Review Ha5
Review Ha5
REVIEW
VOCABULARY
1. As the chairperson of a travel organization, my best friend has been to many .......... so far.
A. countries B. destinations C. tours D. ways
2. When air fare is no longer a big consideration to almost tourists, the best way to ..........
around the world is flying.
A. expedite B. travel C. explore D. investigate
3. Nowadays, thanks to the development of .......... technology, a lot of scientific advancements
have been applied into practice.
A. backward B. inexpensive C. modern D. cheap
4. My most memorable holiday is in Nha Trang where I have found many .......... and interesting
things that make me happy.
A. boring B. amazing C. scaring D. shocking
5. Business trips to different cities and countries were initially big attraction in Dr Lee’s work,
however, they are so frequent that Dr Lee thinks they are no longer ......... .
A. Irritating B. depressing C. interesting D. tiring
6. Many first-time travellers to London are overwhelmed when they see .......... tubes running
around and around.
A. awkward B. industrious C. curious D. enormous
7. If you are not hurried and want to enjoy the city sightseeing tour, buses are a good choice
giving you a wonderful .......... of the sights.
A. landmark B. view C. picture D. scent
8. London Heathrow is the world’s busiest .......... airport serving 185 destinations in 84
countries.
A. national B. international C. local D. internal
9. The strange man appearing at the sight of the crime is unreliable, and the police is
investigating his .......... information.
A. final B. impersonal C. basic D. background
10. After a long time of sailing vainlessly in the sea, the raft was locked down when being hit by
a .......... wave.
A. huge B. thick C. large D. long
11. We are eager to take a .......... bus for our city tour tomorrow when we have a chance to sit on
the second floor and see the city from the height.
A. single-decker B. double-decker C. private D. individual
12. I think in this urgent case, catching a .......... is the best way to Ho Chi Minh city. We may
have to wait for hours at the airport, but it is still much faster than other means.
A. train B. plane C. tram D. boat
13. After two days’ mountain camping with classmates, her children came back home with a lot
of different stories to tell about their ...........
A. expedition B. voyage C. tour D. trip
14. Sailing a boat through the Nile river was a/an .......... experience, and they wish they had not
done it before.
A. fascinating B. amazing C. threatening D. exciting
15. When you .......... into the water, waterproof clothes prevent your body from being wet.
A. Watch B. catch C. dive D. see
16. Standing on the top of the mountain, you can enjoy all the view of the city with a ..........
A. glass B. magnifier C. microscope D. telescope
17. When coming to London, travellers, especially the first comers, can’t help visiting
such .......... as Royal Castle and the National Museum.
A. sights B. landmarks C. landscapes D. mountains
18. In our last summer’s holiday, we visited .......... mausoleums and walked a lot in the city
center.
A. similar B. indifferent C. various D. unpopular
19. Son Doong - a newly discovered cave in Vietnam - with its spectacular landscape has been
proudly considered as one of the greatest natural .......... in the world.
A. histories B. wonders C. wanderers D. positions
20. Michael with the ambition of exploring peak mountains in the world has spent years hiking in
the mountainous areas and .......... many things beyond his dream.
A. discovered B. founded C. took D. looked
21. Many travellers have a dream of putting their steps on Easter Island, an island and special
territory of Chile and exploring its ........... underlying in each rock layer.
A. landmarks B. landscapes C. mysteries D. drawbacks
22. We have made our decision to talk to the islanders about the .......... of the island so that they
have more knowledge on the foundation of the area where they were born and grew up.
A. history B. life C. scene D. name
23. With great passion for snow and surfing, John always dreams of .......... in the mountains in
winter.
A. going B. hiking C. climbing D. getting
24. In our modern life, in order to keep fit, beside balancing work and private life, playing a sport
is also a good way to .......... a person’s stress.
A. relieve B. relax C. reconstruct D. recharge
25. .......... is a sport that you can do in skyscrapers of almost any big city. All you need to do is to
start running up all the stairs to the top of a high-rise office block.
A. Upstair-running C. High-rise office block running
B. Tower-running D. Sky-running
GRAMMAR
1. Someone says to you: “I’m going to Plaza Hotel, but I am lost and cannot find the location
on Google map. Could you please give me directions?”. You reply: A. Keep going past the
cinema and take the first left. Then it’s on the right.
B. Turn off the light when you leave the hotel.
C. You should go there.
D. The Plaza Hotel? You shouldn’t go there.
2. Which is the best response to the question: “Excuse me, how long does it take me from here
to the airport?”?
A. It is about five kilometres. B. It is not very far from here.
C. Yes, you can walk. D. It takes about ten minutes from here.
3. How can you respond to this advice: “I think it’s a good idea to buy a really good suitcase.”?
A. Sorry, I can’t. B. You’re right. C. Yes, I can. D. You’re so nice.
4. You are in London. You want to ask for the way to Rose Street. What do you say? A.
Excuse me. Where’s Rose Street, please?
B. Could you take me to Rose Street, please?
C. Where can I find Rose Street?
D. Hello. I’d like to know Rose Street, please.
5. What do you say when being asked: “Excuse me, how do I get to The Grand Motel?”?
A. Let’s go.
B. You must go.
C. Go to the end of this street. It’s opposite The World Bank.
D. Yes, here you are.
6. Your friend and you are lost. What do you say if you want to suggest asking a passer-by
for the way back to your hotel?
A. Let’s ask that man over there. B. Could you help us?
C. Excuse me. We are lost. D. I think you are right.
7. Which is the best response to this question: “How’s everything going?”?
A. Not at all. B. I’m so pleased to hear from you.
C. Pretty well at the moment, thanks. D. It’s a pleasure.
8. How can you ask George for the way to get downtown? A. Hi George, do you know how to
get downtown?
B. Hi George, can you get downtown with me?
C. George, shall I take you to downtown?
D. Will you get downtown, George?
9. Your friend says to you: “I really like sightseeing holidays. I love spending time looking at
beautiful old buildings.” You reply:
A. Me, either. B. Yes, I can. C. Me, too. D. I suppose no.
10. Which is the best response to this question: “Do you need help with your luggage?”?
A. Why not? B. Excuse me. Need what?
C. Sure. It is so heavy. D. No, it’s my luggage. Thanks.
READING COMPREHENSION
1. We can understand from the reading passage that the number of homeless people
...................
