Đọc - Tiếng Anh 1 - EN20 (119)

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ CLUB

Next Saturday’s coach trip is cancelled because of lack of interest.

Look at the text in the following question? When did David swim in the race near his home? Choose the best answer.

David Johnsons has loved swimming all his life. When he was 27, he swam in a race near his home in the USA. The sea was very cold and David started to fell unwell. He was taken to hospital but he soon got better and started swimming again. In 1983, he became the first person to swim from Santa Cruz Island to the Californian coast.

In January 2004, at the age of 52, David crossed New Zealand’s Cook Strait in 9 hours and 38 minutes. The oldest swimmer before David was only 42 years old. David spent over a year getting ready to swim the Strait. Then, he and his wife flew to New Zealand so that David could practice for a few weeks there. But, only days after they arrived, the weather improved so David decided to start his swim. He did it with the help of a team. ‘They were great’, David said. ‘They were in a boat next to me all the time! After a few hours, I thought about stopping but I didn’t and went on swimming’.

Afterwards, David and his wife travelled around New Zealand before returning to the USA.

Look at the text in the following question. How much time did David spend getting ready to swim the Strait? Choose the best answer.

David Johnsons has loved swimming all his life. When he was 27, he swam in a race near his home in the USA. The sea was very cold and David started to fell unwell. He was taken to hospital but he soon got better and started swimming again. In 1983, he became the first person to swim from Santa Cruz Island to the Californian coast.

In January 2004, at the age of 52, David crossed New Zealand’s Cook Strait in 9 hours and 38 minutes. The oldest swimmer before David was only 42 years old. David spent over a year getting ready to swim the Strait. Then, he and his wife flew to New Zealand so that David could practice for a few weeks there. But, only days after they arrived, the weather improved so David decided to start his swim. He did it with the help of a team. ‘They were great’, David said. ‘They were in a boat next to me all the time! After a few hours, I thought about stopping but I didn’t and went on swimming’.

Afterwards, David and his wife travelled around New Zealand before returning to the USA.

Mô tả câu hỏi

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The Royal Family

1. Prince William is a member of the British royal family. He’s the Queen’s grandson and the eldest son of Charles and Diana. His brother’s name is Harry. Diana, their mother, isn’t alive now, but they have a stepmother, Camilla.
2. William’s wife is Kate Middleton. She’s originally from an ordinary family- but of course, she’s now the Duchess of Cambridge and part of the royal family! Kate has a brother, James, and a sister, Pippa. Their parents, Michael and Carole, have an online business.
3. In some ways, Kate and William are a normal couple. They have friends from university and they have hobbies and interests too. For example, William loves football and Kate likes photography. In the winter, they go skiing together.
4. In other ways, their lives are very different from their friends’ lives. William is the future King of the United Kingdom – and fifteen other countries too, including Canada and Australia. Kate and William have a lot of official duties. They help charities in the UK and Africa, they visit other countries and they meet important visitors to the UK.
5. The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby, St James’s Palace has confirmed. All the Members of the Royal Family and the duchess’s family, the Middletons, are delighted: “The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry and members of both families are delighted with the news.”

The baby will be third in line to the throne, after Prince Charles and Prince William. A spokesman said the duchess has been admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in central London with acute morning sickness and is expected to stay for several days: “As the pregnancy is in its very early stages, Her Royal Highness is expected to stay in hospital for several days and will require a period of rest thereafter.”

6. Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, says he and his wife “could not be happier” after the duchess gave birth to a baby boy, at 16:30, 22nd July 2013 UK time at St Mary’s Hospital, west London. William was present at St Mary’s for the birth. The young parents spent time with their son before telling the news to their families and the world. The Queen’s gynecologist Marcus Setchell, who led the team that delivered the baby, described the new arrival as “wonderful baby, beautiful baby”. A bulletin signed by him was taken by a royal aide from St Mary’s to the palace under police escort. The news has been since displayed on an easel in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace in line with tradition. A Palace spokesman said the names of the baby would be announced in due course. A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: “The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are delighted at the news.”

Match paragraph headings A-F with paragraphs 1-6.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Replace the bold words by the opposite word

1. Princess ...... William is a member of the British royal family.
2. He’s the Queen’s granddaughter ...... and the eldest son of Charles and Diana.
3. He’s the King’s ...... grandson and the eldest son of Charles and Diana
4.  He’s the Queen’s grandson and the eldest daughter ...... of Charles and Diana
5. His sister’s ......  name is Harry.
6. Diana, their father ......, isn’t alive now.
7. Diana, their mother, isn’t alive now, but they have a stepfather ......, Camilla.
8. William’s husband ...... is Kate Middleton.

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COLLEGE OFFICE

Student identity cards will be available for collection from 14 January.

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Photocopies have come down in price! (black and white only – clolour copies no change)

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WARNING TO MOTORISTS

Repairs to bridge start on 30/11/06

Delays likely for four weeks

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Students have free internet access until midday on weekdays and all day at weekends.

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THE PIZA PLACE

Between 12 and 2 pm, minimum charge $3 per person.

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CHARLTON THEATRE

Book early for Swan Lake to avoid disappointment as this is a popular show.

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The riding school rang. Nobody from Jane’s group has booked for the midday class. For this week only, she’ll have to ride at 2 o’clock instead.

Look at the text in the following question. Who should Sally contact if she wants to go to the concert? Choose the best answer.

To: Sally

From: Yvonne

Gina told me that Dave is doing a concert this Friday. She may be able to get tickets, so let her know if you want to go.

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What a fantastic city. We found the restaurant you recommended but it was shut! Menu looks good value, so we’ll definitely go before we leave.

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Jennie,

The garage rang – your new tyres have arrived. They can’t fit them until next week. Please let them know today which day will be convenient.

Look at the text in the following question. How does Sabrina feel about the Plaza hotel? Choose the best answer.

We’re staying at the Plaza hotel. It’s not the hotel we wanted but it doesn’t matter because this one is nearer the beach and I’m spending all my time there.

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Louise,

Suzie rang. The photo shop has lost all her photos of your trip to Vienna and she’d like copies of yours.

Mum

Look at the text in the following question. Why did the record shop phone? Choose the best answer.

Frank, Rabbit Records phoned. The CD you ordered arrived today, but someone sold it. They’re really sorry! They’ve reordered – available next Monday at the latest. Jan

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BASKETBALL TRAINING

Professional coach available for pre-booked groups – 48 hours’ notice required.

Look at the text in the following question. What is Amanda sorry about? Choose the best answer.

Guess who I met on this mountain! My tennis hero! I was breathless because of the climb, so unfortunately couldn’t speak to ask him for a photo of us together.

Amanda