Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Lorna: I might retire early. I don’t know. I'm 55 and my husband retired last year. He spends most of his time in the garden. I’d really like to be there with him though I am not quite fond of the tasks. I'm definitely going to learn a new language. I hale going abroad and speaking English.

Cass: I’m only 26, so I’m not going to retire soon! In fact I want to have more chances to earn our living. Jamie and I are going to have a baby next year and we're really excited about that. We want to have a big family and live in a big house. Then, when I retire my children and grandchildren will all be able to stay.

Sue: Well, Roger and I don't agree about retiring. I love work and I don't want to retire! I know I won’t have anything to do.

Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year. I might buy a house in France and spend the time that my family deserved to have with me long before. I'd love to have my first long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day.

Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible. I have three sons and now I don’t even have time to play with them. They will become mature very soon and don’t want to spend quality time with me. I can't stand the thought.

Roger ____.

A. has spent enough time with his family already

B. will ask his boss for retirement next year

C. has never been to Paris before

D. doesn’t want to go to Paris

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Lorna: I might retire early. I don’t know. I'm 55 and my husband retired last year. He spends most of his time in the garden. I’d really like to be there with him though I am not quite fond of the tasks. I'm definitely going to learn a new language. I hale going abroad and speaking English.

Cass: I’m only 26, so I’m not going to retire soon! In fact I want to have more chances to earn our living. Jamie and I are going to have a baby next year and we're really excited about that. We want to have a big family and live in a big house. Then, when I retire my children and grandchildren will all be able to stay.

Sue: Well, Roger and I don't agree about retiring. I love work and I don't want to retire! I know I won’t have anything to do.

Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year. I might buy a house in France and spend the time that my family deserved to have with me long before. I'd love to have my first long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day.

Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible. I have three sons and now I don’t even have time to play with them. They will become mature very soon and don’t want to spend quality time with me. I can't stand the thought.

The word “mature” in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.

A. old

B. grown-up

C. childish

D. young

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Lorna: I might retire early. I don’t know. I'm 55 and my husband retired last year. He spends most of his time in the garden. I’d really like to be there with him though I am not quite fond of the tasks. I'm definitely going to learn a new language. I hale going abroad and speaking English.

Cass: I’m only 26, so I’m not going to retire soon! In fact I want to have more chances to earn our living. Jamie and I are going to have a baby next year and we're really excited about that. We want to have a big family and live in a big house. Then, when I retire my children and grandchildren will all be able to stay.

Sue: Well, Roger and I don't agree about retiring. I love work and I don't want to retire! I know I won’t have anything to do.

Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year. I might buy a house in France and spend the time that my family deserved to have with me long before. I'd love to have my first long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day.

Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible. I have three sons and now I don’t even have time to play with them. They will become mature very soon and don’t want to spend quality time with me. I can't stand the thought.

Which of the following is NOT true about Cass?

A. His baby is born the following year

B. He wants his family to live in a big house

C. He wants to retire soon

D. He wants to earn more money

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Lorna: I might retire early. I don’t know. I'm 55 and my husband retired last year. He spends most of his time in the garden. I’d really like to be there with him though I am not quite fond of the tasks. I'm definitely going to learn a new language. I hale going abroad and speaking English.

Cass: I’m only 26, so I’m not going to retire soon! In fact I want to have more chances to earn our living. Jamie and I are going to have a baby next year and we're really excited about that. We want to have a big family and live in a big house. Then, when I retire my children and grandchildren will all be able to stay.

Sue: Well, Roger and I don't agree about retiring. I love work and I don't want to retire! I know I won’t have anything to do.

Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year. I might buy a house in France and spend the time that my family deserved to have with me long before. I'd love to have my first long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day.

Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible. I have three sons and now I don’t even have time to play with them. They will become mature very soon and don’t want to spend quality time with me. I can't stand the thought.

The reason Lorna looks forward to her retirement is because ____.

A. her husband has already retired

B. she likes doing gardening

C. she hates travelling abroad

D. she likes to learn English

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

Last year, we had a nice holiday. My friend and I went to the seaside for a month. I had been to the seaside several times before, but this was the first time for my friend. Naturally, it was the great event for him. Finally, the day came. It was a fine morning. We got up very early because we wanted to leave home after breakfast. We made the journey by car. We reached the seaside at noon. We spent many hours on the beach. We enjoyed making castles and channels in the sand. People said we ought to spend at least a few weeks at the seaside. If we could stay longer, so much the better.

Question 28  How long did the writer and his friend spend at the seaside?

A. week                                   B. A few weeks                      C. A month                 D. A few months

Question 29. Who went to the seaside the first time

A. The writer                           B. The writer and his friend.   C. The writer.              D. The writer’s friend

Question 30. What was the weather like on the day they started their journey to the seaside?

A. It was bad                          B. It was rainy                        C. It was snowy          D. It was nice.

Question 31. How did they travel to the seaside?

A. By car                                 B. By train                  C. By bus                    D. By air

Question 32 . When did they reach the seaside?

