Câu hỏi 2 Câu trả lời đúng Điểm 9,00 ngoài khoảng 9,00 Đánh dấu để làm sau Mô tả câu hỏi Put the verbs in the correct form of the Present Continuous... The man in the grey suit is a
Trang 1Read the text and decide if the following statements are T (TRUE) or F (FALSE)
We’re Living Faster, But Are We Living Better?
Not long ago people believed that in the future we would work less, have more free time, and be more
relaxed But sadly this has not happened Today we work harder, work longer hours, and are more
stressed than ten years ago We walk faster, talk faster, and sleep less than previous generations And
although we are obsessed with machines which save us time, we have less free time than our parents
and grandparents had But what is this doing to our health? An American journalist James Gleick in a
new book, Faster: the acceleration of just about everything, says that people who live in cities are
suffering from ‘hurry sickness’ – we are always trying to do more things in less time As a result, our
lives are more stressful He says that if we don’t slow down, we won’t live as long as our parents For
most people, faster doesn’t mean better
1 The writer wrote the article to encourage us to work more and relax less
2 People today are having a less stressful life than they did in the past
3 People are too busy to read newspapers
4 Slow sports have become unpopular
5 More time is spent on stories
Câu hỏi 2
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Put the verbs in the correct form of the Present Continuous
Jim, can you help me?
Sorry, Mum I (1) my homework (do) What (2) your sister (3) ? (do) She (4) a shower (have)
And what (5) Gary and Sam (6) ? (do) They (7) football (play) But Dad (8) anything (not do)
Trang 2Yes, I am I (9) the paper (read) Not any more!
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Listen to the story Choose the best title
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a The Wrong House
b The Old House
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Listen to the following talk and decide which its main idea is
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Complete the dialogue Use the present simple or present continuous form of the verbs in brackets
No, she (play) volleyball at the park
Really? But Tilly (not like) sport
I (know) that But she’s with friends
Is William with them?
William? I’m not sure
He’s tall with dark blue tracksuit
Sorry I (not know) him
It doesn’t matter
What you (do) now?
I (send) Tilly a text message
you (ask) her about William?
No, I (tell) her a secret about him
William really (like) her
strong color wedding gown mourning masculine color delicate symbolizes respectable cultures
Complete each sentence with the correct one
1 Amazingly, pink is considered a in some parts of the world Men wear it
2 The is very expensive
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4 The kite is too to fly safely
5 Blue peace
6 In this country, people often wear black clothes in
7 Meanings of colors are different in different
8 The man in the grey suit is a professor
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encourage inspire challenges accomplishments climbing afraid ambition professional
Complete the conversation with words from the box Use each word only once
A Did you read the article on Erik Weihenmayer? Isn’t he a fascinating person?
B Yes, he really is! Imagine being blind and a mountain!
A Even for people who can see, climbing a mountain is very difficult
B You know, I was really surprised to learn that he is also a teacher and a athlete
A People like Erik really people all around the world Did you know that he is not the only person with a disability who has done amazing things?
B Yes! I read about Helen Keller in school She was blind, deaf, and could not speak Helen Keller
became famous because of all the she had in her lifetime
A Right! But people who have disabilities are not the only people who face We all have difficulties in our lives We face challenges at home, at work, at school, and in relationships
B I agree Do you think challenges are good for us?
