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PART 1: LISTENING PRACTICE LISTENING

PRACTICE 1: CLOTHING STYLES


Listen to a conversation between two friends, Ashley and Jake, talking about preparing clothes for Jakes
trip abroad.
Task 1: Decide whether the following statements are true (!) or false (F).
1 _ Jake is now ready for his trip.
2 _ People say that the fall can still be warm until November.
3 _ Jake also packs a coat in his suitcase.
4 _Jake is going to take a good pair of shoes for walking to and from school every day.
5 _Jake will probably take some clothing suitable for formal occasions.
Task 2: Complete the following notes with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each of the blanks.
Time of year Weather Clothes to buy
Summer hot shorts, sandals, (1)_
Fall (2)_ jeans, casual (3)_
Winter not too cold but snowy warm (4)_a jacket, a hat
Spring rainy a (5)_

LISTENING PRACTICE 2: PICNIC PREPARATIONS


Listen to a conversation between two friends, Scott and Dave, talking about their preparations for their next
picnic.
Task 1: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1 _ They are going to have a barbecue for Saturdays picnic.
2 _ Scott agrees with Dave to buy some hamburgers and hot dogs.
3 _ The last time they went on a picnic, Dave ate ten hamburgers by himself.
4 _ There will be some Chicken for those who dont like hamburgers and hot dogs.
5 _ Kathy made a few cherry pies for their last picnic.
Task 2: Complete Scotts shopping list with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS or A NUMBER for each of
the blanks.
Things to buy/prepare How many/much
hamburger meat (1)_pounds
2)__ 7 packages
chicken some
potato chips (3)_bags
hamburgers and hot dog buns (4)_packages
mustards, ketchup, mayonnaise some
(5) 10 bottles
dessert a few cherry pies

LISTENING PRACTICE 3: ADVERTISEMENTS


Part 1: Listen to an advertisement of an eyewear store.
Complete the following notes with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS and/or A NUMBER for each of the
blanks.
Eyeglasses for you
Name: American Vision
Opening: Monday to (1)__
from (2)__to 5.30 p.m.
Saturday: until 6.00 p.m.
Sunday: (3)_
Extra: Saturday: (4)_off
free (5)_

Part 2: Listen to some information about a zoo.


Task 1: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. _ The zoo is closed on Sundays.
2. _ After closing time, visitors must leave the zoo.
3. _ The zoo is in the north of the city center.
4. _ There are many kinds of interesting animals in the zoo, except for the elephants.
5. _ A children ticket costs 5.
Task 2: Complete the following notes with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and/or A NUMBER for
each of the blanks.

PARK ZOO
Opening: Monday - Saturday
from 9.00 a.m. to (1)_
Nearest station: (2)_Station
Elephant house: close on (3)_May
Zoo shop: sells books, (4)_
Family ticket price: (5)_

Task 3: Choose the best option (A, B or C) to complete each of the following sentences.
1. The zoo is close at_on Sunday.
A. 7.30 p.m. B. 5 p.m. C. 10 p.m.
2. You can stay in the zoo for_after closing time.
A. one hour B. thirty minutes C. ten minutes
3. It takes_to walk from the nearest station to the zoo.
A. twelve minutes B. ten minutes C. five minutes
4. According to the speaker, everyone will want to wear a_.
A. a zoo T-shirt B. a zoo cap C. a zoo hat
5. An adult ticket costs_.
A. 5 B. 10 C. 12
LISTENING PRACTICE 4: TRAVELING
Part 1: Listen to a conversation between a man and a woman who is giving him directions.
Choose the best option (A, B or C) for each of the following questions.
1. Where does the man want to go?
A. Kamiyacho Station B. Tokyo Tower C. Hibiya Subway Line
2. How many times has he been to Japan before?
A. once B. twice C. not yet
3. At which platform does he need to get on the Hibiya Subway Line?
A. platform number 4 B. platform number 130 C. platform number 6
4. How often do the trains come around?
A. every six minutes B. every three minutes C. every four minutes
5. How many stops from where they are now to Kamiyacho Station?
A. four stops B. three stops C. five stops
Part 2: Listen to a tour guide introducing to visitors about their tour around London.
Task 1: Write a number (1-8) to put these places in order that the tour bus will visit them.
_Oxford Street
_Madame Tussauds
_Tower of London
_The London Eye
_The Houses of Parliament
_Buckingham Palace
_Big Ben
_Tower Bridge
Task 2: Choose the best option (A, B or C) to complete each of the following sentences.
1. The tour takes_hours.
A. two B. three C. four
2. At Madame Tussauds, you can see_.
A. maps of London B. models of famous people C. famous shops
3. Oxford Street is a famous street for_.
A. drinking tea B. eating C. shopping
4. You can see great views of London from_.
A. Oxford Street B. the Houses of Parliament C. the London Eye
5. The Queen lives at_.
A. Buckingham Palace B. the Tower of London C. Tower Bridge
Task 3: Complete the following notes with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each of the blanks.
1. The people are touring London on an open-top__
2. According to the tour guide, they dont have to worry about the rain because it will_.
3. Madame Tussauds is the museum with_models of celebrities.
4. From the London Eye, people can see the whole city on a
5. There s a lovely_near the palace w here you can have a cup of tea.
LISTENING PRACTICE 5: WEATHER FORECAST
Listen to the weather forecast and do the tasks that follow.
Task 1: Match the two halves of the sentences by writing the letters A - D next to the sentences 1-4.
1. The weather in the north is mostly_. A. rainy
2. The weather in the east is mostly_. B. cloudy and sunny
3. The weather in the west is mostly_. C. dry and cloudy
4. The weather in the south is mostly_. D. windy and cold

Task 2: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1 _ In the north, there may be some rain.
2 _ The temperature in the east is higher than that in the north.
3 _ The west is likely to have the temperature of 10C.
4 _ According to the forecast, the south of the country has the best weather today.
5 _ The south is also forecast to be rainy most of the time but sunny in the afternoon.
Task 3: Complete the following notes with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and/or A NUMBER for
each of the blanks.
If you live in the north, dont leave home without (1)_today.
There is a chance of a (2)_in the afternoon in the eastern part of the country.
In the west and (3)_of the country, it is dry, cloudy but
(4)_
The south may have the temperature of around (5)_.
LISTENING PRACTICE 6: HIKING ARCHES NATIONAL PARK Listen to some information about
Arches National Park and some advice on hiking there.
Task 1: Choose the best option (A, B or C) for each of the following questions.
1. Where is Arches National Park located?
A. in a desert B. on an island C. in the forest
2. How many natural arches are there in the park?
A. over 200 B. over 2,000 C. over 20,000
3. According to the speaker, what kind of clothing is suitable for the summer?
A. jeans and T-shirts B. light, breathable clothing C. shorts and crop tops
4. Why should you bring a small first-aid kit during the hike?
A. in case you faint B. in case you are unwell C. in case of injuries
5. How many pieces of advice does the speaker give on the whole?
A. 5 B. 6 C. 7
Task 2: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. _ Visitors can enjoy breathtaking view's of the wonders at the park throughout the year.
2. _ You should go hiking with a partner to have more fun.
3. _ Some arch formations are quite accessible.
4. _ You should make sure to have the suitable clothing and footwear for the hike.
5. _ After the hike, visitors can take home some rocks and flowers from the mountains.
Task 3: Complete the summary of the preparations that the speaker mentions with NO MORE THAN
THREE WORDS for each of the blanks.
hike with a partner and leave a word about your destination in case of (1)___
carry a (2)__
have the right clothing and footwear
carry plenty of (3)_
take a first-aid kit
take a map, a compass and/or a GPS to (4)_
take nothing home except for (5)_
LISTENING PRACTICE 7: SAVE THE EARTH
Part 1: Listen to the interview and do the tasks that follow.
Task I: Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences.
1. The conversation is about_.
A. how to cut down trees B. how to water the plants
C. how to save the environment D. how to wash the dishes
2. Alex says we should save water when_.
A. planting trees B. washing cars
C. washing clothes D. taking a bath
3. The girls second suggestion is about_.
A. separating different types of garbage B. disposing of trash properly C. having a family clean-up party
D. keeping the garbage at home
4. By recycling paper, we can__.
A. save the energy B. protect the forests
C. cut down on waste D. avoid pollution
5. Once a month the children in her neighborhood_.
A. visit a recycling center B. clean a neighborhood park
C. collect newspapers D. take part in a campaign
Task 2: Complete the following notes with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and/or A NUMBER for
each of the blanks.
The interviewer is talking to Alex about her (1)_on how
people can help save the environment.
Alex said we can save the environment by not using too much water when we wash the dishes, (2)_, and
water the plants outside.
When drinking or eating outside, we should keep the (3)_
until we find a trash can to put it in because littering makes our planet dirty.
We (4) _paper because trees are being cut down to make
the paper.
The children in her neighborhood take collected newspapers once a month
to a (5)_.
Part 2: Listen to a conversation between a brother, Andrew, and his sister, Marie.
Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) for each of the following questions.
1. How long was Andrew in the shower?
A. about 15 minutes B. about 20 minutes
C. about 25 minutes D. about 30 minutes
2. How many gallons of water did Andrew use during his shower?
A.about 16 B.about 70 C.about 17 D. about 60
3. How much was their water bill last month?
A.$131 B.$103 C.$113 D.$130
4. Why doesn't Andrew pay for anything?
A. because he is a student B. because he has an expensive car loan
C. because he is paying for school D. because hes not working now
5. What does Marie suggest her brother do to help them save money?
A.He should take a shower once a day.
