1. Cross out the word which does not form a collocation with the word in bold.

(Gạch bỏ từ không tạo thành cụm từ cố định với từ in đậm.)

1. 24-hour                   service, journey, anchor

2. face                         weather-beaten, sunburnt, weatherproof

3. knee-high               water, check, socks

4. woman                    thin-lipped, kind-hearted, casual

5. news                        affairs, station, story

6. green                       sky, lime, screen

2. Write the missing letters to complete the words.

(Viết các chữ cái còn thiếu để hoàn thành các từ sau.)

1. We're still looking for a young, curly-haired girl to star in the shampoo commercial.

2. The decision to sell the company was premature and ill-a_ _ _ _ _ _. They’ve lost a lot of money.

3. I’d like to work as a translator or a copy e_ _ _ _ _ for a well-known publisher.

4. For a blow-by-b_ _ _ account of recent events and exclusive interviews, visit our website.

5. I can't decide between this s_ _-blue dress and that lemon-yellow skirt. Which is better for a job interview?

6. When she looked through the window, she saw a tall, b_ _ _ _ -shouldered man standing at the door.

3. Complete the text with the phrases in the box.

Home Away from Home

Six Reasons to Stay at the City Retreat Hotel

A great choice for travellers looking for modern, spacious rooms combined with old-fashioned luxury.

1. With our simple _____ app, you can book a room in just under one minute.

2. Our friendly staff at the _____ reception desk are always ready to provide you with information about attractions in the area.

3. All rooms and suites feature _____ furniture, including a queen-size bed, a leather sofa and a working desk.

4. Luxurious bathrooms provide fresh, _____ towels and bathrobes, made with organic cotton.

5. If you want to burn some energy, try our indoor swimming pool or the _____ gym where a qualified personal trainer will prepare a workout for you.

6. The hotel's restaurant offers _____ dishes, prepared by awarded chefs and made with local products.

 4. Find and correct the mistakes. Two sentences are correct.

1. Most people don't pay attention to the old, weatherbitten building, but it's an important example of early

20th century architecture. weather-beaten

2. My father used to work for a company car, but the factory closed when the economic crisis started a few years ago.

3. A thirteen-years-old boy is accused of making a phone call to airport security, which resulted in an emergency evacuation.

4. The advert promised a state-of-the-play laptop, but all I got was an old computer that shuts down unexpectedly.

5. The programme lasts for two hours and twenty minutes, including commercial breaks.

6. With an extensive network of reports, the BBC and CNN can cover broken news from almost any part of the globe.

7. Regular health checks can help you identify early symptoms of diseases before it's too late.