LỜI GIỚI THIỆU

Tổng hợp Ngân hàng đề thi và câu hỏi thi Học phần Thực hành tiếng Anh 2.1 gồm:

PHẦN NỘI DUNG SỐ LƯỢNG GIÁO VIÊN SOẠN

1 Từ vựng 100 câu hỏi thi ThS. Nguyễn Thị Tình

2 Ngữ pháp 100 câu hỏi thi ThS. Nguyễn Thị Thu Hương1

3 Đọc hiểu 120 câu hỏi thi ThS. Nguyễn Thị Phượng2

4 Nghe hiểu 160 câu hỏi thi ThS. Bùi Thị Hà

ThS. Nguyễn Thị Tình

5 Viết 10 đề thi tự luận ThS. Trần Thị Nga3

6 Nói 10 đề thi tự luận ThS. Phan Phương Thúy

Tổng: 480 câu hỏi thi trắc nghiệm + 20 đề thi tự luận

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 MỤC LỤC

THÔNG TIN CƠ BẢN VỀ HỌC PHẦN…………………………………………………………… 3

MÔ TẢ ĐỀ THI……………………………………………………………………………………….5

NGÂN HÀNG CÂU HỎI THI TRẮC NGHIỆM……………………………………………………6

PART 1: VOCABULARY…………………………………………………………………....6

PART 2: GRAMMAR………………………………………………………………………..10

PART 3: READING………………………………………………………………………….14

PART 4: LISTENING………………………………………………………………………..28

NGÂN HÀNG ĐỀ THI TỰ LUẬN………………………………………………………………….42

PART 1: WRITING………………………………………………………………………….42

PART 2: SPEAKING………………………………………………………………………...51

ANSWER KEY……………………………………………………………………………………….56

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 THÔNG TIN CƠ BẢN VỀ HỌC PHẦN

1. Mục tiêu học phần

a. Về kiến thức
Sau khi kết thúc khoá học, học viên nắm được kiến thức về ngữ âm, ngữ pháp, từ vựng trình độ
B1, làm chủ phương pháp học tiếng Anh tiên tiến thông qua Chương trình phối hợp giữa phương pháp
học truyền thống (trên lớp) và học trực tuyến.
- Ngữ pháp: Cuối khóa học sinh viên có thể nắm được các chủ điểm ngữ pháp tương đương trình
độ B1 bao gồm các chỉ điểm liên quan tới các thì của động từ (hiện tại đơn, hiện tại tiếp diễn, hiện tại
hoàn thành, quá khứ đơn, quá khứ tiếp diễn, tương lai, …, động từ khuyết thiếu, câu bị động, các loại
câu điều kiện, giới từ, mạo từ, mệnh đề quan hệ, lượng từ….
- Từ vựng: Cuối khóa học sinh viên có thể đạt được vốn từ vựng tiếng Anh khoảng 2700 đến 3200
từ liên quan đến các chủ đề như danh tính, đời sống văn hoá, xã hội, kể truyện, lịch sử, cộng đồng, bày
tỏ cảm xúc,... Chương trình học sẽ giúp học viên hệ thống các từ vựng ở các chủ đề nêu trên, đặc biệt
hướng dẫn các phương thức cấu tạo từ-ngữ, cách đoán các nghĩa từ vựng mới thông qua ngữ cảnh…
nhằm tăng cường vốn từ vựng của sinh viên.

b. Về kỹ năng
Cuối khóa học sinh viên có thể hiểu các ý chính trong văn bản phức tạp về các chủ đề cụ thể cũng
như trừu tượng, bao gồm những thảo luận về các vấn đề kỹ thuật về chuyên ngành của người học; giao
tiếp một cách tương đối tự nhiên và lưu loát với người bản địa, hầu như hiếm gây sự hiểu lầm giữa đôi
bên; sử dụng các câu chi tiết, rõ ràng trong nhiều chủ đề khác nhau, bày tỏ quan điểm về một vấn đề
cũng như so sánh những ưu, nhược điểm của từng đề tài trong các bối cảnh khác nhau. Cụ thể như sau:
- Kỹ năng nghe: Sinh viên có thể nghe hiểu được các bài nghe được nói ở tốc độ vừa phải, có thể
theo dõi được cả những câu thoại phức tạp trong khi người nói lập luận về một số chủ đề tương đối
quen thuộc. Sinh viên còn có thể hiểu được những kiến thức cơ bản nhất của các bài giảng bằng Tiếng
Anh, các mẩu truyện ngắn, các chương trình liên quan đến các vấn đề hiện hành trong xã hội và đặc
biệt có thể hiểu được phần lớn nội dung khi xem phim tài liệu Tiếng Anh.
- Kỹ năng đọc: Sinh viên có thể hiểu được các bài báo, các báo cáo về các vấn đề đương đại trong
đó tác giả thể hiện một các cụ thể lập trường và quan điểm của mình. Người học còn có thể hiểu được
các vấn đề lịch sử, các câu truyện, có thể áp dụng phong cách và tốc độ đọc khác nhau cho các loại văn
bản khác nhau, mục đích đọc khác nhau để có thể sử dụng một cách có chọn lọc các nguồn tài liệu
tham khảo khác nhau.
- Kỹ năng nói: Sinh viên có thể giao tiếp với mức độ trôi chảy và liên tục nhất định để có thể tương
tác đều đặn với người bản ngữ. Ngoài ra còn có thể tham gia một cách tích cực vào các cuộc thảo luận
trong những bối cảnh quen thuộc và có thể biện luận cũng như duy trì quan điểm một cách rõ ràng
bằng cách đưa ra những lời giải thích và biện luận hợp lí.
- Kỹ năng viết: Sinh viên có thể viết các bài viết chi tiết và rõ ràng về hàng loạt các chỉ đề mà họ
quan tâm. Họ có thể viết email, viết báo cáo, lời nhắn, bản ghi nhớ, thư xin việc, các công việc trong
đời sống hàng ngày, trong công việc…. Họ còn có thể viết những bài luận, thư quảng cáo...

c. Về thái độ
Sinh viên sẽ thấy mình có thể học được và học tốt tiếng Anh, yêu thích môn học và sử dụng tốt
công nghệ thông tin trong việc học ngoại ngữ. Thông qua chương trình tự học ở nhà, sinh viên sẽ hình
thành thói quen tự học và thái độ học tập suốt đời, không ngừng học tập nâng cao trình độ. Sinh viên
cũng sẽ thể hiện thái độ tích cực, khoa học trong tổ chức và quản lý quá trình học tập và làm việc của
mình sau này.

2. Nội dung học phần

Học phần này được thiết kế nhằm giúp sinh viên ngành Ngôn ngữ Anh trường ĐH Kinh doanh và
Công nghệ Hà Nội tiếp tục nâng cao 4 kỹ năng Nghe, Nói, Đọc và Viết tiếng Anh và cũng qua đó củng
cố thêm kiến thức về từ vựng, ngữ pháp với các chủ đề quen thuộc với đời sống hàng ngày và với các
tình huống trong công việc sau này của sinh viên. Cuối khóa sinh viên có thể đạt được trình độ tiếng
Anh ở bậc 2 (tương đương B1 theo khung CEFR). Ở cấp độ này có sự tập trung vào lập luận tương đối
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hiệu quả. Học sinh có thể giải thích và duy trì ý kiến của họ trong cuộc thảo luận bằng cách đưa ra lời
giải thích, lập luận và bình luận phù hợp. Họ có thể giải thích một quan điểm về một vấn đề thời sự từ
việc chỉ ra những lợi thế và bất lợi của các lựa chọn khác nhau, và có thể phát triển một lập luận qua
việc ủng hộ hay phản đối một quan điểm cụ thể. Ngoài ra, nội dung chương trình cũng sẽ tập trung vào
hình thành cho sinh viên khả năng tự học và tự đánh giá kết quả của quá trình học tập của bản thân để
từ đó sinh viên có thể tự sửa lỗi cũng như tự thiết kế mục tiêu học tập tiếp theo cho mình.

3. Tổ chức giảng dạy

a. Học trên lớp: 180 tiết (45 buổi, 4 tiết/buổi)
b. Học ở nhà: 360 tiết

4. Học liệu và Lịch trình học tập cụ thể

Giáo trình chính:
1. Course book: Frances Eales & Steve Oaks. (2013). Speakout-Intermediate Student’s Book +
Workbook. Pearson Education Limited. (Từ bài 1 đến bài 3)
2. Listening: Jack C. Richards, (2011). Developing Tactics for Listening. Oxford University Press
3rd Edition (Từ bài 1 đến bài 5)
3. Speaking:
- L. Jones (2008). Let’s talk 2, CUP, 2nd Edition (Từ bài 1 đến bài 5)
- Johnathan Marks. (2007). English Pronunciation In Use, Pre-Intermediate. Cambridge
University Press. (Từ bài 1 đến bài 20)
4. Reading: Malarcher Casey, Janzen Andrea, (2010). Reading Challenge 2. Compass Publishing
(Từ bài 1 đến bài 5)
5. Writing: Keith S. Folse, (2014). Great Writing 2. National Geographic Learning. b(Từ bài 1 đến
bài 3)

Giáo trình bổ trợ:

1. Course book: C. Oxemen & C. Latham (2005) New English File, Intermediate, Koenig, OUP
2. Listening & Speaking:
- Kathy Najafi (2018). Pathways 2: Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking. Heinle
Cengage Learning
- A. Baker, (2006) Sheep or Ship, CUP 3rd Edition
3. Reading & Writing:
- Mari Vargo; Laurie Blass; Cyndy Fettig (2018). Pathways 2: Reading, Writing, and Critical
Thinking. Heinle Cengage Learning
- Michael McCarty & Felicity O'Dell, (1999). English Vocabulary in Use, Pre-intermediate.
CUP
4. PET Preliminary English Test from Book 1 to Book 8, Cambridge University Press

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 MÔ TẢ ĐỀ THI

Thời gian thi: 140 phút

Trắc nghiêm máy: 90’ (Nghe: 30’; Đọc: 60’)
Nói: 10’
Viết: 40’

Số câu thi:
Trắc nghiệm máy: 120 câu
Nói: 3 phần
Viết: 3 phần

Định dạng bài thi:

Trắc nghiệm máy
ĐỌC – 80 CÂU
- Phần 1: Từ vựng (25 câu)
- Phần 2: Ngữ pháp (25 câu)
- Phần 3: chọn đáp án đúng A, B, C, D để điền vào chỗ trống trong một đoạn văn bản khoảng 70 từ
(15 câu – 3 đoạn)
- Phần 4: Đọc hiểu đoạn văn khoảng 150 đến 170 từ chọn câu trả lời đúng A, B, C, D (15 câu – 3
đoạn)

NGHE – 40 CÂU
- Phần 1: Nghe chọn tranh phù hợp với nội dung (5 câu – 5 đoạn)
- Phần 2: Nghe chọn A, B, C, D (20 câu – 4 đoạn)
- Phần 3: Nghe điền thông tin dưới dạng form hoặc bảng (15 câu – 3 đoạn)
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Tự luận
VIẾT
- Phần 1: xác định lỗi và chữa lỗi trong câu (5 câu)
- Phần 2: viết câu hoàn chỉnh dựa vào từ hoặc cụm từ cho trước (5 câu)
- Phần 3: viết một đoạn văn (khoảng 100 từ)
NÓI
- Phần 1: Giới thiệu/Các câu hỏi về bản thân: giám khảo chào thí sinh, hỏi tên và yêu cầu thí sinh
đánh vần từ nào đó rồi thí sinh trả lời thông tin về bản thân, quê quán, nghề nghiệp, học tập …
- Phần 2: Sinh viên trình bày một chủ đề
- Phần 3: Thảo luận giữa giám thị và sinh viên về nội dung liên quan đến chủ đề phần 2

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 NGÂN HÀNG CÂU HỎI THI TRẮC NGHIỆM

