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By Ký Nhật

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Hollins Farm Campsite No groups of 4 or more unless by previous arrangement

• All campers must reserve a place in advance.

• Groups bigger than four are not allowed on this site.

• Groups of more than three should contact the campsite before arriving.

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To: Students booked on Oxford trip Money for Saturday's trip must be handed in at the school office by Wednesday lunchtime at the latest or you will lose your place.

• Those who don't pay punctually won't be able to go to Oxford.

• There are very few places left on the Oxford trip

• This is the last chance for students to register for the Oxford trip.

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School sports day If interested in taking part, please sign below but note you are permitted to enter no more than two races.

• You must have signed permission to take part in sports day.
  

• You have to limit the number of sports day races you take part in.
  

• You need to write your name here to get more information about sports day.

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School play Actors urgently required by director; previous experience welcome but not essential as training will be provided if needed.

• It is essential to have more actors even if they haven't acted before.

• It is important for all actors to have training before being involved in the play.
  

• It is necessary to find a new director to train the actors.

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Biology class on Thursday Please remember to bring last term's work to the lesson as you need to have your notes with you to help you do an experiment.

• Students must write detailed notes on this week's experiment.
  

• Students should check that their work last term was done accurately.
  

• Students need to look at previous work while doing an experiment.

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Harry thinks he said that he was going to be a tennis champion in order to

• please his parents.

• get some attention.

• annoy his older brother.

• persuade people that he was serious.

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How did Harry feel after his first important competition?

• confused about his defeat.
  

• proud to be a member of the winning team.
  

• ashamed of the way he treated another player.
  

• amazed that he had got so far in the tournament.

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What does Harry try to remember when he's on the court?

• Don't let the other player surprise you.

• Follow your game plan

• Respect the other player.

• Don't keep thinking about your mistakes.

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What does Harry say about his behaviour in tournaments?

• He broke his racket once when he was angry.
  

• He stays away from players who behave badly

• He tries to keep calm during the game.
  

• He found it difficult to deal with one judge's decisions.

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What might a sports journalist write about Harry now?

• Harry needs to believe in his own abilities and stop depending on good luck when he plays.

• Harry looked exhausted when he finished his last match so maybe he should think about working out.

• Harry has really grown up since his first tournament and discovered that tennis is a battle of minds not just rackets.

• Harry could be a great player but he needs to find a coach to take him all the way to the big competitions.

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The project is still young, so the scientists have not yet found out how 'green' the car is. They are planning many experiments to compare its (26) against that of normal racing cars.

• A operation

• B performance

• C display
  

• D technique

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Francesco! Problem - Maria's borrowed my history textbook and she's away. Could you lend me yours? Leave it with Ken when you see him. Thanks, Natalie Whose textbook does Natalie want to borrow?

• A Ken's

• B Maria's

• C Francesco's

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NO BICYCLES AGAINST GLASS PLEASE

• A Do not leave your bicycle touching the window.

• B Do not ride your bicycle in this area.

• C Broken glass may damage your bicycle tyres.

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Olaf

• Teen People

• Young WB

• Teen Voice.

• Teens Now

• Youth World

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Frank, Rabbit Records phoned. The CD you ordered arrived today, but someone sold it. They're really sorry! They've reordered - available next Monday at the latest. Jan Why did the record shop phone?

• A to apologise for a mistake with Frank's order

• B to suggest Frank comes in later this week
  

• C to say that Frank's CD is ready for collection

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THIS CAR PARK IS LOCKED AFTER BUSINESS HOURS EACH DAY

• A Users must lock the car park after leaving.
  

• B People can park here while they are at work.

• C This car park is for employees only.

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What is Katie trying to do in the text?

• A. Encourage young people to try to listen to more jazz

• B. Explain how jazz is becoming popular with young people
  

• C. Advertise young people's jazz events in her area
  

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  D. Give advice on how to create great jazz music

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JAZZ ON A SUMMER EVENING NO TICKETS LEFT FOR SUNDAY'S PERFORMANCE

• A All Sunday evening tickets are already sold.

• B You must book tickets for Sunday in advance.

• C A ticket is not necessary for Sunday evening.

