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LUYỆN TẬP READING

ĐỀ 1
Part 1: Choose the word (A,B,C) that fits in the gap. The answer to question 0 is an
example.
Hey Adela,
I just (1.0) _____ your message. I can definitely help you with your homework
I am (1.1) _____ busy tonight, so come over at 5:30 pm.
What subjects are you studying (1.2) _____ ?
I’m not (1.3) _____ at Math, but I am quite alright at English.
You can also (1.4) _____ dinner with us.
My mom is (1.5) ________ tacos.
1.0 A. got B. took C. found
1.1 A. too B. so C. not
1.2 A. for B. with C. at
1.3 A. bad B. good C. smart
1.4 A. have B. take C. get
1.5 A. doing B. making C. taking
Part 2: The sentences below are from a story. Order the sentences (B-F) to make a
story. The first sentence (A) is an example.
Gilberto’s Day
A The alarm clock was buzzing loudly.
B As he brushed his teeth, he looked at his phone.
C It was already 9 am and he was late for school!
D He was still quite tired and groggy.
E Grumpily, Gilberto got out of bed.
F It’s because he had been up late the night before.

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0. A.
2.1 ________
2.2 ________
2.3 ________
2.4 ________
2.5 ________
The sentences below are from a set of instructions. Order the sentences (B-F) to make a
story. The first sentence (B) is an example.
Field Trip Instructions
A So, please make sure you go to the bathroom beforehand.
B Please arrive at school at 7am sharp.
C During the journey, we will not be stopping.
D Once attendance is taken, the busses will be loaded.
E However, please check your seat number before this to minimize confusion.
F In fact, we will only wait 10 minutes for late arrivals.
0. B.
3.1 ________
3.2 ________
3.3 ________
3.4 ________
3.5 ________

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Part 3: Read the four opinions about school policies posted on a student forum. Then,
answer the questions.
Person A: At my school, we are required to wear a school uniform and maintain a neat,
tidy appearance. Not only does this include a white dress shirt with our school crest, but
it must be worn tucked in with grey trousers. In the winter, we have the flexibility to
wear a school-approved navy-blue cardigan. However, as a male, there is no summer
weather alternative. It’s completely unfair. Girls get to wear a pleated skirt as an option.
Why can’t boys wear shorts? I am working on a petition to introduce this notion so that
hopefully by the second semester, this will change. I already have 200 signatures and I
just need 300 more from students before I present it to the principal.
Person B: As a freshman, I despised my high school’s uniform. I was always searching for
unique ways to express my individuality with jewellery or funky socks. Of course this
was often met with detentions as these accessories were not approved in the dress
code. As I became a senior, I learned to sew in order to alter the uniform to be more
flattering. Students loved the way that my uniform fit so I started charging them to
modify theirs too. It was a sweet way to earn some extra cash. My principal wasn’t a fan
of that either, but there was nothing he could do about it. We had all bought our
uniforms from the authorized store and there was nothing in the school policy about
making changes to it!
Person C: I don’t mind the uniform at my high school. It lets me hit snooze a few more
times than I normally would have if I had to choose my outfits every day. Those extra
minutes of sleep mean that I am more alert in my morning classes. Moreover, I also
think it’s the great equalizer. Let’s take my family as an example: There are 5 of us kids
in my household, so keeping up with the latest trends is not an option. I remember in
primary school, I was often bullied for wearing my sister’s hand-me-downs. By having
everyone wear the same clothes as one another makes us all alike.
Person D: I’m on the fence about uniforms. I’m all for the fact that they promote a
collective spirit. The entire student body gets to show off a sense of school pride and
belonging. It makes us seem like we are a part of one big family. That being said, my
particular school’s uniform is so uncomfortable. The material they used in production is
so itchy and unbreathable. What’s more is that my mom constantly has to mend holes
that appear at the seams of my trousers! You’d think for the arm and a leg that they
charge they would hold up better!

