REVIEW – UNIT 7

I – Phonetics
A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. city B. say C. sure D. station
2. A. chopstick B. champion C. character D. cherry
3. A. hire B. hour C. hair D. hotel
4. A. station B. question C. destination D. population
5. A. followed B. stayed C. travelled D. worked
B. Choose the word that is differently stressed from the others.
6. A. friendliness B. interesting C. beautiful D. expensive
7. A. station B. museum C. city D. village
8. A. traveller B. national C. atmosphere D. questionnaire
9. A. village B. hotel C. campsite D. hostel
10. A. supermarket B. telephoning C. population D. interesting
II – Vocabulary
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. There were no visitors in the museum. It was __________.
A. lonely B. alone C. empty D. noisy
2. It is __________ to sleep on such a hard bed.
A. comfortable B. uncomfortable C. inconvenient D. easy
3. The beach is very __________ on hot days. There are so many people.
A. crowded B. inexpensive C. comfortable D. empty
4. The hotel is __________ - no cars outside, no children around, so I can sleep all day.
A. deserted B. crowded C. quiet D. uncomfortable
5. He didn’t like the film at all. It was __________. He slept most of the time.
A. terrific B. funny C. boring D. adventurous
6. The car is too __________ for him to buy. He doesn’t have enough money.
A. expensive B. comfortable C. easy D. inexpensive
7. It is a very __________ place. People here are very hospitable and helpful.
A. reserved B. noisy C. friendly D. quiet
8. What is the __________ river in the world?
A. longest B. highest C. furthest D. tallest
9. What is the __________ city away from Ha Noi: Hue, Da Nang or Nha Trang?
A. highest B. furthest C. lowest D. slowest
10. Staying in a camp is __________ than in a hotel because it has lower cost.
A. more expensive B. higher C. less expensive D. more comfortable
11. That is the most __________ film I have ever seen.
A. friendly B. interesting C. comfortable D. convenient
12. Our company is facing its most __________ time of the year when almost everything goes wrong.
A. difficult B. expensive C. hard D. crowded
13. This year’s exhibition is more __________ than last year’s. More new products are displayed.
A. better B. worse C. interested D. impressive
14. The __________ mountain in the USA is McKinley. It’s 6,164 meters high.
A. largest B. longest C. highest D. fastest
15. My brother speaks English very__________.
A. fluently B. kindly C. expensively D. friendly

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16. The __________ train station in the world is Shinjuku Station in Tokyo. Over three million people
use it every day and it has over 200 exits.
A. busiest B. most expensive C. fastest D. quietest
17. The most __________ tourist destination in Europe is Disneyland Paris. Over twelve million
people visit it in a year.
A. busiest B. populous C. easy D. popular
18. It is too difficult to find a slot in the __________ to park the car. There are so many cars there.
A. market B. car park C. gas station D. supermarket
19. John had an accident yesterday and he was taken to a local __________ to have an operation.
A. emergency B. hospital C. stretcher D. crutch
20. The Sahara is the largest __________ in the world. There is almost no rain there.
A. desert B. forest C. hill D. lake
21. The largest __________ of salt water in the world is the Caspian Sea.
A. desert B. lake C. hill D. forest
22. A __________ is a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.
A. forest B. mountain C. river D. desert
23. She was the first British woman to climb the __________ .
A. forest B. village C. lake D. mountain
24. A __________ cooks in restaurants or other places where food is served.
A. chief B. chef C. cooker D. cooking
25. My brother owns a famous blog. He is a __________.
A. blog person B. blog woman C. blog man D. blogger
26. Young men in my __________ often go to towns or cities to look for jobs.
A. village B. villa C. house D. flat
27. When you __________ at the station, you should check the timetable first.
A. come B. arrive C. reach D. walk
28. English is __________ widely in the world.
A. said B. spoken C. talked D. told
29. The Silk Route is long and difficult, but it is such an _______ experience.
A. boring B. great C. amazing D. interested
30. People in my home village still often bring food, fruit and vegetables to the __________ to sell.
A. market B. library C. museum D. department stores
31. At night, cyclists __________ in ancient roadside hotels or in camps to sleep.
A. stay B. spend C. go D. catch
32. When you __________ the traffic lights, turn left.
A. arrive B. reach C. look D. come
33. Go __________ on at the traffic lights. The museum is on your right. You can’t miss it.
A. left B. straight C. right D. around
34. You have to __________ right at the traffic lights before you can see the train station.
A. turn B. go C. travel D. come
35. __________ past the cinema, you can see a chemist’s, and the Sunrise hotel is next to it.
A. Turn B. Go C. Travel D. Have
36. Excuse me, can you __________ me the way to the beach?
A. speak B. talk C. tell D. say
37. Because of the bad __________ in these days, the excursion was cancelled.
A. climate B. weather C. season D. temperature

