PART 3: đề 1 (5 points)

Read the text and questions below. For each question, tick the letter A, B, C or D
to indicate your answer on the answer sheet.

BAKING BY SAM JARVIS, AGED 12

My grandmother loves making bread and cakes, and is always surprised that the
rest of my family never does any baking. So my parents decided they’d take me and
my younger sister on a course, so that we could all find out how to make bread - and
pizza, our favourite food! We booked our places, and set off for Oakton Farm in the
countryside.
It was a very long drive, and when we arrived we went straight to bed. The next
morning, we got up early, fed the ducks on the lake, and looked at the bull in the next
field. Then we met our teacher, Michael, who seemed quite strict, and the other parents
and children, who were really friendly.
The cooking part was brilliant. Michael gave us long white coats to wear, which
we all felt a bit silly in. Then we all made bread rolls, mixing flour and water with our
hands. My sister kept complaining at first. Then even she started to enjoy it, and to
concentrate on following the instructions. Dad made lots of mess, I got flour on the
floor and in my hair, and Mum didn’t even get angry! It took ages to make my rolls,
though.
We finally put our initials on the bottom of each roll, then made some pizzas and
decorated them, which was fun. And we didn’t even have to do the washing-up! For
something to do while the pizzas were cooking, we all went for a swim in the lake. It
was fantastic. Then we went back inside and ate our pizzas. They were the best we’d
ever tasted!
Questions
16.What is Sam trying to do in the text?
A.explain how to bake cakes.
B.describe how he enjoyed a day with his family
C.discuss the importance of knowing how to cook
D.inform readers about life on a farm
17. Sam’s parents took the children to Oakton Farm because they wanted them to
A.make something for their grandmother. B.meet other people the same
age.
C.spend time in the countryside. D.learn a new skill.
18. What do we learn about Oakton Farm?
A.It was just like Sam expected B.It had lots of animals living
there.
C.It was far from where they live. D.It was run by a friendly man.
19. What does Sam say about his cooking experience?
A. He liked wearing the clothes he was given.
 B.He was better at it than his sister.
C.He was the first to finish.
D.He could be untidy without getting into trouble.
20. What might Sam write in a postcard to his grandmother??
A. I made some great bread rolls, but my sister ate them because we
didn’tknow who they belonged to.
B. We liked swimming in the lake - it helped to pass the time while we waited
for our lovely pizzas to be ready.
C. We hadto clean up the kitchen, like at your house. But we’ve made
great pizza, just like you taught us.
D. Iloved it, but my sister didn’t really. She found it hard to do what the teacher
told her

