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Cricket-how I detested this game when I was young! My family would spend hours and hours watching it on television while I angrily waited for it to end. Every game seemed the same. Yes, one team won and the other one lost, but it was always the same game-some men pitching a ball, some running back and forth.

Then something happened. I became old enough to start playing cricket myself with the other kids in my neighborhood. We found a place to play wherever we could put up a wicket. We played on the street, in the backyard-even on the tops of buildings, believe it or not! I can recall so clearly the sounds of the ball hitting the bat and the quick running feet. I can still feel the sun on my face as I played and the bruises and scratches from falling down. I can still see the blue sky fading to darkness behind the buildings as our games continued into the night. It became my favorite thing in the world. Now I watch it not with anger, but with fond memories of the endless days and nights spent playing the game.

Question 29. What title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?

A. Cricket: a game for all ages

B. How I learned to love cricket

C. The dangers of playing cricket

D. Learning the rules of a difficult game

Question 30. The word ‘detested’ is closest in meaning to__________.

A. hated                       B. played                     C. wanted                   D. watched

Question 31. What best describes the author’s attitude toward cricket when he was very young?

A. It was boring to watch.                              B. It was difficult to learn.

C. It was fun to talk about.                             D. It was dangerous to play

Question 32. According to the author, what was surprising about some of the cricket games he played?

A. They were played without bats.                 B. They were played on rooftops.

C. No one cared who won them.                    D. No one got hurt playing them.

Question 33. The author describes memories of all of the following EXCEPT__________.

A. how the sun felt on his skin                       B. how the ball sounded hitting the bat

C. how the sky turned from light to dark       D. how the rules of the game caused arguments

Question 34. What change does the author describe?

A. He could not remember the rules of cricket at first, but then he decided it did not matter.

B. He was afraid of getting hurt playing cricket at first, but then he stopped being afraid.

C. He did not like cricket at first, but then he began to enjoy it.

D. He liked playing cricket at first, but then he grew tired of it.

Question 35. The word ‘fond’ is closest in meaning to__________.

A. old              B. cruel                       C. happy                      D. boring

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23 tháng 5 2021

1. What title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?

A.Cricket: a game for all ages
B. How I learned to love cricket
C. The dangers of playing cricket
D.Learning the rules of a difficult game

2. In line 1, the word detested is closest in meaning to

A.hated
B.played

C.wanted

D.watched

13. What best describes the author’s attitude toward cricket when he was very young?

A. It was boring to watch.
B. It was difficult to learn.
C. It was fun to talk about.
D.It was dangerous to play.

32. According to the author, what was surprising about some of the cricket games he played?

A. They were played without bats.
B. They were played on rooftops.
C. No one cared who won them.
D. No one got hurt playing them.

33. The author describes memories of all of the following EXCEPT

A. how the sun felt on his skin
B. how the ball sounded hitting the bat
C. how the sky turned from light to dark
D. how the rules of the game caused arguments

34. What change does the author describe?

A. He could not remember the rules of cricket at first, but then he decided it did not matter.
B. He was afraid of getting hurt playing cricket at first, but then he stopped being afraid.
C.He did not like cricket at first, but then he began to enjoy it.
D. He liked playing cricket at first, but then he grew tired of it.

35. The word ‘fond’ is closest in meaning to__________.

A. old
B.cruel
C. happy
D. interesting

23 tháng 5 2021

Question 29. What title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?

A. Cricket: a game for all ages

B. How I learned to love cricket

C. The dangers of playing cricket

D. Learning the rules of a difficult game

Question 30. The word ‘detested’ is closest in meaning to__________.

A. hated                       B. played                     C. wanted                   D. watched

Question 31. What best describes the author’s attitude toward cricket when he was very young?

A. It was boring to watch.                              B. It was difficult to learn.

C. It was fun to talk about.                             D. It was dangerous to play

Question 32. According to the author, what was surprising about some of the cricket games he played?