B.He should only shower on weekends.
C.He should take a shower at the gym.
D. He should shower at their parents house.
LISTENING PRACICE 8: CLIMATE CHANGE Part 1:
Listen to the news and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1 _ Climate change is the most worrying thing for our planet.
2 _ Many species of animal, fish, insect and frog, etc. are benm threatened.
3 _ There are more and stronger hurricanes on the Earth.
4 _ Its important to cut down on things that produce greenhouse eases.
_ Turning off lights and recycling paper are the complex things to reduce
climate change.
Part 2: Listen to the conversation and do the tasks that follow.
Task 1: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1_Tony is at work although he is ill.
2 ._The chef is new in the restaurant.
3 ._Carlos is not very busy.
4 ._Harry went to the cafe by bike.
5 ._Harry is very lazy.
6_Johnny thinks cycling is safe in London.
Task 2: Give the short answer with NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS to each of the following questions.
1. Who is the new chef of the restaurant?
2. What kind of sport does Harry play every w eek?
3. What does Magda think about the public transport in London?
4. How is the weather in London?
5. Is Olivia concerned about the planet?
LISTENING PRACTICE 9: SAVING ENERGY Part 1:
Listen to the news and give the short answer with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and/or A
NUMBER to each of the following questions.
1. How much is the light bulb?
2. By whom was the super-energy-saving light bulb made?
3. How long does the super-energy-saving light bulb last per day?
4. How much could the US save per year by exchanging every 60-watt bulb with this prize-winning bulb?
Part 2:
Listen to the recording and complete the passage with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each of the
blanks.
At home you may know the rules about (1) _. You know
where to put the paper. You know where the (2)_belong. You
even know which bottles can (3)_. Good habits often go out
the window when you are (4) _. Sometimes this is out of
(5)__. Sometimes it is because you dont know the language or
the rules of the (6) _ you are visiting. Its easy to be earth-
friendly in English. Just ask your (7)_for help!
Part 3:
Listen to the recording and complete the passage with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each of the
blanks.
All houses are (1)_. Even if they look the same from the outside,
they are very (2) _ on the inside. I think houses are very
interesting. I like looking at the ways they are built and the (3)_
they are built in. In London there are many houses that are (4)_
old. These are beautiful. You can still see much of the original wood and
(5)_. Modern houses are also interesting. Its funny how they
copy many of the (6)_of older houses. I love (7)_
houses when I travel. Every country has its own (8) _, from
Japan to Arabia to Greece. Nowadays people are building (9)__
houses. They want houses that (10)_and help protect the planet.
LISTENING PRACTICE 10: CELEBRATIONS
Part 1: Listen to three speakers talking about the celebrations.
Task 1: Match the speakers (A-C) with the celebrations (1-3).
Speaker Celebration Answer
A 1. Royal wedding ____
B2. surprise birthday party__
C 3. Notting Hill Carnival____
Task 2: Complete the gaps (1-6) with the right speakers (A-C).
1. Speaker _will go together with friends because it will be quite crowded.
2. Speaker _is worried about someone on Facebook spoiling the surprise.
3. Speaker _is going to be careful of people stealing things.
4. Speaker _is going to taste food from all over the world.
5. Speaker_is going to decorate the house with spiders webs and spooky
things.
6. Speaker _is going to make sure there is no traffic on the street.
Part 2: Listen to the recording and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. On New Years Eve, family and friends often get together to go to the church.
2. Before the new year arrives, they sometimes set off fireworks or play loud music.
3. People often make new years resolutions they hope to accomplish during the coming year.
4 .__People can follow through on their plans.
5. The new year gives people opportunities to change and improve their lives. Part 3:
Listen to the recording and complete the following notes with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and/or
A NUMBER for each of the blanks.
1. Christmas is the day when people celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem_ago.
2. People celebrate the birth of Jesus and_into this world.
3. Jesus is recognized as the__and the Savior of the world.
4. Jesus was bom in a manger because there was_for him and his
parents.
5. People often decorate iheir homes and businesses with_
Christmas trees today.
6. People donate their time and money to_, or provide volunteer
service to the needy.
LISTENING PRACTICE 11: DISASTERS Part 1:
Listen to the news and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. _ There are hurricanes in California and droughts in Africa.
2. ____ Global warming is created by more natural disasters.
3. _ Japan has some kinds of natural disasters like earthquakes, typhoons
and flooding.
4. _ Japanese dont have enough money to deal with damage.
5. _ When a natural disaster hits poor countries in Africa, everyone suffers
terribly.
Part 2:
Listen to the news and complete the following notes with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each of
the blanks.
The Worst Natural Disaster in Australian History
1. Australia has been destroyed by_since December.
2. The recent flooding is called the_in Australias history by
Queensland's Premier.
3. The flood is caused by the hot ocean water_of Australia.
4. People have to_to their rooftops because of a tsunami-like flash
flood in the city of Toowoomba.
5. There was a similar flood in 1974 although the_wasnt developed.
Part 3:
Listen to the conversation between Tod and Ivan. Then choose the best option (A, B, C or D) for each of
the following questions.
1. What natural disasters happen in California?
A. floods B. hurricanes C. earthquakesD. typhoons
2. What was the name of the hurricane in 1984?
A. Alex B. Shelly C. Tina D. Alice
3. Where was Ivan when it started to rain?
A. in his house B. in a soccer camp C. in the fieldD. in the street
4. Who helped Ivan to make a call for his mother?
A. the camp counselors B. the camper
C. the camp accountant D. the camp captain
5. What is a fun thing that people can do after the hurricane?
A. playing soccer B. sw imming in the streets
C. catching lots of fish D. driving everywhere
LISTENING PRACTICE 12: LIFE ON OTHER PLANETS Part 1:
Listen to the conversation and choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following
sentences.
1. According to NASAs announcement, they found_on Mars.
A. water B. aliens C. air D. plants
2. NASA has already sent_to Mars.
A. spacecraft B. mice C. water D. trees
3. He says that maybe_.
A.people will be afraid of exploring Mars
B.people will solve the problem of sending humans to Mars
C.people will not come back to Earth from Mars
D. people will fight to go to Mars
4. He compares space travel to_.
A. astronauts B. aliens C. heroes D. explorers
5. He says it will be a/an_trip for people.
A. return B. one-way C. impossible D. difficult
Part 2:
Listen to the news and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1 .__NASA is looking for people who are willing to leave Earth forever.
2 .__NASA said it did not have enough money for a return ticket to Mars.
3 .__NASA has started its Mars colonization project with $1.6 billion.
4 .__Google founder Larry Page wants to be the first man on Mars.
5 .__Mars is so dangerous because of the extreme heat.
6 .__Stephen Hawking believes there is no reason at all to live on Mars.
7 .__Other scientists suggest colonizing other planets is an attractive aim.
8 .__The Mars pioneers will follow the tradition of Columbus and Amundsen.
LISTENING PRACTICE 13:
Listen to Tyrone calling the staff at his local swimming pool and do the tasks that follow.
Task 1: Complete the registration form with Tyrones information.
BROWNTON SWIMMING POOL Registration Form
Name: Tyrone
Age: (1)_
Interested in (sport): (2)_
Club: under (3)_
Time: from (4)_to 8.00 p.m.
Task 2: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1 ._There are four different age groups that play water polo at Brownton
swimming pool.
2 ._Tyrone wants to join the under 14s club.
3 ._The under 16s water polo team trains three times a week.
4 ._Training for the water polo team starts this week.
5 ._Training classes are free for under 18s.
Task 3: Choose the best option (A, B or C) to complete each of the following sentences.
1. The swimming pool has an_, an under 16s club, an under 18s club and
an adult club.
A. under 15s B. under 14s C. under 13s
2. The under 16s water polo club trains every_and Thursday evening.
A. Monday B. Tuesday C. Saturday
3. At the swimming pool, matches are on .
A. Saturday mornings B. Monday evenings C. Saturday evenings
4. The training for the under 16s water polo team starts_.
A. on September 2nd B. on Saturday morning C. next month
5. To register at the swimming pool, Tyrone needs to bring a_to complete
the form.
A. birth certificate B. student card C. photograph
LISTENING PRACTICE 14: THE WORLD OF WORK
Listen to five people talking about their jobs and do the tasks that follow.
Task 1: Complete each of the blanks with a wordfrom the box.
pilot dentist shop assistant tour guide nurse
1. Speaker A works as a_.
2. Speaker B works as a__.
3. Speaker C works as a_.
4. Speaker D works as a_
5. Speaker E works as a_.
Task 2: Choose the best option (A, B or C) to answer each of the following questions.
1. When does speaker A work?
A. when he is at university B. during his summer holidays C. at weekends
2. Where does speaker B work?
A. in Oxford B. at university C. at college
3. According to speaker C, why dont many people like coming to see him?
A. because they have problems
B. because its not important
C. because they hate dentists
4. What does speaker D say is difficult about being a pilot?
A. traveling to many countries
B. learning many languages
C. flying planes in bad weather
5. Where is the hospital in which speaker E w orks?
A. in the city center B. in a rural area C. in the suburbs
Task 3: Complete the notes with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each of the blanks.
The shop where speaker A works sells (1)_and accessories
for men, women and children. He works in the (2)__.
Speaker B works during his summer holidays when he is not
(3)_. He loves (4)_from all over the world.
Speaker C says its great to help people when they (5)_.
Its very important people should look after their (6)_.
