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CÔNG CHỨC HÀNH CHÍNH TỈNH QUẢNG NAM NĂM 2016
1. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM - MULTIPLE CHOICES (200)

1. He’s so____ that he always expects other people to do the work.
lazy
2. If you want to swim in Hawaii in winter, you ____ go to the beach! There are some swimming
pools.
must
3. Fiona is very angry_____her boss’s decision to sack several members of!
about
4. You are under no obligation to help as assistance is purely_____.
voluntary
5. I’m afraid you may ______ the truth somewhat unacceptable.
find
6. Can you help me___ the window?
open
7. How many cakes does she _____?
have
8. She’s very_____. She can be relied on to do her job properly.
cautious
9. You_____whisper. Nobody can hear us.
don't have to
10. You shouldn’t touch the _____ in an art gallery.
11. You don’t have to come ____me if you don’t want to.
with


12. In my opinion, it’s only common______to wear a seat belt in a car.
sense
13. How do you_____about the pollution problem in this country?

think
14. Mary and Jack ____at the desk.
work
15. I’m sorry that I screamed. Something _____ me.
scared
16. Your dinner is at 7pm so you shouldn’t ___ late.
Eat
17. His building is ___ to my house.
next
18. My family’s picture is hanging ___ the wall.
on
19. Our boss is speaking. We must ___ to him.
listen
20. Nobody died in the accident last week, but 20 people were______.
injured
21. My mother is a nurse. Jane’s father is a nurse, too. They are ___ nurses.
both
22. “Diana, what is the weather like today?” Jane asked. Diana replied “It’s ___ today”.
beautiful
23. Let’s __ to school.
go
24. Scientists_____a carefully controlled experiment on the mystery virus.
carried out
25. Tomorrow is my boss’ birthday. I ___ him a gift.


Will give
26. People are____to wear reflectors on their clothing when walking along a road in the dark.
advised
27. You’ve been talking about asking her out for weeks, what are you waiting____?

for
28. A lot of passengers who ___ in the car accident are still suffering from shock.
were
29. The doctor showed the patient ___ to do some exercises.
how
30. Where have you been yesterday? I couldn't _____ you.
find
31. Jack and Jean ____ to know why they should do it for her while she could do it by herself.
Want/ would like
32. Soldiers have been sent in to try to restore_____in the area.
order
33. Because I am very busy at the moment, I can only arrange a ___ time to answer your letters.
little
34. They were wearing heavy overcoats to ___ themselves against the cold.
protect
35. I’m not surprised he became an author. Even as a child he had a_____.
vivid imagination
36. ____ the traffic was bad, I arrived on time.
Although
37. His employee doesn’t want to explain the reason ___ his decision.
behind
38. The tabloid newspapers, which are engaged in a_____war, are all trying to print the most
sensational stories to improve sales.
trading


39. Why you are always jealous ____ other friends?
with
40. Scientists have invented a new method of pollutants from industrial wastes.
41. We lack ___ staff in our office at the moment. There are not enough people to do the work

that has to be done.
of
42. Nowadays, it ______cost a fortune to own a powerful computer.
needn't
43. ___ a doctor, I must advise you to give up drinking too much wine everyday.
As
44. I’m becoming increasingly _____. Last week I locked myself out of the house twice.
Forgetful
45. She’s not very____. She’s never quite sure what she wants to do.
decisive
46. My car is very_____; it’s never broken down.
reliable
47. Helen’s parents were very pleased when they read her school____.
report
48. Who_____was coming to see me this morning?
Did you say
49. The castles are ___ to be over a thousand years old.
50. Do you believe ______ghosts?
in
51. ___ the food so that it won’t be over-cooked
Mind
52. The only means of_____to the station is through a dark subway.
access
53. May I borrow your pen, Jane? I seem to have______mine at home.


left
54. It is up to the police to ___ these robberies.
Put an end to
55. Some people like to have the windows open all the time; ___ don’t.

others
56. The roots of the old tree spread out ____ thirty meters in all directions and damaged
nearby buildings.
as much as
57. Last year, the music bad FTPG made a_____of several million crowns.
profit
58. If you like skiing, there’s a ski ____under an hour’s driving from Madrid.
resort.
59. If you are “over the moon” about something, how do you feel?
Very happy
60. The content of the book was ___ it was completely incomprehensible.
61. ____of what he said was very sensible.
Much
62. Everyone is hoping and praying that_____peace will eventually come to the area.
Durable
63. Does this jacket ____ my trousers?
Go with
64. Continued high-blood pressure is dangerous ____ it can increase the risk of heart disease
and stroke.
because
65. They like to keep their old houses rather than building the new ones ____ it is very hard and
expensive to maintain them.
because
66. Before you begin the exam paper, always read the______carefully.