PART 3 đề 2 (5 points):
Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next to the
correct answer (A, B, C or D)
The Internet affects the way we shop, how we communicate with each other,
how we find answers to questions and much more. But for some time there have been
concerns that the older generation are being left behind because they are unable to use
a computer.
However, this is changing and several charities and community groups now help older
people to get online. Paul Robinson runs one such charity, Seniors Online. Paul
worked for an IT company before deciding to leave his well-paid job and start the
charity. As he explains, ‘I used to spend a few hours a week helping some older people
use the Internet at the local library and I could see the difference it made to their lives.
It can be quite lonely for the elderly when their children move away to find work and
start a family of their own. Learning how to use email and receive photographs of their
children and grandchildren was a wonderful experience for them. And when I saw
what a big effect it had on their lives, I left my job and set up Seniors Online. We run
training courses so that older people can enjoy the same opportunities as the rest of
us.’
One of Paul’s students is 89-year-old Betty, who had never used a computer in
her life before she joined one of the classes. That was six months ago and Betty has
now completed and received her ‘graduation’ certificate. ‘I joined a class so I could
learn how to use email to keep in touch with members of my family,’ she says. ‘That’s
been fantastic but the best thing of all has been learning how to research my family
history online. Using a computer was a bit scary to begin with because you think
you’ll do something terrible if you press the wrong key. But you soon learn that you
can’t really break anything – and the teachers are very patient. I think all people my
age should do a course like this.’
Questions
16. What is the writer trying to do in this text?
 A. Encourage children to keep in touch B. Describe how the Internet can
with their elderly parents. benefit older people.
C. Help Paul get money for his charity. D. Tell older people that they have to
learn how to use the Internet.
17. Paul left his job with the IT company because
A. He wanted to help parents find their B. He realized how important the
children. Internet was to older people.
C. His salary wasn’t very good. D. He wanted to work in his local
library.
18. Betty started a computer course________.
A. to get a qualification. B. to learn how to fix her computer.
C. to find out how to research her family D. to learn how to send and receive
history. emails.
19. According to Betty,
A. It doesn’t matter if you damage the B. It can be difficult to use the
computer. keyboard.
C. You need to be patient to learn how to D. The teachers take time to help you.
use a computer.
20. What might Paul say about the Internet?
A. Families should help elderly relatives B. Older people need it more than
use it. young people.
C. It’s too difficult for older people. D. Older people aren’t getting enough
help to use it.
PART 3 đề 3 (5 points):
Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next
to the correct answer (A, B, C or D)
A month ago I had no idea that on a Saturday afternoon in November I’d be
hanging 30 metres above the ground and enjoying it. Now I looked down at the river
far below me, and realised why people love rock-climbing.
My friend Matt and I had arrived at the Activity Centre on Friday evening. The
accommodation wasn’t wonderful, but we had everything we needed (beds, blankets,
food), and we were pleased to be out of the city and in the fresh air.
On Saturday morning we met the other ten members of our group. Cameron had
come along with two friends, Kevin and Simon, while sisters Carole and Lynn had
come with Amanda. We had come from various places and none of us knew the area.
We knew we were going to spend the weekend outdoors, but none of us was sure
exactly how. Half of us spent the morning caving while the others went rock- climbing and
then we changed at lunchtime. Matt and I went to the caves first. Climbing out was harder
than going in, but after a good deal of pushing, we were out at last - covered in mud but
pleased and excited by what we’d done.
Questions
16. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A.to advertise the Activity Centre
 B.to say how she spent some free time
C. to explain how to do certain outdoor sports
D. to describe some people she met
17. What can the reader learn from the text?
A.how to apply for a place at the Centre
C.when to depend on other people at the Centre
B.what sort of activities you can experience at the Centre
D. which time of year is best to attend the Centre
18. How do you think the writer might describe her weekend?
A.interesting B.relaxing C. frightening D. unpleasant
19. What do we learn about the group?
A.They came from the same city.
B.They had already chosen their preferred activities
C.Some of them had been there before.
D.Some of them already knew each other
20. Which of the following advertisements describes the Activity Centre
A.ACTIVITY CENTRE
Set in beautiful countryside. Enjoy the luxury of our accommodation - each room
has its own bathroom. Work with a group, or have individual teaching.
B. ACTIVITY CENTRE
Set in beautiful countryside. Accommodation and meals provided.
Make up your own timetable - choose from a variety of activities (horse-riding,
fishing, hill-walking, sailing, mountain-biking).
C. ACTIVITY CENTRE
Set in beautiful countryside.
Accommodation provided. Work with a group - we show you a range of outdoor
activities that you didn’t realize you could do!
D.ACTIVITY CENTRE
Set in beautiful countryside. You can spend the day doing outdoor activities and
we will find your accommodation with a local family
PART 3 đề 4 (5 points):
Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next to the
correct answer (A, B, C or D)
BEING AN OLDER STUDENT
At 32, I have just finished my first year at university. As well as attending
lectures regularly, I have had to learn to read books quickly and write long essays.
I decided to go to university after fourteen years away from the classroom. As a
secretary, although I was earning a reasonable amount of money, I was bored doing
something where I hardly had to think. I became more and more depressed by the idea
that I was stuck in the job. I was jealous of the students at the local university, who
looked happy, carefree and full of hope, and part of something that I wanted to explore
further.
However, now that I’ve actually become a student I find it hard to mix with
younger colleagues. They are always mistaking me for a lecturer and asking me
questions I can’t answer. I also feel separated from the lecturers because, although we
are the same age, I know so much less than them. But I am glad of this opportunity to
study because I know you need a qualification to get a rewarding job, which is really
important to me. Unlike most eighteen-year-olds, I much prefer a weekend with my
books to one out partying. Then there are the normal student benefits of long holidays
and theatre and cinema discounts. I often have doubts about what I’ll do after
university, but I hope that continuing my education at this late date has been a wise
choice.
Questions
16. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. help lecturers understand older students
B. explain her reasons for returning to study
C. suggest some good methods for studying
D. complain about the attitude of young students
17. What can a reader find out about the writer from this text?
A. when she left school
B. how long her university course is
C. where she will work in future
D. what subject she is studying
18. How did the writer feel about her job as a secretary?
A. Her salary wasn’t good enough.
B. It gave her the opportunity to study.
C. It didn’t make use of her brain.
D. Her colleagues made her depressed.
19. In her spare time, the writer likes to
A. go out to parties.
B. earn some money.
C. travel a lot.
D. do extra study.
20. Which of these sentences describe the writer?
A. She realizes the value of a university degree.
B. She gets on well with the other students.
C. She is confident about the future.
D. She finds university life easier than she expected.

PART 3 đề 5 (5 points):
Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next to the
correct answer (A, B, C)
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 is coming towards to 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.

16. What’s the writer’s main reason for writing the text?
A. To warn people against driving in winter
B. To advise people about safe driving in winter.
C. To complain about bad winter driving
D. To give information about winter driving.
17. Why should somebody read this text?
A. To decide when to travel. B. To find out about the
weather.
C. For information on driving lessons. D. To learn about better
driving.
18. What does the writer think?
A. People drive too fast in winter.
B. Winter drivers should use their brakes less
C. Drivers should expect problems in winter.
D. People should avoid driving in the snow.
19. 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
20. Which traffic sign show the main idea of the text?

A. DRIVE CAREFULLY B. REDUCED SPEED NOW

ROAD REPAIRS AHEAD. FOG AHEAD.