A. They were played without bats.                 B. They were played on rooftops.

C. No one cared who won them.                    D. No one got hurt playing them.

Question 33. The author describes memories of all of the following EXCEPT__________.

A. how the sun felt on his skin                       B. how the ball sounded hitting the bat

C. how the sky turned from light to dark       D. how the rules of the game caused arguments

Question 34. What change does the author describe?

A. He could not remember the rules of cricket at first, but then he decided it did not matter.

B. He was afraid of getting hurt playing cricket at first, but then he stopped being afraid.

C. He did not like cricket at first, but then he began to enjoy it.

D. He liked playing cricket at first, but then he grew tired of it.

Question 35. The word ‘fond’ is closest in meaning to__________.

A. old              B. cruel                       C. happy                      D. boring

Part 2: You are going to read a magazine interview with a sportswoman. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which fits each gap (1-7). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. Write your answer in the numbered boxes. A. But the Championships are different because there's only one chance and you have to be ready to make the most of it. B. In fact, some of them help me with my speed and ball-skills training. C. But once...
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Part 2: You are going to read a magazine interview with a sportswoman. Seven sentences have
been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which fits each gap (1-7).
There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. Write your answer in the numbered
boxes.
A. But the Championships are different because there's only one chance and you have to be
ready to make the most of it.
B. In fact, some of them help me with my speed and ball-skills training.
C. But once the final whistle blows, you become a different person.
D. So I took the decision some time ago that this competition would be the end of it as far as
playing is concerned.
E. I'm on a strict timetable to gain maximum fitness for them.
F. As far as I'm aware, we have always beaten them, but they'll be exciting to play.
G. As captain, I think it's important that I have a strong mental attitude and lead by example.
H. As a result of playing here, there will be more pressure than we're used to.
The Netball Captain
In our series on women in sport, Suzie Ellis went to meet England's netball captain.
Kendra Slawinski is captain of England's netball team. When I met her, she'd had a typical day
for the weeks leading up to next month's World Championships: a day's teaching at a local school
followed by a training session in the local supermarket car park.
I was surprised to hear about her training venue.
„Don't you get strange looks?‟ I asked her. „I'm too involved in what I'm doing - concentrating
on my movements and my feet - to see anything else,‟ she said. „I might notice cars slow down out
of the corner of my eye, but that's all.‟
Điểm bằng số Điểm bằng chữ Chữ ký G.khảo 1 Chữ ký G.khảo 2 Số phách Số T.tự bài thi
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„My whole life now is all about making sure I'm at my absolute best for the Championships,‟
says Kendra.
„1.________‟ These are her fourth World Championships and they are guaranteed to be the
biggest ever, with 27 nations taking part.
„We'll have home support behind us, which is so special,‟ she says. „And it's important that the
reputation of netball in this country should be improved. 2.________ A home crowd will have
expectations and give more support. People will expect us to start t he tournament with a good
game.‟
Their first game is against Barbados and it comes immediately after the opening ceremony.
3.________ They have lots of ability.‟
The England team are currently ranked fourth in the world. But, as Kendra points out, the
World Championships will be tough. „You have to push yourself to play each day, there's no rest
between games as in a series. And you can still win an international series if you lose the first game.
4.________‟
In the fifteen years since she has been playing at top level, the sport has become harder, faster.
On court, players are more aggressive. „You don't do all that training not to come out a winner,‟
says Kendra.
5.________ „We're all friendlier after the game.‟
Netball is also taking a far more scientific approach to fitness testing.
„It is essential that we all think and train like world -class players,‟ says Kendra.
6.________ I see my role as supporting and encouraging the rest of the team.‟
„From the very beginning, my netball career has always been carefully planned, ‟ she says.
7.________
Doubtless she will coach young players in the future, but at the moment her eyes are firmly set
on her last big event. As she leads out her team in the opening candlelight ceremony, she is more
than likely to have a tear in her eye. Her loyal supporters will be behind her every step of the way.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