Most of the time, speaker D flies in Europe to places like Spain, Greece and (7)_. The best thing is
(8)___.
Speaker E loves his job, but he doesnt like the (9)__and
sometimes he has to work (10)__.
LISTENING PRACTICE 15: TELEPHONE CONVERSATION
Listen to a telephone conversation about a journey and do the tasks that follow.
Task 1: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1 ._The man wants to travel to New York, the United States.
2 ._He would like to leave on 11th December.
3 ._The man must be back in April.
4 ._The ticket price the man gets is special for senior travelers.
5 ._The man also asks the w oman to book a taxi ticket for him.
Task 2: Choose the best option (A, B or C) to complete each of the following sentences.
1. The mans name is_.
A. Brierlei B. Brierley C. Brielle
2. He has to be in New York on_.
A. 9th December B. 11th December C. 10th December
3. He will return on_.
A. 30th March B. 13th March C. 30th December
4. The price of the ticket is_.
A. 360 B. 265 C. 365
5. The man will_to the airport.
A. drive his car B. take a taxi C. take the train
LISTENING PRACTICE 16: DAILY ROUTINES
Listen to a woman talking about her daily routine of being a dental hygienist and do the tasks that follow.
Task 1: Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) for each of the following questions.
1. When does the speaker work on Monday?
A. from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. B. from 8.15 a.m. to 5 p.m.
C. from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. D. from noon to 6 p.m.
2. On which days does the speaker have the same schedule?
A. Tuesday and Thursday B. Wednesday and Thursday
C. Thursday and Friday D. Monday and Tuesday
3. What is the main purpose of the speakers talk?
A.to explain the details of a day at work
B.to discuss the importance of the job
C.to compare the work of a doctor and a dentist
D. to describe a typical week at work
4. What does the speaker think of her work?
A.She enjoys helping the patients.
B.It is too complicated to remember.
C.It is difficult to describe her schedule.
D. She enjoys sleeping late every morning.
Task 2: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1 ._The speaker has the same schedule every day.
2 ._She is off work on Monday morning.
3 ._She starts work at 8.50 a.m. on Tuesday.
4 ._On Tuesda\. she has a break of one hour to have lunch.
5 ._She is not at work on Wednesday afternoon.
6 ._On Friday she finishes her work later than the previous days.
LISTENING PRACTICE 17:
Listen to a conversation between Tom and his mother and do the tasks that follow. Task I: These are some
tips Toms mother gives him on how to concentrate on his studying. Write a number (1-6) to put these tips
in the correct order.
Number 1 has been done as an example.
_Turn off your music.
_1_Take away the things that stop you working.
_Turn off your phone.
_Have something to eat and drink on your desk.
_Put your pet outside.
_Turn off your instant messages.
Task 2: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1 ._Tom doesnt know how to start studying.
2 ._Toms mum thinks that music helps people study.
3 ._Tom puts the dog outside.
4 ._Toms mum recommends having a sandwich on the desk.
5 ._Tom doesnt want to turn off his phone at first.
6 ._Tom needs the Internet to study.
LISTENING PRACTICE 18:
Listen to a conversation between Steve and Susan and do the tasks that follow.
Task 1: Complete the following sentences with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each of the blanks.
1. Susans teacher is a 35-year old woman from the city of_.
2. The lessons are in the local_.
3. The student James wants to go to__next year.
4. Most of the students in Susan's class are_.
5. In todays lesson, they learned how to ask someones name and some
Task 2: Give the short answer with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS to each of the following
questions.
1. Where is Susans teacher from?
2. How many students are there in the class?
3. Where is Miko from?
4. How is Mikos accent?
5. Where does James work?
6. How old is James?
7. What language is Rose Marie learning?
8. What did Susan learn in the first class?
LISTENING PRACTICE 19:
Listen to the film information and do the tasks that follow.
Task 1: Choose the best option (A, B, C or D)for each of the following questions.
1. How much does it cost for a mother and father to see a film?
A. 8 B. 9.50 C. 10 D. 10.50
2. What type of film is on Screen 1?
A. horror B. romance C. comedy D. fiction
3. Which screen has an animated film?
A- 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
4. Which screen is showing a love story?
A- 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
5. Where is the director of Street match from?
A. England B. France C. Spain D. USA
Task 2: Fill in the form below with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each of the blanks.
Filmworld Cinemas
Screen Films Time Characters
Screen 1 Dont open the at (1)_, 7.00 a group of college
door and 9.00 students
Screen 2 Ships (2)_ at 5.00. 7.45 and Maggie and Tony
10.15
Screen 3 Street match - the at 5.50. 8.30 and two (3)_
return 11.45 teenagers
Screen 4 Lulu - its a (4) at 3.00. 6.00, and a loveable (5)_
__8.45
LISTENING PRACTICE 20:
Part 1:
Listen to the recording and fill in the form below with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each of the
blanks.
Elisas Diary TIME ACTIVITIES
7.00 Get up
8.00 Check my(l)_
11.00 Go to the (2)_
12.00 Drink (3)_with other members of the group. Then start
work
1.00-2.00 Record in the studio
3.00 Eat (4)_
4.00-6.00 Help the rest of the (5)_with the music
7.00 (6)_home
Part 2:
Listen to the recording and choose the best option (A, B, C or D) for each of the following questions.
1. When do they plan on watching the movie?
A. on the weekend B. tomorrow
C. later in the evening today D. next Friday
2. What movie do these people plan on watching?
A. Matrix Revolution B. The Two Towers
C. Lord of the Rings D. The Last Samurai
3. Where do they plan on meeting?
A. at the subway entranceB. in front of the movie theater
C. at Starbucks next to the theater D. at home
4. What time do they plan on meeting?
A. at 7:30 p.m. after dinner B. at noontime
C. at one o clock D. at 3.45 p.m.
PART 2: ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE
1. Howr do you do?" - "_"
A. Yeah, OK. B. Not too bad.
C. How do you do? D. I'm well. Thank you.
2. Bye! - _"
A. See you lately. B. See you later.
C. Thank you. D. Meet you again.
3. Ive passed my final exam." - "__
A. Good luck! B. It's nice of you to say so.
C. That s a good idea. D. Congratulations!
4. That's a very nice skirt youre wearing" - "
A. That's nice. B. I like it.
C. Thank you. Thats a nice compliment. D. That's all right.
5. _ - Once a week.
A. How often do you go shopping? B. How much do you want?
C. Are you sure? D. When will you get there?
6. __ - Hes OK now.
A. What is he? B. How is he?
C. How tall is he? D. Whats he like?
7. Thanks a lot for your wonderful gift. - _"
A. You are welcome. B. Thank you.
C. Cheers. D. Have a good day.
8. _"-By bus.
A. What do you go to school? B. Do you go to school by bus?
C. Who are you taken to school by? D. How do you go to school?
9. _ - Yes, Id like some information about trains, please.
A. Can I help you? B. May I help you?
C. What can I do for you? D. All are correct.
10. May I introduce you to Mary, Peter? - _
A. How are you, Mary? B. How do you do, Mary?
C. Pleased to meet you, Mary. D. B and C are correct.
11. How about a biscuit? - _Im on a diet.
A. Yes, please. B. Yes, thank you. C. No, thanks. D. Its OK.
12. I enjoyed myself so much at your birthday party. - _
A. Congratulations! B. Good luck!
C. Its a pleasure. D. Oh, thats kind of you.
13. The room is too hot._if I turn the fan on? - No.
A. Do you mind B. Would you like
C. Do you like D. Could you please
14. May I borrow your pen for a minute, please? - _
A. Yes, certainly. B. Yes, thank you.
C. No, thanks. D. No, of course.
15. Sorry, Im late." - _We havent started yet.
A. Dont worry. B. Thank you.
C. You are welcome. D. Why?
16. _" - "I am very well. Thanks.
A. How do you do? B. How are you?
C. What are you? D. What are you like?
17. ____ - "Yes. Id like to buy a computer.
A. Do you look for something? B. Good morning. Can I help you?
C. Excuse me. Do you want to buy it? D. What are you like?
18. Excuse me! Wheres the nearest police station? -
A. Its over there. B. Im afraid not.
C. Dont worry. D. Yes, I think so.
19. Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night. - _
A. I have nothing to tell you. B. Oh. Poor me!
C. No, thanks. D. You were absent-minded.
20. You have a good voice. You sang so beautifully! - _
A. The same to you. B. You, too.
C. Thanks for your compliment. D. Thanks a lot.
21. Do you know where Paul is? - _
A. Pardon, I dont know. B. Im afraid I dont.
C. Why not? D. Its no use.
22. It is very kind of you to invite us to your party. -
A. No, thanks. B. Good idea, thanks.
C. OK. Thats great. D. Its my pleasure.
23. - Would you like to go to the cinema with me tonight?"
- Yes,_. Where can we meet?
A. I would B. I will C. Id love to D. I like
24. - How about going for a drive to the countryside this weekend?
A. Not at all. B. You are welcome.
C. No. of course. D. Thats a good idea.
25. _eating out tonight? - Thats a good idea.
A. Would you B. How about C. How are you D. Are they
26. Are you hungry? - _
A. Yes, I do. B. Soon. C. Right now. D. Yes, a little.
27. Waiter! Id like the menu, please. - _
A. But I dont like. B. Here are you, sir.
C. Here you are, sir. D. Yes, thank you.
28. Excuse me? - Yes._
A. Can you help me? B. How can I help you?
C. What happens? D. Help me.
29. Happy Christmas! - _"
A. You are the same! B. Same for you!
C. The same to you! D. Happy Christmas with you!
30. Sorry Im late. - _"
A. OK. B. Dont worry.
C. Hold the line, please. D. Go ahead.
31. _ - Certainly.
