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ways Voluntary work is work that you do not get paid for and usually involves doing things to help other people, especially the elderly or the sick or working on 11______ of a charity or

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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 the numbered blanks

All relationships go through difficult times In the past, when married couples had problems they

usually didn’t (1) _ They had to either (2) _ with each other or continue to live

together in an unhappy relationship Getting divorced wasn’t an option for most people due to

economic and social reasons Some people believe that this wasn’t such a bad thing They say that

relationships require hard work and (3) _ “If a relationship is going to last a lifetime, you have

to keep working at it,” says Doreen, who is celebrating her fiftieth wedding anniversary this year “It isn’t

all roses and romance No one perfect all of the time These days young people give up when there’s the

(4) _ argument.” Experts agree that communication is key The most important thing is to keep

talking How many times have you heard yourself say to somebody, “If only you’d listen!” or “I wish you

wouldn’t do that!” The truth is, the (5) couples talk, the better their relationship can be

In addition to the challenge to be excellent, American schools have been facing novel problems

They must (6) with an influx of immigrant children, many of whom speak little or no English

They must respond to demands that the curriculum reflect the various cultures of all children Schools

must make sure that students develop (7) skills for the job market, and they must consider the

needs of nontraditional students, such as teenage mothers

Schools are addressing these problems in ways that reflect the diversity of the US educational

system They are hiring or training large numbers of teachers of English as a second language and, in

some countries, setting up bilingual schools They are opening (8) the traditional

European-centered curriculum to embrace material from American, Asian, and other cultures

Schools are also teaching cognitive skills to the nearly 40 percent of American students who do not

go on to higher education In the (9) of a recent report by the Commission on Achieving

Necessary Skills, “A strong back, the willingness to work, and a high school diploma were once all that

was necessary to (10) a start in America

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Question 9: A minds B directions C words D ways

Voluntary work is work that you do not get paid for and usually involves doing things to help other people, especially the elderly or the sick or working on (11) of a charity or similar organization Most charitable organizations rely on unpaid volunteers, and thousands of Americans and British people give many hours of their time to doing some form of social work or organizing fund- raising events to support the work Volunteering is especially popular in the US and the reasons this may be found in (12) American values such as the Protestant work ethic, the idea that work improves the person who does it, and the belief that people can change their condition if they try hard enough

In the US young people over 18 can take part in AmeriCorps, a government program that (13) them to work as volunteers for a period of time, with the promise of help in paying for their education later Older Americans who do not work may spend much of their free time volunteering

In Britain a lot of voluntary work is directed towards supporting the country’s social services The WRVS and other organizations run a meals on wheels service in many parts of Britain, provide hot meals for old people who are (14) to cook for themselves The nationwide Citizens Advice Bureau, which offers free advice to the public on a wide range of issues, is run mainly by volunteers, and the Blood Transfusion Service relies on voluntary blood donors to give blood for use in hospitals Political parties use volunteers at election time, and Churches depend on volunteers to (15) _ building clean

Parents whose children show a special interest in a particular sport have a difficult decision to (16) about their children’s career Should they allow their children to train to become top sportsmen and women? For many children it (17) starting very young and school work, going out with friends and other interests have to take second place It’s very difficult to explain to a young child why

he or she has to train for five hours a day, even at the weekend, when most of his or her friends are playing

Another problem is of course money In many countries money for training is (18) from the government for the very best young sportsmen and women If this help cannot be given, it means that it

is the parents that have to find the time and the money to support their child’s development- and sports clothes, transport to competitions, special equipment etc can all be very expensive

Many parents are understandably concerned that it is dangerous to start serious training in a sport (19) _ an early age Some doctors agree that young muscles may be damaged by training before they are properly developed Professional trainers, however, believe that it is only by starting young that

you can reach the top as a successful sports person What is clear is that very (20) _ people reach the top and both parents and children should be prepared for failure even after many years of training

The reality of an interview is never as bad as your fears For some reason people imagine the interviewer is going to jump on every tiny mistake they (21) In truth, the interviewer is as keen for the meeting to go well as you are It is what makes his or her job enjoyable

The secret of a good interview is preparing for it What you wear is always important as it creates the first impression So (22) neatly, but comfortably Make sure that you can deal with

anything you are asked Prepare for questions that are certain to come up, for example: Why do you

want to become a nurse? What is the most important quality a good nurse should have? Apart from nursing, what other careers have you considered? What are your interest and hobbies?

