THE LONDON EYE

The London Eye is an attraction not to be missed when visiting London!

The London Eye is the massive Ferris wheel that (1) __________135 meters tall and

120 meters wide on the South bank of the River Thames, near Westminster Bridge and opposite the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.

Originally called The Millennium Wheel, the formal opening (2) __________was performed

by Tony Blair on the last day of 1999, with the first members of the public riding the wheel

 __________ March 2000. The wheel took only 16 months to build, and at the time was the tallest observation wheel in the world (two larger wheels have since been built). It remains the tallest wheel in Europe.

Around the wheel are 32 capsules, each representing one London (4) __________ . Each capsule weighs 10 tonnes and carries 25 passengers. As the wheel slowly rotates, taking about 30 minutes to complete one rotation at a (5) __________ of 26 cm per second, visitors can sit or walk around inside the capsules and enjoy marvellous views over London of up to 40 kilometres. Visitors might be able to (6) __________ the Olympic park in Stratford, Big Ben, St Pau’s Cathedral and Buckingham Palace. On a clear day it is possible to see Windsor Castle. The slow rotation of the wheel means that it can revolve continuously without needing to stop to let people (7) __________.

The London Eye is the most popular paid for attraction in London, with 3.5 million visitors every year. It has already become an (8) __________ London building. The yearly New Year’s Eve fireworks are launched from the base of the London Eye.

IX. Choose the word or phrase which best fits each gap.
THE LONDON EYE
The London Eye is an attraction not to be missed when visiting London! The London Eye is the massive Ferris wheel that (1) __________135 meters tall and 120 meters wide on the South bank of the River Thames, near Westminster Bridge and opposite the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Originally called The Millennium Wheel, the formal opening (2) __________was performed by Tony Blair on the last day of 1999, with the first members of the public riding the wheel __________ March 2000. The wheel took only 16 months to build, and at the time was the tallest observation wheel in the world (two larger wheels have since been built). It remains the tallest wheel in Europe. Around the wheel are 32 capsules, each representing one London (4) __________ . Each capsule weighs 10 tonnes and carries 25 passengers. As the wheel slowly rotates, taking about 30 minutes to complete one rotation at a (5) __________ of 26 cm per second, visitors can sit or walk around inside the capsules and enjoy marvellous views over London of up to 40 kilometres. Visitors might be able to (6) __________ the Olympic park in Stratford, Big Ben, St Pau’s Cathedral and Buckingham Palace. On a clear day it is possible to see Windsor Castle. The slow rotation of the wheel means that it can revolve continuously without needing to stop to let people (7) __________.The London Eye is the most popular paid for attraction in London, with 3.5 million visitorsevery year. It has already become an (8) __________ London building. The yearly New Year’s
Eve fireworks are launched from the base of the London Eye.
1. A. builds B. stands C. holds D. reaches
2. A. celebration B. anniversary C. ceremony D. meeting
3. A. in B. on C. at D. from
4. A. division B. county C. region D. borough
5. A. speed B. length C. distance D. lick
6. A. visit B. spot C. attract D. join
7. A. in and out B. on and on C. off and on D. on and off
8. A. ancient B. historic C. iconic D. official

EX7:Choose the word or phrase which best fits each gap

The London Eye is an attraction not to be missed when visiting London! The London Eye is the massive Ferris wheel that (1) ……… 135 meters tall and 120 meters wide on the South bank of the River Thames, near Westminster Bridge and opposite the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Originally called The Millennium Wheel, the formal opening (2) ………….. was performed by Tony Blair on the last day of 1999, with the first members of the public riding the wheel (3) ……… March 2000. The wheel took only 16 months to build, and at the time was the tallest observation wheel in the world (two larger wheels have since been built). It remains the tallest wheel in Europe. Around the wheel are 32 capsules, each representing one London (4) ……… Each capsule weighs 10 tonnes and carries 25 passengers. As the wheel slowly rotates, talking about 30 minutes to complete one rotation at a (5) ………… of 26 cm per second, visitors can sit or walk around inside the capsules and enjoy marvellous views over London of up to 40 kilometres. Visitors might be able to (6) ……… the Olympic park in Stratford, Big Ben, St Pau’s Cathedral and Buckingham Palace. On a clear day it is possible to see Windsor Castle. The slow rotation of the wheel means that it can revolve continuously without needing to stop to let people (7) ……… The London Eye is the most popular paid for attraction in London, with 3.5 million visitors every year. It has already become an (8) ……… London building. The yearly New Year’s Eve fireworks are launched from the base of the London Eye.