A. Welcome back! B. What are you doing there?
C. Im sorry Im late. D. May I borrow a pencil, please?
32. Lets meet for a coffee tonight." - "_
A. I hope not. B. Im afraid I can. C. Yes, lets. D. Yes, thank you.
33. _ - Yes. I want to send some flowers to my wife in Italy.
A. Do you like flowers? B. What do you like?
C. Can you help me? D. Can I help you?
34. - Im afraid I cant come to your birthday party this weekend!
A. What a shame! B. What a pity! C. Me too. D. Whats happened?
35. What shall we do this evening?" - "_
A. Lets go out for dinner.B. Oh, thats good!
C. No problem. D. I went out for dinner.
36. Thanks for your help. - _"
A. My pleasure. B. Dont worry.
C. Thank you, too. D. The same to you.
37. Lets eat out tonight! - _"
A. OK. Why not? B. Congratulations! C. Good luck! D. Yes, I will.
38. - Can I carry the bag for you? It seems very heavy.
- _I can manage.
A. No, thanks. B. Yes, please.
C. Sorry. D. You are welcome.
39. - Why dont you ask Helen for help? I think she is always ready.
A. Yes, please. B. I hope so.
C. I hope not. D. That's a good idea.
40. Goodbye. Have a nice weekend. - Goodbye._
A. Me too. B. Youre welcome.
C. Not at all. D. The same to you.
41. I have some lucky money for you. Happy New Year. - _''
A. Great. Thanks. B. Have a nice day.
C. Good luck! D. What a pity!
42. I have a terrible headache. - _
A. Maybe Im not going to the doctors. B. Not very well. Thanks.
C. Maybe you should take a rest. D. Not bad. Im going to the doctors.
43. _ - Yes. Do you have any shirts?"
A. Could you do me a favor? B. Oh. dear. What a nice shirt!
C. May I help you? D. White, please.
44. Theres a baseball game tonight. - _
A. Great. Lets go. B. I'm not a real fan of hers.
C. Dont mention it. D. Thanks. I'd love to.
45. _ - Yes. I do. I like them a lot.
A. What do you think of tennis? B. Do you like sports?
C. Do you prefer tennis or badminton? D. How often do you play tennis?
46. _ - No, Im not. I feel awful.
A. How are you? B. Are you feeling OK?
C. Is there anything wrong? D. What's the matter?
47. _ - No, I dont play the piano.
A. What kind of music do you like? B. Do you play the piano?
C. Do you earn a lot by playing the piano? D. What kind of music do you like?
48. Can you come over after the show? - _"
A.That w'ould be nice. B. No, I didn't.
C.Please, go ahead. D. Why don't we go to the show?
49. So how are things at school, Tom? - __
A.Well, I cant agree with you. B. It was not good at it.
C.Oh, pretty good, actually. D. Its my pleasure.
50. Do you fancy going to a movie this evening? - _
A.Im sorry. I dont know that. B. Not at all, go ahead.
C.Not so bad. And you? D. That would be nice.
51. Well, its been nice talking to you." - _
A. Yes, nice to have met you too. B. Oh, yes. Im afraid so.
C. Nice to meet you, too. D. Have you been here long?
52. _ - Its over there, next to the counter.
A. Im sorry. I didnt buy the tea and coffee.
B. Can you help me? I cant carry the tea and coffee.
C. How much is a kilo of tea and coffee ?
D. Excuse me, wheres the tea and coffee?
53. What shall I do when I want to call you?" - _
A. Stay here and enjoy yourself.
B. You shall find the red button on the left.
C. Press the red button on the left.
D. I'd come every ten minutes.
54. Do you need any help? - _"
A. No, thanks. Im too weak to lift this box.
B. No, thanks. Im strong enough to lift this box.
C. Yes, thanks. Im too strong to lift this box.
D. Yes, thanks. Im weak enough to lift this box.
55. - Why dont you come over and see the new film with me?
_ it
A. Im sorry. B. Great, Id love to.
C. Sure. Please do. D. Wow! I didnt realize that.
56. Do you mind if I use your phone?" - "_
A. Not at all. Help yourself. B. You can say that again.
C. Sorry, I have no idea. D. Certainly, its true.
57. Excuse me! Wheres the post office?" - _
A. Dont worry. B. It's over there.
C. Yes, I think so. D. I'm afraid not.
58. Tell me what your dog looks like. - _
A. Very quickly. B. Biscuits and bones.
C. Big, black and hairy. D. Very well, thank you.
59. Where do you come from? - _"
A.In London. B. Yes, I have just come here.
C.Im living in London. D. I come from London.
60. Congratulations! - __
A. What a pity! B. You are welcome.
C. Thank you. D. I'm sorry.
61. How did you get here? -
A. I came here by train. B. I came here last night.
C. The train is so crowded. D. Is it far from here?
62. What a great haircut, Lucy! - _"
A. Its my pleasure.
B. Oh, yes. Thats right.
C. Thanks. Its very kind of you to do this.
D. You think so? I think its a bit too short.
63. Ive passed my driving test. - _"
A. Congratulations! B, That's a good idea.
C. Its nice of you to say so. D. Do you?
64. Would you like to have dinner with me? -
A. Yes, I d love to. B. Yes. so do I.
C. Im very happy. D. Yes. it is.
65. - _where the nearest post office is?"
Turn left and then turn right.
A. Could you tell me B. Should you show me
C. Do you tell me D. Will you sav me
66. Would you like me to get you a taxi?
A. Yes, please, if its no bother. B. Well, let's see.
C. Yes. I see. D. That would be delighted.
67. "Im taking my end-of-term examination tomorrow." -
A. Good day! B. Good chance!
C. Good time! D. Good luck!
68. What do you usually do on Sundays? -
A. I used to drive to work. B. Im not doing anvthine.
C. I usually sleep until noon. D. Id be sleeping all day]
69. Youve got a beautiful dress! - _'
1 do. B. Okay. C. You, too. D. Thank you.
70. Youve really changed. - _
A. Yes, I am. B. Ill never change my mind.
C. Have I? q Qh, sorry, I cant.
71. Do you think youll get the job?" - ''_
A. Yes, its alright. B. I think not.
C. I know so. D. Well, I hope so.
72. Can I carry these suitcases into the room for you? - _
A. You cant, I think! B. No, you cant.
C. Yes, Id love to. D. Can you? Thats very kind.
73. Lets go to the movies. - _
A. Good idea. B. I dont.
C. Whys that? D. I need it.
74. Whats your hobby, Lan? - _
A. Well, I like collecting stamps. B. Oh, with computers.
C. Well, I want stamps. D. Oh, on the phone.
75. You look nice today. I like your new hair style. - _
A. Its nice of you to say so. B. Shall I? Thanks.
C. Oh, well done. D. I feel interesting to hear that.
76. I have bought you a toy. Happy birthday to you! - _
A. The same to you! B. Have a nice day.
C. What a pity! D. What a lovely toy! Thanks.
77. More coffee? Anybody? - _
A. I dont agree, Im afraid. B. Id love to.
C. Yes, please. D. Its right, I think.
78. Oh, Im really sorry! - _"
A. Its my pleasure. B. Thats all right.
C. Thanks. D. Yes, why?
79. What a lovely house you have! - _
A. Thank you. Hope you will drop in. B. I think so.
C. No problem. D. Of course not. Its not costly.
80. Thanks for the nice gift! - _"
A. Im glad you like it. B. Youre welcome.
C. In fact, I myself dont like it. D. But do you know how much it costs?
PART 3: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
I. Tenses
1. She left university two years ago.
> It is ________
2. Laurence hasnt seen her sister since she left for Japan.
> Laurence last
3. Lucy hasnt worn that dress since Barbaras wedding.
> The last time Lucy_
4. My mother started working at this school 25 years ago.
> My mother has
5.1 have never been to this entertainment park before.
> This is
6. I havent heard from him since August.
> The last time________
7.1 havent seen him since I was a student.
> I last
8. The last time I played football was in 1970.
> I havent__
9. We havent seen Tom since he moved to Bristol.
> We last__
10. This is the first time Bob has ever visited Vietnam.
-> Bob____
11. Wish clauses
1. Im sorry. I cant attend your party next week.
> I wish_
2. He was sorry that he didnt say goodbye to her at the airport.
> He regretted
3. Its a pity that Mike didnt invite Molly to his party.
> I wish
4. Maria didnt apply for the job in the library and regrets it now.
Maria wishes_
5. Mrs. Taylor doesnt like living in such a small house.
Mrs. Taylor wishes_.
6.1 would love to be rich and famous.
> If only _.
7.1 wish we had gone somewhere else for the holiday.
> Its a pity ______.
8. Elena is tired because she went to bed late last night.
Elena wishes__.
9. She would like to travel around the world but she doesnt have a lot of money.
> She wishes _.
10. The children want to go to Disneyland one day.
> The children wish _.
III. The passive
1. Alices strange ideas astonished even body.
> Everybody_.
2. The garage is going to repair our car for us next week.
> We are going to_.
3. Someone left the purse in the classroom.
> The purse_ .
4. The scientists have studied the problem carefully.
> The problem_.
5. The students in my class are going to organize a surprise party this evening.
A surprise party_ .
6. He asked me to send a stamped envelope.
->I_ .
