CHN T IN VO CU

1. All delivery persons are askeds to use the side entrance to make their deliveries.
2. Although Mr. Park was the only one who knew the way to the conference, he drove the car.
3. Beginning the first of next month, lunch breaks will be shortened by fifteen minutes.
4. Bob invested a lot of money in his brothers business and made a profit.
5. Boxes received from the print shop are not to be opened unless marked otherwise.
6. Charlie Chaplin was not an instant success in Hollywood
7. Did you know text messaging was invented by a finnish company?
8. Do it like this and you will save a lot of time.
9. Dont eat those chips! Theyre unhealthy.
10. East coast airlines flight number 15 from New york to Chicago has been canceld.
11. Go pass the supermarket and the bank is on your left.
12. Have you ever repaired this kind of machine before, or should we call in a repairperson?
13. He borrowed 10 from me yesterday.
14. He looks like his father.
15. He was caught shop lifting but since this was his first offence he was let off with a warning.
16. Her back is very red! It was boiling on the beach.
17. Her bedroom is a mess; she hardly ever makes her bed.
18. Her birthday is in June.
19. Hotel guess who will be checking out after 1:00 P.M should contact the front desk.
20. How do you pronounce this word?
21. I accidentally broke my friends camera.
22. I am going to Dublin next week. I am really looking forward to it.
23. I am working very hard because I want to retire at 50 and go travelling.
24. I can never remember what I dream about.
25. I dont think you should go out tonight.
26. I gave the waiter a 50 note and waiter for my change.
27. I gave up smoking two years ago.
28. I hope they will have repaired this road by the time we come back next summer.
29. I live in a pleasant room overlooking the garden.
30. I looks up the new words in the dictionary.
31. I love computer games. So I do.
32. I think they should buy a new car.
33. I went to Morocco in August and it was incredibly hot.
34. I wouldnt listen to him if I were you.
35. Im going to invite Chris to have dinner at my house on Saturday.
36. Im looking after Jans baby while sheout.
37. Im saving all my pocket money up to buy a new playstation.
38. Ive been unemployed since I must find work soon
39. If I spoke English better, Id get a job in a hotel.
40. If I were you, I wouldnt go to London in the winter.
41. If our office had a coffee machine, Mr. Perkins said he would make coffee every morning.
42. If the accountant makes a mistake, she will not charge us for her time.
43. If the shop is open, Ill buy some fruit.
44. If they dont arrive in five minutes, well go.
45. If we change queues, the other queue will move quicker.
46. If you are busy, t can come back later.
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47. If you have time, will you help me?

48. In order to provide her customers with the finest meals, the restaurant owner buys her product
fresh daily.
49. It was agreed that the committee meet again on the tenth of april.
50. Last night we made a cake for his birthday.
51. Mexico changed from a country with a wheat shortage to one that was a wheat exporter
52. Mr. David, my lawer, was a millionare by the time he was thirty.
53. Mr. Richars, the president of Capo Electronics, has had a very successful year.
54. Ms. Yuen is going to ask Human Recourses how much vacation time she has left.
55. Ms.Wang did not want her check automatically deposited into her account.
56. My new car is more economical than the one I had before
57. She always carries a handbag.
58. She may not be at home. Her car isnt there.
59. She wont speak to you again if you do that.
60. Shell be really happy if we invite her to our party.
61. Since Dr. Yamoto is always busy, its is best to call and make an appointment before coming to her
office.
62. Staff members should always be ready to help out new employees and explain the office
procedures.
63. Take a map because you might get lost.
64. Ten applycations were filed on Monday morning for the receptionist position that we announed
last week.
65. Thank you for bringing me along. I never thought Shakespeare could be so much fun
66. The assistant does not recall receiving a telex from the Mexico office or from the south
67. The books is divided int five parts and each of these has three sections.
68. The building is equipped with a sophisticated security system which turns on automatically at
midnight.
69. The building of the new bridge will put up as planned.
70. The computer programmer realized he had forgotten to turn off the office lights after he had left
the premises.
71. The error was noticed after Ms. Radice had sent the order to the supply company.
72. The goal of our meetings is to make the directors understand our problem.
73. The lion looked asleep but it suddenly jumped up and ran away.
74. The little girl said she wanted to get married and have ten children.
75. The manager hinted that Janet Tate has been considering for a promotion.
76. The new schedules are popular with the second shift workers at the factory.
77. The old man took the book down from the shelf and looked at the price.
78. The personnel manager needs someone to assist her with the presentation to the board.
79. The photographer that we hired to take pictures of the banquet will be accompanied by his
assistant.
80. The time sheets are to be filled out twice daily in the morning when the staff arrives and in the
evening when thay leave
81. The travel agent said she would know the flight number and the precise arrival time when the
airlines cofirmed the reservation.
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82. There arent any envelopes or file folders in the supply closet because thay have never been
ordered.
83. There were a lot of people in the supermarket. It was very crowded.
84. They dont go out in the evening very often.
85. We arent sure but we might go away this weekend.
86. We would travel more if we didnt have children.
87. Werere going to stay in a campsite in Greece for our holiday.
88. What did you think of the film?
89. What would she do if she lost her job ?
90. When I saw her she was walking towards the lake.
91. Would You stop working if you won the lottery.
92. You might not like the film. Its very violent.
93. You shouldnt drink a lot of coffee.
94. You shouldnt walk home at night. Its dangerous.
95. You will have to borrow an operation s manual from the library because I dont think we have
one here.

