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Read the passage and choose the best option A,B,C or D to complete the passage:

It is said that what one (1)..............considers beautiful may not be beautiful to another. (2)............ beauty is something that (3).............not only to the eyes, but also the other senses. I think true beauty makes you see beyond the lovely sight. It will give you insight or realization of something (4)..............beyond the appearance.

When we talk about beauty in people, we often refer to their (5)............attractiveness. Of course, a beautiful or handsome face is pleasant to (6)............... But I find that the most memorable "beautiful people" are those who have good personalities behind their pretty faces.

(7)............... kind of beauty in people that attracts us greatly is that known as the inside beauty. People with this kind of beauty have attained inner peace. They usually care about thier fellow _ man, and try to right the justice in this world. As you know, Nelson Mandela, Princess Diana and Mother Teresa are well- known for these personalities.

In fact, around us, we know many people who are always ready to lend (8)..............to people in trouble. Many people in our city provide (9).......... or floods in Mekong Delta, the disabled or the poor...with clothes, money and food. Many young go to rural, mountainous or island areas to help people there. We greatly admire the beauty of these people because they make the world better. This inner beauty gives a certain radiance to their looks.

In short, everyone has (10)............idea of beauty, and we need to have things, people and places of beauty in our everyday life. Do you think so?

(1) A. individual B. persons C. people D. member

(2) A.With me B. For me C. To me D. Of me

(3) A. pleasant B. pleases C. pleased D. pleasing

(4) A. interesting B. interested C. interest D. interestedly

(5) A. physic B. physics C. physist D. physical

(6) A. look for B. look after C. look at D. look in

(7) A. Another B. Other C. Others D. Anothers

(8) A. hands B. a hand C. the hand D. the hands

(9) A. peoples B. individuals C. members D. victims

(10) A. his own B. our own C. their own D. her own

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4 tháng 5 2018

Read the passage and choose the best option A,B,C or D to complete the passage:

It is said that what one (1)..............considers beautiful may not be beautiful to another. (2)............ beauty is something that (3).............not only to the eyes, but also the other senses. I think true beauty makes you see beyond the lovely sight. It will give you insight or realization of something (4)..............beyond the appearance.

When we talk about beauty in people, we often refer to their (5)............attractiveness. Of course, a beautiful or handsome face is pleasant to (6)............... But I find that the most memorable "beautiful people" are those who have good personalities behind their pretty faces.

(7)............... kind of beauty in people that attracts us greatly is that known as the inside beauty. People with this kind of beauty have attained inner peace. They usually care about thier fellow _ man, and try to right the justice in this world. As you know, Nelson Mandela, Princess Diana and Mother Teresa are well- known for these personalities.

In fact, around us, we know many people who are always ready to lend (8)..............to people in trouble. Many people in our city provide (9).......... or floods in Mekong Delta, the disabled or the poor...with clothes, money and food. Many young go to rural, mountainous or island areas to help people there. We greatly admire the beauty of these people because they make the world better. This inner beauty gives a certain radiance to their looks.

In short, everyone has (10)............idea of beauty, and we need to have things, people and places of beauty in our everyday life. Do you think so?

(1) A. individual B. persons C. people D. member

(2) A.With me B. For me C. To me D. Of me

(3) A. pleasant B. pleases C. pleased D. pleasing

(4) A. interesting B. interested C. interest D. interestedly

(5) A. physic B. physics C. physist D. physical

(6) A. look for B. look after C. look at D. look in

(7) A. Another B. Other C. Others D. Anothers

(8) A. hands B. a hand C. the hand D. the hands

(9) A. peoples B. individuals C. members D. victims

(10) A. his own B. our own C. their own D. her own

*Read the passage, then choose the best answerCompleting a marathon is considered very difficult, many coaches believe that it is possible for anyone who is willing to put in the time and effort. Obviously, most participants do not run a marathon to win. More important for most runners is their personal finish time and their placement within their specific age group and gender. Another very important goal is to break certain time barriers. For example, ambitious recreational first-timers often...
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Completing a marathon is considered very difficult, many coaches believe that it is possible for anyone who is willing to put in the time and effort. Obviously, most participants do not run a marathon to win. More important for most runners is their personal finish time and their placement within their specific age group and gender. Another very important goal is to break certain time barriers. For example, ambitious recreational first-timers often try to run the marathon under 4 hours; more competitive runners will attempt to run under 3 hours. Many runners then prefer to finish for example in 3:29:59, which makes them " sub-3:30h marathoners ", instead of 3:30:01.