A Yes, I do I think if a person is not and has then he or she can
overcome most of life’s challenges I believe that challenges make us stronger
Trang 5B You are right! I think that people like Erik Weihenmayer and Helen Keller really
others to be brave and face life’s challenges and never give up
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so but since when if and or although
Fill in each blank with a conjunction given
1 pink was thought to be a stronger color, it was best suited for boys
2 Blue was more delicate dainty for girls
3 Red pink saris are the most popular colors for brides
4 Most likely you feel good you wear your favorite color
5 black symbolizes death in Western cultures, it is associated with powerful forces in many parts of the world
6 you see a young lady in violet, it is her, my mistress
7 People think pink is for girls, it isn’t always this way
8 She wants to look stylish, she decided to dye her hair blonde
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Listen and chosse the main idea of the text
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Choice I (It's) or T (There's) in the following sentences
1 a boy in the garden
2 dark in the forest
3 I don’t like autumn because rainy
4 a cold day today
5 a beautiful garden in front of the house
6 On the corner of the street, a supermarket
7 a nice park near our house
Manners Respond Admit Ignore Work Avoid Environment Introduce Invest Improve
Fill the gaps with these words from the text
A recruitment firm gives this advice to new workers:
It is important to time in your relationships with others at Get to know the people who work near you: yourself to them and tell them something about yourself If people ask for your help, always positively Don’t emails or phone calls just because you are busy If you make a mistake, it is better to it and then apologise When
Trang 7things go wrong, stay calm and shouting and using bad language Remember
good help to your working , and you will find you can enjoy your work more
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Text 1 Bad manners at work
Etiquette is the name we give to the rules for being polite in a social group Business etiquette is
important for people who often have to make new contacts and build relationships in their work Politeness can also help to improve the working environment for people in the same office Some cultures and situations are formal, which means that we have to follow rules; other cultures and situations are more informal
Text 2 Office workers “admit being rude”
Most office workers say they are rude or bad-mannered at work Two out of three workers regularly arrive late for meetings, most ignore emails and three out of four use bad language In a survey of 1,000 workers, two-thirds say that pressure of work is the reason for bad manners
Other common examples of bad office etiquette include ignoring colleagues and answering mobile phone calls during meetings Using mobile phones in meetings is impolite and distracts others, research by the University of Surrey shows If you respond to call when speaking to somebody, it means that the phone call is more important than the person, the survey said If you answer a call during a meeting, it could mean that the meeting is not important
Mr Jacobs, managing director of Office Angels, a recruitment firm say it is easy for people to forget their manners in the working environment, which is often very informal and very busy Workers can forget proper etiquette such as introducing people at meetings, and this is often bad for working relationships Psychologist Dr Colin Gill believes that people are not as polite as they were twenty years ago He said:
‘Courtesy is no longer something that is so much respected in our society.’ People think it is ‘stuffy to be polite or formal.’
Now some organisations are actually investing money in training their junior managers to be polite Office Angels is encouraging people to arrive on time for meetings, turn off mobile phones and avoid bad manners at work is such a simple thing to do,’ Mr Jacobs says, ‘ and it can have a dramatic impact on improving your working environment and your relationships with others.’
The aim of the texts is to ………
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a reflect the fact of officer’s bad manners at work with illustrations
b encourage officer’s bad manners at work
c reflect the fact of officer’s good manners at work with illustrations
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Choose the correct verb in the parentheses
1 Both José and Martha on vacation this week (is, are)
2 Every student and parent received a copy of the university’s honor code (has, have)
3 What they need step-by-step procedures (is, are)
4 Either the original or a photocopy acceptable as proof (is, are)
5 Neither my paralegal nor my assistant receiving a letter about
that case (recalls, recall)
6 Neither the union leader nor the negotiators clearly explained their concerns (has, have)
7 Neither you nor she aware of all the implications of the court’s decision (is, are, am)
8 The model shown in the recent catalog and advertisements not the model I want to buy (is, are)
9 The members of the committee met to discuss the morale problem (has, have)
10 The committee met to discuss the morale problem (has, have)
Trang 9Listen to six short conversations How does the second person reply in each situation? Predict
the meanings of their replies by choose the correct description in italics
1 John points out a mistake Jane for it.(apologizes/doesn't apologise)
2 Jack invites Barbara to dinner Barbara the invitation (accepts/refuses)
3 John introduces Caroline Day to Barbara Barbara her (knows/ doesn’t know)
4 Jack asks if he is allowed to park in front of the office Jane says that he (can/can't)
5 Barbara gives Jane a gift Jane it (likes/doesn’t like)
6 Jack helped John to arrange his travel It a problem for Jack (was/wasn't)
Câu hỏi 5
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Choose /s/, /z/ or /iz/ for the correct pronunciation of the underlined syllables
Trang 10Fill in the connectors describing the process of making mint tea.