C. DRIVE CAREFULLY D. SLOW DOWN

ICE ON ROAD AHEAD. ACCIDENT AHEAD.
PART 3 đề 6 (5 points):
Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next to the
correct answer (A, B, C or D).
I know that it is my job to make sure that everything goes well for the tourists
and I feel I work hard for the company. I cannot be blamed for last week. I met the
group at the airport and took them to the coach. The coach driver was a bit annoyed
because the flight was late. But it wasn’t far to the hotel and everyone was looking
forward to their dinner. We hadn’t used the Hotel Riviera before but our normal one
had a conference in it so it was fully booked. When I announced our arrival at the
reception desk, they said they were full. I had booked rooms for the group but the
manager said they were cancelled by phone a few days before. He insisted that he
recognized my voice and that I had made the phone call. We had a bit of an argument
but they obviously didn’t have enough rooms. In the end the manager phoned other
hotels in the town and found rooms for everyone but in four different hotels. By this
time the coach had gone so we had to get taxis and some of the tourists started to get
very angry with me. I still don’t know who made that phone call but it definitely
wasn’t me.

16. What is the writer trying to do?

A. argue B. apologize C. explain D.
complain
17. Who was the text written to?
A. One of the tourists
B. the writer’s employer
C. the hotel manager
D. the coach company
18. Why weren’t any rooms available at the Hotel Riviera?
A. A conference was taking place there.
B. There were more people in the group than expected.
C. Someone had forgotten to book them.
D. Someone had said they were not needed.
19. What happened in the end?
A. The tourists got angry with the hotel manager.
B. The tourists couldn’t stay together.
C. The writer found other hotels with rooms.
D. The writer called the coach driver back.
20. Which of the following diaries was written by one of the tourists?
A. Someone had made a mistake with our hotel booking and the hotel had given
our rooms to other people.
B. The hotel we were taken to wasn’t good enough so we asked to change
to a different one.
C. We got to the airport and had to wait for the coach. So it was really late
when we got to the hotel.
D. The coach driver took us to the wrong hotel and they knew nothing about us.
PART 3 đề 7 (5 points):
Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next to the
correct answer (A, B, C)
LITTLE CHEFS
For one group of children aged between ten and fifteen, Saturdays are spent
learning the art of serious cooking. Their weekly lessons in small classes are so
popular that there is a waiting list of 30 children. Parents pay $280 for the course
where their children can have fun and learn how to make good food.
Class member Bill, aged ten, says, ‘I love my mum’s cooking and now I can do
it better than her. The teachers make us laugh, especially when we sit down with them
to share the food we’ve made.’
Flora is twelve, and she’s having problems preparing onions. ‘I love cooking. I
did a meal for ten friends which they really enjoyed. Then my mum suggested that I
take up a hobby, instead of doing nothing at weekends. I was happy staying at home,
so I wasn’t too keen at first. I’m really glad I decided to come, though.
Their teacher, Philippe, says, ‘It’s great fun. Children pay attention and
remember things better than adults, although the kitchen isn’t always as tidy when
they’re cooking! As adults, we’re always learning more about food. If parents interest
their children in cooking while they are young, they will have enough skill to make
food for themselves when they leave home.’
16. What’s the writer trying to do in the text?
A. describe how some children spend their spare time.
B. warn parents not to expect too much from their children
C. advertise schools that teach people how to cook.
D. explain why parents want to learn more about cooking.
17. What can a reader find out from this text?
A. why the classes are so successful
B. when the next classes begin.
C. how much one lesson costs.
D. which dishes students prefer to cook on the course.
18. Why did Flora join this course?
A. Her friends persuaded her to do it.
B. Her mother wanted her to develop an interest.
C. She wanted to learn to cook a big meal.
D. She felt bored at weekends, with nothing to do.
19. What does Philippe say about his young students?
A. They teach their parents what they have learnt in class.
B. They have a good memory but don’t always listen.
C. They keep the kitchen cleaner than adults do.
D. They will be confident about cooking in the future
20. What would one of Philippe’s students say to a friend?
A. I was on a waiting list for ages, but now I’m on the course. Last week I cut
up some onions - it was hard.
B. I go every Saturday, and now I can cook as well as my mum. I’m ten, and I’m the
oldest
C. It’s great. No one is over 15 and the food looks delicious. I just wish we could
eat it together instead of taking it home.
 D. We made onion soup yesterday. The course is great, although there are 30 people
in my class.
PART 3 đề 8 (5 points):
Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next to the
correct answer (A, B, C)
If parents bring up a child with the aim of turning the child into a genius, they will
cause great damage to him. According to several leading educational psychologists, this is
one of the biggest mistakes which some parents make. Generally, the child will
understand very well what the parent expects, and will fail. Unrealistic parental
expectations can cause great damage to the children.
However, if parents are not unrealistic about what they expect their children to
do, but are hopeful in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well
especially if the parents are very supportive of their children.
Michael Li is very lucky. He is fond of music, and his parents help him a lot by
taking him to concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons. Although
Michael’s father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra, he never makes Michael enter
music competitions if he is unwilling.
Michael’s friend, Winston Chen, however, is not so lucky. Although both his
parents are successful musicians, they set too high a standard for Winston. They want
their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him in every piano
competition held. They are very unhappy when he does not win. “When I was your
age, I used to win every competition I entered,” Winston’s father told him. Winston is
always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and
unhappy.