For most runners, the marathon is the longest run they have ever attempted. Many coaches believe that the most important element in marathon training is the long run. Recreational runners commonly try to reach a maximum of about 20 miles in their longest weekly run and about 40 miles a week in total when training for the marathon. More experienced marathoners may run a longer distance. During marathon training, adequate recovery time is crucial. If fatigue or pain is felt, it is recommended to take a kreak for a couple of days or more to let the body heal. Overtraining is a condition that results from not getting enough rest to allow the body to recover from difficult training. It can actually result in a lower endurance and speed and place a runner at a greater risk of injury.

 

1. Marathon completion is ______________ .

A. impossible B. easy C. not very difficult D. very difficult

2. One of the important goals in a marathon competition is __________ .

A. breaking time barriers B. age

C. gender D. reaching the finish

3. In marathon training, the most important is ____________ .

A. the age B. the coaches' belief

C. the long run D. the recreation

4. If the marathon runner feels tired or has a pain, _________.

A. he should continue the training B. he should quit running forever

C. it is time for him to stop his training D. he should take a break for several days

5. Overtraining may lead to _________ .

A. good results B. long endurance C. injury D. recovery

D

A

C

D

C

III. Read the passage and do the tasks that follow

1. A beauty contest is a competition based mainly, though not always entirely , on the physical beauty of its contestants. But it doesn’t involve of their personalities , and questions they answer and how they answer them . Almost invariably, competitions for men and women are separate events, and those for men are not referred to as beauty contests . Beauty contests for women are more common , and winners are called beauty queens. Beauty contests for men , like Mr. Universe, are more likely to be “body building” contests quite unlike the traditional “beauty contests” in which women are judged upon many attributes both physical and otherwise . However, in the 1990s, male “beauty contests” began to shift focus. Instead of only considering muscle mass, the competitions began to judge the natural physical attributes of the contestants as well as their physiques. These include Mr. World and Manhunt International.

* a. Decide whether the statements are T (true) or F (false)

1. All beauty contests are based on the beauty of contestants

2. There are “beauty contests” for men

b. Answer the questions

1. What is a beauty contest based mainly on ?

2. What do we call the women who win in the beauty contests ?

3. When did the male “beauty contests” begin to shift focus ?

IV. Read the passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word.

The London Marathon is one of the best known long distance races in the world. Some of the (1)............................famous long – distance runners have completed in it. But (2)...........................makes it different from many other great sporting events is (3) .......................fact that ordinary people can (4)...............................part along side international stars.

The race was the idea of Chris Brasher, a former Olympic athlete . In 1979, friends told him about the New York Marathon, during (5)........................the runners are encouraged to carry (6)..........................to the end of the course by the enthusiastic shouts of the spectators. He flew to the USA to run in the race (7)............................was so impressed by (8)..............................that he decided to organize a similar event in Britain. Many problems (9).......................to be overcome before the first London Marathon took place in 1981. Chris Brasher still takes a keen interest in the event, even though he is no (10) ....................... organizer.

1- most 2- what 3- the 4 – take 5- which 6- on 7- and 8- it 9- had/ needed/ were 10 -longer

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Read then answer the questions: Trip in Maldives Maldives is called as "The tropical paradise" for reasons. Its beauty is none like other. Maldives is a tropical country with separated islands, which are separated by sea. Each island is surrounded by stunning white sandy beaches. The sea covers about 99% of the Maldives and it is where most attractive things lie in. The natural beauty lies in the Maldivian sea beats no other. There are over five thousand coral reefs and plenty of reef...
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Read then answer the questions:

Trip in Maldives

Maldives is called as "The tropical paradise" for reasons. Its beauty is none like other. Maldives is a tropical country with separated islands, which are separated by sea. Each island is surrounded by stunning white sandy beaches. The sea covers about 99% of the Maldives and it is where most attractive things lie in. The natural beauty lies in the Maldivian sea beats no other. There are over five thousand coral reefs and plenty of reef fish, corals, marine mammals, and so many other marine lives. And that is the reason people say, diving in Maldives in unforgettable.

