TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC ĐIỆN LỰC ĐỀ CƯƠNG MÔN TIẾNG ANH 1

KHOA NGOẠI NGỮ UNIT 1-6 EMPOWER

BỘ MÔN TIẾNG ANH

Kỹ Thời gian Phần Thứ tự Định dạng bài thi và phương pháp Mục đích đánh giá
năng làm bài câu hỏi làm bài
True/False
Phần 1 Đọc tìm thông tin chi
Đọc 1 đoạn văn (200-250 từ) có 10 câu
(10 1-10 tiết và đọc hiểu ý
hỏi True/False
điểm) chính.
Thí sinh được yêu cầu chọn đáp án T/F.
ĐỌC 35 phút
(3 25 điểm Đọc một đoạn văn (250-300 từ) có 5 câu Đọc lấy thông tin chi
phần) 25 câu hỏi hỏi trắc nghiệm với các lựa chọn A, B, tiết và đọc hiểu ý
Phần 2
11-15 C, D chính.
(5 điểm)
Thí sinh được yêu cầu chọn câu trả lời
phù hợp với nội dung văn bản đã đọC.
Đọc đoạn văn có 10 chỗ trống, mỗi chỗ
Phần 3
trống có 4 lựa chọn A,B, C, D. Kiểm tra kiến thức
(10 16-25
Thí sinh được yêu cầu chọn đáp án phù về ngữ pháp, từ
điểm)
hợp để điền vào chỗ trống vựng.
Tổng
25
điểm
Đánh giá kỹ năng
nghe hiểu ngôn ngữ
Phần 1 Nghe 5 đoạn hội thoại ngắn. đích qua các loại
(5 điểm) 1-5 Thí sinh được yêu cầu chọn đáp án đúng hình hội thoại và tự
A, B, C cho các câu hỏi/ nhận định. thuật, nắm bắt được
20 phút thông tin yêu cầu
NGHE 20 điểm trong đề.
HIỂU Phần 2 Nghe các đoạn tự thuật có độ dài vừa Nghe lấy thông tin
(2 15 câu hỏi (10 phải, điền 10 từ vào chỗ trống (Thí sinh chi tiết, thông tin cụ
6-15
phần) điểm) tự tìm ra từ để điền vào ô trống chứ thể và thông tin
không có từ gợi ý cho sẵn). chính.
Tổng
20
điểm
Viết 35 phút Phần 1 Viết e-mail Viết e-mail cá nhân
15 điểm (5 điểm)
Phần 2 Viết đoạn văn Kỹ năng Viết đoạn
(10 điểm) văn
- Viết tối thiểu đạt 3/15 điểm
Tổng điểm: 60

BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG

READING
SECTION 1. MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The ............ worked hard in good and bad weather to complete our new house on time.
A. accountants B. architect C. careers D. builders
2. I ............ a note of how much money I spent when I was on holiday.
A. made B. did C. gave D. play
3. How much do I ............ you for the shopping you did for me?
A. save B. buy C. owe D. lend
4. Why doesn’t the company get a…………. to help with ideas for the new reception area?
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5. The weather was ............ when the new students had their picnic in the park.
A. delicious B. perfect C. serious D. spacious
6. Richard never takes a suitcase on holiday - he just puts some things in a small ………….
A. backpack B. suit C. luggage D. pocket
7. I love being a lawyer but I have to work long hours - it's a ............ job.
A. frightening B. disappointed C. adventurous D. tiring
8. You should put this photo in your blog because you look ............ in your wedding dress.
A. light B. gorgeous C. fair D. silly
9. I want to ............ on holiday for two weeks in September, maybe to Thailand.
A. go out B. go away C. go over D. go through
10. Please can you ............ me $10 until tomorrow?
A. pay B. borrow C. lend D. owe
11. What a terrible journey - our car ............ twice and we were six hours late.
A. took off B. checked in C. broke down D. hitchhiked
12. When my brother was a child, he was really ............ of big dogs.
A. annoyed B. surprised C. frightened D. confused
13. Many actors work…………... because that is when more people can go to the theatre.
A. long hours B. at weekends C. every day D. on weekdays
14. We went to a party in a ............ house and there was no space to dance.
A. tiny B. huge C. peaceful D. massive
15. Alex got a large ............ from the bank to help him start his business.
A. money B. discount C. bargain D. loan
16. There was snow at the airport so there were long ............ for flights.
A. lifts B. breaks C. delays D. crash
17. It’s always a good idea to ............ your accommodation before you go on holiday.
A. order B. buy C. ask D. book
18. Some of the streets in the village are very ............ , so we can't drive to the restaurant.
A. high B. low C. wide D. narrow
19. I love going to the ............ cinema in the summer because you can see the stars in the sky.
A. outdoor B. magnificent C. crowded D. amazing
20. I wouldn't like to be a ............ because they speak in front of lots of people.
A. plumber B. politician C. gardener D. career
21. Receptionists do an important job but they don't usually earn a good ............ .
A. salary B. environment C. money D. cash
22. My neighbour ............ loves getting letters from her grandchildren.
A. nearly B. exactly C. particularly D. finally
23. My uncle ............ most of his money away to a charity.
A. lend B. have C. spend D. gave
24. I love that coat but I can't ............ to buy it.
A. money B. borrow C. lend D. afford
25. Leila’s friends often text her when they’re on holiday but they ............ send her postcards
A. ever B. rarely C. fairly D. pretty
26. We took our cat to the ............ because she had a broken tooth.
A. dentist B. farmer C. vet D. architect
27. Flying makes me ………………. so I close my eyes when the plane takes off and lands
A. happy B. exciting C. nervous D. annoyed
28. Guests who are leaving the hotel must ............ before 10.00.
A. check out B. check into C. check up D. check over
29. We'll get up early tomorrow so we can ............ on our journey at 7 o'clock.
A. set up B. set off C. set in D. set into
30. Doctors and nurses make very important ............ about their patients' health.
A. problems B. qualifications C. decisions D. payment
31. The supermarket has got some very good special ............ this week.
A. offers B. skills C. salary D. self-employment
32. Can I ............ a payment to your charity by credit card?
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33. David never has time to ............ in the morning so he's growing a beard.
A. get a new suit B. have a shave C. go to the shop D. have breakfast
34. Sorry I’m late - I ............ my train.
A. lost B. missed C. arrived D. caught
35.I ............ use social media to say 'Happy birthday' to my friends because it’s the best way.
A. slowly B. usually C. never D. hardly ever
36. When I ............ all the fun we had together as kids, I feel so happy.
A. forget about B. think of C. wait for D. look for
37. Richard thinks it’s alright to end a relationship by text but I think it’s ............ .
A. lovely B. awful C. brilliant D. gorgeous
38. Most electricians complete several years' ............ with a company before they can work alone
A. training B. skills C. homework D. working
39. Susan felt very nervous when she arrived ............ the test centre.
A. to B. at C. with D. on
40. I ............ my doctor for advice about my health – she was very helpful!
A. listen B. talked C. said D. asked
41. Why was there a big…………..on the motorway this morning?
A. strike B. lift C. queue D. traffic jam
42. It took me over an hour to get the ticket because there was a long……..at the ticket office.
A. delay B. queue C. crash D. rush
43. Can you ……….your PIN, please?
A. enter B. write C. touch D. pay
44. I work as a receptionist in a hotel so I ……………. always be polite to the guests.
A. mustn’t B. must C. can D. has to
45. My GPS doesn’t ……….very well when I drive through the mountains.
A. job B. see C. look D. work
46. In his job, he has to deal……………..customers all day long.
A. on B. about C. with D. for
47. Ellen ............ some volunteer work with children last year.
A. did B. made C. gave D. carried
48. I was amazed when Eva told me how much money she ............ on that car.
A. gave B. paid C. spent D. owed
49. It's not a good idea to wear ............ because we're going to walk to the cinema.
A. long socks B. trainers C. high heels D. tights
50. Flying makes me nervous so I close my eyes when the plane takes off and ............ .
A. finishes B. hits C. lands D. boards
51. Mrs Brown wanted to ………… for his daughter's wedding. So he decided to have a shave.
A. look his best B. try his best C. see something best D. do his best
52. I want to wear something nice for my 16th birthday so I get a new……….
A. shoes B. clothes C. outfit D. clothing
53. I need a new hairstyle, so I am going to the hairdresser’s tomorrow. My nails are a mess, too, so I’m also
going to the…………….
A. nails shop B. tailor’s C. beautician’s D. grocer’s
54. Anna wants to look her best at her anniversary party, so she…………….at the clothes shop.
A. got a new outfit B. met a friend C. did the washing D. did her hair
55. My Mum’s making me wear a suit to my graduation. She also wants me to wear a ……..around my neck
and a ………..to go around my trousers.
A. scarf/shirt B. tie/shirt C. tie/belt D. necklace/bag
56. He's one of the most…………people I've ever met. He never stops talking and he never says anything
interesting.
A. annoyed B. tired C. confusing D. boring
57. ‘I have decided to repaint this room’. – ‘Have you? What colour………………it?’
A. do you paint B. are you going to paint C. will you paint D. have you painted
58. I can’t meet you this evening. One of my friends………………to see me.
A. will come B. are going to come C. is coming D. comes
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59. Kevin bought a train ticket to London. He……………..tonight.
A. going to leave B. is leaving C. will leave D. might leave
60. ……………that top? If not, I want it!
A. Is she buying B. Did she buy C. She is going to buy D. Does she buy
61. Misha made an appointment for a haircut tomorrow. She is going to a hairdresser’s at 9:00. She is not sure
yet, but she thinks but she………..a very short haircut!
A. is asking B. is going to ask C. has asked D. will ask
62. Maria is going to a medical school in autumn. She wants to become………….
A. a doctor B. an engineer C. a business person D. an actor
63. The Winter Palace in St Petersburg is ……….. It’s beautiful, big, historic and has an amazing art
collection.
A. modern B. magnificent C. ordinary D. simple
64. My new flat is ……… It only has two small rooms! I invited four friends over and it’s so crowded that no
one could move.
A. spacious B. large C. tiny D. big
65. A person who fixes pipes in people’s houses, so their sinks, showers and toilets work is called………
A. an electrician B. a plumber C. an accountant D. a builder
66. My older sister’s job is interesting. She makes sure that the lights and equipment in people’s homes are
safe and work well. She’s……………
A. a scientist B. an IT worker C. an electrician D. a plumber
67. My best friend wants to open her own salon, so she needs to talk to………… about getting a business
loan.
A. a hairdresser B. a beautician C. a businessman D. a banker
68. Jana and David are both good at Math. Jana works as an accountant for a travel business, but David is
………… He does research and experiments in his laB.
A. an accountant B. a scientist C. a lawyer D. an actor
69. Hairdressers work very long hours, but they can buy their own salons and be…………
A. self-employed B. an employee C. employed D. unemployed
70. Receptionists have to ……………people every day – they have to be good with people.
A. look for B. deal with C. talk to D. look up
71. Karen couldn’t stay for the whole meeting yesterday. She………….leave early to pick up her children
from school.
A. will have to B. must C. had to D. would have to
72. A man was injured in the accident, but he……………go to hospital because it wasn’t serious.
A. had to B. didn’t have to C. doesn’t have to D. mustn’t
73. I don’t want anyone to know about our plan. You…………tell anyone.
A. haven’t to B. don’t have to C. mustn’t D. don’t must
74. I can sleep late tomorrow morning because I……………go to work.
A. mustn’t B. must C. have to D. don’t have to
75. Whatever you do, you…………touch that switch. It’s dangerous.
A. must B. mustn’t C. have to D. don’t have to
76. In our office, we…………….eat or drink at our desk. We…………..go to the canteen.
A. can’t/have to B. mustn’t/have to C. don’t have to/must C. can/mustn’t
77. Warning! Dangerous work areas. Visitors…………..enter without permission.
A. must B. mustn’t C. have to D. can’t
78. Employees…………park in the customer car park. It is for customers only.
A. must B. can C. don’t have to D. mustn’t
79. I’m sure Lisa………..the job. She’s perfect for it.
A. will get B. is getting C. might get D. should get
80. Jack always finds it hard to get up. He …………..stay up so late.
A. should B. has to C. shouldn’t D. doesn’t have to
81. Don’t let the children play in this room. They……………..break something.
A. might B. can’t C. have to D. must
82. Can you tell me…………..about getting a refund?
A. what to talk B. who to talk to C. who talking to D. what talking
83. I like both these dresses. I can’t decide…………..
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84. There was a lot of traffic, but we managed …………..to the airport in time.
A. arrive B. get C. to arrive D. to get
85. Our neighbours threatened …………..the police if we didn’t stop the noise.
A. calling B. to call C. called D. call
86. At first I didn’t want…………..the job, but Sarah persuaded me.
A. to apply for B. to apply to C. apply for D. applying to
87. I was annoyed……………a reply to my email.
A. to receive B. receiving C. not to receive D. not receiving
88. Mike didn’t sleep much last night, so now he can’t …………….his work.
A. listen to B. concentrate on C. focus in D. look after
89. Have you ever spent money…………..things you don’t really need?
A. in B. for C. by D. on
90. What is a problem you have to deal…………every day?
A. with B. at C. by D. off
91. Who can you talk to…………problems at school or work?
A. - B. about C. at D. with
92. Don’t………. money …….........friends because it creates problems.
A. lend…..from B. give….to C. borrow....from D. take….to
93. Nicola ……….. a lot, but she doesn’t travel much now. She prefers to stay at home.
A. didn’t used to travel B. used to travel
C. used to travelling D. didn’t use to travelling
94. She works very hard these days, but five years ago, she…………..very lazy.
A. am B. worked C. used to be D. used to
95. Before you borrow money from your family, you need to think………….how you are going to pay them
back.
A. of B. out C. into D. about
96. Our office volunteer day is next month! We need to think………..good charities we can work…………
A. of/with B. at/for C. about/on D. with/at
97. When Angela arrived………..her best friend’s house, all her friends were there, waiting………….her.
They were having a surprise party for her!
A. in/at B. at/for C. in/to D. to/for
98. Andrea was very………..by the road signs. They were really…………
A. annoying/annoyed B. tired/tiring C. confused/confusing D. boring/bored
99. The film wasn’t as good as we had expecteD. It was ………………
A. disappointed B. disappointing C. interested D. interesting
100. The new project sounds………….. I’m looking forward to working on it.
A. disappointed B. disappointing C. excited D. exciting

SECTION 2 READING COMPREHENSION

1. Yêu cầu của đề bài
Thí sinh đọc bài đọc và trả lời câu hỏi bằng cách chọn 1 đáp án phù hợp trong 04 đáp án cho sẵn, thí sinh viết
chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D biểu thị cho sựa lựa chọn của mình vào phiếu trả lời.
 Phần này gồm 1 đoạn văn bản dài với 5 câu hỏi, trả lời trắc nghiệm.
 Nội dung về thái độ, quan điểm, mục đích của người nào đó.
 Loại câu hỏi này thường sẽ theo thứ tự của bài đọC. Nếu bạn đã tìm ra một câu trả lời, câu trả lời tiếp
theo sẽ nằm ở phần bài đọc ở phía dưới và có thể không quá xa đoạn trên.
 Câu hỏi dạng này kiểm tra khả năng nắm được ý chính của một phần trong bài đọc và sau đó là tìm
một số thông tin cụ thể.
 Điểm khó khi làm dạng bài này đó là lượng thông tin phải đọc khá nhiều, ngoài ra đôi khi các đáp án
có thể giống nhau, dễ gây nhầm lẫn.
2. Chiến lược làm bài
1. Đọc kỹ câu hỏi trước, tìm keywords và không đọc qua các lựa chọn trước.
2. Xác định thông tin cần đọc trong bài.
3. So sánh nội dung của bài với các lựa chọn A, B, C, D để chọn ra đáp án chính xác nhất.
Thông thường các sự lựa chọn thường gồm:
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  1 câu trả lời đưa ra thông tin không liên quan đến bài những vẫn có từ khóa
 1 câu trả lời đưa ra thông tin trái ngược với thông tin có trong bài
 1 câu trả lời đưa ra thông tin có trong bài nhưng không liên quan đến đáp án
 1 câu trả lời đúng

BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG

READING PASSAGEPASAGE 1- Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.
Last year I went to Nepal for three months to work in a hospital. I think it's important to see as much of a
country as you can, but it is difficult to travel around Nepal. The hospital let me have a few days’ holiday, so I
decided to go into the jungle and I asked a Nepalese guide, Kamal Rai, to go with me.
We started preparing for the trip at six in the morning, and left camp with two elephants carrying our
equipment. It was hot but Kamal made me wear shoes and trousers to protect me from snakes. In the jungle
there was a lot of wildlife, but we were trying to find big cats, especially tigers. We climbed onto the
elephants' backs to get better view, but it is unusual to find tigers in the afternoon because they sleep in the
heat of the day.
Then, in the distance, we saw a tiger, and Kamal told me to be very quiet. We crept nearer and found a
dead deer, still bleeding. This was the tiger's lunch! Suddenly I started to feel very frightened.
We heard the tiger a second before we saw it. It jumped out like a flash of lightning, five hundred kilos plus and
four meters long. I looked into its eyes and face, and saw right down the animal's throat. It grabbed Kamal's leg
between its teeth, but I managed to pull Kamal away. One of our elephants ran at the tiger and made it go back into
the grass, so we quickly escaped to let the tiger eat its lunch. That night it was impossible to sleep!

