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TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÀO CAI

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CHUYÊN ĐỀ LISTENING NEWS
Họ tên : Nguyễn minh Dương
Tổ : Ngoại ngữ
Exercise 1:
Listen to a talk and choose the best answer
1. Where did the first underground railway in the world run?

A. Paddington to the City of London
B. Oxford Circus to Marble Arch
C. deep underground
2. How did the railway company build the railway?

A. they used steam engines
B. : they dug a trench in the middle of the street and put the railway at the bottom
C. they bored a hole deep under London
3. Building the railway was controversial. Why?

A. it would make it easier for ordinary people to get to work
B. the building work caused chaos in London's streets
C. it damaged houses and other buildings
4. The first trains on the underground were pulled by

A. horses
B. electric engines
C. steam engines
5. Traveling on the new underground railway was popular with people..

A. ..who suffered from asthma.
B. who needed to travel to work in London
C. ...who liked steam engines
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6. How did we celebrate the 150th birthday of the Underground?

A. Prince Charles travelled on an Underground train for the first time in his life
B. a steam engine pulled a special train at a railway museum
C. the Post Office issued special commemorative stamps
7. If I want to travel on the Underground from a station in north London to the centre of the
city, I need to a train that is
A. southbound
B. northbound
C. eastbound
8. When you get on an Underground train, you should

A. ...mind the gap between the train and the platform
B. ...carry a dog
C. ...shake hands with everyone else on the train
9. When you travel on an escalator you should...

A. ...be a tourist
B. ...run up the escalator
C. ...stand on the right-hand side
10. What does "dogs must be carried on the escalator" really mean?
A. If you have a dog, you must carry it on the escalator, so that the escalator does
not injure it
B. If you don’t have a dog, you must use the stairs and not the escalator
C. the British are mad.
Listen again and fill in the blank no more than three words
1. The railway builders tore up _____________________________and destroyed houses and
other buildings.
2. In order to prevent a buildup of soot and steam, the builders designed the tunnels to have
___________________ on top.
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3. In order to create a more extensive network with less chaos, the railway
____________began tunneling below the city rather than tearing up the streets.
4. The term, “The Tube,” refers to the whole London underground system. Of course,
______________________ no longer use basic steam engines!
5. An ancient steam engine was yanked out of its peaceful retirement to pull a ceremonial
train for ______________________ of the London Underground.
6. If I am travelling southbound towards London and you are travelling eastbound towards
Chelsea, what direction am I travelling? ________________.
7. Upon arrival, you may hear a disembodied voice telling you to ____________
8. It is absolutely crucial that you don’t stand on the left. If you want to be lazy and let the
escalator carry you up, stand _________________
9. The final straw to persuade you that _________________ are crazy is the sign: “Dogs
must be carried on the escalator.”
EXERCISE 2:
1. What does "going to the dogs" mean?
A. Going to a dog show.

B. Going to a dog race.
C. Nothing is as good as it used to be.
2. Why is the dog show called "Crufts"?
A. It is named after the man who organised the first dog show in London
B. "Crufts" is the name of a type of dog biscuit.
C. "Cruft, cruft!" is the noise a dog makes in English.
3. How many dogs are there in the Crufts dog show|?
A. 1886
B. 600
C. 28000
4. The dogs at crufts are all
A. English
B. Tibetan
C. pedigree
5. At Crufts, what can you see dogs doing?
A. sky-diving
B. dancing
C. ice-skating
6. Some people say that many pedigree dogs:
A. are expensive
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B. are unhealthy
C. are too big
7. What is the British organisation for dog breeders called?
A. Crufts
B. The Dog Club
C. The Kennel Club
8. Who is Elizabeth?
A. She is the owner of the dog that won first prize at Crufts.
B. She is the dog that won first prize at Crufts.
C. She is a famous hairdresser for dogs.
9. Where do Lhasa Apso dogs originally come from?
A. Tibet
B. England
C. a kennel
10. What do we sometimes say about dogs?
A. That they look like their owners.
B. That they have hair all over their faces.
C. That they spend a long time at the hairdressers.
Exercise 3:
a. You'll hear a commentator talking about the importance of organic food. Complete
the notes, using no more than three words and/or numbers
(1)
We support naturally grown produce partly because it . Naturally grown produce
( 2)
is healthier than food. Whether farm animals have an illness or not, they are given
( 3)
growth promoting drugs, and anti-parasite drugs on a daily basis. Consumers
(4 )
dislike the idea of animals raised in . The use of pesticides is monitored every
(5 )
year, for which more than £ of public money is spent. Billions of pounds are spent
( 6) ( 7)
on cleaning up the mess made by . are the ones who benefit from
(8 )
GM products. Organic food becomes less expensive as consumers . It's also
(9 ) ( 10)
important to reduce in farm workers. However, shopping is
difficult, since there are competing interests.
b. Listen to part of a conversation with a woman who started her own business in the
town of Westleigh.
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Why did Madeleine decide to open the store?
A. Because she wanted to help rejuvenate the town.
B. Because she wanted to encourage people to be more creative
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C. Because she lost her job as a journalist.
2 Madeleine copied the hardware store by…

A. stocking everything that a customer could possibly need.
B. only stocking top quality goods.
C. only selling things that big retailers don’t stock.
3 Madeleine attracts people into the store by…

A. building a relationship with another establishment.
B. offering discounts to students and teachers.
C. inviting art students to sell work in her store.
4 Which of the following does Madeleine provide?
A. A venue where clubs can meet free of charge
B. A place where people can socialise and have a drink.
C. A craft group for mothers with small children.
5 Why does Madeleine think other shops have closed down in the area?
A. Nobody wanted to buy what was on offer.

B. The owners were not passionate about their goods.
C. The stores were not very well stocked.
6 In Madeleine’s opinion, what quality does she have which makes her a good
businesswoman?
A. She is creative and resourceful
B. She enjoys working with numbers
C. She feels at ease with customers
Exercise 4:
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a. You will hear a radio interview with the comedian Brain Conley, who does a considerable
amount of work in panto, a type of family-friendly show which is popular at Christmas. For
questions 1-6, choose the answer which fits best according to what you hear.
1 Brian likes Birmingham because:

A. It has provided him with a steady income
B. It is where he grew up
C. It was where he first became famous
2 When they discuss children’s participation in panto, Brian says that

A. he prefers children not to come up on stage
B. it’s important to get the parents’ permission if a child wants to participate

C. he thinks that children’s participation adds a certain quality to the show
3 According to Brian, the advantage of panto is that

A. All the actors can change their lines to reflect current events.
B. The qualities required in panto match his talents.

