REVISION ENGLISH 1

SECTION 1
1. My sister is a doctor. She _____ at the local hospital.
A. works B. work C. worked D. working
2. I'm sorry, but I _____ my keys. Can you help me find them?
A. lost B. lose C. losing D. loses
3. This restaurant has a _____ menu. There are so many delicious options to choose from.
A. limited B. diverse C. healthy D. expensive
4. I don't like coffee, so I always _____ tea in the morning.
A. drink B. drinks C. drank D. drinking
5. Sarah has been learning French _____ she was in high school.
A. for B. since C. ago D. until
6. I _____ my umbrella. Can I borrow yours?
A. lost B. lose C. am losing D. have
lost
7. The movie was so _____ that I fell asleep halfway through.
A. interesting B. boring C. exciting D. entertaining
8. _____ you like a cup of tea?
A. Will B. Shall C. Do D.
Would
9. When I arrived at the party, everyone _____ and dancing.
A. works B. worked C. working D. was studying
10. If I had known you were coming, I _____ earlier.
A. will come B. come C. would have come D. came
11. Why doesn't the company get a ............ to help with ideas for the new reception area?
A plumber B waiter C designer D accountant
2. The ............ worked hard in good and bad weather to complete our new house on time.
A accountants B builders C carers D architect
3. I ............ a note of how much money I spent when I was on holiday.
A did B made C gave D play
4. How much do I ............ you for the shopping you did for me?
A save B buy C owe D lend
5. Our house is really ............ and everybody stops to take photos of it on their walks.
A ordinary B quiet C pretty D boring
6. David never has time to ............ in the morning so he's growing a beard.
A get a new suit B have a shave C go to the shop D have
breakfast
7. Guests who are leaving the hotel must ............ before 10.00.
A check out B check into C check up D check in
8. Sorry I’m late – I ............ my train.
A lost B missed C arrived D caught
9. The weather was ............ when the new students had their picnic in the park.
A perfect B delicious C serious D boring
10. I ............ use social media to say 'Happy birthday' to my friends because it’s the best
way.
A slowly B usually C never D hardly ever
21.She __________ in London for five years before moving to Paris.
A. has lived B. lived C. had lived D. will live
1. Could you please pass _________ the salt?
A. me B. I C. my D. mine
2. Tom is __________ student in his class.
A. the smartest B. smartest C. the smarter D. smarter
3. They ___________ to the beach every summer.
A. go B. goes C. went D. gone
4. She has been studying English _________ she was a child.
A. when B. since C. for D. until
5. I can't find my keys. I ____________ them.
A. lost B. have lost C. had lost D. will lose
6. The movie was so __________ that I fell asleep.
A. bored B. boring C. to bore D. bore
7. _________ you like to join us for dinner?
A. Do B. Does C. Did D. Would
8. My sister ____________ for her exams last night.
A. is studying B. studied C. has studied D. was studying
9. They _____________ to the party if they had known about it.
A. would come B. will come C. would have come D. had come
31 You should put this photo in your blog because you look ............ in your wedding dress.
A fair B light C gorgeous D ugly
2 My grandmother gets ............ upset if I don’t phone her every week
A pretty B always C usually D. never
3 There was snow at the airport so there were long ............ for flights.
A lifts B breaks C delays D
lines
4 It’s always a good idea to ............ your accommodation before you go on holiday?
A order B book C ask D owe
5 Can I ............ a payment to your charity by credit card?
A make B do C ask D give
6 When my brother was a child, he was really ............ of big dogs
A annoyed B surprised C frightened D shocked
7 When I ............ all the fun we had together as kids, I feel so happy.
A forget about B think of C wait for D look for
8 Richard thinks it’s alright to end a relationship by text but I think it’s ............ .
A lovely B awful C brilliant D gorgeous
9 I wouldn't like to be a ............ because they speak in front of lots of people
A plumber B gardener C politician D accountant
10 Most electricians complete several years' ............ with a company before they can work
alone.
A training B skills C homework D working
41.The weather was ............ when the new students had their picnic in the park.
A. perfect B. delicious C. serious D. ugly
2. Richard thinks it’s alright to end a relationship by text but I think it’s ............ .
A. brilliant B. lovely C. awful D. angry
3. There was snow at the airport so there were long ............ for flights.
A. lifts B. breaks C. cancel D. delays
4. What a terrible journey – our car ............ twice and we were six hours late.
A. checked in B. broke down C. took off D. set up
5. It’s always a good idea to ............ your accommodation before you go on holiday.
A. order B. ask C. book D. require
6. Guests who are leaving the hotel must ............ before 10.00.
A. check out B. check up C. check into D. check out of
 7. When I ............ all the fun we had together as kids, I feel so happy.
A. forget about B. think of C. wait for D. deal with
8. Susan felt very nervous when she arrived ............ the test centre.
A. at B. to C. with D. on
9. I ............ my doctor for advice about my health – she was very helpful!
A. listen B. talked C. said D. asked
10. Receptionists do an important job but they don't usually earn a good ............ .
A. money B. salary C. environment D. value
1. 51.I haven't seen Mary __________.
A. since two weeks B. for two weeks C. during two weeks D. in two
weeks
2. I'm tired. I __________ a long day at work.
A. had B. was having C. have D. have
had
3. I can't find my keys. I think I __________ them at the office.
A. have left B. left C. leave D. am
leaving
4. I'll meet you at the restaurant __________ 7:00.
A. in B. on C. at D. during
5. Can you please __________ me the way to the train station?
A. say B. tell C. speak D. talk
6. I __________ the book when the phone rang.
A. read B. was reading C. have read D.
am reading
7. She's a great singer. She __________ since she was a child.
A. sings B. is singing C. has sung D. sang
8. My sister __________ her driving test last week.
A. passes B. pass C. passed D. passing
9. We're going to the beach __________ it's sunny today.
A. because B. although C. so D. if
10. My friend and I ___________ to the movies last night.
A. go B. goes C. went D. going
61.She __________ her friends at the cinema yesterday.
A. meets B. met C. meeting D. meet
1. They __________ to the beach every summer.
A. goes B. go C. going D. went
2. My brother is a __________ student. He always gets good grades.
A. hard-working B. hardly working C. work hard D. hardly
work
3. I have __________ books on my desk.
A. much B. many C. a lot of D. lots of
4. Can you please __________ the door? It's getting cold.
A. close B. closing C. closed D. to close
5. She __________ English for two years before she moved to England.
A. studied B. studies C. is studying D. has studied
6. I enjoy __________ to music in my free time.
A. listen B. listening C. listened D. to listen
7. The train __________ at 8:30 a.m. yesterday.
A. arrive B. arrived C. arrives D. arriving
8. He has lived in Paris __________ five years.
A. since B. for C. during D. ago
9. My sister is __________ singer in a band.
A. a B. an C. the D. no article
71. Ellen ............ some volunteer work with children last year.
A. did B. made C. gave D. carried
2. Alex got a large ............ from the bank to help him start his business.
A. money B. loan C. bargain D. loss
3. I ............ a note of how much money I spent when I intended to go shopping last Black
Friday.
A. gave B. did C. made D. get
4. Why was there a big…………..on the motorway this morning?
A. strike B. lift C. queue D. traffic jam
5. It took me over an hour to get the ticket because there was a long……..at the ticket office.
A. delay B. queue C. crash D. rush
6. Can you ……….your PIN, please?
A. enter B. write C. touch D. pay
7. He looked at the timetable to see when the next train left…….London.
A. in B. out C. for D. by
8. I work as a receptionist in a hotel so I ……………. always be polite to the guests.
A. mustn’t B. must C. can D. has to
9. My GPS doesn’t ……….very well when I drive through the mountains.
A. job B. see C. look D. work
10. In his job, he has to deal……………..customers all day long.
A. on B. about C. with D. for

