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Đề thi học kì 1 - Friends Global

Năm học 2024 - 2025

Môn: Tiếng Anh lớp 12

Thời gian làm bài: phút

(Đề số 1)

PART 1. LISTENING

Listen to someone talking about the population changes of Reedham and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

 

 

1. What was the population of Reedham in 1994?

A. 3.4 million                         

B. 960 thousand                     

C. 6 million

2. What has the government built over the last 30 years?

A. new schools                       

B. new hospitals                     

C. new train stations

3. What does the speaker say is becoming a problem in Reedham?

A. pollution                            

B. unemployment                  

C. crime

4. What will happen to the population in the next 30 years?

A. increase by 55%                

B. be 3.4 million                    

C. nearly double

5. What DOESN’T the speaker say the government should do?

A. ban cars from the city center

B. increase the number of police offices

C. attract businesses to the city

You will hear five short conversations. There is one question for each conversation. For each question, choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).

 

 

6. What problem do they mention?

A. less food for others           

B. wastes energy                    

C. more pollution

7. What is the charity’s main campaign?

A. breeding endangered animals

B. stopping people from hunting endangered animals

C. rescuing and reintroducing endangered animals

8. What will happen if they don’t clean up the river?

A. fewer people will visit the area

B. fish populations will fail

C. people won’t have clean water to drink

9. What will there be more of if the government offers more incentives?

A. good publicity                   

B. electric cars                       

C. eco-friendly companies

10. What does the speaker say people should do more?

A. use bicycles                       

B. do exercise                         

C. use public transportation

PART 2. READING

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

For most college students in the United States - especially freshmen - The 2021 schoolyear was anything but normal. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many college campuses remained closed, with the majority of classes being held fully or primarily online. Similarly, the college students also were obligated to (11) ______ exams at home, with the help of a mobile phone or a laptop. This also caused trouble for administrators, who (12) ______ make sure that there was no cheating during the tests. These changes caused many undergraduates to feel more stressed out and disconnected from their peers and professors, and accidentally created barriers for learners that fell behind.

Even at campuses that (13) ______ since the beginning of the semester, students were not given the traditional college experience once promised to them. It's clear that college won't return to normal for some time. Indeed, this dismal reality caused major difficulties for students, particularly those in their very first semester of college.

“Online classes have definitely made school (14) _________ harder for me. I always interact with my teachers and peers, but this year I haven't made friends with anyone in my class.” - said Sophia, a first-year student at the University of Missouri. Apparently, attending online lectures did not really help her with the in-class modules so much.

“I also think that since some of my classes are self-paced, I'm a lot more stressed out than usual. The teacher just posts all of the assignments on Canvas and gives a due date. There's no teacher-student interaction whatsoever - just a textbook and a worksheet. I've definitely not learned a lot since I (15) ______ here, even though these are crucial classes for my major.” - Sophia commented.

She also stated that despite getting used to learning online, she felt much (16) _________  motivated. “As you can see, I’m not a very self-discipline person. Learning online has made me feel a lot lazier since I don’t have to get up every day and go to the campus anymore.”

11.

A. stand                     

B sit                            

C make                       

D do

12.

A. must          

B. had to                    

C. should                    

D. could

13.

A. reopened   

B. was reopened        

C. had reopened         

D. was reopening

14.

A. many                     

B. a lot                       

C. little                       

D. by far

15.

A. have been  

B. was                        

C. will be                   

D. am

16.

A. less            

B. more                      

C. much                      

D little

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Nam Cao is a renowned writer of short stories and novels in Vietnamese literature. He gained the respect from Vietnamese readers and other writers for his short story Chi Pheo. (17) ______, the story paints a touching portrait of Chí Phèo, whose life ends up in tragedy because of social injustice.

Chí Phèo tells the story of (18) ______, who becomes an indolent and violent individual after wrongful imprisonment. (19) ______. They include stories of betrayal and injustice and reflect Chí Phèo’s strong wish to change into a better person. Through Chí Phèo's experiences, Nam Cao hoped to highlight the issues of exploitation and moral decline (20) ______ before 1945.

Nam Cao's works have been highly praised for decades due to their artistic brilliance and their important impact on Vietnamese literature. Chí Phèo (21) ______ its emotional depth, literary beauty, and thoughtful examination of the socio-economic conditions of the time. The story has been included in Vietnamese school curriculum as an obligatory reading, and different generations of Vietnamese students have studied it for decades. The reason is that (22) ____________ and the consequences of societal neglect.

