Write the missing word in each numbered blank:

                                   A TRIP TO THE FARNE ISLANDS

When I was a child, my family used to go on holiday (1) year to visit our relatives in the north-east of England. One of the most exciting things you can do in that part of the world (2) visit the Farne Islands. There you can see many different sea creatures and all kinds of different birds, ranging (3) puffins to seals.

One summer, we booked a trip to land on one of the islands (4) there was a lighthouse. Just (5) the trip was due to leave, we wandered along the quayside watching the children diving into the water at the end of the pier. Soon it (6) time to board the small boat (7) would take us to our destination. And we headed (8) the islands, the sky began to cloud over and a strong wind sprang up. We soon found (9) in the middle of an extremely rough sea. ‘If this is what happens in summer, what’s the weather (10) in winter?’ asked one of the passengers.

A member of the crew, (11) was standing next to the woman, told her (12) to worry. He assured her that the storm would pass as quickly as (13) had come. And he was right! Within half an hour, the sky was bright and the wind had dropped. (14) we landed on the island, the sea was calm. The wildlife we saw was (15) amazing that we decided to make the trip a regular feature of future holidays-whatever the weather

III. Write the missing word in each numbered blank:

A TRIP TO THE FARNE ISLANDS

When I was a child, my family used to go on holiday (1) year to visit our relatives in the north-east of England. One of the most exciting things you can do in that part of the world (2) visit the Farne Islands. There you can see many different sea creatures and all kinds of different birds, ranging (3) puffins to seals. One summer, we booked a trip to land on one of the islands (4) there was a lighthouse. Just (5) the trip was due to leave, we wandered along the quayside watching the children diving into the water at the end of the pier. Soon it (6) time to board the small boat (7) would take us to our destination. And we headed (8) the islands, the sky began to cloud over and a strong wind sprang up. We soon found (9) in the middle of an extremely rough sea. ‘If this is what happens in summer, what’s the weather (10) in winter?’ asked one of the passengers. A member of the crew, (11) was standing next to the woman, told her (12) to worry. He assured her that the storm would pass as quickly as (13) had come. And he was right! Within half an hour, the sky was bright and the wind had dropped. (14) we landed on the island, the sea was calm. The wildlife we saw was (15) amazing that we decided to make the trip a regular feature of future holidays-whatever the weather

Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word to complete the passage: This summer my family is going to go on holiday in Hue. We are going (1)….. train. We have a big plan (2)……. our vacation. (3)….., we are going to visit the (4).....Then we are going to visit many old (5)……which are historical temples. (6)…, we are going to (7)… something in the market for our friends and neighbor. After that, we are going to (8)… our uncle who we haven^’t met for many years. (9)…, we are going to get by train (10) …….. to come back home.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27. Fill in the appropriate word in question 23

  I had never been to Denmark before, so when I set out to catch the ferry in early May, I little suspected that by the end of the trip I’d have made such lasting friendships. Esjberg is a (23) _____________ port for a cyclist’s arrival, where tourist information can be obtained and money changed. A cycle track leads (24) _____________ town and down to Ribe, where I spent my first night. The only appointment I had to keep was a meeting with a friend who was flying out in June. I wanted to use my time well, so I had planned a route which would include several small islands and various parts of the countryside.

          In my (25)_____________  , a person travelling alone sometimes meets with unexpected hospitality, and this trip was no (26) _____________ . On only my second day, I got into conversation with a cheerful man who turned out to be the local baker. He insisted that I should join his family for lunch, and, while we were eating, he contacted his daughter in Odense. Within minutes, he had (27) _____________ for me to visit her and her family. Then I was sent on my way with a fresh loaf of bread to keep me going, and the feeling that this would turn out to be a wonderful holiday

A. information

B. experience

C. knowledge

D. observation

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27. Fill in the appropriate word in question 23

  I had never been to Denmark before, so when I set out to catch the ferry in early May, I little suspected that by the end of the trip I’d have made such lasting friendships. Esjberg is a (23) _____________ port for a cyclist’s arrival, where tourist information can be obtained and money changed. A cycle track leads (24) _____________ town and down to Ribe, where I spent my first night. The only appointment I had to keep was a meeting with a friend who was flying out in June. I wanted to use my time well, so I had planned a route which would include several small islands and various parts of the countryside.