instructions
67. Unless you take a map with you, you ____ your way.
Will lose
68. Even though I didn’t want my son to leave home, since he was twenty-one there was

nothing I could do to_____it.
hinder
69. Which of the following describes a country’s armed force that operates at sea.
navy

70. Mary lost one running shoe, but won the race despite this_____.
handicap
71. She noticed

______away from the house.

him run
72. _____ they tried hard, the learners could not complete the project in time as they were
lacking in skills and knowledge.
Although
73. She feels like giving up her job _____ the consequences she will face.
regardless of
74. _____ you fail, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you tried.
Even if
75. You’d better pack those glasses extremely carefully if you want them to arrive_____.
intact
76. She’s so prim and proper, you really have to watch _____ you say or shell walk out of the
room.
77. He hasn’t written to us _____ he left.
since
78. This book is divided into give parts and each of these _____ three sections.
has


79. You’ve all ____the point. The film itself is not racist - it simply tries to make us question our

own often racist attitudes.
missed
80. The building of the new bridge will _____ as planned.
Go ahead
81. Some of these clothes are yours, and the rest of ____ belong to Zack.
them
82. Mexico changed from a country with a wheat ____ to one that was a wheat exporter.
shortage
83. The old woman lived alone, with ______ to look after her.
no one
84. He wasn’t very______tonight. In fact he hardly said anything.
talkative
85. She ____ her father, everyone says how alike they are!
Takes after
86. When you arrive at the airport, the first thing you should do is go to____.
The check-in desk
87. As _____ cuts it as well as he does, I always have my hair cut at Johnson's.
no one else
88. They decided to buy the house because its location would allow them to get to work very
_____.
easily
89. I'm going to meet my friends, _____ Hoan Kiem lake tonight.
at
90. Paris is the _____ crowded city in the world.
most
91. I can’t eat this piece of meat; it’s too______.
tough


92. I am looking for a _____ job.

part time
93. It all happened so quickly, one minute I was making chips and the next the whole kitchen
was _____fire.
on
94. I'm busy. Please visit me _____ time.
next
95. From my point of view, in this situation, you ‘d better say less and do _____.
more
96. He just turned away when I asked him. ______he meant.
97. He is a man of _____ words.
few
98. We have imported ____ computers this year than last year.
fewer
99. You should always make sure your luggage has _____ on it when you travel.
A label
100. Last Christmas, the boss gave all his _____ a bonus.
employees
101. Are you sure we are going in the right _____?
direction
102. My new car is more _____ than the one I had before.
economical
103. I ____ doubt whether he will actually carry out his threats.
seriously
104. She was very_____and told me quite simply that she didn’t like me.
blunt
105. We can win only if we remain united, and so we must support them the moment they
____ on strike.


are

106. We
four.

____at about seven o’clock this morning and we eventually arrived at half past

Set up
107. We have to complete the film this month. No matter how cold it ____, all the summer
scences will have to be shot tomorrow.
is
108. Everybody ____ here except for Jill two hours ago.
was
109. During an exam, you _____ copy from the other students.
do not/ are not allowed to
110. I have a secret to tell you, but I'll speak to you about it _____.
later
111. The room is ten metres ____ width.
in
112. The Boston police went on ____in 1919.
strike
113. Louise was very patient ____me when I was ill and crabby.
with
114. My lover and my closest friend have just ______ engaged.
got

115. Sachin felt drowsy ____ he had fever.
because
116. It may be raining, but I’m thoroughly enjoying_____.
myself
117. Lizzie should ask Bryan to help her with her studies. He did the ____ course last year.
same

