Foreign languages Ngoaị ngữ/ English/ your study of English Việc học tiếng Anh của bạn Learning a foreign language is very difficult.. It is very important for me to like English if I
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Phần 1: Hỏi và trả lời theo cặp (1-2 phút)
- Hello, my name is ………… What is your name?
I am …….…(tên)
- What do you do?/ What is your job?
I am a …( nghề nghiệp) in ………….( tên cơ quan)
- Where are you from?/ Where do you come from?
I am/ come from Thai Nguyen/ Hai Phong/ Hai Duong……
- Are you married?
Yes, I am/ No, I am not
- How many children do you have?
I have one child/ two children
- What is your hobby / favourite?
I like listening to music and shopping……( tùy vào sở thích là gì thì nói thêm)
Now I am working as a teacher/ civil officer ( giáo viên/ công chức)……….in……….( tên cơ quan).
I like learning English very much but it is too difficult for me
2 House and home ( Nhà và gđ)
My house is not very large It has got four rooms: one living room, two bedrooms, one kitchen
In my living room, there are TV, stereo, coffee table, sofas and some flowers I often watch TV andread newspaper there
Trang 3My bedroom is very beautiful with pink paint and white curtains There is a wardrobe and a dressingtable next to my bed The other bedroom is for my son He loves living in his room because it is also astudying and playing room There is a computer in his bedroom.
In the kitchen, there are gas cooker, fridge, sinks, wash basins and so on I love cooking My family isvery happy in our cozy home
3 Life at home ( Cuộc sống ở nhà)
My life at home is very simple
I wake up at 6 am, then I have breakfast and go to work at 7 am
At about 11 am, I come back home for lunch and have a nap I continue my work until 5 pm
I pick my son up at his school and take him home
My wife cooks dinner while I play with my son Then we have dinner together
At the weekend, I often do the housework, for example, cleaning the floor or washing clothes
I love my family
4 Education and future career ( giáo dục và nghề nghiệp)
Education is very important for everyone
To get a good job, we must have good education
In Vietnam, there are three levels of general education: primary, secondary and high school
For higher education, people can study at colleges or university according to their career orientation
If you want to become a teacher, you can study at college/ university of education
If you want to become an engineer, you can study at college university of technology and so on
5 Free time activities, entertainment ( Thời gian rảnh rỗi và giải trí)
I don’t have much free time but whenever I am free I often spend it with my family
Sometimes I cook good meals for them or take my family to the restaurant to have lunch or dinner
I like sports so I often play tennis or football at the weekends
I think entertainment is very important because it helps me to relax after hard working days
6 Travel ( Du lịch)
I love travelling very much
Trang 4I have visited some beautiful places in Vietnam such as Sa Pa, Ha Long, Hue, Da Nang, Nha Trang,
Ho Chinh Minh city… and so on But I like Da Nang the most
It is a very clean and green city People are very helpful and friendly
I want to come back this city next summer
7 Relation with other people ( Các mối quan hệ với ng khác)
Everyone have a lot of relationships with others in family and society
In family, we have grandparents, parents, husband, wife, children, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts,cousins and so on
In class, we have classmates At work, we have colleagues
Wherever you are, it is very important to keep a good relationship with everyone around you
8 Health and welfare ( Sưc khỏe và phúc lợi )
Healthcare and welfare in Vietnam are very good for everyone
For children under 5 years old, all health services at public hospital are free
For adults, there are different kinds of insurance, for example, medical insurance, social insurance,health insurance
There are both public and private hospitals for us to choose
9 Shopping ( Mua sắm)
I don’t like shopping very much I only go shopping when I need to buy something
I like shopping in the supermarket because I can buy a lot of things at one shopping time
I do not like shopping in the market because I do not know to make bargain ( mặc cả)
10 Food and drink ( Thực phẩm và đồ uống)
I don’t like cooking but I can cook a little
My favourite food is chicken and fish
Sometimes I cook them for my family on special occasions such as birthday, Women’s day, Teacher’sday…
I like drink fruit juice and milk the most because they are good for our health
I hate beer or wine because they are harmful to everyone
Trang 511 Services ( Dịch vụ)
There are many kinds of services in Vietnam
I only talk about public transport There are many types of public transport, for example, bus, taxi,train, plane… and so on
Bus is the cheapest but it is always crowded It is suitable for students
Taxi is very popular in big cities and is very convenient for everyone
Plane is the most expensive but very quick if you have long travel
I love air transport the most
12 Places
I I have visited some beautiful places in Vietnam such as Sa Pa, Ha Long, Hue, Da Nang, Nha Trang,
Ho Chinh Minh city… and so on But I like Da Nang the most
It is a very clean and green city I can visit many beautiful places there, for example, My Khe beach,Linh Ung pagoda, My Son… People are very helpful and friendly I want to come back this city nextsummer
13 Weather ( Thời tiết)/ Seasons in Vietnam ( Các mùa ở VN)
There are four seasons in the North of Vietnam: summer, autumn, winter and spring
I like spring the most because it is the first season of the year The weather is not very cold.Sometimes it rains but I love it because it makes trees grow and flowers bloom in spring
I don’t like summer because I hate hot weather I do not hate winter or autumn at all but I do not likethem
14 Foreign languages ( Ngoaị ngữ)/ English/ your study of English ( Việc học tiếng Anh của bạn)
Learning a foreign language is very difficult
I need to be hard-working and patient
It is very important for me to like English if I want to learn English well
I started to learn English when I was student but I find too hard to speak English well
Now I do not use much English in my job but I will try my best to learn English for this exam
Trang 615.A person you admire ( Ngư ời mà bạn ngưỡng mộ/ kính trọng)
Everyone always has a person to admire
May be it is an actor, singer or a famous person
but with me that is my father who has been a major influence in my life
My father was always a good role model for me as I was growing up
My father is tall and quite handsome
He is humorous and kind
As an instructor, he taught me many things
He also taught me how to treat other people
He is really a patient person who I have been inherited a lot of traits
I am very proud of my father
16 Your recent holiday ( kì nghỉ g ần đây của bạn)
Last summer I had a wonderful holiday in Ha Long with my family
We went there by car and stayed there for 4 days
The weather was hot
We visited some beautiful places such as Ha Long Bay, some caves,
Bai Chay beach and Tuan Chau island
We stayed in a hotel near the beach and went swimming every morning
The sea food was delicious
We relax, took many photographs and went shopping
We all feel happy to have a holiday together
Phần 3: Giáo viên hỏi 1 số câu hỏi khác liên quan đến chủ đề ( 2 phút)
Trang 7Part 1 Choose the best answer by circling one letter (A, B, C, or D).