A. is not so great as many people think.
B. is on the increase in many countries.
C. is counted annually.
D. is difficult to know.
2. According to the passage, many liberals .....................
A. think that the problem of homelessness cannot be solved.
B. want more shelters for the homeless.
C. want the government to ban sleeping on park benches.
D. believe that it is not possible to cure the problem of homelessness even with a
consistent government policy.
3. It is clearly stated in the reading that the sheltered homeless ............................ A. are
mostly youthful runaways.
B. sleep in parks or in bus stations.
C. can have families with children.
D. are generally drug users and alcoholics.
Island Tour
Take a boat trip around ten beautiful islands.
Mon–Fri: 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Sat and Sun: 10.00 a.m. to 4.30p.m.
Tickets:
£10 (Mon–Fri with coffee/cold drink)
£25 (Sat/Sun with lunch and drinks)
George,
I’m just going shopping for the afternoon. Hope your game of golf was good. I’ve just seen an
ad for a boat trip round the islands. We can't go tomorrow because we have the coach trip to
the old Greek ruins. How about Saturday? We can have a lovely day sailing around the islands
with lunch included! Do you think you could get the tickets? I'm sure you'll love it.
Jx
4. When can the travellers get the boat trip around ten
beautiful islands?
A. 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m from Monday to Saturday
B. 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m on weekday
C. 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m on Sunday only
D. 1.00 p.m to 4.30 p.m everyday
5. What is George asked to do? A. go shopping in the afternoon
B. play his game of golf well
C. see an Ad for the coach trip to the old Greek ruins
D. get the tickets for a boat trip around the islands with lunch included
More and more people are booking their holidays on the internet, so we’ve looked at some
useful websites to help you.
A. If you can’t decide where to go on holidays, look at www.worldreviewer.com for some
ideas. First, you can look at the interactive weather map, which tells you when different parts
of the world are hot and sunny. Then, there is lots of information about different places to visit
with photos and travellers’ reviews. Here you can read about what other travelers really
think about the place you are going to.
B. You can find great advice on which hotel to choose on www.tripadvisor.com. It has
review and information on over 400.000 locations. You can also compare prices of different
holidays to make sure you don’t pay too much. And finally, there are photos of places to visit
and fun travel stories, too.
C. If you want more than just a holiday, try www.thepodsite.co.uk. Here you can find out
about holidays where you can work or volunteer, spend some time learning new skills and
meeting new people. You can travel anywhere in the world to do all kinds of different jobs,
from building in Tanzania to looking after elephants in Thailand. Just think what you could do.
6. Which websites can people hear stories about what has happened to other travelers?
A. www.worldreviewer.com
B. www.tripadvisor.com
C. www.thepodsite.co.uk.
D. www.worldreviewer.co.uk.
C. the holidays that you can spend time working with animals or learning new skills.
D. other’s travellers’ comments about the places you are going to.
LISTENING
PART 1
For each question there are three pictures and a short recording. Choose the correct answer A,
B, or C for each question.
PART 2
You will hear an interview with a singer called Nick Parker who plays in a band called Krispy with
his sister Mei. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B or C.
You will hear part of a radio programme about classical music. For each question, choose the
correct answer A, B or C.
10. If you know the completion answer you should ring ………..... A. 0108937224. B.
0018739242.
C. 0018937224. PART 3
Extract 2
Ok, well, we would like to go to Easter Island. It is very (1) …......... very far from other places
and the nearest country is Chile, over two thousand miles away. We are going to travel there by
plane and stay with different (2) …........ and the trip is going to take three months. We want to
experience the local (3) …......., their music, food and way of life. So our plan is to speak to the
local people about these things and to film them. We hope to find out about their traditions and
to see what they think of their (4) ….......... Well, finally, my husband and I always wanted to go
to Easter Island. I read about it when was a child and I saw pictures of these amazing stone
heads on the island. So for us, this is the (5) …........ of our dreams.
WRITING
Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it.
UNIT 6 - FITNESS
III. REVIEW VOCABULARY
1. If you enjoy dance classes like Zumba, and you also want to get rid of your anger, you
may find .......... useful. It is a mixture of boxing, pilates and dance.
A. piloxing B. dance C. boxing D. pilate
2. When it comes to the end of a long day, what could be better than a paddle board on the
ocean? Paddle boarding might look easy, but it is a .......... sport.
A. tough B. rough C. relaxing D. sailing
3. One of the causes of children’s obesity is their habit of eating too much .......... food
which is processed or canned with unhealthy ingredients.
A. cooked B. stewed C. boiled D. junk
4. Doctors advise us to eat more fruit and vegetables as they are low in fat and can help us
to ………. weight.
A. lose B. gain C. miss D. take
5. Junk food is children’s favourite, however, it is .......... due to its high amount of fat and
sugar.
A. unhealthy B. healthy C. good D. harmless
6. People who have a healthy .......... with lots of fruits, vegetables and more fish
including a portion of oily fish every day can live longer.
A. diet B. processed food C. cuisine D. junk food
7. Knowing how to cook is a one of the most useful skills we can learn. If we are able to
cook, we can eat healthy dishes made at home with fresh .......... instead of having to
buy unhealthy pre-cooked or frozen meals.
A. portions B. factors C. ingredients D. proportions
8. You can live longer if you have a healthy ..........: getting at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep
everyday; taking time for daily relaxation and recreation which is also helpful to the
body and mind.
A. lifestyle B. possession C. working practice D. working habit
9. In the supermarkets, it is easy for consumers to find many kinds of .........., a non-
alcoholic, flavored, carbonated beverage commercially prepared and sold in bottles.
A. soft drink B. tonic C.liquor D. whisky
10. When having a toothache, patients shouldn’t stay at home and self suffer. It would be
better if they could go the dentist for some ........ to cease their pain.
A. painkillers B. medical care C. aspirins D. antibiotics
11. I didn’t know what had happened. When I saw her, she told me that she had fallen
down the stairs, and her leg was ..........
A. mashed B. broken C. crashed D. sore
12. The doctor advised me to use the salty water to clean the injury and gave me some
.......... to prevent the infection.
A. antibiotics B. vitamins C. prescriptions D. minerals
13. Restaurants must do all medical precaution as carefully as they can in order to ensure
the food .......... to attract more potential customers and keep regular ones.
A. safety B. guarantee C. insurance D. saving
14. My arm hurts. I think I need to go to the hospital for a/an .......... to make sure there is
nothing serious with my bone.