1. The writer went to Nepal ________.

A. for holiday B. for treatment C. for business D. on tour
2. When having a few days off, he decided to go into ________.
A. the remote villages B. the mountains
C. the seaside D. the tropical forest
3. It's difficult to find tigers in the afternoon because ________.
A. they usually sleep at this time of the day
B. it's so hot at this time
C. the elephants' back wasn't high enough to get a view
D. tigers hardly hunt in the heat of the day
4. The writer started to feel frightened when ________.
A. he saw a tiger B. he saw the tiger's lunch
C. he scrept nearer D. he found a deer
5. The tiger ________.
A. was like a flash of light B. saw them a second before they saw it

READING PASSAGEPASAGE 2- Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.
Going to parties can be fun and enjoyable. If you are invited to a party, do call your host up early to
inform him or! her of whether you are going. If you want to bring someone who has not been invited along
with you, you should ask for permission first. Remember to dress appropriately for the
party. You will stick out like a sore thumb if you are dressed formally whereas everyone else is in a T-shirt
and jeans. If you are not sure what to wear, do ask your host.
During the party , you may perhaps like to help your host by offering to serve drinks or wash the dishes.
Your host would certainly appreciate these efforts. If you happen to be in a party you do not know anyone, do
not try to monopolize the host's attention. This is inconsiderate since your
host has many people to attend to and can not spend all his/ her time with you. Instead, learn to mingle with
others at the party. You could try breaking the ice by introducing yourself to someone who is friendly-
looking.
Before you leave the party, remember to thank your host first. If you have the time, you could even offer
to help your host clean up the place.
1. If you are invited to a party, you should ________.
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C. bring a small gift D. call to confirm your arrival
2. According to the passage, if you are dressed differently from everybody at the party, _________.
A. you will make people notice you
B. people may be attached to you
C. you will feel uncomfortable
D. you shouldn't pay attention to your clothes you might feel self-conscious
3. What should you do if you are in a party?
A. Talk to your host as much as possible.
B. Move around and . talk to other guests.
C. Try to break the ice up.
D. Just make friends with friendly-looking people.
4. The phrase 'break the ice' means ________.
A. make friends B. attract people's attention
C. make people feel more relaxed D. establish a relationship
[5.] Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. You shouldn't bring someone who hasn't been invited along with you to a party.
B. You should help your host with the wash-up or clean-up.
C. You shouldn't be very clearly different from everyone at the party.
D. You shouldn't leave without showing your gratitude to your host.

READING PASSAGEPASAGE 3 - Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.
A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS
I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated
village in Chad, about 500 km from the capital N'Djamena. Coming from ' a rich country, I got quite a shock
as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But after a few days , I soon got used to living there. The
people were always very friendly and helpful, and soon I began to appreciate how beautiful the countryside
was.
One of my jobs was to supply the village with water. The well was a long walk away. And the women
used to spend a long time every day carrying heavy pots backwards and forwards. So I
contacted the organization
contacted organization and arranged to have some pipes delivereD. We built a simple pipeline
and a pump, and it worked for the firstworked first time. It wasn't perfect - there were a few leaks, but it made
a great difference to the villagers, who had never had running water before. And not only did we have running
water, but in the evenings it was hot , because the pipe had been lying in the sun all day. All in all, I think .my
time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not well-paid, it was well worth doing, and I would
recommend it to anyone who was considering working for a charity.
1. The author ______.
A. has been working for OV for a year B. is living in the capital N'Djamena
C. was born in a rich family D. used to be a volunteer working in a remote village
2. How did the author feel when he arrived in the village?
A. surprised B. impressed C. disappointed D. depressed
[3.] Which of the following is NOT TRUEnot true?
A. It took a lot of time to take water home from the well.
B. The villagers used to live in conditions without running water.
C. A pipeline was built to carry clean water to homes.
D. Solar energy was used to heat water.
3.[4.] The word 'It' in line 13 refers to ______.
A. running water B. the pump C. the pineline D. the supply of water
4.[5.] What does the author think about his time with OV?
A. It was paid a lot of money. B. It was not worth working.
C. It was a waste ofwasted time. D. It provided a good
provided good
experience.

READING PASSAGEPASAGE 4- Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.
INTERNET DATING: HOW IS IT FOR YOU?

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 a girlfriend? Do you want to meet new people? Lots of people meet their new partner over the Internet. It
is particularly popular in the USA, where about 30% of people meet their boyfriend or girlfriend online.
We talked to some young people in Ireland about their experiences of internet dating.
C. jumped out very fast D. jumped out of the grass at about four meters.Are you looking for a
boyfriend or Joanna, 23, Cork: “I am dating a man I met on the Internet. His name is Gavin and he is gorgeous. We
have the same hobbies and we laugh about the same things. We rarely argue and our relationship is perfect. I'm
so happy.”
Stephen, 28, Dublin: “I normally wouldn't meet someone through the Internet because I don't think it's
particularly safe. People can say anything or show a photo that isn't of them. I think that's awful. I want to meet
someone who is normal. You generally don't know who you are meeting online.”
Colm, 22, Galway: “I mainly meet girls through the Internet. I really like it. It's fun. Most girls are pretty and some
are not, but they are normally friendly and hardly ever rude. And it's definitely never boring. I don't especially
want a girlfriend at the moment. I'm happy to meet different girls. Some people think I'm strange, but I'm just
enjoying my life.”
There might be some problems with meeting people online, but lots of people are doing it these days, and it helps
people meet new people and make new friends.
Good luck!
1. In the USA, ___________
A. people rarely use the Internet to find love.
B. internet dating is a normal way to meet people.
C. 30% of young people have a boyfriend or a girlfriend.
D. 30% of young people are looking for a boyfriend or a girlfriend.
[2.] Who doesn't think internet dating is a good way to meet people ?.
A. Joanna B. Stephen C. Colm D. None of them
2.[3.] Who is very happy with the person he/ she met online?
A. Joanna B. Stephen C. Colm D. None of them
3.[4.] Colm thinks that
A. meeting girls online is boring.
B. it will be difficult to find a girlfriend online.
C. the Internet is a good way to meet people and have fun.
D. is very happy with the man she met online
4.[5.] The writer of the article thinks that
A. people hardly ever meet someone they like online.
B. internet dating can be a good way to meet people.
C. internet dating is the best way to meet people.
[D.] mMeeting people online is perfect.

READING PASAGE 5- Read the email carefully, then choose the correct answers.
Dear friends,
We, the workers at The Caring Kitchen, want to thank you for helping us offer free cookery lessons
for families. Together, we've raised £2,000 for food for the classes, so families can learn to cook healthy
meals. Children at a local school have made and sold jewellery to raise money. Many of you have asked
family members to give money to The Caring Kitchen instead of giving a birthday present. And many people
have given money through our website, and have shared it on social media!
Your money and time helped us teach 100 families how to cook healthier meals this month! We hope
to teach 200 next month. A group of grocery-shop owners have given us 300 bags of rice, 300 bags of beans
and a lot of fruit and vegetables, so we'll be able to teach even more families!
The Caring Kitchen started when my wife, Heidi, and I learnt that many of our son's classmates didn't
eat healthy food because their parents didn't know how to cook it, didn't think they had the time or thought it
was too expensive. I've worked in restaurants for years, and know how simple and cheap it really is to cook
healthy meals. Heidi is a nurse, and has seen a lot of people get healthier when they started eating healthier
foods. We use the money we raise to buy food for classes. We give free classes because we want everyone to
learn how to cook healthy food, even if they don't have much money.
Because we are trying to serve even more families, we need more volunteers to teach the classes and
pick up fooD. Would you like to volunteer for us? Just reply to this email and I'll tell you what to do. And if
you would like to give money or food, please email us at cookhealthy@thecaringkitchen.org.