7. They have awarded Andrew a prize for his essay.
> Andrew _.
8. How do people make candles?
> How are__
9. The pollution in the city is affecting peoples breathing.
> Peoples breathing_.
10. Who invented the telephone?
-By_
IV. Reported speech
1. I got my driving license last Tuesday, said Daniel.
> Daniel said____
2. The old man said, Ive lived in this village for over 80 years.
The old man_
3. The visitor asked, Can we take photos?
> The visitor wanted_.
4. What time does the film begin? he asked me.
He asked me_ .
5. Stay in bed for a few days, the doctor said to me.
> The doctor___.
6. Would you like to go to the movies tonight?" he said.
> He___.
7. Could you pass me the salt, please? Mary said.
> Mary
8. If I were you, Id pay more attention to what the teacher is saying, said the girl to her classmate.
The girl ____ .
9. Shall I carry your bags? said the porter.
The porter ___.
10. I wont listen to any words from you, she said angrily.
- She_.
V. Relative clauses
1. Have you read the book? I lent you last week.
> Have you read_.
2. The girl has been the best student for 2 years. She is talking to the lecturer.
* The girl __.
3. The woman is reporting to the police. Her car has been stolen.
> The woman_.
4. The road is very narrow. It joins the two villages.
The road __.
5. The book Jane Eyre is very interesting. I have read it.
> The book____ .
6. Then we moved to Paris. We lived there for six years.
> Then we moved__.
7. A girl was injured in the accident. She is now in hospital.
> The girl _.
8. The letter hasnt arrived yet. I posted it three days ago.
> The letter_.
9. Thats the dictionary. Bill gave it to me for Christmas.
> Thats__.
10. That car belongs to Mr. Clark. Its engine is very good.
> That car,_.
VI. That-clause after adjectives
1. Students should keep calm during the test. This is very important.
It is_.
2. Laura didnt win the competition. This was very disappointed.
> It is_.
3. Their grandfather has recovered so quickly. Everyone is glad.
Everyone is glad that _______.
4. She will lend you her CDs. Im sure.
Im sure_._.
5. The woman left the party without saying goodbye to anyone. This is impolite.
It is_______.
VII. Conditional sentences type 1, 2
1. You should apologize for the misunderstanding to her.
If I were___.
2. If she doesnt change her mind, Ill never talk to her again.
* Unless she_________.
3. We dont visit our grandparents very often because they live far from us.
-If_.
4. People use too many cars for transportation. Thats why the environment is seriously polluted.
-If_ .
5. She is shy, so she doesnt enjoy parties.
-If_.
6. You cant make a cake without flour.
-If__.
7. You should take more exercise because thats the way to keep fit.
-If_.
8.1 dont know anything about the story so I cant tell you how it ends.
-If_.
9. The wind is blowing hard, so we wont take the boat for a ride.
-If_ .
10. Dont leave the TV on if you arent watching it.
Unless _______ .
VIII. Adverbial clauses of reasons, results, concession
1. Harry had to stay in hospital. His leg was broken.
* Because____
2.1 couldnt get to sleep last night. It was noisy in the next apartment.
> I couldnt get to sleep last night____
3. The road was slippery but they still drove very fast.
Although___
4. Mary was very disappointed but she tried to keep calm.
> Although____
5. Simon was such a bright student that he could solve all the math problems.
Simon was so____
6. The weather is so lovely that we spend the whole day in the garden.
> It is_________
7. It was such a dirty beach that we decided not to stay.
> The beach_________
8. Mark is too young to see that horror film.
> Mark is not _
9. The sweater that I tried on was too small for me to wear.
> The sweater that I tried on was so___
10.1 didnt arriv e in time to see her off at the station.
I wasnt________
IX. Comparisons
1. You are the best chess player in the world.
> No one in the world_
2. This house is 9 meters high. That one is 9 meters high.
-+ This house is___
3. Peter speaks English better than Tom.
- Tom doesnt____
4. She knows a lot more about it than I do.
-* I dont know
5. Apples are usually cheaper than oranges.
- Oranges are not
6. Pat is the tallest girl in her class.
- No one
7. Helen doesnt prepare her homework as carefully as she should.
-* Helen should _
8. No restaurant in the city is better than that one.
That restaurant is
9. They decorated the Christmas tree more beautifully than we did.
- We didnt
10. Tommys brother isnt as tall as he is.
-* Tommy_
PART 4: SAMPLE PRACTICE TESTS PRACTICE TEST 1
1. Listening
Listen to a conversation between a salesman and a girl.
Part 1: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1 _The girl is looking for a gift for her mother.
2 ._The black wallet costs $40.90.
3 _She doesnt think that her father will like the design on the outside of
the brown wallet.
4 _She doesnt have enough money for the brown wallet.
5 _She takes the brown wallet in the end.
Part 2: Complete the following notes with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and/or A NUMBER for
each of the blanks.
1. The man suggests that the girl should get her father a_.
2. The brown leather wallet doesnt have a place to put_.
3. The brown leather wallet costs S_.
4. She earns money by helping her mum_for the past week.
5. The tie that she takes costs $5.00 because it__.
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others in
each group.
1.A. receive B. return C. regular D. replace
2. A. occurred B. destroyed C. appeared D. disappointed
3. A. ancient B. complain C. conserve D. category
4. A. therefore B. throw C. thick D. thought
III. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
1. Thank you for coming to meet us. - "__
A. Thank you. B. Same to you. C. Thank you too. D. Not at all.
2. We are really_that they have spoiled historical areas.
A. happy B. disappointed C. proud D. excited
3. Plastic bags will cause pollution_they are very hard to dissolve.
A. so B. but C. because D. or
4. What would you like to drink? - _
A. Yes, please. B. Milk, please. C. No. thanks. D. OK.
5. We learn foreign languages_know more about other people and countries.
A. so that B. in order to C. just as D. for we
6. James is a very brave man. - Yes, I wish I_his courage.
A. had B. will have C. have had D. have
7. When we looked at the baby last night, he_.
A. was sleeping B. slept C. sleeping D. sleep
8. Youve never been to Nha Trang,_?
A. have you B. havent you C. you have D. you havent
9. Many countries have had plans to recycle waste paper to_money.
A. share B. keep C. save D. waste
10. He will never pass the test_he doesn't work hard.
A. so B. unless C. if D. though
IV.Give the correct form/tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. We (do)_exercise at the moment.
2. At nine oclock yesterday morning we (wait)_for the bus.
3. My mother doesnt like my new hair style. I wish she (like)_it.
4. Many students waste much time (play)_computer games.
V. Give the correct form of the words to complete the sentences.
1 _in Hanoi have to pay to use the bus rapid transit service from
Monday, after enjoying free rides for more than a month, (commute)
2. Cao Bang Province has announced a__by the Prime Minister
recognizing a pair of early 17th-century bronze bells at the Da Quan relic complex as national treasures,
(decide)
3. Heavy rains in the_region that began on Thursday are expected to
continue in Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces over the next few days, (south)
4. Charles has been nominated as the most_activist in the town
charity program, (effect)
VI. Read the passage and answer the following questions.
Mothers Day in the United States is annually held on the second Sunday of May. It celebrates
motherhood and it is a time to appreciate mothers and mother figures. Many people send cards or gifts to
their mother or mother figure or make a special effort to visit her. Common Mothers Day gifts are flowers,
chocolate, candies, clothing, jewelry and treats, such as a beauty treatment or trip to a spa. Some families
organize an outing for all of their members or hold a special meal at home or in a restaurant. In the days
and weeks before Mother's Day, many schools help their pupils to prepare a handmade card or small gift
for their mothers.
1. When is Mother's Day held in the United States?
2. What do people do to celebrate this day?
3. What are common Mothers Day gifts?
VII. Read the passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
A wonderful trip in Morocco!
I went to Morocco in March with my sister and had a fabulous time on a
desert tour (1)_was a fantastic experience. From Fez, we (2)_
to the desert with sightseeing stops along the way. We rode the camels into the desert and had dinner (one
of the best dinners I had in Morocco). Its nice if you
get there (3)_sunset. In the ntoming. sunrise at the desert is a wonderful
experience and then they serve you breakfast. We really love this trip and I
(4)_recommend this trip.
1. A. what B. which C. where D. this
2. A. drove B. drive C. were driving D. driven
3. A. in B. on C. from D. by
4. A. strongly B. heavy C. high D. well
VIII. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them.
1. Do you think boys are more intelligent than girls? she asked me.
-+ She asked me___.
2. We started to learn English four years ago.
-* We have_______.
3.1 have already done my homework.
- My homework__.
4. The computer is new. I bought it this morning.
- The computer__
IX. In about 60 to 80 words, write a paragraph about a style of clothes you would
like to wear at school.
PRACTICE TEST 2
I. Listening
Part 1: Listen to the first part of the conversation between two friends, Maria and Dave. Decide whether
the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1 _ Dave is studying hotel management at college.
2 _ Hes been really busy with his study these days and had little time to
relax.
3 _ It s certain that Dave will work for a hotel when he graduates.
4 _ Maria changed her major from French to computer science.
5 _ She hopes to find a good job more easily.
Part 2: Listen to the second part and complete the following notes with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS
for each of the blanks.
Maria received a four-year (1)_that pays for all of her tuition and
(2)_.
Dave works part time as a (3)_at the restaurant near (4)_.
Dave likes the job because the other workers are friendly and the (5) is not bad.
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others in
each group.