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38. The Bank is right on your left. You can’t __________ it!
A. forget B. miss C. look D. see
39. The most popular tourist __________ in Europe is Disneyland Paris.
A. destination B. guide C. journey D. information
40. You have to stop at the __________when they turn red.
A. streets B. roads C. traffic lights D. traffic jam
41. How long does it take you to __________ a birthday cake?
A. grill B. manufacture C. make D. do
42. The room was __________. No one cleaned it!
A. dirty B. clean C. quiet D. busy
43. When the __________ turned green, we drove away.
A. road lamps B. traffic lamps C. road light D. traffic lights
44. Can you __________ of two challenges to give to tourists?
A. work B. think C. say D. talk
45. For you, what is the most interesting thing to __________ in Hong Kong?
A. do B. complain C. think D. reach
46. That is the only song that you can __________ in this album.
A. draw B. paint C. sing D. play
47. You can ask local people for __________ if you have any problems.
A. help B. fun C. work D. job
48. Do you think Viet Nam is a good place to __________ for international tourists?
A. play B. visit C. watch D. do
49. Is there a __________ near here? I’d like to see the latest film by Jonathan.
A. park B. stadium C. station D. cinema
50. What do local people around here __________ for fun?
A. work B. take C. make D. do
III – Grammar
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. Is Silk Route Bike Tour __________ journey in the world?
A. a greatest B. greater C. the greatest D. great
2. You will see some of __________ beautiful places in the world when you visit Vietnam.
A. most B. the most C. more D. as
3. The __________ thing is the friendliness of the people there.
A. best B. better C. most good D. goodest
4. What was __________ place you visited?
A. as cold B. coldest C. the coldest D. cold
5. This hat is the __________ of all.
A. most cheap B. as cheap as C. cheapest D. cheaper than
6. What was the __________ experience of the journey?
A. most amazing B. best amazing C. more amazing D. good amazing
7. It is one of the __________ places I have ever visited.
A. more friendly B. best friendly C. friendliest D. friendlier
8. Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower __________ building in Hanoi.
A. is the highest B. highest C. the highest D. higher
9. What was the __________ distance you travelled in a day?
A. far B. furthest C. farther D. as far as

