HS ĐĂNG NHẬP ĐẦY ĐỦ HỌ VÀ TÊN (THIẾU 1 CHỮ -> MỜI RA NGOÀI)
HS TRÙNG TÊN (TRẦN PHƯƠNG LINH) -> ghi rõ NGÀY SINH
SPECIAL SUBJECT 4.2. REPORTED SPEECH SECTION B. USE OF ENGLISH
PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE/ PHRASAL VERBS
I. Fill in each blank with (an) appropriate preposition(s) 1.
She is totally unaware OF the dangers of smoking. 2.
He qualified AS a doctor five years ago. 3.
She studied law and specialises IN: CHUYÊ)N VÊ+ divorce cases. 4.
Nobody expected her to pass her 'exams so they were all surprised BY/AT the good news. 5.
Going to the gym every day seems difficult but exercise is beneficial IN the long run: VÊ5 LA)U VÊ5 DA+I. 6.
It's quite typical OF him to come to work late every morning. 7.
It was so crowded ON the bus this morning that a woman fainted. 8.
I like sitting IN the comfort of : THOA;I MA=I my house instead of going out. 9.
She had to use a ladder as the books on the top shelf were OUT OF reach: NGOA+I TA5M VỚ=I. 10.
I don't have the faintest idea what to do; I'm AT a loss: CHA; HIÊBU J! 11.
She thanked the speaker ON behalf of: THAY MAFET CHO everyone in the class. 12.
He was IN pain for a long time after the accident. 13.
Nowadays most people prefer reading the news ON the Internet. 14.
I've read a few good books lately but this was the best BY far: NHAGT VƯỚFT TRO)FI. 15.
Their conversation was strictly OFF the record: KO DC GHI CHÊ=P LAFI and was kept secret. 16.
Some people can be very productive: CO= NAENG SUAGT TOGT when they are UNDÊR pressure. 17.
AT the beginning of the film you are introduced to the characters. 18.
She is staying with her sister FOR the time being: Ớ; THỚ+I ĐIÊBM HIÊ)FN TAFI. 19.
IN addition to being a talented painter she is also a remarkable musician. 20.
Sometimes you are offered a discount when you pay IN cash. 21.
The police suspect him OF stealing the missing files. 22.
His latest action film is very popular WITH/ AMONG teenagers. 23.
She always takes pride IN her children achievements. 24. He prefers coffee TO tea. 25.
You shouldn't eat sweets since you're ON a diet.
II. Fill in each blank with (an) appropriate particle(s) 1.
Peter arrived late at the restaurant because he got held UP: BIF GIƯN LAFI, BIF ĐI+NH LAFI at work. 2.
When I look BACK ON: NGAPM LAFI my childhood, I have many fond memories. 3.
Sally put her failure to get the job DOWN TO: ĐOB TAFI LA+ DO her lack of experience. 4.
The guide told us to look OUT FOR: CABN THAF)N, ĐÊB MART TỚ=I rare wildlife as we walked through the valley. 5.
The teacher called Angie's parents to tell them that she was falling BÊHIND: BIF TUFT LAFI with her schoolwork. 6.
The rash: VÊGT PHA=T BAN went AWAY: HÊGT, BAY ĐI HÊGT quickly after I took the antibiotics: KHA=NG SINH. 7.
The new boy seemed very quiet so I chatted with him to try to draw him OUT: KHIÊGN AI MỚ; LỚ+I 8.
The government have decided to do AWAY WITH: BO; ĐI the old style of exams. 9.
Unfortunately, plans to build a brand-new sports center in the town have fallen THROUGH: THAGT BAFI 10.
Daniel didn't let ON: ĐÊB LO)F RA that he knew Jill was having a baby. 11.
The snow is falling fast now; winter really seems to have set IN: CHUYÊBN SANG (GIAI ĐOAFN MỚ=I) 12.
The firefighters battled all night to put OUT: DAF)P TART the flames. 13.
A small crowd of people looked ON: GIƯỚNG MART LÊ)N NHI+N at the scene of the accident. 14.
Tina couldn't hold BACK: KI+M NÊ=N her tears when she heard the terrible news. 15.
As a doctor, I try to keep UP WITH: THÊO KIFP all the latest developments in medicine. 16.
You managed to put ACROSS: TRI+NH BA+Y/ FORWARD: ĐÊ5 XUAGT your ideas really well at the meeting, Greg. 17.
Bill and Jean have just set UP their own little language school. 18.
Sadly, Tim's grandma passed AWAY last night. 19.
I suggest going for a long walk to work OFF: XA; all the calories we just ate! 20.
My Ênglish teacher is ill at the moment, so another teacher is standing IN FOR: THAY THÊG AI her. 21.
The plane was unable to take OFF: CAGT CA=NH on time due to the thick fog.
III. Choose the word or words in BOLD to complete the phrasal verbs, idioms and other expressions in italics in
these sentences. In one case, all options are possible.
1. I've finally managed to give off / out / UP / in smoking. BO;
2. Ten thousand copies of the latest software package are being given AWAY: CHO KHÔNG / over / in / back.
3. Have I done something to upset Anne? She's been giving me the cold face / shoulder / elbow / finger all morning: COG TI+NH BỚ AI.
4. She's been looking for me all morning, but I've managed to GIVE HER THE trip / SLIP / slide / skid. TROGN KHO;I AI
5. Most of Janet's teachers have GIVEN UP ON / in to / over to / back to HÊR: BO= TAY, KO DAFY NOBI AI.
6. "You're one of the most beautiful girls I've ever met!" "Oh, GIVE off / OVER / out / away!": NGHÊ ĐIÊ)U THÊG (NHƯNG CƯ= TIÊGP TUFC ĐI)
7. You promised not to GIVE up / in / off / AWAY: TIẾT LỘ RA my secret!
8. I knew she was lying. Her face was A DEAD giveback / giveoff / GIVEAWAY / giveout!: THƯ= LA+M AI LO)F RA
9. The photocopier is GIVING away / OFF: TỎA RA/ over / up a funny smell.
10. If the boss shouts at me again in front of a customer, I'm going to GIVE HIM A PIECE OF MY mouth / MIND: TO TIẾNG
VỚI AI / brain / heart.
11. I would GIVE MY RIGHT ARM / THE WORLD / MY EYE TEETH / ANYTHING TO: BAGT CHAGP TAGT CA; ĐÊB LA+M J see his face right now!
12. I wouldn't argue with Robin, if I were you. He GIVES AS much / GOOD / well / hard AS HE GETS: ĐÁP TRẢ LẠI Y HỆT.
13. "Have you finished yet?" "Give me a hope / an opportunity / a try / a chance: CHO THÊ)M CỚ HO)FI, THỚ+I GIAN: I've only just started!"
14. Êach talk lasts for half an hour, GIVE OR remove / deduct / TAKE: XẤP XỈ/ extract five minutes.
15. Are you seeing another man? GIVE IT TO ME STRAIGHT: NÓI THẬT ĐI, ĐỪNG CÓ GIẤU / hard / direct / fast, Helga. I promise I won't be angry.
16. If you are rude to me again, I'll GIVE YOU when to / WHAT FOR / why do / how far: CHO BIẾT THẾ NÀO LÀ LỄ ĐỘ, TRỪNG PHẠT AI.
IV. Half of the phrasal verbs in the following sentences use the wrong particle or particles (in, on, about, etc).
Decide which ones are wrong and replace them with a correct particle(s). Each phrasal verb in its context is
explained in italics at the end of each sentence.