11. What should be best the title of the passage?

A. How parents should make a child a musician.
B. How parents should bring up a child.
C. What differences there are between two kinds of parents.
D. What aim of a child can be much earlier to reach.
12. Michael is lucky because .
A. His parents help him in a sensible way.
B. His family is rich enough to have a car.
C. His father is a musician in an orchestra.
D. He is free to do anything that he likes best.
13. Winston’s parents set so high a standard for him that .
A. He has to do his best to do everything.
B. He has made greater progress in music.
C. He is afraid that he may disappoint them.
D. He often wants to kill himself someday.
14. It is one of parents’ mistakes if .
A. They want their child to be a musician.
 B. They help their child to win music competitions.
C. They don’t care for their child’s education much.
D. They make their child try to achieve too much.
15. What should be the author’s opinion?
A. It is unimportant to let the child develop in the way they want.
B. Parents should be supportive of their children.
C. All sensible parents can train their children to succeed in everything.
D. Unrealistic parents should arrange private lessons for their children.

PART 3 đề 9 (5 points): Read the text and questions below. For each question,
circle the letter next to the correct answer (A, B, C or D)
ONE TO WATCH
Essay by Jessica Bourne, aged 14
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 most 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.
Questions
16. What is Jessica trying to do in her essay?
A. describe how Daniel Craig got the part of James Bond
B. explain what first attracted her to Bond films
C. tell readers about the Bond DVDs she owns
D. give a balanced view of a Bond film she has seen
17. 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
C. whether she thinks Daniel Craig is the best James Bond
D. which other actors have played James Bond
18. 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
19. What is one problem with the film, according to Jessica?
A. It has jokes that aren’t very funny.
B. It seems a bit too long.
C. It has too much silly technology in it.
D. It’s sometimes hard to understand what’s happening.
20. 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
PART 3 đề 10 (5 points): Read the text and questions below. For each question,
circle the letter next to the correct answer (A, B, C or D)

TRAVELLING ABROAD by Josh Simms

Why do tourists think that first thing they should do when they visit a new place
is go and see cathedrals, museums and monuments? There are many things I like about
travelling but queuing up to buy museum tickets then having your visit ruined by noisy
tour groups is not one of them. The things that make places special are all around the
famous buildings, not inside them.

My recent trip to India is a good example of this. By far the most interesting part
of it was getting to know people - bicycle-taxi drivers, policemen riding elephants and
children trying to earn some money by cleaning shoes. It was all so amazing that I
didn’t need to do any ‘proper’ sightseeing.

I also have fantastic memories of Florence. It was a boiling hot day and the queue
to the art gallery was at least a kilometer long. Instead of joining it I sat in a shady
square, ate a delicious pizza and listened to a man singing opera songs to only a few
listeners. If I had stuck to my original plan, I would have missed this experience.

One of the best things about travelling is creating memories to bring back. When
I got back home from a holiday in Malaysia, I made some of the dishes I’d tasted in
the food market. Maybe my results weren’t as good as the real thing, but they
reminded me of the places and the people I’d met - far better than anything from a
souvenir shop.

16. What is Josh trying to do in this article?

A. explain what he likes to do on holiday. B. recommend places for tourists to

visit.

C. complain about the way tourists behave. D. describe his favourite holiday
destination.

17. In India, Josh enjoyed

A. riding on an elephant. B. going around famous buildings.

C. talking to different people. D. playing with children.

18. On his trip to Florence, Josh

A. got away from the crowds. B. went to the opera.

C. visited the art gallery. D. walked around in the sunshine.

19. The Malaysian food that Josh made at home

A. was difficult to prepare B. was better than the market food.

C. didn’t taste very good D. brought back happy memories.

20. Which postcard would Josh write to his friend?

A. I went around this museum of local history with a group and the guide gave us
lots of

interesting information.

B. I’ve done the cathedral, the castle and the art gallery and I’m looking forward to the
museum.

C. I haven’t visited any of the important sights, but I’ve learnt a lot about this interesting
country.

D. This is a fantastic place - lots of souvenir shops with very reasonable prices.

PART 3 đề 11 (5 points): Read the text and questions below. For each question
mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

