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Suppose a cosmetics brand _____ you to be its ambassador, would you accept?
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
A job at Wimbledon
Wimbledon, which is the world's oldest tennis tournament, is held every July in London. It's a hugely popular event, so you can't just at the gates and buy tickets, even if you can afford them. So how can you get to see your favourite stars playing on those famous courts? One way is to join the thousands of people who manage to get a free view of matches by working there. For young tennis fans, by far the most exciting opportunity is to become a ball boy or girl, known as BBGs. Their job is to collect loose tennis balls and give them to the players, without with play in any way. BBGs are aged 15 on average and have to be available from February, when their highly training begins.
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
Weather news
Good evening and once again it is the weather that is the headlines. Following last night's storm there have been reports of severe flooding. Many people have had to be evacuated from their homes and they are now staying in temporary . The Prime Minister is expected to hold a press conference in the next hour to outline how the government plans to help. In the meantime, he has asked to as water levels continue to rise. The weather forecast this evening is for yet more torrential rain. You can find updates on the latest weather situation on our website.
There are 5 mistakes in the following text. Find and correct them in the order they appear. Write only ONE word for each answer.
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| 1 | Marie Curie was one of the most famous scientists of her time. She was born in Poland but went to live |
| 2 | in Paris to study mathematics and physics. There she met her husband, Pierre Curie, and together they |
| 3 | conducted investigations into radioactivity. Their work was very dangerous, but at the end they |
| 4 | discovered the chemical elements polonium and radium. They were rewarded the Nobel Prize for |
| 5 | Physics in 1903. Marie's happiness was cut shortly when Pierre was killed in a tragic accident. However, |
| 6 | she was very determined and took to his teaching post, becoming the first woman to teach at the |
| 7 | Sorbonne. She devoted herself to continue their work and eventually won a second Nobel Prize for |
| 8 | Chemistry in 1911. |
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Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
She made a sudden right turn off the road in order to escape some . (PURSUIT)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
I think the proposal is completely and should be revised thoroughly. (WORK)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
I did not mean to leave your name off the list. It was simply a(n) . (SIGHT)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
It must have rained last night. The grass is very wet . (FOOT)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
If he accepts the job, it means his family and moving to that coastal town. (ROOT)
Complete the passage. Write a letter from A-G in each blank. You don't have to write all the letters.
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A. It was hoped that World Book Day would introduce books to a wider range of people. B. People do not read enough these days, and that is a great shame. C. A team compiled a list of 25 books, including examples of all genres of fiction from thrillers to classics. D. The idea was also that the recipients would then pass on the free book to others after reading it. E. If you are out and about then, it is quite possible that you are the lucky recipient of a free book. F. On Saturday 23rd April, these people all gave away their copies of the book to whoever they wanted. G. This can put them off reading for life. |
World Book Day
As part of World Book Day, a campaign to raise interest in and promote the reading of books resulted in an enormous book giveaway on the 23rd April in the UK. One million books were given away by ordinary people, or 'donors' as they were called.
The way it worked was this. Then, people from all over the UK applied to be a book donor. They had to say on their application form which book from the list they would like to give away and why. If their application was accepted, the donors were sent 48 copies of the book that they had chosen. These donors were from all sections of society. There were teachers, factory workers, police officers, business people and many more, all united by one thing: a love of books and a desire to encourage others to share that pleasure. The people they chose to give the books to could be people they knew or people they simply met on the night.
In recent years, books have had to compete with TV and film as a form of entertainment and today many people are concerned that the value of a book is no longer appreciated as much as it used to be. Certainly, those interviewed on the night were very enthusiastic about the idea. As one donor said, "Many people think that reading books is an intellectual activity and is generally boring. Too many of them have the memory of being forced to read heavy classics at school, probably at far too early an age to really appreciate them. In reality, reading can be a fascinating activity which is both escapist and informative. For me, a book opens up a whole new world. I'd really like to pass that pleasure on."
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
After the sudden loss of a close relative, Catherine Kelly, a geographer, heard the call of the sea. She left London and accepted an academic position on the Irish west coast. She thought she needed to go and get her head cleared in that place, to be blown away by the wind and nature. She swam and walked along the beach twice a day. "I guess the five or six years I spent there on the wild Atlantic coast just healed me, really." She did not understand why that might be until some years later, when she started to see scientific literature that proved what she had long felt to be true: that she felt much better by the sea.
