Are you wondering where to go for your next holiday? Well, you ought to think outside the box and consider somewhere different. I myself would strongly (1)______________ the Faroe Islands. If you know little about these (2)____________ islands, let me tell you more. They’re (3)_____________ in the North Sea, about 300 miles above Scotland and between Iceland and Norway. Although they have their own government and flag, they are considered as part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Their main livelihood is fishing, which explains the (4)_____________ seafood on offer everywhere. I’ve been there a number of times now and can say with my hand on my heart that the people are the friendliest I’ve ever met. What’s more, if, like me, you love (5)____________ , you’ll be in your element. So, if a relaxing break somewhere different is what you have in mind,
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Are you wondering where to go for your next holiday? Well, you ought to think outside the box and consider somewhere different I myself would strongly (1) the Faroe Islands If you know little about these (2) islands, let me tell you more They’re (3) _ in the North Sea, about 300 miles above Scotland and between Iceland and Norway Although they have their own government and flag, they are considered as part of the Kingdom of Denmark Their main livelihood is fishing, which explains the (4) _ seafood on offer everywhere I’ve been there a number of times now and can say with my hand on my heart that the people are the friendliest I’ve ever met What’s more, if, like me, you love (5) , you’ll be
in your element So, if a relaxing break somewhere different is what you have in mind, look no further
2 Choose the best option to complete each sentence.
1 He was on his way home when/ while/ as I saw him.
2 As/ Because/ Owing to the fact that it had been snowing heavily all night, the roads
were blocked
3 She can’t get a job no matter/ even though/ in spite of having done brilliantly at
college
4 Because of/ Since/ Due to he comes from New Zealand, he supports their national
rugby team
5 The doctor advised him to wind/ turn/ cut down on the amount of food he ate.
3 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given Do not change the word given You must use between two and five words.
1 I’m really excited about the holiday LOOKING
I the holiday
2 I’ve got to reduce the number of sweets I eat DOWN
I must the number of sweets I eat
3 Why don’t you start doing a sport? TAKE
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4 His parents raised him very strictly UP
His parents _ very strictly
5 Can you take care of the fish when I am away? LOOK
Can you when I am away?
4 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given.
1 This year’s exhibition was better than last year’s
Last year’s exhibition _ this year’s AS
2 The town hall and the church were about the same height
The town hall was the church TALL
3 The factory tour was much more interesting than the castle
The castle was _ the factory tour LESS
4 I’ve never seen such a fantastic view before!
That’s I’ve ever seen THE
5 When we went higher, I felt worse
The _ worse I felt THE
1 Fill each blank with the correct form of the in brackets.
The two teenagers were (1 patient) to get started on their camping trip They’d never been camping alone as their parents had always (2 courage) them before, because they thought it would (3 danger) their lives However, the two boys had never really been _ (4 responsible) so finally, after a lot of discussion, their parents agreed that they were _ (5 like) to
do anything stupid They put up their tent near the river They were boilingly hot by the time they’d finished so they dived into the river, which was incredibly cold, much to their surprise After eating their supper they went to bed but they found it impossible to sleep because they were so excited
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1 My teacher said I (can talk) to her about my project anytime I liked.
2 Her parents told her she (cannot go) _ on the school trip the following
month
3 Marc said he (make) a model of an aeroplane at the time.
4 We told the teacher that our experiment (not work) .
5 They said they (want) to watch the film next week instead.
3 In each of the following sentences, there may be one unnecessary word Take it out to make the sentence correct and meaningful If a sentence is correct, put a (✓) in the space provided.
We all have worries and negative thoughts about ourselves,
shy people just to have a few more of these than most
Although it’s often associated with girls, but shyness is more
common among boys, as there is often more pressure on them
than to be more outspoken and confident The key to
overcoming shyness is to force yourself to go to parties and
social events, even if though you don’t want to The more you
stay away from social situations, the much more difficult they
will become
1.
2.
3 _
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
4 Choose the best answer A, B, C or D.
Every 14 days, another language dies There are reasons (1) _ this Some people think more common languages (2) more economic power Because
of this, young people choose to (3) a common language as they think it is more useful (4) reason is that some languages aren’t written down Guujaaw is a leader of the Haida Nation His people have (5) on the Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada, for more than 10,000 years Their language is endangered Traditionally, it wasn’t written, and, (6) _ a result, some people are worried that it will die one day Guujaaw responds to this, “We talk to each (7) , listen, visit, and trust the spoken word Expressing yourself without writing (8) natural.” However, if Guujaaw’s language and others like it are going to survive, writing may have
to become part of their lives
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5 For each situation, write a sentence with the provided phrases.
