Đề cương môn Đọc Tiếng Anh 1 (EN20) eHOU

1) Read the text and decide if the following statements are T (TRUE) or F (FALSE)
We’re Living Faster, But Are We Living Better?
Not long ago people believed that in the future we would work less, have more free time, and be
more relaxed. But sadly this has not happened. Today we work harder, work longer hours, and
are more stressed than ten years ago. We walk faster, talk faster, and sleep less than previous
generations. And although we are obsessed with machines which save us time, we have less
free time than our parents and grandparents had. But what is this doing to our health? An
American journalist James Gleick in a new book, Faster: the acceleration of just about
everything, says that people who live in cities are suffering from ‘hurry sickness’ – we are always
trying to do more things in less time. As a result, our lives are more stressful. He says that if we
don’t slow down, we won’t live as long as our parents. For most people, faster doesn’t mean
better.
1 No time for the news
Newspaper articles today are shorter and the headlines are bigger. Most people don’t have
enough time to read the articles, they only read the headlines! On TV and the radio, newsreaders
speak more quickly than ten years ago.
2 No time for stories
In the USA there is a book called One-Minute Bedtime Stories for children. These are shorter
versions of traditional stories, specially written for ‘busy parents’ who want to save time!
3 No time to listen
Some answerphones now have ‘quick playback’ buttons so that we can re-play people’s
messages faster – we can’t waste time listening to people speaking at normal speed.
4 No time to relax
Even when we relax we do everything more quickly. Ten years ago when people went to art
galleries they spent ten seconds looking at each picture. Today they spend just three seconds!
5 No time for slow sports
In the USA the national sport, baseball, is not as popular as before it is a slow game and
matches take a long time. Nowadays many people prefer faster and more dynamic sports like
basketball.

6 ...but more time in our cars

The only thing that is slower than before is the way we drive. Our cars are faster but the traffic is
worse so we drive more slowly. We spend more time sitting in our cars, feeling stressed because
we are worried that we won’t arrive on time. Experts predict that in ten years’ time the average
speed on the road in cities will be 17 km/h.


1. What do machines help people?
Machines help people save their time
2. What is the name of the sickness that we are suffering from?
The name of the sickness that we are suffering from ‘hurry sickness’
3. What should we do to live as long as our parents?
We should slow down to live as long as our parents.
4. How do people read articles?
The people read the headlines when they read articles.
5. What is the name of the book for children in the USA?
The name of the book for children in the USA is ‘One-Minute Bedtime Stories for children’
6. What buttons do some answerphones now have?
Some answerphones now have ‘quick playback’ buttons
7. How long did people spend looking at a picture in galleries 10 years ago?
10 years ago, people spend 10 seconds looking at a picture in galleries
8. Why do people spend more time sitting in their cars?
People spend more time sitting in their cars because the traffic is worse so we drive more slowly.

1. The writer wrote the article to encourage us to work more and relax less. F
2. People today are having a less stressful life than they did in the past. F
3. People are too busy to read newspapers. T
4. Slow sports have become unpopular. T
5. More time is spent on stories. F

2) Match each expression to its meaning.

1. waste time

Use time badly

2. take a long time

Last too long


3. spend more time

Use more time

4. on time

Punctual

5. don’t have enough time

Don’t have time you need

3) The patient comes to the hospital in the..................that he will be cured.
Belief

4) He took up that sport for its...........................
Popularity

5) _________________________________________ First of all, we need money to repair old
roads and build new roads. We also need more to pay teachers’ salaries and to pay for services
such as trash collection. Finally, more tax money is needed to give financial help to the poor

citizens of the city. It is clear that the city will have serious problems if taxes are not raised soon.
We should raise city taxes.

6) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
From: Marie
To: Sylviane
Subject: Science Textbooks
Thanks for lending me that biology book – I’m glad you got it back OK. You can borrow my
chemistry one and return it next week if you want.
Marie is offering to lend Sylviane a book.

7) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
Mark,
We went on a bus sightseeing tour of the city yesterday. We didn’t stop anywhere but saw more
than you would on foot.
Jo


Jo is pleased with the number of things she saw from the bus.

8) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
PARKSIDE POOL
BEYOND THIS RED LINE
THE WATER IS VERY SHALLOW – NO DIVING IN THIS AREA
Part of the pool is not deep enough for diving

9) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
COLLEGE STAFF/ STUDENT BUS
Students cannot get on the bus without ID cards
Students are not allowed on the bus unless they have ID cards.

10) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
MATHS HOMEWORK
Some of you have told me the homework is a bit difficult. So if you haven’t finished it by Friday,
you can hand it in on Monday.
Mr Peters
Anyone having problems with their homework may have extra time to complete it.

11) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
ONLY BOOKS ALREAY PAID FOR CAN BE TAKEN INTO THE BOOKSHOP CAFÉ.
Do not take books which you haven’t bought yet into the café

12) JUNGLE CAFÉ
SORRY!
Tables at the front of the café are reserved for a birthday party.
Don’t sit at the front of the café unless you’re attending the party.


13) Look at the text in the following question. What will the school fitness do? Choose the best
answer.
SCHOOL FITNESS CENTRE
From the end of August, the fitness centre will be closed during the weekends and evenings.
Change its opening hours at the end of August

14) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
Having a great holiday!
Went windsurfing today after playing beach volleyball.
Stopped for a barbecue on the way to the funfair yesterday.
See you soon!
Louis

Louis played beach volleyball before he went windsurfing

15) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
Mr Wright’s English lesson today will be in Room 24D beside the language laboratory. He’s off
sick, so use the lesson to revise for the test.
The usual English teacher cannot attend today’s lesson.

16) Look at the text in the following question. What does Dan have to do? Choose the best
answer.
Dan,
Don’t forget to put your football shirt in the washing machine as soon as you get home from the
match. Add soap powder and turn dial to number 3.
Mum
Remember to wash his football shirt after the match.

17) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
TRIP TO NEW YORK


Application forms will be available from the school office from 1st November.
The earliest that students can pick up their application forms is 1st November

18) Look at the text in the following question. What has changed about Class 5’s party? Choose
the best answer.
Class 5 Garden Party
17 July 3.30 pm
Because of bad weather, tomorrow’s party will now be in the School Hall. Please give party food
and drink to Mrs Bloom by 11 a.m.
The place

19) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
From: Juan
To: Maria
Do you still want to buy my guitar? Pedro wants it too, but you asked me first. Let me know
tomorrow at shool.

Juan will sell Maria his guitar if she wants it.

20) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
Jo, can you get me a ‘Fast Boys’ T-shirt from their concert tomorrow? I like the purple ones, but
another colour’s OK if they haven’t got one in my size.
Thanks
Hannah

Hannah would rather have a purple ‘Fast Boys’ T-shirt if possible.

21) Look at the text in the following question. What will the library do? Choose the best answer.
UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS
From next Friday, the library will be closed during weekends and evenings.

Change its opening hours next Friday.


22) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
To: Jane
From: Laura
The jumper’s lovely – thanks. Could you tell me where you got it? I’d like to buy another one to
match the coat I also got for my birthday.
Laura wants to try to get the same jumper in a different colour

23) Look at the text in the following question. Why is mum writing this note? Choose the best
answer.
Becky,
Don’t forget your Aunt Jane’s coming to stay tonight, so can you make sure the house is neat
when you go out this afternoon?
Mum

To ask Becky to tidy the house before she leaves

24) STUDENTS!
YOUR $6 DEPOSIT FOR LOCKER KEYS WON’T BE REFUNDED IF KEYS ARE LOST.
We cannot return your $6 deposit if you lose your locker key

25) Look at the text in the following question. What does Sarah need to know? Choose the best
answer.
From: Sarah
To: Janine
Janine – my birthday meal’s booked for 6.30 Saturday at Luigi’s restaurant. I know there are
things you can’t eat, so I’ve attached a menu. Tell me if it’s OK.
Sarah

If the food at the restaurant will be all right for Jannie

26) Complete each sentence with the correct one.