A. check B. bandage C. X-ray D. medicine
15. After a sleepless night with a bad cough, I decided to take the .......... to the drugstore
to get some medicine.
A. prescription B. medical care C. health insurance D. advice
16. I don’t feel well. My throat is sore, and my nose is running. I think I’ve caught ..........
A. temper B. flu C. fever D. temperature
17. I’m so tired because I have been writing a report since early morning. I think all I
need is a sofa to take a ..........
A. stop B. nap C. care D. check up
18. My nephew came back home ealier than usual, and his forehead was as hot as a
boiling egg. He must have had a high ..........
A. disease B. temperature C. blood pressure D. heart attack
19. I think I have flu. I’ve got a/an .......... in my whole body. I feel very tired and dizzy.
A. sore B. pain C. hurt D. injury
20. I am sorry, I can’t speak. I’ve got a……….. throat.
A. painless B. sore C. swelled D. painful
21. Sitting for hours in front of the computer screen every day makes your .......... worse.
A. obesity B. headache C. eye-tiredness D. eyesight
22. Don’t eat too many cakes or sweets, otherwise, you’ll spoil your .......... .
A. appetite B. taste C. smell D. sense
23. Thanks for inviting me to the concert, but the music is not really my cup of ……….
A. milk B. tea C. water D. lemonade
24. These hamburgers are so delicious that she is eating like a ……..
A. pig B. horse C. mouse D. dog
25. The criminal was caught at the scene of crime, sentenced by the court and put into
.......... right after the trial.
A. orphanage B. charity C. guardhouse D. prison
GRAMMAR
1. He ………… as a security guard for this company since he graduated from his university.
A. worked B. has worked C. was working D. works
2. She has not listened to that music ………… she was a teenager.
A. since B. when C. for D. during
3. I don’t recommend driving in the morning because there’s too ………… traffic.
A. more B. most C. much D. many
4. We hope that you ………… all of the evidence before making your final decision in this
matter.
A. considered B. will consider C. have considered D. considers 5.People
………… out that if you have a healthy lifestyle, you can live longer.
A. work B. worked C. have worked D. are working
6. Before ………… the envelope, please be sure you have closed all of the documents listed
in your orientation packet.
A. seal B. sealing C. is sealed D. was sealed
7. If Tom’s uncle went to bed one hour earlier, he ………… feel better.
A. might B. should C. will D. can
8. This policeman ………… such a strange thief before in his whole life.
A. have never met B. never have met C. never has met D. has
never met
9. There are many ways to keep fit such as swimming, doing gymnastics, running, and so
on, but I ………… time to join yet.
A. haven’t had B. didn’t have C. don’t have D. will have 10. I
think I have learnt something very important in life ………… Africa.
A. when I travel to C. since I travel to
B. since I travelled to D. when I travelled to
11. Many people believe that laughing every day ………… you live 7 years longer because it
reduces stress.
A. makes B. made C. make D. is making
12. Paul is very busy at work, so I’m not sure he ………… to our party today.
A. come B. has come C. might come D. is going to
13. Jack ………… go to the fitness center this evening because he has to complete some
work.
A. couldn’t B. won’t C. didn’t D. wouldn’t
14. They moved to Australia last December, so they ………… there for nearly a year.
A. were B. are
B. have been D. will be
15. The mass media, which provide people with a lot of information and news, ………… to
raise people’s awareness of lifestyle choices recently.
A. helps B. help C. have helped D. has helped
16. We need all the help we can get and would like everyone in the office to assist us in
…………. this job completed on time.
A. to get B. getting C. get D. got
17. Jacky Chan has not eaten junk food …………. he was eight years old.
A. since B. for C. from D. during
18. I wonder if I ………… have a little more alcohol, some more fish and vegetables.
A. will B. must C. might D. should
19. David Beckham, who used to be a very famous British footballer, ………… many charity
programs so far.
A. has done B. will do C. does D. is doing
20. My next door neighbor is the boy who ………… several provincial prizes in English
competitions for many years.
A. have gained B. has gained C. gains D. gain
21. Doctors advise that if you want to see changes to your health, you ………… to make big
changes to your lifestyle.
A. have needed B. are needing C. needed D. need
22. Most ………… the people who responded to the survey were pleased with the new
product.
A. for B. of C. from D. to
23. After you have had a chance to look over the enclosed documents, please return …………
to the front office.
A. they B. their C. them D. theirs
24. I haven’t seen Jack all day. He ………… be at work today.
A. wouldn’t B. won’t C. may not D. shouldn’t
25. She ………… doing Judo in Hanoi club when she was 7 years old.
A. started B. has started C. starts D. was starting
SOCIAL ENGLISH
1. You are calling the dentist’s office to make an appointment. What would you say? A. I
want to see your doctor.
B. I’d like to have my dental implant considered.
C. Good morning, I’d like to schedule a check-up.
D. I’d like to have my routine check-up.
2. Which is the best response to the question: “How long have you lived here?”? A. I was
born and grew up here. B. I didn’t grow up in this place.
C. I have lived there no more. D. I have lived here for 20 years now.
3. You are at the doctor’s office. How can you respond to the question: “What’s the matter
with you?”?
A. Well, I have a terrible headache. B. I’ve got this problem for so long.
C. I can’t stand this pain killer. D. That’s my matter.
4. You are talking about the food trend. How can you respond to the question: “What’s
an example of the latest food trend?”? A. Food trend is a difficult question.
B. It is the latest news about food trend.
C. Well, more and more people are eating insects nowadays.
D. I don’t like the the food trend these days.
5. You are the receptionist at a doctor’s office. The phone is ringing. How can you answer a
phone call from a customer?
A. Hello. Who are you? B. I am speaking.
C. Can I make an appointment? D. Good afternoon. How can I help you?
6. How do you respond to the question “How long have you had this problem?”? A. I
have had it for a few weeks now. B. I had never had this problem.
C. I have had some problems recently. D. It has become a big problem.
7.The doctor asks “How long have you had a sore throat?” How can you reply?
A. I had this for a long time. B. I have had it for two weeks now.
C. It was a long time ago. D. I haven’t had it since I left.
8. -Doctor: “Did you go to hospital”?
- Patient: “............................................”