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Harry

• Teen Plus

• Top Teens

• NS Teen

• Teens Now

• Youth World

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Win a Car COMPETITION Entries will only be accepted from people who are at least eighteen.

• A The competition is open to people over a certain age.

• B There is a maximum age limit for this competition.

• C Only eighteen-year-olds are allowed to enter this competition.

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Adam is telling Rachel to

• A post something for him.

• B find out how to do something.
  

• C give him something he needs.

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Katie says the bands in her school's jazz competition

• A. played music they'd written themselves before they came.
  

• B. had little experience of playing in public.

• C played at a high level despite their age.

• D. were dressed to look like professional jazz bands

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LABORATORY

The public are not permitted beyond this point unless accompanied by a staff member.

• A Members of staff must be accompanied if they wish to pass this point.
  

• B Members of the public can't go through unless they are visiting someone working here.

• C Members of the public may go further if a company employee goes with them.

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Most people at Katie's school who are interested in jazz

• A. attend early jazz sessions at school.
  

• B. join the school jazz band.

• C. learn about jazz in after-school classes.
  

• D. go to jazz summer camps at the school.
  

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Jane, Mum's leaving really early tomorrow, so could you wake me at 7 when you leave for work? I mustn't be late for college again! Tom

• A Tom wants to persuade Jane to take him to college tomorrow morning

• B Tom would like Jane to do him a favour tomorrow morning.

• C Tom is reminding Jane they have to get up early tomorrow morning.
  

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Why does Katie enjoy playing jazz so much?

• A. She finds it easier to learn than other forms of music.

• B. She thinks it is more serious than pop music.
  

• C. She likes the chance to perform with others on stage.
  

• D. She feels in touch with jazz players of the past
  

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Which of the following would Katie write to a friend?

• A. The competition was great, but I think i preferred being in the audience to playing - I was nervous!
  

• B.One band wore really colourful clothes, but we chose dark costumes. maybe that's one reason why they won instead of us.
  

• C. My mum and dad always do all they can to help with my trumpet playing I couldn't do this successfully without their help.
  

• D.One music teacher left a while ago and no one's replaced him yet. We just haven't got anyone good to help us now.

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Ella

• Beckfield Market

• Camberwall Market
  

• Frome Place
  
  

• Teddingley Market
  

• Rosewell Hill

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FREE COPIES OF ADVERTISEMENTS ON THIS BOARD ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE CAREERS CENTRE

• A The Careers Centre will give you a copy of any advertisement on this board.
  

• B This board is used to advertise the work done by the Careers Centre.
  

• C If you ask the Careers Centre, you can advertise for free on this board.

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To: Maria From: David I know you asked me to fix your laptop on Saturday but I completely forgot about a meeting I have to go to - terribly sorry.

• He cannot do the favour he had promised.
  

• He hasn't had time to fix her laptop.
  

• He won't be able to go to the meeting with her.

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What would be a good introduction to this article?

• For Peter Fuller, nothing matters more than mountain biking, not even his career. Here, in his own words, he tells us why.

• In this article, Peter Fuller explains how he became an artist only as a result of his interest in mountain biking.
  

• Artist Peter Fuller takes mountain biking pretty seriously. Here he describes how it all began and what he gets out of it.

• After discovering mountain biking late in life, Peter Fuller gave up art for a while to concentrate on getting as good as possible

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Once opened, keep in coldest part of refrigerator and use within five days.

• The product can last five days after opening.
  

• The product should be stored in a refrigerator immediately.
  

• The product doesn't have to be kept cool.
  

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Peter enjoys mountain biking because

• it gives him the opportunity to enjoy the views.
  

• he can use the time to plan his work.

• he is able to stop thinking about his problems.

• it helps him to concentrate better.

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We accept cash, cheques and all major credit cards!

• We prefer you to pay with a credit card or in cash.
  

• You must have a credit card and a cheque as well as cash.
  

• You may pay with a credit card, cheque or in cash.
  

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What does Peter say about cycling during his childhood?

• He is sorry he didn't take more care of his bike.

• His friends always had better quality bikes than he did.