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 Thank you again for all your help!
Warm regards,
Omar Reyes (and team)
Owner and Manager, The Caring Kitchen

1. Which of the followings IS NOT the reason for Omar to write the email?
A. to say thank you B. to ask people to give clothes
C. to tell people how much money they have raised D. to ask for more help
2. Which of the followings is False?
A. Kids made things to raise money.
B. Kids sold their toys to raise money.
C. People gave money to The Caring Kitchen as a birthday present.
D. People wrote about The Caring Kitchen's website on social media.
3. Complete the sentences: The Caring Kitchen raised _________ pounds. They've used it to teach
__________ families this month. They want to teach __________ families next month.
A. twelve hundred/ one hundred/ three hundred B. two thousand/ one hundred/ one hundred
C. two thousand/ one hundred/ two hundred D. one hundred/ one hundred/ two hundred
4. Why didn't the children's parents give them healthy food?
A. They couldn't afford it. B. They were too busy to cook.
C. They thought the kids wouldn't eat it. D. They didn’t think their children needed it.
5. Complete the sentences: Omar started The Caring Kitchen with his __________. They started it
because they wanted ____________ healthy food. Because of her job, Heidi knows that healthy food
can help _____________
A. classmate/ all families to eat/ families save money
B. friend/ volunteers to cook/ people feel better
C. wife/ schools to give/ family to save money
D. wife/ all families to eat/ people feel better

READING PASSAGE 6- Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.
Are you shopping too much?
Shopping used to be my favourite activity. It started when I was a teenager and I worked in a clothes
shop. I had a staff discount in the shop and I used to spend all my wages on clothes. When I got a job in an
office I carried on spending all my spare money on clothes - even after I had got married, bought a house and
had children!
I used to go shopping every weekend and I probably spent about 500 a month on clothes. It wasn't
something I only did when I wasn't very happy, I always went shopping however I felt. Sometimes I'd look
for ages to find what I wanted. Other times, I'd just buy the first thing I saw.
Most of the things I didn't need. One day I bought three pairs of boots, even though I already had
another ten pairs at home. I never even took the most expensive pair out of the box!
I realised I had a problem when one day my five-year-old daughter looked into my wardrobe and asked
me why I had so many handbags. I counted them. I had seventy five handbags and they must have cost me
thousands of pounds. I couldn't believe what I'd done!
First of all, I threw away my credit card. Then I gave away all the clothes that I'd never worn. After that
I made arrangements every Saturday to visit friends or go on a day trip, so I wouldn't be able to go shopping.
1. What is the writer's main aim in writing the text?
A. to advise people how to shop sensibly B. to talk about her expensive way of living
C. to describe her addiction to shopping D. to talk about different fashions
2. What does the writer say about herself after she got married?
A. She tried to stop spending so much. B. She managed to spend less than before.
C. She continued spending unwisely. D. She became depressed about her spending.
3. What does the writer say about her past shopping habits?
A. She only bought expensive clothes.
B. She always thought carefully about what she bought.
C. She liked to buy something different every day.
D. She sometimes bought things she already had.
4. How did the writer feel when she realised she had a problem?
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 A. shocked B. Embarrassed C. angry with herself. D. miserable
5. Which of the following is the best description of the writer?
A. The woman who grew up loving clothes and looked fantastic in everything she wore.
B. The woman who recognised her problem but failed to change herself.
C. The woman who loved collecting clothes and succeeded in fighting her habit.
D. The woman who shopped and shopped until she had no money left to spend.

READING PASSAGE 7- Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.
My Canadian trip
Last year I went on an amazing trip- travelling by boat on a guided group tour along the west coast of
CanadA. It was my brother Harry's ideA. He's a journalist, like me, and he wanted to write articles about the
trip. He's also a great fan of boats, although that's one interest we definitely don't share. But I'd dreamt of
visiting the area ever since seeing it on TV as a child, especially as I knew it was where our great-
grandparents had lived before moving to Europe. So I kept asking Harry if I could go too until he finally
agreed!
A few weeks before we left home, there were storms in the area we were going to. But luckily the
forecast for the time we intended to be there was for calm seas. Although there was plenty to arrange, I was
busy at work so didn't have much time to think about what needed doing. But Harry promised he'd taken care
of everything, so I knew everything would be all right. After arriving in Canada, we joined the group, packed
our limited supplies into small boats and set off. The guide had mentioned that very few people now lived
along that coast, and sure enough, the only other living creatures we saw for the first few days were dolphins
and birds. We knew there were islands in the distance, but the early-morning fog made it hard to see very far,
so I just focused on the beautiful patterns our boat made in the water. We often stopped for hours to explore
the rock pools on the beaches. They were full of amazing coloured fish, many of which I didn't recognise.
And it was great to be able to stop caring about how quickly or slowly the day was passing. We never forgot
lunch or dinner, though, which we all made together over camp fires. When we finally fell asleep on the boats
each evening, even though the beds were hard, it really felt like stress-free living! When the time came to
leave, I was sad. How could I return to normal life again? But I knew if I stayed, I'd miss family and friends. I
was also looking forward to telling everyone at home about our adventures!
1. Why was Louise keen to go on the trip to Canada?
A. She liked the idea of spending time in a boat.
B. She knew her brother wanted her to accompany him.
C. She had wanted to travel there for a long time.
D. She had heard from some relatives who lived there.
2. Just before their departure, Louise
A. began to wonder how they would deal with bad weather.
B. was confident that they were fully prepared for the trip.
C. wished she could help her brother more.
D. felt she was better organised than usual.
3. On the first morning of the trip, Louise says she admired
A. the way the sea around them looked. B. the wildlife which their boats attracted.
C. the homes that people had built in the area. D. the views of islands they were passing.
4. During the trip, Louise enjoyed
A. Learning the names of the fish she saw. B. not having to cook regular meals.
C. spending the nights in comfort. D. not having to worry about time.
5. When the time came to leave, how did louise feel?
A. She was excited B. She was depressed C. She felt amazed D. She really missed it.

READING PASSAGE 8- Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.
James Waltham - Chocolate Taster
Whenever I tell people what I do for a living, they can hardly believe this job exists. But I'm not joking! I
spend my days at work eating chocolate! Tasting the chocolate is an essential part of making sure that
customers get perfect bars of high-quality chocolate from the company I work for. Every week I receive
samples, small amounts that show what the chocolate is like, from our factory and I have to check them for
taste, texture and smell. I also have to taste the raw materials we usually use- the nuts, fruit and so on. I spend
days choosing the most suitable ones to go into the chocolate. Just beside my company office I have a kitchen
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where I can test and taste products I make- and I keep my colleagues happy by giving them samples! My
kitchen is full of machines and ingredients to play with. It's wonderful to have a private space I can go off to
during the day. No two days are the same in this joB. Sometimes I am at our food lab and others I'm out of the
country buying our raw materials and as I've got a young family that can be difficult. But that kind of variety,
and lack of routine, is something I love about the job, although I think it still comes second to the chocolate
itself! The question I get asked most is whether I get bored of chocolate. I've worked with it for a long time,
and I've never felt I didn't want to eat it. In fact, I'll often go home and eat some more in the evening!
1. What is James Waltham doing in the text?
A. recommending the best ways to test chocolate
B. describing what personal qualities are needed to do his job
C. telling readers what makes his job worth doing for him
D. suggesting different methods of making chocolate
2. James says that when he tells people about his work, they
A. say they would like to do the same thing. B. doubt whether he is serious.
C. think it must be very easy. D. wonder why he chose it as a career.
3. James says that working in his kitchen involves
A. trying various different preparation methods.
B. checking the quantities of Ingredients in each bar.
C. discussing his opinions with other members of staff.
D. making sure the best chocolate-making equipment is used.
4. What does James think is a disadvantage of his job?
A. He sometimes feels he has eaten too much chocolate.
B. He finds it difficult to have a routine with his work.
C. He has worked with the same product too long.
D. He needs to travel abroad some of the time.
5. Which one would be an advert for the chocolate company James works for?
A B
Every single bar of chocolate that leaves We choose only the best ingredients - just chocolate
our factory is tested for its taste. beans, sugar and milk. We don't add anything else.

C We're proud of being so environmentally

D
We check everything that goes into our chocolate, so
friendly - all our ingredients are bought that you can enjoy the best chocolate possible.
from local businesses.

