READING ACT

READING # 1 Complete the paragraph  in  your notebook with the correct
answers.
COLLEGES and UNIVERSITIES
You probably already know some things about Oxford University, but there is probably a lot you
(1)_____ know. It’s called ‘Oxford University’ because it is located in the town of Oxford, England
(about ninety kilometers outside of London). Classes first (2)_____ there in 1096, almost a
thousand years ago, and it is one of (3)_____ universities in the world. Most colleges and
universities (4)_____ located on just one main campus, but this university is special. It’s (5)_____
in many di"erent places around the town of Oxford. For example, near South Parks Road, you
can find the Science Area, while just behind Broad Street you can listen to music at the
Sheldonian Theater. Do you like (6)_____? If ‘yes’, there are millions of books at the university’s
Bodleian Libraries. In addition, the university (7)_____ a large number of parks – there is the
Botanic Garden, for example, on High Street. It has more than 8,000 di"erent kinds (8)_____
plants. Of course, the students are the most important part of Oxford University – there (9)_____
more than 21,000 of them from many countries around the world. Over the past several hundred
years, many famous people have studied (10)_____, people such as William Penn (the founder of
the
American state of Pennsylvania), the astronomer Edmund Halley and J.R.R. Tolkien (the author of
‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’). Finally, if you’re (11)_____ of visiting (or studying at)
Oxford, there is a gift shop at 106 High Street (12)_____ you can buy souvenirs to remember your
time at this world-class university.

1.
(A) no
(B) aren’t
(C) not
(D) don’t
2.
(A) began
(B) begin
(C) begins
(D) beginning
3.
(A) better
(B) good
(C) best
(D) the best
4.
(A) did
(B) are
(C) is
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 (C) is
(D) was
5.
(A) locates
(B) locating
(C) located
(D) locate
6.
(A) to read
(B) reads
(C) read
(D) reading
7.
(A) has
(B) had
(C) have
(D) having
8.
(A) a
(B) of
(C) at
(D) have
9.
(A) have
(B) are
(C) is
(D) has
10.
(A) that
(B) they’re
(C) there
(D) their
11.
(A) think
(B) thinks
(C) thought
(D) thinking
12.
(A) where
(B) when
(C) how
(D) what
READING # 2
Choose from the titles (a-j) the one which best fits each gap (1-10). Use each letter only
ONCE.. Copy the box in your notebook with the correct answer.

10 things you should never do when starting a new job

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 Congratulations! You’ve finally secured a new job, and now you want to start o! on the right foot. You want to
be careful not to make any career-ending mistakes. So, what should you NEVER do when starting a new job?
Title1 ____
You learned this in first grade, when the teacher began keeping track of tardies: Being on time matters.
Factor in extra time if there’s tra"c, construction, or other reasons to expect a delay.
Title 2 ____
Before starting your job, talk with the hiring manager or human resources professional to make sure you
understand what constitutes acceptable outfit for your new workplace. There’s nothing more embarrassing
than showing up wearing something that doesn’t fly with your supervisors.
Title 3 ____
Many companies require new employees to go through a training process before starting a new position.
While it may be tempting to skip these sessions or treat them lightly, don’t do it. Even if your training
managers won’t be your direct supervisors, they are watching you.
Title 4 ____
No matter where you’re working, there are certain processes, tools, and forms that make up the standard
operating procedures of your company. You may have been introduced to these through a very organized,
systematic orientation, or you may feel like you’re expected to absorb them by osmosis. If you were formally
informed, consider yourself fortunate, if not, don’t feel shortchanged or frustrated. Instead, take initiative and
master the basics on your own.
Title 5 ____
It’s understandable that you may need help or guidance during your first few weeks at a new job, and asking
co-workers for assistance or just to answer questions can be perfectly acceptable. But remember, you were
hired because managers believed in your ability to get the job done. Ask for help if you need it, but believe in
yourself and prove that you can do the work yourself.
Title 6 ____
Your employer isn’t paying you to chat with your girlfriend or even your kids’ babysitter. Make a personal
policy of limiting personal phone calls and texts to your lunch break, except for emergencies.
Title 7 ____
Most likely, you and your employer agreed to a certain salary during the hiring process. So don’t change your
mind before you even show up at work. Don’t expect more money until you’ve worked long enough to prove
your value to the employer.
Title 8 ____
Of course you want to make a good impression as soon as you arrive at a new job, and show your new
employer they made the right choice in hiring you. However, be cautious of suggesting new policies or
strategies during your first few weeks, as it may not be the best way to demonstrate you are a team player. At
first, take time to really understand and learn your job, then over time, you can make suggestions and
changes as situations arise, and as your input and expertise is called upon.
Title 9 ____
In a new job, there will always be a learning curve, and e!ective supervisors understand that. Inevitably, you’ll
be asked to do something or expected to know something that you don’t yet know or know how to do. Rather
than saying you can complete the task on your own, tell the truth and “don’t be afraid to say, ‘I don’t know,’
Title 10 ____
You may be so eager to start your new job that you don’t want to stop and ask questions. But by skipping
even the most basic questions, you are setting yourself up for failure.
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 Title 1 _____ a) Don’t show up late

Title 2 _____ a) Don’t be dishonest

Title 3 _____ a) Don’t try to change things

Title 4 ______ a) Don’t dress unprofessionally

Title 5 _____ a) Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Title 6 ____ a) Don’t avoid the job orientation

Title 7 ______ a) Don’t demand a higher income

Title 8 ______ a) Don’t lose confidence in yourself

Title 9 ______ a) Don’t spend time on private matters

Title 10 ____ a) Don’t take too long before you start work
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 READING # 3 Complete the paragraph  in  your notebook with the correct
answers.

A New Starbucks Every Day!

Until recently, when you thought about China, you may have (1) ____ about its most popular drink,
tea. Not long ago, however, Starbucks had (2) ____ its plan to open one new co"ee shop in China
– one new co"ee shop every day, for five years! Starbucks had already (3) ____ many co"ee
shops (4) ____, and by 2021 it hoped to have almost 5,000 shops across the country. When
Starbucks opened (5) ____ first co"ee shop in China in 1999, business (6) ____ not so good. At the
same time, a few other American businesses in China (such as McDonald’s and KFC) (7) _____
also not doing very well, and the Chinese economy had begun to slow down. So, was the
Starbucks plan successful? Yes, it was! It was successful because the CEO of Starbucks was
optimistic, and he didn’t give up. He said Starbucks would (8) _____ “if the stores are (9) _____ by
Starbucks people.” More and more Chinese people have since (10) _____ to drink co"ee, and
there are now well over 5,000 Starbucks co"ee shops (11) _____ China! Now, most Starbucks
customers in the world are still (12) _____, but soon most Starbucks customers may be Chinese.

1.
(A) thinks
(B) thought
(C) thinking
2.
(A) announced
(B) announce
(C) announces
3.
(A) opened
(B) open
(C) opens
4.
(A) there
(B) their
(C) they’re

5.
(A) it
(B) it’s
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(C) its
6.
(A) were
(B) was
(C) is
7.
(A) was
(B) are
(C) were
8.
(A) success
(B) succeed
(C) successful

9.
(A) operated
(B) operates
(C) operation
10.
(A) began
(B) begun
(C) beginning
11.
(A) at
(B) on
(C) across
12.
(A) United States
(B) America
(C) American
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