BNG HIU: Bi trn lp (test 2/Page 2+3)

Valuable objects are

Nothing of value is left
in this van at night
removed at night

UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS
From next Friday, the library Change its opening
will be closed during weekends hours next Friday
and evenings

Students are not

allowed on the bus
Students cannot get on unless they have ID
the bus without ID card cards

Mark,
We went on a bus
sightseeing tour of the
Jo is pleased with the
city yesterday. We didnt
number of things she
stop anywhere but saw
more than you would on saw from the bus
foot
Jo

To: Jane
From: Laura

Market vehicles unload here Customers may park

7.00- 10.00 daily
here at times when

COLLEGE
STAFF/STUDENT
BUS

Laura wants to try to

get the same jumper in

The jumpers lovelythanks

Could you tell me

where you got it? Id
like to buy another one
to match the coat I also
got for my birthday

a different colour

Customer parking allowed at

other times

vehicles are not

unloading

Test 1/Page 15
SILECE PLEASE Pleas be quiet while
EXAMINATION IN
people are taking their
PROGRESS
examination

SUPERSAVER TICKETS Supersaver tickets can

CANNOT BE USED ON
be used evety day
FRIDAYS
except Fridays.

PLEASE KEEP THIS Do not park in front of

ENTRANCE CLEAR
this entrance

PLEASE SHOW THE

The librarian needs to
LIBRARIAN ALL BOOKS
see your books before
WHEN YOU LEAVE THE
you go
LIBRARY

MACHINE OUT OF
This machine is not
ORDER. DRINKS
working at the moment
AVAILABLE AT BAR

KEEP THIS DOOR LOCKED Lock the room when it

WHEN ROOM NOT IN USE
is not being used

Test 2-PET 1/Page 50-51

DO NOT LEAVE YOUR
Keep the corridor
BAGS IN THE
clear of luggage
CORRIDOR

PICK YOUR OWN FRUIT Choose your fruit and

AND PAY INSIDE SHOP
then pay for it

WE REGRET WE
CANNOT ACCEPT If you spend less than
PAYMENT BY CREDIT 10, you cannot pay
CARD FOR SALES OF
by credit card.
UNDER 10

PLEASE USE THE UPSTAIRS

WAITING ROOM IF YOU Wait upstairs to see the
HAVE AN APPOINTMENT
nurse
WITH THE NURSE

BRIGTSONS TRAVEL
AGENCY
The travel agency has
OUR NEW ENTRANCE
IS BETWEEN THE BANK moved its entrance
AND THE LIBRARY

We will not mend

WE ONLY REPAIR
COMPUTERS WHICH
computers bought from
WERE BOUGHT HERE
other shops

Test 3/Page 70+79

WE ARE CLOSED FOR
The shop will open at
STAFF TRAINING
9.30 to day
UNTIL 9.30

Add your name This list should be

Patients can only use

this car park in
emergencies

PATIENTS CAN PARK HERE

IN AN EMERGENCY

From 17 September This ticket office will

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to this list if you

want to go on
the trip

signed by people
wanting to go on the
trip

please use the new

Ticket Office

close on 16 September

Test 4/Page 98-99

RETURN FARES ARE You can only buy
NOT AVAILABLE ON
single tickets on this
THIS BUS
bus

If you are late, you

LATECOMERS:
USE BACK ENTRANCE
must use a different
UPSTAIRS PLEASE
entrance

We are now open on

On Saturdays we now
Saturdays in the
stay open longer than
afternoon as well as
before
the morning

YOU MUST SHOW YOUR We must see your

DISCOUNT CARD IN ORDER discount card before
TO GET A DISCOUNT ON
we reduce the price of
GOODS
goods

ASK THE
If you need more
RECEPTIONIST IF YOU
medicine, see the
NEED A REPEAT
receptionist
PRESCRIPTION

Test 5 PET 1/Page 118-119

TEN PER CENT OFF
Tickets reserved today
TICKETS BOOKED
are cheaper
TODAY

Why not order your You can order drinks

interval drinks before for the interval before
the concert?
you go in

This shop closes for lunch

This shop doesnt close
every day except Friday
for luch on Fridays
when we open all day

Do not take the back

cover off the printer
until it is turned off

SWITCH OFF PRINTER

BEFORE REMOVING BACK
COVER

Mr. Hawksleys class There is no class today

is cancelled today as
because of Mr
he is ill
Hawksleys illness

Test 1/Page 6-7

Francescol Problem
Marias borrowed my
history textbook and
shes away. Could you
lend me yours? Leave it
with Ken when you see
him. Thanks, Natalie

Francescos

THIS CAR PARK IS LOCKED

AFTER BUSINESS HOURS
EACH DAY

People can park

here while they are at
work

PLAYERS WANTED
for Fridays basketball
There arent enough
match against Barton
College can YOU help team members
the tearn? Come to the available on Friday
gym at 3 p.m. to day,
whatever your lever

JAZZ ON A SUMMER
EVENING
NO TICKETS LEFT FOR
SUNDAYS PERFORMANCE

All Sunday evening

tickets are already sold

To: Charlotte
From: Giacomo

What time does your

Giacomo can cllect
flight arrive tomorrow? Charlotte from the
Cant pick you up if its airport tomorrow
earlier than midday as afternoon
Im holding a meeting at
our office-sorry
Test 2/Page 26-27

