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passage 1
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2a
3c
4b
5a
passage 2
1a
2d
3b
4c
5b
passage 3
1b
2a
3c
4a
5b
passage 4
1c
2b
3c
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5d
passage 5
1b
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READING PART 1 (FINISH)

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Reading 1
Passage 6
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p7-part1
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2. c
3. d
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passage 6
khánh huyền
1D
2A
3C
4B
5D

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2b
3c
4b
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2. a
3. c
4. a
5. b

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3.B benefit
4.D Should
5.B avoid

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Part 1
Passage 1
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part 1- passage 2
khánh huyền
1A whether 2B sure 3B benefit  4D Should  5B avoid

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4-B
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passage 4
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3c
4b
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4. a
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Homework 19/3
Activity 10
2. SF
Most of the flights were canceled due to the... .
3. CS
Computer programs... foreign language. Many students... computer center.
4. C
5. CS
Dancing with... show. The dancing is very exciting.
6. CF
This magazine... year for the content and the style of its stories.
7. CS
Lázaro Cárdenas... become a teacher, but the political situation... .
8. SF
Despite all of... of the world, we still stay calm.

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ACTIVITY 10 (p.64.65)

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Popcorn the most popular healthy snack which is widely used all over the country

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topic sentences: There are plenty more reasons to play instruments than you may think, as they bring numerous advantages.

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Considerable researchers and scientists have pointed out that even though many people usually mistake between reptiles and dinosaurs, but there are some big dissimilarities between these two kinds of animals.

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Why don't you do exercise if you want to enhance your health and fitness? We can see that exercise provides us with various advantages.

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Paragraph 15:
Topic sentence: Different people play instruments for different reasons

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G2: P16
G3: P17
G4: P18
G5: P19

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UNIT 2 - READING 2
G1: Pre-reading: key vocab
G2: While reading: Ex3,4
G3: Academic Vocab: Ex1
G4: Environment collocations Ex2
G5: Environment collocations Ex3
UNIT 3 - READING 1
G1: WHILE WATCHING: EX 3,4
G2: PREPARING TO READ: EX 2
G3: WHILE READING: EX:3
G4: WHILE READING: EX 4
G5: READING BETWEEN THE LINES: EX 5

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READING 1
1. Pre-reading: understanding key vocab

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CLASSCODE: cai2dbq

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| Passage 7 | 1.      B | 2.      C | 3.      A | 4.      D | 5.      B
| Passage 8 | 1.      C | 2.      A | 3.      B | 4.      A | 5.      D
| Passage 9 | 1.      D | 2.      C | 3.      B | 4.      A | 5.      A
| Passage 10 | 1.      B | 2.      D | 3.      C | 4.      C | 5.      A
| Passage 11 | 1.      A | 2.      A | 3.      C | 4.      D | 5.      B
| Passage 12 | 1.      D | 2.      C | 3.      B | 4.      A | 5.      A

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Activity 9 (p.15-22)

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2.1 WRITING REVISION

Part 1. Identify and correct the mistake in each of the following sentences. One has been done as an example.

Example: That was a house nice.                                                                       => ……….

Answer:  That was a house nice.                                                                        => nice house

1.         The students over there is singing and dancing.                                          => ……….

2.         How many people there are in your family?                                                => ……….

3.         A pilot and a co-pilot flies the plane.                                                             => ……….

4.         This paragraph is about two country: Vietnam and Laos.                            => ……….

5.         When I graduate, I will work as a tourist guides.                                          => ……….

6.         A friend of mine, Hoa, ask me many things about London.                         => ……….

7.         Those questions are too difficult for me to answers.                                    => ……….

8.         Here are some more topic for you to practice writing a paragraph.            => ……….

9.         When you are ready, turns the key to start.                                                 => ……….

10.      The answers depend in the questions asked by the teacher.                      => ……….

11.      When Jeremy Jones need help, I am always there to give help.                => ……….

12.      When did you began you work as a tutor?                                                   => ……….

13.      One of the steps is to preparing the material you need.                               => ……….

14.      My trip to Italy last summer was wonderfully.                                              => ……….

15.      His father often leaves home early, in about six in the morning.                 => ……….

16.      What kinds of activities do Susan often have?                                            => ……….

17.      I am tired so the baby often cries during night.                                            => ……….

18.      We could see a lot of child playing in the park that day.                              => ……….

19.      For me, it is not easy to write about learning new something.                     => ……….

20.      When my mother retire, she will go back to her native town.                      => ……….

21.      Cooking meals are quite easy for her.                                                         => ……….

22.      How do writers find great topics for his paragraphs?                                   => ……….

23.      My mother will be 63 year old next Friday.                                                  => ……….

24.      On returning, they told many interesting story about Africa.                        => ……….

25.      When my sister turns 28, she will got married.                                             => ……….

26.      She drive her own car to work every workday.                                           => ……….

27.      Susan gave me some advice about take care of my skin.                          => ……….

28.      There is several sources of information we need.                                       => ……….

29.      I play computer games when I having free time after school.                     => ……….

30.      It will be many more skyscrapers in this city in 10 years.                            => ……….

31.      The writing test consists of three part.                                                          => ……….

32.      Does Japan produces many different kinds of cars?                                  => ……….

33.      We stand near each other when have a conversation.                                => ……….

34.      There are a big gap between the old and the young.                                   => ……….

35.      A topic sentence tell about the main idea of a paragraph.                           => ……….

36.      This new program have a variety of helpful applications.                            => ……….

37.      If you find an error, just cross them out.                                                       => ……….

38.      Which is more difficult to learn: English and Vietnamese?                          => ……….

39.      It is important to get the generally idea of the story.                                     => ……….

40.      Last night, when I left my house, two strangers follow me.                         => ……….

41.      Is next Sunday your father birthday?                                                           => ……….

42.      The firstly step in writing is thinking.                                                             => ……….

43.      We live on the six floor in Times City.                                                          => ……….

44.      Peter loves his job, but he job is really a great deal of work.                       => ……….

45.      Timed-writing practice can make you to writing better in English.               => ……….

46.      I enjoy to cook meals for my family.                                                            => ……….

47.      How long ago do you start work in this city?                                                => ……….

48.      Koreans considering one kind of bird very lucky.                                        => ……….

49.      She hopes to get some money instead for a gift.                                         => ……….

50.      These difference make those countries extremely interesting.                   => ……….

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Part I: Read the passage below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.