81 Alex never has time to ............ in the morning so he's growing a beard. A get a new suit
B have a shave C go to the shop D have a new outfit
82 Our house is really ............ and everybody stops to take photos of it on their walks.
A ordinary B quiet C pretty D ugly
83 How much do I ............ you for the shopping you did for me?
A save B owe C own D buy
4 What a terrible journey - our car ………. twice and we were six hours late.
A broke down B took off C checked in D boarded
5 My uncle ............ most of his money away to a charity.
A made B did C gave D spent
6 The …………….. worked hard in good and bad weather to complete our new house on time.
A builders B accountants C carers D IT workers
7 When my brother was a child, he was really ............ of big dogs.
A annoyed B surprised C excited D frightened
8 You should put this photo in your blog because you look ............ in your wedding dress.
A light B gorgeous C fair D serious
9 There was snow at the airport so there were long............ for flights.
A delays B breaks C lifts D turbulence
10 Some of the streets in the village are very ............ , so we can't drive to the restaurant.
A high B low C wide D narrow
91 Why doesn’t the company get a…………. to help with ideas for the new reception area?
A designer B waiter C plumber D carer
2 The weather was ............ when the new students had their picnic in the park.
A delicious B serious C perfect D spacious
3 Richard never takes a suitcase on holiday - he just puts some things in a small ………….
A backpack B suit B luggage C pocket
4 I love being a lawyer but I have to work long hours – it's a ............ job.
A frightening B disappointed C adventurous D tiring
5 Adam thinks it's alright to end a relationship by text but I think it's……………
A magnificent B awful C brilliant D lovely
6 Many actors work…………... because that is when more people can go to the theatre.
A long hours B at weekends C every day D on weekdays
7 We went to a party in a ............ house and there was no space to dance.
A tiny B huge C peaceful D massive
8 It's not a good idea to wear ............ because we're going to walk to the cinema.
A long socks B trainers C high heels: day cao got D
flat shoes
9 Alex got a large ............ from the bank to help him start his business.
A money B discount C bargain D loan
100 I ............ a note of how much money I spent when I was on holiday.
A did B made C gave D lent