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10. Staying in a camp is __________ than in a hotel.
A. the cheapest B. cheap C. cheaper D. as cheap as
11. That is the most __________ bed in the shop.
A. wider B. widest C. comfortable D. more comfortable
12. Having dinner at a restaurant is __________ than eating at home.
A. more romantic B. the most romantic C. romantic D. as romantic
13. Lan is the __________ student in my class.
A. hard-work B. better-working C. best-working D. most hard -working
14. This book is the __________ of all.
A. most bored B. boringest C. most boring D. more boring
15. You look today than yesterday!
A. worse B. worst C. the worst D. bad
16. Tom runs __________ than John and David runs the __________ in the group.
A. faster/ fastest B. fastest/ faster C. faster/ faster than D. faster/ the fastest
17. A train is not so __________ as a bus.
A. quick B. quicker C. quickest D. more quick
18. The economic conditions today are __________ than they were in the past.
A. more better B. much better C. the better than D. the best
19. Peter is the__________student in my class.
A. most tallest B. tallest C. taller D. as tall as
20. The deep oceans contain some of the __________ of all living creatures.
A. strangest B. most strange C. as strange as D. stranger
21. What’s the __________ film you’ve ever seen?
A. less interesting B. most interesting C. more interesting D. as interesting
22. The __________ accident in the history of the city occurred last night on the Freeway.
A. baddest B. most bad C. worse D. worst
23. Of the two sisters, Linda is__________ one.
A. beautiful B. the most beautiful C. the more beautiful D. so beautiful
24. He finished the test __________ of all.
A. rapidly B. the most rapidly C. most rapidly D. more rapidly
25. Of all the candidates, Peter is probably __________.
A. the less qualified B. the best qualified
C. the most little qualified D. the least qualified
26. Nagoya is one of __________ cities in Japan.
A. the largest B. larger C. large D. largest
27. Our university is too __________to walk.
A. the farthest B. far C. farther D. as far as
28. Which is the __________ animal in the world?
A. dangerousest B. most dangerous C. less dangerous D. more dangerous
29. Our new house is __________ than our previous one, but it is__________.
A. small/ more beautiful B. smaller/ beautifuler
C. smaller/ more beautiful D. small/beautiful
30. Granada is usually the __________ city in Spain in summer.
A. hottest B. most hottest C. hotter D. most hot
31. The book was __________ than the film.
A. more impressive B. impressive
C. the most impressive D. as impressive
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32. It is __________ today than yesterday.
A. hot B. hotter C. hottest D. the hottest
33. Simon is a __________ runner than Gavin.
A. slow B. slower C. the slowest D. slowest
34. That restaurant is the __________ in town.
A. dirtiest B. dirty C. as dirty as D. dirtier
35. Who’s the __________ person in your country?
A. most famous B. more famous C. less famous D. best famous
36. It is normally __________ in the countryside than in the city.
A. as quiet B. quietest C. quieter D. the most quiet
37. Venezuela is one of the __________ countries to visit.
A. more excited B. most exciting C. more exciting D. most excited
38. Caracas is __________ city in Venezuela. It also has __________ salsa clubs!
A. busiest/ best B. busier/ the best C. busy/ good D. the busiest/ the best
39. Venezuela has the __________waterfall and the __________flat-topped mountain in the world.
A. longest/highest B. long/ high C. longer/ higher D. the longest/ high
40. In my opinion, Chinese is __________ than English.
A. the most difficult B. difficult C. more difficult D. most difficult
41. Children often learn things around them very __________.
A. quick B. quicker C. quickly D. more quickly
42. Where’s the __________ place to eat in your town?
A. cosiest B. most cosy C. as cosy D. cosier
43. This is the __________ room in the hotel.
A. most nice B. nicer C. the most nicest D. nicest
44. Jack is now __________ than he used to be.
A. happiest B. happier C. the happier D. the happiest
45. The tourist company is __________ down the street than thought.
A. farther B. farer C. far D. farthest
46. Of the two brothers, Peter __________.
A. is smart B. the most smart C. is the smarter D. is so smart as
47. He finished the test __________ of all.
A. the most rapidly B. more rapidly C. the more rapidly D. rapidly
48. The younger you are, __________ it is to learn.
A. the easiest B. the easier C. easier D. easiest
49. It’s becoming __________ difficult to find a job nowadays.
A. most and most B. hard and hard C. better and better D. more and more
50. Hong Kong is one of the __________ areas in the entire world.
A. more densely populated B. the more densely populated
C. as densely populated D. most densely populated
IV – Reading
Read the following passages and choose the best answer for each question.
1. ‘A thousand years ago, people went by camel and did about twenty-five kilometers a day,’ says
Nate Cavalieri, one of Silk Route Tour staff. ‘But on a bike you do twenty-five kilometers an hour.’
And along the way, you see some of the most beautiful places in the world.
How did people travel a thousand years ago?
A. On foot B. By animal C. By bus D. By car