Almost all the islands in Maldives are surrounded by beautiful pure white sandy beaches, so you can walk in the soft white sandy beaches and leaving your foot prints on.

When you look at an island from a distance, you can find green trees before anything else, and specially tho coconut palms. That brings more beauty to the islands, plus you get amazing drink out of the coconut palms.

Traveling in a sea plane and watching the beautiful islands from the window is the most wonderful experience you could ever have. Islands are formed in a way that makes a round which is called as an atoll. When you see them from the sea plane view, it will look like a chain of pearls.

With the natural and beautiful surrounding, you could have a memorable honeymoon trip in Maldives. It is also an ideal place to have a family holiday, where you can spend lovely moments with fun and enjoyment in the beautiful pure white beaches.

a) Why is diving in Maldives the most favorable activity ? =>...................................................................

b) What is the beauty of Maldives's islands? =>.........................................................................................

c) What can you have in Maldives? =>........................................................................................................

d) Traveling and watching the beautiful islands from the window of the boat are the best moment you have ever seen. .....(T/F)

e) Looking at the islands from a distance, you can see a lot of wooden houses and resorts .......(T/F)

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4 tháng 5 2018

Read then answer the questions:

Trip in Maldives

Maldives is called as "The tropical paradise" for reasons. Its beauty is none like other. Maldives is a tropical country with separated islands, which are separated by sea. Each island is surrounded by stunning white sandy beaches. The sea covers about 99% of the Maldives and it is where most attractive things lie in. The natural beauty lies in the Maldivian sea beats no other. There are over five thousand coral reefs and plenty of reef fish, corals, marine mammals, and so many other marine lives. And that is the reason people say, diving in Maldives in unforgettable.

Almost all the islands in Maldives are surrounded by beautiful pure white sandy beaches, so you can walk in the soft white sandy beaches and leaving your foot prints on.

When you look at an island from a distance, you can find green trees before anything else, and specially tho coconut palms. That brings more beauty to the islands, plus you get amazing drink out of the coconut palms.

Traveling in a sea plane and watching the beautiful islands from the window is the most wonderful experience you could ever have. Islands are formed in a way that makes a round which is called as an atoll. When you see them from the sea plane view, it will look like a chain of pearls.

With the natural and beautiful surrounding, you could have a memorable honeymoon trip in Maldives. It is also an ideal place to have a family holiday, where you can spend lovely moments with fun and enjoyment in the beautiful pure white beaches.

a) Why is diving in Maldives the most favorable activity ? => The natural beauty lies in the Maldivian sea beats no other.

b) What is the beauty of Maldives's islands? => Maldives's islands are surrounded by beautiful pure white sandy beaches

c) What can you have in Maldives? => You can have the most wonderful experience, can have a memorable honeymoon trip in Maldives, can have lovely moments with fun and enjoyment with family.

d) Traveling and watching the beautiful islands from the window of the boat are the best moment you have ever seen. .....(T/F)

e) Looking at the islands from a distance, you can see a lot of wooden houses and resorts .......(T/F)

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each questions. Your mind's ability to bring back experiences you have had is your memory. There are two kind of remembering, recall and recognition. For instance, you may not be able to recall the poem you read yesterday in class, but if you see it again, you will know it instantly because you recognise it. Some few people have "total recall", often spoken of as photographic memory. A person with total recall can recite a whole...
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Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each questions.

Your mind's ability to bring back experiences you have had is your memory. There are two kind of remembering, recall and recognition. For instance, you may not be able to recall the poem you read yesterday in class, but if you see it again, you will know it instantly because you recognise it.

Some few people have "total recall", often spoken of as photographic memory. A person with total recall can recite a whole page of a book he has read only once, or play a musical composition after hearing it once. This is very unusual, however, and most people have difficulty in remembering even the names they heard the day before. This is not because most people lack the ability to remember, but because they had not paid much attention to what they heard. They felt no personal reasons to remember. Having a personal reason for remembering is one of the most important factors in a good memory.

When you have a strong reason for remembering, concentrate as you read or listen, and try to connect the new information to things you already know. A detail is easy to remember when it fits into a whole that make sense. If you understand the entire history lesson before you try to remember any particular dates, your memory may surprise you.

