ROUND 2
Challenge 1: Rewrite the sentences
1. “I’ll help you with your physics exercise,” Peter said to Susan.
=>Peter insisted on helping Susan with her physics exercise.
2. “It was nice of you to help me. Thank you very much,” Tom said to you.
=> Tom thanked me for helping him.
3. “Don’t stay at the hotel near the airport,” I said to Ann
=> I warned Ann not to stay at the near the airport.
4. “I want to pass the exam with flying colours,” John said.
=> John dreamed of passing the exam with flying colours.
5.”If I were you, I wouldn’t buy this car”
=> He advised me not to buy that car.
6.”Shall I carry your suicase, Lan?”said Nam.
=>Nam offered Lan to carry her suitcase.
Challenge 2: Reading comprehension + describing a pictutre
Task 1: Read and choose
Fog is a cloud in contact with or just above the surface of land or sea. It can be a major environmental hazard. Fog on highways can cause chain-reaction accidents involving dozens of cars. Delays and shutdowns at airports can cause economic losses to airlines and inconveniences to thousands of travelers. Fog at sea has always been a danger to navigation. Today, with supertankers carrying vast quantities of oil, fog increases the possibility of
catastrophic oil spills.
The most common type of fog, radiation fog, forms at night, when moist air near the ground loses warmth through radiation on a clear night. This type of fog often occurs in valleys, such as California's San Joaquin Valley. Another common type, advection fog, results from the movement of warm, wet air over cold ground. The air loses temperature to the ground and condensation sets in. This type of fog often occurs along the California coast and the shores of the Great Lakes. Advection fog also forms when air associated with a warm ocean current blows across the surface of a cold current. The thick fogs of the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, Canada, are largely of this origin; because here the Labrador Current comes in contact with the warm Gulf Stream.
Two other types of fog are somewhat more unusual. Frontal fog occurs when two fronts of different temperatures meet, and rain from the warm front falls into the colder one, saturating the air. Steam fog appears when cold air picks up moisture by moving other warmer water.
1. The first paragraph focuses on which aspect of fog?
A. its dangers
B. its composition
C. its beauty
D. its causes
2. The word "catastrophic' is closest in meaning to
A. accidental
B. inevitable
C. unexpected
D. disastrous
3. According to the article, fog that occurs along the California coast is generally
A. radiation fog
B. advection fog
C. frontal fog
D. steam fog
4. It can be inferred from the passage that the Labrador Current is
A. cold
B. weak
C. polluted
D. warm
5. The author organizes the discussion of the different types of fog according to
A. their geographic locations
B. their relative density
C. the types of problems they cause
D. their relative frequency
6. The author of the passage is probably an expert in the filed of
A. physics
B. economics
C. transportation
D. meteorology
7. According to the article, fog that forms through radiation process of moist air is generally
A. radiation fog
B. advection fog
C. frontal fog
D. steam fog
8. Which is not true of the frontal fog ?
A. It is quite common.
B. It forms when two fronts of different temperatures meet.
C. The air is soaked.
D. The warm front has rain falling into the colder front.
9. Which of the following is not caused by fog?
A. Tankers' crash.
B. Pile-up accidents.
C. Shutdowns at airports.
D. Temperature losses.
10. Grand Banks of Newfoundland, Canada, is mainly affected by
A. radiation fog
B. advection fog
C. frontal fog
D. steam fog
Task 2: The people below are all planning to take up a new activity. There are also descriptions of five classes. Decide which class would be the most suitable for the following people.
A. By Lines: To help you become a writer, we offer you a home – study course. We will guide you through the course and show you how to make the most of your ability. Write and study when and where you want. It couldn't be easier.
B. Power Yoga: Try yoga to help you deal with life's worries and improve the way you look. Best of all, once you've learned the basics, you can do anywhere.
C. Firebirds: Fed up with sitting in your lunch hour wondering what to do? Get your sports clothes on and come to our centre with us for lunchtime basketball every day.
D. Latino Club: Dancing is great exercise! Join our free Basic Samba. After spending an hour having fun in a lively class, we're sure you'll want to book straight onto one of our courses after that!
E. Talking Theatre: If you'd like something new and interesting to do, why not join our group? We produce three shows a year for people in the city, which are always very popular.
11.Tom works in the office. He wants to do something that will keep him fit. He isn't sure what to do so he'd like to be able to try an activity before making a final decision.
A B C
D E
12. Sue is a cashier in a supermarket. She works a lot of hours at different times of the day and evening. She'd like to be able to do something creative in her own time.
A B C D E
13.Maria is a student. She would like to do an activity during the day. She enjoys team games and wants to play regularly.
A B
C D E
14. David wants to take part in an activity that will give him plenty of contact with other people. He is confident and enjoys performing.
A B C D
E
15. Daisy has a busy and stressful job and wants to find a way of relaxing that she can also do at home. She wants to look better and feel better!
A
B C D E
Task 3: Read and choose
Over the past decade, e-books have revolutionized the way people consume written information. It will probably come as no surprise that the total global sales number continues to rise each year. There are several reasons why readers are buying more e-books. For starters, reading a lengthy e-book in front of your computer isn't the most comfortable thing to do. But since tablet sales have exploded, readers can now relax and read their favourite e-books in bed or on the beach. Many e-books are often sold at lower prices than traditional books. Since there is almost zero cost for producing e-books, some authors are offering their novels at lower prices. Another factor is convenience. In the past, keeping a large book collection meant setting aside a lot of extra space in one's home. With e-books, it is now possible for readers to carry a portable library, which contains thousands of books. To really understand the e-book market, it is important to keep up with national trends.
Recent data suggests that the e-book markets in the US and the UK have matured. In both of these countries, e-book sales
account for roughly 20 percent of overall book sales. Although that percentage continues to increase, it is going up at a slower rate than in the past.
The popularity of e-books has exploded in Russia. In one poll, 70 percent of Russians claim to have read at least one e-book. However, publishers are not too pleased with this news because approximately 92 percent of e-books in Russia are acquired illegally.
In France, consumers don't appear to be too keen on e-books at this time. Although in 2012, e-book sales comprised about 3 percent of the market, it is predicted that this number will increase at a very slow pace. Some French people believe that reading e-books on small screens is uncomfortable. Others say that the French are a cultural exception, as they like the feeling of holding a dusty old physical book. This demonstrates that no matter how popular e-books get, it is unlikely that traditional books will disappear any time soon.
16. This year e-book sales in the US and the UK will probably _____.
A. increase drastically
B. keep going up
C. stay the same
D. start to decline
17. Which of the following is NOT a reason why e-books became popular worldwide?
A. People can now store more books easily.
B. Reading e-books recently became more comfortable.
C. Most popular novels are only offered as e-books.
D. A new type of reading device was invented.
18. The phrase "account for" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. know what has happened
B. are the explanation for
C. form the total of
D. are a particular part of
19. Why are publishers unhappy about the popularity of e-books in Russia?
A. The quality of e-books is poor.
B. Customers are not paying for them.
C. More people are returning to traditional books.
D. Only a small percentage of people read e-books
Task 4: Describe the following picture
Look at the picture, I thought that this picture was taken in the summer. Because the bright sunshine made me think of it. The scene is so large and airy. The sky is blue without a cloud. Lake Annecy of France shows the place here is peaceful, quiet. The trees are green and high. Its umbrage can make you feel comfortable. Do you think kids have a fun camp there? Everyone's face is happy, eager. They are throwing plastic toys into the air. And at the foot of the kids is a green lawn blending into the natural landscape. How interesting this picture is! Thank you for your reading.
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