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UNIT HOME LIFE Ngữ âm: Cách phát âm đuôi ‘s’: A trường hợp: + Danh từ số nhiều: Ex: How many penS are there in your schoolbag? + Động từ thời đơn sau chủ ngữ thứ số ít: Ex: He goES to school by bus + Sở hữu cách danh từ: Ex: Mary’S brother is a doctor + Dạng rút gọn “is” “has”: Ex: He’S been a famous student since he was 15 years old B Quy tắc: Phát âm /s/ từ tận phụ âm vô thanh: /p/, /t/, /k/, /f/, /θ/ Examples Transciption Meaning Develops /dɪˈveləpS/ Phát triển Meets /miːtS/ Gặp gỡ Books /bʊkS/ Những sách Laughs / læfS/ Những tiếng cười Months /mʌnθS/ Nhiều tháng Phát âm /z/ từ tận phụ âm hữu /b/, /v/, /ð/, /d/, /g/, /l/, /m/, /n/, /ŋ/, /r/, /əu/, /ei/,… nguyên âm Examples Transciption Meaning Pubs /pʌbZ/ Những quán rượu Birds /bɜːrdZ/ Những chim Buildings /ˈbɪldɪŋZ/ Những cao ốc Lives / lɪvZ/ Sống; Breathes /briːðZ/ Thở Rooms /ruːmZ/ Những phòng Means /miːnZ/ Nghĩa là, ý Things /θɪŋZ/ Nhiều thứ Fills /fɪlZ/ Điền vào, lấp đầy Cars /kɑːrZ/ Những xe ô tô Dies /daɪZ/ Chết Windows /ˈwɪndoʊZ/ Những cửa sổ Phát âm /ɪz/ từ tận phụ âm gió /s/, /z/, /ʃ/, /ʒ/, /tʃ/, /dʒ/ Examples Transciption Meaning Kisses /'kɪsIZ/ Hôn/ Những nụ hôn Dances /'dænsIZ/ Nhảy múa Boxes Roses Dishes Rouges Watches Changes /'bɑːksIZ/ /'roʊzIZ/ /'dɪʃIZ/ /'ruːʒIZ/ /'wɑːtʃIZ/ /'tʃeɪndʒIZ/ Những hộp Những hoa hồng Những đĩa (thức ăn) Đánh phấn hồng Xem Thay đổi Trường hợp đặc biệt với âm /θ/ có cách đọc /z/ /s/ thêm _s vào cuối câu, ví dụ: Examples Transciption Meaning Baths /bæθS/ - /bæðZ/ Tắm Trường hợp đặc biệt với từ HOUSE ~ /haʊS/ Examples Transciption houSES /ˈhaʊZɪz/ Meaning Những nhà Ngữ pháp cấu trúc: Tense Revision : (Nguồn : http://www.studyenglishtoday.net/grammar.html) a) Past Simple Tense: *Affirmative: S + V_2/ed *Negative: S + did not / didn’t + V *Interrogative: Did + S + V? *Một số dấu hiệu nhận biết Thì khứ đơn: yesterday, the other day, last night, last week, three days ago, a few minutes ago, in (year), from (year) to (year), etc b) Past Continuous (Progressive) Tense: *Affirmative: S + was / were + V_ing *Negative: S + wasn’t / weren’t (was not / were not) + V_ing *Interrogative: Was / Were + S + V_ing? *Một số dấu hiệu nhận biết Thì khứ tiếp diễn: While, when, at that time, at + time in the past *Nhớ không sử dụng Thì khứ tiếp diễn với động từ seem, know, feel, hear, smell, taste, hate, hope, mean, prefer, love, like, etc c) Present Perfect Tense *Affirmative: S + has / have + V_3/ed *Negative: S + hasn’t / haven’t (has not / have not) + V_3/ed *Interrogative: Has / Have + S + V_3/ed? *Một số dấu hiệu nhận biết Thì hoàn thành: just, recently, lately, already, before, ever, never, for + time (for a year, for a long time, …), since + time (since 2000, since June, …), yet, so far = until now = up to now = up to the present, etc *Một số cấu trúc viết lại câu hay gặp: S + began / started + to V/ V-ing + time ago → S + have / has + V_3/ed / been V_ing + for / since + time Ex: She began to play the piano years ago → She has played / has been playing the piano for years S + last + V_2/ed + time + ago → S + have / has + not + V_3/ed + for + time → It’s + time + since + S + last + V_2/ed → The last time + S + V_2/ed + was + time + ago Ex: It last snowed weeks ago → It hasn’t snowed for weeks → It’s weeks since it last snowed → The last time it snowed was weeks ago This is the first time + S + have / has + V_3/ed → S + have / has + never + V_3/ed + before → S+ have / has not + V_3/ed + before Ex: This is the first time I have met him → I have never met him before → I haven’t met him before This is / It is + the superlative (…est / most ADJ N) + (that) S + have / has + V_3/ed → S + have / has + never + V_3/ed + such a/an+ ADJ + N → S + have / has never + V_3/ed + a more + ADJ + N than this Đề thi minh họa 2015: This is the most interesting novel I have ever read → I have never read such an interesting novel → I have never read a more interesting novel than this (one/ novel) BÀI TẬP I Choose the best answer for each of the following sentences Tom: “Was John at the party when you arrived?” – Linda: “No, he home.” A went B was going C has gone D had gone She the piano when she was a child A played B was playing C has played D had played Someone my bike! Now I’ll have to walk home A steals B stolen C has stolen D had stolen In the middle of the night, I _ on the sofa when someone at the door A had slept – was knocking B was sleeping – knocked C slept – was knocking D was sleeping – had knocked By the time my brother _to the airport, he _ some new books for his study at the university A went – have bought B had gone – bought C went – had bought D was going – was buying _ the eldest child, you should be setting a good example to your younger brother A Be B Is C To Be D Being Many people are ready to to improve health care around the world A gather heads B consider legs C open hearts D join hands They closed the road in an to reduce traffic in the city A attempt B advance C effort D ability I am a lot of study pressure because I am now in my final year at the secondary school A above B with C under D on 