Passage 1

Studying abroad

More and more young people are taking the advantages of living in (1) ____________country and are deciding to study abroad. They realize it is the best way to learn about the customs and the way of life of other people. Student exchanges give teenagers the (2) __________to live somewhere else for a school year. While they are living abroad, they will eat new food, experience new traditions and learn the way people (3) _________own age live from day to day.

Students stay with carefully chosen host families and attend a local school. (4) _______student on the exchange programme has somebody who directly supports them the whole time they are abroad. To qualify as an exchange student, you (5)_______be aged between 15 and 18 years and be good at a foreign language.

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| 1.        | A.    separate | B.     another | C.     different | D.    new
| 2.        | A.    opportunity | B.     occasion | C.     reason | D.    cause
| 3.        | A.    its | B.     her | C.     their | D.    our
| 4.        | A.    Many | B.     Every | C.     All | D.    Both
| 5.        | A.    must | B.     ought | C.     have | D.    need
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Passage 2

Good walks

You’re rarely away from a good walk in Britain- (1) ________you live in the town or the country. From mountains in the North to gentle hills in the South, you’re (2) ________to find some wide open spaces you will like. People who live in the city can enjoy walks along canals and in the many beautiful parks to be found.

Walking give you the (3) ________of exercise and at the same time allows you to experience wonderful scenery. You can also learn about local wildlife. On foot, in the countryside, you see much more than you’d ever see from a car or on a bike.

However, if you are out and about in the countryside make sure you follow the rules. You mustn’t go anywhere that’s private, you (4) _________stay on public footpaths and (5) ________animals in fields!

| 1.        | A.    whether | B.       | C.       | B.     while | C.     because | D.    although
| 2.  | A.    confident | B.       | C.       | B.     sure | C.     definite | D.    clear
| 3. | A.    help | B.       | C.       | B.     benefit | C.     assistance | D.    allowance
| 4. | A.    could | B.       | C.       | B.     ought | C.     would | D.    should
| 5. | A.    stay | B.       | C.       | B.     avoid | C.     keep | D.    let

Passage 3

Body Language

Many people believe the way to really know somebody is to understand what they mean when they’re saying (1) ________at all! This is the science of understanding body language. In fact, learning how to recognize body language and how to use it to communicate your own message, is big business. (2)________there are hundreds of books written on the subject.

Experts are even going into companies to talk (3) ________employees about how to perform better. They suggest that this can be done with a few changes in their body-talk. Welcoming body language, for example, ought to include giving a friendly nod to say hello and learning forward slightly to show you want to listen. The problem is, the more we understand body language, and the more able we are to change it if we want to. This means that realizing when somebody is (4) ________a lie is more difficult than (5) ________used to be!

| 1. | A.    anything | B.     nothing | C.     something | D.    no one
| 2. | A.    Nowadays | B.     Daily | C.     Often | D.    Previously
| 3.        | A.    at | B.     for | C.     to | D.    by
| 4.        | A.    telling | B.     saying | C.     speaking | D.    talking
| 5.        | A.    its | B.     it | C.     they | D.    them

Passage 4

Wool

Wool comes from sheep and certain other animals like goats and rabbits. Over a million tonnes of wool is produced every year, of (1) ________60% goes into clothes. The wool that is used mostly comes from Australian Merio sheep. Their wool is good for baby clothes, as it is soft, keeps babies warm, and can protect their bodies.

When wool is first cut from the sheep, it (2) ________a high level of a valuable oil, so before the wool is used, it must be cleaned. The simplest way to do this is by putting the wool in warm water. The oil that is (3) ________from the wool is widely used in products like hand creams.

Sheep were first used by humans several thousand years ago, (4) _________it is believed that this was for meat rather than wool. When people developed a way of cutting the wool from sheep it (5) ________a more important material.

| 1.        | A.    what | B.     whose | C.     which | D.    that
| 2.        | A.    involves | B.     contains | C.     receives | D.    consists
| 3.        | A.    carried | B.     passed | C.     removed | D.    divided
| 4.        | A.    while | B.     but | C.     or | D.    because
| 5.        | A.    arrived | B.     turned | C.     grew | D.    became

Passage 5

Finding Gold

Most people would agree that finding the perfect ring for your partner is difficult. However, John Greenwood, a Scottish engineer, (1) ________himself an extra challenge. (2) ________ of taking a trip to the jeweller’s, John spent much of last year standing up to his knees in freezing water. He was looking for tiny pieces of gold among the stones on the river beds in the Scottish Highlands.

Using very (3) ________equipment, John worked hard to collect enough gold to make not just an engagement ring for his girlfriend, Morag, but also  their wedding rings. “I was out there every weekend and in the evenings before it got dark, in freezing cold water”, he said.