17.

A. Written in the early 20th century              

B. It was written in the early 20th century

C. Having written in the early 20th century  

D. Writing in the early 20th century

18.

A. the main character is named Chí Phèo                 

B. Chí Phèo is the main character

C. Chí Phèo called the main character                       

D. the main character named Chí Phèo

19.

A. Exploring his tragic life-changing events 

B. The story explores his tragic life-changing events

C. Which explores his tragic life-changing events    

D. His tragic life-changing events explores

20.

A. within Vietnamese society                        

B. outside Vietnamese society

C. behind Vietnamese society                       

D. between Vietnamese society

21.

A. recognizes for                   

B. is recognized         

C. is recognized for   

D. recognizes

22.      

A. successfully reflects the challenges of disadvantaged individuals

B. the challenges of disadvantaged individuals successfully reflects Chí Phèo

C. Chí Phèo successfully reflects the challenges of disadvantaged individuals

D. the challenges of disadvantaged individuals successfully reflects

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

When Kalpana Chawla was little, she often asked her father to take her on plane rides at the local flying club in Karnal, India. This showed her great passion for flying from a very young age, and it led her to pursue a career in engineering. After earning a degree in aeronautical engineering from a college in India, Kalpana moved to the United States and became a U.S. citizen in the 1980s.

In 1988, Kalpana began working for NASA. Six years later, she was selected to train as an astronaut. After a year of rigorous training, she became the first Indian-born woman in space by being assigned to her first space mission on the space shuttle Columbia.

Kalpana’s first mission began on November 19 and ended on December 5, 1997. During this mission, Kalpana and her fellow astronauts orbited the Earth 252 times, and they travelled 6.5 million miles in only more than two weeks. Kalpana made a huge contribution to space science during this mission. Reflecting on her experience, she said, “When you look at the stars and the galaxy, you feel that you are not just from any particular piece of land, but from the solar system.”

In 2000, Kalpana was chosen for her second space mission, once again on the space shuttle Columbia. However, technical problems delayed the mission until 2003. Between her two missions, she spent a total of 30 days, 14 hours, and 54 minutes in space. Tragically, the Columbia disintegrated upon reentry to Earth on February 1, 2003, and Kalpana and her fellow astronauts did not survive.

After her death, Kalpana was honored in various ways. She had some buildings, a street and an asteroid named in her memory. Noteworthily, she was awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, gaining the recognition she truly deserved for her contributions to space exploration.

(Adapted from Asian-American Astronauts | ReadWorks)

23. What would be the best title for the passage?

A. The Congressional Space Medal of Honor           

B. An exceptional space mission

C. The first Indian-born woman in space                  

D. A groundbreaking contribution to science

24. What does the word “rigorous” in the passage mostly mean?

A. indolent                 

B. extreme                              

C. patient                   

D. accurate

25. What happened after Kalpana started working for NASA?

A. She was elected to be president of NASA and started running their missions.

B. She was chosen to train as an astronaut and then chosen for a space mission.

C. She was chosen to be a doctor for the astronauts who go on space missions.

D. She left NASA after a year and went to work for a different space organization.

26. What is TRUE about Kalpana’s legacy after her death according to the passage?

A. Kalpana’s time as an astronaut was considered as less important than her time as a student.

B. Unfortunately, Kalpana gained no recognition after her death.

C. Kalpana has been remembered in many different ways for her service as an astronaut.

D. The most important thing about Kalpana’s legacy is the buildings named after her.

27. What does the word “it” in paragraph one refer to?

A. The local flying club in Karnal                             

B. Kalpana’s childhood

C. Engineering                                                           

D. Kalpana’s passion for flying

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

If you want to firm up your body, head to the gym. If you want to exercise your brain, listen to music. There are few things that stimulate the brain the way music does. If you want to keep your brain engaged throughout the aging process, listening to or playing music is a great tool. It provides a total brain workout.

Research has shown that listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and pain as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness, and memory. Still, experts are trying to understand how our brains can hear and play music. A stereo system puts out vibrations that travel through the air and somehow get inside the ear canal. These vibrations tickle the eardrum and are transmitted into an electrical signal that travels through the auditory nerve to the brain stem, where it is reassembled into something we perceive as music.