SECTION 2
“YES MAN” CHANGED MY LIFE
by Richard Collins
Yes Man is the best book I've ever read. It's the true story of a year in the life of author Danny Wallace. Before Danny
Wallace became the "Yes Man', his life was boring and he felt old. So he decided to make things more exciting. He started
saying yes to every question people asked him. And he did it for a whole year. From the day he started, it completely changed
his life, and he had all kinds of adventures. It's a fantastic story. When I finished the book, I wanted to change my life like
Danny Wallace. So I took a holiday from work and became a “Yes Man” for a week. This is what happened.
Day 1
I started on Saturday morning. At 10 am, I got my first question. I saw a poster in the window of a travel agents. It
said, Tired? (Yes - I slept badly the night before, so I was tired.) Under this, it said, 'Do you need a holiday?' (Yes, definitely.)
So I went in. The travel agent asked, me where I wanted to go. But before I could answer, she said, 'Somewhere hot?' I don't
like hot weather, but I said, “Yes.” “A beach holiday? Maybe in Greece?' I don't like the beach ‹I prefer cities) But I said, 'Yes.”
“What kind of accommodation? A hotel? Or a ...” I hate hotels, but before she could continue, I said, 'Yes? Five minutes later,
everything was ready. My flight was the next day.
Day 2
I arrived at my hotel on the island of Zante at lunchtime. It was very, very hot. I just wanted to check in and unpack
my suitcase, but the receptionist said, We have a minibus to the beach in ten minutes. Do you want to go?" You know the
answer I gave her. It was about 40°C at the beach. Luckily, I brought suntan lotion. A man came towards me: Sunglasses? Do
you want sunglasses?' I had some in my bag, but I said, 'Yes? Five minutes later, another man came: 'Beautiful hat, sir? I tried
not to look at him. Three hours later, I had two pairs of sunglasses, three hats, a watch and a woman's necklace. It was difficult
to carry all my new things back to the minibus. I decided: no trips tomorrow, just rest. When I got back, the receptionist asked,
“Did you like the beach?” I didn't, but I said, 'Yes.' “Oh, there's a water skiing course tomorrow. Do you want me to book a
place for you?" I can't swim very well, and I don't like the sea. I wanted to cry ...
11. What did Richard do after he read “Yes Man”?
A. He felt bored.
B. He said “Yes” to every question people asked him for a year.
C. He said “Yes” to every question people asked him on his holiday for a week.
D. He said “Yes” to every question people asked him at work for a week
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12. Why did Richard go into the travel agent's?
A. The travel agent’s asked him. B. He saw a poster in the window
of a travel agent’s.
C. He felt tired and he went to the travel agent’s to book a holiday. D. He wanted a holiday in the city.
13. What is true according to the story?
A. A.He booked a beach holiday. B. He booked the kind of holiday he usually likes.
C. He was going to fly in five minutes. D. The travel agent’s didn’t ask him where he wanted to stay in
during his holiday.
14. What did Richard do after he got to the hotel?
A. He went shopping to buy things he needed. B. He put on the suntan lotion.
B. C. .He checked in the hotel and unpacked his suitcase. D. He went to the beach on a minibus.
15. What is he going to do on day 3?
A. To pack all the things he bought. B. To join in a water skiing course.
 C. To go swimming in the sea. D. To stay in the hotel because he was too
tired.
Are you shopping too much?
Shopping used to be my favourite activity. It started when I was a teenager and I worked in a clothes shop. I had
a staff discount in the shop and I used to spend all my wages on clothes. When I got a job in an office I carried on
spending all my spare money on clothes - even after I had got married, bought a house and had children!
I used to go shopping every weekend and I probably spent about 500 a month on clothes. It wasn't something I
only did when I wasn't very happy, I always went shopping however I felt. Sometimes I'd look for ages to find
what I wanted. Other times, I'd just buy the first thing I saw.
Most of the things I didn't need. One day I bought three pairs of boots, even though I already had another ten
pairs at home. I never even took the most expensive pair out of the box!
I realised I had a problem when one day my five-year-old daughter looked into my wardrobe and asked me why
I had so many handbags. I counted them. I had seventy five handbags and they must have cost me thousands of
pounds. I couldn't believe what I'd done!
First of all, I threw away my credit card. Then I gave away all the clothes that I'd never worn. After that I made
arrangements every Saturday to visit friends or go on a day trip, so I wouldn't be able to go shopping.
11. What is the writer's main aim in writing the text?
A. to advise people how to shop sensibly B. to talk about her expensive way of living
C. to describe her addiction to shopping D. to talk about different fashions
12. What does the writer say about herself after she got married?
A. She tried to stop spending so much. B. She managed to spend less than before.
C. She continued spending unwisely. D. She became depressed about her spending.
13. What does the writer say about her past shopping habits?
A. She only bought expensive clothes. B. She always thought carefully about what she bought.
C. She liked to buy something different every day. D. She sometimes bought things she already had.
14. How did the writer feel when she realised she had a problem?
A. shocked B. Embarrassed C. angry with herself. D. miserable
15. Which of the following is the best description of the writer?
A. The woman who grew up loving clothes and looked fantastic in everything she wore.
B. The woman who recognised her problem but failed to change herself.
C. The woman who loved collecting clothes and succeeded in fighting her habit.
D. The woman who shopped and shopped until she had no money left to spend.
Having problems is a natural part of life, and we all encounter them from time to time. Whether it's a personal
issue, a work-related challenge, or a relationship dilemma, problems can cause stress and uncertainty. However,
there are ways to approach and overcome these problems effectively. Firstly, it's important to define the problem
clearly. Understanding the root cause and identifying the specific issues involved can help in finding appropriate
solutions. Without a clear understanding of the problem, it's difficult to come up with effective strategies.
Secondly, seeking advice or support from others can be valuable. Talking to friends, family, or colleagues who
have faced similar challenges can provide fresh perspectives and insights. Additionally, seeking professional help,
such as consulting a therapist or a mentor, can offer guidance and expertise in dealing with specific problems.
Another strategy is to break down the problem into smaller, manageable tasks. By dividing a complex problem
into smaller parts, it becomes less overwhelming and more achievable. This approach allows for a step-by-step
analysis and solution implementation. Furthermore, maintaining a positive mindset is crucial when facing
problems. A positive attitude can help in staying motivated and finding creative solutions. Instead of dwelling on
the difficulties, focusing on potential opportunities and lessons learned can lead to personal growth and
development. Lastly, it's essential to evaluate the outcomes and learn from the experience. Reflecting on the
problem-solving process can provide valuable insights for future situations. Understanding what worked and what
didn't can enhance problem-solving skills and increase resilience.
10. What is the first step in approaching a problem effectively?
A. Breaking down the problem into smaller tasks B. Seeking advice from professionals
C. Defining the problem clearly D. Maintaining a positive mindset
11. How can seeking advice from others be helpful?
A. It provides motivation to overcome challenges B. It offers fresh perspectives and insights
C. It helps in breaking down the problem D. It ensures personal growth and development
12. What strategy can make a complex problem more manageable?
A. Reflecting on the problem-solving process B. Maintaining a positive mindset
C. Seeking advice from professionals D. Breaking down the problem into smaller tasks
13. Why is maintaining a positive mindset important when facing problems?
A. It provides motivation and creativity B. It ensures personal growth and development
C. It helps in defining the problem clearly D. It offers fresh perspectives and insights
14. What is the final step in approaching a problem effectively?
A. Reflecting on the problem-solving process B. Breaking down the problem into smaller tasks
C. Seeking advice from professionals D. Maintaining a positive mindset
My Canadian trip