C. It gives him the chance to play a comedy character.
4 Brian became involved in comedy because

A. He had wanted to do it since he was a child.
B. His friends at school encouraged him to do it.
C. He found he could earn more by doing comedy.
5 What does Brian say about providing comedy for corporate events?
A. It is easy because the audience has had a lot to drink.
B. He has learnt how to respond to comments from the audience.
C. It’s the only way for many comedians to find work.
6 What does Brian feel with regards to nerves?

A. He agrees with a comment someone made early in his career
B. He no longer feels nervous because he is more experienced
C. The extent of his nerves has changed over the years
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b. you listen to a talk about superstitions and then answer 10 questions. Read the questions
carefully before you listen.
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Questions 1-3.
Complete the table. Write no more than three words in each space.
The Origin of Superstitions

Represents the people dining at Christ’s last
(1) supper
Represents taking power from Tree Gods

(2)
walking under a ladder

The ladder forms a (3) which
represents the Holy Trinity.
Questions 4-6
Complete the Summary below. Write no more than three words in each space.
Student Mark Levin wanted to test whether a having a (4) walk across your path
brings good or bad luck. He invited people to play a game which involved (5) . The
cat was encouraged to walk across their path, and the players continued with their game. As a
control, Mark repeated the experiment with a (6) . Results showed that the
superstition had no effect on the game.
7. The story of Barnett Helzberg illustrates that:
A. The success of Helzberg’s jewellery stores was due to luck

B. Helzberg’s luck started with a chance meeting
C. It was lucky that Helzberg recognised Warren Buffett
8. In his newspaper experiment, Wiseman noticed that...
A. ‘Lucky’ people really are luckier than ‘unlucky’ people

B. Some unlucky people are luckier than they think they are.
C. There was no difference between the results of lucky people and unlucky people
9. Wiseman concluded that lucky people...
A. Are more anxious than unlucky people

B. Have more varied lives than unlucky people
C. Are more fixed on their goals than lucky people
10. Wiseman’s work shows that...
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A. There is some truth in superstitions
B. It is possible to learn how to be lucky
C. There are no ‘lucky’ people and ‘unlucky’ people
Exercise 5:
Listen to a student talking to a college professor. Complete the summary and the notes. Write NO
MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
1. All students at University receive a where they have the information

about their written work.
It includes the deadline for the submission of . Submitting assignments late
will for the course. .
- Assignments should not be less than words long.
- Preferably, students should their work.
- Students without their own computers one in the department.
- It’s also necessary to of information.

2. Question 8 -10 :Which THREE advantages of using electronic cards are mentioned?
A. parents approve of them

B. they are cost-effective
C. teachers benefit from their use

D. they reduce student absences
E. students find them practical
Listen to the radio programme about plastic bags in Bali.
Questions 1 - 4
Complete the sentences with up to three words.
1. Every day Bali creates enough rubbish to fill a .
2. Two girls decided to rid the island of plastic bags after attending a class about
.
3. The girls started out by getting assistance from .
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4. Their goal was to file a petition with signatures.
5. They achieved this goal by meeting people at .
6. They were inspired by the way brought about change through his actions.
7. They decided to hunger strike between the hours of .
8. The girls are currently distributing to shops that promises not to use plastic
bags.
Exercise 6:
Listen and fill no more than Three words or a number
Do you know the English word “dull”? “Dull” is the opposite of (1 ) “_________”. Often it means
(2 ) “_________”. . We have a saying in English that “All work and no play makes Jack a( 3)
_________”. Do you know someone who works all the time and never relaxes and never goes out
to enjoy themselves?
And I am sure that you all know the word “boring”. It means unexciting and uninteresting. It is a
favourite word of( 4) _________. If their parents suggest something to them, like “Shall we all go
to the cinema tonight?”, the teenager will probably reply “boring”, because when you are 15 years
old, any activity involving your parents is boring.
There is a village in Scotland called Dull. It is very small, with only a(5 ) _________of houses.
There is a church, but it has not been used for several years. There is a school too, but it is closed.
In the past, Dull was quite interesting. It was a/an(6 ) __________________.
Elizabeth Leighton lives in Dull. However, she is obviously not a dull person, because recently
she went for(7 ) _________in America. And while she was there she discovered a town called
Boring. Boring is in Oregon, in the north-west of the United States. The north west of the United
States is a bit like Scotland – lots of rain, and snow in the winter. Boring has about (8 )
_________which means that it is quite a bit bigger than Dull. But is it any more interesting? It has
a( 9) _________, and a place where they train guide dogs for blind people . The local authorities
in Dull and Boring are now considering( 10) _________
Now I don’t want to spoil a good story for you, but I have to point out that Dull is not called Dull
because it is a dull place. The name Dull comes from the Scottish Gaelic language, and probably
means (11 ) “_________”. And Boring is named after an old soldier from the (12 )
_________who was called William H Boring. After the war, he settled in Oregon, and lived there
until he died in 1932. Because William Boring lived nearby, and was one of the leading citizens of
the place, it was natural for the railway company, and later the US Post Office, to call the
settlement “Boring” in (13 ) _________
Exercise 7:
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This is one of the school meals which Martha Payne(1) __________ for her blog. She had (2)
__________, pasta with meat and vegetables and more carrot, and yoghurt.
Today we visit Scotland, to find out what a Scottish schoolgirl thinks of her school
(3)__________. And because the European Cup Football matches have reached an interesting
stage, and poor old England have been knocked out by Italy, this might be a good time to learn a
new (4)__________.
Martha Payne is 9 years old. , Martha has a meal at school in the middle of the day. In English, we
often call these meals (5)“__________”. At my school, way back in (6) __________. Martha is
interested in the food at her school. She is interested in how good it(7) __________, and how
healthy it is, and whether it contains any hairs! A few months ago, she started to write
a blog about her school dinners. She took her camera into school, to photograph her school dinner,
and then she posted the picture in her(8) __________ Martha started to use her blog to raise
money for (9)__________called Mary’s Meals, which provides school meals for children in poor
communities in(10) __________.
And at this point, the bureaucrats who run the education system in the part of Scotland where
Martha lives became aware of her blog. And they did not like it. Perhaps they were afraid that
people would start to(11) __________ their school dinners and say that they were
(12)__________. They decided that Martha’s blog had to stop.
Martha’s(13) __________ told Martha the bad news, and Martha was sad and wrote a final blog
post to say goodbye to her many readers.
At this point, we will make a little diversion to talk about football. In football. Of course,
sometimes, by accident, footballers do put the ball into their own goal. When this happens, we call
it an (14)“__________”. We call that an “own goal”.
Well, the bureaucrats who decided that Martha had to stop her blog did not want people talking
about the school dinners in their schools. But you can(15) __________ what actually happened. .
You can find Martha’s blog athttp://neverseconds(16).__________. You could tell her about the
meals in your school if you like, and contribute to Mary’s Meals to help provide meals for school
children in poor communities throughout the world.
I like stories with a happy ending. Don’t you?
Exercise 8: Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer
A.
1. What kind of emergency does the man NOT mention?
A. power failure
B. snowstorm
C. tornado
2. Which idea was stated in the conversation about water?
A. You should buy spring water in bottles in advance.
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B. Having a water filter to clean water can be helpful.
C. Bacteria in water can cause serious illness.
3. What is one basic principle behind food in a 72-hour kit?
A. Packing sweets is unwise for health reasons.
B. Cooking warm meals can lift people's spirits.
C. Buying easy-to-prepare foods is ideal.
4. What is the woman's image of an emergency shelter?
A. people working together in a difficult situation
B. a very overcrowded building that is dirty
C. a facility lacking adequate food and drinking water
5. What advice does the man have for people with small children?
A. pack plenty of snacks and treats
B. carry a portable DVD player with movies
C. be prepared with some basic art materials
B.
What reason does the girl give for needing a cellphone?

