LESSON 28 15/9/2021

LISTENING
Part 1: You will hear a talk given to visitors to a fashion museum. Choose the correct answer from A,
B or C for each of the following questions.
1. The speaker says that fashion now interests
A. rich people. B. young people C. most people
2. Fashion clothes which were made before the 1900's were
A. individually made B. copied from pictures C. made of light material
3. Coco Chanel
A. was born in 1908
B. changed people's ideas about fashion
C. liked wearing tight-fitting clothes
4. In the 1920's
A. white skirts were fashionable
B. clothes started to cost less C. women took up sports
5. Which of these was part of the 'New look'?
A. material with flowers B. very short skirts C. longer skirts
6. The speaker is introducing an exhibition of
A. clothes that are very old B. fashion for the future C. pictures of today's fashions
Part 2: Listen to the recording. Complete the form below. Write no more than two words or a
number for each answer.
REPORT ON ABANDONED VEHICLE
Example Answer  
Name of caller Mrs. Shefford  
Address 41, Lower Green Street  
  Barrowdale  
  WH4 5JP  
Telephone (7) ……01778552387………………………..  
Vehicle location in (8) …………a field…………………..near main road (A69)  
Type of vehicle (9) ……………van………………..  
Make Catala  
Model (10) ……………Flyer 2000………………..  
Present colour of vehicle (11) ……………blue………………..  
Vehicle number S 322 GEC  
General condition poor - one (12) ………flat ……………………..tyre cracked windscreen
Length of time at site (13) ………8……………………..days  
Land belongs to (14) …………Hill Farm Estate…………………..Estate  
Last owner no information available  
vehicle does not belong to a (15) …………
Other notes local…………………..
resident
USE OF ENGLISH
Choose the best answer for each of the following questions.
16. ________ candidates are likely to succeed in job interviews.
A. Self-doubt B. Self-confident C. Nervous D. Self-conscious
17. Isn’t there anyone ________ of using this digital camera?
A. skilled B. capable C. affordable D. possible
18. I don't like ________ jobs. In fact, I never want to work under high pressure.
 A. stressing B. stress C. stressful D. stressed
19. A number of political prisoners ________ since Independent Day.
A. have been released B. have released C. was released D. has been released
20. The street is very noisy, ________makes sleeping difficult.
A. which B. what C. that D. it
21. Make sure you mix the ingredients well, ________ you might get lumps in your cake.
A. unless B. otherwise C. provided D. supposing
22. Florida, ________ the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year.
A. known as B. is known as C. that is known as D. is
23. Dr. Parker gave my mum a lovely ________ for spaghetti carbonara.
A. receipt B. recipe C. prescription D. paper
24. I glanced at the newspaper and saw that the ________ said “President Resigns”.
A. headline B. heading C. subtitle D. chapter
25. The power failure resulted in many of the underground trains ________ for up to one hour.
A. being delayed B. to delay C. delaying D. to be delayed
26. New peace proposals were _______ at the recent Middle East conference.
A. shown off B. spoken out C. put forward D. made up
27. They had a terrible row _______ who should do the housework.
A. over B. with C. on D. relating
28. Because of rapid technological progress, the computers being made today will be __ in five years’ time.
A. outdone B. extinct C. retired D. obsolete
29. Air, food and water are_______ to human beings.
A. unquestionable B. indispensable C. undeniable D. indebted
30. I'm a bit concerned _______ how the new law might affect our business.
A. in B. as C. for D. about
31. He has been in _______ ever since he was convicted of taking bribes.
A. disgrace B. disrepute C. reproach D. shame
32. Now here's an _______ on the main news story we've been covering.
A. upshot B. update C. upgrade D. upturn
33. Hary: “Thanks for your help, Judy.” Judy: “________.”
A. With all my heart B. Never remind me C. It’s my pleasure D. Wish you
34. Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have ________ any solutions.