Tom Avery is the youngest Briton to have reached both poles. He and his team recently
followed the route taken by Robert Peary in his 1909 expedition to the North Pole.
Both men left from Cape Columbia in Canada, but Peary’s team was larger. Peary also
had four support groups and every 160 kilometres a group would leave food behind
and turn back. This meant the team decreased in size as he went north. Avery’s team
didn’t have the extra men, but they had food dropped by plane at four locations.
Although Avery’s team had the benefit of modern technology, Avery thinks this did
not make much difference. ‘Your speed depends on the dogs and how quickly you can
get a sledge through the ice. We also had to deal with the same dangers. At the end of
winter, some ice is only 7 centimetres thick and it can break easily under your weight.
Peary was also more experienced than us and had been on several expeditions to the Arctic.’
Avery believes they owe their success to the 16 Inuit dogs that pulled the sledges. ‘Our
dogs worked in team of 8. They kept us going. In the evenings, I would thank every
one of them.’ Travelling with dogs is the best form of Arctic transport. You cannot do
the journey in that time by any other method. Some historians say that Peary could not
have reached the North Pole in 39 days. But Avery’s team actually beat this time,
becoming the fastest to reach the North Pole on foot. Avery says, ‘We told everyone it
could be done so it was important not to fail. But it was hard, especially towards the
end when the ice was melting quickly’.
16. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. explain why people travel to the North Pole
B. suggest possible ways of reaching the North Pole
C. describe two challenging journeys to the North Pole
D. compare the characters of people who went to the North Pole.
17. How was Avery’s North Pole expedition different from that of Peary’s?
A. Avery’s team was larger B. They did not take the same route.
C. Avery’s team was supplied by air. D. They did not leave from the same place.
18. Avery believes that having modern technology
A. was of limited importance. B. helped them to travel faster.
C. improved the safety of the whole team.
D. prevented them experiencing the real North Pole.
19. What was Avery’s attitude towards the Inuit dogs?
A. He regretted not taking more dogs. B. He thought they were well trained.
C. He was very grateful to the dogs. D. He was surprised by their speed.
20. What is the best title for this text?
A. How to lead a team. B. An accident in the Arctic
C. Discovering new routes. D. Proving it’s possible
PART 3 đề 12 (5 points): Read the text and questions below. For each question
mark the correct letter A, B, C or D.
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 learned a lot.
Much of what I have learned 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 good. 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.
Questions
16. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this text?
A. to introduce her ideas to the reader.
B. to tell the reader her life story.
C. to explain how international companies operate.
D. to tell the reader how she brought up a family.
17. What would someone learn from this text?
A. what the writer’s family is like
B. how to write a book about business
C. what the writer’s book is about
D. how to make a lot of money
18. How does the writer feel about the business she runs?
A. It is likely to become even more successful
B. She just runs it for her own entertainment.
C. She doesn’t care about success if her children are fed
D. It is not like any other company.
19. What kind of workers does the writer like to employ?
A. workers who get on well with the public
B. workers who have the same attitudes as she does
C. workers who can explain her ideas
D. workers who have their own families
20. 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.
PART 3: đề 13 Read the text and questions below. For each question mark the
correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (5 points)
SUMMER JOBS FOR STUDENTS
Employers are more and more interested in taking on students during their
holiday
periods. Students can do the easier tasks and free up time for their permanent
employees to
concentrate on the more demanding ones. Although there is little financial reward for
students, it is a great chance to explore their interests and add to their CVs. However,
few students know what jobs may be available.
Colleges sometimes advertise summer jobs on their notice-boards and in
newspapers, and there are also well-known international organizations which can help.
Students can also search the web, find an interesting company and email the manager
to ask what temporary jobs exist. This may sound time-consuming, but students then
get to work in the company of their choice, so it is what I recommend.
As a science student, two years ago I spent ten weeks in a laboratory in
California, helping a group of researchers with their work. To begin with, the job
seemed uninteresting because my responsibilities were not clear, but when I started
working on a range of projects, such as writing research papers and creating web
pages, my attitude changed.
I was paid enough to cover all my daily needs, so I had no financial worries.
One of my jobs was to prepare educational material for schools. This was an entirely
new challenge which I enjoyed so much that I decided to train as a teacher rather than
a researcher when I got back. My only regret was that I’d been too busy to learn more
about the USA, but then a good summer job seldom leaves you much free time and
you should be prepared for that.
Questions
16. What’s the writer’s main reason for writing the text?
A. to warn students about low-paid summer jobs.
B. to offer students interesting summer jobs.
C. to encourage students to look for summer jobs.
D. to describe the best summer jobs for students.
17. The writer says the best way to find a good summer job is
A. to ask their own colleges for help.
B. to read the job advertisement in the press.
C. to join an organized student programme.
D. to contact possible employers directly.
18. The writer found the California job disappointing at first because
A. He was not sure what he had to do. B. He had to work on too many projects.
C. He did not like research work. D. He lacked good computer skills.
19. In what way did the California job benefit the writer?
A. It allowed him to save some money. B. It gave him contacts he could use later.
C. It made him change his career plans. D. It taught him what life is like in USA.
20. Which of these could be the writer speaking?
A. A summer job is a good way of getting to see the world
B. Students are often unaware of summer job opportunities
C. Employers are unwilling to offer summer jobs to students.
D. Students should be paid for doing summer jobs
PART 3 đề 14 (5 points): Read the text and questions below. For each question,
write the letter A, B, C or D to indicate your answer on the answer sheet.

