Read the text and fill one suitable word in each numbered blank:

If you travel around the world,you will learn that _____ country has different customs.It is what _____ travelling so interesting! If you visit Thailand in April , you will see the Songkran celebrations - and you might ______ very wet! Songkran is the Thai New Year , and it is ______ to throw buckets of water at passers - by on the street! If you did that in London , you might get arrested!

Different countries have different laws, so you _______ to be careful. Of course stealing and murder are illegal everywhere, but some laws are surpring. In England, if you buy a stamp with the Queen's head on it, you must make ______ you stick it on your letter the right way up. It is illegal to stick the stamp on a letter upside-down. It shows that you do not respect the Queen.

Many laws in England were made centuries _______ . As time passes, they are not important any more, but they have not been changed. For example, did you know that it is illegal to wear a top hat in the city of London? And in the seventeenth century Oliver Cromwell banned _______ mince pies on Christmas Day. Mince pies are a traditional Christmas treat, so millions of people in UK break that law every Christmas. There are hundreds of laws ______ this, which seem stupid to us now. _______ 1965 over 2000 old laws have been changed, but there are thousands more - so be careful!

Read the passage and fill each blank with a word/ phrase from the list

travelling, souvenirs, addition, probably, delayed, at, Nevertheless, meet

Most people enjoy (1) __________ abroad, and having the chance to stay in an exotic city or a seaside resort. You can (2) __________ new people, learn new things, and take home some interesting (3) __________. But before you can do that, you have to reach your destination, and that can sometimes be a challenge! You need to make lots of preparation. You will (4) __________ have to reserve a seat in advance on planes, trains of buses. If you fly, you may find that your flight has been (5) __________ or you have problems with your luggage. In (6) __________ to the travel, it is often difficult to find good accommodation (7) __________ a price which you can afford. (8) __________, most people love to go on holiday.

Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passages. Use only ONE word for each space

Many people dream of (1)..... in a foreign country. It can be an amazing experience (2)....... those who have the courage to leave their family and friends and settle down in a new place. (3)......., there's one potential problem you should be aware of: culture shock. Culture shock is the feeling we get from living in a place that is so different to where we grew up that we are not sure (4)....... to deal with it. Societies are organized in many different ways, and we can often (5)...... taken aback by some of the things we find in foreign countries. Customs and traditions can be very different and that can sometimes make (6)...... difficult to get on with local people and to make friends. They migt not approve of things you do or might object to things you say. You might even be banned from doing things in another country that are perfectly legal in your own. (7)...... you were to move to a country such as Singapore, say, you might find some of the laws very (8)..... There, people can be forced to pay a large fine just for dropping litter. Eventually, (9)....., most people who live abroad fall in love with their adopted country and learn to accept its differences. It does take real courage to make such a big change (10)..... your life, but many people agree that it is worth it in the end

IV. Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blank:

Because you travel to the US, you (1)______ out what documents you need. British people do not (2) ______ to get a visa, but there are different rules for (3) ______ nationalities. (4) ______ example, you don’t need to show that you have enough money (5) ______ you. (6) ______ there is one rule you can be sure about: everyone (7)______ to show their passport. The roads in New York are very busy, but don’t worry, you can get around cheaply and easily by subway. Remember that you are not allowed to smoke (8) ______ public transport or in shops. And don’t forget that you must tip taxi drivers and waiters. New York is not the most dangerous city in the US, but you really (9) ______ walk along empty streets at night. And it is (10) ______ to travel around in groups.

1.     A. must                B. would               C.  can                  D. could

2.     A. ought                B. have                 C.  should             D. used

3.     A. other                B. many                C.  different          D. some

4.     A. In                     B. On                    C.  For                  D. At

5.     A. on                     B. in                     C. of                     D. with

6.     A. But                  B. Then                 C. Now                 D. And

7.     A. could                B. must                 C.  has                  D. should

8.     A. in                      B. on                    C.  at                    D. by

9.     A. shouldn’t           B. couldn’t           C. wouldn’t          D. might not

10.    A. safe                  B. safer                 C. safest               D. more safe

I. Read the passage below and fill each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered box. (10 points)

             Many people dream of living in a foreign country. It can be an amazing experience for those who (1) ____ the courage to leave their family and friends to settle down in a new place. However, there’s one potential problem you should be aware of: Culture shock.

             Culture shock is the feeling we get from living in a place that is so different to where we (2) _____up that we are not sure how to deal with it. Societies are organized in many different ways, and we can often be (3) ______ aback by some of the things we find in foreign countries.

