HỆ THỐNG ÔN TẬP KIỂM TRA (PHẦN 2)
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I. READING COMPREHENSION
TEXT 2: COASTEERING
Lily Carter had no idea what present she wanted for her 14th birthday. But she’d always been keen on challenging sports, especially to do with water, like surfing and sailing. So when her parents heard about an activity called coasteering – exploring rocks along the coast by climbing and swimming – they thought Lily would love it. They found a course offered at an activity center called Porthdean, just along the coast from the family home, which was perfect. So after checking it was led by expert instructors, they signed her up.
Lily had seen a TV show about coasteering and was interested in doing it, although she’d thought only adults could take part. But then she discovered that on courses at Porthdean, there’d also be people her age jumping from rocks into the sea, and also exploring caves – which she was never normally allowed to do, so she really wanted to go. But she still asked her dad to go along too, and although he wondered whether he’d like coasteering himself, he knew how much Lily wanted someone to accompany her, so he agreed.
Lily and her dad drove to Porthdean, where they attended a session with their instructors to learn basic safety and techniques and be given helmets and special wetsuits to keep the cold out. The group they joined was quite small, which meant they got lots of individual attention. Says Lily, “The entire trip was awesome – although the water was freezing! But our instructors encouraged the whole group so much, we were ready to try absolutely all the challenges, even stuff we hadn’t expected at all, like jumping off high cliffs! I must admit, the one I jumped off wasn’t that high, but Dad went much higher!”
“Anyway, Dad and I hadn’t realized how hard it would be physically, so we were glad we were fit,” explains Lily. “Even so, afterward, we actually felt like we’d done loads of hard exercise in the gym! But I’ll keep the memories of that trip forever, I reckon. And the instructors are going to put a video of it onto the website, so my friends will see it. They’d never believe me otherwise!”
1. Why did Lily’s parents choose Porthdean for her coasteering present?
2. How did Lily feel about the coasteering course?
3. Lily particularly liked her instructors because they made sure everyone
4. Lily says that after the course, she was
5. What would Lily text to a friend while she was away on the course?
TEXT 3: KARINA MOORE – TEENAGE HIGH DIVER!
Several times a week, teenager Karina Moore trains at her local pool to jump from the high-diving board into the water – and attempt to become a national diving champion.
Karina first learned about diving during a family break in Spain, where the resort’s pool had a high-diving board. Young people were diving off it, and it looked fun, but Karina didn’t join in, even though she was a strong swimmer. Then after returning home, she discovered a long-distance runner she’d always admired had started diving for relaxation – so she became more interested.
Karina joined a beginners’ diving class at her local pool. They had several sessions jumping onto soft materials before trying the high board. “The water looked a long way down,” says Karina, “but after our training, I felt I’d handle it – without injuring myself! They warned me I’d land in the water fast – at around 60 kph – but I was prepared. I couldn’t wait to get started – although the others weren’t so keen! Anyway, I wasn’t disappointed by the experience.”
In Karina’s area, there’s now lots of interest in high diving, but it’s sometimes difficult for swimmers to find suitable practice facilities. Although the pools are deep enough, they’re in use so often by diving clubs that other people don’t get opportunities to practise. Fortunately, though, Karina’s coach noticed her talent and helped her develop her techniques. After only two years, she’s swimming competitions in her area.
But what’s it like to concentrate so much on diving? “I train 20 hours a week,” says Karina, “and I won’t pretend it’s easy – you have to enjoy it to spend so much time doing it!” It’s not easy for my parents either, though – they drive me to training sessions early in the morning, and that costs money. But they’ve had financial help from sports organizations, luckily. And my schoolwork and social life are good. I still meet my mates – and there’s always the phone! The only thing I hadn’t realized was that the pool water would damage my hair – I used to love my long hair, but I’ve had to cut it short because it looked awful! But I’ll definitely keep on diving.”
1. What made Karina keen to take up diving?
2. How did Karina feel the first time she used the highboard?
3. What does the writer suggest about diving facilities in Karina’s area?
4. How does Karina feel about spending so much time diving?
5. What would the writer say about Karina?
TEXT 4: CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN SWEDEN
Last year, Mum and I wanted to try a winter sport called cross-country skiing – travelling on skis across the countryside. And pictures of one area in Sweden, with people skiing along through forests on wonderful white snow, persuaded us that destination was a good choice. We hadn’t done much skiing, though, so weren’t sure how difficult cross-country skiing was, compared with skiing fast down steep mountains. But we signed up to join a group of people, of all ages, plus a guide.