1 Our family………in this city for twenty years
A having live B is living C has lived D live
2 When I arrived at my aunt’s house, she ………her kitchen floor
A was sweeping B sweep C had sweeping D sweeps
3 We all look forward………you very soon
A to see B to seeing C will see D like seeing
4 I have worked for my………for two years
A employee B apply C employer D work
5 The game………finish in two hours
6 Soccer is the sport………I like the most
7 Did you buy………I asked you for?
A a toothpaste B a toothpastes C the toothpastes D the toothpaste
8 During the party, ………chairs got broken
A completely B both C all of D every
9 I’m taller………you
10 I bought an umbrella………it was raining
11 1 Do you mind ………… up?
A wash B washing C washed D to wash
12 He ………… to give up smoking since last week
A was trying B have tried C has tried D tried
13 He enjoys ………… in the rain
A walk B walks C to walk D walking.
14 Would you like ………… to my party?
A come B to come C coming D came
15 My sister likes ………… and…………
A dance/sing B to dance/sings C dancing/singing D dancing/to sing
16 Uncle Ho was born ………… Kim Lien village
17 My friend is fond of ………… TV in the evening
18 There is a ………… on the table
A lamp reading B read lamp C reading lamp D reading lamps
19 He drives very ………… and has got two accidents this year
A careless B carefully C carelessly D careful
20 They are trying to look ………… new jobs
21 I'm on holiday at the moment but I ………… in an hotel
A am working B work C working D worked
22 Before Johnson & Smith reached great heights in the business world, ………… encountered many great difficulties in promoting their theories and methods
23 How ………… bread do you eat?
24 They've got three children Julia is the middle …………
25 ………… air is composed of about 78 percent nitrogen and only about 21 percent oxygen is a little known fact on the streets
Trang 8A That B How that C When D However
26 Will you ………… the match on TV tomorrow night?
27 What a grey day! It's very…………
A cloudy B cloudless C sunny D windy
28 John doesn't like talking to people at parties He's …………
A friendly B talkative C sociable D shy
29 The opposite of 'hungry' is …………
30 There is an excellent art ………… in the town
A gallery B factory C station D room
31 Please don’t make so much noise I
A studying B study C am studying D studied
32 All the audience was quite surprised the success of that young athlete
A on B at C to D off
33 John is not at home He go somewhere with Daisy I am not sure
A might B will C must D should
34 Two tablets twice a day to have you recover from the illness quickly
A must take C must have taken
B must be taken D must be taking
35 Theresa walked past me without saying a word She me
A can't have seen C can’t have been seen
B can't see D can be seen
36 He finds physics other science subjects
A too much more difficult than C many more difficult than
B far more difficult than D more much difficult than
37 Collin was of the four brothers
A the clever C the cleverer as clever as
B as clever as D the cleverest
38 her homework, Linda went to bed
A After had finished C finished
B After finished D.After she had finished
39 Mrs Pike the door before the customers arrived
A had opened B will open C would open D has opened
40 The delegation to the SEA Games was composed top competitors of the country
41 Robert………….in three movies already I'm sure he'll be a star some day
A appeared B had appeared C has appeared D has been appearing
42 Is Dr Brown the person………….you wish to speak ?
43 He advised his daughter not………….at an early age
A marrying B being married C to marry D to have been married
44 My little sister won't go with us………….our mother goes too
45 " When can I have my car back ?" - " I think it'll…………late this afternoon
A finish B be finished C have finished D be finish
46 Would you mind………….these plates a wipe before………….them in the cupboard ?
A giving/putting B doing/laying C to give/to put D to do/ to lay
47 I had to drive home to pick up my brother,…………car wouldn't start
48 The…………of days in a week is seven
49 This is the most expensive car I have…………driven
50 Is he going to…………the meal ?
Trang 9A pay B bite C feel D pay for
51 Your nephew is your
A brother or sister’s daughter B brother or sister’s son
C aunt or uncle’s son D aunt or uncle’s daughter
52 What to you yesterday?
A was happening B did happen C had happen D happened
53 My uncle on this farm since he was 20
A has worked B have worked C worked D was working
54 If I saw a tiger walking past me, I a tree
A climb B will climb C would climb D had to climb
55 .work in the science industry They do many experiments
A Lecturers B Receptionists C Dentists D Scientists
56 They are not interested
A in the internet B exploring the internet
C in play games in the internet D surfing on the net
57 Linda likes wearing clothes
A colour B colourfully C colourful D colourness
58 .I moved in my new apartment, my neighbors have come to my house twice
59 When we came to their house, they chess
A were playing B are playing C played D have been playing
60 My brother got with doing the same thing for days in his office
61 She tried to prevent the dog………… running into the road
A to B for C against D from
62 Thank you for………… me about the meeting tomorrow
A remind B reminding C remember D remembering
63 We have to leave before six and so…………
A have you B you have C you do D do you
64 They worked hard ………… they might be well prepared for the exam
A then B since C so that D because
65 Everything seems alright now,………… ?
A don’t they B does it C doesn’t it D do they
66 ………… beautiful dress you have on!
A What B What a C How D How a
67 You will not succeed………… working harder
A if B without C unless D although
68 Are you sure he is………… the truth?
A saying B talking C telling D speaking
69 Tom said that he………… nothing to upset Daisy the day before
A do B done C had done D was doing
70 When I met Tom yesterday, it was the first time I………… him since August
A see B saw C have seen D had seen
71 He couldn’t make the radio………
A to work B work C working D worked
72 I’m sorry I haven’t got any money I’ve………… my wallet at home
73 Our flight from Amsterdam to London was delayed……… the heavy fog
A as result B because C on account for D due to
74 Mr and Mrs Hudson are always……… with each other about money
A annoying B arguing C discussing D shouting
75 The company………… employees are on strike is closing down for two weeks
76 She………her parents for the failure of her marriage
A quarreled B informed C blamed D objected
Trang 1077 Only when he is here, ……… English.