A. She can use it to check her email.
B. She can call family in case of an emergency.
C. She can make cheaper long-distance calls with it.
2.What is one major feature of the calling plan?
A. 1000 anytime minutes

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B. unlimited weekday minutes
C. 1000 free weekday minutes
3. What is the term of service for this plan?
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 9 months
4. Why does the girl suggest that her father buy a new car too?
A. Their current car is in bad shape, and it doesn't look good.
B. The cellphone's power supply won't work in an older car.
C. Their car isn't big enough to ride in with all her friends.
5. What do customers receive when they purchase the cellphone mentioned in the conversation?
A. a cellphone adapter for the car
B. money back for buying the phone
C. other cellphone accessories
C.
1. How old is the minivan the woman is looking at?

A. three years old
B. five years old
C. seven years old
2. What is the vehicle's mileage?
A. 55,000 miles
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B. 65,000 miles
C. 75,000 miles
3. What is the problem with the minivan's door?
A. It has several scratches in it.
B. It will not open properly.
C. It is missing the door handle.
4. What is one thing the extended warranty would NOT cover on the vehicle according to the
conversation?
A. a faulty oil pump
B. a malfunctioning gauge
C. a worn out brake drum
5. If the manager lowered the price as the salesman suggests, what would the final price be?
A. $15,475
B. $15,575
C. $15,675
Exercise 9:
A.
1. What will happen if the woman doesn't pay her tuition by the due date?
A. She'll have to pay a significant late fee.
B. She'll be required to register again for school.
C. She'll need to wait a semester to take classes.
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2. What is the woman planning to take with her to school from home?
A. some food
B. warm clothing
C. her game system
3. Based on her major, where will she most likely work?
A. at a bank
B. for a school
C. in a national park
4. The father suggests a specific major based on the possibility of _______________.
A. earning a decent living
B. traveling to different countries
C. moving up in the company
5. The man is surprised by the fact that his daughter ________________________.
A. already has a part-time job at school
B. has earned a scholarship for the first year
C. is involved in a serious relationship
B.
1. To whom is the man speaking?

A. his friend
B. his sister
C. his mom
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2. Which sentence would identify the man's current situation?
A. He has a lot of expenses including student loans.
B. He has a decent job, but he's looking for a new one.
C. He's in debt and is trying to borrow money.
3. How would you describe the man's apartment?
A. a small place with a nice view of the city
B. a spacious apartment that includes cable TV
C. an apartment downtown with free parking
4. Which sentence best describes the man's dining practices?
A. He tries to go out to eat every night.
B. He doesn't know how to cook very well.
C. He prefers to eat alone.
5. What does the woman suggest the man do at the end of the conversation?
A. He should be careful when using his credit cards.
B. He ought to get rid of his car to save money.
C. He should stop spending money on entertainment.
C.
1. What is one effect of Dave's alcoholism?

A. He is in danger of losing his job.
B. He gets his friends drunk.
C. He might lose his girlfriend.
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2. Lisa thinks that Dave's friends __________.
A. are buying him alcohol illegally
B. are driving while drunk
C. are getting him to attend parties
3. According to Dave's sister, a good friend is a person who _____.
A. spends time with you in their free time
B. gives you money and other things you need
C. openly shares their opinions and thoughts
4. One of things that Dave can accomplish by attending Alcoholics Anonymous is to _________.
A. meet people dealing with similar problems
B. undergo free drug testing to check his progress
C. get professional medical advice
5. At the end of the conversation, Dave decides to _________.
A. seek professional help
B. continue his drinking habits
C. ignore his sister's advice
Exercise 10:
A.
1. What did Randall's parents do in Honduras years ago?

A. They helped construct a home for children.
B. They taught English in local public schools.
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C. They worked with the government to help the poor.
2. For Randall, one of the most difficult aspects of his mom's Alzheimer's disease?
A. He isn't able to care for her at home.
B. His mother falls a lot and often gets hurt.
C. He can't have conversations with his mom.
3. Who usually helps his mom with her meals?
A. the nurse
B. his father
C. other family
4. Randall's mother likes to __________ at the care center.
A. watch TV shows
B. play simple games
C. talk with other residents
5. In such difficult circumstances, Randall suggests ______________.
A. giving money to help the needy
B. reading more to understand others
C. showing kindness in word and deed
B.
1. Where did the car accident take place?