1. One way to improve your memory is __________.

A. to ask other people to repeat something again and again

B. to have a camera with you all the time

C. to concentrate on what you listen or read

D. to learn everything you read or hear by heart

2. This article as a whole tells us about __________.

A. people who can remember whole pages

B. people who can’t remember names

C. your memory and how you may improve it

D. recognition as one way to remember things

3. A person with photographic memory __________.

A. can only remember things if he looks at a photograph

B. can remember every detail of what he sees or hears

C. can be found in mental hospitals

D. brings his camera everywhere he goes

4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Most people lack the ability to remember.

B. Recognition and recall are the two kinds of memory.

C. Your memory is your ability to bring back experiences you had.

D. A person can remember things better if he has a strong reason for doing it.

5. While not directly stated, it may inferred from the article that __________.

A. details are more easily remembered than the whole

B. recall and recognition are the same

C. if one tries hard enough, he can remember as well as another

D. wanting to do a thing is very important to being able to do it

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28 tháng 6 2019

1C 2C 3B 4A 5C

VII. Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage. Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages. There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children. However, there are certain...
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VII. Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage. Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages. There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children. However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs. In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city. 1. According to the passage, living in the country has _______. A. only good points B. only bad points C. both good and bad points D. no disadvantages 2. How many advantages does living in the country have? A. Two B. Three C. Four D. No 3. Living in the country is safer for young children because _______. A. there is less traffic B. there are few shops C. there are fewer people D. there are few services 4. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city. B. It’s hard to find entertainment in the country. C. There are fewer shops and services in the country. D. The country is only suitable for retired people. 5. Having few friends is _______. A. one of drawbacks to life in the country B. the only disadvantage to living in the country C. one of certain drawbacks to life outside the city D. one of certain advantages to life outside the city
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6 tháng 8 2022

1. A

2.A

3.B

4.A

5.D

6 tháng 8 2022

1.C

2.B

3.A

4.D

5.C

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits blank (17). In the United States and Canada, it is very important to (17) ______a person directly in the eyes when you are having a conversation with him or her. If you lookdown or to the side when the (18) ______ person is talking, that person will think that you are not interested in what he or she is saying. This, of course, is not polite. If you look...
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits blank (17).

In the United States and Canada, it is very important to (17) ______a person directly in the eyes when you are having a conversation with him or her. If you lookdown or to the side when the (18) ______ person is talking, that person will think that you are not interested in what he or she is saying. This, of course, is not polite. If you look down or to the side when you are talking, it might (19) ______ that you are not honest. However, people who are speakingwill sometimes look away for (20) ______ seconds when they are thinking or trying to find the right word. But they always turn immediately back to look the listener directly in the eyes. These social "rules" are (21) ______ for two men, two women, a man and a woman, or an adult and a child.

A:look B:get C:talk D:notice

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25 tháng 2 2020

A look

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?Volunteering is a way to gain a lot of skills that can be transferred into a workplace. These skills include: confidence, communication, responsibility, teamwork and innovation. Becoming a volunteer will not only provide you with experience which is great for personal gain, but it will also be a good addition to your CV as it will help you to stand out, as it has allowed you to network and meet new people and more...
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Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

Volunteering is a way to gain a lot of skills that can be transferred into a workplace. These skills include: confidence, communication, responsibility, teamwork and innovation. Becoming a volunteer will not only provide you with experience which is great for personal gain, but it will also be a good addition to your CV as it will help you to stand out, as it has allowed you to network and meet new people and more opportunities. Most importantly, from the process of volunteering, young people will gain a sense of personal satisfaction gained by assisting another person which will enhance their social awareness.

By becoming a volunteer in your community you can make a change by letting your voice be heard within society, allowing you to express your thoughts and opinions on certain issues that have occurred that you have previously not been given a say in. This could inspire more events or services that could gradually assist more people.

Volunteers also have an enormous impact on the health and well-being of communities worldwide, which allows society to thrive due to the assistance of young volunteers. From volunteering the community will also gain a generation of young people who care about where they live and are willing to make a commitment to improve society.

Question:

A. True

B. False

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5 tháng 11 2019

Đáp án: A

Giải thích: Dựa vào câu: “From volunteering the community will also gain a generation of young people who care about where they live and are willing to make a commitment to improve society.”.

