Listen to an interview with an Olympic swimming champion - Jackson Avery. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). You will listen TWICE.
Jackson won in the 500-metre competition.
Jackson went running every day before the event.
Jackson ate a normal diet.
Jackson didn't have a trainer.
Jackson needed to balance between training and rest.
Listen to the interview with John Adams, a travel writer, and choose the best answer.
How many countries has John been to?
What does John say about Ha Noi?
What is John's favourite city?
Bagan
John says Bagan is the best place to _____.
What does John say about Angkor Wat?
You will hear two people talking about a concert. Listen and fill in the blanks.
Carnegie Hall
A Special Concert For All
The concert will help raise money for the (0) poor.
• Date
• Cost of ticket: $ for adults
$ for children under 12
• Concert starts at pm and ends at pm
For further details, visit the Box Office or call (212) 247-7800
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
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.
There isn't _____ foreign news in the paper.
Traffic accidents can be prevented if people _____ the rules.
Dinner will be ready soon. Can you please _____ the table?
I _____ go to school on foot. Now my school is far from my house so I go by bike.
It took an hour to get to school _____ the traffic jam.
I _____ playing board games interesting because I can play them with my friends.
This painting is prettier, but it costs _____ the other one.
So far this summer Lan _____ three volunteer activities.
_____ coffee without milk is yours.
- Would you like me to turn off your computer?
- _____. I'll do it myself.
Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.
I'm really busy now. I (study) for the final exam.
Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.
Is he used to (drive) on the left?
Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.
So far, we (finish) half of our work.
Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.
The Viet Nam Red Cross Society (establish) in 1946.
Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.
Jane suggested (donate) old books and toys to needy children.
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
Walking is a fun, easy and activity. (EXPENSIVE)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
Community have a lot of positive effects on students. (SERVE)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
The organization is funded by donations. (CHARITY)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
Nhi always brings an English dictionary in her . (PACK)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
In 1484, King Le Thanh Tong ordered the of the first Doctors' stone tablets. (ERECT)
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British parents are always that their children spend too much time TV and do not have enough time on other activities like sports and reading. A survey of people's free time activities that young people spend about 23 hours a week in of the television set, that means over 3 hours .
, the average adult watches even more: 28 hours a week. Every household in the country has a TV set and over half have two or more. to the survey, people do not only sit in their living room watching TV but also watch it in the kitchen and in bed as well.
We cannot deny that television also some negative effects especially on children, because many films shown on TV contain violence, crime and other bad things. Excessive watching of TV by children has lowered results in studying at school.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
In Britain, the climate is not very good. There are very few hot days and it rains a lot. Because of this, people spend a lot of time at home. Generally, British homes have a lot of furniture in them, carpets on the floors and heavy curtains.
Many houses in Britain are old. Many of them are over one hundred years old. Often, they do not have enough insulation and the heat goes out through the windows, the doors and up the chimney. Because of the climate, people in Britain have to spend a lot of money on heating. Many houses have a special system called "central heating". This heats all the rooms and, at the same time, heats the hot water. Houses without central heating often have gas, electric or coal fires. New houses are much better. They have two layers of glass in the windows to stop the heat from going out.
Why do British people spend a lot of time at home?
The heat goes out of the house through _____.
Because of _____, people in Britain have to spend a lot of money on heating.
Houses without central heating often have _____.
New houses usually have _____ in the windows to stop the heat going out.
Fill in each blank with ONE best word.
In the USA, students their secondary education at the age of 11. First, they to Middle School for three years. Then they go to high school for four years, from the age of 14 to 18. Some students school when they are 16 and jobs. But most students in high school until they are 18. Then they exams and they get a "High School Diploma". There aren't any national exams.
All students at secondary school in the USA English, maths, science, and P.E., but students other subjects, so they don't all study the same subjects.
About 90% of in the USA go to state schools. About 10% go to schools. Most of the private schools are religious schools.
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence given before it.
I haven't met her for a week.
=> The last time I ...............
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence given before it.
The festival took place in a remote area. However, a lot of people attended it.
=> Although ...............
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
The exam was more difficult than we thought.
=> The exam wasn't ..........
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence given before it.
Her father cycles slowly.
=> Her father is ...............
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence given before it.
It took us over seven months to revise for this exam.
=> We ...............
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
The distance from Uong Bi to Ha Long City is about 50 kilometers.
=> It is about ...........
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence given before it.
You ought to go to school now.
=> It's time ...............
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence given before it.
We all find painting interesting because it's a creative activity.
=> We all think ...............
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence given before it.
His hobby is collecting toy cars.
=> He collects ...............
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence given before it.
Laura is a more confident teacher of pronunciation than I am.
=> Laura teaches ...............
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the word given in brackets. Don't change the form of the word given.
It isn't necessary for you to finish the work today. (HAVE)
=> You work today.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the word given in brackets. Don't change the form of the word given.
Most people find it easy to eat with chopsticks. (DIFFICULTY)
=> Most people have no chopsticks.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the word given in brackets. Don't change the form of the word given.
Ms Tham enjoys learning English. (IN)
=> Ms Tham is English.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the word given in brackets. Don't change the form of the word given.
We plan to visit our grandparents next Monday. (GOING)
=> We next Monday.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the word given in brackets. Don't change the form of the word given.
Peter keeps forgetting his homework. (ALWAYS)
=> Peter his homework.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the word given in brackets. Don't change the form of the word given.
Vietnamese noodle is different from Korean one. (SAME)
=> Vietnamese noodle ...............
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the word given in brackets. Don't change the form of the word given.
I was very disappointed not to get the job. (DISAPPOINTING)
=> It ...............
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the word given in brackets. Don't change the form of the word given.
Her behaviour annoyed her teachers. (FOUND)
=> Her ...............
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the word given in brackets. Don't change the form of the word given.
I feel very relaxed when I see a romantic comedy. (SEEING)
=> I feel a romantic comedy.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the word given in brackets. Don't change the form of the word given.
How long is it since you used the car? (USE)
=> When ...............
Use the words given to write a paragraph about Tet.
Although/ there/ many/ celebration/ throughout/ year,/ Tet/ Lunar New Year holiday/ the/ important celebration/ Vietnamese people. Tet / festival/ which/ occur/ late January/ early February. It/ time/ family/ clean and decorate/ home. Family member/ live apart try/ be/ together/ Tet.
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
Although / there / many / celebration / throughout / year, Tet / Lunar New Year holiday / the / important celebration / Vietnamese people.
=> ...............
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
Tet / festival/ which/ occur/ late January/ early February.
=> ...............
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
It/ time/ family/ clean and decorate/ home.
=> ...............
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
Family member/ live apart try/ be/ together/ Tet.
=> ...............