A. No, I was in the hospital at that time.
B. Yes, I went hospital with my father.
C. Yes, they went to the wrong hospital.
D. No, my husband said it was fine.
9. Your friend says to you: “I’ve got this marvelous new running machine.” You reply:
“............................................”
A. Well, you are very kind to say that.
B. Really? So how does it work?
C. It’s a nice present for me.
D. Oh, you’re so funny to say so.
10. How do you respond to the question: “How much time do people spend on eating in
their lives?”?
A. It takes a lot of time to eat. B. Eating this dish takes a lot of time.
C. About 70,000 hours. D. About half an hour to have a meal
READING
Exercise your brain. Exercise is essential for good health. It keeps the body young and
helps the brain to grow. However, physical exercise is no longer enough. Scientists have
discovered new ways of increasing our brain power. Take their advice – you’ll think faster
and you’ll be more intelligent.
Watch less TV. When you watch television, your brain usually switches off. If you must do
it, try to watch interesting, informative programmes to keep your brain active.
Don’t miss breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day. Children who have fizzy
drinks and sugary cereals before they go to school get lower marks on tests of memory
and attention. Eat baked beans for the best results!
Increase your vocabulary. This will help to make a good impression on those around
you. Try to learn five new words every day. Write the words on cards and look at them
three or four times during the day. By the end of the year, you will know over 1,500 more
words.
Laugh. Scientists have proved that people think more creatively after they’ve watched a
comedy show. They feel more active and interested in life around them.
Learn something new. Study a new language or join a drama club. Doing new activities
will stimulate your brain and make it more powerful. If you don’t have time for this, try
doing crosswords – or brushing your teeth with your other hand!
1. Children will get better marks in tests if they have ……………. for breakfast.
A. cereals B. baked beans C. fizzy drinks D. milk
2. You’ll be more creative if you …………….
A. laugh B. think C. watch TV D. do exercise
3. Your brain power will improve if you …………….
A. brush your teeth. B. go to the theatre.
C. learn new things. D. do physical exercise.
Tea had a reputation for being both safe and almost always beneficial. However, scientists
are now suggesting that tea may not be as safe as we had previously believed. Tea contains
caffeine, and caffeine has been linked to sleeplessness and to the unpleasant jumpy feeling
some people get when stressed. More seriously, there is a link between miscarriages, and
pregnant women are advised to reduce their intake of tea until after their baby is born. Due
to its critical side-effects, some people who like tea choose to be safer and drink a beverage
from which the caffeine has been removed, decaffeinated tea, but many claim that it simply
doesn't taste right. The reasonable thing to do is probably moderation; continue to enjoy a
cup of tea, but don't have too many!
5. According to the passage, tea can be dangerous because it ……………. A. causes people
to suffer from stress more than ever.
6. The writer points out that the best solution is to drink ……………. A. decaffeinated tea.
B. instant coffee.
C. tea in moderation. D. other beverages like hot chocolate.
All viruses are made up of two kinds of substance. First, all viruses contain proteins.
Proteins are chemical substances that occur in all living creatures. A particle, or molecule,
of a protein consists of a long chain of substances called amino acids. There are about 20
different kinds of amino acid in proteins. These can be arranged in any order on the protein
chain. Different kinds of plants or animals contain proteins with different arrangements of
amino acids. The protein generally forms the outer coat of a virus. This outer layer of
protein encloses the second kind of substance found in all viruses - nucleic acid.
LISTENING
PART 1
For each question there are three pictures and a short recording. Choose the correct answer
A, B, or C for each question.
You will hear an interview with a teenager called Simon about going to an indoor climbing
centre that has a climbing wall. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B or C.
1. Simon’s mum decided to take him to the climbing centre because ………..... A.
she had enjoyed going there.
B. her friend had recommended it.
C. Simon had been there with his school.
2. Before he went to the centre, Simon was ………..... A. worried about going
climbing there.
B. interested in seeing the climbing wall.
C. disappointed to hear it was all indoors.
3. What did Simon think about the climbing wall ? A. He thought it looked very
high.
B. He was afraid he might fall.
C. He found the foot holes helpful.
4. Why was Simon unhappy with his first climb? A. He was slower than
everyone else.
B. He found it hurt his arms.
C. He didn’t get to the top.
8. During lunchtime jazz concerts at the Corn Exchange they sell ………..... A. soft
drinks and sandwiches.
B. wine and sandwiches.
C. soft drinks and light meals.
9. What is on at the cathedral?
A. music
B. poetry
C. films
PART 3
Extract 2
I = Interviewer S = Sue
I: Sue, what are the latest food (1) …...........?
S: We have lots of interesting developments, and even possible (2) …..........for world
problems related to food. I: Great. So can you kind of ...
S: Well, the key question is always what to eat, and here we may see some changes, things
that you might not (3) …........... as food groups.
I: Can you give an example?
S: An example is insects.
I: As a food group?
S: Well, in Latin America, Asia and Africa, people have eaten insects for thousands of
years, but it's only now that we in the West are seeing what a good food (4) …............ they
are.
Insects are rich in (5)…..........., low in fat, and easy to farm.
WRITING
Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it.
I have……………………….…………for one………………………………………..
3. She hasn't read a novel by Joan Brady before.
This is the first …………………………………………………………………………
4. How long have you been drawing this plan?
When …………………………………………………………………………...………
5. They are going to build a new house for their parents next year.
They intend…………………………………………………………………….………
6. It is likely that he will win the race.
He might ………………………………………………………….…………………….
7. When did you start playing the violin?
How long …………………………………………….…….…………….…….………..
8. They last had a family reunion two years ago.
They haven’t ……………………………………………………………………………
9. She hasn’t acted in a comedy for five years.
The last time ……………………………………………………………………….……
10. Jack started to date with Sally when they were third-year students.
Jack has ……………………………………………………………………….………….
UNIT 7: CHANGES
II. REVIEW VOCABULARY
1. Reading is my favourite hobby, and the .......... is the place where I usually come to
borrow and return books.
A. library C. campus
B. B. accommodation office D. hostel
2. The nearby .......... shop provides you with a good choice of pens, notebooks or
anything you need for your paperwork.
A. furniture B. office C. stationery D. coffee
3. She dreamt of becoming an animation painter, and she tried her best to .......... her
dream become true.
A. do B. make C. see D. achieve
4. Whenever you meet any housing problems, the welfare office is the place you can go to
ask for help about ..........