1. I overslept because my alarm clock didn't GO OFF. (TO START RINGING): BART ĐA5U KÊ)U
2. When they decided to get married, they WENT AGAINST: ĐI NGƯỢC VỚI the wishes of their parents. (to oppose someone or something)
3. I don't think we should eat this fish. It smells like it's gone out. OFF: HO;NG, O)I THIU (of food, to go bad, so that you cannot eat it)
4. The price of gas has gone out UP: TAENG LÊ)N again. (to increase)
5. What has been going on: XẢY RA in here? The room looks like a bomb's hit it! (to happen)
6. We thought the presentation had finished, but the director went on: TIẾP TỤC speaking for another hour. (to continue as before)
7. Before you sign the contract I suggest you GO ROUND OVER: SOA=T LAFI it carefully with your solicitor. (to check something carefully)
8. James and Annette have been going out with: CÓ QUAN HỆ YÊU ĐƯƠNG VỚI each other for over a year. (to have a
romantic relationship with someone, and spend a lot of time with them)
9. At first she thought her new boss was wonderful, but she went about OFF: KHO)NG THI=CH him when he continually
criticised her work. (to stop liking someone or something)
10. There wasn't enough work to GO THROUGH (A)ROUND: CHIA ĐỀU, so we had to make some of our staff redundant.
(to be enough so that everyone can have one or some)
11. Your plans are excellent, but do you think you'll be able to GO THROUGH WITH: LA+M J SAU KHI ĐAN LÊ)N KÊG HOAFCH
them? (to do something you have planned or agreed to do, and to finish it)
12. I GO IN FOR ALONG WITH: ĐO5NG Y= what you're saying. (to agree with someone or something)
13. There were 200 people GOING TOWARDS FOR: TRANH ĐẤU, NHẮM TỚI just three jobs. (to try to get something
that you have to compete for)
14. He promised to help us, but at the last moment he WENT DOWN WITH BACK ON: NUỐT LỜI his word. (to fail to do
something that you have agreed to do)
15. Alex has decided to GO INTO: BẮT ĐẦU DẤN THÂN VÀO NGHỀ J teaching when he leaves university. (to start
working in a particular type of job or business)
16. I've still got a few things to do. You GO AHEAD: ĐẾN TRƯỚC and I'll meet you outside the cinema in half an hour. (to
go to a place before someone else you are with)
17. Several guests in the hotel HAVE GONE IN FOR DOWN WITH: BỊ DÍNH food poisoning. (to become ill with a particular illness)
18. After two years of rapidly falling sales, the business finally WENT UNDER: SẬP TIỆM, PHÁ SẢN. (of a business, to fail
completely and stop operating)
V. Look at sentence (a) in each pair, then decide if sentence (b) provides a correct explanation of the phrasal
verb in BOLD. Write 'Yes' if you think it does, and 'No' if you think it doesn't. Informal phrasal verbs
1. (a) The Prime Minister has told his government to stop faffing about: PHI= THỚ+I GIAN LA+M VIÊ)FC VO) I=CH -> YÊS.
(b) The Prime Minister has told his government to stop wasting time doing unnecessary and unimportant things.
2. (a) I had to stump up : TRẢ TIỀN MIỄN CƯỠNG almost £2000 for repairs to my car -> NO
(b) I had to borrow almost £2000 for repairs to my car.
3. (a) All this talk about the war is really HACKING me OFF. NO -> KHIÊGN AI PHA=T BƯFC
(b) All this talk about the war is getting me excited.
4. (a) I don't want to go out with a man who bottles out at the first sign of trouble. NO -> LABN TRA=NH KHI GAFEP RARC ROGI
(b) I don't want to go out with a man who starts a fight at the first sign of trouble.
5. (a) When we heard the news, we freaked out: YES -> QUÁ SỢ HÃI, SỢ KHIẾP VÍA.
(b) When we heard the news, we became so frightened we couldn't control ourselves.
6. (a) The government has been accused of sexing up the facts. NO -> THÊ)M MARM THÊ)M MUOGI, BO=P MÊ=O
(b) The government has been accused of making the facts too difficult for people to understand.
7. (a) She breezed through: DỄ DÀNG VƯỢT QUA the final exam. -> NO (b) She failed the final exam.
8. (a) When the minister was asked about pensions, he clammed up: CA)M NHƯ HÊGN, KO NO=I GI+ -> NO.
(b) When the minister was asked about pensions, he started telling lies.
9. (a) I wish my neighbour would stop banging on -> NÓI CHUYỆN 1 CÁCH BUỒN CHÁN, KHIẾN NG KHÁC KHÓ CHỊU -> NO all the time.
(b) I wish my neighbour would stop making changes to his house all the time.
10. (a) It's time everyone wised up to: NHẬN THỨC ĐƯỢC -> YES the illegal acts the government is committing.
(b) It's time everyone became aware of the illegal acts the government is committing.
11. (a) The President has finally lucked out -> GẶP MAY -> NO over world trade.
(b) The President has finally lost an argument over world trade.
12. (a) Lorraine never mucks in: THAM GIA HOẠT ĐỘNG, GIAO LƯU CÙNG AI -> YES with any of us.
(b) Lorraine never goes out to bars, clubs, etc, with any of us.
13. (a) If anyone wants to wimp out -> YES ( = BOTTLE OUT: KÌM NÉN CẢM XÚC), now is the time.
(b) If anyone wants to decide not to do something because they're too frightened, now is the time.
14. (a) Êver since he started his new company, he's been RAKING IT IN -> KIẾM NHIỀU $ -> NO
(b) Êver since he started his new company, he's been so busy he can't do anything else.
15. (a) Television bosses deny that programmes are being dumbed down -> NO -> LÀM CHO KÉM CHẤT LƯỢNG ĐI
(ĐỂ CHO MỌI NG HIỂU).
(b) Television bosses deny that television programmes are becoming shorter, with longer commercial breaks.
16. (a) Why do you always suck up to: NỊNH HÓT, XU NỊNH -> NO your boss?
(b) Why are you always so rude to your boss?
17. (a) You'll be OK in the exam if you mug up -> ÔN LẠI, SOÁT LẠI BÀI -> NO before.
(b) You'll be OK in the exam if you have a drink before you do it.
18. (a) If you're going to chuck up -> NÔN, ỌE RA -> NO, go outside.
(b) If you're going to be in a bad mood, go outside.
19. (a) The air-conditioning has conked out -> HỎNG -> YES again.
(b) The air-conditioning has stopped working again.
20. (a) The Council will prosecute parents whose children bunk off: BÙNG, TRỐN -> YES school.
(b) The Council will prosecute parents whose children stay away from school without a good reason.
21. (a) The latest opinion poll suggests that in the next election, the current government is going to romp in: THẮNG LỢI DỄ DÀNG -> NO.
(b) The latest opinion poll suggests that in the next election, the current government is going to lose.
22. (a) When we asked him if he had taken the money, he fessed up -> THỪA NHẬN LÀ ĐÚNG -> NO.
(b) When we asked him if he had taken the money, he denied it.
23. (a) The public are lapping up: NO -> THÍCH THÚ NGHE VỀ the latest news about football's most famous player.
(b) The public are not interested in the latest news about football's most famous player.
24. (a) I really wish that Fiona would lighten up -> NO -> BỚT CĂNG THẲNG a bit.
(b) I really wish that Fiona would be more serious about things.
25. (a) We spent all of Sunday vegging out. YÊS -> THƯ GIANN
(b) We spent all of Sunday relaxing.
26. (a) By half past eleven, half of us had zonked out -> NO: BUỒN NGỦ DÍU CẢ MẮT.
(b) By half past eleven, half of us had gone home.