118. If you act according to the instructions, __________ you should face no problems.
119. You _____ always knock on the door before entering. This is a private office.
should
120. Is there anything _____you’d like me to do?
else
121. Elenar usually _____ clothes that don’t appeal to my taste.
wear
122. When we saw the professor off at the station this afternoon, he _____ forward to coming
back on the first occasion.
Was looking
123. Since she is not a very abitious person by nature, the competition at work _____ her much.
124. I’m sorry about all the_____things I said to you.
(wrong/bad)
125. George has been in the publishing business since he ______ college.
(Was in)
126. That model on the TV is too skinny. She should eat _____, I think!
127. Deforestation ______ an alarming decrease in the amount of farming land.
(is)
128. The author ______ that it is necessary for every adolescent to establish his own place in
society.
said
129. He is ____by many people for the money he has helped raise for charity.
admired
130. Drive fast ________ we will miss the train.
unless
131. I will go home ________ he has not come.
if
132. I____hope there won’t be a repetition of these unfortunate events.

sincerely
133. You always take things ___ granted.
for
134. I have known her _____ last year.
since
135. He returned to his home town ___ he spent the rest of his life.
136. If we behave badly in class, our teacher____stay late and do extra work.
will
137. After working in the hot sun, I wanted to drink ___.
138. Pregnant women shouldn’t ____ as it can damage the baby.
(run)
139. He doesn't have many dogs, but he has ___.
(cats)
140. When does the meeting start? ___ an hour.
In
141. He wants to become ___ a doctor or a dentist.
either
142. I don't know ___.
143. Can you read this letter ___ in English?
written
144. Which of the following is used to start a very formal letter?
(Dear…)
145. He’s very _____about his work, so try not to say anything that he might take as a criticism.
146. Before going to Madrid for your holidays, you should try and _____ something of the
language. You will enjoy things a lot more.
learn
147. Listen to that music! Our neighbors _____ play music that loud at this hour.
Often/usually

148. After thirty-five years in the French department, Professor Lane finally_____ last month.
(retired)
149. My brother wants ___ go swimming with him.
to
150. The local council is really strict about protecting that piece of lawn! You _____ walk around
it!
(Should/have to)
151. I have a lot of friends ___ live in this city.
who
152. My father liked to play baseball ___ he was a child.
when
153. During the war, the police_____arrest you for criticising the king
might
154. This is the place ___ I used to camp when I was younger.
where
155. He finally got the reward he so richly_____.
deserves
156. I am taking out a bank loan this month. I _____ pay a lot of taxes all together.
Am going to/ will
157. It's time for lunch. You ___ not go outside and play now.
may
158. What shape is a football?
spheroid
159. Jane, thanks for everything. It was a great party. I _____ go now. I am really tired.
must
160. One day I’m going to find a(n)____
house on it.

of land somewhere in the country and build a

161. My cousin was very pleased ___ the news.


with
162. We ___ to leave by seven o'clock.
have
163. My company said that if I want this promotion, I____ go to the doctor's for a thorough
medical check-up first.
164. ___ rich, I'd travel around the world.
If I were
165. What happens next______entirely on you.
up
166. My back has been hurting for weeks. I ____ go to the doctor's.
should
167. Professor Watkins told me today that I ____ give in that assignment by Friday at the latest.
Have to
168. John! This is a one way street. You ____ turn back.
Have to
169. It is ___ cold to go outside without wearing gloves.
too
170. ___ he is over seventy years old, he still looks young.
Although
171. The sandwiches ___ by your mother were very delicious.
made
172. I’m sure he enjoyed the evening. He didn’t say much because he’s ____by nature.
173. This is just ___ I have always wanted.
what
174. Your father drove to work, ___ he?

Didn’t
175. Your colleagues went to a concert last night, ___ they?
Didn’t


176. They don't like football and she ___.
Doesn’t either
177. I am looking forward ___ you.
To meeting/ to seeing
178. My car was so old that I could only sell it for_____.
Scrap
179. I wish I ___ play golf as well as my father.
Could/would
180. I've had this diamond necklace for a very long _____.
time
181. You have worked really well since the morning coffee break. Well ____!
done
182. ___ of them was good enough to use.
Most
183. Those two have been married since 1985. They are the ____couple I know?
184. ___ you please tell me the place of the meeting in this afternoon?
Could
185. The performance will start_______at six.
186. Mr. Gomez has ____ the Prime Minister since Mrs. Gonzalez-Panis resigned in the spring.
been
187. When America was discovered, it was not an empty land, ___ the taking.
Free for
188. Yesterday, at the meeting the committee ___ six questions.
189. How well did you do at your first school according ___ your teachers?
to

190. Would you make any allowance ___ a rude person who had just lost a parent?
for


191. _____ the dentist took out that tooth of mine, it's been really painful. I should go back to
her?
192. I've been coming to this swimming pool