PART 1 – VOCABULARY

Read the following sentences and choose the best answer for the blank.
1. Do you know much about your family ________?
A. side B. history C. base D. relative
2. Which do you know best: your mother’s or your father’s ________ of the family?
A. background B. root C. side D. tree
3. Are you ________ to anyone famous?
A. related B. referred C. mentioned D. connected
4. Have you________ any family characteristics?
A. taken after B. related C. extended D. inherited
5. Who in your family do you ________?
A. look after B. take after C. name after D. go after
6. Do you live with your ________ family?
A. related B. connected C. interacted D. extended
7. My ________ probably came from the place where I was born.
A. history B. family tree C. ancestors D. roots
8. I once met my ________-grandparents.
A. big B. great C. huge D. enormous
9. He takes ________ his mom, especially his personality.
A. after B. for C. in D. up
10. I know someone who ________ a house when their parents died.
A. inherited B. interacted C. extended D. integrated
11. I have a ________ living in Australia.
A. uncle B. aunt C. relative D. relation
12. My family’s ________ are from another country.
A. roots B. trees C. branches D. leaves
13. I have a very large ________ family: lots of cousins, nephews and nieces.
A. nuclear B. great C. narrow D. extended
14. In a(n) ________ film, heroes chase and fight.
A. adventure B. biopic C. disaster D. crime
15. In a(n) ________ film, characters battle with their minds.
A. docudrama B. fantasy C. psychological thrillerD. action
16. In a(n) ________ film, strange things happen in the future or in imaginary worlds.
A. period drama B. science fiction C. mystery D. disaster
17. In a(n) ________ film, the story is about things that happen in the life of a real person.
A. biopic B. romantic comedy C. docudrama D. crime
18. In a(n) ________ film, the good guy (the detective) finds the bad guy (the criminal).
A. crime B. disaster C. action D. romantic comedy
19. In a(n) ________ film, people dressed up in old-fashioned costumes.
A. docudrama B. fantasy C. mystery D. period drama
20. In a(n) ________ film, funny things happen and two people fall in love.
A. fantasy B. romantic comedy C. biopic D. thriller
21. In a(n) ________ film, terrible things happen but people survive.
A. adventure B. science fiction C. disaster D. thriller
22. In a(n) ________ film, a documentary made more interesting with some parts acted.
A. action B. mystery C. period drama D. docudrama
23. Postal ________ causes huge delays.
A. strike B. collapse C. crash D. explosion
24. Police were attacked during students’ ________.
A. match B. game C. demonstration D. strike
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25. ________ were released after negotiation with rebel leader.
A. Fugitives B. Hostages C. Terrors D. Prisoners
26. Hundreds of people have been homeless after ________ hits.
A. strike B. earthquake C. demonstration D. journey
27. The ________ was found hiding in the forest.
A. collapse B. crash C. flood D. fugitive
28. The train ________ yesterday killed 60 people.
A. strike B. collapse C. crash D. crack
29. The house was ________ with petrol bomb.
A. killed B. attacked C. cleaned D. cleared
30. A young criminal was ________ by the police and is in hospital now.
A. died B. seen C. viewed D. shot
31. Have you heard about Vicky? She’s got a new boyfriend. – The speakers are ________.
A. gossiping B. moaning C. boasting D. arguing
32. I just wanted to say I’m really sorry I missed the match. – The speaker wants to________.
A. gossip B. compliment C. apologize D. chat
33. I was the best rugby player in my school, you know. – The speaker is ________.
A. moaning B. complimenting C. chatting D. boasting
34. No, that’s not true. I didn’t say that you can borrow my mp3 player! – The speaker is ________
A. apologizing B. moaning C. warning D. arguing
35. Listen! It’s very important that you don’t get into cars with people you don’t know. – The
speaker wants to ________.
A. warn B. boast C. apologize D. compliment
36. You look lovely. That top looks really nice on you. – The speaker wants to________.
A. gossip B. moan C. compliment D. complain
37. And when I got home, the house was in a complete mess. They’re so lazy. They never help. -
The speaker is ________.
A. arguing B. moaning C. warning D. chatting
38. In the near ________, there will be a system for translating foreign languages.
A. time B. year C. future D. month
39. They don’t think that hand writing will exist in the ________ ten years.
A. future B. next C. following D. previous
40. Certainly in the long ________this will be the future.
A. run B. time C. term D. day
41. In ten years’ _______ children won’t be able to write with pen and paper.
A. length B. period C. term D. time
42. Phones that can translate will be with us________.
A. shortly B. quickly C. recently D. lately
43. In the future, mobile phones won’t only be used for ________ or for taking photos.
A. small talk B. tiny talk C. little talk D. simple talk
44. For people who work against the ________, new way to communicate will be important.
A. time B. clock C. watch D. schedule
45. We’ll use pen and paper for writing things that are on our ________ and for personal notes.
A. brain B. thought C. belief D. mind
46. Home-made propgrammes won’t be everyone’s cup of________, but that the future of TV.
A. coffee B. milk C. tea D. water
47. Music is an issue that’s close to my ________ because my husband is a musician.
A. mind B. heart C. body D. soul
48. Make sure you go to the King’s Street in the center of town because there are two streets with
the ________.
A. the same address B. the same thing C. the same name D. the same place
49. I was expecting to see Pete, my old school friend, but it was a(n)_______ Peter Smith.
A. another B. strange C. new D. different
50. I didn’t do the homework because I didn’t ________ it was for today.
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 A. realize B. recognize C. understand D. get
51. We thought her birthday was 16th July but we got the________.
A. wrong time B. wrong day C. wrong date D. wrong moment
52. When I called her, she thought it was a stranger because she didn’t ________ my voice.
A. realize B. get C. find D. recognize
53. A(n) ________ person works with a lot of effort.
A. hard-working B. lazy C. decisive D. competitive
54. A(n) ______ person usually has problems making decision.
A. decisive B. indecisive C. ambitious D. caring
55. Someone who can think _______the box usually thinks differently or in a new way.
A. outside B. inside C. outdoor D. indoor
56. Someone who is ________ usually wants to be more successful than others.
A. studious B. reliable C. competitive D. sociable
57. Someone who is ________ often wants to be successful and powerful.
A. dependent B. punctual C. hard-working D. ambitious
58. A ________ is someone who does things which are dangerous.
A. fortune teller B. risk taker C. window cleaner D. good leader
59. A ________ is a person who has the qualities to manage a group of people.
A. good leader B. good communicator C. risk taker D. fortune teller
60. A ________ is a person who can express ideas and feelings clearly to others.
A. good leader B. good listener C. good communicator D. good writer
61. She is Jack’s wife, so she is the ________ of Jack’s mother.
A. daughter-in-law B. son-in-law C. sister-in-law D. brother-in-law
62. Her husband has two sons with his ________, so she will have to take care of them when
getting married with him.
A. god- wife B. ex-wife C. old-wife D. step-wife
63. His wife has two daughters in her previous marriage, so he becomes ________of them.
A. father B. brother C. step-father D. step-brother
64. Tomorrow there’s a test on this poem. I have to learn it by________.
A. mind B. heart C. soul D. brain
65. I’m in two ________. I don’t know if I want the black or the white one.
A. minds B. ways C. directions D. things
66. Everyone was nervous, so Jackie told a joke to break the _______.
A. silence B. sadness C. nervousness D. ice
67. He always ________. He only takes one suitcase even for long trips.
A. travels small B. travels light C. travels little D. travels simple
68. I’ve got no money at the moment but we can go________ if you want.
A. window shopping B. floor shopping C. roof shopping D. door shopping
69. You’ve been working non-stop. Why don’t you go out and let your ________down.
A. shoulder B. back C. head D. hair
70. She is very________. She works very well by herself.
A. reliable B. independent C. creative D. sensible
71. You never know what to expect. She’s very________, so one minute she’s happy, and the next
minute she’s shouting at you.
A. friendly B. carefully C. moody D. aggressive
72. He’s extremely ________. He is never late for appointments.
A. punctual B. sociable C. reliable D. hard-working
73. My new manager is very ________. She does not mind what time we get to work, what we
wear. She never looks stressed.
A. sensible B. clever C. easy-going D. honest
74. He always tells the truth. He is very ________.
A. honest B. friendly C. nice D. kind
75. She likes to do as little work as possible. She is very ________.
A. moody B. busy C. sleepy D. lazy
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76. He is very ________. He learns very quickly.
A. sensitive B. clever C. reliable D. independent
77. You know that you can trust and depend on him. He is a really ________ person.
A. reliable B. independent C. sensible D. easy-going
78. He nearly attacked one of his employees when he arrived late for the meeting. He’s
very________
A. patient B. irresponsible C. aggressive D. indecisive
79. I expected the first week in my new job to be awful, but ________ it was fine.
A. really B. currently C. normally D. actually
80. I am ________ working in London, but before I worked in Paris.
A. actually B. currently C. previously D. recently
81. She is doing a Spanish ________ at the moment, and she’s really enjoying it.
A. class B. career C. course D. degree
82. Ted spent most of his ________ working as a teacher.
A. career B. course C. job D. work
83. Do you think you could ________ me some money?
A. support B. help C. borrow D. lend
84. I had to ________ some money from my friends.
A. support B. borrow C. lend D. use
85. We had an interesting ________ about the Prime Minister and we all agreed that he should
resign.
A. argument B. negotiation C. discussion D. debate
86. I had a(n) ________ with my mother. She’s always telling me what to do.
A. argument B. discussion C. debate D. negotiation
87. Hurry up, or we’ll ________ the bus.
A. lose B. miss C. drop D. fall
88. Why do I always ________ my car keys?
A. miss B. fall C. lose D. fail
89. He suddenly ________ that he had to go to the bank.
A. remembered B. reminded C. recognized D. recommended
90. Can you ________ me to call him later?
A. remember B. remind C. recognize D. recommend
91. Did you ________ that noise?
A. listen B. get C. hear D. absorb
92. Can you say that again? I wasn’t ________.
A. hearing B. listening C. catching D. sounding
93. Can you keep a (n) ________ on the kids while I cook dinner?
A. hand B. foot C. eye D. ear
94. I feel a bit under the ________ today.
A. weather B. climate C. rain D. snow
95. Using computers is a ________ of cake for children these days.
A. slice B. packet C. part D. piece
96. Peter ______ his brother for losing the iPod.
A. refused B. apologized to C. admitted D. accused
97. I often ________ my father about the danger of smoking but he always ignores me.
A. chat B. apologize C. compliment D. warn
98. My children often ________ about their homework, but spend hours ________ on the Internet.
A. moan/chatting B. moan/warning C. warn/moaning D. chat/moaning
99. She always ________ about her new clothes but never ________ other people on how they
look.
A. compliments/boasts B. warns/boasts C. boasts/compliments D. boasts/warns
100. He always woks on his ________ and he loves that feeling.
A. himself B. own C. self D. body