Experts think that John was amazingly lucky to find so much gold in such a (4) ________time. Many people (5) _________for 30 years without getting anything.

| 1.        | A.    did | B.     make | C.     gave | D.    had
| 2.        | A.    Rather | B.     Besides | C.     Along | D.    Instead
| 3.        | A.    easy | B.     plain | C.     necessary | D.    basic
| 4.        | A.    little | B.     short | C.     quick | D.    small
| 5.        | A.    rich | B.     follow | C.     search | D.    keep

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Passage 7

So, what did you think of “Catch Me If You Can?” Tell me your comments:

Tania: I found the movie entertaining, but I really don’t believe a teenager could pass himself off as an airline pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer. It just doesn’t seem possible that people would believe that. He probably passed some fraudulent checks, but the rest seems unreal. The film goes all out to shock.

Ben: Tania, if you read the book, you’d know that Abagnale really did all that stuff and more. The book’s got a lot more detail about stuff like banking codes and how Abagnale used his knowledge to get money, lots of money – two million dollars isn’t just beginner’s luck. The guy was a genius!

Pete: I saw the film and I read the book, but I think the film makes too much of the FBI agent who tried to track down Abagnale. He’s not a big deal in the book. From my point of view, the book gives a better understanding of Abagnale’s motives. That’s what really sets it parts for me.

1.      Which person only saw the film?

A.    Ben

B.     Tania

C.     Pete

D.    No one

2.      Which writers read the book?

A.    Tania and Ben

B.     Tania and Pete

C.     Pete and Ben

D.    No one

3.      Who thinks that the movie is too dramatic to be true?

A.    Tania

B.     Tania and Pete

C.     Pete and Ben

D.    Ben

4.      What statement best describes Ben’s attitude?

A.    Abagnale is notorious man without ethics.

B.     It’s wrong to impersonate someone.

C.     Banking authorities need to make codes available.

D.    He admires Abagnale’s intelligence.

5.      What is the key factor for Pete?

A.    the agent’s point of view

B.     Abagnale’s reasons

C.     a dramatic script

D.    the FBI’s motives

Passage 8

Notice to all guests of the Glenvale Inn

The manager of the Glenvale Inn would like to apologize to all its guests for any inconvenience caused by our remodeling efforts. We assure you that the greatest efforts are being made to ensure all public spaces are kept immaculately clean, that all guests are provided with courteous professionalism, and that noise is kept to a minimum.

During the remodeling, we are also offering all guests 10% off their bill and 10% off their next stay as well, when the remodeling is complete.

Our new and improved facilities:

- A 24-hour coffee bar in the lobby with the menu that will feature all your favorite specialty beverages as well as home-made baked foods.

- An expanded exercise room with spa and sauna will be available to melt away any chill you get on the slopes, plus personal trainers on hand for workouts or lessons in skiing or snowboarding.

- A massage salon will release any aches from your exercise in our gym or on the mountain.

- 20 log cabins, each complete with antique furnishings and bay windows overlooking the scenic valley and the main hotel building, will provide a little extra privacy but with all the amenities of one of our suites.

Once again, the management thanks you for your patronage and patience.

1.      Why is the management apologizing?

A.    There has been a lack of professionalism.

B.     The exercise room is too small.

C.     Some construction is underway.

D.    Guests are being overbilled.

2.      What is being offered to current guests because of the problem?

A.    a discount on their stay

B.     personal training

C.     free coffee

D.    a massage

3.      The word “feature” is closest in meaning to:

A.    make

B.     include

C.     highlight

D.    introduce

4.      What is stated about the log cabins?

A.    They have a good view of the area.

B.     They have ultra-modern furniture.

C.     They are not as well equipped as the suites.

D.    They are connected to the main hotel.

5.      Which is not mentioned in the text?

A.    sauna

B.     coffee bar

C.     massage salon

D.    swimming pool

Passage 9

Winter Driving

Winter is dangerous because it’s so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice might be hiding beneath the melting snow, waiting to send you off the road. The car coming towards you may suddenly slide across the road.

Rule number one for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly. Uneven movements can make a car suddenly very difficult to control. So every time you either turn the wheel, touch the brakes, or increase your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible. Imagine you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that you wouldn’t spill it.

Rule number two is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the further down the road you have to look. Test how long it takes to stop by gently braking. Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. In general, allow double your normal stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and even more on ice. Try to stay in control of your car at all times and you will avoid trouble.

1.      What is the writer trying to do in the text?

A.    complain about bad winter driving

B.     give information about winter weather

C.     warn people against driving in winter

D.    advise people about safe driving in winter

2.      Why would somebody read this text?

A.    to find out about the weather

B.     for information on driving lessons

C.     to learn about better driving

D.    to decide when to travel

3.      What does the writer think?

A.    People should avoid driving in the snow.

B.     Drivers should expect problems in winter.

C.     People drive too fast in winter.

D.    Winter drivers should use their brakes less.

4.      Why does the writer talk about a cup of coffee?

A.    to explain the importance of smooth movements

B.     because he thinks refreshments are important for drivers

C.     because he wants drivers to be more relaxed

D.    to show how it can be spilled

5.      Which traffic sign shows the main idea of the text?

| A.                  | DRIVE CAREFULLY ICE ON ROAD AHEAD

| B. | REDUCE SPEED NOW FOG AHEAD

| C. | DRIVE CAREFULLY ROAD REPAIRS AHEAD

| D. | SLOW DOWN ACCIDENT AHEAD

Passage 10

When I opened the first “Body Shop” in 1976, my only object was to earn enough to feed my children. Today, “The Body Shop” is an international company rapidly growing all around the world. In the years since we began I have learnt a lot. Much of what I have learnt will be found in this book, for I believe that we, as a company, have something worth saying about how to run a successful business without giving up what we really believe in.