Message
LUGGAGE CANNOT B You must show a
REMOVED WITHOUT A receipt if you want to
RECEIPT
remove luggage

Will the last

person to leave
please switch
off the light

Dont leave the

lights on if the room is
empty

Assistants needed
because of new opening
hours apply inside

is opening for
longer and needs extra
staff

Anna,
Jeff rang: suggests taking a
blanket (cold there!) No need
to bring programme now.
Hell meet you at the festival
entrance with your ticket

a blanket

Has anyone seen my gold

chain? I took it off before
Sally lost her chain
athletichs. Its a present from
when she got changed
my boyfriend he musnt
for sport
find out its lost
Sally

Test 3- PET 2/Page 46-47

To: All students

Students may hand
From: College Secretary in their essays after
Monday 6 May
Friday if they can
Can I remind you that
prove illness

TAKE ONE TABLET THREE

TIMES ADAY AFTER MEALS
FINISH THE PRESCRIPTION

Take the tablets

regularly until the
bottle is empty

all essays are due this

Friday. No late work
will be accepted unless
accompainied by a
doctors letter
Ben,
Why not bring your new
game round tonight
Kim suggests
we can use my brothers
playing on his
PC. Im playing football
brothers computer
till 7.00, so anytime
after that.
Kim
BOAT HIRE
INSURANCE
INCLUDED FUEL
EXTRA NO HIDDEN
CHARGES

FREE SOFA!
(Owner moving back to New
Zealand)
Must have transport collect
from John any evening this
week. Phone 452611 to
arrange a suiable time

Anyone wanting this

sofa must pick it up
this week

The hire charge covers

all the costs

apart from fuel

Test 4/Page 66-67

PARKING IN THIS
SPACE FOR DOCTOR
ON DUTY ONLY

only the doctor

working today can
park here

To: Heidi
From: Ruth
Congratulations on the new
Ruth wants Heidi to
job. Do you think theys take
help her find
me as well? Like you, Im
employment
available until September.
Could you tell them about
me?
Message

WARNING
SECURITY CAMERAS
IN USE AROUND THIS
BUILDING

WE HAVE MANY
FLATS AVAILABLE TO
RENT IN THIS AREA

This

building is
guarded by cameras

Helena
Ronan called from the
theatre:
the
caf
opposite is closing so
everyones going down
to the club early. Join
them there when you
can

We offer a choice of
flats to rent in this area
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at the club

VIT LI CU GI NGUYN

1. A few minutes ago I received an email inviting me to a lecture on dolphins

I have just received an email inviting me to a lecture on dolphins
2. A lot of people were there in spite of the rain
Even though it rained, a lot of people were there
3. Dolphins can understand and follow simple instructions
Dolphins are able to understand and follow simple instructions
4. Did you know that dolphins are more intelligent than dogs?
Did you know that dogs are not as intelligent as dolphins?
5. Dave and Jane have been to the cinama together
Dave has been to the cinema withe Jane
6. Dave said that he had seen the film before
Dave said: I have already seen this film before
7. Dr Gibson told me to take off my shoes and socks
Dr Gibson said: Please take your shoes and socks off
8. Her team won the match last week
Last weeks match was won by her team
9. How do you spend your free time?
What do you do in your free time?
10. I was given some information about a local gym
The hospital gave me some information about a local gym
11. I played football when I was younger, but I dont now
When I was younger I used to football
12. I really enjoyed football, but I stopped liking it
I really enjoyed football, but went off it
13. I cant afford any more because they are very expensive
I cant afford any more because they cost a lot money
14. I was fascinated by dolphins when I was very young, and I still am
I have been fascinated by dolphins since I was very young
15. I liked the water slide best, and my brother did too
I liked the water slide best, and so did my brother
16.
In the film, he is bitten on the nose by a snake
In the film, a snake bitten him on the nose
17. If you lose your library card, there is a charge of 2
If you lose your library card, you must pay a charge of 2
18. If you want to come too, its not necessary to book tickets in advance
If you want to come too, you dont need to book tickets in advance
19. If I finish my homework, I can go out at the weekend
I cant go out at the weekend unless I finish my homework
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20. It would be a good idea to take more exercise

You really need to take more exercise
21. Jane had a worse seat than Dave
Dave had a better seat than Jane
22. Jane couldnt see the screen very well
Jane found it difficult to see the screen
23. Nearly every seat was taken in the cinema
There werent many seats left in the cinema
24. My brother is older than me
I am younger than my brother
25. My parents prefer jazz to classical music
My parents think jazz is more interesting than classical music
26. My parents can only go swimming at the weekend
On weekdays, my parents arent able to go swimming
27. My sister watches more TV than me
I dont watch TV as much as my sister does
28. My parents suggested going out for a meal
My parents said, why dont we go out for a meal?
29. My mother lives a long way from the supermarket
There isnt a supermarket near my mothers house
30. Maria said, why dont we go to see the monkeys?
Maria suggested going to see the monkeys
31. My bedroom is too small for all my books
My bedroom is not large enough for all my books
32. My friend told me that I could stay in his flat
My friend said: you can stay my flat
33. My appointment with Dr Gibson is at ten oclock
At ten oclock I am going to an appointment with Dr Gibson
34. Our local cinema hasnt shown it before
This is the first time our cinema has shown it
35. Perhaps there are some people who dont realise how intelligent dolphins are
Some people may not realise how intelligent dolphins are
36. She asked an assistant how much the Colombian coffee cost
She asked: How much does the Colombian coffee cost?
37. They spent two hours watching the film
The film lasted for two hours
38. The nurses home is behind the hospital
The hospital is in front of the nurses home
39. The office is Dr Gibsons
This office belongs to Dr Gibson
40. These days, I dont play it very often and prefer to watch DVDs instead
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 These days, I sometimes play it and prefer to watch DVDs instead