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1.Read the passage and fill each numbered space with ONE suitable word I had a terrible experience last Saturday. This is what happened. I left my flat at 2 o’clock went into (36) to do some shopping. I go shopping most Saturday afternoon. (37) 4 o’clock, I had finished shopping and went into a (38) for a cup of coffee. While I was sitting in the café, I saw a friend called Julie Jones and she (39) me. At around 4:30 Julie and I paid the (40) and left the café. As we were leaving, I offered to...
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1.Read the passage and fill each numbered space with ONE suitable word
I had a terrible experience last Saturday. This is what happened. I left my flat at 2 o’clock went into (36) to do some shopping. I go shopping most Saturday afternoon. (37) 4 o’clock, I had finished shopping and went into a (38) for a cup of coffee. While I was sitting in the café, I saw a friend called Julie Jones and she (39) me. At around 4:30 Julie and I paid the (40) and left the café. As we were leaving, I offered to give her a (41) home in my car. She said she would like a lift so we walked to the car park together. I always put my (42) in the same car park near the town centre, but when we got to the park. I had a big (43) . My car was not there! Of course, I immediately thought that someone had (44) it. I was going to phone the police, but luckily I didn’t. I suddenly realised the truth. I had (45) driven into town that day! I had come on the bus instead. Imagine how stupid I felt.

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24 tháng 2 2018

1.Read the passage and fill each numbered space with ONE suitable word
I had a terrible experience last Saturday. This is what happened. I left my flat at 2 o’clock went into shops (36) to do some shopping. I go shopping most Saturday afternoon. Before (37) 4 o’clock, I had finished shopping and went into a cafe (38) for a cup of coffee. While I was sitting in the café, I saw a friend called Julie Jones and she saw (39) me. At around 4:30 Julie and I paid the money (40) and left the café. As we were leaving, I offered to give her a key (41) home in my car. She said she would like a lift so we walked to the car park together. I always put my (42) car in the same car park near the town centre, but when we got to the park. I had a big shock (43) . My car was not there! Of course, I immediately thought that someone had stolen (44) it. I was going to phone the police, but luckily I didn’t. I suddenly realised the truth. I had not (45) driven into town that day! I had come on the bus instead. Imagine how stupid I felt.

I. Complete the word in the sentence. 1. It's 3:30; I must ...... up my childreb from school 2. I have always loved the violin. As a child, I thought of becoming a........... 3. It's too expensive for me to live on my own, So I want to..... back home 4. My exams start next week. I must .......... my notes over the weekend 5. The meal was terrible. We should....... to the manager II. Complete the passage with one suitable word Lasted- men- there- competed- let- events- stadium- from The...
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I. Complete the word in the sentence.

1. It's 3:30; I must ...... up my childreb from school

2. I have always loved the violin. As a child, I thought of becoming a...........

3. It's too expensive for me to live on my own, So I want to..... back home

4. My exams start next week. I must .......... my notes over the weekend

5. The meal was terrible. We should....... to the manager

II. Complete the passage with one suitable word

Lasted- men- there- competed- let- events- stadium- from

The first Olympic Games were in Greece in 776 BC. (1) ........... was only one event. People ran a race the length of the (2)........... The Games (3)....... one day.

Slowly people added more (4)........ The Games were only for (5)........ And women could not even watch them. Only Greeks (6)...... They came (7)....... all parts of the Greek world. The time of the Games was a time of piece, and the government (8)......... everyone travel safely. Kings competed with common people. The winners becam national heroes

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Fill in with the correct form of the verbs in brackets

One rainy Saturday it was too wet ...to go.... (go) outside so I decided ....to spend.... (spend) the day clearing out the attic. I was busy ....clearing.... (clear) away some papers when I noticed something which made me ...stopped... (stop) what I was doing. It was a dusty old diary. Without ....hesitating.... (hesitate) I opened it and was surprised .....to see..... (see) it had belonged to my grandmother, now dead. I spent the rest of the afternoon ....reading.... (read) it and was surprised ....to learn..... (learn) many interesting things about her past. I knew it would be worth ....having.... (have) it published. I was right and I have only one regret, I wish my grandmother could ....be.... (be) here to enjoy the fame.

