Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences.

   In 1988, for the first time in British history, a National Curriculum was introduced. The National Curriculum tells pupils which subjects they have to study, what they must learn and when they have to take assessment tests. [assessment: đánh giá]

   Between the ages of 14 and 16, pupils study for their GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) exams. Pupils must take English Language, Maths and Science for GCSE, as well as a half GCSE in a foreign language and Technology. In addition, they must also be taught Physical Education, Religious Education and Sex Education, although they do not take exams in these subjects.

   At the age of 16, pupils can leave school. If pupils stay on, they usually take A (Advanced) levels, AS (Advanced Supplementary) level or GNVQs (Greater National Vocational Qualifications). It is quite common to combine, for example, two A levels with one AS level, or one A level with one GNVQ.

   Pupils taking A levels study traditional subjects, such as French, Physics or History. To go to university, pupils usually need two or three A levels.

   AS levels are the same standard as A levels, but only half of the content: AS level German pupils take the A-level German language exam, but do not take the A-level German Literature exam.

   GNVQs are vocational qualifications. Pupils usually take on GNVQ in subjects such as Business, Leisure and Tourism, Manufacturing, and Art and Design. One GVNQ (at advanced level) is equal to two A levels.

Pupils normally study for their GCSE between the ages of_______.

A. 12 and 14

B. 14 and 16

C. 15 and 17

D. 16 and 18

Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences.

   In 1988, for the first time in British history, a National Curriculum was introduced. The National Curriculum tells pupils which subjects they have to study, what they must learn and when they have to take assessment tests. [assessment: đánh giá]

   Between the ages of 14 and 16, pupils study for their GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) exams. Pupils must take English Language, Maths and Science for GCSE, as well as a half GCSE in a foreign language and Technology. In addition, they must also be taught Physical Education, Religious Education and Sex Education, although they do not take exams in these subjects.

   At the age of 16, pupils can leave school. If pupils stay on, they usually take A (Advanced) levels, AS (Advanced Supplementary) level or GNVQs (Greater National Vocational Qualifications). It is quite common to combine, for example, two A levels with one AS level, or one A level with one GNVQ.

   Pupils taking A levels study traditional subjects, such as French, Physics or History. To go to university, pupils usually need two or three A levels.

   AS levels are the same standard as A levels, but only half of the content: AS level German pupils take the A-level German language exam, but do not take the A-level German Literature exam.

   GNVQs are vocational qualifications. Pupils usually take on GNVQ in subjects such as Business, Leisure and Tourism, Manufacturing, and Art and Design. One GVNQ (at advanced level) is equal to two A levels.

3. Pupils need_______A levels to continue to study at university.

A. one or two

B. two or three

C. four or five

D. five or six

Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences.

   In 1988, for the first time in British history, a National Curriculum was introduced. The National Curriculum tells pupils which subjects they have to study, what they must learn and when they have to take assessment tests. [assessment: đánh giá]

   Between the ages of 14 and 16, pupils study for their GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) exams. Pupils must take English Language, Maths and Science for GCSE, as well as a half GCSE in a foreign language and Technology. In addition, they must also be taught Physical Education, Religious Education and Sex Education, although they do not take exams in these subjects.

   At the age of 16, pupils can leave school. If pupils stay on, they usually take A (Advanced) levels, AS (Advanced Supplementary) level or GNVQs (Greater National Vocational Qualifications). It is quite common to combine, for example, two A levels with one AS level, or one A level with one GNVQ.

   Pupils taking A levels study traditional subjects, such as French, Physics or History. To go to university, pupils usually need two or three A levels.

   AS levels are the same standard as A levels, but only half of the content: AS level German pupils take the A-level German language exam, but do not take the A-level German Literature exam.

   GNVQs are vocational qualifications. Pupils usually take on GNVQ in subjects such as Business, Leisure and Tourism, Manufacturing, and Art and Design. One GVNQ (at advanced level) is equal to two A levels.

1. Britain began to have a National Curriculum_______

A. one hundred years ago

B. in the nineteenth century

C. in 1898

D. in 1988

Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences.

   In 1988, for the first time in British history, a National Curriculum was introduced. The National Curriculum tells pupils which subjects they have to study, what they must learn and when they have to take assessment tests. [assessment: đánh giá]

   Between the ages of 14 and 16, pupils study for their GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) exams. Pupils must take English Language, Maths and Science for GCSE, as well as a half GCSE in a foreign language and Technology. In addition, they must also be taught Physical Education, Religious Education and Sex Education, although they do not take exams in these subjects.

   At the age of 16, pupils can leave school. If pupils stay on, they usually take A (Advanced) levels, AS (Advanced Supplementary) level or GNVQs (Greater National Vocational Qualifications). It is quite common to combine, for example, two A levels with one AS level, or one A level with one GNVQ.

   Pupils taking A levels study traditional subjects, such as French, Physics or History. To go to university, pupils usually need two or three A levels.

   AS levels are the same standard as A levels, but only half of the content: AS level German pupils take the A-level German language exam, but do not take the A-level German Literature exam.

   GNVQs are vocational qualifications. Pupils usually take on GNVQ in subjects such as Business, Leisure and Tourism, Manufacturing, and Art and Design. One GVNQ (at advanced level) is equal to two A levels.

4. Which of the following subjects do pupils NOT take on GNVQ in?

A. German Literature

B. Business

C. Art and Design

D. Manufacturing

Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences.