Last year I went on an amazing trip- travelling by boat on a guided group tour along the west coast of Canada. It
was my brother Harry's idea. He's a journalist, like me, and he wanted to write articles about the trip. He's also a
great fan of boats, although that's one interest we definitely don't share. But I'd dreamt of visiting the area ever
since seeing it on TV as a child, especially as I knew it was where our great-grandparents had lived before moving
to Europe. So I kept asking Harry if I could go too until he finally agreed!
A few weeks before we left home, there were storms in the area we were going to. But luckily the forecast for the
time we intended to be there was for calm seas. Although there was plenty to arrange, I was busy at work so didn't
have much time to think about what needed doing. But Harry promised he'd taken care of everything, so I knew
everything would be all right. After arriving in Canada, we joined the group, packed our limited supplies into
small boats and set off. The guide had mentioned that very few people now lived along that coast, and sure enough,
the only other living creatures we saw for the first few days were dolphins and birds. We knew there were islands
in the distance, but the early-morning fog made it hard to see very far, so I just focussed on the beautiful patterns
our boat made in the water. We often stopped for hours to explore the rock pools on the beaches. They were full
of amazing coloured fish, many of which I didn't recognise. And it was great to be able to stop caring about how
quickly or slowly the day was passing. We never forgot lunch or dinner, though, which we all made together over
camp fires. When we finally fell asleep on the boats each evening, even though the beds were hard, it really felt
like stress-free living! When the time came to leave, I was sad. How could I return to normal life again? But I
knew if I stayed, I'd miss family and friends. I was also looking forward to telling everyone at home about our
adventures!
1. Why was Louise keen to go on the trip to Canada?
A. She liked the idea of spending time in a boat. B. She knew her brother wanted her to accompany
him.
C. She had wanted to travel there for a long time. D. She had heard from some relatives who lived
there.
2. Just before their departure, Louise
A. began to wonder how they would deal with bad weather. B. was confident that they were fully prepared for
the trip.
C. wished she could help her brother more. D. felt she was better organised than usual.
3. On the first morning of the trip, Louise says she admired
A. the way the sea around them looked. B. the wildlife which their boats attracted.
C. the homes that people had built in the area. D. the views of islands they were passing.
4. During the trip, Louise enjoyed
A. Learning the names of the fish she saw. B. not having to cook regular meals.
C. spending the nights in comfort. D. not having to worry about time.
5. When the time came to leave, how did Louise feel?
A. She was excited B. She was depressed C. She felt amazed D. She really missed it.
Artist Peter Fuller talks about his hobby
There's a popular idea that artists are not supposed to be into sport, but mountain biking is a huge part of my life.
It gets me out of my studio, and into the countryside. But more importantly, racing along as fast as you can leaves
you no time to worry about anything that's going on in your life. You're too busy concentrating on not crashing.
The only things you pay attention to are the pain in your legs and the rocks on the path in front of you.
I'm in my sixties now, but I started cycling when I was a kid. In the summer my friends and I would ride our bikes
into the woods and see who was brave enough to go down steep hills, or do big jumps. The bikes we had then
weren't built for that, and often broke, so Fused to draw pictures of bikes with big thick tyres that would be strong
enough for what we were doing. They looked just like modern mountain bikes. However, it wasn't until many
years later that someone actually invented one. By the 1980s, they were everywhere.
At that time I was into skateboarding. I did that for a decade until falling off on to hard surfaces started to hurt too
much. Mountain biking seemed a fairly safe way to keep fit, so I took that up instead. I made a lot of friends, and
got involved in racing, which gave me a reason to train hard. I wanted to find out just how fit and fast I could get,
which turned out to be fairly quick. I even won a couple of local races.
In the end I stopped racing, mainly because I knew what it could mean to my career if I had a bad crash. But I still
like to do a three-hour mountain bike ride every week. And if I'm out cycling in the hills and see a rider ahead, I
have to beat them to the top. As I go past I imagine how surprised they would be if they knew how old I am.
11. Peter enjoys mountain biking because
A. It gives him the opportunity to enjoy the views. B. He can use the time to plan his work.
C. He is able to stop thinking about his problems. D. It helps him to concentrate better.
12 What does Peter say about cycling during his childhood?
A. He is sorry he didn't take more care of his bike. B. His friends always had better quality bikes
than he did.
C. His bike wasn't suitable for the activities he was doing. D. He was more interested in designing bikes
than riding them.
13. Peter says he returned to cycling after several years
A. because he had become unfit. B. so that he could enter races.
C in order to meet new people. D to replace an activity he had given up.
14. How does Peter feel about cycling now?
A. He is proud that he is still so fast. B. He is keen to do less now that he is older.
C. He regrets the fact that he can no longer compete. D. He wishes more people were involved in the
sport.
15. What would be a good introduction to this article?
A. For Peter Fuller, nothing matters more than mountain biking, not even his career. Here, in his own words, he
tells us why.
B. Artist Peter Fuller takes mountain biking pretty seriously. Here he describes how it all began and what he gets
out of it
C. In this article, Peter Fuller explains how he became an artist only as a result of his interest in mountain
biking.
D. After discovering mountain biking late in life, Peter Fuller gave up art for a while to concentrate on getting as
good as possible.