A. accommodation B. support C. lecture D. assistance
5. My brother, Thomas, .......... his job when he was thirty-six and moved to Australia.
A. put up with B. got up C. gave up D. stood up
6. At lunchtime, my colleagues and I usually go to the company’s .......... where we are
served with very good and cheap meals.
A. meeting hall B. headquarters C. dining room D. cafeteria
7. After many years of staying at home to look after her little children, Annie decided
to .......... to work when her children started school.
A. go on B. go back C. be over D. get into
8. In order to study online effectively, it is advisable for students to find a quiet place at
campus, and the study .......... may be the most suitable.
A. theatre B. hall C. centre D. lecture
9. Some time in a person’s life, he may find his work boring, and it is the time he should
.......... new opportunities to refresh himself.
A. come up with B. look for C. stare at D. look up
10. I was lost and took hours to find the way to the .......... room just to have some
additional copies of the materials for tomorrow’s meeting.
A. photocopying B. scanning C. faxing D. mailing
11. After a heated argument with the line director, she realized there was no better way
than .......... her present job and looking for a new one.
A. quitting B. changing C. skipping D. dropping
12. If he hadn’t been fishing near the place I had drowned, I wouldn’t be here now. I
won’t never forget that he has .......... my life.
A. rescued B. helped C. saved D. made
13. We should give that old cupboard away. It takes .......... too much space.
A. up B. out C. on D. after
14. She’s .......... too much work, and now she doesn’t know what to do.
A. looked after B. taken care of C. taken on D. put out
15. Kara Dayley has broken her leg, so Anna Cheery will ……… the role of Juliet.
A. play B. make C. have D. take
16. The murderer was .......... by the police shortly after the crime though he had found
many ways to fake out the scene.
A. arrested B. released C. committed D. freed
17. Before working in the headquarters, he .......... four years abroad because the company
sent him to Shanghai.
A. spent B. took C. passed D. went
18. Today, with the boom of social media, to .......... famous, a person doesn’t need a true
talent but some eye catching livestreams or clips on YouTube.
A. know B. develop C. build D. become
19. The cost of £10 million to .......... that documentary is over the initial estimate of the
film crew.
A. build B. make C. record D. take 20. The police
released him and gave him extra money to say ‘thank you’ for his great work. What is
the SIMILAR of the underlined word?
A. arrested B. freed C. caught D. took
21. .......... is a large room used for instructions, typically at a college or university. Its
capacity is usually measured in the hundreds.
A. Studio B. Lecture theatre C. Meeting room D. Classroom
22. He worked as the military doctor for over 20 years before his retirement. He has .......... a
lot of illnesses and performed so many difficult operations.
A. cured B. hurt C. damaged D. harmed
23. I have handed in all documentation required, and I am waiting for my visa .......... for my
trip to the USA in August.
A. approved B. denied C. refused D. declined
24. The reception is opposite the main entrance of the building. Guests should come there to
.......... the personal information form before coming to any departments.
A. hand in B. get in C. fill out D. look for
25. In American restaurants, diners have to ………….. waiters at least 15 percent of the bill.
GRAMMAR
1. I was having dinner with some friends when you ……..…. at 7.00 last night.
A. call B. called C. was calling D. have called
SOCIAL ENGLISH
1. How can you ask when you want to know where the main reception is? A.
Excuse me, the main reception is over there.
B. Excuse me, I’d like to know some information for the new course.
C. Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the reception, please?
D. I am just looking. Thank you.
2. Which is NOT a response to the question “Where can I get a cup of coffee?”? A. You
can buy it in the canteen over there.
B. In the cafeteria near the book shop.
C. I’m looking for a cup of coffee.
D. There is a café near here.
3. How do you respond to the question “Do you know when it opens?”? A. I don’t
really know about that, I am afraid.
B. Yes, from nine o’clock until six.
C. No, I am sorry about that.
D. Yes, it is the time.
4. Which do you think is the best response to the question “Do I have to register to use
the study centre?”?
A. No, I won’t say so.
B. Yes, it is necessary to register for the stay.
C. No, you just need your student card.
D. Yes, I can help you with that stuff.
5. Which is the best question for the answer “Sorry, I don’t know where it is.”? A. Can
I take a picture here?
B. Shall we go for a movie tonight?
C. How do you feel about some recent movies?
D. Can you tell me where the cinema is?
6. How do you respond to the statement “I need to speak to the welfare officer.”? A.
Can you tell me what the problem is?
B. Why do you say so?
C. What do you need to know?
D. What can you do to get the welfare?
7. Which of the following responses is used when being asked: “Can you tell me the
the way to the book shop?”?
A. I don’t need to know about it.
B. I think it might be behind that tall building over there.
C. I am not sure to talk about this place.
D. I think you can talk to the police officer about that.
8. What can B say in this situation?
A: Have you got any of those things that open tins?
B: ……………………………….........
A. That kind? B. A tin opener, you mean?.
C. That sort of thing? D. That thing?
9. What can B say in this situation?
A: What’s the world’s fastest animal?.
B: The fastest animal? .………………………..
A. It might be. B. No, it is not my taste.
C. Let me think. D. No, it isn’t.
10. What can B say in this situation?
A: Where’s the study centre, please?
B:…………………………….
A. The study centre? What’s that? B. That’s right.
C. Let me ask about it. D. It opens at 10.
READING COMPREHENSION
Steven Panjani was robbing a bank, but he needed a bag for the money. He emptied his
sports bag and put the money in it. Unfortunately, he left several things in the bank,
including his wallet, a bank statement from the same bank, an electric bill and his house
keys. He left these on the floor of the bank and was arrested twenty minutes later.
A woman in Sri Lanka went to a company and said she wanted to invest some money in it.
Then she gave them a fake $1 million credit card. These don’t exist! The manager called
the police.
A child robbed a sweet shop. He got a bag full of coins, but he dropped them. He spent five
minutes trying to pick them up and finished at the same time as the police arrived.
A customer at a restaurant gave the waiter his coat, but left his wallet in it. Later the waiter,
Emilio Delgado, was found with $400 in cash from the wallet. When arrested, Delgado
said, ‘It's a tip from a customer! I earned it this afternoon!’
Willy Finn booked into a US hotel and paid by cheque. That night he robbed the reception.
The police looked at his registration, saw his name and address, went to his house and
arrested him.