It’s not a normal business book, nor is it just about my life. The message is that to succeed in business, you have to be different. Business can be fun, a business can be run with love and it can do well. In business, as in life, I need to enjoy myself, to have a feeling of family and to feel excited by the unexpected. I have always wanted the people who work for “The Body Shop” to feel the same way.

Now this book sends these ideas of mine out into the world, makes them public. I’d like to think there are no limits to our “family”, no limits to what can be done. I find that an exciting thought. I hope you do, too.

1.      What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this text?

A.    to tell the readers her life story

B.     to introduce her ideas to the readers

C.     to explain how international companies operate

D.    to tell the readers how she brought up a family.

2.      What would someone learn from this text?

A.    how to make a lot of money

B.     how to write a book about business

C.     what the writer’s family is like

D.    what the writer’s book is about

3.      How does the writer feel about the business she runs?

A.    She doesn’t care about success if her children are fed.

B.     She just runs it for her own entertainment.

C.     It is not like any other company.

D.    It is likely to become even more successful.

4.      What kind of workers does the writer like to employ?

A.    workers who can explain her ideas

B.     workers who get on well with the public

C.     workers who have the same attitudes as she does

D.    workers who have their own families

5.      What kind of person does the writer seem to be?

A.    She seems to be someone with strong opinions.

B.     She doesn’t seem to be very confident.

C.     She is mainly interested in making money.

D.    She sees running a business as just a job.

Passage 11

Some people have complained about this year’s collection, New Writing 3, although I can’t understand why. Surely 500 pages of original writing of this quality, for 6.99 pounds, is pretty amazing?

Fiction – both parts of novels and complete short stories – makes up most of the book. There are some enjoyable pieces by famous writers, such as Candia McWilliam and Rose Tremain. It’s a strange fact that the less well-known people seem to have written mainly about food. Take my advice about Jane Harris’s Those Nails – this piece should definitely not be read just after meals. It contains some very unpleasant scenes which could turn your stomach!

There is fine work from nineteen poets, including R.S. Thomas and John Burnside. There are pieces from novels-in-progress by Jim Crace and Jane Rogers. Finally, there is a little non-fiction, which includes a very funny article by Alan Rusbridger on certain newspapers, and an extraordinary piece about herself from Ursula Owen. This is an exceptional collection and I for one can’t wait to see what next year’s choice will include.

1.      What is the writer trying to do in the text?

A.    give her opinions about a new book

B.     give some information about new writers

C.     give some advice to writers

D.    give her opinion of newspaper journalists

2.      Why should somebody read the text?

A.    to find out more details about something

B.     to learn what next year’s collection will contain

C.     to find out about Alan Rusbridger’s new novel

D.    to decide whether to complain about something

3.      What does the writer think of New Writing 3?

A.    It’s too long.

B.     It’s very amusing.

C.     It’s very good.

D.    It’s too serious.

4.      How might you feel after reading Jane Harris’s piece?

A.    hungy

B.     excited

C.     unhappy

D.    sick

5.      Which of the following describes New Writing 3?

A.    Great value: two novels, poems and articles for only 6.99 pounds

B.     Great value: the best of new writing for only 6.99 pounds

C.     Great value: poems by Tremain, Harris and Burnside for only 6.99 pounds

D.    Great value: newspapers for a whole year for only 6.99 pounds

Passage 12

EMPLOYEE MANUAL

Welcome to the team! The success of Global Co. is based on providing great products to our customers. The following manual will help you provide excellent customer service in the area of business transactions.

If a customer makes an inquiry about our products, respond promptly. Offer to send them our welcome package, which contains brochures and a DVD.

Once the customer places an order, keep all order forms, contracts and legal documents well-organized. An order confirmation should be sent to the customer immediately. Remember to thank them for their order and encourage repeat business.

When the time comes to bill the customer, make sure that the billing statements are correct. For most orders, payment needs to be received within thirty days of the delivery date.

If the customer has a complaint upon delivery, handle it immediately. It’s extremely important to handle complaint well. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If the customer is not completely satisfied, offer to refund or to replace the product as solutions.

1.      What is the main purpose of the passage?

A.    to tell clients about billing procedures

B.     to explain how to generate repeat business

C.     to notify employees of common customer complaints

D.    to explain how to handle business transactions

2.      According to the passage, which does NOT need to be kept after a customer places an order?

A.    order forms

B.     contracts

C.     bills

D.    legal papers

3.      According to the passage, how should an employee handle dissatisfied customers?

A.    give them a discount on their bill

B.     offer to return their money or replace the item

C.     send them a complaint form

D.    explain the guarantee to them

4.      The word “manual” in the text is closest in meaning to:

A.    instructions

B.     problem

C.     mankind

D.    story

5.      What does the passage say about payment?

A.    It needs to be made within thirty days of the delivery date.

B.     It needs to be received before the delivery date.

C.     It needs to be received after the delivery date.

D.    Customer can make payment whenever they want.

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Passage 6

Come now to Quick Mart for super savings. For the _______ (1) seven days, we are slashing prices on hundreds of grocery items. You won’t believe the savings you will be able to make. Just _____ (2) a look at a few examples of some of the items that will be discounted. We are _____ (3) a 50% discount ______ (4) all brands of milk and an amazing 75% off our own label cheddar cheese. In the bakery section, you can buy one item and get _____ (5) absolutely free. There will also be great bargains in the produce section and on all meat. So come and save.