Experiments have been conducted to observe this strange yet fascinating phenomenon. Johns Hopkins researchers have had several jazz performers and rappers produce music while lying down inside an fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) machine to watch and see which areas of their brains light up. Kiminobu Sugaya and world-renowned violinist Ayako Yonetani have been teaching one of the most popular courses in The Burnett Honors College - “Music and the Brain”. The two explain how people with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s also respond positively to music.

“Usually in the late stages, Alzheimer’s patients are unresponsive,” Sugaya says. “But once you put in the headphones that play their favourite music, their eyes light up. They start moving and sometimes singing. The effect lasts maybe 10 minutes or so even after you turn off the music.”

Music is structural, mathematical and architectural. It’s based on relationships between one note and the next. You may not be aware of it, but your brain has to do a lot of computing to make sense of it, and thus, benefit from it.

(Adapted from: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/keep-your-brain-young-with-music )

28. What is the best title for this passage?

A. How our brain can hear music.                 

B. A connection between human brains and music.

C. The benefits of music.                               

D. Impacts of different music genres on the brain.

29. According to the passage, what is NOT stated in Paragraph 2?

A. Music is shown to have several benefits for human mental and physical health.                                    

B. The whole brain is responsible for analysing music signals.

C. The ear canal is where music enters and travels to our brain.                                                      

D. The “music” we hear is, in fact, vibration transmitted through the nerves.

30. The word “auditory” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. hearing                  

B. talking                   

C. sensing                   

D. seeing

31. The word “fascinating” in Paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to ______.

A. boring                    

B. exciting                  

C. miraculous             

D. interesting

32. What does the word “they” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A. eyes                                   

B. favourite music      

C. headphones            

D. patients

33. According to the paragraph, what did the researchers from John Hopkins ask the participant to do?

A. To perform different types of music.        

B. To listen to their favourite songs.

C. To play their favourite instrument.           

D. To sing a song to the researchers.

34. What can be inferred from the passage?

A. It is common knowledge how our brain can perceive music.

B. Playing or listening to music makes the whole human brain bigger and lighter.

C. People with severe neurodegenerative diseases can’t react quickly to things around them.

D. Listening to music is tiring for the brain because it gives our brain a real workout.

PART 3. WRITING

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph in each of the following questions.

35.

a. Despite the difficulties, he performed well in school, and the harder he studied, the more recognition he gained from the teachers and his classmates.

b. Today, at the age of 78, my grandfather still studies every day because he wants to become more and more knowledgeable.

c My grandfather has a very inspirational life story.

d. His hard work paid off when he received a full scholarship to a famous university in Việt Nam.

e. He was born into a poor family, so he had to face a lot of challenges.

A. c – e – a – d – b     

B. b – e – d – c – a     

C. c – b – e – a – d     

D. a – c – d – e – b

36.

a. I gained my experience from a volunteer project at my local community centre and I worked with experienced and devoted teachers for over 6 months.

b. I’m writing this in response to your company’s job advertisement on Facebook.

c. I wish to learn more about the art of teaching young children and cooperate with such an energetic and professional company as yours.

d. With my experience, I would like to apply for the position of Maths teaching assistant.

e. I’m an eighteen-year-old student with 2 years of experience in tutoring young learners in Maths class.

A. b – c – d – e – a     

B. b – a – e – d – c     

C. d – b – e – a – c     

D. b – d – e – a – c

37.

a. Anyway, I’m writing this to let you know that I’m coming to Austria for a short exchange programme, and I will be

around your town next month.

b. Dear Mr. and Ms. Gerald, I’m so sorry it took me so long to write you back.

c. I hope we can meet and have some catch-up together. I have so many stories to tell you.

d. Until then, I wish you all the best. See you soon!

e. How have you been? I hope that both of you are doing well. As for myself, I’ve been feeling great.

A. b – e – a – c – d     

B. b – d – e  – a – c    

C. b – c – e – a – d     

D. b – c – a – d – e

PART 4. SPEAKING

Choose the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange in each of the following questions.

38.

a. Mark: Tomorrow, we'll get the results of the Green Classroom Competition. Do you think we will win?

b. Mark: I agree. The Cycling-to-school programme proposed by Class 12C is going to impress the judges.

c. Nam: It's hard to predict who'll win. Other classes also have very interesting projects.

A. b – c – a                 

B. a – c – b                 

C. b – a – c                 

D. a – b – c

39.

a. Linda: That'd be great. Thanks.

b. Mai: Thank you. I saw them advertised on a fashion website and bought them online. I'll send you the link.

c. Linda: I like your shoes! They look very stylish. Where did you get them?