Answer the questions fully and precisely For instance, if one of your interests is reading, be prepared to talk about the sort of books you like (23) , do not learn all your answers off (24) heart The interviewer wants to meet a human being, not a robot Remember, the interviewer is genuinely interested in you, so the more you relax and are yourself, the more (25) you are to succeed

For Nigel Portman, a love of travelling began with what’s called a ‘gap year’ In common with many other British teenagers, he chose to take a year out before (26) to study for his degree After doing various jobs to raise some money, he left home to gain some experience of life in different cultures, visiting America and Asia The more adventurous the young person, the (27) _ the challenge they are likely to set themselves for the gap year, and for some, like Nigel, it can result in a thirst for adventure Now that his university course has (28) to an end, Nigel is just about to leave on a

three-year trip that will take him all around the world What’s more, he plans to make the whole

journey using only means of transport which are powered by natural energy In other words, he’ll be (29) mostly on bicycles and his own legs; and when there’s an ocean to cross, he won’t be taking

a short cut by climbing aboard a plane, he’ll be joining the crew of a sailing ship instead As well as doing

some mountain climbing and other outdoor pursuits along the way, Nigel hopes to (30) on to the people he meets the environmental message that lies behind the whole idea

Question 27: A stronger B wider C greater D deeper

Bonfire Night is (31) all over Britain on November 5th The festival dates from 1605 when a man called Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament He was caught and hanged, (32) the other conspirators

Preparations for Bonfire Night usually start weeks before the event itself Children go from house

to house (33) _ old furniture, newspapers and anything else which will burn for their bonfires They make a “guy”, a figure which (34) Guy Fawkes, from an old sack and wheel it round the streets asking for money which they use to buy fireworks

On the day itself, as soon as it is dark, the guy is put on top of bonfire, which is then lit Fireworks are set off and everyone enjoys the display as they stand round the fire (35) warm and eating baked potatoes and hot dogs

The growth of population has its problems as we shall see As there are more and more mouths (36) _, there comes a great strain (37) _ the resources of a country; this is real in the case of developing countries with the result they are unable to push ahead economically As food is not sufficient there is chronic malnutrition in these countries especially in women and children resulting in weaker population (38) _ would only economically be a drain on the country as their productive years will be short As health and education are the State's (39) _, they affect the country's finances

So in developing countries health and illiteracy continue to be the problem The unwieldy growth of population leads to the problem of housing and sanitation In many countries the slums are a (40) _

to the eyes Slums grow round big cities and are found with all the drawbacks These are the areas of disease, filth and crime

Many people have forgotten what the world was like before TV But today it has become an integral part of our lives No medium can compare with TV as a means of information, entertainment and education TV now plays such an important role in so many people’s lives that it is essential for us to try to decide (41) _ it is bad or good

First of all, TV is not only a convenient source of entertainment, but also a (42) _ cheap one For a family of 4, for example, it is more convenient as well as cheaper to sit comfortably at home than

to go out They don’t have to pay for expensive tickets All they have to do is to turn on TV and they can see films, political discussions and the latest exciting football matches Some people say that this is fist where the danger lies The TV viewers need do nothing: they (43) no choices, they’re completely passive and don’t even use their legs

TV, people often say, informs about current events and the latest developments in science and politics A lot of good films, music programs have appeared recently on TV (44) _ here again there is a danger We get to like watching TV so much that it begins to dominate our lives A friend of mine told me that when his TV set broke he and his family suddenly found that they had much more time to do things

