Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT môn Anh

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1. STT MỤC LỤC Trang A. NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015 1 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Nguyễn Trãi - Hải Dương 2 2 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Lê Hồng Phong - Nam Định 6 3 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Phan Bội Châu - Nghệ An 10 4 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Long An 15 B. ĐỀ THI NĂM 2015 - 2016 5 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Long An 19 6 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Đại học Sư Phạm Hà Nội 21 7 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Bắc Giang 27 8 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Ngoại ngữ Đại học Quốc gia Hà Nội 32 9 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên TP. Hồ Chí Minh 36 10 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Hưng Yên 42 C. ĐỀ THI NĂM 2016 - 2017 11 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Nguyễn Trãi - Hải Dương 46 12 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Vĩnh Phúc 50 13 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Nguyễn Tất Thành - Kon Tum 55 14 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên chung Hà Nam 61 15 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Lê Hồng Phong - Nam Định 64 D. ĐỀ THI NĂM 2017 - 2018 1
2. 16 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Quốc Học Huế 71 17 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Vĩnh Phúc 75 18 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Lê Hồng Phong - Nam Định 81 19 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên An Giang 84 20 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Bình Dương 89 21 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Đại Học Sư Phạm Hà Nội 92 ĐỀ THI NĂM 2018-2019 22 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên TP. Hồ Chí Minh 98 23 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Hà Nam 104 24 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Bình Phước 109 25 Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Bắc Giang 115 ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẢN GIẢI 123 2
3. Phần 1. ĐỀ THI VÀO LỚP 10 CHUYÊN A. ĐỀ THI NĂM 2014 - 2015 ĐỀ SỐ 01 (Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Nguyễn Trãi - Hải Dương) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút A. PHONETICS I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others (2.0 points): 1. A. hardware B. custard C. bargain D. chart 2. A. thanked B. blocked C. locked D. naked II. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from that of the others (3.0 points): 3. A. absolutely B. photography C. biology D. geography 4. A. purity B. accompany C. immense D. advantage 5. A. important B. disease C. organize D. community B. GRAMMAR - VOCABULARY - LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS I. Choose the word, phrase of expression which best completes each sentence (20 points): 6. I remember this film when I was a small child. A. to watch B. watched C. watching D. to be watching 7. My new job working with old age pensioners. A. requests B. consists C. involves D. contains 8. Jack: “Mary, remember to send my regards to your grandfather.” Mary: “ ” A. You’re welcome. B. Thanks, I will. C. That’s a good idea. D.It’s my pleasure. 9. The man two weeks ago has now been released. A. arrested B. arresting C. was arrested D. who arrested 10. Did you well with your roommates when you were at university? A. take on B. put on C. go on D. get on 11 to the beach before, little John was excited to see the huge waves crashing against the shore. A. Having not been B. Not having been C. Not to have been D. Not being 12. Jenny bought a when she was in Paris. A. silk pretty red dress B. red pretty silk dress C. dress pretty silk red D. pretty red silk dress 13. No doubt, sleeplessness can have a noticeable effect our performance at work. A. to B. with C. on D. for 14. I am sorry, but we can’t use the elevator at the moment because it is A. out of work B. out of sight C. out of order D. out of duty 15. If I in your position, I would refuse to take part in the game. A. am B. were C. have been D. be 16. Mr. Brown: “It’s very nice of you to meet me here.” Tom: “ ” A. That’s right, sir. B. Yes, certainly, sir. C. You’re right, sir. D. It’s my pleasure, sir. 17. “How long will you stay here, Susan?” the man asked. A. The man wanted to know how long Susan will stay there. B. The man asked Susan how long I would stay there C. The man asked Susan how long would she stay there D. The man asked Susan how long she would stay there 3