41. There are 200 DVDs in my collection
I have 200 DVDs in my collection
42. The car park was outside the main entrance
There was somewhere to park outside the main entrance
43. The park entrance ticket was cheaper than Id expected
The park entrance ticket wasnt as expensive as Id expected
44. Youve done very well, said the captain to the teams
The captain told the team they had done very well
45. There are three teams at her school
Her school has three teams
46. She was chosen for the team two years ago
She has been in the team for 2 years
47. She is often driven to the supermarket by her neighbour
Her neighbour often givens her a lift to the supermarket
48. The girls team has won more matches than the boys
The boys team hasnt won as many matches as the girls team
49. The film is called The River of Hope
The name of the film is The River of Hope
50. The main star is very popular
Everyone likes the main star
51. The film ends with an exciting car chase
There is an exciting car chase at the end of the film
52. The airport bus is cheaper than a taxi
Taxis is more expensive than the airport bus
53. They sell duty-free goods in the departure lounge
Duty-free goods are sold in the departure lounge
54. There is a post office in the main building
The main building has a post office
55. The Hotel Atlanta belongs to one of the airline
One of the airlines owns the hotel Atlanta
56. The Happy Traveller caf is very unpopular
Nobody knows the Happy Traveller
57. The hospital is near the city centre
The hospital is not far from the city centre
58. The doctor hasnt enough time to see you now
The doctor is too busy to see you now
59. The new hospital is bigger than the old one
The old hospital was smaller than the new one
60. The doctor is not available on Sundays
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 You cant see the doctor on Sundays

61. There are many types of coffee there
You can buy a lot of types of coffee there
62. The Colombian coffee cost less than the Kenyan coffee
The Colombian coffee wasnt as expensive as the Kenyan coffee
63. The library was opened by the college president
The college president opened the library
64. The librarian told Danny to return the book on Monday
The librarian said You must return the book on Monday, Danny
65. There are 80,000 books in this library
The library has 80,000 books
66. The library lends books to both students and teachers
Both students and teachers can borrow books from the library
67. The science librarian is more helpful than the history librarian
The history librarian isnt as helpful as the science librarian
68. When she has to walk to the supermarket she finds it tiring
She gets tired when she has to walk to the supermarket
69. We wore sun hats because it was very hot
It was so hot that we wore sun hats
70. Who does this towel belong to? My mother asked
My mother asked whose is this towel?
71. We stayed until the activity park closed
We didnt leave until the activity park closed
72. You dont need an appointment on Saturdays
Appointments arent necessary for you on Saturdays
73. You should take these tablets after meals
These tablets should be taken after meals

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C HIU
Test 1- PET 1/Page 26+27

Dear Mr Landers,
I run Snips hairdressing shop above Mr Shahs chemists shop at 24 High
Stress. I started the business 20 years ago and it is now very successful....
1. What is the writers main aim in the letter?
-> C. To avoid problems for her business
2. Who was the letter sent to?
-> A. the writers landlord
3. What does the writer think about the burger bar?
-> A. It will make her lose money
4. Why is the writer worried about her customers?
-> C. The smells will not be pleasant
5. Which of these is part of a reply to the letter?
-> B. Thank you for you letter. I understand your problem. I will ask
them to look at the other shop but I can make no promises at the
moment.
Test 2 _PET 1/Page 56-57
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The government published a report yesterday saying that we need to eat more
healthily-more fruit and vegetables, less fat and sugar....
1. What is the writer trying to explain in the text?
-> A. What people think
2. What can the reader learn from the text?
-> A. Whether advice will be followed
3. What is Paul Keels opinion?
-> A. He doesnt need to change his habits.
4. What does the manager think of the report?
-> B. People think they will soon be given different advice
5. Which of the following is part of the government report?
-> B. Bad health in this country is caused by people eating the wrong
kinds of food

Test 3 PET 1/page 84-85 xem k

My names Mandi. Three months ago, I went to a disco where I met a boy
called Tom. I guessed he was older than me, but I liked him and thought it didnt
matter......
1. Why has Mandi written this?
-> A. To explain a problem
2. Who is she writing to?
-> C. A teenage magazine
3. Why is Mandi worried?
-> B. Shes been telling lies
4. Why cant Tom come to Mandis house?
-> A. She doesnt want her parents to meet him
5. Which of these answers did Mandi receive?
-> B. You must start by being honest with everyone.
Test 4 PET 1/Page 104- 105

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Theres an old saying in the theatre world Never work with children or
animals. Its a pity that Herman Gross has never heard th piece of advice or if he
has that he didnt pay attention to it.
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
-> D. Give his or her opinion about Pet Doctor
2. What would a reader expect to get from this text?
-> A. Information about a new film
3. How did the writer feel about Pet Doctor?
-> A. Its not worth seeing
4. Why did the writer mention Romeo and Juliet?
-> C. Gross proved he's a good actor in it
5. Which one of these TV guide is describing Pet Doctor?
-> C. 7pm A doctor finds he can cure local animals, then discovers this isnt allowed.
But it all finished happily.