           Customs and tradition can be very different and that can sometimes make it difficult to (4) ______on with local people and to (5) ______friends. They might not approve of things you do or object to things you say. You might even be banned (6) _____ doing things in another country that are perfectly legal in your own. (7)______you were to move to a country such as Singapore, you might find some of the laws very strict. There, people can be forced to pay for a large fine just for dropping litter.

           Eventually, though, most people who live abroad (8) ______in love with their adopted country and learn to accept its differences. It does (9) ______real courage to make such a big change to your life, but many people agree (10) ______ it is worth it in the end.

Read the following passage, and mark the letter (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks.

TRAVEL TIPS

Travelling abroad is getting easier and easier for young people nowadays. If you take the time to talk to travel (31) ________and shop around, some really good deals can be found. Eurorail and Interail are two travel cards which allow people aged 20 or under, unlimited travel in Europe, mainly by train. It’s quite a good idea to plan your route before you set off. Most young travelers stay on campsites or in youth (32) ________, as they are quite cheap. Unbelievable bargains can be found by making last-minute bookings for charter flights. Remember to check in with your luggage two hours before (33) ________for international flights. But don’t take too much with you or you won’t be able to carry it to the bus or taxi that will take you to your hotel. It is advisable to carry traveler’s (34) ________rather than cash, and keep them in a money belt around your waist. Look after your passport and tickets carefully. If disaster strikes and all your valuables are stolen, contact your nearest (35) ________ there they’ll help you with all the paperwork and make sure you get home safely.

Điền vào ô số 31

A. officers 

B. agents 

C. guides

D. representatives

Read the following passage, and mark the letter (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks.

TRAVEL TIPS

Travelling abroad is getting easier and easier for young people nowadays. If you take the time to talk to travel (31) ________and shop around, some really good deals can be found. Eurorail and Interail are two travel cards which allow people aged 20 or under, unlimited travel in Europe, mainly by train. It’s quite a good idea to plan your route before you set off. Most young travelers stay on campsites or in youth (32) ________, as they are quite cheap. Unbelievable bargains can be found by making last-minute bookings for charter flights. Remember to check in with your luggage two hours before (33) ________for international flights. But don’t take too much with you or you won’t be able to carry it to the bus or taxi that will take you to your hotel. It is advisable to carry traveler’s (34) ________rather than cash, and keep them in a money belt around your waist. Look after your passport and tickets carefully. If disaster strikes and all your valuables are stolen, contact your nearest (35) ________ there they’ll help you with all the paperwork and make sure you get home safely.

Điền vào ô số 34

A. cheques 

B. receipts 

C. bills 

D. notes

Read the following passage, and mark the letter (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks.

TRAVEL TIPS

Travelling abroad is getting easier and easier for young people nowadays. If you take the time to talk to travel (31) ________and shop around, some really good deals can be found. Eurorail and Interail are two travel cards which allow people aged 20 or under, unlimited travel in Europe, mainly by train. It’s quite a good idea to plan your route before you set off. Most young travelers stay on campsites or in youth (32) ________, as they are quite cheap. Unbelievable bargains can be found by making last-minute bookings for charter flights. Remember to check in with your luggage two hours before (33) ________for international flights. But don’t take too much with you or you won’t be able to carry it to the bus or taxi that will take you to your hotel. It is advisable to carry traveler’s (34) ________rather than cash, and keep them in a money belt around your waist. Look after your passport and tickets carefully. If disaster strikes and all your valuables are stolen, contact your nearest (35) ________ there they’ll help you with all the paperwork and make sure you get home safely.

Điền vào ô số 35

A. council 

B. bureau 

C. ambassador 

D. embassy

Read the following passage, and mark the letter (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks.

TRAVEL TIPS

Travelling abroad is getting easier and easier for young people nowadays. If you take the time to talk to travel (31) ________and shop around, some really good deals can be found. Eurorail and Interail are two travel cards which allow people aged 20 or under, unlimited travel in Europe, mainly by train. It’s quite a good idea to plan your route before you set off. Most young travelers stay on campsites or in youth (32) ________, as they are quite cheap. Unbelievable bargains can be found by making last-minute bookings for charter flights. Remember to check in with your luggage two hours before (33) ________for international flights. But don’t take too much with you or you won’t be able to carry it to the bus or taxi that will take you to your hotel. It is advisable to carry traveler’s (34) ________rather than cash, and keep them in a money belt around your waist. Look after your passport and tickets carefully. If disaster strikes and all your valuables are stolen, contact your nearest (35) ________ there they’ll help you with all the paperwork and make sure you get home safely.

Điền vào ô số 32

A. hostels 

B. villas 

C. hotels

D. apartments