IELTS Handbook 19 – Test 4

Questions

– 6

 

Questions 1-6. Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

First day at work Name of supervisor: 1

 

Where to leave coat and bag: use 2

 

in staffroom See Tiffany in HR: to give 3

 

number to collect 4

 

Location of HR office: on 5

 

floor Supervisor’s mobile number: 6

 

Questions

– 10

Questions 7-10. Complete the table below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Responsibilities

 

Task 1

Task 2

Notes

Bakery sectionCheck sell-by datesChange price labelsUse (7) _______ labels
Sushi takeaway
counter

Re-stock with (8) _______

boxes if needed

Wipe preparation area and clean the sinkDo not clean any knives
Meat and fish
counters
Clean the serving area, including the weighing scalesCollect (9) _______ for the fish from the cold-roomMust wear special (10) _______

7

 

8

 

9

 

10

 

Questions

11 – 12

 

Questions 11 and 12. Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO problems with some training programmes for new runners does Liz mention?

  • 11
    12
  •  
    A
    There is a risk of serious injury.
     
    B
    They are unsuitable for certain age groups.
     
    C
    They are unsuitable for people with health issues.
     
    D
    It is difficult to stay motivated.
     
    E
    There is a lack of individual support.

Questions

13 – 14

 

Questions 13 and 14. Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO tips does Liz recommend for new runners?

  • 13
    14
  •  
    A
    doing two runs a week
     
    B
    running in the evening
     
    C
    going on runs with a friend
     
    D
    listening to music during runs
     
    E
    running very slowly

Questions

15 – 18

Questions 15-18. What reason prevented each of the following members of the Compton Park Runners Club from joining until recently?

             Reasons
Aa lack of confidence
Ba dislike of running
Ca lack of time
15
Ceri
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16
James
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17
Leo
Chọn đáp án
18
Mark
Chọn đáp án

Questions

19 – 20

 

Questions 19 and 20. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

  • 19

    What does Liz say about running her first marathon?

     
  • A

    It had always been her ambition.

    B

    Her husband persuaded her to do it.

    C

    She nearly gave up before the end.

  • 20

    Liz says new runners should sign up for a race

     
  • A

    every six months.

    B

    within a few weeks of taking up running.

    C

    after completing several practice runs.

  •  

Questions

21 – 25

 

Questions 21-25. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

  • 21

    Kieran thinks the packing advice given by Jane’s grandfather is

     
  • A

    common sense.

    B

    hard to follow.

    C

    over-protective.

  • 22

    How does Jane feel about the books her grandfather has given her?

     
  • A

    They are not worth keeping.

    B

    They should go to a collector.

    C

    They have sentimental value for her.

  • 23

    Jane and Kieran agree that hardback books should be

     
  • A

    put out on display.

    B

    given as gifts to visitors.

    C

    more attractively designed.

  • 24

    While talking about taking a book from a shelf, Jane

     
  • A

    describes the mistakes other people make doing it.

    B

    reflects on a significant childhood experience.

    C

    explains why some books are easier to remove than others.

  • 25

    What do Jane and Kieran suggest about new books?

     
  • A

    Their parents liked buying them as presents.

    B

    They would like to buy more of them.

    C

    Not everyone can afford them.

Questions

26 – 30

Questions 26-30. Where does Jane’s grandfather keep each of the following types of books in his shop?. Choose FIVE answers

Location of books

A near the entrance

B in the attic

C at the back of the shop

D on a high shelf

E near the stairs

F in a specially designed space

G within the cafe

26
rare books
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27
children’s books
Chọn đáp án
28
unwanted books
Chọn đáp án
29
requested books
Chọn đáp án
30
coursebooks
Chọn đáp án
 

Questions

31 – 40

 

Questions 31-40. Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Tree planting Reforestation projects should: * include a range of tree species * not include invasive species because of possible 31

 

with native species * aim to capture carbon, protect the environment and provide sustainable sources of 32

 

for local people * use tree seeds with a high genetic diversity to increase resistance to 33

