.
I am looking forward to meeting you soon.
Best wishes,

Chủ đề: Tôi biết tôi đang dành quá nhiều thời gian để xem ti vi. Bạn xem ti vi bao
nhiêu lâu? Bạn làm gì để thư giãn
Dear …,
I am very happy to receive your letter two days ago. What computer game did you
buy?I do not like playing computer games. I think that playing games wastes much time
and you can be short• sighted. In my free time, I always go out with my friends or
reading books at home. I have had a red laptop for five years. I often use it both for my
work and entertainment. Everyday I send email to my colleagues to solve our company.
And I chat with my friends or listen to music, watch films. You should consider playing
games.
To send my regards to your parents. See you
soon. Best friend,
David Jones

Chủ đề: Tôi biết tôi đang dành quá nhiều thời gian để xem ti vi. Bạn xem ti vi bao nhiêu
lâu? Bạn làm gì để thư giãn
Dear …,
How are you? I am fine.
I am glad to receive your letter. I also spend too much time on watching television. It
takes from two to three hours to watch television everyday. In the morning, J usually
watch news at 6 a.m. In the evening, I often watch game shows and lots of movies at the
weekend. Besides, I enjoy listening to music, going shopping with my young sister or
going camping round my hometown in my free time. Sometimes, I and my father play
volleyball in the stadium. How about your activities? See you soon. Love, David Jones

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