II Complete the passage with the right form of the verbs
Roger Federer 1.......................( be) on of the greatest tennis players in history . He 2.......................( be ) born in 1981 in Switzerland . He 3 ...................( spend ) his childhood in the suburb of Munchenstein , with the family home just a short walk from the football and tennis stadiums . His early life 4 .....................( be ) dominated by sport and he 5 ......................( be ) four when he first 6 ...........................( pick ) up a tennis racket . It 7.....................( be ) at the Old Boys Tennis Club in Basle that Roger Federer first 8 ...........................( receive ) proper instruction on how to apply pace and spin to a tennis ball . He 9 .......................( practice ) extremely hard and by the age 11 he 10 ........................ ( be ) among his country's top junior tennis player . At 14 , Federer 11 ......................( decide ) to leave home and join the Swiss national center at Ecublens even though he 12 ....................... ( not / like ) the idea of being away from his family . He 13 .....................( turn ) pro in 1998 , and with his victory at Wimbledon in 2003 he 14 ..............................( become ) the first Swiss man to win a Grand Slam singles championship . He 15 ...........................( be ) one of the most loved athletes not only because of his successful career but also for being a great role model for all other tennis players
III. You are going to read an article about a national vote for people’s favourite tree. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fits each gap (16). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
TREE OF THE YEAR
The aim of the national Tree of the Year competition is to promote and celebrate the most interesting trees around the country. Images and descriptions of a shortlist of 28 trees are put online and the public are asked to vote for their favourite.
The four trees that gain the most votes before 5 p.m. on 5th October will be given a grant of £1,000. In addition, all trees that receive 1,000 or more votes will get a grant of £500. The grants may be spent on a tree health check or advice from a tree expert, or an educational event, for example. (82) ………………. Among the 28 shortlisted trees there are a wide range of tree species, each with its own unique, fascinating story. For example, the ‘Ding Dong’ tree is a copper beech tree growing in a primary school playground. It was named the ‘Ding Dong’ tree because of a game pupils invented in which they race to touch its trunk, shouting ‘Ding Dong!’ The protective space underneath the 50-year-old tree is used as a magical outdoor classroom, while the indoor classroom displays pictures of the tree through each season of the year. (83) ……………….
Many of the other trees in the competition are remarkable for their age alone. The Craigends Yew, for example, is thought to be up to 700 years old, making it one of the oldest in Scotland. It is an amazing sight as many of its branches have layered. (84) ………………. As a result of these extra growths, the total size when measured around the tree’s crown (the main body of its leaves and branches) is a massive 100 metres.
Another very old tree, the Holm Oak in Kilbroney Park, Northern Ireland, is much loved by local people. It measures 3.6 metres around the trunk, and its beautiful bark looks like the skin of a snake. (85) ………………. The advantage of this lack of uprightness is that young children can climb safely and easily on it. Kilbroney Park is home to many remarkable trees, but this tree was chosen as the favourite by community members.
A 500-year-old veteran oak tree stands in the ancient woodland pasture at Carngafallt in Wales. One of the interesting things about this twisted, hollow tree is that it has several ‘air trees’ growing out of it. An ‘air tree’ is one growing without its roots touching the ground. (86) ………………. It extends its roots down inside the oak’s hollow trunk.
The original Bramley apple tree in Nottinghamshire is younger than many in this competition, but is the famous parent of all modern Bramley apple trees. (87) ………………. Many years later, Matthew Bramley, the new owner of the tree, was carrying some of his fruit when he met a gardener called Henry Merryweather. Henry asked if he could take some cuttings from Matthew's trees to grow his own trees. Mr Bramley agreed, provided they were named ‘Bramley's Seedling’.
A. This means that they are touching the ground and have taken root.
B. These roots have become enormous with age and have now emerged above the ground. Children love to jump over them like horses in a race.
C. But the most distinctive thing about this tree is that its main trunk is leaning towards the ground at an angle of 45 degrees. D. The best example of this on the big old tree is another species of tree called a rowan.
E. Alternatively, they could be used to hold a community event in honour of the tree. F. It was planted from a seed in 1809 by a woman called Ann Brailsford.
G. Children hang bird feeders from its branches and it is used as the focus of many of the educational activities going on around it.