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Which person …
4.1. has an overall positive view on uniforms? ________
4.2 has mixed feelings about uniforms? ________
4.3 learned a new skill? ________
4.4 started a movement? ________
4.5 found a loophole to the rules? ________
4.6 finds the uniform to be low quality? ________
4.7 believes uniforms are discriminatory? ________
Part 4: Read the text. Match the headings (A-H) to the paragraphs (5.1-5.7). The
answer to question 0 is an example. There is one heading that you will not use.
(0) How many times have you heard that you need to eat your fruits and veggies? Or
have had your parents swap out the biscuits in your lunch bag for an apple? From a
young age, our parents have been trying to encourage us to eat healthy foods, whether
that be drinking a glass of milk in the morning or having two litres of water a day.
Although we often find a way to sneak in some crisps or ice-cream when no one is
looking, maybe our parents have valid concerns about what we should be incorporating
in our everyday diets.
(5.1) Let’s consider the nutrients that our bodies need. We have always been told that
we need to make sure that we get enough calcium. This is key for building strong bones
and teeth, especially in our teenage years when our body is still changing. I also try to
have some freshly-squeezed orange juice to improve my Vitamin C intake to help my
immune system so that I don’t get sick. Moreover, as a wearer of glasses, I have been
advised that eating carrots is an essential source of Vitamin A, which is important to
strengthen your eyes.
(5.2) What’s more in addition to the immediate benefits is the long-term ones. Studies
have shown that time and time again, eating healthy is associated with prevention of
heart disease and strokes. Combined with some form of physical activity, 4/5 cases of
these ailments could have been prevented. This research has also shown that healthy
lifestyles are connected to reduced cancer risks and better quality of life overall. Many
also maintain their diabetes by monitoring what they eat.
(5.3) Another valuable aspect of healthy eating is feeling happier overall. Avoiding
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symptoms of depression. These treats contain high-processed carbohydrates and

greatly affect your blood sugar levels. Instead, opt for Vitamin B12 which can be found
in a variety of whole foods and some meats as well. When you have more energy
throughout the day, you will surely feel more productive.
(5.4) Nevertheless, all of this is easier said than done. In the past, families prioritized
eating together and cooking wholesome food almost every night. Perhaps this was
because one parent stayed at home all day. However, today, most households have two
working parents. After a long day, the last thing a tired mother or father wants to do is
cook, so eating out is much more common. Nowadays, we are faced with temptations
on every corner. The increase in both availability and choice of fast food options is much
more prominent than in our parents’ days, leading us to unhealthy food choices.
(5.5) As we are all aware, this poor food selection has led to an increase in obesity. This
is not new information and the problem continues to get worse and worse. It has gotten
so bad that we are now being urged by society to lose weight by whatever means
necessary. As a teenager, weight loss fads that are more destructive than beneficial are
popping up on social media. Influencers fill their feeds with information about how they
restricted their caloric intake to dangerously low values and have sponsored posts
promoting detoxifying teas. With society’s message loud and clear amplified by what
they see on their phones, teens may be coerced into the idea that these weight loss
strategies are valid.
(5.6) In this sense, education is important to debunking unsubstantiated healthy
lifestyles. In addition to regular physical education classes, teachers should focus on the
benefits of healthy eating and the negative impacts of not doing so. Moreover, in a
digital age, learning appropriate critical thinking techniques to be able to discern
whether the health advice you read about online is true or not should also be included
in the curriculum.
(5.7) Nonetheless, the responsibility of education extends beyond this. The government
must also fund initiatives and programs to promote healthy lifestyles. For example,
Britain has introduced a sugar tax on sugary drinks in order to reduce childhood and
adult obesity. Despite being a recent program, the country has already seen as much as
a 10% reduction in consumption of the product in only two years. By lowering the price
of healthy foods and taxing junk food, people will be encouraged to make better choices
that will save them money and their lives.

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A. What Schools Can Do

B. National Role
C. The Risks of Trendy Diets
D. Parental Expectations (0)
E. Deterring Disease
F. Modern Situations
G. Key Vitamins and Minerals
H. A Mood Boost
I. Future Success

KEY
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4
1.1 C 2.1 E 4.1 C 5.1 G
1.2 A 2.2 D 4.2 D 5.2 E
1.3 B 2.3 F 4.3 B 5.3 H
1.4 A 2.4 B 4.4 A 5.4 F
1.5 B 2.5 C 4.5 B 5.5 C
3.1 F 4.6 D 5.6 A
3.2 D 4.7 A 5.7 B
3.3 E
3.4 C
3.5 A

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ĐỀ 2
Part 1: Choose the word (A,B,C) that fits in the gap. The answer to question 0 is an
example.
Hey Ian,
I was just (0) _____ if you needed a ride to school tomorrow.
I saw you waiting for the (1.1) _____ at the stop.
Normally, I (1.2) _____ my bike, but now, it is winter.
Since the weather is getting (1.3) _____ , my dad drives me.
We pass by your house, so we can (1.4) _____ you up.
You are on the (1.5) ________ to school, so it’s no problem.
Gillian
0. A. wondering B. thinking C. considering
1.1 A. bus B. car C. taxi
1.2 A. drive B. ride C. have
1.3 A. wetter B. colder C. warmer
1.4 A. get B. take C. pick
1.5 A. trip B. travel C. way
Part 2: The sentences below are from a teen’s journal. Order the sentences (B-F) to
make a story. The first sentence (A) is an example.
Bad Hair Day
A I’ve just had a terrible day at school
B Unfortunately, it was a windy day.
C As it was school photo day, I wanted to look my best.
D So, I spent one hour styling my hair before school.
E Furthermore, I couldn’t fix the mess because I forgot my brush.
F By the time I arrived at school, my hair had been ruined.