Are you bored with your life or your job? Do you do the same things every day? Perhaps
it’s time to look for something new. Every year, thousands of people dream about changing
their lives. Many want to give up their jobs and start a new career, or move house or learn a
new skill. Lots of people say they'd like to do something different, like travel around the
world, or move to a new country. But only a few people actually follow their dreams.
Around holiday time, a quarter of the people in the UK think about changing jobs, but when
the holiday finishes, they just go back to work as normal. Others wait for an opportunity
their whole lives, but it never comes.
A. A thousand
B. A hundred
C. A million
D. A billion
7. What is Yi Lina’s initial opinion of coming to the UK?
LISTENING
PART 1
For each question there are three pictures and a short recording. Choose the correct answer
A, B, or C for each question.
A B C
PART 2
You will hear a radio interview with a teenage surfer called Abby Fielding. For each question,
choose the correct answer A, B or C.
You will hear a radio interview with a man who works on an international camp. For each
question, choose the correct answer A, B or C.
PART 3
Listen to the audio and complete the extract below.
Extract 1
P = presenter J = Jessica Fox
P: Now, have you ever (1) …day dream.......... about changing your life forever, about giving
up your job and setting off for a (2) …distant..........country where you could find love and
happiness? Well, Jessica Fox did just that and she's on the line now to tell us about her
journey. Jessica, welcome to the (3) programe…...........
J: Oh, thank you for having me. It's a (4) ….......... to be here.
P: Now, you started your journey in Los Angeles. Tell me about your life there. What was
your job? What sort of (5) ….......... did you have?
Extract 2
Well, when I first arrived in the USA, it was a very (1) …interesting.......... time for me. The
biggest problem was that I couldn't really speak the language very well. I learnt English at
school and at university in (2) Polan…........., but it's very different when you are living in the
country and you need to speak it all the time. I felt very (3) …nervous.......... when I had to
speak to American people, like in the shops or when you meet friends, and I couldn't
understand what people were saying to me. It was (4) …terrbile.......... I used to stay at home,
and watch loads of television to try and understand what people were saying. Luckily, I
made friends very quickly with some (5) American….......... girls, so we used to go out
together, and that really helped me.
WRITING
Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it.
GRAMMAR
1. She opened the cupboard ….…….. she kept her best glasses and a lot of money.
A. where B. who C. when D whose
2. The subject …………. we are going to discuss is very important, so all of you must not be
absent from our meeting.
A. when B. why C. which D. where
3. He is trying to buy the same ring ..……….. he lost two months ago.
A. that B. whose C. where D. whom
4. The road ………….. we go to school everyday is shaded with trees and flowers.
A. of which B. on which C. from which D. in which
5. In the middle of the village there is a well ………….… the villagers take water to drink.
A. on where B. of which C. from which D. in where
6. They are repairing the tubes …………… water is brought into our house through.
A. how B. what C. when D. which
7. While abroad, Mary used to travel with an interpreter ………… was well known for his
excellent language skills.
A. who B. whose C. whom D. which
8. The company agreed to do more work, but this was a mistake. There were ………………
employees to do it.
A. no enough B. not enough C. enough not D. none enough
9. Since they did not find ….……. further evidence, the case is now considered closed.
A. few B. no C. any D. many
10. It is not good for children’s health if they spend ………….. time playing computer games.
A. too much B. many C. too many D. few
11. I knew some people ……….. could help you to solve the problem you met yesterday.
A. which B. who C. whose D. whom
12. The boy to……...... I lent my money yesterday is very poor.
A. when B. whose C. who D. whom
13. I still remember the day …………. we first met each other at the library.
A. when B. where C. which D. whom
14. I will show you the second hand bookshop ………….. you can find valuable old books.
A. how B. when C. where D. who
15. Her mother ………….… want her to go to the party, but in the end, she gave in.
A. wasn’t B. didn’t C. won’t D. doesn’t
16. King Henry II, …………. was Elizabeth I, led England into the Age of Empire.
A. who daughter B. whom daughter C. that daughter D. whose daughter
17. I didn’t buy the car because it was …………. small for my family.
A. too B. many C. little D. enough
18.This kind of rubber is good …….….. for us to make tires for our car.
A. much B. enough C. many D. too
19. My bag is full because I bought too ……..….. souvenirs and books.
A. very B. much C. many D. enough
20. There was a lot of food but …………… enough for everyone in the year-end party
yesterday.
A. no B. not C. too D. none
21. He talked a lot about the books and the authors ……..….. interested him.
A. that B. whose C. which D. whom
22. Some people have ………….. money and time. What do they do with it all?
A. too many B. too much C. too enough D. not too
23. I will never forget the lands and the people …………… I have met in Europe, for they are
so nice and helpful.
A. which B. where C. whose D. that
24. If you try to focus on the present and don’t spend too ……..……. time thinking about the
past, things will seem easier.
A. very B. few C. many D. much
25. The really happy people are those ………….. enjoy their daily work.
A. who B. what C. which D. where
SOCIAL ENGLISH
1. You are in an electronics shop and you want to buy a camera. How can you answer
the shop assistant’s question: “May I help you?”?
A. I need a cheaper one. B. This one is better.
C. Oh, I’m looking for a camera. D. I pay in cash.
2. What does a customer say when he/she wants to try on a jacket? A. Can I have a look?
B. May I try it on?
C. Will I try to wear it? D. Shall I take it?
3. What do you say if you want to change the product that you bought last week? A.
Could I try this one, please?
B. Could you show me a bigger one, please?
C. Could I exchange another one, please?
D. Could I take this one, please?
4. You are a shop assistant. A customer wants 2 days’ credit, but you’re now short of money
and want him/her to pay half at first. How do you bargain? A. What about paying me
all after 2 days?
B. Will you agree to pay now?
C. When will you need the goods?
D. How about paying me half when you receive the goods?
5. What should you say when the shop assistant tells you: “All right. What if we give you a
5% discount?”?
A. You must be serious about that.
B. Good idea! Let’s do it right away.
C. That seems acceptable if you cover insurance well.
D. Really? Can you tell us why?
6. Which is the best reply to the question asked by a customer: “Excuse me. Do you have
one of these in a larger size? It doesn’t fit.”?
A. I’ll just go and check for you. B. I think you should try it. C. I’m busy.
I must go now. D. No, I disagree with you.
7. Which of the following responses is used when the shop assistant says: “Can I help
you?”?