A. c – b – a                 

B. a – b – c                 

C. a – c – b                 

D. c – a – b

40.

a. Mark: Hi. Mai. What's up? You look so worried!

b. Mai: It'll be too expensive. I'm afraid we can't afford to promote the show as if it were a big profit-making event.

c. Mark: I see... How about putting up posters in the area?

d. Mai: I'm so stressed! The school charity club is planning a music show, and I'm in charge of the publicity for the event.

e. Mark: Why don't you place an advert in the local newspaper? Everybody reads it, and I'm sure an advert there can help draw attention to the event.

A. c – b – e – d – a     

B. e – b – c – a – d     

C. a – d – e – b – c     

D. e – d – b – c – a

ĐÁP ÁN

Đề thi học kì 1 Tiếng anh 12 Friends Global Chân trời sáng tạo có đáp án - Đề 2

Sở Giáo dục và Đào tạo ...

Đề thi học kì 1 - Friends Global

Năm học 2024 - 2025

Môn: Tiếng Anh lớp 12

Thời gian làm bài: phút

(Đề số 2)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation.

Question 1: A. gesture          B. grimace          C. guest          D. disgust

Question 2: A. hopeful          B. local          C. opposite          D. postal

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress.

Question 3: A. backpack       B. boredom       C. interest       D. delay

Question 4: A. adventure       B. apartment       C. challenge       D. surprise

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answers.

Question 5: I ________ at the exam paper lying on Mr. Gregson’s desk, but I didn’t want to risk it.

A. could look

B. can look

C. can have looked

D. could have looked

Question 6: He inhaled the smoke and started ________ and spluttering.

A. coughing

B. gasping

C. sighing

D. tutting

Question 7: This time tomorrow, Barry will ________ across the Pacific for exactly three months.

A. be rowing

B. have been rowing

C. have rowed

D. have been rowed

Question 8. Marj decided to ________ in Pittsburgh to see an old friend.

A. stop over

B. get around

C. hang out

D. drop in

Question 9: After ________ three hamburgers, it’s no wonder you feel sick!

A. eat

B. eating

C. have eaten

D. having eaten

Read the following advertisement/ letter and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

“Step into a world of wonder and (10) ______ with Carnival! Join us for the ultimate adventure filled (11) ______ thrilling rides, dazzling shows, delicious food, and non-stop fun for the whole family. Create memories (12) ______ last a lifetime with Carnival. Book your voyage today!”

Question 10: A. excite          B. excited             C. exciting                D. excitement

Question 11: A. in                 B. on                    C. out                D. with

Question 12: A. that              B. the                   C. this                D. what

Dear Jen, Let me tell you about our recent trip. Did you know Sara is afraid of flying? We had arranged with her family to go to France. You know I have always wanted to (13) ______ the sights of Paris and would love to live there one day. Well, we got to the airport and Sara appeared (14) ______. I asked her if she was okay and she assured me she was. But when we went through passport control, I could see that Sara wasn’t keen on going any further. Just then, a voice announced: We regret to inform passengers that Flight 114 to Paris is cancelled. Sara, relieved, admitted she was too frightened to fly anyway. So, we all went home—if only our trip (15) ______ before it even started! Tell me about yours. Your bestie, Coco.

Question 13: A. enjoy           B. meet                 C. see                D. visit

Question 14: A. anxious        B. ashamed           C. fearless                D. shocked

Question 15: A. did end        B. didn’t end         C. wasn’t ending      D. hadn’t ended

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/ instruction.

Question 16:

a) Her new staff would question her proposals openly in meetings.

b) She was excited about her new role but soon realised that managing her new team would be a challenge.

c) Despite their friendliness, Gabriella didn’t feel respected as a leader.

d) Gabriella worked for a multinational company as a successful project manager in Brazil and was transferred to manage a team in Sweden.

e) Then, when she gave them instructions on how to carry out a task, they would often go about it in their own way without checking with her.

A. a-d-c-b-e

B. c-d-a-e-b

C. d-b-c-a-e

D. a-c-e-d-b

Question 17:

a) Once the form is submitted, our team will review the registration and confirm the availability of slots for the desired dates.

b) First, tourists interested in joining the camping trip should visit our website to access the registration form.

c) After receiving confirmation, tourists can proceed to make the necessary payments to secure their slots on the trip.

d) Finally, detailed information regarding the meeting point, itinerary, and essential items to bring will be provided to participants prior to the departure date.

e) Next, they will need to fill out the required information, including their name, contact details, and any special requests or dietary restrictions they may have.