READING PASSAGE 9- Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.
Fashion photo project
I used to work as a fashion model, but it's been a long time since I've been part of a fashion photo project.
But at 6 A.m. yesterday three cars arrived at the farm where I now live, and a group of 13 people got out. It
was very busy from the moment they all arriveD. The team in charge of clothes had brought so many that they
had to work outside. I couldn't believe it! The hair and make-up teams used the big kitchen. They didn't let me
in there. "Don't touch his hair," said the photographer. "That's perfect for the photo. I love it."
The clothes used in fashion photography are all tiny. But to my surprise, most of the clothes weren't too
small for me. There was, though, a very tight jacket which I couldn't close. A lady took a pair of scissors and,
amazingly, immediately cut straight up the back with one hand while closing the buttons at the front with the
other and after just a minute, I was dressed. The photographer had got everything ready in a field near the
farmhouse. Someone had turned some music up loud and a lot of people were laughing and drinking coffee. It
looked like a really fun party. Everybody was so very busy, the whole time. The photographer's two
assistants seemed to be working the hardest. He took hundreds of photos on many different cameras, so they
were moving the equipment around all the time. We did six completely different scenes in less than three
hours. That's Olympic speed. Then they left as quickly as they'd arrived. What a great experience!
1. What is the writer doing in this text?
A. telling people about how hard it is to work in fashion
B. describing what a fashion photo project can be like
C. advising people to have a career in fashion
D. telling people about the importance of the fashion industry
2. The writer was amazed by
A. how many people arrived. B. the changes they made to his hair.
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 C. how busy the team is. D. how many things the team had brought.
3. The writer was surprised when a lady cut his jacket because
A. she didn't need to close it. B. it already fit him well.
C. she was so fast. D. she used a special pair of scissors.
4. The writer thought there was a party atmosphere because
A. people were enjoying themselves. B. people were being lazy.
C. people were dancing. D. people were busy with their tasks.
5. Which of these would make a good headline for the text?
A. Man joins the fashion world and becomes famous
B. The shocking truth about fashion projects
C. The clothes used in fashion photography
D. The fashion business is so exciting

READING PASSAGE 10 Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.
“YES MAN” CHANGED MY LIFE
by Richard Collins
“Yes Man” is the best book I've ever read. It's the true story of a year in the life of author Danny
Wallace. Before Danny Wallace became the "Yes Man', his life was boring and he felt olD. So he decided to
make things more exciting. He started saying yes to every question people asked him. And he did it for a
whole year. From the day he started, it completely changed his life, and he had all kinds of adventures. It's a
fantastic story. When I finished the book, I wanted to change my life like Danny Wallace. So I took a holiday
from work and became a “Yes Man” for a week. This is what happened.
Day 1
I started on Saturday morning. At 10 am, I got my first question. I saw a poster in the window of a
travel agents. It said, Tired? (Yes - I slept badly the night before, so I was tireD.) Under this, it said, 'Do you
need a holiday?' (Yes, definitely.) So I went in. The travel agent asked, me where I wanted to go. But before I
could answer, she said, 'Somewhere hot?' I don't like hot weather, but I said, “Yes.” “A beach holiday? Maybe
in Greece?' I don't like the beach ‹I prefer cities) But I said, 'Yes.” “What kind of accommodation? A hotel?
Or a ...” I hate hotels, but before she could continue, I said, 'Yes? Five minutes later, everything was ready.
My flight was the next day.
Day 2
I arrived at my hotel on the island of Zante at lunchtime. It was very, very hot. I just wanted to check
in and unpack my suitcase, but the receptionist said, We have a minibus to the beach in ten minutes. Do you
want to go?" You know the answer I gave her. It was about 40°C at the beach. Luckily, I brought suntan
lotion. A man came towards me: Sunglasses? Do you want sunglasses?' I had some in my bag, but I said,
'Yes? Five minutes later, another man came: 'Beautiful hat, sir? I tried not to look at him. Three hours later, I
had two pairs of sunglasses, three hats, a watch and a woman's necklace. It was difficult to carry all my new
things back to the minibus. I decided: no trips tomorrow, just rest. When I got back, the receptionist asked,
“Did you like the beach?” I didn't, but I said, 'Yes.' “Oh, there's a water skiing course tomorrow. Do you want
me to book a place for you?" I can't swim very well, and I don't like the sea. I wanted to cry ...
1. What did Richard do after he read “Yes Man”?
A. He felt bored.
B. He said “Yes” to every question people asked him for a year.
C. He said “Yes” to every question people asked him on his holiday for a week.
D. He said “Yes” to every question people asked him at work for a week
2. Why did Richard go into the travel agent's?
A. The travel agent’s asked him.
B. He saw a poster in the window of a travel agent’s.
C. He felt tired and he went to the travel agent’s to book a holiday.
D. He wanted a holiday in the city.
3. What is true according to the story?
A. He booked a beach holiday.
B. He booked the kind of holiday he usually likes.
C. He was going to fly in five minutes.
D. The travel agent’s didn’t ask him where he wanted to stay in during his holiday.
4. What did Richard do after he got to the hotel?
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 A. He went shopping to buy things he needed. B. He put on the suntan lotion.
C. He checked in the hotel and unpacked his suitcase. D. He went to the beach on a minibus.
5. What is he going to do on day 3?
A. To pack all the things he bought. B. To join in a water skiing course.
C. To go swimming in the sea. D. To stay in the hotel because he was too tired.

SECTION III.
Section 3. Gap-fill (10 marks)
Read the text below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each space.
Exploring Online Identity: Social Media Behavior and Its Offline Reflections
In recent years, there (16) _________ a lot of discussion about online identity, and how the way we
behave on social media gives an example of (17) _________ we are in the offline world. According to social
psychologists, we define who we are through the way we (18) _________ and act around others and our place
in society. If we agree with this idea, then it raises some interesting questions about how we view ourselves
and others when (19) _________ the Internet.
For more and more people, the online world is the main way that they communicate (20) _________
others. This means that the language used in tweets or status updates has (21) _________ than in the past. A
few years ago, most people would know their online community in the offline world. The people they were
connected with tended to be friends, people from school, college or work and family members. Nowadays,
your online identity is more open and available to a wider group of people. This means that when you
(22)________ something online, you need to consider how it will be seen and what people will think about it.
One area of online activity in which many people participate is posting selfies. Over time, the way these
photos have been (23) _________ has become a social ritual. People often follow the same rules, and post
pictures (24) _________ copy the style and appearance of others. This has meant that there is now a very
strong view of what a selfie is and should be. However, it is important to look at some of the reasons why
selfies are taken in this way, and what impact those choices have on our view of (25) _________.
(Adapted from https://www.cambridgeone.org/class/teacher/org_cup_P5P89k5)

Question 16: A. has been B. was C. are D. have been

Question 17: A. which B. when C. who D. that
Question 18: A. tell B. talk C. chat D. speak
Question 19: A. to use B. use C. using D. used
Question 20: A. with B. to C. for D. of
Question 21: A. importance B. more importance C. important D. more important
Question 22: A.up B. delete C. post D. remove
Question 23: A. take B. taken C. took D. taking
Question 24: A. where B. when C. who D. which
Question 25: A. ourselves B. himself C. herself D. ourself

Section 3. Gap-fill (10 marks)

Read the text below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each space.
Balancing Work and Study: The Student Experience and University Policies
Certain universities do not (16) _________ students to work at all. At other universities, students can
work but the jobs have to be on the campus. In this way, the university (17) _________ control the type of
work and the number of hours being done. Nathan Armes, a third-year psychology student, works
(18)_________ a cloakroom attendant at his university and hasn't encountered any difficulties in balancing
this job with his studies. He said: 'Financially, it's allowed me (19) _________more comfortably and to
socialise without having to worry so much about how much I've (20) _________. It's also proved a great way
of meeting people and making new friends.' Nathan also commented that his employer offered more flexible
hours and the option to work reduced hours during busier study periods like exam season.
The University of Oxford (21) _________not allow students to undertake part-time work during term
time, except under 'exceptional circumstances'. It is widely felt that this has a positive impact
(22)_________students. It should also be said that Oxford's shorter eight-week terms provide greater
opportunity to work during the holidays.
Whether it is employment outside term time or (23) _________ ongoing part-time job, the economic
reality for most students is that some additional income is essential. But can this work complement academic
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study? NUS research into employment services for university and college students found that 'the
overwhelming consensus was that part-time work brought considerable positive benefits provided there was a
work-study balance'. The University of Ulster actively encourages students to pursue various work experience
opportunities alongside (24) _________studies, even allowing students to gain extra credits for working in a
part-time joB.
Perhaps, if degree study aims ultimately to equip undergraduates for employment, more students could
benefit from having access to (25) _________ kind of support.
(Adapted from https://www.cambridgeone.org/class/teacher/org_cup_P5P89k5Xlm9dZ/materials)
Question 16: A. permit B. ban C. forbid D. prohibit
Question 17: A. cannot B. mustn’t C. can D. shouldn’t
Question 18: A. at B. with C. against D. as
Question 19: A. living B. live C. to live D. lived
Question 20: A. spent B. spend C. spended D. spends
Question 21: A. does B. was C. did D. is
Question 22: A. in B. on C. to D. at
Question 23: A. - B. the C. an D. a
Question 24: A. his B. their C. her D. my
Question 25: A. those B. these C. that D. this

