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Look at the text in the following question. Who did David go to New Zealand with? 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

Read the text and do the activities that follow.

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.”

Complete the following sentences using the phrases given below. Look back at Reading Text 'The Royal Family' in case you check your answers.

1. In other ways, their lives are very {{{0}}} their friends’ lives. (para 4) 

2. The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry and members of both families are {{{1}}} the news. (para 5)

3. The baby will be third {{{2}}}  the throne, after Prince Charles and Prince William. (para 5)

4. A spokesman said the duchess has been {{{3}}} KingEdwardVII  Hospital in central London with acute morning sickness. (para 5)

5. Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, says he and his wife “could not be happier” after the duchess {{{4}}} a baby boy. (para 6)

6. The young parents {{{5}}} their son before telling the news to their families and the world. (para 6)

7. A bulletin signed by him was taken by a royal aide from St Mary’s to the palace {{{6}}} (para 6)

8. A Palace spokesman said the names of the baby would be announced {{{7}}} (para 6)

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Look at the text in the following question. How old was David in 2004? 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. When did he become the first person to swim between Santa Cruz Island and the California coast? 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. What does Bob need to do? Choose the best answer.

Bob,

I tried to make you a dentist’s appointment for Friday but they can only do 10 am on Monday. If this is OK, ring them before 5 pm today.

Jill

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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.

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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

Read the text and do the activities that follow.

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

Read the text and do the activities that follow.

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.”

Complete the following sentences using the phrases given below. Look back at Reading Text 'The Royal Family' in case you check your answers.

1. In other ways, their lives are very {{{0}}} their friends’ lives. (para 4) 

2. The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry and members of both families are {{{1}}} the news. (para 5)

3. The baby will be third {{{2}}}  the throne, after Prince Charles and Prince William. (para 5)

4. A spokesman said the duchess has been {{{3}}} KingEdwardVII  Hospital in central London with acute morning sickness. (para 5)

5. Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, says he and his wife “could not be happier” after the duchess {{{4}}} a baby boy. (para 6)

6. The young parents {{{5}}} their son before telling the news to their families and the world. (para 6)

7. A bulletin signed by him was taken by a royal aide from St Mary’s to the palace {{{6}}} (para 6)

8. A Palace spokesman said the names of the baby would be announced {{{7}}} (para 6)

Mô tả câu hỏi

Replace the bold words by the opposite word

1. Princess {{{0}}} William is a member of the British royal family.
2. He’s the Queen’s granddaughter {{{1}}} and the eldest son of Charles and Diana.
3. He’s the King’s {{{2}}} grandson and the eldest son of Charles and Diana
4.  He’s the Queen’s grandson and the eldest daughter {{{3}}} of Charles and Diana
5. His sister’s {{{4}}}  name is Harry.
6. Diana, their father {{{5}}}, isn’t alive now.
7. Diana, their mother, isn’t alive now, but they have a stepfather {{{6}}}, Camilla.
8. William’s husband {{{7}}} is Kate Middleton.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Complete the conversation with words from the box. Use each word only once.

A   Did you read the article on Erik Weihenmayer? Isn’t he a fascinating person?

B   Yes, he really is! Imagine being blind and {{{0}}} a mountain!

A   Even for people who can see, climbing a mountain is very difficult.

B   You know, I was really surprised to learn that he is also a teacher and a {{{1}}} athlete.

A   People like Erik really {{{2}}} people all around the world. Did you know that he is not the only person with a disability who has done amazing things?

B   Yes! I red about Helen Keller in school. She was blind, deaf, and could not speak. Helen Keller became famous because of all the {{{3}}} she had in her lifetime.

A  Right! But people who have disabilities are not the only people who face {{{4}}} We all have difficulties in our lives. We face challenges at home, at work, at school, and in relationships.

B   I agree. Do you think challenges are good for us?

A   Yes, I do. I think if a person is not {{{5}}} and has {{{6}}} then he or she can overcome most of life’s challenges. I believe that challenges make us stronger.

B   You are right! I think that people like Erik Weihenmayer and Helen Keller really {{{7}}} others to be brave and face life’s challenges and never give up.

Mô tả câu hỏi

Complete each sentence with the correct one.

1. Amazingly, pink is considered a {{{0}}} in some parts of the world. Men wear it.

2. The {{{1}}} is very expensive.

3. I don’t like red. It is a {{{2}}}

4. The kite is too {{{3}}} to fly safely.

5. Blue {{{4}}} peace.

6. In this country, people often wear black clothes in {{{5}}}

7. Meanings of colors are different in different {{{6}}}

8. The man in the grey suit is a {{{7}}} professor

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