A. b-a-c-e-d

B. a-b-c-e-d

C. b-e-a-c-d

D. c-b-e-d-a

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

In the USA, table manners are essential for (18) ________. Basic etiquette includes waiting for (19) ________ before starting to eat, using utensils properly, and keeping elbows off the table. Chew with your mouth closed and (20) ________. It’s customary to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ (21) ________. Napkins should be placed on your lap, (22) ________, place them neatly beside your plate. Complimenting the host on the meal (23) ________, and offering to help clean up is appreciated.

Question 18:

A. dining polite

B. polite dining

C. dine politely

D. politely dine

Question 19:

A. seating and serving everyone

B. everyone to seat and serve

C. everyone seating and to be served

D. everyone to be seated and served

Question 20:

A. avoid talking with food in your mouth

B. when your mouth is not full of food

C. avoid to talk with your mouth full of food

D. not talking with food in your mouth

Question 21:

A. when asked to pass items

B. when asking for items to be passed

C. when items are asked to be passed

D. when items are asking to be passed

Question 22:

A. but when finishing

B. and when finished

C. however when finished

D. and therefore when finishing

Question 23:

A. is considered courteous

B. considers courteous

C. is courteous consideration

D. is considering courteous

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Phong Nha Cave, located in Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, is an (24) ______ natural wonder. (25) ______ by a local farmer in the 16th century, it’s one of the world’s oldest and largest cave systems. (26) _____ encounter majestic dripstones when exploring its winding passages. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Phong Nha Cave is valued (27) ______ its ecological importance. Legends abound about its hidden treasures, drawing travellers who want to explore its depths by boat. It captivates (28) ______ tourists and scientists, offering insight into ancient geological processes.

Question 24: A. abnormal     B. extraordinary     C. atypical     D. uncommon

Question 25: A. Revealed     B. Opened     C. Discovered     D. Known

Question 26: A. Adventurers     B. Passengers     C. Commuters     D. Customers

Question 27: A. as     B. at     C. with     D. for

Question 28: A. all     B. both     C. either     D. few

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answers to each of the questions.

The effects of globalisation on cultural diversity As a result of globalisation, the world is becoming more and more connected. This has changed people's way of life, beliefs, art and customs, or their culture, in many respects. Although people's experiences around the world have become very similar, globalisation has also encouraged cultural diversity. Below are some examples. A. Variety of cuisines Fast food chains and international restaurants have become popular, offering a wide range of dishes and more food choices to local people. For example, here in Vietnam, we can enjoy Italian pizza or Japanese sushi, in addition to our traditional food. Moreover, some international dishes use local ingredients, which make them unique and more suitable to local tastes. On the other hand, Vietnamese specialties, such as pho and banh mi, are also gaining popularity worldwide. B. No borders for music Thanks to globalisation, people can quickly discover new music from all over the world. People nowadays enjoy listening to music from different countries and cultures, and in different languages. For example, American teens are captivated by K-pop music and dance. There are also many music festivals around the globe that bring artists and music fans together. In today's connected world, it is very common for musicians across the world to work on music projects and share ideas together. C. Blending fashion styles Globalisation has also impacted fashion by opening it up to a variety of styles and influences from around the world. Cross-cultural styles that blend both traditional and modern elements are on the rise. This presents opportunities for fashion designers to be creative and reflect the cultural richness of the world. It is now easier for people to keep up with fashion trends from different cultures and regions, and express their identities in new and exciting ways. In conclusion, globalisation has helped strengthen cultural diversity in the world and made people appreciate different cultures and lifestyles.

Question 29: In what way has globalisation influenced people’s eating habits?

A. It has decreased the popularity of traditional food.

B. It has limited people’s food choices to local dishes.

C. Local people are exploring foreign cuisines.

D. Fast food is becoming a staple on the Vietnamese table.

Question 30: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a food option available in Vietnam?

A. dishes from other cultures made with local ingredients

B. traditional dishes made with international ingredients

C. a Japanese dish of cooked rice and raw fish.

D. a box of McDonald’s chicken nuggets with French fries.

Question 31: What can be inferred from the passage about music?

A. Music has connected people from different cultures.

B. Teens around the world love listening to K-pop music.

C. It has become easier to organise music festivals worldwide.

D. People learn new languages to listen to songs in those languages.

Question 32: How has globalisation affected fashion?