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2. ‘A thousand years ago, people went by camel and did about twenty-five kilometers a day,’ says
Nate Cavalieri, one of Silk Route Tour staff. ‘But on a bike you do twenty-five kilometers an hour.’
And along the way, you see some of the most beautiful places in the world.
Which transport means is faster, a camel or a bike?
A. A bike B. A camel C. It doesn’t say. D. A camel is as fast as a bike.
3. ‘A thousand years ago, people went by camel and did about twenty-five kilometers a day,’ says
Nate Cavalieri, one of Silk Route Tour staff. ‘But on a bike you do twenty-five kilometers an hour.’
And along the way, you see some of the most beautiful places in the world.
Which statement is NOT true about the passage?
A. People went by camel a thousand years ago.
B. You see some of the most beautiful places in the world on the way when you travel by bike.
C. People traveled about twenty-five kilometers a day by camel.
D. People traveled about twenty-five kilometers a day by bike.
4. ‘A thousand years ago, people went by camel and did about twenty-five kilometers a day,’ says
Nate Cavalieri, one of Silk Route Tour staff. ‘But on a bike you do twenty-five kilometers an hour.’
And along the way, you see some of the most beautiful places in the world.
Which statement is NOT true about the passage?
A. A camel is faster than a bike.
B. They see some of the most beautiful places in the world on the way when they travel by bike.
C. People traveled about twenty-five kilometers a day by camel.
D. A bike is faster than a camel.
5. The Silk Route Bike Tour: is the greatest journey in the world? The company calls it ‘the longest,
hardest, highest, hottest, coldest bicycle tour in the world’. In eighteen weeks, you travel over 12,000
kilometers through seven different countries and have the most exciting ride of your life.
How many adjectives are used to describe the Silk Route Bike Tour?
A. 12,000 B. 5 C. 7 D. 18
6. The Silk Route Bike Tour: is the greatest journey in the world? The company calls it ‘the longest,
hardest, highest, hottest, coldest bicycle tour in the world’. In eighteen weeks, you travel over 12,000
kilometers through seven different countries and have the most exciting ride of your life.
How long does it take you to travel in the Silk Rout Bike Tour?
A. 12,000 kilometers B. seven countries
C. eighteen weeks D. over 12,000 kilometers
7. From Shanghai, you go across Asia, through Iran and arrive in Istanbul, Turkey at the end. You
travel across the deserts of China and cycle the Parmir Highway to over 4,600 meters, across the ‘Roof
of the World’ in the mountains of Tajikistan. On the way, there are villages, markets and ancient
buildings.
Which city does the tour end in?
A. Shanghai B. Istanbul
C. China D. Turkey
8. At night, cyclists stay in ancient roadside hotels or in camps. A chef cooks dinner for the half of the
133 days; on the other days, cyclists can eat in local restaurants or shop in local markets for their food.
Where can cyclists sleep in?
A. local restaurants B. modern hotels
C. camps D. local markets
9. From Shanghai, you go across Asia, through Iran and arrive in Istanbul, Turkey at the end. You
travel across the deserts of China and cycle the Parmir Highway to over 4,600 meters, across the ‘Roof

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of the World’ in the mountains of Tajikistan. On the way, there are villages, markets and ancient
buildings.
Where is the highest place of the World?
A. In China B. In Turkey C. In Tajikistan D. In Iran
10. At night, cyclists stay in ancient roadside hotels or in camps. A chef cooks dinner for the half of
the 133 days; on the other days, cyclists can eat in local restaurants or shop in local markets for their
food.
On the days when the chef doesn’t cook, how can cyclists have dinner?
A. In ancient roadside hotels.
B. In local restaurants
C. In camps.
D. They cook themselves
V – Social English
Choose the best response to each of the following statements or questions.
1. Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the station, please?
A. You can’t miss it.
B. Yes, I think so.
C. Turn left at the traffic lights. It’s on your right.
D. No, I can’t. It’s secret.
2. Can you tell me where the bank is, please?
A. It’s at the end of this street.
B. There’s a pedestrian street on the left.
C. No, turn right.
D. No problem.
3. Is the museum far from here?
A. Turn right.
B. No, it isn’t. It is just after the traffic lights.
C. Yes, third right.
D. No way.
4. Excuse me, is there a sports shop near here?
A. No, don’t ask me.
B. Don’t mention it.
C. You can see a pet shop next to it.
D. Go straight on. It’s past the bank.
5. Excuse me, do I have to take the second left to York street?
A. Yes, the second left.
B. No, don’t take it.
C. It’s on the left.
D. Go ahead.
6. Can you tell me the way to the supermarket?
A. There is no way there.
B. Yes, go straight on here.
C. It’s on the way.
D. Yes, I can go there.
7. Is there a cinema near here?
A. Let me think. Yes, there is a cinema in Liverpool One.
B. There’s a restaurant near the cinema.
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 C. The cinema is closed now.
D. It’s too far to walk to the cinema.
8. How can I get to the post office?
A. Go along this street for about five minutes. It’s on your right.
B. It is cheaper to go by bike.
C. No, you don’t know the direction.
D. Yes, turn right first.
9. Can you tell me where the bank is, please?
A. Yes, you can’t miss it.
B. You can exchange money there.
C. No, turn right.
D. Go past the big car park. It’s on the left.
10. Is the pharmacy between the bakery and the post office?
A. Yes, you can’t miss it.
B. Yes, the post office is behind the bakery.
C. Sure. You will go past them.
D. I can’t tell you the way.
VI – Writing
A. Use the given words / phrases to make meaningful sentences.
1. A cheap hotel / easy / find / than / good hotel /. /
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. What / be / most beautiful building / your / city/? /
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Excuse / there / restaurant / near here /? /
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. When / I / holiday / I / like / eat / local food /. /
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. Little Venice / good place / sit / have / a coffee /. /
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
B. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it. Write between two and five words.
1. I can’t sleep because of the noisy party in the flat below.
The party in the flat below is noisy, ……………………………………………..
2. Chinese is more difficult than English.
English is ……………………………………………..
3. The cinema is behind the museum.
The museum …………………………………………….. the cinema.
4. Chartres is older than any other cathedral in France.
Chartres is the …………………………………………….. in France.
5. The bus station is near the new shopping centre.
The bus station is not …………………………………………….. the new shopping centre.