_______ over ten years.

for
193. The price of gas _____ fallen much recently, has it?
Has not (hasn’t)
194. Are you still unemployed? You've been without a job____ you decided to resign from that
accountancy firm.
since
195. Clifdon was the place we went for that rainy vacation, _______?
196. Has anybody ever accused you ___ something you didn't do?
of
197. Have you ever argued ___ your best friend about anything?
with
198. After hours of wandering around in the desert they thought they saw an oasis, but they
were wrong. There was nothing there; it was only a _____.
mirage
199. I heard that the biggest______ in the world is India.
democracy
200. My attention was drawn____the picture on the far wall.
To

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH – Phần đọc hiểu
C1.
All spiders spin webs. That's because webs help spiders. Webs help spiders do three
things. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders
catch food. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Many spiders like to lay their eggs in their
webs. The webs help keep the eggs together. Webs help spiders keep their eggs safe.
Webs help spiders hide. Most spiders are dark. They are brown, grey, or black. But
spider webs are light. They are white and cloudy. When spiders hide in their webs, they
are harder to see. Webs help spiders catch food. Spider webs are sticky. When a bug
flies into the web, it gets stuck. It moves around. It tries to get out. But it can't. It is
trapped! Spiders can tell that the bug is trapped. That's because spiders feel the web
move. And the spider is hungry. The spider goes to get the bug. As you can see, webs
help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food.
Without webs, spiders would not be able to live like they do. Spiders need their webs to
survive.
1) This passage is mostly about
A. spider colors
B. spider webs
C. spider eggs
2) Spider webs help spiders
I. hold eggs
II. catch food
III. find water
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. I, II, and III
3) As used in paragraph 4, the word trapped most nearly means
A. stuck
B. hidden

C. eaten
4) How can spiders tell when something is trapped in their web?
A. They hear it.
B. They smell it.
C. They feel it.
5) As used in the last sentence of the passage, the word survive means to stay
A. alive
B. hidden
C. caught
C2.
Most human beings are awake during the day and sleep all night. Owls live the opposite
way. Owls are nocturnal. This means that they sleep all day and stay awake at night.
Because owls are nocturnal, this means they must eat at night. But finding food in the
dark is difficult. To help them, they have special eyes and ears. Owls have very large
eyes. These eyes absorb more light than normal. Since there is little light during the
night, it is helpful to be able to absorb more of it. This helps owls find food in the dark.
Owls also have very good hearing. Even when owls are in the trees, they can hear small
animals moving in the grass below. This helps owls catch their prey even when it is very
dark. Like owls, mice are also nocturnal animals. Mice have an excellent sense of smell.
This helps them find food in the dark. Being nocturnal helps mice to hide from the many
different animals that want to eat them. Most of the birds, snakes, and lizards that like
to eat mice sleep at night—except, of course, owls! Some animals are nocturnal. This
means they are active at night. The owl and the mouse are good examples of nocturnal
animals that use their senses to find food in the dark.
1) In paragraph 1, we learn that "Owls are nocturnal." The word diurnal is the opposite
of the word nocturnal. Using information in the passage as a guide, we can understand
that an animal that is diurnal
A. sleeps at night and is awake during the day
B. hunts during the day and is awake at night

C. sleeps every other night and is awake during the day
D. hunts during the day and night


2) Based on information in paragraph 2, it can be understood that an animal with small
eyes
A. must be diurnal
B. has trouble seeing in the dark
C. can see very well at night
D. is likely to be eaten by an owl
3) According to the passage, owls can find food in the dark using their sense of
I. sight
II. sound
III. smell
A. l only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. I, II, and III
4) In paragraph 3 the author writes, "This helps owls catch their prey even when it is
very dark." Based on its use in the passage, we can understand that prey is
A. a noise that an animal makes during the night
B. a small animal such as a pet dog or cat
C. an animal that is hunted by other animals
D. an animals that hunts other animals
5) Based on information in the final paragraph, it can be understood that mice sleep
during the day in order to
A. find food that other animals can not
B. keep themselves safe
C. store energy for night time activities
D. release stress

6) Based on information in the final paragraph, it can be understood that
A. owls hunt mice
B. mice can hide from owls