 

and climate change * plant trees on previously forested land which is in a bad condition, not select land which is being used for 34

 

Large-scale reforestation projects * Base planning decisions on information from accurate 35

 

* Drones are useful for identifying areas in Brazil which are endangered by keeping 36

 

and illegal logging. Lampang Province, Northern Thailand * A forest was restored in an area damaged by mining. * A variety of native fig trees were planted, which are important for – supporting many wildlife species – increasing the 37

 

of recovery by attracting animals and birds, e.g., 38

 

were soon attracted to the area. Involving local communities * Destruction of mangrove forests in Madagascar made it difficult for people to make a living from 39

 

* The mangrove reforestation project: – provided employment for local people – restored a healthy ecosystem – protects against the higher risk of 40

 

part 1

 

Questions

– 6
 

Questions 1-6. Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

First day at work Name of supervisor: 1
Kaeden
Where to leave coat and bag: use 2
locker,lockers
in staffroom See Tiffany in HR: to give 3
passport
number to collect 4
uniform
Location of HR office: on 5
third
floor Supervisor’s mobile number: 6
0412665903

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Transcript

KAEDEN: Hello Charlotte. I’m Kaeden, one of the supervisors. Welcome to the team.

CHARLOTTE: Hi Aiden.

KAEDEN: It’s Kaeden.

CHARLOTTE: I’m so sorry.

KAEDEN: Don’t worry. (Q1) People often get my name wrong; they never know how to spell it. It’s K-A-E-D-E-N, in case you ever need to write it. [Mọi người thường nhầm tên tôi; họ không bao giờ biết cách đánh vần nó. Đó là K-A-E-D-E-N, phòng trường hợp bạn cần viết nó.]

CHARLOTTE: I’ll try and remember.

KAEDEN: So, there are a few practical things you need to sort out this morning. Then l’ll show you what you’re going to do today.

CHARLOTTE: The email I received said to go to the front desk, to show my letter of appointment and pick up my badge.

KAEDEN: You’ll need that for the staffroom and other areas of the supermarket where shoppers aren’t allowed.

So, after you’ve finished at the front desk, (Q2) I’ll take you to the staffroomPut your coat and rucksack (= leave coat and bag) in one of the lockers there. [Tôi sẽ đưa bạn đến phòng nhân viên. Hãy để áo khoác và balo của bạn vào một trong những tủ đựng đồ ở đó.] Take whichever one is free.

CHARLOTTE: Will I have a key?

KAEDEN: Yes. Try not to lose it. At the end of the day, leave it in the door for the next person to use.

CHARLOTTE: Will do.

KAEDEN: (Q3) You also need to go to the HR department to see Tiffany. She’s really helpful. [Bạn cũng cần đến phòng nhân sự để gặp Tiffany. Cô ấy thực sự rất hữu ích.]

CHARLOTTE: I was told to bring my passport with me. [Tôi được yêu cầu mang theo hộ chiếu.] HR needs to take a note of the number in it.

KAEDEN: That’s right. Or you can show your ID card.

CHARLOTTE: I don’t have one of those.

KAEDEN: (Q4) OK. Tiffany will give you (= collect) a uniform[Tiffany sẽ đưa cho bạn một bộ đồng phục.] They have lots in different sizes, so you just tell her what you need. I won’t come with you to HR – I’ve got to go and sort something else out. Problem with a bread slicer.

CHARLOTTE: Is the HR office near the staffroom?

KAEDEN: (Q5) The staffroom’s on the first floor, and HR are a couple of floors above that, on the third floor. [Phòng nhân viên ở tầng một, còn phòng nhân sự ở vài tầng phía trên, trên tầng ba.] There’s a staircase outside the staffroom.

CHARLOTTE: OK.

KAEDEN: When you’ve finished with HR, come and find me in the bakery section of the shop.

CHARLOTTE: I’m looking forward to getting started.

