HANOI UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT B

HA6
UNIT 9 - UNIT 12
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS

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 UNIT 9 - NATURE
VOCABULARY
desert /ˈdez.ət/ n. an area, often covered with sand or rocks, where there is sa mạc
very little rain and not many plants
waterfall /ˈwɔː.tə.fɔːl/ n. water, especially from a river or stream, dropping thác nước
from a higher to a lower point, sometimes from a great height
rainforest /ˈreɪn.fɒr.ɪst/ n. a forest in a tropical area that receives a lot of rain rừng mưa, rừng nhiệt
đới
mountain range /ˈmaʊn.tɪn ˌreɪndʒ/ n. a group or line of mountains with a dãy núi
particular name
glacier /ˈɡlæs.i.ər/ n. a large mass of ice that moves slowly sông băng
coastline /ˈkəʊst.laɪn/ n. the particular shape of the coast, especially as seen đường bờ biển
from above, from the sea, or on a map
project /ˈprɒdʒ.ekt/ n. a piece of planned work or an activity that is finished dự án
over a period of time and intended to achieve a particular purpose
organic /ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk/ adj. not using artificial chemicals in the growing of plants hữu cơ
and animals for food and other products
inorganic /ˌɪn.ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk/ adj. not being or consisting of living material, or (of vô cơ
chemical substances) containing no carbon or only small amounts of carbon
community /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/ n. the people living in one particular area or people cộng đồng
who are considered as a unit because of their common interests, social group,
or nationality
wrapper /ˈræp.ər/ n. a piece of paper, plastic, or other material that covers giấy gói, bọc
and protects something
brick /brɪk/ n. a rectangular block of hard material used for building walls and gạch
houses
eco-friendly /ˈiː.kəʊˌfrend.li/ adj. eco-friendly products have been designed to thân thiện với môi
do the least possible damage to the environment trường, không gây tác
hại đến môi trường
generate /ˈdʒen.ə.reɪt/ v. to produce energy in a particular form phát ra, sản sinh (năng
lượng)
entry /ˈen.tri/ n. the act of entering a place (sự) đi vào
chaos /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/ n. a state of total confusion with no order (sự) hỗn độn, hỗn
loạn, lộn xộn
disaster /dɪˈzɑː.stər/ n. an event causing great harm, damage, or suffering thảm họa
resident /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt/ n. a person who lives or has their home in a place cư dân
educate /ˈedʒ.u.keɪt/ v. to teach someone, esp. in the formal system of schools giáo dục
recycle /ˌriːˈsaɪ.kəl/ v. to sort and collect rubbish in order to treat it and tái chế
produce useful materials that can be used again
rural /ˈrʊə.rəl/ adj. in, of, or like the country (thuộc) nông thôn,

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 thôn dã
scenery /ˈsiː.nər.i/ n. the general appearance of natural surroundings, esp. phong cảnh, cảnh vật
when these are beautiful
peaceful /ˈpiːs.fəl/ adj. quiet and calm thanh bình, yên tĩnh
wildlife /ˈwaɪld.laɪf/ n. animals and plants that grow independently of people, động thực vật hoang
usually in natural conditions dã
tropical /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/ adj. from or relating to the area between the two tropics nhiệt đới
geographical /ˌdʒi.əˈɡræf.ɪ.kəl/ adj. relating to geography, or to the geography (thuộc hoặc liên quan
of a particular area or place đến) địa lý
feature /ˈfiː.tʃər/ n. a typical quality or an important part of something nét đặc biệt, điểm đặc
trưng
tribe /traɪb/ n. a group of people, often of related families, who live together, bộ tộc, bộ lạc
sharing the same language, culture, and history, especially those who do not
live in towns or cities
jungle /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl/ n. a tropical forest in which trees and plants grow very rừng nhiệt đới
closely together
howl /haʊl/ v. If a dog or wolf howls, it makes a long, sad sound tru lên, hú lên
humid /ˈhjuː.mɪd/ adj. (of air or weather conditions) containing extremely ẩm, ẩm ướt
small drops of water in the air
mosquito /məˈskiː.təʊ/ n. a small flying insect that bites people and animals muỗi
and sucks their blood
clearing /ˈklɪə.rɪŋ/ n. an area in a wood or forest from which trees and bushes khoảng rừng trống
have been removed
whisper /ˈwɪs.pər/ v. to speak very quietly, using the breath but not the voice, nói, thì thầm
so that only the person close to you can hear you
stare /steər/ v. to look for a long time with the eyes wide open, especially nhìn chằm chằm
when surprised, frightened, or thinking
freeze /friːz/ v. If a person or animal that is moving freezes, it stops suddenly thấy ớn lạnh, tê liệt (vì
and become completely still, especially because of fear sợ)
insect /ˈɪn.sekt/ n. a type of very small animal with six legs, a body divided into côn trùng
three parts and usually two pairs of wings, or more generally, any similar very
small animal
domestic animal / dəˌmes.tɪk ˈæn.ɪ.məl / n. an animal that is not wild and is động vật nuôi ở trang
kept as a pet or to produce food trại hoặc làm cảnh,
động vật thuần dưỡng
reptile /ˈrep.taɪl/ n. an animal that produces eggs and uses the heat of the sun loài bò sát
to keep its blood warm
creature /ˈkriː.tʃər/ n. any large or small living thing that can move sinh vật, loài vật
independently
mammal /ˈmæm.əl/ n. any animal of which the female feeds her young on động vật có vú
milk from her own body
primate /ˈpraɪ.meɪt/ n. a member of the most developed and intelligent group động vật linh trưởng

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of mammals, including humans, monkeys and apes
butterfly /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ/ n. a type of insect with large, often brightly coloured con bướm
wings
camel /ˈkæm.əl/ n. a large animal with a long neck, that lives in the desert and lạc đà
has one or two humps (= large raised areas of flesh) on its back
chimpanzee /ˌtʃɪm.pænˈziː/ n. a small, very intelligent African ape with black or tinh tinh
brown fur
crocodile /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/ n. a large reptile with a hard skin that lives in and near cá sấu (châu Phi)
rivers and lakes in hot, wet parts of the world
eagle /ˈiː.ɡəl/ n. a large, strong bird with a curved beak that eats meat and chim đại bàng
can see very well
fly /flaɪ/ n. a small insect with two wings con ruồi
gerbil /ˈdʒɜː.bəl/ n. a small animal, similar to a mouse with long back legs, chuột nhảy
that is often kept as a pet
gorilla /ɡəˈrɪl.ə/ n. a large ape that comes from western Africa khỉ đột
leopard /ˈlep.əd/ n. a large wild cat that has yellow fur with black spots on it con báo
and lives in Africa and southern Asia
ostrich /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/ n. a very large bird from Africa that cannot fly đà điểu châu Phi
penguin /ˈpeŋ.ɡwɪn/ n. a black and white bird that cannot fly but uses its small chim cánh cụt
wings to help it swim
pigeon /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/ n. a large, usually grey bird that is often seen in towns sitting chim bồ câu
on buildings in large groups, and is sometimes eaten as food
sloth /sləʊθ/ n. a mammal that moves slowly and lives in trees con lười
tortoise /ˈtɔː.təs/ n. an animal with a thick, hard shell that it can move its rùa
head and legs into for protection. It eats plants, moves very slowly, and sleeps
during the winter.
abandon /əˈbæn.dən/ v. to leave a place, thing, or person, usually for ever từ bỏ, bỏ rơi
uncertain /ʌnˈsɜː.tən/ adj. not knowing what to do or believe, or not able to do không chắc chắn,
decide about something không biết rõ ràng
elusive /iˈluː.sɪv/ adj. difficult to describe, find, achieve, or remember khó hiểu, khó tìm thấy,
khó nhớ
astonishing /əˈstɒn.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/ adj. very surprising đáng kinh ngạc
essential /ɪˈsen.ʃəl/ adj. necessary or needed thiết yếu
silence /ˈsaɪ.ləns/ n. a period without any sound; completely quiet (sự) yên lặng, yên tĩnh
trekking /ˈtrek.ɪŋ/ n. the activity of walking long distances on foot for pleasure đi bộ đường dài
spectacular /spekˈtæk.jə.lər/ adj. very exciting to look at đẹp mắt, hùng vĩ
incredibly /ɪnˈkred.ə.bli/ adv. used for saying that something is very difficult to khó tin nổi, đáng kinh
believe ngạc

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GRAMMAR
SO SÁNH
1. Tính từ so sánh hơn và tính từ so sánh hơn nhất:
Loại tính từ ví dụ tính từ so sánh hơn tính từ so sánh hơn nhất
tính từ có một âm cheap + -er cheaper the + -est the cheapest
tiết
một số tính từ có hai quiet + -er quieter the + -est the quietest
âm tiết
tính từ:
- kết thúc bằng -e safe + -r safer the + -st the safest
- kết thúc bằng -y friendly -y + -ier friendlier the + -y + - the
- kết thúc bằng phụ big nhân đôi bigger iest friendliest
âm + nguyên âm + phụ âm the + nhân the biggest
phụ âm cuối + - đội phụ âm
er cuối + -est
nhiều tính từ có hai interestin more/ more/less the the
hoặc nhiều hơn hai g less + interesing most/least most/least
âm tiết tinh từ + tính từ interesting
tính từ bất quy tắc good better the best
bad worse the worst
far further/farther the furthest

2. Những cách khác nhau để so sánh một hay nhiều hơn các thứ:
- So sánh hơn nhiều: much/a lot + tính từ so sánh hơn + than
- A is a lot more expensive than B.
- So sánh bằng: the same as, as + adjective + as

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 - A is the same as B.
- So sánh không bằng: not as/so + adjective + as
- A is not as big as B.
3. Có thể sử dụng so sánh hơn với danh từ: more/less (fewer) + noun
- He has more money than we thought.
4. Tính từ so sánh hơn nhất thường hay được sử dụng với hiện tại hoàn thành:
- It’s the best restaurant I’ve ever been to!

MẠO TỪ
Mạo từ không xác định: a/an
người/đồ vật được nhắc đến lần đầu tiên I saw a lion yesterday.
trước danh từ số ít There’s a library in the town.
trước danh từ chỉ nghề (nói chung) I’m an actor.

Không có mạo từ
những việc hoặc người mang nghĩa chung Dogs are friendly animals.
trước danh từ số nhiều I’m taking four classes this term.
trước hầu hết các thành phố, đất nước và I live in Germany.
châu lục
trong một số cụm từ có giới từ on Tuesday, at sea, in hospital, at work

Mạo từ xác định: the

thông tin được được nhắc lại hoặc thông I saw a lion. The lion was sleeping.
tin mà người nói và người nghe đều biết
là gì
những thứ chỉ có một duy nhất I looked at the Moon.
trước một số tên địa danh số nhiều the United States
trước biển/đại dương/sông the Atlantic
trước tên của một số khu vực the north west of England
trong một số cụm từ có giới từ in the evening, at the beginning
với tính từ so sánh hơn nhất She is the tallest.

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 UNIT REVIEW
VOCABULARY
Choose the best answer
1. The Andes, running along South America’s western side through many countries, is among
the world’s longest …………. .
A. mountain ranges B. waterfalls C. lakes D. mountains
2. Have you ever walked in a/an ………….?
A. ocean B. lake C. desert D. water
3. Rivers, lakes, mountains, deserts and rainforests are …………. features.
A. coastal B. cultural C. natural D. tropical
4. The Amazon Jungle, also known in English as Amazonia, is the world’s largest ………….,
famed for its biodiversity.
A. tropical desert B. tropical rainforest
C. rural area D. mountain range
5. With a …………. of 3,260 kilometres (2,030 miles), Vietnam has plenty of beautiful beaches.
A. mountain range B. coastline C. river D. glacier
6. A/An …………. is a huge mass of ice that moves slowly over land. It is often called “a river
of ice”.
A. glacier B. ocean C. waterfall D. stream
7. This is the first time we’ve ever swum in a/an …………..
A. desert B. glacier C. rainforest D. ocean
8. Dr Kee Hwang’s idea was to take down the city’s main highway, uncover the river that
flowed below to …………. a green park called the Seoul River Park.
A. create B. do C. remove D. use
9. In today’s Great Ideas, we are looking at ideas for …………. the environment that are a bit
different, including building schools out of old plastic bottles and developing eco-friendly
nightclubs.
A. saving B. recycling C. polluting D. generating
10. Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world’s tallest …………. at 979 metres (3,212 feet).
A. lake B. river C. stream D. waterfall
11. I always want to buy a house and live in a/an …………. where I can be engaged in farming.
A. national park B. rural area C. wildlife centre D. urban area
12. The region has interesting natural geographical features, like …………. and forests.
A. volcanoes B. huts C. wildlife D. scenery
13. Tokyo is …………. in midsummer. Everybody feels uncomfortable because the air is very
wet and hot.
A. dry B. fresh C. humid D. tropical
14. When I saw a huge anaconda snake, I froze with ………….. I was so afraid that I couldn’t
move.
A. excitement B. fear C. happiness D. anger
15. …………. a deep breath and try to relax.
A. Make B. Have C. Get D. Take

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 16. It is rude to …………. at people like that. As a shop assistant, you mustn’t do that.
A. see B. stare C. glimpse D. watch
17. The little boy fell over and started to …………. loudly with pain.
A. breathe B. scream C. stare D. whisper
18. Phong Nha-Ke Bang …………., a UNESCO-recognised preserved area, is home to some of
the world’s largest caves.
A. National Park B. Wildlife Centre C. Amusement Park D. Rural Area
19. We visited a …………. last weekend. We saw and learnt about different species of animals.
A. wildlife centre B. beautiful scenery C. natural world D. wild tribe
20. I often go cycling or walking in the countryside. I love the feeling of the …………. on my
face and the wind blowing through my hair.
A. wildlife B. beautiful scenery C. fresh air D. natural beauty
21. When he was a child, he was interested in …………. including butterflies and spiders.
A. reptiles B. insects C. birds D. primates
22. Elephants are the largest land …………. on the earth and have distinctly massive bodies,
large ears, and long trunks.
A. reptiles B. insects C. mammals D. primates
23. Crocodiles are large semi aquatic …………. that live throughout the tropics in Africa, Asia,
the Americas and Australia.
A. primates B. mammals C. reptiles D. water creatures
24. Several species of …………. including chimpanzees, monkeys and gorillas have been found
on the island.
A. primates B. birds C. insects D. reptiles
25. Sharks are among the most dangerous water …………..
A. creatures B. primates D. insects D. fish
26. A/An …………. is the world’s fastest land animal. It can run at 100 kilometres per hour.
A. ostrich B. cheetah C. dolphin D. tortoise
27. Cows are …………. animals. Farmers raise cows for milk and meat.
A. wild B. domestic C. forest D. desert
28. Dogs have an amazing …………. of smell. Many dogs can recognise the smell of the old
owners many years after they last saw them.
A. sense B. ability C. skill D. feeling
29. …………. can survive in the hot desert without food and water for up to two weeks thanks to
their humps, which are made of fat.
A. Elephants B. Sloths C. Camels D. Bears
30. I find gardening very relaxing. I have a plot of land where I …………. several kinds of
vegetables.
A. rise B. grow C. make D. produce