1. Amazingly, pink is considered a masculine color in some parts of the world. Men wear it.

2. The wedding gown is very expensive.
3. I don’t like red. It is a strong color

4. The kite is too delicate to fly safely.

5. Blue symbolizes peace.
6. In this country, people often wear black clothes in mourning
7. Meanings of colors are different in different cultures
8. The man in the grey suit is a respectable professor

27) Complete the conversation with words from the box. Use each word only once.
A Did you read the article on Erik Weihenmayer? Isn’t he a fascinating person?

B Yes, he really is! Imagine being blind and climbing a mountain!
A Even for people who can see, climbing a mountain is very difficult.

B You know, I was really surprised to learn that he is also a teacher and a professional athlete.

A People like Erik really inspire people all around the world. Did you know that he is not the only
person with a disability who has done amazing things?

B Yes! I red about Helen Keller in school. She was blind, deaf, and could not speak. Helen
Keller became famous because of all the accomplishments she had in her lifetime.

A Right! But people who have disabilities are not the only people who face challenges We all
have difficulties in our lives. We face challenges at home, at work, at school, and in relationships.

B I agree. Do you think challenges are good for us?


A Yes, I do. I think if a person is not afraid and has ambition then he or she can overcome most
of life’s challenges. I believe that challenges make us stronger.

B You are right! I think that people like Erik Weihenmayer and Helen Keller really encourage
others to be brave and face life’s challenges and never give up.

28) Circle the best title for the reading text.
Color Matters for What You Wear
Clothes are like a second skin. Most likely you feel good when you wear your favorite color. What
happens when someone sees you wearing any color - for example blue? Does the color send a
message?
What do you think about pink and blue for children?
One of the most common examples of color symbolism in clothing is the custom of using pink for
girls and blue for boys, but it wasn't always this way. This tradition emerged at the turn of the
20th century. Since pink was thought to be a stronger color, it was best suited for boys; blue was
more delicate and dainty and best for girls. In 1921, the Women's Institute for Domestic Science
in Pennsylvania endorsed pink for boys, blue for girls.
Even more interesting is the fact that pink is the color for baby boys and blue is the color for baby
girls in Belgium today.
Another interesting fact about pink is that pink is a very masculine color in Bermuda. Also, British
bankers and barristers have worn pink shirts for decades. Pink goes in and out of fashion in other
parts of the world. White is the traditional color for a bride's wedding gown in the U.S. and most
European cultures. White symbolizes purity and innocence.
What about the color worn for weddings and funerals?
In Asia, white is the color of death. This arises from the belief that death is seen as a beginning
and that white represents the purity that the deceased brings into the next life. Therefore, brides
in Japan and China wear red in traditional wedding ceremonies.
White is also associated with death in India, where widows wear white. Consequently, red or pink
saris are the most popular colors for brides.
What about black clothes?
Black symbolizes death and is the traditional color of mourning in Western cultures. Black
clothing is associated with powerful forces in many parts of the world. Bad and good Witches, the
devil, ninjas, cat burglars, Darth Vader, Cat Woman, and Batman wear black....and so do priests,

nuns, judges, mimes, Mennonites, Bedouins, and monks.
Maybe the common thread is that these people are signaling their seriousness of purpose - or
the need to be hard to see - or both.
Here's something else to think about: What happens when the same people wear green? Are
they as powerful? Are the priest and nun as respectable?


Colors and what you wear.

29) Look at the text in the following question. What does Mrs Swan want to do today? Choose
the best answer.
Would anyone who knows anything about the damaged window in the school library please
report to my office before the end of the day.
Mrs Swan
Discover how a window got broken.

30) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
CITY BUSES
Please have ready the exact fare for your journey.

You need to have the correct money when you board the bus.

31) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
WARNING TO MOTORISTS
Repairs to bridge start on 30/11/06
Delays likely for four weeks

Bridge repairs may make your journey longer from the end of November.

32) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.

