MODULE 3

READING COMPREHENSION
PART 1
Questions 1-5. Complete the five conversations. For questions 1-5, mark
A, B or C on your answer sheet.

1. John's broken this plate. A. That's very good.

B. Here you are.
C. It doesn't matter.
2. Is this your watch? A. It's three o'clock.
B. I think it's Dave's.
C. I'm sorry I'm late.
3. Can I have a sandwich? A. Yes, that's right.
B. Yes, it is.
C. Yes, of course.
4. How many people were in the café? A. Not much.
B. A few.
C. A little.
5. We're from London. A. Yes, please.
B. How interesting.
C. Not at all.

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READING PART 2
Questions 6-10. Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Mark
the correct answer A, B or C on the answer sheet.
Example;

Go to the office if you have lost a floppy disc.

LOST FLOPPY DISC
Make sure all schoolwork is given in on floppy
Lost on Tuesday-contains
disc to the office.
important schoolwork.
Hand in to office. If you have found a floppy disc, please leave
it at the office.

Whose textbook does Natalie want

to borrow?
A. Ken's
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B. Maria's
C. Francesco's

A. This car park is for employees

only.
B. Users must lock the car park
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after leaving.
C. People can park here while
they are at work.

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 A. The basketball team only wants
to see experienced players.
B. There aren't enough team
members available on Friday.
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C. The Barton College team will
visit the gym later today.
A. A ticket is not necessary for
Sunday evening.
B. You must book tickets for
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Sunday in advance.
C. All Sunday evening tickets are
already sold.

A. Giacomo can collect Charlotte

from the airport tomorrow
10 afternoon.
B. Giacomo will be able to see
Charlotte early tomorrow morning.
C. Charlotte needs to arrive in time
for Giacomo's meeting tomorrow.

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Part 3. Read the text and questions 11-15. For each question, mark the
correct answer A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
A month ago I had no idea that on a Saturday afternoon in November
I'd be hanging 30 metres above the ground and enjoying it. Now I looked
down at the river far below me, and realised why people love rock-climbing.
My friend Matt and I had arrived at the Activity Centre on Friday
evening. The accommodation wasn't wonderful, but we had everything we
needed (beds, blankets, food), and we were pleased to be out of the city and
in the fresh air.
On Saturday morning we met the other ten members of our group.
Cameron had come along with two friends, Kevin and Simon, while sisters
Carole and Lynn had come with Amanda. We had come from various places
and none of us knew the area.
We knew we were going to spend the weekend outdoors, but none of
us was sure exactly how. Half of us spent the morning caving while the
others went rock-climbing and then we changed at lunchtime. Matt and I
went to the caves first. Climbing out was harder than going in, but after a
good deal of pushing, we were out at last — covered in mud but pleased and
excited by what we'd done.
11. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. say how she spent some free time
B. describe some people she met
C. explain how to do certain outdoor sports
D. advertise the Activity Centre
12. What can the reader learn from the text?
A. how to apply for a place at the Centre

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 B. what sort of activities you can experience at the Centre
C. when to depend on other people at the Centre
D. which time of year is best to attend the Centre
13 How do you think the writer might describe her weekend?
A. unpleasant
B. relaxing
C. frightening
D. interesting
14 What do we learn about the group?
A. Some of them had been there before.
B. They had already chosen their preferred activities.
C. Some of them already knew each other.
D. They came from the same city.
15 Which of the following advertisements describes the Activity Centre?

A. B.
ACTIVITY CENTRE ACTIVITY CENTRE
Set in beautiful countryside. Set in beautiful countryside.
You can spend the day doing Accommodation and meals
outdoor activities and we will provided. Make up your own
find your accommodation with timetable — choose from a
a local family. variety of activities (horse-
riding, fishing, hill-walking,
sailing, mountain-biking).

C. ACTIVITY CENTRE D. ACTIVITY CENTRE

Set in beautiful countryside. Set in beautiful countryside.
Enjoy the luxury of our Accommodation provided.
accommodation — each room Work with a group — we
has its own bathroom. Work show you a range of outdoor

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 with a group, or have activities that you didn't
individual teaching. realise you could do!

Part 4. Read the text below and choose the correct answer for each space.
For each question, mark the letter next to the correct answer A, B, C or D
on your answer sheet.
THE FIRST WOMAN SCIENTIST
Hypatia was born in Alexandria, in Egypt, in 370 A.D. For many
centuries she was (16)……… only woman scientist to have a place in the
history books.
Hypatia's father was director of Alexandria University, and he (17)
………sure his daughter had the best education available. This was unusual,
as most women then had few (18) ………to study.
After studying in Athens and Rome, Hypatia returned to Alexandria
(19) ……… she began teaching mathematics. She soon became famous (20)
……… her knowledge of new ideas.
We have no copies of her books, (21) ……… we know that she wrote
several important mathematical works. Hypatia was also interested in
technology and (22) ……… several scientific tools to help with her work.
At the (23) ……… many rulers were afraid of science, and (24)
……… connected with it was in danger. One day in March 415, Hypatia
(25) ……… attacked in the street and killed.
16. A one B. the C. a D. an
17. A. could B. made C. said D. put
18. A. classes B. customs C. opportunities D. teachers
19. A. which B. how C. there D. where
20. A. in B. by C. from D. for

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21. A. but B. because C. or D. as
22. A. did B. experimented C. invented D.
learnt
23. A. year B. period C. time D. day
24. A. anyone B. nobody C. all D. something
25. A. had B. was C. has D. is

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 WRITING TEST
Time allowed: 45 minutes
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PART 1:

CODE 03:

You are Ann. Write a letter to your penfriend, Vivian in about 120 words to tell
him/ her about a website you often visit, including information about:

- How you found it;

- What it is about;
- How often you visit it;
And explain why you often visit it.

You do NOT need to write any address.

Dear Vivian,
How are you these days? I am glad to receive your letter, enquiring (asking) me
about what website I like. Well, I normally spend one or two hours on the internet
to read the news. One day, an advert appeared on my screen. It was about Lazada
shopping online. I clicked on it and I was referred to the website where I could
find almost everything, from a pin to an elephant. The website is so attractive that
I now visit it almost everyday, whenever I have free time. One of the advantages
of shopping online on this website is that it is time and energy saving. Instead of
going out, you just sit before the screen and click on the items you want. The
goods you want to buy will arrive in a few days. Just pay for it, including the
postage, and get it.
If you like to try it, access lazada.com. Hope to see you soon.
Sincerely yours
Ann

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PART 2: Write an about 150-word essay to express your opinions on the
following question:
Do you prefer to live in a nuclear family or an extended family ?

Different people may have different tastes for the type of family
they would like to live in, whether it is a nuclear family that contains only
parents and children or an extended family that includes more than two
generations, maybe grandparents and great-grandparents, in addition to
parents and children. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages.
For me, I prefer to live in a nuclear family.
Firstly, living in a nuclear family provides you with more privacy
than in the other one. You are watched by fewer people, just by your parents.
Secondly, this kind of family can avoid generation gaps which are
sometimes so intense (căn thẳng) that it threatens to harm the relationship
between members.
Thirdly, the fewer the number of people you have in the house, the
less likely conflict may occur.
However, a nuclear family also has some disadvantages such as
absence of the sense of belonging, lack of care when parents are away.
Despite all these, the advantages of a nuclear family still outweigh its
limitations.