READING COMPREHENSION
Reading passage 1: Choose the best answer
These days, sportspeople around the world can make lots of money without even playing.
Cristiano Ronaldo, the world’s highest-paid footballer in 2014, earned $80 million that year,
and $28 million dollars of this was just for advertising. His weekly salary at Real Madrid
was €398,000. If he played in two games a week, that was €132,666 per hour of playing!
Boxer Floyd May, one of the world’s highest-paid athletes, earned $105 million from just
two fights.
When English football team Arsenal bought a Japanese player called Junichi Inamoto, the
team’s fans gave him a nickname: ‘T-shirt’. Why? Because they thought the club bought
him so that they could sell more Arsenal T-shirts in Japan. Inamoto was a very good player,
but he played only five games in a year at Arsenal, none of them was important. His name
and face did, however, sell a lot of T-shirts.
United States
When you think of Washington, you might not think of vegetable patches, but there are lots
of them. ‘Community plots’ where people can grow their own food are getting more
popular. Brian Wallis, who works in banking, likes gardening in his free time. And he’s not
alone. ‘When you work in the city, gardening is a great way to relax,’ he says.
Australia
Outside Sydney, there are more than fifty community gardens. In the garden at the Addison
Road Centre, people grow all kinds of things, from bananas to coffee, herbs, beans and
vegetables. They also have lemon, peach and cherry trees. People come here to learn new
skills related to organic gardening and recycling.
Kenya
In Kenya, having a piece of land to grow food on is not just a good way to relax; it’s a way
to earn some extra money. Maxwell shares the land his father gave him with his six
brothers. They grow bananas, coffee and sugar on the land, as well as vegetables to eat at
home. ‘Some of the food we eat ourselves,’ he says, ‘and some we sell at the market.’
5. What does Brian Wallis think is a good way to relax when people work in the city?
A. growing rice
B. gardening
C. fishing
D. raising animals
6. Why do people come to the Addison Road Centre in Australia?
A. to learn how to cycle
B. to learn how to plant trees
C. to learn new skills
D. to learn how to grow food
7. Which information is not mentioned in the extract? A. Growing food is a way to get
money.
B. Gardening is a good way to relax.
C. People around the world love growing food.
D. The food people grow is just for eating.
8. What do people from all over the world like doing according to the extract?
A. raising animals
B. growing food
C. cooking the food that they grow
D. selling the food that they grow
LISTENING
PART 1
For each question there are three pictures and a short recording. Choose the correct answer
A, B, or C for each question.
PART 2
You will hear an interview with a champion gymnast called Maria Anderson. For each
question, choose the correct answer A, B, or C.
PART 3
Listen to the audio and complete the extracts below.
I'm a (1) …........... It's one of the most dangerous jobs that exists. Really, it's too dangerous
to be paid so little. People see us relaxed and calm and maybe we go and (2) ….......... a cat
from a tree and people think 'oh, they earn too much, their job is easy'. But when there's a
(3) …..........fire, we have to be ready, even if it's just once a year. We risk our lives to save
people, sometimes stupid people who fell asleep with a cigarette in their mouth or forgot to
(4) ….......... off the oven. You know, we save people, we save (5) ….........., we save
businesses. Anything and everything can burn down and that's why we're so important.
WRITING
Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it.
Example: Do you know Linda? She has won three gold medals for our school.
Answer: Do you know Linda who has won three gold medals for our school?
My dad ……………………………...…which…………………………..………….
My sister……………………….……too……………..………………..……………
Many…………………………………………free enough……………….…………
She …………………………………………………………………….………………
Barbara………………………………………who…….........………………………
William is……………………………………………...............................………………
SAMPLE TEST
VOCABULARY
1. While the men were diving in the ocean, they saw various amazing............... on the
seabed.
A. cattle B. poultry C. creatures D. plans
2. The missing boy when found in a dark cave by rescuers was wandering in the ............ .
He burst into tear when the first helper gave him a hand.
A. excitement B. happiness C. eagerness D. wilderness
3. Voyages are not my favourite. The dizziness and discomfort are common symptoms that
.......... brings back to the voyagers.
A. carsick B. seasick C. morning sick D. sick leave
4. I cannot imagine how we could survive without televisions or radios? What would the
modern world be like without such .......... means?
A. relaxation B. communication C. telecommunication D. transport
5. Doctors advise that everyone should increase their .......... of fruits and vegetables in
their daily diet.
A. assumption B. consumption C. suggestion D. nutrition
6. Hamburger patties made from insect powder (mainly from worms or from house
cricket) and additional ingredients are the .......... of that Italian restaurant. It is ordered
by most diners and brings back the biggest part of its profit.
A. best seller B. market leader C. pioneer D. conquerer
7. Certain meats and vegetables can be .......... in an oven where food is surrounded by hot
air that gradually cooks from all sides.
A. roasted B. baked C. boiled D. stewed
8. If you're .......... food at a high temperature, be careful. It's easy to burn if you cook the
food for too long.
A. baking B. grilling C. stewing D. boiling
9. Regularly playing sports allows you to .......... the satisfaction of developing your fitness
and skills.
A. gain B. look for C. remove D. release
10. One of the documents officially needed to get a passport for under 16 – year – olds is
the .......... because they are not old enough to have their own identity card.
A. birth certificate B. death certificate
C. heath certificate D. achievement certificate 11.
Thanks to the rapid technological development, precious medicines have been
successfully developed to cure such serious .......... as cancer.
GRAMMAR
1. When I saw that Mike was having trouble, I ................. him, which he found really
appreciated.
A. was helping B. were helping C. helped D. help
2. We plan to investigate the possibility .................... spending a week at the seashore.
A. in B. of C. on D. for
3. Walk for two minutes, and you’ll see the school in front ………… you.
A. of B. by C. at D. on
4. The car was easy to recognize, ......……. it wasn’t difficult for the police to catch the
thieves.
A. because B. that C. so D. but
5. Antonio Gaudi, the architect of Barcelona’s Holy Family Church, died before seeing
………… of the structure.
A. a completion C. completion
B. the completion D. an completion
6. I bought this house in 1999, so I ………… here for more than fifteen years.
A. live B. was living C. lived D. have lived
7. I ………… not come to the lesson because I have to work late.
A. may B. has C. am D. would
8. A: Where are you going for your holiday?
B: I haven't decided yet. I ………… Ireland.