Photocopies have come down in price! (black and white only – clolour copies no change)

Some photocopies are now cheaper than they were.

33) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
COLLEGE OFFICE
Student identity cards will be available for collection from 14 January.

The earliest students can pick up their identity cards is 14 January.


34) Look at the text in the following question. How does Sabrina feel about the Plaza hotel?
Choose the best answer.
We’re staying at the Plaza hotel. It’s not the hotel we wanted but it doesn’t matter because this
one is nearer the beach and I’m spending all my time there.
She thinks it has an advantage.

35) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
FOR SALE
Gremlins Computer Game
(ages 8 and above)
Unwanted gift – box unopened
384592
The owner of the computer game that is for sale has never used it.

36) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
This medicine is taken between meals at six-hourly intervals, up to three times daily.
It is essential to wait six hours before having more of this medicine.

37) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.

The riding school rang. Nobody from Jane’s group has booked for the midday class. For this
week only, she’ll have to ride at 2 o’clock instead.
Jane would be the only rider at 12 today, so she should come late.

38) Look at the text in the following question. What is Amanda sorry about? Choose the best
answer.
Guess who I met on this mountain! My tennis hero! I was breathless because of the climb, so
unfortunately couldn’t speak to ask him for a photo of us together.
Amanda

That she didn’t have her photograph taken with her tennis hero.


39) Look at the text in the following question. What should Louise do? Choose the best answer.
Louise,
Suzie rang. The photo shop has lost all her photos of your trip to Vienna and she’d like copies of
yours.
Mum

Give Suzie some photos

40) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
Students have free internet access until midday on weekdays and all day at weekends.
It doesn’t cost anything to use the internet on weekday mornings

41) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
THE PIZA PLACE
Between 12 and 2 pm, minimum charge $3 per person.

Each customer will have to pay at least $3 at lunchtime.

42) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
Market vehicles unload here 07.00-10.00 daily
Customer parking allowed at other times.

Customers may park here at times when vehicles are not unloading.

43) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
BASKETBALL TRAINING
Professional coach available for pre-booked groups – 48 hours’ notice required.

A basketball coach is available if a booking is made far enough in advance.


44) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
CHARLTON THEATRE
Book early for Swan Lake to avoid disappointment as this is a popular show.

If you want to see Swan Lake, buy your tickets as soon as possible.

45) Look at the text in the following question. Why did the record shop phone? Choose the best
answer.
Frank, Rabbit Records phoned. The CD you ordered arrived today, but someone sold it. They’re
really sorry! They’ve reordered – available next Monday at the latest. Jan

To apologise for a mistake with Frank’s order.

46) Look at the text in the following question. What does Jane have to do? Choose the best
answer.
Jennie,

The garage rang – your new tyres have arrived. They can’t fit them until next week. Please let
them know today which day will be convenient.

Arrange a time for the garage to fit the new tyres.

47) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
What a fantastic city. We found the restaurant you recommended but it was shut! Menu looks
good value, so we’ll definitely go before we leave.

Elena and Tim think the restaurant’s prices are reasonable.

48) Look at the text in the following question. Who should Sally contact if she wants to go to the
concert? Choose the best answer.
To: Sally
From: Yvonne
Gina told me that Dave is doing a concert this Friday. She may be able to get tickets, so let her
know if you want to go.
Gina


49) Fill the gaps with these words from the text
A recruitment firm gives this advice to new workers:
It is important to invest time in your relationships with others at Work. Get to know the people
who work near you: introduce yourself to them and tell them something about yourself. If people
ask for your help, always Respond positively. Don’t ignore emails or phone calls just because
you are busy. If you make a mistake, it is better to Admit it and then apologise. When things go
wrong, stay calm and Avoid shouting and using bad language. Remember good Manners help
to improve your working Environment and you will find you can enjoy your work more.