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GRAMMAR
Choose the best answer
1. At over 1,700 metres deep, Baikal, which is located in the mountainous Russian region of
Siberia, is …………. lake in the world.
A. deepest B. deeper C. the deepest D. the deeper
2. Scientists attach research equipment …………. the seals’ bodies.
A. with B. to C. by D. in
3. The equipment doesn’t stop the seals …………. diving and swimming.
A. to B. from C. with D. in
4. In Washington, ‘community plots’ where people can grow their own food are getting
…………..
A. most popular B. the more popular C. many popular D. more popular
5. In my opinion, vegetables always taste much …………. when you grow them yourself.
A. better B. good C. best D. the best
6. You mustn’t take your visitor to that area. It’s …………..
A. too dangerous C. much dangerous
B. too much dangerous D. dangerous enough
7. The farthest place …………. is Bali in Indonesia. I went there with my family two years ago.
A. I’ve ever been to C. I ever go to
B. I’ve ever gone to D. I ever went to
8. He broke his leg and had to be …………. for a week.
A. in the hospital B. in hospital C. at the hospital D. at hospital
9. …………. Mediterranean Sea has an area of two and a half million square kilometres. It is
much smaller than the Pacific Ocean with an area of 166 million square kilometres.
A. x B. The C. A D. An
10. The electricity for many of the traffic lights in Cape Town now comes from …………. sun –
using large solar panels.
A. a B. the C. an D. x
11. York is a beautiful, historic city so they made nearly …………. city centre into a pedestrian
zone.
A. of B. all of the C. all D. all of a
12. He plants some fruit trees …………. the land his father gave him.
A. in B. on C. over D. by
13. They were …………. until 7.00 p.m. yesterday.
A. in work B. in the work C. at work D. at the work
14. What an ugly photo! - Yes, it’s one of …………. photos I’ve ever seen of myself.
A. the best B. the worst C. the better D. the worse
15. I think life in the countryside is more peaceful than life in the city. - Definitely. The life in the
city is …………. the life in the countryside.
A. as peaceful than C. not as peaceful as
B. as peaceful as D. more peaceful as
16. He has just bought an expensive car. He has …………. we thought.
A. more money than C. much money as
B. much money than D. more money as

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17. I like your bag. It’s …………. my sister’s.
A. same as B. the same as C. the same D. the same like
18. I don’t like this book. It is much …………. the one I read before.
A. more interesting than B. less interesting than
C. as interesting as D. so interesting as
19. Tourism is the world’s …………. industry with 240 million jobs.
A. bigger B. the bigger C. biggest D. the biggest
20. Wellington is …………. from Sydney than Auckland.
A. farther B. the farther C. farthest D. the farthest
21. Masdar City, a city in the north of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, plans to be
…………. first carbon-neutral city in the world.
A. the B. a C. an D. x
22. The town is …………., so it’s very popular with tourists.
A. on coast B. on the coast C. at coast D. at the coast
23. While we were on holiday in Egypt, we decided to go on a cruise …………..
A. in River Nile C. along River Nile
B. in the River Nile D. along the River Nile
24. …………. Rocky Mountains are a major mountain range in western North America with
dramatic wilderness, diverse wildlife and alpine lakes.
A. x B. The C. A D. One
25. I travelled with a guide …………. for hours to get there.
A. on a boat B. on boat C. in a boat D. in boat
26. I …………. it all done by Thursday - it is just impossible.
A. can get B. can’t get C. can to get D. can’t to get
27. My father took me camping in Michigan because he wanted to teach me …………. wild
animals, insects and trees.
A. with B. about C. of D. by
28. When they saw a bird, they jumped up and fired their arrows at it, but …………. missed.
A. all of they B. all of them C. all they D. all them
29. He always dreams …………. on a tropical island.
A. of living B. to live C. of live D. to living
30. …………. the Great Wall of China is an amazing experience I will never forget.
A. Trekking along B. Trekking in C. Trek along D. Trek in

SOCIAL ENGLISH
Choose the best answer
1. What’s the world’s fastest bird? - ____________
A. It could be a penguin. Penguins can’t fly.
B. It might be a penguin. Penguins can’t fly.
C. Maybe it’s a penguin. Penguins can’t fly.
D. It is not definitely a penguin. Penguins can’t fly.

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2. Which animal lives the longest? - ____________
A. It can’t be a tortoise because tortoises can live to 150 years old.
B. Maybe it’s a tortoise because tortoises can live to 150 years old.
C. It’s definitely not a tortoise because tortoises can live to 150 years old.
D. It couldn’t be a tortoise because tortoises can live to 150 years old.
3. What’s the world’s biggest fish? - ____________
A. It can’t be a whale because whales aren’t fish.
B. It might be a whale because whales aren’t fish.
C. Maybe it’s a whale because whales aren’t fish.
D. Perhaps it’s a whale because whales aren’t fish.
4. A letter arrives. It’s possible that it’s from your cousin, Janice. - ____________
A. Yes, it could be from Janice.
B. No, it might be from Janice.
C. Yes, it can’t be from Janice.
D. No, it’s definitely from Janice.
5. There is a knock at the door. It could be Colin. - ____________
A. No, it can’t be Colin because he is on holiday.
B. No, it could be Colin because he is on holiday.
C. Yes, it must be Colin because he is on holiday.
D. Yes, it could be Colin because he is on holiday.

LISTENING
PART 1
You will hear a short recording. There is one question for each recording. Circle A, B or C for the
right answer. You will hear each conversation twice.

1. What does a rose bush need?

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2. What is the matter with Julie?

3. What are they going to eat?

4. Where is the swimming pool?

5. Which present did Roger buy?

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 6. What does the jacket look like?

7. Where are the keys?

8. Which picture shows the picnic?

PART 2
Listen to the audio and complete the extract below.
Extract 1
My father and my uncle are (1) …………….. , and as a child I used to spend all my time on the
beach. Every morning I watch them come in with nets full of fish.
I had the idea that I wanted to work on a boat. But the (2) …………….. was: it was a very male
(3) ……………… only men did it. They thought we should stay home and clean the house, do
the cooking, have (4) ………………

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I eventually became a cleaner in a hotel. One day I had the (5) ……………..to work as a cleaner
on a ship.

Extract 2
The problem with some of the (6) …………….. way of saving the environment is that they can
be really boring. Today we are looking at ideas for (7) …………….. the environment that are a
bit diferent.
Our first (8) …………….. is called Hug it Forward. It started in Guatemala where (9)
…………….. decided to work together to build schools out of old plastic bottles. In the first
project, over 1.800 kids from the (10) …………….. filled 10.000 plastic bottles with bits of
plastic, food wrappers and other rubbish found on the streets.

PART 3
You will hear a news reporter called Angela Bond, talking on the radio about her job. For
each question, circle the A, B, or C for the right answer. You will hear the conversation twice.
1. Where is Angela working at the moment?
A. Britain B. the USA C. Asia
2. Angela likes her job because she…
A. loves being in dangerous situations.
B. never knows where she’ll go next.
C. enjoys watching important events happen.
3. What did Angela bring home from Hong Kong?
A. pictures B. carpets C. furniture
4. What time does Angela’s working day begin?
A. 8.30 pm B. 6.30 pm C. 10.00 pm
5. Where did Angela meet her boyfriend?
A. at her sister’s house B. at university C. in Hong Kong
6. What does Angela do to relax?
A. She cooks a meal. B. She goes sailing. C. She goes shopping.

READING
Reading passage: Choose the best answer
Cliff Jones
In 2005, Cliff Jones began a journey round Britain on a unicycle, a bike with only one wheel. He
had already made a documentary film about his experiences travelling around Europe in a 50-
year-old car. He was mad about motor sport and had a job building racing car engines. To save
money, Cliff rode to work in London on an old bicycle, which he also used to go to France on
holiday. That trip opened my eyes,’ he says. ‘I decided to do a tour of Britain by bike.’
Cliff didn’t want a normal touring bike, and he knew he wanted to build one himself. The
craziest bicycle I could think of was a unicycle, so I went to a factory to see how they are made.’

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After one false start in 2004, when he had to turn back because of a knee injury, he finally set out
in 2005. He was away for four months, and travelled over 8,500 km.
The best bit of the trip was arriving in Wales and seeing Mount Snowdon. ‘Although I met
cyclists who could easily ride up mountains on their bikes, which I couldn’t do, I never regretted
my unicycle. The further away from London I got, the more amazed people seemed by it.’ His
worst moment came when he had to drink some dirty water from a stream. A serious fever kept
him in bed in hospital for five long days. He was determined not to give up and go back home
before he had completed his challenge, but found it hard to carry on because he felt so weak. Yet
despite all this, Cliff now says, ‘If I could afford it, I would like to do something similar again.’
1. What is the writer trying to do in this text?
A. advise people to take adventure holidays
B. explain a rather unusual choice of transport
C. suggest the benefits of a special vehicle
D. persuade people to travel long distances
2. What made Cliff realise he wanted to cycle around Britain?
A. touring Europe in an old car
B. visiting a unicycle factory
C. attending motor races abroad
D. taking his bike to another country
3. When Cliff met other cyclists in the mountains, he was
A. anxious to get away from them.
B. satisfied with his own type of bicycle.
C. jealous of what they were able to do.
D. surprised by their attitude towards him.
4. What was Cliff’s biggest problem during the trip?
A. He fell ill for nearly a week.
B. He had to go home to rest.
C. He wanted to finish his trip early.
D. He took too long to get to one place.
5. What might Cliff say after his trip?
A. My aim was to get to the top of Mount Snowdon, so I was disappointed not to reach
Wales.
B. I’m already building the unicycle for my next trip. It’s going to be the latest model so I
can ride up mountains
C. I was happy when I managed to get started at the second attempt. Fortunately, my knee
didn’t give me any more trouble.
D. I’m lucky that I have plenty of money. That means I can set off on another trip
whenever I like.

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 WRITING
Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word given when necessary.

1. It’s not possible that the world’s longest animal is a crocodile because some snakes are much
longer. (be)
The world’s longest animal …………………………. because some snakes are much longer.

2. I think living by the coast is healthier than living in the city.

I think living in the city …………………………………………………… living by the
coast.

3. She’s never been to such a nice place before.

It is ……………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Maybe the world’s fastest land animal is a cheetah because they can run at 100 km/h.
The world’s fastest land animal …………………………… because they can run at 100
km/h.

5. The largest bird could be an ostrich because they are often taller than humans.
Perhaps …………………………………………… because they are often taller than humans.

6. There used to be more traffic chaos.

There ……………………………………………………………………………… than
before.

7. Nowhere else is as polluted as this place in the town.

This place ………………………………………………………………………… in the town.

8. There is no difference in meaning between rubbish and garbage.

Rubbish …………………………………………………………………………… in
meaning.

9. He is not as interesting as anyone else I’ve ever met.

He’s …………………………………………………………………………… I’ve ever met.

10. It’s not possible that the world’s biggest fish is a whale because whales aren’t fish.
(definitely)
The world’s biggest fish ………………………………………… because whales aren’t fish.

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PART 2: EMAIL WRITING

In this part, you:

 read an email with four notes attached
 write an answer to the email, using all the notes

FOCUS: UNDERSTANDING THE TASK

1. Look at the PRACTICE on the next page and answer the questions.
a. Who has written to you?
b. What is the mail about?
c. Find the four notes. What do they say?
d. What kind of text are you going to write?
e. How many words must you write?

2. Match 1-7 in Jude’s email with purposes a-g.

1. Do you like … a. finishing email and signing name

2. See you soon, Jude b. asking for information
3. Can your parents … c. starting an email
4. What activities … d. saying what the email is about
5. Hi e. asking for suggestions
6. We want to set off … f. asking if something is possible
7. … coming to the beach with me … g. giving information

3. Look at the notes in the email. In pairs, talk about the language you could use.
a. Me too!
b. No, because …
c. Explain which is better
d. Suggest …

VOCABULARY: MAKING SUGGESTIONS

4. Complete the suggestions with words from the box.

How about Let’s Why don’t we

a. …………………………………. go to the zoo on Saturday?

b. …………………………………. taking Sam to the beach for her birthday?
c. …………………………………. go to the cinema this evening.
d. …………………………………. take the train. It’s quicker than the bus.

5. Write suggestions for each statement.

a. I’m so hungry!
b. I’m so hot!

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d. It’s raining!
e. I don’t know which bus to take!

PRACTICE

Read this email from your English-speaking friend Jude and the notes you have made. Write your email
(in about 100 words) to Jude using all the notes.

SPEAKING
PRACTICE 1
PART 1: QUESTIONS – ANSWERS
1. What do you like the most about the city where you are living?
2. What do you do to protect the environment?
3. Do you plant any trees or raise any animals?

PART 2: SMALL TALK

Describe a wild animal that you like the most. You should say:
1. What is that animal?

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 2. Where does it live?
3. What’s it like?
And explain the reasons why you like it.

PART 3: DISCUSSION
1. Is it better to live with or without animals?
2. How important is wildlife to our lives?
3. What can animals do better than humans?

PRACTICE 2
PART 1: QUESTIONS – ANSWERS
1. Do you prefer to live in a rural or urban area? Why?
2. Where would you want to visit in the future?
3. Do you like to discover nature or relax at a resort when traveling?

PART 2: SMALL TALK

Describe the most beautiful place that you have been to. You should say:
1. Where is that place?
2. How does it look?
3. What are the sceneries there?
And talk about the feelings it gave you.

PART 3: DISCUSSION
1. What can the government do to preserve nature?
2. Why should people protect the environment?
3. How can we make the city a better place to live?

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 UNIT 10 - SOCIETY
VOCABULARY
crime rate /ˈkraɪm ˌreɪt/ np. the number of crimes that are committed tỉ lệ tội phạm
during a period of time in a particular place
carefree /ˈkeə.friː/adj. having no problems or not being worried about không lo lắng, vô tư lự,
anything nhởn nhơ
explore /ɪkˈsplɔːr/ v. to search and discover about something thăm dò, thám hiểm
atmosphere /ˈæt.mə.sfɪər/ n. the mixture of gases around không khí, khí quyển
lifestyle /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/ n. someone’s way of living; the things that a person or lối sống, nếp sống
particular group of people usually do
nightlife /ˈnaɪt.laɪf/ n. entertainment and social activities that happen in the thú vui về đêm
evening in bars and clubs
discount /ˈdɪs.kaʊnt/ n. a reduction in the usual price chiết khấu, hạ giá, giảm
giá
graffiti /ɡrəˈfiː.ti/ n. words or drawings, especially humorous, rude, or hình vẽ, chữ viết trên
political, on walls, doors, etc. in public places tường
murder /ˈmɜː.dər/ n (c-u). the crime of intentionally killing a person tội giết người, tội ám sát
accommodation /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n. a place to live, work, stay in chỗ trọ, chỗ ăn ở
advantage /ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ n. a condition giving a greater chance of success sự thuận lợi
disadvantage /ˌdɪs.ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ n. a condition or situation that causes sự bất lợi, sự thiệt hại
problems, especially one that causes something or someone to be less
successful than other things or people
alternative /ɒlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv/ adj. an alternative plan or method is one that you thay đổi, lựa chọn
can use if you do not want to use another one
punishment /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/ n. the act of punishing someone sự trừng phạt, sự trừng
trị
sentence /ˈsen.təns/ n. a punishment given by a judge in court to a person sự tuyên án, án
or organization after they have been found guilty of doing something
wrong
community service /kəˌmjuː.nə.ti ˈsɜː.vɪs/ np. work done without payment to dịch vụ cộng đồng/lao
help other people. Criminals whose crime was not serious enough for them động công ích
to be put in prison are sometimes ordered to do community service:
shoplifting /ˈʃɒp.lɪf.tɪŋ/ n. the illegal act of taking goods from a shop sự ăn cắp đồ ở các cửa
without paying for them hàng
shoplifter /ˈʃɒp.lɪf.tər/ n.a person who takes illegally from a shop without người ăn cắp đồ trong