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0. A.
2.1 ________
2.2 ________
2.3 ________
2.4 ________
2.5 ________
The sentences below are from a school policy. Order the sentences (B-F) to make a
story. The first sentence (B) is an example.
Late Arrival Policy
A If you arrive at school late, you must follow these instructions.
B We have a very strict late arrival policy.
C However, before you receive this paper, you must be ready for class.
D There, you will get a signed and timed late slip from the secretary.
E That means you will have to hang up your coat and gather your belongings in
your locker beforehand.
F Unless there is a mass weather-related delay, you are required to go to the office.
0. B.
3.1 ________
3.2 ________
3.3 ________
3.4 ________
3.5 ________

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Part 3: Read the four opinions posted on a sports forum. Then, answer the questions.
Person A: I am really into sports, and am always up for trying new games. When I
travelled to Canada with my family, I tried curling. I have never played it before because
I live in a hot country. I thought it would be a piece of cake. How hard can a sport that
uses a broom be? Well, I was wrong. In fact, you actually need a lot of upper body
strength and balance to succeed. Needless to say, I’m writing this the day after with
bruises from falling over!
Person B: I had just moved to the United States and wanted to make friends at my
school, so I signed up for the football team. When I arrived at try-outs, we began with
some agility drills and the coach seemed pretty impressed with how fast I could sprint.
Then, we were asked to throw an oddly-shaped ball as far as we could, and I was
confused. It was then I realized that the try-outs were for American football, not
European football, or soccer as it is called here. No wonder I was the smallest person
there!
Person C: When I was younger, I never wanted to play team sports. My dad would
always encourage me to join a team, but I was not interested. It’s not that I don’t like
physical activity. I love individual activities like swimming and running. My sister, who is
the captain of her school’s volleyball team, teases me and says I can’t handle
competition. However, I think of myself as a very competitive person. I am always trying
to achieve new personal records and beat my last timing.
Person D: Growing up, my brothers used to watch professional basketball matches on
TV, but I never understood the appeal. Despite this, I fell in love with the energy in the
crowd of a live sports match. My school has a really great basketball team, and I know a
few people who are on it. I get really into the games and scream my loudest to cheer on
my friends. It makes me feel so proud. Playing it is a different story though. You
wouldn’t catch me on a basketball court even as a substitute!

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Which person …
4.1. prefers to be a spectator? ________
4.2 underestimated a sport? ________
4.3 received a compliment? ________
4.4 was misunderstood by family? ________
4.5 set goals? ________
4.6 did not understand a task? ________
4.7 used a household object? ________
Part 4: Read the text. Match the headings (A-I) to the paragraphs. The answer to
question 0 is an example. There is one heading that you will not use.
Fake News
(0) Novel computer viruses can spread to humans! Missing Teen: Abducted by Aliens?
Climate change- not a big deal! Perhaps you have read shocking headlines similar to
these on magazines while waiting in line at the supermarket. Alternatively, you may
have seen them on a pop-up advertisement or on a link shared by a friend on a social
media account. It is normal that you are lured into picking up that magazine or clicking
on links to find out more. Not only are they meant to attract readers, but they are often
misleading.
(5.1) How can we name this phenomenon? While the above headlines do not inherently
tell the whole story, they often correspond to an equally deceptive article. Nowadays,
the phrase ‘fake news’ is used frequently in the media, but it often only refers to texts
that contain factually false information. However, in actual fact, a more comprehensive
definition goes beyond this. The umbrella term, ‘fake news’, also includes satire, with
the purpose of making readers laugh. It also comprises biased reports, particularly when
they are used to support or disprove of an important figure or to make money.
(5.2) Spreading falsities in this manner is an age-old problem. In regards to satire,
parodies of true new stories were distributed on April Fools Day (April 1st) and often
taken back the next day. On a more political note, as early as in 17th century England,
fabricated reports of the king’s health or alleged crimes were circulated in an attempt to
overthrow a monarch. Furthermore, in an attempt to sell more newspapers, journalists
would exaggerate stories, such as those related to the notorious English serial killer, Jack
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(5.3) Despite not being as new as everyone thinks, fake news has been exacerbated due
to the Internet and social media. While it may have roughly the same purpose, it is
spread at a rate that was previously unimaginable. By sharing stories through a click of a
button, a large number of people can read them before they are fact-checked or
deemed to be untrue. Scarcely is it only the content being fictionalized. In today’s day
and age, it is often difficult to discern whether the source of the news is even credible.
(5.4) Let’s consider satire as an example. Though meant to be light-hearted and
humorous, news satire has become its own genre. It was believed to be started by a
reporter, Samuel Clemens, better known by his pen-name as the literary icon, Mark
Twain. Clemens would often write fictional yet realistic articles and pass them off as real
events in order to make people laugh. Today, popular sites such as The Onion have
made a name for themselves by doing so. This website offers funny spoof stories that
mimic real ones with the general understanding that they are not true.
(5.5) While identifying fake news isn’t always easy, there are some useful questions that
you can ask yourself as you are reading any text. Firstly, you should look at the source. Is
it credible? Why is the information being shared by this particular outlet? Secondly,
identify the opinion of the article. Is the author a journalist, a politician, a story-teller?
Does he/she have a message to promote? Finally, if you are still in doubt, ask an expert
on the topic. This could be your teacher or a fact-checking website.
(5.6) So how does this affect you? As students have to complete research projects from
time to time, using a non-reputable source can cause them to fail an assignment or get
in trouble with their teacher. With that in mind, teachers must guide their students on
how to identify fake news. It is more important than ever before for young people to be
able to think critically about what they read or hear. By learning these skills, students
can become independent learners and make informed decisions in the future. In fact,
many schools are incorporating media literacy into their curriculum.
(5.7) But what about in the real world? As fake news is shared so frequently, their
original source may get lost along the way and occasionally be broadcasted as true. Are
there any penalties for sources spreading misinformation? Well, in some countries,
there are. For instance, some countries in the European Union, like Germany, have
introduced large fines to social media sites that do not remove fake news. However,
others maintain that this goes against free speech and cannot impose any laws against
it. Regardless, it is a government’s responsibility to educate its citizens.