50) 1. Informal

2. Dissatisfied

3. Dishonest

4. Impolite

5. Impractical

6. Inconsiderate

7. Unfriendly

8. Inefficient

9. Unimportant

10. Disrespectful

11. Impatient

12. Inappropriate

51) Text 1 Bad manners at work
Etiquette is the name we give to the rules for being polite in a social group. Business etiquette is
important for people who often have to make new contacts and build relationships in their
work. Politeness can also help to improve the working environment for people in the same office.
Some cultures and situations are formal, which means that we have to follow rules; other cultures
and situations are more informal.
Text 2 Office workers “admit being rude”

Most office workers say they are rude or bad-mannered at work. Two out of three workers
regularly arrive late for meetings, most ignore emails and three out of four use bad language. In a
survey of 1,000 workers, two-thirds say that pressure of work is the reason for bad manners.
Other common examples of bad office etiquette include ignoring colleagues and answering
mobile phone calls during meetings. Using mobile phones in meetings is impolite and distracts
others, research by the University of Surrey shows. If you respond to call when speaking to
somebody, it means that the phone call is more important than the person, the survey said. If you
answer a call during a meeting, it could mean that the meeting is not important.
Mr Jacobs, managing director of Office Angels, a recruitment firm say it is easy for people to
forget their manners in the working environment, which is often very informal and very busy.
Workers can forget proper etiquette such as introducing people at meetings, and this is often bad
for working relationships.
Psychologist Dr Colin Gill believes that people are not as polite as they were twenty years ago.
He said: ‘Courtesy is no longer something that is so much respected in our society.’ People think
it is ‘stuffy to be polite or formal.’


Now some organisations are actually investing money in training their junior managers to be
polite. Office Angels is encouraging people to arrive on time for meetings, turn off mobile phones
and avoid bad manners at work is such a simple thing to do,’ Mr Jacobs says, ‘ and it can have a
dramatic impact on improving your working environment and your relationships with others.’
The aim of the texts is to …………………………………….

reflect the fact of officer’s bad manners at work with illustrations
improve the working environment and relationships with others
52) Office workers “admit being rude”
The author wants to ………………………….

give specific examples of bad manners at work

53) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
DO NOT CLIMB CASTLE WALLS – DANGER OF FALLING STONES.
Đáp án đúng là: A
DO NOT CLIMB CASTLE WALLS – DANGER OF FALLING STONES.

54) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
To: Dr Harlton’s students
From: College secretary
Dr Hatton would like to remind you all that Thursday’s lecture is to take place in the library (this
week only). Start time unchanged.
The location of Thursday’s lecture will be different from usual.

55) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
From: Roberto
To: Sam
Sorry I missed you yesterday. I’m not in all next week, but the following Thursday’s fine. Why not
see if Sven’s free as well?
Roberto is suggesting that Sam should invite Sven to their next meeting.


56) Look at the text in the following question. How should Mustafa reply to his brother? Choose
the best answer.
Mustafa, your brother phones. He’s emailed you something to read before you write that letter to
the hotel. I said you’d call his mobile number today.
Jean

By phone

57) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
Gareth

The printer’s not working properly – I’ve put in more ink, but that hasn’t helped. Can you fix it? it
must print out my essay tonight!
Jasmine wants Gareth to repair the printer for her.

58) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
Passengers unable to show a ticket must pay an immediate fine of $10.
You are fined $10 at once if you can’t show us your ticket.

59) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
HOSPITAL WAITING ROOM
PLEASE PUT ALL CHILDREN’S TOYS BACK IN THIS ROOM BEFORE YOU LEAVE

Please don’t leave any toys outside this room when you go.

60) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
NO DIVING ALLOWED EXCEPT AT THE DEEP END OF THE SWIMMING POOL
You must not dive into the pool where the water is shallow.

61) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
Ed,


Dennis rang: DON’T take the main road to Madingley – there’s been an accident and you won’t
get to the match on time. Go through Drayton instead.
Lynn

To arrive punctually, Ed should use a different route.

62) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

Please wait here while we check your books.

Do not go away until we have checked your books.

63) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
Welcome to Greenhill School.
All visitors to report to school office on first floor.

People visiting the school should inform the office.

