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A new shopping centre (1)_______ (build) in Morton. It (2)_______ (start) three years ago and this time last week it (3)_______(still paint) The opening should have been last month, but it (4)_______ (delay) until the centre was ready. The centre (5)_______ (finally finish) two days ago, and yesterday it (6)_______
BÀI KT KỸ NĂNG TỔNG HỢP B2 Câu 1: Complete the text with the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets (3 MARKS) A new shopping centre (1) _ (build) in Morton It (2) _ (start) three years ago and this time last week it (3) _(still / paint)! The opening should have been last month, but it (4) _ (delay) until the centre was ready The centre (5) _ (finally / finish) two days ago, and yesterday it (6) _(open) by the town mayor The building is very unusual and (7) _ (design) by Dan Farley, one of the best young architects in the UK It has many shops, restaurants and a cinema, and (8) _ (use) by people from as far away as Denby A centre like this (9) _ (need) in Moreton for a long time and (10) _ (welcome) by the local people Phần trả lời: has been built was started was still being painted was delayed was finally finished was opened was designed will be used has been needed 10.will be welcomed 10a) is welcomed 10b) has been welcomed Câu 2: Read the text (3 MARKS) A GOOD JOB In the past when married couples had problems they usually split up or continued to live together in an unhappy relationship These days couples, married or not, can get advice on their problems from many sources A lot of them come to me I’m a counsellor and I’m trained to listen to couples with problems Then I try to advise them on the best way forward One of my main tasks is to get people to talk – to each other and to me Often a relationship has problems because people keep all their feelings inside If we talk about things, we can often find an answer It’s also important to realise that we’re not all perfect We all make mistakes But we need to say sorry and talk about how we can prevent these mistakes from happening again This can make a relationship stronger I don’t always succeed in helping people to stay together Sometimes it’s better for the couple to split up and start new lives apart But it helps everyone if the break-up can be friendly, especially for any children involved I love my job I meet all sorts of people and it’s generally very rewarding ARE THE SENTENCES TRUE OR FALSE? The writer advises single people as well as couples _ To become a counsellor you don’t need any training _ A counsellor needs to be a good listener _ Problems usually destroy a marriage _ Parents who split up should stay friends for their children _ Phần trả lời: False False True False True Câu 3: Writing (4 MARKS) Imagine you have seen the programme Write a letter to the programme makers Include the following information: •say how much you enjoyed it •say why you enjoyed it •ask for information about a DVD of the programme Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to request further information about your World Support Programme, as a friend and I are really interested in participating; and clarification of the following details: Firstly, we were wondering about the average age of the volunteers We are both twenty and would wish to be with people our own age Secondly, I wonder if you could tell me in what countries the program operates and in what communities we might be asked to work? Further, what skills are needed and is it useful to have a good level of English? In your advertisements, it says that the program is free of charge Could you confirm that there are no costs whatever to be met by the participants? Finally, could you provide some information about the accommodation - is this in houses or tents? - and the type of food to be anticipated? We are feeling very enthusiastic about volunteering, and look forward to your reply Yours faithfully, Dear Sir/ Madam, This letter is to express my interest in Microsoft 2020 They are improving and easy to use Microsoft office has many helpful tools such as changing viewing formats, more ways to view pictures and PDFs, and providing a more editable experience Viewing photos, videos, and PDFs is more convenient than ever with Microsoft office, etc It is evident that Microsoft Company has performed well over the past and has managed to secure a competitive market position Its success is attributed to a variety of factors, for instance, a strong management body, an established brand name, a strong and experienced workforce, and utilization of information technology among others Although it has some weaknesses and it faces some threats, it has been able to overcome this and its financial performance has been excellent over the past Of course, it helps me to manage my work more effectively However, the biggest disadvantage of Microsoft is the illegal and unethical monopolization of power It does not give the opportunity to reveal the potential of other smaller companies It is difficult to predict the future of Microsoft Corporation Can I get its program from online or local retailers directly? Thank you for your time and consideration I look forward to speaking with you about this opportunity Yours faithfully, BÀI KT KỸ NĂNG TỔNG HỢP B2 Câu 1: Report the questions (3 MARKS) ‘Where have you been?’ Tom wanted to know ‘I’ve just handed in my homework.’ I told him ‘Is Miss Barker still in the classroom?’ He asked me ‘She’ll be there for another half an hour.’ I told him ‘I’m always late with my homework.’ He said ‘I’m exactly the same!’ I told him Phần trả lời: Tom wanted to know where I had been I told him that I had just handed in my homework He asked me if Miss Barker was still in the classroom I told him that she would be there for another half an hour He said he was always late with his homework I told him I was exactly the same A meeting (1) _ (hold) at 4.30 p.m on Friday 14 March and (2) _ (attend) by five members of the committee The remaining members (3) _ (contact) since the meeting and (4) _ (inform) of the decisions that (5) _ (take) at the meeting After the year’s accounts (6) _ (discuss), committee members voted on a new chairperson for the club Mr Davies, the current chair, (7) _ (replace) by Mr Dryden on 15 April Notes from the meeting (8) _ (type) up by the club secretary at the moment and (9) _ (circulate) to club members as soon as possible was held was attended were contacted were informed were taken had been discussed was replaced are being typed will be circulated Câu 2: Read the text (3 MARKS) ROAD PRICING Yesterday the government announced that road pricing may be introduced in many major cities next year and on all major UK routes within the next ten years Motorists would then have to pay to use the roads that take them to work, on holiday, or even to their children’s schools, in an attempt to reduce the number of cars on our roads A survey we carried out earlier today shows that this has angered motorists While being aware that something needs to be done to ease the congestion on our roads, the majority of car owners not believe that road pricing is the answer ‘Unless an alternative is given, this road pricing will not be successful,’ said one person ‘At the moment the road is the only option for many commuters and if they want to get to work they will pay the charge The government will get more money but the roads will still be congested.’ Our survey has shown that motorists believe that a more efficient, convenient and cheaper network of public transport is the only way to persuade them to stop using their cars It seems that the government still has a lot of thinking to on the subject Road pricing does not seem to be the answer CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERS Next year we may have to pay if we A travel through some cities B travel on any main roads C drive a lot The charge is being introduced A to earn money for the government B to protect the environment C to cut traffic jams and delays Motorists think A we need better public transport B it’s a good idea C the charge is too high People will pay the charge if A the roads are improved B they have no choice C it’s quite low The government needs to A think of another solution B introduce the charge quickly C nothing Phần trả lời: B C A B A Câu 3: Writing (4 MARKS) Write an informal letter to a penfriend in England Include the following information: •an appropriate greeting •an apology for not writing sooner •news about yourself •news about friends and/or family •Ask questions about your friend •an appropriate closing Phần trả lời: Hi Peter, I’m terribly sorry for not writing to you sooner because of immersing myself in work and reporting Thanks for your letter, it gives me great pleasure to have correspondence with a pen- friend like you and is interested in continuing this in future In fact, it is this correspondence which helps us to come closer and know more about ourselves As you know, I have just promoted to higher position, so it makes me really stress In this time, I also move to a new flat that is why I haven't been in touch for such a long Anyway, I'd love to hear all your news and I'm hoping we can get together soon to catch up I just moved to a bigger flat so maybe you can come and visit one day I would like to introduce you to my new friend He is Tuan, and he has just moved to my departure He is so intelligent, and he has the same interesting like us Please pay my best regards to your parents I am enclosing a copy of my photograph as desired by you I not know to which of your friends you will show it but please not show it to your parents otherwise they will make a fun of you for having chosen an ill-figured boy like me as your pen friend Yours friend, Write an essay on the topic ‘The arts have an important role to play in society.’ •an introduction to the topic •2-3 arguments with supporting examples •an appropriate conclusion The way a society functions often reflects its ethos, artistry and talent pursuits I think it is important for children to achieve proficiency in art subjects Art plays an indispensable role in shaping and expressing the cultural aspects of any nation If no one pursued arts, we wouldn’t have exquisite artifacts, sculptures, ornaments, and architectural monuments to boast of It also helps us understand our ancestors, roots, and evolutionary patterns through previous civilizations Art has a profound effect on our creativity Art as a field of work stimulates ingenuity and inventiveness Many famous artistic discoveries in literature, music, songs and dance forms exemplify the success of art disciplines The well-known painting of Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, resplendent facade and breath-taking design of Taj Mahal by Shajahan and, Eiffel tower in Paris are just a few illustrations Likewise, many forms of music such as classical, jazz and rock performances have emerged through arts Furthermore, art gives a platform for students to explore the hidden potentials and offers them better career alternatives Even people from less privileged backgrounds can change their life by showcasing their artistic prowess For example, last year the winner of India’s Got Talent hailed from a humble background This contestant not only earned huge prize money but also got opportunities in upcoming films Lastly, I feel it is less likely that all students will be interested in pursuing mainstream subjects In order to have a balanced society, it is imperative that considerable proportion of students’ study art subjects We need as many artists, painters, musicians, historians and media professionals as we need doctors, engineers and scientists BÀI KT KỸ NĂNG TỔNG HỢP B2 Câu 1: Complete the sentences with the correct comparative or superlative form of the words in brackets (3 MARKS) This is the _ (interesting) programme I’ve ever seen! Switch it off! Hamilton is the _ (fast) driver in the world today Can you speak _ (slowly) please? I can’t follow you I work _ (hard) now than I used to Miss Barber is the _ (good) teacher in the school This exercise is _ (difficult) than I thought it would be I can it! I gave him the sweets because he asked the _ (politely) of all the children She’s _ (happy) doing this job than she was before Now she’s always smiling They have the _ (pretty) garden in the neighbourhood It won a prize last year 10 Penny was the _ (successful) of all the students in that class She didn’t work very hard at all most interesting fastest slower harder best more difficult most politely happier prettiest 10 most successful Câu 2: Read the text (3 MARKS) LIFE ON MARS? In the UK people celebrate the first day of April by playing jokes on each other and sometimes TV programmes and newspapers join in the fun! There have been some very clever jokes over the years, which people believe because they are in the paper or on TV One that I remember vividly from when I was young was on a programme called Tomorrow’s World This programme looked at unusual scientific inventions and stories It was on every week, and was very popular Well, this particular April the programme started off looking at the number of ‘missing people’ in Britain over the last year They then went on to ‘prove’ that the USA and Russia were starting a colony on the planet Mars and this was where all these people had gone! They showed photographs of the planet with heat rising from the ground Apparently the people were living under the ground in specially designed homes I believed this story completely! It seemed so real and so possible That was until I got to school the next day and realised that the whole thing was a joke! But it was a very clever joke and one that I have always remembered CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERS On April A there are parties B people exchange stories C there are untrue stories in the media Tomorrow’s World A was an educational programme for schoolchildren B was on TV regularly C taught people how to invent things This particular programme was about A people on another planet B the space development programme C the problem of people who run away On the programme you could see A the people B the people’s homes C the atmosphere The writer A still believes the story B didn’t like the joke C liked the joke C B A C C Câu 3: Writing (4 MARKS) Imagine you are having a disastrous holiday Write a postcard to a friend back home Tell him/her about: •the journey •the weather •the accommodation Dear …, I’m writing to tell you about my horrible holiday in Da Lat I’m here with my friends Ngoc and Tien and we are staying in a cheap hotel Our room is small and dirty The weather is cold and there is no hot water in the shower The food is good but it’s expensive so we eat bread most of the time Now we are having lunch in our hotel room The people are very rude and unfriendly We can’t go sightseeing in the city because we lost all our money Please send us some money to come back home See you soon