Listen to the story. Choose the best title. 

 

Listen to the following talk and decide which its main idea is. 

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Fill in each blank with a conjunction given.

1. ...... pink was thought to be a stronger color, it was best suited for boys.

2. Blue was more delicate ...... dainty for girls.

3. Red ...... pink saris are the most popular colors for brides.

4. Most likely you feel good ...... you wear your favorite color.

5. ...... black symbolizes death in Western cultures, it is associated with powerful forces in many parts of the world.  

6. ...... you see a young lady in violet, it is her, my mistress.

7. People think pink is for girls, ...... it isn’t always this way.

8. She wants to look stylish, ...... she decided to dye her hair blonde.

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Choose the correct verb in the parentheses.

1. Both José and Martha ...... on vacation this week. (is, are)

2. Every student and parent ...... received a copy of the university’s honor code. (has, have)

3. What they need ...... step-by-step procedures. (is, are)

4. Either the original or a photocopy ...... acceptable as proof. (is, are)

5. Neither my paralegal nor my assistant ...... receiving a letter about

that case. (recalls, recall)

6. Neither the union leader nor the negotiators ...... clearly explained their concerns. (has, have)

7. Neither you nor she ...... aware of all the implications of the court’s decision. (is, are, am)

8. The model shown in the recent catalog and advertisements ...... not the model I want to buy. (is, are)

9. The members of the committee ...... met to discuss the morale problem. (has, have)

10. The committee ...... met to discuss the morale problem. (has, have)

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Listen to six short conversations. How does the second person reply in each situation? Predict the meanings of their replies by choose the correct description in italics. 

1. John points out a mistake. Jane ...... for it.(apologizes/doesn't apologise) 

2. Jack invites Barbara to dinner. Barbara ...... the invitation. (accepts/refuses)

3. John introduces Caroline Day to Barbara. Barbara ...... her.  (knows/ doesn’t know)

4. Jack asks if he is allowed to park in front of the office. Jane says that he ....... (can/can't)

5. Barbara gives Jane a gift. Jane ...... it. (likes/doesn’t like)

6. Jack helped John to arrange his travel. It ...... a problem for Jack.  (was/wasn't)

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Choose /s/, /z/ or /iz/ for the correct pronunciation of the underlined syllables. 

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Fill in the connectors describing the process of making mint tea.

(1) ......, some tea is put in a pot,

(2) ......, the water is boiled,

(3) ......, the mint and the tea are rinsed in hot water,

(4) ......, the sugar is added,

(5) ......, the pot is filled with boiling water

Circle the answer that matches the meaning of each bold word or phrase.

As more adults get involved with do-it-yourself (DIY) projects, it's only natural for teens to want projects of their own. 

Circle the answer that matches the meaning of each bold word or phrase.

Teens who are looking for a quick afternoon do-it-yourself project would likely enjoy creating items out of duct tape.

Each bold word below has more than one meaning. Circle the right meaning in the text.

Do-it-yourself projects teach teens important skills, engage their minds in fruitful pursuits and give them tangible rewards for hard work

Listen. Circle the main idea of the radio programme. 

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Sea Turtles Feel the Heat

A   Sea Turtles are some of the oldest species in the world. The earliest sea turtles appeared over 200 million years ago. Today, however, sea turtle are in trouble. Their populations are getting smaller due to human activities and climate change.

B   In Australia, conservationists are studying the effects of climate change on sea turtles. They believe global warming may affect sea turtles in several ways. First, warming temperatures lead to rising sea levels. As sea levels rise, beach areas become flooded. Sea turtles lay their eggs in the beach sand. Flooding can destroy sea turtle nests and the eggs inside them.

C   Global warming also raises the temperature of sand around a sea turtle’s nest. The temperature of the nest affects the sex of the turtle’s eggs. Warmer temperatures (above 84 degrees Fahrenheit, or 29 degrees Celsius) produce mostly females. Cooler temperatures produce more males. So, as global temperature rise, more female babies will be born. Scientists predict that in 50 years almost all sea turtle babies in northern Australia will be female.