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A. Defining Terms
B. A Problem Made Worse
C. Helpful Tips
D. Sensationalist Headlines (0)
E. Consequences Going Forward
F. Historical Background
G. How Schools Can Adapt
H. Just for Laughs
I. Doing Homework

KEY
PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 PART 4
1.1 A 2.1 C 4.1 D 5.1 A
1.2 B 2.2 D 4.2 A 5.2 F
1.3 B 2.3 B 4.3 B 5.3 B
1.4 C 2.4 F 4.4 C 5.4 H
1.5 C 2.5 E 4.5 C 5.5 C
3.1 A 4.6 B 5.6 G
3.2 F 4.7 A 5.7 E
3.3 D
3.4 C
3.5 E

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ĐỀ 3
Part 1: Điền từ vào chỗ trống
Hi Simon, How are things? I have a tennis (0) tournament tomorrow,
I (1) ______ my racket two days ago and I need a good one to play the matches.
Could I (2) _______ yours?
I'll be very (3) _____ and I'll give you back as soon as the tournament finishes.
I can come to your house (4)________ if it's OK.
Let me know if you (5) ______
Peter.
1. a) bought b) found c) broke
2. a) lend b) borrow c) try
3. a) mean b) polite c) careful
4. a) tonight b) next day c) then
5. a) think b) know c) agree

Part 2: Sắp xếp các câu văn thành một câu chuyện có nghĩa
2.1. The sentences below are from a report. Put the sentences in the right order. The
first sentence is done for you.
This report gives information about the traffic problems on the coast road.
a. These visitors will improve our town's economy and local businesses.
b. These will help visitors to find their way to our beautiful town.
c. This is why we think there should be more signs along the road.
d. For this reason it is easy for them to take the wrong turn and get lost.
e. They don't know the road, because many of them are here for the first time.
f. This road is busy during the summer when tourists visit the area.

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2.2. The sentences below are from a report. Put the sentences in the right order. The
first sentence is done for you.
Glaciers are huge, thick pieces of ice that are usually found between mountains.
a. This will cause flooding land that is close to the sea across the world.
b. However, many glaciers all over the world are decreasing due to global warming.
c. These pieces of ice are as small as football fields and some are over a 100 km
long.
d. Also, the level of water in our oceans is rising dangerously.
e. This causes the glaciers to melt and the water flows into the rivers.
f. Nowadays, 10% of the world's land is covered with glaciers.

Part 3: Four people respond in the comment section of an online magazine article
about the importance of money. Read their comments and answer the questions
below.

Money
Person A
It is important to keep money in perspective: you need some, but don’t need too much.
Otherwise you'll spend your whole life chasing the Almighty dollar and that’s not a
healthy relationship to money that you want to have. Some people try to impress with
how much money they have, but I see that as a character flaw. If you can help those less
fortunate, do it, by all means but realize that just handing out money is usually not an
effective way to improve their lives.
Person B
I think of money as a tool that helps you build your life. Like a tool you need to know
how to use it. One of the problems with money is there are far more people who know
how to use a saw or a hammer than there are who know how to use money. For
instance most people equate wealth to what you have. If you have a big house and
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Person C
Money is something that can buy you everything in the world today. However, easy
money makes you lose the opportunity to feel the joy of getting that after you’ve
worked hard enough to earn it. Money is something that everyone needs unanimously.
It ironically causes us to be united in our concordant need for it. Money is something
that cannot buy you true happiness but not having any of it doesn’t give you that
happiness either.
Person D
Money can buy most of the things but not all the things. When you don't have money,
your supposed friends and relatives will not prefer to have you near them. However, if
you have money, then they may feel jealous of you and find faults in you without any
reason. Besides, having money has its limitations, you can buy expensive treatments,
but not life. You can't buy respect, or admiration. However, money can help you to meet
your day to day expenses.

