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KỲ THI OLYMPIC TRUYỀN THỐNG 10-3 LẦN THỨ IV NĂM 2019
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH; LỚP: 11
ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ MÔN: TIẾNG ANH; LỚP 11
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS. (40 points) I. PHONOLOGY (10 points)
A/ Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. 1. A. basilisk B. bison C. basic D. basin 2. A. archaic B. chaperon C. choreograph D. chasm 3. A. liability B. shrine C. invigorate D. lithe 4. A. etiquette B. marquee C. queuing D. earthquake 5. A. designedly B. determinedly C. unconcernedly D. unconstrainedly 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. B
B/ Choose the word that is stressed differently from the others in the list. 6. A. overgeneralize B. aborigine C. modernity D. unambigious 7. A. therapeutic B. conscientious C. fanaticism D. orthographic 8. A. ineligible B. chameleon C. dyslexia D. circumstance 9. A. facsimile B. influenza C. caress D. petroleum 10. A. argumentative B. psychological C. contributory D. hypersensitive 6. C 7. C 8. D 9. B 10. C II. WORD CHOICE (10 points)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
11. The sporting ________ of the young are focused on the achievements of their heroes. A. expectations B. inspirations C. aspirations D. intention
12. The gift, together with the flowers, was a _________ of hid gratitude and apprecciation. A. coupon B. memento C. remembrance D. token
13. Medical privacy laws ________ of health care providers that they be careful with protected information. A. conceive B. devise C. envisage D. require
14. The problem of petty crime has largely been ____________. A. annihilated B. exterminated C. decimated D. eradicated
15. The Red Cross is __________ an international aid organization. A. intriguingly B. intrusively C. intrisically D. intrepidly
16. Because of cutbacks in council spending, plan for the new stadium had to be ___________. A. stockpiled B. overthrown C. shelved D. disrupted
17. Unfortunately, our local cinema is on the ____________ of closing down. A. verge B. hint C. edge D. threat
18. The soap opera star threatened to _________ her dentist for $10 million. A. prosecute B. sue C. convict D. charge
19. You must be careful when you wash this ___________ silk blouse. A. weak B. sensitive C. delicate D. feeble
20. The recent economic crisis has brought about a _____________ in world trade. A. slump B. sag C. droop D. tilt 11. C 12. D 13. D 14. D 15. C 16. C 17. A 18. B 19. C 20. A
III. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES (10 points)
21. On the top of the mountain __________ where my father was born. A. the cabin is located B. is the located cabin C. is located the cabin D. located is the cabin
22. ____________ and terrifying, coral snakes can grow to 4 feet (1.2 meters) in length.
A. They are extremely poisonous B. The poisonous is extreme C. Extremely poisonous
D. An extremely amount of poison
23. The population of our city today is _________ before 1975. A. as 60% much as B. 60% as much as C. more 60% than that D. 70% as much as that
24. The film is __________ released at the end of next year. A. on the verge of being B. on the point of being B. due to be D. about to be
25. The importance of the hand, and more generally of the body, in children’s acquisition of arithmetic _____________. A. can hardly be exaggerated B. hardly exaggerated can be C. can be exaggerated hardly D. exaggerated can be hardly
26. However good Schoenberg ___________, I still find his modern music very difficult to appreciate. A. could have been B. may have been
C. should have been D. would have been
27. That book is by a famous anthropologist. It’s about the people in Samoa __________ for 2 years. A. that she lived B. that she lived among them C. among whom she lived D. where she lived among them
28. “Which is more important? Luck or effort?”
- “ Luck is ___________ effort.” A. on the same importance B. of the same importance as C. the same importance as D. as the same importance as
29. ____ as a masterpiece, a work of art must transcend the ideas of the ____ period in which it was created. A. Ranking B. To be ranked C. Being ranked D. In order to be ranking