Dịch: Từ việc tình nguyện, cộng đồng cũng sẽ nhận lại một thế hệ người trẻ quan tâm về nơi sống và sẵn lòng cam kết cải thiện xã hội.

Complete the passage with the suitable words. Health is something we tend to ignore when we have it. When our body is rather well, we're hardly ever (1) .......... of it. But illness can come, even (2) ........... we are young. In fact, childhood has been a very vulnerable time. Many (3) ........ attacked children in particular and people knew very little about how to prevent such illness or how to (4) ........ them once they struck. The resuft was that many children died. About century ago,...
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Complete the passage with the suitable words.

Health is something we tend to ignore when we have it. When our body is rather well, we're hardly ever (1) .......... of it. But illness can come, even (2) ........... we are young. In fact, childhood has been a very vulnerable time. Many (3) ........ attacked children in particular and people knew very little about how to prevent such illness or how to (4) ........ them once they struck. The resuft was that many children died. About century ago, however, scientists found out about germs, and then everything (5) ........ The cause of many diseases (6) ........ known, and cures were developed. As this medical knowledge spread the world became (7).......... safer for children. The resuft is that whereas a hundred years ago the average man lived for 35 years. Nowadays, in many places of the world, people can expect to (8)........... for years. And what do we except by the years 2010 ? Undoubtedly, (9)....... science will continue to advance. Some people will be able to (10).......... medical problems that are unavoidable today.

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18 tháng 7 2018

Complete the passage with the suitable words.

Health is something we tend to ignore when we have it. When our body is rather well, we're hardly ever (1) ..aware........ of it. But illness can come, even (2) .......when.... we are young. In fact, childhood has been a very vulnerable time. Many (3) ....diseases.... attacked children in particular and people knew very little about how to prevent such illness or how to (4) ...cure..... them once they struck. The resuft was that many children died. About century ago, however, scientists found out about germs, and then everything (5) .....changed... The cause of many diseases (6) ......was.. known, and cures were developed. As this medical knowledge spread the world became (7)......much.... safer for children. The resuft is that whereas a hundred years ago the average man lived for 35 years. Nowadays, in many places of the world, people can expect to (8)......live..... for years. And what do we except by the years 2010 ? Undoubtedly, (9)...medical.... science will continue to advance. Some people will be able to (10)......solve.... medical problems that are unavoidable today.

VIII. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Write your answer in the numbered space given. (10pts) Be happy – Live longer Do happy people live longer? New evidence supports the idea that if you think positively, you are (1) _____ likely to live to a good age than a pessimist coming from a similar social background. (2) _____ is still not clear how happiness actually causes longevity. One possible explanation is that people probably (3) _____...
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VIII. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Write your answer in the numbered space given. (10pts)

Be happy – Live longer

Do happy people live longer? New evidence supports the idea that if you think positively, you are (1) _____ likely to live to a good age than a pessimist coming from a similar social background. (2) _____ is still not clear how happiness actually causes longevity. One possible explanation is that people probably (3) _____ better care of themselves if they see life as a positive experience, and of course, (4) _____ people feel healthy, they are more likely to be happy. Scientists tracked a group of people who had been interviewed in 1975 about their attitudes to ageing. They found that if people viewed getting older as a positive experience, they lived, (5) _____ average, seven and a half years longer than those who were more pessimistic. Ways of (6) _____ risk factors are well known: if you smoke or don’t exercise, you cut your life (7) _____ by one to three years, and doctors can advise their patients to change their lifestyles accordingly. But what, if (8) _____, can unhappy people do about improving their attitude? Personality may not be something (9) _____ we can change even if we want to, and scientists have (10) ______ to answer the question of how we can make ourselves happy.