A. in front of the house
B. in the parking lot at the store
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C. at the post office
2. Which factor did NOT contribute to the accident?
A. excessive speed
B. a faulty car mechanism
C. some obstructions in the car
3. Why is the girl really upset?
A. She wrecked her friend's car.
B. She doesn't have money to repair the car.
C. She won't have a car to drive over the weekend.
4. What is her dad's original solution to her predicament?
A. He offers to help pay for the repairs.
B. Her dad volunteers to drive her where she needs to go.
C. He suggests she invite friends over to eat.
5. How is the situation finally resolved?
A. The girl decides to go camping the following week instead.
B. The girl invites friends over instead for a pizza party.
C. The father reluctantly loans his car.
C.
1. What one possible problem was NOT mentioned about the man's car?
A. a stopped-up fuel line
B. a grimy carburetor
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C. a bad accelerator
2. Why can't the car's problem be diagnosed very easily?
A. The mechanic is not available to assess the problem.
B. The car is an older model that the mechanic hasn't seen before.
C. The mechanic doesn't have the proper tools to check the problem.
3. Today, how much would labor be per hour for the car owner in this conversation?
A. $50
B. $75
C. $125
4. Why will it be so expensive for the man to get his car fixed?
A. His car will require extensive repairs that will take a lot of time.
B. Special custom-made parts must be ordered from out of town.
C. He must pay higher fees because he isn't a resident of that area.
5. What day is it in the conversation?
A. Friday
B. Saturday
C. Sunday
EXERCISE 11:
A.
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1. Brandon broke up with his girlfriend because she _______.
A. was using drugs
B. liked another boy
C. was moving away
2. What did his girlfriend do to Brandon?
A. She threw his books in the toilet.
B. She hit him hard in the face.
C. She crashed his car into a wall.
3. Alex told Brandon if he said anything about this, __________.
A. she would burn up his car
B. her friends would hurt him badly
C. she would say bad things about him
4. In the end, Brandon decided to _________.
A. leave bad comments on her Facebook page
B. forget about the whole thing
C. tell the police about the problem
5. What is the main message of the conversation?
A. People should avoid using harmful drugs.
B. We shouldn't abuse other people.
C. People need to respect other people's property
B.
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1. What is the relationship between Greg and Cindy?
A. They are coworkers.
B. They used to go out together.
C. They are family.
2. Where did the man first run into trouble?
A. outside of Cindy's house
B. inside a club named Palace
C. at the city zoo
3. What happened while the man was trying to get away from Butch?
A. The car almost crashed off the road.
B. The man attempted to steal the car.
C. The man jumped on top of the car.
4. Where is the man at the time of this phone call?
A. at home
B. in a restroom
C. in his car
5. What does the man say he should have done that evening instead?
A. He should have done his homework.
B. He ought to have relaxed and read a book.
C. He should have washed his clothes.
C.
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1. The man (Andrew) and woman are _________.
A. siblings
B. husband and wife
C. close friends
2. Andrew found out about his new diet ______.
A. from a friend
B. through an email
C. on TV
3. From the conversation, we can infer that Andrew _______.
A. has started a new exercise program
B. just joined a fitness center
C. hasn't gone running yet
4. The problem with eating at night is that _________.
A. the body isn't active to use up the extra calories
B. you feel hungrier in the morning hours
C. your blood pressure increases because of the extra fat
5. The woman knows Andrew is a regular customer at McDonalds because ________.
A. the manager dropped off some food at his house
B. Andrew has hamburgers in the refrigerator
C. the woman found items in his garbage
EXERCISE 12.
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A.
1. Sharon and Phil been have been married for ________ months.
A. two
B. four
C. six
2. What is one reason why Phil wants to break up and divorce Sharon?
A. Sharon buys and wears very expensive clothing.
B. Sharon places work over her relationship with Phil.
C. Sharon complains about Phil's bathroom habits.
3. One thing that bothers Sharon is that Phil __________.
A. gets together with his old girlfriend two or three times a week
B. carries a picture of his old girlfriend
C. brings up old memories of his old girlfriend
4. Tonya, Phil's sister, thinks that he is really _________.
A. egotistical
B. proud
C. pampered
5. What is one suggestion that Tonya does NOT give Phil?
A. He ought to consult with a divorce lawyer.
B. Phil should avoid serious financial crises.
C. Phil and his wife could get some counseling.
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B.
1. Where has the man been practicing for his road test this past week?
A. at a driving school
B. on streets around town
C. at home
2. In what part of town do they begin the road test?
A. in a commercial area
B. in a residential district
C. in a school zone
3. What was the situation with the vehicle in front of them?
A. Mr. Smith is following too closely.
B. The driver of the other car is tailgating them.
C. The car ahead of them is driving below the speed limit.
4. What did Mr. Smith almost hit in the road?
A. another vehicle
B. a person
C. a street sign
5. What does the driving officer suggest Mr. Smith do at the end of the conversation?
A. He should come back on Friday to take the test.
B. He had better take more driving lessons before trying the test again.
C. He ought to take the test with another driving officer.
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C.
1. How are Stephanie and Brandon related?

A. Stephanie is Brandon's sister.
B. Brandon and Stephanie are engaged.
C. Brandon and Stephanie are colleagues.
2. The first sign of Stephanie's problem is that she has been __________.
A. missing work
B. buying expensive clothing
C. sleeping in a lot
3. Stephanie said she needed money to ___________.
A. pay for school tuition
B. repair her vehicle
C. cover medical expenses
4. It appears that Stephanie stole money from ________.
A. her work
B. her sister's car
C. her boyfriend's apartment
5. If Stephanie doesn't make changes in her life, she could ___________.
A. lose her school scholarship
B. have serious financial problems
C. get in trouble with the police
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Exercise 13:
A.
1. What did the boy like best about the zoo?

A. porcupines
B. penguins
C. polar bears
2. What did the elephant do at the zoo?
A. The elephant kicked dirty food in their direction.
B. The elephant sprayed water at the children.
C. The elephant tossed dirt at the people.
3. According to what little the boy said, what can we infer about the bird show?
A. One of the birds performed exactly as expected.
B. A bird didn't mind the trainer very well.
C. They couldn't see the birds from where they were sitting.
4. Where did the boy see the butterflies?
A. inside a glass enclosure
B. in a wire building near the bird show
C. flying around the zoo
5. What does the expression, "Sleep tight" mean found at the end of this conversation?
A. It refers to the idea of wrapping yourself up in blankets to keep warm.
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B. It represents the feeling of having good dreams throughout the night.
C. It makes reference to old-style beds that used ropes to hold up the mattresses.
B.
1. What is one of Shawn's concern about the dog?

A. It can be somewhat aggressive.
B. It eats too much food at one time.
C. The dog might mess on his carpet.
2. What is Shawn supposed to do between 3:00-4:00 p.m. for the dog?
A. Take the dog for some exercise with a Frisbee.
B. Feed him an afternoon doggie treat for a snack.
C. Let the dog watch a program on television.
3. Which point is NOT true about the cat?
A. The cat becomes a little moody at times.
B. The cat enjoys listening to rock music.
C. The cat will run away if it gets outside the house.
4. What can we infer from the conversation on the snake's reaction to Shawn?
A. The snake appears to warm up to him.
B. The snake doesn't care for Shawn at all.
C. The snake is extremely shy of Shawn.
5. What is Shawn's final response to Norman?
A. Norman should seek someone who is well-trained with animals.

