II. Find ONE mistake in each of the following sentences:(bôi đen/màu lỗi sai)
1. She didn’t bring a jacket or anything like that with herself, so I gave her one of
mine.
2. There were two men arguing with each other in the car park when suddenly one
punched other and knocked him to the ground.
3. After fresh tea is made, she puts milk in the tea cup, then pours the tea and adds
a little sugar before she tastes.
4. The couple who bought the old pub in Torbrex regarded as an opportunity to
make money and enjoy themselves too.
5. I’m not sure why it was necessary to evacuate the whole airport, but there was
discovered a knife in someone’s bag after they had gone through an electronic
security check without being stopped.

Exercise 4

Read the text and decide whether the statements are TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY.

Are you a positive thinker?

On our website this week, Dr Charles offers some tips on positive thinking.

Are you an optimist? I hope so, because if you are, you’ll live longer and you’ll be healthier. Or are you a pessimist? I hope not. Studies show that you won’t enjoy life as much and you’ll take longer to get better when you’re ill. So how do you think positive, not negative, thoughts? Here are some tips on how to be a positive thinker.

Stop thinking negative thoughts such as ‘I’ll never find a partner’ or ‘I’ll never pass my driving test’. Find something positive to do. Phone your best friend and have a chat. Go out and do some exercise. Put on a funny DVD. This will stop you thinking negative thoughts, and will cheer you up.

Don’t compare your life with other people’s lives. For example, thoughts like ‘She’s got a better job’ or ‘He’s got a bigger house’ make you feel pessimistic about life. Change your thinking to ‘I’ve got a good job and I like my work’ and ‘I’m happy in this house. It’s big enough for me’. Remember, being successful doesn’t always mean you are happy.

Write down your negative thoughts. This will help you to clear those thoughts from your head. And that will make you feel more positive. You could also write down positive things that happened to you. Read them when you are feeling sad or depressed, and that will make you feel more positive.

Use positive language when you speak. This will make you think more positively. For example, don’t say ‘Our holiday was a disaster’. Say ‘Next holiday, we’re going to do things differently’. Don’t say ‘Famous? It’ll never happen’. Say ‘Famous? I’ll try my best’. Try it – it works!

Five sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, choose the correct answer A - H. There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use.

A Life Less Ordinary

Staring at the laptop screen, I was overwhelmed with numbers, charts, and reports. I had always dreamt of a job where I could make a difference, not just crunch numbers. (16) ……… . Fresh out of college, the allure of a stable job with a handsome paycheck seemed irresistible.

I remember the day I got the job offer; my parents were over the moon, thinking their child had finally secured a future. However, every day as I sat in my cubicle, a voice inside me questioned if this was it. Was this the life I wanted? Or was I destined for something more meaningful? (17) ……… .

Six months into the job, I came across an advertisement about a teaching opportunity in a remote village in Africa. It was an initiative to educate children who had never been to school. (18) ……… . The position was unpaid, but it promised an experience of a lifetime. Without a second thought, I applied, much to the dismay of my family and friends.

Today, I find myself in a small village, surrounded by eager kids with a thirst for knowledge. No longer am I confined to a cubicle; the vast African savannah is my new office. I may not have the comforts of my old life, but the smiles on these kids' faces are worth more than any paycheck. (19) ……… .

I have realized that life is not about earning but about making a difference. These children have taught me the value of education, and every day, I strive to give them the best. (20) ……… . They might not have fancy gadgets, but their dreams are as big as any, and I am here to help them achieve those dreams.

A. The corporate world was not as glamorous as I had imagined.

B. I was initially unsure if I was making the right decision.

C. They were concerned about my safety and the challenges I would face.

D. The idea of teaching had always been close to my heart.

E. The excitement of the first month soon wore off, replaced by monotony.

F. The landscape, though beautiful, also posed many challenges.

G. Every day, I am reminded of the impact one person can have.

H. The children come to school with a spark in their eyes.

Becoming a tour guide

Many people dream of travelling for a living, but what does it actually involve?

Tour guides accompany visitors on tours, providing special information on places of interest, and managing the schedule for the tour.

Complete the sentences below.

Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.

1. Answer aren't necessary to become a tour guide but they can help.

2. If you have worked in Answer, it may help your chances of employment as a tour guide.

3. Tour guides must be prepared to work despite a lack of Answer.

4. An understanding of different Answer will help a tour guide manage groups of people.

5. Dealing with difficult Answer is part of working as a tour guide.

6. Being a tour guide may lead to a position in Answer or in putting together new tours for customers.

Exercise 3:  Fill in the blanks

1. The Answer amount of rainfall in California is less than in Washington.

2. Houses along the Answer are sometimes destroyed in storms.

3. The weather Answer is changing. It's different from 100 years ago.

4. The snow in the mountains won't Answer  if temperatures stay cold.

5. I want to relax today, but I'm going to work Answer.

6. Oranges Answer  in warm, sunny places.

7. When temperatures Answer, people often go outdoors.

8. I'm Answer  cold. Could you shut the window?