LIFE WITHOUT THE BOX

Could we live without a TV for one year? What would you do with all that
spare time? Philippa Carling wanted me to see if it was possible and persuaded her
family to give theirs up for one whole year.
‘I live with my husband and our two children,’ explains Philippa,’ and I
realized just how much time we spent sitting in front of the TV. The children switched
it on first thing in the morning and again when they got back from school. My husband
and I were no better. We’d spend the evening together talking about very little other
than what programme was on at the time. But then the family decided, after lots of
arguments that we would try to do without it for one year. We had the Internet and
everyone was allowed to watch some of the recorded programmes if they had a good
reason for doing so.’ And so, on 24th July last year, the Carling family sold their TV.
Eleven months have now gone by and Philippa believes the experiment has
been a great success. As she explains: ‘We were all surprised at how easy it was. The
immediate result was we all started to read a lot more, including the children. We
spend time together after dinner playing board games around the table and the children
finish their homework a lot quicker than before. We talk about what will happen when
the year comes to an end and the children have always said they want the TV back.
But they’ve also admitted that life has been good without it.’
So will the TV return when the year comes to an end next month? ‘We’re not
sure,’ says Philippa. ‘We might decide to buy a new one or we might not. The
important thing is we’ve all learnt that life can carry on without one. It can even be
fun!’
Questions
16. What is the writer trying to do in this text?
A. explain how a family lived without a TV
B. warn parents about the dangers of TV.
C. persuade readers to give up their TV for a year.
D. argue that TV programmes are boring.
17. What do we learn about Philippa’s family?
A. They argued which programmes to watch.
B. She and her husband didn’t watch much TV.
C. They all agreed to try the experiment.
D. Their TV was on all day.
18. The family used the Internet________.
A. To watch TV programmes.
B. To communicate with others who were doing the same experiment.
C. To find a good reasons for not having a TV.
D. To find out which programmes they were missing.
19. What does Philippa say about the experiment?
A. She was surprised at how much free time they had.
B. It wasn’t as difficult to live without a TV as she had thought.
C. The children’s schoolwork has improved.
D. The children now read more than her and her husband.
20. What might Philippa say about the TV?
A. Parents should stop children watching TV in the morning.
B. It’s best to watch TV when you have spare time.
C. Life doesn’t come to an end without a TV.
D. Children find it too hard to live without TV
PART 3 đề 15 (5 points): Read the text and questions below. For each question,
circle the letter next to the correct answer (A, B, C, D).
EXERCISE CAN BE FUN!
Exercise has become a huge part of our world. There are gyms everywhere, but
if you’re not keen on them, there are hundreds of exercise videos to choose from.
Exercise is good for you. It makes you feel better, look better and can help you live
longer.
But what happens if you are the kind of person who would do anything rather
than spend five minutes on an exercise bike, including cleaning the house, visiting a
boring relative or watching a terrible TV programmes? If you are that kind of person,
you need a plan!
First of all, decide when you are going to exercise. Choose three times a week,
like me. Write EXERCISE in your diary, on your calendar, on the wall if necessary!
Then make sure you do it. Don’t do anything else. I never make other arrangements.
Next, vary what you do. I went to the same aerobics class for two years! No
wonder I was bored! Now I use different machines at the gym, I often change my
jogging route and I never do aerobics.
Make exercise fun and find an exercise you enjoy. Why not play a sport, or join
a dance class? I recently started a modern dance class. It’s great fun and I’ve met lots
of new people, but as soon as I get bored, I’ll find something else!
16. What is the writer main aim in writing the text?
A. to describe different ways of keeping fit.
B. to persuade people about the benefits of exercise
C. to talk about the exercise classes she goes to
D. to encourage people to take exercise
17. What does the writer say about herself?
A. She prefers to exercise at home C. She isn’t keen on joining classes
B. She likes to do different kinds of exercise D. She doesn’t like watching TV
18. What does the reader learn about the writer’s habits?
A. She exercises three times a week. C. She often exercises with friends
B. She does aerobics regularly D. She runs the same route everyday
19. What does she say about her dance class?
A. She sometimes finds it boring C. She may not do it forever
B. She thinks some people are unfriendly D. She prefers doing sport
20. What would be another good title for the article?
A. Exercise may be boring, but it’s good for you.
B. Many people do too much exercise
C. Regular exercise is best
D. Exercising once a week is better than nothing
PART 3 đề 16 (5 points):
Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next to the
correct answer (A, B, C).
Open-air Theatre
In Britain, the ancient tradition of open-air performances is still alive and well,
Cornwall has some of Britain’s oldest working theatres, with one open-air theatre
actually built into a cliff, a project only recently completed.
Two actors, Dave James and Muriel Thomas, came from London theatres to join
a theatre company called Coastline. They now regularly perform in just such a theatre,
by the sea. “One thing about performing outside is we never know what’ll happen. For
example, if a bird lands on stage, we can’t act as if it’s not there - the audience are all
watching it. So we just bring the bird into the play, too. Once, about 30 dolphins came
past, jumping out of the water and showing off. The audience were all chatting about
them instead of watching the play, so the actors just gave up for a while and watched
the dolphins, too.
The weather can also be difficult. “Sometimes it’s been so bad,” says Muriel,
“that we’ve asked the audience if they really want to stay. But usually they sit with
their coats and umbrellas and say, “Yes, please carry on!” They must feel it isn’t much
fun, but no one’s returned their ticket so far!”
Coastline’s director, John Barnack, works hard to introduce people to theatre.
“Many people think of theatres as clubs where they don’t belong and are not
welcome,” he explains. “Sitting in the open-air changes that feeling. The audience are
far more involved - they aren’t sitting in the dark, at a distance like in normal theatres,
and that improves the actors’ performances, too. I’m very proud of the work they’ve
done so far.”
16. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. describe how one open-air theatre was built.
B. follow the development of open-air theatre in Britain
C. explain what it’s like to work in an open-air theatre
D. warn readers about the disadvantages of attending open-air performances
17. When plays are disturbed by local wildlife, the actors
A. change their performance to include it.
B. carry on as though nothing had happened.
C. stop and have a chat with the audience
D. cancel the rest of the performance.
18. What is the audience’s attitude to bad weather during performances?
A.They feel they should have their money back.
B. They worry about the actors getting wet.
C. They say that it stops them enjoying the play.
D. They accept it as they have come well-prepared.
19. What does John Barnack say about outdoor theatre?
A. He’s happy that the audience feel comfortable being there.
C. He’s worried that it creates an atmosphere similar to a club.
B. He’s afraid the atmosphere is more stressful for actors.
D. He welcomes the distance it creates between actors and audience.
20. What would an actor from the Coastline company write in his or her diary?
A. A difficult performance today - it was pouring with rain. Luckily the audience
couldn’t see my face in the dark...
B. I’m keeping a tradition going, and it tests my acting skills, as 1 never know what
unexpected things I’ll have to deal with...
C. I’m glad I moved from the London theatre scene. But 1 don’t think our director is
satisfied with what we’ve done so far...
D. The theatre looks so old it’s hard to imagine they’ve just finished it. I’d prefer to be
by the sea while I’m performing, though...
PART 3 đề 17 (5 points)
Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next to the
correct answer (A, B, C, D).
Rik Mayall talks about his experiences as an actor
I've enjoyed all the parts I've played, especially people who aren't very nice, such
as Alan, the politician I played in the TV comedy series The New Statesman. Some
people loved him, but there were others who were against the programme because they
thought it was wrong to make jokes about politics on television. I haven't seen that series
for years. I don't think they could repeat it because many of the jokes were from that
time. Comedy does date sometimes, though the basic idea behind the series - a self-
important person - can be true of any time.
I do a lot of film work and still enjoy playing funny characters on TV, but I prefer
theatre. I need a live audience to keep me going. If I chose a favourite part, it would be
Henri in A Family Affair, a play we performed up and down the country several years
ago. It's a comedy, directed by Andy de la Tour, a good friend of mine. It's about a
family who meet to celebrate a birthday, and all kinds of things happen - things that
could happen to anyone, anywhere. That's why it's so funny.
I really liked playing the part of Henri because in some ways his character is similar to
mine. Henri's a bit of a loner and behaves very badly at times. I was delighted when the
authors of the play saw it and congratulated me, saying I was exactly as they'd imagined
Henri. Although the play is a comedy, it contains serious messages, such as how
thoughtless people can be. It's very true to life and that's why I like it.
16. What is Rik Mayall’s main purpose in writing the text?
A. to suggest reasons for the success of his career.
B. to talk about his favourite acting roles
C. to explain how he became a comedy actor
D. to describe his future work on television
17. What does Rik Mayall say about The New Statesman?
A. Not everyone approved of it.
B. It won’t be repeated because some people were upset.
C. It was based on an unpleasant person he met.
D. He enjoys watching it again from time to time.
18. What kind of work does Rik Mayall prefer?
A. doing comedy series for television
B. acting with his close friends
C. performing in front of an audience
D. making films about real people
19. Why was Rik Mayall pleased about acting in A Family Affair?
A. The writers of the play admired his performance.
B. He could insist on which character to play.
C. It allowed him to do some serious acting.
D. He played a character who was very different to himself.
20. Which of the following is the best description of Rik Mayall?
A. He is a comedy actor who dislikes playing roles that are based on real life.
B. He is a successful actor who says that he enjoys playing characters who are
unpleasant.
C. He is a famous actor who played in A Family Affair because he said it reminded
him of his own family situation.
D. He is a well-known actor who has given up playing funny characters on TV in
order to concentrate on serious theatre.
PART 3 đề 18 (5 points):
Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next to the
correct answer (A, B, C, D)
AT HOME IN VENICE
by Francesco da Mosto
I was born in Venice, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy, and
studied architecture at university here. Though I have also spent time away, I have
always come back because it’s my home.
In Venice, there are no roads, only canals, so you have to get around on foot or
by boat. I live on a canal in the Rialto area in a house that was built in 1588 for the
Muti family, who were merchants in the silk trade. In the mid-eighteenth century, it
was home to the Vezzi family, who made things like plates and bowls in fine china
and became rich sending these around the world. These merchants’ houses in Venice
are like palaces. Their owners had to have space to show off their goods, but the
building also had to be an office, a factory, a store and a home. My house came into
our family in 1919, when it was bought by my grandfather. He died before 1 was born
but he was the director of a museum where 1 often do research on old documents. On
some of these, I’ve seen notes in his handwriting, so, in a strange way, I met him
through these documents.
Sadly, the population of Venice has dropped from 120,000 in the 1950s to about
60,000 now. This doesn’t include the thousands of tourists who come to visit. I
welcome the tourists but unless something is done to stop everyday shops like bakeries
and chemists from disappearing, the city will die. I want people who love the city to
come here to live and work and give Venice back a life that is not just about tourism.

