ủng cố kiến thức cho học sinh giỏi chuyên 9, luyện thi vào 10, và giúp học sinh đạt kết quả cao trong các kì thi rất hay, củng cố kiến thức cho học sinh giỏi chuyên 9, luyện thi vào 10, giúp học sinh đạt kết quả cao trong các kì thi. Gồm 100 câu ngữ pháp phổ biến các em hay gặp, học sinh giỏi 9 cấp tỉnh, thi chuyên vào 10, có đáp án và giải thích chi tiết
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 50 KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC ………………………… Môn: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part) Part 1: Questions from to (1 points -0.2/ each) Listen to an interview on the radio, with two schoolmates, who both work on their school magazine Choose the correct answer A, B or C for each of the following questions Why did Callum and Gemma’s school first start producing a magazine? A The headteacher wanted to find a way to improve student’s writing B The students asked their head teacher if they could it C The school wanted its students to get some work experience Callum says that inside the magazine, there are A interviews with celebrities B good-quality photos C letters from readers What does Gemma on the magazine? A She gives people a subject to write about B She corrects other people’s work C She writes a lot of articles What has Gemma found difficult about working on the magazine? A keeping to deadlines B doing interviews with people C writing about school sport What are Gemma and Callum most proud of on the magazine? A the cover they produce to put on it B the stories that students write for it C the information in it about favourite bands Part 2: Questions from to 15 (1.8 points - 0.2/ each) Listen to the recording twice Fill in each blank space with no more than two words or numbers ABLE EMPLOYMENT AGENCY _ APPLICATION FORM_ Full name: (6) ………………………… ……… Address: (7) ………………………… ……… Contact number: Qualifications: Melford MF4 5JE3 (8) ………………………… ……… (a) A levels (b) (8) ………………………… ……… (c) computer skills (10) ………………………… ……… Previous experience: (a) general work in a (11) (3 months) (b) part-time job as a (12) ………………………… ……… Interests: (a) member of a (13) ………………………… ……… (b) enjoys (14) (10 years) Page Date available: (15) ………………………… ……… SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points) Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35 (3.0 points - 0.15/ each) Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to best complete the following sentences 16 She built a high wall round her garden _ A in order that her fruit not be stolen B to enable people not taking her fruit C so that her fruit would be stolen D to prevent her fruit from being stolen 17 In the last match, Sabella changed his formation at half-time, introducing Fernado Gago in midfield and Higuain in attack, but in the end it was Messi’s magic that _the difference A took B made C did D gave 18 his advice, I would never have got the job at this company A Except B As for C Apart from D But for 19 at the Isthmus of Panama, so animals were able to migrate between North and South America A A land bridge existed B A land bridge C When a land bridge existed D With a land bridge 20 “I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon” – “Good luck! I’ll keep my crossed for you.” A fingers B legs C arms D hands 21 opening the door, Jerry found his house had been broken into A During B At C On D With 22 Carbon dioxide as one of the main contributors to the green house effect A has been identified B has identified C had been identified D had identified 23 In 1973, when the tigers appeared to be facing , the World Wild Fund for and the Indian Government agreed to set up “Operation Tiger” A extinct/ Nature B extinction/ Nature C extinction/ Natural D extinct/ Naturalists 24 Kate didn’t enjoy the roller coaster ride because it was experience of her life A the most terrifying B the most terrified C most terrified D far more terrifying 25 Vietnam reached the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Championship 2018 with a penalty shootout win Iraq on Saturday, January 20th, 2018 A over B with C against D in 26 Working as a volunteer gives her a chance to develop her interpersonal skills, promote friendship, and her own talent A discovery B discovering C discover D discovered 27 She to tell where the money was hidden A objected B rejected C refused D disagreed 28 Mr Black: What shall I when I want to call you? Nurse: “ ” A You shall find the red button B Stay here and enjoy yourself C I’d come every ten minutes D Press the red button on the left 29 John and Mary are friends They have just finished lunch in a restaurant Mary: The food is great I'll get the bill John: “ ” A Yes, speak to you soon B No, this is on me C It's nothing D Don't mention it 30 Despite being a very good student, she didn’t fulfil her later in life A makings B potential C capacity D aptitude 31 Nations that live in concord are nations that live together in peace A war B harmony C conformity D happiness 32 John lost the bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry with him because of his carelessness A blue beautiful new Germany B beautiful new blue German C new beautiful blue Germany D beautiful blue new German 33 Despite many recent _ advances, there are parts where schools are not equipped with computers A technologist B technologically C technological D technology 