64) Look at the text in the following question. Why has Kim emailed Sally? Choose the best
answer.
To: Sally
From: Kim
Feeling any better? When you’re back at college, remember to register for the films course.
Email me if you want any information.

To remind her to do something.

65) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
EVENING PERFORMANCE
Refreshements are served only during the interval.
You can have a drink during the break.

66) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.


NOTICES
To order your class photograph, sign below. $8.50 each, 20% discount on three or more copies
(payment to office immediately, please).

The price per photo is reduced if several are ordered at once.

67) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
CLASS 9.2
Unfortunately Mr Johnstone has phoned the office to say he is delayed because of heavy traffic.
Please continue with yesterday’s project work until he arrives.

Class 9.2 should get on with some unfinished work for part of the lesson.

68) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
Patients with appointments ring once and enter. Those with enquiries ring twice and enter.
Ring once if you have an appointment and twice if you don’t.

69) Look at the text in the following question. What does Tim’s mother want him to get? Choose
the best answer.
Tim
No more eggs left, so I’ll collect some at the farm. Please buy bread in town and tell Megan to
get a salad ready tonight.
Mum
Bread

70) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
Company security
Office staff must have their identity cards with them at all times
The company insists office workers carry an identity card

71) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.


Need to relax after our journey – car broke down (fixed now). At this hotel until 16th then staying

overnight with Anna on the way home.
Kaye and Brian

Kaye and Brian found their drive to the hotel stressful.
72) The……………system in this country is rather complex.
Education

73) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
To: All players
From: Paul
The team is the same as last week – I’ve already checked everyone can play. Anyone needing a
lift to Fyfield can phone me.
Players who have a problem getting to the Fyfield match should contact Paul.

74) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
To: Helga
From: John
Wolfgang’s coming over next weekend, so we’re hiring a river boat. Why not join us? We need
you to translate and you could help cook!
John wants Helga to help those on board to communicate.

75) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
It’s raining in Manchesterm so I am visiting museums. Here for the day with Ellen, who’s at a
college interview right now. Driving home together tonight.
Love Annette
Annette is writing this card while Ellen attends an interview.

76) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.

Welcome to Hotel Maroc
Dear Guest
Our holiday advisor is available in the lounge every day 8-10 am for booking guided tours,
museum/ garden tickets, camel rides.
Enjoy your stay!
People staying at Hotel Maroc can arrange activities through the hotel

77) Look at the text in the following question. What is the city’s disadvantage? Choose the best
answer.
Not as big as city as we expected, but that’s okay. Limited nightlife, though there’s plenty to see
everyday and travelling around is painless.

Its evening entertainment

78) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
Mum,
The tennis team’s meeting tonight, so I’m taking my tennis clothes for the photo – can’t wait to
see myself in it.
Daniel
Daniel is having his photo taken with the tennis team tonight.

79) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
If the red light shows, your drink is unavailable – please make another choice.
If the red light is on, you must choose a different drink.

80) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
Road repairs starting here on 1st September for four weeks – expect delays.
Your journey may take longer on this road in September.

81) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.

SPORTS HALL


Final five minutes of bookings must be used to put equipment away.
The hall must be cleared of equipment in the five minutes before bookings end.

82) Replace

the bold words by the opposite word

Princess Prince William is a member of the British royal family.
He’s the Queen’s granddaughter grandson and the eldest son of Charles
and Diana.
He’s the King’s Queen grandson and the eldest son of Charles and Diana
He’s the Queen’s grandson and the eldest daughter son of Charles and
Diana
His sister’s brother name is Harry.
Diana, their father mother, isn’t alive now.
Diana, their mother, isn’t alive now, but they have a stepfather stepmother,
Camilla.
William’s husband wife is Kate Middleton.

83) Read the text and do the activities that follow.
The Royal Family

1.

Prince William is a member of the British royal family. He’s the Queen’s grandson and the
eldest son of Charles and Diana. His brother’s name is Harry. Diana, their mother, isn’t
alive now, but they have a stepmother, Camilla.

2.