A he has spoken B he speaks C speaks he D does he speak
78 We both worked for three hours,……….she paid John more than me
79 We are ……….listening to her advice
A interested with B tired of C tired in D bored in
80 Had they arrived at the fair earlier, they…………what they wanted
A would have found B had found C found D find
81 She’s learning English she wants to get a better job
82 If the weather worse, they’ll have to postpone their holiday
83 It is to talk about a problem than to solve it
84 He is fed up eating meat every day
85 She has been working as a for ten years
A physics B physicist C physically D physical
86 When he entered the room, everybody
A dances B was dancing C has danced D is dancing
87 We often go to the school to borrow books in our free time
88 Do you know the girl at the birthday party last night?
A they talked about B about her they talked
C they talked about her D who they talked about her
89 He is living in a house
A that built in 1990 B that was built in 1990
C in 1990 that was built D that was building in 1990
90 We haven’t got that Maths book
A much money of buying B some money to buy
C no money to buy D any money to buy
91 They will stay there for some days if the weather fine
92 the storm, the ship couldn't reach its destination on time
A In case of B In spite of C Because of D But for
93 What beautiful eyes
A does she have B she has C has she D she doesn't have
94 The cat was to wait for the mouse to come out of its hole
A patient enough B so patient C enough patient D too patient
95 The equipment in our office needs
A moderner B modernizing C modernized D modernization
96 Computer is one of the most important of the 20th century
A inventing B inventories C inventions D inventors
97 It was really kind you to help those poor people
98 Do you know ?
A what wrong was it with B what's wrong with it
C what wrong was with it D what wrong is it with
99 He completely with what I said
A accepted B complained C agreed D argued
100 If she rich, she would travel around the world
101 I television a lot, but now I don't any more
A used to watch B am watching C was watching D used to watching
Trang 11102 There isn’t left in the fridge.
A everything B anything C something D nothing
103 You’d better to your teacher attentively in class
A listen B listened C listening D to listen
104 Hoa: “How often do you go to the cinema, Nam?” Nam: “ ”
A Last week B Next month C Twice a year D Many times
105 When my mother was young, she get up early to do the gardening
A got used to B used to C was used to D use to
106 she came to see him yesterday, he was reading a book
107 Hung in Ha Long at the moment
A is visiting B visits C has visited D will visit
108 They their friend every Sunday
A are visiting B were visiting C visit D have visited
109 She always asks her friends her
110 After drinking a big bottle of , he got drunk
111 “When did you come here?” - “ I ………… here since last Sunday.”
112 Which university offers ……… degree courses?
A the good B the better C the best D well
113 What was the name of the girl ……… passport was stolen?
114 She often wishes that she ………beautiful and rich
115 We did not go to the cinema yesterday ……… it was raining
116 “Did Bob take the test ?” “ Yes, and ………… , he passed it easily
A surprisingly B surprised C surprising D by surprise
117 We can't go along here because the road is
A been repaired B being repaired C repair D repaired
118 I have broken my pencil May I borrow one of ………?
119 He isn’t going to learn Spanish and…………
A so isn’t she B neither is she C she isn’t, too D either she isn’t
120 The weather was ……… bad that we could not go out
121 She ……… for a job for months before she found one
C would have been looking D had been looking
122 His new book is ……….interesting than his first four ones
A the most B very much C much more D the more
123 This is the best play ……… I have ever seen
124 If they had enough money, they ………… that house
125 When I go away on holiday, my brother takes care……….my garden
126 After reaching home, they usually………their uniforms
A put off B take off C take out D put out
127 We must have the radio set………
A repair B to repair C repaired D repairing
128 ………….all his problems, he never allowed himself to lose heart
A As for B Despite C Nevertheless D Granted
Trang 12129 It takes a long time to learn a new language, ……… ?
130 It was …………a simple question that everyone answered it correctly
131 He's short-sighted He wears
A spectators B glasses C binoculars D torches
132 This new service will be available to all users up for paid membership
A that signed B which signed C that signed it D sign
133 Try to get home before rush
134 The opposite of 'forwards' is
A downwards B towards C upwards D backwards
135 We study past events in
A geography B sociology C biology D history
136 I think English is than maths
A more easier B easy C more easy D easier
137 .he was seen to be an aggressive politician, he was a quiet and loving family man at home
A Although B Despite C In spite of D Nevertheless
138 John Smith, of economic crimes, tax evasion and fraud, is being accused of attempted murder now
A of that he was accused C whom he was accused
139 .is really difficult in New York
A To commute B Commute C Commuting D Commuted
140 The police were greatly outnumbered by rioters, ran into the hundreds
A that its figures B those figures C whose figures D its figures that
141 She’s such……child – always singing and dancing
A an alive B a live C a lively D a living
142 The baby……a lot but he can’t walk yet – he’s only eight months old
143 The manager is away in Japan……business; she’ll be back next week
144 I’m sorry I’m late The traffic was very……
145 Are you ………… in music?
A interested B interest C interesting D of interest
146 If we went that way, I’m sure we……get there quicker
147 The increase in car use is……the government’s failure to support public transport
A due to B in addition to C in spite of D on behalf of
148 To get to the island, you……the ferry from the harbour
149 His attempt to cycle across the Sahara was…… from the start; he’s lucky he’s still alive
150 When the famous film star got on the plane the chief……showed her to her seat
A guard B porter C receptionist D steward
151 Many library-goers take books off the shelves and don’t……them to their proper places
152 I’ve……my keys at home – how am I going to get back into the house?
153 I suggest you……that foot X-rayed
154 Do I need a……to get antibiotics from the chemist?
Trang 13A recipe B prescription C receipt D dose
155 The singer cancelled the show because of his …… throat
156 The old palace was sold because the government could no longer afford to……it
157 Do you mind if I open the window? It’s terribly ……in here
158 When we arrived, she ………
159 I’ve never……very well with my brother We’ve got completely different personalities
160 I can’t stand……on the underground when it is busy
A travel B traveling C to travel D to traveling
161 Paul and I are………to the movie
162 His dog………outside in the rain all day yesterday
163 She enjoys………in her free time
164 Where………you yesterday? I waited for thirty minutes!
165 I’d better………to bed now to get up early in the morning
166 The hotel………we stayed was built 100 years ago
167 Have you seen………stapler?
168 It was very………to meet you
169 A plane is………than a bus
170 ………you were a member, you could come too
171 It is much cold to go swimming today
A very B not C too D.more
172 She doesn’t like staying at home She’s really bored … doing the house work
173 I have been in Hanoi three weeks
A.since B.from C.doing D.for
174 What to drink ?
A you like B.you would like C.would you like D.are you liking
175 The train five minutes ago
A will leave B.is leaving C.leaves D.left
176 It is the Vietnamese grammar … causes the foreigners a lot of difficulties
177 I can’t stand living … my own in the suburb of that city
178 I have not had breakfast
A.yet B already C ever D.just
179 He buys his son a … lamp whenever the new school-year comes
A cooking B fishing C reading D camping
180 Miss Jane has learnt Russian for ages She … learning Russian when she was a little girl
A gave up B started C begins D stopped
181 I a letter when the fire started
A write B writes C.was writing D.were writing
Trang 14182 This is the place… the accident occurred.