(1) , some tea is put in a pot,
(2) , the water is boiled,
(3) , the mint and the tea are rinsed in hot water,
(4) , the sugar is added,
(5) , the pot is filled with boiling water
Câu hỏi 2
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Circle the answer that matches the meaning of each bold word or phrase.
As more adults get involved with do-it-yourself (DIY) projects, it's only natural
for teens to want projects of their own
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a the art or practice of doing one’s own decorating, repairs…
b a skill you need to do a project
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Circle the answer that matches the meaning of each bold word or phrase.
Teens who are looking for a quick afternoon do-it-yourself project would likely
enjoy creating items out of duct tape.
Mô tả câu hỏi
Each bold word below has more than one meaning Circle the right meaning in the text
Do-it-yourself projects teach teens important skills, engage their minds in fruitful pursuits and give them
tangible rewards for hard work
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Listen Circle the main idea of the radio programme
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a Mike Davis tells about his life
b Jive Davis tells about the subjects that he’s interested in
c Mike likes working on the farm
Mô tả câu hỏi
Sea Turtles Feel the Heat
A Sea Turtles are some of the oldest species in the world The earliest sea turtles appeared over 200 million years ago Today, however, sea turtle are in trouble Their populations are getting smaller due to human activities and climate change
B In Australia, conservationists are studying the effects of climate change on sea turtles They believe
global warming may affect sea turtles in several ways First, warming temperatures lead to rising sea levels As sea levels rise, beach areas become flooded Sea turtles lay their eggs in the beach sand
Flooding can destroy sea turtle nests and the eggs inside them
C Global warming also raises the temperature of sand around a sea turtle’s nest The temperature of
the nest affects the sex of the turtle’s eggs Warmer temperatures (above 84 degrees Fahrenheit, or 29
degrees Celsius) produce mostly females Cooler temperatures produce more males So, as global
temperature rise, more female babies will be born Scientists predict that in 50 years almost all sea
turtle babies in northern Australia will be female
D To survive these changes, sea turtles will need to adapt But adapting is difficult because the
environmental changes are happening quickly In addition, sea turtles are more at risk from other dangers, especially ones related to human activities For example, some populations are getting smaller because of predators brought in by humans As conservationist Mariana Fuentes says, ‘We can’t be sure if sea turtles will adapt on their own.’ They may need our help to survive
E One of Fuentes’s projects is at Turtle Camp, a beach in northern Australia Here, Fuentes helps to protect turtles that are laying eggs She works with a team of rangers and researchers Together,
they prevent predators such as wild pigs and dogs from eating the turtles’ eggs Without the rangers’
help, the turtles were losing up to 90% of their eggs Now there are fewer predators, so the turtles
can safely lay their eggs
Write the letter of the correct paragraph (A-E) from the reading next to its main idea
1 Seaturtles may need help to survive climate change and other dangers
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3 Sea turtles are old species, but they are now in trouble
4 Warmer temperatures affect the sex of sea turtles
5 Climate change is causing problems for sea turtles
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Wild pigs 200 million climate change dogs Human activities Beach sand 90
Sea Turtles Feel the Heat
A Sea Turtles are some of the oldest species in the world The earliest sea turtles appeared over 200 million years ago Today, however, sea turtle are in trouble Their populations are getting smaller due to human activities and climate change
B In Australia, conservationists are studying the effects of climate change on sea turtles They believe
global warming may affect sea turtles in several ways First, warming temperatures lead to rising sea levels As sea levels rise, beach areas become flooded Sea turtles lay their eggs in the beach sand
Flooding can destroy sea turtle nests and the eggs inside them
C Global warming also raises the temperature of sand around a sea turtle’s nest The temperature of
the nest affects the sex of the turtle’s eggs Warmer temperatures (above 84 degrees Fahrenheit, or 29