William’s wife is Kate Middleton. She’s originally from an ordinary family but of course,
she’s now the Duchess of Cambridge and part of the royal family. Kate has a brother,
James, and a sister, Pippa. Their parents, Michael and Carole, have an online business.

3.

In some ways, Kate and William are a normal couple. They have friends from university
and they have hobbies and interests too. For example, William loves football and Kate
likes photography. In the winter, they go skiing together.

4.

In other ways, their lives are very different from their friends’ lives. William is the future
King of the United Kingdom and fifteen other countries too, including Canada and
Australia. Kate and William have a lot of official duties. They help charities in the UK and
Africa, they visit other countries and they meet important visitors to the UK.

5.

The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby, St James’s Palace has confirmed. All the
members of the royal family and the Duchess’s family, the Middletons, are delighted:


“The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and
Prince Harry and members of both families are delighted with the news.”
The baby will be third in line to the throne, after Prince Charles and Prince William. A spokesman
said the Duchess has been admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in central London with acute

morning sickness and is expected to stay for several days: “As the pregnancy is in its very early
stages, her royal highness is expected to stay in hospital for several days and will require a
period of rest thereafter.”
6. Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, says he and his wife “could not be happier” after the
Duchess gave birth to a baby boy, at 16:30, 22nd July 2013 UK time at St Mary’s Hospital, west
London. William was present at St Mary’s for the birth. The young parents spent time with their
son before telling the news to their families and the world. The Queen’s gynecologist Marcus
Setchell, who led the team that delivered the baby, described the new arrival as “wonderful baby,
beautiful baby”. A bulletin signed by him was taken by a royal aide from St Mary’s to the palace
under police escort. The news has been since displayed on an easel in the forecourt of
Buckingham Palace in line with tradition. A palace spokesman said the names of the baby would
be announced in due course. A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: “The Queen and Duke of
Edinburgh are delighted at the news.”
Complete the following sentences using the phrases given below. Look back at Reading Text 'The
Royal Family' in case you check your answers.

1. In other ways, their lives are very different from heir friends’ lives. (para
4)
2. The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry and members of both
families are delighted with the news. (para 5)
3. The baby will be third in line to the throne, after Prince Charles and
Prince William. (para 5)
4. A spokesman said the duchess has been admitted to KingEdwardVII
Hospital in central London with acute morning sickness. (para 5)
5. Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, says he and his wife “could not
be happier” after the duchess gave birth to a baby boy. (para 6)
6. The young parents spent time with their son before telling the news to
their families and the world. (para 6)
7. A bulletin signed by him was taken by a royal aide from St Mary’s to the
palace under police escort (para 6)

8. A Palace spokesman said the names of the baby would be announced in
due course (para 6)

84) Match

paragraph headings A-F with paragraphs 1-6.


A. William and Kate expecting a baby 5
B. Kate’s family 2
C. The Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to a baby boy 6
D. Royal duties 4
E. William family 1
F. An ordinary couple 3

85) Look at the text in the following question. What does Aziz want Abdul to do? Choose the best
answer.
Hi Abdul,
I won’t be in college as I’m not well. Please call round on your way in to pick up my homework –
it’s due in today. Thanks, Aziz.
Take his homework to college for him

86) Look at the text in the following question? When did David swim in the race near his home?
Choose the best answer.
David Johnsons has loved swimming all his life. When he was 27, he swam in a race near his
home in the USA. The sea was very cold and David started to fell unwell. He was taken to
hospital but he soon got better and started swimming again. In 1983, he became the first person
to swim from Santa Cruz Island to the Californian coast.
In January 2004, at the age of 52, David crossed New Zealand’s Cook Strait in 9 hours and 38
minutes. The oldest swimmer before David was only 42 years old. David spent over a year

getting ready to swim the Strait. Then, he and his wife flew to New Zealand so that David could
practice for a few weeks there. But, only days after they arrived, the weather improved so David
decided to start his swim. He did it with the help of a team. ‘They were great’, David said. ‘They
were in a boat next to me all the time! After a few hours, I thought about stopping but I didn’t and
went on swimming’.
Afterwards, David and his wife travelled around New Zealand before returning to the USA.
Đáp án đúng là: When he was 27, he swam in a race near his home in the USA.

