Câu 1:

1. I thought Archie __________________ (leave) but in fact he was in the cafeteria.

2. Who is expected __________________ (win) the next election?

3. The meeting __________________ (finish) by 4.30 so give me a ring then.

4. He admitted __________________ (steal) the painting after the police arrested him.

5. The examiner asked me why I __________________ (chose) to learn English.

6. How long __________________ (you want) to be an astronaut?

7. My niece __________________ (can) talk until she was two.

8. You __________________ (earn) a lot more money this time next year.

Trả lời:
1. would leave
2. to win
3. will have finished
4. having stolen
5. had chosen
6. do you want
7. could
8. will be earning
Câu 2:
A home of your own?
A home of their own is what most people in the UK aspire to these days. However,
more and more of our older population are finding it difficult to stay in their own homes
as the health problems associated with increased age sometimes make it impossible
for them to cope in badly designed houses.
The elderly cannot climb the stairs and if they use wheelchairs, there are often
problems getting from one room to another because of narrow doorways, let alone
trying to manoeuvre their chairs up and down outdoor steps. [1 _______] All too often
the help that could allow them to remain in their own homes at the end of their lives is
not available and these people are forced to move into care homes. Here, their needs
are catered for but they often feel isolated and away from familiar surroundings and
their friends and family.
In an effort to address this problem the UK government has announced plans that
seem, on the surface, to be fairly dramatic. [2 _______] There will be sixteen such
specifications and they include improvements that could significantly affect life
positively for the elderly. Stairs will have to be wide enough to accommodate stair lifts
should the installation of one become necessary. [3 _______] Electrical sockets and
switches in walls must be at a convenient height and all rooms must be large enough
for wheelchairs to turn in circles. These are only a few examples of what architects and
builders will have to take into consideration in the future.
[4 _______] The general idea has been welcomed by many care groups but the
practicalities are causing concern in many quarters. Not least among those who are
worried about the cost of providing new housing. [5 _______] Members of the House
Builders Association feel that the plans have not been carefully thought through and
that implementing such specifications, although theoretically laudable, is simply not
realistic.
It is also felt that people have different housing needs at different stages of their lives
and forcing all new homes to be built with the elderly in mind is not going to be a
popular move. Debate on the subject will no doubt continue for a long time yet!

COMPLETE THE TEXT WITH SENTENCES A–F. THERE IS ONE SENTENCE YOU
DO NOT NEED.

A. They want all new homes built in the UK from 2011 onwards to conform to
specifications that will make them elderly-friendly.

B. Safety for children will also be addressed.

C. It is feared that conforming to all the specifications will push up the prices and put
new homes out of the reach of first-time buyers.

D. Adapting their houses to make life easier for these people is a costly business and
most cannot afford the necessary changes.

E. These plans have met with mixed reactions.

F. There must be easy access for wheelchairs to the front door and through doorways.
Trả lời:
1. D
2. A
3. F
4. E
5. C
Câu 3:
Imagine you witness a large fire and see fire-fighters save a young child from the
building. Write the story of the rescue for a magazine. Use the writing guide to help
you.

Paragraph 1: Say what you were doing when the fire started.

Paragraph 2: Say what happened and describe the scene.

Paragraph 3: Describe how the fire-fighters saved the child.

Paragraph 4: Comment on the bravery of the fire-fighters and what happened to the
other people involved.

Trả lời:
It was a sunny day in December. I was doing housework, cleaning bedrooms,
bathroom, kitchen and I was cooking some meal for my family when suddenly my
daughter ran to me and said that neighbors house was on fire and the fire-fighters
were putting out fire.
It was horrible scene I never imagined that my neighbors house could be on fire. There
was a large fire breaking out. At the time of the fire, 9-year-old boy was trapped in the
attic. As soon as the fire fighters arrived, some of them used water to extinguish the
fire and one fire fighter climbed on a ladder truck to get into the house.
The rescue was difficult because the fire broke out so intense that it was impossible to
reach. However, he lifted and tried to get the boy out safely. The boy only sustained
minor burns.
The fire-fighters are very brave. They are truly a hero in our minds. Luckily no one was
seriously injured although all were very scared.
Câu 1:
1. I thought Archie __________________ (leave) but in fact he was in the cafeteria.

2. Who is expected __________________ (win) the next election?

3. The meeting __________________ (finish) by 4.30 so give me a ring then.

4. He admitted __________________ (steal) the painting after the police arrested him.

5. The examiner asked me why I __________________ (chose) to learn English.

6. How long __________________ (you want) to be an astronaut?

7. My niece __________________ (can) talk until she was two.

8. You __________________ (earn) a lot more money this time next year.

Trả lời:
1. would leave
2. to win
3. will have finished
4. having stolen
5. had chosen
6. have you wanted
7. could
8. will be earning
Câu 2:

WORKING WITH MONEY

A . THE FINANCIAL ADVISOR

In my job people either come to me or I go to them. This is because most of my clients
are working full time and only have the evenings or weekends free. We usually spend
a few hours going through money matters and then I work out with the client how best
their money can be invested and how to plan for their retirements. I give advice on
anything from pension funds to taking equity out of property. In short what I’m doing is
advising people how to make their money work for them and provide them with a
secure future.