27. (a) I'm GAGGING FOR a cup of tea. -> YÊS: RAGT THÊ+M MUOGN
(b) I really want a cup of tea.
28. (a) The rail company flogged off: THANH LÝ, BÁN THÁO -> NO half its stock to overseas companies.
(b) The rail company let overseas companies maintain its stock to keep it in good working order.
29. (a) Please don't monkey around: CƯ XỬ NGU NGỐC, NGHỊCH NGỢM VỚ VẨN => NO in here.
(b) Please don't lose your temper in here.
30. (a) If you goof up -> MESS UP: MẮC LỖI -> YES again, you'll lose your job.
(b) If you make a big mistake again, you'll lose your job.
31. (a) Yolanda has been prattling on: NÓI LẢM NHẢM VỚ VẨN -> NO for almost an hour without stopping.
(b) Yolanda has been crying for almost half an hour without stopping.
32. (a) You shouldn't MOUTH OFF: ĐƯA RA Ý KIẾN 1 CÁCH GAY GẮT -> NO to him like that.
(b) You shouldn't laugh at his ideas and opinions like that.
33. (a) I've had enough of you. Shove off: BIẾN, ĐI RA -> NO!
(b) I've had enough of you. Be quiet!
34. (a) Don't ask him for advice on buying a computer: he'll only geek you out -> ĐƯA RA NHIÊ5U THO)NG TIN, CHUYÊ)N MO)N KHIÊGN AI LOAFN
(b) Don't ask him for advice on buying a computer: he'll give you basic and useless information.
35. (a) She never goes out without blinging up: ĐEO NHIỀU TRANG SỨC LÊN NG -> NO first.
(b) She never goes out without phoning her friends first.
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VI. The idioms and other expressions in sentences 1 – 20 have had some letters removed. Replace the letters in
the idioms and explain their meanings.
1. Originally we were going to have a private marriage ceremony, but in the end we went the _ _ol_ hog and had a big lavish wedding.
2. After fifteen years with the company, Michael decided it was time to go it alo_e.
3. The bill comes to £66. Shall we go Du_c_?
4. Hi, Charlotte. How ar_ thin_s g_ing?
5. It's going to rain later. Let's leave now wh_le the goi_g is _ood.
6. My fiance_e wants to hire a limousine for our wedding day, but I'm going to _o one b_t_er and hire a Rolls Royce.
7. Gas prices are very expensive. It goe_ wi_h_ut saying that customers would prefer them to be cheaper.
8. Because of the current government, our country is going to rack and r_in.
9. There are so many hooligans and lager louts in our town that at night it becomes a no-_o area.
10. If you're angry, go for a long walk or something. Just don't _ave a go a_ me!
11. Our plans went well at first, but suddenly everything went _aywir_.
12. Amy and Carol really went to _ _ wn on the party decorations.
13. I really want the job, and I'm going to go all o_t to get it.
14. I've told my boss that he's stupid, rude and arrogant. Oh well, ban_ goes my c_ance of promotion.
15. This restaurant used to be the best in town, but since it was taken over by a new manager, it's really gone to the do_s.
16. "Ian is so ugly! Can you imagine kissing him?" "Yuck! Don't _ven go _here!"
17. I bought this television in the sales. It was going for a son_.
18. I can't work properly with all this c_m_ng and going.
19. "I've made some tea. Would you like a little cup? Oh, go o_, of course you do!"
20. After several meetings with the Directors, he _ot the go-ahead to open a new office in Manchester.
VII. Idioms and other expressions to talk about health, feelings and emotions
1. Amanda is at her wits' end. 19. Samantha is seeing red. 2. Ian is in a state. 20. Pamela is in the pink. 3. Amelia is at death's door. 21. Olga is on a high.
4. Nigella is not feeling herself. 22. Fernando feels lousy. 5. Imogen is in good shape.
23. Charles is chucking his toys out of the pram
6. Tom's condition is touch-and-go. 24. Justin is just peachy. 7. Felicity is feeling blue. 25. Sean looks shattered.
8. Orville is on top of the world. 26. Henry is hopping mad. 9. Oliver is on the warpath.
27. Freddy feels really rough. 10. William looks washed out.
28. Teresa has taken a turn for the worse. 11. Paul is feeling pooped.
29. Camilla has come down with something.
12. Priscilla is a picture of health.
30. Davina is dead on her feet.
13. Frank is as fit as a fiddle. 31. Harry is het up. 14. Claudia is on cloud nine.
32. Lucy looks like death warmed up.
15. Dave is down in the dumps.
33. Ursula is under the weather. 16. Olivia is over the moon.
34. Belinda is in a black mood. 17. Regan is run down.
35. Larry is like a dog with two tails.
18. Henrietta hasn't got a care in the world.
VIII. WORD FORMS: Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.
PASSAGE A. The rise of reality television is causing more and more teenagers to believe that they can become instantly
(1) ________________ (FAMÊ). According to a recent survey, young people find the idea of fame so (2)(ATTRACT)
________________ that almost one in ten would give up their (3)________________ (ÊDUCATÊ) if they had the chance to appear
on TV. I can see the (4)________________ (TÊMPT). Students see young people just like themselves becoming stars on TV
shows almost (5)________________ (OVÊR) and believe that it is possible for them, too. As someone whose parents always
stressed the (6)________________ (IMPORTANT) of getting the best qualifications I could, however, I find this difficult to
accept. Statistics also show that leaving school without (7)________________ (BASÊ) qualifications will leave young people
more likely to be (8)________________ (ÊMPLOY) or stuck in low-paid jobs. Apart from this, the chances of achieving fame
through television are thirty million to one! If making money is the main reason a young person wants fame, surely a
(9)________________ (GOOD) way of increasing your future earning power is to get some (10)________________ qualifications?
PASSAGE B. To be successful in a sport requires a number of things including ambition and (1. DÊDICATÊ) ________________
Without these qualities, it is very difficult to compete at a high level. Most of the famous sportspeople we know today
began training during their (2. CHILD) ________________ in order to reach their peak while still comparatively young.
Athletes should pay careful (3. ATTÊND) ________________ to their diet, because (4. NOURISH) ________________ food is
essential for maintaining a strong body which is less liable to suffer injury. Diet is also important because it must be
adequate to support such (5. ÊNÊRGY) ________________ activity. It is also necessary to have the (6. DÊTÊRMINÊ)
________________ to succeed. Athletes will often encounter temporary (7. FAIL) ________________ on their road to eventual
success, and they must mentally prepare themselves so that this type of (8. COURAGÊ) ________________ doesn't have too
strong a negative effect on their future (9. PÊRFORM) ________________ Êven if a sufficiently talented athlete puts in the time
and effort required, they will also need (10. PATIÊNT) ________________ and perhaps a little luck, in order to succeed.
IX. Fill in each blank with an appropriate word form 1.
If your job doesn't give you _______________________, you should find another one. SATISFY 2.
Most of the people in my language class are _______________________. BÊGIN 3.
I like this place because it is very _______________________ and quiet. PÊACÊ 4.
It was quite _______________________ of Sophie to go away on holiday alone. ADVÊNTURÊ 5.
The _______________________ in Scotland was truly breathtaking. SCÊNÊ 6.
He was _______________________ dismissed from his job. FAIR 7.
Several people were treated for minor _______________________ after the accident. INJURÊ 8.
The film received _______________________ reviews from the critics. DISAPPOINT 9.
The fast-flowing river is too _______________________ to swim in. DANGÊR 10.
My husband is very good at mending _______________________ pottery. BRÊAK 11.
It is not healthy to lose _______________________ in a short space of time. WÊIGH 12.