10 My mother need someone dependable to _ the children while she is at work A look up B look after C look into D look on 11 Laura: “ you throw a party in your garden?” – Peter: “Twice a month.” A How rarely B How far C How long D How often 12 Because they are a and supportive of one another, they often share their feelings and whenever problems come up, they discuss them frankly and quickly find solutions A close-knit B close-founded C close-worn D close-made 13 We are fed up your perpetual moaning A with B by C of D at 14 As there was no transport of any kind, he had to make the journey foot A by B at C on D with 15 He is not willing _ the risk of losing his money A afforded B afford C to afford D affording 16 Dentists recommend brushing teeth with a fluoride toothpaste to them from decay A defend B protect C arm D guard 17 My older brother has recently golf to provide himself with some relaxation A taken on B taken over C taken with D taken up 18 The management has authorized wage increase for all A employees B employers C citizens D residents 19 These measures have been taken with a to increasing the company’s profits A view B purpose C goal D reason 20 This is the best eel soup I have ever eaten A by rights B by all means C by the way D by far 21 We both an attempt to be friendly despite recent arguments A took B made C did D led 22 It is pity that you cannot go out with my friends A so B many a C such as D such a 23 According to the boss, John is the most _ for the position of executive secretary A comfortable B suitable C caring D supportive 24 I would rather at than quarrel with him A laugh B laughing C be laughed D being laughed 25 If you want to be an actor you have to really yourself to it A commit B conform C admit D adapt 26 I’m feeling a bit _ the weather, I think I’m getting a cold A with B for C upon D under 27 The young birds manage to fly several kilometres at their first A try B attempt C doing D aim 28 The listened attentively to every word the vicar said in his sermon A sightseers B congregation C spectators D audience 29 Luckily I was wearing a seat belt If I hadn’t been wearing one, I _ seriously A would be injured B will have been injured C will be injured D would have been injured 30 Not did she refuse to speak to him, but she also vowed never to see him again A even B only C at all D always 31 _ I realised the consequences, I would never have contemplated getting involved A Had B If C When D Unless 32 It’s awful when everyone else around you has been drinking and you’re as as a judge A calm B steady C clear D sober 33 We cannot judge a person simply on the of his education A condition B basis C principle D theory 34 I don’t know how old the bridge is, but I know it was built well A behind the times B at the same time C before my time D for the time being 35 Picasso, works inspired many artists, lived until he was a ripe old age A who B which C what D whose 36 We believe that the cumulative effects of renewed prosperity will expectations A undermine B overcome C surpass D succeed 37 in a recent science competition, the three students were awarded scholarships totaling $21,000 A Judged the best B To be judged the best C Judging the best D Having judged the best 38 Daisy: “What a lovely house you have!” – Mary: “ .” A Lovely, I think so B Thank you Hope you will drop in C Of course not, it’s not costly D No problem 39 You have to know Vietnam’s Independence Day is annually celebrated A which B that C when D on which 40 My father works as a police officer He isn’t allowed to drink alcohol duty A at B on C with D during 41 These seats are for special guests A preserved B reserved C retained D sustained 42 My team are unable to agree on whom we should elect to David A release B replace C retire D resign 43.The money I have saved is for buying a car A proficient B efficient C potential D sufficient 44 people depend to such a great extent on forests, every effort must be made to preserve trees and wildlife A While B Since C Yet D Still 45 Don’t run so much.You’ll exhaust yourself before the game A begins B will begin C will have begun D have gun 46 I don’t like turing down work, but I’ll have to, I’m afraid I’ve got far too much at the moment A up my sleeve B on my plate C on my mind D in effect 47 You’d better not tease Samantha when she’s tired You know how she gets A ratty B sleepish C catty D tipsy 48 I’m going to an interview I hope I get the job, please for me A keep your fingers B hold your fingers crossed C hold your fingers D keep your fingers crossed 49 We regret to inform you that the materials you ordered are A out of work B out of stock C out of reach D out of practice 50 As a student, he took an evening job to keep the from the door A wolf B dog C pig D bear II Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question: AMERICAN FAMILY Belonging to a family is one bond almost everyone in the world shares, but family patterns vary from country to country The United States has many different types of families While most American families are traditional, comprising a father, mother and one or