VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

1. Match the adjectives on the left with their antonyms on the right.

(Ghép các tính từ ở bên trái với các từ trái nghĩa của chúng ở bên phải.)

2. Put the verbs in the correct form.

(Đặt động từ ở dạng đúng.)

1. Last month, I ______ (start) my diet with low-calorie meals.

2. I ______  (try, keep) a balanced diet for two months.

3. She can't stand ______ (purchase) animal products.

4. This is the first time I ______ (order) fizzy drinks.

3. Complete the text with the correct verb pattern using the words in brackets.

(Hoàn thành văn bản với mẫu động từ đúng bằng cách sử dụng các từ trong ngoặc.)

Relaxation

Even top athletes can't help ¹______ (feel)  nervous, especially when they find themselves standing next to last year's champion! I let ²______  (them/ talk) to me about their worries, but on the day of the competition, negative thoughts are not allowed! It's a simple fact that if they manage ³______ (control) their nerves, they tend ⁴ ______ (do) better. Winning - it's all in the mind!

READING

4. Read the texts and choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

(Đọc các văn bản và chọn câu trả lời đúng, A, B hoặc C.)

That was the first time I went to a restaurant like Le Ponce before. It was so elegant. I was there to celebrate Emma's engagement. We had shared a flat as university students, and now she was going to marry a very wealthy businessman. Lucky girl! A waiter pulled out my chair for me. As I settled into my seat, I noticed all the different knives, forks and spoons for each guest. There was an unusual one. That's when I started to panic. 'What's it for? When do I use it? What if I embarrass myself?' I wondered. And at that moment, oh dear, the first course arrived…

1. The author of the text

A thought she wouldn't like the first course.

B wasn't used to the situation.

C didn't know which knife was hers.

IMPORTANT!!!

Please note:

• All fridges should be kept at a temperature of 4°C to keep food fresh, unless you are defrosting.

• Use separate knives, cutting boards, etc. to prepare raw and cooked food.

• Ensure that all dishes are clean when you take them out of the dishwasher.

• All areas used to prepare food must be cleaned well every night..

• Make sure all cookers, fryers and ovens are turned off at the end of the night.

• Wash hands well before and after handling food.

Pay attention to the above at all times.

2. Who is the text intended for?

A kitchen staff

B waiters

C the restaurant manager

THE BIG FISH

If good service is important to you when you eat out, you'll love The Big Fish. From the moment you walk in and sit at your table, the staff make you feel welcome. My waiter patiently explained the menu and recommended the salmon pie with spinach, which I ordered. I was greatly impressed by the presentation. It resembled a work of art on the plate and I didn't know whether to eat it or look at it! Unfortunately, it didn't smell good as it lacked flavour.

3. What is the author's intention in writing the text?

A to express an opinion

B to give instructions.

C to advertise a place

WRITING

5. Read part of an email you have received from the people running a TV cookery competition and write your reply.

(Đọc một phần email bạn nhận được từ những người tổ chức cuộc thi nấu ăn trên truyền hình và viết câu trả lời của bạn.)

We are really glad that you are interested in entering the competition. Please email us and tell us about your cooking experience and any queries you might have about dates, what to bring with you, clothes to wear, etc.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Ruth Martin