We got lots of _______________________ while on holiday on a Greek island. RÊLAX 13.
I'm afraid the food at that restaurant isn't _______________________ good. PARTICULAR 14.
Children should not eat _______________________ foods like crisps. HÊALTH 15.
If you are thinking of _______________________ your stereo, I know a good shop. RÊPLACÊ 16.
A lot of important _______________________ were made at the meeting. DÊCIDÊ 17.
From modest _______________________, she went on to become a great star. BÊGIN 18.
You should sum up your main points in the _______________________ of the essay. CONCLUDÊ 19.
The _______________________ to the island on the ferry only took an hour. CROSS 20.
He has the _______________________ of all who have ever worked with him. ADMIRÊ 21.
I was surprised by all the _______________________ the story got in the news. PUBLIC 22.
We would like to thank everyone who made a _______________________ to the charity. CONTRIBUTÊ 23.
It is _______________________ that motivates us to gain knowledge. CURIOUS 24.
Rubbish on the streets is a common _______________________ in most cities. SÊÊ 25.
Many people _______________________ believe that money is the route to happiness. MISTAKÊN
X. Fill in each blank with an appropriate answer A, B, C or D
1. It took us almost four hours to ____ to London A. reach B. arrive C. get D. approach
2. Some medicines are only available on ____ A. description B. instruction C. inscription D. prescription
3. She had to pay the adult ____ on the bus because she was 18 A. fare B. amount C. toll D. fine
4. If you are on a diet, you should ____ honey for sugar in your tea A. change B. substitute C. replace D. convert
5. Be ____, you can’t expect to learn a language in a week. A. just B. fair C. sane D. reasonable
6. It’s difficult to ____ the difference between margarine and butter A. speak B. say C. tell D. look
7. Without her ____ help they would never have survived the terrible ordeal A. priceless B. invaluable C. worthy D. treasured
8. I remember seeing him on one other ____ with his wife A. incident B. occasion C. moment D. celebration
9. The two small companies are going to ____ at the end of the year. A. mix B. merge C. blend D. meet
10. Be careful not to ____ your finger with that needle A. bite B. prick C. scratch D. sting
11. After you have eaten those sweets, make sure you throw the ____ in the bin A. waste B. litter C. junk D. debris
12. How can I ____ you of her innocence? A. convince B. assume C. influence D. prove
13. The general was found guilty of dishonourable conduct and ____ of his rank A. stolen B. ripped C. robbed D. stripped
14. Êvery ____ must take a drug test before the race A. contestant B. opponent C. winner D. rival
15. Gavin was hired to ____ young police cadets in the art of self-defence A. practise B. instruct C. inform D. rehearse
16. My headmaster made a ____ at his retirement party A. lecture B. debate C. speech D. talk
17. Can you ____ the children from school since you’re going out? A. take B. carry C. bring D. fetch
18. That coat is far too ____; I’ll never be able to afford it. A. rich B. expensive C. reasonable D. precious
19. She spends a great ____ of her time in London A. period B. quantity C. number D. deal
20. The scientists ____ the behaviour of the laboratory animals A. observed B. uncovered C. recognised D. discovered
21. She used the ____ of the cloth to make a patchwork quilt A. leftover B. ending C. rest D. remaining
22. Many birds ____ south during the winter months A. emigrate B. immigrate C. originate D. migrate
23. Certain medicines can now help to ____ life A. delay B. stretch C. prolong D. expand
24. Workers are paid money for their ____ A. labour B. job C. duty D. career
25. When he is nervous, his hands ____ A. shake B. shiver C. vibrate D. shudder
26. He ____ something under his breath A. shouted B. muttered C. mentioned D. told
27. He often gets lost because he never pays attention to the road ____ A. signals B. posts C. signs D. symbols
28. If you ____ your gloves there, you’ll never remember to pick them up A. leave B. forget C. misplace D. lose
29. The baby tried to walk, but it kept falling ____ A. back B. on C. off D. over
30. The sun is too hot - let’s sit in the ____ A. shadow B. shade C. darkness D. cover
31. The Republican Party have been in ____ in the USA since 2000 A. force B. authority C. rule D. power
32. He was so tired that he fell ____ during the lecture A. sleeping B. sleepy C. asleep D. sleepless
33. A huge ____ spread across her face when she saw her boyfriend A. grin B. chuckle C. giggle D. laugh
34. The driver had to ____ quickly to avoid hitting a tree A. swing B. twist C. sway D. swerve
35. James won a ____ to go and study in America. A. grant B. donation C. scholarship D. charity
36. Working in the bar at night provided another source of ____ for Paul A. wage B. salary C. pay D. income
37. The ____ of the roses was beautiful A. flavour B. odour C. savour D. scent
38. My friends and I are going to ____ a house together A. lend B. hire C. rent D. borrow
39. Be careful skating on that pond - the ice might ____ A. crash B. crack C. smash D. tear
40. You need a ____ to be able to park your car there A. licence B. permit C. certificate D. diploma
41. I didn’t have time to read the newspaper but I had a quick ____ at the headlines A. glance B. wink C. gaze D. stare
42. I had to ____ out of the window to shout to him A. bend B. bow C. lean D. stick
43. Look in the telephone ____ for his phone number A. directory B. leaflet C. catalogue D. brochure
44. There was a long ____ on his face A. bruise B. scar C. blister D. bump
45. I remember the amazing mountain ____ from my holiday in Austria A. display B. spectacle C. sight D. scenery
46. Late arrivals to the theatre will be ____ entry until the interval. A. neglected B. refused C. ignored D. rejected
47. The princess hoped one day to marry a ____ prince. A. handsome B. beautiful C. pretty D. delightful
48. Ruth is a very ____ person who enjoys going to parties A. solitary B. bold C. communal D. sociable
49. It was a terrible accident, but fortunately there were very ____ casualties A. little B. few C. small D. less
50. She really should get a new coat because her old one is so ____ A. messy B. untidy C. scruffy D. careless
51. The murderer was ____ to life imprisonment A. accused B. charged C. sentenced D. tried
52. She ____ herself with her new perfume A. showered B. sprayed C. sprinkled D. scattered SECTION C. READING
I. For question 1-8, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.
PASSAGE A. Claudio Bonifacio is a modern day treasure hunter. For most people, the title treasure hunter more than
likely conjures up images of intrepid explorers braving unfriendly natives and fighting pirates to find a chest full of
sparkling jewels - or something like that, anyway. But contrary to this stereotype, Bonifacio finds most of his bullion
(gold and silver) in libraries full of ancient shipping records rather than with the help of the ancient magical map you
might expect. He has spent many years searching the naval archives in Seville, from which he has located the positions of
more than 2500 sunken galleons - the ships the Spaniards used to sail the high seas from the 15th to the 18th centuries.
Bonifacio has turned his activities into a very lucrative career. Such is his fame as a marine archaeologist that he
can demand very large fees. He provides the information he gathers out from his research to companies with the
resources to raise the bullion from the wrecks.
Bonifacio has worked for several Latin American governments, including the government of Cuba which was
interested in some galleons which it knew had sunk somewhere off the CUba coast. He has also carried out survey work
for the Spanish government and the Italian national council.
However, Bonifacio is unwilling to reveal the names of his private clients, or say how much money they have
made from the wrecks. The reason for this is that they wish to remain anonymous due to uncertainty about ownership of
the ocean floor. Countries such as Honduras, where Bonifacio has discovered many wrecks, insist on claiming all the
treasures found in their territorial waters. One of the richest wrecks Bonifacio has ever found is the ‘San Roque’, located
near an island in Honduran waters. It is estimated to contain 180 chests of gold and silver. Honduras plans to recover the
treasure from more than 2- Spanish galleons in its territorial waters, including the ‘San Roque’, in order to pay back some
of its huge national debt. This unfortunately means that the company who hired Bonifacio to locate the ‘San Roque’ will
miss out on a share of the profits.