Section 3. Gap-fill (10 marks)

Read the text below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each space.
The Impact of Part - Time Jobs on University Students
An undergraduate degree costs £27,000 in fees alone, so many university students feel they have to
have a (16) _________ joB. But does part-time employment mix with studying for a degree? In many
countries, (17)_________ as the USA, it is quite normal to have a part-time job or get a sports scholarship to
help finance your studies. Both take up a lot of your free time but help to (18) _________ your level of debt.
Furthermore, they both give you additional useful life skills.
A 2019 study (19) _________ that 70% of students in the UK have a part-time job whilst at university,
with nine out of ten of that number working as many as 20 hours per week. (20) _________ majority of
universities, however, recommend that (21) _________only take on a maximum of between 10 and 15 hours'
employment per week during the academic term.
Meaghan Dixon, a former student at Kingston University, worked in both a supermarket and a local
convenience store (22) _________ studying, in total working an average of 15–20 hours per week. She said
she needed both jobs in order to live. One of her jobs paid for her food and the other paid for transport to go to
the first job! She used her student (23 ) _________ to pay the rent on her flat. She never had much free time,
as she was always studying, working or tired.
Meaghan believes that her academic performance suffered as a result of (24) _________ employment
outside of university. She added: 'I think my grades would have been better if I hadn't (25) _________, but
then I couldn't have been at university without my jobs.'
(Adapted from https://www.cambridgeone.org/class/teacher/org_cup_P5P89k5Xlm9dZYgWcNtWU/class)

Question 16: A. full - time B. part-time C. permanent D. regular

Question 17: A. like B. same C. just D. such
Question 18: A. reduce B. increase C. raise D. expand
Question 19: A. find B. found C. finds D. finding
Question 20: A. - B. A C. An D. The
Question 21: A. pupils B. teachers C. students D. parents
Question 22: A. while B. when C. whereas D. despite
Question 23: A. debt B. loan C. deposit D. fee
Question 24: A. his B. their C. her D. my
Question 25: A. work B. working C. works D. worked

Section 3. Gap-fill (10 marks)

Read the text below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each space.
Martin Lewis: The Money Man

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 Martin Lewis is a British journalist, TV presenter and writer. He knows a lot about money: how to spend
it, where (16) _________ it, and, most of all, how to save it!
Martin was always interested (17) _________ saving money and helping other people to save money.
He gave tips to friends about it, he talked about it on television and he (18) _________ about it in a national
newspaper. In 2003, he decided to start a website, moneysavingexpert.com. He paid a man in Uzbekistan £100
to design the site and soon thousands of people were using it. (19) _________ website gave lots of useful
information. It told people (20) _________ times of the day supermarkets had the most special offers. It
helped people get discounts on everything from clothes to holidays. It told people when shops had sales on.
The website helped people to buy things that they (21) _________ afford to buy before. And if you needed
(22)_________ money to buy a new car or a house, it told you which banks were the best to lend it to you.
Lots of people started using moneysavingexpert.com and started telling (23) _________ friends about it.
The website has been a huge success and Martin has done very (24) _________. Over 16 million people
now use moneysavingexpert.com every month and in 2012, Martin Lewis sold the site to another company for
£87 million. But Martin hasn't stopped helping people. After selling the website, he gave away over £10
million to charities that help people look after their money. He's certainly made a lot of people (25)
_________. And it all started with £100.
(Adapted from: https://www.cambridgeone.org/nlp/teacher/org_cup_P5P89k5Xlm9dZYgW)
Question 16: A. to use B. use C. used D. using
Question 17: A. on B. at C. in D. by
Question 18: A. writing B. written C. write D. wrote
Question 19: A. - B. A C. An D. The
Question 20: A. who B. which C. what D. that
Question 21: A. couldn’t B. can / can’t C. may D. might
Question 22: A. give B.lend C. borrow D. return
Question 23: A. his B. their C. her D. my
Question 24: A. good B. bad C. badly D. well
Question 25: A. smile B. unhappy C. upset D. miserable

Section 3. Gap-fill (10 marks)

Read the text below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each space.
Choosing Your Career Path: Personal Stories
When you leave school or university you must think carefully about what you would like to do next.
Here, some young people tell us (16) _________ experiences.
Malcolm, 19
I thought (17) _________ my skills and qualifications, and then about me. I've always liked working in
a team, I like being outside and I decided I (18) _________ work in an office every day. Someone suggested I
train to be a builder. I go to college Monday and Friday, and work Tuesday to Thursday. I have to get up early
(19) _________ I can't go out in the evenings, but I'm learning a useful skill.
Freya, 21
I love art and design and I've always (20) _________ to do something I enjoy. I decided to study to
become an architect. I'm learning so much and I'm doing what I want, which is really important. I have to
study every day of the week and I just hope I can find a job (21) _________ I leave university.
Cara, 28
I work (22) _________a number of companies as a book designer. I'm self-employed, which means I
work on my own and not in a team. When I'm very busy I (23) _________work long hours, in the evenings
and sometimes at weekends. But I really like my job, and I can work at home, so I can I say that I have a
really nice working environment! I don't have to deal with customers or a manager! When I'm busy I can
(24)_________ a very good salary, but I'm not always busy.
James, 24
I've always liked animals. Earning a really good salary is important to me too, so I studied to be
(25)_________ vet. I have to work long hours and I must study at home most weekends, but I know it is
worth it when I'm helping sick animals.
(Adapted from: https://www.cambridgeone.org/nlp/teacher/org_cup_P5P89k5Xlm9dZYgWcNtW)
Question 16: A. his B. their C. her D. my
Question 17: A. about B. for C. of D. ahead
Question 18: A. may B. will C. cannot D. must
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Question 19: A. and B. but C.or D. so
Question 20: A. wanted B. want C. wants D. to want
Question 21: A. where B. when C. why D. which
Question 22: A. at B. in C. for D. from
Question 23: A. has to B. had to C. have D. have to
Question 24: A. earn B. spend C. waste D. lose
Question 25: A. - B. a C. an D. the

Section 3. Gap-fill (10 marks)

Read a young man's story about a journey. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each space.
A lesson about luggage
Two years ago, I went from London to Barcelona in Spain by train. I (16)_______ planning to stay in
Spain for a year so I (17)________ two big suitcases and a backpack. Why (18)_______so much? I don't
know. I changed trains in Paris. I had to go across the city by underground to another station. When I got off
the train at my stop, I (19)________ two suitcases, just one, and my backpack. I saw the second suitcase
through the window of the train but the train was already moving. How silly (20)______ me! The journey to
Barcelona was at night and I (21) _______ most of the way. Some people (22) ______ a noise but they didn't
bother me. (23) _________ at me? I don’t know. When I woke up in the morning, my suitcase wasn't there!
Now I only had my backpack. But I was lucky – everything (24) _____ was in it. Did I miss my suitcases?
No, (25) _____ . This journey taught me a useful lesson – now I never travel with a lot of luggage.
16. A is B am C was D were
17. A packed B pack C packing D packs
18. A took B did I take C am I taking D do I take
19. A am not carrying B wasn’t carrying C weren’t carrying D didn’t carry
20. A in B on C by D of
21. A were sleeping B am sleeping C slept D sleep
22. A was making B is making C were making D made
23. A were they laughing B they were laughing C did they laugh D do they laugh
24. A I needed B I need C I didn’t need D I have needed
25. A didn’t I B I didn’t C I did D I do

Section 3. Gap-fill (10 marks)