more children, 22.5 percent of all American families in 1983 were headed by one parent, usually a woman In a few families in the United States, there are no children These childless couples may believe that they would not make good parents; they may want freedom from the responsibilities of child-rearing; or, perhaps they are not physically able to have children Other families in the United States have one adult who is a stepparent A stepmother or stepfather is a person who joins a family by marrying a father or mother Americans tolerate and accept these different types of families In the United States, people have the right to privacy and Americans not believe in telling other Americans what type of family group they must belong to They respect each other’s choices regarding family groups Families are very important to Americans One sign that this is true is that Americans show great concern about the family as an institution Many Americans believe there are too many divorces They worry that teenagers are not obeying their parents They are concerned about whether working women can properly care for their children Families give Americans a sense of belonging and a sense of tradition Families give Americans strength and purpose Families serve many functions They provide a setting in which children can be born and reared Families help educate their members Parents teach their children values - what they think is important They teach their children daily skills, such as how to ride a bicycle They also teach them common practices and customs, such as respect for elders and celebrating holidays The most important job for a family is to give emotional support and security How many types of families exist there in the USA? A Two B Three C Four D Five What is the attitude of Americans to the types of family groups? A permissive B disagreeable C careless D reckless Why is a family important to Americans? A Because marriage is not easy in America B Because family is the best place for them to live in C Because only women in families are able to care for their children well D Because family gives them strength and purpose Why some couples prefer to be childless? A They accept that they would not make good parents B They don’t want to have responsibilities for childcare C They are not physically able to have children D All of the above What sense families give to Americans? A a sense of freedom and a sense of B a sense of belonging and a sense of jewellery tradition C a sense of belonging and a sense of D a sense of humour and a sense of wonder tradition What functions families serve? A habitat and food B money and life skills C emotional support and security D joyfulness and daily supplies III Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question: HAPPY FAMILY A family can be two or more people who share goals and values, have long-term commitments to one another, and usually live in the same house Families range from all sorts of races, forms and sizes Families differ in various ways but each one has its own definition of a happy home and family So, what makes a happy family? There are many important factors that make a happy family Order is one of the important factors that make a happy family With order there is no chaos or confusion in the home A well-organized family will be able to function smoothly and easily in completing various tasks that each individual must When each individual knows his/her own responsibility, he/she is capable and able to bring more harmony and peace in the home Quality time is definitely one aspect to having a happy family This quality time spent together as a family no matter what the activity is will surely strengthen a family’s relationship Quality time helps to develop a bond between family members Not only will this strengthen ties, it will provide you with charitable memories of times spent together, whether it is having fun, being sad, happy, or bad In addition, a happy family must have an open communication between each individual It is important that each member of the family is heard, either it be about a problem, sharing good news or just because that person is there Everyone is important enough to have their own opinion An open communication between parents and their children will help increase trust and decrease the problems of drug and alcohol abuse, teen pregnancy and crime Also an open communication between a husband and wife will bring much understanding, appreciation, trust and much more Being “open” with each other is something that is essential in a happy family, but may be very hard to Discussing our feelings amongst each other can help us to have a stronger bond How many important aspects are there for each family to become a happy family? A One B Two C Three D Four If every members in the family knows his/her own duty, _ A He/She is incapable of doing well with others B He/She is able to bring more safety and harmony in the home C He/She can be a good member of his/her family D He/She can complete various tasks in his/her own family The word “crime” in paragraph mostly means A