A which B when C where D.on which
183 time do you spend learning English every day?
A How much B How many C How long D How
184 This orange tastes
A.sweetly B sweety C sweet D.sweets
185 .without milk is yours
A.coffee B.the coffee C.a coffee D.cafe
186 Everyone had at the picnic
A good time B a good time C good times D.better time
187 These workers are accustomed to at night
A work B working C works D.be working
188 The noun from "angry" is
A angrily B anger C angel D.angerer
189 I thought she might faint when her face became so
190 Where can you find a platform ?
A on the roof B in the street C on the beach D at a railway station
READING
Part 2
1
Tony wants Elsa to
A ask her boss for a week’s holiday starting tomorrow
B find out if she can have time off next month.
C go away with him next week for a month
Trang 15B It is advisable to use a suitable container for cooking this food.
C You should avoid putting this food in a microwave oven.
A People are advised to avoid parking here
B The security is very good in this place
C You should take anything expensive with you.
7.
A You can only buy tickets from a member of staff
B You must always buy a ticket on the train
C There is a ticket machine in this place.
B Children can eat free before 4 o’clock on weekdays
C Children can eat free during a period of two hours each day
Trang 16A A new restaurant will open on the third floor
B Customers can still eat in the store.
C The coffee shop no longer serves food
the Water Fitness Classes
B The water fitness classes are free to people who swim ten times in a month
C This month, you can go to Water Fitness Classes and use the swimming pool ten times without paying
12
A You can let your dog run about
B You must tie your dog to a post
C You must keep your dog under control.
A You must keep walking on the grass
B You can walk on the grass
C You can’t walk on the grass.
15.
A.The library closes later on Saturday
B.The library is open 5 days a week
C.The library is not open on Sunday 16.
A Lock your cycle near this gate before entering
Trang 17B Cyclists should use a different entrance when this one is locked.
C If the side gate is locked, go through the cycle entrance
A Reserve the last concert ticket before
George,
Luke texted me to say there’s just
one ticket left for Saturday’s
concert Still interested? If so,
hurry up and let him know because
several other people may want it
Mike
Trang 18anyone else does.
B Tell Luke how many people are going to theconcert
C Buy several concert tickets because manypeople want to go
A is being held one day later than expected
B will take place in a different room than planned
C has been changed to a different time of
C Students borrowing books now have to
bring them back before the holiday.
24.
A Remember to put everything inside your locker at night
B You must take your things home at the
end of the day.
C You can only use the lockers in the evenings
25
A Everything will be more expensive tomorrow.
B Half the clothes in the shop are in the sale
C Some things will be cheaper in the morning
26
Message
Jack – your French class
is on Monday morning, not
Tuesday afternoon, but is
still being held in Room
12
STUDENTS:
LIBRARY BOOKS BORROWED
THIS WEEK (11-15 JUNE) MUST
BE RETURNED BEFORE THE
JULY HOLIDAY
Do not leave anything in
your locker overnight.
THE CLOTHES SHOP
Sale
Today Only
Everything Half-Price
Trang 19ALL VISITORS TO REPORT TO
SCHOOL OFFICE ON FIRST
FLOOR
A Staff must tell the office when they arrive
B People visiting the school should inform the office
C School reports are available in the office
32 To: Dr Hatton’s students
From: College secretary
-DR HATTON WOULD LIKE TO
REMIND YOU ALL THAT
THURSDAY’S LECTURE IS TO
TAKE PLACE IN THE LIBRARY
A Students should check when this Thursday’slecture begin
B Dr Hatton had forgotten to announce thechange on Thursday
C The location of Thursday’s lecture will be different from usual.
Trang 20(THIS WEEK ONLY) START
TIME UNCHANGED
33. Frank, Rabbit Records phoned
THE CD YOU ORDERED
ARRIVED TODAY, BUT
SOMEONE SOLD IT THEY’RE
REALLY SORRY! THEY’VE
REORDERED - AVAILABLE
NEXT MONDAY AT THE
LATEST
Jan
Why did the record shop phone?
A to apologize for a mistake with Frank’s order.
B to suggest Frank comes in later this week
A C to say that Frank’s CD is ready for collection
THE PRINTER’S NOT WORKING
PROPERLY - I’VE PUT IN MORE
INK, BUT THAT HASN’T
HELPED CAN YOU FIX IT? I
MUST PRINT OUT MY ESSAY
TONIGHT!
Jasmine
Jasmine wants Gareth to
A repair the printer for her.
B help her finish her essay
A C bring her some proper ink
IF YOU USE THE SWIMMING
POOL TEN TIMES IN ONE
MONTH, YOU CAN ATTEND
ONE WATER FITNESS CLASS
C The swimming pool is free to people who
go to the Water Fitness Classes
I’M GOING TO BE LATE DON’T
WAIT FOR ME AT THE BAR I’LL
B Jess will meet Tom at the bar
C Jess can’t go to the restaurant She will meetTom at the bar
REGULARLY, YOU CAN SAVE
MONEY WITH OUR SUPER
WEEKLY SAVER TICKET
A You need a special kind of ticket if youtravel regularly
B Cheaper tickets are available for people who travel often.
C The Super Weekly Saver ticket can help alltravellers to save money
OPEN FROM 10 A.M TO 2 P.M TO
A Anyone can visit the private rooms from 10
am to 2 pm
Trang 21PEOPLE WITH MEMBERSHIP
40 Need to relax after our journey – car
broken down (fixed now!) At this
hotel until 16th then staying overnight
with Anna on the way home
Kaye and Brian
A Kaye and Brian found their drive to the
I phoned the cinema and I’ve
reserved 2 tickets for the film tonight
Can you pick them up on your way
home from work?
What does Karen want Steve to do?
A order the cinema tickets
B meet after work to go to the cinema
C collect the tickets
A This glass will break in a fire
B Break this glass if there is a fire
C Anyone who breaks the glass will be fired
A I am grateful you did not smoke
Trang 22A You cannot watch this film if you are under 18
B This film is about children or teenagers
C This film can still be used after 18 years
A The offer is open when the month ends
B You have a month to accept the offer
Trang 23C The offer closes at the end of the month
A Do not touch unless you have wet paint
B You must wet the paint before you touch it
C This thing was painted recently
A You need a special type of ticket if you travel
regularly
B Cheaper tickets are available for people who travel often.