SOCIAL ENGLISH
1. Which question is NOT used to ask the way to the post office? A. Why don’t you tell
me the way to the post office?
B. Could you tell me the way to the post office?
C. Excuse me, is there a post office near here?
C. Excuse me, how can I get to the post office?
2. Which is the best response to the statement: “Here’s a little present for you.”? A. Thank
you. It’s smaller than I thought.
B. Oh, it’s too big.
C. Thanks. I love it because it’s expensive.
D. That’s very nice of you. Thanks a lot.
3. Which is the best response to this question: “What do you usually do when you are not
travelling for work?”?
A. I don’t think I travel for work. B. I work as a teacher.
C. I’m excited about that . D. I spend my holidays in a resort.
4. What can you say when you give someone directions to the National History
Museum?
A. Go along this street until you are tired.
B. Turn right and it’s on the road.
C. Keep going until you reach the crossroads. It’s next to the Baldwin Bar.
D. It’s not good idea to go there.
5. Someone says to you: “Hello. We want to go to the Italian Embassy. Is this far?”.
You reply:
A. No, just turn left, and you’ll see the sign for it.
B. Yes, you can’t miss it.
C. Yes, it’s in the car park.
D. No, go over the bridge. It’s behind you.
6. What can Mary say in this situation?
John: “I didn’t pass my driving test.”
Mary: “………................................”
A. Better luck next time. B. So poor.
C. What a terrible day today. D. That was nice of them.
7. How do you respond to the question: “What do you do for a living?”? A. I want to be a
doctor, I guess.
B. I get a high salary, you know.
C. I work in a real estate agency.
D. It’s hard work, you know.
8. Which of the following IS NOT the appropriate response to the statement: “I’ve drunk six
cups of coffee.”?
A. You might alert all the night. B. You’ll be safe and sound.
C. You might feel hard to sleep tonight. D. You might not sleep well.
9. Tom and David are meeting after a long time. How can David reply?
- Tom: “How have you been recently?”
- David: “………................................” A. I have been back from my
business trip.
B. I am terribly busy with my new project.
C. By bus as usual, I think.
D. I am working here at the moment.
10. Your friend asks you: “Have you been able to reach Nam?” You reply:
“……………..”
A. That’s no approval, I am afraid
B. Yes, I’ve known him for years.
C. No, the line has been busy.
D. It’s much too high to reach.
11. A student asks the librarian: “Excuse me, where can I go online?”. He/ She replies: A. It is
unstable internet access here.
B. I’m glad it’s available now.
C. You can use it here with no fee. D. I don’t think you
are allowed.
12. Which of the following is the appropriate question for the answer: “It opens everyday
from 8 a.m to 5 p.m.”?
A. Excuse me, what time does the library open?
B. What time does the class start?
C. What time does the library close?
D. What time do you go to the library?
13. You are in the book shop and want to buy a notebook. What would you say to the
shop assistant?
A. I would like to take a look first.
B. Would you mind lending me a notebook?
C. I’d like to know what time your shop closes.
D. Can I have a notebook, please?
14. You want to find out about your accommodation. What would you ask?
A. Excuse me, where should I go for a cup of coffee?
B. Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the dormitory?
C. Excuse me, where can I find the information about accommodation?
D. Excuse me, how to get to the post office?
15. Which is the best reply to the question: “Do you have one of these in medium size?” A. I
am sorry for not giving you a hand.
B. It is not our clothes items.
C. I am afraid we’ve run out of it since the morning.
D. Yes, we can take those things for you.
16. A customer asks the shop assistant: “What colour is it available in?” He/ She replies:
A. It comes in two shades of brown.
B. I’m afraid it’s not available now.
C. You’ll find that all the colours are excellent.
D. We are interested in colours.
17. Which of the following is the appropriate question for the answer: “Our business is called
Ragbags.”?
A. Who will you sell to? B. How does the business make money?
C. What is the name of the business? D. What is the product?
18. You are a shop assistant. What do you say when you give a customer a shirt?
A. Here you are. B. Yes, you are.
C. It is nice. D. It’s on the shelf.
19. Which question can you ask when you want to know the price?
A. How expensive is it?
B. How much does it cost?
C. The price of the product is right, isn’t it?
D. These goods are priced too high, aren’t they?
20. Which is the best reply to the question: “Do you take Visa card?”? A. I also have Visa
card.
B. I don’t pay by Visa card.
C. Here’s your Visa card.
D. Yes, that’s fine. Can you just sign here, please?
LISTENING
PART 1
For each question there are three pictures and a short recording. Choose the correct
answer A, B, or C for each question.
1. What did the boy buy? A
PART2
You will hear a talk given to visitors to a fashion museum. For each question, choose
the correct answer A, B or C.
1. The speaker says that fashion now interests ……….....
A. rich people. B. young people. C. most people.
2. Fashion clothes which were made before the 1900s were ……….....
A. individually made. B. copied from pictures. C. made of light material.
3. Coco Chanel ……….....
A. was born in 1908
B. changed people’s ideas about fashion
C. liked wearing tight-fitting clothes
4. Which of these was part of the ‘New Look”?
A. material with flowers
B. very short skirts
C. Longer skirts
5. The speaker is introducing an exhibition of ……….....
A. clothes that are very old.
B. fashion for the future.
C. pictures of today’s fashions.
PART 3
To be successful, we need to make sure the bags are really good quality and look (1)
…........... We don't need a lot of money to start the business, because we'll make the bags at
home. We plan to sell Ragbags at (2) ….........., in local shops and also online. We'll have a
website with lots of beautiful photos, where people can choose their (3) …..........and colours
and then order their wonderful bag. And the best thing about the company is that you will
have an amazing bag, made from your own favourite (4) …........... material. Each bag will
be unique, one of a kind, and we'll have fun making them too. It's a (5) …...........
READING COMPREHENSION
Reading passage 1: Choose the best answer
In Russia every weekend in the summer, the roads of Russia’s big cities are full of traffic,
with families escaping to their ‘dacha’. A ‘dacha’ can be anything from an old shed in a
field to a huge house in the countryside, but the reason they go there is the same. People
from the city can enjoy the fresh air and grow some vegetables. Tatiana, who has a plot near
the Black Sea, grows tomatoes and cucumber in the summer and cabbage in the winter. ‘It
always tastes much better when you grow it yourself,’ she says.