C. mice and owls both hide from birds, snakes, and lizards
D. birds and snakes often hunt lizards
7) If added to the end of this passage, which of the following conclusions would fit best?
A. The owl is a nocturnal animal. This means it is active at night. The owl's excellent
sense of sight and sound enable it to find food in the dark.
B. Mice are nocturnal animals. This means they are active at night. Similar to the owl,
mice use their excellent sense of smell to find food in the dark.
C. Both mice and owls are nocturnal. This means they are active at night. Because these
animals are active at night, they must sleep during the day. This makes them especially
vulnerable to attack from diurnal animals.
D. Some animals are nocturnal. This means they are active at night. The owl and the
mouse are good examples of nocturnal animals that use their senses to find food in
the dark.
C3.
When we are young, we learn that tigers and sharks are dangerous animals. We might
be scared of them because they are big and powerful. As we get older; however, we
learn that sometimes the most dangerous animals are also the smallest animals. In fact,
the animal that kills the most people every year is one that you have probably killed
yourself many times: the mosquito. While it may seem that all mosquitoes are biters,
this is not actually the case. Male mosquitoes eat plant nectar. On the other hand,
female mosquitoes feed on animal blood. They need this blood to live and produce
eggs. When a female mosquito bites a human being, it transmits a small amount of
saliva into the blood. This saliva may or may not contain a deadly disease. The result of
the bite can be as minor as an itchy bump or as serious as death. Because a mosquito
can bite many people in the course of its life, it can carry diseases from one person to

another very easily. Two of the most deadly diseases carried by mosquitoes are malaria
and yellow fever. Mosquitoes have many natural enemies like bats, birds, dragonflies,
and certain kinds of fish. Bringing more of these animals into places where mosquitoes
live might help to cut down the amount of mosquitoes in that area. This is a natural
solution, but it does not always work very well. Mosquitoes can also be killed with
poisons or sprays. Even though these sprays kill mosquitoes, they may also harm other
plants or animals.


Questions
1) According to the author, some people are more afraid of tigers and sharks than
mosquitoes because tigers and sharks
A. kill more people than mosquitoes
B. are big and powerful
C. are found all over the world
D. have no natural enemies
2) Based on the information in paragraph 2, we can understand that
I. male mosquitoes and female mosquitoes have different eating habits
II. male mosquitoes are harmless to humans
III. female mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting diseases to humans
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. I, II, and III
3) In paragraph 2 the author writes, "This saliva may or may not contain a deadly
disease." The purpose of this statement is to
A. oppose a previous argument
B. question an upcoming conclusion
C. confirm a hypothesis
D. support a later statement

4) As used in paragraph 2, minor most nearly means
A. insignificant
B. deadly
C. frustrating
D. dangerous
5) Based on information in paragraph 3, it can be understood that if you get sick with
malaria or yellow fever, your chances of survival are
A. terrible


B. mediocre
C. good
D. excellent
6) It can be understood that the introduction of dragonflies might reduce the number of
flies in a given area because dragonflies
A. work together with mosquitoes
B. kill mosquitoes
C. cannot be killed by poisons or sprays
D. attract bats
7) Which of the following best summarizes the information in paragraph 4?
A. Mosquito nets provide adequate protection from deadly mosquitoes.
B. Poisons and sprays provide adequate protection from deadly mosquitoes.
C. The introduction of the mosquito's natural enemies provides adequate protection
from deadly mosquitoes.
D. There is no perfect solution to the mosquito problem.
8) Which of the following words best describes the author's overall attitude towards the
prospect of solving the mosquito problem?
A. despondent, meaning hopeless or dejected
B. exasperated, meaning extremely irritated or annoyed
C. equivocal, meaning doubtful or uncertain

D. optimistic, meaning hopeful or taking a favorable view
C4.
Rainforests circle the globe for twenty degrees of latitude on both sides of the equator.
In that relatively narrow band of the planet, more than half of all the species of plants
and animals in the world make their home. Several hundred different varieties of trees
may grow in a single acre, and just one of those trees may be the habitat for more than
ten thousand kinds of spiders, ants, and other insects. More species of amphibians,
birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles live in rainforests than anywhere else on earth.
Unfortunately, half of the world’s rainforests have already been destroyed, and at the
current rate, another 25 percent will be lost by the year 2030. Scientists estimate that as


many as fifty million acres are destroyed annually. In other words, every sixty seconds,
one hundred acres of rainforest is being cleared. By the time you finish reading this
passage, two hundred acres will have been destroyed! When this happens, constant
rains erode the former forest floor, the thin layer of soil no longer supports plant life,
and the ecology of the region is altered forever. Thousands of species of plants and
animals are condemned to extinction and since we aren’t able to predict the
ramifications of this loss to a delicate global ecology, we don’t know what we may be
doing to the future of the human species as well.