Bonifacio is unsure of exactly how much bullion has been found by others as a result of his years of hard work,
but he is sure that it must be many millions of dollars’ worth. “I hear reports,” he says, “but in this type of work there is a
great amount of secrecy, not only because of the problems of governments demanding the entire treasure, but also for tax reasons.”
Bonifacio’s passion has also led to the discovery of old Spanish and Portuguese gold mines in South America,
Mexico and the Caribbean. “In the 1560s and 1570s,” he explains, “most of the gold and silver transported to Êurope was
stolen from the Incas and the Aztecs; but later, mines provided the main source of bullion. Mining technology in those
days, however, was naturally very basic and the mines were not worked very efficiently. Most were eventually
abandoned because it was believed there was no more gold to be found.
Now, though, with modern day techniques, the world’s mining companies are of course only too happy to pay me
to search the records and find them! They know only too well that there is more than likely still plenty of gold just waiting to be discovered.”
1. What does the word “that” refer to?
A. what Claudio Bonifacio is like
B. what treasure hunters usually find
C. the type of people that usually become treasure hunters
D. how people imagine treasure hunters to be
2. Where does Bonifacio look for clues to hidden treasure? A. in secret libraries B. around the Spanish coast C. in historical documents D. on ancient maps
3. The word “lucrative” means producing A. a lot of money B. great success C. a good reputation D. great satisfaction
4. How does Bonifacio make a living?
A. People employ him to raise bullion from shipwreck
B. He sells information about the whereabouts of sunken treasure
C. Governments buy bullion he raises from shipwrecks
D. He usually keeps a share of any bullion found
5. What problem do Bonifacio’s private clients face?
A. how exactly to raise the shipwrecks
B. Bonifacio’s insistence on knowing who they are
C. the possibility that they could be breaking the law D. Bonifacio’s refusal to tell them everything they want to know 6. The government of Honduras
A. believes Honduras has more wrecks in its waters than other countries
B. hopes to solve a particular problem by finding bullion in wrecks
C. has already raised many of the wrecks in Honduran waters
D. shares the treasure from wrecks in its waters with whoever finds it
7. Bonifacio doesn't know the total amount of bullion found due to his work because
A. some of his clients won’t tell him how much they find
B. there are complications related to tax
C. governments never tell him the truth
D. he has never been particularly interested in knowing
8. What does “them” refer to? A. the mining companies
B. modern day mining techniques C. records from old mines D. abandoned gold mines
PASSAGE B. I chose a small house on the edge of the city. It was an ideal place for me, because I wanted fresh mountain
air, space, privacy, a place where one could feel the presence of ancient gods and the spirits of nature. The house was
merely an empty shell, but I chose it because it was on the sunny side of the valley, high enough to have a good view over
the town with sufficient breeze to diminish the occasionally stupefying heat. It took me a good year to make the place inhabitable.
The first thing that I did was to dig out the well at the side of the house, which had caved in on itself and was full
of mud and rocks I was helped in this by a Frenchman named Antoine, a man of considerable culture who had chosen to
live here because he was attached to the people, with whom he had arrived in the original immigration. We repaired the
walls and the roof of the house, and painted the roots completely white so that they became suddenly clean, bright, and spacious.
Antoine and I managed, at some danger to ourselves, to install electricity by connecting up a cable to the faltering
system invented by a teacher. This man was Professor Luis, who had set up a row of windmills to generate power, this
was perfectly adequate for lighting, but was somewhat feeble when high amperage was required, so that the electric
cooker that I had flown in by helicopter turned out to be more use as a storage cupboard.
It often happens when setting up a house that one finds quite suddenly that there is an urgent need for some item
overlooked during the last expedition. The track down from my house was a deeply pitted one that served as a
watercourse each time that it rained, and although I have stabilised it since, it was to begin with only negotiable on foot
or by mule, or by Antoine's ancient three-wheeled tractor. This tractor had been half-buried in the mud of the flood at
Chiriguana, but Senor Vivo's father, who is in fact General Sosa, governor of Cesar, had it dug out and brought in slung
under a vast helicopter gunship, at his son's request. It is commonly said in this country that General Sosa is the only
member of the military hierarchy who ever does anything useful.
There was, at the far end of the toun, a tienda that sold goods brought in by mule-train from Ipasueno, and so
every few days I would find myself rattling and bumping my way to it on Antoine's formidable old tractor. This shop was
owned by a middle-aged couple who left the running of it to their daughter, a girl of twenty or so years whose name was
Êna, as I discovered by overhearing the father asking of her the price of a bottle of Ron Cana.
Êna was small and strongly built; usually she wore a plain, faded blue dress, and her feet were always bare.
Sometimes I used to think that her head was very slightly too large for her, but she had an appealing and serene face
framed by her long black hair. She reminded me forcibly of a Greek girl with whom I had once been in love for she had
the same smooth and soft olive skin, and big brown eyes beneath eyebrows almost heavy enough to meet in the middle.
On her forearms were the traces of soft black downy hair, which to be frank, is something that has always driven me
crazy, and her fingers were slim and elegant.
The best thing about her, however, was her elfin spirit; she had an air of quiet amusement, an innocent devilry,
that gave her the aura of having existed from all eternity, and of being able to see the funny side of everything. I perceived
that she had a streak of mischief in her, as was to be revealed when I discovered how it was that she had kept me for so long in ignorance.
1. What attracted the writer to the house? A. where it was located B. how big it was
C. the view it gave of the valley D. the condition it was in
2. According to the writer, Antoine A. had recently arrived. B. liked to keep to himself. C was a foreigner. D. painted for a living
3. What impression does the writer give of the electricity supply?
A. It was too dangerous to use.
B. It didn't always work properly.
C. It only worked when it was windy.
D. It was a very reliable system.
4. The writer uses the phrase 'served as a watercourse' to show that the path A. had many deep holes. B. was difficult to walk on. C. was sometimes flooded. D. needed to be repaired.
5. Why was General Sosa unlike other military officers?
A. He liked helping his relatives.
B. He was in charge of the arca
C. He managed to get things done,
D. He had his own private helicopter.
6. How did the writer find out what Man's name was?
A. Her father told him when he asked. B. Someone mentioned her name. C. He heard a customer asking
D. Antoine gave him the information.
7. What criticism of Ena does the writer make? A. She never wore shoes
B. She wasn't interested in clothes.
C. Her eyebrows were too thick.
D. Her head seemed to be too big
8. What did the writer like best about Ena? A. her sense of humour B. her physical appearance C. her innocent ignorance D. her resemblance to someone
II. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from sentence A - H the one which fits each gap.