30. The president was reported to have been a heart attack.
A. The president was reported to suffer a heart attack.
B. People say that the president had suffered a heart attack.
C. It was reported that the president had suffered a heart attack.
D. People reported the president to suffer a heart attack. 21. C 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. B 29. B 30. C
IV. PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS. (10 points)
1. At first, Tim insisted he was right, but then began to _________________. A. back down B. follow up C. drop off D. break up
2. He ________ up a lot of debts in the town and then disappeared without a trace. A. put B. ran C. brought D. made
3. The government has been forced to __________ the issue of increased tax. A. climb down over B. walk out on C. crack down on D. read up on
4. Could you possibly __________ in for me at the next committee meeting? I’ll be busy then. A. be B. go C. put D. sit
5. We met each other at the meeting _____________ coincidence. A. by B. in C. for D. to
6. After she ate the chocolates, her face broke ____________ in a rash. A. in B. up C. out D. off
7. There are still some occurrences of strange behaviour among monkeys that biologists find difficult to ____________ for. A. run B. account C. stand D. reason
8. Governments should ___________ international laws agaisnt terrorism. A. bring up B. bring about C. bring in D. bring back
9. Andy’s ____________ flu and won’t be able to attend the meeting. A. taken on B. broken down C. run up against D. gone down with
10. Did you notice Bob trying to ____________ doing the washing-up. A. get up to B. break out of C. get out of D. get along with 1. A 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. C
V. READING COMPREHENSION (20 points)
Reading the following passages and choose the best answer. Passage 1
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversation and Tidal Energy
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversation (OTEC) is a method of producing electricity developed from the
temperature difference that subsists between deep and shallow waters. It coverts solar radiation to electric
power. The system uses the ocean’s natural thermal gradient to direct a power-producing cycle. To produce a
significant amount of power, the temperature between warm water on the surface and deep cold water should
differ by about 20 degrees Celsius. On average, 23 million square miles of tropical seas absorb and amount
of solar radiation equal in heat content to about 250 million barrels of oil. If less than one tenth of this could
be converted into electric power, it would provide more than 20 times the total amount of electricity utilized in American on any given day.
Oceans are a huge renewable resource with the possibility of producing millions of watts of electric
power. Some experts think the cold, deep seawater that is used in the OTEC process is ricj in nutrients and,
therefore, can be used to culture marine and plant life on shore or on land.
There are certain conditions which have to be met to enable OTEC to work. First, commercial OTEC
facilities must be located in an environment that is stable enough for efficient system operation. This means
that they must be built on land or submerged on the continental shelf. In addition, the natural ocean thermal
gradient necessary for OTEC operation is generally found between latitudes 20° N and 20° S. The
temperature of the surface water must differ from that of deep water and allowances should be made for a
wide open space. Tropical islands meet the requirements for a wide space, so they are areas for OTEC
development. Land-based facilities offer advantages. For example, plants do not require extensive
maintenance, and they can be installed in sheltered areas, safe from storms and general bad weather.
Land-based sites allow OTEC plants to function with related industries.
Thermal energy form the oceans was first proposed as far back as 1881. However, it wasn’t unti 1930
that a system was built, producing 22 km of electricity. Another was constructed sometime later, but it was
destroyed by waves. In 1980, the U.S department of energy built a site for OTEC heat exchangers on board a
navy ship. Tests revealed that OTEC systems are able to function on slow moving ships and are of little
consequence to the surrounding marine environment.
In 1981, Japan established a closed-cycle plant in the Pacific Ocean, producing 40,000 watts of
electricity. In May 1993, another 50,000 watss of electricity was produced. However, it was an impractical
energy source as the materials used were expensive. And intergrated OTEC system can help create
harmonious, self-sustaining island communities, independent of imported fossil fuels and their associated costs.
Tidal energy is another form of ocean energy caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun,
and the rotation of the Earth. When tidals come into shore, they can be trapped in reservoirs behind dams.
Then when the tide lowers, the water behind the dam can be released, functioning similarly to hydroelectric
power plant. Tidal dams can change the tidal level in the local basin, affecting the navigation. The prime
disadvantage is the effetct a tidal station has on plants and animals. However, tidal fences, which are also
used to channel the energy of tides, have less environmental impact than traditional sources of power such as
fossil fuel or nuclear power, and are cheaper to install.
Turbines are devices with blades attached to a central rod that spin when a force hits the blades. This
spinning motion is extremely practical. The first turbine used was the undershot waterwheel, probably the
oldest type of waterwheel dating back over 2,000 years. Waterwheels and windmills were the first turbines;
their wooden blades captured the power of wind or rivers to lift wter for irrigation or to rotate huge stones to
grind grain. It wasn’t until the 1880s, when the generator was first invented, that people began using turbines to produce electricity.