1 You didn’t play hide-and-seek with your friends yesterday Now you regret it
I wish
2 You didn’t learn to play the guitar when you were younger Now you regret this
I wish
3 You were invited to a traditional Thai party by a friend You decided not to go Now you think it was a wrong decision
I wish
4 My family usually went to the pagoda on the first day of the new year Now we don’t
do that anymore
My family _
5 My parents didn’t make banh chung for Tet But now they usually do so
My parents
1 Complete each sentence by filling each blank with the correct form of the word given.
1 Cat Ba National Park is on Cat Ba Island, south of Ha Long Bay LOCATE
2 What city is the centre of your country? ADMINISTER
3 It was the perfect for a wonderful Christmas SET
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wonders RECOGNIZE
5 My grandparents live in a cottage in the countryside PICTURE
2 Change the following sentences into the impersonal passive voice.
1 People think that this citadel was built in the 18th century
_
2 They believe that this is the biggest sculpture in the area
_
3 People agree that we should control the number of visitors to this fortress
_
4 They expect that the government will recognize the importance of national parks _
5 They reported that 500 people visited the arts museum last month
_
3 Choose the best answer A, B, C or D.
Cat Ba National Park is located 15km north-west of Cat Ba Town It was (1) _ in
1986 It spans an area of 15,200ha, of which 9,800ha are forest, and has lots of particularly interesting caves The original tropical forest spans an area of 570ha, with extremely varied wildlife and vegetation
The park is (2) _ in Cat Ba Island and on several smaller island nearby It currently (3) 98km2 of total land area, 54km2 of inshore waters The park was Vietnam’s first national park (4) include both terrestrial and marine ecosystems It is (5) _ nationally and internationally for its importance in biodiversity conservation
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Cat Ba National Park differs (8) other national parks in Vietnam because of the variety of landscapes and ecosystems, (9) _ tropical evergreen forests mangrove, freshwater lake and streams, isolated sandy beaches, coral reefs, caves and grottos The park is a tourist (10) _ to millions of domestic and oversea visitors
5 A reported B believed C thought D recognized
6 A more B different C diversifying D natural
9 A containing B having C including D concerning
4 Turn the following sentences into reported speech, using the structure suggest + clause
with should/ suggest + V-ing
1 “How about going to Hue this summer holiday?” my mother said
My mother _
2 “Let’s book two return tickets because it will be cheaper,” he said
He
3 “Why don’t we join efforts to protect the beauty of this citadel?” she wondered She _
4 “Shall we go to Bach Ma National Park tomorrow?” Lena asked
Lena
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I _
1 Complete each sentence by filling each blank with the correct form of the word given.
1 Yesterday we went to a photo which shows Hanoi in the 1980s
EXHIBIT
2 Nowadays many _ walkways are built to help pedestrians cross the road
sagely ELEVATE
3 - Do you live with your parents only?
- No, I live in an _ family with my grandparents, uncles and aunts
EXTEND
4 My mother is kind-hearted and _ She usually helps people in need and share with them SYMPATHY
5 Children in the past were more _ than children nowadays OBEY
2 Fill each blank with the past simple or past perfect form of the verb in brackets.
1 My thirteenth birthday (be) the best day I ever (have) _
2 When my mother (come) , I (finish) cooking dinner
3 Ms Lan (not be) _ at home She (go) _shopping
4 Nam (read) _ about Vietnamese history before he (give) _ a presentation about it
5 When she (go) to the museum, all of her classmates (leave)
3 Choose the best answer A, B, C or D.
Have you ever been in a backpacking trip with your dog?
A Vietnamese youngster has recently enjoyed an (1) _ with a Golden Retriever to the southern island of Phu Quoc, constantly updating the trip to thousands of followers (2) Facebook Tran Trong Nghia, who lives in Ho Chi Minh City, has been excited about adventure travel (3) his young age
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Since a puppy, the Golden Retriever has not only been (6) around Ho Chi Minh city, but also to nearby provinces such as Dong Nai And Tay Ninh The graphic designer then (7) his four legged friend to sit on motorbike, especially for hours, so it could (8) accustomed to day-long trips Once Hope got used to traveling, Nghia drove it (9) further destinations, such as Lagi beach in the south-central province
of Binh Thuan
But Phu Quoc, some 400km off Ho Chi Minh city, has been their farthest trip so far The
“friends” (10) _ for the island on April 8th, and came back few days later
4 Create one sentence by combining each pair of sentences using adjective +
that-clause/ adjective + to-infinitive and the provided word.
1 They’re cutting down trees to build new roads It may harm the environment
(that-clause; AFRAID)
I’m
2 A new elevated walkway is being built here It is very necessary (to-infinitive;
NECESSARY)
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3 They will organize an exhibition to display the objects from the past She is sure
about that (that-clause; SURE)
She
4 They helped me move to the new house They’re so kind (to-infinitive; KIND)
It
was
5 Your village has changed so much for the last 10 years It’s surprising (that-clause;
SURPRISED)
I’m
1 Circle the word whose stress pattern is different from the others.
1 A artisan B attraction C forbidden D determined
4 A negative B self-aware C paradise D underpass
5 A cultural B astounding C extended D exporter
2 Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word in bold.
1 He has an to become an explorer AMBITIOUS
2 I want to be a racing driver, but it’s a very career CAPITAL
3 He’s got a lot of He should become a famous artist one day TALENTED
4 I don’t really have enough to become an actor or a singer SELF-CONFIDENT
5 You need a lot of to become a successful writer DETERMINE
3 Choose the correct option for each sentence.
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bigger/ biger than Swidon and so it’s more exciting I’ve lived here for 6 months now At
first, I was really nervous I thought I (4) might/ can find the work at my new school difficult but it (5) hasn’t/ wasn’t been so bad Everyone has been really friendly If I don’t
understand something, I asked my friends and they always help me We have lots of exciting trips at my new school too
4 Complete the second sentence, using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning
to the firs sentence.
1 If you cook the vegetables too long, the vitamins in it will be destroyed CAN
Cooking _
2 They are preparing your food right now IS
Your right now
3 The rice must be cleaned before cooking MUST
You _before cooking
4 They think the café will be busy all year EXPECT
The _busy all year
5 It’s necessary to order the paella in advance NEEDS
The _in advance
1 Match a word on the left with another on the right to make a compound noun Use the compound6 nouns to complete the sentences.