KAEDEN: (Q6) I’ll just give you my phone number, in case you can’t find me. Have you got your phone there? [Tôi sẽ cho bạn số điện thoại của tôi, trong trường hợp bạn không thể tìm thấy tôi. Bạn có điện thoại ở đó không?]

CHARLOTTE: Yes .. . OK, ready.

KAEDEN: It’s oh-four-one-two double-six-five nine-oh-three[0412665903]

CHARLOTTE: OK, done.

Questions

– 10

Questions 7-10. Complete the table below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Responsibilities

 

Task 1

Task 2

Notes

Bakery sectionCheck sell-by datesChange price labelsUse (7) _______ labels
Sushi takeaway
counter

Re-stock with (8) _______

boxes if needed

Wipe preparation area and clean the sinkDo not clean any knives
Meat and fish
counters
Clean the serving area, including the weighing scalesCollect (9) _______ for the fish from the cold-roomMust wear special (10) _______
7
yellow
8
plastic
9
ice
10
gloves

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Transcript

KAEDEN: So, Charlotte, your tasks today are in the bakery section, on the sushi counter, and on the meat and fish counters. The first job is to check sell-by dates on the bread and cakes. If any of the dates are today’s, put a new price label (= change private label) on the packaging.

CHARLOTTE: What if any of the labels are yesterday’s dates, or older? Do I throw those items away?

KAEDEN: Yes, but that shouldn’t happen – we check the stock every day. (Q7) When something needs a new price label, put a yellow one on the package, next to the original price. [Khi có thứ gì đó cần nhãn giá mới, hãy dán nhãn màu vàng lên bao bì, bên cạnh giá gốc.]

CHARLOTTE: OK.

KAEDEN: After that, you’ll go to the sushi takeaway counter.

CHARLOTTE: Will I be preparing boxes of food?

KAEDEN: For today, you’ll just be helping the staff.

CHARLOTTE: Yes, of course.

KAEDEN: You’ll see lots of flat cardboard boxes at one end of the counter. (Q8) Beneath those is where we keep the plastic boxes – we run out of those really quickly, so you should bring more from the storeroom (= re-stock) [Bên dưới là nơi chúng tôi để các hộp nhựa – chúng hết rất nhanh nên bạn nên mang thêm từ kho nhé]

CHARLOTTE: Is that my only task on the sushi counter?

KAEDEN: No. You also need to clean the area where they prepare the dishes. There are cloths and bottles of spray by the sink. Oh, and please make sure you clean that too.

CHARLOTTE: Sure. That’s important, isn’t it?

KAEDEN: Absolutely. But you mustn’t wash up knives. You have to do some training before you’re allowed to touch sharp objects.

CHARLOTTE: What should I do if there are any?

KAEDEN: Ask someone to put them in the dishwasher.

CHARLOTTE: OK, thanks. I don’t want to get anything wrong.

KAEDEN: Don’t worry. You’ll be fine. And I’ll be around to help.

CHARLOTTE: Right.

KAEDEN: Finally, the meat and fish counters. You need to clean the area where staff serve customers, including wiping the weighing scales.

CHARLOTTE: OK. Anything else?

KAEDEN: (Q9) The fish is laid on ice, but when that starts to melt, you’ll need to get more (= collect) from the cold-room[Cá được đặt trên đá, nhưng khi đá  bắt đầu tan chảy, bạn sẽ cần lấy thêm từ phòng lạnh.]

CHARLOTTE: I know the staff on the food counters wear a hat. Will that be the same for me?

KAEDEN: You won’t be serving customers directly, so no. (Q10) But make sure you put on (= wear) thermal (= special) gloves when you take anything out of the cold-room. [Nhưng hãy nhớ đeo găng tay giữ nhiệt khi lấy bất cứ thứ gì ra khỏi phòng lạnh.] The temperature’s low enough in there to get frostbite from touching things.

CHARLOTTE: Understood.

 

part 2

 

Questions

11 – 12
 

Questions 11 and 12. Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO problems with some training programmes for new runners does Liz mention?

  • 11
    12
  •  
    A
    There is a risk of serious injury.
     