C5.
Should women find their happiness inside or outside the home? In the United States
people used to believe the saying, “A woman’s place is in the home.” But now both
women and society are changing. More than fifty percent of American women continue
their work even after they are married. What has brought about these changes? What is
happening to the American family today? Up until the 1950’s a typical American woman


got married in her early 20’s. In those days she quit her job and became a mother. “A

woman’s place is in the home” was a popular saying. Most women felt that taking care
of their home and family was their full-time job. But times have changed. Women are
getting married later these days and more have chosen to stay single. Others get
married but decide not to have any children. Today more than fifty percent of all
married women work full-time. Many others run businesses in their homes. What has
caused these major changes? One reason is economic necessity. It may be that the
husband has lost his job and the wife must support the family. Or even if the husband is
working, some families say they can’t survive on only one paycheck. But probably a
more important influence has been the “women’s liberation movement.” Women are
being told in many magazines and TV programs: “You can be successful on your own.
Don’t be satisfied with just being a wife and mother. Use your intelligence and talents to
do something bigger. And you should be paid as much as a man.”
No doubt this movement has accomplished much good. But it has also contributed to a
selfish “me first” attitude that is breaking up many families. Sometimes women who are
happy staying at home feel that working women look down on them. There are no easy
answers to these problems. But certainly women’s influence will continue to grow in
business, education and politics.


C6.
When John Mills was going to fly in an aeroplane for the first time, he was frightened.
He did not like the idea of being thousands of feet up in the air. “ ‘I also didn’t like the
fact that I wouldn’t be in control,” says John. “I’m a terrible passenger in the car. When
somebody else is driving, I tell them what to so. It drives everybody crazy.”However
John couldn’t avoid flying any longer. It was the only way he could visit his grandchildren
in Canada. “I had made up my mind that I was going to do it, I couldn’t let my son, his
wife and their three children travel all the way here to visit me. It would be so expensive
for them and I know Tom’s business isn’t doing so well at the moment – it would also be
tiring for the children – it’s a nine-hour flight!” he says.To get ready for the flight John
did lots of reading about aeroplanes. When he booked his seat, he was told that he

would be flying on a Boeing 747, which is better known as a jumbo jet. “I needed to
know as much as possible before getting in that plane. I suppose it was a way of making
myself feel better. The Boeing 747 is the largest passenger aircraft in the world at the
moment. The first one flew on February 9th 1969 in the USA. It can carry up to 524
passengers and 3.400 pieces of luggage. The fuel for aeroplanes is kept in the wings and
the 747’s wings are so big that they can carry enough fuel for an average car to be able
to travel 16,000 kilometres a year for 70 years. Isn’t that unbelievable? Even though I
had discovered all this very interesting information about the jumbo, when I saw it for
the first time, just before I was going to travel to Canada, I still couldn’t believe that
something so enormous was going to get up in the air and fly. I was even more
impressed when I saw how big it was inside with hundreds of people!”The biggest
surprise of all for John was the flight itself. “The take-off itself was much smoother than
I expected although I was still quite scared until we were in the air. In the end, I
managed to relax, enjoy the food and watch one of the movies and the view from the
window was spectacular. I even managed to sleep for a while! Of course,” continues
John, “the best reward of all was when I arrived in Canada and saw my son and his


family, particularly my beautiful grandchildren. Suddenly, I felt so silly about all the
years when I couldn’t even think of getting on a plane. I had let my fear of living stop me
from seeing the people I love most in the world. I can visit my son and family as often as
I like now!”
70. Why did John Mills fly in an aeroplane?
A. He wanted to go on holiday
B. He wanted to try it.
C. He wanted to see his family
D. He had to travel on business.
71. Why did John read about aeroplane?
A. He wanted to know how they work.
B. It was his hobby.

C. It made him feel safer.
D. He had found a book on them.
72. What happened when he saw the jumbo jet for the first time?
A. He felt much safer.
B. He liked the shape of it.
C. He couldn’t believe how big it was.
D. He thought the wings were very small.
73. How did John feel when the aeroplane was taking off?
A. excited
B. happy
C. sad
D. frightened