felony B guilty C shame D innocence All of the following are true EXCEPT A If family is well organized, there is no chaos or confusion in the home B Family memebers have many memories of time together C Quality time strengthen ties between family members D All of the members live in the same house or not Being “open” can be undertood as _ A empathy B private C separate D mutual A husband and wife having an open communication will A bring much understanding, appreciation, trust and much more B help increase trust and decrease the problems of drug and alcohol abuse C bring more harmony and peace in the home D be very hard to discuss their feelings IV Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question: NUCLEAR FAMILY The traditional definition of a nuclear family is a family unit that includes two married parents of opposite genders and their biological or adopted children living in the same residence However, the term “nuclear family” can mean several different things in today’s society Understanding the classic roles in this type of family and how it is defined can help you understand the relationships in your own family, whether it’s nuclear or not According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the term “nuclear family” was first used in 1947, but the concept of a family that consists of just parents and children is much older This basic unit of a family’s structure has existed for millennia, but it wasn’t until the 1960s and 1970s that the nuclear family became the majority situation At that time, industrial economic booms and rising wages made it possible for young parents to afford their own homes without living with extended family members At the same time, better healthcare contributed to the nuclear family, as elderly members became more self-sufficient and independent for decades after their children were grown Today, the era of the nuclear family is often glamorized, complete with mom in the kitchen, dad out earning the paychecks, and the kids building a tree house or hosting a stuffed animal tea party In reality, there is no ideal type of family, and today’s definition of a nuclear family can greatly differ from that it was a few decades ago Nuclear family is A a family that includes not only parents and children but also other relatives B a family that includes only the father, mother, and children C a family that includes a person’s parents, spouse, children and siblings D a family that includes children from a previous marriage of the wife, husband, or both parents When was the term “nuclear family” officially used? A in 1947 B in 1960 C in 1970 D until the 19601970 The word “millennia” in paragraph means A 200 years B 500 years C about 10000 D about 1000 years years According to the passage, which of the following statements is not true? A The children should take care of their elderly members after they are grown B The nuclear family didn’t become the majority situation until the 1960s and 1970s C Understanding the roles in nuclear family helps you understand the relationships in your family D Young parents afford their own homes because of industrial economic booms and rising wages The word “glamorized” in paragraph mostly means A unexpected B disclaimed C desirable D admirable What we need for a nuclear family? A Mother takes the responsibility for running the household B Father brings home money earned at a job C The children play around the house D All of the above V Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES The International Day of Families is observed (1) the 15th of May every year The Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 and reflects the (2) the international community attaches to families The International Day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social, (3) and demographic processes affecting families The International Day of Families has inspired a series of awareness-raising events, (4) national family days In many countries, that day provides an opportunity to highlight different areas of interest and importance to families (5) include workshops and conferences, radio and television programmes, newspaper articles and cultural programmes highlighting relevant (6) The central goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (7) ending poverty, promoting shared economic prosperity, social development and people’s well-being while protecting the environment Families remain at the centre of social life ensuring the well-being of their members, educating and socializing children and youth and caring for young and old (8) , family-oriented policies can contribute (9) the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals to relating to (10) with poverty and hunger; ensuring healthy lives and promoting of well-being for all ages; ensuring educational opportunities throughout the lifespan and achieving gender equality A in B on C at D by A import B important C importantly D importance A economy B economic C economics D economical A including B include C includes D including of A Actualities B Actions C Activities D Activenesses A