87) Look at the text in the following question. What does Bob need to do? Choose the best
answer.
Bob,


I tried to make you a dentist’s appointment for Friday but they can only do 10 am on Monday. If
this is OK, ring them before 5 pm today.
Jill
He needs to phone the dentist about an appointment.

88) Look at the text in the following question. When did he become the first person to swim
between Santa Cruz Island and the California coast? Choose the best answer.
David Johnsons has loved swimming all his life. When he was 27, he swam in a race near his
home in the USA. The sea was very cold and David started to fell unwell. He was taken to
hospital but he soon got better and started swimming again. In 1983, he became the first person
to swim from Santa Cruz Island to the Californian coast.
In January 2004, at the age of 52, David crossed New Zealand’s Cook Strait in 9 hours and 38
minutes. The oldest swimmer before David was only 42 years old. David spent over a year
getting ready to swim the Strait. Then, he and his wife flew to New Zealand so that David could
practice for a few weeks there. But, only days after they arrived, the weather improved so David
decided to start his swim. He did it with the help of a team. ‘They were great’, David said. ‘They
were in a boat next to me all the time! After a few hours, I thought about stopping but I didn’t and

went on swimming’.
Afterwards, David and his wife travelled around New Zealand before returning to the USA.
In 1983

89) Look at the text in the following question. What has David always enjoyed doing? Choose the
best answer.
David Johnsons has loved swimming all his life. When he was 27, he swam in a race near his
home in the USA. The sea was very cold and David started to fell unwell. He was taken to
hospital but he soon got better and started swimming again. In 1983, he became the first person
to swim from Santa Cruz Island to the Californian coast.
In January 2004, at the age of 52, David crossed New Zealand’s Cook Strait in 9 hours and 38
minutes. The oldest swimmer before David was only 42 years old. David spent over a year
getting ready to swim the Strait. Then, he and his wife flew to New Zealand so that David could
practice for a few weeks there. But, only days after they arrived, the weather improved so David
decided to start his swim. He did it with the help of a team. ‘They were great’, David said. ‘They
were in a boat next to me all the time! After a few hours, I thought about stopping but I didn’t and
went on swimming’.
Afterwards, David and his wife travelled around New Zealand before returning to the USA.
Swimming

90) Look at the text in the following question. How old was David in 2004? Choose the best
answer.


David Johnsons has loved swimming all his life. When he was 27, he swam in a race near his
home in the USA. The sea was very cold and David started to fell unwell. He was taken to
hospital but he soon got better and started swimming again. In 1983, he became the first person
to swim from Santa Cruz Island to the Californian coast.
In January 2004, at the age of 52, David crossed New Zealand’s Cook Strait in 9 hours and 38
minutes. The oldest swimmer before David was only 42 years old. David spent over a year

getting ready to swim the Strait. Then, he and his wife flew to New Zealand so that David could
practice for a few weeks there. But, only days after they arrived, the weather improved so David
decided to start his swim. He did it with the help of a team. ‘They were great’, David said. ‘They
were in a boat next to me all the time! After a few hours, I thought about stopping but I didn’t and
went on swimming’.
Afterwards, David and his wife travelled around New Zealand before returning to the USA.
52

91) Look at the text in the following question. What is the main notice of the email? Choose the
best answer.
From: Hintoexhibition
Subject: Guita Show
The Guitar Show returns to Hinton Exhibition Centre on 6 March. Many new guitars will be on
display. The show is open to schools and the general public.
To provide information about an event.

92) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ CLUB
Next Saturday’s coach trip is cancelled because of lack of interest.
We are cancelling the trip on Saturday as numbers are too low

93) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.
Casali Restaurant
We are open downstairs while improvements are made to this area.
You can only eat in one part of the restaurant at the moment.

94) Look at the text in the following question. What does it say? Choose the best answer.