16 What is the writer’s main reason for writing this text?

.
A to say what he feels about his birthplace
B. to give readers the history of his home town
C. to persuade more tourists to visit his city
D. to describe some important moments in his life

17 The family who first owned the writer’s home

.
A used to buy and sell silk.
B. produced plates and bowls.
C. were skilled architects.
D. helped to build the canals.
18 What does the writer say about his grandfather?
.
A His grandfather turned his home into a museum.
B His grandfather taught him how to study documents.
C He didn't find his grandfather’s handwriting easy to read.
D He wasn’t able to get to know his grandfather personally
19 What is the writer’s attitude to Venice today?
.
A He hopes tourists will stop visiting the city.
B He thinks local businesses should be encouraged to stay
C He would like people to get jobs working with tourists.
D He believes the city would benefit from having fewer inhabitants.
20 What might the writer say about his house?
.
A My house is on a canal in Venice and my family, starting with my grandfather,
had lived there since 1919.
B I have lived anywhere else apart from in my home in the Rialto area of Venice.
 C We don’t know how who lived in the house before 1588 but it was owned by
merchants the eighteenth century.
D The house was made bigger in the mid-eighteenth century because the owner
wanted it to look like a palace.
PART 3 đề 19 (5 points)

Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next to the
correct answer (A, B, C or D).