  In my (25)_____________  , a person travelling alone sometimes meets with unexpected hospitality, and this trip was no (26) _____________ . On only my second day, I got into conversation with a cheerful man who turned out to be the local baker. He insisted that I should join his family for lunch, and, while we were eating, he contacted his daughter in Odense. Within minutes, he had (27) _____________ for me to visit her and her family. Then I was sent on my way with a fresh loaf of bread to keep me going, and the feeling that this would turn out to be a wonderful holiday.

A. fixed 

B. ordered 

C. settled

D. arranged

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27. Fill in the appropriate word in question 23

  I had never been to Denmark before, so when I set out to catch the ferry in early May, I little suspected that by the end of the trip I’d have made such lasting friendships. Esjberg is a (23) _____________ port for a cyclist’s arrival, where tourist information can be obtained and money changed. A cycle track leads (24) _____________ town and down to Ribe, where I spent my first night. The only appointment I had to keep was a meeting with a friend who was flying out in June. I wanted to use my time well, so I had planned a route which would include several small islands and various parts of the countryside.

  In my (25)_____________  , a person travelling alone sometimes meets with unexpected hospitality, and this trip was no (26) _____________ . On only my second day, I got into conversation with a cheerful man who turned out to be the local baker. He insisted that I should join his family for lunch, and, while we were eating, he contacted his daughter in Odense. Within minutes, he had (27) _____________ for me to visit her and her family. Then I was sent on my way with a fresh loaf of bread to keep me going, and the feeling that this would turn out to be a wonderful holiday.

A. into

B. upward 

C. out of 

D. upon

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27. Fill in the appropriate word in question 23

  I had never been to Denmark before, so when I set out to catch the ferry in early May, I little suspected that by the end of the trip I’d have made such lasting friendships. Esjberg is a (23) _____________ port for a cyclist’s arrival, where tourist information can be obtained and money changed. A cycle track leads (24) _____________ town and down to Ribe, where I spent my first night. The only appointment I had to keep was a meeting with a friend who was flying out in June. I wanted to use my time well, so I had planned a route which would include several small islands and various parts of the countryside.

  In my (25)_____________  , a person travelling alone sometimes meets with unexpected hospitality, and this trip was no (26) _____________ . On only my second day, I got into conversation with a cheerful man who turned out to be the local baker. He insisted that I should join his family for lunch, and, while we were eating, he contacted his daughter in Odense. Within minutes, he had (27) _____________ for me to visit her and her family. Then I was sent on my way with a fresh loaf of bread to keep me going, and the feeling that this would turn out to be a wonderful holiday.

A. exception

B. difference 

C. exchange 

D. contract

III. Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.
1. No one told me about the change of the plan. (know)

2. When I was a child, we lived in Bristol. (used)

3. My friend was the winner of the competition. (won)

4. Is it a fact that the Romans built this wall? (did)

5. She’s sorry she can’t play the piano. (wishes)

6. Our trip to Africa was in October. (We)

7. It was breakfast-time when Susan rang. (I)

8. There were lights on the spacecraft. (had)

9. I had my old coat on. (wearing)

10. It isn’t true that I made a mistake. (didn’t)

IV.Fill in one missing word to complete the following passage.

When I (1) ________ a child I used (2)________ go to see my grandmother. I thought her house was (3) ________ beautiful as a palace and the garden seemed bigger than a park. (4) _______ I grew (5) __________ the house and (6) __________ seemed smaller but I still loved visiting the old lady. There were so many beautiful things in the house. Sometimes, I played (7) _________ the doll’s house which was older than grandmother herself. At (8) ____________ times, I looked (9)___________ books which were (10)_________ interesting than my children’s book at home