NGÔN NGỮ ANH _ VB2 _ KT KỸ NĂNG TỔNG HỢP 5

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KTRA 2- KỸ NĂNG TỔNG HỢP 5
1. TEST 2: Read the instruction carefully and do the required task
1. PART 1: VOCABULARY (3p)
Choose the correct answers.
1. I assumed / expected Pete had told you about the meeting.
2. The teacher guessed / quizzed us about our reasons for choosing to study
French.
3. He kept / maintained that it had been his idea all along.
4. The number of children born in the UK has inclined / declined in recent years.
5. The architect’s plans for a new block of flats was rejected / recalled.
6. There’s a Buddhist temple / church just outside Edinburgh.
7. Did you see last night’s programme / episode of Mantrap? Claire was mugged!
8 . There were five competitors / contestants on the new game show on Friday.
9. TV bosses think that more soap operas on TV will improve the viewers / ratings.
1. assumed
2. quizzed
3. maintained
4. declined
5. rejected
6. church
7. episode
8. competitors
9. viewers
2. PART 3: WRITING (4p)
Write a review of a film you have seen recently. Use the writing guide to help you.
Paragraph 1: Give some information about the film.
Paragraph 2: Describe the plot.
Paragraph 3: Say what impressed you about the film.
Paragraph 4: Say what you didn’t like about the film.

Paragraph 5: Say whether you would recommend it or not.
I'd like to speak about the film called "Ice Age". The director of the film is Chris
Wedge. The producers are Christopher Meledandri and Lori Forte.
Now about the plot of the film. We were transferred to the prehistoric age when
people can't speak. The Earth is ruled by the Mammoths. At that time appeared the
danger of the Ice Age.
At the beginning of the film, we see a lot of animals that are going to the south.
But some animals, such as mammoths Manfred prefer to live on Ice. This
mammoth is very kind, fairly, but lonely. The second hero is Stoat. He is very
social, Manfred called him a terrible chatterbox. In spite of his small size, he
survives in the prehistoric age. Sid meets Manfred and the mammoth protects him.
Sid becomes Manfred's friend. In this film, Diego is a character that I initially
hated but liked the ending. Diego has another plot to catch the baby because Diego
is a tiger who took the task of capturing the baby for Soto.
The movie is about the journey of bringing the human boy back to his father.
People in this film use pictures as a communication method.
The film is full of humor. The main humor person is a squirrel, but it has no
communication with the main plot of the film. It makes a lot of funny situations. I
think that this film is a real masterpiece of computer graphics. In my mind, every
family must see this kind of film with children.
3. PART 2: READING (3P)
Read the text.
Have your say!
Today’s complaint is from Mr P. K. Lipton in Somerset and concerns news
bulletins.
News bulletins
How often should we be given news updates on TV? Traditionally the viewing
public has had fairly regular news updates on most major channels in
comprehensive hour or half hour long programmes that bring us a range of

different information and opinions about important newsworthy events from our
own country and around the world. We all know the times of these programmes so
we can choose what and when we want to watch. In addition to these news


programmes there are, of course, the channels dedicated to 24-hour news coverage.
What is putting my back up at the moment is a new supplement to the regular
programmes – 60 second news bulletins, hourly during the evening.
I imagine this has come about because the news bosses think we shall all be
thrilled to get a news update every hour but I have to say that not everyone is
enamoured of the new system – myself included!
There are several reasons why I feel this way. Firstly, 60 seconds is a very short
length of time and there are usually several major points they wish to tell us about.
However talented the news presenters are, they cannot avoid sounding rushed as
they try to read everything within the time limit. Because of this speed of delivery,
you usually find that there is no time for any space between items. The result of
this is that one item follows on immediately from another and there is no pause to
indicate that one item has finished and another has begun. This can be both
confusing and slightly amusing!
Secondly, most evenings the news doesn’t change radically within an hour so the
bulletins end up repeating the same items again and again. Sometimes there is a
change in presenter in order to give the illusion of new news but in effect it is the
same bulletin as an hour ago. Why bother?
Thirdly, I consider this an intrusion into my evening’s viewing. Yes, news is
important and I choose when I wish to watch it. When I sit down to watch a film or
a soap opera, I want to relax. I do not want to be interrupted in this way. Even now,
when I should be expecting it, the bulletins still come as a surprise and I half
expect some terrible breaking news.
Maybe I am a grumpy old man but in my opinion news has a time and a place and
it’s not every hour while I’m trying to relax!