C The Super Weekly Saver ticket can help all
travellers to save money
A the owner of the shop does not like dogs
B it is unhealthy for dogs inside
C it is unhealthy for dogs to be inside
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A Each tour of the castle lasts less than two hours
B Two hours is the minimum time recommended for a visit to the castle.
C Visitors are only allowed to spend two hours inside the castle
Trang 24A Students can buy meal tickets here at a discount.
B Students are charged the normal price if they forget their meal tickets.
C Students can buy food up to the amount shown
on their meal tickets
C the departure time
A take some new photos of Suzie
B give Suzie some photos
C help Suzie find her photos
A to wait six hours before having more of this medicine.
B to take this medicine straight after meals
C to use this medicine more than three times a day
A cancel a regular event
Trang 25B change an arrangement
C come to a business meeting
A Jess will meet Tom at the bar
B Tom should go to the restaurant without Jess.
C Jess can’t go to the restaurant She will meet Tom at the bar
A Find a table
B Go to the bar
C Pay for their food
A Cheaper tickets are available for people who travel often.
B You need a special type of ticket if you travel regularly
C The Super Weekly Saver ticket can help all travellers to save money
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A You can go swimming here
B You must not go swimming here.
A C You can hire a boat here
A You can buy tickets here
B You can leave old tickets in this box.
C You must show your ticket here
A Have you paid for everything in the supermarket?
B Have you seen anyone who did not pay in the supermarket?
C Have you bought a car park ticket und put it
in the car?
A Use your horn when necessary
B Some signs have been stolen
C Signs were changed.
A Be careful, cyclists can ride in the opposite direction.
B No cyclists are allowed to use this road
C Only cyclists are allowed in this road
A Open the door
B Put things in front of the door.
C Lock the door
A park behind the restaurant.
Trang 27B park in front of the restaurant.
C park next to the restaurant
A teachers
B children
C drivers
A You can buy tickets here
B You can leave old tickets in this box.
C You must show your ticket here
A Safety equipment is not required
B Safety equipment enters first
C Safety equipment is required before entering.
81 A The members of the gym think the music
system is very useful
B When using the music system in the gym,please remember to switch it off
C If you put on some music, consider the other people in the gym
C going out with the whole group tomorrow
the correct order
B The books are easy to find because they are allarranged by level
Trang 28C You should replace books in the order that you found them
84 A Use this button to call hotel staff if you
cannot get in.
B If you cannot lock the door, please contact hotelreception
C Press this button to unlock the entrance door
A He should remind Carla that someone is pickingher up for band practice
B He should check Carla is dressed properly and take her to band practice.
C He should make Carla practice before she goes
to her school band meeting
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Reading passage 1
Being an older student
At 32, I have just finished my first year at university As well as attending lectures regularly, I have
to learn to read books quickly and write long essays
I decided to go to university after fourteen years away from the classroom As a secretary, although I wasearning a reasonable amount of money, I was bored doing something where I hardly had to think I becamemore and more depressed by the idea that I was stuck in the job I was jealous of the students at the localuniversity, who looked happy, carefree and full of hope, and part of something that I wanted to explorefurther
However, now that I’ve actually become a student I find it hard to mix with younger colleagues.They are always mistaking me for a lecturer and asking me questions I can’t answer I also feel separatedfrom the lecturers because, although we are the same age, I know so much less than them But I am glad ofthis opportunity to study because I know you need a qualification to get a rewarding job, which is reallyimportant to me Unlike most eighteen-year-olds, I much prefer a weekend with my books to one outpartying Then there are the normal student benefits of long holidays and theatre and cinema discounts Ioften have doubts about what I’ll do after university, but I hope that continuing my education at this late datehas been a wise choice
1 What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A help lecturers understand older students
B explain her reasons for returning to study.
C suggest some good methods for studying
Trang 31D complain about the attitude of young students.
2 What can a reader find out about the writer from this text?
A when she left school.
B how long her university course is
C where she will work in future
D what subject she is studying
3 How did the writer feel about her job as a secretary?
A Her salary wasn’t good enough
B It gave her the opportunity to study
C It didn’t make use of her brain.
D Her colleagues made her depressed
4 In her spare time, the writer likes to
A go out to parties
B earn some money
C travel a lot
D do extra study.
5 Which of these sentences describes the writer?
A She realizes the value of a university degree.
B She gets on well with the other students
C She is confident about the future
D She finds university life easier than she expected
Reading passage 2
It is very important to have healthy teeth Good teeth help us to chew our food They also help us tolook nice How does a tooth go bad? The decay begins in a little crack in the enamel covering of the tooth.This happens after germs and bits of food have collected there then the decay slowly spreads inside thetooth Eventually, poison goes into the blood, and we may feel quite ill
How can we keep our teeth healthy? Firstly, we ought to visit our dentist twice a year He can fill thesmall holes in our teeth before they destroy the teeth He can examine our teeth to check that they aregrowing in the right way Unfortunately, many people wait until they have toothache before they see adentist Secondly, we should brush our teeth with a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day-once after breakfast and once before we go to bed We can also use wooden toothpicks to clean between ourteeth after a meal Thirdly, we should eat food that is good for our teeth and our body: milk, cheese, fish,brown bread, potatoes, red rice, raw vegetables and fresh fruit Chocolate, sweets, biscuits and cakes arebad, especially when we eat them between meals They are harmful because they stick to our teeth and causedecay
1 Good teeth help us to …………
A have good eyesight B be important
2 When food and germs collect in a small crack, our teeth…………
A send poison into the blood B begin to decay
3 A lot of people visit a dentist only when………
A They have well brushed teeth B They have holes in their teeth
C They begin to have toothache D Their teeth grow properly
4 We shouldn’t eat a lot of ………
5 Sweets are harmful because they may make our teeth
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In 1857, Mrs Gallaudet's youngest son, Edward Miner Gallaudet, became principal of the Columbia Institution for the Deaf in Washington, D.C He was only 20 years only at the time, but his ambition was to establish a college for the deaf His mother shared his dream and work She often met with members of Congress and other prominent men in order to gain support for her goals Through them, she helped to obtain funds to found and maintain Gallaudet College
Mrs Gallaudet served as matron of the Columbia Institution for the Deaf (now Kendall
Demonstration School and Gallaudet College) for nine years This included two years as head of the
department that taught many of the household skills that she had learned as a child, such as cooking and sewing She retired only when her health began to fail
During her last years, Mrs Gallaudet spent the winters in Washington, D.C., and the rest of the year traveling and visiting her children and grandchildren She died on May 13, 1877 Gallaudet has preserved her memory by naming Fowler Hall, which was originally a women's dormitory and is now part of the graduate school, in her honor
when he was………
2 How long did she work as head of the department in the Columbia Institution for the Deaf?
C for twenty years D for seven years
3 Why did Mrs Gallaudet retire?
A Because she did not like working any longer
B Because she wanted to take care of her children
C Because she liked doing some housework
D Because she felt not very well
4 What did she do to gain support for her goals to establish a college for the deaf?
A She often met with members of Congress and other prominent men
B She spent the winters in Washington
C She taught many of the household skills
D She helped to obtain funds
5 How did she spend almost the rest of the time after she retired?
A She preserved her memory by naming Fowler Hall
B She traveled and visited her relatives.