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paying for them cửa hàng/siêu thị
technique /tekˈniːk/ n. a way of doing an activity that needs skill kỹ xảo, kỹ thuật
disappear /ˌdɪs.əˈpɪər/ v. if people or things disappear, they go somewhere biến mất
they cannot be seen or found
credit card /ˈkred.ɪt ˌkɑːd/ n. a small plastic card that can be used as a thẻ tín dụng
method of payment, the money being taken from you at a later time
fraud /frɔːd/ n. the crime of getting money by deceiving people sự lừa lọc, sự lừa gạt
criminal /ˈkrɪm.ɪ.nəl/ n. someone who commits a crime kẻ phạm tội, tội phạm
illegally /ɪˈliː.ɡəl.i/ adv. in a way that is illegal bất hợp pháp, trái pháp
luật
arrest /əˈrest/ v. if the police arrest someone, they take them away to ask bắt giữ
them about a crime that they might have committed
ignore /ɪɡˈnɔːr/ v. to intentionally not listen or give attention to lờ đi, phớt đi
delay /dɪˈleɪ/ v. to make something happen at a later time than originally làm chậm chễ, hoãn lại
planned or expected,
n. the situation in which you have to wait longer than expected for sự chậm trễ, sự trì hoãn
something to happen, or the time that you have to wait
litter /ˈlɪt.ər/ n. small pieces of rubbish that have been left lying on the rác rưởi bừa bãi
ground in public places
faulty /ˈfɒl.ti/ adj. a faulty machine or device is not perfectly made or does có thiếu sót, mắc khuyết
not work correctly điểm
equipment /ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/ n. the set of necessary tools, clothing, etc. for thiết bị, dụng cụ
particular purpose
crashing /ˈkræʃ.ɪŋ/ n. loud noises made when things break or fall tiếng đổ vỡ loảng xoảng
spam /spæm/ n. unwanted email, usually advertisements thư rác
sensation /senˈseɪ.ʃən/ n. the ability to feel something physically, especially cảm giác
by touching, or a physical feeling that results from this ability`
score /skɔːr/ v. to win or get a point, goal, etc. in a completion, sport, ghi điểm thắng, đạt
game, or test được
council /ˈkaʊn.səl/ n. a group of people elected or chosen to make decisions hội đồng
or give advice on a particular subject, to represent a particular group of
people, or to run a particular organization
ban /bæn/ v. to forbid (= refuse to allow) something, especially officially cấm, cấm chỉ
charity /ˈtʃær.ə.ti/ n. an organization whose purpose is to give money, food, việc thiện
or help to those who need it, or to carry out activities such as medical
research that will help people in need, and not to make a profit
achievement /əˈtʃiːv.mənt/ n. something very good and difficult that you thành tích, thành tựu
have succeeded in doing
drug /drʌɡ/ n. any natural or artificially made chemical that is taken for ma túy
pleasure, to improve someone’s performance of an activity, or because a
person cannot stop using it
alcohol /ˈæl.kə.hɒl/ n. a clear liquid that can make you drunk, also used as a rượu cồn

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 solvent (= a substance that dissolves another) and in fuel and medicines
annoy /əˈnɔɪ/ v. to make someone angry làm khó chịu, làm bực
mình
comment /ˈkɒm.ent/ n. something that you say or write that expresses your lời bình luận, lời chú giải
opinion
rubbish /ˈrʌb.ɪʃ/ n. waste material or things that are no longer wanted or rác (nói chung)
needed
constitution /ˌkɒn.stɪˈtʃuː.ʃən/ n. the set of political principles by which a hiến pháp
state or organization is governed, especially in relation to the rights of the
people it governs
discover /dɪˈskʌv.ər/ v. to find information, a place, or an object, especially phát hiện ra, tìm ra
for the first time`
invent /ɪnˈvent/ v. to design and / or create something that has never been phát minh, sáng chế
made before`
frightened /ˈfraɪ.tənd/ adj. feeling fear or worry hoảng sợ, khiếp đảm

GRAMMAR
10.1: Các cách sử dụng từ ‘’like”
1. Like - động từ - thích

to like (v) - động từ

+ I like
living in the city.
- She doesn’t like

Do going out in the

? you like evening?
Where do

- sử dụng động từ ‘like’ để nói về những thứ bạn thích:

A: What do you like doing in the evening? Bạn thích làm gì vào buổi tối?
B: I like going out at night. Mình thích đi ra ngoài chơi vào buổi tối.
2. Like - giới từ - như thế nào

to be like (pre) - giới từ

? What is he/she/it/Antigua/your new house like?

- sử dụng giới từ ‘like’ để hỏi về ai đó, cái gì, ... như thế nào:
A: What’s it (the city) like? Thành phố đó như thế nào?

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 B: It’s a big city, with lots of traffic. Đó là thành phố lớn với nhiều xe cộ.
Chú ý: Không nên nhầm lẫn hai cách sử dụng của động từ like (thích) và giới từ like (như
thế nào).
- What’s it like? Nơi đó (thành phố) như thế nào?
- It’s a lovely city. Đó là một thành phố đáng yêu (trả lời câu hỏi như thế nào).
Không trả lời: I like it very much. Tôi rất thích nó (trả lời câu hỏi có thích không?)

10.2: Câu bị động hiện ở tại thường và quá khứ

- Câu bị động:
Dạng thức: S + be + PII

Câu bị động ở hiện tại – Present passive

Phân từ II –
Chủ ngữ - Subject be
past participle

that he is the best

+ I/you/he/she/it/we/they am/are/is told
player.

- Rugby isn’t played here.

? Is this disk made with potatoes?

Câu bị động ở quá khứ – Past passive

Phân từ II –
Chủ ngữ - Subject be
past participle

+ I/you/he/she/it/we/they was/were stopped by a policeman.

- The photo wasn’t taken here.

? Was the dog killed?

- Sử dụng câu chủ động để nhấn mạnh chủ thể - tác nhân gây ra hành động:
John stole the camera.
Liz ate the bread.
- Sử dụng câu bị động

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 ▪ để nói việc gì xảy ra với cái/vật gì hoặc người (nhấn mạnh vào hành động hoặc đối
tượng chịu sự tác động của hành động):
The camera was stolen by John. Máy ảnh bị đánh cắp bởi John.
The bread was eaten by Lize. Bánh mì bị ăn bởi Liz.
▪ khi không biết tác nhân gây ra hành động
Thousands of people are killed on the roads every year. (We don’t know who kills
them).
▪ Khi tác nhân gây ra hành động không quan trọng:
The cakes are made in France. (it is not important who makes them).
- Trong trường hợp muốn đề cập ai gây ra hành động, thì để sau giới từ “by”
The criminal was caught by the police.
Penicillin was discovered by Sir Alexander Fleming.

UNIT REVIEW
VOCABULARY
Choose the best answer
1. Two boys were caught writing large …………. on the wall of a private house.
A. graffiti B. paintings C. decorations D. posters
2. _…………. equipment is responsible for several types of on-the-job injuries each year.
A. Faulty B. State- of- the- art C. Portable D. Standard
3. The judge asks why the …………. stole books from a bookshop?
A. murderer B. thief C. robber D. burglar
4. A thief stole seventeen cans of paint. What is his/her ………….? A prison sentence? Or a big
fine?
A. aim B. plan C. intention D. punishment
5. Martha decided to use her blog to …………. money for hungry school children in Malawi
through the project called Mary’s meals.
A. raise B. rise C. give D. take
6. The judge ordered him to pay a fine and perform 100 hours of …………. as a punishment.
A. welfare B. community service C. customer service D. voluntary
7. …………. is the crime of cheating somebody in order to get money or goods illegally.
A. Fraud B. Shoplifting C. Stealing D. Lying
8. The national government wants all buses in …………. transport to be clean and economical by
2030.
A. private B. air C. railway D. public
9. The police sometimes put themselves in danger when arresting violent …………..
A. guards B. criminals C. victims D. judges
10. I want to know if it is possible to have a …………. on the price if I buy 5,000,000 items.
A. discount B. decline C. drop D. decrease
11. My computer has …………. again. I don’t know why it stops working suddenly.
A. knocked D. collapsed C. crashed D. broken
12. We are of course …………. how an error like this could have occurred.
A. looking B. checking in C. investing D. investigating
13. A long …………. is predicted on the motorway because of the accident.

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14. The police often concentrate partrolling in poor neighbourhoods with high ………….
A. crime rates B. birth rates C. inflation rates D. interest rates
15. Anna has a …………. summer ahead of her. She doesn’t have to worry about anything.
A. carefree B. home free C. barrier free D. hands-free
16. My doctor says I should start playing sports because my …………. is too sedentary.
A. lifework B. lifeboat C. lifetime D. lifestyle
17. Nowadays, instead of …………. punishments such as prison sentences, criminals might get
the punishments that fit their crimes.
A. original B. corporal C. traditional D. physical
18. The movie is about a girl who mysteriously …………. while on a picnic at Hanging Rock.
A. stayed B. disappeared C. arrested D. caught
19. She's a wonderfully creative dancer but she doesn't have the ………of a truly great performer.
A. habit B. enrollment C. technique D. involvement
20. A(n) …………. venue for the concert is being sought in case we don’t want to use the
original one.
A. compulsory B. obligatory C. imperative D. alternative
21. In the film, he broke …………. a bank and shot a guard.
A. at B. out C. into D. up
22. Is it possible for the criminals to change their ………….?
A. way of life B. way of living
C. lifestyle D. all answers are possible
23. She got …………. on the way to the airport due to the accident on the highway.
A. engaged B. delighted C. stuck in a traffic jam D. promoted
24. I signed up to a mailing list and then I received ………– unwanted emails, for months.
A. litter B. spam C. notice D. letter
25. The park and river are full of …………. People throw their plastic bags, tins, cigarette-ends,
etc. everywhere!
A. wood B. equipment C. furniture D. litter
26. She spoke very loudly on the phone. It was so ………!
A. noisy B. quiet C. gentle D. peaceful
27. Dubai is a great city for shopping and going out. It has a really good …………. with a lot of
bars and clubs.
A. nightlife B. environment C. climate D. weather
28. In Melbourne, public transport is really good, actually it is quite cheap and ………….. You
can go everywhere by tram.
A. uncomfortable B. inconvenient C. efficient D. unreliable
29. What do you like best about living in Melbourne? – I think it’s probably a great …………..
It’s really close to some fantastic beaches. It’s got everything here with just a 5-minute drive.
A. location B. trip C. atmosphere D. climate
30. Everyone drives a car here in Dubai so the traffic is …………..
A. efficient B. fast C. terrible D. expensive

GRAMMAR
Choose the best answer
1. - I’ve never been to Madrid. What ………….?

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 - It’s a lovely city. There’s a great atmosphere and the people are really friendly.
A. does it like B. is it like C. does it look like D. it liked
2. I …………. to ask for some more information about your Bed and Breakfast.
A. write B. would like writing
C. am writing D. wrote
3. Is it possible to travel easily into the centre of town …………. public transport?
A. in B. on C. with D. by
4. A shoplifter was caught …………. three times in one year in a small town in the United
States.
A. to shoplift B. shoplift C. shoplifting D. shoplifted
5. The local council banned Martha …………. taking photographs and posting them on the
website.
A. for B. from C. by D. in

6. How did he manage …………. everything in such good condition?

A. to keep B. keep C. keeping D. kept
7. One thing that makes me really angry …………. when people throw rubbish on the streets
and on the beaches.
A. are B. be C. is D. x
8. When we were young, all the children in my family …………. to become doctors.
A. Expect B. were expected
C. are expected D. have been expected
9. A couple went …………. illegally in dangerous waters. A search team had to spend hours
for them.
A. sail/look B. to sail/to look C. sailed/looked D. sailing/looking
10. Lucas Stepanovich drove …………. town playing loud music …………. his windows down.
A. into/on B. to/by C. through/with D. from/at
11. I think that there are not enough things for teenagers to do and this causes problems. I would
like to see more …………. centers and …………. clubs
A. sport/young B. sport/youthful
C. sports/youth D. sporting/youthfully
12. …………., I would like to know the price.
A. In addition to this B. Addition C. Addition to this D. In addition to
13. More evidence …………. which allows the CSI officers to find the killers.
A. has discovered B. discovers C. is discovered D. discovered
14. The thieves …………. five paintings from the National Art Gallery.
A. has stolen B. stealing C. stole D. were stolen
15. …………. is your new flat like? - It’s very small, but it’s near the city centre.
A. How B. Where C. Which D. What
16. I almost missed my flight …………. there was a long queue in the duty-free shop.
A. due to B. because of C. but D. because
17. The punishment for the shoplifter is that he/she was sent to speak to the shop owners and
gave them advice …………. stop shoplifters.
A. on how to B. how to C. on how D. how
18. Excuse me. I ordered room service over an hour ago. Can you look …………. it, please?
A. at B. for C. into D. up

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19. This is one possible solution to the problem …………., there are others.
A. Because B. So C. In addition to D. However
20. I've got …………. to do at the moment, without being given any more.
A. work enough B. enough working C. enough work D. works enough
21. I …………. the fact that there’s nothing for teenagers to do in this town.
A. fed up B. get fed with C. fed up with D. get fed up with
22. The police have found no …………. of a terrorist link with the murder.
A. evident B. evidence C. evidential D. evidencing
23. The Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower were built by French …………..
A. architecture B. architectural C. architects D. architectonic
24. The first aeroplanes …………. by the Wright brothers and Alberto Santos Dumont.
A. built B. were building C. are built D. were built
25. What do you like about ………….?
A. where do you live B. where you live C. where live you D. you live where
26. What …………. the food in your country like?
A. is about B. does C. is D. about
27. I would like …………. what courses you have in August.
A. knowing B. know C. being known D. to know
28. A thief stole seventeen cans of paint. …………. going to prison, he was told to spend several
weeks painting local schools, a library and other public buildings.
A. Instead of B. When C. In addition to D. If
29. He was given a fine for ………… graffiti on a wall.
A. write B. writing C. wrote D. written
30. During the trial, Helen was told to go home and get her favourite …………..
A. possess B. possessively C. possession D. possessive

SOCIAL ENGLISH
Choose the best answer
1. How does a shop assistant respond to the question from the customer: “Excuse me,
could I speak to the manager, please?”
A. Yes, one moment, please.
B. I am afraid you aren’t allowed to do that.
C. No, of course.
D. You shouldn’t do that.
2. Which statement is NOT a complaint from the customer?
A. There’s a problem with the air conditioning.
B. I’ve been here for over an hour.
C. Excuse me, there is no towel in my room.
D. I’m really sorry about that.
3. How does a shop assistant respond to this complaint in the shop: “I bought this mobile
phone here last week, but there’s a problem with it.”?
A. I regret to inform you that the product you want is out of stock at the moment.
B. Ok, can you leave it here? I’ll look into it right away.
C. I’m afraid that it’s in the wrong colour.
D. I’m sorry, I’ll send a technician to your room right now.
4. What phrase is NOT used to express the issue that concerns people?

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 A. One thing that really annoys me is that …
B. Prague is the city of dreams with beautiful buildings and squares.
C. The thing really makes me angry …
D. I get really fed up with the fact that…
5. Which of the following responses is the most suitable to deal with the customer’s
problem: “Excuse me. I’m afraid I have a complaint.”?
A. Oh really. What’s the matter?
B. I’m afraid you’ve got the wrong number.
C. I’m sorry. He is away on a business trip.
D. Well, we are running out of budget.

LISTENING
PART 1
You will hear a short recording. There is one question for each recording. Circle A, B or C for the
right answer. You will hear each conversation twice.

1. Which picture is Brian’s sister?

2. Which postcard did Anita send?

3. Where is Ron going to hang the picture?

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4. What does Halima need to bring?

5. What present did Rose buy for Cherie?

6. What is Susie doing now?

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 7. Which one is Mr Brown?