D   To survive these changes, sea turtles will need to adapt. But adapting is difficult because the environmental changes are happening quickly. In addition, sea turtles are more at risk from other dangers, especially ones related to human activities. For example, some populations are getting smaller because of predators brought in by humans. As conservationist Mariana Fuentes says, ‘We can’t be sure if sea turtles will adapt on their own.’ They may need our help to survive.

E   One of Fuentes’s projects is at Turtle Camp, a beach in northern Australia. Here, Fuentes helps to protect turtles that are laying eggs. She works with a team of rangers and researchers. Together, they prevent predators such as wild pigs and dogs from eating the turtles’ eggs. Without the rangers’ help, the turtles were losing up to 90% of their eggs. Now there are fewer predators, so the turtles can safely lay their eggs.

Write the letter of the correct paragraph (A-E) from the reading next to its main idea.

...... 1. Seaturtles may need help to survive climate change and other dangers.

...... 2. Fuentes help to protect the areas where sea turtles lay their eggs.

...... 3. Sea turtles are old species, but they are now in trouble.

...... 4. Warmer temperatures affect the sex of sea turtles.

...... 5. Climate change is causing problems for sea turtles.

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Sea Turtles Feel the Heat

A   Sea Turtles are some of the oldest species in the world. The earliest sea turtles appeared over 200 million years ago. Today, however, sea turtle are in trouble. Their populations are getting smaller due to human activities and climate change.

B   In Australia, conservationists are studying the effects of climate change on sea turtles. They believe global warming may affect sea turtles in several ways. First, warming temperatures lead to rising sea levels. As sea levels rise, beach areas become flooded. Sea turtles lay their eggs in the beach sand. Flooding can destroy sea turtle nests and the eggs inside them.

C   Global warming also raises the temperature of sand around a sea turtle’s nest. The temperature of the nest affects the sex of the turtle’s eggs. Warmer temperatures (above 84 degrees Fahrenheit, or 29 degrees Celsius) produce mostly females. Cooler temperatures produce more males. So, as global temperature rise, more female babies will be born. Scientists predict that in 50 years almost all sea turtle babies in northern Australia will be female.

D   To survive these changes, sea turtles will need to adapt. But adapting is difficult because the environmental changes are happening quickly. In addition, sea turtles are more at risk from other dangers, especially ones related to human activities. For example, some populations are getting smaller because of predators brought in by humans. As conservationist Mariana Fuentes says, ‘We can’t be sure if sea turtles will adapt on their own.’ They may need our help to survive.

E   One of Fuentes’s projects is at Turtle Camp, a beach in northern Australia. Here, Fuentes helps to protect turtles that are laying eggs. She works with a team of rangers and researchers. Together, they prevent predators such as wild pigs and dogs from eating the turtles’ eggs. Without the rangers’ help, the turtles were losing up to 90% of their eggs. Now there are fewer predators, so the turtles can safely lay their eggs.

F   In the next few decades, sea turtles will face some tough challenges. With human help, says Fuentes, they will have a better chance to adapt and survive.

Complete the notes with details from the reading.

1. Sea turtles have been around for more than ...... years.
2. The number of sea turtles is getting smaller due to ...... and .......
3. Sea turtles lay their eggs in nests in the .......
4. Predators such as ...... and ...... are dangerous for sea turtles.
5. Before Fuentes and her helpers started Turtle Camp, sea turtles were losing almost  ...... percent of their eggs.

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Then listen and write T (true) or F (false). 

...... 1. John Bains now uses his bicycle a lot.

...... 2. John Bains drove ten thousand miles last year.

...... 3. He walks less.

...... 4. All the papers go into the second bags.

Then listen again. Circle the answer that best completes each statements. 

John Bains is interested in ______.

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Match the words with their definitions.

......           1. to put used objects or materials through a special process so that they can be used again.

......             2.  the world – used especially when talking about the environment.

......     3. the air, water and land on Earth which can be harmed by man’s   activities.

......           4. to keep someone or something safe from harm, damage.

......      5. someone who does not eat meat or fish.

She’s .....................over her weight. 

He........................in electronics at the university. 

........................is necessary after hard work.

He lost his credit card, so he …….. pay for the meal.