• His bike wasn't suitable for the activities he was doing.

• He was more interested in designing bikes than riding them.

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The writer claims that

• this carnival has been organized since at least the 1950s
  

• tens of thousands of people take part in the preparations for the carnival
  

• dancers in the carnival wear special clothes
  

• the dancers in the carnival are from the black community
  

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Peter says he returned to cycling after several years

• because he had become unfit.
  

• so that he could enter races.

• in order to meet new people.

• to replace an activity he had given up.
  

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୮ 。 • PARKING° 2 hours maximum £4 per hour The value of a parking penalty charge notice is £50

• It costs at least £50 to park here for two hours.
  

• There are no parking charges after 2.00pm.
  

• You have to pay a fine if you park here for three hours.
  

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How does Peter feel about cycling now?

• He is proud that he is still so fast.
  

• He is keen to do less now that he is older.
  

• He regrets the fact that he can no longer compete.

• He wishes more people were involved in the sport.
  

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KEEP SILENCE!☆ EXAMS ☆IN PROGRESS✩✩

• You mustn't speak during the examination.
  

• Please respect others and remain quiet during the examination.
  

• Do not talk to the teacher.

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According to the passage, Notting Hill Carnival ... ...

• takes place every Bank Holiday
  

• is held annually in August
  

• is organized by the Bank of England
  

• is held at the beginning of August
  

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During the Notting Hill Carnival,

• the participants in the carnival decorate the streets with colourful streamers
  

• preparations start early in the morning
  

• music and colour fill the streets of London
  

• traffic is banned from the main shopping streets
  

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Although the carnival is a celebration of the traditions of black British ...

• everyone seems to participate in it
  

• only Caribbean people take part in it
  

• it is gaining in popularity among the white in recent years
  

• people from all over the world come to watch it

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NO BICYCLES AGAINST GLASS PLEASE

• Do not leave your bicycle touching the window.
  

• Do not ride your bicycle in this area.
  

• Broken glass may damage your bicycle tyres.
  

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What a fantastic city. We found the restaurant you recommended but it was shut! Menu looks good value, so we'll definitely go before we leave.

• Elena and Tim have discovered another good restaurant.
  

• Elena and Tim think the restaurant's prices are reasonable.
  

• Elena and Tim will have to try the restaurant on their next visit.
  

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CITY BUSES Please have ready the exact fare for your journey

• All City Bus journeys cost exactly the same.
  

• B You need to have the correct money when you board the bus.
  

• You must keep your ticket ready for checking.
  

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Frank, Rabbit Records phoned. The CD you ordered arrived today, but someone sold it. They're really sorry! They've reordered - available next Monday at the latest. Jan

• to apologise for a mistake with Frank's order
  

• to suggest Frank comes in later this week
  

• to say that Frank's CD is ready for collection
  

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What can a reader find out from this text?

• how to become a student at Atlantic College
  

• what kind of programme Atlantic College offers
  

• what the British education system is like
  

• how to get along better with other people
  

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The Pizza Place Between 12 and 2 pm, minimum charge £3 per person

• You can buy a meal for only £3 at lunchtime.
  

• A charge of £3 is added to each bill at lunchtime.
  

• Each customer will have to pay at least £3 at lunchtime.
  

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What is the writer's opinion of Atlantic College?

• It doesn't allow students enough study time.
  

• Its students are taught to like each other.
  

• It doesn't give good value for money.
  

• Its way of teaching is successful.
  

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Since being at Atlantic College, Barbara

• has learnt a lot about other countries.
  

• has become more confident than her sister.
  

• finds it easier to get on with other people.
  

• prefers her new friends to her family

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To: Dr Hatton's students From: College secretary Dr Hatton would like to remind you all that Thursday's lecture is to take place in the library (this week only). Start time unchanged.

• Students should check when this Thursday's lecture begins.
  

• Dr Hatton had forgotten to announce the change on Thursday.
  

• The location of Thursday's lecture will be different from usual.

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What is the writer trying to do in the text?

• give an opinion about a particular student
  

• give an opinion about a special type of education
  

• describe the activities the students do in their free time
  

• describe his own experience of education