4. 18. We must go now, we will get stuck in the traffic. A. or else B. so that C. although D. in order that 19. “Your aunt has rarely been abroad, ?”the policeman asked Tony. A. has not she B. has she C. hasn’t she D. has your aunt 20. The notice “Keep out of reach of children!” can be seen A. at the gate of a supermarket B. on a box or bottle of medicine C. on an electric post D. at a gas station 21. “There's someone behind us. Do you think we are ?” Jack asked worriedly. A. following B. being following C. followed D. being followed 22. “How I hate to see the dentist tomorrow! I hope I don’t need to ,” Bob cried out. A. have anything done B. be done something C. make something done D. let anything done 23. The party was awful. Jane wishes she to it. A. did not go B. had not gone C. has not gone D. would not have gone 24. It was difficult a question that all of us could not answer it. A. such B. so C. too D. very 25. you give the answer, marks you can get. A. The quicker / the better B. The more quickly / better C. The quickest / the best D. The more quickly / the better II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets (5.0 points): 26. We regret to inform you that you are not (QUALIFICATION) for the job. 27. How will you (BEAUTIFUL) the Christmas free, Jane? 28. The man left his village on a (MISERY) wet day. 29. It is education that helps with the (RICH) of knowledge for the young. 30. Henry drank a lot of coffee to keep him (WAKE) III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (5.0 points): 31. Dictionaries frequently explain the origin of the defined word, state its part of speech, and indicating its correct use. A B C D 32. John's parents are very glad that he has done lots of progress this school year. A B C D 33. The Prime Minister, accompanied by his attendants, are present at the opening of the new sports center. A B C D 34. The receptionist said Tom to sit down at the table and wait for the manager. A B C D 35. There are many different ways of comparing the economy of one nation with those of another. A B C D C. READING I. There are five blanks in the passage below. From the words given in the box, choose the most suitable for each blank. There are TWO EXTRA WORDS that you do not need to use (5.0 points): A. taken C. made E. considerably G. experiment B. total D. experience F. however For many people, traveling by plane is an exciting (36) Others, however, find the whole idea quite terrifying, although flying is no more dangerous than any other forms of travel and some experts say it is (37) safer. It is known, (38) , that most accidents occur during take-off and landing when the pilot’s decisions are very important. The people whose job is to look after the passengers - the stewards and stewardesses - play an 4
5. important role in helping passengers to feel safe and comfortable. Indeed for many passengers, being (39) such care of is all part of the (40) experience. No other form of travel is required to wait on people in quite the same way, with food, drink, newspapers, magazines, music and even video films. II. Read the passage below and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space (10 points): The media are the means or methods by which people learn what is (41) in the city, in the country and in the world. The news media can be classified (42) two general categories: the categories of print media and electronic media. Print media use the written material to communicate news to (43) Electronic media use air waves to (44) news to homes, offices and public places. Print media are usually divided into magazines and newspapers. Most newspapers print news daily. For example, the newspaper “The New York Time” is (45) daily. However, Newsweek and Time magazines are published once a week. The electronic media are (46) divided into radio and television. (47) news is news that you listen to. In the United States many radio (48) broadcast five minutes of news every hour. Television news is news that you not only listen to but also watch. In Canada and the United States, for example, many people watch an hour of news on TV at six o’clock in the evening. In the future, new categories of news media will (49) even today computers are beginning to influence the transmission and reception (50) news. 41. A. showing B. happening C. making D. doing 42. A. into B. to C. for D. about 43. A. viewers B. listeners C. spectators D. readers 44. A. receive B.send C. offer D. get 45. A. published B. made C. taken D. brought 46. A. carefully B. especially C. generally D. completely 47. A. Print B. Newspaper C. Magazine D. Radio 48. A. stations B. offices C. buildings D. houses 49. A. discover B. develop C. invent D. disappear 50. A. for B. into C. of D. at III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question (10 points): During the teenage years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to. They often seem to dislike being questioned. They may seem unwilling to talk about their work in school. This is a normal development at this age, though it can be very hard for parents to understand. It is part of becoming independent of teenagers trying to be adult while they are still growing up. Young people are usually more willing to talk if they believe that questions are asked out of real interest and not because people are frying to check up on them. Parents should do their best to talk to their sons and daughters about school work and future plans. However, it is not a good idea that parents push teenagers to talk if they do not want to. Parents should also watch for the danger signs: some young people in trying to be adult may experiment with sex, drugs, alcohol, or smoking. Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual behavior which may be connected with these and get help if necessary. 51. This passage is taken from a A. handbook for parents B. school timetable C. teenage magazine D. book for children 52. Sometimes it is difficult for adults to talk to teenagers because A. teenagers think adults are not honest B. teenagers do not like the ways adults ask them C. most teenagers are quiet D. most teenagers hate adults 5
