For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one or two words or a number or a date or a time.
You will hear a film review programme on the radio.
The Film Review Programme
This week’s reviews
The film Jungle Fever is a about a family of tigers.
Actor Steve Wills plays a in his new film, Call It.
Swim! is about a man who wants to swim in a local .
Competition for listeners
Listeners can enter an online quiz at www..co.uk.
Winners will receive restaurant tickets.
Entries must be received on by 2 p.m.
You will hear a radio interview with an environmentalist called Jane.
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Jane thinks that people need to _____.
What can you do in four weeks, according to Jane?
What does the interviewer suggest?
Jane believes that _____.
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
lives
states
stays
studies
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
character
chemical
chalk
school
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
good
noon
soon
food
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
sing
morning
long
angry
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
climate
comic
hike
website
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.
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.
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
My friends usually enjoy my _____ of humor.
Children may drink or eat chemicals and drugs _____ they look like soft drinks and candy.
The winners are the first ones _____ a fire.
_____ incredible achievement they have made!
He is _____ young to get married.
The new shopping mall is quite _____ the present shopping area.
My sister has decided to lose weight, so she is living _____ oranges for a week.
You should study _____ to prepare for the coming exam.
My alarm clock usually goes _____ at 5 a.m.
There is a strange man behind us. I think _____.
I'll tell my uncle all the news when l _____ him.
Our neighbours are very keen _____ camping holidays.
After switching to a vegetarian diet, it took some time to get used to not _____ meat.
Don't be silly! That _____ possibly be Rivaldo!
He must go to the baker's and buy a _____ of bread.
Match questions with answers.
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
Family activities can be a great way to (STRONG) relationships and create lasting memories. These activities can range from simple things like playing board games or going for a walk together, to more involved outings like going to a theme park or taking a vacation. Family activities allow for quality time spent together, which can be (ESPECIAL) important in today's fast-paced world. Participating in activities together can also encourage (COMMUNICATE) and teamwork, as well as provide opportunities for learning and (PERSON) growth. Overall, family activities can help create a sense of (CLOSE) and build bonds that can last a lifetime.
Give the correct form of the verbs in the brackets to complete the text.
You probably hear a lot about the environment. But do you really worry about it? Do you help (save) the Earth? (Clean) a planet is not a task for only one person. People everywhere have to get involved and understand this is our world. If people in the world (see) the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling, the destiny of this planet can change.
Reducing the amount of waste you produce (be) the best way to help the environment. Did you switch off the water while (brush) your teeth in the morning? You should do it! Did you walk to school or did you use public transportation?
Reusing is another way of being environmentally friendly. Try (find) ways to use things again! Take cloth sacks when you (go) shopping instead of taking a home newspaper or plastic bags. You should (use) cloth sacks again and again. You have to save some trees! Shoe boxes and margarine containers can (use) to store things or become fun art projects. Use your imagination!
You can also recycle in your home or even at school. Many school clubs (recycle) newspapers, batteries and a variety of glass and plastics into new products for a long time.
Read these passages and match the each passage to its title. There is ONE title you needn't use.
A. How I began
B. The worst aspect of my hobby
C. My hopes for the future
D. My most frightening experience
E. Why I like my hobby
F. When and where I do it
Title:
For me, every weekday begins the same: I get up at 7.00. I have breakfast. I take the bus to school, I go to lessons... I don't hate this daily routine, but it isn't very thrilling. In the evenings, however, I drive Formula 1 cars, build enormous cities and defend my planet against aliens. In short, I play computer games. It's like entering a different world. That's why I love playing them so much.
Title:
My interest in computer games has taught me a lot about computer graphics. I want to study computing at college, and learn how to design and program games. Eventually, I'd like to start my own software company, creating and testing new games. That way, I could spend all day doing what I love most.
Title:
Computer games are interesting because they often contain stories and characters. The games are getting better all the time, but they are also getting more expensive. The only thing I don't like about my hobby is the cost! New games are often about $50.
Title:
Some of my friends from school are interested in computer games too. We normally meet at my house in the evenings and play for a few hours. We sometimes play at weekends, but if the weather's good I prefer to go cycling or play basketball instead.
Title:
I first became interested in computer games about four years ago. I was staying with my cousin for the weekend. He had some games and he taught me how to play them. I became hooked immediately! When I got home, I decided to save all my money for buying games. Now I've got about twenty different games.
Read and choose the correct word for each of the blanks.
six o'clock yesterday evening, the River Thames burst banks and flooded a wide area. By nine o'clock, the floods had reached the town of Dorchester. The main street was soon 3 feet of water. Fire engines arrived quickly to pump away the water, but heavy rain made their job very .
Mrs Rose Willow, a lady nearly 80 years old, and alone in her cottage, was trapped upstairs three hours. Finally, fireman were able to rescue her with ladders and a small . "My cat, Tibbles, stayed with me all the time", said Mrs Willow. "She helped me a lot. She sat with me so I didn't feel afraid".
The rain has finally stopped, the river level is falling and the weather forecast is good the floods have done a great deal of damage. "Luckily, was drowned or injured", Chief Fire Office Hawkins reporters, "but it will take a long time to clear up the mess".
Complete the passage. Write a letter from A-G in each blank. You don't have to write all the letters.
A. Johnny found the way back home himself.
B. Everywhere he went he planted apple seeds.
C. When Johnny was better he thanked his friends and went off again.
D. Many years ago in America, there was a boy called Johnny.
E. Johnny decided to never travel again.
F. They found Johnny in the snow.
G. When it was dark, a big brown bear came out of the bushes.
He loved flowers, animals and trees. Whenever he ate an apple, he took out the apple seeds and planted them. People called him Johnny Appleseed.
When he became a man, he traveled all over the country. Everyone liked him.
One night Johnny become very ill. He fell down in the snow. The bear did not hurt him, because Johnny was friends with all the animals.
In the morning some people saw the footprints of the bear and followed them. They took Johnny home and looked after him.
No one knows what happened to Johnny Appleseed but people will always remember him. He was a man who loved the country and made it a better place.
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Organized activities don't interest Eva very much. (INTERESTED)
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Do you like meat more than fish? (PREFER)
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
I was crazy about baseball when I was seven. (FOND)
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
I never stay up late because it's not good for my health. (AVOID)
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Although it was raining heavily, the match continued until the last minute. (DESPITE)
Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).
Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).
Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).
Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).
Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
My brother / very good / repair / household / appliances.
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
Ballpoint pens / use / widely / than / fountainpens.
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
my opinion / have / vacation / abroad / be / interest.
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
It / difficult / learn English / without / good dictionary.
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
It / take / I / half an hour / get / home village / bus.