Are the sentences true or false?
The writer says that …
1. there should be more good news programmes on TV. T / F
2. the presenters do not do a good job. T / F
3. you can’t report news properly in a limited time. T / F
4. the bulletins often don’t tell him anything new. T / F
5. he sometimes thinks they’re going to announce bad news. T / F


1. F
2. F
3. T
4. T
5. T


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1. TEST 2: Read the instruction carefully and do the required task
1. PART 1: VOCABULARY (3p)
Choose the correct answers.
1. I assumed / expected Pete had told you about the meeting.
2. The teacher guessed / quizzed us about our reasons for choosing to study French.
3. He kept / maintained that it had been his idea all along.
4. The number of children born in the UK has inclined / declined in recent years.
5. The architect’s plans for a new block of flats was rejected / recalled.
6. There’s a Buddhist temple / church just outside Edinburgh.
7. Did you see last night’s programme / episode of Mantrap? Claire was mugged!
8 . There were five competitors / contestants on the new game show on Friday.
9. TV bosses think that more soap operas on TV will improve the viewers / ratings.

1. assumed
2. quizzed
3. maintained
4. declined
5. rejected
6. church
7. episode
8. competitors
9. viewers
2. PART 3: WRITING (4p)
Write an opinion essay with the title: It is never possible for an individual to influence
change in society. Do you agree? Why / Why not? Use the writing guide to help you.


Paragraph 1: Introduce the topic.
Paragraph 2: Outline your first argument.
Paragraph 3: Outline another argument.
Paragraph 4: Give some of the arguments against your point of view.
Paragraph 5: Summarize your opinions.
I believe very firmly that one person can change society. That one person may not be able
to do a whole lot physically to change society, but one person has the power to inspire
others to help that person change society. I also believe very firmly that one person can
set an example for others that may affect the outcome of any situation.
Just like in a baseball game where one person can hit the winning grand slam homerun, in
life, one person can make the difference. The problem is that when the odds seem
insurmountable, it seems impossible to overcome them and most people will give up. The
true heroes in this world are those who don't give up in these times when things seem
impossible to do.
The other thing I think is very important to note about the power of one person is that we
need to look at what that one person is doing that is making a difference. One person can

make a difference in someone else's life. I have had, in my life, many people that have
made a huge difference. If someone changes your entire life or your outlook on it, you
can definitely testify to the power of one. I think someone that can reach out to just one
person's life is just as important as someone who can change the lives of millions.
One last thing I think is important to note is that, in recognizing the power of one person
to make a difference, we must also note the contributions of others to help put that person
where they are. A further explanation of this would be to go back to our other scenario.
When, in the last inning, someone hits a game-winning grand slam home run, that person
is very important. However, it is also important to give credit to those on base or to his
coaches who taught him how to hit. We need to give credit to those that made a
difference in his life.
In conclusion, I believe that an individual can be influence change in society. So, it
depends on our thinking and willingness. Life will change when an individual changes,
too.
3. PART 2: READING (3P)


Read the text.
Have your say!
Today’s complaint is from Mr P. K. Lipton in Somerset and concerns news bulletins.
News bulletins
How often should we be given news updates on TV? Traditionally the viewing public has
had fairly regular news updates on most major channels in comprehensive hour or half
hour long programmes that bring us a range of different information and opinions about
important newsworthy events from our own country and around the world. We all know
the times of these programmes so we can choose what and when we want to watch. In
addition to these news programmes there are, of course, the channels dedicated to 24hour news coverage. What is putting my back up at the moment is a new supplement to
the regular programmes – 60 second news bulletins, hourly during the evening.
I imagine this has come about because the news bosses think we shall all be thrilled to get
a news update every hour but I have to say that not everyone is enamoured of the new

system – myself included!
There are several reasons why I feel this way. Firstly, 60 seconds is a very short length of
time and there are usually several major points they wish to tell us about. However
talented the news presenters are, they cannot avoid sounding rushed as they try to read
everything within the time limit. Because of this speed of delivery, you usually find that
there is no time for any space between items. The result of this is that one item follows on
immediately from another and there is no pause to indicate that one item has finished and
another has begun. This can be both confusing and slightly amusing!
Secondly, most evenings the news doesn’t change radically within an hour so the
bulletins end up repeating the same items again and again. Sometimes there is a change in
presenter in order to give the illusion of new news but in effect it is the same bulletin as
an hour ago. Why bother?
Thirdly, I consider this an intrusion into my evening’s viewing. Yes, news is important
and I choose when I wish to watch it. When I sit down to watch a film or a soap opera, I
want to relax. I do not want to be interrupted in this way. Even now, when I should be
expecting it, the bulletins still come as a surprise and I half expect some terrible breaking
news.
Maybe I am a grumpy old man but in my opinion news has a time and a place and it’s not
every hour while I’m trying to relax!
Are the sentences true or false?
The writer says that …
1. there should be more good news programmes on TV. T / F
2. the presenters do not do a good job. T / F