A. thought over B. come up with C. looked into D. got round to
35. Tea loses its flavor quickly ________ in the hold of a vessel.
A. when storing B. stored C. when stored D. storing
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
36. There are now fears all over the country that war is ………unavoidable……………………... (avoid)
37. The music was ………unbelievable……………………..loud, you couldn't hear yourself think. (believe)
38. Airlines will start pulling out of ………………………..routes rather than fighting for market share. (profit)
39. But the level of social welfare was so high that poverty was ……………………………... (think)
40. It is ……………………………..how any tournament player can make such a mistake. (explain)
41. The evidence from …………………………….times can seldom be interpreted with any certainty. (history)
42. Remember not to leave your luggage ……………………………... (attend)
43. Her dream is to be an ……………………………..like her father when she grows up. (economy)
44. Many people still refuse to believe that smoking is ……………………………... (harm)
45. Due to a huge pile-up, the motorway will remain ……………………………..until tomorrow. (pass)
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
46. The fire began in the fifth floor of the hotel, but it soon spread to adjacent floors. on
47. There is fewer rainfall on the West Coast of the United States than on the East Coast. les
48. Neither of the girls have turned in the term papers to the instructor yet. had
49. The larger of the forty-eight continental states in the United States is Texas. Largest
50. Bats use echoes of their own high-frequency sounds to detect food and avoiding obstacles. sound
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition
51. We were a fair distance ……from…………..the machine when a fire started in the motor.
52. Can you give me some advice ……for…………..how to refinance my company.
53. An architect planning a new house should always bear ……in…………..mind his client's needs.
54. Our new block offices are still ……under…………..construction.
55. This is not really relevant …to………our discussion so can we get back to the main point of the meeting?
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
TATTOOING: AN ANCIENT TRADITION
Tattooing is an old art. In ancient Greece, people who had tattoos were regarded as members of the (56)
____ classes. On the other hand, tattooing was (57) ____in Europe by the early Christians, who thought that
it was a sinful thing to (58) _____. It was not until the late 18th century, when Captain Cook saw South Sea
Islander decorating their bodies with tattoos that attitudes began to change. Sailors came back from these
islands with pictures of Christ on their backs and from then on, tattooing (59) ______in popularity. A survey
by the French army in 1881 (60) _____ that among the 387 men (61) ________there were 1,333 designs.
Nowadays, not everybody finds tattoos acceptable. Some people thing that getting one is silly because
tattoos are more or less permanent. There is also some (62) ________ about (63) ________ a blood disease
from unsterilized needles. Even for those who do want a tattoo, the (64) ________ of getting one is not
painless, but the final result, in their eyes, is (65) ________ the pain.
56. A. upper B. greater C. high D. extreme
57. A. blamed B. exported C. banned D. finished
58. A. be B. create C. do D. make
59. A. made B. won C. earned D. gained
60. A. declared B. showed C. explained D. said
61. A. questioned B. inquired C. demanded D. spoken
62. A. danger B. concern C. trouble D. threat
63. A. gaining B. infecting C. having D. catching
64. A. progress B. system C. pace D. process
65. A. worth B. due C. owed D. deserved
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question
Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care. View a
career as an opportunity to do something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living. Investing the time
and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating and
rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt to find the right one. Work influences
virtually every aspect of your life, from your choice of friends to where you live. Here are just a few of the
factors to consider.
Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision. You may want to begin
by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses. Think about the classes, hobbies, and
surroundings that you find most appealing. Ask yourself questions, such as “Would you like to travel? Do
you want to work with children? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work?” There are no right or
wrong answers; only you know what is important to you. Determine which job features you require, which
ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept. Then rank them in order of importance to you.
The setting of the job is one factor to take into account. You may not want to sit at a desk all day. If not,
there are diversity occupation – building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent – that involve a great deal of
time away from the office. Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in some fields in
concentrated in certain regions. Advertising job can generally be found only in large cities. On the other
hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the
country. If a high salary is important to you, do not judge a career by its starting wages. Many jobs, such as
insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your
experience, additional training, promotions and commission.
Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it. Some industries evoke positive or
negative associations. The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber
does not. Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits
that are less obvious. Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can
be as highly paid as some doctors. Another point to consider is that as you mature, you will likely develop
new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities. The choice you make today need not be
your final one.
66. The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in order to _______.
A. emphasize that each person’s answers will be different.
B. show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process.
C. indicate that the answers are not really important.
 D. indicate that each person’s answers may change over time.
67. The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. questions B. answers C. features D. jobs
68. The word “assessing” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by _______.
A. discovering B. considering C. measuring D. disposing
69. According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does not want
to live in a big city?
A. plumbing B. law C. retail sales D. advertising
70. The word “evoke” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. agree on B. bring to mind C. be related to D. differ from
71. The word “that” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
A. occupation B. the traveling life C. a flight attendant D. commission
72. It can be inferred from the paragraph 3 that _______.
A. jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid.
B. insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career.
C. people should constantly work toward the next promotion.
D. a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career.
73. In paragraph 5, the author suggests that _______.
A. you may want to change careers at some time in the future.
B. as you get older, your career will probably less fulfilling.
C. you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully.
D. you will probably jobless at some time in the future.
74. Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph 4?