C She served as matron of the Columbia Institution for the Deaf
D She learned how to cook and sew
Reading passage 4
Man discovered fire many thousands of years ago The first time he saw fire was probably when atree was struck by lightning He soon learned how to make fire for himself However, man probably madehis first fire by rubbing two sticks together
Fire was very important to man He needed fire to keep himself war, at night He used fire to cookhis food He used fire to frighten away enemies and wild animals In some parts of the world, he used fire tosignal messages Red Indians, for example, used fire to make smoke signals In some other countries, peoplelit fire to warn their friends of danger
Fire was also used to give light Before the invention of the oil lamp, men used burning sticks astorches, and before men discovered gas and electricity, he hung small fire in the wire baskets from pots tolight the streets
Trang 33One man even used fire to tell the time He invented a candle clock He made a candle that tookexactly twelve hours to burn Then he marked this candle in twelve equal parts He lit the candle and couldtell time by counting the number of parts left of the burning candle However, the candle clock did notalways work well If there was a wind blowing on the candle, the flame burned too quickly.
1 Man probably first made fire _
A from a tree struck by lightning B by rubbing two sticks together
C from wire baskets hung on posts D from a candle
2 Man probably first used fire _
C to light the streets D to keep warm at night
3 Fire was used by Red Indians
C to frighten away enemies D to make gas and electricity
4 The first street lights were
C small fires in hanging baskets D burning trees
5 The candle clock burned for _
Reading passage 5
Moonshine
The band Moonshine released their third CD last week ‘Here again’ is a follow-up to ‘The Waves’.There have been a few changes since the last CD, with Tom Wilcott on bass guitar replacing Simon McVee,who left the band last year, and the arrival of Tom Simpson on drums
It is clear from the first song on the CD, which is a dance tune, that the band is no longer going toconcentrate on slow songs The second tune is also a dance tune and is even louder and heavier Most latertracks are in the band’s more usual slow style These two tracks will certainly come as a surprise to manyfans Either of them could easily become a hit single though, because they are excellent
Singer Rob Letchford gets a chance to really show how good he is, reaching each note perfectly.Fans should be grateful he recorded the songs for the album before he had trouble with his throat This hasresulted in the band having to cancel their next tour (Anyone who has bought tickets need not worry as allthe concerts will be rearranged as soon as Rob has recovered.)
On this CD, Moonshine show they can produce perfect music in a variety of styles, from the slowones we are familiar with to the ones that will keep your feet tapping I did feel, though, that they put theirbest songs at the beginning and the last few tracks were not of quite the same quality Despite this, ‘Hereagain’ is certain to be a big hit and bring more success to this band
1 What is the writer trying to do?
A make suggestions about how a band could improve
B offer his opinion of a band’s new CD
C give information about the members of a band
D explain why a CD has been so successful
2 What does the writer say about the two songs at the beginning of the CD?
A They are unlike the songs the band normally performs
B They are similar to other songs on the CD
C They may not be enjoyed as much as other songs on the CD
D They are too loud and heavy
3 What does the writer tell us about Rob Letchford?
A He was not at his best when he recorded the CD
Trang 34B He is unable to do any more performances.
C He has become unwell since making the CD.
D He will not appear at some performances with the band
4 What conclusion does the writer come to about the CD?
A He enjoyed the slow songs in particular
B He prefers some of their earlier CDs
C He thinks some of the songs may become annoying
D He feels the songs at the end are less good
5 Which of the following did a fan say about the CD?
A I’m so pleased the band have made a CD with all their best hits I love their music, so I know allthese songs and can sing along to them
B This CD is better than the last one because it’s got some dance tunes on
C I saw the band perform this CD recently at a concert so I went and bought it immediately
D The members of this band haven’t changed since they started and this CD shows how they have learnt to produce an amazing sound together
Reading passage 6
We are all destroying the earth The seas and the rivers are too dirty to swim in There is so much smoke
in the air that it is unhealthy to live in many of the world’s cities In one well-known city, for example,poisonous gases from cars pollute the air so much that traffic policemen have to wear oxygen masks
We have cut down so many trees that there are now vast areas of land all over the world As a result,farmers in parts of Africa cannot grow enough food to eat In certain countries in Asia there is too little rice.Moreover, we do not take enough care of the countryside Wild animals are quickly disappearing Forinstance, tigers are rare in India now and because we have killed too many for them to survive However, itisn’t enough simply to talk about the problem We must act now before it is too late to do anything about it.Join us now Save the earth
1 Why can’t we swim in the seas and the rivers?
A Because they are too dirty B Because they are too healthy
C Because they are too harmful D Because there is too much smoke
2 How is the air in many of the world’s cities?
C It is healthy to breathe it D None are correct
3 What kinds of animals are rare in India now?
4 The result of cutting down trees in Asia and Africa is
A farmers cannot grow enough to eat B there is too little rice
C a and b are correct D a and b are incorrect
5 Wild animals are quickly disappearing because
A we take care of the city B we do not take care of the city
C we take care of the countryside D we do not take care of the countryside
Reading passage 7
When I injured my back I had to take a break from my running career I decided to introduce morewomen to the sport, to show them how much fun it can be and to give them the confidence to get out andrun
Trang 35I decided to start a running club for women in my area because I was annoyed by the attitude of manyrace organisers They complain about the lack of women in the sport but also use this as an excuse for notproviding separate changing facilities.