1. A. much B. better C. more D. well

2. A. It B. There C. What D. Which

3. A. get B. bring C. spend D. take

4. A. when B. unless C. even D. although

5. A. in B. on C. at D. about

6. A. increasing B. lessening C. reducing D. accelerating

7. A. expectancy B. expectation C. expecting D. unexpected

8. A. something B. everything C. nothing D. anything

9. A. what B. that C. while D. whereas

10. A. even B. likely C. yet D. therefore

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14 tháng 1 2018

VIII. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Write your answer in the numbered space given. (10pts)

Be happy – Live longer

Do happy people live longer? New evidence supports the idea that if you think positively, you are (1) _____ likely to live to a good age than a pessimist coming from a similar social background. (2) _____ is still not clear how happiness actually causes longevity. One possible explanation is that people probably (3) _____ better care of themselves if they see life as a positive experience, and of course, (4) _____ people feel healthy, they are more likely to be happy. Scientists tracked a group of people who had been interviewed in 1975 about their attitudes to ageing. They found that if people viewed getting older as a positive experience, they lived, (5) _____ average, seven and a half years longer than those who were more pessimistic. Ways of (6) _____ risk factors are well known: if you smoke or don’t exercise, you cut your life (7) _____ by one to three years, and doctors can advise their patients to change their lifestyles accordingly. But what, if (8) _____, can unhappy people do about improving their attitude? Personality may not be something (9) _____ we can change even if we want to, and scientists have (10) ______ to answer the question of how we can make ourselves happy.

1. A. much B. better C. more D. well

2. A. It B. There C. What D. Which

3. A. get B. bring C. spend D. take

4. A. when B. unless C. even D. although

5. A. in B. on C. at D. about

6. A. increasing B. lessening C. reducing D. accelerating

7. A. expectancy B. expectation C. expecting D. unexpected

8. A. something B. everything C. nothing D. anything

9. A. what B. that C. while D. whereas

10. A. even B. likely C. yet D. therefore

Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Fabrizio from Venice: Of course, there’s a lot to see in Venice. It’s one of the most famous cities in the world. First of all, there are the canals. We don’t have cars in Venice so you have to travel everywhere by canal. The most famous place in Venice is the square. St. Mark’s Square with St. Mark’s Cathedral. And there are lots of museums and palaces, and beautiful bridges, too. Yumi from Kyoto: For me,...
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Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

Fabrizio from Venice: Of course, there’s a lot to see in Venice. It’s one of the most famous cities in the world. First of all, there are the canals. We don’t have cars in Venice so you have to travel everywhere by canal. The most famous place in Venice is the square. St. Mark’s Square with St. Mark’s Cathedral. And there are lots of museums and palaces, and beautiful bridges, too.

Yumi from Kyoto: For me, Kyoto is the most beautiful city in Japan. It’s also the oldest city. It has many old traditional buildings, and beautiful palaces, temples and gardens. The most famous temple is the Golden Pavilion. There are also very good markets, and also really good shops, and some beautiful modern buildings, too.

Murat from Istanbul: I think Istanbul is maybe the most beautiful city in the world, but of course I come from Istanbul! The city is built on hills around the Bosphoros, and so there arebeautiful views across the water. From the water, you can see mosques – the most famous is called the Blue Mosque – and palaces and bridges. Istanbul also has a very famous market called the Grand Bazaar. But these days we also have many modern shopping centres and modern buildings and hotels. It’s really a fantastic city.

Claudia from Rio de Janeiro: Rio is one of the most exciting cities in South America ... first of course we have our famous beach, the Copacabana, and there are many mountains around Rio – the most famous is the Sugar Plum Mountain where you can see a big statue of Christ, and of course we have our famous stadium... the Macarana stadium, maybe the most famous football stadium in the world ... it’s really a great place.

Marina from St. Petersburg: You’ll really love St. Petersburg because there are so many things to see. The most famous is the Winter Palace, where the Tsars lived, and the Hermitage Museum which is a fantastic art gallery, and we have a very beautiful river too, the River Neva, and of course churches and cathedrals. There is so much to see!

1. The place(s) that Fabrizio recommends coming to in Venice most must be .

A. the square B. the museums C. the canals D. beautiful bridges

2. All of the following are true about Kyoto EXCEPT that .

A. it is the most beautiful city in Japan

B. it has very good markets and shops

C. the Golden Pavilion is very famous

D. it only has old traditional buildings

3. The most spectacular views of Istanbul are .

A. the Bosphoros

B. the mosques across the water

C. the Grand Bazaar on the Bosphoros

D. modern shopping centres and buildings

4. We can infer from Claudia’s words that people in Rio .

A. are very religious

B. love architecture

C. love football very much

D. built the statue of Christ on the Copacabana

5. People who would probably want to visit St. Petersburg most are .

A. sports enthusiasts B. art lovers

C. politicians D. ballet dancers

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