1. According to paragraph 1, OTEC uses what to produce power?
A. the wave energy stored in the Earth’s oceans B. the salt in the ocean
C. the seawater temperature differences
D. the tropical oceans’ warm surface water
2. The word “absore” in the passage is closet in meaning to __________. A. take in B. reject C. work together with D. make efficient
3. The word “converted” in the passage is closet in meaning to __________. A. consumed B. released C. used D. transformed
4. In paragraph 3, the author mentions ”The temperature of the surface water” as an example of ______.
A. the requirements for the perfect OTEC settlement
B. the specific requirements needed for OTEC to work
C. the careful calculations and considerations needed in OTEC
D. why water based programs are always superior to land-based ones.
5. The word “they” in the passage refers to _____________.
A. requirements for a wide space B. plants C. land-based sites D. related industries
6. According to paragraph 5, what does the author say was the mainproblem with the closed cycle plant in the Pacific Ocean?
A. It was damaged by the salt water
B. It was environmentally damaging to the area
C. It could not generate electricity without pollution
D. The overall cost was far too high to be economically feasible
7. The word “prime” in the passage is closet in meaning to _________________. A. healthy B. most important C. get ready D. disappointing
8. Accoding to the paragraph 6, which of the following is true of tidal energy?
A. It is derived from the hydrological limate cycle.
B. It is based on the small fluctuation of tide in a given area.
C. It has no environmental and ecological effects on local inhabitants.
D. It needs a barrage to convert tidal energy into electricity.
9. The word “practical” in the passage is loset in meaning to _____________. A. unnecessary B. swift C. useful D. sensitive
10. The following are all characteristics of the OTECC system EXCEPT ____________.
A. It seeks to harness the temperature difference.
B. It is not technically feasible for the production of base load electricity.
C. It can be practised on slow moving ship.
D. It can create self-sufficient systems. 1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. B 6. D 7. B 8. D 9. C 10. B Passage 2
When Christopher Columbus landed on America's shores, he encountered copper-shinned people
whom he promptly called "Indians". Mistaken in his geography, he believed he had reached India. Current
estimates indicate that there were over a million Indians inhabiting North America then. There are
approximately 800,000 Indians today, of whom about 250,000 live on reservations.
The early settlers had an amicable relationship with Indians, who shared their knowledge of hunting,
fishing, and farming with their uninvited guests. The stereotyped stealthy, diabolical Indian of modern
Western movies was created by callous, treacherous white men; the Indian was born friendly.
Antipathy developed between the Indians and the settlers, whose encroachment on Indian lands
provoked an era of turbulence. As early as 1745, Indian tribes coalesced together to drive the French off their
land. The French and Indian War did not end until 1763. The Indians had succeeded in destroying many of
the Western settlements. The British, superficially submissive to the Indians, promised that further migrations
west would not extend beyond a specified boundary. However, there were no holding back ardent adventures
like Daniel Boone, who ignored the British covenant with the Indians and blazed a trail westward.
Evicted from their lands or, worse still, ingenuously ceding their property to the whites for a few
baubles, Indians were ruthlessly pushed west. Tempestuous wars broke out, but lacking their former stamina
and large numbers, the Indians were doomed to capitulation. The battle in 1876 at Little Big Horn River in
Montana, in which Sitting Bull and the Sioux tribes massacred General Custer's cavalry, caused the whites to
intensify their campaign against the redmen. The battle at Wounded Knee, South Dakota, in 1890 put an end
to the last vestige of hope for amity between Indians and whites. Thenceforth Indians were relegated to their
own reservations, lands allotted to them by the federal government.
Although the Bureau of Indian Affairs has operated since 1842, presumably for the purpose of
guarding Indians’ interests, Indians on reservation lead notoriously deprived lives. Poverty, unemployment,
high infant mortality, and deficient medical care have maimed a once proud race. In recent times irate Indians
have taken a militant stand and have appealed to the courts and the American people to improve their substandard living conditions.