degrees Celsius) produce mostly females Cooler temperatures produce more males So, as global
temperature rise, more female babies will be born Scientists predict that in 50 years almost all sea
turtle babies in northern Australia will be female
D To survive these changes, sea turtles will need to adapt But adapting is difficult because the
environmental changes are happening quickly In addition, sea turtles are more at risk from other dangers, especially ones related to human activities For example, some populations are getting smaller because of predators brought in by humans As conservationist Mariana Fuentes says, ‘We can’t be sure if sea turtles will adapt on their own.’ They may need our help to survive
E One of Fuentes’s projects is at Turtle Camp, a beach in northern Australia Here, Fuentes helps to protect turtles that are laying eggs She works with a team of rangers and researchers Together,
they prevent predators such as wild pigs and dogs from eating the turtles’ eggs Without the rangers’
help, the turtles were losing up to 90% of their eggs Now there are fewer predators, so the turtles
can safely lay their eggs
F In the next few decades, sea turtles will face some tough challenges With human help, says
Fuentes, they will have a better chance to adapt and survive
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1 Sea turtles have been around for more than years.
2 The number of sea turtles is getting smaller due to
3 Sea turtles lay their eggs in nests in the
Mô tả câu hỏi
Then listen and write T (true) or F (false)
1 John Bains now uses his bicycle a lot
2 John Bains drove ten thousand miles last year
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Then listen again Circle the answer that best completes each statements
John Bains is interested in .
Mô tả câu hỏi
protect recycle vegetarian planet environment
Match the words with their definitions
1 to put used objects or materials through a special process so that they can be used again
2 the world – used especially when talking about the environment
3 the air, water and land on Earth which can be harmed by man’s activities
4 to keep someone or something safe from harm, damage
5 someone who does not eat meat or fish
She’s over her weight
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He in electronics at the university Chọn một câu trả lời:
Mô tả câu hỏi
is necessary after hard work
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Find the topic sentence the following paragraphs:
Summer is my favorite season I enjoy summer sports like water skiing and baseball The weather is usually sunny and hot, so I can go to the beach almost every day Gardening is my hobby and I spend many summer days working in my garden Unfortunately, the days pass too quickly in summer Chọn một câu trả lời:
a The weather is usually sunny and hot
b Summer is my favorite season
c I enjoy summer sports like water skiing and baseball
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Circle the best title for the reading text
Color Matters for What You Wear
Clothes are like a second skin Most likely you feel good when you wear your favorite color What happens when someone sees you wearing any color - for example blue? Does the color send a
message?
What do you think about pink and blue for children?
One of the most common examples of color symbolism in clothing is the custom of using pink for girls and blue for boys, but it wasn't always this way This tradition emerged at the turn of the 20th century Since pink was thought to be a stronger color, it was best suited for boys; blue was more delicate and dainty and best for girls In 1921, the Women's Institute for Domestic Science in Pennsylvania endorsed pink for boys, blue for girls
Even more interesting is the fact that pink is the color for baby boys and blue is the color for baby girls in Belgium today
Another interesting fact about pink is that pink is a very masculine color in Bermuda Also, British
bankers and barristers have worn pink shirts for decades Pink goes in and out of fashion in other parts
of the world White is the traditional color for a bride's wedding gown in the U.S and most European cultures White symbolizes purity and innocence
What about the color worn for weddings and funerals?
In Asia, white is the color of death This arises from the belief that death is seen as a beginning and that white represents the purity that the deceased brings into the next life Therefore, brides in Japan and China wear red in traditional wedding ceremonies
White is also associated with death in India, where widows wear white Consequently, red or pink saris are the most popular colors for brides
What about black clothes?