34 It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver in the crash A was injured B injured C were injured D had injured 35 After years of being exposed to the sun and rain, the sign had become completely A unreadable B misread C readable D illegible Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence 36 She was much less student than her sister (industry) 37 Jim is one of the most members of the committee (speak) 38 A certain degree of stress seems to be in modern life (avoid) 39 She won the first prize in the contest due to her (persuade) 40 We had the phone because we are moving tomorrow (connect) 41 Film directors usually ask actors to the scene in their mind (visual) 42 The job was done , and we were extremely displeased (competence) 43 Phil was sentenced to three years’ for his part in the robbery (prison) 44 I was late for work this morning because my car had a on the motorway (break) 45 Gold is more precious than iron In fact, there is really no comparison (compare) Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Each of the following sentences has an error Find the errors and correct them 46 If you have difficulty for finding my house, try to ask someone for help 47 Never before has so many people in the United States been interested in soccer 48 The vase has the same design, but it is different shaped from that one 49 The closer it gets to December 21, the first day of winter, the short the days become 50 It was not until the late 1970s when these country people could enjoy the benefits of electricity Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition 51 Salaries have not kept up inflation in the last few years 52 He left the country threat of arrest if he returned 53 Another conclusion will be drawn the experiment 54 We all know the risks getting a virus if we don’t protect our computer 55 After Joe’s mother died, he was brought .by his grandmother SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS) Part Questions 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question CRITICISM It can (56) _ a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are One thing you have to be (57) of is that you will face criticism along the way The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive If you have made up your (58) _ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your (59) _ and let constructive criticism have a positive (60) on your work If someone says you are totally (61) _ in talent, ignore them That’s negative criticism If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (62) their suggestions carefully There are many film stars who were once out of (63) There are many famous novelists who made a complete (64) of their first novel - or who didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent But things are more likely to (65) _ well if you persevere and stay positive 56 A have B C be D take 57 A kept in mind B aware C clever D intelligent 58 A idea B thought C decision D mind 59 A target B destination C objectives D purpose 60 A change B effect C affect D result 61 A incapable B interested C short D lacking 62 A cautious B remember C consider D reckon 63 A work B career C business D job 64 A success B effort C mess D money 65 A turn out B get out C bring out D carry out Part Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question Cooperation is the common endeavor of two more people to perform a task of reach a jointly cherished goad Like competition and conflict, there are different forms of cooperation, based on group organization and attitudes In this form, known as primary cooperation, group and individual fuse The group contains nearly all of each individual's life The rewards of the group's work are share with each number There is an interlocking identity of individual, group, and task performed Means and goals become one, for cooperation itself is valued While primary cooperation is most often characteristic of preliterate societies, secondary cooperation is characteristic of many modern societies In secondary cooperation, individuals devote only part of their lives to the group Cooperation itself is not a value Most member of the group fell loyalty, but the welfare of the group is not the first consideration Members perform tasks so that they can separately enjoy the fruits of their cooperation in the form of salary, prestige, or power Business offices and professional athletic teams are example of secondary cooperation In the third type, called tertiary cooperation or accommodation, latent conflict underlies the share work The attitudes of the cooperation parties are purely opportunistic; the organization is loose and fragile Accommodation involve common means cease to aid achieve antagonistic goals; it breaks when the common means cease to aid each party in reaching its goals This is not, strictly speaking, cooperation at all, and hence the somewhat contradictory term antagonistic cooperation is sometimes used for this relationship 66 What is the author's main purpose in the first paragraph of the passage? A To urge readers to cooperate more often B To explain how cooperation differs from competition and conflict C To offer a brief definition of cooperation D To show the importance of group organization and attitudes 67 The word "cherished" in line 22 is closest meaning to A agreed on B prized