    B
    They are unsuitable for certain age groups.

    Bạn chọn thiếu đáp án này

     
    C
    They are unsuitable for people with health issues.
     
    D
    It is difficult to stay motivated.

    Bạn chọn thiếu đáp án này

     
    E
    There is a lack of individual support.

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CÂU HỎI

TRANSCRIPT & GIẢI THÍCH

Which TWO problems with some training programmes for new runners does Liz mention?

A. There is a risk of serious injury.

B. They are unsuitable for certain age groups.

C. They are unsuitable for people with health issues.

D. It is difficult to stay motivated.

E. There is a lack of individual support.

My name’s Liz Fuller and I’m a running coach with Compton Park Runners Club.

Welcome to my podcast. If you’re thinking about taking up running – I’m here to help.

There are many training programmes available online which aim to help people build up to running 5 kilometres. Some of them are great and thousands of people of all ages are taking part in 5-kilometre races across the country as a result. People like them because they’re easy to follow and don’t push them too hard. However, they don’t work for everyone – especially if you suffer from something like a heart [chúng không có tác dụng với tất cả mọi người – đặc biệt nếu bạn bị bệnh tim] condition or asthma, because they’re aimed at people with average fitness and running ability. Another thing is that everyone is different – and if you have any specific questions related to your needs, there’s no one to provide any answers. [Một điều nữa là mỗi người đều khác nhau – và nếu bạn có bất kỳ câu hỏi cụ thể nào liên quan đến nhu cầu của mình thì sẽ không có ai đưa ra câu trả lời.]

DỊCH NGHĨA

Liz đề cập đến HAI vấn đề nào về một số chương trình đào tạo dành cho người mới chạy bộ?

A. Có nguy cơ bị thương nặng.

B. Chúng không phù hợp với một số nhóm tuổi nhất định.

C. Chúng không phù hợp với những người có vấn đề về sức khỏe.

D. Rất khó để duy trì động lực.

E. Thiếu sự hỗ trợ cá nhân.

Questions

13 – 14
 

Questions 13 and 14. Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO tips does Liz recommend for new runners?

  • 13
    14
  • Bạn chọn thiếu đáp án này

     
    A
    doing two runs a week
     
    B
    running in the evening
     
    C
    going on runs with a friend

    Bạn chọn thiếu đáp án này

     
    D
    listening to music during runs
     
    E
    running very slowly

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CÂU HỎI

TRANSCRIPT & GIẢI THÍCH

Which TWO tips does Liz recommend for new runners?

A. doing two runs a week

B. running in the evening

C. going on runs with a friend

D. listening to music during runs

E. running very slowly

I have a couple of simple tips I always give to new runners. I expect you’ve been told to run very slowly until your fitness increases – well, I find that can prevent progress. You should run at a speed that feels comfortable, but time yourself and try to run a bit faster each time. Listening to music can be very helpful – it takes your mind off things and helps your body get into a rhythm. [Nghe nhạc có thể rất hữu ích – nó giúp bạn quên đi mọi thứ và giúp cơ thể hòa vào nhịp điệu.] I’d say that is better than running with a friend – especially as most people are competitive and that’s not what you want when you’re just starting. I don’t think the time of day is especially important – some people are better in the evening, while others are morning people – but you need to be consistent, so aim to train regularly – twice a week is enough to begin with. [nhưng bạn cần phải kiên trì, vì vậy hãy đặt mục tiêu tập luyện thường xuyên – bắt đầu hai lần một tuần là đủ.]

DỊCH NGHĨA

Liz đưa ra HAI lời khuyên nào cho người mới chạy bộ?

A. chạy hai lần một tuần

B. chạy bộ vào buổi tối

C. đang chạy bộ với một người bạn

D. nghe nhạc trong khi chạy

E. chạy rất chậm

Questions

15 – 18

Questions 15-18. What reason prevented each of the following members of the Compton Park Runners Club from joining until recently?