There is an extra sentence which you do not need to use
PASSAGE A. Wendy Mallory interviews Beatrice Smythe about her career as a contemporary dancer and learn how a
performance artist is motivated
When you first meet Beatrice Smythe, you are struck by her wonderful smile and her well-toned muscles. The muscles
might be expected in someone who has spent the last eighteen years dancing. The smile, as Beatrice herself explains, is a
reflection of the great joy that dancing has given her. “Performing on stage is one of the most exhilarating experiences
possible. All the nerves and fright you feel in the wings just melt away when you face the audience. Although you are
aware of a sea of faces watching you, this is not what you concentrate on. 1._____
If you focus on this, then your dancing will look natural and unforced”. So how did Beatrice get started? “I began
taking ballet lessons in a local school when I was six. My teachers felt I had talents but after eleven years of ballet, I
realised I wanted to do something different. 2._____
That was it! I had never seen dancing like this before and immediately decided it was for me. The following year I
was offered a place at a London contemporary dance school where I completed a three-year course.” Today Beatrice is a
permanent member of the Charmed Circle Dance Company. But was it a difficult transition from studies to career? “I was
warned that the competition would be fierce 3._____
Applying for even the smallest part meant auditioning with dozens of others. Finally, I was lucky enough to be
offered a trial period of one year with Charmed Circle, even though it meant working without pay. It was extremely
difficult period, as you can image, but it gave me the hope of something permanent” “I could have been tempted to join
other dance companies on a temporary basis doing one-off paid performances. But this would have meant missing out on
the chance to become part of the regular line-up of what is now one of Britain’s leading contemporary dance companies.“ 4._____
But Beatrice’s ultimate ambition is to make it to America, where the ideas behind contemporary dance were first
pioneered and developed. When asked about what it takes to become a dancer, Beatrice didn’t hesitate. “You have to
completely love what you’re doing, you have to completely love what you’re doing, you have to punish yourself to the
limit and quite frankly you have to be slightly mad, too. 5._____
Most dancers will tell you how physically painful daily training can be. You also have to be extremely self-
motivated, as it is all too easy to take a day off instead of getting down to the studio for a hard training session!” So what
does Beatrice particularly enjoy about contemporary dance? “Well, for one thing, contemporary movements are so
different from those in other types of dance. In ballet, for example, the movements are more strictly structured and you
have to stick to them. In contemporary dance, however, the movements are more expressive and each have individual
meanings in themselves. 6.______
This makes them very moving experiences both to perform and to watch “Charmed Circle offers a great
opportunity for performers but other career paths are also possible within contemporary dance. Our director is one of
the best teachers I’ve ever had. I’ve lost count of the times he has helped me achieve something I thought I couldn’t do. 7.______
I would also like to gain further experience in choreographing pieces as I really enjoyed the choreography lessons we did at dance school.”
A. In London, there are literally thousands of highly talented performing artists of all kinds
B. For this reason, I feel inspired to try having a similar job myself someday.
C. What matters is using the act of moving as a means of expressing yourself
D. Also, although the pieces don’t tell a story in the way, say, a ballet does, they explore themes and issues related to our everyday lives
E. Charmed Circle regularly tours all the major cities at home and has also been to several Êuropean capitals, including Madrid, Prague and Berlin
F. Contemporary dance is often termed, more simply, modern dance, though some claim there are slight differences between them
G. Then a contemporary dance company who were on tour staged a performance in our town, which I went to see
H. Nobody would willingly put their bodies through what we do
PASSAGE B. Êven though I'm a writer for Outdoor Adventures Magazine, everyone at my office knows in actual fact I'm a
bit wary of anything remotely resembling an outdoor adventure. That's why my boss likes to give me these projects. He
thinks I'm the perfect candidate because, like most people, I'm often afraid to try something new. However, upon my
return from an assignment I have usually not only conquered any fears I originally had, but also become quite an
enthusiast of the activity as well!
This month's hair-raising adventure - white-water rafting - was no exception. The minute my boss told me about
it. I felt very nervous. 1______ But now that I've completed the assignment, I'm happy to report that I found it extremely enjoyable.
In order to get some information about white water rafting. I called Nigel Dossett, who runs Sootland's foremost
white-water rafting centre in Perth. The first thing he told me was that not all rafting trips are the same. 2______ It's
important for the public to be aware of this before booking a trip, in order to determine how hard or easy a rafting course
should be. The goal is to spend more time in the raft than in the water, so it's best to take it easy the first time out.
Upon my arrival at Nigel's Êxtreme Raft World Centre, I saw that there were several dozen people there for the
day's rafting activities. 3______ We were then given a safety briefing about some of the dangers to watch out for, such as
boulders, fallen trees, sharp underwater rocks, waves and anything else that could block a raft's forward movement.
We were put into groups of six, plus a guide, based on skill and level of experience. 4______ put on my wetsuit, life
jacket and crash helmet and climbed aboard, hoping he was right. With the first few strokes of the paddle, I could feel
excitement begin to replace my fear. The river caught us in a gentle flowing motion, rocking and pulling us smoothly towards the first rapid.
Suddenly our guide shouted "Forward paddle!" and everyone started paddling excitedly. We steered around
boulders as huge waves crashed over us, soaking the entire boat. 5______ It was remarkable how much team spirit had
sprung up immediately between the members of my boat.
We eventually stopped for lunch at a lovely spot on the river under a huge oak tree. 6______It was satisfying to see
that such an exciting and fun sport could be enjoyed by such wide variety of people.
My trip was much better than I had expected, and the scenery, the accommodation, the rushing river and the
thrill of the ride were all amazing 7______ I recommend it for anyone, from the fit to the couch potato, the young to the old,
and even for cowards like yours truly!
A. Nigel began by explaining the differences in the difficulty levels and asked us to be honest about our paddling experience.
B. Without a doubt, white-water rafting is one of the most exciting outdoor adventures.
C. Although we were drenched, everyone was laughing and yelling as we worked together to drive the raft forward.
D. The thought of battling raging river rapids in a flimsy rubber boat was almost enough to make me call in sick.
E. Chatting as we relaxed, I found that everyone's background was different, including a stockbroker and a housewife.
F. It all depends on what cach individual feels like doing on that particular day.
G. I was in a medium difficulty group, and our guide assured us that the ride would be lots of fun without being too dangerous.
H. He said that rapids are broken down into different classifications - anything from very calm to very dangerous.
III. MATCHING STATEMENTS.
PASSAGE A. Which theatre(s)
Is very convenient for sightseeing? 1. Have helped make history? 2. 3. 4. Recently acquired a new owner? 5.
Was the venue of a first experience for an important person? 6.
Are sometimes visited for more than just shows and events on stage? 7. 8.
At one time made it possible for its performances to be seen by people outside the 9. theatre?
Could it be unpleasant on a rainy day? 10.
Do people sometimes not pay very much attention to? 11.
Is exactly the same as an earlier theatre built on the same site? 12.
Are being used today for the exact purpose they were built for? 13. 14. 15. LONDON THEATRELAND A. The Lyceum Theatre
David Bateman is a huge fan of this theatre. “You cannot find a theatre with a more varied past,” he argues.
So is he right? Well, initially a venue for musicals, the Lyceum soon began to host a variety of different events, such as the
very first Madame Tussard’s exhibition in 1802. After this came many successful theatrical productions but it wasn’t long
before there were more changes and the theatre was used as a music hall before once again becoming a theatre. And it
was during this period, in 1934, that Queen Êlizabeth II saw her very first pantomime here! Today it is the proud home of
stage musical version of massively successful Disney animation The Lion King B. The Savoy Theatre
The Savoy Theatre is built in a style called “Art Deco”, which is what first caught the attention of Mark Ford. “ It is
incredibly beautiful,” he explains, “and the first place in the world ever to be lit entirely by electricity”
The Savoy was built specifically for performances of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, but other productions such as
Shakespeare plays and ballet performances have also graced its stage over the years. Now it puts on Gilbert and Sullivan
musical productions again. “It was recently bought by the Savoy Hotel, which added another storey to the top of the
building,” says Mark. “So now it has a health club and even a swimming pool, which I think is absolutely wonderful!’ C. The London Palladium
Felix Knight would be surprised if you hadn’t heard of this very famous theatre in the West Ênd. “It is very dear to me,”
says Felix, who has fond memories of the Palladium. In the 1950s Felix, along with millions of other viewers across
Britain, would watch Saturday Night at the Palladium, a weekly variety show televised live from the theatre. Stars from
all over the world appeared on the show, including Felix’s idol, Frank Sinitra. “I was so familiar with the Palladium, but I
had never actually been there!” laughs Felix. Nowadays, the theatre hosts musicals, currently The Sound of Music, but it
also maintains its glamorous image, hosting a number of important events such as the British film awards in 2007. D. The Globe Theatre
“People tend to overlook the Globe Theatre because it’s not in the West Ênd, but this theatre is a jewel” says Jane
Campbell. The theatre is a replica of the Êlizabethan playhouse that was built there in 1599 and where Shakespeare’s
plays were written and performed. Êvery last inch of the rebuilt Globe is authentic, even the fact that it is an open-air
theatre (so consider choosing a dry day to go there!). The only difference is that four hundred years ago plays by
different playwrights were performed there, whereas now the Globe is strictly for Shakespeare only.
