Question 1-8
Read the talk below and correct the underlined errors.
For each question, write the correct word in the space provided on your
answer sheet.
Smoking and Its Effects
Good morning to everyone. I am here to talk (0) of smoking and its effects.
Everyone knows that cigarettes (1) has disastrous consequences on health.
Nevertheless, many people decide to ignore the risk (2) because continue
smoking. Smoking is among the leading causes of death around the world.
Smoking effects differ from person to person (3) depend on exposure to the
chemicals in cigarettes. Smoking is one of the main causes of heart disease (4)
but lung cancer. It is not only harmful to the smokers but also to non-smokers
(5) which are near the person who smokes. Smoking is also a waste of money.
As we know, cigarettes are not (6) cheapest at all. Additionally, cigarettes (7)
contains unbelievably atrocious ingredients that are horrible for a person’s
health. In conclusion, smoking (8) are harmful to everyone. Therefore, I would
like to take this opportunity to appeal to all of you who are smokers to quit this
bad habit. Thank you all for listening.
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Question 9-14
Read the text about happiness. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose
from the sentences (A-H) to fit each gap (35-40). There are two extra sentences which you
do not need to use. For each question, mark the correct answer (A-H) on your answer sheet.
Creating Your Own Happiness
Happiness is a state of mind that often comes with a good attitude and approach to life. We
each have 24 hours in a day to work with. 9 ( ). We have the power to change ourselves
and improve our lives.
10 ( ) . Reconnecting with what you love to do is a simple way to increase your joy.
Schedule your life around the small things that bring you happiness. Surround yourself with
people who are going to lift you higher. It’s better to have a few quality friends who inspire
us, than tons of friends whi leave you in a negative state of mind. 11 ( )
Make some time for yourself. 12 ( ). There will always be something you “should”
be doing. Scheduling and keeping to that “me” time is an important part of helping you stay
happy.
It’s easy to get stuck in routines. Move out of your comfort zone. 13 ( ). Try
something you haven’t eaten before. Explore new music. Discover a new author or movie.
Consider new sport, a new fitness gadget or a type of exercise you never thought you’d try.
This will bring happiness into your life.
14 ( ). Spending time in nature can reduce stress and increase feelings of vitality,
awe, gratitude and compassion. Nature nurtures and restores. It is a wonderful resource for
happiness. The secret to happiness lies in helping others, too. There is a Chinese saying that
goes “If you want happiness in an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go
fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a
lifetime, help someone”. When you help others, you feel a sense of accomplishment and
positivity that helps sustain happiness, too.
A It's up to us to decide how to use that time.
B You can get renewed energy from trying something you’ve never tried before.
C Reconnect with what brings you joy.
D Immerse yourself in nature.
E Stick with those who makes you happier.
F Engage your brain by thinking critically
G It will give you a break from your daily routine while refreshing your brain.
H Take a weekend trip where you can disconnect from the noisy world you live in.