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 PART 2 – GRAMMAR

Read the following sentences and choose the best answer for the blank.
1. What ________ awake at night?
A. keeps you B. do you keep C. you keep D. keep you
2. What is the name of the insect ________ makes honey?
A. who B. what C. that D. how
3. Where ________ a rocket fly to?
A. does B. is C. do D. has
4. ________ country is famous for pizza and pasta?
A. Which B. Who C. What D. Where
5. The boys ________ along the street when a motorbike hit the car.
A. are driving B. drove C. was driving D. were driving
6. I like an early start, so I ________ at six every morning.
A. get up B. got up C. gets up D. getting up
7. Bob ________ the lottery last week.
A. win B. wins C. won D. was winning
8. John! Are you ready? We ________ for you.
A. wait B. are waiting C. were waiting D. are wait
9. How many films ________ so far?
A. have you acted B. did you act C. do you act D. have you act
10. I ________ Emily for ten years.
A. know B. knew C. have knew D. have known
11. They ________ the business in 2002. They ________ together since 2002.
A. have started/worked B. started/have worked C. started/were working D. started/worked
12. She was singing an old folk song ________.
A. which I hadn’t heard for years B. which I didn’t hear for years
C. which I didn’t heard for years D. which I wasn’t hearing for years
13. ________ you ________ your dinner last night?
A. Do/enjoy B. Were/enjoying C. Did/enjoy D. Have/enjoyed
14. Who ________ about not getting to the meeting on time?
A. was angry B. angry C. is angry D. have angry
15. Who ________ peace for everyone?
A. want B. did want C. have want D. wanted
16. When ________ working there? – I started working there in 2010.
A. were you start B. have you started C. did you start D. did you started
17. What time ________ to bed last night?
A. did you go B. do you go C. have you gone D. were you going
18. It’s so dry here. It ________ for weeks.
A. didn’t rain B. doesn’t rain C. hasn’t rain D. hasn’t rained
19. I started work at 6a.m. but I still ________.
A. haven’t finished B. didn’t finish C. don’t finish D. aren’t finished
20. Sarah is ________ a famous nineteenth century politician.
A. related B. related to C. relative D. relate to
21. Where ________ last summer?
A. have you go B. do you go C. were you going D. did you go
22. What music ________?
A. do you listen B. do you listen to C. you listen D. you listen to
23. Can you ________?
A. do me a favour B. make me a favour C. do me favour D. make favour
24. That boy is always ________ lies.
A. tell B. tells C. telling D. to tell
25. That’s impossible – you ________ joking!
A. must to be B. must be C. must D. must being
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26. We ________ to Italy yet.
A. haven’t been B. didn’t go C. not have been D. don’t go
27. What ________ to your hair?
A. you have done B. you do C. have you done D. you did
28. She fired the gun ________ mistake.
A. on B. by C. at D. in
29. The alarm went off while we ________.
A. are sleeping B. sleep C. had slept D. were sleeping
30. When I ________ her, she didn’t know who I was.
A. had met B. met C. was meeting D. meet
31. Who ________ you with this homework
A. help B. did help C. helped D. was helped
32. I didn’t want to work ________ my own.
A. on B. with C. by D. for
33. He realized he ________ Janine before.
A. met B. had met C. was meeting D. was met
34. I was nervous because I ________ a speech before.
A. wasn’t giving B. didn’t give C. haven’t given D. hadn’t given
35. ________ she like pasta?
A. Do B. Is C. Does D. Have
36. What ________ between 5.00p.m. and 5.30p.m.?
A. were you doing B. have you doing C. did you do D. you did
37. They ________ in a concert.
A. joined B. did C. took place D. took part
38. You ________ your father, especially in your character.
A. take over B. take after C. take to D. take place
39. If you did something wrong, you should ________ sorry.
A. say B. speak C. tell D. ask
40. I ________ research before I started the project.
A. took some B. made some C. did some D. put some
41. ________ anywhere this weekend?
A. Are you going B. Do you go C. Will you go D. Are you go
42. I’m not sure. I think I ________ stay at home and study.
A. will B. am going to C. might D. will to
43. We ________ Italy for our holidays. We love it there.
A. are going to B. will go C. might go D. will going
44. When Roberta comes around, we drink coffee and ________.
A. apologise B. chat C. warn D. refuse
45. He’s changing his job in a month or ________.
A. so B. more C. year D. two
46. Look at the sunshine! You ________ have a great time at the beach.
A. will B. are going to C. are likely to D. may
47. I’m afraid I ________ that. Can you say it again?
A. didn’t take B. don’t do C. didn’t catch D. don’t get
48. Have you made plans for the summer? Yes, ________ to Spain.
A. We will go B. We go C. We will going D. We’re going
49. We’re moving house tomorrow. – Really? ________ you with the furniture.
A. I help B. I’ll help C. I’m going to help D. I’m helping
50. I have to revise tonight because we ________ an exam tomorrow.
A. are having B. have C. will have D. having
51. I ________ this day for the rest of my life.
A. remember B. am remembering C. will remember D. remembering
52. Do you think Curtis ________ the car race tomorrow?
A. wins B. will win C. is winning D. won
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53. What’s the weather like ________ New York at the moment?
A. in B. on C. at D. by
54. I can’t come to your party because I ________ my cousin that week.
A. visit B. am visiting C. will visit D. visited
55. Watch out, or you ________ off the boat!
A. fall B. are falling C. are going to fall D. fell
56. My mum ________ the bus to work every morning, but Dad drives
A. catches B. runs C. goes D. does
57. When you rang, I ________ my bike.
A. cleaned B. clean C. are cleaning D. was cleaning
58. I really ________ the meal we had at your house last Tuesday.
A. like B. liked C. am liking D. was liking
59. We ________ to the beach everyday when we were on holiday.
A. went B. were going C. used to go D. go
60. It’s the first time I ________ all the answers right in a test!
A. ’d got B. ’ve been getting C. ’ve got D. ’d been getting
61. Lizzie has been having dance classes ________ she was four years old.
A. for B. from C. since D. when
62. Claire hasn’t finished her homework ________.
A. already B. yet C. just D. ever
63. I don’t know much about computer, so I asked the assistant for ________ advice.
A. a lot B. many C. a few D. a little
64. Do you know ________ idea it was? Was it Grek’s or Fiona’s?
A. who B. whose C. which D. what
65. Is it our DVD or is it ________?
A. they B. them C. their D. theirs
66. I couldn’t ________ the programme, so I turned the TV up.
A. hear B. heard C. hearing D. to hear
67. My brother ________ write when he was just three years old.
A. can B. could C. might D. should
68. ________ I use your computer to check my email?
A. Will B. Would C. Ought D. May
69. I read about the accident ________ the Internet.
A. on B. in C. to D. at
70. The doctor said I ________ take this pills.
A. has to B. have to C. haven’t to D. having
71. Help yourself to anything you want. You ________ ask.
A. don’t have to B. have to C. must D. have
72. As children, we ________ play at the bottom of the garden.
A. used to B. use to C. would D. don’t used to
73. It is a nice surprise ________ you here.
A. see B. seeing C. seen D. to see
74. The sun ________ in the east.
A. rise B. rose C. rises D. rising
75. Billy ________ thick red hair when he ________ young but now he is completely bald.
A. has/is B. had/was C. had/is D. has/was
76. In Britain, school always ________ in September.
A. begin B. began C. begins D. beginning
77. I don’t have enough money ________.
A. for a holiday B. to a holiday C. to go a holiday D. going holiday
78. He always ________ eggs for breakfast and ________ some milk.
A. eat/drink B. eats/drink C. eats/drinks D. eat/drinks
79. You won’t pass the exam if you ________ hard enough.
A. work B. won’t work C. working D. don’t work
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80. Harry ________ to Disneyland and ________ a good time.
A. goes/ have B. went / had C. goes/had D. went/has
81. Each of the rooms ________a color television.
A. have B. to have C. has D. having
82. My sister and I ________ the cartoons on TV every Saturday last summer.
A. watch B. watched C. watches D. watching
83. He ________ 26 Tran Phu Street in Ha Noi with his family.
A. lives in B. live at C. lives on D. lives at
84. Every morning I ________ about an hour ________ the newspaper.
A. spend/reading B. spent/to read C. spend/to reading D. spend/read
85. I have ________ to pick up the kids at school.
A. to leave B. leave C. leaving D. to be left
86. They ________ buy a new car next month.
A. are going B. will C. would D. were
87. I ________ with some friends until I find a flat.
A. live B. am living C. lives D. lived
88. I said it was a good film, but Jason ________ with me.
A. agrees B. disagrees C. agreed D. disagreed
89. Are you going to visit anybody ________?
A. last night B. tomorrow C. yesterday D. last week
90. I ________ town next Saturday.
A. am going to B. am going C. go to D. going
91. You ________ hard today.
A. work B. are working C. works D. worked
92. The train to Ha Noi ________ at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
A. leave B. is going to leave C. leaves D. is leaving
93. Mary, you ________ the exam if you don’t work more.
A. will fail B. are failing C. fail D. failed
94. Sophie is going to leave at 9.00, because she ________ go home.
A. have to B. has to C. is having to D. having
95. He ________ in Oxford, or somewhere near here.
A. bears B. born C. was born D. is bearing
96. Many Vietnamese people prepare for the holiday by ________ their debts and ________ their
homes.
A. paying/clean B. paying/cleaning C. pay/clean D. paying/to clean
97. Vietnam’s New Year ________ officially ________ as Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet.
A. is/know B. are/known C. is/known D. are/know
98. It was late, so I ________ a taxi home.
A. decided/to take B. decided/taking C. decide/to take D. decide/taking
99. Since his bicycle ________ stolen last week, he ________ to school by bus.
A. has been/goes B. had been/was going C. was/has gone D. was/went
100. My father usually ________ beer after meals but now he ________ tea.
A. drank/was drinking B. drinks/is drinking C. has drunk/drinks D. drinks/drinks

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 PART 3 – READING

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

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

Passage 2
Wanted: Film Subtitles Coordinator
The duties of this _______ (1) include working with spotters, translators, computer technicians, _____
(2) clients to oversee the addition of Japanese subtitles to films. At least three years’ experience in the
subtitling industry is a must for all applicants. The working hours for this position are flexible,
_______ (3) there will be some compulsory overtime. Candidates need to be able to work well under
pressure _______ (4) this is a stressful job, especially when working on projects scheduled for
worldwide simultaneous release. Interested applicants should submit a ______ (5) resumé and cover
letter to RapidTitles by December 15th.
1. A. work B. person C. position D. coordinator
2. A. with B. and C. also D. since
3. A. so that B. despite C. but D. whenever
4. A. since B. even C. although D. regarding
5. A. current B. suitable C. your D. good

Passage 3
THE FIRST WOMAN SCIENTIST
Hypatia was born in Alexandria, in Egypt, in 370 A.D. For many centuries she was the only woman
scientist to have a place in the history books.
Hypatia’s father was director of Alexandria University, and he _____(1) sure his daughter had the best
education available. This was unusual, as most women then had few _____(2) to study.
After studying in Athens and Rome, Hypatia returned to Alexandria where she began teaching
mathematics. She soon became famous _____(3) her knowledge of new ideas.
We have no copies of her books, but we know that she wrote several important mathematical works.
Hypatia was also interested in technology and ____(4) several scientific tools to help with her work.
At the ______(5) many rulers were afraid of science, and anyone connected with it was in danger. One
day in March 415, Hypatia was attacked in the street and killed.
1. A. could B. made C. said D. put
2. A. classes B. customs C. opportunities D. teachers
3. A. from B. by C. for D. in
4. A. did B. experimented C. invented D. learnt
5. A. day B. period C. year D. time

Passage 4
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 SAMUEL PEPYS
The most famous diary in English was written by Samuel Pepys. It gives a detailed and interesting
____(1) of everyday life in England between 1660 and 1669. Pepys writes about important news
stories of the time, like disease, an enemy navy _____(2) up the River Thames and the Great Fire of
London.
He also writes about himself, even about his _____(3) – he often slept during church or looked at the
pretty girls. He describes his home life – a _____(4) with his wife and how they became friends again,
his worry about her illness. As well as books, he liked music, the theatre, card games, and parties with
good food and plenty of fun. Pepys was a busy man who had many important jobs – he was a Member
of Parliament and President of the Royal Society. He is also ____(5) for his work for the British Navy.
1. A. description B. letter C. notice D. story
2. A. driving B. flying C. running D. sailing
3. A. accidents B. plans C. dreams D. faults
4. A. conversation B. discussion C. quarrel` D. talk
5. A. reviewed B. remembered C. reminded D. reported

Passage 5
THE ROCKIES
The Rocky Mountains run almost the length of North America. They start in the North-west, but lie
only a _____(1) hundred miles from the centre in more southern areas. Although the Rockies are
smaller than the Alps, they are no less wonderful.
There are many roads across the Rockies, but the best way to see them is to _____(2) by train. You
start from Vancouver, the most attractive of Canada’s big cities. Standing with its feet in the water and
its head in the mountains, this city _____(3) its residents to ski on slopes just 15 minutes by car from
the city centre.
Thirty passenger trains a day used to _____(4) off from Vancouver on the cross-continent railway.
Now there are just three a week, but the ride is still a great adventure. You sleep on board, which is
fun, but travel through some of the best _____(5) at night.
1. A. many B. lot C. few D. couple
2. A. drive B. travel C. ride D. pass
3. A. lets B. allows C. offers D. gives
4. A. leave B. get C. take D. set
5. A. scenery B. view C. site D. beauty