C set up D defined 68 Which of the following statements about primary cooperation is supported by information in passage? A It was confined to prehistoric times B It is usually the first stage of cooperation achieved by a group individuals attempting to cooperate C It is an idea that can never be achieved D It is most commontly seen among people who have not yet develope reading and writing skills 69 The word "fuse" in line 44 is closest in meaning to A evolve B unite C explore D react 70 According to the passage, why people join groups that practise secondary cooperation? A To associate with people who have similar backgrounds B To get rewards themselves C To defeat a common enemy D To experience the satisfaction of cooperation 71 The word "fragile" in line 1616 is closest in meaning to A easily broken B inefficient C involuntary D poorly planned 72 Which of the following is an example of the third from of cooperation as it is defined in the paragraph? A Students form a study group so that all of them can improve their grades B A new business attempts to take customers away from an established company C Two rival political parties temporarily work together to defeat a third party D Members of a farming community share work and the food that they grow 73 As used throughout the passage, the term common is closest in meaning to which of the following? A Popular B Shared C Vulgar D Ordinary 74 Which of the following is NOT given as a name for the third type of cooperation? A Latent conflict B Accommodation C Tertiary copperation D Antagonistic cooperation 75 Which of the following best describes the overall organization of the passage? A The author describes a concept by analyzing its three forms B The author compares and contrats two types of human relation C The author presents the points of view of three experts on the same topic D The author provides a number of concrete examples and then draws a conclusion Part 3: Questions 76 – 85 (2.0 points- 0.2/ each) Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap When did it all start? Back in my grandparent’s day, fashion didn’t change so fast (76) …………… ………it does these days I take the (77) …………… ……… stance as my friend, an experienced economist, who says that it is (78) …………… ……… the pace of the technology that has affected fashion than anything else If you look (79) …………… ………, you will be surprised at (80)…………… ……… changes in fashion happened slowly in the past Product marketing was rather traditional (81) …………… ………word-of-mouth and magazines, but these days everything is immediately shared and it (82) …………… ………seem that everyone is in the know This fast-moving fashion market needs (83) …………… ………more than traditional ways of marketing and that’s (84) …………… ……… companies are investing massively in interacting with customers through social media They also have to keep up with the trends and manage (85) …………… ………products to satisfy customer demand So does fashion need to slow down? SECTION IV WRITITNG (4 points) Part 1: Questions 86 – 95 (1 point- 0.2/ each) Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it 86 Please don’t smoke in the kitchen Would you mind 87 Everyone was surprised to see him leave the party early To everyone’s 88 Before the Internet was invented, people couldn’t communicate in distance easily It was not 89 She gave up working as a reporter because of her bad health If her health 90 Student must read history books to complete this course It is essential that 91 He told me that it was wrong of me to leave the party so early He criticized 92 It is believed that his father died in a car accident His father 94 When the Minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment On 94 As she grows older, she becomes increasingly cheerful The older 95 If you changed your mind, you’d be welcome to join us Were Part 2: Questions 96 – 105 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given Do not change the word given 96 The accident took place just after the workers started their work (started) Hardly .when the accident happened 97 Although he took a taxi, Jack still arrived late for the conference (spite) In , Jack arrived late for the conference 98 In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club (regrets) In the end, I left the club 99 It is stupid of you to refuse Richard’s offer of a loan (idiot) You are .Richard’s offer of a loan 100 The company didn’t decide to replace this model (intention) The company replacing this model 101 In the next few years, we’ll probably hear a lot more about the environment pollution (likely) In the next few years, we a lot more about the environmental pollution 102 Paula said I had caused the accident (blamed) Paula .the accident 103 People claim that he was the best tennis player of his times (said) He the best tennis player of his times 104 They left early because they didn’t want to get caught in the traffic (avoid) They left early in order …………… …………………… …………………… ………in the traffic 105 Why didn’t they tell me about these changes earlier? (should) I .about these changes earlier Page SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 50 KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC ………………………… Môn: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part) Part 1: Questions from to (1.2 points -0.2/ each) Listen to an interview on the