Who thinks...
1. Relations with friends are different if you are wealthy.
2. It is important to learn how you use your money.
3. You should help people who need it.
4. Money doesn't necessarily make you happy.
5. Some people feel rich just because of their possessions.
6. There are things that money can't buy.
7. The only objective of some people's lives is money.

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Part 4: Read the passage quickly. Choose a heading for each numbered paragraph (1 –
7) from the drop-down box. There is one more heading than you need.
1. Where can you find more animal species than anywhere else in the world? It’s not a
zoo or the circus. It’s a very special type of ecosystem called a rainforest, and most
rainforests can be found in tropical climates in the Southern Hemisphere. A
“hemisphere” is a half of the earth, so the Northern Hemisphere is the northern half and
the Southern Hemisphere is the southern half of Earth. They are divided by a line called
the Equator. The Northern Hemisphere starts just above the equator and ends at the
Arctic Circle. The Southern Hemisphere starts just below the Equator and ends at the
South Pole in Antarctica.
2. The two most common climates in the Southern Hemisphere, temperate and tropical,
both have lots of precipitation. The difference is that temperate climates have warm
summers and cold winters, while tropical climates are warm all year long. Because
there’s lots of rain and the temperature stays at about 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit year
round, rainforests in tropical climates have optimal conditions for many animal species.
Rainforest animals don't have to worry about freezing during the winter or finding shade
in the summer. Plus, because it rains almost every day, animals rarely have to search for
water. This makes tropical rainforests a suitable home for many species.
3. In addition to their tropical climates, another reason why rainforests are home to so
many different types of animals is because they are some of the oldest ecosystems on
Earth. Scientists think that some rainforests have been around since dinosaurs roamed
the Earth at least 100 million years ago. There are fossil clues which indicate that these
habitats were the home of a wide variety of extinct species. They reproduced, hunted
and competed for survival in these lands thousands of years ago.
4. One of the rainforests in the world is the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. Jaguars,
toucans, parrots, and tarantulas all call it home. Yet this is only a small sample of
rainforest animals. Many other rare and often endangered animals can be found in
rainforests, like the okapi. This beautiful creature has striped hindquarters and front legs
like a zebra. Okapis also have tall perky ears, like a giraffe, and they mostly live in the
Ituri rainforest of Central Africa. In fact, there are so many different types of animals in
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5. Rainforests are also home to some animals you might want to avoid, like flying snakes
(although their name is actually a misnomer since they can only glide and not gain
altitude) and spiders that eat birds. Other rainforest animals, like the coral snake and
the poison arrow frog, produce a natural poison that protects them from harm. Get too
close, and they could easily harm you with poison. Many of these species are endemic
to tropical rainforests, meaning that rainforests are the only place they live on Earth.
6. Some species have had to adapt to their surroundings in the rainforest in order to
survive. For example, toucans and parrots both have very large, strong beaks. These
powerful beaks make it easy for them to crack open the tough shells of nuts that grow
on many rainforest trees. Birds with small beaks, like robins and sparrows living in the
Northern Hemisphere, probably would not be able to survive in the rainforest without
being able to crack open hard nuts. Another way animals adapt to life in the rainforest is
by camouflaging themselves to hide from predators. When some butterflies close their
wings, they look identical to leaves, which masks them from predators.
7. Despite the biodiversity in the rainforests of the Southern Hemisphere, many species
are quickly becoming extinct, as people cut down trees and destroy natural habitats.
Other threats to species of the rainforest include illegally trading monkeys to sell them
as pets and killing jaguars for their highly-valued skins. Pollution from mining has killed
many types of fish as well. Because of the unique tropical climate in rainforests of the
Southern Hemisphere, the animals within these ecosystems most likely cannot survive
elsewhere if their habitats are destroyed. It’s crucial to take care of our planet,
especially the rainforests, so that these animals can continue to thrive.