Work-life balance is an important aspect of our overall well-being. In today's fast-paced world, finding the right
equilibrium between work and personal life has become increasingly challenging. Many individuals struggle to
maintain a healthy separation between their professional obligations and their personal responsibilities.
However, achieving work-life balance is essential for our mental and physical health, as well as our
relationships.
One of the key factors in achieving work-life balance is effective time management. Being able to prioritize tasks,
set boundaries, and allocate time for both work and personal activities is crucial. By managing our time effectively,
we can reduce stress and ensure that we have dedicated moments for relaxation, family, hobbies, and self-care.
Another important aspect is establishing clear boundaries between work and personal life. It is essential to set
realistic expectations and communicate them with colleagues, clients, and family members. Creating a structured
schedule and sticking to it can help maintain a healthy separation. Additionally, learning to disconnect from work
during personal time, such as avoiding checking emails or taking work-related calls, can significantly contribute
to work-life balance.
Furthermore, employers also play a vital role in fostering a healthy work-life balance for their employees.
Organizations that promote flexible work arrangements, provide support for personal commitments, and prioritize
employee well-being tend to have higher job satisfaction and productivity levels. By creating a positive work
environment and implementing policies that support work-life balance, employers can contribute to the overall
happiness and satisfaction of their workforce.
In conclusion, achieving work-life balance is a continuous process that requires effort, self-awareness, and
effective strategies. Prioritizing time management, setting boundaries, and creating a supportive work
environment are key factors in attaining a healthy equilibrium between work and personal life.
11. What is one of the key factors in achieving work-life balance?
A. Effective time management. B. Working long hours.
C. Prioritizing work over personal life. D. Ignoring personal responsibilities.
12. Why is establishing clear boundaries important for work-life balance?
A. It hinders productivity. B. It increases workload.
C. It blurs the line between work and personal life. D. It reduces stress.
13. How can employers contribute to work-life balance for their employees?
A. By ignoring employee well-being. B. By increasing work demands.
C. By promoting flexible work arrangements. D. By discouraging personal commitments.
14. What are the benefits of achieving work-life balance?
A. Increased stress levels. B. Higher job satisfaction. C. Poor relationships. D. Lower productivity.
15. What is the conclusion of the passage?
A. Work-life balance is unattainable. B. Effective strategies are not necessary for work-life
balance.
C. Achieving work-life balance requires effort and effective strategies.
D. Employers have no role in fostering work-life balance
 our food lab
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tôi James Waltham - Chocolate Taster
Whenever I tell people what I do for a living, they can hardly believe this job exists. But I'm not joking! I spend
my days at work eating chocolate! Tasting the chocolate is an essential part of making sure that customers get
perfect bars of high-quality chocolate from the company I work for. Every week I receive samples, small amounts
that show what the chocolate is like, from our factory and I have to check them for taste, texture and smell. I also
have to taste the raw materials we usually use- the nuts, fruit and so on. I spend days choosing the most suitable
ones to go into the chocolate. Just beside my company office I have a kitchen where I can test and taste products
I make- and I keep my colleagues happy by giving them samples! My kitchen is full of machines and ingredients
to play with. It's wonderful to have a private space I can go off to during the day. No two days are the same in this
job. Sometimes I am at our food lab and others I'm out of the country buying our raw materials and as I've got a
young family that can be difficult. But that kind of variety, and lack of routine, is something I love about the job,
although I think it still comes second to the chocolate itself! The question I get asked most is whether I get bored
of chocolate. I've worked with it for a long time, and I've never felt I didn't want to eat it. In fact, I'll often go
home and eat some more in the evening!
11 What is James Waltham doing in the text? routine :lịch trình