1.      A. next                                    B. last                          C. past                         D. few

2.      A. imagine                   B. take                         C. give                         D. make

3.      A. on offer                  B. offered                   C. offering                  D. offer

4.      A. on                           B. of                            C. about                      D. with

5.      A. a                             B. another                   C. other                       C. others

Passage 7

Want to spruce up your home, but can’t afford to call in a professional? Then DIY! ______ (1) the high costs of professional work, many homeowners these days _______ (2) a new route to home improvement. It’s called DIY, or “Do-It-Yourself.” This new trend saves the homeowner a lot of money, _____ (3) it cuts out the cost of having a professional come in and do the job. Of course, the homeowner is now responsible _____ (4) the quality of work, but many programs on TV these days demonstrate how to do common projects, and there are many DIY home _____ (5) books available in bookstores and libraries. So the next time you consider doing a project at home, consider DIY.

1.      A. Because                  B. Due to                    C. In spite                   D. For

2.      A. took                        B. are taking                C. taken                       D. overtook

3.      A. as                            B. due to                     C. although                 D. and

4.      A. by                           B. with                                    C. for                           D. at

5.      A. improved                B. improving               C. improve                  D. improvement

Passage 8

WE ARE LOOKING FOR TENANTS IN THE TWIN CITIES AREA

Apartment Search magazine (ASM) is ______ (1) to advertising apartment communities, townhouses, and condominiums available in the Twin Cities area. If you have an advertisement you _____ (2) to include in ASM, call (599) 373-3329 M-F 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., or email us at asm@twincities.org. ASM is published _____ (3) and is distributed free to our readers. It can be found at key locations _____ (4) grocery stores, convention and visitor centers, chambers of commerce, restaurants, college campuses, and hotels and motels. ASM reserves the right to refuse advertising for any reason. No advertisement will be accepted if it is in violation ______ (5) the terms of the Housing Non-Discrimination Act of 1997.

1.      A. devotes                   B. devotee                   C. devoted                  D. devotion

2.      A. would like              B. wants                      C. must                        D. have

3.      A. monthly                  B. one a month            C. by monthly             D. in a month

4.      A. for example            B. such as                    C. likely                       D. for instance

5.      A. to                            B. from                        C. for                           D. of

Passage 9

Good personal hygiene is required of all our food service employees. Please refer to the ______ (1) guidelines. Hands _______ (2) be clean at all times, and you are required to wash them with ______ (3) and hot water at the beginning of your shift and at ______(4) once every hour thereafter, after handling trash, and before returning to work from the restroom or meal breaks. Nails are to be trimmed to a reasonable length. The ______ (5) acceptable length is 1/8 inch longer than your fingertip. Failure to adhere to these guidelines might result in your being asked to leave work for the day, and repeated failure or refusal to adhere will result in job loss.

1.      A. under                      B. followed                 C. following                D. below

2.      A. must                       B. have to                    C. should                     D. might

3.      A. glove                      B. other                       C. soap                        D. clothes

4.      A. least                        B. most                        C. all                            D. many

5.      A. longest                    B. shortest                   C. minimum                D. maximum

Passage 10

CARTOON FILMS

Cartoon films have very few limits. If you can draw something, you can _____(1) it move on the cinema screen. The use of new ideas and advanced computer programs means that cartoons are becoming exciting again for people of ____(2) ages.

By the end of the 1970s, the cinema world had decided that cartoons were only for children.

But soon _____(3), one or two directors had some original new ideas. They proved that it was possible to make films in which both adults and children could share the fun.

However, not every cartoon film was successful. The Black Cauldron, for example, failed, mainly because it was too ____(4) for children and too childish for adults. Directors learnt from this mistake, and the film companies began to make large _____(5) of money again.

1.      A. get              B. cause                       C. wish                        D. make

2.      A. more           B. other                       C. all                            D. these

3.      A. afterwards  B. later                                    C. next                                    D. then

4.      A. nervous       B. fearful                     C. afraid                      D. frightening

5.      A. amount       B. accounts                 C. numbers                  D. totals

Passage 11

The annual Big Mart supper sale is here again. For the next seven days, we are offering savings of _____ (1) 10 and 40% on selected items from our _____ (2) stock. If you have had your eyes on a new washing machine, now you can get one from just $300. Looking for a new TV for the living room? We have flat-screen TVs from just $599. We are also offering great savings _____ (3) MP3 players, DVD players, and many _____ (4) items from our home entertainment range. Check out our website for a list of our special offers. The list is updated hourly. If you can find the item at a cheaper price in another store, just bring us _____ (5) and we’ll match the cheaper price. Please note all items are either ex-display models or returned merchandise. All items come with a twelve-month warranty.

1.      A, about                      B. from                        C. between                  D. up

2.       A. now                       B. next                                    C. contemporary         D. current

3.      A. on                           B. of                            C. about                      D. with

4.      A. another                   B. also                         C. too                          D. other

5.      A. prove                      B. provement              C. proof                       D. proved

Passage 12

DO NOT ENTER

This house has been closed by the City Housing Department because of unsafe ______ (1) conditions, code 629. All major plumbing and electrical wiring must be repaired _______ (2) it is considered safe to be inhabited. Once repaired, _____ (3) house will be listed for sale by city ______ (4). Repairs are expected to be completed by the end of September. Interested ______ (5) may contact city housing staff directly. For further information, call the city housing department at 223-9945.

1.      A. life                          B. live                          C. living                      D. leave

2.      A. before                     B. after                                    C. when                       D. while

3.      A. a                             B. some                       C. the                          D. those

4.      A. office                      B. officials                  C. official                    D. officially

5.      A. to buy                     B. in buying                C. buy                         D. buyers

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Part I: Read the passage below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.