A. It has made it easier for people to create their own clothes.

B. It has introduced more traditional elements in fashion design.

C. It has turned every fashion item into a reflection of cultural richness.

D. It has promoted the exchange of fashion ideas from around the world.

Question 33: What does ‘This’ in paragraph C refer to?

A. the opening of fashion to a wider range of global styles and influences

B. the growing popularity of combining old and new elements in fashion

C. the increase in opportunities for designers to showcase their creativity

D. the ability to follow fashion trends from various cultures and regions

Question 34: What is the purpose of the article?

A. To introduce features of new cultures to readers.

B. To discuss the positive impacts of globalisation on cultures.

C. To encourage people to show appreciation for different lifestyles.

D. To explain how globalisation allows people to have the same experiences.

Read the following reviews and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answers to each of the questions.

The Coach Hotel Rating: ★★★☆☆    164 reviews Patsy190 writes: 6 of us stayed here for the weekend. The first thing we noticed on entering our room was how small it was. Our rooms were clean, but the bed cover was stained.  The furniture was really outdated, especially the bathroom, which had an old pink suite and linoleum on the floor. The ‘shower’ was a hose that you fit onto the taps.  The sink was in the bedroom, right next to the television sockets which seems pretty unsafe to me. We had dinner there, and it was well-cooked, but we were still hungry afterwards because the servings were so tiny. The drinks prices were extortionate – £5 for a small glass of wine. My friend ordered a brandy, but the waitress brought him whiskey. When we complained, she just walked off!  Not impressed. I would like to say it was cheap and cheerful but at £120 a night, it was neither – overpriced and depressing more like. MellowBunny writes: Just returned from a 3-day break here, and thought that the Coach Hotel was very good value for money. I had requested a quiet room and this was noted at reception. I got a great room – large, comfortable and clean, with a seating area overlooking the racecourse. The only disappointing thing was that there were no tea/coffee facilities in the room – not even a kettle. The furniture and decor was not particularly up-to-date, but that’s what you would expect from an old hotel. There was a wide selection of well-cooked food on offer. At breakfast I had poached eggs, and they were done to perfection. In the evening, I had a delicious three-course meal, and I wasn’t kept waiting for so long between courses, which is definitely a plus when you’re dining alone. I found the staff friendly and always willing to help. JadeUnicorn writes: Don’t be fooled by the pictures online. What you see is definitely NOT what you get!  First, it’s not close to the city centre – it’s at least a 35-minute walk. Furniture was old and dated, although the bed was comfortable. [A] Tiny bathroom, with an absurdly loud extractor fan. No lock on the bathroom door and no toiletries, not even soap. [B] There were cobwebs all over the hotel. [C] The dining room is dark and uninviting, with no windows except one tiny one. [D] The food simply was the type that gives Britain a bad name. Instant coffee and cheap sausages. Service was poor, with staff clearing the table while we were still eating.

Question 35: Which reviewer says the hotel’s decor was old-fashioned?

A. Patsy190

B. MellowBunny

C. JadeUnicorn

D. All reviewers

Question 36: Which reviewer says bed clothes were dirty?

A. Patsy190

B. MellowBunny

C. JadeUnicorn

D. Two reviewers

Question 37: What was the issue Patsy190’s friend met with when ordering a drink?

A. The glass they received was dirty.

B. The drink they wanted was out of stock.

C. They were served the wrong drink.

D. They received a cold drink instead of a warm one.

Question 38: The word ‘extortionate’ in the first review is closest in meaning to

A. expensive

B. reasonable

C. unnecessary

D. discounted

Question 39: Where would the following sentence best fit in JadeUnicorn’s review?

“It seemed like it hadn’t been cleaned properly in a long time.”

A. [A]

B. [B]

C. [C]

D. [D]

Question 40: According to the reviews, all of the following are suggested EXCEPT

A. The reviewers disagreed on the size of the hotel’s room.

B. Of the three reviewers, only MellowBunny traveled solo.

C. Patsy190 and JadeUnicorn thought the food portion was small.

D. The third reviewer was least pleased with their stay at the hotel.

ĐÁP ÁN

1. A	2. C	3. D	4. C	5. D	6. A	7. B	8. A	9. B	10. D
11. D	12. A	13. C	14. A	15. D	16. C	17. C	18. B	19. D	20. A
21. B	22. B	23. A	24. B	25. C	26. A	27. D	28. B	29. C	30. B
31. A	32. D	33. B	34. B	35. D	36. A	37. C	38. A	39. C	40. C