A recommending the best ways to test chocolate B describing what personal qualities are needed to
do his job personal qualities phẩm chất cá nhân
C telling readers what makes his job worth doing for him describing :mô tả
D suggesting different methods of making chocolate whether liệu
doubt nghi ngờ
12 James says that when he tells people about his work, they
A say they would like to do the same thing. B doubt whether he is serious.
C think it must be very easy. D wonder why he chose it as a career.
13 James says that working in his kitchen involves wonder thắc mắc
A trying various different preparation methods. B. checking the quantities of Ingredients in each
involves bao gồm
bar.
C discussing his opinions with other members of staff. D. making sure the best chocolate-making
equipment is used.
14 What does James think is a disadvantage of his job?
A He sometimes feels he has eaten too much chocolate. B He finds it difficult to have a routine with his
work.
C He has worked with the same product too long. D He needs to travel abroad some of the time.
15 Which one would be an advert for the chocolate company James works for?
A B
Every single bar of chocolate that leaves We choose only the best ingredients - just
advert quảng cáo
our factory is tested for its taste. chocolate beans, sugar and milk. We don't add
C D anything else.
We're proud of being so environmentally We check everything that goes into our chocolate,
friendly - all our ingredients are bought so that you can enjoy the best chocolate possible.
from local businesses.
ingredients thành phần theory lý thuyết
previously trước đó
GET HAPPY, GIVE YOUR MONEY AWAY
You know the old saying: 'Money can't buy you happiness'? Well, what if it could? Not by making it or spending it, but by
giving it away. Research tells us that if you give money away, you will feel much happier. In an experiment in Switzerland,
researchers gave 50 volunteers 25 Swiss francs (about £20) each week for four weeks. Half the people spent the money on
themselves and made a note of how they spent the money. But researchers asked the other half to spend the money on another
person. Afterwards, all 50 volunteers did the same task in a laboratory. Researchers asked them to think of a person they would
like to give money to. Then they had to choose how much money, from £3 to £20, they wanted to give. While the volunteers
thought about this, researchers studied their brain activity using an MRI machine. The results showed two things. First, the 25
volunteers who gave their money away during the four weeks were more generous and chose larger amounts of money in the
laboratory task. Second, those same people were much happier than the people who previously spent the money on themselves.
How did researchers know they were happy? When they studied the results of the MRI scans, they could see that the parts of
the brain linked to being generous are also linked to being happy - and those parts of the brain were more active in the 25
people who gave their money away. 'OK, I hear you say. That's great in theory, but does it work in the real world?' In the Swiss
experiment, researchers told the volunteers they had to give money away. But what if you want to do this in your daily life?
Can you really make yourself happy by giving? The answer is 'yes, but it's important that you follow some simple rules. First
of all, don't start by giving away a lot of money. Give a pound to a homeless person or make a small donation to a charity.
perhaps có lẽ Maybe give just £5 from your wages, or try to change your habits so you save money to give away. To give an example, stop
buying lunch at a café every day and take a packed lunch to work or school. You can then give your lunch money to charity.
Or perhaps you're the kind of person who does a lot of online shopping. So rather than looking at websites for
shops, try looking at websites for charities. Which one do you think is important? Donate the money you were going to
spend on a new T-shirt (that you probably don't need). Learning to give money away is all about changing the way you
behave. It's about living with less and being more generous. And research now tells us this will make you happy.
11 What did the two groups of volunteers in the Swiss experiment do with their 25 francs?
A. One group spent 25 Swiss franc, the other group spent money 20 Swiss franc each.
B. One group spent the money in one week, the other group spent the money in four weeks.
C. One group spent the money on themselves, the other group spent the money on another person.
D. One group made a note of how much money they spent, the other group didn’t.
11. C
12 What did the volunteers have to decide in the laboratory?
A. Who they wanted to give money and how much money they wanted to give.
B. Which researchers they wanted to follow.
C. How much money they wanted to spent on the lab.
D. Whether to give the money or not.
12. A
13 What happened while they were doing this?
A. Researchers talked to them.
B. Researchers looked at them.
C. Researchers looked at an MRI machine to see how their brains worked.
D. Researchers thought about what would happen next.
13.C
14 How did researchers know that one group was happier?
A. Volunteers who gave their money away found themselves active.
B. Volunteers felt happy without having to follow any rules.
C. Researcher’s brains stopped linking to being happy.
D. Their brains linked to generosity and happiness at the same time.
14. D
15 What are two examples of changing your habits to save money and give it away?
A. Looking at websites to shop for people you want to and bring your own lunch.
B. Looking at websites for charities and bring your own lunch.
C. Give money to homeless people and charity.
D. Save small money and give it to charity.
15. D
Section 3. Gap-fill ( 10 marks)
Read a young man's story about a journey. Choose the best answer (A, B or C) for each space.
A lesson about luggage
Two years ago, I went from London to Barcelona in Spain by train. I (16) ............ planning to stay in Spain for a
year so I (17) ............ two big suitcases and a backpack. Why (18) ............ so much? I don't know. I changed
trains in Paris. I had to go across the city by underground to another station. When I got off the train at my stop, I
(19) ............ two suitcases, just one, and my backpack. I saw the second suitcase through the window of the train
but the train was already moving. How silly (20) ............ me! The journey to Barcelona was at night and I (21)
............ most of the way. Some people (22) ............ a noise but they didn't bother me. (23) ............ at me? I don’t
know. When I woke up in the morning, my suitcase wasn't there! Now I only had my backpack. But I was lucky
– everything (24) ............ was in it. Did I miss my suitcases? No, (25) ............ . This journey taught me a useful
lesson – now I never travel with a lot of luggage.
16. A is B am C was D were
17. A packed B pack C packing D packs
18. A took B did I take C am I taking D do I take
19. A am not carrying B wasn’t carrying C weren’t carrying D didn’t carry
20. A in B on C by D of
21. A were sleeping B am sleeping C slept D sleep
22. A was making B is making C were making D made
23. A were they laughing B they were laughing C did they laugh D do they laugh
24. A I needed B I need C I didn’t need D I have needed
25. A didn’t I B I didn’t C I did D I do
 significant role vai trò quan trọng