             Reasons
Aa lack of confidence
Ba dislike of running
Ca lack of time
15
Ceri

Bạn chưa trả lời câu hỏi này

A

16
James

Bạn chưa trả lời câu hỏi này

B

17
Leo

Bạn chưa trả lời câu hỏi này

C

18
Mark

Bạn chưa trả lời câu hỏi này

A

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Questions

19 – 20
 

Questions 19 and 20. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

  • 19

    What does Liz say about running her first marathon?

     
  • Bạn chưa trả lời câu hỏi này

  • A

    It had always been her ambition.

    B

    Her husband persuaded her to do it.

    C

    She nearly gave up before the end.

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CÂU HỎI

TRANSCRIPT & GIẢI THÍCH

What does Liz say about running her first marathon?

A. It had always been her ambition.

B. Her husband persuaded her to do it.

C. She nearly gave up before the end.

My own journey hasn’t been easy. I did my first marathon when I was 37, after having had two kids. My husband had been running marathons for years, but I never dreamed I’d be doing one with him. I managed to complete it in four hours, but I felt like giving up halfway through [Tôi đã cố gắng hoàn thành nó trong bốn giờ, nhưng tôi cảm thấy muốn bỏ cuộc giữa chừng] – it was only the support of the spectators that kept me going.

DỊCH NGHĨA

Liz nói gì về cuộc  chạy marathon đầu tiên của cô ấy?

A. Đó luôn là tham vọng của cô ấy.

B. Chồng cô đã thuyết phục cô làm việc đó.

C. Cô ấy gần như bỏ cuộc trước khi kết thúc.

  • 20

    Liz says new runners should sign up for a race

     
  • Bạn chưa trả lời câu hỏi này

  • A

    every six months.

    B

    within a few weeks of taking up running.

    C

    after completing several practice runs.

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CÂU HỎI

TRANSCRIPT & GIẢI THÍCH

Liz says new runners should sign up for a race

A. every six months.

B. within a few weeks of taking up running.

C. after completing several practice runs.

I do think signing up for a race of whatever length is motivating – whether it’s 5K or 25K – because it’s good to have something to work towards and it gives you a sense of achievement. I did my first 10K after only six months, which was certainly very challenging and not something I’d necessarily recommend. But after you’ve been training for a few weeks, it’s worth putting your name down for a 5K – some people find they only need a few practice runs before taking part in a race, but I’d give yourself a couple of months at least. [một số người thấy rằng họ chỉ cần luyện tập vài lần trước khi tham gia một cuộc đua, nhưng tôi khuyên bạn nên tập ít nhất vài tháng.]

Well, I hope that’s given …

DỊCH NGHĨA

Liz khuyên những người mới chạy bộ nên đăng ký tham gia một cuộc đua

A. sáu tháng một lần.

B. trong vòng vài tuần sau khi bắt đầu chạy bộ.

C. sau khi hoàn thành một số lần chạy thực hành.

 

part 3

 

Questions

21 – 25
 

Questions 21-25. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

  • 21

    Kieran thinks the packing advice given by Jane’s grandfather is

     
  • Bạn chưa trả lời câu hỏi này

  • A

    common sense.

    B

    hard to follow.

    C

    over-protective.

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CÂU HỎI

TRANSCRIPT & GIẢI THÍCH

Kieran thinks the packing advice given by Jane’s grandfather is

A. common sense.

B. hard to follow.

C. over-protective.

KIERAN: So Jane – you’ll be off to Denmark soon to do your work placement.

JANE: Yes, I’m really looking forward to it and I’ve just started packing up all my books to put in storage.

KIERAN: Well, I hope they don’t get spoilt.

JANE: It’s OK – my grandfather works in a bookshop and he told me how to pack them.[ông của tôi làm việc ở một hiệu sách và ông đã chỉ cho tôi cách đóng gói chúng]

KIERAN: Oh, that’s helpful.

JANE: He says you have to support the spine otherwise the paper can come away from the cover.[Ông ấy nói cần phải đỡ gáy sách nếu không tờ giấy có thể tuột ra khỏi bìa]

KIERAN: Yeah – that’s obvious.[Vâng – đó là điều hiển nhiên.]