Black symbolizes death and is the traditional color of mourning in Western cultures Black clothing is associated with powerful forces in many parts of the world Bad and good Witches, the devil, ninjas, cat burglars, Darth Vader, Cat Woman, and Batman wear black and so do priests, nuns, judges, mimes, Mennonites, Bedouins, and monks
Maybe the common thread is that these people are signaling their seriousness of purpose - or the need
to be hard to see - or both
Here's something else to think about: What happens when the same people wear green? Are they as powerful? Are the priest and nun as respectable?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a Colors and kids
b Colors and your personality
c Colors and what you wear
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Mô tả câu hỏi
Listen and chosse the main idea of the text
Mô tả câu hỏi
Office workers “admit being rude”
Most office workers say they are rude or bad-mannered at work Two out of three workers regularly arrive late for meetings, most ignore emails and three out of four use bad language In a survey of 1,000 workers, two-thirds say that pressure of work is the reason for bad manners
Other common examples of bad office etiquette include ignoring colleagues and answering mobile phone calls during meetings Using mobile phones in meetings is impolite and distracts others, research
by the University of Surrey shows If you respond to call when speaking to somebody, it means that the phone call is more important than the person, the survey said If you answer a call during a meeting, it could mean that the meeting is not important
Mr Jacobs, managing director of Office Angels, a recruitment firm say it is easy for people to forget their manners in the working environment, which is often very informal and very busy Workers can forget proper etiquette such as introducing people at meetings, and this is often bad for working relationships Psychologist Dr Colin Gill believes that people are not as polite as they were twenty years ago He said:
‘Courtesy is no longer something that is so much respected in our society.’ People think it is ‘stuffy to be polite or formal.’
Now some organisations are actually investing money in training their junior managers to be polite Office Angels is encouraging people to arrive on time for meetings, turn off mobile phones and avoid bad manners at work is such a simple thing to do,’ Mr Jacobs says, ‘ and it can have a dramatic impact
on improving your working environment and your relationships with others.’
Trang 20The author wants to ………
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a give specific figures of bad manners at work
b give advice on how to behave politely at work
c give specific examples of bad manners at work
Mô tả câu hỏi
Text 1 Bad manners at work
Etiquette is the name we give to the rules for being polite in a social group Business etiquette is
important for people who often have to make new contacts and build relationships in their work Politeness can also help to improve the working environment for people in the same office Some cultures and situations are formal, which means that we have to follow rules; other cultures and situations are more informal
Text 2 Office workers “admit being rude”
Most office workers say they are rude or bad-mannered at work Two out of three workers regularly arrive late for meetings, most ignore emails and three out of four use bad language In a survey of 1,000 workers, two-thirds say that pressure of work is the reason for bad manners
Other common examples of bad office etiquette include ignoring colleagues and answering mobile phone calls during meetings Using mobile phones in meetings is impolite and distracts others, research by the University of Surrey shows If you respond to call when speaking to somebody, it means that the phone call is more important than the person, the survey said If you answer a call during a meeting, it could mean that the meeting is not important
Mr Jacobs, managing director of Office Angels, a recruitment firm say it is easy for people to forget their manners in the working environment, which is often very informal and very busy Workers can forget proper etiquette such as introducing people at meetings, and this is often bad for working relationships Psychologist Dr Colin Gill believes that people are not as polite as they were twenty years ago He said:
‘Courtesy is no longer something that is so much respected in our society.’ People think it is ‘stuffy to be polite or formal.’
Now some organisations are actually investing money in training their junior managers to be polite Office Angels is encouraging people to arrive on time for meetings, turn off mobile phones and avoid bad manners at work is such a simple thing to do,’ Mr Jacobs says, ‘ and it can have a dramatic impact on improving your working environment and your relationships with others.’
Trang 21The purpose of some organisations who invest money in training their junior managers to be polite is to
………
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a spend all money they have
b improve the working environment and relationships with others
c help them more famous
Mô tả câu hỏi
London New York Sydney
Listen to three people describing business etiquette in their cities – Sydney, London and New York – and answer the questions
In which city
1 do people like to be informal?
2 are people very competitive?
3 are things changing?
Câu hỏi 10
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