25 tháng 8 2019

One rainy Saturday it was too wet to go...... (go) outside so I decided .to spend....... (spend) the day clearing out the attic. I was busy ..to clear...... (clear) away some papers when I noticed something which made me stop...... (stop) what I was doing. It was a dusty old diary. Without .hesitating....... (hesitate) I opened it and was surprised .to see......... (see) it had belonged to my grandmother, now dead. I spent the rest of the afternoon .reading....... (read) it and was surprised ..to learn....... (learn) many interesting things about her past. I knew it would be worth .having....... (have) it published. I was right and I have only one regret, I wish my grandmother could .have been....... (be) here to enjoy the fame.

You are going to read an article in which four athletes talk about what they eat. For questions 1-10, choose from the athletes (A-D) The athletes may be chosen more than once. Which athlete enjoys cooking but finds the planning difficult? 1. has to carry food with him when training? 2. doesn’t find it easy to eat before an event? 3. uses cooking as a way to relax? 4. sometimes allows himself certain food as a reward? 5. has seen a change in the diet of sports people? 6. once made the wrong...
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You are going to read an article in which four athletes talk about what they eat.
For questions 1-10, choose from the athletes (A-D) The athletes may be chosen more than once.

Which athlete
enjoys cooking but finds the planning difficult? 1.
has to carry food with him when training? 2.
doesn’t find it easy to eat before an event? 3.
uses cooking as a way to relax? 4.
sometimes allows himself certain food as a reward? 5.
has seen a change in the diet of sports people? 6.
once made the wrong decision about the food he ate? 7.
says that people are unaware of what he actually eats? 8.
says knowing what and when to eat is critical? 9.
has had to change his diet with a change of sport? 10.

SPORTS DIETS

Four athletes talk about what they eat

A. Mark
When I’m cycling on my own I stuff my pockets with bananas and protein bars. On the longest rides
I’ll eat something every half an hour. For heavier training it’s physically impossible to get enough energy
from food alone, so you do rely on energy drinks. One development in sports nutrition since I’ve been
competing is the focus on the importance of protein. Cycling is much more weight-orientated than the
swimming I used to do, which means I need to eat differently now. Protein feeds the muscles but keeps
them as lean as possible. I’ve been an athlete for 20 years so healthy eating is normal for me, but that's
not to say I don’t get a tasty take-away meal from time to time. I’ve just learned to spot the meals that
will provide what I need, it’s simple things like steering clear of the creamy sauces and making sure I get
lots of veg.
B. Stefan
Everyone says: “As a runner you must be on a really strict diet. Do you only eat salad? Are you
allowed chocolate?” But that’s really not the case. I’ve got salad and vegetables in my shopping trolley
but there’s always some chocolate in there, too. I do most of the cooking at home, On the morning of a
competition, I get so nervous I feel really sick. I have to force myself to have something so I’ll have
enough energy to perform well. Sometimes I get those days where I don’t want to be so disciplined. You
think: ‘I’ve trained really hard, I deserve to have a pizza.’ It’s OK to have a little relapse every now and
then but I can’t do it every day or I’d be rolling round the track!
C. Guy
For a gymnast, a kilo can make all the difference. But if you don’t eat enough you’ll be a bit shaky
and weak. It’s all about eating the right amount, at the right time - two hours before you do anything,
Breakfast is fruit and if I’m a bit peckish, whole wheat toast and butter! I get to training for 12 pm, then
break after three hours for lunch - more fruit, a cheese and tomato sandwich. I’m back in the gym from 5
pm to 8 pm, then I go to my Mum’s for steak and vegetables or chicken and salad. I don’t tend to mix
carbs with meat late at night. I’m not the best cook, but I think it’s fun to do. I know how to make chicken
from my mum’s recipe, it just takes me a bit longer to get organized.
D. Tomas
It’s definitely possible to eat delicious food and be a professional swimmer. I’ve always loved food so
I’m not going to be obsessive because you can get what you need and still enjoy every bite. I’m not
really one for endless protein shakes and energy drinks. Before a training session I’d rather have a
banana. That’s not to say I’m perfect. At the world championships I got my feeding strategy wrong - and
I paid for it. For my sport it’s what you eat two days before the competition that makes the difference.
You have to “carb load” - eat piles of rice or pasta - and I didn’t. I was leading for a long way but I ended
up 11 th . My biggest indulgence is pastry. And I love baking. I train for 33 hours a week so in my time off I
need to rest, and spending time in the kitchen is perfect. Swimming is my biggest passion but baking
comes a close second.