Passage 6
Come now to Quick Mart for super savings. For the _______ (1) seven days, we are slashing prices on
hundreds of grocery items. You won’t believe the savings you will be able to make. Just _____ (2) a
look at a few examples of some of the items that will be discounted. We are _____ (3) a 50% discount
______ (4) all brands of milk and an amazing 75% off our own label cheddar cheese. In the bakery
section, you can buy one item and get _____ (5) absolutely free. There will also be great bargains in
the produce section and on all meat. So come and save.
1. A. next B. last C. past D. few
2. A. imagine B. take C. give D. make
3. A. on offer B. offered C. offering D. offer
4. A. on B. of C. about D. with
5. A. a B. another C. other C. others

Passage 7
Want to spruce up your home, but can’t afford to call in a professional? Then DIY! ______ (1) the
high costs of professional work, many homeowners these days _______ (2) a new route to home
improvement. It’s called DIY, or “Do-It-Yourself.” This new trend saves the homeowner a lot of
money, _____ (3) it cuts out the cost of having a professional come in and do the job. Of course, the
homeowner is now responsible _____ (4) the quality of work, but many programs on TV these days

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demonstrate how to do common projects, and there are many DIY home _____ (5) books available in
bookstores and libraries. So the next time you consider doing a project at home, consider DIY.
1. A. Because B. Due to C. In spite D. For
2. A. took B. are taking C. taken D. overtook
3. A. as B. due to C. although D. and
4. A. by B. with C. for D. at
5. A. improved B. improving C. improve D. improvement

Passage 8
WE ARE LOOKING FOR TENANTS IN THE TWIN CITIES AREA
Apartment Search magazine (ASM) is ______ (1) to advertising apartment communities, townhouses,
and condominiums available in the Twin Cities area. If you have an advertisement you _____ (2) to
include in ASM, call (599) 373-3329 M-F 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., or email us at asm@twincities.org.
ASM is published _____ (3) and is distributed free to our readers. It can be found at key locations
_____ (4) grocery stores, convention and visitor centers, chambers of commerce, restaurants, college
campuses, and hotels and motels. ASM reserves the right to refuse advertising for any reason. No
advertisement will be accepted if it is in violation ______ (5) the terms of the Housing Non-
Discrimination Act of 1997.
1. A. devotes B. devotee C. devoted D. devotion
2. A. would like B. wants C. must D. have
3. A. monthly B. one a month C. by monthly D. in a month
4. A. for example B. such as C. likely D. for instance
5. A. to B. from C. for D. of

Passage 9
Good personal hygiene is required of all our food service employees. Please refer to the ______ (1)
guidelines. Hands _______ (2) be clean at all times, and you are required to wash them with ______
(3) and hot water at the beginning of your shift and at ______(4) once every hour thereafter, after
handling trash, and before returning to work from the restroom or meal breaks. Nails are to be trimmed
to a reasonable length. The ______ (5) acceptable length is 1/8 inch longer than your fingertip. Failure
to adhere to these guidelines might result in your being asked to leave work for the day, and repeated
failure or refusal to adhere will result in job loss.
1. A. under B. followed C. following D. below
2. A. must B. have to C. should D. might
3. A. glove B. other C. soap D. clothes
4. A. least B. most C. all D. many
5. A. longest B. shortest C. minimum D. maximum

Passage 10
CARTOON FILMS
Cartoon films have very few limits. If you can draw something, you can _____(1) it move on the
cinema screen. The use of new ideas and advanced computer programs means that cartoons are
becoming exciting again for people of ____(2) ages.
By the end of the 1970s, the cinema world had decided that cartoons were only for children.
But soon _____(3), one or two directors had some original new ideas. They proved that it was possible
to make films in which both adults and children could share the fun.
However, not every cartoon film was successful. The Black Cauldron, for example, failed, mainly
because it was too ____(4) for children and too childish for adults. Directors learnt from this mistake,
and the film companies began to make large _____(5) of money again.
1. A. get B. cause C. wish D. make
2. A. more B. other C. all D. these
3. A. afterwards B. later C. next D. then
4. A. nervous B. fearful C. afraid D. frightening
5. A. amount B. accounts C. numbers D. totals
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Passage 11
The annual Big Mart supper sale is here again. For the next seven days, we are offering savings of
_____ (1) 10 and 40% on selected items from our _____ (2) stock. If you have had your eyes on a new
washing machine, now you can get one from just $300. Looking for a new TV for the living room? We
have flat-screen TVs from just $599. We are also offering great savings _____ (3) MP3 players, DVD
players, and many _____ (4) items from our home entertainment range. Check out our website for a
list of our special offers. The list is updated hourly. If you can find the item at a cheaper price in
another store, just bring us _____ (5) and we’ll match the cheaper price. Please note all items are either
ex-display models or returned merchandise. All items come with a twelve-month warranty.
1. A, about B. from C. between D. up
2. A. now B. next C. contemporary D. current
3. A. on B. of C. about D. with
4. A. another B. also C. too D. other
5. A. prove B. provement C. proof D. proved

Passage 12
DO NOT ENTER
This house has been closed by the City Housing Department because of unsafe ______ (1) conditions,
code 629. All major plumbing and electrical wiring must be repaired _______ (2) it is considered safe
to be inhabited. Once repaired, _____ (3) house will be listed for sale by city ______ (4). Repairs are
expected to be completed by the end of September. Interested ______ (5) may contact city housing
staff directly. For further information, call the city housing department at 223-9945.
1. A. life B. live C. living D. leave
2. A. before B. after C. when D. while
3. A. a B. some C. the D. those
4. A. office B. officials C. official D. officially
5. A. to buy B. in buying C. buy D. buyers

Part II: Read the passage below and choose the correct answer for each question.
Passage 1
As a result of years of research, we know that too much animal fat is bad for our health. For example,
Americans eat a lot of meat and only a small amount of grains, fruit, and vegetables. Because of their
diet, they have high rates of cancer and heart disease. In Japan, in contrast, people eat large amounts of
grains and very little meat. The Japanese also have very low rates of cancer and heart disease. In fact,
the Japanese live longer than anyone else in the world. Unfortunately, when Japanese people move to
the United States, the rates of heart disease and cancer increase as their diet changes. Moreover, as
hamburgers, ice-cream, and other high-fat foods become popular in Japan, the rates of heart disease
and cancer are increasing there as well. People are also eating more meat and dairy products in their
countries such as Cuba, Mauritius and Hungary. Not surprisingly, the disease rates in these countries
are increasing along with the change in diet. Consequently, doctors everywhere advise people to eat
more grains, fruit and vegetables and to eat less meat and fewer dairy products.

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

A. Because they eat a lot of grains and very little meat.
B. Because they do not eat animal fat.
C. Because their diet changes.
D. Because they live longer than anyone else in the world.
2. American people have high rates of cancer and heart disease because ________.
A. they eat a lot of vegetables and fruit
B. they eat no meat
C. they eat only meat
D. they eat a lot of meat and very little fruit, grains, and vegetables
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3. The Japanese live ________.
A. a short life B. a long life C. the longest life D. an average life
4. Due to the change in diet, the life of the Japanese people ________ when they move to the U.S.
A. becomes worse consequently B. remains the same as in Japan
C. becomes better D. none of the answers
5. People are advised ________.
A. to eat vegetables, fruit and grains only
B. to eat only meat
C. not to eat any dairy products
D. to eat more vegetables, fruit and grains, and to eat less meat.

Passage 2
IS THAT PORTABLE GENERATOR IN THE GARAGE GOOD ENOUGH?
It isn’t. Make no mistake about it: The power never goes out on a nice sunny day. If you lose power, it
will probably be on a cold, wet, or snowy day. With the ElectroGen automatic standby electric
generator, you won’t have to lift a finger to get the electricity running. Put it in the garage, and … well,
that’s all. When the electricity goes off, you do nothing. Simply wait fifteen seconds and Presto!-
ElectroGen takes over. That’s right, ElectroGen begins providing power for the vital circuits in your
home within mere seconds of a power outage -automatically. That old portable just doesn’t compare. It
has to be brought out of storage and moved to where you need it. It must be fueled frequently. To use
it, you have to run extension cords to all your appliances. So if you want to avoid the walk to and from
the garage in the freezing rain to get your generator up and running, call your ElectroGen dealer today.
Let ElectroGen do the dirty work when the light go out.
1. For whom is this advertisement intended?
A. electricians
B. appliance dealers
C. homeowners
D. construction companies
2. What is an advantage of an ElectroGen over a portable generator, according to the
advertisement?
A. It is cheaper to buy.
B. It is cheaper to use.
C. It operates more electrical devices.
D. It can be used while still in the garage.
3. When a power outage occurs, what must an ElectroGen user do?
A. wait a short time
B. connect an extension cord
C. turn off the well pump
D. flip the power switch on
4. When are people most likely to need a generator?
A. on a sunny day
B. on a Sunday
C. never
D. on a day with bad weather
5. What is NOT true about ElectroGen generator?
A. It provides power for the vital circuits.
B. It helps people when the lights go out.
C. You won’t have to lift a finger to get the electricity running.
D. It must be fueled frequently.

Passage 3
The great ship, Titanic, sailed for New York from Southampton on April 10 th, 1912. She was carrying
1316 passengers and a crew of 891. Even by modern standards, the 46,000 ton Titanic was a colossal
ship. At that time, however, she was not only the largest ship that had ever been built, but was
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regarded as unsinkable, for she had sixteen water tight compartments. Even if two of these were
flooded, she would still be able to float. The tragic sinking of this great liner will always be
remembered, for she went down on her fist voyage with heavy loss of life.
Four days after setting out, while the Titanic was sailing across the icy waters of the North Atlantic, a
huge iceberg was suddenly spotted by a look out. After the alarm had been given, the great ship
sharply turned sharply to avoid a direct collision. The Titanic turned just in time, narrowly missing the
immense wall of ice which rose over 100 feet out of the water beside her. Suddenly, there was a slight
trembling sound from below, and the captain went down to see what had happened. The noise had
been so faint that no one thought that the ship had been damaged. Below, the captain realized to his
horror that the Titanic was sinking rapidly, for five of her sixteen water tight compartments had
already been flooded! The order to abandon ship was given and hundreds of people plunged into the
icy water. As there were not enough life boats for everybody, 1500 lives were lost.
1. The Titanic started its journey in ________.
A. New York
B. Southampton
C. North Atlantic
D. doesn’t say
2. How many people were there on the Titanic when it was sailing?
A. 2207 B. 1316 C. 891 D. 1500
3. What does the word “liner” in the text mean?
A. ship B. ice C. life boat D. iceberg
4. When Titanic was sailing across the icy waters of the North Atlantic, the look-out saw
________.
A. nothing B. the alarm C. the icy water D. a huge iceberg
5. As there were ________ life boats for everyone, 1500 lives were lost.
A. few B. much C. enough D. many

Passage 4
ONE TO WATCH!
Essay by Jessica Bourne
I’m a big fan of films featuring the spy James Bond. I’ve got most of them on DVD. We’ve recently
bought Quantum of Solace, in which Daniel Craig plays the part of Bond. I don’t know why the film’s
got that name – but it’s a great movie, anyway.
All the actors who’ve played James Bond have been great, but Daniel Craig, who’s made lots of other
films, plays the part better than any of them. Even though he doesn’t talk very much, I think he’s the
most perfect actor for the role. He even does a few of the more dangerous things in the film himself,
instead of getting someone else to do them. I did wonder sometimes whether he’d be clever enough to
defeat the bad people – but I’m not going to tell you the ending! The actress who stars with Craig gives
a fantastic performance too – I loved all the glamorous clothes she wore!
The director probably had a hard job making this Bond film as full of action as earlier ones. But the
excitement starts right at the beginning here, with a car chase along a mountain road, and plenty of
other thrilling scenes, too – Bond leaping off tall buildings and so on. Unfortunately I found the story
difficult to follow in places, and it also seemed to be over very quickly – It lasted under two hours. I
also felt there weren’t as many jokes as in the old Bond films. And where was all the ridiculous Bond
equipment – the underwater car or exploding watch that everyone laughed at? This is a more serious,
darker Bond film, but I still really enjoyed it.
1. What is Jessica trying to do in her essay?
A. Explain what first attracted her to Bond films
B. Tell readers about the Bond DVDs she owns
C. Give a balanced view of a Bond film she has seen
D. Describe how Daniel Craig got the part of James Bond.
2. What can a reader find out from Jessica’s essay?
A. Whether Quantum of Solace is her favourite Bond film
B. What other films Daniel Craig has made
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 C. Which other actors have played James Bond
D. Whether she thinks Daniel Craig is the best James Bond
3. What does Jessica tell us about Craig in the new Bond film?
A. He performs some of the action scenes.
B. He wears some stylish clothes.
C. He is given a lot of lines to say.
D. He looks strong and fit enough to fight the criminals
4. What is one problem with the film, according to Jessica?
A. It seems a bit too long.
B. It’s sometimes hard to understand what’s happening.
C. It has too much silly technology in it.
D. It has jokes that aren’t very funny.
5. Which of these might appear in a magazine review of the new Bond film?
A. It’s full of excitement, with Bond jumping across rooftops, so don’t be disappointed by
the slow start.
B. The director wanted to move away from the last Bond film and include a bit less action.
C. I’m not sure the title tells you much… but be prepared to watch a rather different kind
of Bond movie.
D. Daniel Craig performed well as James Bond, but the main female star was
disappointing.