Test 5 PET 1/page 124-125

I know that it is my job to make sure that everything goes well for the tourists
and I feel I work hard for the company.....
1. What is the writer trying to do?
-> explain
2. Who was the text written to?
-> The writers employer
3. Why werent any rooms available at The Hotel Rivera?
-> someone had said they were not needed
4. What happened in the end?
-> The tourist couldnt stay together
5. Which of the following diaries was written by one of the tourist?
-> A. Someone had made a mistake with our hotel booking and the hotel
had given our rooms to other people
Test 1 PET 2/page 12-13
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A month ago I had no idea that on a Saturday afternoon in November I'd be

hanging 30 metres above the ground and enjoying it. Now I looked down at the
river far below me and realised why people love rock-climbing
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
-> D. Say how she spent some free time
2. What can the reader learn from the text?
-> C. What sort of activities you can experience at the Centre
3. How do you think the writer might describe her weekend?
-> A. Interesting
4. What do we learn about the group?
-> C. Some of them already knew each other
5. Which of the following advertisement describes the Activity Centre?
-> B. Activity Centre. Set in beautiful countryside. Accommodation
provided. Work with a group - we show you a range of outdoor activities
that you didn't realise you could do.

Test 2 PET 2/page

Winter Driving
Winter is dangerous because it's so difficult to know what is going to happend
and accidents take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a
hill.......
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
-> D. Advise people about safe driving in winter
2. Why would somebody read this text?
-> B. To learn about better driving
3. What does th writer think?
-> B. Drivers should expect problems in winter
4. Why does the writer talk about a cup of coffee?
-> A. To explain the importance of smooth movements
5. Which traffic sign shows the main idea of the text?
-> A. Drive carefully. Ice on road ahead.
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Test 3 PET 2/page 52-53

When I opened the first "Body Shop" in 1976 my only object was to earn
enough to feed my children. Today, The Body Shop is an international company
rapidly growing all around the world. In the years since we began I have learned a
lot......
1. What is the writer's main purpose in writing this text?
-> B. To introduce her ideas to the reader
2. What would someone learn from this text?
-> D. what the writers book is about
3. How does the writer feel about the business she runs?
-> C. It is not like any other company
4. What kind of workers does the writer like to employ?
-> C. workers who have the same attitudes as she does
5. What kind of person does the writer seem to be?
-> A . She seems to be someone with strong opinions.

Test 4 PET 2/page 72-73

Some people have complained about this year's collection, New Writing 3,
although I cannot understand why. Surely 500 pages of original writing of this
quality, for 6.99, is pretty amazing?.......
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
-> A. Give her opinions about the new book
2. Why would somebody read this text?
-> A. To find out more details about something
3. What does the writer think of New Writing 3?
-> C. It's very good
4. How might you feel after reading Jane Harris's piece?
-> D. sick
5. Which of the followiing describes New Writing 3?
-> B. Great value: the best of new writing for only 6.99
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BI VIT THEO CH
Topic 1: You agree to meet your English- speaking friend tomorrow but now you cant go. Write
an email to him or her to apologise, explain why you cant meet and suggest meeting another day.
Start with: Dear Ann/ Tom; End with: Nguyen Phan

Dear Ann
By right were meeting each other tomorrow. But my apologies, Ill not be able to see you. I
will be having a formal year-end meeting at my company. The meeting is about the reflection
and review of our companys progress this year so it is really important. Besides, I will be in
charge of the whole programe like doing presentation and setting up visualiser. Im really sorry
that I cant see you. Id appreciate if you understand and Im sure we will have another chance
to meet up soon. Perhaps we can meet on New years Day if you are free on that day. It will
definitely be exciting and we will have fun time together, talking and enjoying ourselves.
Lots of love
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Nguyen Phan

Topic 2: Describe your ideal house

Iam a nature lover. Thus, I want my house to have great view with alot of trees around. And
I can breathe in clean and fresh air. This kind of environment around my house would be
pleasant. Moreover, the rooms should have good ventilation so that I can feel comfortable. In
addition, I want a balcony in my house so that in the morning I can go there and enjoy the
sunlight shining into my house. To have all these conditions, my house should be located in a
peaceful and quiet area, perhaps in the outskirt of the city and far from traffic roads. On top of
that, I want to see my house painted in blue beacaus this colour symbolizes peace. Finally, it
would certainly be excellent if the security of my house is good. There should be security guard
all day and night watching over our house.

