I. READ THE PASSAGE AND FILL IN EACH GAP WITH ONE SUITABLE WORD OF YOUR OWN

                                                        ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK 

In these days of high unemployment, it is often difficult (1) ............ young people to find a job. If they are lucky (2)............. to be asked to go for an interview, they may find (3)............... there are at least 20 other applicants for the (4)................. If a company is thinking of offering (5)............. a job, they will ask you for at least one reference from either your previous employer (6)......... someone who knows you well. (7)............. taking up your job, you may have to sign a contract. You will probably have to do some training, (8) .......... help you to do the job more successfully. Once you have decided that this is your chosen career, you will then have to work (9).............. to try and get promotion, which usually brings more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made redundant, and not be able to find (10)............... job. It is also a good idea to pay some money into a persion scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family when you are ratired. Finally, good lucky!

II. GIVEN THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORDS IN BRACKETS. WRITE YOUR ANSWER IN THE NUMBERED BOX

1. David has been a bit......... today (TROUBLE)

2. I have told you on.................. occasions not to leave the safe unlocked ( NUMBER)

3. She was presented with the gift in............ for her long service (GRATEFUL)

4. Jack's parents keep complaining about him because he's very....... (OBEY)

5.My boss was so angry that he was absolutely...............(SPEECH)

III. USE THE CORRECT FORMS OF THE VERBS IN THE BRACKETS TO COMPLETE THE PASSAGE BELOW

I (write) .............. to express my dissatisfaction of my stay at the Lord Hotel in London last weekend. I (book)........... the hotel in Sweden and also (receive)...... information about the hotel. I (promise) .............. a luxury weekend. However, I (be)............... not satisfied. The room was comfortable, but the traffic from the road opposite the hotel (make) it improssible to (sleep)............. I (ask).............. for another room, but no single rooms (be) .................. available. I required room-service one night and I (have)........... to wait for almost one hour before someone came

Điền các từ sau vào chỗ trống thích hợp: be , begin , become , stop , try , can , crash , fall , see , fell , rescue , take , give , make , arrive , thank .

Two men(1)………………………………….at sea in a small motor boat .It (2)………………………………….to rain and the sea (3)………………………………….very rough.Suddenly the engine(4)………………………………….The men (5)………………………………….but they (6)………………………………….(not)start it again .Then a huge wave (7)……………………………….against the boat and the two men(8)………………………………….into the cold sea . Luckily there(9)……………………………….a big ship nearby and the capain(10)……………………………….the two men .He immediata (11)……………………………….someof his crew to get a lifeboat (12)………………………………. the two men and (13…………………………….them onto their ship .One of the crew (14) ………………………………. The men blankets and (15) ……………………………….them hot drinks .When they(16) ……………………………….at the harbour the two men (17) ……………………………….the capain of the ship and his crew for saving their lives .

Choose the word or phrase which is best completes each sentences. 

1. I really must go and lie down for a while; I’ve got a __________ headache. 

A. cutting B. splitting C. ringing D. cracking

2. Stop __________ about the bush, James! Just tell me exactly what the problem is. 

A. rushing B. hiding C. beating D. moving 

3. I usually buy my clothes __________. It’s cheaper than going to a dressmaker. 

A. off the peg B. on the house C. in public D. on the shelf

4. David’s leaving on Friday. I suggest we all __________ and get him a going away present. £1 each should do. 

A. dish out B. chip in C. pass the buck D. pay on the nail

5. My father __________ when he found out that I’d damaged the car. 

A. hit the roof

B. saw pink elephants 

C. made my blood boil

D. brought the house down

6. If you want a flat in the centre of the city you have to pay through the __________ for it. 

A. teeth B. back of your head C. nose D. arm

7. I caught the last bus by the skin of my __________. 

A. mouth B. leg C. neck D. teeth

8. Because the owner wanted a quick sale, the house went for __________ - only £30,000. 

A. loose change B. a song C. a loaf of bread D. a smile

9. You didn’t think I was being serious, did you, Brian! It was a joke! I was pulling your __________, that’s all!

A. thumb B. hair C. toe D. leg

10. The accident was caused by a taxi driver __________ the traffic lights. 

A. rushing B. missing C. jumping D. beating

11. Lend me £20, please, John. I’m __________ at the moment. 

A. broke B. down the drain C. stuck up D. a bit thick

12. She would do anything for her youngest son. He was the __________ of her eye. 

A. plum B. centre C. star D. apple

13. I always get __________ in my stomach before visiting the dentist. 

A. plum B. butterflies C. crabs D. hedgehogs

14. Those second-hand Walkmans are selling like __________. If you want one, you’d better buy one now before they’re all gone. 

A. shooting stars

B. fresh bread 

C. hot cakes 

D. wild oats

When you are physically active, your mind is distracted from daily stressors. This can (1) ...... you avoid getting bogged down by negative thoughts. Exercise reduces the  (2)...... of stress hormones in your body. At the same time, it stimulates production (3)....... endorphins. These are natural mood lifters that (4)........ keep stress and depression at bay. Endorphins may even leave you feeling (5)........ relaxed and optimistic after a hard workout. Experts agree that more quality research is needed to determine the relationship (6)......... sports and depression.

1. Although the roads are musddy, the children walk to school.

=> In spite of...

2. Chine has more population than American.

=> America...

3. She didn't much although she was thirsty.

=> Despite...

4.She last saw him two weeks ago.

=> The last time...

=> She has ...

=> It's ....

5.You can't  have a good health unless you ecercise more.

=> If ....

6. No body swept this street last week.

=> This street...

7. I acccepted the job although the salary was low.

=> In spite of...

8.They umderstad more than we do.

=> We don't...

9. I haven't eaten this kind of before.

=> This is the...

10. The last time Thuy met her old friends when they left school.

=> Thuy hasn't...

11.Critics found his performance as King Lear disappointing.

=> Critics were...

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