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You are going to read a magazine article about one-day travel destinations. For questions 1-15, choose from the people (A-E). The people may be chosen more than once. Write youranswers in ‘Your answers’ part. (15 points)Which person or people Your answers:admits that something is not to her taste? 1. ________enjoys watching people living their everyday lives? 2. ________mentions the fact that something is inexpensive? 3. ________mentions a long tradition associated with the place she...
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You are going to read a magazine article about one-day travel destinations. For questions 1-
15, choose from the people (A-E). The people may be chosen more than once. Write your
answers in ‘Your answers’ part. (15 points)
Which person or people Your answers:
admits that something is not to her taste? 1. ________
enjoys watching people living their everyday lives? 2. ________
mentions the fact that something is inexpensive? 3. ________
mentions a long tradition associated with the place she visits? 4. ________
suggests she spends a lot of money at her favorite destination? 5. ________
like an area where there are not a lot of other people? 6. ____ 7. ____
visits a place which gives her ideas related to her job? 8. ________
sometimes has company when she visits her favorite place? 9. ________
says she doesn't visit as frequently as she would like? 10. ________
discovered her favorite destination purely by chance? 11. ________
appreciate a lack of noise? 12.____ 13. ____
mention how long it takes them to get there? 14.____ 15. ____

Great Escapes from London

For Londoners with a busy lifestyle, it's hard to get away even for a day, but Amanda Hyslop spoke
to five different women who regularly do exactly that.
A. Julia Finch is a busy lawyer who loves nature but doesn't get nearly enough of it sitting in her
London office all day, so she often takes advantage of Wisley Garden, only an hour's drive from
Central London. "My favorite thing is that there is always something new to see. The garden
collection has been developing for more than 100 years and far surpasses anything I've ever seen. It's
a lovely, peaceful place for a stroll, and it's so vast that it doesn't get crowded. I get ideas for my own