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B. Norman should take his animals to the zoo for special care.
C. Norman agrees to watch them for a lot of extra money.
C.
1. At the beginning of the conversation, the man feels that he ____.

A. is a natural fisherman
B. needs more fishing practice
C. doesn't have the right equipment
2. Last month, the man didn't catch any fish because __________.
A. he always went the wrong time of day
B. he was too busy at work to go
C. the weather wasn't very good
3. While the man is fishing, the woman is _____________.
A. texting her friends
B. reading a book
C. watching him fish
4. The man had been fishing for ___________ without success.
A. 20 minutes
B. an hour
C. a couple of hours
5. When the woman catches a fish, the man ____________.
A. starts taking pictures of the fish

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B. encourages her to catch more
C. says she was just lucky
Exercise 14:
A.
1. Why does the man want to buy flowers for his wife?
A. He wants to surprise his wife for her birthday.
B. His wife has just received a nice job promotion.
C. The man didn't remember the day they got married.
2. The florist summarizes her thoughts on men by saying that they are:
A. neglectful and cheap
B. serious and thrifty
C. conservative and cautious
3. Near the beginning of the conversation, what is one thing that the woman suggests the man do
for his wife?
A. take his wife to an elegant restaurant
B. purchase a couple of beautiful balloons
C. buy twelve gorgeous roses
4. Why does the man panic when seeing his wife outside the store?
A. She will realize he spaced their important day.
B. Her finding him in the flower shop will spoil the surprise.
C. His wife will think he is buying the flowers for someone else.
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5. What is the most plausible ending to the conversation?
A. The man's wife graciously accepts the dozen roses the man buys for her.
B. The man begs his wife to forgive him when he comes out of the shop.
C. The florist delivers the flowers for the man because he is embarrassed.
B.
1. Where is Henry going this evening to pick up his wife?

A. the train station
B. the bus station
C. the airport
2. What was Henry doing Friday night when his problems started?
A. He was watching a game on TV with some pals.
B. He was playing basketball with a few of his friends.
C. He was having a barbeque with a couple of buddies.
3. The vase broke when one of Henry's friends:
A. hit it with a ball.
B. accidentally dropped it.
C. bumped into it with his arm.
4. How did the manuscript of the book become totally ruined?
A. It burned up in a fire.
B. Hot water damaged the entire copy.
C. Someone mistakenly threw it into the trash.
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5. From the tone of the conversation, what sort of reaction does Henry expect from his wife about
his misfortunes?
A. disappointment
B. anger
C. contentment
C.
1. What is the man's initial reason for visiting the dentist?

A. He wanted to have a filling replaced.
B. He needed to have a tooth pulled.
C. He came in for a dental check up.
2. What problem does the dentist discover when he takes a look in the patient's mouth?
A. The man has discolored teeth.
B. The man has a chipped front tooth.
C. The man has a decayed back tooth.
3. When does the man feel discomfort?
A. when he chews on hard foods
B. when he eats hot foods
C. when he drinks something cold
4. What is one method of treatment the dentist does NOT mention?
A. doing a root canal
B. putting a filling in
C. pulling the tooth

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5. What does the dentist use to minimize the patient's pain during the procedure?
A. a local anesthetic
B. nitrous oxide
C. no medication is needed in this case
Exercise 15:
A.
1. What can we assume about the death of Tim's father?

A. He fell ill and passed away unexpectedly.
B. His father died in a traffic accident.
C. Tim's dad had a lingering illness.
2. How is his mother taking the passing of her husband?
A. She feels very depressed.
B. She remains optimistic about the future.
C. She senses no purpose to her own life.
3. How is his mother going to support herself now that her husband is gone?
A. She will be able to live off her government pension.
B. She is coming out of retirement to work.
C. Proceeds from life insurance will sustain her.
4. When is the public viewing for Tim's father?
A. in the morning
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B. in the afternoon
C. in the evening
5. What does Tim ask Heather to do at the funeral?
A. offer a prayer
B. sing a song
C. give a speech
B.
1. What is the name of the business being advertised?

A. Fortune Furniture
B. Frontier Furniture
C. Fabulous Furniture
2. What things are not mentioned in the ad?
A. microwaves
B. sofas
C. stereos
3. Which item could you purchase for under $240?
A. a king size bed
B. a digital piano
C. a color TV
4. Where is the store located?
A. two blocks west of city hall

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B. opposite Union Square
C. across from city hall
5. What are the store's hours?
A. 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM
B. 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM
C. 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM
C.
1. Mark is calling the gardening show about ____________.

A. a diseased fruit tree
B. a strawberry patch
C. some dying flowers
2. His wife received the particular plant(s) from her _______________.
A. mother
B. sister
C. a close friend
3. Mark thinks that he might have _________________.
A. covered the plant(s) accidentally
B. driven his truck over the plant(s)
C. killed the plant(s) with deadly chemicals
4. Mark won't be able to deal with the situation unless ___________.
A. his wife goes on vacation

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B. the weather improves soon
C. he can buy the right plant food
5. Which advice does Susan, the gardening show host, NOT give Mark at the end of the
conversation?
A. Susan suggests that Mark ask for forgiveness.
B. Susan recommends that Mark go on vacation.
C. Susan advises that Mark put away any dangerous items.
Exercise 16:
A.
1. What would be the best title for this lecture?
A. Important Keys to Recycling Paper
B. Technological Advances Improve Recycling
C. Steps to Improving Recycling
2. According to the article, paper materials that are difficult to recycle include:
A. copy paper
B. document shred
C. food wrappers
3. In some cases, recycling could be hazardous to the environment if special precautions are not
taken because:
A. industrial emissions are sometimes created in the process.
B. chemical waste is sometimes produced as a result.
C. a great deal of energy is expended to create new products.
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4. According to the lecture, the demand for recyclable materials in the manufacturing of new
products is sometimes sluggish because
A. some governments are unwilling to support expensive recycling methods.
B. there is a lack of advanced technology to process the materials.
C. businesses do not invest enough money into research.
5. Which is NOT one of the main keys to recycling as mentioned in the lecture?
A. government regulation of waste
B. better technology
C. more demand for recycled materials
B.
1. What type of solar eclipse occurred on December 25, 2000?
A. annular
B. total
C. partial
2. What made this eclipse so unique?
A. its location for viewing in the world
B. its timing on the calendar
C. its movement across the sky
3. Who is the most likely audience for this news report?
A. intermediate skywatchers
B. novice observers
C. avid astronomers
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4. Which statement was NOT mentioned about viewing an eclipse?
A. Sunglasses block out only a limited amount of the sun's ultraviolet rays that can damage
the eye.
B. Sunglasses can only filter harmful rays during total solar eclipses at their greatest
magnitude.
C. Sunglasses tend to cause the center of the eye to enlarge allowing in more intense light.
5. What is one fact we do not learn from the final commentary of the video?
A. the date of an upcoming solar eclipse
B. where the next Christmas eclipse will occur
C. how to record an eclipse for your posterity
C.
1. What news event is being reported?
A. an alien spacecraft landing
B. the impact of a meteorite
C. a volcanic eruption
2. This event occurred about _______ kilometers south of Barrow, Alaska.
A. 12
B. 20
C. 22
3. At the time of the incident, some witnesses reported ____________.
A. seeing a falling round object
B. hearing a train-like sound
C. observing a bright light