1. You can infer that the author of this passage ________________.
A. works for the Bureau of Indian Affairs
B. thinks the Indians were ferocious savages
C. admires the settlers in America D. sympathizes with the Indian
2. The early settlers in America __________________. A. had to fight Indians
B. found the Indians very helpful C. went hunting and fishing
D. thought the Indians were sly and mean
3. The French and Indian wars_____________________. A. was quickly terminated
B. caused great destruction among the French forces C. lasted eighteen years D. led to westward migration
4. The British make an agreement with the Indians to ________________. A. fool the Indians B. get the Indian’s land C. stop westward migration
D. send Daniel Boone across the continent
5. The word “coalesced” in the passage is closet in meaning to ___________________. A. to merge B. made great efforts C. withdrew D. planned
6. The word “amity” in the passage is closet in meaning to ___________________. A. corporation B. friendship C. rivalry D. contention
7. The battle at Wounded Knee ____________________.
A. marks the end of the Indian wars
B. occurred on the Indian reservation
C. caused great hope among the Indians D. was won by the Indians
8. Apparently the author feels that the Bureau of Indian Affairs ____________.
A. has been of great help to the Indians
B. was established in the 19th century C. deprived the Indians
D. has never done much for the Indians
9. The Indians have recently begun to ____________________.
A. rebel against the Bureau of Indian Affairs
B. stand up for their rights as a people
C. suffer from extreme deprivation D. live on reservations
10. You can infer that Indian reservations ___________________________. A. are on fertile land
B. would appeal to American tourists
C. offer little opportunity for agriculture D. are happy hungting grounds 1. D 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. D 10. C
VI. GUIDED CLOZE TEST (20 points) CLOZE TEST 1 THE BODY CLOCK
Scientists used to believe that our 24-hour cycle sleeping and walking was governed entirely by
external factors. The most notable of these, they thought, were the rising and setting of the sun. But they have
now (1) _____________ that there is a daily rhythm to a (2) ____________ range of biological function –
including temperature, digestion and mental (3) ______________ - which are regulated internally by a
special time-keeping mechanism within the brain.
The main function of this “ body clock” is to anticipate and (4) ___________ for external changes so
that, for example, our body temperature starts to rise around dawn, gearing up for the day, and begin to (5)
_____________ in the early evening, winding us down for sleep.
Some people’s body clocks (6) ____________ poorer time than others, which can greatly disturb their
lives and even threaten their health. Insomnia, depression, fatigue, poor work performance and even
accidents can all be (7) _____________ or aggravated by inaccurate body clocks.
Equally severe problems can result from the difficulties of (8) ____________ to different time zones
and working by night instead of by day. Shift workers are known to run a higher-than-average risk of having
a number of health problems and the disruption of (9) __________ body rhythms is one possible (10) ____________ for this 1. A. established B. fixed C. settled D. assured 2. A. wide B. various C. far D. grand 3. A. operation B. activity C. process D. occupation 4. A. dispose B. scheme C. steady D. prepare 5. A. fall B. reduce C. lessen D. subtract 6. A. keep B. hold C. support D. preserve 7. A. put B. formed C. caused D. made 8. A. altering B. adjusting C. fitting D. suiting 9. A. common B. conditional C. normal D. used 10. A. explanation B. solution C.account D. source 1. A 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. A 6. A 7. C 8. B 9. C 10. A CLOZE TEST 2 THE FIRST POSTAL STAMP
Two hundred years ago no stamps were used in the United States. A person wishing to send a letter
(1) ____________ bring it to the post office and pay for the postmaster the (2) ____________ for handling it.
The charge for this service (3) ____________ upon the distance the letter was to be (4) ____________. For
short distance, the fee was usually ten cents.
An Englishman, Roland Hill, was probably responsible (5) ____________ the first use of stamps. The
English post office at that time was using a plan similar to (6) ____________ in the United States and was
losing money. Hill suggested that the price for handling letters through the post office be (7) ____________.
He thought if this were done, more people would send letters, thereby making the handling expense (8)
____________ letter much less so that the post office would not lose money. He suggested the use of
standard adhesive postage stamps to save time and trouble.