1.A. here B. where C. wear D. pair
2. A. floor B. poor C. door D. more
3. A. jealous B. weather C. heavy D. ideal
4. A. four B. pour C. tom; D. course
III. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
1. Tom is very_in listening to rock music.
A. interested B. amused C. amazed D. surprised
2. I love pop music. - _
A. I do, too. B. No, I wont. C. Yes, I like it. D. Neither do I.
3. The tour guide told them_trash on the water.
A. not throw 3 not to throw
C. to throw not o not throwing
4. My family often go to_at weekend.
A. the town cultural houseB. the house cultural town
C. the cultural house townD. the town house cultural
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5.1 am not fond of tennis and_.
A. my sister does, too B. so is my sister
C. neither is my sister D. my sister isnt
6. Excuse me, whats the time? - Sorry. I_
A. dont see B. do not have a watch
C. wont know D. know
7. It snowed in Lang Son last year,_?
A. did it B. wasnt it C. was it D. didnt it
8. The climate in England is_than that in Vietnam.
A. cold B. colder C. coldest D. as cold
9. How do you usually go to school?" - "_
A. On foot. B. Half an hour.
C. Two kilometers. D. Five days a week.
10. Many scientists are eager to look_life on other planets.
A. down B. of C. at D. for
IV.Give the correct form/tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. She (work)_as a fashion designer since she left the college.
2. Look! Those dogs (play)_happily together.
3. Would you mind (answer)_telephone, please?
4. Jane (send)_me a lot of letters last year.
V. Give the correct form of the words to complete the passage.
A Space Trip
If you decide to take a space trip, you will have to get ready a few months
before the flight. You must be in excellent (1. physicality)_condition.
You should run a lot, swim every day, and do aerobics and push-ups. You must get a letter from the doctor
that shows you are in perfect health.
When you are in orbit, you will be able to get out of your (2. sit)_
and walk in the cabin. You will not (3. weight)_anything. You will feel
(4. total)_free and enjoy the wonderful feeling youve never had before.
VI. Read the passage and do the tasks that follow.
Advertisements are very important in the modem world. Often your T-shirts or jeans show the names of
the companies that made them. This is a popular form of advertising. A special picture or symbol, called
logo, is sometimes used. You see logos on many different products. The idea of a logo is that whenever you
see it. you think of that product or company. Many people like to buy a product because it is made by a
certain company. Some people only buy a product that is made by a famous company. People wear clothes
and carry bags that have a famous label to show that they are fashionable and have good taste.
It is very common to see advertisements on TV and hear them on the radio. Most advertisements are only
a few seconds long but very attractive. Sometimes, the advertiser uses a slogan because it is easy to say and
easy to remember. The idea of advertisements is to try to make you buy the product. They sometimes show
rich and famous people using that product. The message is if you want to feel rich and famous, and then
buy this product.
Part 1. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences.
1. A logo is a_.
A. company's name B. special company
C. type of product D. company symbol
2. A popular form of advertising is to_.
A. wear jeans B. use logo
C.watch TV D. use different products
3. A good slogan is_.
A. easy to remember B. useful to produce
C.simple to make D. easy to buy
4. The main purpose of an advertisement is to_.
A. sell you something you do not want B. make you feel rich and famous
C. make you buy the product D. pay the TV station
Part 2. Answer the following questions.
1. What do your T-shirts or jeans often show ?
2. Why do people wear clothes and carry bags that have a famous label?
3. Where do people often see and hear advertisements?
4. How long are most advertisements?
VII. Fill in each blank with one suitable word from the box to complete the passage.
opportunity food appreciated time
convenient cook traditional get up
Traditional Vietnamese Family Meals
In Vietnam, family meals with many (1)_Vietnamese food have
been one of the unique cultural features. Since the ancient (2)_, family meal
has become a very familiar thing. Whenever people go far away, they think about it
with high regard. Up to now, family meals have been more highly (3)_due
to the fact that people are getting busier with their business.
In some big cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, parents are always busy;
they (4)_early in the morning and take their children to schools before
going to work. Children study and have lunch at schools, parents work and have
lunch at offices or somewhere else which is (5)_for them. Therefore, dinner
is an intangible string to connect family members together and a good (6)_
for them to share a meal and talk together after a hard day.
VIII. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them.
1. The man was so tired that he couldnt finish this work.
> The man was too____
2. No girl in my class is as tall as Mai.
> Mai is____
3. Minh began to collect stamps in 2010.
> Minh has___
4. It was raining hard but we went to Marys birthday party in time.
> Although_
IX. In about 60 to 80 words, write a paragraph about your hobby.
PRACTICE TEST 3
I. Listening
Part 1: Listen to the first part of a conversation between a hotel clerk and a customer. Decide whether the
following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1 ._The man wanted to book a room on the 21st May.
2 ._The hotel is fully booked that night.
3 ._The suite available has a great view of the city.
4 ._The room costs a total of $200.
5 ._The man says that the room is too expensive for him.
Part 2: Listen to the second part and fill in each of the following blanks with NO MORE THAN THREE
WORDS and/or A NUMBER from the conversation.
The man finally agrees to arrive at the hotel on (1)_.
The type of the room he wants is (2) ,_.
The price of the room is (3)_plus the 10% (4)_.
The mans name is Bob (5)__.
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others in
each group.
1. A. sometimes B. visit C. worship D. with
2. A. washed B. looked C. stopped D. played
3. A. three B. through C. month D. than
4. A. nation B. pollution C. question D. information
III. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
1. The boy felt very proud_his success at school.
A. on B. at C. about D. of
2. Would you like some more tea? -
A. Yes, please. B. Here you are.
C. You are welcome. D. No, I dont.
3. Where_you go if you have a car?
A. did B. would C. will D. do
4 ._taking me downtown on your way to work this morning?
A. Would you mind B. Can you
C. Why dont you D. Could you please
5. She bought me_.
A. a leather brown bag B. a brown leather bag
C. a bag brown leather D. a bag leather brown
6. Excuse me, Mr. Ward? - _"
A. Eh! What? B. Yes? C.No. D. Thank you.
7.1 dont want to eat_because I am not hungry.
A. everything B. anything C. nothing D. something
8. They didnt go on a picnic_the weather was awful.
A. so B. although C. because D. because of
9. Nowadays the_can know w hen a v olcano erupts.
A. scientifically B. scientific C. scientists D. science
10. Please turn_the TV. I'd like to watch the news at 7.00.
A. in B. on C. at D. off
IV. Give the correct form/tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. - What about (go)_to the countryside this weekend?
- Thats a good idea.
2. If we pollute the water, we (not have i_fresh water to use.
3. Who you (talk)_on the phone when I came to meet you yesterday?
4. She didnt have enough time (visit)_all the interesting places.
V.Give the correct form of the words to complete the sentences.
1. Luckily, the plane landed_after a violent storm, (safe)
2. Butter and cheese are milk_. (produce)
3. Shes so busy with_activities that she has no time for
entertainment, (society)
4. Mai had an_holiday in Nha Trang last year. She liked it a lot.
(enjoy)
VI. Read the passage and do the tasks that follow.
A forest fire broke out last Monday in Thuy Nguyen Districts Mot Mountain in Hai Phong Province,
burning down at least three hectares of eucalyptus trees. The fire started around 2 p.m. and took around an
hour to put out, but more than
three hectares of forest vegetation were totally damaged within that time. The districts forest rangers said
that there are many graves on the mountain and that the fire may have been caused by people who visited
the forest on Tet (Lunar New Year) and burned incense, fake banknotes and paper clothes at the graveside
of their loved ones.
Part 1. Answer the following questions.
1. Where did the forest fire break out last Monday?
2. How long did it take to put out the forest fire?
3. How many hectares of forest vegetation were totally damaged?
4. By whom may the fire have been caused?
Part 2. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. _ A forest fire broke out last Sunday in Thuv Nguyen Districts Mot
Mountain in Hai Phong Province.
2. _ The forest fire burned down exactly three hectares of eucalyptus trees.
3. _ More than three hectares of forest vegetation were totally damaged
within around one hour.
4. _ Burning incense, fake banknotes and paper clothes at the graveside is
thought to have caused the forest fire.
VII. Fill in each blank with one suitable word from the box to complete the passage.
like movement destroyed abrupt disasters
The natural (1)_called tidal waves" often occur suddenly. They are
the result of an (2)_shift in the underwater (3)_of the Earth. In
the late 2004, a series of tidal waves struck the sea sides of Indonesia, Thailand, and some other Asian
countries. The famous resorts such as Phuket and Fifi were completely (4)_. A large number of people were
killed.
VIII. Read the passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
International Womens Day
International Womens Day. originally (1)__International
Working Womens Day, (2) _ on March 8 every year. In different
regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebrations of
respect, appreciation and love 13 i _ women to a celebration for
womens economic, political, and social achievements. An effective Womens Day was the 1975 Icelandic
womens strike which paved the way for the first (4)_president in the world.
In some regions, the day lost its political flavor and became simply an
occasion for people to (5) _their love for women in a way somewhat
similar (6)_a mixture of Mother's Day and Valentines Day. In other
regions, (7) _, the political and human rights theme designated by the
United Nations runs strong political and social awareness of the struggles of women worldwide are brought
out and examined in a hopeful manner. Some people celebrate the day by (8)_purple ribbons.
1.A. call B. called C. calling D. calls
2. A. is celebrated B. celebrated C. was celebrated D. celebrates
3. A. towards B. with C. on D. of
4. A. male B. women C. man D. female
5. A. send B. give C. express D. bring
6. A. of B. to C. with D. in
7. A. but B. however C. so D. therefore
8. A. wearing B. to wearing C. to wear D. wear
IX. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them.
