Listen to the conversation between Hans and Mr. Ford. Choose the correct answer.
Why does Hans want to improve his English skills?
Where does Hans plan to go?
How many words does the coursebook Mr. Ford suggests focus on?
What kind of resource does Mr. Ford suggest to help Hans with grammar?
What does Mr. Ford tell about the members of the school English club?
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
divorce
childhood
highlight
climate
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
career
engineer
cheese
reindeer
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
He traveled to Japan last year _____ the culture and practice his Japanese skills.
Can you _____ the report one more time to make sure there are no mistakes?
The children are very happy _____ the summer holiday is coming.
My dad _____ read me amazing stories every night at bedtime when I was small.
_____ you _____ in a cottage when you were a kid?
It's common to come _____ unfamiliar words when you read English books.
We need to buy _____ new dining table because the old one is not big enough.
It was Toby's birthday so his father bought _____ a new computer.
When I found a spider in the tent, I was _____ my 5-year-old daughter.
I think I'll buy this pair of shoes. They _____ me really well.
Janifer is meeting Mary in a party.
Janifer: Wow! What a fashionable skirt you are wearing!
Mary: _____
Phil: I plan to study overseas in New Zealand.
Don: _____.
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.
a. Dan: These coffee shops are so nice. I love how busy and modern this area has become.
b. Liz: It's so different now. This whole street used to be much quieter. There used to be a lot of small family-owned shops.
c. Liz: Well, there used to be a little bookstore on this corner. After school, I would go there and read for hours. It was my favorite place.
d. Dan: Oh, I'd love to hear more. What was it like?
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.
a. David: I’m obsessed with Taylor Swift’s music, especially her songwriting.
b. David: I love Folklore’s “Cardigan.” I want to learn English to understand her storytelling and write my own lyrics one day.
c. Ben: Why are you learning English?
d. Ben: That’s such a creative way to boost your English skills!
e. Ben: That’s cool! What’s your favorite song by her?
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
I live with my family, including my grandparents, aunts, and uncles. (EXTEND)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
After a difficult and divorce, she decided to focus on her personal growth and happiness. (MARRY)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
We were stuck in traffic for over an hour, but we reached the airport. (EVENTUAL)
Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.
How To Improve English Speaking Skills
Many students learn English grammar very well they cannot actually have a conversation with native speakers. Here are a few tips for improving English skills.
First of all, it is important to find native speakers to practice with. Recording is also a great way to the maximum benefit from a conversation with a native speaker. When you listen again, you can notice what you need to improve.
Another way is to watch movies or TV in English, with if you need them, and watch the same programs over and over. Most people find that they understand more each time. Listening to music in English and singing along can also help you a lot.
Reading out loud or talking yourself is also a great way to practice speaking when there is no conversation partner available. Practicing alone is a low-pressure way to practice, nobody will hear your mistakes.
Read the text and decide if the following statements are True, False, or Doesn't say.
Mr. Hoang, father, a 50-year-old office worker
When I was 15 years old, in the 1980s, my school was very different from today. We didn’t have many resources for learning. I remember using just a few textbooks, and we had to copy everything from the blackboard. The nearest library was about 5 kilometers away, and when I wanted to learn something extra outside of class, I had to spend one hour walking to the library. We didn’t have access to computers or smart devices. Our school had only one classroom for all the students, and there was no internet or multimedia.
Linh, daughter, a 15-year-old student
I am 15 years old now, and in 2023, I have access to many tools my father didn’t have at my age. At my school, we use computers, tablets, and even smartphones for studying. I can watch educational videos online, search for information thanks to Google, and communicate with my teachers and classmates instantly through messaging apps. Even though my school is in a rural area, about 10 kilometers away from the nearest town, we still have a computer room and a library with many books. I also have access to e-books and online courses, which makes learning more flexible.
Mr. Hoang needed to walk for one hour to get to the nearest library when he was 15.
Mr. Hoang used to borrow books from the library to study.
Mr. Hoang’s school had only two classrooms for all students.
Linh uses Google to search for information for her studies.
Linh’s school is located in a large city so it has many useful learning resources.
Complete the second sentence, using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do NOT change the word given in brackets in any way.
Mum used to read me stories when I was young. (WOULD)
=> Mum when I was young.
Complete the second sentence, using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do NOT change the word given in brackets in any way.
His leg was broken so he didn’t take part in the contest yesterday. (OF)
=> not take part in the contest yesterday.
Complete the second sentence, using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do NOT change the word given in brackets in any way.
She will only phone if she gets lost. (UNLESS)
=> She will lost.
Complete the second sentence, using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do NOT change the word given in brackets in any way.
"You'd better not go for a walk," said my father. (ADVISED)
=> My father for a walk.