Passage 5
Living Tomorrow
If you want to find out what houses might look like in the future, you should visit the Living
Tomorrow exhibition. It’s a permanent exhibition near Brussels in Belgium, where you can see for
yourself how tomorrow’s technologies will integrate into our daily lives.
The house of the Future consists of a living room, bathroom, kitchen, home theatre, sleeping space and
office. Everything works via remote control, from warming up food, to authorising access to the
supermarket delivery man. The living room has touch screens which control the light, music and
windows. You might want to read, relax or just chat to friends there. However, you won’t see a TV
there. You’ll find out why when you go upstairs.
The kitchen can be whatever you want it to be. Appliances like the oven, fridge and dishwasher slide
in or out of view as needed. They even change colour automatically when you adjust the lighting. The
oven and microwave are designed to recognise different kinds of food and decide automatically how to
cook them. The only thing that doesn’t move here is the flat screen on the wall. Among other things,
you can use this screen to do your shopping easily and safely online.
Upstairs is the ‘home theatre’, with specialised acoustics and large screens. The latest 3D technology
makes watching TV a whole new experience! Next to this, in the ‘sleeping space’, you can try out a
bed that adapts to your size and shape.
The bathroom, which has water-free toilets and voice-controlled taps, is also equipped with an
‘intelligent mirror’. This acts as both a mirror and an electrically controlled screen. You can watch the
news on it, check the weather forecast or listen to music while you clean your teeth. The mirror will
even check your blood pressure and temperature, and remind you to take your medicine if necessary!
1. The Living Tomorrow exhibition ________.
A. shows what daily life will be like in the future
B. is only going to be on for a short time
C. shows you what houses will be like in the future
D. gives you things you like
2. In the ‘House of the Future’, you ________.
A. won’t have to switch the lights on
B. can watch TV in the living room
C. will have to open the door when your shopping is delivered
D. can do what you want
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3. In the kitchen, ________.
A. the fridge and dishwasher are white
B. you can move the domestic appliances around
C. the oven decides what food you’ll eat
D. you have to look for things like dish-washer

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

A. where you can watch 3D TV
B. which has an ‘intelligent mirror’
C. where you can sleep
D. where you can dance
5. In the bathroom, ________.
A. the taps turn on automatically
B. music starts playing when you clean your teeth
C. you can check what the weather is like outside
D. you have to wear warm clothes

Passage 6
(Center City) The Metro Airport Authority (MAA) announced at a news conference today that it has
reached a long-sought agreement with Great Lakes Airways to increase flight service at both local
airports. MAA spokesman William Henry James told reporters the airline had agreed to add two new
weekly departures for and one new daily arrival from Chicago to its existing City Airport schedule,
and that County airport would see one new daily round trip to Chicago and one more daily departure
for Buffalo. Though the starting dates for the new flight service have yet to be formalized, James said
that he and Great Lakes representatives had an understanding that all new flights would be on the
airline’s schedule by the end of November or early December. Making the announcement at city hall
this morning, James said that the schedule changes should be especially welcome news for local
business travelers, many of whom have criticized the MAA for its inability to persuade airlines serving
the area to expand their schedules.
1. According to the information given, which of the following will be the result of the flight schedule
changes?
A. City Airport will be busier than County Airport.
B. Prices for airline tickets in Center City will decline.
C. There will be one more daily flight to Buffalo from County Airport.
D. Criticism of the Metro Airport Authority will cease.
2. When the changes take effect, how many new flights will be departing from County Airport each
day?
A. one B. two C. four D. seven
3. What have business travelers criticized MAA for?
A. Its poor management
B. Its long-sought agreement
C. Its slow service
D. Its failure to convince other airlines to expand their flight service.
4. What is true of William Henry James?
A. He works for the Metro Airport Authority.
B. His office is at City Airport.
C. He works for Great Lakes Airlines.
D. His office is at city hall.
5. What is true of the increase in flight service to the Center City area?
A. It will begin in January.
B. It will increase local taxes.
C. It was desired by local business travelers.
D. There will be new flights to several cities.

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Passage 7
So, what did you think of “Catch Me If You Can?” Tell me your comments:
Tania: I found the movie entertaining, but I really don’t believe a teenager could pass himself off as
an airline pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer. It just doesn’t seem possible that people would believe that. He
probably passed some fraudulent checks, but the rest seems unreal. The film goes all out to shock.
Ben: Tania, if you read the book, you’d know that Abagnale really did all that stuff and more. The
book’s got a lot more detail about stuff like banking codes and how Abagnale used his knowledge to
get money, lots of money – two million dollars isn’t just beginner’s luck. The guy was a genius!
Pete: I saw the film and I read the book, but I think the film makes too much of the FBI agent who
tried to track down Abagnale. He’s not a big deal in the book. From my point of view, the book gives a
better understanding of Abagnale’s motives. That’s what really sets it parts for me.
1. Which person only saw the film?
A. Ben
B. Tania
C. Pete
D. No one
2. Which writers read the book?
A. Tania and Ben
B. Tania and Pete
C. Pete and Ben
D. No one
3. Who thinks that the movie is too dramatic to be true?
A. Tania
B. Tania and Pete
C. Pete and Ben
D. Ben
4. What statement best describes Ben’s attitude?
A. Abagnale is notorious man without ethics.
B. It’s wrong to impersonate someone.
C. Banking authorities need to make codes available.
D. He admires Abagnale’s intelligence.
5. What is the key factor for Pete?
A. the agent’s point of view
B. Abagnale’s reasons
C. a dramatic script
D. the FBI’s motives

Passage 8
Notice to all guests of the Glenvale Inn
The manager of the Glenvale Inn would like to apologize to all its guests for any inconvenience caused
by our remodeling efforts. We assure you that the greatest efforts are being made to ensure all public
spaces are kept immaculately clean, that all guests are provided with courteous professionalism, and
that noise is kept to a minimum.
During the remodeling, we are also offering all guests 10% off their bill and 10% off their next stay as
well, when the remodeling is complete.
Our new and improved facilities:
- A 24-hour coffee bar in the lobby with the menu that will feature all your favorite specialty
beverages as well as home-made baked foods.
- An expanded exercise room with spa and sauna will be available to melt away any chill you get on
the slopes, plus personal trainers on hand for workouts or lessons in skiing or snowboarding.
- A massage salon will release any aches from your exercise in our gym or on the mountain.

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- 20 log cabins, each complete with antique furnishings and bay windows overlooking the scenic
valley and the main hotel building, will provide a little extra privacy but with all the amenities of one
of our suites.
Once again, the management thanks you for your patronage and patience.
1. Why is the management apologizing?
A. There has been a lack of professionalism.
B. The exercise room is too small.
C. Some construction is underway.
D. Guests are being overbilled.
2. What is being offered to current guests because of the problem?
A. a discount on their stay
B. personal training
C. free coffee
D. a massage
3. The word “feature” is closest in meaning to:
A. make
B. include
C. highlight
D. introduce
4. What is stated about the log cabins?
A. They have a good view of the area.
B. They have ultra-modern furniture.
C. They are not as well equipped as the suites.
D. They are connected to the main hotel.
5. Which is not mentioned in the text?
A. sauna
B. coffee bar
C. massage salon
D. swimming pool

Passage 9
Winter Driving
Winter is dangerous because it’s so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place
so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice might be hiding beneath the
melting snow, waiting to send you off the road. The car coming towards you may suddenly slide
across the road.
Rule number one for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly. Uneven movements can make a car
suddenly very difficult to control. So every time you either turn the wheel, touch the brakes, or
increase your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible. Imagine you are driving with a full
cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that you wouldn’t spill it.
Rule number two is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the further down the
road you have to look. Test how long it takes to stop by gently braking. Remember that you may be
driving more quickly than you think. In general, allow double your normal stopping distance when the
road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and even more on ice. Try to stay in control of your car
at all times and you will avoid trouble.
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. complain about bad winter driving
B. give information about winter weather
C. warn people against driving in winter
D. advise people about safe driving in winter
2. Why would somebody read this text?
A. to find out about the weather
B. for information on driving lessons
C. to learn about better driving
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 D. to decide when to travel
3. What does the writer think?
A. People should avoid driving in the snow.
B. Drivers should expect problems in winter.
C. People drive too fast in winter.
D. Winter drivers should use their brakes less.
4. Why does the writer talk about a cup of coffee?
A. to explain the importance of smooth movements
B. because he thinks refreshments are important for drivers
C. because he wants drivers to be more relaxed
D. to show how it can be spilled
5. Which traffic sign shows the main idea of the text?

A. DRIVE CAREFULLY
ICE ON ROAD AHEAD

B. REDUCE SPEED NOW

FOG AHEAD

C. DRIVE CAREFULLY
ROAD REPAIRS
AHEAD

D. SLOW DOWN
ACCIDENT AHEAD

Passage 10
When I opened the first “Body Shop” in 1976, my only object was to earn enough to feed my children.
Today, “The Body Shop” is an international company rapidly growing all around the world. In the
years since we began I have learnt a lot. Much of what I have learnt will be found in this book, for I
believe that we, as a company, have something worth saying about how to run a successful business
without giving up what we really believe in.
It’s not a normal business book, nor is it just about my life. The message is that to succeed in business,
you have to be different. Business can be fun, a business can be run with love and it can do well. In
business, as in life, I need to enjoy myself, to have a feeling of family and to feel excited by the
unexpected. I have always wanted the people who work for “The Body Shop” to feel the same way.
Now this book sends these ideas of mine out into the world, makes them public. I’d like to think there
are no limits to our “family”, no limits to what can be done. I find that an exciting thought. I hope you
do, too.
1. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this text?
A. to tell the readers her life story
B. to introduce her ideas to the readers
C. to explain how international companies operate
D. to tell the readers how she brought up a family.
2. What would someone learn from this text?
A. how to make a lot of money
B. how to write a book about business
C. what the writer’s family is like
D. what the writer’s book is about
3. How does the writer feel about the business she runs?
A. She doesn’t care about success if her children are fed.
B. She just runs it for her own entertainment.
C. It is not like any other company.
D. It is likely to become even more successful.
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 4. What kind of workers does the writer like to employ?
A. workers who can explain her ideas
B. workers who get on well with the public
C. workers who have the same attitudes as she does
D. workers who have their own families
5. What kind of person does the writer seem to be?
A. She seems to be someone with strong opinions.
B. She doesn’t seem to be very confident.
C. She is mainly interested in making money.
D. She sees running a business as just a job.