Read this website page giving advice about preparing for job interviews. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or
D) for each space.
Advice for people going to interviews
Before you go to a job interview, it is very important (16) ________ well for it. There are several things
you can do, so what (17) _______ do first? They will probably ask you some questions about the company to
find out what you know about it, so (18) _______ at the information on their website.
Then you need to think about clothes and to decide what (19) _________ because it is important to look
good. And don’t forget to clean your shoes!
(20) _________ the journey to your interview very carefully because it is important (21)__________
late. You might decide (22) _________ there, but leave early because there might be a traffic jam. During the
interview, you (23) _________ speak clearly and be relaxed. It is good to ask some questions about the job
but you (24) _______ ask too many. At the end of the interview you might be surprised to find that you
actually (25) __________ it!
16 A prepare B to prepare C preparing D prepared
17 A should you B you should C you shouldn’t D should I
18 A look B looked C looks D looking
19 A for wearing B to wear C can wear D wear
20 A Do B Make C Give D Plan
21 A not to arrive B don’t arrive C not arriving D won’t arrive
22 A drive B to drive C driving D drives
23 A might B should C need D can
24 A won’t B didn’t C shouldn’t D can’t
25 A enjoying B will enjoy C enjoy D enjoyed

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SECTION 3. Gap-fill (10 marks)
Read a young man's story about a journey. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each space
Good to give
The psychological effects of giving
We all know that spending money on objects and experiences (16) ________us a lot of happiness, but
there is also lots of research that shows that spending on others can help us feel (17) ________ and healthier,
too. It has long been understood that charitable behaviour can make us happier. A 2008 study using data from
Germany showed that volunteering time for charitable work increased both life satisfaction and happiness.
This is supported (18) ________research from the University of California that shows how doing kind things
for others, even strangers, can increase (19) _______levels of happiness for several weeks.
The physical effects of giving
One of the (20) _________ for this increased happiness is that there are effects (21) _______ our
bodies as well as our minds when we (22) _________our time or money. Psychologists McClelland and
Kirshnitt found that even thinking about spending on others could increase the (23) ________of a chemical in
the body which fights disease. In fact, keeping money for yourself can actually have (24) ______negative
effect. People who give away more money have lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol in their blood.
Recent research into brain activity has (25) _________ that giving money to charity affects parts of the brain
connected to pleasure and reward.
16 A brings B bring C bringing D brought
17 A happy B happier C happiest D most happy
18 A by B with C under D on
19 A team B person C people D personal
20 A reason B reasons C reasonable D reasonably
21 A on B in C for D with
22 A ask for B give away C pay for D borrow from
23 A provide B produce C production D products
24 A a B an C. the DX
25 A been shown B shows C showing D shown

SECTION 3. Gap-fill (10 MARKS)

Read the blog about someone's first job as a hairdresser. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each
space.
Dear Zuzana,
How are you? I hope you and your family are all well.
Last weekend (16)__________ fantastic. I (17) ________to visit my aunt and uncle. They live in
Scotland now. (18) _______ to Scotland yet? It was my first visit and I loved (19) ______. My uncle and aunt
moved there two months (20) _______ because my uncle got a job in the Bank of Scotland. My aunt's a
teacher but she (21) ………… work yet.

They have already bought a flat (22) _______ the centre of Edinburgh, the capital city. They needed to
(23) ______ a lot of money for it and it's very nice. I'd love to buy my own flat but I haven’t (24) _________
enough money yet.
Do write and tell me how things are with you. I know you wanted to learn (25) ________. Have you
already started to have lessons?
All best wishes,
Fiona
16 A were B was C is D had
17 A am going B have gone C go D went
18 A have you been B Have you gone C Did you go D You go
19 A they B them C it D him
20 A already B yet C before D ago
21 A is finding B doesn’t find C haven’t found D hasn’t found
22 A in B on C out D next
23 A lend B pay C take D spend
24 A paid B lent C saved D kept
25 A driving B to drive C to be drive D to be driving
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 SECTION 3. GAP-FILL (10 marks)
Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.
My first job!
I've just got my first job as a hairdresser! To apply (16) ________ jobs, you have to get a qualification
– I got mine last month. The job is fun but also (17) _______. I stand most of the day and (18) _______ only
sit down for a few minutes at break times. Our customers are very important. There's a sign in our staff room:
‘Employees mustn’t be (19)_______to customers’. It's a rule! Another rule is that we need to look nice, but
we can (20) ___________ our own clothes. I'm glad that we don’t have to wear (21) ________ work clothes.
Although this (22)_________ not be my perfect job, I'm happy for now. It's a great place to work so I'm
(23)________ it will be a good start to my career. I need this experience, so I've decided that I
(24)___________ change jobs for at least a year. Will this be a (25) __________ career for the future? I think
so – a computer can't cut your hair ... at least, not yet! But it might be possible in the future!
16 A on B with C about D for
17 A bored B tiring C cushy D regular
18 A have to B mustn’t C can D might be
19 A smiling B welcoming C nice D rude
20 A wore B choose C spend D look
21 A boring B dressed C beautiful D best
22 A should B have C might D does
23 A afraid B confident C feel D hope
24 A aren’t B don’t C won’t D mustn’t
25 A safe B dangerous C challenging D badly-paid

LISTENING
Mẹo làm bài
 Việc đầu tiên bạn cần làm là đọc qua các câu hỏi. bạn có 30 giây để làm việc này trước khi bắt đầu nghe.
 Gạch chân “key words” trong đề bài và đọc cả những đáp án để bạn có thể biết được bạn cần phải nghe
cái gì.
Bài audio sẽ không cung cấp cho bạn các thông tin chính xác hoàn toàn với đáp án, mà thường xuyên sử dụng
các “cạm bẫy”, trong đó có từ đồng nghĩA. Khi gạch chân keyword ở câu hỏi và đáp án, hãy nhanh chóng lục lại
trong trí nhớ những từ đồng nghĩa của chúng. Điều này sẽ giúp bạn hệ thống được những gì cần phải nghe và
không bất ngờ khi từ đó xuất hiện.
Bước 1: Đọc lướt đoạn văn bản.
Bước 2: Gạch chân từ khóa
Bước 3: Xác định từ loại và dự đoán từ cần điền

ĐỀ 1
PART I: LISTENING (15 marks)
Section 1. You will hear five short recordings and choose the best answer to each question. (5 marks)
1. What time did the taxi arrive?
A. 7.50 B.7.25 C.7.10
2. What will they buy first?
A. books B. shoes C. computer games
3. Which is the girl’s bag?
A. the bag with short handle B. the bag with long handle C. the bag with long handle and a pocket in the
front
4. How will the boy contact his mother?
A. by sending text messages B. by using computer to send email C. by using mobile phone to call her
5. What should Jessie bring to the picnic?
A. a packet of biscuits B. a bowl of salad C. a pizza

Section 2. You will hear a man talking about a day on his holiday. Fill in the missing information in each numbered space. (10
marks)
So, the next morning, we started with some water skiing (6)………… on the beach. First, they showed us how to stand (7)
…………….. on the skis and then how to fall off safely. The lesson took about an hour, and then we were (8) …………….. to go
out to sea. There were five other people in my group, who were all very (9) …………….. But not me – I was really worried. The
instructor looked at me and said “Do you want to go first?” and then everyone looked at me. I felt (10) …………….. but I said,
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“Yes”. Ten seconds after I started, I fell over. I tried again. And I fell over again. Then the (11) …………….. time, something
amazing suddenly happened. I didn’t fall over. And I found out that I love water skiing. The (12…………….. minutes in the water
passed very quickly and I didn’t want to (13) ……………..!
When we got back to the hotel, the receptionist asked me, “So, did you enjoy the water skiing course?” I said, “Yes” which, for the
first time, was the (14) …………….. And then later on that evening I had a drink in the bar with the other water skiers. I felt really
happy. And that was when I realised I was enjoying being a ‘Yes Man’ after (15) ……………..