8. What has happened to the man’s car?

9. Where is the cat?

PART 2
Listen to the audio and complete the extract below.
Extract 1

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They used the bottles as (1) …………….. to help build a school. By the time they had finished,
they had a new school and the (2) …………….. was a lot cleaner. The idea is (3) ……………..
and around the world more communities are using the bottle school (4) …………….. to build
their own school. What a (5) …………….. idea!

Extract 2
Here’s an idea for those of you who enjoy going out (6) …………….. . The Surya nightclub in
London was one of the first (7) …………….. nightclubs in the UK. The club has a special dance
floor which uses the (8) …………….. people make when they dance to (9) …………….. energy.
The dancers manage 60% of the energy that the club uses for light and music. The owner of the
eco-club had another great idea. If you walk or cycle the club, rather than using a car or public
(10) …………….. , you get free entry.

PART 3
You will hear a radio interview with Jack Williams, who is talking about a town called
Swanton. For each question, circle the A, B, or C for the right answer. You will hear the
conversation twice.
1. Where is the town of Swanton located?
A. near the sea B. by a lake C. on a hill
2. What does Jack like most about living in Swanton?
a. There are opportunities for climbing nearby.
b. There are plenty of activities in the town.
c. There is interesting wildlife near the town.
3. What does Jack say about entertainment in Swanton?
a. A music festival takes place in the town.
b. Its football club has done well this year.
c. An arts centre has recently opened.
4. Jack is worried about the environment of Swanton because ……….
a. the water in the river is dirty
b. there are few wild birds around today.
c. the pollution has developed the plants in one area.
5. What does Jack say about the way Swanton has changed?
a. He preferred the town when it was smaller.
b. He thinks it is a more interesting place.
c. He is sorry that there are fewer jobs available.
6. Jack is positive about the future of Swanton because ……….
A. there is a successful new shopping centre.
B. there will soon be a new airport.
C. a new university is opening.

READING
Reading passage: Choose the best answer

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 American Black Ducks
by Sam Prentice, wildlife biologist
I work at a US university where my team and I are trying to learn more about water birds,
particularly one called the American black duck. And we’ve just started using an exciting piece
of equipment called a ‘night- vision scope’, which allows us to see the ducks in the dark!
We’re worried about black ducks mainly because their numbers have fallen hugely and we don’t
know whether there’s enough food on the east coast for these animals. There’s lots of
information about their daytime activities, but nothing about what they do at night, because we
simply haven’t had the equipment.
But this new ‘scope’ will produce really clear pictures, even on moonless nights, so we’ll be able
to find out more and make better decisions about looking after the area where they live based on
what we learn.
It is very hard work. There are four of us, each working six hours daily. We’ve studied ducks in
different locations, and I’ve had to take a boat to some sites and make notes on every duck I see.
The weather hasn’t helped - some nights are mild, but more often it’s wet. Oh, and it’s so quiet
I’ve needed lots of coffee to stop me falling asleep! We’ve only missed one working day so far,
because the snow was too deep even for our special snow vehicles.
Still I like the challenge of it, especially compared to what the summer will bring - hours in a
laboratory, where we’ll look at our results together. It’ll be hard to be stuck inside - but it’s
essential to do this. And I wouldn’t change it for anything!
1. What is Sam Prentice doing in the text?
A. describing how he became a wildlife biologist
B. explaining how he is doing a piece of research
C. suggesting how readers can learn about one type of bird
D. giving a report of success he’s had in his work
2. What is Sam hoping to discover about American black ducks?
A. what their behaviour is like after dark
B. which kind of food they need to live on
C. which animals are responsible for the fall in their numbers
D. what makes the east coast a suitable location for them
3. When Sam spends long periods watching ducks, he ………..
A. dislikes having to deal with low temperatures.
B. finds there’s enough to do to maintain his interest.
C. is glad of the chance to be in a quiet place.
D. sometimes finds it difficult to stay awake.
4. What does Sam say about working inside a lab over the summer?
A. He feels pleased that he’ll avoid the hot weather.
B. He accepts that it’s a necessary part of his job.
C. He’s looking forward to studying his results.
D. He’s glad he’ll be working with other people.
5. What might Sam say about his experiences of working outdoors?

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 A. Having the right vehicle for bad weather has meant we’ve still carried on working,
whatever it’s been like outside.
B. We decided that we’d only go to sites that were easy to get to, and I’m really glad we
made that decision
C. Sometimes the moon hasn’t been very bright, but our equipment provides the amount
of light we need to collect information.
D. The other people in my team are brilliant, but it’s been hard watching ducks in the
same place every day.

WRITING
Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word given when necessary.

1. They didn’t get a fine, but they were told to do community service. (instead)
………………………………………………………, they were told to do community
service.

2. How is public transport in Dubai?

What …………………………………………………………………………………………?

3. They caught the boys writing graffiti on the school wall.

The boys …………………………………………………………………… on the school
wall.

4. Is it possible to travel easily into the town centre by public transport?

I want to know …………………………………………………………… by public transport.

5. The police arrested the criminals right after the theft.

The criminals ……………………………………………………………. right after the theft.

6. They stole two valuable paintings from the art gallery.

Two valuable paintings
…………………………………………………………………………

7. The flight was two hours late because of bad weather. (delay)
There ……………………………………………………………… because of bad weather.

8. I’m sorry, but we can’t do anything at the moment.

I’m sorry, but there’s ……………………………………………………….... at the moment.

9. The equipment in the Self-Access Centre is faulty.

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 The equipment in the Self-Access Centre ………………………………………….. correctly.

10. Nobody told me about their crime.

I ………………………………………………………………………………………………

PART 2: EMAIL WRITING

FOCUS: GIVING REASONS

1. Choose the correct words.

a. Lacey couldn’t go to school because / because of her illness.
b. As / Due to heavy traffic in the city centre, our bus was late.
c. I’ll take plenty of money in case / because I’m going to go shopping.
d. As / Because of we were feeling tired, we stopped for a break.
e. Since / Due to there’s no school tomorrow, let’s play tennis in the morning.
f. You’d better take a map with you if / in case you get lost.
2. Some of these sentences are correct and some have mistakes. Correct the sentences that are
wrong.
a. I’d love to visit your country as I believe it’s really beautiful.
b. Why don’t you reserve a table in the restaurant since it’s full?
c. As the cold weather, we should wear warm clothes.
d. Since it’ll be late when the film finishes, my parents will collect us from the cinema.
e. I’m afraid I can’t come to your house on Sunday because of we’ll be away then.
f. Shall we get to the cinema early, just in case it’s really busy.

FOCUS: LANGUAGE TO BEGIN AND END AN EMAIL

3. Decide if you would use each phrase at or near the beginning or end of an email. Then tick (√) the
phrases that you would use in an email to a friend.

Dear Ms. …, Hi …,
Write back soon. See you soon
Lots of love, Sorry I’ve taken so long to get back to you.
Thank you for your recent message. Yours sincerely,
Best wishes, It’s great to hear from you!
I look forward to hearing from you. Bye for now,

FOCUS: UNDERSTANDING THE TASK

4. Read the test instructions and the email in the box, then answer questions 1-3.
a. Who has written to you?
b. What is their email about?

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Read this email from your English-speaking friend Chris and the notes you have made. Write
your email (about 100 words) to Chris using all the notes.

5. Does the writer of the email use formal or informal language? Find examples.

FOCUS: UNDERSTANDING A SAMPLE ANSWER

6. In pairs, read this sample reply to Chris and answer the questions.

a. Is it the right length?

b. Does it cover all four notes? In which paragraphs?
c. Is it written in formal or informal language? Find examples.

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 d. Which reason links (e.g. since) does the writer use?

PRACTICE

Read this email from your English teacher and the notes you have made. Write your email (in about 100
words) to Mr. Mitchell using all the notes.

SPEAKING
PRACTICE 1
PART 1: QUESTIONS – ANSWERS

1. Where do you usually come to socialize in your free time?

2. What’s the weather like in the place where you live?
3. What’s the traffic like in the place where you live?

PART 2: SMALL TALK

Describe the dream city that you would want to live in. You should say:

1. How would it look?

2. What services would it have?
3. How safe would it be there?
And explain the reasons why you would want to live there.

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PART 3: DISCUSSION

1. Why do people want to move to big cities?

2. What are some problems when living in a cosmopolitan?
3. What can the government do to promote tourism in big cities?

PRACTICE 2
PART 1: QUESTIONS – ANSWERS

1. Have you ever done anything that is against the law?

2. What would you do when you see someone commit a crime?
3. Have you ever broken the law?

PART 2: SMALL TALK

Describe a time when you saw a crime or you were the victim of a crime. You should say:

1. When did that happen?

2. Where did that crime take place?
3. What did the criminal(s) do?
And talk about your feelings at that time.

PART 3: DISCUSSION

1. Why should we have different punishments for different crimes?

2. Should teenagers receive the same sentences as adults when they commit the same
crimes?
3. How can we prevent young people from breaking the laws?

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 UNIT 11 - TECHNOLOGY
VOCABULARY
mobile (phone) /ˌməʊbaɪl ˈfəʊn/ (n) a telephone that you can carry with điện thoại di động
you and use anywhere

blog /blɒɡ/ (n) a webpage in which someone writes about their opinions, nhật ký điện tử
activities etc, which has the newest information first

site /saɪt/ (n) a place on the internet where you can find out information website
about something

text (message) /ˈtekst ˌmesɪdʒ/ (n) a written message that is sent or tin nhắn
received on a mobile phone also known as sms

web page /ˈwebpeɪdʒ/ (n) all the information that you can see in one part trang web
of a website

update /ʌpˈdeɪt/ (v) to add the most recent information to something cập nhật

email /ˈiːmeɪl/ (n) electronic mail; a system for sending messages by thư điện tử
computer, or one of these messages

follow /ˈfɒləʊ/ (v) to look at the messages sent by a particular person using theo dõi
the social networking service, Twitter or Facebook

link /lɪŋk/ (n) a connection between one file and another đường link/liên kết

post /pəʊst/ (v) to put a message or computer document on the Internet so đăng tải
that other people can see it

Skype™ /skaɪp/ (v) using software to make telephone calls over the Internet sử dụng ứng dụng
Skype để liên lạc

social networking site /səʊʃəl ˈnetwɜːkɪŋ ˌsaɪt/ (n) a website where people trang mạng xã hội
put information about themselves and can send messages to other people

share /ʃeə/ (v) to post something online so that others know about it chia sẻ

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 SMS /ˌes em ˈes/ (n) a feature on a mobile phone that allows a user to send tin nhắn
and receive written messages

amazed /əˈmeɪzd/ (adj) very surprised ngạc nhiên

excited /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/ (adj) very happy or interested because something good is khấn khởi, vui vẻ
happening or is going to happen

confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ (adj) if you are confused, you do not understand rối trí không hiểu gì
something clearly

uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌmftəbəl/ (adj) if you are uncomfortable, you do not không thoải mái
feel physically relaxed

lonely /ˈləʊnli/ (adj) unhappy because you are alone cô đơn

nervous /ˈnɜːvəs/ (adj) worried and frightened, and you cannot relax hồi hộp

search engine /ˈsɜːtʃ ˌendʒən/ (n) a computer program that helps people to công cụ tìm kiếm
find information on the Internet

message board /ˈmesɪdʒ bɔːd/ (n) a place on a website where you can read bảng tin trực tuyến
or leave messages

download /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ (v) to move information, programs etc to your tải về máy tính
computer from the Internet or from a computer system.

photo sharing website /ˈfəʊtəʊ ˌʃeərɪŋ ˌwebsaɪt/ (n) a website where you trang web chia sẻ ảnh
can upload photos for other people to look at and comment on

GRAMMAR
1. THÌ HIỆN TẠI HOÀN THÀNH
S + have/has + past participle
* Past participle: - Động từ có qui tắc : Past participle = Past simple = V-ed
- Động từ bất qui tắc: Past participle = (Bảng động từ bất qui tắc)

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1. Thời hiện tại hoàn thành được dùng để diễn đạt hành động mới xảy ra trong quá khứ,
không có thời điểm xác định. Thường đi cùng một số trạng từ sau: just, recently, lately, yet,
already, so far, up to now, up to the present.
- I've just seen a ghost.
- Jim has had three car accidents so far. (up to the present)
2. Thời hiện tại hoàn thành được dùng để diễn đạt hành động xảy ra trong quá khứ, không có
thời điểm xác định nhưng có kết quả ở hiện tại
- I've cut myself badly. My finger's bleeding.
- Can you lend me $10? I've left my wallet at home.
* Khi hỏi đáp về các thông tin chi tiết của hành động (với ai, khi nào, ở đâu), phải dùng QKD.
- Have you had breakfast? ~ - Yes, I have.
- What did you have? ~ - I had some bread.
3. Các hành động bắt đầu trong quá khứ và kéo dài tới hiện tại thường đi cùng với các trạng
từ chỉ thời gian sau: for, since, (ever) since.
* for + a period of time (20 minutes, 3 days, 4 months…)
* since + a point of time in the past (yesterday, last weekend, I came here…)
* (ever) since/since then : Từ đó đến nay (được dùng khi thời điểm xảy ra hành động đã
được nhắc tới từ trước)
- He left home three days ago. I haven’t seen him (ever) since/since then.
* for/ during/ in/ over + the last/ past + few/ several + days/ months/ years…
- We've been in this room for an hour.
- How long has he lived here? ~ He has lived here since he was born.
4. Những việc mà ai đó đã từng trải qua hoặc từng thực hiện tính đến thời điểm hiện tại.
- I've never eaten a snake. - He's never had an accident.
So sánh với thời quá khứ đơn giản
QK§G HTHT
- dùng với trạng từ thời gian chỉ thời điểm - miêu tả hành động xảy ra trọng quá khứ,
xác định trong quá khứ. nhưng không xác định được thời điểm cụ
- miêu tả hành động xảy ra và kết thúc thể.
trong quá khứ. - miêu tả hành động bắt đầu trọng quá
I bought a new car last week. (Xác định khứ và còn tiếp diễn đến hiện tại.

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 rõ hành động mua xe vào tuần trước) I've bought a new car. (Không rõ thời
điểm của hành động mua xe)

2. CÂU ĐIỀU KIỆN LOẠI 1

Câu điều kiện loại 1

Câu điều kiện loại 1 dùng để diễn tả những sự việc có khả năng xảy ra ở hiện tại hoặc
tương lai và kết quả của nó.

Mệnh đề phụ (đk) Mệnh đề chính

If + S + V… S + will + V…
(Hiện tại đơn) (Tương lai đơn)

- If you don’t hurry, you will miss the bus.

(Nếu bạn không nhanh lên, bạn sẽ lỡ chuyến xe buýt.)
- If I have time, I’ll finish that letter.
(Nếu có thời gian, tôi sẽ hoàn thành lá thư đó.)
- What will you do if you miss the plane?
(Nếu bạn lỡ chuyến bay bạn sẽ làm gì?)
Trong câu điều kiện loại 1, thay vì sử dụng thì tương lai chúng ta cũng có thể sử dụng các
động từ khuyết thiếu để thể hiện mức độ chắc chắn hoặc đề nghị một kết quả nào đó:
- If you drop that glass, it might break.
(Nếu bạn làm rơi chiếc cốc, nó sẽ vỡ.)
- I may finish that letter if I have time.
(Tôi sẽ hoàn thành lá thư đó nếu tôi có thời gian.)
- If he calls you, you should go.
(Nếu anh ấy gọi bạn, bạn nên đi.)