Passage 11
Some people have complained about this year’s collection, New Writing 3, although I can’t understand
why. Surely 500 pages of original writing of this quality, for 6.99 pounds, is pretty amazing?
Fiction – both parts of novels and complete short stories – makes up most of the book. There are some
enjoyable pieces by famous writers, such as Candia McWilliam and Rose Tremain. It’s a strange fact
that the less well-known people seem to have written mainly about food. Take my advice about Jane
Harris’s Those Nails – this piece should definitely not be read just after meals. It contains some very
unpleasant scenes which could turn your stomach!
There is fine work from nineteen poets, including R.S. Thomas and John Burnside. There are pieces
from novels-in-progress by Jim Crace and Jane Rogers. Finally, there is a little non-fiction, which
includes a very funny article by Alan Rusbridger on certain newspapers, and an extraordinary piece
about herself from Ursula Owen. This is an exceptional collection and I for one can’t wait to see what
next year’s choice will include.
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. give her opinions about a new book
B. give some information about new writers
C. give some advice to writers
D. give her opinion of newspaper journalists
2. Why should somebody read the text?
A. to find out more details about something
B. to learn what next year’s collection will contain
C. to find out about Alan Rusbridger’s new novel
D. to decide whether to complain about something
3. What does the writer think of New Writing 3?
A. It’s too long.
B. It’s very amusing.
C. It’s very good.
D. It’s too serious.
4. How might you feel after reading Jane Harris’s piece?
A. hungy
B. excited
C. unhappy
D. sick
5. Which of the following describes New Writing 3?
A. Great value: two novels, poems and articles for only 6.99 pounds
B. Great value: the best of new writing for only 6.99 pounds
C. Great value: poems by Tremain, Harris and Burnside for only 6.99 pounds
D. Great value: newspapers for a whole year for only 6.99 pounds

Passage 12
EMPLOYEE MANUAL

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Welcome to the team! The success of Global Co. is based on providing great products to our
customers. The following manual will help you provide excellent customer service in the area of
business transactions.
If a customer makes an inquiry about our products, respond promptly. Offer to send them our welcome
package, which contains brochures and a DVD.
Once the customer places an order, keep all order forms, contracts and legal documents well-
organized. An order confirmation should be sent to the customer immediately. Remember to thank
them for their order and encourage repeat business.
When the time comes to bill the customer, make sure that the billing statements are correct. For most
orders, payment needs to be received within thirty days of the delivery date.
If the customer has a complaint upon delivery, handle it immediately. It’s extremely important to
handle complaint well. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If the customer is not completely
satisfied, offer to refund or to replace the product as solutions.
1. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. to tell clients about billing procedures
B. to explain how to generate repeat business
C. to notify employees of common customer complaints
D. to explain how to handle business transactions
2. According to the passage, which does NOT need to be kept after a customer places an order?
A. order forms
B. contracts
C. bills
D. legal papers
3. According to the passage, how should an employee handle dissatisfied customers?
A. give them a discount on their bill
B. offer to return their money or replace the item
C. send them a complaint form
D. explain the guarantee to them
4. The word “manual” in the text is closest in meaning to:
A. instructions
B. problem
C. mankind
D. story
5. What does the passage say about payment?
A. It needs to be made within thirty days of the delivery date.
B. It needs to be received before the delivery date.
C. It needs to be received after the delivery date.
D. Customer can make payment whenever they want.

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 PART 4 – LISTENING

PART 1: Listen to the short conversation and choose the right picture A, B or C. You will listen to it
twice.
1. What is the man buying for his lunch?

2. When is Maria’s party?

3. Which postcard does the woman choose?

4. How much does the woman pay for the DVD?

5. What did the girl leave at Ben’s flat?

6. Which train is leaving next?

7. How will the girl get to the cinema?

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8. Where is Kate’s boat now?

9. How will the woman get to work today?

10. Where is the nearest petrol station?

11. Where is Nick going to meet Karen?

12. Where did the man go on holiday?

13. What time does the bookshop shut tonight?

14. Which drink is Anna’s?

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15. How much did David pay for his new camera?

16. How much is the car?

17. What is Elena going to take to the party?

18. Where will Susan buy her eggs?

19. What time does the film begin?

20. How will the man travel to London?

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PART 2 - Listen to the recording and choose the best answer to each question.

Recording 1 (Test 1 – Ket 1)

Listen to Eric talking to Mary about the weekend and choose the best answer to the questions.
1. When is the football match?
A. Saturday morning B. Saturday afternoon
C. Sunday morning D. Sunday afternoon
2. Where are they going to eat on Saturday evening?
A. at home B. in an Italian restaurant
C. in a Chinese restaurant D. in a French restaurant
3. What are they going to do on Sunday morning?
A. go for a drive B. get up late
C. go to the cinema D. go to the theatre
4. Where are they going to have lunch on Sunday?
A. in a café B. in a pub C. at home D. in a restaurant
5. They can’t go to the cinema on Sunday afternoon because ______.
A. Carlos doesn’t like films B. Eric doesn’t like films
C. Mary doesn’t like films D. they don’t have time

Recording 2 (U12 – Ket objective)

Listen to a girl called Helen asking Nick about their grandfather’s party and choose the best answer.
1. The party for their grandfather will be on ______.
A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday. D. Thursday.
2. Where will the party be?
A. at a restaurant B. at a golf club C. at Nick’s house D. at Helen’s house
3. The party will begin at ______.
A. 2.45 B. 3.30 C. 4.00 D. 4.30
4. Who will Helen drive to the party?
A. Aunt Rose B. Uncle Jack C. Nick D. Nick’s father
5. Which present does Helen want to buy?
A. some CDs B. a mirror C. a suitcase D. a book

Recording 3 (U15 – Ket Objective)

Listen to Sam phoning Kate Richards about a Saturday job at her music shop and choose the best
answer to the questions.
1. The hours for the Saturday job are ______.
A. 8 am – 8 pm B. 9 am – 7 pm C. 10 am – 6 pm D. 8 am – 6 pm
2. The job will be mainly ______.
A. adding up money B. cleaning the shop
C. serving the customers D. selling things
3. How much can Sam earn when he starts?
£5.25 an hour B. £6.30 an hour C. £7.00 an hour D. £8.00 an hour
4. Where is the music shop?
A. near the university B. in the centre of town

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5. Which day will Sam visit the shop?
A. Wednesday B. Thursday C. Friday D. Sunday

Recording 4 (U17 – Ket Objective)

Listen to Vanessa telling her friend Paul about a visit to see a special James Bond exhibition at the
Science Museum in London and choose the best answer to the questions.
1. Vanessa went to the museum ______.
A. on foot B. on the underground
C. by bus D. by car
2. Vanessa really liked James Bond’s ______.
A. helicopter B. car C. camera D. pipe
3. The museum opens at ______.
A. 9.00 B. 10.00 C. 11.30 D. 13.30
4. For lunch Vanessa decided to ______.
A. take a picnic B. have a hot meal C. get a snack D. have a hamburger
5. The exhibition will finish on ______.
A. 23rd April B. 24th April C. 3rd April D. 27th April

Recording 5 (Exam folder 9 – Ket Objective)

Listen to Ellie talking to Chris about Lynne, his sister and choose the best answer to the questions.
1. At the moment Lynne is working in ______.
A. Hong Kong B. New York C. London D. Shanghai
2. Lynne learnt how to use a computer ______.
A. at home B. at school C. at university D. at work
3. Next year Lynne will get ______.
A. four weeks’ holiday B. five weeks’ holiday
C. six weeks’ holiday D. three weeks’ holiday
4. Lynne is free ______.
A. in the morning B. at lunchtime C. in the afternoon D. in the evening
5. Chris has bought Lynne ______.
A. a cell phone B. a camera C. a watch D. a computer game

Recording 6 (Test 5 – Ket Objective TB)

Listen to Patrick phoning Maria about the school play they are writing and choose the best answer to
the questions.
1. Which folder on Maria’s laptop has the play in it?
A. the blue one B. the green one C. the red one D. the yellow one
2. Maria wants Patrick to work on ______.
A. the beginning of the play B. the middle of the play
C. the end of the play D. the plot of the play
3. Where must Patrick look for some information about ice storms?
A. in a textbook B. on the internet C. in the library D. in a magazine
4. When does Maria want Patrick to do everything by?
A. December 2 B. December 9 C. December 12 D. December 15
5. Whose home will they meet at?
A. Maria’s B. Patrick’s C. Tim’s D. the teacher’s

Recording 7 (Test 4 – Test Booklet)

People are describing parties they gave recently. What happened at each party? Listen and choose the
best answer.
1. People ______.
A. ate lots of food B. listened to music
C. played party games D. made chocolate cake
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2. People ______.
A. ate lots of food B. danced C. chatted D. sang
3. People ______.
A. sang B. ate pizza C. listened to music D. danced
4. People ______.
A. played party games B. ate lots of food C. danced D. sang
5. People ______.
A. sang B. ate a lot of food C. danced D. chatted

Recording 8 (Test 1 – Ket 3)

Listen to Jen talking about getting a student travel card and choose the best answer.
1. How much is a travel card?
A. £6 B. £16 C. £60 D. £36
2. Jan will need ______.
A. one photo B. two photos C. three photos D. four photos
3. Photos are less expensive ______.
A. in the photographer’s shop B. in the library
C. in the post office D. in the studio
4. For the travel card, Jan must take ______.
A. a letter B. her passport C. her driving licence D. her identity card
5. Jan can get a travel card from ______.
A. her college B. the travel agent’s C. the tourist office D. her company

Recording 9 (Test 1 – Ket Practice Test Plus)

Listen to Darren talking to a friend about a book report he has to write for school and choose the best
answer.
1. How much of the book has Darren read?
A. all of it B. none of it C. half of it D. one third of it
2. The name of the book is ______.
A. Flight 121 B. Flight 211 C. Flight 212 D. Flight 221
3. Darren returned to school on ______.
A. 20th November B. 2nd November C. 12th November D. 10th November
4. When will Darren read the book?
A. tonight B. at the weekend C. next week D. tomorrow
5. On Sunday, Darren will call Maria at ______.
A. 6.00 B. 7.15 C. 7.00 D. 7.50

Recording 10 (Test 2 – Ket Practice Test Plus)

Listen to Ruben talking to a friend about something new he wants to buy and choose the best answer.
1. He is going to buy it from ______.
A. Computer Warehouse B. the supermarket C. Frank’s Computers D. Ben Computer
2. The shop is on ______.
A. Elizabeth Street B. Mersey Road C. Mary Street D. St. Paul Road
3. How much is it going to cost?
A. £500 B. £550 C. £600 D. £650
4. His mum will pick it up ______.
A. on Saturday B. tonight C. on Friday night D. tomorrow
5. On Saturday, Ruben’s friend will visit him at ______.
A. 10 o’clock B. 11 o’clock C. 1 o’clock D. 2 o’clock

Recording 11 (Test 4 – Ket Practice Test Plus)

Listen to Marie talking to her friend about how she spent her weekend and choose the best answer.
1. Where did they go on Friday night?
A. shopping B. the theatre C. the zoo D. a restaurant
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A. 5.00 B. 6.00 C. 7.00 D. 8.00
3. Which film did they go to see?
A. Rock Star B. Star Trek C. Star Wars D. Star Game
4. Marie didn’t see the film because her cousins were ______.
A. talking B. laughing C. eating D. singing
5. Marie’s cousins left on ______.
A. Saturday night B. Monday morning C. Monday afternoon D. Monday evening

Recording 12 (Test 5 – Ket Practice Test Plus)

Listen to Vivienne talking to her mother about buying a new computer game and choose the best
answer.
1. How many computer games does Vivienne now have?
A. 8 B. 9 C. 10 D. 11
2. What’s the name of her new computer game?
A. Fashion B. Fashion Week C. Designer D. Fashion Designer
3. How much did Vivienne pay for the game?
A. £10 B. £20 C. £30 D. £40
4. Where did Vivienne buy the game?
A. Paul’s B. John’s Computers C. Small World D. New Space
5. What else does the shop sell?
A. computers B. accessories C. books D. films and music

Recording 13 (Test 6 – Ket Practice Test Plus)