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4. A similar event 65 million years ago led to the ___________.
A. extinction of the dinosaurs
B. evolution of the human race
C. development of plant life
5. Astronomers have focused their work on ____________.
A. discovering new life in space
B. plotting the courses of asteroids
C. developing radar telescopes
Exercise 17
A.
1. Where is the news reporter, Stan Fielding, in the city?
A. at a military facility
B. in the suburbs
C. in the downtown area
2. How long has the civil war been going on for?
A. almost one year
B. just over a year
C. a year and a half
3. About what time of day is this news report taking place?
A. in the early afternoon
B. in the late evening
C. in the middle of the night
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4. What is the main target of the rebels in this latest attack?
A. the current location of city leaders
B. military stockpiles of ammunition
C. the main lines of transportation
5. Which is NOT a major problem as a result of the war so far?
A. infectious disease
B. lack of drinking water and food
C. insufficient housing
B.
1. Which statement is true about the candidate's first point on taxes?
A. New school funding will be generated by eliminating tax breaks.
B. Taxes will be used to retain teachers for the future.
C. Property taxes should be used to improve existing schools.
2. What is the speaker's main point about economic development?
A. The candidate is proposing the development of new housing downtown.
B. New sport arenas should be built to revitalize the local economy.
C. More green areas should be developed in the suburbs to improve recreational

opportunities.
3. What can we infer from the politician's third point?
A. More roads need to be built for future generations.
B. Long-term solutions to improve transportation traffic will include trains.
C. More efficient means of transportation will be supported by the federal government.
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4. What reason is given for voting for the candidate at the end of the speech?
A. He understands the needs of the common man.
B. He has had a long career as a politician.
C. He has fought against big business interests.
C.
1. According the mini lecture, which situation was NOT mentioned as an example for
reconstructive surgery?
A. A young child is severely burned in a house fire.
B. A woman isn't satisfied with the shape of her stomach.
C. A man lost part of his ear in a boating accident.
2. What other effects do physical deformities have on the individual who bears them?
A. a lack of self-worth
B. inability to find work
C. fewer educational opportunities
3. What other services do volunteers provide to the country where they perform reconstructive
surgery?
A. fund-raising activities
B. physical therapy
C. local health care training
4. How does this volunteer work benefit the providers of such surgical procedures?
A. These experiences give doctors and nurses valuable in-field training opportunities.
B. Volunteers establish connections for future medical research.
C. Health care workers develop deeper understanding of the sufferings of others.

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5. What is one way everyday people can help such causes?
A. educate themselves on the issues
B. make financial contributions
C. adopt unwanted children
Exercise 18:
A.
1. From the content of the conversation, where does this interview take place?
A. at a public forum
B. in an auditorium
C. on TV
D. in a classroom
2. According to Dr. Adams, what is one of the most important points in learning a foreign
language?
A. exposing oneself to the target culture
B. attending regularly a good language program
C. coming up with a study plan
D. developing good note-taking skills
3. Dr. Adams suggests that:
A. a realistic goal for learners is to reach a certain level of language proficiency, not native
fluency.
B. students can achieve native-like pronunciation through focused study.
C. learners should interact with native speakers to gain greater fluency.
D. teachers need to help students foster a good self-esteem and confidence.
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4. What kinds of activities would help Dr. Adams in his own study?
A. listening to information and then discussing it with others
B. reading books and magazines for news
C. being involved in group or class projects
D. keeping a journal and exchanging with a friend
5. Which point was NOT mentioned in the interview?
A. Many learners often favor a combination different learning styles.
B. Pronunciation practice is key to improved comprehensibility.
C. Setting reachable goals should be paramount in learning.
D. Learning is a step-by-step process.
B.
1. Shirley learned about square-foot gardening:

A. by attending a class.
B. from her parents.
C. through a gardening magazine.
2. What is the main benefit of developing a square-foot garden?
A. You can grow vegetables vertically.
B. You can raise plants in a confined area.
C. You can plant a wide variety of plants together.
3. Which point was NOT mentioned in starting this type of garden?
A. sunlight
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B. location
C. soil
4. Which list of plants does Shirley mention in her garden?
A. tomatoes, beets, egg plant, and squash
B. strawberries, green peppers, okra, and tomatillos
C. basil, onions, cantaloupe, and banana peppers
5. What will happen at the end of the show?
A. Shirley will give tips on how to prepare the soil.
B. Shirley will discuss building a green house.
C. Shirley will give a tour of her garden.
C.
1. What is the main topic of this address?

A. the growing crisis of inadequate retirement pensions for the future
B. the problem of providing adequate medical care for the elderly
C. the need to reevaluate our attitudes towards senior citizens
2. What was the speaker's purpose in sharing the story about his grandfather?
A. to highlight the difficulties of finding affordable housing in the future
B. to illustrate the preoccupations of older citizens with growing older
C. to describe the lack of public facilities designed for the elderly
3. Which of the following statements did Dr. Miller NOT mention when speaking of senior
citizens' "golden years"?
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A. The loss of a person's self-identity is most prevalent in one's advancing years.
B. A person's declining health contributes to a feeling of inadequacy.
C. Self-worth is often tied to one's profession and social standing.
4. What do you think the speaker will talk about in the next part of his address?
A. the contributions the elderly can make in our societies
B. the swelling burden of supporting welfare programs in the future
C. our responsibility of building retirement homes for our graying society
5. Where does this plenary address most likely take place?
A. at a retirement home
B. at a conference center
C. at a hospital
Exercise 19:
A.
1. What was the impetus for Monroe's new book on children?

