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The plan …… a secret, but everybody seems
to know about it.

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Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of every school day.
... people believe that students should spend the whole day on academic studies.

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The novels and plays of Alexandre Dumas are filled with action and clever talk. Some critics, however, have said that Dumas's work is not good literature because it is sometimes carelessly written and historically inaccurate. After several failures as a playwright, Dumas wrote a play about the king called Henri III. It was produced in Paris in 1829 and was a great success. Dumas became prominent as one of the leaders of the Romantic movement. In the 1840s, Dumas turned nearly all his attention to writing vivid historical novels. The best known are The Three Musketeers, and The Count of Monte Cristo. Dumas hired collaborators, added material here and there to their work, and changed the plot and characters, giving the works the charm and movement that made his novels popular. Collaborators' names never appeared on the title pages of these works, but this omission was a practice of the day. Dumas earned vast
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Dumas…

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From the marked areas 1, 2, 3 and 4, identify the one that is wrong.
No one died (1), but four people were injured
(2) and had to be taken to hospital (3) after a small plane was crashed (4) near Dublin last night.

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Anna Gomez is a successful TV sports presenter, but most people still think of her as the famous women’s ice-skating champion who won several important competitions when she was younger. ‘As a child, my dream was actually to become a ballet dancer – I didn’t own any skates until I was nine, and didn’t become really keen on skating until I was fourteen,’ says Ann. She went on to university where, despite ice- skating almost all the time, she left with an excellent degree. ‘I felt I owed it to my parents. They supported me through university, and expected me to do well there- I didn’t fell I could disappoint them.
In a sport where most stars become famous as teenagers, Anna was unusual in being in her twenties before she won any major titles. ‘When I was younger, I got very angry at competitions, shouting at judges if I disagreed with them. That made me unpopular, especially with other skaters. My technique was just as good as theirs and I had a very encouraging coach at the time.
The problem was in my head – I just didn’t think I had what it takes to be a champion. That changed as I won more competitions, and I was performing at my best by the age of twenty-five.
Anna retired from professional ice-skating five years later, having achieved great success during that period. ‘It was a difficult decision. As you get near the end of your career, people always ask when you’re going to stop. At the time, I wasn’t sure that I was actually ready to give up. But, looking back, I’m glad I stopped when I did. You shouldn’t think too much about the past – just move on to the next thing.
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Mr. Smith teaches a class of students …..
native language is not English.

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The novels and plays of Alexandre Dumas are filled with action and clever talk. Some critics, however, have said that Dumas's work is not good literature because it is sometimes carelessly written and historically inaccurate. After several failures as a playwright, Dumas wrote a play about the king called Henri III. It was produced in Paris in 1829 and was a great success. Dumas became prominent as one of the leaders of the Romantic movement. In the 1840s, Dumas turned nearly all his attention to writing vivid historical novels. The best known are The Three Musketeers, and The Count of Monte Cristo. Dumas hired collaborators, added material here and there to their work, and changed the plot and characters, giving the works the charm and movement that made his novels popular. Collaborators' names never appeared on the title pages of these works, but this omission was a practice of the day. Dumas earned vast
sums, but he spent money faster than he earned it. His wish to be elected to the French Academy was never fulfilled.
. The novels and plays which Dumas wrote
… .

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The extra lesson will be cancelled …. heavy snow.

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The store was known for its very notable objects. I searched and searched, but
…..appeared ordinary. I found ……. unusual
to buy.

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…. was a true love story.

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It was foolish ….. to Ronald’s advice and buy
this junk.

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Well, it’s lucky that I saw Mary, then, …?