B . THE DEBT COUNSELLOR

The people who usually consult me are often desperate to find a way out of a very
difficult and traumatic situation. These days I’m seeing more and more people who
have overreached themselves and been tempted by easy credit. They can’t see a way
forward and that’s where I come in. My job often involves reassuring people that there
are ways out of their problems. However, in the course of my work I also encounter
people whose lives revolve around spending money that they haven’t got and who are
neither willing nor able to change their ways.

C . THE ACCOUNTANT
I work in partnership with two other people and we are always extremely busy! We
mainly deal with small businesses or individuals who need help with their taxes. We
calculate their profits (or losses) and advise on what expenses they can claim for.
Some forms they have to complete look quite complex but for people with our
experience they’re really quite straightforward. Some of our clients think we should be
able to save them enormous amounts of money but we’re certainly not miracle
workers!

D . THE ECONOMIST
In my opinion the economy is a fascinating subject and I try to pass this on to my
students. It’s such a wide subject. There are so many influences you have to consider
and a successful economist must be familiar with all the markets and current trends.
As we’ve seen recently with unstable stock markets world wide, predicting how an
economy is going to do is almost impossible because of all the contributory factors.
Friends often ask for advice on what shares to buy or sell but unfortunately there are
no guarantees in my business and it’s always a big risk!

Complete the sentences with the correct person A–D.

1. _______ is a teacher.

2. _______ thinks his subject is not straightforward.

3. _______ doesn’t work office hours.

4. _______ has some clients that do not take his advice.

5. _______ doesn’t always do what his clients expect.

Trả lời:
1. D
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. C
Câu 3:
Write a story about a disastrous evening when everything went wrong. Include these
points.
• Describe how the evening started.

• Write about at least three things that went wrong.

• Say how you felt and what you did.

• Describe how the evening ended.

Trả lời:
The most disastrous evening in my life happened on my birthday last year. I hoped it
would be one of my most wonderful birthdays and I was almost sure everything would
turn out well. But some unpredictable events can ruin your expectations in an instant.
While preparing myself to get ready for the party which would be at my favorite club,
something terrible happened. In a second of total carelessness I dropped my glasses
in the bathroom and one lens fell out of the frame. I couldn't believe it. Was that the
first sign that I was going to have a disastrous evening?
Then, I met with my friends in the club and I felt very happy on receiving so many
flowers and presents. Everything was going well when I decided to go to the bathroom
and check myself in the mirror. As I was rushing downstairs, I slipped because there
was some water on the stairs. I broke a heel. The only thing I could do was to ask my
neighbor go to my house and get me another pair of shoes. I felt awful. The moment I
slipped on the stairs, I tried to avoid falling down and I broke the watch that I had
recently received.
On the whole, I had a horrible evening even though I tried to pretend everything was
alright. At least, I was happy to have all my friends next to me and I was glad to see
them enjoying themselves.
Câu 1:

1. I __________________ (meet) the new employee at 4.30. Is there anything you’d

like me to ask him?

2. Don’t call me on my mobile between four and five this afternoon because I
__________________ (drive).

3. __________________ (the judges make) their decision by the end of today?

4. Don’t worry about phoning Martin with the news. I __________________ (tell him)
at school.

5. Quick! Marian __________________ (faint)!

6. When __________________ (the shop open)? I need to get some milk.

7. I’ve decided. I __________________ (study) Science at university.

8. Ben __________________ (probably win) the student election. He’s very popular.

9. The train __________________ (arrive) at 6.30 so we should be home by seven.

10 . Don’t forget to give him the letter when he __________________ (get) home.
Trả lời:
1. will meet
2. will be driving
3. Will the judges make
4. will tell
5. is fainting
6. will the shop open?
7. will study
8. will probably win
9. will arrive
10. gets

Câu 3:
Write a description of one of your neighbours. Use the writing guide to help you.

Paragraph 1: Say who the person is and how you know him/her.

Paragraph 2: Write about the person’s physical appearance.

Paragraph 3: Write about this person’s personality.

Paragraph 4: Write about any special abilities this person may have and say why
he/she is an interesting person to know.
Trả lời:
I am proud of writing about uncle Thanh who lives next to my house.
Mr Thanh looks like a model. He is tall and thin. He has bright eyes and white skin so
he looks younger than his age. He often gets up early in the morning to do exercises
so he is very energetic and strong.
Mr Thanh is the best kind man who I have ever known. He always helps the poor and
the disable people by his own money. He is also generous guy because when he has
free time, he often invites our family and his friends to come his house to have warm
parties. Besides, he is also an excellent doctor in a big hospital in our city.
One of the best thing about Mr Thanh is that he can play football very well, he is
always the most important player in the team. He got a lot of gold medals for the best
player of football team of our city. In addition, he is talented to tell funny stories, we
cannot stand laughing with his very humorous characters. With me, Mr Thanh is an
interesting person I know because he has so many special abilities and great
personalities.