1. Match the words the two boxes to make expressions. Then complete the sentences with the expressions.

(Nối các từ từ hai hộp để tạo các cụm từ. Sau đó hoàn thành các câu sau với các cụm từ đó.)

A.

B.

1. Don't you find Zoe tiring? She seems to have an opinion on every subject under the sun.

2. For Harry, going to do voluntary work in Africa was a _____, as he'd never done it, or even been to Africa.

3. When the parents finally found their daughter, she was a _____, trembling and crying over her lost dog.

4. Oh, come on. Use some _____ when connecting the printer to the computer. It's not rocket science.

5. There's no point in working until late tonight You're not going to _____ anyway.

6. Sorry Jen, I can't lend you any money. We're _____ now because I've also lost my job.

2. Choose the correct options. Sometimes two answers are possible.

(Chọn đáp án đúng. Đôi khi có hai đáp án.)

1. You must / will / can be feeling tired after such a long day in the lab. Sit down and I'll make you a cup of tea.

2. Are Tom and Jim sure they've got the right address of the boarding house? They couldn't/ mustn't / can't have written it correctly. We're too far from the school.

3. The supervisor definitely can't / may not / won't tolerate any smartphones during the exam.

4. Mr. Jenking is often working in the garden now. I guess he might / could / can have lost his job in the bank.

5. A: Why isn't Sue here yet? B: I don't know, but her train will / may/ must be running late today.

4. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

(Chọn đáp án đúng A, B, C hoặc D.)

Why I prefer teaching myself

Although I'm only sixteen, I'm perfectly capable of (1) B my own decisions. I also love doing things on my own and rarely get (2) ___ by difficulties I come across. I can be a case in (3) ___ for all of those who would prefer to go for home schooling rather than formal education.

Everyone has their preferred learning style and I learn more efficiently when I choose what I do rather than when I'm faced (4) ___ tasks imposed on me, I go at my own speed, taking everything in my (5) ___. I don't feel isolated because the goals I set with the help of others are chosen with my ultimate ambitions in mind – like what qualifications I might need for the career I want.

Another important point is revision and preparation for exams. I avoid just (6) ___ for exams. The key point is having a good understanding of the subject. If I don't understand something. I look it up - there's no shortage of options around.

I often do more than strictly necessary because I'm self-motivated, and I rarely get frazzled because I can (7) ___ things, in perspective. I’m deeply convinced that thinking for myself is worth my (8) ___ because I tend to sail through exams thanks to it and my increased knowledge. Obviously, some might think it’s easier to stay in their comfort (9) ___ and be spoon-fed, but the extra effort involved in self-teaching has given me a will to succeed.

1. A. doing                  B. making                   C. getting                    D. finding

2. A. put off                 B. let down                  C. cooked up               D. written off

3. A. idea                     B. mind                       C. point                       D. example

4. A. to                        B. with                        C. at                             D. through

5. A. stride                   B. way                         C. footstep                   D. pace

6. A. hammering         B. regurgitating          C. breezing                  D. venturing

7. A. maintain             B. hold                        C. carry                       D. keep

8. A. period                 B. time                        C. while                       D. moment

9. A. area                     B. section                    C. place                       D. zone

5. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Do not change the words in capitals. Use between three and six words in each gap.

(Hoàn thành câu thứ hai sao cho nó có cùng nghĩa với câu thứ nhất.)

1. It's possible the teacher has already left to prepare the speech. MAY

The teacher may haye already left to prepare the speech.

2. Knowing good Spanish can be useful when travelling around Mexico. HAVING

When travelling around Mexico _____ Spanish can be useful.

3. I'm sure he didn't rush doing it and that's why the presentation was so brilliant. HURRY

He can't _____ and that's why the presentation was so brilliant.

4. The number of our students rose sharply thanks to some new departments having been opened. ROOF

Thanks to some new departments having been opened, the number of our students _____.

5. Sarah isn't here yet. Maybe the train is running slightly late. MIGHT

The train _____ bit late and that's why Sarah isn't here yet.

6. I would have been able to help you there and then if you had asked me to explain the matter. COULD

It's a pity you didn't ask me to explain the matter as _____ there and then.

7. I'm sure you have never felt as tired in your life as after such a long and exhausting exam. FEELING

You must _____ after such a long and exhausting exam than ever before.