radio, with two schoolmates, who both work on their school magazine Choose the correct answer A, B or C for each of the following questions Why did Callum and Gemma’s school first start producing a magazine? A The headteacher wanted to find a way to improve student’s writing B The students asked their head teacher if they could it C The school wanted its students to get some work experience Callum says that inside the magazine, there are A interviews with celebrities B good-quality photos C letters from readers What does Gemma on the magazine? A She gives people a subject to write about B She corrects other people’s work C She writes a lot of articles What has Gemma found difficult about working on the magazine? A keeping to deadlines B doing interviews with people C writing about school sport What are Gemma and Callum most proud of on the magazine? A the cover they produce to put on it B the stories that students write for it C the information in it about favourite bands Part 2: Questions from to 15 (1.8 points - 0.2/ each) Listen to the recording twice Fill in each blank space with no more than two words or numbers ABLE EMPLOYMENT AGENCY _ APPLICATION FORM_ Full name: (6) James Bowen Address: Contact number: Qualifications: (7) Lion Road Melford MF4 5JE3 (8) 09954 721 822 (a) A levels (b) (8) history diploma (c) computer skills (10) certificate Previous experience: (a) general work in a (11) hospital (3 months) (b) part-time job as a (12) tour guide Inreresrs: (a) member of a (13) swimming club (b) enjoys (14) playing piano (10 years) Page Date available: (15) June 28 SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points) Page Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35 (3.0 points - 0.15/ each) Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to best complete the following sentences 16 She built a high wall round her garden A in order that her fruit not be stolen B to enable people not taking her fruit C so that her fruit would be stolen D to prevent her fruit from being stolen 17 In the last match, Sabella changed his formation at half-time, introducing Fernado Gago in midfield and Higuain in attack, but in the end it was Messi’s magic that _ the difference A took B made C did D gave 18 his advice, I would never have got the job at this company A Except B As for C Apart from D But for 19 at the Isthmus of Panama, so animals were able to migrate between North and South America A A land bridge existed B A land bridge C When a land bridge existed D With a land bridge 20 “I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon” – “Good luck! I’ll keep my _ crossed for you.” A fingers B legs C arms D hands 21 opening the door, Jerry found his house had been broken into A During B At C On D With 22 Carbon dioxide as one of the main contributors to the green house effect A has been identified B has identified C had been identified D had identified 23 In 1973, when the tigers appeared to be facing , the World Wild Fund for and the Indian Government agreed to set up “Operation Tiger” A extinct/ Nature B extinction/ Nature C extinction/ Natural D extinct/ Naturalists 24 Kate didn’t enjoy the roller coaster ride because it was experience of her life A the most terrifying B the most terrified C most terrified D far more terrifying 25 Vietnam reached the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Championship 2018 with a penalty shootout win Iraq on Saturday, January 20th, 2018 A over B with C against D in 26 Working as a volunteer gives her a chance to develop her interpersonal skills, promote friendship, and her own talent A discovery B discovering C discover D discovered 27 She to tell where the money was hidden A objected B rejected C refused D disagreed 28 Mr Black: What shall I when I want to call you? Nurse: “ ” A You shall find the red button B Stay here and enjoy yourself C I’d come every ten minutes D Press the red button on the left 29 John and Mary are friends They have just finished lunch in a restaurant Mary: The food is great I'll get the bill John: “ ” A Yes, speak to you soon B No, this is on me C It's nothing D Don't mention it 30 Despite being a very good student, she didn’t fulfil her later in life A makings B potential C capacity D aptitude 31 Nations that live in concord are nations that live together in peace A war B harmony C conformity D happiness 32 John lost the bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry with him because of his carelessness A blue beautiful new Germany B beautiful new blue German C new beautiful blue Germany D beautiful blue new German 33 Despite many recent _ advances, there are parts where schools are not equipped with computers A technologist B technologically C technological D technology 34 It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver in the crash A was injured B injured C were injured D had injured 35 After years of being exposed to the sun and rain, the sign had become completely A unreadable B misread C readable D illegible Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence 36 She was much less industrious student than her sister (industry) 37 Jim is one of the most outspoken members of the committee (speak) 38 A certain degree of stress seems to be unavoidable in modern life (avoid) 39 She won the first prize in the contest due to her persuasiveness (persuade) 40 We