THE PRICE OF A PERFECT HOLIDAY

Cruise is becoming more and more popular, with around 20 million passengers
per year now enjoying holidays on board luxury ships. Many people see a cruise as the
perfect way to sit back and do nothing and enjoy time off work. But what is the effect
on the environment of this trend?
Although it usually takes less energy for a vehicle to move through water than
over land, cruise ships are often huge, with the biggest ones carrying up to 6,000
passengers. Moving such large vehicles requires enormous engines which burn as
much as 300.000 litres of fuel a day. One scientist has calculated that cruise ships
create as much pollution as 5 million cars going over the same distance. Because they
are out at sea, they also burn dirtier fuel that isn’t allowed on land. Unfortunately, no
government has control over the amount of air pollution out at sea.
Cruises also produce huge amount of rubbish, and cruise ships aren’t usually
good at recycling. Waste water from showers and toilets is usually poured directly into
the sea – as much per day as from a small town. Waste food from restaurants isn’t put
into the sea, but still causes problems when bought back to land.
Cruise ships also cause difficulties in the cities where they stop. Popular
destinations can get five or six ships per day, with thousands of tourists at a time.
Good for restaurants? No. Restaurant owners complain that the visitors look around
for a few hours and then return to their ship to eat. What’s more, the crowds can put
off other tourists, who complain that the streets are too busy. Some towns have banned
cruise ships or put a limit on the number that can stop at the same time. People who
care about the environment worry that as the cruise industry continues to grow, so too
will the issues for our planet.
16. What is the writer’s main purpose in this text?
A. To explain some of the problems that cruise ship cause.
B. To persuade people that a cruise is a wonderful holiday.
C. To criticize people who go on cruise ships.
D. To persuade governments to ban cruise ships.
17. One reason cruise ships cause a lot of air pollution is because
A. They carry large numbers of cars as well as passengers.
B. They use types of fuel that are not permitted on land.
C. Their engines are not as efficient as those of other ships.
 D. It takes more energy to move through water than overland.
18. What do we learn about the waste products on cruise ships?
A Most cruise ships recycle their waste products.
B. Waste food is often thrown at sea.
C. All the waste products are carried back to shore.
D. An enormous amount of the waste water isn’t recycled.
19. Why are cruise ship passengers not popular in some cities?
A. They fill up the restaurants, so other tourists can’t get in.
B. They are sometimes rude to other tourists.
C. They don’t spend money on meals.
D. They complain when the city is too crowded.
20. What best describes large cruise ships?
A. They seem to offer ideal relaxing holidays, but they aren’t environmentally
friendly.
B. They are becoming very popular, and they bring a lot of benefits, in spite of their
problems.
C. They used to cause a lot of pollution, but things are improving now.
D. They cause pollution in the sea and on land, so cities are planning to ban them in the
future.
PART 3 đề 20 (5 points):

Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next to the
correct answer (A, B, C, D)

GETTING FIT AND SLIM

You started the year in fine form, made a promise to yourself to get fit and slim,
joined a gym and started a diet. But what happened to those gym visits and the lettuce
diet? At least half of us who try to get fit and thinner give up after less than a month.
Many people blame their failure on lack of time. Lack of willpower was highly
important too.
Much of this is down to the way we set unrealistic fitness goals – a flat stomach in
eight weeks and a celebrity diet plan – instead of trying the boringly practical long-term
fix of exercising a bit more and eating a bit less. Most fitness clubs get an influx of new
members from January to March, but their use of the gym tends to decline after that. So
how do you beat the temptation to give up? First, don’t expect to fail as soon as you start
– be positive, even if you’ve failed before. Many people are fooled into believing that
they need to follow an expensive eating plan. This is simply not true. The answer is to
soul-search for the thing that really interests and motivates you. It’s fine to have small
motivations, but you should write them down and put them together to make a list of
things to keep you going.
You also need to change the way you think about things. Women feel particularly guilty
about doing the three-hour-a-week exercise routine, thinking it ‘selfish time’ that takes
them away from responsibilities to family and friends. It is better to regard this as vital
‘self-care’ time. People also think three hours is a lot of time out of their week, but we
spend around 98 hours a week awake – and the other 95 we are just sitting around.

16. Where might the text be found?

A. In a diary C. In a proposal

B. In a novel. D. In a newspaper.

17. How would you describe this text?

A. informative. C. aggressive.

B. sarcastic. D. entertaining

18. People tend to give up a fitness regime because

A. They become too tired.

B. They have achieved their goals.

C. They expect too much of themselves.

D. They can’t afford to continue.

19. In order to continue a successful fitness programme

A.You need to find a strong and lasting reason.

B.You need a soul-mate to exercise with.

C. You can’t avoid suffering.

D. Your friends and family will have to suffer.

20. Which headline would best suit the text?

A. Going to the gym is a waste of time.

B. Exercise – it’s not worth the effort.

C. You can get fit if you really want to

D. Don’t overtire yourself.