Money plays a significant role in our lives and (16)_______ many aspects of society. It is a medium of exchange
that allows us to acquire goods and services. (17)_______, managing money effectively is important to ensure
financial stability and achieve our goals. One of the basic concepts related to money is budgeting. It involves
(18)_______ and allocating money based on income and expenses. By creating a budget, individuals can track
their spending, prioritize their needs, and (19)_______ their savings. Saving money is another crucial aspect of
personal finance. It helps (20)_______ a financial safety net for unexpected expenses and long-term goals. Saving
can be done through various methods, such as setting aside a portion of income, (21)_______ in investment
vehicles, or utilizing tax-advantaged accounts. Credit and debt management are important considerations when it
comes to money. Understanding the (22)_______ of credit, such as interest rates and repayment terms, is essential
to make informed decisions. Additionally, being mindful of debt and managing it responsibly can prevent
(23)_______ financial difficulties. Investing is a way to make money work for you. It involves allocating funds
to different assets with the expectation of generating returns over time. Investing can (24)_______ individuals
build wealth and achieve long-term financial goals, but it also carries risks that need to be carefully evaluated.
Lastly, financial literacy is crucial for making informed financial decisions. It (25)_______ understanding
concepts such as interest rates, inflation, and risk management. Increasing financial literacy can empower
individuals to make sound financial choices and improve their overall financial well-being.
16. A. impacts B. impact C. impacted D. impacting
17. A. However B. Therefore C. Moreover D. Consequently
18. A. to spend B. spends C. spending D. spended
19. A. maximize B. maximizing C. maximizes D. maximized
20. A. establish B. establishes C. establishing D. established
21. A. invested B. invests C. investing D. to invest
22. A. principles B. principle C. a principle D. principling
23. A. evitablity B. inevitablity C. inevitable D. evitable
24. A. to enable B. enabling C. enable D. enables
25. A. involve B. involving C. involves D. to involve
A crucial aspect of personal and societal development. It (16)_______ individuals with knowledge, skills,
and perspectives that (17)_______ them to navigate the complexities of the world. However, there are different
approaches to education, and (18)_______ methods have their strengths and weaknesses. One approach is
traditional classroom-based learning, where students attend classes (19)_______ a physical setting and learn from
teachers. This method allows for direct interaction between students and teachers, fostering (20)_______ and
immediate feedback. However, it may lack flexibility and individualized attention. On the other hand, online
learning has gained popularity in recent years. With the advancements in technology, students can access
educational resources and participate in virtual classrooms (21)_______ their own pace and convenience. This
method provides flexibility and convenience, but it may require self-discipline and (22)_______ motivation.
Another approach is experiential learning, which emphasizes learning through real-world experiences. This
method (23)_______ students to actively engage in hands-on activities, problem-solving, and reflection. It fosters
critical thinking and practical skills, but it may be challenging to implement on a large scale. Furthermore, lifelong
learning has become increasingly important in today's fast-paced world. (24)_______ individuals continuously
update their knowledge and skills, they can adapt to new challenges and stay competitive. Lifelong learning can
be pursued through various means, such as attending workshops, (25)_______ online courses, or joining
professional communities.
16. A. equips B. equipment C. equip D. equipped
17. A. allows B. allow C. to allow D. allowing
18. A. some B. many C. each D. few
19. A. in B. on C. at D. with
20. A. collaboration B. collaborate C. collaborative D. to
collaborate
21. A. at B. in C. on D. with
22. A. insufficients B. insufficiency C. insufficience D. insufficient
23. A. entails B. entail C. entailment D. to entail
24. A. Until B. While C. Unless D. Although
25. A. to undertake B. undertake C. undertaking D. undertakes
26. Dear Zuzana
27. How are you? I hope you and your family are all well.
28. Last weekend was fantastic. I (16) ............................. …to visit my aunt and uncle. They live in Scotland
now.(17) ………… to Scotland yet? It (18) ………… my first visit and I loved it. My uncle and aunt
(19) ………… there two months ago because my uncle got a (20)…….. in the Bank of Scotland. My
aunt's a teacher but she (21)……………work yet.
29. They have already bought a flat in the (22)…….. of Edinburgh, the capital city. They (23)…..to pay a lot of
money for it and it's very nice. I'd love to buy my own flat but I (24)……..…en o u gh money yet.
30. Do write and tell me how things are with you. I know you wanted to learn to drive. (25)…….to have lessons?
31. All best wishes,
32. Fiona
33. 16. A. am going B. have gone C. went D. was going
34. 17. A.Have you been B. Did you go C.you went D. you did go
35. 18. A. is B. was C. has been D. have been
36. 19. A. have moved B. are moving C. moved D. has moved
37. 20. A. account B. occupation C. salary D. job
38. 21. A. isn’t finding B. hasn’t found C. doesn’t find D. didn’t find
39. 22. A. round B. surface C. control D. centre
40. 23. A.needed B. have needed C. needs D. needing