6. 53. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage? A. That teenagers do not want to talk to adults is unusual at their age. B. Teenagers will be unwilling to talk if people try to check up on them. C. It is advisable for parents to talk to their sons and daughters about school work and future plans. D. Parents should not force teenagers to talk if they do not want to. 54. Some teenagers experiment with drugs, smoking or alcohol because A. cigarettes, drugs, or alcohol help them relax B. cigarettes, drugs and alcohol are available everywhere C. they feel proud to be respected by adults D. they regard these as a mark of adulthood 55. The word behavior in the last sentence is closest in meaning to A. feeling B. reaction. C. activities D. manners D. WRITING I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before (5.0 points): 56. Nam finds it hard to drive on the left. Nam is not 57. “You’ve damaged my car, Bob!” the mother said angrily. The mother accused 58. Passengers always get something to eat on this airline even though the journey is short. However 59. It was such a stale cake that the boy could not eat it. The cake was not 60. Despite the heavy snow, the explorers managed to walk to the village. Although II. Use the suggested words and phrases below to make complete sentences (10 points): 61. Everyone / become / aware / environment / be / serious issue. 62. However, / we / not / do / much / deal with / problem / because / we / seem / wait / government / take actions. 63. In / opinion, / individuals / can / do / things / help / solve / problem. 64. begin with, / we / can / responsible / way / we / dispose / waste. 65. We / not / throw / rubbish / lakes / rivers. 66. Moreover, / we / also / need / save / water / we / use / because / fresh water / be / run out / many parts / world. 67. Finally, / air / we / breathe / be / pollute / exhaust fumes / cars / cities. 68. I think / if / we / use / public transport / more, / we / reduce / air pollution. III. It is said that traveling helps widen your knowledge. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? In about 180 words, write an essay to support your opinion (10 points). ĐỀ SỐ 02 6
7. (Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Lê Hồng Phong - Nam Định) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút PART A. PHONETICS (1.0 point) I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. Circle the correct answer A, B, C or D. There is an example at the beginning (0). (0.5p) 0. A. achieve B. children C.change D. chemistry 1. A. multiply B. simply C. imply D. purify 2. A. define B. decline C. determine D. mine 3. A. honest B. history C. hour D. honour 4. A. wood B. good C. food D. childhood 5. A. worked B. placed C. wicked D. missed II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others. Circle the correct answer A, B, C or D. There is an example at the beginning (0). (0.5p) 0. A. money B. army C afraid D. people 1. A. provide B. combine C. service D. account 2. A. electric B. dependent C. deposit D. different 3. A. imagine B. protection C. develop D. company 4. A. documentary B. occupation C. competitive D. individual 5. A. embarrassing B. experiment C. artificial D. experience PART B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (3.0 points) I. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences. Circle the correct answer A, B, C or D. There is an example at the beginning (0). 0. Singapore is .than Vietnam. A. much small B. less smaller C. more smaller D. much smaller 1. The girl .over there is my best friend. A. stood B. standing C. stands D. who standing 2. My sister has a hat .yours. She bought it in Hanoi. A. as B. like C.such as D. same as 3. The invention of labor-saving devices for the home made .for women to pursue a career and to enjoy their social life. A. possible B. it possible C. possible it D. it impossible 4. . you say, I won’t believe you anymore. A. However B. How C. What D. Whatever 5. While some people find advertising very helpful, .think it is a waste of time and money. A. some other B. others C. other D. others people 6. No longer .their parents allow them to go to the music club. A. X (nothing) B. does C.do D. have 7. I regret .that the sight-seeing tour has been cancelled because of the bad weather. A. to tell you B. telling you C. to say you D. saying you 8. The harder you try, .results you get. A. the better B. better C. more better D. the best 9. .students study very hard before the examination. A. Most of the B. Most of C. Most the D. Almost 10. If it .for her carelessness, she could have passed the driving test. A. had been B. hadn’t been C. were not D. would have been II. Give the correct form of the words in capital letters to complete the sentence. There is an example 7