We’d read about the place we went to before we left, so we knew it was close to where Sweden ends and Norway starts. And our family knew we couldn’t text home, as there was no internet connection – and actually, it was relaxing to be far from anywhere, or anyone. What we hadn’t realised was that from there, we’d be able to see amazing colored lights in the sky, which appeared at certain times of year, called the Northern Lights – what a sight!
On our first day there, I hated getting up in the dark, but it meant I saw the sun come up over the forests, so I was glad I did. And sunshine was forecast for the week, I was delighted to hear! But the real problem was my 15kg rucksack, full of food and clothes – I had no idea it would weigh that much. Anyway, we skied for hours across mainly flat snow. Having special light skis was supposed to help us climb the few hills there were – although I still couldn’t do it!
Finally, we stopped for the night. It wasn’t until we’d reached our hut that our guide mentioned we’d just crossed a frozen lake to get there – but nothing surprised us by that point! Anyway, he gave us all jobs to do – cutting firewood and cooking food – and soon we were having dinner, made from whatever food we’d brought – a strange mix, but it tasted delicious. And everywhere was so peaceful outside that none of us stayed awake long.
Mum and I want to try another winter sports trip, maybe snowboarding. But we’ll probably end up just as exhausted as we were after this trip!
1. Jenna and her mum decided to go cross-country skiing in Sweden because
2. After their arrival, what did they discover about where they were staying?
3. How did Jenna feel about the long trips through the snow on skis?
4. Regarding their accommodation, Jenna says everyone
5. What would Jenna text a friend about her trip?
II. CLOZE TEXT
TEXT 2: ZOOS
People began to keep animals in zoos
3,000 years ago, when the rulers of China opened an enormous zoo called the Gardens of Intelligence. In many of the early zoos, animals
taught to perform for the visitors. This no longer
and it is accepted that the purpose of zoos is for people to see animals behaving naturally.
Today, most cities have a zoo or wildlife park. However, not
approves of zoos. People who think that zoos are a good idea say they
us with the opportunity to
about the natural world and be close to wild animals. Both of
would not be possible
zoos. On the other hand, some people disapprove of zoos because they
it is wrong to put animals in cages, and argue that in zoos which are not
properly, animals live in dirty conditions and eat unsuitable food.
TEXT 3: SWEDEN’S ICE HOTEL
The village of Jukkasjarvi is in Swedish Lapland, and winter temperatures there can reach -40°C. But 6,000 holidaymakers
go there annually, to visit what is probably Europe’s most unusual accommodation. In this hotel you eat, drink, and sleep in rooms made
ice. If you want, you can
get married in one. The bar is nice too, and putting hot drinks on it is obviously not
! The bedrooms are around -4°C, but fortunately guests are
with special sleeping bags that will keep
warm in the coldest of temperatures.
outdoor clothes can be supplied too, if needed.
The hotel is never more than six months old,
it melts in summer and
winter it is rebuilt. Creating the hotel
10,000 tonnes of ice, plus 30,000 tonnes of snow.
III. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
Complete each second sentence using the word given…
(Điền từ 2-5 chữ vào chỗ trống sao cho nghĩa không đổi, bao gồm cả từ được cho trong ngoặc)
1. Jack really likes football and never misses a match. (crazy)
Jack is crazy about football and never misses a match. (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi is crazy about)
2. My uncle worked on a sailing boat until he was thirty. (sailor)
My uncle was a sailor until he was thirty. (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi was a sailor)
3. John participated in a swimming competition last week. (part)
John took part in a swimming competition last week. (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi took part in)
4. Young children like Disneyland. (popular)
Disneyland is popular with young children. (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi is popular with)
5. Karen doesn’t like watching sports on TV. (keen)
Karen isn’t keen on watching sports on TV. (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi keen on watching)
6. Sasha is a good tango dancer. (talented)
Sasha is really talented at dancing the tango. (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi talented at dancing)
7. No one can learn all that in one day! (capable)
No one is capable of learning all that in one day! (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi capable of learning)
8. I really hope you find a solution to the problem. (succeed)
I really hope you succeed in finding a solution to the problem. (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi succeed in finding)
9. Did they give you a map of the area? (provide)
Did they provide you with a map of the area? (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi provide you with)
10. My intention is to travel to Malta by ferry. (going)
I’m going to travel to Malta by ferry. (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi going to travel)
11. Be careful when you leave the bus. (off)
Be careful when getting off the bus. (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi when getting off)
12. Will they send the letters first class? (sent)
Will the letters be sent first class? (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi be sent)
13. I’m not sure if they eat pizza in China. (is)
I’m not sure if pizza is eaten in China. (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi pizza is eaten)
14. Someone told me that they don’t make cars in the UK anymore. (made)
Someone told me that cars are not made in the UK anymore. (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi cars are not made)
15. We gave my dad a surprise party on his fortieth birthday. (was)
My dad was given a surprise party on his fortieth birthday. (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi was given)
16. They’ve caught the person who stole your bike! (caught)
The person who stole your bike has been caught! (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi has been caught)
17. A neighbor is feeding our dog while we’re away. (being)
Our dog is being fed by a neighbor while we’re away. (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi being fed by a)
18. Could you lend me some money until the weekend? (borrow)
Could I borrow some money until the weekend? (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi borrow some money)
19. Why don’t you return the sweater to the shop you got it from? (back)
Why don’t you take the sweater back to the shop you got it from? (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi take the sweater back)
20. We need to go quickly or the shops will be closed. (up)
We need to hurry up or the shops will be closed. (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi hurry up)
21. I don’t agree with your opinion of the new shopping center. (wrong)
I think you are wrong about the new shopping center. (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi are wrong about)
22. It’s not necessary to pay to use the office phone. (have)
You don’t have to pay to use the office phone. (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi have to pay)
23. It wasn’t necessary for me to buy a stamp for my letter. (need)
I didn’t need to buy a stamp for my letter. (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi need to buy)
24. It’s possible that the e-mail is from Alex. (might)
The e-mail might be from Alex. (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi might be)
25. My computer doesn’t work, so I can’t e-mail you. (wrong)
There’s something wrong with my computer, so I can’t e-mail you. (viết y chang câu gốc, chỉ khác là ghi wrong with)
IV. SPEAKING
(Hãy bấm nút loa để nghe, tự đọc to câu trả lời của bạn, sau đó nhấp vào vùng bị làm mờ để đối chiếu với câu trả lời mẫu)
Topic 1: A time when you were ill
I had the flu last year. I felt tired and had a headache. I was sick for one week. I stayed home and rested.
(Dịch: Năm ngoái tôi bị cúm. Tôi mệt và đau đầu. Tôi bị bệnh 1 tuần. Tôi ở nhà nghỉ ngơi.)
Topic 2: A famous person (My Tam)
I want to meet My Tam. She sings very well. I like her very much. When I meet her, I will take a photo with her.
(Dịch: Tôi muốn gặp Mỹ Tâm. Cô ấy hát hay. Tôi rất thích cô ấy. Tôi sẽ xin chụp ảnh.)
Topic 3: A party you enjoyed
It was my company’s party. It was at a restaurant. I went with co-workers. We ate, talked, and sang. I felt happy.
(Dịch: Tôi thích tiệc công ty. Ở nhà hàng. Đi với đồng nghiệp. Ăn, nói chuyện, hát. Rất vui.)
Topic 4: A sport you enjoy
I enjoy badminton. I play after work with my friends. It keeps me healthy and happy.
(Dịch: Tôi thích cầu lông. Chơi sau giờ làm với bạn bè. Giúp khỏe và vui.)
Topic 5: Someone in your family
I love my father. He is tall with short hair. He is kind and helpful.
(Dịch: Tôi yêu bố. Ông cao, tóc ngắn. Ông tốt bụng và hay giúp tôi.)
Topic 6: Your house
I live in the city. My house is small but nice. I live with my family. I like it.
(Dịch: Tôi sống ở thành phố. Nhà nhỏ nhưng đẹp. Sống với gia đình. Tôi rất thích.)