The most important thing which is really criticizing is poor quality of the programs and its harmful effect on children For example the film “Natural Born Killers” teaches children to kill and there was one accident in France when a group of teenagers kill their parents

There are many arguments for and against TV I think we must understand that TV in itself is neither good (45) bad TV is as good or as bad as we make it

The latest addiction to trap thousands of people is Internet, which has been (46) for broken relationships, job losses, financial ruin and even one suicide Psychologists now recognize Internet Addiction Syndrome (IAS) as a new illness that could cause serious problems and ruin many lives Special help groups have been set up to of sufferers help and support

IAS is similar to (47) problems like gambling, smoking and drinking : addicts have dreams about Internet; they need to use it first thing in the morning; they lie to their partners about how much time they spend online; they wish they could cut down, but are unable to do so A recent study found that many users spend up to 40 hours a week on the Internet; (48) they felt guilty, they became depressed if they were (49) to stop using it

Almost anyone can be at risk Some of the addicts are teenagers who are already hooked on computer games and who find it very difficult to resist the games on the Internet Surprisingly, however, psychologists (50) that most victims are middle-aged housewives who have never used a computer before

Question 50: A find B feel C say D tell

Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are (51) more than toddlers This is fine if the child shows a real interest but forcing a child could

be counter-productive if she isn't ready Wise parents will have a (52) attitude and take the lead from their child What they should provide is a selection of stimulating toys, books and other activities Nowadays there is plenty of good (53) available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also (54) them to read

Of course, books are no longer the only source of stories and information There is also a huge range (55) _ videos, which can reinforce and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are equally valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration Television gets a bad review as far

as children are concerned, mainly because too many spend too much time watching programmes not intended for their age group

One of the most important (56) _ of a standardized test is time You'll only be allowed a certain number of minutes for each section, so it is very important that you use your time (57) _ The most important time strategy is pacing yourself Before you begin, take just a few seconds to survey the test, noting the number of questions and the sections that looks easier than the rest Then, make a rough time schedule based on the amount of time (58) _ to you Mark the halfway point on your test and make a note beside that mark of the time when the testing period is half over Once you begin the test, keep moving If you work slowly in an attempt to make fewer mistakes, your mind will become bored and begin to wander You'll end up making far more mistakes if you're not concentrating If you take too long to answer questions that stump you, you may end up (59) _ out of time before you finish So don't stop for difficult questions Skip them and move on You can come back to them later if you have time A question that takes you five seconds to answer counts as much as one that takes you several minutes, so pick up the easy points first (60) _, answering the easier questions first helps build your confidence and gets you in the testing groove If you're a little ahead, you know you're on track and may even have a little time left to check your work If you're a little behind, you have several choices You can pick up the pace a little, but do this only if you can do it comfortably

Probably the most famous film commenting on twentieth-century technology is Modem Times, (61) _ in 1936 Charlie Chaplin was motivated to make the film by a reporter who, while interviewing him, happened to describe working conditions in industrial Detroit Chaplin was told that healthy young farm boys were lured to the city to work on automotive assembly lines Within four or five years, these young men’s health was ruined by the stress of work in the factories

Scenes of factory interiors account for only about (62) of the footage of Modern Times, but they contain some of the most pointed social commentary as well as the most comic situations No one who has seen the film can ever forget Chaplin vainly trying to keep pace with the fast-moving conveyor belt, almost losing his mind in the process Another popular scene involves an automatic feeding machine brought to the assembly line (63) _ workers need not interrupt their labor to eat The feeding machine malfunctions, hurling food at Chaplin who is strapped into his position on the assembly line and cannot escape This serves to illustrate people’s utter (64) in the face of machines that are meant to serve their basic needs Clearly, Modern Times has its faults, but it remains the best film treating technology within a social context It does not offer a radical social message, but it does (65) reflect the sentiments of many who feel they are victims of an over-mechanized world

How men first learnt to creat words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a (66) _ All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed (67) _ certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to represent those sounds, and which could be written down These sounds, whether spoken or written in letters, are called words Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts

in words that appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary style Above all, the real poet is a master of words He can (68) _ his meaning

in words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can (69) _ men to tears