JANE: He also told me to pack them flat in the box, not on their side – again because they can bend and if you leave them like that for, say, a year, it’s quite hard to get them back to their normal shape.

KIERAN: Well, it’s pretty clear that ruins them, but a lot of people just can’t be bothered to protect their books.

DỊCH NGHĨA

Kieran cho rằng lời khuyên đóng gói đồ đạc mà ông của Jane đưa ra là

A. lẽ thường.

B. khó theo dõi.

C. bảo vệ quá mức.

  • 22

    How does Jane feel about the books her grandfather has given her?

     
  • Bạn chưa trả lời câu hỏi này

  • A

    They are not worth keeping.

    B

    They should go to a collector.

    C

    They have sentimental value for her.

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CÂU HỎI

TRANSCRIPT & GIẢI THÍCH

How does Jane feel about the books her grandfather has given her?

A. They are not worth keeping.

B. They should go to a collector.

C. They have sentimental value for her.

JANE: He always says it’s such a shame that publishers don’t use better-quality paper.

KIERAN: It’s the acid in the paper that causes the problem, isn’t it?

JANE: Yeah – that’s why old books go yellow. You know some of the books my grandfather’s given me are like that already.

KIERAN: Oh …

JANE: I should dump them really if they’re going to deteriorate further, but I’d feel bad. They’ll always remind me of him. [Tôi thực sự nên vứt chúng đi nếu chúng ngày càng bị cũ, nhưng tôi cảm thấy rất tiếc. Chúng sẽ luôn làm tôi nhớ đến ông của tôi.] He’s quite a collector, you know.

KIERAN: Well, if they’re important to you 

JANE: Yeah – I’d regret just throwing them away.

DỊCH NGHĨA

Jane cảm thấy thế nào về những cuốn sách mà ông cô đã tặng cô?

A. Chúng không đáng để giữ.

B. Chúng nên đến một nhà sưu tập.

C. Chúng có giá trị tình cảm đối với cô ấy.

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    Jane and Kieran agree that hardback books should be

     
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    put out on display.

    B

    given as gifts to visitors.

    C

    more attractively designed.

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Jane and Kieran agree that hardback books should be

A. put out on display.

B. given as gifts to visitors.

C. more attractively designed.

KIERAN: You know, maybe it’s because I was taught to treasure books . . . but I hate seeing students force open the pages – of paperbacks. They press so hard they end up breaking the spine.

JANE: I know, but unfortunately, paperbacks aren’t designed to last a long time and people know that. Hardbacks aren’t quite as weak.

KIERAN: Yeah, they’re different, I suppose. But I still don’t think people value hardbacks like they used to.

JANE: Well, they aren’t decorative, are they, like other objects. Plus, nowadays, people don’t keep them out on shelves as much as they used to.

KIERAN: That’s such a pity. When I visit someone – if they have, say, a colourful book on a table, it’s the first thing I’m drawn to. [Thật đáng tiếc. Khi tôi đến thăm ai đó – chẳng hạn như nếu họ có một cuốn sách đầy màu sắc trên bàn, thì đó là điều đầu tiên tôi bị thu hút.]

JANE: I agree – and book covers can be a work of art in themselves. Some are really eye-catching. [Tôi đồng ý – và bản thân bìa sách có thể là một tác phẩm nghệ thuật. Một số bìa sách thực sự bắt mắt.]

KIERAN: I’ve always been taught to handle books carefully. If you watch someone take a book off a shelf, well, they usually do it wrong.

DỊCH NGHĨA

Jane và Kieran đồng ý rằng sách bìa cứng nên được

A. đưa ra trưng bày.

B. làm quà tặng  cho du khách.

C. được thiết kế hấp dẫn hơn.


 

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    While talking about taking a book from a shelf, Jane

     
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    describes the mistakes other people make doing it.

    B

    reflects on a significant childhood experience.

    C

    explains why some books are easier to remove than others.