A. To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber.
B. To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perception.
C. To show that people must work hard for the career they have chosen.
D. To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant.
75. According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary.
B. To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs.
C. If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant
D. Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate.
Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap.
AN UGLY HABIT
Smoking is one of the most common and deadliest habits in the world. You have probably seen
thousands of cigarettes smoked in your lifetime, (76) ………but…….……….. perhaps not by your family.
Even though fewer people smoke today than in the past, one (77) ………in…….……….. every four adults
still smokes, and there are parts of the world where smoking is increasing. Most people who become regular
smokers started when they were young. This is the time to get the facts straight: smoking does no
one (78) ……any……….……….. good, and it does a great (79) ………deal…….……….. of harm to your
health. It also often means giving up a lot later in life, such as the chance to excel in sports, extra spending
money, and even years of one’s life. There is a lot of to lose. Most smokers have a hard time explaining why
they started – and why they continue. They know it is harmful, and many (80)  …………even….………..
know someone who has died from a smoking-related illness, like lung cancer or heart disease.
But (81) ………at…….……….. the same time, these smokers continue lighting (82) ………up…….
……….. when they go out for a drink, take a break from work, or hear alarming news. Some smokers even
light up when they learn about the dangers of smoking, because they become worried. (83) …………….
……….. the reason people start smoking, the habit soon loses (84) ……its……….……….. attraction. 
Apart from the obvious health risks, smoking is an ugly, unpleasant habit. Most people (85) …………
would….……….. prefer to avoid a room that someone was filling with smelly smoke.
Finish each sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
86. We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money.
 If it hadn't been for my father's money, we couldn't have managed........................................................
87. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back
 Hardly had I put the phone down when her boss rang back..............................................................
88. I don’t intend to apologize to either of them.
 I have no intention to apologise to either of them................................................................................
89. The result of the match was never in doubt.
 At no time was the result of the match in doubt......................................................................................
90. Under no circumstances should you phone the police.
 The last thing g you should do is to phone the police..............................................................................
91. “You broke my bicycle, Minh!” said Hoa.
 Hoa accused Minh of having broken her bicycle...................................................................................
92. I didn’t know you were coming, so I didn’t wait for you.
 If I  had known you were coming, I would wait for you.-.....................................................................
93. When I picked up my pen I found that the nib had broken.
 On picking up the book, I saw that the cover had been torn...............................................................
94. He felt too ill to get up early today.
 He did not feel good to get up................................................................................................................
95. While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.
 Despite my strong disapproval of your behavior, I will help you this time. .........................................
96. His charming manners deceived several people, including me. (taken)
 I, as well as … several people deceived …………..………………. by his charming manners.
97. As I listened to the music repeatedly, my respect for the composer increased.(respectful)
 The more…………… I listened to the music, the more respectful …………………………………. to the
composer I felt.
98. Your warning helped prevent my failure in the test. (failed)
 Had it not been for your warning ……………………., I would have failed in the test.
99. The teacher may ask why I’m absent, so tell him I’m ill. (reason)
 Should the teacher for the reason why ………………. I’m absent, tell him I’m ill.
100. She has never seen such a terrific show before. (ever)
 It is the …………most terrific show she had ever…………………………………………………. seen.
101. We may have to postpone the concert until next weekend. (put)
 The concert ……………………………………………………………. until next weekend.
102. Some people are very happy when they have a pet to look after. (take)
 Having a pet ……………………………………………………………. some people very happy.
103. He didn't play in the game because he'd hurt his back. (prevented)
 As a result of his back injury, he ……………………………………………………………. in the game.
104. I didn't mean all those things about your sister - I'm sorry. (take)
 I'm sorry, I ……………………………………………………………. about your sister.
105. I thought you wanted me to invite him. (impression)
 I was ……………………………………………………………. you wanted me to invite him.
SYNONYM AND ANTONYM
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part
in each of the following sentences.
106. Thank you for giving us this singular privilege of being part of this commencement ceremony.
A. engagement B. important C. graduation D. wedding
107. Some of the potential dangers to cows treated with synthetic bovine growth hormone were brought
into light through the effort of some scientist.
A. possible B. related C. certain D. obvious
108. The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and practice, particularly in
language teaching.
A. reduce the differences B. minimize the limitations
C. construct a bridge D. increase the understanding
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
part in each of the following sentences.
109. There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.  
A. clear      B. obvious C. thin  D. insignificant
110. She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.
A. single B. divorced C. separated D. married
111. A chronic lack of sleep may make us  irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable    B. responsive C. miserable D. calm