1. Although the weather was terrible, w e had a good time.
> In spite__
2. My father starts taking up smoking.
> I wish_
3. The police are interviewing the suspects.
> The suspects______
4. The school I studied at last year was better than this one.
> This school__
X. In about 60 to 80 words, write a paragraph about your most favorite book.
PRACTICE TEST 4
I. Listening
Listen to a conversation at a clothing store between a shop assistant and a customer.
Part 1: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1 ._The customer asks for a T-shirt in other colors.
2 ._The shop has got the T-shirt in white, black, yellow and purple.
3 ._The shop has the medium size purple T-shirt.
4 ._The customer buys the red T-shirt she has tried on.
5 ._The shop assistant gives 9.05 change back to the customer.
Part 2: Answer each of the following questions with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS and/or A
NUMBER.
1. What size T-shirt does the customer want? _
2. What color does the customer try on? _
3. How much does it cost? _
4. Does the customer pay by credit card or with cash? _
5. How much does the customer give the shop assistant? _
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others in
each group.
1. A. three B. through C. month D. than
2. A. bad B. hat C. map D. hate
3. A. played B. cooked C. talked D. worked
4. A. pens B. books C. chairs D. toys
III. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
1. Did your children enjoy_in the sea?
A. swam B. swim C. to swim D. swimming
2. You have read this article on the website._?
A. dont you B. arent you C. havent you D. have you
3. Sorry Im late/' - "_"
A. OK. B. Dont worry.
C. Hold the line, please. D. Go ahead.
4. The girl wishes she_in Hue for the festival next week.
A. can stay B. stay C. stays D. could stay
5. The final examination will be held_June 18th, 2017.
A. in B. on C. at D. from
6. The boy mended his shirt by_.
A. himself B. his C. him D. he
7. _ - Yes. I want to send some flowers to my wife in Italy.
A. Do you like flowers? B. What do you like?
C.Can you help me? D. Can I help you?
8. If it_, we will go to the movies.
A. didnt rain B. doesn't rain C. wont rain D. isnt rain
9. Im afraid I cant come to your birthday party this weekend! - _
A. What a shame! B. What a pity!
C.Me too. D. Whats happened?
10. We should_all the electrical appliances when leaving our room.
A. turn off B. turning off C. turn on D. turning on
IV.Give the correct form/tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. Duong occasionally (listen)_to music in his free time.
2. Would you mind if I (borrow)_your dictionary?
3. It is necessary (protect)_forests.
4. You ever (talk)_to a foreigner? - No, never.
V. Give the correct form of the words to complete the sentences.
1. The boy is very_of his success at school, (pride)
2. The soccer players have played_. (beautiful)
3. On Passover holiday, people celebrate freedom from_. (slave)
4. We are impressed by the_of the people in your town, (friendly)
VI. Read the passage and do the tasks that follow.
The spaceship flew around the new planet several times. The planet was blue and green. They couldnt
see the surface of the planet because there were too many white clouds. The spaceship descended slowly
through the clouds and landed in the middle of a green forest. The two astronauts put on their space suits,
opened the door, climbed carefully down the ladder, and stepped onto the planet. The woman looked at a
small control unit on her arm and said to the man. We can breathe the air... its a mixture of oxygen and
nitrogen. They looked at everything carefully. All the plants and animals looked new and strange. They
couldnt find any intelligent life. After several hours, they returned to their spaceship. Everything looked
normal. The man switched on the controls, but nothing happened. The engines were not working. He
switched on the computer, but it didnt work, either. Mary, he said, were stuck here... we cant take
off! She replied Dont worry, John. Theyll rescue us soon.
Part 1. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. _ The spaceship flew around the planet many times before landing.
2. _ The planet looked blue and green from the spaceship.
3. _ The spaceship landed in the middle of a green field.
4. _ All the plants and animals on the new' planet looked familiar to the two
astronauts.
Part 2. Answer the following questions.
1. What kind of air could the two astronauts breathe after stepping onto the planet?
2. What could they find on the planet?
3. Did Mary feel worried when the engine didnt work?
VII. Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete the passage.
A Space Trip
If you decide to (1)_a space trip, you will have to get ready a few
months before the flight. You must be in excellent physical (2)_. You
should run a lot, swim every day, and (3)_aerobics and push-ups. You
must get a letter from the doctor that shows you are (4)_perfect health.
When you (5)_in orbit, you will be able to get out of your seat
and walk in the cabin. You will be able to walk on the walls or on the ceiling
(6)_in the circus. You will not weigh anything. You will feel totally
free and enjoy the wonderful feeling you've never had (7) ___.
So do you think you will be able to take a space trip? Start to dream now and your dream may come
(8)_some day.
VIII. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them.
1. Nga said I am going to meet my sister in front of the bus stop tomorrow.
Nga said to me that___ .
2. They are going to build a new theater.
A new theater__.
3.1 dont have a map, so I cant show the way.
If__.
4. Laura painted a picture, and it's being shown in an exhibition.
> The picture___ .
IX. In about 60 to 80 words, write a paragraph about your dream school.
PRACTICE TEST 5
I. Listening
Listen to Simon talking about how he managed to learn different languages in a fun and easy way.
Part 1: Choose the best option (A, B or C) to complete each of the following sentences.
1. Simon has learned_languages.
A. ten B. five or six C. three
2. He finds it_to learn languages.
A. difficult B. fascinating C. easy
3. Simon lived in Barcelona, Spain for_before he moved to Hong Kong.
A. ten years B. five or six years C. two years
4. One of the ways Simon used to learn Spanish was by finding out what to say by looking at_.
A. pictures B. newspapers C. dictionaries
5. The two TV programs that Simon mentions are_.
A. the pictures and game shows
B. the weather and game shows
C. the news and game shows
Part 2: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1_Simon loves learning languages because they are not only important
but also fascinating.
2 ._He attended a language class when he first arrived in Barcelona.
3 ._He says watching TV programs helped him learn Spanish.
4 ._In the weather report, you can hear the same words repeated again and
again.
5 ._According to Simon, in the game shows, they dont repeat catchphrases
or slogans.
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others in
each group.
1. A. washed B. worked C. decided D. stopped
2. A. hats B. hands C. books D. cats
3. A. teacher B. seat C. meat D. bear
4. A headache B. children C. chair D. kitchen
III. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
1. Thanks for your help. - _
A. My pleasure. B. Don't w'orry.
C. Thank you, too. D. The same to you.
2. My family_go to Sam Son Beach in summer when we lived in Thanh Hoa.
A. use B. were used to C. used D. used to
3. She works for a national bank in Hanoi._?
A. does she B. doesn't sheC. did she D. didnt she
4. _ - Certainly.
A. Welcome back! B. What are you doing there?
C.Im sorry Im late. D. May I borrow a pencil, please?
5. If I had a typewriter, I_my letter myself.
A. type B. would type C. typing D. will type
6. She likes watching the stars_night.
A. in B. from C. on D. at
7. Lets meet for a coffee tonight." - "_
A. I hope not. B. Im afraid I can. C. Yes, lets. D. Yes, thank you.
8. This is the color TV_I bought yesterday.
A. which B. who C. whose D. whom
9. Lets___ somewhere for a drink.
A. doing B. do C. going D. go
10. He went on working_it started to rain.
A. though B. because C. but D. and
IV.Give the correct form/tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. An English speaking contest (hold)_at my school next week.
2.1 wish the weather (not be)_so hot now.
3. We (not make)_our decision yet.
4. You (sleep)_well last night0
V. Give the correct form of the words to complete the sentences.
1. What a__girl! (love)
2. Stop, Nam! Its_to be near the stove, (danger)
3. Tuan has taken part in different charity_in his town, (act)
4. Easter festival is one of the most important_in western countries.
(celebrate)
VL Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word in the box.
suffer purposes because moreover limitations beauty
People use the Internet for many (1) _: education, communication,
entertainment and commerce. However, the Internet has (2)_. It is not
only time-consuming and costly but also dangerous because of viruses and bad
programs. (3)_, Internet users sometimes have to (4)_various
risks such as spam or electronic junk mail, and personal information leaking. So, while enjoying surfing, be
alert!
VII. Read the passage and do the tasks that follow.
A total of 90 people were killed in natural disasters in Vietnam in 2016, and experts say extreme weather
conditions are becoming harder to predict. Deadly storms and the subsequent floods and landslides also
injured 223 people and damaged 1,600 houses nationwide between January and August, according to the
General Statistics Office of Vietnam.
More than 200,000 hectares of rice, 50,000 hectares of other crops and 19,000 hectares of fishery farms
were affected. The total damage of natural disasters was estimated at nearly VND9 trillion (US$404
million) in this year. According to the weather forecast center, the northern mountainous region will see
heavy rains and strong winds during the upcoming year 2017.
Part 1. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. _ It is getting harder to predict extreme weather conditions.
2. _ More than three hundred people were injured in deadly storms and
subsequent floods and landslides.
3. _ In 2016, the natural disasters affected more than 250,000 hectares of
rice and other crops.
4. _ There will be less rain and wind in northern mountainous region
during the upcoming year 2017.
Part 2. Answer the following questions.
1. How many people were killed in natural disasters in Vietnam in 2016?
2. What were the causes of 223 injured people and 1600 damaged houses nationwide between January and
August?
3. How much money was estimated as total damage of natural disasters in 2016?
VIII. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them.
