Read the following passage, and then decide True (T) or False (F) for the following sentences.

“Sky Whale” is a plane with four engines that can carries over 700 people. The airplane will exist for short distance between cities. The technology will use eco-engines with energy recovery systems which are able to feed back to the planes themselves.

With a capacity to transport a large number of passengers, like a train of high speed, "Sky Whale" will be a safer type of planes for the future.

We will also have supersonic planes which are transcontinental or transoceanic. They can fly at very high altitudes more than 30,000 meters and at record speeds. The engines which can change according to the situations are called intelligent engines.

_____ 1."Sky Whale" can carry a large number of passengers.

_____ 2. The airplane will be used for long distances between cities because it has four engines.

_____ 3. "Sky Whale" can travel at a high speed.

_____ 4.Transcontinental planes can fly at the maximum altitude of 3.000 metres and at record speeds.

_____ 5.Intelligent engines are the ones that can change according to the situations.

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 from 28 to 34.

Most Americans look forward to their vacation. Most American employees receive an annual vacation with pay, and it is traditional to use this time off for travel.

Travelling within the United States is very popular because foreign travel generally takes more time and money. Every year about thirteen million people travel abroad. The most popular periods are during the summer and the two-week school break on Christmas and New Year holidays. These periods are also the most crowded and the most expensive time to travel, so people who can adjust their schedules sometimes choose to travel in the autumn.

American tourists often travel by car. Most families own a car, and those who do not have a car can rent one. Cars are usually the most economical way to travel, especially for families. It is also fairly fast and convenient. Exellent highway with motels and restaurants nearby connect the nation’s major cities. They enable tourists to travel at a speed of 55 to 66 miles an hour. Tourists that want to travel faster often fly to their destination and then rent a car when they get there.
_______ are the most popular means of transport in the USA

A. Buses

B. Cars

C. Ships

D. Planes

II. Read the following passage carefully, then do as directed : (5 marks)
Thinking about how we will be travelling in 10 or 20 years is very interesting. Will we still be using planes or will we be flying our cars from Paris to London? Here are some suggestions.
- SkyTrain: Currently being developed at NASA, SkyTrain looks like the monorail at Disney World. Moving at 240km/h and using small amount of energy, it could be the future of city transportation. SkyTrain has the passenger capacity of a 6-lane highway.
- Flying cars: Zhu Wenxi and Lai Zexin, Chinese students, have designed a solar-powered flying car that doesn’t need a runway to take off. If you have about 200 hundred thousand dollars, you will own this vehicle soon.
- An electric mininus: The minibus Cameo, designed by Martin Pes, can carry 32 passengers but it is small enough to get its way out of a traffic jam. Its electric motor and low weight mean that it can be recharged in seconds while stopping and it has zero emission.
- An eco-taxi: Taxis are bad for the environment and traffic jams. We enter eco-taxi, and individual taxis form a train powered by solar panels.
1. Decide whether the statements below are True (T) or False (F) : (2,5 marks)
a. SkyTrain is fast but cannot be used as a means of transport in the city. …………
b. Flying cars designed by Zhu Wenxi and Lai Zexin run on solar energy. …………
c. A long runway is necessary for flying cars to take off. …………
d. Because it is small, an electric minibus can avoid traffic jams. …………
e. Several eco-taxis can form a line moving together, using solar energy. …………
2. Answer the following sentences: (2,5 marks)
a. How fast can SkyTrain travel?
………………………………….............................................................................................
b. Where are the designers of flying cars from?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
c. How much money does a flying car cost?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
d. Why should we take eco-taxi instead of other taxis?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
e. Are you interested in these means of transport? Why?
………………………………………………………………………………………………

Read the following passage, and then decide True (T) or False (F) for the following sentences.

“Sky Whale” is a plane with four engines that can carries over 700 people. The airplane will exist for short distance between cities. The technology will use eco-engines with energy recovery systems which are able to feed back to the planes themselves.

With a capacity to transport a large number of passengers, like a train of high speed, "Sky Whale" will be a safer type of planes for the future.

We will also have supersonic planes which are transcontinental or transoceanic. They can fly at very high altitudes more than 30,000 meters and at record speeds. The engines which can change according to the situations are called intelligent engines.

_____ 1."Sky Whale" can carry a large number of passengers.

_____ 2. The airplane will be used for long distances between cities because it has four engines.

_____ 3. "Sky Whale" can travel at a high speed.

_____ 4.Transcontinental planes can fly at the maximum altitude of 3.000 metres and at record speeds.

_____ 5.Intelligent engines are the ones that can change according to the situations.

If you are aged 16, 17, 18, or 19 and would like to be able to afford to go out more often, why not join the teen travel club and get cheaper bus travel. To join all you have to (1)
is to fill in a form and take it to your nearest bus station. You will also need to produce your bus certificate and a passport-side photograph of yourself. You will be given a free teen travel membership card which will allow you to (3)
at a reduced cost.Once you are a member of the TEEN TRAVEL CLUB you can (4) tickets at any bus station, post-office or rail ticket office. Each ticket you buy is divided (5) 10 parts; when you get (6) the bus you put the ticket into a special machine which will then stamp one part. The ticket last as long as you like and it doesn’t matter how long it (7)
you to use up all the journeys. However you must remember to take your membership card with you when you use your ticket otherwise you may have to pay the full (10) if your ticket is checked.

1.a)out b) there c)place d)work

2.a)write b)do c)afford d)make

3)travel b)go c)come d)tour

4)sell b)receive c)buy d)choose

5)by b)into c)to d)with

6)in b)into c)on d)above

7)takes b)spends c)has d)leaves

8)money b)tickets c)membership d)fare

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

Most Americans look forward to their vacation. Most American employees receive an annual vacation with pay, and it is traditional to use this time off for travel.

Travelling within the United States is very popular because foreign travel generally takes more time and money. Every year about thirteen million people travel abroad. The most popular periods are during the summer and the two-week school break on Christmas and New Year holidays. These periods are also the most crowded and the most expensive time to travel, so people who can adjust their schedules sometimes choose to travel in the autumn.

American tourists often travel by car. Most families own a car, and those who do not have a car can rent one. Cars are usually the most economical way to travel, especially for families. It is also fairly fast and convenient. Exellent highway with motels and restaurants nearby connect the nation’s major cities. They enable tourists to travel at a speed of 55 to 66 miles an hour. Tourists that want to travel faster often fly to their destination and then rent a car when they get there.

_______ are the most popular means of transport in the USA

A. Buses     

B. Cars         

C. Ships       

D. Planes

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