Topic 3: Write about your typical day at work

I am a sale manager in charge of business so my working day is very flexible that depends
on the customers, projects and time. But basically, my working day includes the following
tasks:
In the morning I often go to the office at 8:30 and the first important work to be done is to
swipe my ID staff card. From 8:30 to 9:00 is the time to open the computer, drink water and
chat with colleagues. Then I check and answer emails from 9:00 to 9:30. From 9:30 to 10:00 is
usually used to check which things have not been resolved yet and arrange emergent things to
solve first. From 10:00 to 12:00 is flexible time, I can meet customers, have group meeting and
department meeting at the company, or read jobs related and useful documents, etc. From 12:00
to 1:30 is for lunch and rest. I have lunch at the company or occasionally have lunch with
customers. Then I have a short sleep at noon in the company. Working hours of the afternoon
are from 1:30 to 6:00. From 1:30 to 2:00 is time to surf the internet to update information and
other issues related to my job. I often meet customers from 2:00 to 4:00 at the coffee or the
customer's office. Time from 4:00 to 5:00 is for checking and solving the remaining things that
have not been solved yet. From 5:00 to 6:00 is the time to check and reply to emails and read
documents. My working day ends at 6:00 pm. Before leaving the office, I always remember
doing one thing very similar in the morning is to swipe my ID staff card.
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Topic 4: Do you think teenagers should work? Why (not)?

In my opinion teenagers should work but they just work out of learning hours at school. The
problem is that what they do, how they can manage their time not to affect their learning.
Their working makes them more dynamic. They can open up their vision rather than being
constrained within the family and school. In working environment, they can meet more people
and get more new friends.
With the working, they can have experience and prepare well for their future. It helps them
know how the working environment is and what they need to prepare. Then they have the
appropriate learning plan. In the working place, they can apply what they have learned into
practice. The working helps them expand knowledge, especially of social knowledge. It helps
them learn the working skills and how to treat other people in society.
The income from working also helps them do things they love without depending on their
parents. With the money they earn, they can join the helpful courses and purchase their favorite
things. It also helps them realize the value of money that their parents have worked hard to earn
by even blood and tears. However, they must choose appropriate and lawful jobs. They should
plan for their learning and working that does not affect their learning because the learning is
still the most important in their age.

Topic 5: Write a passage about an important city in our country?

Nha Trang- a coastal city and capital of Khanh Hoa province, is an excellent destination for
travel and entertainment.
With such natural gifts as the postion, landscape, climate, together with its rich background
in culture and humanities, Nha Trang is fully capable of developing many diverse forms of
tourism. When you arrived in Nha Trang, you can join tours to visit interesting places in the city
such as Tram Huong Tower, Po Nagar Cham Tower, Long Son Pagoda, Place of Emperor Bao
Dai, Oceanographic Institure, Fairy Stream, Yangbay Waterfall, Hon Chong Rocks... Also, you
can bath as well as sunbathe on beautiful and pristine beaches with fine and clean sand. Beside
you can travel around islands off the coast such as Monkey Island, Silkworm Island, Ebony
Island, Swiftlet Island, Tri Nguyen Aquarium...and especially Bamnoo Island (Hon Tre Island)
which located off Vinpearl Land. Vinpearl Nha Trang is known as the largest and unique
tourism and recreation complex. A great number of cultural- entertainment events have been
held in Vinpearl Land, especially major Viet Nam and World Beauty contests such as Miss Viet
Nam, Miss World Vietnamese, Miss Earth and Miss Universe... Except enjoying beauty
contests, you can participate cultural parties such as Sea Festival which are held biennially or
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attend fairs. With everyone who loves sport, can plays sporting activities such as scuba diving,
water skiing, sailboat racing... There are many resorts, amusement and water parks which
satisfy this demand, particualarly theme park on Hon Tre Island. In addition, when you go to
Nha Trang on holidays, you can enjoy music programs ans fashion shows at City Hall and
Vinpearl Land.
In conclusion, with multiform and rich natural conditions, Nha Trang has become one of the
most important tourist hubs of Viet Nam and attracted more and more tourists home and abroad.

Topic 6: Write a passage about your hobbies.

My hobbies are reading and painting. First of all, reading books not only helps you to
acquire knowledge and develop your vocabulary, but also strengthens your memory and shapes
your behavior. I started reading when I was 7. I like reading novels, medical books and short
stories. At this time, I am reading a famous novel called Great Gatsby. My second hobby is
painimg. Colors of paintings make me feel like I am in a fairy tale. I prefer to use water color to
illustrate what I love. I often draw the landscapes and the floral paintings. My favorite artists
are Salvador Dali and Van Gogh. In conclusion, I think reading and painting are both wonderful
hobbies that you should enjoy in the free time

Topic 7: Write a passage about one of your unforgettable holidays (xem k)

Last year I had a very interesting and unforgettable holiday with my family. It was five-day
holiday in Bangkok. We flew there by air and stayed in a hotel near the river. The hotel was
comfortable, but quite expensive. We liked the food very much but we didnt like the weatherit was very hot. There were a lot of tourists there, they were from different countries. My
children were fond of talking with them in English. The city was enormous so we didnt walk
very much. We travelled on the new overhead railway. It was very fast and comfortable. We
visited a lot of temples and we watched the boats on the river. We visited some fantastic street
markets and bought a lot of souvernirs. We had very happy days there. It was our unforgetable
holiday.
Topic 8: Write about some things exciting you like to do for relaxing

I am a state employee, I have to work 5 days a week, so Im very busy. After the work,
reading is one of activities I like to do for relaxing. I read story books, magazines, newspapers
and any kind of material that I find interested. This hobby got started when I was a little girl. I
wanted my parents to read fairy tales and other stories to me. But they got fed up and tired of
having to read the same stories again and again. I started to read simple fairy tales and other
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stories by myself. Now I read anything that is available. Reading enables me to learn about so
many things that I do not know. I could learn about ther wounders of the world, space travel,
human achievements, animals, world news and other fascinating things of our world.