melodies B themes C rhymes D chapters A depend on B rely on C focus on D go on A In total B In all C In advance D In particular A to B for C of D with 10 A going down B go down C doing away D away VI Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank A nuclear family or elementary family is a family group (1) a pair of adults and their children It is in contrast to a single-parent family, to the larger extended family, and to a family with more than two parents Nuclear families typically centre on a (an) (2) couple; the nuclear family may have any number of children There are differences in definition among observers; some definitions allow only biological children that are full-blood siblings, but (3) allow for a stepparent and any mix of dependent children including stepchildren and adopted children Family structures of one married couple and their children (4) in Western Europe and New England in the 17th century, influenced (5) church and theocratic governments With the emergence of proto-industrialization and early capitalism, the nuclear family became a financially viable social unit The term nuclear family first (6) in the early twentieth century Alternative definitions have evolved to include family units headed by same-sex parents and perhaps additional adult relatives who (7) a cohabiting parental role; in the latter case, it also receives the name of conjugal family The concept that a narrowly defined nuclear family is central to (8) in modern society has been promoted by familialists who are social conservatives in the United States, and has been challenged as historically and sociologically inadequate (9) _ the complexity of actual family relations As a fertility factor, single nuclear family households generally have a higher number of children than co-operative living arrangements according (10) _ studies both from the Western world and India A consisting B consists of C consisting of D including of A married B dating C divorced D estranged A other B others C the other D the others A had presented B presented C were present D were presented A with B by C for D of A had appeared B have appeared C appears D appeared A take on B take up C take in D take at A stability B stabilize C stabilizer D stable A describe B to describe C describing D described 10 A as B on C in D to VII Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank Life is filled with challenges As we get older we come to realize that those challenges are the very things that shape us and make us who we are It is the same with the challenges that come with friendship When we are faced with a challenge, we usually have two (1) We can try to beat it off, or we can decide that the thing (2) the challenge isn’t worth the (3) and call it quits Although there are certainly times when calling it quits is the right thing to do, in most (4) all that is needed is commitment and communication When we are committed to something, it means that no matter how (5) or how uncomfortable something is, we will always choose to face it and work it through instead of running away from it Communication is making a space for discussion and talking about how you feel as opposed to just saying what the other person did wrong (6) you can say to a friend, “I got my feeling hurt”, (7) _ “You hurt my feelings”, you are going to be able to solve the problem much faster In dealing with the many challenges that friendship will bring to you, try to see them for (8) they are: small hurdles you need to jump or get through on your way through life Nothing is so big that it is (9) _ to get over, and hurt only serves to make us stronger It is all part of growing up, it (10) to everyone, and some day you will look back on all of this and say, “Hard as it was, it made me who I am today And that is a good thing” 1 A opportunities B expectations C choices D aspects A presenting B predicting C deserving D demanding A expense B trouble C loss D comment A cases B fields C parts D occasions A doubtful B shameful C harmful D painful A If B As C While D Unless A or else B or rather C rather than D other than A who B what C which D where A necessary B unnecessary C possible D impossible 10 A appeals B opens C happens D goes VIII Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it I has never seen such a beautiful building → It’s I have never read such a romantic story → This is _ They had never had such a cold winter → It was 4.You will never meet anyone more dangerous than Mrs Jones → Mrs Jones is _ Man has never had such efficient servants as computer → Computer are I haven’t played football since 2000 → The last time _ I haven’t been to Ho Chi Minh city for years → The last time _ I’ve never met such a famous person before → It’s _ She hasn’t seen that boy here before → It’s _ 10 She hasn’t written to us since last year → The last time _ 11 She started to learn English years ago → It’s _ 12 He hasn’t laughed so much for ages → It’s _ 13 I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for years → It’s _ 14 The telephone rang for hours → It’s _ 15 I haven’t seen him for ages → It’s _ *KEY: It’s the most beautiful building that I have ever seen 2 This is the most romantic story I have ever read It was the coldest winter that they have ever had Mrs Jones is the most dangerous person you will have met Computer are the most effcient servant man that man has ever had The last time I played football was in 2000 The last time I was to Ho Chi Minh city was years ago It’s the first time I have met such a famous person It’s the first time she has seen that boy here 10 The last time she wrote to us was last year 11 It’s years since she learned / learnt English 12 It’s ages since he (last) laughed so much 13 It’s years since I (last) enjoyed myself so much 14 It’s hours since the telephone rang 15 It’s ages since I (last) saw him IX Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence When you passed the town hall clock, did you notice / were you noticing what time it was? Last night my neighbours were shouting / would shout for hours and I couldn't get to sleep When you lived in London, did you use to travel / were you travelling by bus? Everyone was having a good time, although not many people danced / were dancing Jill was really hungry because she didn’t eat / hadn’t eaten all day Before we went to the theatre, we called in / had called in at George’s cafe for a pizza It took a while for me to notice, but then I did Everyone stared / was staring at me What had I done wrong? Nobody bothered to tell me that the school decided / had decided to have a special holiday on Friday I was trying / tried to get in touch with you all day yesterday Where were you? 10 A: Excuse me, but this seat is mine B: I’m sorry, I didn’t realise / hadn’t realised that you were sitting here *KEY: did you notice were shouting did you use to travel were dancing hadn’t eaten went was staring had decided was trying 10 didn’t realize X Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence Once / Afterwards I’d read the manual, I found I could use the computer easily 2 It was more than a month before / until I realised what had happened I managed to talk to Carol just as / while she was leaving It wasn’t until / up to 1983 that Nigel could afford to take holidays abroad George always let me know by the time /whenever he was going to be late I was having a bath at the time / that time, so I didn’t hear the doorbell We bought our tickets and five minutes after / later the train arrived According to Grandpa, people used to dress formally those days / in his day Everyone was talking but stopped at that time / the moment Mr Smith arrived 10 The letter still hadn’t arrived by / until the end of the week *KEY: Once before as until whenever at the time later in his day the moment 10 by XI In each sentence decide whether one or both of the alternative tenses given are appropriate In those days, I always used to get up / got up early in the morning When I got to the cinema Jack had been waiting / was waiting for me We would always have / were always having breakfast in bed on Sundays Mary was always falling / always fell ill before important examinations My sister used to own / would own a motorcycle and sidecar Pay no attention to Dave’s remarks He wasn’t meaning / didn’t mean it I felt awful after lunch I ate / had eaten too much Brenda left / had left before I had time to talk to her The explanation was simple In 1781 HMS Sovereign on her way back from India had sighted / sighted an empty boat drifting off the African coast 10 Pauline has changed a lot She didn’t always use to look / wasn’t always loking like *KEY: Both was waiting would always have Both used to own didn’t mean Both, but ate is colloquial in this context Both both 10 didn’t always use to look XII Put each verb in brackets into a suitable past tense: The Little Girl and the Wolf One afternoon a big wolf (1 wait) _ in a dark forest for a little girl to come along carrying a basket of food to her grandmother Finally a little girl did come along and she (2 carry) a basket of food “Are you carrying that basket to your grandmother?” asked the wolf The little girl said yes, she was So the wolf (3 ask) her where her grandmother lived and the little girl (4 tell) him and he (5 disappear) into the wood When the little girl (6 open) the door of her grandmother’s house she (7 see) that there was somebody in bed with a nightcap and nightgown on She (8 approach) no nearer than twenty-five feet from the bed when she (9 see) _ that it was not her grandmother but the wolf, for even in a nightcap a wolf does not look in the least like anybody’s grandmother So the little girl (10 take) an automatic pistol out of her basket and (11 shoot) the wolf dead (Moral: It is not so easy to fool little girls nowadays as it used to be.) James Thurber: Fables for Our Time *KEY waited was carrying asked told disappeared opened saw had approached saw 10 took 11 shot XIII Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given Don’t change the words given EXAMPLE: “I’m sorry I got home so late”, said Laura (APOLOGISED) → Laura apologised for getting home so late You should stop smoking (GIVE) → You should