1. Rainforests on planet Earth

Chọn Heading phù hợp với nội dung từng đoạn văn
A. An optimal Climate
B. Ancient inhabitants
C. A wide variety of fauna
D. Harmful species
E. The need of special skills to survive
F. The influence of humans
G. The future of rainforests

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KEY
Part 1
1 2 3 4 5
C B C A C
Part 2
2.1. F – E – D – C – B – A
2.2. C – F – B – E – D – A
Part 3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Person D B A C B D A

Part 4

An optimal Climate 2

Ancient inhabitants 3

A wide variety of fauna 4

Harmful species 5

The need of special skills to survive 6

The influence of humans 7

The future of rainforests

Rainforests on planet Earth 1

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ĐỀ 5
Part 1: Choose one word (A, B or C) for each space. The first one (0) is done for you as
an example.
Hi, how's it going? Look, there is a party at Steve's place. He's (0) invited some
musicians round. Tom is going, and his (1)______ , what's her name, Tracey. She's a
guitarist and she's got a great (2)_______. It's been ages since I went to Steve's. It's
going to be lots of fun. He's (3)_____ a curry and he's got some beers in, but let's take a
bottle, too. There's an off licence that has just opened (4)_______ Tom's house. It's
called Joe's Wines. Let's (5)_____ there at seven. OK, see you later.
0. a) bought b) invited c) come
1. a) flatmate b) companion c) partner
2. a) sound b) voice c) style
3. a) cooking b) doing c) boiling
4. a) away b) along c) near
5. a) join b) go c) meet

Part 2.
Part 2.1. The sentences below are from a story. Put the sentences in the right order.
The first sentence is done for you.
(0) On Saturday I visited my old school. I went with my friend Mark.
1. We had lunch at the pub, which was in the local village.
2. We stopped on the way in Oxford.
3. The next morning we returned to London.
4. We drove down in his new red Mini.
5. In the evening, we drove to Cheltenham to visit my cousin Fred.
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Part 2.2. The sentences below are from some instructions for a recipe for potato
omelette. Put the sentences in the right order. The first sentence is done for you.
(0) You will need 4 eggs, 15 new potatoes, 2 onions and 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
1. Then, heat oil in a frying pan, where you must sauté the onions.
2. Secondly, beat the eggs in a bowl, and season it.
3. Cook for 15 minutes in a frying pan until it is well-made and you can eat it.
4. When it is hot, add potatoes and leave to cook over a low heat for 20 or 30
minutes.
5. Once fired leave them to cool and add beaten egg.
6. Firstly, wash, peel and thinly slice potatoes and then slice onions.
Part 3: Four people respond in the comment section of an online magazine article
about technology in our daily life. Read their comments and answer the questions
below.
Technology
Person A: My mother bought me a microwave oven recently. I couldn't believe it - like
me, she was never very keen on modern technology and there she was, buying me a
microwave. I live on my own in a one-bedroomed flat and it just about fits into the
corner of my tiny kitchen. I have to admit, it's extremely handy, particularly as I don't
have a great deal of time to cook when I get home from work. I virtually depend on it
now.
Person B: Like most people we have our fair share of appliances. I couldn't imagine
living without a freezer or a washing machine; and who hasn't got a cooker or a fridge
nowadays? I know people had to cope without these things 40 or 50 years ago, but the
world was a different place then, wasn't it? Everything's so much faster now, and in
some families men and women work just as many hours as each other away from home.
We couldn't do that and bring up children without the support of all these labour-saving
devices.
Person C: First of all, of course, we got a PC, partly because it's so useful for work, but
also, I suppose, because everyone else seemed to have one. That was fine for a couple
of years, but then the kids took it over with their computer games, so we got ourselves a
laptop for our own exclusive use. It doesn't take up much room, and being portable we
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a new piece of technology came out; a palmtop or personal organizer, a digital video
camera, a video mobile phone - we just had to have it. And the more things we buy, of
course, the more we want.
Person D: We're a bit too old for all this technology. A friend of ours says we should be
on the Internet but I can't see why, and to be honest I'd be too scared to use it. It's all
too fast for me. In the old days everything used to be so much more simple and people
seemed to spend a lot more time chatting to each other. That's one of the things I miss
in this technological world.________________________________________
Who ...
1. finds it impossible to resist buying the latest technology. _______
2. is frightened of some of the new technology. __________
3. likes the speed with which things can be done. ______
4. thinks people talk to each other less now. ________
5. has changed her way of thinking. ________
6. feels that technology is important in the modern-day family. ____
7. doesn't have much room for domestic appliances. ______
Part 4: Read the text below. Match the headings to the paragraphs 1-7. There is one
more heading than you need. The answer to paragraph 0 is given as an example.
0. Between 4000 and 3000 B.C., significant technological developments began to
transform the Neolithic towns. The invention of writing enabled records to be kept, and
the use of metals marked a new level of human control over the environment and its
resources. Already before 4000 B.C., craftspeople had discovered that metal-bearing
rocks could be heated to liquefy metals, which could then be cast in molds to produce
tools and weapons that were more useful than stone instruments.
1. Although copper was the first metal to be utilized in producing tools, after 4000 B.C.
craftspeople in western Asia discovered that a combination of copper and tin produced
bronze, a much harder and more durable metal than copper. Its widespread use has led
historians to call the period the Bronze Age; thereafter, from around 3000 to 1200 B.C.,
bronze was increasingly replaced by iron.
2. At first, Neolithic settlements were hardly more than villages. But as their inhabitants
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increased, these societies began to develop armies and to build walled cities. By the
beginning of the Bronze Age, the concentration of larger numbers of people in the river
valleys of Southwest Asia and Egypt was leading to a whole new pattern for human life.
3. As we have seen, early human beings formed small groups that developed a simple
culture that enabled them to survive. As human societies grew and developed greater
complexity, a new form of human existence—called civilization— came into being. A
civilization is a complex culture in which large numbers of human beings share a number
of common elements. Historians have identified a number of basic characteristics of
civilization, most of which are evident in the Southwest Asian and Egyptian civilizations.
4. These include (1) an urban focus: cities became the centers of political, economic,
social, cultural, and religious development; (2) new political and military structures: an
organized government bureaucracy arose to meet the administrative demands of the
growing population while armies were organized to gain land and power and for
defense; (3) a new social structure based on economic power: while kings and an upper
class of priests, political leaders, and warriors dominated, there also existed large
groups of free people (farmers, artisans, craftspeople) and at the very bottom, socially, a
class of slaves.
5. The development of writing was a milestone in the evolution of these societies: kings,
priests, merchants, and artisans used writing to keep records; As a consequence of this,
the spread of new forms of significant artistic and intellectual activity: monumental
architectural structures, usually religious, occupied a prominent place in urban
environments.
6. Why early civilizations developed remains difficult to explain. Since civilizations
developed independently in India, China, Mesopotamia, and Egypt, can general causes
be identified that would explain why all of these civilizations emerged? A number of
possible explanations of the beginning of civilization have been suggested. A theory of
challenge and response maintains that challenges forced human beings to make efforts
that resulted in the rise of civilization. Some scholars have adhered to a material
explanation.
7. Material forces, such as the growth of food surpluses, made possible the
specialization of labor and development of large communities with bureaucratic
organization. But the area of the Fertile Crescent, in which civilization emerged in
Southwest Asia, was not naturally conducive to agriculture. Abundant food could be
produced only with a massive human effort to carefully manage the water, an effort
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cities. Finally, some scholars doubt that we are capable of ever discovering the actual
causes of early civilization.
Headings:
0. The first technological revolution
1. The birth of civilization
2. Development of cities
3. New complex political and social structures
4. Influence on western cultures
5. Academic scepticism
6. Challenges as the causes of development
7. Advances in Metallurgy
8. Cultural activity