8. at the beginning (0). (l.0p) 0. She has been a stamp collector for ten years. (COLLECT) 1. There is a .of fruits in Vietnam. (VARY) 2. The company has had a .in sales. (REDUCE) 3. Her boss accused her of being over (AMBITION) 4. She was the first TV .that he had met in the flesh. (CELEBRATE) 5. His .knowledge is very poor. He thinks Paris is in Italy. (GEOGRAPHY) 6. Even if you’re good at a game, you shouldn’t be (CONFIDENT) 7. In some places the weather changes so quickly that it’s very . (PREDICT) 8. We always have a spare room in case visitors arrive (EXPECT) 9. Reducing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is of .importance. (CRITIC) 10. There are some .who want a new law forcing men to do their share. (POLITICS) III. Choose one given phrasal verb to complete each sentence. You may have to change the verb form but cannot use one phrasal verb twice. Write your answers in the spaces provided. There is an example at the beginning (0). look after slow down look down on make out call in draw up try on ring off put aside sit up settle on 0. Can you look after .our dog while we’re away on holiday? 1. His condition is worse than before. I think we should . a doctor. 2. A red car has just .in front of our house. Are we expecting anyone? 3. Don’t .Peter just because he’s not as good at the job as you are. 4. Could you ., please. I don’t like driving so fast on country roads. 5. The name on the cheque is wrong. The cheque is .to your brother, not to you. 6. I wonder if this dress fits. I’ll .it . and see. 7. I’m sorry, but I’ll have to .now. Someone has just come into the office. 8. Don’t spend the money you won. Why don’t you .it .to buy what you really want? 9. There was an excellent film on television late last night. We .to watch it. 10. We couldn’t decide whether to book a holiday in Spain or Italy. We finally .Spain. PART C. READING (3.0 points) I. Read the text below and answer the questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided (you can give short but enough information answers). (1.2p) I had been chosen by my teacher to attend a leadership training course which would be held at the Girls’ Brigade campsite. As I stepped into the campsite at Sembawang, I saw the ropes that were fastened from tree to tree and some structures built for climbing. “I hope I don’t have to climb up all those trees,” I said to myself. I suffered from acrophobia. After Debbie and I had settled into our dormitory, we went for the briefing. The camp commandant told us that we need not worry about climbing the awesome structures as she and the other officers were there to help us. “To be a good leader, you must lead by example and be brave,” the commandant said. The day came when all of us had to climb up the structures. “This is the moment of my life” I told myself. It was a sunny afternoon as I stood under the tree and told myself I would be able to do it. Debbie was among the brave ones who volunteered to climb up the man-made ladder to the top of the tree where the ropes were. The task was to walk across to the middle of the ropes supported by the two trees and jump down. Although we had support ropes around our bodies, I was still afraid and tried very hard to overcome my fear of heights. My heart pumped so hard while waiting for my turn. When it was finally my turn, I climbed up the ladder 8
9. with legs shaking. The higher I climbed, the faster my heart beat. Finally, I reached the top and took a deep breath. “Phew, that was easy,” I told myself. Then I looked down. “I think I am going to faint,” I thought. I could not think for the next few seconds. I shook my head and asked myseld, “How am I going to show the people in the Girls’ Brigade that I am a good leader if I have no courage?” From the top of the tree, I could see the entire campsite as well as the officiers and the other participants. I hummed a tune. Then I held on top the ropes tightly and began to move one step at a time towards the centre. I was enjoying the view around me. “This is fun after all! I thought. Then I heard cheers and claps from below. I realized that I had made it to the centre. I closed my eyes and jumped. I landed on the ground swiftly. It felt goot to be on the ground again although my legs were still shaking. At the same time there was a feeling of triumph. (Source : From SAM assessment paper specialist - Singapore) 1. Where specifically was the training camp held? 2. What does the word 'acrophobia’ in paragraph 1 mean? 3. Which word in the first paragraph has the same meaning as 'secured tightly'? 4. Why do you think the writer was chosen by the teacher to attend the camp? 5. What was it that the writer did not want the Girls’ Brigade to think other? 6. Write down the sentence which tells you that the writer’s fellow participants were very supportive. II. Read an article about the Sahara Desert. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fits each gap. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. (0) is an example. (1.0p) The Sahara’s meager resources are being plundered right to the present day. This is shown most clearly in the dramatic fall in the region’s precious water reserves. The rock is of a type which hinders easy underground storage so the water supply depends on rainfall. (0) B However, the seriousness of the situation goes far beyond mere seasonal changes. There’s one district where observations go back at least 125 years. Here it is known that wells of the balance beam type were once used in cultivated areas. This way of drawing water is intended for the irrigation of gardens and small plots and works only if there’s water not more than about five metres below the surface. (1) They have all been replaced by wells from which the water has to be raised by draught animals, because it is now 25 metres down. (2) In a classic example of a vicious circle, shortage of water has led to the digging of more wells to save the flocks and birds. As these have been deepened the water supply has been further depleted. (3) The Air region was once regarded as the Switzerland of Africa because of its temperate climate. (4) Nowadays, though, there are only a third of the palms which existed there at the turn of the century. The amount of wildlife has shown a proportionate fall. (5) This is highly dangerous in a world where the overall population is growing rapidly. We cannot afford to lose fertile land. A. So, too, has the number of human beings who can now survive in the area. B. This being so, it is easy to understand why it varies. C. Today, though, not one well of this type exists. D. This has resulted in soil erosion which then dries out the land still further. E. Here, then, the water level has evidently dropped by 20 metres in little over a century. F. It was criss-crossed by valleys filled with palm trees and was thronged with wildlife. G. Such are conditions in the Sahara Desert in recent times. III. Read the passage and fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word? Write your answer in 9
10. the spaces provided. There is an example at the beginning (0). (0.8p) Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 (MH370/MAS370) was (0) a . scheduled international passenger flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing that lost (1) with air traffic control on 8 March 2014 at 01:20 MYT. less than an hour after takeoff. At 07:24, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) reported the flight missing. The aircraft, a Boeing 777-200ER. was carrying 12 Malaysian crew members and 227 (2) from 14 nations. There has been no confirmation of any flight debris and no crash site has been found. A multinational search and rescue effort, later reported as the largest and most expensive in history, began in the Gulf of Thailand and the East Sea. Within a few days, the search was extended (3) the Strait of Malacca and Andaman Sea. On 15 March, (4) on military rada data and radio "pings" between the aircraft and an Inmarsat satellite, investigators concluded that the aircraft had diverted from its intended course and headed west across the Malay Peninsula, then continued on a northern or southern track (5) around seven hours. The search in the East Sea was abandoned. Three days later, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority began searching the southern part of the Indian Ocean. On 24 March, the Malaysian government confirmed independent analyses by the British Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) and Inmarsat, and announced that search efforts would be (6). on the Australian-led area. In the first two weeks of April, aircrafts and ships deployed equipment to listen for signals from the underwater locator beacons attached to the aircraft's "(7) box" flight recorders. Four unconfirmed signals (8) detected between 6 and 8 April but after that time the batteries of the beacons were believed to have become exhausted. The search continued in the area of the signals, using a robotic submarine, , until 28 May, without evidence of debris being found. (Source: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) PART D. WRITING (3.0 points) I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given in bold at the end. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. There is an example at the beginning (0). (2.0p) 0. ‘Are you a member of the committee?’ The receptionist said to me. belonged → The receptionist asked .me if I belonged to the committee. 1. This is the most amusing novel I’ve ever read. amusing → I’ve never read a .one before. 2. As soon as I have any more news, I’ll phone you. moment → I’ll give I have any more news. 3. The previous manager wasn’t running the restaurant well, so he was replaced. badly → The restaurant the previous manager, so he was replaced. 4. You got lost because you didn’t do what I told you. instructions → If you wouldn’t have got lost. 5. I’d lost his phone number so I couldn’t contact him before. touch → I couldn’t before because I’d lost his phone number. 6. She really didn’t want to upset him so she kept quiet. avoid → She was anxious him so she kept quiet. 7. I’ve arranged a trip around Europe next year. arrangements → I’ve on a trip around Europe next year. 8. He seems not to care about anything. matters →He acts to him. 9. This train should have left an hour ago. meant → This train off an hour ago. 10. We had a long discussion about the problem but we couldn’t solve it. length → We discussed but we couldn’t solve it. II. Topic writing. (1.0 p) 10