smoking “But I tried to phone him yesterday”, said Mary (ADMITTED) → Mary _ the day before I am very similar to my brother (LIKE) → My brother _ me Do you want me to help you tidy up? (LIKE) → Would you tidy up? I intended to call you yesterday, but I forgot (GOING) → I _ call you yesterday, but I forgot 6 This has been my home for thirty years (LIVED) → I here for thirty years I can’t decide on the best way of telling her what’s happened (BREAK) → I can’t decide how _ her I’m not really interested in sports (GO) → I don’t really _ sports very much I have my doubts about this plan (DOUBTFUL) → I _ about this plan 10 Why don’t you phone me tomorrow? (GIVE) → Why not _ tomorrow? *KEY: You should give up smoking Mary admitted trying / having tried to phone him the day before My brother is very like me Would you like me to help you tidy up? I was going to call you yesterday, but I forgot I have lived here for thirty years I can’t decide how to break the news to her I don’t really go in for sports very much I am doubtful about this plan 10 Why not give me a call / ring tomorrow? XIV Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given Don’t change the words given I’ve been in this school for two years, come the end of the month BEEN → By the end of the month _ in this school for two years Why don’t you come and see us during lunch? WHILE → Why don’t you come to see us _ lunch Helen and Andrew are about to separate after a five-year-marriage POINT → Helen and Andrew are _ after a five-yearmarriage Susan booked out before we got to her hotel BY → Susan _ we got to her hotel Someone has suggested that the shop should close BEEN → It that the shop should close The police think that someone used a knife to open this window HAVE → A knife is to open this window There is a rumour that she was having business difficulties IS → It _ business difficulties 8 The car hasn’t been serviced for a long time HAD → We for a long time It would be better if you didn’t stay long RATHER → I _ stay long 10 I wish I hadn’t heard that TOLD → I would _ me that 11 The agreement ended six months of negotiations They signed it yesterday WHICH → The agreement yesterday ended six months of negotiations 12 The film is about the lives of three women Kate Dillon plays all the women WHOM → The film is about the lives of three women, by Kate Dillon *KEY: By the end of the month I will have been in this school for two years Why don’t you come to see us while we having lunch Helen and Andrew are on the point of separating after a five-year-marriage Susan had booked out by the time we got to her hotel It has been suggested that the shop should close A knife is thought to have been used to open this window It is rumoured that she was having business difficulties We haven’t had our car serviced for a long time I would rather you didn’t stay long 10 I would rather you hadn’t told me that 11 The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six months of negotiations 12 The film is about the lives of three women, all of whom are played by Kate Dillon XV Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given Don’t change the words given Sandy asked if I wanted more cake, but I told her I couldn’t eat anymore (ENOUGH) → When Sandy offered Jemima was unable to sing live as arranged (SUPPOSED) → Jemima was _ Tim wasn’t always as foul-mouthed as that (RUDE) → Tim We’ve changed our minds about going to London, as originally planned (GOING) → We _ we’ve changed our minds When I lived in Leeds, cycling to work was part of my daily routine (USED) → When I lived in Leeds, I _ work 6 I had to go past your house so I decided to drop in (GOING) → I so I decided to pop in to see you About 20 people were waiting for the late tram (ARRIVED) → By about 20 people were waiting I’ve never been to this shop before (TIME) → This is _ There is late-night shopping on Thursday (OPEN) → The shops on Thursday 10 Shall we go into town this afternoon? (LIKE) → Would _ go into town this afternoon? *KEY: me more cake, I told her I had had enough supposed to have sung, but (she) couldn’t didn’t use to be as rude as that were going to go to London but used to cycle to was going past your house the time the tram arrived the first time I’ve been to this shop are open late / are open later / stay open later / stay open late 10 you like to XVI Write about the following topic: The increase in mobile phone use in recent years has transformed the way we live, communicate and business Mobile phones can also be the cause of social or medical problems What forms these problems take? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of mobile phones? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience Write at least 250 words XVII Write about the following topic: The responsibility of bringing up children should be shared equally between mother and father To what extent you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience Write at least 250 words XVIII Write about the following topic: School children are becoming far too dependent on computers This is having an alarming effect on reading and writing skills Teachers need to avoid using computers in the classroom at all costs and go back to teaching basic study skills Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience Write at least 250 words XIX Write about the following topic: Counties such as China, India and Japan have unsustainable population growths In fact many experts are of the opinion that the population ‘explosion’ which is now a very worrying concern, is the most serious threat to life on this planet Give some suggestions to address this problem Write at least 250 words XX Write about the following topic: If you could change one important thing about your hometown, what would you change? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience Write at least 250 words XXI Write about the following topic: It has been said, “Not every thing that is learned is contained in books.” Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books In your opinion, which source is more important? Why? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience Write at least 250 words XXII Write a paragraph topic: Write a short paragraph to introduce your family Write the letter to tell your friend about your last holiday Write at least 120 words  THE END  [...]... first time she has seen that boy here 10 The last time she wrote to us was last year 11 It’s 8 years since she learned / learnt English 12 It’s ages since he (last) laughed so much 13 It’s years since I (last) enjoyed myself so much 14 It’s hours since the telephone rang 15 It’s ages since I (last) saw him IX Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence 1 When you passed the town hall clock,... _ 10 She hasn’t written to us since last year → The last time _ 11 She started to learn English 8 years ago → It’s _ 12 He hasn’t laughed so much for ages → It’s _ 13 I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for years → It’s _ 14 The telephone rang for hours → It’s _ 15 I haven’t seen... least like anybody’s grandmother So the little girl (10 take) an automatic pistol out of her basket and (11 shoot) the wolf dead (Moral: It is not so easy to fool little girls nowadays as it used to be.) James Thurber: Fables for Our Time *KEY 1 waited 2 was carrying 3 asked 4 told 5 disappeared 6 opened 7 saw 8 had approached 9 saw 10 took 11 shot XIII Complete the second sentence so that it... would rather you didn’t stay long 10 I would rather you hadn’t told me that 11 The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six months of negotiations 12 The film is about the lives of three women, all of whom are played by Kate Dillon XV Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given Don’t change the words given 1 Sandy asked if I wanted more... better if you didn’t stay long RATHER → I _ stay long 10 I wish I hadn’t heard that TOLD → I would _ me that 11 The agreement ended six months of negotiations They signed it yesterday WHICH → The agreement yesterday ended six months of negotiations 12 The film is about the lives of three women Kate Dillon plays all the women WHOM... The explanation was simple In 17 81 HMS Sovereign on her way back from India had sighted / sighted an empty boat drifting off the African coast 10 Pauline has changed a lot She didn’t always use to look / wasn’t always loking like *KEY: 1 Both 2 was waiting 3 would always have 4 Both 5 used to own 6 didn’t mean 7 Both, but ate is colloquial in this context 8 Both 9 both 10 didn’t always use to look XII... you all day yesterday Where were you? 10 A: Excuse me, but this seat is mine B: I’m sorry, I didn’t realise / hadn’t realised that you were sitting here *KEY: 1 did you notice 2 were shouting 3 did you use to travel 4 were dancing 5 hadn’t eaten 6 went 7 was staring 8 had decided 9 was trying 10 didn’t realize X Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence 1 Once / Afterwards I’d read the manual,... Everyone was talking but stopped at that time / the moment Mr Smith arrived 10 The letter still hadn’t arrived by / until the end of the week *KEY: 1 Once 2 before 3 as 4 until 5 whenever 6 at the time 7 later 8 in his day 9 the moment 10 by XI In each sentence decide whether one or both of the alternative tenses given are appropriate 1 In those days, I always used to get up / got up early in the morning... who are social conservatives in the United States, and has been challenged as historically and sociologically inadequate (9) _ the complexity of actual family relations As a fertility factor, single nuclear family households generally have a higher number of children than co-operative living arrangements according (10 ) _ studies both from the Western world and India 1 A consisting B consists of C consisting... Nothing is so big that it is (9) _ to get over, and hurt only serves to make us stronger It is all part of growing up, it (10 ) to everyone, and some day you will look back on all of this and say, “Hard as it was, it made me who I am today And that is a good thing” 1 A opportunities B expectations C choices D aspects 2 A presenting B predicting C deserving D demanding 3 A expense B trouble C loss