TASK 1. Read the text and circle the best answer A, B, C, or D for each of the following questions.
Doing some forms of voluntary work has never been more popular with British people. Over 20 million people were engaged in voluntary activities in 2013. Volunteering means giving up time to do work of benefit to the community. It can take many forms, from working with children with learning difficulties, or in an animal hospital, or planting trees. When London won its bid to host the 2012 Olympics, up to 70,000 volunteers were needed to help ensure that the games were a success.
Volunteers can be anyone of any age. Students and full-time workers often manage to involve in some voluntary work. But what motivates volunteers? Some do it for a sense of selflessness while others find they have free time available. Many mention the opportunity to get to know people they would not normally meet.
A relatively new phenomenon is the hope of meeting new friends or even a life partner through volunteering. In a recent British survey, 20% of 18-24 year-olds and 8% of over-65s said their love lives had improved since they began volunteering. The same poll found that nearly half of volunteers enjoyed improved health and fitness, a quarter lost weight - especially those working with children or doing conservation projects - and two-thirds felt less stressed. So, it seems volunteering may improve your life, and you may even find the person of your dreams.
What does the text say about doing voluntary work in the UK?
Đáp án: D
TASK 2. Write a paragraph (100-120 words) about the advantages of using smartphones for young people. Use the following prompts or your own ideas.
- For communication: multiple ways of communicating: send & receive messages and emails, make phone calls and video calls, connect to social networking sites (Facebook)
- For entertainment: read news, listen to music, play games
- For other high-tech functions: surf the Web, take photos, use mobile applications to support learning
TASK 1. There are five questions in this part. For each question, decide whether the statement is TRUE or FALSE. Tick (V) the correct boxes. You will listen to the recording twice.
The next speaker has been the symbol of the city for over the past forty years.
TASK 3. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
This essay should ___________ (do) carefully to help students prepare well for the final exam.
TASK 1. Complete the new sentence so that it means the same as the given one, using NO MORE THAN FIVE words. Write the missing words in the given spaces.
We use the correction pen to cover writing mistakes.
The correction pen ________________________________ writing mistakes.
TASK 2. Identify the part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
I haven’t seen Hoa again since we have graduated from high school.
TASK 2. There are three questions in this part. For each question, circle the correct answer A, B, or C. You will listen to the recording twice.
What did the woman do as a social worker?
TASK 2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrases that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 51 to 55.
The Meadow Park Zoo, which (1) _______ three months ago, is already attracting large numbers of visitors. The new zoo is quite small, compared with other similar (2) _______. You won’t find any large and dangerous animals such as lions or tigers in cages. Instead, there is a children’s zoo, (3) _______ children can handle little animals like rabbits and mice. They can also have rides on a camel or an (4) _______ The zoo had a working farm, too, with cows, sheep, ducks and chickens. Lots of children from cities don’t understand what happens (5) _______ a farm. It’s important for them to see for themselves where their milk and eggs come from.
I haven't seen him for five years.
The last time I saw him ___________________________________.
I have never eaten Indian food before.
It's the first time I ________________________________________.