UNIT REVIEW
VOCABULARY
Choose the best answer

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1. Social media makes me feel ………….. I’m …………. sharing information with people I
don’t know.
A. nervous/uncomfortable B. confused/convenient
C. excited/inconvenient D. lonely/believable
2. I am quite …………. when I don’t understand how something works.
A. excited B. confused C. amazed D. entertained
3. Blogs, podcasts and other forms of social …………. are creating new opportunities for
entrepreneurs to reach the public.
A. change B. media C. community D. computing
4. I’m going to show my parents how to …………. our sister. She’s currently studying in Italy.
A. post B. check C. chat D. skype
5. I’ve just started writing a new …………. where I write about politics, and lots of people are
reading it.
A. blog B. internet C. network D. youtube
6. I am so …………. when keeping thinking about a problem or something bad that might
happen. I might lose my job.
A. safe B. relaxed C. worried D. angry
7. Scientists are conducting a/an …………. to test the effectiveness of the new drug.
A. experience B. course C. experiment D. cinema
8. Have you seen this handy little ………….? - Yes, it's for separating egg yolks from whites.
A. gadget B. device C. tool D. all answers are
possible
9. We were …………. to see smoke pouring out of the roof.
A.interested B. relaxed C. shocked D. excited
10. _…………. the internet is …………. because some people can’t stop using it.
A.Operating/useful B. Surfing/addictive
C. Finding/distracted D. Setting/wasteful
11. Talking, dancing, playing a game – all of these activities allow you to …………. with
people.
A. call B. ring C. interact D. phone
12. You’ve decided to spend a year in another country, but you haven’t met any friends yet.
You will feel …………..
A. amazed B. confused C. lonely D. nervous
13. I don’t use any of the …………. sites because I just don’t have time. I prefer to talk to
friends on the phone or send them an email.
A. message board B. social networking
C. music download D. photo sharing
14. Have you updated the …………. with our new photos?
A. webpage B. web browser C. web address D. web server
15. I look at travel …………. when I’m planning a holiday. It’s useful to get ideas of where you
could go.
A. webchats B. websites C. web explores D. webcams
16. I’m always …………. by how much useful information you can find on social media. For
me, it’s like a learning tool.
A. nervous B. exciting C. amazed D. embarrassed
17. There were at least three …………. – grandparents, parents, and children - at the wedding.

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18. He's really …………. and never buys anyone a drink when we go out.
A. charitable B. stingy C. generous D. hospitable
19. I’m really …………. about social media because I think it can help people to change their
lifestyle.
A. tired B. worried C. excited D. stressful
20. Lopez’s grandson, Daniel who she lived with, …………. up a blog for her as a birthday
present.
A. opened B. run C. get D. set
21. _…………. is a problem in many schools with adolescents and pre-adolescents.
A. Bullying B. Playing C. Planning D. Managing
22. For Lopez, using the internet was one of the best …………. of her life.
A. experiences B. experiments C. observations D. participations
23. He didn't express a/an …………. on these matters.
A. message B. comment C. opinion D. solution
24. I think video sharing sites can be ………….. – Yes, I agree. Anyone can upload videos of
…………. things.
A. dangerous/illegal B. risky/legal C. unsafe/accurate D. harmful/good
25. I tend to use social media sites when I’m …………. and there’s nothing better to do.
A. busy B. hurry C. late D. bored
26. I signed a …………. against the proposed closure of the local hospital today.
A. signature B. petition C. survey D. report
27. The file will only take a few seconds to …………. from the website.
A. upload B. post C. download D. skype
28. The protests were part of their …………. against the proposed building development in the
area.
A. survey B. report C.campaign D. foundation
29. We use search …………. to find data online. This tool is really useful.
A. engines B. teams C. operations D. groups
30. …………. your problem is, if you use social media, you’ll find people who will help you
deal with it.
A. Whenever B. Wherever C. Whatever D. However

GRAMMAR
Choose the best answer
1. Many of us find it …………. to concentrate on a Friday, so it’s no surprise that nearly half of
us waste our time at work on Friday afternoons.
A. difficulty B. difficulties C. difficult D. more difficulty
2. They …………. into the house as soon as Mark …………. building it.
A. move/will finish B. will move/finishes
C. moved/finished D. will move/finished
3. People are wasting more and more time …………. by the internet and social media when
they should be working or studying.
A. being distracted B. distracting C. distract D. to distract
4. You need to buy a present for Josh. – But I …………. all my money.
A. already spent B. was spending

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5. I …………. home when I …………. my studies.
A. leave/will finish B. will leave/finish
C. won’t leave/won’t finish D. have left/finished
6. We …………. time for lunch if the train …………. at 12 o’clock.
A. will have/don’t leave B. didn’t have/left
C. have time/will leave D. won’t have/leaves
7. Are you ready for your holiday? – I …………. packing yet.
A. am going to finish B. won’t finish
C. have finished D. haven’t finished

8. Hi. You look great! – Yes, we …………. back from our holiday.
A. ’ve just got B. are going to get
C. are getting D. will be getting
9. For some people, social media might be a good way to keep …………. friends, chat about
the latest music download, or play games with each other.
A. in touch with B. touch with C. in with D. in touch
10. If you …………. in the office tomorrow, we …………. about it then.
A. will be/talk B. are not/will talk C. were/can talk D. are/will talk
11. Groups like Occupy Wall Street build online communities which try to fight …………. what
they see as an unfair global economy.
A. on B. with C. against D. at
12. If your friends …………. the video, they …………. surprised.
A. sees/will be B. see/won’t be
C. seeing/would be D. will see/are
13. Hold on a minute, I’ll check. Sheila …………. me a message.
A. has just sent B. send C. will sent D. is sending
14. I spent an hour at the station …………. for the train.
A. wait B. to wait C. waiting D. waited
15. We’ll go for a walk …………. the weather gets better.
A. while B. if C. and D. so
16. Can you wait a minute, please? - I’ve …………. been here for more than half an hour.
A. yet B. already C. just D. recently
17. We need to book our summer holiday. If we …………. any longer, everything ………….
fully booked.
A. wait/will B. waited/would C. are waiting/is D. wait/will be
18. Do you mind …………. your mobile phone?
A. if I used B. if using C. if I use D. I use
19. If you …………. at home later, I …………. you so we can talk about the plans for the
weekends.
A. was/would skype B. are/skype C. are/will skype D. will be/skype
20. Do you want to come and play football? – No, I …………. twice this week.
A. played B. will play C. am playing D. have played
21. The company is concentrating its resources …………. developing new products.
A. in B. on C. at D. with
22. She walked home by herself, …………. she knew that it was dangerous.

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23. If I …………. my boss for a pay rise, he …………. it to me.
A. asked/will give B. ask/won’t give C. don’t ask/give D. didn’t ask/would gave
24. When she was …………., Lopez loved reading online newspapers and chatting on the
internet.
A. on her own B. on her C. on own D. her own
25. Have you seen Martha? – She’s …………. left. You might catch her in the lift if you hurry.
A. yet B. already C. just D. so far
26. When I …………. Sandra, I …………. her what she thinks.
A. see/will ask B. saw/asked
C. had seen/would ask D. have seen/has asked
27. I …………. we should spend too much time discussing this.
A. won’t think B. hasn’t thought C. don’t think D. am not thinking
28. Large groups of people can now organize themselves to protest …………. governments and
use the media to show the rest of the world what’s happening.
A. for B. by C. against D. from
29. _…………. people see what’s happening, they …………. shocked.
A. If/are B. How/was C. Which/could be D. When/will be
30. _…………. McKenna saw that her younger brother enjoyed cooking and wanted to buy him
a toy oven as a present.
A. 13-year-old B. 13 years old C. 13-year-olds D. 13-old-year

SOCIAL ENGLISH
Choose the best answer
1. Which of the following phrases is NOT used to express your opinion?
A. I think we should do something about it.
B. I’m not sure about that.
C. I’m afraid I don’t think so.
D. My friends like listening to classical music.
2. Which of the following responses is NOT suitable to answer this statement:
“Everyone should learn a secondary language?”?
A. I think so too. It’s very useful.
B. Definitely. I love learning foreign languages.
C. That’s true. I can play the piano.
D. I am not sure about that.
3. Which response sounds more polite?
A. I am sorry. I really don’t see what the problem is.
B. I don’t think that’s right.
C. It’s a waste of time to see what the problem is.
D. I disagree with seeing the problem.
4. Which is NOT used to respond to this statement: ‘The internet is the worst thing ever
invented?’?
A. That’s true. B. I don’t think so.
C. You’re quite right. D. Yes, please.
5. Which response shows an agreement with the statement: “It’s always better to do
your shopping online.”?

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B. I’m really not sure about that.
C. I’m sorry, but I don’t think so.
D. Definitely. It saves me a lot of time.

LISTENING
PART 1
You will hear a short recording. There is one question for each recording. Circle A, B or C for the
right answer. You will hear each conversation twice.

1. What will Steve get for birthday?

2. How is Jeff going to work today?

3. What new sport does Mary want to take up?

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4. What does the man order?

5. Where are they going for holiday?

6. What is the girl going to get Joe for his birthday?

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8. What does the man look like?

9. What happened?

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Listen to the audio and complete the extract below.
Extract 1
Our final idea for today is the (1) …………….. of the Seoul River Park. It’s getting more and
more difficult to find green (2) …………….. in cities, so when Dr. Kee Hwang had a ‘crazy’
idea to take down the city’s main (3) …………….. and uncover the river that flowed below, to
make green park, most people thought he was mad. They told that his idea would create (4)
…………….. chaos and would be a (5) …………….. for the area.

Extract 2
Dr. Hwang went ahead with the project, and (6) …………….. the 5.8 kilometre green river park.
It’s a place where the (7) …………….. of Seoul can walk, (8) …………….. and really enjoy the
city. People are happier and there’s a lot less traffic (9) …………….. than before. It just shows
that sometimes even the (10) …………….. ideas can work.

PART 3
You will hear a radio interview with a ballet dancer called Elena Karpov, who is talking about
life and career. For each question, circle the A, B, or C for the right answer. You will hear the
conversation twice.
1. Elena decided to become a dancer when she was ……
A. seven B. nine C. eleven

2. At ballet school in New York, Elena …….

A. was the only student from Bulgaria.
B. found the learning language hard.
C. learned to be independent.
3. What does Elena say about the ballet called Cinderella?
A. The children will enjoy it.
B. The music is unfamiliar to her.
C. She saw it when she was a child.
4. In her free time, Elena likes to ……..
A. go sightseeing B. go to clubs C. go shopping
5. What does Elena often do for her fans?
A. She gives them a flower.
B. She signs one of her photographs.
C. She sends them a free ticket.
6. What does Elena like best about her job?
A. appearing on television.
B. doing something she loves.
C. travelling to different countries.

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You will hear Sarah Brown talking about her work as a television weather forecaster. Circle
the A, B, or C for the right answer. You will hear the conversation twice.
7. How long has Sarah worked as a weather forecaster?
A. two years B. seven years C. thirty years
8. What does Sarah say about her job?
A. She sometimes has to work at night.
B. She enjoys getting up early.
C. She works ten or twelve hours a day.
9. When Sarah does a weather forecast, ……….
A. she prepares it in advance.
B. she sometimes forgets her words.
C. she worries about making a mistake.
10. Sarah’s husband ……..
A. works on the same days each week.
B. wants to move nearer his work.
C. spends a lot of time travelling.
11. Sarah is pleased because she ……….
A. has got her pilot’s licence.
B. taught her husband to play tennis.
C. took part in a long race.
12. A man in India wanted ………..
A. to meet Sarah’s family.
B. a photo of Sarah.
C. to receive a letter from Sarah.

READING
Reading passage 1: Choose the best answer
Helen Skelton
Television presenter Helen Skelton has completed various dangerous challenges for charity,
including a desert marathon run and a journey down the Amazon river in a tiny boat.
For her latest challenge, Helen walked on a high wire, a long thin piece of metal, 66 metres above
the ground, between the two towers of an empty power station. There was no safety net, only a
belt around her waist attached to another wire above. To help her keep her balance and not to fall,
she carried a long stick, weighing eight kilograms.
Helen took lessons from an expert high-wire walker. Although she already had a few circus
skills, she quickly discovered that high-wire walking was completely different. The training was
a shock’, said Helen. ‘I didn’t realise how strong I’d need to be. Every day started at 8 am with a
run up a steep hill; then came an hour of exercises, with another hour of them after my day
practising on the wire. I also had to learn how to fall onto the wire so that if I slipped I could
carry on. Every time I fell on the wire it hurt badly. But it was essential to keep a positive
attitude: if I was nervous and started shaking, so would the wire!’

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The day of the actual challenge was windy and Helen controlled herself by taking deep breaths as
she moved step by step along the wire. The 150-metre walk took 15 minutes. That was the
scariest thing I’ve done,’ she admitted afterwards. I’m glad it’s over!’
The experience has not prevented Helen, however, from planning her next charity project: to
reach the South Pole by ski, kite and bike.
1. What is the writer doing in this text?
A. introducing a new television presenter
B. getting support for a charity project
C. describing a woman’s achievement
D. recommending a television programme
2. Helen knew she would be safe if she fell because
A. she had a net that could catch her.
B. she had a stick to support herself with.
C. she was wearing special equipment.
D. she was quite close to the ground.
3. During her training, Helen was surprised to find that
A. staying on the wire was so difficult.
B. she had to work so hard at her fitness.
C. it was so important to be confident.
D. her circus skills were so useful.
4. When Helen performed her work on the high wire
A. she was sorry to get to the end.
B. the weather conditions were perfect.
C. it took less time than expected.
D. she managed to keep herself calm.
5. What might Helen say about the walk?
A. The view from the high wire was fantastic - I loved every minute of it. I can’t wait to
have another go
B. I must admit I was a little bit frightened, but it wasn’t nearly as bad as going down the
Amazon on my own.
C. That was the longest quarter of an hour of my life. I couldn’t breathe at all when I first
stepped onto the wire
D. The training could be painful at times but at least I’m in really good condition now,
ready for my next challenge

Reading passage 2: Choose the best answer

It is well known that the building development company Cityspace wants to knock down the
existing seafront sports club in Layton and replace it with a leisure centre that will consist of a
multi-screen cinema, restaurants and an entertainment centre. But a local action group has
promised to fight the £30 million redevelopment of the sports club, which has provided family
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The action group was set up three weeks after the project was announced. Members of the group
argue that the new centre will be too big and will totally change the way the town looks. They
also dislike the removal of sports facilities from the centre and the change to less healthy
activities such as video games and films. Apart from the size of the project, they say that the 550
parking spaces provided will be too few and parking will become more difficult as a result.
Local hotel owners have welcomed the project, but the action group says that in general it will
only have a bad effect on the neighbourhood. According to one group member it will result in up
to 4,000 people being around Layton seafront late at night. ‘A lot of old people and families live
nearby,’ he explained. A meeting is being held tonight to discuss the plans.
6. What is the writer trying to do in the article?
A. show why the new leisure centre is needed
B. give her own opinion about the new leisure centre
C. describe the arguments against the new leisure centre
D. suggest where the new leisure centre should be built
7. What will the reader discover from the article?
A. how long it will take to complete the new leisure centre
B. how many members the action group has
C. how much it will cost to join the new leisure centre
D. how long the sports club has been in Layton
8. What does the action group think about the new leisure centre?
A. It will not be right for the area.
B. It will cost too much to build.
C. It will not attract enough people.
D. It will provide too little entertainment.
9. Which group of people is keen on having the new leisure centre?
A. people who do a lot of sport
B. people working in the tourist industry
C. people who come into Layton by car
D. people living near the seafront
10. What would be a good headline for the article?

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 WRITING
Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word given when necessary.