Listen to Nora talking to her friend about a film she saw and choose the best answer.
1. What is the name of the main character in the film?
A. Georgie B. Matilda C. Patricia D. George
2. Where is the cinema Nora went to?
A. on George Street B. on Green Street
C. in the shopping centre D. in the city centre
3. What time does the film actually start?
A. 6.00 B. 6.30 C. 6.45 D. 7.00
4. When will Nora’s friend go to see the film?
A. Friday B. Saturday C. Sunday D. Monday
5. How much do tickets cost on Sundays?
A. £5 B. £7 C. £2 D. £8

Recording 14 (Test 1 – Practice Tests for KET)

Listen to a conversation in a post office and choose the best answer.
1. The woman sent the parcel ______.
A. from France B. to Britain C. to France D. to America
2. The parcel contained ______.
A. a box B. books C. valuables D. clothes
3. The contents of the parcel were worth ______.
A. £55 B. £15 C. £25 D. £50
4. The woman’s name is ______.
A. Joan Right B. Joan Rite C. Joan Wright D. Joan Rita
5. The woman’s address is ______.
A. 22, Brick Road, Bromley B. 118, Rue Haxo, Paris
C. 32, Brick Road, Bromley D. 180, Rue Haxo, Paris

Recording 15 (Test 2 – KET 1)

Listen to Sarah talking to her friend, Jane, about a new job and choose the best answer.
1. Sarah usually starts works at ______.
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2. In the new job, Jane can earn ______.
A. £160 a week B. £180 a week C. £210 a week D. £220 a week
3. Sarah has lunch ______.
A. in a café B. in a park C. at home D. in the office
4. In the new job, Jane can have ______.
A. 2 weeks’ holiday B. 3 weeks’ holiday C. 4 weeks’ holiday D. 5 weeks’ holiday
5. The manager’s name is Mr. ______.
A. Fawset B. Fawcett C. Fausett D. Faucett

Recording 16 (Test 3 – KET 1)

Listen to a man asking for information in a travel agency and choose the best answer.
1. The plane leaves at ______.
A. 12 a.m. B. 2 p.m. C. 3 p.m. D. 4 p.m.
2. The bus station is in ______.
A. Bill Street B. Hill Street C. Mill Street D. Nile Street
3. The journey to the airport takes ______.
A. 1 hour 15 minutes B. 1 hour 30 minutes C. 1 hour 45 minutes D. 2 hours
4. The man’s ticket to Buenos Aires will cost ______.
A. £240 B. £300 C. £320 D. £350
5. The coach costs ______.
A. £40.50 B. £14.50 C. £30.50 D. £13.50

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PART 3: Listen and complete the missing information.

Recording 1: You will hear a man talking on the telephone about a party. Listen and complete
the questions 1-5. You will hear the conversation twice.

Party for old school friends

For pupils from: Romford School

Date of part:
1 ……………………. September

Day of party:
2 ……………………. ………………

Place: Margaret’s house

Margaret’s new surname:

3 ……………………. ………………

Margaret’s address:
4 11……………………. ………Road

Bring:
5 ……………………. …………………
(Source: KET 5)

Recording 2: You will hear a woman asking about tickets for the theatre. Listen and complete
questions 1-5. You will hear the conversation twice.

Theatre tickets
Name of theatre: Queen’s

There are ticket for show on:

1 ……………………. evening

Price for one ticker:

2 £……………………. ………………

Get tickets from ticket office in:

3 ……………………. …………Road

Show starts:
4 ……………………. ………p.m.

Bus number:
5 ……………………. …………………

(Source: KET 5)

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Recording 3: You will hear a man asking for some information about a swimming pool. Listen
and complete questions 1-5. You will hear the conversation twice.

Swimming pool

Closing day: Sunday

The “early morning swim” starts at:

1 ……………………. a.m.

9.30 – 12.30, pool is used by:

2 ……………………. ………………

Each lesson costs:

3 £……………………. …………

Date of the next course:

4 ……………………. ………

Teacher’s name:
5 Roy…………………. …………………

(Source: KET 5)

Recording 4: You will hear Sally asking a friend about some homework. Listen and complete
questions 1-5. You will hear the conversation twice.

Homework
Subject: Biology

Name of book:
1 ………………………………………

Written by:
2 Marin……………………. ………………

Read:
3 pages ……………………. …………

Learn about:
4 ……………………. ………

Finish by:
5 …………………. …………………

(Source: KET 5)

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Recording 5: You will hear Andre telling a friend about his tennis lessons. Listen and complete
questions 1-5. You will hear the conversation twice.

Andre’s tennis lessons

Teacher’s name: Paul

Day:
1 ………………………………………

Cost:
2 £……………………. per hour

At tennis courts in:

3 ……………………. …………Street

Starting time:
4 ……………………. ………p.m.

Wear:
5 …………………. …………… and T-shirt

(Source: KET 6)

Recording 6: You will hear a girl asking for information about going to Kendal by bus. Listen
and complete questions 1-5. You will hear the conversation twice.

Bus to Kendal

First bus leaves at: 6.45 a.m.

Cost of single ticket:

1 £………………………………………

Buy ticket from:

2 ……………………. …………..

Address of bus station:

3 ……………………. …………Street

Next to:
4 ……………………. …………….

At bus station, you can buy:

5 …………………. ……… and newspapers
(Source: KET 6)

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Recording 7: You will the manager of a shop leaving a message for a customer. Listen and
complete questions 1-5. You will hear the conversation twice.

Message for Anna

From: Bob Watson

Name of shop:
1 ………………………………………
Boots:
Size:
2 ……………………. …………..

Color:
3 ……………………. …………

Sale price:
4 £……………………. …………….

Tomorrow shop closes at:

5 …………………. ……… …………
(Source: KET 6)

Recording 8: You will hear a woman phoning for information about a boat trip. Listen and
complete questions 1-5. You will hear the conversation twice.

Boat trip on the River Dee

Day of boat trip: Friday and Sunday

Get on boat at the:

1 ………………………………………

Time boat leaves:

2 ……………………. ………………..p.m.

Boat goes to:

3 ……………………. …………….

On boat, you can buy:

4 drinks and……………. …………….

Cost of an adult ticket:

5 £…………………. ………………….
(Source: KET 6)

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Recording 9: You will hear a woman asking about a tour of a castle. Listen and complete
questions 1-5. You will hear the conversation twice.

Castle Tours
Time of first tour: 10 a.m.

Tour takes:
1 ……………………………minutes

Price of a family ticket:

2 £……………………. ……………….

Ticket includes:
3 Soft drink or……………. …………….

Name of gardens:
4 …………………………. …………….

What to see in gardens:

5 800-year-old……. ………………….
(Source: KET 7)

Recording 10: You will hear a man phoning about a flat he wants to rent. Listen and complete
questions 1-5. You will hear the conversation twice.

Flat to rent
Address of flat: 25A Green street

Price of flat:
1 £……………………………a month

How far from station:

2 ……………………. minutes on foot

Number of bedrooms:
3 …………….……………. …………….

Furniture in flat:
4 …………………………. ……and table

Day to see flat:

5 ………………. ………………….
(Source: KET 7)

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Recording 11: You will hear a boy asking for information about a plant. Listen and complete
questions 1-5. You will hear the conversation twice.

Plant for Mum

Name of plant: Sweet William

Color of flowers:
1 ………………………………………..

Season to see flowers:

2 …………………………………………

Month to put plant outside:

3 …………….……………. …………….

Final size plant:

4 ……………………………………….cm tall

Price of plant today:

5 £………………. ………………….
(Source: KET 7)

Recording 12: You will hear a girl asking for information about s summer job. Listen and
complete questions 1-5. You will hear the conversation twice.

Summer holiday job

Type of job: Farm worker

Time working day ends:

1 ………………………………………..

You need to be:

2 ………………………………and carefully

You will earn:

3 £…………….……………. ………a week

What you must pay for:

4 ……………………………………….

Date work begins:

5 ………………. …………………May
(Source: KET 7)

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 NGÂN HÀNG ĐỀ THI TỰ LUẬN
PART 1 – WRITING
Time allowed: 40 minutes

TEST 1

Part 1. Identify and correct the mistake in each of the following sentences. One has been done as
an example.
Example: That was a house nice. => ……….
Answer: That was a house nice. => nice house
1. The students over there is singing and dancing. => ……….
2. How many people there are in your family? => ……….
3. A pilot and a co-pilot flies the plane. => ……….
4. This paragraph is about two country: Vietnam and Laos. => ……….
5. When I graduate, I will work as a tourist guides. => ……….

Part 2. Use the following words and phrases to write complete sentences.
Example: There/ be/ many/ interesting/ thing/ do/ Hanoi.
Answer: There are many interesting things to do in Hanoi.
6. We/ live/ near/ coast/ because/ the interior/ too dry.
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7. The easiest/ difference/ see/ be/ in geography.
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8. Every/ student/ need/ this textbook/ which/ they/ can buy/ SACC.
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9. Life/ big city/ move/ fast pace.
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10. The/ public bus/ system/ be/ main/ method/ transportation/ this city.
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Part 3. Write a paragraph of approximately 100 words about the following topic:
Is English easy or difficult to learn?
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Part 1. Identify and correct the mistake in each of the following sentences. One has been done as
an example.
Example: That was a house nice. => ……….
Answer: That was a house nice. => nice house
1. A friend of mine, Hoa, ask me many things about London. => ……….
2. Those questions are too difficult for me to answers. => ……….
3. Here are some more topic for you to practice writing a paragraph. => ……….
4. When you are ready, turns the key to start. => ……….
5. The answers depend in the questions asked by the teacher. => ……….

Part 2. Use the following words and phrases to write complete sentences.
Example: There/ be/ many/ interesting/ thing/ do/ Hanoi.
Answer: There are many interesting things to do in Hanoi.
6. Let’s/ write/ something/ easy/ cook.
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7. The house/ corner/ have/ big garage/ one side/ it.
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8. These/ sentence/ not be/ related to/ topic/ your paragraph.
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9. Last semester/ most/ the boy/ get/ lower grades/ English/ than/ girl.
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10. Many/ language/ student/ prefer/ bilingual/ dictionary/ to/ monolingual ones.
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Part 3. Write a paragraph of approximately 100 words about the following topic:
What are the ways that students can save money?
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Part 1. Identify and correct the mistake in each of the following sentences. One has been done as
an example.
Example: That was a house nice. => ……….
Answer: That was a house nice. => nice house
1. When Jeremy Jones need help, I am always there to give help. => ……….
2. When did you began you work as a tutor? => ……….
3. One of the steps is to preparing the material you need. => ……….
4. My trip to Italy last summer was wonderfully. => ……….
5. His father often leaves home early, in about six in the morning. => ……….

Part 2. Use the following words and phrases to write complete sentences.
Example: There/ be/ many/ interesting/ thing/ do/ Hanoi.
Answer: There are many interesting things to do in Hanoi.
6. The/ main/ ingredient/ chicken salad/ be/ chicken/ of course.
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7. If/ you/ want/ improve/ health/ you/ should/ do/ physical exercise.
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8. A sentence fragment/ be/ very/ serious/ type/ mistake.
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9. Let’s/ listen/ the song/ and/ fill in with/ missing word(s).
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10. The sky train/ Hanoi/ be/ operation/ two/ year/ from now.
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Part 3. Write a paragraph of approximately 100 words about the following topic:
Why do many people want to learn English?
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 TEST 4

Part 1. Identify and correct the mistake in each of the following sentences. One has been done as
an example.
Example: That was a house nice. => ……….
Answer: That was a house nice. => nice house
1. What kinds of activities do Susan often have? => ……….
2. I am tired so the baby often cries during night. => ……….
3. We could see a lot of child playing in the park that day. => ……….
4. For me, it is not easy to write about learning new something. => ……….
5. When my mother retire, she will go back to her native town. => ……….