A. He argues that rearing children is often more difficult that people anticipate.
B. He believes that no other book covers the challenges of raising children.
C. Dr. Monroe asserts that poor parental skills can contribute to problem children.
2. According to Monroe, successful children are ones who:
A. are able to manage their emotional state in appropriate ways.
B. can remain calm at all times without getting upset or angry.
C. achieve their future educational and financial goals.

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3. Based on Monroe's comments, which group has the greatest influence on children's behaviors
and ideas?
A. teachers
B. friends
C. parents
4. Parents should view the use of family rules as a way to:
A. restrict what children can do and say.
B. provide more opportunities for freedom.
C. communicate more openly with children.
5. Which point can we infer from Monroe's final comments?
A. Taking parenting classes can help us grow closer to our children.
B. Raising children in today's world can be an arduous process.
C. Joy can always be attained in every aspect of child rearing.
B.
1. What is causing the delays near Interstate 215?

A. road construction
B. a small accident
C. inclement weather conditions
2. Where do these delays clear up?
A. around 7200 South
B. right after 3300 South
C. near 9600 South

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3. What caused the accident on Northbound I-15?
A. slick ice
B. a stalled vehicle
C. limited visibility
4. What weather conditions are predicted during the night and morning hours?
A. heavy fog
B. periodic sleet
C. strong winds
5. What situation has resulted because of the extremely cold temperatures snow in the mountains?
A. A group of animals has come down into the valley.
B. Sudden avalanches are expected around Riverside Park.
C. Road closures are making travelling difficult in that area
C.
1. This race took place __________.

A. on city streets
B. by the lake
C. on mountain trails
2. What did Randall and Shirley do during the race?
A. They listened to music.
B. They enjoyed talking together.
C. They took pictures of the scenery.
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3. Randall fell during the race when he ____________.
A. tripped on a rock
B. tried to pass another runner
C. dropped his water bottle
4. Which statement is true about the story?
A. Randall lost his watch, and he could never find it.
B. Randall won second place in his age group.
C. Randall finished after his wife and son.
5. According to Randall, what is the lesson we can from this type of experience?
A. Challenges in life can make us stronger.
B. You should always carry an extra watch with you.
C. Running in races can improve your physical strength
Exercise 20:
A.
1. What word describes the man's feelings at the beginning of the conversation about traveling
overseas?
A. relaxed
B. apprehensive
C. anxious
2. What one thing surprised him in the marketplace?
A. The quality of merchandise seemed to vary widely from place to place.
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B. Shop owners would raise the price of goods if they saw you were a foreigner.
C. You could bargain over the price with shopkeepers to get the best deal.
3. What did the man NOT mention about the way people looked at him during his visit?
A. People stared at him out of a distrust of foreigners.
B. People were just inquisitive at his presence there.
C. Such situations gave him opportunities to interact with others.
4. What does the man say about the traffic conditions?
A. The people seem to pass through traffic as if unaffected by everything around them.
B. Buses and taxis are the main modes of transportation in many parts of the country.
C. The flow of traffic, at times, remains constant due to an intricate road system.
5. What is one conclusion the man states at the end of the travel log?
A. Discovery of different cultures through direct experience is key to cultural adaptation.
B. Miscommunication is a natural event in the process of bridging cultural boundaries.
C. All countries share some similar characteristics that bind them together.
B.
1. News Story One:

A. Huge Creature Lashes out at Man and Canine
B. Giant Crocodile Eats Dog and Bites Man
C. Man Becomes Latest Fatality in Attacks
2. News Story Two:
A. Woman Missing After Tornado Hits Town

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B. Injured Woman and Missing Cat Result of Twister
C. Frightening Storm Causes Damage in the Thousands
3. News Story Three:
A. Man Disposes of Ring Out the Window
B. Kitchen Sink Holds Man Hostage
C. Man Battles Burned Fish in House
4. News Story Four:
A. Family Lost After Car Breaks Down on Weekend Drive
B. Winter Hike Over Mountain Turns Deadly for Family
C. Snow Storm's Grip Strands Family on Outing
Exercise 21:
A.
Complete the table below. Write one word only for each answer.
Time Perspectives
Time Zone Outlook Features & Consequences
Remember good times, e.g. birthdays.

Positive
Keep family records, photo albums, etc.
Past
(31)
Focus on disappointments, failures, bad decisions.
……………..
Hedonistic Live for (32) …………….. ; seek sensation; avoid pain.

Present
Life is governed by (33) …………….. , religious
Fatalistic
beliefs, social conditions. Life’s path can’t be changed.
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(34)
Prefer work to play. Don’t give in to temptation.
……………..
Future
Have a strong belief in life after death and importance
Fatalistic
of (35) …………….. in life.
Questions 36–40
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Questions
36) We are all present hedonists
A) at school
B) at birth
C) while eating and drinking
37) American boys drop out of school at a higher rate than girls because
A) they need to be in control of the way they learn

B) they play video games instead of doing school work
C) they are not as intelligent as girls
38) Present-orientated children
A) do not realise present actions can have negative future effects

B) are unable to learn lessons from past mistakes
C) know what could happen if they do something bad, but do it anyway
39) If Americans had an extra day per week, they would spend it
A) working harder
B) building relationships
C) sharing family meals
40) Understanding how people think about time can help us
A) become more virtuous