garden from the great demonstration gardens full of practical ideas and techniques. I can even
incorporate my other favorite hobby of photography by bringing my camera and clicking away. It 's
perfect for a great day out."
B. Jessica Green is a hardworking student who needs a break from the books once in a while, and
makes Brighton her favorite one-day destination. "I love being by the sea, and it's so close to London
that whenever I feel like it, I just jump on a train and in 55 minutes I'm there. Brighton evolved from
a small fishing village into England's most famous seaside resort, and offers all the traditional
attractions, including restaurants, nightlife, miles of sandy beaches and two piers. I always eat at this
great self-service restaurant, which is also modestly priced. My favorite spot, though, is a small strip
of sand under one of the piers, where I can just sit all alone and hear nothing but the sea."
C. Martha Roberts is an architect who enjoys her job so much that her work is also her hobby. "My
favorite piece of architecture to study in my free time is The Royal Pavilion in Brighton. I try to get
some of my co-workers to go with me, since it isn't all that far from London, but they're usually too
busy. The Pavilion was built for King George IV and if ever a building represented the concept of
'over the top', this is it. The pseudo Indian palace, with Chinese-influenced interiors, is a riot of
color, expensive fabrics, crystal and gilt. It's not the sort of style I would ever like in my own house,
but I do find inspiration for my work in everything I look at."
D. Flora Evans, a market analyst, feels she deserves an expensive treat after a busy week, which is
why she often takes time to get away. "I go to Bath to visit my favorite luxury spa and enjoy the
pools, which are fed by Britain's only natural hot springs. Sitting in the pool, with only the soft,
gentle sound of moving water, is the ideal way to relax. And of course, a day of pampering is never
complete without some shopping. Bath is one of the best shopping destinations outside London, with
many specialist shops and a number of antique shops tucked away in the narrow streets. A good
souvenir to buy is hand-blown glass, which takes its blue color from the city's hot springs."
E. Elizabeth Dosset, a sales assistant at a popular department store, happened upon her favorite
destination by accident. "I was on a trip to Stonehenge, but the site was closed and I ended up in the
small market town of Salisbury, just a short distance away. There are not many residents and not
many visitors, either, which is perfect since I need a break from all the people I deal with every day.
I couldn't believe that a market still takes place regularly in the town's market place, just as it has
done since the 13th century. My favorite thing to do is observe the shopkeepers going about their
business and see people running errands or just having some tea. The town is so charming and quaint
that I try to go at least once a month. I wish I could go more often, though."

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In this section you will find after the passage a number of questions about the passage. You must choose the one which you think fits best . Write your answers in the spaces below (1.0pt) I know that it is my job to make sure that everything goes well for the tourists and I feel I work hard for the company. I cannot be blamed for last week. I met the group at the airport and took them to the coach. The coach driver was a bit annoyed because the flight was late. But it wasn’t far to the hotel...
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In this section you will find after the passage a number of questions about the passage. You must choose the one which you think fits best . Write your answers in the spaces below (1.0pt)

I know that it is my job to make sure that everything goes well for the tourists and I feel I work hard for the company. I cannot be blamed for last week. I met the group at the airport and took them to the coach. The coach driver was a bit annoyed because the flight was late. But it wasn’t far to the hotel and everyone was looking forward to their dinner. We hadn’t used the Hotel Riviera before but our normal one had a conference in it so it was fully booked. When I announced our arrival at the reception desk, they said they were full. I had booked rooms for the group but the manager said they were cancelled by phone a few days before. He insisted that he recognised my voice and that I had made the phone call. We had a bit of an argument but they obviously didn’t have enough rooms. In the end, the manager phoned hotels in the town and found rooms for everyone. but in four different hotels. By this time, the coach had gone, so we had to get taxis and some of the tourists started to get very angry with me. I still don’t know who made that phone call but it definitely wasn’t me ...

1.What is the writer trying to do?

A. argue B. explain C. apologise D complain

2.Who was the text written to?

A. one of the tourists B. the writer’s employer

C. the hotel manager D. the coach company

3.Why weren’t any rooms available at the Hotel Riviera?

A. A conference was taking place there. B. There were more people in the group than expected.

C. Someone had forgotten to book them. D. Someone had said they were not needed.

4.What happened in the end?

A. The tourists got angry with the hotel manager. B. The tourists couldn’t stay together.

C. The writer found other hotels with rooms. D. The writer called the coach driver back.

5. Which of the following diaries was written by one of the tourists?

A.. The hotel we were taken to wasn’t good enough so we asked to change to a different one.