1. They planted green trees around their house.
Green trees__.
2. Where is the ticket office? asked Ba.
Ba asked__.
3. If you dont have a visa, you can't \ isit Thailand.
> Unless _1_ .
4. Bill has lost his bike. He bought it last month.
Bill_.
IX. In about 60 to 80 words, write a paragraph about your plans for the next summer
vacation.
TRANSCRIPTS
LISTENING PRACTICE 1: CLOTHING STYLES
Ashley: Hey, Jake. Are you read} for > our trip?
Jake: Well, not really. I still have to buy some clothes.
Ashley: Well, whats the weather like where youre going?
Jake: Well, its really hot in the summer, so Im going to buy some shorts, sandals, and a few T-shirts.
Ashley: What about the rest of the year'?
Jake: People say that the fall can still be warm until November, so Im going to buy some jeans and a few
casual shirts.
Ashley: Will you need any warm clothes for the winter?
Jake: Well, the weather doesn't get too cold, but it often snows in the mountains, so Im going to buy a
couple of warm sweaters, a jacket and a hat. I dont have room in my suitcase to pack a coat so Im going
to wait until I get there and buy it when I really need it.
Ashley: Are you going to take anything else?
Jake: They say it rains cats and dogs in the spring, but again Ill probably just wait and pick up a raincoat or
an umbrella later on. But Im going to take a good pair of shoes because I plan on walking to and from
school every day.
Ashley: Do you need any clothing for formal occasions?
Jake: Well, youll never know when you might need something on the spur of the moment for a wedding or
maybe someones graduation or a nice date, so Ill probably take some nice slacks, a dress shirt and a
couple of crazy ties or two.
Ashley: That makes sense.
LISTENING PRACTICE 2: PICNIC PREPARATIONS
Scott: Dave, Im going to the supermarket to pick up food and drink for Saturdays picnic later. Any
suggestions?
Dave: Well, everyones been talking about having a barbecue down by the river, so why dont you pick up
some hamburgers and hot dogs?
Scott: Okay. But how much hamburger meat are we going to need? And hot dogs, too?
Dave: Uh, I dont know. How about three pounds of hamburger meat and a couple packages of hot dogs?
Scott: Oh, thats not going to be enough. Do you remember the last picnic we went on? Your roommate,
Jim, ate about ten hamburgers by himself!
Dave: Youre right. Lets see. Id better write this down. Uh, lets see about nine pounds of hamburger meat
and. uh..., seven packages of hot dogs.
Scott: And youd better pick up some chicken for those who dont like hamburgers or hot dogs.
Dave: Okay. How about five or six bags of potato chips?
Scott: Hmm. Better make that eight or so.
Dave: Alright. Oh, were gonna need some hamburgers and hot dog buns. How about five packages a
piece? I think that sounds about right.
Scott: Yeah, youd better pick up some mustards, ketchup, and mayonnaise too.
Dave: Okay. What else? Uh, were gonna need some soft drinks. How about ten of those big two-liter
bottles?
Scott: Sounds fine. But be sure to buy a variety of drinks.
Dave: Okay. And what about dessert?
Scott: Well, maybe we could ask Kathy to make a few' cherry pies as she did last time.
LISTENING PRACTICE 3: ADVERTISEMENTS
Part 1: Eyeglasses for you
Hello and thank you for calling American Vision. This areas the finest store in eyeglasses for you and
your family. Our store hours are from Monday to Friday. 8.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. We're open on Saturdays
until six. Closed on Sundays.
Please visit our store on Saturday for an additional 20% off on our already low prices on all brands of
eyewear. And remember eye exams are free.
Part 2: Park Zoo
Thank you for phoning Park Zoo. The zoo is open from Monday to Saturday from nine in the morning to
seven thirty at night, and on Sundays from ten to five. You can stay in the zoo for one hour after closing
time. The zoo is in the north of the city center so you should take the train to North Station. It is a five-
minute walk from here.
We have many interesting animals for you to see. But please note the elephant house wont be open on
the third of May. I'm sorry, but you cant see the elephants on that day.
When you come, make sure you visit the zoo shop. There you can buy books, postcards and T-shirts.
Everyone will want to wear a zoo T-shirt!
An adult ticket costs ten pounds, a children ticket five pounds and a family ticket twelve pounds. We
hope you enjoy your visit to the zoo.
LISTENING PRACTICE 4: TRAVELING
Part 1: Train tickets: Getting around Tokyo
Man: Let me see now. Which train do I need to get on?
Woman: Excuse me. Do you need any help?
Man: Yes. I want to go to Tokyo Tower but Im really lost. This is my first visit to Japan, so I have no idea
on how to ride the trains.
Woman: First, you need to buy a ticket to your destination, [uh-huh]. From here, its 130 yen.
Man: 130 yen. Okay.
Woman: Then get on the Hibiya Subway Line at platform number 4.
Man: Number 4, all right. Oh, and how often do the trains come around this time of day?
Woman: Usually they come about every six minutes or so.
Man: Alright. And where do I get off the train?
Woman: Get off at Kamiyacho Station, three stops from here. The sign at the station is written in English,
so youll be able to read it.
Man: Three stops. Got it. Thanks for your help.
Woman: No problem. Good luck.
Part 2: A tour of London
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to this fantastic tour of London by bus. My names
Greg and Im your guide this afternoon on our tour of London. As you can see, were on an open-top bus,
so you can see all the attractions from your seat and you dont need to walk anywhere. And please dont
worry about the rain, Im sure itll stop soon.
OK, so where are we going on our wonderful tour? Well, the tour takes two hours and we are going to
visit all the famous sites. First well see Madame Tussauds, the museum with wax models of famous
people and celebrities, then well drive along the most famous shopping street in the world, Oxford Street.
After that well see the famous clock Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament. As we drive along the river
youll see the popular attraction, the London Eye, from which you can see the whole city on a sunny day.
Then well see Tower Bridge and the famous Tower of London before arriving at Buckingham Palace, just
in time for a cup of tea with the Queen.
Theres a lovely cafe near the palace where you can get a cup of tea. (Sound of a storm right overhead,
loud thunder and very heavy downpour)
LISTENING PRACTICE 5: WEATHER FORECAST News reporter: Here is the weather forecast.
Weather Welcome to the weather forecast. Now, lets see what the
reporter: weather is like today. In the north of the country its very
windy and cold. There is a chance of some rain too, so dont leave home without your umbrella!
The temperature is around 10C. In the east its rainy all day today. Im afraid. There may be a
thunderstorm in the afternoon. The temperature is a bit higher, at around 13C. In the west and middle of
the country the weather is dry, but cloudy. So no rain for you, but it is quite windy and the temperature is
just 10C. The south of the country has the best weather today. Its cloudy most of the time but sunny this
afternoon. The temperature is around 15C.
LISTENING PRACTICE 6: HIKING ARCHES NATIONAL PARK
Arches National Park is located in the dry desert of southeastern Utah, just north of the city of Moab.
This park is home to over 2,000 natural arches carved from sandstone layers by wind, water and erosion.
Local and international visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of these natural wonders throughout the year.
Some formations are just off the roads and are accessible to all people within a short distance on well-
travelled trails; other arches can only be reached by driving distances on four-wheel drive roads or after
long strenuous hikes along sandy washes.
Like any hikes of this nature, you should be prepared for the adventure in the desert.
First, hike with a partner for safety and leave a word where you are traveling in case of emergency.
Personally, I enjoy hiking with family members and close friends.
Second, carry a cell phone with you. However, keep in mind that you might not get any reception so
don't depend on it.
Third, be sure to have the right clothing and footwear for the hike. Light, breathable clothing is best
during the summer along with a hat and sturdy hiking shoes.
Fourth, carry plenty of water because you can quickly become dehydrated without it. Having a few
snacks can give you energy, too.
Fifth, take a small first-aid kit with you. particularly on longer hikes in case you get injured.
Sixth, pack a detailed map of the area you are hiking, along with a compass and/or a GPS to locate your
position. You might need them to navigate through unfamiliar terrain.
And finally, take nothing home with you except for pictures and memories. You can protect these areas
by leaving all rocks, flowers and other objects for future visitors.
LISTENING PRACTICE 7: SAVE THE EARTH Part 1:
Interviewer: Today, Im interviewing twelve-year-old Alex about her feelings on how people can help save
the environment. So, Alex, how can we save the environment?
Alex: By saving water.
Interviewer: Well, how can we do that?
Alex: By not using too much water when we wash the dishes, take a bath,
and when we do other things, like watering the plants outside.
Interviewer: Oh, I think I can do that. What else?
Alex: When drinking or eating something outside, you should keep the
garbage until you find a trash can to put it in because littering makes our planet dirty. Do you like
seeing trash all over the ground?
Interviewer: No, I don't. Do you have any final suggestions?
Alex: Yes. We shouldnt waste paper because trees are being cut down to
make the paper. By recycling paper, we save the forests where animals live.
Interviewer: So, how can children recycle paper, I mean, every day?
Alex: Well, for example, when I was in kindergarten, I used to save the
newspapers so that I could make things out of them, like paper trees, instead of just throwing them
away. Now, the children in our neighborhood collect newspapers once a month to take them to a recycling
center.
Interviewer: Thats great. Well, thanks, Alex, for your ideas.
Part 2:
Marie: Hey, Andrew. Stop wasting water! Turn the shower off!
Andrew: What? I can't hear you! I have the shower running.
Marie: Yes, exactly.
Andrew: What? Oh, okay. I can hear you now. What do you want?

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