The English lawmakers (9) ___________ the new plan, and in 1840, over 160 years ago, the first
stamps for use with letters were made. They were printed (10) ____________ a picture of Queen Victoria,
and sold for one and two cents. Time has proved that Roland Hill was right. 1. A. could B. should C. would D. might 2. A. fee B. fare C. expense D. cost 3. A. relied B. depended C. focused D. based 4. A. taken B. carried C. brought D. transported 5. A. on B. about C. with D. for 6. A. one B. such C. that D. what 7. A. reduced B. decreased C. lessened D. lowered 8. A. every B. each C. for D. per 9. A. recognized B. accepted C. agreed D. approved 10. A. for B. on C. with D. by 1. C 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. D 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. B 10. C B. WRITTEN TEST (70 points) I. OPEN CLOZE TEST (20 points)
Fill in each gap in the passages below with ONE suitable word. Passage 1
NOTHING’S NEW IN MEDICINE
Throughout the ages, disease has stalked our species. Prehistoric humans must quickly have learnt
what could be (1) _______________ without danger, and how to avoid plants that could bring (2)
_______________ illness. They found leaves, berries and the bark of different trees that could actually (3)
_______________ wounds and cure the sick, and it soon became a special skill to understand natural medicine.
Ever since the dawn of (4) _____________, medicine men and wise women have always been expert
in treating diseases and have dispensed medicine with ritual and magic. Through (5) _______________ and
error they discovered treatments for almost any affliction prevalent at the time. The precious recipes for
preparations which could (6) ______________ pain, stop fits, sedate or stimulate were handed down from
generation to generation, although there was (7) ________________ exact understanding of the way in which
the medicines worked. Nevertheless, despite the power of these primitive medicines, generations were still ravaged by disease.
During the last 150 years, scientists and doctors, (8) ______________ work has focused on these
early medicines, have learnt that their power derived (9) ______________ certain chemicals which were
found in herbal remedies or could be synthesised in the laboratory. In just such a way, advances in modern
medicine continue, aided by the discoveries (10) _____________ centuries ago by our ancestors. 1. eaten 2. about 3. heal 4. history 5. trial 6. release 7. no 8. whose 9. from 10. made Passage 2
Man is a unique being. He is (1) _____________ from all other creatures in that he does not merely
form part of the environment. Man reshapes his environment (2) _____________ will to suit his purposes.
He does not have a natural habitat and is able to adapt (3) _____________ to living in different
environments. Among the many ways in which Man has changed his environment are the building of cities
and roads, the (4) _____________ of land for farming and the reclaiming of land from the sea. (5)
____________ some of the changes are harmless, some are extremely harmful to the environment.
An example of a harmful consequence of Man's actions is (6) _____________ of pollution.
Through the use of scientific knowledge and advanced technology, Man has increased his well-being and
life (7) _____________. In the process, (8) _____________, he has also brought about the growing problem
of worldwide pollution. One of the main sources of air pollution is motor vehicles. Gases emitted from the
car (9) _____________ do contain many chemicals, which are harmful to people, animals and plants.
Industry also contributes significantly to the pollution of the environment. There is no majority city in the
world today in which we can breathe fresh, clean (10) _____________. It is, therefore, important for us to
be environment-conscious and avoid actions, which bring about harmful effects to our environment. 1. diferent 2. at 3. successfully 4. using 5. while / whereas/ etc 6. that 7. span / 8. however 9. exhaust/ engine 10. air expectancy II. WORD FORMS (40 points)
Part 1: Supply the correct form of the words in the CAPITAL LETTER
1. Heavy rain and excessive use have the soil ________________________. (POVERTY)
2. There can be little ____________ for ignoring the destruction of our natural environment. (JUSTIFY)
3. Children should be _____________ examined at least twice a year. (MEDICINE)
4. The chocolate and banana cake that Patrick made looked simply ___________________. (RESIST)
5. A _________ amount of expensive building materials have been donated for the construction of the health center. (SUBSTANCE)
6. She was given the _________ task of informing the losers. (ENVY)
7. His daughter has made quite a number of ____________ in her career as a doctor. (SUCCEED)
8. Travelling in big cities is becoming more and more ______________ everyday. (TROUBLE)
9. Women who are slimming can never enjoy a meal without being afraid of _____________. (ORGANIZE)
10. Leisure habits won’t change much in the _____________ future. (SEE) Key: 1. impoverished 2. Justification 3. Medically 4. Irresistible 5. substantial 6. Unenvitable 7. Successes 8. Troublesome 9. disorganizing 10. Foreseeable
Part 2: Fill in each blank with the suitable form of a word in the box. DISASTER COMPANY CELEBRATE SKILL CONSIDER EXPLAIN CONTRIBUTE PAIN EXPERT SURPRISE
On holiday last year my two travelling (1) _____________ and I joined a day’s cookery course in a Mexican
restaurant. There were eight participants, all keen to learn the secrets of the nation’s cuisine. The students
ranged from people who already had some (2) __________ in the kitchen, to totally (3) __________ people like myself.