Topic 9: How to make your life happier

In this era, life is busy and fast-pace. Therefore, peole tend to get stressed quite easily. Thus,
people hope to find ways to cope with stress and stay happily. I have my own ways to be happy.
For me, a weekend entirely spent with my family is the best way to get away from stress after
every working week. We as a family do a lot of things together to relax and have fun. We may
go shopping at a suppermarket or going to an amusement park. It is truly entertaining or we
also enjoy gardening because its very relaxing. Sometimes, we change our weekend activities
by meeting up with friends. We usually eat out together or watch nice movies. Additionally, on
special occasion like birthday of anyone in my family, I invite some of my friends and relatives
to come over to my house for birthday celebration. These are some tips to have a happy life.
Happiness is also very good for health. Thats why Im really comcerned about how to stay
happily.

Topic 10: what do you think of TV program today?

One can watch a variety of program on TV today. Moreover, the programs are high-quality
and enjoyable. The news programs are really informative. They provide hotly discussed issues
and regularly update about important information to TV viewers. Besides, the news program
also inform viewers about new governmentspolices so they can keep up with the changes in
their countries. The entertainment programs are also great. People can enjoy nice movies of
various types such as actionfilms, comedies or horror films. A lot of movies are good and they
help people relax, especially after a tiring day at work. A part from movies, game shows are
very fun and viewers can also learn some new things from the shows. In conclusion, the TV
programs today are terrific and much better than in the past. The number of programs is greater
and better in quality.

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IN T VO ON VN
Bi trn lp (test 1/Page 7)
Hotels are changing their wasteful habits and getting involved in the move to save the
environment. At major hotels throughout the world, (1) guests are being greeted by shampoo and
mouthwash in glass dispensers instead of elaborate plastic bottles. They are discovering recycling bins
in their (2) rooms, and are encouraged to use towels more than once before they are washed.
This green movement, is becoming increasingly popular among (3) tourists who look for service
providers with an enviromental conscience. The business of eco-tours is (4) increasing rapidly. Travel
agents are booking clients on Save the Rainforest expeditions and similar trips where the emphasis is
on protecting the (5) would.
The tourists on these trips are (6) given lectures on the effects of the loss of our planets natural
wonders and what they can do to reverse the trend. They do not need (7) much convincing. The
travelers on these excursions (8) are already committed to environmental protection. In fact, a twoyear study of litter in Antarctica found (9) that the entire collection of litter left by visitors to the
continent could be put in one small sandwich bag. Compare that amount of litter (10) with what the
average traveler finds strewn on the streets around a hotel, even an environmentally sensitive hotel.
Bi trn lp (test 1/Page 30)
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My names Charles. Im 15 years old, and I live (1) at home withe my mother, my father and my
younger sister. I like the area where I live because there are so (2) many cafs, restaurants, shops and
cinemas. During the week I go to school. Im working very hard at the moment because we have
exams soon and I want to (3) pass them. However, on Saturday morning I have a part-time job. I wash
cars for my neighbours. I dont (4) earn much money for this, but I usually have enough to spend on
the things I like doing. Last year I took (5) up photography, so I spend most of my money on cameras
and computer software.

Bi trn lp (test2/ Page 6)

Its very cold today. In fact, its (1) absolutely fzeezing. I hope it is better on Friday, because our
history class is going on a school (2) trip to the countryside. I havent been on one of these (3) yet, but
everyone tells me they are great fun. We are going to look for old objects that are buried under the
ground. This is (4) much more exciting than it sounds, because some of these things can be quite
valuable. For example, a boy I (5) met at a party last year had found an ancient coin worth 1,000! I
was (6) surprised that something so small could be so valuable. Unfortunately, its not always easy to
find these things, because some of them can be (7) as deep as two meters underground and we (8)
must use special equipment to find them. It would be great to find something very valuable, like a box
of Roman gold, but we would probably be satisfied (9) with an old plate or something like that. Of
course, we (10) might not find anything, bit at least we get a day off school!

Test 1-PET 1/ Page 29

SALLY
After two weeks of worry, a famer (0) in the north of England was very happy yesterday. James
Tuke, a famer who (1) keeps sheep, lost his dog, Sally, when they were out (2) working together a
fortnight ago.
Sally was running (3) ahead of me, he said, and disappeared over the top of the hill. I
whistled and called (4) but she didnt come. Shes young, so I thought perhaps shed gone back to the
farmhouse (5) on her own. But she wasnt there. Over the next few days I (6) spent as much time as I
could looking for her. I afraid that I would never see her (7) again. Then a neighbour said shed heard
an animal crying while she was out walking near the (8) edge of a cliff. I rushed out and found Sally on
a shelf of rock halway down. She was thin and (9) weak but she had no (10) serious injuries. She was
really lucky!

Test 2- PET 1/Page 58 ok

RUNNING SHOES
Running is now very popular (0) both as a sport and as a way if keeping fit. Even if you only run
a short (1) distance once or twice a week, you (2) need to make sure you wear good shoes. (3) There
is a lot of choice nowadays in running shoes. First of all, decide how (4) much you want to (5) spend
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on your shoes. Then find a pair which fits you well. Be prepared to (6)try different sizes in different
types of shoe. Womens shoes are made narrower (7) than mens and, although most women will find a
womans shoe which suits them, there is no (8) reason why a woman cant wear a mans shoe. The
same is true for a man- (9) if a womans shoe fits you better, then wear it. Take you time in the shop. If
you (10) make a mistake and buy the wrong shoes, your feet will let you know.