Jane has enjoyed many plays at the Globe, but also appreciates other aspects of the theatre. “The theatre hosts many
interesting exhibitions. Plus, it’s only minutes away from other great attractions such as St Paul’s Cathedral.” E. The Piccadilly Theatre
For Mariella Clark, this theatre is her number one choice. Open in 1928, it may not be the oldest theatre in the West Ênd,
but it is one of the biggest and has definitely made its mark - during its time as a cinema it actually showed the first
talking movie ever! For a while it went back to functioning as a theatre again before its reinvention as a cabaret venue,
The London Casino. Now it’s a theatre once again. “I’d always assumed that theatres put on plays or musicals from day
one,” Mariella says, “so I was quite surprised when I first began to realise that they often have quite interesting histories.”
PASSAGE B. Which person:
Admits that something is not to her taste? 1
Ênjoys watching people living their everyday lives? 2
Mentions the fact that something is inexpensive? 3
Mentions a long tradition associated with the place she visits? 4
Suggests she spends a lot of money at her favourite 5 destination?
Like an area where there are not a lot of other people? 6 7
Visits a place which gives her ideas related to her job? 8
Sometimes has company when she visits her favourite place? 9
Says she doesn’t visit as frequently as she would like? 10
Discovered her favourite destination purely by chance? 11 Appreciate a lack of noise? 12 13
Mention how long it takes them to get there? 14 15 Great Escapes from London
For Londoners with a busy lifestyle, it's hard to get away even for a day, but Amanda Hyslop spoke to five different women who regularly do exactly that.
A. Julia Finch is a busy lawyer who loves nature but doesn't get nearly enough of it sitting in her London office all day, so
she often takes advantage of Wisley Garden, only an hour's drive from Central London. "My favourite thing is that there is
always something new to see. The garden collection has been developing for more than 100 years and far surpasses
anything I've ever seen. It's a lovely, peaceful place for a stroll, and it's so vast that it doesn't get crowded. I get ideas for
my own garden from the great demonstration gardens full of practical ideas and techniques. I can even incorporate my
other favourite hobby of photography by bringing my camera and clicking away. It's perfect for a great day out."
B. Jessica Green is a hardworking student who needs a break from the books once in a while, and makes Brighton her
favourite one-day destination. "I love being by the sea, and it's so close to London that whenever I feel like it, I just jump
on a train and in 55 minutes I'm there. Brighton evolved from a small fishing village into Êngland's most famous seaside
resort and offers all the traditional attractions, including restaurants, nightlife, miles of sandy beaches and two piers. I
always eat at this great self-service restaurant, which is also modestly priced. My favourite spot, though, is a small strip of
sand under one of the piers, where I can just sit all alone and hear nothing but the sea."
C. Martha Roberts is an architect who enjoys her job so much that her work is also her hobby. "My favourite piece of
architecture to study in my free time is The Royal Pavilion in Brighton. I try to get some of my co-workers to go with me,
since it isn't all that far from London, but they're usually too busy. The Pavilion was built for King George IV and if ever a
building represented the concept of over the top this is it. The pseudo Indian palace, with Chinese-influenced interiors, is
a riot of colour, expensive fabrics, crystal and gilt. It's not the sort of style I would ever like in my own house, but I do find
inspiration for my work in everything I look at."
D. Flora Evans, a market analyst, feels she deserves an expensive treat after a busy week, which is why she often takes
time to get away "I go to Bath to visit my favourite luxury spa and enjoy the pools, which are fed by Britain's only natural
hot springs, Sitting in the pool, with only the soft, gentle sound of moving water, is the ideal way to relax. And of course, a
day of pampering is never complete without some shopping. Bath is one of the best shopping destinations outside
London, with many specialist shops and a number of antique shops tucked away in the narrow streets. A good souvenir
to buy is hand-blown glass, which takes its blue colour from the city's hot springs."
E. Elizabeth Dosset, a sales assistant at a popular department store, happened upon her favourite destination by
accident. "I was on a trip to Stonehenge, but the site was closed and I ended up in the small market town of Salisbury, just
a short distance away. There are not many residents and not many visitors, either, which is perfect since I need a break
from all the people I deal with every day. 1 couldn't believe that a market still takes place regularly in the town's market
place, just as it has done since the 13th century. My favourite thing to do is observe the shopkeepers going about their
business and see people running errands or just having some tea. The town is so charming and quaint that I try to go at
least once a month. I wish I could go more often, though."
IV. For questions 1-12, read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
PASSAGE A. Êvery year thousands of people travel to Britain in order to improve their standard of Ênglish. For many,
however, this can be (1) ____ experience due to the fact that it involves (2)____ a strang school, staying in sometimes
unpleasant accommodation and living in an (3)____ culture. One (4)____ to these problems is the Homestay method. With
this, students are each assigned a teacher (5)____ to their language requirements and interests, who they then stay with
throughout their course. As well as giving individual tuition, the teacher (6)____ the student with information about what
activities are available locally and (7)____ them on trips. The idea (8)____ Homestay is for students to be totally immersed
in Ênglish language and culture. Students get between ten and twenty hours of tuition a week and are also expected to
(9)____ the family’s daily activities. The students speak Ênglish at all times and therefore learn how to use the language in
everyday (10)____ Homestay programmes usually (11)____ for up to four weeks. Although costs are higher than of regular
language schools, students can feel (12)____ that they will be receiving top-class language teaching in a safe and pleasant environment. 1. A. a sore B. an aching C. a hurtful D. a painful 2. A. attending B. going C. studying D. learning 3. A. unfamiliar B. inexperienced C. unaccustomed D. unknown 4. A. reply B. answer C. key D. reaction 5. A. right B. proper C. suited D. correct 6. A. advised B. provides C. offers D. suggests 7. A. goes B. takes C. brings D. fetches 8. A. between B. before C. beside D. behind 9. A. go along B. join in C. tie up D. connect with 10. A. positions B. parts C. situations D. backgrounds 11. A. stand B. stay C. last D. remain 12. A. confident B. reliable C. self-assured D. believed
PASSAGE B. The name Rolls-Royce has been associated with high-quality cars for over a century. The first Rolls Royce
was produced in 1905, as the result of the (1) ..... efforts of Charles Stewart Rolls and Frederick Henry Royce
Rolls, an upper-class Londoner who was (2) ..... at Êton and Cambridge University, started a company in 1902 to sell
motor-cars. Royce, an engineering genius, (3) ..... from a working-class background. He began his apprenticeship in a
railway workshop at the age of 14, but by the age of 21 he had (4) ….. up his own engineering business. Royce designed
several motor-cars, and his first experimental model (5) ... in 1903. (6) ….. after that, Charles Rolls and Henry Royce met,
(7) ….. the Rolls-Royce manufacturing firm in 1904. Royce designed the motor-cars and Rolls sold them. Rolls, who had
(8) ….. himself a reputation as a keen racing motorist, also had a passion for flying. In 1910, at the age of only 33, he sadly
(9) ….. his death in a plane crash-in (10) . . he was the first Ênglishman to die in this way, Royce, however, continued
work on their shared dream, and (11) ….. to develop his first aero-engine in 1915. The Rolls-Royce Merlin aero engine
later powered British fighter aeroplanes in World War II. On Royce's death in 1933, the famous Rolls-Royce monogram
was changed from red to black as a (12) of respect for the great man. 1. A. connected B. mixed C. combined D. collected 2. A. educated B. schooled C. taught D. trained 3. A. grew B. arrived C. came D. arose 4. A. put B. made C. set D. brought 5. A. appeared B. showed C. presented D. developed 6. A. Êarly B. Shortly C. Briefly D. Quickly 7. A. shaping B. forming C. building D. constructing 8. A. earned B. awarded C. deserved D. succeeded 9. A. got B. knew C. found D. met 10. A. spite B. case C. order D. fact 11. A. kept up B. went on C. got by D. saw through 12. A. note B. message C. signal D. sign
V. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.