Passage 1

An old couple was asking for water on the pavement outside an office. They _____ (1) to be pitifully poor. When asked where they were headed to, they told that they had come from a _____ (2) village to get their cataract-afflicted eyes operated. But they were stranded. The stranger who had ______ (3) them there with a promise of treatment was intractable. Humanely, few staff members of the office arranged for their _______ (4) for a night and next day took to a reputed hospital, whose eye surgeon had helped many poor patients. He examined his new patients and got them admitted. The surgeon _______ (5) picked beggars from the streets and operated them for free. The old couple stayed in the hospital for a week and came out with a new sight. They were now happier and healthier.

1.      A. appeared           B. liked                       C. wanted                   D. wished

2.      A. distantly           B. nearing                    C. close                       D. nearby

3.      A. took                  B. asked                      C. brought                   D. seen

4.      A. shelter               B. living                      C. refuge                     D. place

5.      A. constantly         B. timely                     C. unwillingly             D. continuously

Passage 2

Wanted: Film Subtitles Coordinator

The duties of this _______ (1) include working with spotters, translators, computer technicians, _____ (2) clients to oversee the addition of Japanese subtitles to films. At least three years’ experience in the subtitling industry is a must for all applicants. The working hours for this position are flexible, _______ (3) there will be some compulsory overtime. Candidates need to be able to work well under pressure _______ (4) this is a stressful job, especially when working on projects scheduled for worldwide simultaneous release. Interested applicants should submit a ______ (5) resumé and cover letter to RapidTitles by December 15th.

1.      A. work                                   B. person         C. position                   D. coordinator

2.      A. with                                    B. and             C. also                         D. since

3.      A. so that                                B. despite        C. but                          D. whenever

4.      A. since                                   B. even            C. although                 D. regarding

5.      A. current                                B. suitable       C. your                        D. good

Passage 3

THE FIRST WOMAN SCIENTIST

Hypatia was born in Alexandria, in Egypt, in 370 A.D. For many centuries she was the only woman scientist to have a place in the history books.

Hypatia’s father was director of Alexandria University, and he _____(1) sure his daughter had the best education available. This was unusual, as most women then had few _____(2) to study.

After studying in Athens and Rome, Hypatia returned to Alexandria where she began teaching mathematics. She soon became famous _____(3) her knowledge of new ideas.

We have no copies of her books, but we know that she wrote several important mathematical works. Hypatia was also interested in technology and ____(4) several scientific tools to help with her work.

At the ______(5) many rulers were afraid of science, and anyone connected with it was in danger. One day in March 415, Hypatia was attacked in the street and killed.

1.       A. could                     B. made                       C. said                         D. put

2.      A. classes                    B. customs                  C. opportunities          D. teachers

3.      A. from                       B. by                           C. for                           D. in

4.      A. did                          B. experimented          C. invented                 D. learnt

5.      A. day                         B. period                     C. year                         D. time

Passage 4

SAMUEL PEPYS

The most famous diary in English was written by Samuel Pepys. It gives a detailed and interesting ____(1) of everyday life in England between 1660 and 1669. Pepys writes about important news stories of the time, like disease, an enemy navy _____(2) up the River Thames and the Great Fire of London.

He also writes about himself, even about his _____(3) – he often slept during church or looked at the pretty girls. He describes his home life – a _____(4) with his wife and how they became friends again, his worry about her illness. As well as books, he liked music, the theatre, card games, and parties with good food and plenty of fun. Pepys was a busy man who had many important jobs – he was a Member of Parliament and President of the Royal Society. He is also ____(5) for his work for the British Navy.

1.      A. description             B. letter                       C. notice                      D. story

2.      A. driving                    B. flying                      C. running                   D. sailing

3.      A. accidents                B. plans                       C. dreams                    D. faults

4.      A. conversation           B. discussion               C. quarrel`                   D. talk

5.      A. reviewed                B. remembered            C. reminded                D. reported

Passage 5

THE ROCKIES

The Rocky Mountains run almost the length of North America. They start in the North-west, but lie only a _____(1) hundred miles from the centre in more southern areas. Although the Rockies are smaller than the Alps, they are no less wonderful.

There are many roads across the Rockies, but the best way to see them is to _____(2) by train. You start from Vancouver, the most attractive of Canada’s big cities. Standing with its feet in the water and its head in the mountains, this city _____(3) its residents to ski on slopes just 15 minutes by car from the city centre.

Thirty passenger trains a day used to _____(4) off from Vancouver on the cross-continent railway. Now there are just three a week, but the ride is still a great adventure. You sleep on board, which is fun, but travel through some of the best _____(5) at night.

1.      A. many                      B. lot                           C. few                         D. couple

2.      A. drive                       B. travel                      C. ride                         D. pass

3.      A. lets                          B. allows                     C. offers                      D. gives

4.      A. leave                       B. get                          C. take                         D. set

5.      A. scenery                   B. view                        C. site                          D. beauty

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Part II: Read the passage below and choose the correct answer for each question.

Passage 1

As a result of years of research, we know that too much animal fat is bad for our health. For example, Americans eat a lot of meat and only a small amount of grains, fruit, and vegetables. Because of their diet, they have high rates of cancer and heart disease. In Japan, in contrast, people eat large amounts of grains and very little meat. The Japanese also have very low rates of cancer and heart disease. In fact, the Japanese live longer than anyone else in the world. Unfortunately, when Japanese people move to the United States, the rates of heart disease and cancer increase as their diet changes. Moreover, as hamburgers, ice-cream, and other high-fat foods become popular in Japan, the rates of heart disease and cancer are increasing there as well. People are also eating more meat and dairy products in their countries such as Cuba, Mauritius and Hungary. Not surprisingly, the disease rates in these countries are increasing along with the change in diet. Consequently, doctors everywhere advise people to eat more grains, fruit and vegetables and to eat less meat and fewer dairy products.