had the phone disconnected because we are moving tomorrow (connect) 41 Film directors usually ask actors to visualize the scene in their mind (visual) 42 The job was done incompetently, and we were extremely displeased (competence) 43 Phil was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for his part in the robbery (prison) 44 I was late for work this morning because my car had a breakdown on the motorway (break) 45 Gold is incomparably more precious than iron In fact, there is really no comparison (compare) Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Each of the following sentences has an error Find the errors and correct them 46 If you have difficulty for finding my house, try to ask someone for help in 47 Never before has so many people in the United States been interested in soccer have 48 The vase has the same design, but it is different shaped from that one differently 49 The closer it gets to December 21, the first day of winter, the short the days become.shorter 50 It was not until the late 1970s when these country people could enjoy the benefits of electricity that Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition 51 Salaries have not kept up with inflation in the last few years 52 He left the country under threat of arrest if he returned 53 Another conclusion will be drawn from the experiment 54 We all know the risks of getting a virus if we don’t protect our computer 55 After Joe’s mother died, he was brought up by his grandmother SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS) Part Questions 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question CRITICISM It can (56) _ a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are One thing you have to be (57) of is that you will face criticism along the way The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive If you have made up your (58) _ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your (59) _ and let constructive criticism have a positive (60) on your work If someone says you are totally (61) _ in talent, ignore them That’s negative criticism If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (62) their suggestions carefully There are many film stars who were once out of (63) There are many famous novelists who made a complete (64) of their first novel - or who didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent But things are more likely to (65) _ well if you persevere and stay positive 56 A have B C be D take 57 A kept in mind B aware C clever D intelligent 58 A idea B thought C decision D mind 59 A target B destination C objectives D purpose 60 A change B effect C affect D result 61 A incapable B interested C short D lacking 62 A cautious B remember C consider D reckon 63 A work B career C business D job 64 A success B effort C mess D money 65 A turn out B get out C bring out D carry out Part Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question Cooperation is the common endeavor of two more people to perform a task of reach a jointly cherished goad Like competition and conflict, there are different forms of cooperation, based on group organization and attitudes In this form, known as primary cooperation, group and individual fuse The group contains nearly all of each individual's life The rewards of the group's work are share with each number There is an interlocking identity of individual, group, and task performed Means and goals become one, for cooperation itself is valued While primary cooperation is most often characteristic of preliterate societies, secondary cooperation is characteristic of many modern societies In secondary cooperation, individuals devote only part of their lives to the group Cooperation itself is not a value Most member of the group fell loyalty, but the welfare of the group is not the first consideration Members perform tasks so that they can separately enjoy the fruits of their cooperation in the form of salary, prestige, or power Business offices and professional athletic teams are example of secondary cooperation In the third type, called tertiary cooperation or accommodation, latent conflict underlies the share work The attitudes of the cooperation parties are purely opportunistic; the organization is loose and fragile Accommodation involve common means cease to aid achieve antagonistic goals; it breaks when the common means cease to aid each party in reaching its goals This is not, strictly speaking, cooperation at all, and hence the somewhat contradictory term antagonistic cooperation is sometimes used for this relationship 66 What is the author's main purpose in the first paragraph of the passage? A To urge readers to cooperate more often B To explain how cooperation differs from competition and conflict C To offer a brief definition of cooperation D To show the importance of group organization and attitudes 67 The word "cherished" in line 22 is closest meaning to A agreed on B prized C set up D defined 68 Which of the following statements about primary cooperation is supported by information in passage? A It was confined to prehistoric times B It is usually the first stage of cooperation achieved by a group individuals attempting to cooperate C It is an idea that can never be achieved D It is most commontly seen among people who have not yet develope reading and writing skills 69 The word "fuse" in line 