Part 2. Use the following words and phrases to write complete sentences.
Example: There/ be/ many/ interesting/ thing/ do/ Hanoi.
Answer: There are many interesting things to do in Hanoi.
6. Learning English/ necessary/ because/ it/ the intenational language.
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7. When/ I/ look/ the picture/ I/ remember/ time/ we/ were together.
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8. What/ you/ want/ me/ do/ today?
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9. In today’s lesson/ we/ learn about/ use/ adjective/ English.
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10. Brainstorming/ mean/ writing down/ all/ thought/ that/ come/ into your head.
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Part 3. Write a paragraph of approximately 100 words about the following topic:
Do you like your hometown? Why/ Why not?
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 TEST 5

Part 1. Identify and correct the mistake in each of the following sentences. One has been done as
an example.
Example: That was a house nice. => ……….
Answer: That was a house nice. => nice house
1. Cooking meals are quite easy for her. => ……….
2. How do writers find great topics for his paragraphs? => ……….
3. My mother will be 63 year old next Friday. => ……….
4. On returning, they told many interesting story about Africa. => ……….
5. When my sister turns 28, she will got married. => ……….

Part 2. Use the following words and phrases to write complete sentences.
Example: There/ be/ many/ interesting/ thing/ do/ Hanoi.
Answer: There are many interesting things to do in Hanoi.
6. Some/ the cosmetics/ be/ used/ improve/ one’s/ appearance.
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7. In some cases/ we/ found/ student/ do/ better/ on longer exams.
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8. / you/ think/ wear/ makeup/ good/ or/ bad/ the skin?
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9. That/ new/ dress/ look/ similar/ mine.
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10. Many/ Asian country/ have/ similar/ tradition/ concerning/ lost teeth.
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Part 3. Write a paragraph of approximately 100 words about the following topic:
Do you like Hanoi? Why/ Why not?
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Part 1. Identify and correct the mistake in each of the following sentences. One has been done as
an example.
Example: That was a house nice. => ……….
Answer: That was a house nice. => nice house
1. She drive her own car to work every workday. => ……….
2. Susan gave me some advice about take care of my skin. => ……….
3. There is several sources of information we need. => ……….
4. I play computer games when I having free time after school. => ……….
5. It will be many more skyscrapers in this city in 10 years. => ……….

Part 2. Use the following words and phrases to write complete sentences.
Example: There/ be/ many/ interesting/ thing/ do/ Hanoi.
Answer: There are many interesting things to do in Hanoi.
6. England/ attract/ million/ of tourist/ every year.
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7. My/ little/ brother/ much younger/ than/ your/ little/ brother.
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8. I/ can/ still/ remember/ first day/ when/ I/ begin/ teach/ that class.
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9. When/ I/ walked/ into/ room/ I/ very nervous.
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10. Most/ country/ in one continent/ but/ Turkey/ lie/ both Asia and Europe.
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Part 3. Write a paragraph of approximately 100 words about the following topic:
Why do parents allow their children to have pets?
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Part 1. Identify and correct the mistake in each of the following sentences. One has been done as
an example.
Example: That was a house nice. => ……….
Answer: That was a house nice. => nice house
1. The writing test consists of three part. => ……….
2. Does Japan produces many different kinds of cars? => ……….
3. We stand near each other when have a conversation. => ……….
4. There are a big gap between the old and the young. => ……….
5. A topic sentence tell about the main idea of a paragraph. => ……….

Part 2. Use the following words and phrases to write complete sentences.
Example: There/ be/ many/ interesting/ thing/ do/ Hanoi.
Answer: There are many interesting things to do in Hanoi.
6. We/ know/ that/ there/ many/ benefit/ traveling.
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7. The passage/ tell/ different kind/ car/ Japan/ produce.
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8. French perfumes/ expensive/ for/ number/ reason.
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9. Lava/ consist/ various/ kind/ rocks/ melted together.
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10. We/ should leave/ here/ early/ morning/ avoid/ traffic jams.
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Part 3. Write a paragraph of approximately 100 words about the following topic:
What is your memorable experience?
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Part 1. Identify and correct the mistake in each of the following sentences. One has been done as
an example.
Example: That was a house nice. => ……….
Answer: That was a house nice. => nice house
1. This new program have a variety of helpful applications. => ……….
2. If you find an error, just cross them out. => ……….
3. Which is more difficult to learn: English and Vietnamese? => ……….
4. It is important to get the generally idea of the story. => ……….
5. Last night, when I left my house, two strangers follow me. => ……….

Part 2. Use the following words and phrases to write complete sentences.
Example: There/ be/ many/ interesting/ thing/ do/ Hanoi.
Answer: There are many interesting things to do in Hanoi.
6. If/ you/ not understand/ you/ can/ ask/ me/ help.
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7. It/ take/ me/ two/ week/ write/ this report.
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8. His/ new/ hairstyle/ really/ improve/ his looks.
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9. What/ people/ use/ for makeup/ long ago?
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10. I/ know/ what/ my/ suit/ made of.
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Part 3. Write a paragraph of approximately 100 words about the following topic:
What is your favorite season?
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Part 1. Identify and correct the mistake in each of the following sentences. One has been done as
an example.
Example: That was a house nice. => ……….
Answer: That was a house nice. => nice house
1. Is next Sunday your father birthday? => ……….
2. The firstly step in writing is thinking. => ……….
3. We live on the six floor in Times City. => ……….
4. Peter loves his job, but he job is really a great deal of work. => ……….
5. Timed-writing practice can make you to writing better in English. => ……….

Part 2. Use the following words and phrases to write complete sentences.
Example: There/ be/ many/ interesting/ thing/ do/ Hanoi.
Answer: There are many interesting things to do in Hanoi.
6. My friends/ and/ I/ go/ expensive restaurant/ last weekend.
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7. Dictionary/ helpful/ so/ you/ should/ buy/ one.
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8. What/ skill/ the English language/ you/ find/ most/ difficult?
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9. Cat/ cannot/ able/ swim/ very well/ but/ goldfish/ can.
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10. Paris and London/ great city/ for visitor/ from/ all over the world.
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Part 3. Write a paragraph of approximately 100 words about the following topic:
Why should students go to class by bicycle?
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Part 1. Identify and correct the mistake in each of the following sentences. One has been done as
an example.
Example: That was a house nice. => ……….
Answer: That was a house nice. => nice house
1. I enjoy to cook meals for my family. => ……….
2. How long ago do you start work in this city? => ……….
3. Koreans considering one kind of bird very lucky. => ……….
4. She hopes to get some money instead for a gift. => ……….
5. These difference make those countries extremely interesting. => ……….

Part 2. Use the following words and phrases to write complete sentences.
Example: There/ be/ many/ interesting/ thing/ do/ Hanoi.
Answer: There are many interesting things to do in Hanoi.
6. Brazil/ larger/ than/ any other/ country/ South America.
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7. What/ some/ thing/ you/ can/ compare/ about/ two/ city?
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8. People/ from/ many/ different/ culture/ live/ this city.
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9. There/ twenty-six/ letter/ the English alphabet.
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10. I/ want/ improve/ my English/ so/ I/ try/ learn/ hard.
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Part 3. Write a paragraph of approximately 100 words about the following topic:
Why do people want to learn how to play a musical instrument?
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 PART 2 – SPEAKING

TOPIC 1: BIRTHDAYS
Part 1: Questions
1. What do you usually do to celebrate your birthday?
2. Where is the best place to have a birthday party?
3. What gifts do you like to receive on your birthday?

Part 2: Describe your most memorable birthday. You should say:

 When the birthday was
 Who you invited to the party
 What you did there
 What was special about it

Part 3: Discussions
1. Who often have birthday party in your country?
2. Do you think that the person having the birthday should pay for the birthday party or should
their friends and family pay for the party? Why?
3. How have birthdays changed from generation to generation in your culture?

TOPIC 2: SINGING

Part 1: Questions
1. Are you good at singing?
2. How often do you do karaoke?
3. Which songs do you like best and which ones do you hate most?

Part 2: Describe your favorite song. You should say:

 What the name of the song is
 Who sang it/Who wrote it
 What it was about
 When was the first time you heard it or sang it
 Why you like it

Part 3: Discussions
1. Can singing be learned or are people born with the ability to sing?
2. Is singing a hobby? What are the benefits of having such a hobby like singing?
3. What songs are popular among teenagers in your country? Can you list their names?

TOPIC 3: CHILDHOOD

Part 1: Questions
1. Do you have a happy or unhappy childhood?
2. What was the best thing about your childhood?
3. What was the worst thing about your childhood?

Part 2: Describe an interesting memory or experience that you had when you were a young
child. You should say:
 When the memory was
 What you did
 Why you think it was interesting
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1. What do you think is most important for a happy childhood?
2. If you could change a single thing in your childhood, what would you do?
3. Who, besides your parents, had the biggest impact on your childhood?

TOPIC 4: BEING A STUDENT

Part 1: Questions
1. Is your student life different from your life when you were at high school? Can you list some
differences?
2. Do you like your student life? Why or why not?
3. What is the hardest thing to be a student, in your opinion?

Part 2: Describe a single day of yours as a student at HUBT. You should say:
 What you often do in the morning, afternoon, evening
 How many classes you have got
 How many subjects you have got/ Which one you like best and why
 If you like being an HUBT student/ Why or why not

Part 3: Discussions
1. If you were the rector of HUBT, what was the first thing you would change?
2. What are the causes of stress for a first year student?
3. What do students have to struggle with most in their student life?

TOPIC 5: THE MEDIA

Part 1: Questions
1. Which types of media do you use to search for new and updated information?
2. Do you like watching TV? Why or why not?
3. How much time do you spend each day for reading news?

Part 2: Describe a TV program that you have seen recently. You should say:
 What type of program it is
 What it is about
 How often you watch it
 If it is popular in your country

Part 3: Discussions
1. Where do most people in your country get news?
2. Does the media in your country report the whole truth, mostly truth, or mostly lies?
3. How has the internet changed the news in your country?

TOPIC 6: TOURISM

Part 1: Questions
1. Do you enjoy travelling to different places? Why or why not?
2. Which one do you prefer? Package tours or planning your own vacations? Why?
3. What are the most attractive tourism destinations for foreigners when they visit Viet Nam?

Part 2: Describe a place of natural beauty. You should say:

 Where the place is
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 What people often do there
 What is special about this place

Part 3: Discussions
1. How important is tourism in your country?
2. When is the best time for tourism in your country?
3. What should the government do to improve domestic tourism?

TOPIC 7: SHOPPING

Part 1: Questions
1. Do you like shopping? Why or why not?
2. Where is your favorite place to shop for clothes?
3. How do you feel about shopping at a department stores or malls?

Part 2: Describe a shop that you like. You should say:

 Where the shop is
 What type of shop it is
 How often you visit the shop
 What you like about this shop

Part 3: Discussions:
1. What are the negative effects of being addicted to shopping?
2. What makes a pleasant shopping experience?
3. Which one do you prefer: wearing clothes you yourself bought or wearing clothes bought for
you (maybe by your Mum, your sisters or your friends…)? Why?

TOPIC 8: LANGUAGES

Part 1: Questions
1. Do you enjoy learning other languages? Why or why not?
2. If you are to choose a second foreign language to learn, what will you choose? Why?
3. How many languages can you speak?

Part 2: Describe the way you learn English. You should say:
 How often you learn English
 How long you learn it a day
 What you often do to improve your English
 What you find the most difficult about learning English

Part 3: Discussions
1. What is more difficult to learn? Spoken language or written language? What are the reasons?
2. Will English be still the global language in the future? Why or why not?
3. What is the best way to preserve languages?

TOPIC 9: ANIMALS
Part 1: Questions
1. Do you love pets? Why or why not?
2. If you were to raise a pet, which animal would you choose? Why?
3. What animals scare you?
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 What the animal is
 Where it can be found
 How people in your country feel about it
 What we should do to protect this wild animal

Part 3: Discussions
1. What should we do to protect endangered animals?
2. Why do people have pets?
3. Should we ban eating dog meat? Why or why not?

TOPIC 10: FAMILY

Part 1: Questions
1. Do you have a nuclear family or an extended family?
2. How do members in your family support each other?
3. Who do you think has the most power in your family? Why?

Part 2: Describe a family member that you love most. You should say:
 Who he/she is
 What he/she is like
 What things you usually do together
 In what ways you are similar to this person

Part 3: Discussions
1. What is the perfect number of children a family should have?
2. What do you think is the most important thing to make a happy family?
3. Is it better for mothers to stay at home with kids or go to work to earn more money for the
family?

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