1. Why do Japanese have low rates of cancer and heart disease?

A. Because they eat a lot of grains and very little meat.

B. Because they do not eat animal fat.

C. Because their diet changes.

D. Because they live longer than anyone else in the world.

2. American people have high rates of cancer and heart disease because ________.

A. they eat a lot of vegetables and fruit

B. they eat no meat

C. they eat only meat

D. they eat a lot of meat and very little fruit, grains, and vegetables

3. The Japanese live ________.

A. a short life              B. a long life               C. the longest life        D. an average life

4. Due to the change in diet, the life of the Japanese people ________ when they move to the U.S.

A. becomes worse consequently                     B. remains the same as in Japan

C. becomes better                                            D. none of the answers

5. People are advised ________.

A. to eat vegetables, fruit and grains only

B. to eat only meat

C. not to eat any dairy products

D. to eat more vegetables, fruit and grains, and to eat less meat.

Passage 2

IS THAT PORTABLE GENERATOR IN THE GARAGE GOOD ENOUGH?

It isn’t. Make no mistake about it: The power never goes out on a nice sunny day. If you lose power, it will probably be on a cold, wet, or snowy day. With the ElectroGen automatic standby electric generator, you won’t have to lift a finger to get the electricity running. Put it in the garage, and … well, that’s all. When the electricity goes off, you do nothing. Simply wait fifteen seconds and Presto!-ElectroGen takes over. That’s right, ElectroGen begins providing power for the vital circuits in your home within mere seconds of a power outage -automatically. That old portable just doesn’t compare. It has to be brought out of storage and moved to where you need it. It must be fueled frequently. To use it, you have to run extension cords to all your appliances. So if you want to avoid the walk to and from the garage in the freezing rain to get your generator up and running, call your ElectroGen dealer today. Let ElectroGen do the dirty work when the light go out.

1.      For whom is this advertisement intended?

A.    electricians

B.     appliance dealers

C.     homeowners

D.    construction companies

2.      What is an advantage of an ElectroGen over a portable generator, according to the advertisement?

A.    It is cheaper to buy.

B.     It is cheaper to use.

C.     It operates more electrical devices.

D.    It can be used while still in the garage.

3.      When a power outage occurs, what must an ElectroGen user do?

A.    wait a short time

B.     connect an extension cord

C.     turn off the well pump

D.    flip the power switch on

4.      When are people most likely to need a generator?

A.    on a sunny day

B.     on a Sunday

C.     never

D.    on a day with bad weather

5.      What is NOT true about ElectroGen generator?

A.    It provides power for the vital circuits.

B.     It helps people when the lights go out.

C.     You won’t have to lift a finger to get the electricity running.

D.    It must be fueled frequently.

Passage 3

The great ship, Titanic, sailed for New York from Southampton on April 10th, 1912. She was carrying 1316 passengers and a crew of 891. Even by modern standards, the 46,000 ton Titanic was a colossal ship. At that time, however, she was not only the largest ship that had ever been built, but was regarded as unsinkable, for she had sixteen water tight compartments. Even if two of these were flooded, she would still be able to float. The tragic sinking of this great liner will always be remembered, for she went down on her fist voyage with heavy loss of life.

Four days after setting out, while the Titanic was sailing across the icy waters of the North Atlantic, a huge iceberg was suddenly spotted by a look out. After the alarm had been given, the great ship sharply turned sharply to avoid a direct collision. The Titanic turned just in time, narrowly missing the immense wall of ice which rose over 100 feet out of the water beside her. Suddenly, there was a slight trembling sound from below, and the captain went down to see what had happened. The noise had been so faint that no one thought that the ship had been damaged. Below, the captain realized to his horror that the Titanic was sinking rapidly, for five of her sixteen water tight compartments had already been flooded! The order to abandon ship was given and hundreds of people plunged into the icy water. As there were not enough life boats for everybody, 1500 lives were lost.

1.      The Titanic started its journey in ________.

A.    New York

B.     Southampton

C.     North Atlantic

D.    doesn’t say

2.      How many people were there on the Titanic when it was sailing?

A.    2207                      B. 1316                       C. 891                         D. 1500

3.      What does the word “liner” in the text mean?

A.    ship                        B. ice                           C. life boat                  D. iceberg

4.      When Titanic was sailing across the icy waters of the North Atlantic, the look-out saw ________.

A.    nothing                  B. the alarm                 C. the icy water           D. a huge iceberg

5.      As there were ________ life boats for everyone, 1500 lives were lost.

A.    few                        B. much                       C. enough                    D. many

Passage 4

ONE TO WATCH!

Essay by Jessica Bourne

I’m a big fan of films featuring the spy James Bond. I’ve got most of them on DVD. We’ve recently bought Quantum of Solace, in which Daniel Craig plays the part of Bond. I don’t know why the film’s got that name – but it’s a great movie, anyway.

All the actors who’ve played James Bond have been great, but Daniel Craig, who’s made lots of other films, plays the part better than any of them. Even though he doesn’t talk very much, I think he’s the most perfect actor for the role. He even does a few of the more dangerous things in the film himself, instead of getting someone else to do them. I did wonder sometimes whether he’d be clever enough to defeat the bad people – but I’m not going to tell you the ending! The actress who stars with Craig gives a fantastic performance too – I loved all the glamorous clothes she wore!

The director probably had a hard job making this Bond film as full of action as earlier ones. But the excitement starts right at the beginning here, with a car chase along a mountain road, and plenty of other thrilling scenes, too – Bond leaping off tall buildings and so on. Unfortunately I found the story difficult to follow in places, and it also seemed to be over very quickly – It lasted under two hours. I also felt there weren’t as many jokes as in the old Bond films. And where was all the ridiculous Bond equipment – the underwater car or exploding watch that everyone laughed at? This is a more serious, darker Bond film, but I still really enjoyed it.