1. I found his knowledge of technology amazing.

I was ……………………………………………………………………………………………

2. We communicate with each other regularly by email and phone.

We ……………………………………………………………………… by email and phone.

3. I’m afraid she left two minutes ago. (just)

I’m afraid ………………………………………………………………………………………

4. I find social media really exciting.

I’m ……………………………………………………………………………………………..

5. These signs seem to be confusing for tourists.

Tourists seem ………………………………………………………………………………….

6. I’ll give you a call upon my arrival at the airport.

I’ll give you a call when I ……………………………………………………………………

7. Talking to someone is better than sending them a text message.

It’s
…………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. I’m afraid I really don’t see what the problem is.

I’m sorry,………………………………………………………………………………………

9. I don’t think people should use the internet when they are at work.
In my opinion, ………………………………………………………… when they are at
work.

10. We’ll be late if the taxi doesn’t come soon.

We’ll be late unless
……………………………………………………………………………..

PART 2: EMAIL WRITING

PRACTICE 1

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Read this email from your English friend Teri and the notes you have made. Write your email (in about
100 words) to Teri using all the notes.

PRACTICE 2

Read this email from your English-speaking friend Corey and the notes you have made. Write your
email (about 100 words) to Corey using all the notes.

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PRACTICE 1
PART 1: QUESTIONS – ANSWERS

1. How often do you use social networking sites?

2. What do you use your laptop/computer for?
3. In which cases would you make a call?

PART 2: SMALL TALK

Describe a digital device that you cannot live without. You should say:

1. What is that device?

2. How much did it cost?
3. What are its functions?
And talk about how it has helped you in your daily life.

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1. Have social networking sites brought about positive or negative changes?

2. How can people use social media more effectively?
3. What are the dangers that people may face when they are addicted to social media?

PRACTICE 2
PART 1: QUESTIONS – ANSWERS

1. What is the most exciting thing that you have ever done online?
2. How do you feel when you don’t have your mobile phone around?
3. What social networks do you use the most?

PART 2: SMALL TALK

Describe a time when a technological device helped you in a difficult situation. You should say:

1. What difficulty did you have at that time?

2. What technological device helped you at that time?
3. How was the situation solved?
And talk about your feelings at that time.

PART 3: DISCUSSION

1. What would happen if social media disappeared?

2. How has social media changed the way we read the news?
3. Is technology good or bad for children?

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VOCABULARY
cartoon (n) /kɑːˈtuːn/ a film that is made with characters that are drawn, phim hoạt hình
rather than real actors
biopic (n) /ˈbaɪəʊˌpɪk/ a film about the life of a real person phim tiểu sử
blockbuster (n) /ˈblɒkˌbʌstə/ a book or film that is very successful phim bom tấn
action (n) /ˈækʃən/ an action film has a lot of exciting things happening in it phim hành động
historical (adj) /hɪˈstɒrɪkəl, -ˈstɔː-/ in or related to history phim lịch sử
drama (n) /ˈdrɑːmə/ a play for the theatre, television, radio etc, usually a kịch nói, phim chính
serious one, or plays in general kịch
horror (adj) /ˈhɒrə/ a horror film has things happening in it that are phim kinh dị
shocking and often violent
science fiction (n) /ˌsaɪəns ˈfɪkʃən/ books and films about imaginary things phim khoa học viễn
in the future or in other parts of the universe tưởng
thriller (n) /ˈθrɪlə/ an exciting film or book about murder or crime phim giật gân
comedy (n) /ˈkɒmədi/ a comedy film intends to make people laugh hài kịch/phim hài
helpful (adj) /ˈhelpfəl/ useful có ích
photographer (n) /fəˈtɒɡrəfə/ someone whose job or hobby is to take nhiếp ảnh gia
photos
popularity (n) /ˌpɒpjəˈlærəti/ when a lot of people like someone or sự phổ biến/sự mến
something mộ của quần chúng
adventurous (adj) /ədˈventʃərəs/ an adventurous person likes doing new thích phiêu lưu mạo
and exciting things hiểm
celebrity (n) /səˈlebrəti/ a famous person, especially an actor or người nổi tiếng
entertainer
politician (n) /ˌpɒləˈtɪʃən/ someone who works in politics, especially a chính trị gia
member of a parliament (the group of people elected to make a country's
laws)
opponent (n) /əˈpəʊ.nənt/ a person who someone is competing against in đối thủ
a sports event:

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dangerous (adj) /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ likely to harm you nguy hiểm
wonderful (adj) /ˈwʌndəfəl/ extremely good tuyệt vời
rent (v) /rent/ to pay money to live in a place or to use something such as a thuê, mướn
car
invite (v) /ɪnˈvaɪt/ to ask someone to go somewhere, or to do something mời
with you
recommend (v) /ˌrekəˈmend/ to tell someone that something is good or đề xuất
enjoyable
organise (v) /ˈɔːɡənaɪz/ to make the necessary arrangements so that an tổ chức
activity can happen effectively
defeat (v) /di'fi:t/ to win against someone in a fight, war, or competition đánh bại

GRAMMAR
1 CÂU NÓI GIÁN TIẾP (REPORTED SPEECH)
- Câu nói dùng tường thuật ý câu nói mà ai đó đã nói chứ không thuật lại nguyên văn từng từ
- Khi đổi từ câu nói trực tiếp (Direct Speech) sang câu nói gián tiếp (Indirect Speech) hay câu
tường thuật (Reported Speech) cần lưu ý nguyên tắc chung sau đây:
1. Thay đổi động từ trong câu tường thuật
Động từ tường thuật là động từ giới thiệu câu nói trực tiếp hay câu nói gián tiếp.
said said that
said to sb told sb
- He said, “I am twenty years old.” => He said that he was twenty years old.
- He said to me, “I work in a factory.” => He told me that he worked in a factory.
2. Thay đổi thì trong câu tường thuật:
Khi động từ tường thuật ở thì quá khứ, chúng ta đổi thì trong câu gián tiếp như sau:

Simple present (V/V(s/es)) Simple past (V2/ed )

Simple past (V2/ed) Past perfect ( had + V3/ed )

Simple future (will/ shall + V0 ) Future in the past ( would/ should + V0 )

Present continuous (am/is/are + V-ing) Past continuous (was/ were + V-ing )

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 Past continuous (was/were + V-ing) Past perfect continuous / past continuous

Future continuous (will + be + V-ing) Future continuous in the past (would + be +

V-ing)

Present perfect (have/has + V3/ed) Past perfect (had + V3/ed)

Past perfect (had + V3/ed) Past perfect (had + V3/ed)

Future perfect (will + have + V3/ed) Future perfect in the past (would + have +
V3/ed)

can could

may might

must had to

- He said, “I am a taxi driver.” => He said that he was a taxi driver.

3. Thay đổi về đại từ nhân xưng, đại từ sở hữu, tính từ sở hữu:

Câu trực tiếp Câu gián tiếp

Ngôi thứ nhất Đôỉ thành ngôi của người nói (cùng ngôi với chủ từ trong
mệnh đề chính

Ngôi thứ hai Đổi thành ngôi của người nghe (cùng ngôi với tân ngữ
trong mệnh đề chính)

Ngôi thứ ba Không thay đổi

- He said, “I like my job.” => He said that he liked his job.

- He said to me, “You look like my sister.” => He told me that I looked like his siter.
4. Thay đổi từ chỉ định, các trạng từ và cụm từ chỉ thời gian và nơi chốn:

DIRECT SPEECH INDIRECT SPEECH

this That

these Those

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 now then, at that time, immediately

here There

today that day

ago before

yesterday the day before, the previous day

tomorrow the next day, the following day, the day after

the day before yesterday two days before

the day after tomorrow two days after

2 CÂU ĐIỀU KIỆN LOẠI 2 (CONDITIONAL SENTENCE 2)

Cách dùng:
+ Dùng để diễn tả sự việc, khả năng trái ngược hoặc không thể diễn ra ở thực tại hoặc tương lai.
- If he were here now, the party would be more exciting.
+ Dùng để khuyên bảo (If I were you. . .)
- If I were you, I would never buy that car.
Cấu trúc:
+ Tương tự điều kiện loại 1, câu điều kiện loại 2 gồm 2 mệnh đề:
Mệnh đề if: chia động từ ở quá khứ đơn.
Mệnh đề chính: would / could / might + V (nguyên thể)

- If I turned on the radio, my baby would wake up.

- She could win the prize if she practiced hard.

Lưu ý:
+ Với câu điều kiện loại 2, QK của "to be" là "were" được chia với tất cả chủ ngữ.
Ex: If this mobile phone were cheaper, I could buy it.

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VOCABULARY
Choose the best answer
1. Last night we went to the cinema and saw a ………….. It was so humourous and we laughed
a lot.
A. science fiction B. horror film C. historical drama D. comedy film
2. A lot of the latest …………., which are highly popular and financially successful, are now
available on our website, including Wonder Woman 1984, Bond 25 and Tenet.
A. blockbusters B. documentaries C. cartoons D. biopics
3. Have you ever seen Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom? It’s a/an ………….. It’s about the
anti-apartheid revolutionary and former South African President Nelson Mandela.
A. comedy B. blockbuster C. biopic D. thriller
4. I think The Conjuring 2 is one of the scariest …………. of all time.
A. comedies B. horror films C. historical dramas D. biopics
5. In all blockbusters, the heroes and their …………., who the heroes fight against, must be
strong.
A. opponents B. characters C. colleagues D. participants
6. Most blockbusters have a three-part ………….. The first act introduces the main character
and the problem he/she faces; the second act sees the character trying to solve the problem,
but failing. In the third act, the character finally defeats the opponent.
A. setting B. myth C. structure D. scene
7. In a typical blockbuster, the third act is where the biggest …………., which is usually an
action scene, happens.
A. setting B. set piece C. setting point D. set point
8. A typical blockbuster uses a…………. - an ancient story about gods, magical creatures, etc.
A. character B. setting C. structure D. myth
9. The top four …………. movies include Avatar (2009), Titanic (1997), The Avengers (2012)
and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011). They were extremely popular all
over the world when they were released.
A. biggest-selling B. best-buy C. must-have D. must-try
10. The most famous and memorable …………. in Avatar (2009) is “Out there is the true world
and in here is the dream.”
A. character B. line C. scene D. act
11. The Social Dilemma is a 2020 American ………….. It explores the rise of social media and
the damage it has caused to society and features interviews with many former professionals
from top tech companies and social media platforms such as Facebook, Google, and Apple.
A. biopic B. thriller C. documentary D. comedy
12. He is crazy about …………. with a lot of fights, guns and explosions. His favourite one is
The Fast and The Furious series.
A. action films B. comedy films
C. historical dramas D. animation films

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13. Coco is a 2017 American computer-animated fantasy film produced by Pixar, a computer
animation …………. based in Emeryville, California.
A. group B. agency C. firm D. studio
14. The film …………. has a key role in choosing the cast members, production design and all
the creative aspects of filmmaking.
A. actor B. character C. director D. star
15. Ngo Thanh Van, the founder of Studio68, is a famous film …………. in Vietnam. The most
successful film she’s ever made is Furie (Hai Phuong in Vietnamese) directed by Le Van
Kiet.
A. designer B. producer C. manager D. editor
16. The director of Kong: Skull Island, which was shot in Vietnam, had a meeting with more than
100 Vietnamese locals who had joined the film as …………. - non-speaking and unimportant
parts.
A. stars B. heroes C. characters D. extras
17. Nowadays, you don’t have to be a successful actor, musician or footballer to be a famous
person or, in another word, a/an …………..
A. celebrity B. popularity C. offender D. commoner
18. She is a famous ………….. Her job involves promoting clothing and accessory brands at
fashion events and in magazines and digital media.
A. artist B. actress C. dancer D. model
19. If I were a …………., I would try to create laws and policies to help the poor in the country.
A. scientist B. inventor C. writer D. politician
20. He would love to be a famous …………. whose books are popular with readers all over the
world.
A. director B. writer C. musician D. actor
21. You spent a week in the jungle, didn’t you? How …………. of you!
A. adventurous B. difficult C. dangerous D. professional
22. They’ve been married for thirty years. They’re having a …………., a party at a waterfront
restaurant.
A. declaration B. celebration C. organisation D. regulation
23. I always dream of becoming a/an ………….. I want to create things that have never been
made before, things that can make people’s lives better.
A. engineer B. inventor C. researcher D. writer
24. Lionel Messi, an Argentinian professional footballer, scored just one …………. in the 1918
FIFA World Cup.
A. point B. mark C. goal D. shot
25. We’d like to go to a local restaurant serving traditional food. Could you ………….
somewhere?
A. tell B. provide C. organise D. recommend
26. Rich people usually have a …………. organise things for them, e.g. booking tables in
restaurants, buying tickets for concerts, etc.
A. personal shopper C. personal trainer
B. personal concierge D. personal support worker

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27. You need to …………. a car to drive around the city yourself while you are on holiday or
business, visit our website (www.carrentals.com) and you can find a great deal.
A. organise B. rent C. book D. reserve
28. We would like your travel agency to …………. a private tour for me and my husband for a
week in Southern Vietnam.
A. recommend B. organise C. reserve D. invite
29. During the 1970s and 1980s, the Hollywood actor Clint Eastwood …………. in many
successful films including the five Dirty Harry films.
A. made B. worked C. starred D. did
30. The …………. of Titanic are Leonardo DiCaprio, who played the role of Jack Dawson, and
Kate Winslet, who played the role of Rose Dewitt Bukater.
A. co-workers B. co-stars C. co-characters D. co-actors

GRAMMAR
Choose the best answer
1. If I …………. have dinner with a famous person, I would choose Barack Obama.
A. can B. was C. would D. will
2. They were at the reception desk. They said they …………. to check out.
A. want B. wanted C. are wanting D. were wanting
3. If I won a million dollars, I …………. it on holidays and cars.
A. spent B. spend C. would spend D. will spend
4. _…………. if you lived alone on a desert island?
A. How would you feel C. How you would feel
B. How will you feel D.How you will feel
5. I …………. free health care for all people if I …………. the president of my country.
A. will provide / am C. would provide / were
B. will provide / were D. would provide / am
6. The nurse …………. that it wouldn’t hurt but he was still scared.
A. said the man C. told the man
B. said with the man D. told to the man
7. If I …………. $1,000 on the street, I …………. it.
A. found / will keep C. will find / will keep
B. found / would keep D. find / would keep
8. Jack Monroe’s blog post called ‘Hunger Hurts’ talks about …………. when you have little
money.
A. how difficult life is C. how difficult is life
B. how life is difficult D. how is life difficult
9. Would it be possible …………. the exhibition?
A. see B. seeing C. to see D. to seeing
10. I met Mary yesterday. She …………. in Paris.
A. told that she works C. told me that she worked
B. said that she works D. said me that she worked