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KEY
Part 1
1 2 3 4 5
A B A C C

Part 2
2.1.
4 2 6 1 5 3
2.2.
6 2 1 4 5 3

Part 3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
C D B D A B A

Part 4
0 The first technological revolution
1 Advances in Metallurgy
2 Development of cities
3 The birth of civilization
4 New complex political and social structures
5 Cultural activity
6 Challenges as the causes of development
7 Academic scepticism

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ĐỀ 5
Part 1
Dear Sally,
Tim and I are on holiday in Greece. We have a nice (1)_____ of the sea from our hotel.
The weather is (2)_____ and it’s really hot.
Yesterday morning we went on a (3)_____ to catch some fish.
We had lunch in a bar and (4)_____ we visited an old church.
Tomorrow we are going to take a car and (5)_____ around.
I hope it won't be (6)_____hot!
Love,
Janice
1. view
2. a. large b. great c. big
3. a. boat b. train c. bus
4. a. after b. so c. then
5. a. drive b. walk c. fly
6. enough b. too c. some
Part 2
Part 2.1. The sentences below are from a report. Put the sentences in the right order.
The first sentence is done for you.
(0) This report gives information about the traffic problems on the coast road.
For this reason it is easy for them to take a wrong turn and get lost.
These will help visitors to find their way to our beautiful town.
This road is busy during the summer when tourists visit the area.
They don’t know the road because many of them are here for the first time.
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Part 2.2. The sentences below are from some instructions. Put the sentences in the
right order. The first sentence is done for you.
If you are visiting our office for the first time, please follow these instructions.
A member of staff will write this information in the visitor’s book.
Before you leave, please return the card to a member of staff at the front desk.
You can then use the card to enter through the security gate.
Next, he or she will give you a visitor’s identity card.
You should go to the front desk upon arrival and give your name and address.