I put up posters and 40 women, young and old, fit and unfit, joined All of them were attracted by theidea of losing weight but I don’t think they had really thought about running before When or if they did,they had a picture of painful training They didn’t think of chatting and smiling while running in beautifulplaces, like by a river
At first they ran for only a minute - now they can run for thirty minutes They’ve also learned fromother runners about diet and keeping fit in general
I wanted to do something for women’s running and I’ve had so much pleasure watching their progress –almost as much as they’ve had themselves
1 What is the writer’s main aim in writing the text?
A to describe her own running career B to complain about race organisers
C to talk about women runners D to describe good running methods
2 What would a reader find out from the text?
A the best kind of places for running B how runners can avoid injuring themselves
C the progress made by women in the club D the teaching skills of the writer
3 What is the writer’s opinion of the runners she trained?
A They were too serious B They needed encouraging
C They couldn’t develop their skills D They were difficult to train
4 The women joined the running club to
A have a good time B meet other people
C help them lose weight D become top runners
5 Which of the following would be the best title for the club poster?
A Discover the Pleasure of Running B Riverside Running Club for Women
C Athletics Competitions: How to Win D Keep Fit by Training Hard
Reading passage 8
Jogging is a popular form of exercise and recreation in which a person runs at a steady, moderate pace.The actual pace depends on the individual’s ability, but it should be one at which the jogger can talk withoutbecoming breathless Since the mid-1960’s, millions of people in the United States and other countries havestarted to jog The popularity of jogging stems from its healthful benefits and its simplicity The onlyequipment needed is loose clothing and well-cushioned, flexible shoes that fit properly
Jogging builds and maintains physical fitness by improving the function of the circulatory andrespiratory systems It strengthens leg muscles and aids in weight control Jogging also helps relieve mentalstress and provides an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors
To obtain the full benefits of jogging, an individual should develop a program that includes at least threejogs of 2 miles every week A beginner should start with short distances and gradually work up to 2 miles ormore At first, brisk walking may be substituted for periods of jogging Persons more than 35 years oldshould have a complete medical examination before starting a jogging program
1 How can a jogger decide his proper pace?
A by running at a steady pace
B by talking with another jogger.
C by counting the pace according to his ability
D by doing moderate jogs
2 Why do many people take up jogging?
A It is easy to do
B It helps people be healthier
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D It is a simple and healthful sport.
3 What is the main idea of the 2nd paragraph?
A Jogging makes us healthier
B The physical and mental benefits of jogging.
C Mental stress disappears when you jog
D Jogging is a good way to be out of door
4 Which word is similar in meaning to brisk?
5 Which of the following statements is true?
A Two miles is the shortest distance a jogger should cover a day
B Six miles a week is recommended for any jogger
C A medical examination is necessary for any jogger
D Beginners should do short jogs rather than a long one.
Reading passage 9
HOW WE LEARN A LANGUAGE
The first language you learn to speak is called your native language As a baby, you listened to yourparents or other people speaking and then imitated the sounds you heard Babies seem to be born with anability to learn the language they hear
Native speakers learn as children to use the right words and arrange them in the right order without eventhinking about it If English is your native language, you know automatically that “I going bed” is wrong,but “I am going to bed” is right
If you learn a second language, you have to memorize its words and learn its rules That’s why learning
a second language can be difficult
Young children can learn a new language very easily If they are surrounded by people speaking adifferent language, they soon learn to speak it as well as their native language
But as people grow older, it becomes more difficult to learn new languages People gradually lose theability to learn the grammar and pronounce the sounds of another language People who learn a newlanguage as adults usually have a “foreign accent” when they speak it
1 According to the passage, a native language is
A a new different language you learn to speak
B a language you learn to speak as an adult
C the language you speak with a “foreign accent”
D the first language you learn to speak
2 According to the passage, learning a second language can be difficult because
A you are surrounded by people speaking a different language
B you must have a “foreign accent” when you speak it
C you must memorize its words and learn its rules
D few of you are born with an ability to learn the language you hear
3 Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A Babies seem to have an ability to learn the language they hear
B Young children have considerable difficulty learning a new language
C It becomes more difficult to learn a new language when people grow older
D People gradually lose the ability to learn the grammar and pronounce the sounds of a new language
4 The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to
A native speakers B right words
Trang 37C babies D children
5 The phrase “surrounded by people” in paragraph 4 mostly means
A needing people B attracting a lot of people
C helping many people D having people around
Reading passage 10
THE WILD LIFE
Wild animals (and wild plants) and the wild places where they live are seriously threatened almosteverywhere One species has become extinct in each year of this century But many hundreds are now indanger Lack of attention would lead to the rapid advance of the process of extinction
Already many kinds of wild animals have been so reduced in number that their role in the ecosystem isforgotten Animals like the great apes, the whales, seals etc thought to be in danger of extinction
But even more important, perhaps than individual kinds of animals and plants, whole habitats are indanger of vanishing: marshes are being drained, and the world forests, especially tropical forests are beingcut down to satisfy man’s needs of timber and paper
What would our world be like if all the wild animals and wild plants vanished? - Would our life stillexist then?
1 What would happen to the human beings if the wild life vanished?
A Many species would quickly become extinct
B The human life would be seriously threatened.
C Species would go on dying out
D Tropical forests would be cut down
2 What is more important than individual kinds of animals and plants?
A the vanishing of whole habitats B the extinction of many species
C the rapid advance of the process of extinction D man’s need of timber and paper
3 What does the writer caution us against?
A cutting down the tropical forests B hunting wild animals C draining marshes D destroying our environment
4 What would happen if we cut down forests? ~ Cutting down forests would cause
A the changes of temperature B the flood
C both A and B are correct. D none are correct
5 The verb “threatened” in the passage means …………
Reading passage 11
People usually sing because they like music or because they feel happy They express their happiness bysinging When a bird sings, however, its song usually means much more than that the bird is happy Birdshave many reasons for singing They sing to give information Their songs are their language The mostbeautiful songs are sung by male birds They sing when they want to attract a female bird It is their way ofsaying that they are looking for a wife
Birds also sing to tell other birds to keep away To a bird, his tree or even a branch of a tree is his home
He does not want strangers to come near him, so he sings to warn them If a bird cannot sing well, he usuallyhas some other means of giving important information Some birds dance, spread out their tails or makeother signs
1 People sing because
C they want to tell a story D they know many songs
2 What is one of the main reasons why birds sing?
Trang 38A They are in a bad temper B They want to give information.