Test 3-PET 1/Page 86

A WELSH FESTIVAL
Wales has a (0) population of about three million. English is the main language and only twenty
year per cent speak both Welsh and English. Every year (1) in August there is a Welsh-speaking
festival. It (2)takes place in a different town each year so everyone has the chance for it to be near
them. Local people (3) spend years making plans for when the festival will be in (4) their town. Each
festival is (5) attended by abou 160,000 people. They travel not only from nearby towns and villages
(6) but aslofrom the rest of the British Isles and (7) even from aboad. There are concerts, plays and (8)
competitions to find the best singers, poets, writers, and so on. Shops sell Welsh music, books,
pictures and clothes as (9) well as food and drink. The festival provides a chance for Welsh-speaking
people to be together for a whole week, with (10) the Welsh language all around them.

Test 4- PET 1/Page 106

FURTHER A EDUCATION
Around the age of sixteen you must make one of the biggest decisions (0) of your life. Do I stay
on at school and hopefully go on to university (1) later? Do I leave and start work or begin a training
(2) course? The dicision in yours,but it may be (3) worth remembering two things: theres more
unemployment (4) among people who havent been to university, and people who have the right (5)
skills will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs.
If you decide to go (6) straight into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting
qualifications will (7) help you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you
to learn (8) while you earn. Staring work and taking a break to study when youre older is (9) another
possibility. This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (10) getting practical
work experience.

Test 5 PET 1/Page 126 (b)

STARTING A BUSINESS
Nearly 450,000 businesses are started in Britain (0)... year. One third (1)... these stops trading
during the first three years.
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Starting a business is never easy (2)... so many things are outside your control. If you are thinking
about working for yourself, you (3)... start by thinking about the qualities you need to (4)... a business.
Be hard with youself. If you have a weakness, it is better to find out now (5)... than later when your
business could be in danger. Ask yourself (6)... you are a good organiser. Is your health (7)... ? are you
good (8)... making decisions? Do you have any practical experience of the business you want to start?
Are you prepared to work long hours for very (9)... money? If you cant (10)... yes to most of these
questions, perhaps you should think again about starting up in business on your own.
Test 1/ Page 14
THE FIRST WOMAN SCIENTIST
Hypatia was (0) born in Alexandria, in Egypt, in 370 A.D. For many centuries she was (1) the
only woman scientist to have a place in the history books.
Hypatias father was director of Alexandria University, and he (2) made sure his daughter had the
best education available. This was unusual, as most women then had few (3) opportunities to study.
After studying in Athens and Rome, Hypatia returned to Alexandria (4) where she began teaching
mathematics. She soon became famous (5) for her knowledge of new ideas.
We have no copies of her books, (6) but we know that she wrote several important mathematical
works. Hypatia was also interested in technology and (7) invented several scientific tools to help with
her work.
At the (8) time many rulers were afraid of science, and (9) anyone connected with it was in
danger. One day in March 415, Hypatia (10) was attacked in the street and killed.
Test 2/Page 34
SAMUEL PEPYS
The most famous diary (0)in English was written by Samuel Pepys. It gives a detailed and
interesting (1)description of everyday life in England (2)between1660 and 1669. Pepys writes about
important news stories of time, like disease, an enemy navy (3) sailing up the River Thames and the
Great Fire of London.
He also writes about himself, even about his (4) faults he often slept during church or (5)
lookedat the pretty girls. He describes his home life- a (6) quarrel with his wife and how they became
friends again, his worry about her illness. As well as books, he liked music, the theatre, card (7) games,
and parties with good food and (8) plenty of fun. Peys was a busy man who had many important (9)
jobs - he was a Member of Parliament and President of the Royal Society. He is also (10) remembered
for his work for the British Navy.
Test 3/Page 54
THE ROCKIES
The Rocky Mountains run almost the length (0) of North America.
They start in the North-west, but lie only a (1) few hundred miles from the centre in more
southern areas. Although the Rockies are smaller (2) than the Alps, they are no less wonderful.
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There are many roads across the Rockies, (3) but the best way to see them is to (4) travel by
train. You start from Vancouver, (5) the most attractive of Canadas big cities. Standing with its feet in
the water and its head in the mountains, this city (6) allows its residents to ski on slopes just 15
minutes by car from the city (7) centre.
Thirty passenger trains a day used to (8) set off from Vancouver on the cross- continent railway.
Now there are just three a week, but the ride is still a great adventure. You sleep on board, (9) which is
fun, but travel through some of the best (10) scenery at night.
Test 4/Page 74
CARTOON FILMS
Cartoon films have very (0) few limits. If you can draw something, you can (1) make it move on
the cinema screen. The use (2) of new ideas and advanced computer programs means that cartoons are
becoming exciting again for people of (3) all ages.
By the (4) end of the 1970s, the cinema world had decided that cartoons were only for children.
But soon (5) afterwards, one or two directors had some original new ideas. They proved that it
was possible to make films in which both adults and children could (6) share the fun.
However, not (7) every cartoon film was successful. The Black Cauldron, for example, failed,
mainly because it was too (8) frightening for children and too childish for adults. Directors learnt from
this (9) mistake, and the film companies began to make large (10) amounts of money again.

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