We should, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully, (70) _ they will make our speech silly and vulgar

There are many sources of pollution in our modern world At present, the most severe sources are

acid rain, car exhaust fumes and oil spills

Factory chimneys give (71) _ smoke that contains sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide These

gases combine with the moisture in the atmosphere to (72) _ sulfuric acid and nitric acid When it rains, these acids dissolve in the rain and turn it acidic Acid rain is thought to be the worst

pollution problem of all It has (73) _ aquatic life by turning many lake into lifeless bodies of water In these areas, there is no limestone in the rocks to neutralize the acid rain naturally One remedy

is to pump limestone into the acidic lakes (74) _, it is not possible to do this on a large enough scale to save all the lakes

Car exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and lead which are highly poisonous In big cities, the exhaust fumes build (75) _ and pose a health hazard to human beings

Pollution of the sea by oil threatens marine life Much of the oil comes from ships that clean their fuel tanks while at sea Offshore oil wells also discharge vast amounts of oil into the sea Pollution of the sea can also be caused by oil spills An oil spill may occur as a result of accidents involving oil tankers

BẢNG ĐÁP ÁN

Question 1: Đáp án B

Kiến thức: cụm động từ

Giải thích chi tiết:

Grow up: lớn lên

Split up: cắt bỏ mối quan hệ, tuyệt giao

Chat up: tán tỉnh

Make up: trang điểm

Tạm dịch: Các mối quan hệ luôn trải qua những thời kì khó khăn Trong quá khứ, khi những cặp vợ chồng có vấn đề họ thường không ly hôn

Question 2: Đáp án A

Giải thích chi tiết:

Get on: tiếp tục phải làm việc gì

Go out: ra ngoài

Get back: quay lại

Fall out: cãi nhau

Tạm dịch: Họ phải sống ly thân hoặc tiếp tục duy trì mối quan hệ không vui vẻ

Question 3: Đáp án D

Giải thích chi tiết:

Agreement: sự đồng ý

Argument: sự tranh cãi

Achievement: sự đạt được

Commitment: cam kết

Tạm dịch: Ly hôn không phải là lựa chọn của hầu hết người bởi vì nhiều lý do kinh tế và xã hội Một vài người tin rằng đó không phải là một điều xấu Họ nói rằng những mối quan hệ đòi hỏi sự cam kết và nỗ lực

Question 4: Đáp án B

Giải thích chi tiết:

Smallest: nhỏ nhất

Slightest: nhẹ nhất

Most violent: bạo lực nhất

Most controversial: gây tranh cãi nhiều nhất

Tạm dịch: Ngày nay giới trẻ kết thúc mối quan hệ khi có mâu thuẫn nhẹ nhất

Question 5: Đáp án A

Giải thích chi tiết:

Câu so sánh “càng… càng…”

Question 6: Đáp án D

Giải thích chi tiết:

Cope with: giải quyết khó khăn ( = handle = deal with)

Question 7: Đáp án C

Kiến thức: từ loại

Giải thích chi tiết:

Base (n): nền tảng (dùng với nghĩa đen) E.g the base of the statue (chân tượng, đế tượng)

Basis (n): nền tảng ( dùng với nghĩa bóng) E.g the basis of marriage (nền tảng của hôn nhân)

Basic (a): cơ bản, cần thiết

Basics (không có từ này)

Phía sau chỗ trống là danh từ “skills” (những kĩ năng) nên vị trí cần điền là một tính từ: basic skills (những kĩ năng cơ bản)

Question 8: Đáp án D

Kiến thức: Cụm động từ

Giải thích chi tiết:

Open up: thể hiện ra, cho thấy

Open into: lead to another room, area or place, thông ra, mở ra

Question 9: Đáp án C

Giải thích chi tiết:

In the words of = in somebody’s words: được dùng khi lặp lại lời nói của ai đó