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Anna Gomez is a successful TV sports presenter, but most people still think of her as the famous women’s ice-skating champion who won several important competitions when she was younger. ‘As a child, my dream was actually to become a ballet dancer – I didn’t own any skates until I was nine, and didn’t become really keen on skating until I was fourteen,’ says Ann. She went on to university where, despite ice- skating almost all the time, she left with an excellent degree. ‘I felt I owed it to my parents. They supported me through university, and expected me to do well there- I didn’t fell I could disappoint them.
In a sport where most stars become famous as teenagers, Anna was unusual in being in her twenties before she won any major titles. ‘When I was younger, I got very angry at competitions, shouting at judges if I disagreed with them. That made me unpopular, especially with other skaters. My technique was just as good as theirs and I had a very encouraging coach at the time.
The problem was in my head – I just didn’t think I had what it takes to be a champion. That changed as I won more competitions, and I was performing at my best by the age of twenty-five.
Anna retired from professional ice-skating five years later, having achieved great success during that period. ‘It was a difficult decision. As you get near the end of your career, people always ask when you’re going to stop. At the time, I wasn’t sure that I was actually ready to give up. But, looking back, I’m glad I stopped when I did. You shouldn’t think too much about the past – just move on to the next thing.
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Winter is dangerous because it’s so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice might be hiding beneath the melting snow, waiting to send you off the road. The car coming towards you may suddenly slide across the road.
Rule Number One for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly. Uneven movements can make a car suddenly very difficult to control. So every time you either turn the wheel, touch the brakes or increase your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible. Imagine you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that you wouldn’t spill it.
Rule Number Two is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the further down the road you have to look. Test how long it takes to stop by gently braking. Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. In general, allow double your normal stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and even more on ice. Try to stay in control of your car at all times and you will avoid trouble.
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Anna Gomez is a successful TV sports presenter, but most people still think of her as the famous women’s ice-skating champion who won several important competitions when she was younger. ‘As a child, my dream was actually to become a ballet dancer – I didn’t own any skates until I was nine, and didn’t become really keen on skating until I was fourteen,’ says Ann. She went on to university where, despite ice- skating almost all the time, she left with an excellent degree. ‘I felt I owed it to my parents. They supported me through university, and expected me to do well there- I didn’t fell I could disappoint them.
In a sport where most stars become famous as teenagers, Anna was unusual in being in her twenties before she won any major titles. ‘When I was younger, I got very angry at competitions, shouting at judges if I disagreed with them. That made me unpopular, especially with other skaters. My technique was just as good as theirs and I had a very encouraging coach at the time.
The problem was in my head – I just didn’t think I had what it takes to be a champion. That changed as I won more competitions, and I was performing at my best by the age of twenty-five.
Anna retired from professional ice-skating five years later, having achieved great success during that period. ‘It was a difficult decision. As you get near the end of your career, people always ask when you’re going to stop. At the time, I wasn’t sure that I was actually ready to give up. But, looking back, I’m glad I stopped when I did. You shouldn’t think too much about the past – just move on to the next thing.
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university?

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Winter is dangerous because it’s so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice might be hiding beneath the melting snow, waiting to send you off the road. The car coming towards you may suddenly slide across the road.
Rule Number One for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly. Uneven movements can make a car suddenly very difficult to control. So every time you either turn the wheel, touch the brakes or increase your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible. Imagine you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that you wouldn’t spill it.
Rule Number Two is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the further down the road you have to look. Test how long it takes to stop by gently braking. Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. In general, allow double your normal stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and even more on ice. Try to stay in control of your car at all times and you will avoid trouble.
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Rachel has hardly ….. sympathy for her brother’s drinking problem.

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She didn’t enjoy reading that novel because
it had … ending.

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Thomas Edison’s first job was …..
newspapers.

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The novels and plays of Alexandre Dumas are filled with action and clever talk. Some critics, however, have said that Dumas's work is not good literature because it is sometimes carelessly written and historically inaccurate. After several failures as a playwright, Dumas wrote a play about the king called Henri III. It was produced in Paris in 1829 and was a great success. Dumas became prominent as one of the leaders of the Romantic movement. In the 1840s, Dumas turned nearly all his attention to writing vivid historical novels. The best known are The Three Musketeers, and The Count of Monte Cristo. Dumas hired collaborators, added material here and there to their work, and changed the plot and characters, giving the works the charm and movement that made his novels popular. Collaborators' names never appeared on the title pages of these works, but this omission was a practice of the day. Dumas earned vast
Dumas's first success ... .

