I. Look at the sentences below about Ben Nevis, a mountain in Scotland.

If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet. If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.

CLIMBING TO THE TOP OF BRITAIN

Each year thousands of people climb Ben Nevis in Scotland, and because of its northerly location, the climate can be bitterly cold. Climber Keith Hewitt describes his first time on Ben Nevis.

“It was February, my first big winter climb. Our route was up the north face of the mountain to Tower Ridge. It’s six hundred metres up - probably the longest climb in Britain. We planned to camp for three days in the ‘Corries’, which are like big bowls cut into the walls of the mountain half-way up.

We were carrying tents, sleeping bags, and metal spikes for our boots - you’d have trouble on Ben Nevis without them because you get snow so hard it’s like walking on ice. Even though some of the group were very experienced, we packed all kinds of safety equipment, including lights for attracting attention, hard hats and extra clothing. Although the weather forecast was perfect, with no strong winds, there was still a general feeling of nervousness when we set out. Ben Nevis in winter is always a challenge.

The track soon climbed and my legs felt heavy. Being the weakest member of the group, I had to rest more frequently. The others sometimes stopped for a break to let me catch up, but as soon as I reached them they set off again. I promised myself that in future I would always train properly before a climb.

After 200 metres, we reached the beginning of Tower Ridge, the route that would take us to the top of Ben Nevis. It’s only a metre and a half wide and the mountain drops away hundreds of metres on each side. We knew we had to keep calm and concentrate on every step as we moved slowly along it.

After seven hours of climbing, we reached the top. On a clear day, you can see the sea and right across it to the island of Skye, 48 kilometres away. However, we weren’t so lucky, as a mist had come down.

On Ben Nevis, getting back down to camp can be as much of a challenge as going up. You need to be able to read a map properly - a wrong turn could lead to slopes too dangerous to go down in winter. I was glad we had decided to take it in turns to do that job. That first time, it was only when I was safe in the tent that I could say l really enjoyed the experience. But at least I made it to the top.”

Britain is rather small,only 242,000 sq km . It is 500 km wide and nearly 1,000 km long . Great Britain is the largest island in Europe and the eight largest in the world . Britain is an industrialized country . There are many parks in Britain , National Parksand conservation areas cover 20% of the land . There are many two parks in Britain , including Highland Britain and Lowland Britain . The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in Scotland , one of the mountainous regions of the UK . It is 1,343 m high . The largest cities in Britain are London , Birmingham , Manchester , Leeds , and Glasgow . dịch ra tiếng việt

1. I sent you a postcard. It was written on the summit of Ben Nevis.

2. I need to meet the boy. The boy is my friend’s son.

3. The house belongs to me. Its roof is very old.

4. I live in a city. I study in this city.

5. The bar in Barcelona is still there. I met my wife in that bar.

6. I remembered the man. I had seen him at the concert.

7. We visited the town. We were born there.

8. She was greatly influenced by her father. She adored h im.

9. I met a man. He had just lost his job.

10. You need something. I will give you that.

11. We got into a train. I was crowded.

12. The officer has informed the police. His car was stolen.

13. The man betrayed me. I trusted him.

14. The boy was very happy. He won a prize.

15. Give me the book. The book is on the table.

16. The boys came late. They were punished.

17. They caught the man. He was a thief.

18. The roof of the house was damaged. The house has now been repaired.

19. The book is about a lawyer. He is accused of murder.

20. We heard the song. It shocked many people.

21. I met a friend last week. Her daughter is an astrologist.

1. Many diseases are no longer dangerous today. People died of those diseases years ago.

2. The lady is a famous writer. You met her at the party last night.

3. The child enjoyed the chocolates. Her mother bought them from France.

4. They drank a lot of Coke. It is diet Coke.

5. The girls are performing the play. They rehearsed it yesterday.

6. The lecturer is my uncle. He gave an interesting talk on TV last night.

7. The student kept talking about the project. It was done last week.

8. The movie theater is the place. We can see films at that place.

9. This is the student. I borrowed his book.

10. John found the cat. Its leg was broken.

11. The elephants are big. People keep the elephants in iron cages.

12. She works for a company. It makes cars

13. I know the girl. I spoke to this girl.

14. The woman is standing over there. She is my sister.

15. We spent our holiday in Scotland last year. Scotland is in the north of Great Britain.

16. People live in Scotland. They are called Scots.

17. We visited a lake. It is in the Highlands.

18. There we met an old man. He told us that he had seen Nessie.

19. We then travelled to a mountain. The mountain is near the town of Fort William.

20. The mountain is the highest mountain in Great Britain. It is called Ben Nevis.

Use the words in the box to complete the postcard Tom sent to his friend, Mary23

met - souvenirs - is - friendly - great - took - cool

Dear Mary,

I am having a (1) _____________ time in Viet Nam. The weather is wonderful. The people are (2) _____________. In Hanoi, I (3) _____________ my friend, Hoa and her family. It was nice to meet them. I bought lots of (4) _____________ and (5) _____________ a lot of photos. I hope you are well. Did you receive the postcard I sent you on the first day I arrived in Viet Nam?

See you soon.

Your friend,

Tom

Put a word in each gap in the following postcard. 

Fansipan is the highest peak of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, so it is called "the Roof of Indochina" while the local (1).............call it Huasipan. Huasipan means large tottering rock.

Fansipan is 3,143 metres (2)...........It is in Lao Cai Province, nine kilometres southwest of Sa Pa Town (3)...........the Hoang Lien Son mountain range.

Fansipan is now one of the very few eco-tourist spots of Vietnam, with about 2,024 varieties of plants and 327 types of animal and insects. Many tourist (4).............the mountain every year. If you climb the mountain from the end of February to march, you (5)...........have a chance to admire the beautiful blooming flowers in many different colors.

fall, laugh, lose, find, spend, need, save, break, leave, take

gary smith yesterday celebrated his twentieth birthday , but he's lucky to be alive. in march this years, he was climbing BEn Nevis, Britain's highestmountain, when he (1) his way and (2) sixteen hours in sub-zero temperatures.

my friends (3) at mefor having so much suvival equipment, but it (4) my life

on the first night, the weather was so bad that it tore his new mountain tent to pieces, so he moved into a youth hostel. He (5) the hostel at 10:00 the next morning, but that afternoon he was in trouble. " I(6) off a rock and (7) my left leg . I couldn't move"

mountain rescue teams went out to look for Gary , and (8) him at 9.00 the next morning. A helicopter (9) him to hospital, where he (10) several operations. ' next time i'll go with my friend, not on my own !' he joked.

IX. Complete the text with a verb from the box in the Past Simple.

Gary Smith yesterday celebrated his twentieth birthday, but he's lucky to be alive. In March this year, he was climbing Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, when he (1).................. his way and (2)................ sixteen hours in sub-zero temperatures.

My friends (3) ............... at me for having so much survival equipment, but it (4)................ my life.

On the first night, the weather was so bad that it tore his new mountain tentto pieces, so he moved into a Youth Hostel. He (5)................. the hostel at 10.00 the next morning, but that afternoon he was in trouble. "I (6)............... off a rock and (7)............... my left leg. I couldn't move".

Mountain rescue teams went out to look for Gary, and (8).............. him at 9.00 the next morning. A helicopter (9)............... him to the hospital, where he (10) .............. several operations. "Next time I'll go with my friends, not on my own!" he joked.

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