Our teacher, Liana Cabrera, started with a short talk, then handed out some notes giving (4) ____________ of
terms we’d be coming across. Soon we were trying out a range of exotic ingredients, with (5) __________
good results. Cabrera started giving cookery lessons five years ago, and has become quite a (6) __________,
with long waiting lists for her courses. And because of her extensive knowledge of almost-forgotten regional
dishes she is also a regular (7) ______________ to cookery programmes on national television.
In the afternoon I joined the salsa-making team, with rather (8) _____________ results. My colleagues
complained that my food was so (9) ____________ hot it made their eyes water. Their own efforts turned out
(10) ____________ better than mine. The communal meal at the end of the day was delicious, and I had not
only learnt something about cooking, but I’d also broadened my understanding of Mexican culture. 1. companions 2. expertise 3. unskilled 4. explanations 5. surprisingly 6. celebrity 7. contributor 8. disastrous 9. painfully 10. considerably
III. ERROR IDENTIFICATION (20 points)
There are 10 mistakes in the following paragraph. Find them and correct them. There may be more
than 1 mistake in one line.
Skiing is one of the most popular sports in the world. According to recent estimation, Line 1
about one hundred million of people ski regularly or occasionally. 2
Sliding across the snow on skis is also one of the most ancient methods of transport 3
known to the man. It has demonstrated that men were already travelling across the 4
snow by means of primitive skis before the invention of the wheel. In the Asiatic 5
region of Altai and in Scandinavia, for example, the remains of skis have been found 6
which dated back to 4,000 BC. Further evidence is supplied by ancient cave painting 7
which tells the story of an depict people skiing, and the Norwegian saga which tells 8
the story of an invasion of its territory 8,000 years ago by a tribe of skiers who came 9 from the north. 10
Nowadays skiing, apart from a sport, has become a big industry and a notable feature 11
of leisure culture. Ski resorts and all the activity that they generate is the main source 12
of wealth in many mountain regions, which were previously remote and accessible. 13
And far from its once elitist image, skiing is now enjoyed by an increasingly broader 14 spectra of society. 15 Line 1: estimation estimates Line 2: million of million Line 4: the man man Line 4: has demonstrated has been demonstrated Line 7: dated date Line 8: the Norwegian a Norwegian Line 11: from a sport from being a port Line12: is are Line 13: accessible inaccessible Line 15: spectra spectrum
IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION. (40 points)
Rewrite the following sentences using the words given.
1. No one listened to what the politician was saying last night. (EARS)
What ________________________________________________________________ last night.
2. Nobody else in the country possesses his skills on trumpet. (UNMATCHED)
His __________________________________________________________________________.
3. In my opinion, Simon was a fool not to accept their job offer. (DOWN)
I think ____________________________________________________________ their job offer.
4. I can’t cope with my new job, and that bothers me. (DEPTH)
I wish ________________________________________________________________________.
5. She thought she had paid the bill, but she hadn’t.
She was ______________________________________________________________________.
6. After a long hard journey, I cheered up when I saw my home. (SIGHT)
After a long hard journey, my spirits __________________________________ of my home.
7. Julia soon calmed down and explained her problem.
Julia soon pulled _______________________________________________________________.
8. Whenever you are on a bus, you hear someone talking about snobbery.
You can’t ____________________________________________________________________.
9. The performance would never have been a success without the famous actor’s appearance.
Had it not ____________________________________________________________________.
10. Because of his conviction for fraud, the trainer lost his licence.
His conviction for fraud _________________________________________________________. KEY
1. What the politician was saying fell on deaf ears last night.
2. His skills on trumpet are unmatched by anybody else/ anyone else in the country.
3. I think Simon was a fool to turn down their job offer
4. I wish I weren’t out of my depth in (with) my new job.
5. She was convinced that she had paid the bill, but she hadn’t.
6. After a long hard journey, my spirits rose / (were) lifted when I caught sight of my home.
7. Jul.ia soon pulled herself together and explained her problem
8. You can’t go on a bus without hearing someone talking about snobbery.
9. Had it not been for the famous actor’s appearance, the performance would never have been a success.
10. His conviction for fraud cost the trainer his license.