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At ….. I have taken my salary, which I have
been waiting for ages.

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The novels and plays of Alexandre Dumas are filled with action and clever talk. Some critics, however, have said that Dumas's work is not good literature because it is sometimes carelessly written and historically inaccurate. After several failures as a playwright, Dumas wrote a play about the king called Henri III. It was produced in Paris in 1829 and was a great success. Dumas became prominent as one of the leaders of the Romantic movement. In the 1840s, Dumas turned nearly all his attention to writing vivid historical novels. The best known are The Three Musketeers, and The Count of Monte Cristo. Dumas hired collaborators, added material here and there to their work, and changed the plot and characters, giving the works the charm and movement that made his novels popular. Collaborators' names never appeared on the title pages of these works, but this omission was a practice of the day. Dumas earned vast
The word “prominent” in the text is
closest in meaning to …

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One way to enlarge one’s outlook is to watch more …. programs on TV

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Our teacher used to say: ‘ …. Hope is …. good breakfast, but …. bad supper.

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Winter is dangerous because it’s so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice might be hiding beneath the melting snow, waiting to send you off the road. The car coming towards you may suddenly slide across the road.
Rule Number One for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly. Uneven movements can make a car suddenly very difficult to control. So every time you either turn the wheel, touch the brakes or increase your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible. Imagine you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that you wouldn’t spill it.
Rule Number Two is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the further down the road you have to look. Test how long it takes to stop by gently braking. Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. In general, allow double your normal stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and even more on ice. Try to stay in control of your car at all times and you will avoid trouble.
Why would somebody read this text?

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A: When ……. your house painted?
B: Two years ago.

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Winter is dangerous because it’s so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice might be hiding beneath the melting snow, waiting to send you off the road. The car coming towards you may suddenly slide across the road.
Rule Number One for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly. Uneven movements can make a car suddenly very difficult to control. So every time you either turn the wheel, touch the brakes or increase your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible. Imagine you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that you wouldn’t spill it.
Rule Number Two is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the further down the road you have to look. Test how long it takes to stop by gently braking. Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. In general, allow double your normal stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and even more on ice. Try to stay in control of your car at all times and you will avoid trouble.
What is the writer trying to do in the text?

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We must always help others if we are capable of it because we often need help … too.

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Anna Gomez is a successful TV sports presenter, but most people still think of her as the famous women’s ice-skating champion who won several important competitions when she was younger. ‘As a child, my dream was actually to become a ballet dancer – I didn’t own any skates until I was nine, and didn’t become really keen on skating until I was fourteen,’ says Ann. She went on to university where, despite ice- skating almost all the time, she left with an excellent degree. ‘I felt I owed it to my parents. They supported me through university, and expected me to do well there- I didn’t fell I could disappoint them.
In a sport where most stars become famous as teenagers, Anna was unusual in being in her twenties before she won any major titles. ‘When I was younger, I got very angry at competitions, shouting at judges if I disagreed with them. That made me unpopular, especially with other skaters. My technique was just as good as theirs and I had a very encouraging coach at the time.
The problem was in my head – I just didn’t think I had what it takes to be a champion. That changed as I won more competitions, and I was performing at my best by the age of twenty-five.
Anna retired from professional ice-skating five years later, having achieved great success during that period. ‘It was a difficult decision. As you get near the end of your career, people always ask when you’re going to stop. At the time, I wasn’t sure that I was actually ready to give up. But, looking back, I’m glad I stopped when I did. You shouldn’t think too much about the past – just move on to the next thing.
Why does Anna believe she failed to win competitions as a teenager?