11. Different people have different ways to express their love for their country. As a student, what are you going to do to show your love for your country, especially when there are foreign invaders? Give reasons for your actions. Your writing should be between 120 and 150 words. ĐỀ SỐ 03 (Đề thi vào lớp 10 THPT Chuyên Phan Bội Châu - Nghệ An) Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút SECTION A: USE OF ENGLISH I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete following sentences. 1. As a citizen, it is normal to to the laws and rules made by the society. A. conform B. resist C. hinder D. obey 2. He attempted to the painting from the gallery but he was caught. A. rob B. steal C. thief D. kidnap 3. Once the computer virus was removed, a lot of information A. is disappearing B. will have disappeared C. disappears D. disappeared 4. Telecommuter boosters will often mention convenient it is for people wishing to cut down on their work hours. A. how B. therefore C. only D. most 5. A: “Will the Jackson be invited?”-B: “I ” A. expect so not B. so expect C. expect so D. don’t expect 6. I read the contract again and again avoiding making spelling mistakes. A. with a view to B. on account of C. by means of D. in terms of 7. In a report submitted to the government yesterday, scientists that the building of the bridge be stopped. A. banned B. complained C. said D. recommended 8. Anyone ordering a new MP3 player the end of the month will receive a free extra set of headphones. A. at B. in C. upon D. before 9. I enjoyed reading that story. It was rather sad, A. also B. though C. but D. so 10. My job is so that I don’t think I’ll be able to take a summer break A. persisting B. hard C. demanding D. tough 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete the following passage. SOUND ADVICE FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS A recent survey of a language learning magazine has consulted a number of experts in the (1) . of a second language acquisition. Their advice may prove invaluable for those (2) a language course. One suggestion is that you (3) whether you are likely to be successful at learning a language? Did you enjoy studying languages at school, for example? The major (4) will be your own time and effort. Therefore, you must be sure that the course on offer leads to a (5) qualification. Also, be realistic in your (6) If you don’t set achievable aims, you are more likely to give up. Do not be deceived (7) thinking that the most expensive courses are the best (8) around to get the best possible value for money. You should also bear in mind that the faster you learn a language, the more quickly you forget it. Sandra Miller, a French teacher, tried to teach herself German by rolling on a (9) course. Already fluent in four languages and with a sound knowledge of teaching methodology her chances of (10) progress were high. Three years on she remembers very little. She feels her biggest mistake was not to follow up her first experience. “I should have consolidated what I’d learnt by continuing to study, even if it were by myself.” 11
12. 1. A. branch B. field C. area D. domain 2. A. considering B. wondering C. thinking D. looking 3. A. survey B. review C. balance D. assess 4. A. price B. charge C. cost D. valuation 5. A. valued B. regarded C. understood D. recognised 6. A.ends B. sights C. goals D. objects 7. A. into B. about C. by D. in 8. A. Nose B. Shop C. Push D. Run 9. A. rapid B. quick C. fast D. crash 10. A. achieving B. making C. doing D. gaining 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. III. Fill in each numbered space with a suitable word. SAFE CAMPING Camping in the country is usually great fun, but sometimes things can go wrong. Accidents can happen, so it is essential to think about safety (1) before you go and while you are there. This will prevent your fun camping trip turning into (2) less pleasant. Firstly, you need to plan ahead. Check out the weather forecast a few days in (3) and watch out for any reports of fires in the area you are thinking of going to. (4) an emergency kit in case you or anyone with you has an accident or illness while you are there. Choose your camp site carefully, avoiding any places (5) there is risk of flooding before you put up your tent, make (6) there are no sharp objects on the ground, or ants’ or wasps’ nests nearby. In order to keep insects out of the tent, close it whenever you go in or out. If you need a camp fire for cooking, be (7) not to build it anywhere near your tent, and before you go to bed, remember to put it out completely, preferably (8) lots of water. After meals, pick up any bits of food that (9) be left on the ground, as these can attract insects - or larger creatures. It also makes senses, for the same reason, to keep unused food in closed containers away from the camp. You don’t want a hungry bear or another (10) suddenly appearing in your tent! 1. 6. 2. 7. 3. 8. 4. 9. 5. 10. 12