The banana, which is one of the most popular varieties of fruit in the world, originally (1)________________ from South Êast
Asia. One banana might seem the same as (2)________________ to you, but there are actually hundreds of different varieties.
And (3)________________ rice, milk and wheat, they are the world’s fourth most important food crop. Today, bananas are
grown in more than 130 countries throughout the tropics and worldwide annual production totals (4)________________
incredible one hundred million tons. So (5)________________ out because that’s a lot of skins to slip on!
Only a small proportion of bananas are grown (6)________________ commercial farms for export to places (7) _____________ as
the USA and Êurope. The (8)________________ of the crop is grown on smaller privately owned farms (9)________________ local
populations to enjoy. Bananas are an important dietary source of carbohydrates and essential vitamins in the developing
world. So much so (10) ________________ in tropical Africa, Asia and America over half a billion people rely heavily on
bananas to provide them (11)________________ essential nutrition. In some parts of Africa, bananas are eaten with every
meal. Most of the varieties that are eaten in the tropics are not the same as the (12)________________ that appear on our
supermarket shelves, however; they are more like a potato and are eaten cooked.
PASSAGE B. A new school of cookery has opened in France. “The Friends of French Cookery" has been started by a group
of grandmothers who are anxious to keep traditional food and cooking techniques alive. They are against the modern-
day use (1) ________________ freezers, microwaves and TV dinners. None of these grandmothers have (2) ________________ any
experience as professional cooks, and they run their school (3) ________________ being paid. They are motivated only by a
desire to produce good quality, tasty food. They are especially keen to teach the younger generation (4) ________________ to
cook traditional dishes, and to convince them that traditional food is better (5) ________________ convenience foods and
take-aways The grandmothers run cookery courses two or three times a week, and the fee is about -20, (6) ________________
includes tuition and lunch. Most of the recipes are traditional, and some of (7) ________________ have ancient legends
attached (8) ________________ them. Only seasonal ingredients (9) ________________ used. The courses are great fun, and
tourists join (10) ________________ with the locals (11) ________________ they work together to create a delicious meal. (12)
____________ midday they all sit down at long tables to eat a three-course lunch. SECTION D. WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
1. Kelly admitted that she was not in the mood to go out that night. LIKE
Kelly admitted that she did not _____________________________________________________ out that night.
2. My colleagues all disliked the way I talked to the boss. APPROVED
None _____________________________________________________ the way I talk to the boss.
3. We were late due to an accident on the highway. ON
We didn’t arrive _____________________________________________________ an accident on the highway.
4. In my opinion, this model of car was the best one that he could have chosen. MADE
In my opinion, he couldn’t _____________________________________________________ choice of car.
5. Rather than walk home, we took the subway. FOOT
Instead _____________________________________________________ ,we took the subway.
6. Although he tried very hard, he couldn’t stop smoking. EVEN
He couldn’t give _____________________________________________________ he tried very hard.
7. “Êxcuse me, can I borrow your pen?” asked Bill. MIND
“Êxcuse me, _____________________________________________________ I borrowed your pen?” asked Bill.
8. Matthew was twenty-five before he took up acting professionally. BECOME
Matthew did not _____________________________________________________ he was twenty-five
9 Please don't touch the exhibits. RATHER
I_____________________________________________________ touch the exhibits.
10. It's a good thing you gave me a lift or I would have been late for my interview. GIVEN
I would have been late for my interview _____________________________________________________ me a lift
11. Please do not drop litter in the park. REQUESTED
You _____________________________________________________ drop litter in the park.
12. He doesn't get on with his colleagues. TERMS
He is not _____________________________________________________ with his colleagues.
13. Light travels faster than sound. TRAVEL
Sound _____________________________________________________ as light.
14. He could not explain why he was always late to work. ACCOUNT
He could not _____________________________________________________ late to work.
15. Our boss wouldn't let us go home until we had done our work. MADE
Our boss _____________________________________________________ our work before we went home.
16. I had never been to a theme park before. FIRST
It _____________________________________________________ I had ever been to a theme park
17. They say the actor was discovered by his agent while working in a bakery. SAID
The actor _____________________________________________________ discovered by his agent while working in a bakery.
18. My father believes that it's all right for me to stay up late at the weekend. WRONG
My father believes there's _____________________________________________________ up late at the weekend.
19. There is no way that I'm going on holiday with him. INTENTION
I _____________________________________________________ on holiday with him.
20. There were no good films left at the DVD club. RUN
The DVD club _____________________________________________________ good films.
21. I don't know what the CD is like as I haven't heard it. HAVING
I don't know what the CD is like, _____________________________________________________ to it.
22. Such success has not been achieved by many writers in the world of children's fiction. FEW
Only _____________________________________________________ such success in the world of children's fiction.
23. 'Don't blame me if you can't find your mobile phone, Daniel said. HIS
Daniel said that it_____________________________________________________ that I couldn't find my mobile phone.
24. There's no chance of finishing the report today. POSSIBLE
It won't _____________________________________________________ the report today.
25. 'Why don't we go to the shops!' said Sarah. SUGGESTED
Sarah _____________________________________________________ to the shops.
26. Victoria always sets her alarm because she doesn't want to wake up late. THAT
Victoria always sets her alarm _____________________________________________________ wake up late.
27. Rather than walk to the centre of town, we took a bus. FOOT
Instead _____________________________________________________ to the centre of town, we took a bus.
28. I don't feel like studying at the moment. PREFER
I’d _____________________________________________________ at the moment.
29. They are releasing the new CD on Monday. SALE
The new CD _____________________________________________________ from Monday.
30. People say that actor has had plastic surgery. IS
That actor _____________________________________________________ plastic surgery.
31. She apologised for ruining his suit. SORRY
She said she _____________________________________________________ ruined his suit .
32. Nobody thinks that Tim will win the race. EXPECTED
Tim is _____________________________________________________ the race.
33. Her son is able to work a lot harder than he is doing at the moment. CAPABLE
Her son _____________________________________________________ a lot harder than he is doing at the moment.
34. I regret not learning to cook when I was younger. HAD
I _____________________________________________________ cook when I was younger.
35. He isn't trying to solve his problems at all. EFFORT
He is _____________________________________________________ solve his problems.
36. The heavy rain caused many rivers to be flooded. RESULT
Many rivers were _____________________________________________________ the heavy rain.