Part 3
Education and Work
Person A
As you get older, responsibilities like a job and family dominate your life. It can be hard
to balance things. Studying at university is demanding. So you should do it at an age
when you are independent and carefree. It is also important to learn how the world of
business works. Spending unpaid time in a company is a great way to get that
experience. Any course that can give you an opportunity to do that is worth considering.
Person B
Life doesn’t really get serious until you hit your mid-twenties. Before that, try out
different things and get some life experience. It’s only as you approach your thirties that
you need to get serious about your career. That’s the time to start thinking about
further education. Many colleges offer inexpensive courses for more mature students.
Going back to student life for a year is a great idea and you can then return to the world
of work at management level.
Person C
Nowadays it is popular for school leavers to take a break before they think about an
occupation or a place at university. I think the most important thing is to start working
as soon as you can. You need practical experience for your CV and that can be more
valuable than a diploma. Nevertheless, your studies do not have to stop just because
you are working. Colleges and universities offer options for people who want to do
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Person D
I think we should all keep learning, but you don’t need a piece of paper from an
institution to prove it. There are many free courses available online. Of course, not all
are good, but a little research will help you identify which one is best for you. A lot of
young people get into debt because they have to pay for their studies. With the
resources available online these days, you can take control. You won’t regret it.

1. Who thinks you should study when you are older?

2. Who thinks formal qualifications are too expensive?
3. Who thinks you should go to university when you are young?
4. Who thinks you should study independently?
5. Who thinks you should combine a job with studying?
6. Who think you should choose a course that is practical?
7. Who thinks you should get a job immediately after leaving school?

Part 4
Mission To Mars
1. On 3rd June 2010 an international crew of six astronauts entered a spaceship and
prepared themselves for a 520 day voyage to the planet Mars and back. The module
that was to be their home for the next year and a half contained their sleeping quarters,
a kitchen/dining room, a living room, a control room and a toilet. There was also space
for food storage, a small greenhouse, a bathroom, a sauna and even a gym. The Mars
landing was scheduled for 12th February 2011, following a 255-day flight, and would
involve a full two days of exploration of the planet surface. An equally long return
journey would see the astronauts return to earth on 4th November 2011.
2. Emerging from the spaceship after an exhausting 520 days, Russian commander
Alexei Sitev declared the mission finally over. “The programme has been fully carried
out,” he announced at a press conference. “All the crew members are in good health.
We are now ready for further tests.” Indeed, the general consensus in the scientific
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crew had managed to complete their mission without ever having to leave the Earth’s
atmosphere.
3. Mars 500 was, in fact, a simulation exercise. The astronauts never even left the
ground and their space ship was a specially constructed working model situated in a
warehouse in the suburbs of Moscow. The aims of the mission were to see how well
humans could cope with the confinement and stress involved in extended
interplanetary travel. The astronauts – three Russians, a Frenchman, an Italian and a
Chinese national – were volunteers for the project, and, although all of them had the
option of leaving their 550 cubic meter living space at any time, none of them chose to
do so.
4. All communications between the crew and mission control were subject to a twenty
minute delay to simulate the time it would take signals to reach the earth from outer
space. Although not all the elements of space flight - such as the effects of zero gravity -
could be reproduced, the conditions on board were made as realistic as possible. The
astronauts breathed recycled air, showered only once every ten days and lived mostly
on a diet of tinned food. Even the surface of Mars had been recreated to allow the crew
the simulated experience of walking on the red planet.
5. In addition to the discomforts of living in a confined space, the astronauts also had to
endure the psychological stresses brought about by isolation and boredom. Scientific
studies have already shown that extended periods of social isolation can disrupt the
normal mechanisms of the body. This can lead to increased levels of stress and higher
blood pressure, which, in turn, can create feelings of anxiety and aggression. The
astronauts were subject to regular medical tests throughout the experiment and they
were under constant observation via a twenty-four hour closed-circuit television
system. The tests continued even after the men had completed their mission as the
scientists were interested to see how the astronauts would cope with a return to normal
life.
6. The data collected by the experiment is further evidence that human beings are
capable of overcoming the pressures of long space flight that will be necessary if future
exploration of planets is to be feasible. Although there is resistance in some quarters to
investment in space exploration, some scientists believe that our future lies in the stars.
With the world's population exceeding seven billion and showing no sign of slowing
down, future generations may be forced to seek out new worlds beyond our own
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7. Although the dry and dusty landscape of Mars may not be the most suitable spot for
future habitation, there are other planets that could sustain human life. To date about
700 planets with similarities to Earth have been identified outside our own solar system,
and about 15 of these are potentially habitable. The most recent to be discovered –
Kepler 22-b – has a surface temperature of about 22°C and orbits a star not unlike our
own sun. Scientists believe that it may even contain water. However, although it may
seem like a good candidate for a future space colony, it is 600 light years away, and so it
is likely to remain beyond human reach for many generations to come.

A. Life on Mars
B. Is space the future for mankind?
C. The difficulties of living in space.
D. A successful outcome
E. A distant new world
F. Imitating life in space
G. A long journey in space
H. Only an experiment

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