44 is closest in meaning to A evolve B unite C explore D react 70 According to the passage, why people join groups that practise secondary cooperation? A To associate with people who have similar backgrounds B To get rewards themselves C To defeat a common enemy D To experience the satisfaction of cooperation 71 The word "fragile" in line 1616 is closest in meaning to A easily broken B inefficient C involuntary D poorly planned 72 Which of the following is an example of the third from of cooperation as it is defined in the paragraph? A Students form a study group so that all of them can improve their grades B A new business attempts to take customers away from an established company C Two rival political parties temporarily work together to defeat a third party D Members of a farming community share work and the food that they grow 73 As used throughout the passage, the term common is closest in meaning to which of the following? A Popular B Shared C Vulgar D Ordinary 74 Which of the following is NOT given as a name for the third type of cooperation? A Latent conflict B Accommodation C Tertiary copperation D Antagonistic cooperation 75 Which of the following best describes the overall organization of the passage? A The author describes a concept by analyzing its three forms B The author compares and contrats two types of human relation C The author presents the points of view of three experts on the same topic D The author provides a number of concrete examples and then draws a conclusion Part 3: Questions 76 – 85 (2.0 points- 0.2/ each) Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap When did it all start? Back in my grandparent’s day, fashion didn’t change so fast (76) as it does these days I take the (77) same stance as my friend, an experienced economist, who says that it is (78) more the pace of the technology that has affected fashion than anything else If you look (79) back, you will be surprised at (80) how changes in fashion happened slowly in the past Product marketing was rather traditional (81) through word-of-mouth and magazines, but these days everything is immediately shared and it (82) does/would seem that everyone is in the know This fast-moving fashion market needs (83) much/far more than traditional ways of marketing and that’s (84) why companies are investing massively in interacting with customers through social media They also have to keep up with the trends and manage (85) their products to satisfy customer demand So does fashion need to slow down? SECTION IV WRITITNG (4 points) Part 1: Questions 86 – 95 (1 point- 0.2/ each) Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it 86 Please don’t smoke in the kitchen Would you mind not smoking in the kitchen 87 Everyone was surprised to see him leave the party early To everyone’s surprise, he left the party early 88 Before the Internet was invented, people couldn’t communicate in distance easily It was not until the Internet was invented that people could communicate in distance easily 89 She gave up working as a reporter because of her bad health If her health had been good/better, she wouldn’t have given up working as a reporter 90 Student must read history books to complete this course It is essential that student (should) read history books to complete this course 91 He told me that it was wrong of me to leave the party so early He criticized me for leaving/having left the party so early 92 It is believed that his father died in a car accident His father is believed to have died in a car accident 93 When the Minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment On being asked about the strike, the Minister declined to comment 94 As she grows older, she becomes increasingly cheerful The older she grows, the more cheerful she becomes 95 If you changed your mind, you’d be welcome to join us Were you to change your mind, you’d be welcome to join us Part 2: Questions 96 – 105 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given Do not change the word given 96 The accident took place just after the workers started their work (started) Hardly had the workers started working when the accident happened 97 Although he took a taxi, Jack still arrived late for the conference (spite) In spite of his taking a taxi, Jack arrived late for the conference 98 In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club (regrets) In the end, I had no regrets about having left the club 99 It is stupid of you to refuse Richard’s offer of a loan (idiot) You are an idiot to refuse Richard’s offer of a loan 100 The company didn’t decide to replace this model (intention) The company had no intention of replacing this model 101 In the next few years, we’ll probably hear a lot more about the environment pollution (likely) In the next few years, we are likely to hear a lot more about the environmental pollution 102 Paula said I had caused the accident (blamed) Paula blamed me for causing/having caused the accident 103 People claim that he was the best tennis player of his times (said) He is said to have been the best tennis player of his times 104 They left early because they didn’t want to get caught in the traffic (avoid) They left early in order to avoid getting/being caught in the traffic 105 Why didn’t they tell me about these changes earlier? (should) I should have been told about these changes earlier