1.    A. builds                B. stands             C. holds              D. reaches

2.    A. celebration      B. anniversary    C. ceremony      D. meeting

3.    A. in                       B. on                     C. at                    D. from

4.    A. division             B. county             C. region            D. borough

5.    A. speed                B. length              C. distance         D. lick

6.    A. visit                    B. spot                 C. attract            D. join

7.    A. in and out         B. on and on       C. off and on      D. on and off

8.    A. ancient              B. historic            C. iconic             D. official

EX8:Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answers

Native Americans have been living in what is now the United States of America since long before any Europeans came. They are not just a single group of people – there are many different tribes of Native Americans. Different Native American groups have different languages, religious believes, and ways of living, or folkways.

The Hopi are Native Americans who come from what is now the American Southwest. When the Spanish came to America in the 16^th century and found the Hopi people, they nickname them ”pueblo people” because Hopi people didn’t move around much – they lived together in what amounted to towns. Pueblo is a Spanish word that means ”town”. The Hopi have always been a very peaceful people. Their name comes from the term Hopituh Shi-numu, which means, in the Hopi language, ”The Peaceful People” or “Peaceful Little Ones”. The Navajo come from the same general area as the Hopi. But instead of staying in one place, they moved around. They didn’t live in permanent towns like the Hopi. They were a “semi-nomadic” people. While the Hopi were historically known for farming, the Navajo were known for hunting and gathering. After they met the Spanish, the Navajo became known for herding sheep. The Hopi, not so much. Today, there may not be as many thriving Native American tribes as there used to be, but there are more than a few. All in all, there are about 1000 different groups of Native American people in the United States, and each group is unique.

1.How long have Native Americans been living in America?

A. A few decades                 

B. Since after the arrival of Europeans

C. About the same time as the Europeans

D. Long before any Europeans came

2.Why does the author compare different Native American tribes?

A. to show that they all come from the same region of North America

B. to show how different Native America tribes can be

C. to show the different ways Native American tribes found food

D. to show the traveling patterns of different Native American tribes

3. Which of the following is NOT true about the Hopi?

A. They live in the American Southwest

B. They were farmers

C. They travelled from place to place in search of land

D. They enjoy a peaceful way of life

4. What does the word “permanent” most nearly mean?

A. changing              B. cultural                 C. long-lasting             D. unstable

5. After the Spanish arrived in the 1600s, the Navajo…

A. didn’t live in permanent towns

B. lived by hunting and gathering

C. moved from their homeland

D. began to farm sheep

6. What can be inferred about the number of Native American tribes?

A. There are more Native American tribes today than in the 16^th century

B. There are fewer Native American tribes today than in the 16^th century

C. There are the same number of Native American tribes today as in the 16^th century

D. It is unclear about the number of Native American tribes

7. What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Native American tribes can be very different from one another

B. Native American tribes should be recognized for their similarities

C. The Spanish had a dramatic effect on Native American tribes

D. The Hopi and Navajo are the two most important Native American tribes

EX9:Complete the passage with the words from the box

No one can resist the cuddly allure of koalas. These (1) …….. Australia animals are marsupials, a kind of mammal that is born undeveloped and is carried in a pouch. (2) ……… all marsupials, including kangaroos, wombats, baby koalas are called joeys. Newborn koalas are called pinkies, born blind and about the size of a jellybean. After birth the pinkie immediately crawls into its mother’s (3) ……… , where it’ll stay for 6 to 7 months. At around 9 to 10 months the joey leaves the pouch for good, ready to munch on a variety of eucalypts. The leaves of these trees are (4) ……… toxic and low on nutrition, requiring lots of energy to digest. This is why koalas spend so much time snoozing so as to (5) ……… energy - often sleeping up to 18 – 20 hours a day! Contrary to popular (6) ………... , the koala is not a bear – though it’s certainly as cute as a teddy bear. One of the best places to see koalas in the wild is Kangaroo Island, a natural island sanctuary that is (7) ……… to many of Australia’s native animals. It’s the ultimate Australia bucket list destination (8) ……… animal lovers.

EX10: Read the passage carefully and do the tasks:

New Zealand is located in the south – east Pacific Ocean, 1,600 kilometres south – east of Australia. It consists of two main islands called the North Island and the South Island and a number of small islands. The Maori – Polynesian race – were the first people who settled in New Zealand in 1642. Over a hundred year later, in 1769, Captain James Cook who belonged to the British Royal Navy discovered Fiordland in the South of New Zealand. Then came the navigators, sealers, whalers, explorers and miners. From 1840, New Zealand was a British Colony. It became an independent nation in 1947.

New Zealand is as large as the United Kingdom or Japan, but it has a much smaller population, only about 4.9 million. Most people live on the North Island where there are two biggest cities: Wellington, the Capital City and Auckland, the biggest City in terms of population. New Zealand is a beautiful country of snow – capped mountains, beaches and waterfalls. It’s also famous for its large population of sheep. There are about 45 million sheep living in farms all over the country. New Zealand has many special birds. The best known is the kiwi. This lightless bird is the national emblem of New Zealand. New Zealanders call themselves ”kiwis”; it’s their nicknames!