3. you can’t report news properly in a limited time. T / F
4. the bulletins often don’t tell him anything new. T / F
5. he sometimes thinks they’re going to announce bad news. T / F

1. F

2. F
3. T
4. T
5. T


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1. TEST 2: Read the instruction carefully and do the required task
1. PART 1: VOCABULARY (3p)
Complete the sentences with the words given below.
surge

quit

pledged

back

ban

bid

plea

boost

looming

axed

1. The government is going to _________ the police’s move to install more speed
cameras.
2. The _________ on cigarette smoking in public places has been in place for over a year.
3. People are worried that a lot of jobs at the factory will be _________ next year.
4. The police have made a _________ to commuters not to travel in these storms.
5. The _________ to take over the failing bank has been unsuccessful.
6. The new line in designer clothing should definitely _________ sales at the store.
7. There are rumors that Gary Giles is to _________ the boy band brigade this month.
8. Financial experts fear that a recession in world economies is _________ .
9. A _________ in prices means that fewer first-time buyers can afford to buy a house.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

back
ban
axed
plea
bid
boost
quit
looming
surge

2. PART 3: WRITING (4p)
Write an opinion essay with the title: It is never possible for an individual to influence
change in society. Do you agree? Why / Why not? Use the writing guide to help you.


Paragraph 1: Introduce the topic.
Paragraph 2: Outline your first argument.
Paragraph 3: Outline another argument.
Paragraph 4: Give some of the arguments against your point of view.
Paragraph 5: Summarize your opinions.

I believe very firmly that one person can change the society. That one person may not be
able to do a whole lot physically to change the society, but one person has the power to
inspire others to help that person change the society. I also believe very firmly that one
person can set an example for others that may affect the outcome of any situation.

Just like in a baseball game where one person can hit the winning grand slam homerun, in
life, one person can make the difference. The problem is that when the odds seem
insurmountable, it seems impossible to overcome them and most people will give up. The
true heroes in this world are those who don't give up in these times when things seem
impossible to do.

The other thing I think is very important to note about the power of one person is that we
need to look at what that one person is doing that is making a difference. One person can
make a difference in someone else's life. I have had, in my life, many people that have
made a huge difference. If someone changes your entire life or your outlook on it, you
can definitely testify to the power of one. I think someone that can reach out to just one
person's life is just as important as someone who can change the lives of millions.

One last thing I think is important to note is that, in recognizing the power of one person
to make a difference, we must also note the contributions of others to help put that person
where they are. A further explanation of this would be to go back to our other scenario.
When, in the last inning, someone hits a game-winning grand slam homerun, that person
is very important. However, it is also important to give credit to those on base or to his
coaches who taught him how to hit. We need to give credit to those that made a
difference in his life.


In conclusion, I believe that an individual can be influence change in society. So, it
depends on our thinking and willing. Life will change when an individual change, too.

3. PART 2: READING (3P)
Read the text.
Have your say!
Today’s complaint is from Mr P. K. Lipton in Somerset and concerns news bulletins.
News bulletins
How often should we be given news updates on TV? Traditionally the viewing public has
had fairly regular news updates on most major channels in comprehensive hour or half
hour long programmes that bring us a range of different information and opinions about
important newsworthy events from our own country and around the world. We all know
the times of these programmes so we can choose what and when we want to watch. In
addition to these news programmes there are, of course, the channels dedicated to 24hour news coverage. What is putting my back up at the moment is a new supplement to
the regular programmes – 60 second news bulletins, hourly during the evening.
I imagine this has come about because the news bosses think we shall all be thrilled to get
a news update every hour but I have to say that not everyone is enamoured of the new
system – myself included!
There are several reasons why I feel this way. Firstly, 60 seconds is a very short length of
time and there are usually several major points they wish to tell us about. However
talented the news presenters are, they cannot avoid sounding rushed as they try to read

everything within the time limit. Because of this speed of delivery, you usually find that
there is no time for any space between items. The result of this is that one item follows on
immediately from another and there is no pause to indicate that one item has finished and
another has begun. This can be both confusing and slightly amusing!
Secondly, most evenings the news doesn’t change radically within an hour so the
bulletins end up repeating the same items again and again. Sometimes there is a change in
presenter in order to give the illusion of new news but in effect it is the same bulletin as
an hour ago. Why bother?
Thirdly, I consider this an intrusion into my evening’s viewing. Yes, news is important
and I choose when I wish to watch it. When I sit down to watch a film or a soap opera, I
want to relax. I do not want to be interrupted in this way. Even now, when I should be