24. A. has saved B. haven’t saved C.do not save D. saving

25.A.Do you already start B. Have you started C. starting D. to start

Money is an essential part of our lives. It serves as a medium of exchange and enables us to (16) __________
goods and services. Managing money effectively is crucial for financial stability and (17) __________. It is
important to develop good financial habits, such as budgeting, saving, and (18) __________.
One common form of saving money is through (19) __________ accounts. They offer a safe place to deposit
funds and earn (20) __________ over time. Another way to grow wealth is by (21) __________ in the stock
market. However, it is important to conduct thorough research and (22) __________ the risks involved.
Incurring debt is another aspect of money management. Many individuals rely on (23) __________ to finance
major purchases, such as homes or cars. However, it is important to (24) __________ the terms and interest
rates before taking on debt. Defaulting on loans can have serious (25) __________ consequences.
In conclusion, understanding money management is essential for financial well-being. By making wise financial
decisions, saving for the future, and avoiding excessive debt, individuals can secure their financial future.
16. A. purchase B. acquire C. obtain D. possess
17. A. growth B. prosperity C. success D. wealth
18. A. investing B. spending C. donating D. borrowing
19. A. checking B. investment C. retirement D. savings
20. A. profits B. interests C. dividends D. capital
21. A. investing B. borrowing C. donating D. saving
22. A. overlook B. minimize C. evaluate D. ignore
23. A.loans B. earnings C. investments D. savings
24. A. overlook B. minimize C. evaluate D. understand
25. A. financial B. physical C. emotional D. social
 26. London Parks
27. London is famous (16) ... its parks and gardens. Some of them belong (17)…. the Crown, but they are all
open to the public, and the entrance is free of (18)………. In St James's Park, you can watch and (19) ...
swans, ducks, geese, and other water birds. Hyde Park (20) ... to be a hunting ground and is still popular with
horse riders.
28. Those who like a good argument should go to the Speakers' Corner to listen to individuals (21) ... speeches
on various subjects. Regent's Park now houses London Zoo and open-air (22)….. where Shakespeare's plays
are staged in summer. Not (23) ... the parks are in the city centre. Greenwich and Richmond are located in
the suburbs. All these areas of green (24)…… the city dwellers an excellent (25) ... to enjoy some peace away
from traffic and crowded streets.
29. 16. A. by B. for C. from D. with
30. 17. A.in B.with C. to D.about
31. 18. A.fee B.charge C.money D.change
32. 19. A. feed B. eat C. breed D. lead
33. 20. A. should B. ought C. used D. have
34. 21. A. doing B.giving C.taking D.talking
35. 22.A. cinema B.art gallery C. party D.theatre
36. 23. A. each B. whole C. every D. all
37. 24.A.put B.take C.give D.make
38. 25. A. chance B. knowledge C. account D. source

39. My first job!

40. I've just got my first job as a hairdresser! To apply for jobs, you have (16) ………… a qualification – I got
(17)…………… last month. The job is fun but also tiring. I stand most of the day and (18) ………… only sit down for a
few minutes at break times. Our customers are very important. There's a sign in our staff room: 'EMPLOYEES (19)
………… EVER BE RUDE TO CUSTOMERS.' It's a rule! Another rule is that we need to look nice, but we can choose
our own clothes. I'm glad that we (20) ………… wear boring work clothes. Although this (21) ………… be my perfect
job, I'm happy for now. It's a great place to work so I'm confident (22) ………… be a good start to my career. I need this
(23) ………………., so I've decided that I (24) ………… change jobs for at least a year. (25) ………… be a safe career
for the future? I think so – a computer can't cut your hair ... at least, not yet! But it might be possible in the future!
41. 16 A get B to get C got D getting
42. 17 A my B me C mine D myself
43. 18 A have to B mustn’t C can D can’t
44. 19 A don’t have to B don’t C have to D must not
45. 20 A don’t have to B mustn’t C can’t D can
46. 21 A might not B do not C is not D might
47. 22 A it is B it will C it might D it has to
48. 23 A quality B qualification C degree D experience
49. 24 A aren’t B don’t C won’t D am not
50. 25 A This will B Will this C Will I D Is this
 A lesson about luggage
51. Two years ago, I went from London to Barcelona in Spain by train. I (16) ………… planning to stay in Spain for a year
so I (17) ………… two big suitcases and a backpack. Why (18) ………… so much? I don't know. I changed trains in
Paris. I had to go across the city by underground to another station. When I got off the train at my stop, I (19) …………
two suitcases, just one, and my backpack. I saw the second (20)………………. through the window of the train but the
train was already moving. How silly of me! The journey to Barcelona was at night and I (21) ………… most of the way.
Some people (22) ………… a noise but they didn't bother me. (23) ………… at me? I don’t know. When I woke up in
the morning, my suitcase wasn't there! Now I only had my backpack. But I was (24)……………… – everything I needed
was in it. Did I miss my suitcases? No, (25) ………… . This journey taught me a useful lesson – now I never travel with
a lot of luggage.
52. 16 A were B am C was D had
53. 17 A packed B pack C packing D to pack
54. 18 A I took B did I take C am I taking D did I took
55. 19 A don’t carry B ‘m not carrying C weren’t carrying D wasn’t carrying
56. 20 A backpack B suitcase C train D stop
57. 21 A were sleeping B am sleeping C slept D did sleep
58. 22 A was making B is making C were making D make
59. 23 A Were they laughing B They were laughing C Did they laugh D Were they laugh
60. 24 A sad B bored I tired D lucky
61. 25 A I didn’t B I did C I never D I was

PART III. WRITING ( 15 MARKS)

Section 1 ( 5 marks)
You are going have a birthday party this weekend. Write an email to invite your friend, Mary, to come. You
should:
• Ask her how she is
• Invite her to come
• Say where and when the event is.
• Tell her what she need to bring
Don’t write your name or your address.
Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet.
Section 2. 10 marks
Write a paragraph in about 100-120 words about your last weekend.

SECTION 1. 5 MARKS
You are going to have a barbecue this weekend. Write an invitation to your friend. In your email,
you should
• ask him/her how he/she is
• invite him/her to come
• say where and when the barbecue is
Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet.
SECTION 2. 10 MARKS
Write a paragraph about the job you would like to do in the future.
Write 80-100 words on your answer sheet.