Can you correct the passage? Write the correct version.
one of the most popular festivals in viet nam is hung kings temple festival it is actually the memorial of the hung kings who are the founders of our nation and the first kings of our country it has been a public holiday in viet nam since 2007 it is held annually on 10th of the third lunar month every year a large number of visitors from all over the country participate the national festival the main ceremony takes place at the hung kings temple on nghia linh mountain phong chau district phu tho province 85 km northwest of ha noi on the day of the hung kings temple festival the vietnamese always take part in the festival with religious belief deeply imbedded in their minds that is their love and pride of their ancestral land
I. Write the correct form of the verbs.
1. YMoan is a famous singer for (sing) songs about the Central Highlands ethnic people.
2. There are always cultural (differ) in every country in all over the world.
3. Maya, an ethnic girl, always wants to (become) an English teacher in the near future.
4. He hates (go) out in winter because it is really cold.
5. While people in Hanoi love (drink) lemon tea, people in Ho Chi Minh city like (drink) coffee.
6. Long prefers (buy) a self-woven scarf to shoes.
7. Do you mind (close) the windows because it is too cold?
8. Would you like to (eat) some coconut candies?
9. Do you like (go) to Da Nang with my team?
10. Many people say that Vietnamese coffee is (strong) than others.
Fill in each of the blanks with One suitable word.
The first Olympic Games were held in Greece in 776 B.C. Only one event, a foot race, (1) included. Things (2) changed a great deal over the years. The modern Olympics have (3) events. However, they still include some basic spiritual parts of the Games, namely the (4) up of the flame, the oath of loyalty, (5) the doves that are set (6) . The world's best athletes spend a lot of (7) time training and preparing for the Olympics. Not only those athletes (8) also the people in that country take (9) in the medals they win for the country. Today, (10) always, the Olympics Games are a celebration of human courage.
1. novelists are among the most .............People in the world (imagine)
2. The crowd shows its ............by shouting insults at the players (approve)
3. together with smoking and smoking.. Is today on of the causes of ill health (active)
4. some friends arrived . Last night, so we all went out for dinner (expect)
5. Professer Smith has joined the company in an capacity (advise)
6. ...............who spend most of their time in front of the computer don't have enough time for studying and playing sports (young)
7. Thanks you for your ...........delivery of the parcel (time)
8. the government has had plan to ........our country (industry)
Read the following passage. Find the five mistake, under the mistake and write the correct words.
Australia Day is on 26th January every day. It's a nation holiday in Australia and it's the country's most important date. The day celebrates the greatest things in Australia culture- the history, the land , the people and their most important achievements. It's also an opportunity for people to think of the future of Australia.
People organized thousands of fantastic events all over the country. January is the hottest month in Australia because lots of events are outside. In Sydney, the biggest city in Australia, the day starts 5.30 a.m with a barbecue breakfast. Then there is a traditional ceremony of Aboriginal singing and dancing. In the afternoon, there are boat races, concerts, fair and special sports competitions.
The day ends in fireworks. There are hundreds of huge fireworks displays all over the country. The biggest display is in Perth, Western Australia. Almost half a million people watch the fireworks display from the side of the Swan River.
Read the following passage. Find the five mistake, under the mistake and write the correct words.
Australia Day is on 26th January every day. It's a nation holiday in Australia and it's the country's most important date. The day celebrates the greatest things in Australia culture- the history, the land , the people and their most important achievements. It's also an opportunity for people to think of the future of Australia.
People organized thousands of fantastic events on over the country. January is the hottest month in Australia because lots of events are outside. In Sydney, the biggest city in Australia, the day start 5.30 a.m with a barbecue breakfast. Then there is a traditional ceremony of Aboriginal singing and dancing. In the afternoon, there are boats races, concerts, fair and special sports competitions.
The day ends in fireworks. There are hundreds of huge fireworks displays all over the country. The biggest display is in Perth, Western Australia. Almost half a million people watch the fireworks display from the side of the Swan River.
Ex5. Choose the best answer.
Brazil, the largest country in South America and the fifth largest country in the world, is located in the Eastern half of South America. The people of Brazil are famous for their outgoing, friendly, and fun- loving nature. Brazilian women are considered to be among the best dressed in the world.
Brazil is a federal republic with 23 states. The capital city is Brasilia. Portuguese is the official language and it is spoken with a distinct Brazilian accent. Brazil has a population of over one hundred and thirty-eight million, which is made up of people of many different races and ethnic group.
A number of industrial products are produced in Brazil, including cars, chemicals, ships, machines, and military weapons. Mining is also an important industry. Agriculture is another important industry. Many crops are exported, including coffee, cotton, soybeans, sugar, cocoa, rice, corn and fruit.
1. Where is Brazil ? - It is located in _______.
A. Eastern half of South America B. Eastern half of America C. South America D. Western half of South America
2. What is Brazil's official language?
A. English B. Brazilian C. Portuguese D. Portugal
3. What is the population of Brazil?
A. Around 158 million B. Over 138 million
C. 128 million D. Not mentioned
4. What are the people of Brazil famous for?
A. Their outgoing, friendly, and fun- loving nature.
B. Their cars, chemicals and ships.
C. Their machines, and military weapons.
D. Their coffee, cotton, soybeans, sugar, cocoa, rice, corn and fruit.