   In 1988, for the first time in British history, a National Curriculum was introduced. The National Curriculum tells pupils which subjects they have to study, what they must learn and when they have to take assessment tests. [assessment: đánh giá]

   Between the ages of 14 and 16, pupils study for their GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) exams. Pupils must take English Language, Maths and Science for GCSE, as well as a half GCSE in a foreign language and Technology. In addition, they must also be taught Physical Education, Religious Education and Sex Education, although they do not take exams in these subjects.

   At the age of 16, pupils can leave school. If pupils stay on, they usually take A (Advanced) levels, AS (Advanced Supplementary) level or GNVQs (Greater National Vocational Qualifications). It is quite common to combine, for example, two A levels with one AS level, or one A level with one GNVQ.

   Pupils taking A levels study traditional subjects, such as French, Physics or History. To go to university, pupils usually need two or three A levels.

   AS levels are the same standard as A levels, but only half of the content: AS level German pupils take the A-level German language exam, but do not take the A-level German Literature exam.

   GNVQs are vocational qualifications. Pupils usually take on GNVQ in subjects such as Business, Leisure and Tourism, Manufacturing, and Art and Design. One GVNQ (at advanced level) is equal to two A levels.

2. Which of the following subjects do British students NOT take exams in?

A. Science

B. Physical Education

C. Maths

D. English Language

Useful vocabulary connected with: TELEVISION

TV set (level: intermediate)
a television set (device)
We need a new TV set. The old one has broken down recently.

TV channel (level: intermediate)
TV station
The only TV channels she watches are about fashion.

favourite (level: pre-intermediate)
best liked
My favourite colour is green.

to grow (level: intermediate)
increase, become bigger or more advanced
The number of people getting addicted to smoking or drinking has grown considerably.

to decline (level: upper intermediate)
decrease
Unfortunately, the number of healthy, natural food products in our shops declines.

TV program (level: intermediate)
a broadcast on TV (or radio)
Music shows are my favourite TV programs.

TV show (level: intermediate)
a spectacular TV program that intends to entertain people
There are too many TV shows on TV now and I’m getting bored with them.

to be aimed at (level: upper intermediate)
to be intended (directed) at particular purpose (effect)
Don’t believe advertisers. They are aimed only at getting your money.

celebrity (level: upper intermediate)
a person who is famous, e.g. a singer or an actor
Celebrities must find it extremely annoying to be observed all the time.

talk show (level: intermediate)
a TV or radio program in which people discuss a particular topic
The yesterday’s talk show touched on an interesting topic of money and happiness.

TV commercial (level: upper intermediate)
an advertisement on television
I don’t watch movies on TV, because I can’t stand fifteen minute long commercials every thirty minutes.

to influence (level: intermediate)
to change or affect something
You won’t influence her decision, she’s too stubborn.

goods (level: intermediate)
something that is sold or something that you owe
Sales of luxury goods decreased a lot during the economic crisis.

to advertise (level: intermediate)
to make something known, especially in order to encourage people to buy it
She advertises her services on the Internet.

subliminal message (level: upper intermediate)
a message that influences your mind in such a way that you do not realize it
Pictures of natural, beautiful landscapes in food commercials send people a subliminal message that makes them think that the food is fresh and healthy.

to forbid (irregular verb: forbade, forbidden) (level: intermediate)
to tell somebody not do to something
She told me her secret and forbade me to tell anyone.

weather forecast (level: upper intermediate)
information about what the weather is going to be for the next several days
Have you seen the weather forecast? We are going to have a warm, sunny weekend!

advantage (level: pre-intermediate)
a positive side of something
The biggest advantage of living in the country is the silence.

disadvantage (level: pre-intermediate)
a negative side of something
There are two big disadvantages of using your own car instead of public transport: traffic jams and the prices of petrol.

particularly (level: upper intermediate)
especially
He likes all kinds of meat, but he thinks that lamb is particularly good.

suitable (level: upper intermediate)
right for somebody or something
A short skirt is not suitable to wear to church.

unsuitable (level: upper intermediate)
not right or acceptable
Toys with small parts are unsuitable for children under 3.

violence (level: intermediate)
using words and force in order to hurt other people
Computer games including too much violence should be forbidden for all people under 18.

nudity (level: upper intermediate)
when people have no clothes on
In my opinion too much nudity in movies, TV commercials and on billboards is simply unaesthetic.

educational (level: intermediate)
providing new knowledge
Although too much Internet is harmful, its educational value cannot be underestimated.

do without (level: upper intermediate)
be able to live without something
I got addicted to my mobile phone many years ago and I can’t do without it anymore.

lazy (level: pre-intermediate)
unwilling to make any effort
Her thirty year old son is too lazy to find a job.

passive (level: intermediate)
unwilling to change a situation, allowing the others to take control
She is very passive in her marriage. It is her husband who decides on everything.

conflict (level: intermediate)
a disagreement between people; a fight between groups of people or countries
Many family conflicts result from the generation gap: it is difficult for the young to understand their parents.

{Điền từ đúng nghĩa và giải thích}

There are 2 classes at the Elementary level; one is for complete beginners and the other is for students who know only a little English.In both classes you'll practise simple conversations.In the class _____(1) the intermediate level you'll have a lot of practice in communication in real-life situation because we help you to use the English you have previously _____(2) in your own country, you will also have the chance to improve your _____(3) of English grammar to build up your vocabulary.

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