C. Write a paragraph (80-100 words) about your last summer holiday.

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VII – Listening
A. You will hear ten short conversations. You will hear each conversation twice. There is one
question for each conversation. Put a tick under the right answer.
1. Which postcard will they send?

2. What was the weather like when the holiday began?

3. What was the weather like on Emma’s holiday?

4. What was the weather like in Portugal?

5. Where is the hospital?

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6. What did she bring?

7. What luggage is the man taking on holiday?

8. Where is the station?

9. What animals did they see on their holiday?

10. Where did Jane go on holiday?

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B. You will hear ten short conversations or talks. You will hear each conversation or talk twice.
There is one question for each conversation or talk. Choose the best answer for each question.
1. Why is the place called Little Venice?
A. Because it is as beautiful as Venice
B. Because it is in Italy
C. Because it is next to the water
D. Because it has a lot of Italian restaurants and cafes
2. When is the best time to take a photo in Little Venice?
A. In the late morning B. At noon
C. In the early afternoon D. In the early morning and the early evening
3. How long does the Trans-Siberian train journey take?
A. 6 days B. 7 days C. 8 days D. 9 days
4. What can’t Nick see out of the window of the train?
A. Lakes B. Snow C. Forests D. Small villages
5. What did Nick do on the last evening of the journey?
A. He saw a dark forest. C. He gave a farewell party.
B. He went to a party. D. He met an old friend.
6. How did Fiona travel in Spain most of the time?
A. By train B. By bus C. By car D. By coach
7. Where is Tarragona?
A. In Barcelona B. In a quiet city C. On the coast D. In Rome
8. Why did Fiona walk up a large hill in Malaga?
A. To visit an old friend C. To visit an old fort
B. To visit a castle D. To enjoy the views
9. Which adjective is not used to describe Plasencia?
A. Old B. Beautiful C. Historic D. Peaceful
10. How many nights did she stay in León?
A. Two nights B. One night C. None D. Three nights

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VIII – Speaking
SPEAKING SET 1

SPEAKING
Time allowance: 8 minutes

Part 1: Greeting (1/2’)

Good morning/afternoon/ Hi/ Hello. Please sit down. My name is ……….
What’s your name? Thank you.
How are you today?

Part 2: Social Interaction (1½’)

Let’s talk about holiday.
- Do you like holidays? Why/Why not?
- When do you usually go on holiday?
- Do you prefer to spend time on holidays alone, with your family, friends or other people?
- What are the most popular destinations in Vietnam?
OK. I see.

Part 3: Description (3’) (1’ for preparation)

Please describe your last holiday.
- Where and when did you go?
- How long did you stay there?
- Who did you go with?
- Where did you stay?
- What did you do?
- What was the weather like?
- Did you enjoy your holiday?
Follow up-question(s):
- Some people buy and read a guidebook before going on holiday. What do you do to prepare for
a holiday?

- What do you like doing the most when you go on holiday?

Part 4: Discussion (3’) (1’ for preparation)

Is it better to stay at home on holidays or go somewhere?
Follow up-questions:
- Have you ever spent holidays abroad?

- Which place would you like to visit in the future?

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SPEAKING SET 2

SPEAKING
Time allowance: 8 minutes

Part 1: Greeting (1/2’)

Good morning/afternoon/ Hi/ Hello. Please sit down. My name is ……….
What’s your name? Thank you.
How are you today?

Part 2: Social Interaction (1½’)

Let’s talk about travel.
- Do you like travelling?
- How often do you travel?
- When was the last time you traveled?
- Which place do you want to travel to in the near future?
OK. I see.

Part 3: Description (3’) (1’ for preparation)

Please describe a tourist attraction in Vietnam.
- What is the tourist attraction?
- Where is it?
- What can you do or see there?
- When is a good time to visit?
Follow up-questions:
- When you visit new places, what do you like to do?
- What makes a place a tourist attraction?

Part 4: Discussion (3’) (1’ for preparation)

It is said that “Travel broadens the mind”. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Follow up-questions:
- Why do you think some people hate travelling?
- What do you need to do before you travel to another country?

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