Task A: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)

1. New Zealand is an island country in the Pacific Ocean

2. New Zealand was first discovered by James Cook in 1642

3. New Zealand used to be part of the United Kingdom

4. The alternative name for a New Zealander, Kiwi, is named after a fruit

5. The Capital of New Zealand also has the highest population

6. There are more sheep than people in New Zealand

Task B: Answer the questions

1. Where’s New Zealand?

-> __________________

2. Who were the first people to arrive in New Zealand?

-> __________________

3. When did Captain James Cook arrive in New Zealand?

-> __________________

4. How many people live in New Zealand?

-> __________________

5. What is the national icon of New Zealand?

-> __________________

EX11: Mark the stress in each words:

Group A:

scenic, economic, terrific, Arabic, kinetic, linguistic, sonic, supersonic, statistic, cosmetic, aerobic, symbolic, fantastic, systematic, phonetic, emphatic, sympathetic, automatic, historic, comic, heroic, specific, scientific, mechanic

Group B:

republic, romantic, microscopic, magic, fabric, oceanic, arithmetic, traffic, elastic, ceramic, aquatic, geographic, energetic, botanical, classical, typical, logical, numerical, political, tropical, vertical, practical, critical, mythical

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I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0 points)

1.    Although the girl is young, she is quite experienced.

-> In spite of ………………………………………………………………….

2. The play started as soon as we arrived at the theatre.

-> No sooner…………………………………………………………………...

3. As Mike earned more money, he bought more clothes.

-> The …..………………………………………………………………………

4. Who often makes people in your class laugh ? 

-> By .………………………………………………………………………….

   5. “Shall I clean the windows for you, Mai ? ” Said  Nam 

 -> Nam offered …………………………………………………………………

   6. He said he was not guilty of stealing the car.

    -> He denied ……………………………………………..…………..

   7.  He never suspected that the money had been stolen.

->  At no time …………………………………………………………………..

8. No one has seen Hoa since her birthday.

-> The last time Hoa .. …………………………………………………………

 9. The boys prefer playing soccer to staying indoors.

  -> The boys would rather  ……………………………………………………..

10. Nam doesn’t like chocolate cakes and his parents don’t, either

  -> Neither............................................................................................................

II. Complete the sentences, using the given words. (1.0point)

1.     Mr.Brown / teach English/ six years now.

…………………………..……………………………………………………

2.     The recent earthquake/ cause/ serious damage/ Japan’s economy.

…………………………..……………………………………………………

3.     If/ I/ you/ I/ take/ public transport/ school/ avoid traffic jams/ save energy.

…………………………..……………………………………………………

4.     It/ essential that/ the boy/ have/ good command/ English.

…………………………..……………………………………………………

5.     We/ having/ very good/ time/ together/ help us/ strengthen/ friendship.

         …………………..……………………………………………………………

Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting.

31. I'd like sending (A) these (B) poscards  (C) to America (D) .

32. The new  (A)shopping mall is quite  (B) different with  (C) the present shopping area (D).

33. She is a lovely girl (A).  I have known (B)her for  (C) January(D).

34. How long  (A) have (B) she lived (C) in this neighborhood (D) ?

35. We  (A) are  (B) going to (C) cleaning (D) the banks of the lakes on weekends.

It may seem unbelievable, but it is quite possible that the days of secretary are coming to an end. There is (1. evident)…………….to suggest that professional people such as doctors, (2. law)…………….and managers are dealing with (3. correspond)…………….personally rather than having a secretary do it. And the reason is simple: modern technology.

Until recently, secretaries were extremely (4. use)…………….for typing letters to (5. custom)…………….and clients, for arranging meetings and dealing with travel (6. arrange)……… Answering the telephone was also another of their major (7. responsible)……………. However, with the introduction of email and mobile phones, managers are able to do more and more of these (8. active)……………. themselves. Many companies (9. current)……………have fewer secretaries than they did five years ago. However, (10. employ)…………….does not seem to have increased as a result. Rather, secretaries are finding new positions as personal assistants and even managers themselves.

It may seem unbelievable, but it is quite possible that the days of secretary are coming to an end. There is (1. evident)…………….to suggest that professional people such as doctors, (2. law)…………….and managers are dealing with (3. correspond)…………….personally rather than having a secretary do it. And the reason is simple: modern technology.

Until recently, secretaries were extremely (4. use)…………….for typing letters to (5. custom)…………….and clients, for arranging meetings and dealing with travel (6. arrange)……… Answering the telephone was also another of their major (7. responsible)……………. However, with the introduction of email and mobile phones, managers are able to do more and more of these (8. active)……………. themselves. Many companies (9. current)……………have fewer secretaries than they did five years ago. However, (10. employ)…………….does not seem to have increased as a result. Rather, secretaries are finding new positions as personal assistants and even managers themselves.