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11. Clint Eastwood won an Oscar for Best Director …………. his western film Unforgiven
(1992).
A. with B. by C. of D. for
12. Gangnam Style, a music video …………. Korean musician Psy, has had nearly 4 billion
views so far.
A. for B. by C. of D. with
13. We’d like to go to a local restaurant which serves traditional food. Could you recommend
………….?
A. nearby somewhere C. nearby anywhere
B. somewhere nearby D. anywhere nearby
14. The man asked me …………..
A. where the nearest bank is C. where is the nearest bank
B. where the nearest bank was D. where was the nearest bank
15. You should try this restaurant. It is a …………. which serves mainly local specialties.
A. reasonably priced restaurant C. reasonable priced restaurant
B. restaurant reasonably priced D. restaurant reasonable priced
16. London is famous …………. its magnificent ancient buildings, the Palace of Westminster,
Trafalgar Square, Tower of London, London Eye, Art Galleries, and Big Ben.
A. as B. with C. for D. about
17. Clint Eastwood was very successful in western films like The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,
…………. he played the role of Blondie, a confident bounty hunter.
A. that B. which C. in which D. in where
18. Gangnam Style, a Korean music video, was the first video in internet history ____________
by a billion people.
A. to watch B. to be watched C. watching D. being watched
19. What do you think of this sweater? Should I buy it? ~ If …………..
A. I were you, I wouldn’t buy it C. I were you, I won’t buy it
B. I am you, I won’t buy it D. I am you, I wouldn’t buy it
20. The song Gangnam Style is about Seoul’s fashionable Gangnam area, ………….______
Beverly Hills in California.
A. which often compares to C. that often compares to
B. which is often compared to D. that is often compared to
21. Jess promised that she …………. me her bike the next day.
A. could lend B. can lend C. will lend D. lent
22. Psy, a Korean musician, worked with a professional dancer for a month …………. a unique
dance called the Horse Trot for the music video Gangnam Style.
A. invent B. inventing C. invented D. to invent
23. I feel tired. I’ll go to bed now. ~ If ………….?
A. you are not tired, would you go out C. you are not tired, will you go out
B. you were not tired, would you go out D. you were not tired, will you go out
24. Have you talked to Jess about our plan? ~ Not yet. When I saw her this morning, she said she
…………. me later.
A. had called B. called C. would call D. will call

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25. I don’t know where he is now. I’m not lying. If …………..
A. I know, I would tell you C. I knew, I will tell you
B. I know, I will tell you D. I knew, I would tell you
26. His creativity, confidence and passion have made him …………..
A. to succeed B. success C. successful D. successfully
27. The boy predicted that it …………. the next day.
A. wasn’t raining B. isn’t raining C. wouldn’t rain D. won’t rain
28. …………. you take the luggage upstairs?
A. Shall I help B. Shall I to help
C. Do I shall to help D. Do I shall help
29. He explained that he …………. on a big project then.
A. works B. has worked C. was working D. is working
30. There is a very good café on Bridge Street. It …………. great coffee.
A. serves B. is serving C. is served D. was served

SOCIAL ENGLISH
Choose the best answer
1. At the hotel
Guest: I forgot my charger for the iPhone. Would it be possible to borrow one from the
hotel?
Receptionist: ____________
A. A charger? Yes, it would. C. A charger? No, it wouldn’t.
B. A charger? Yes, of course. D. A charger? No, of course not.
2. At the hotel
Receptionist: Would you like me to bring it up to your room?
Guest: ____________
A. Yes, please. B. I like it. C. I’m sorry. D. Yes, I would.
3. Which of the following phrases is a request?
A. Would you like me to book a guide for you? C. Could I help you with anything else?
B. Could you recommend a good hairdresser’s? D. Shall I book a guide for you?
4. Which of the following phrases is an offer?
A. Do you want me to take that bag for you? C. Would you like to take that bag for me?
B. Could you help me with that bag? D. Would you be able to take that bag?
5. Client: Would you be able to get me two tickets for tonight’s show?
Concierge: ____________
A. Yes, I would. B. No, thanks. C. No problem. D. Oh, yes, please.

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 LISTENING
PART 1
You will hear a short recording. There is one question for each recording. Circle A, B or C for the
right answer. You will hear each conversation twice.

1. Where will the friends meet?

2. What has the girl forgotten to bring?

3. Which TV programme is on at 9 o’clock tonight?

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4. How will the man book tickets for the show?

5. What will the man do this winter?

6. How does the man want the woman to help him?

7. Which house did the woman stay in?

8. Where are the dictionaries?

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 9. What is the man’s job now?

PART 2
Listen to the audio and complete the extract below.
Extract 1
One thing that really (1) …………….. me is the fact that we import so much food from (2)
…………….., rather than growing our own food here in this country. You go to the supermarket
and you can buy strawberries in the middle of winter, and I (3) …………….. that’s OK.
I mean I don’t understand why we need to (4) ……………..apples all over the world when we
could just (5) …………….. them here in this country?

Extract 2
It really makes me (6) …………….. . It would be so much better for the (7) …………….. if
people bought food locally. I’d like to start a (8) ……………..to encourage people to buy and eat
(9)……………… food. Perhaps I could start a website or (10) …………….. articles in
newspapers to try to get people to stop buying food that comes from all over the world.

PART 3
You will hear a radio interview with a man called Robin Marshall, who has written a book
about Argentina. Circle the A, B, or C for the right answer. You will hear the conversation
twice.
1. What was Robin’s job in Argentina?
A. translator B. tour guide C. travelling salesman
2. On Robin’s last trip to Argentina, the weather was …
A. colder than he expected.
B. suitable for what he planned.
C. different from the forecast he heard.
3. What did Robin buy from the market he visited?
A. a picture B. a chair C. a record
4. How did Robin feel during the dance performance he saw?
a. He wanted to get up and dance.
b. He wished he had continued his dance classes.
c. He was sad he didn’t dance well.

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 5. What did Robin do while he stayed in the village?
a. He went on a bus tour.
b. He went into the forest.
c. He went on a river trip.
6. What did Robin like about his favourite place?
a. the wildlife B. the views C. the peace

You will hear a radio interview with a man called Harry Park, who is talking about the
adventure travel company he runs. Circle the A, B, or C for the right answer. You will hear the
conversation twice.
7. Harry first became interested in adventure travel because his father ......
A. gave him adventure stories to read.
B. worked in a travel company.
C. talked a lot about the place he’d been to.
8. Harry decided to start an adventure travel company because he …….
A. wanted to share his experience with others.
B. thought he could make a lot of money.
C. hoped to do more travelling himself.
9. Who suggested the name for Harry’s company?
A. a friend B. a customer C. his wife
10. When Harry visits a place, he tries to ……
A. give the local people jobs.
B. take modern equipment.
C. avoid damaging the area.
11. What does Harry say about doing dangerous things?
A. It’s part of his job.
B. It’s frightening.
C. It’s enjoyable.
12. What is Harry’s favourite place?
A. a mountain B. a building C. a river

READING
Reading passage 1: Choose the best answer
SUMMER JOBS FOR STUDENTS
Employers are more and more interested in taking on students during their holiday periods.
Students can do the easier tasks and free up time for their permanent employees to concentrate on
the more demanding ones. Although there is little financial reward for students, it is a great
chance to explore their interests and add to their CVs. However, few students know what jobs
may be available.
Colleges sometimes advertise summer jobs on their notice-boards and in newspapers, and there
are also well-known international organizations which can help. Students can also search the
web, find an interesting company and email the manager to ask what temporary jobs exist. This

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may sound time-consuming, but students then get to work in the company of their choice, so it is
what I recommend.
1. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing the text?
A. to warn students about low-paid summer jobs
B. to describe the best summer jobs for students
C. to encourage students to look for summer jobs
D. to offer students interesting summer jobs
2. The writer says the best way to find a good summer job is
A. to ask their own colleges for help.
B. to read the job advertisements in the press.
C. to join an organized student programme.
D. to contact possible employers directly.

Reading passage 2: Choose the best answer

As a science student, two years ago I spent ten weeks in a laboratory in California, helping a
group of researchers with their work. To begin with, the job seemed uninteresting because my
responsibilities were not clear, but when I started working on a range of projects, such as writing
research papers and creating web pages, my attitude changed.
I was paid enough to cover all my daily needs, so I had no financial worries. One of my jobs was
to prepare educational material for schools. This was an entirely new challenge which I enjoyed
so much that I decided to train as a teacher rather than a researcher when I got back. My only
regret was that I'd been too busy to learn more about the USA, but then a good summer job
seldom leaves you much free time and you should be prepared for that.
3. The writer found the California job disappointing at first because
A. he was not sure what he had to do.
B. he had to work on too many projects.
C. he did not like research work.
D. he lacked good computer skills.
4. In what way did the California job benefit the writer?
A. It allowed him to save some money.
B. It gave him contacts he could use later.
C. It made him change his career plans.
D. It taught him what life was like in the USA.

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5. Which of these could be the writer speaking?

WRITING
Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.

1. I don’t live in a big house because I am not rich.

If I
………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. In Titanic, Jack Dawson said, “I’m the king of the world!”

In Titanic, Jack Dawson said he ………………………………………………………………

3. Can you book two tickets for the concert for us?
Would you ……………………………………………………………………………………?

4. He hasn’t had any success in his work.

He hasn’t been…………………………………………………………………………………

5. I have to work tomorrow, so I won’t help you.

If I
………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. “I have a feeling we are lost,” he said to his friends.

He told …………………………………………………………………………………………

7. Do you want us to organise a private tour for you?

Would you ……………………………………………………………………………………?

8. I’m not you, but I think you should tell him about the problem.

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 If I
………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. The secretary said, “He’ll be back in a few minutes.”

The secretary said that he……………………………………………………………………

10. The politician didn’t win the election although he was popular with young people.
The politician didn’t win the election despite his ……………………………………………

PART 2: EMAIL WRITING

PRACTICE 1

Read this email from your English-speaking friend Alex and the notes you have made. Write your email
(in about 100 words) to Alex using all the notes.

PRACTICE 2

Read this email from your English teacher and the notes you have made. Write your email (in about 100
words) to Ms. Taylor using all the notes.

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 SPEAKING
PRACTICE 1
PART 1: QUESTIONS – ANSWERS
1. What is your favorite type of film?
2. How often do you watch movies?
3. Where do you usually watch a movie?

PART 2: SMALL TALK

Describe a movie character that you are most impressed about. You should say:
1. Who is that character?
2. What are his/her characteristics?
3. What did he/she do in the movie?
And explain the reasons why you like him/her.

PART 3: DISCUSSION
1. Is it good to be famous?
2. How can movies affect children?
3. What type(s) of movies should be banned from the school?

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PRACTICE 2
PART 1: QUESTIONS – ANSWERS
1. What would you do if you became famous?
2. Who did you want to become when you were a child?
3. Have you achieved any of your dreams?

PART 2: SMALL TALK

Describe a famous person that you would want to become. You should say:
1. Who is that person?
2. What has he/she done to become famous?
3. What achievements has he/she gained in his/her career/life?
And explain why you would want to become that type of person.

PART 3: DISCUSSION
1. Why do many people want to be famous?
2. What disadvantages may fame bring about?
3. In which ways can normal people become famous nowadays?

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 SAMPLE TEST
VOCABULARY
Choose the best answer
1. I used to work with animals. We raised chickens, cows and pigs on the …………..
A. forest B. farm C. garden D. beach
2. We’re lucky to live by the ………….. Every morning we see fishermen coming in after work.
A. forest B. sea C. desert D. glacier
3. We enjoy …………. in the mountains in the autumn, when the weather is cool.
A. hiking and camping C. hiking and surfing
B. diving and camping D. diving and surfing
4. It used to be safe here. We could be outside all day. There wasn’t as much …………..
A. pollution B. energy C. security D. crime
5. Snow and ice have caused traffic …………. on the roads.
A. chaos B. safety C. pollution D. volume
6. Scientists use seals for research in the ocean because they can …………. deep down the
freezing water.
A. dive B. sail C. surf D. flow
7. World Wildlife Fund (WWF), a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization, is committed
to saving …………. species.
A. dangerous B. extinct C. endangered D. abandoned
8. Which animal causes the most ………….? ~ The mosquito does. Mosquitoes kill people
indirectly, by transmitting malaria.
A. injuries B. deaths C. accidents D. tiredness
9. Eagles can see fish in the water from hundreds of feet away and an eagle’s …………. is four
times stronger than a human’s.
A. hearing B. smell C. taste D. sight
10. The rainforest is …………. rapidly because people cut down the trees for money.
A. increasing B. growing C. decreasing D. rising
11. Dubai is one of the world’s fastest growing cities. There are a lot of people, so it’s very
…………..
A. crowded B. dangerous C. safe D. comfortable
12. One thing that really annoys me is the fact that we import so much food from ………….__
rather than growing our own food here in this country.
a. countryside B. home C. overseas D. suburb
13. If you order the tickets by phone you have to pay a $2 …………., as well as $13.50 for each
ticket.
b. service charge B. community service C. after-sale service D. heath service
14. My landlord's very mean with the …………. It's only on for two hours each day. It’s very
cold.
A. phone B. water C. heating D. light
15. The increase in interest rates will raise …………., things like food, bill and public transport,
etc.
A. cost of living B. inflation C. standard of living D. social security

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16. They were poor, but they were too proud to accept the ………….. They wanted to live on the
money they could earn.
A. situation B. charity C. problem D. reality
17. He was a bit of a rebel when he was a ………….. He dyed his hair pink and had his nose
pierced.
A. teenager B. youngster C. teen D. all answers are
possible
18. Penicillin, the world’s first broad-spectrum antibiotic, was ………….. by Ian Fleming.
A. thought B. discovered C. produced D. promoted
19. The …………. will pronounce sentence on the defendant this afternoon.
A. judge B. police officer C. criminal D. victim
20. She was given a fine, not a prison …………..
A. sentence B. campaign C. system D.
condition
21. The internet can be bad for …………. because it can cause arguments if one partner spends
too much time using their computer or mobile device.
A.environment B relationships C. education D. performance.
22. _…………. books will mean the end of brick-and-mortar bookshops.
A.Second–hand B. Paperback C. Children’s D. Online
23. Do you prefer to speak to someone on the phone or send a/an …………..
A.massage B. text message C. idea D. opinion
24. I spend most of my free time talking to other people with the same ………….. We have
many things in common like photography, painting, fishing, etc.
A.interests B. ages C. careers D. religions
25. One of the many …………. of foreign travel is learning how to cope with the unexpected.
A.disadvantages B. drawbacks C. benefits D. handicaps
26. When you move, don’t forget to …………. your mailing address.
A.contact B. log on C. download D. update
27. People want to know exactly what they're getting when they buy a piece of …………. .
A.advice B. equipment C. information D. work
28. I get really …………. when I’m talking to someone and they’re texting someone else. I
think that’s really rude.
A.excited B. amazed C. annoyed D. interested
29. Most people say …………. has made our lives very fast and very convenient.
A.technology B. travel C. education D. industry
30. They billed twice for internet service in the same year, resulting in an …………. of
$123,000.
A.overprice B. overcharge C. overpay D. overtake
31. In May 2014, YouTube said Gangnam Style, a music video by Korean musician Psy, had two
billion views - a world ………….. No other video has had as many views as Gangnam Style
so far.
A. star B. popularity C. record D. favourite
32. Gangnam Style, a music video with a unique dance called the Horse Trot, was a huge
………….. It was very popular all over the world.
A. success B. failure C. wonder D. fame

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33. The charity organisation raises money for people living in …………., who have little money
and few possessions, across the world.
A. safety B. security C. peace D. poverty
34. He has had a brilliant …………. - a successful working life that he should always be proud
of.
A. career B. fame C. personality D. education
35. She is a famous writer. She had her first novel …………. by Random House Inc. when she
was just 19 years old.
A. produced B. written C. published D. made