1.      What is Jessica trying to do in her essay?

A.    Explain what first attracted her to Bond films

B.     Tell readers about the Bond DVDs she owns

C.     Give a balanced view of a Bond film she has seen

D.    Describe how Daniel Craig got the part of James Bond.

2.      What can a reader find out from Jessica’s essay?

A.    Whether Quantum of Solace is her favourite Bond film

B.     What other films Daniel Craig has made

C.     Which other actors have played James Bond

D.    Whether she thinks Daniel Craig is the best James Bond

3.      What does Jessica tell us about Craig in the new Bond film?

A.    He performs some of the action scenes.

B.     He wears some stylish clothes.

C.     He is given a lot of lines to say.

D.    He looks strong and fit enough to fight the criminals

4.      What is one problem with the film, according to Jessica?

A.    It seems a bit too long.

B.     It’s sometimes hard to understand what’s happening.

C.     It has too much silly technology in it.

D.    It has jokes that aren’t very funny.

5.      Which of these might appear in a magazine review of the new Bond film?

A.    It’s full of excitement, with Bond jumping across rooftops, so don’t be disappointed by the slow start.

B.     The director wanted to move away from the last Bond film and include a bit less action.

C.     I’m not sure the title tells you much… but be prepared to watch a rather different kind of Bond movie.

D.    Daniel Craig performed well as James Bond, but the main female star was disappointing.

Passage 5

Living Tomorrow

If you want to find out what houses might look like in the future, you should visit the Living Tomorrow exhibition. It’s a permanent exhibition near Brussels in Belgium, where you can see for yourself how tomorrow’s technologies will integrate into our daily lives.

The house of the Future consists of a living room, bathroom, kitchen, home theatre, sleeping space and office. Everything works via remote control, from warming up food, to authorising access to the supermarket delivery man. The living room has touch screens which control the light, music and windows. You might want to read, relax or just chat to friends there. However, you won’t see a TV there. You’ll find out why when you go upstairs.

The kitchen can be whatever you want it to be. Appliances like the oven, fridge and dishwasher slide in or out of view as needed. They even change colour automatically when you adjust the lighting. The oven and microwave are designed to recognise different kinds of food and decide automatically how to cook them. The only thing that doesn’t move here is the flat screen on the wall. Among other things, you can use this screen to do your shopping easily and safely online.

Upstairs is the ‘home theatre’, with specialised acoustics and large screens. The latest 3D technology makes watching TV a whole new experience! Next to this, in the ‘sleeping space’, you can try out a bed that adapts to your size and shape.

The bathroom, which has water-free toilets and voice-controlled taps, is also equipped with an ‘intelligent mirror’. This acts as both a mirror and an electrically controlled screen. You can watch the news on it, check the weather forecast or listen to music while you clean your teeth. The mirror will even check your blood pressure and temperature, and remind you to take your medicine if necessary!

1.        The Living Tomorrow exhibition ________.

A.    shows what daily life will be like in the future

B.     is only going to be on for a short time

C.     shows you what houses will be like in the future

D.    gives you things you like

2.        In the ‘House of the Future’, you ________.

A.    won’t have to switch the lights on

B.     can watch TV in the living room

C.     will have to open the door when your shopping is delivered

D.    can do what you want

3.        In the kitchen, ________.

A.    the fridge and dishwasher are white

B.     you can move the domestic appliances around

C.     the oven decides what food you’ll eat

D.    you have to look for things like dish-washer

4.        There’s a ‘home theatre’ upstairs ________.

A.    where you can watch 3D TV

B.     which has an ‘intelligent mirror’

C.     where you can sleep

D.    where you can dance

5.        In the bathroom, ________.

A.    the taps turn on automatically

B.     music starts playing when you clean your teeth

C.     you can check what the weather is like outside

D.    you have to wear warm clothes

Passage 6

(Center City) The Metro Airport Authority (MAA) announced at a news conference today that it has reached a long-sought agreement with Great Lakes Airways to increase flight service at both local airports. MAA spokesman William Henry James told reporters the airline had agreed to add two new weekly departures for and one new daily arrival from Chicago to its existing City Airport schedule, and that County airport would see one new daily round trip to Chicago and one more daily departure for Buffalo. Though the starting dates for the new flight service have yet to be formalized, James said that he and Great Lakes representatives had an understanding that all new flights would be on the airline’s schedule by the end of November or early December. Making the announcement at city hall this morning, James said that the schedule changes should be especially welcome news for local business travelers, many of whom have criticized the MAA for its inability to persuade airlines serving the area to expand their schedules.

1.        According to the information given, which of the following will be the result of the flight schedule changes?

A.    City Airport will be busier than County Airport.

B.     Prices for airline tickets in Center City will decline.

C.     There will be one more daily flight to Buffalo from County Airport.

D.    Criticism of the Metro Airport Authority will cease.

2.        When the changes take effect, how many new flights will be departing from County Airport each day?

A.    one                        B. two             C. four             D. seven

3.        What have business travelers criticized MAA for?

A.    Its poor management

B.     Its long-sought agreement

C.     Its slow service

D.    Its failure to convince other airlines to expand their flight service.

4.        What is true of William Henry James?

A.    He works for the Metro Airport Authority.

B.     His office is at City Airport.

C.     He works for Great Lakes Airlines.

D.    His office is at city hall.

5.        What is true of the increase in flight service to the Center City area?

A.    It will begin in January.

B.     It will increase local taxes.

C.     It was desired by local business travelers.

D.    There will be new flights to several cities.