C They are sad D They can sing many songs
3 Which birds sing the most beautiful songs?
C Female birds which attract male birds D Female birds
4 According to the passage, a bird sings
A to stop sadness B to tell strangers to keep away
C to warn about the approach of people D to tell other birds to come quickly
5 Most birds usually if they cannot sing well
A give information in another way B warn other birds to go away
Reading passage 12
BEING AN OLDER STUDENT
At 32, I have just finished my first year at university As well as attending lectures regularly, I have tolearn to read books quickly and write long essays
I decided to go to university after fourteen years away from the classroom As a secretary, although Iwas earning a reasonable amount of money, I was bored doing something where I hardly had to think Ibecame more and more depressed by the idea that I was stuck in the job I was jealous of the students at thelocal university, who looked happy, carefree and full of hope, and part of something that I wanted to explorefurther
However, now that I’ve actually become a student I find it hard to mix with younger colleagues Theyare always mistaking me for a lecturer and asking me questions I can’t answer I also feel separated from thelecturers because, although we are the same age, I know so much less than them But I am glad of thisopportunity to study because I know you need a qualification to get a rewarding job, which is reallyimportant to me Unlike most eighteen-year-olds, I much prefer a weekend with my books to one outpartying Then there are the normal student benefits of long holidays and theatre and cinema discounts Ioften have doubts about what I’ll do after university, but I hope that continuing my education at this late datehas been a wise choice
1 What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A help lecturers understand older students
B explain her reasons for returning to study.
C suggest some good methods for studying
D complain about the attitude of young students
2 What can a reader find about the writer from this text?
A when she left school. B how long her university course is
C where she will work in future D what subject she is studying
3 How did the writer feel about her job as a secretary?
A Her salary wasn’t good enough B It gave her the opportunity to study
C It didn’t make use of her brain. D Her colleagues made her depressed
4 In her spare time, the writer likes to
A go out to parties B earn some money
5 Which of these sentences describes the writer?
A She realises the value of a university degree.
B She gets on well with the other students
C She is confident about the future
Trang 39D She finds university life easier than she expected.
Reading passage 13
THE SHOEMAKER
Hill Bird is a shoemaker who cannot make shoes fast enough for his growing number of customers and
he charges more than £300 for a pair! Customers travel hundreds of kilometers to his London shoe clinic or
to his workshop in the countryside to have their feet measured He makes shoes for people with feet ofunusual sizes: very large, very small, very broad or very narrow The shoes are at least as fashionable asthose found in ordinary shops
Mr Bird says: ‘My problem is that I cannot find skilled workers Young people all seem to prefer towork with computers these days We will lose the necessary skills soon because there are fewer and fewershoemakers nowadays I am 45, and now I want to teach young people everything I know about makingshoes It’s a good job, and a lot of people want to buy beautiful shoes specially made for them.’
He started in the business 19 years ago and now he employs three other people His customers payabout £500 for their first pair of shoes He says: “Our customers come because they want comfortable shoeswhich are exactly the right size” Extra pairs of shoes cost between £320 and £450, as it takes one employee
a whole week to make just one shoe
1 What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A describe where Mr Bird finds his staff
B encourage people wear comfortable shoes
C advertise a job soling expensive shoes
D show Mr Birds worries about his trade
2 What can readers find out from this text?
A how many customers Mr Bird has B how to make shoes like Mr Bird
C how to get to Mr Bird’s London shop D how much Mr Bird’s shoes cost
3 What is Mr Bird’s opinion of young people?
A They want too much money B They are difficult to train
C They prefer other jobs D They don’t work hard enough
4 Customers choose Mr Bird because his shoes
A are the most fashionable B fit perfectly
C look very unusual D are traditional in design
5 Which advertisement would Mr Bird put in a newspaper?
A Wanted - experienced shoemakers to work in large shoe company in London Good rates of pay
B Wanted - young people to train as shoemakers Must be able to use a computer
C Wanted - young people to train as shoemakers Good job with small company.
D Wanted - country workshop needs people for unskilled jobs working with shoes
Reading passage 14
Short Story Competition — £20,000 prize money to be won
The International Writers’ Group (IWG), based in San Francisco, 1s sponsoring an internationalOpenShort Story Competition, with a total of 500 prizes to be awarded over the next twelve months The closingdate for entry is 31 December Another competition begins on 1 January The competition is open to allwriters, and entry is free
‘We are delighted to be extending our sponsorship co Europe this year,’ said the President of the IWG,Dorothy Leadbetter “Our competitions in the USA have always been extremely successful It is grouppolicy to make every effort to discover new talent, so we are particularly interested in receiving stories frompeople who have had nothing published so far, as well as from established authors”
Trang 40To enter the competition, simply send in one original short story on any subject and in any style to: TheInternational Writers’ Group, Dept 4011, FREEPOST, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 6SN Your story should notexceed 3,000 words, and your name and address should appear at the top of the first page The text shouldpreferably be typed, but a handwritten copy is acceptable, as long as it is legible.
All the short stories entered for the competition will also be considered for possible publication in theIWG’s collections of short stories, which come out at regular two-yearly intervals The author of each storychosen for publication retains his or her copyright and is paid royalties on the number of copies sold TheIWO hopes to receive a large number of entries in order to establish this competition as a regular landmark
in the arts world More than 3,000 writers have so far benefited from competitions it has sponsored
1 This year’s short story competition is offering …
A one prize of £20,000 C sponsorship to 3,000 writers
B 500 prizes of £20,000 D £20,000 in prizes
2 This is the first time the IWG …
A has run a competition in England.
B has sponsored a short story competition
C has asked for entries from unpublished writers
D has eliminated the entry fee
3 If you wish to enter and stand a chance of winning, you should make sure …
A you send your story to IWG in San Francisco
B your story is over 3,000 words
C your story is all your own idea.
D your name and address are on a separate piece of paper
4 Your story will not be accepted if …
A the competition judges cannot read it.
B it is written in an unusual style
C the subject is considered unsuitable
D you have had stories published before
5 If the judges like your story, it …
A may be published in an annual collection
B will earn you a prize and royalties
C will be published in two years’ time
D may be published with other authors’ work.
Reading passage 15
A COLD DAY
It is a frigid January day in York, Pennsylvania The temperature is below freezing Snow is starting tofall Dr James turns on the television to check the weather He must leave for his work at the hospital soon
“Today is going to be very cold,” says the TV weatherman “Be sure to wear very warm clothes when you
go outside Also, be careful driving on the roads Snowfall will make them slippery In fact, if you can stayhome today, do it!”
Dr James cannot stay home Very sick people are waiting to see him at the hospital He goes to hiscloset He takes out the warmest clothes he has He puts on a sweater, jacket, gloves, socks, boots, and a hat
He opens his front door to go to work A gust of cold air blows inside “Wow, it is very cold outside,” Dr.James says He is from Miami and is not used to the cold “The weatherman was right!” Before he can drive
to work, Dr James must clear the snow off his car He does this very fast He hops in the car He shivers.His neck feels especially cold Dr James drives slowly to work Everyone else is driving slowly, too There
is a lot of traffic on the road There are cars in front of and behind him Suddenly, the cars in front of Dr.James come to a stop There has been an accident! Dr James hurries from his car to check on the driver of