GRAMMAR
Choose the best answer
1. Which do you find …………., windsurfing or sailing?
A. the most exciting B. the more exciting C. most exciting D. more exciting
2. Brian Wallis, who works …………., enjoys gardening in his free time very much.
A. in banking B. for banking
C. in the banking D. for the banking
3. Every weekend in the summer, the roads of Russia’s big cities are …………., with families
escaping to their houses in the countryside.
A. full of the traffic B. full with the traffic
C. full of traffic D. full with traffic
4. He owned a huge house in the countryside and an apartment in the city. Last year he
…………..
A. has sold the apartment C. has sold an apartment
B. sold the apartment D. sold an apartment
5. He is ………….. He never cheats or tells a lie.
A. honest man B. a honest man
C. an honest man D. the honest man
6. Giuseppe de Luca clearly loves living alone …………. with his book as a great companion.
A. with wild B. with the wild C. in wild D. in the wild
7. I prefer living in a rural area …………. in a city because I grew up on a farm.
A. than live B. than living C. to live D. to living
8. Various native mammal species are found …………. of North America.
A. in continent C. in the continent
B. on continent D. on the continent
9. When you get there, the first thing you notice …………..
A. is how peaceful the island is C. how peaceful the island is
B. is how peaceful is the island D. how peaceful is the island
10. The population in Poland is 38 million people while the population in France is 64 million
people. It means Poland is …………. France.
A. more populous than C. so populous as
B. as populous as D. less populous than

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11. The boy threw his iPad …………. the floor and broke it.
A.into B. at C. to D. onto
12. William Brown, …………. nineteen, was accused of stealing a TV from a house.
A.age B. aged C. ageing D. ages
13. …………., he was able to walk around without being recognized.
A.Amaze B. Amazed C. Amazing D. Amazingly
14. Brown said he stole the TV for his little brother, who had a …………. leg and was bored in
bed.
A.broken B. break C. breaking D. broke
15. At the trial, Luca was given ………….: pay a $100 fine or listen to loud classical music for
six hours.
A.to choose B. choosing C. a choice D. chosen
16. Plastics is used in …………. of products.
A.hundred B. a hundred C. hundred D. hundreds
17. The characters of the CSI are not perfect people, …………. they do their job perfectly.
A.So B. therefore C. but D. while
18. …………. interesting thing is the way the evidence is found.
A.More B. Most C. The more D. The most
19. The …………. was solved when the police discovered the murder weapon.
A.mysteriousness B. mysterious C. mystery D. mysteriously
20. The very high rate of inflation poses a serious …………. for the government.
A.problem B. project C. plan D. program
21. If there …………. elections soon, people …………. protesting.
A.is/start B. aren’t/will start C. was/could start D. will be/start
22. …………., I didn't have my credit card with me, or else I would have bought it.
A.Unfortunately B. Unfortunate C. Fortunate D. Fortunately
23. The women say some people prefer the internet …………. sports.
A.at B. with C. to D. for
24. It’s better …………. to someone than …………. them a text message.
A.talking/sending B. talk/send C. to talk/to send D. talked/sent
25. You …………. what you read on the internet.
A.should to believe B. shouldn’t believe C. not should believe D. should believing
26. In the US a child watches TV for …………. 4 hours a day.
A.average of B. an average C. average D. an average of
27. What do you think the children …………. when their television and video games ………….
away?
A.will do/are taken B. done/taken C. does/is taken D. are going to do/take
28. How do parents keep their children …………. in your country?
A.entertaining B. entertainment C. entertain D. entertained
29. The flat is near the city centre and there are lots of bars and restaurants there, …………. it
should be good for going out at night.
A.because B. so C. however D. and
30. Lopez always tried ____________ reply to letters on the day she received them.
A.with B. for C. on D. to

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31. I am a student at university. I study economics. If ____________.
A. I don’t study, I will be bored C. I don’t study, I would be bored
B. I didn’t study, I will be bored D. I didn’t study, I would be bored
32. Who ____________ at Houston, “We have a problem.”? ~ Tom Hanks in Apollo 13.
A. did tell engineers B. told engineers C. did say engineers D. said engineers
33. I ____________ you as soon as I get back.
A. ’d call B. ’m calling C. ’ll call D. ’m going to call
34. If you don’t pay your phone bill by Friday, the phone company ____________ the line.
A. will disconnect B. would disconnect C. is disconnecting D. disconnects
35. Her talent for music at an early age brought her ____________ in the 1960s.
A. famous B. famed C. famously D. fame

SOCIAL ENGLISH

Choose the best answer

1. What can you say when you want to have time to think before answering your partner’s
question “What’s the world’s fastest land animal?”?
A. The world’s fastest land animal? It’s not hard to say.
B. The world’s fastest land animal? Um, that’s a question.
C. The world’s fastest land animal? I’m so sure.
D. The world’s fastest land animal? Let me think.
2. What do you think of the programme? - ____________
A. It’s the funniest programme I’ve ever seen.
B. I’m sure the programme should be on today.
C. The programme is not on yet.
D. I am not thinking of it.
3. Will we be able to get there before 6 o’clock? - ____________
A. We might not get there before 6 o’clock. I’m sure about that.
B. We definitely won’t get there before 6 o’clock. It’s possible.
C. We can’t get there before 6 o’clock. It’s possible.
D. We definitely won’t get there before 6 o’clock. I’m sure about that.
4. I don’t think whales cause the most deaths. They only kill a few people every year. -
____________
A. You’re right. They might cause the most deaths.
B. You’re right. They can’t cause the most deaths.
C. You’re right. They may cause the most deaths.
D. You’re right. Perhaps they cause the most deaths.
5. Which country has a longer coastline, Russia or Canada? - ____________
A. I’m not sure. It’s definitely not Russia.
B. I’m not sure. It can’t be Russia.
C. I’m not sure. It could be Russia.

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 D. I’m not sure. It’s definitely Russia.
6. Which response is NOT used to cope with this situation? “Can you help me? I bought
this camera here yesterday and it doesn’t work.”
A. I am afraid you will have to talk to the manager.
B. I’m sorry to hear that.
C. Oh dear. What seems to be the problem?
D. No way. Are you sure? I don’t believe it.
7. What is the best answer to this statement: “We were told there’s a flight delay of over six
hours. Is this right?”
A. I’m afraid that’s right. The plane has a faulty engine.
B. I’m sorry, but there’s a problem with the electricity of the hotel.
C. I’m really sorry about that. The air conditioning in my room doesn’t work.
D. I’m not sure. We are running out of food supply at the moment.
8. How do you respond to the question: “What’s your new job like?”?
A. I love it. It’s so peaceful here.
B. It’s great. I really like the people I’m working with.
C. I am an engineer.
D. I enjoy socializing with my colleagues.
9. Which of the following phrases is used to deal with this situation? “Excuse me. I’m
afraid I have a complaint.”
A. What’s the problem?
B. Yes, of course.
C. I’m sorry but there is a problem with the internet connection.
D. What’s it like?
10. Which of the following statements is a response to a complaint?
A. I had an appointment with Doctor Clarke at 3.00 p.m., but I’ve been here for over an
hour.
B. We’ll look into it right away.
C. There’s a problem with the air conditioning.
D. Excuse me, the lights in my room don’t work.
11. Which response presents a disagreement with this statement: “I can never find anything
I want to watch on television. It’s all rubbish?”?
A. That’s true. I agree.
B. I’m not sure about that.
C. That’s right. I think so, too.
D. Definitely.
12. Which phrase is a reply to this question “Could you help me?”?
A. Hold on. I’ll just check in my diary.
B. Just a moment. I’ll call my child.
C. Of course. What’s the problem?
D. That’s true, but is it really bad for them?
13. Which phrase is used to respond to this statement “The last time I was really excited was
before my birthday party.”?
A. Really? What did you do?
B. I had a barbecue in the garden.
C. I went shopping with my friend.
D. I bought some new clothes.

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14. Which of the following phrases is an answer to this comment: “It is best to live in a hot
sunny country.”?
A. Definitely. Everybody loves the sunshine.
B. That’s true. I always arrive on time.
C. I am not sure about that. It’s a waste of time.
D. I think so too. It’s very useful.
15. Which of the following phrases is a response to this question: “Could you recommend a
good French restaurant in the town?”?
A. No, that won’t be necessary.
B. Certainly. There’s a lovely one on Evelyn Street.
C. That would be great. I love French cuisine.
D. Definitely. I won’t take long.

READING

Reading passage 1: Choose the best answer

Handy Jones - Holiday Company Manager

I did a business administration degree at Bristol University and then worked for a credit card
company for eight years. During this time, I was an assistant marketing manager, gained a lot of
useful experience doing this job, but in 1997, I decided that I needed a change. I moved to
Thomson Holidays where I have worked as a manager ever since. My main job is to think up
new and interesting ideas for holidays.
When I’m working from my office in the UK, I arrive at 9 a.m. First, I answer my e-mails, then
plan the day. My role is to investigate new projects for Thomson Holidays in our Mediterranean
resorts, I am responsible for thinking up ideas, developing them and evaluating their success.
We have lots of meetings in my office which involve the marketing department, holiday reps and
people that we bring in from outside such as entertainment organisers. The aim is to develop an
exciting idea into a realistic and workable project.
Once a month I spend a few days overseas checking possible resorts, meeting with reps to
develop their roles and working out how events should be sold to the customer. I work with
resort supervisors, use their local knowledge of bars and clubs for venues, talk through new ideas
and find out how existing ones are working. I also meet holidaymakers.
I have to be very open-minded because ideas come from anywhere. I love my job because I get to
travel and I am working on projects that really excite me.
1. What is the writer's main purpose in writing the text?
A. To explain the best way to choose a holiday.
B. To advise people on holiday resorts.
C. To explain what her job involves.
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2. What do we learn about the writer in the first paragraph?
A. She learned a lot from her first job.
B. She disliked her first job.
C. She lost her first job.
D. She worked in the administration department of Bristol University.
3. The writer has to
A. send emails all day.
B. find out if new ideas could actually work.
C. entertain the holiday reps.
D. spend all of her time having meetings in the office,
4. What does she say about her job?
A. She never knows where or how a new idea might come to her.
B. It makes her very popular with lots of people.
C. She spends too much time in bars and clubs.
D. She has a few problems with local people at the resorts.
5. Which of the following is the best description of the writer?
A. A working woman who very much enjoys what she does for a living.
B. The travel agent who is trying to get a promotion.
C. A woman who spends a lot of time on holiday and has an easy life.
D. A woman who makes a lot of money by going to clubs and bars.

Reading passage 2: Choose the best answer

TOM CRUISE
Over the years, Tom Cruise has become one of the most popular and successful actors in the
world. Tom is now an international star, who gets paid millions of dollars for every film he
makes. “I’m lucky,” says Tom. “I’m doing what I love, and I’m having a great time. Lots of
people would love to do this job, but they didn’t get the lucky breaks or chances that I did”. For
many of us however, Tom was more than just lucky or good-looking, as acting ability and great
determination were needed for him to become one of Hollywood’s biggest names.
Is Tom happy with his success so far? He has a different outlook on his career than you might
expect, “I’ve always looked to the future,” says Tom. “I feel I’m always developing as an actor.
I’m looking for new things all the time. I want to challenge myself to be better and always try
new things. I know I've made a lot of progress in my career, but I still have ambitions for the
future.”
After interviewing him, I understood that the real Tom Cruise is a man with a very interesting
and agreeable personality. He has a mind of his own and he’s not like the characters in his
movies, even though they may reflect Tom’s personal style in the way he plays them.
The amazing success of Tom’s career has been due to his talent as an actor and his personal
strength and single-mindedness. Tom knew what he wanted to do with his life and gave his best
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6. The purpose of this text is to
A. discuss Tom Cruise's success in acting.
B. promote Tom Cruise's latest film.
C. tell the story of Tom Cruise's childhood.
D. negatively criticise Tom Cruise.
7. What does Tom say about other people who try to become actors?
A. They are not as hard working as successful actors.
B. He was more fortunate at certain points in his career.
C. They did not love the job as much as he did.
D. He took more risks to achieve success.
8. How does Tom describe his attitude to his work?
A. He is only interested in making millions of dollars as an international star.
B. He is unlucky and has had many breaks in his career.
C. He looks forward and wants to improve and develop.
D. He is determined to become famous one day, whatever the cost.
9. The writer says that Tom Cruise
A. hides his real personality.
B. has a personality similar to the characters he plays.
C. has no personal style when acting.
D. is very likeable as a person.
10. How might the author describe Tom Cruise's success?
A. “A combination of luck and connections.”
B. “Something everyone can achieve”
C. "A result of hard work and willpower."
D. “Unfinished and incomplete."

Reading passage 3: Choose the best answer

Sarah Radford, international athlete
‘If when you hear the words 'international athlete', you imagine a runner in an exotic location,
enjoying life in a five-star hotel, think again. I won the Dublin Marathon and the European
Games and I now want to win a place in the Olympic Games. I also have a demanding job and a
family life to organize. My life is exciting, but I don't live in luxury.
My route to the top was not what you might expect. I ran until I was sixteen, then went to college
and got married. At 25 I made a come-back. That year my daughter was four and although fitting
in a fulltime job, family and running was not easy, I was managing it all fine. Then I had to stop
when I hurt my left knee while running, I started back again a year later, and I'm now running
really well.
11. What is the writer's main purpose in writing the text?
A. to complain about her lack of time for running

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 B. to describe her fitness training programme
C. to show how difficult being a runner can be
D. to give advice to other female runners
12. Why did the writer give up running when she was 25?
A. She had a child to look after.
B. She suffered an injury.
C. She wanted to study at college.
D. She was working full-time

Reading passage 4: Choose the best answer

I am pleased that I am now performing at a high level, but I know that if I make it to the Olympic
team there will be more training to do. I may have to decide to work only part-time then, until
midday, and get somebody to help with the housework. You have to take an opportunity to
compete in the Olympics when it comes because you don't know if it will ever come again.
For the moment, though, training has to fit around everything else in my life. I usually run into
work, nearly eight miles along a main road, in my running shoes and tracksuit. Then I quickly
change into my work uniform - my employers are used to that! They are also understanding
about the demands of life as an athlete, which means 1 do not work weekends because of races.'
13. If she joins the Olympic team, the writer is thinking of
A. training more at weekends.
B. giving up her present job.
C. spending more time at home.
D. reducing her working hours.
14. What does the writer say about her employers?
A. They allow her free time for running.
B. They would like her to give up running.
C. They pay for some of her equipment.
D. They want her to work weekends
15. Which of the following is the best description of the writer?
A. An athlete who has not won important competitions because of the pressures of family
and work.
B. An excellent runner who has won a number of competitions thanks to a lot of hard
work
C. A woman who put her ambition to win competitions before her duties as a mother.
D. A disappointed runner who would like to have the luxuries that other international
athletes have.

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LISTENING
PART 1
You will hear a short recording. There is one question for each recording. Circle A, B or C for
the right answer. You will hear each conversation twice.
1. Which calendar will the boy buy?

2. What time will the writer arrive at the bookshop?

3. What did the woman leave in the restaurant?

4. Where is the bicycle?

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 5. What regular exercise does David do at the moment?

PART 2
Listen to the audio and complete the extract below.
I get really fed up with the fact that there’s nothing for teenagers to do in this town. I just think
it’s really difficult because people (6) …………….. that teenagers are just on the streets, causing
(7) ……………… Actually, there isn’t really anywhere else for them to go. There are no sports
(8) …………….., or clubs where they can spend time (9)…………….. and have some fun.
Another we get a lot of (10) …………….., because there’s too many bored teenagers around.

PART 3
You will hear a radio interview with a woman called Linda Brown, who is talking about
working in a cake shop when she was a student. Circle the A, B, or C for the right answer. You
will hear the conversation twice.
11. Linda worked in a cake shop because ....
a. her parents didn’t give her enough money.
c. she wants to give her parents some money.
d. she needed to buy things for colleagues.
12. Linda liked her first boss because he ....
a. paid her well.
b. was kind to her.
e. sent her on a training course.
13. In the shop, Linda helped with …
a. baking bread.
b. displaying cakes.
c. making sandwiches.

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14. Linda says that the full-time shop assistant ....
a. were friendly to her.
b. hadn’t got the same skills as her.
c. didn’t work as hard as her.

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