expecting it, the bulletins still come as a surprise and I half expect some terrible breaking
news.
Maybe I am a grumpy old man but in my opinion news has a time and a place and it’s not
every hour while I’m trying to relax!
Are the sentences true or false?
The writer says that …
1. there should be more good news programmes on TV. T / F
2. the presenters do not do a good job. T / F
3. you can’t report news properly in a limited time. T / F
4. the bulletins often don’t tell him anything new. T / F
5. he sometimes thinks they’re going to announce bad news. T / F


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1. TEST 2: Read Matt (57) from Dorchester
This move is long overdue. Had it come into force earlier a significant number of road

accidents could have been avoided. Young people enjoy speed. It’s only natural.the
instruction carefully and do the required task
1. PART 1: VOCABULARY (3p)
Complete the sentences with the words given below.
Argumentative - grumpy - tolerant - naive - reserved - flexible - stubborn hot-headed courteous - level-headed
1. The staff at the airport were all very _________ to us. It was a pleasant surprise.
2. My cousin is quite _________ and doesn’t say much.
3. I was very _________ when I went to university but I’m much more experienced now.
4. Don’t be so _________ ! You can always find something to smile about.
5. In today’s society people need to be _________ and listen to others’ points of view.
6. My dad was very _________ when he was young and got into a lot of trouble.
7. I don’t think winning a lot of money will change Sam. He’s very _________ .
8. My sister is so _________ you’ll never persuade her to apologise to him.
9. You’re being very _________ today! You’ve disagreed with everything I’ve said!
10. We’re lucky to have Jill as an employee. She’s _________ and can change her hours
if we need her to.

1. courteous.
2. reserved.
3. naïve
4. grumpy
5. tolerant
6. hot-headed
7. level-headed.


8. stubborn
9. argumentative
10. flexible
2. PART 3: WRITING (4p)

Write a review of a film you have seen recently. Use the writing guide to help you.
Paragraph 1: Give some information about the film.
Paragraph 2: Describe the plot.
Paragraph 3: Say what impressed you about the film.
Paragraph 4: Say what you didn’t like about the film.
Paragraph 5: Say whether you would recommend it or not.

3. PART 2: READING (3P)
Read the text.
Too young to drive?
The recent government proposals to raise the age at which people can legally drive in the
UK have been met with a variety of reactions. Here is a selection from our website.
A . Katy (15) from Barnet
In my opinion, it’s a disgraceful idea. It’s just another example of how young people get
the blame for everything these days. Raising the age won’t mean a reduction in accidents.
What needs to be done is to introduce more tests for older drivers. In this country you
take a test to start driving and then you’re free to carry on driving until you die! It’s often
elderly people who cause accidents because they drive so slowly and get other drivers
frustrated. Also, their reactions aren’t so quick so they can’t cope with dangerous
situations on the roads very well. At least younger drivers are alert and react quickly.
B . Brad (22) from Essex
All things considered I think it may well be a very good idea to raise the driving age. As
far as I’m concerned, younger drivers are no worse than older drivers but an extra year
before they can drive will mean an extra year’s maturity, which can only be a good thing.
And of course, another year will mean not so many cars on the roads which will surely
benefit everyone.


C . Shirley (45) from London
My feeling is that it’s not necessarily a good idea to keep young people off the roads for

an extra year. I think it will only encourage more young people to drive illegally. As we
all know children are maturing earlier and earlier these days so really, if anything the age
for driving should come down not go up.
D . Matt (57) from Dorchester
This move is long overdue. Had it come into force earlier a significant number of road
accidents could have been avoided. Young people enjoy speed. It’s only natural. But
many accidents are caused by young people actually ‘racing’ each other, not on a race
track but on the roads! And it’s usually the youngsters who use their mobiles while
they’re driving and get easily distracted. I don’t want to imply that young people today
are irresponsible but in my opinion the age for driving should be as high as possible until
they learn to take driving seriously and consider the consequences of what they do in a
car. It can, after all, be a lethal weapon in the wrong hands.
If you would like to add your comments, go on to our website. We’d love to know how
you feel!
Complete the sentences with the correct person A–D.
1._______ thinks that driving is often considered a sport.
2._______ thinks driving below the normal speed is a problem.
3._______ thinks a change may create another problem.
4._______ says that traffic congestion might be improved.
5. _______ thinks that speed of thinking is important.

1. D
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. A