B. We got to the airport and had to wait for the coach. So it was really late when we got to the hotel.

C. The coach driver took us to the wrong hotel and they know nothing about us.

D. Someone had made a mistake with our hotel booking and the hotel had given our rooms to other people.

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30 tháng 3 2018

In this section you will find after the passage a number of questions about the passage. You must choose the one which you think fits best . Write your answers in the spaces below (1.0pt)

I know that it is my job to make sure that everything goes well for the tourists and I feel I work hard for the company. I cannot be blamed for last week. I met the group at the airport and took them to the coach. The coach driver was a bit annoyed because the flight was late. But it wasn’t far to the hotel and everyone was looking forward to their dinner. We hadn’t used the Hotel Riviera before but our normal one had a conference in it so it was fully booked. When I announced our arrival at the reception desk, they said they were full. I had booked rooms for the group but the manager said they were cancelled by phone a few days before. He insisted that he recognised my voice and that I had made the phone call. We had a bit of an argument but they obviously didn’t have enough rooms. In the end, the manager phoned hotels in the town and found rooms for everyone. but in four different hotels. By this time, the coach had gone, so we had to get taxis and some of the tourists started to get very angry with me. I still don’t know who made that phone call but it definitely wasn’t me ...

1.What is the writer trying to do?

A. argue B. explain C. apologise D complain

2.Who was the text written to?

A. one of the tourists B. the writer’s employer

C. the hotel manager D. the coach company

3.Why weren’t any rooms available at the Hotel Riviera?

A. A conference was taking place there. B. There were more people in the group than expected.

C. Someone had forgotten to book them. D. Someone had said they were not needed.

4.What happened in the end?

A. The tourists got angry with the hotel manager. B. The tourists couldn’t stay together.

C. The writer found other hotels with rooms. D. The writer called the coach driver back.

5. Which of the following diaries was written by one of the tourists?

A.. The hotel we were taken to wasn’t good enough so we asked to change to a different one.

B. We got to the airport and had to wait for the coach. So it was really late when we got to the hotel.

C. The coach driver took us to the wrong hotel and they know nothing about us.

D. Someone had made a mistake with our hotel booking and the hotel had given our rooms to other people.

Giúp mình vs ạ I have Learned, often the hard way, that there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey. First of All, always check and double-check departure times. It is amazing how few people really do this carefully. Once i arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten. My secretary had got the ticket for me and i thought she said that the plane left at 10:50. I walked calmly to the departure desk, thinking I still had a little time to...
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I have Learned, often the hard way, that there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey. First of All, always check and double-check departure times. It is amazing how few people really do this carefully. Once i arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten. My secretary had got the ticket for me and i thought she said that the plane left at 10:50. I walked calmly to the departure desk, thinking I still had a little time to spare. I didn`t bother to take a good look at the ticket. The clerk at the desk told me politely but firmly that the departure time was 10:15 and that the flight was, according to international regulations, " now closed! ". I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an important meeting.

The second rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards, it is still important to have at least a little of the local currency with you when you arrive in a country. This can be absolutely essential if you are flying to a place few tourists normally visit. A few years ago, I took a business trip to Oklahoma. I flew there from London via Dallas,with very little time to change planes in between. I arrived there at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed. The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi and since I had no Dollars, i offered to pay in Pounds instead." Listen, Buddy! I only take Real money! " the driver said angrily. Luckily I was able to borrow a few dollars from a clerk at the hotel, but it was Embarrassing.

The third and last rule is to find out as much as you can about the weather at your destination before you leave, especially if you can take only a little baggage with you. I feel sorry for some of my colleagues who travel in heavy suits and raincoats in May, when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, to places like Athens, Rome or Madrid, where it is already beginning to get quite warm during a day. Few people understand just how important it is to have the right sort of clothes with you in these days of rapid air travel.

I. Discuss these questions. Campare your answers.

1. Explain why the writer once arrived at the airport only a few minutes before the plane left.

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5 tháng 8 2018

I. Discuss these questions. Campare your answers.
1. Explain why the writer once arrived at the airport only a few minutes before the plane left.

=>Because his secretary had got the ticket for him and he thought she said that the plane left at 10:50.