In recent years, stressed-out people from urban areas have been seeking peace and quiet in green spaces. There are plenty of proven arguments for the positive impacts of green spaces such as inner-city parks and accessible woodlands on physical and mental health. However, the benefits of blue spaces - seas, rivers, lakes, canals, waterfalls and even fountains- are less well publicised.
Scientists have recently confirmed that spending time near water, especially the sea, is associated with many positive measures of physical and mental well-being, from higher levels of vitamin D to better social relations. Many of the processes are exactly the same as with green spaces - with some added benefits. An extensive study on happiness in natural environments across 18 countries asked 20,000 smartphone users to record their sense of well-being and their immediate environment at random intervals. Marine and coastal regions were found to be the happiest locations, with responses approximately six points higher than in an urban environment.
Although living within 1 km of the coast - and to a lesser extent, within 5 km - has been associated with better physical and mental health, it seems that making frequent visits is the key. The research suggests that people who visit the coast at least twice weekly tend to gain more benefits. Besides, being by the sea around two hours a week is probably beneficial across many parts of society. Even sea views have proved to improve mental health.
"People work with what they have," says Kelly. When she lived in London, she would head for the river Thames when she had spare time. She adds, "To go to the coast means taking it easy. It could be lying on a beach or walking along a wild, empty shoreline. Your shoulders simply drop at the sight of the sea."
The phrase "get her head cleared" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____.
The word "that" in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence in bold in paragraph 3?
"Marine and coastal regions were found to be the happiest locations, with responses approximately six points higher than in an urban environment."
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word in brackets. You must use NO MORE THAN FIVE words, including the word given. Do NOT change the word given.
She decided to lose some weight for fear of chronic diseases. (PROMPTED)
=> The fear of chronic diseases some weight.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word in brackets. You must use NO MORE THAN FIVE words, including the word given. Do NOT change the word given.
It was wrong of the prosecution lawyer to make negative influence on the jury about her. (PREJUDICED)
=> The prosecution lawyer should not her.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
There is a slim chance that the new library will have been ready by September.
=> The new library is ..........
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
It never occurred to her that her new album would become a hit.
=> At no time .........
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
No one expected it to snow heavily last night.
=> Last night's heavy snow came ..........
You have received this email from your English-speaking friend, Jo.
Hi,
I hope you did well in your exams. This summer, I'm collecting proverbs and sayings that are popular among teenagers. What is your favourite proverb or saying? Tell me its meaning and why you like it.
Enjoy your holiday and remember to write back soon.
Best,
Jo
Write your email (100-120 words) to answer him. You are required to begin and end your email as followed:
Dear Jo,
_____
Ha An
Write a paragraph (150-170 words) to express your opinion on the following topic:
There are many ways that technology can help teenagers maintain a well-balanced life. Do you agree?
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
Technology in the classroom
Technology plays a large part in the lives of most students today. More and more students have their own computers at home or even laptops (1) _____. Many schools equip their classrooms with computers for use during lessons, and students are expected to be computer literate at an early age. In some schools, the need to use reference books has mainly been replaced by easy access to information online. (2) _____ The world of learning is changing quickly and dramatically. In Denmark, the government is taking the use of computers in schools one step further. Computers are now being used in the exam room. (3) _____ Using computers in exams is not completely new for Danish students. They have been able to type up their exam essays on computers (4) _____ for several years. However, now, under a new scheme, students in exams are allowed complete access to the Internet. The rules say that they can go on any website they wish. The only thing they cannot do (5) _____. So, there is no emailing or messaging while in the exam room.
Opponents of the idea point out that (6) _____. There is also concern that (7) _____. They say it is impossible to monitor the sites the students visit or any contact they may make with friends outside or inside the exam room. However, supporters believe that we should trust the students. They point out that exams these days (8) _____. They are about analysing things. Now examination questions do not usually ask about when, who or what. They ask why and how. It is hard to cheat using the Internet on questions like this.
Surely, (9) _____ that it is a natural step to use them in exams. For those worried about cheating, it is important to remember that in exams the students are under a lot of pressure and have to do a lot of things in a very short time. (10) _____
Choose the best answer for (1).
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