ĐỀ 2
PART 1. LISTENING (15 marks)
Section 1. You will hear five short recordings and choose the best answer to each question (5 marks)
1. What time does reception open?
A 8:30 B 9:00 C 9:30
2. When is the best month to plant the seeds?
A January B February C March
3. Where did the man buy his shirt?
A at a shop B online C at a stall
4. How much is one adult ticket to the football match?
A £25 B £15 C £60
5. What is it that needs replacing?
A iron B kettle C microwave
Section 2. You will hear a woman talking about her job. Fill in the missing information in each numbered space. (10 marks)
This is such a (6) ……………job because I get to do the thing I love most every (7) …………… I wasn’t very good at school work,
probably because I spent too much time (8)……………. But I was good at art and drawing. When I was about (9) ……………, I
met someone who was already working as a video game (10) …………… and he told me that it’s difficult to get a (11) ……………
– you have to have good exam results and a good degree. So I did an extra (12) …………… course at school, and I also learned
some computer programming. This meant I got onto a degree course to study game design. After I (13) ……………, it still took me
a year to find my dream job.
Before that, I had a boring job as an IT worker in a company that sold (14) …………… for accountants. But it was worth the wait! I
really enjoy creating characters and stories for games– it’s amazing (15) ……………

WRITING
SECTION 1. EMAILS
Viết email -Informal emails (35 -45 từ)
1. Cấu trúc của một email thông thường
1.1. Lời mở đầu/ chào: Dear Tom, /Hi Tom,/ Hey Tom,

1.2. Đầu bức thư:

 Thanks for your letter. (Cảm ơn bạn đã viết thư)
 Lovely to hear from you. (Rất vui khi nhận được tin tức từ bạn)
 How are you? (Bạn khỏe không?)
 How are things? (Mọi việc thế nào)
 Hope you're well. (Mình hi vọng bạn khỏe.)
 Hope that this email finds you well.
 A quick message to say..

1.3. Nội dung email

+ Viết 3 - 4 ý được gợi ý trong đề bài.
+ Viết ngắn gọn:
- Câu hỏi 1: Trả lời trực tiếp + Mở rộng ý (sử dụng ví dụ, phân tích, chứng minh, giải thích..). Độ
dài: 1-2 câu
- Câu hỏi 2: Trả lời trực tiếp + Mở rộng ý (sử dụng ví dụ, phân tích, chứng minh, giải thích..). Độ
dài: 1-2 câu
- Câu hỏi 3: Trả lời trực tiếp + Mở rộng ý (sử dụng ví dụ, phân tích, chứng minh, giải thích..). Độ
dài: 1-2 câu
+ Sử dụng các cách chuyển ý như sau:
- Anyway, the reason I'm writing ...
- I thought I'd write to tell/ask you
- Anyway, I was wondering ...

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1.4.
1.5. Kết thúc email:
Well, that's all for now. See you soon
Write back soon. Take care,
Looking forward to hearing from you again. Yours,
All the best, Love,
Best wishes, Lots of love,
 (Ký tên – Không ký tên mình mà sử dụng một tên giả nào đó)

BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG

TEST 1
You are going to have a barbecue this weekend. Write an invitation to your friend, Daisy. In your email, you
should:
● ask her how she is

● invite her to come

● say where and when the barbecue is

Don’t write your name or your address.
Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet.

SAMPLE ANSWER
Hi Daisy,
How are you after the summer holiday in Satoniry? I hope that you are well. Just a quick message to tell
you that we’re going to have a barbecue to gather us all before the new term begins. It would be great if
you can come. The party is at 7.00 PM Sunday at my garden as usual. Please come and enjoy together.
Best,
Joshua

TEST 2
You are going to have a wedding party this weekend. Write an email to invite Mary-your friend to come. In
your email, you should:
● ask her how she is

● invite her to come

● say where and when the event is.

● tell her what she needs to bring

Don’t write your name or your address.
Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet.

TEST 3
You have a friend Douglas, who is planning to visit your hometown. Write an email to Douglas to give him
some advice. In your email, you should:
● ask when he should visit your country

● tell what he should prepare

● tell if you can spend time with him or not

Don’t write your name or your address.

Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet.

TEST 4
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You and your friend, Tom, are going on a picnic next Saturday. Write an email to Tom. In your email, you
should:
● arrange to meet Tom next Saturday

● ask him what you should bring to the picnic

● arrange what you can do together

Don’t write your name or your address.

Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet.

TEST 5
You are going to spend some time with your friend- Mark next Saturday. Write an email to Mark. In your
email, you should:
● arrange to meet Mark next Saturday

● suggest something you could do together

● say how long you will be able to spend with him.

Don’t write your name or your address.
Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet.

TEST 6
You are going to organize a party this weekend. Write an email to invite your friend, Pat, to come. In your
email, you should:
● ask him how he is

● invite him to come

● say where and when the event is.

● tell him what he needs to bring

Don’t write your name or your address.
Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet.

TEST 7
You are going to have a birthday party this weekend. Write an email to invite your friend, Lucy, to come. In
your email, you should:
● say the time and place of the party.

● say what you have done to prepare for the party

● ask if he can come or not.

Don’t write your name or your address.
Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet.

TEST 8
You are going to have a dinner party this weekend to celebrate the end of the year. Write an invitation to your
friend, Mark. In your email, you should:
● ask him/her how he/she is

● invite him/her to come

● say where and when the dinner party is

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Don’t write your name or your address.
Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet.

TEST 9
You are going to spend some time with your friend, Tom next Saturday. Write an email to Tom. In your
email, you should:
● arrange to meet Tom next Saturday

● suggest something you could do together

● say how long you will be able to spend with him.

Don’t write your name or your address.
Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet.

TEST 10
You are going have a party in the garden this weekend. Write an email to invite your friend, Roger, to come.
In your email, you should:
● say the time and place of the party.

● ask if he can come or not.

● ask him to bring some food to the party.

Don’t write your name or your address.
Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet.

SECTION 2. WRITING A PARAGRAPH

1. Yêu cầu: Viết một đoạn văn ít nhất chứa 120 từ trở lên về một chủ đề cho trướC.

2. Các bước thực hiện

2.1. Phân tích đề bài
+ Chủ đề - Topic: Write a paragraph about Tet holiday in Vietnam
+ Nhiệm vụ: Mô tả tết ở VN
Ý 1: Thời điểm nào
Ý 2: các hoạt động đặc trưng của tết
Ý 3: Ý nghĩa của tết
+ Thì động từ: Thì hiện tại
+ Từ nối: Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly, In conclusion …
+ Các từ ngữ liên quan tới chủ đề: Lunar new year, lunar calendar, house decoration (peach blossom tree,
Apricot blossom tree, flowers), food (bánh chưng, lean port paste, sticky rice, chicken, dried candy fruit,
pickled onion, melon seeds…), spring festivals, family reunion, five-fruit tray, dress up, dragon dance,
exchange new year’s wishes, fireworks, first caller, go to pagoda to pray for health, happiness, red envelop of
lucky money, worship the ancestors, countdown, ……

3. Cấu trúc đoạn:

3.1. Mở đoạn: Introduction sentence, Topic sentence: 1-2 câu
+ Giới thiệu khái quát nội dung sẽ viết: nêu ý chung nhất (1 câu thường viết lại đề bài bằng từ ngữ
khác)
3.2. Thân đoạn: 5-7 câu
- Ý 1
+ Nêu ý chính (nhắc lại ý đã nêu trong phần mở đoan)
+ Phát triển ý (ví dụ, chứng minh, phân tích, giải thích…)
- Ý 2
+ Nêu ý chính (nhắc lại ý đã nêu trong phần mở đoan)
+ Phát triển ý (ví dụ, chứng minh, phân tích, giải thích…)
- Ý 3

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 + Nêu ý chính (nhắc lại ý đã nêu trong phần mở đoan)
+ Phát triển ý (ví dụ, chứng minh, phân tích, giải thích…)
3.3. Kết đoạn: - Conclusion sentence: 1-2 câu
– Nhận xét, đánh giá hoặc cảm nghĩ của bản thân, đưa ra thông điệp

BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG

Test 1: Write a paragraph about your favourite food.
Write at least 120 words on your answer sheet.
Test 2: Write a paragraph about Tet holiday in Vietnam.
Write at least 120 words on your answer sheet.
Test 3: Write a paragraph about your last holiday.
Write at least 120 words on your answer sheet.
Test 4: Write a paragraph about a job that you’d like to do in the future.
Write at least 120 words on your answer sheet.
Test 5: Write a paragraph about your city.
Write at least 120 words on your answer sheet.
Test 6: Write a paragraph about a new place/ city you visited recently.
Write at least 120 words on your answer sheet.
Test 7: Write a paragraph about your most memorable journey.
Write at least 120 words on your answer sheet.
Test 8: Write a paragraph to describe some ways to raise money for charity.
Write at least 120 words on your answer sheet.
Test 9: Write a paragraph about your favourite shop or shopping center.
Write at least 120 words on your answer sheet.
Test 10: Write a paragraph to describe your first day you went to the university.
Write at least 120 words on your answer sheet.

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