B) work together better
C) identify careless or ambitious people
B. Question 1-5:
1. What impresses the man about the girl at the beginning of the conversation?
A. The girl arrives promptly on time.
B. The girl carries her own business cards.
C. The girl comes prepared to cook for the kids.
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2. How often has Kelly babysat for Mr. Adams in the past?
A. never
B. one or two times
C. on a regular basis
3. According to the girl's financial consultant, why should she charge more for babysitting?
A. She does some housework while the parents are out.
B. She purchases groceries for evening meals.
C. She provides special educational entertainment.
4. What specialized training has the girl received to become a babysitter?
A. educational
B. emotional
C. medical
5. What additional expenses does her rate increases need to cover?
A. investments
B. hobbies
C. recreational
Exercise 22:
For question 1-5, listen to a piece of BBC news and decide the statements are True (T) or False (F)
1. Tensions are rising between the USA and Sony Pictures.
2. The group said it would not upload any more data about Sony.
3. Sony said it cancelled screenings because of fears about public safety.
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4. President Obama said dictators could not censor things in the USA.
5. A senator said the canceling of the screenings greatly hurt free speech.
For question 6-15, listen to a piece of news from BBC and supply the blanks with the missing
information. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER taken from the
recording for each answer in the spaces provided
The authors acknowledge that a (6) ___________ from fossil fuels to renewable energy is
easier to recommend than to achieve. Many countries are (7) ___________ using fuels like coal.
In Germany coal provides nearly half the electricity. But because (8) ___________ are
building up in the atmosphere so rapidly, (9) ___________ is that it's better to make the change
sooner rather than later.
Professor Jim Skea at Imperial College, a (10) ___________ on the panel said "The
message is that we need to start from 2020 onwards. If you wait as long as 2030 to put in place
measures, it is going to start to get difficult. (11) ___________have risen more quickly in the last
ten years than they have at any point in the past, and if we carry on in that kind of way till 2030,
then you will be faced with these difficult choices. We need to move much more quickly than that."
One surprise is a low estimate for the cost of (12) ___________ fossil fuels and boosting
wind and solar power. The panel says that less than one tenth of 1% will be shaved off annual
global growth. However, this figure rests on a host of (13) ___________, and for the moment,
renewable energy still needs (14) ___________, which raises questions about public acceptance.
The panel does believe its options are (15) ___________ and it hopes they'll be
implemented in the coming years.
Exercise 23: Fill in the blank with no more than FIVE words
America is known as the land of opportunity,(1) one could achieve anything they put
their mind (2) , no matter who they are. Thousands of people (3) to the United
States every year from different (4) of the world to have access to these (5) of
opportunities. This is what is known as, (6) " American dream". One of the many reasons
America (7) such a great country is the diversity you (7) all around. America is
one big melting pot (8) from different backgrounds.
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America is also home (9) many of the world's top colleges and universities. (10)
of Technology is a top (11) college that focuses highly on science and engineering.(12)
is located in the city of Pasadena. Harvard (13) is another top world ranked
college that you might be (14) . The buildings at Harvard date (15) back to the
year 1636, making (15) the oldest university in the United States. It is located (16)
Massachusetts. University of (17) , Los Angeles is another institute worthy of
recognition. (18) next to Hollywood, UCLA has distinguished itself as a (19)
prestigious and selective university due to the (20) who apply for admission throughout
(21) . The universities mentioned are but a few of the many other (22) that make
the United (23) so outstanding.
America is also known for being at the (24) . Although our (25) may be
contradictory to these ideals, we have (26) and now live in a land of equal (27)
. Whether you wish to become a doctor, a (28) , or a librarian, America is the
best place to be at to (29) .
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28.
Exercise 24: Listen and fill the blank with no more than FiveWords
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The Fourth of July is the United States' (1) of its independence from England. It is
the day when the (2) was adopted by the (3) country's forefathers, and is a
national holiday. It has been (4) since 1776. Americans hold (5) as one of the
most revered holidays (6)
Independence Day celebrations include firework shows that are held by (7) throughout
the country. (8) are held at stadiums, recreational parks, and (9) homes.
Additionally, many businesses have giveaways and (10) for all residents on this day.
The firework (11) are best at stadiums, where they attract a (12) number of
people. This is a recent change (13) the way Americans celebrate the day. In the (14)
, most people bought their own fireworks from vendors (15) sell their goods in
supermarket parking lots.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Exercise 25: Exercise 23: Fill in the blank with no more than FIVE words
The third Monday in January is (1) , Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It falls (2) of
the civil rights leader, who was (3) . King, a minister, became known for (4) the
treatment of African-Americans in the (5) and laws that discriminated against Blacks.
Specifically, (6) protested segregation that separated blacks and whites in (7) ,
public pools, public schools, on buses, and (8) . King led many marches in the (9)
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, especially in the South where segregation was especially (10) and enforced,
and in Washington D.C. His march (11) . was perhaps his most famous one, (12)
he gave the "I have a Dream" speech.
(13) Martin Luther King Jr. Day, federal, state, and (14) are closed including
public schools and post (15) . On the holiday many people participate in marches and
(16) Dr. King. Others use the day (17) and volunteer in their (18)
by cleaning up garbage in a local park (19) serving food to the homeless. However, the
holiday was (20) . Some states didn't want to honor Dr.(21) and tried to rename
the holiday or combine the day with (22)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22.
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Chuyên đề bồi dưỡng chuyên môn năm học 2018-2019

TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÀO CAI

1. Where did the first underground railway in the world run?

B. Oxford Circus to Marble Arch

2. How did the railway company build the railway?

C. they bored a hole deep under London

3. Building the railway was controversial. Why?

B. the building work caused chaos in London's streets

C. it damaged houses and other buildings

4. The first trains on the underground were pulled by

5. Traveling on the new underground railway was popular with people..

B. who needed to travel to work in London

C. ...who liked steam engines

6. How did we celebrate the 150th birthday of the Underground?

B. a steam engine pulled a special train at a railway museum

C. the Post Office issued special commemorative stamps

8. When you get on an Underground train, you should

C. ...shake hands with everyone else on the train

9. When you travel on an escalator you should...

B. ...run up the escalator

C. ...stand on the right-hand side

C. the British are mad.

A. Going to a dog show.

2 Madeleine copied the hardware store by…

3 Madeleine attracts people into the store by…

C. inviting art students to sell work in her store.

4 Which of the following does Madeleine provide?

A. A venue where clubs can meet free of charge

B. A place where people can socialise and have a drink.

C. A craft group for mothers with small children.

A. Nobody wanted to buy what was on offer.

C. The stores were not very well stocked.

B. She enjoys working with numbers

C. She feels at ease with customers

1 Brian likes Birmingham because:

2 When they discuss children’s participation in panto, Brian says that

B. it’s important to get the parents’ permission if a child wants to participate

3 According to Brian, the advantage of panto is that

B. The qualities required in panto match his talents.

4 Brian became involved in comedy because

6 What does Brian feel with regards to nerves?

The Origin of Superstitions

Represents taking power from Tree Gods

walking under a ladder

A. The success of Helzberg’s jewellery stores was due to luck

8. In his newspaper experiment, Wiseman noticed that...

A. ‘Lucky’ people really are luckier than ‘unlucky’ people

9. Wiseman concluded that lucky people...

A. Are more anxious than unlucky people

10. Wiseman’s work shows that...

1. All students at University receive a where they have the information

It includes the deadline for the submission of . Submitting assignments late

will for the course. .

- Assignments should not be less than words long.

- Preferably, students should their work.

- Students without their own computers one in the department.

- It’s also necessary to of information.

A. parents approve of them

C. teachers benefit from their use

1. Every day Bali creates enough rubbish to fill a .

3. The girls started out by getting assistance from .

4. Their goal was to file a petition with signatures.

5. They achieved this goal by meeting people at .