A. At 8 o’clock                       B. At 12 o’clock         C. At 4 p.m                 D. At 9 p.m

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

Last year, we had a nice holiday. My friend and I went to the seaside for a month. I had been to the seaside several times before, but this was the first time for my friend. Naturally, it was the great event for him. Finally, the day came. It was a fine morning. We got up very early because we wanted to leave home after breakfast. We made the journey by car. We reached the seaside at noon. We spent many hours on the beach. We enjoyed making castles and channels in the sand. People said we ought to spend at least a few weeks at the seaside. If we could stay longer, so much the better.

Question 36. How long did the writer and his friend spend at the seaside?

A. week B. A few weeks C. A month D. A few months

Question 37. Who went to the seaside the first time?

A. The writer B. The writer and his friend. C. The writer/s family D. The writer/s friend.

Question 38. What was the weather like on the day they started their journey to the seaside?

A. It was bad B. It was rainy C. It was snowy D. It was nice.

Question 39. How did they travel to the seaside?

A. By car B. By train C. By bus D. By air

Question 40. When did they reach the seaside?

A. At 8 o/clock B. At 12 o/clock C. At 4 pm D. At 9 pm

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 21 to 25.

I know that it is my job to make sure that everything goes well for the tourists and I feel I work hard for the company. I cannot be blamed for last week. I met the group at the airport and took them to the coach. The coach driver was a bit annoyed because the flight was late. But it wasn’t far to the hotel and everyone was looking forward to their dinner. We hadn’t used the Hotel Riviera before but our normal one had a conference in it so it was fully booked. When I announced our arrival at the reception desk, they said they were full. I had booked rooms for the group but the manager said they were cancelled by phone a few days before. He insisted that he recognized my voice and that I had made the phone call. We had a bit of an argument but they obviously didn’t have enough rooms. In the end the manager phoned other hotels in the town and found rooms for everyone but in four different hotels. By this time, the coach had gone so we had to get taxis and some of the tourists started to get very angry with me. I still don’t know who made that phone call but it definitely wasn’t me.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

            Did you know that on average we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctor might give us? This fascinating information came to light as a result of a study carried out by Utrecht University. What is even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember is wrong.

            Why do you think this is? Well, it's not as complicated as you may think. You see, going to the doctor fills most people with anxiety and when we are really nervous and stressed we are more likely to focus on the diagnosis rather than the treatment. Therefore, we know what is wrong with as but have no idea what to do about it.

            Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor. Always write down any important information. What would be even better is, if your doctor agreed, to record your consultation. This way, you can replay the advice at home, where you are more likely to absorb it. If you believe the situation is serious or you're really worried, seek the help of a family member. Just ask them to accompany you to listen in. This way you can be absolutely sure about what the doctor has told you and avoid falling into the same trap that most people do.

(Source: Traveller 6)

28. According to the passage, the information doctors give us _________.

       A. is about 50% wrong                                    B. is only 80% correct

       C. is mostly forgotten                                      D. is usually not enough

29. The word "complicated" in the passage is opposite in meaning to _________ .

       A. good                                                              B. quick

       C. short                                                              D. simple

30. The author says that when people consult a doctor, _________.

       A. they always believe that their situation is serious

       B. they are interested in knowing what they should do

       C. they only want to know what is wrong with them

       D. they usually have a family member with them

31.       The word "absorb" in the passage is closest in meaning to _________.

       A. digest                                                            B. inhale

       C. swallow                                                        D. take in

32.       The author suggests recording the consultant in order to _________.

       A. play it to your family members to get their opinions

       B. refer to it later to better understand your condition

       C. replay it to write down any important information

       D. use it as evidence against your doctor if necessary.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct:

* Answer to each of the questions.

Did you know that on average we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctor might give us? This fascinating information came to light as a result of a study carried out by Utrecht University. What is even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember is wrong.

Why do you think this is ? Well, it’s not as complicated as you may think. You see, going to the doctor fills most people with anxiety and when we are really nervous and stressed we are more likely to focus on the diagnosis rather than the treatment. Therefore, we know what is wrong with as but have no idea what to do about it.

Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor. Always write down any important information. What would be even better is, if your doctor agreed, to record your consultation. This way, you can replay the advice at home, where you are more likely to absorb it. If you believe the situation is serious or you’re really worried, seek the help of a family member. Just ask them to accompany you to listen in. This way you can be absolutely sure about what the doctor has told you and avoid falling into the same trap that most people do.(Source: Traveller 6)

36. According to the passage, the information doctors give us ……………. .

A. is about 50% wrong B. is only 80% correct

C. is mostly forgotten D. is usually not enough

37. The word “complicated” in the passage is opposite in meaning to …………….. .

A. good B. quick

C. short D. simple

38. The author says that when people consult a doctor,…………….. .

A. they always believe that their situation is serious

B. they are interested in knowing what they should do

C. they only want to know what is wrong with them

D. they usually have a family member with them

39. The word “absorb” in the passage is closest in meaning to ……………. .

A. digest B. inhale

C. swallow D. take in

40. The author suggests recording the consultant in order to …………….. .

A. play it to your family members to get their opinions

B. refer to it later to better understand your condition

C. replay it to write down any important information

D. use it as evidence against your doctor if necessary