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While talking about taking a book from a shelf, Jane

A. describes the mistakes other people make doing it.

B. reflects on a significant childhood experience.

C. explains why some books are easier to remove than others.

JANE: Ah, my grandfather says, you should put your hand right over the top of the book … or if you can’t do that, pull the other books on the shelf aside so that you can hold the whole cover.

KIERAN: When did you learn all this?

JANE: He watched me pull a heavy book off the shelf when I was small, and it fell on the floor and broke apart. [Ông nhìn thấy tôi kéo một cuốn sách nặng ra khỏi kệ khi tôi còn nhỏ, nó rơi xuống sàn và vỡ tan.]

KIERAN: Oh dear!

JANE: I can still remember it!

KIERAN: You know what I really like?

JANE: What?

KIERAN: The smell of new books.

JANE: Me too.

DỊCH NGHĨA

Trong khi nói về việc lấy một cuốn sách từ kệ, Jane

A. mô tả những sai lầm mà người khác mắc phải khi làm việc đó.

B. nhớ lại  về một trải nghiệm đáng nhớ thời thơ ấu.

C. giải thích tại sao một số cuốn sách lại dễ lấy ra hơn những cuốn khác.

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    What do Jane and Kieran suggest about new books?

     
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    Their parents liked buying them as presents.

    B

    They would like to buy more of them.

    C

    Not everyone can afford them.

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What do Jane and Kieran suggest about new books?

A. Their parents liked buying them as presents.

B. They would like to buy more of them.

C. Not everyone can afford them

KIERAN: My parents used to laugh at me when I was a kid because I loved putting books up to my nose. Almost as much as reading them!

JANE: New books aren’t cheap, though, are they? [Tuy nhiên, sách mới không hề rẻ phải không?]

KIERAN: I guess we’re lucky we can buy them. [Tôi đoán chúng ta thật may mắn khi có thể mua được chúng.]

JANE: My grandfather stocks second-hand books as well as new ones and they don’t smell quite as good.

DỊCH NGHĨA

Jane và Kieran gợi ý gì về những cuốn sách mới?

A. Cha mẹ của họ thích mua chúng làm quà.

B. Họ muốn mua nhiều hơn.

C. Không phải ai cũng có đủ tiền mua

Questions

26 – 30

Questions 26-30. Where does Jane’s grandfather keep each of the following types of books in his shop?. Choose FIVE answers

Location of books

A near the entrance

B in the attic

C at the back of the shop

D on a high shelf

E near the stairs

F in a specially designed space

G within the cafe

26
rare books

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D

27
children’s books

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F

28
unwanted books

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A

29
requested books

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C

30
coursebooks

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G

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KIERAN: I’d love to have a bookshop like your grandfather. What’s it like?

JANE: Well, it’s quite big – it’s got two floors and an attic, and he stocks all kinds of books really.

KIERAN: I guess he treasures things like first editions and other rare books.

JANE: Yeah – you might think he’d keep those in the attic or somewhere.

KIERAN: … so they’d be hidden?

JANE: Yeah. But he likes people to know that he has them. So, (Q26) he puts them out in the shop but makes sure you need a ladder to get them[anh ấy đặt chúng trong cửa hàng nhưng đảm bảo rằng bạn cần có thang để lấy chúng. ⇒ Đáp án D – trên kệ cao]

KIERAN: Right. That would prevent any thefts!

JANE: Uhuh.

KIERAN: Does he stock books for children?

JANE: He does. He particularly likes to encourage kids to read; he always says that he used to sit under the stairs as a child with a pile of books and read them all.

KIERAN: Is that where he keeps them, then?

JANE: Not exactly – (Q27) he’s got a dedicated area on the ground floor with cushions so that parents can enter with their toddlers, go there and spend some time reading to them. [Anh ấy có một khu vực dành riêng ở tầng trệt có đệm để các bậc cha mẹ có thể đưa trẻ mới biết đi vào, đến đó và dành thời gian đọc sách cho chúng nghe. ⇒ Đáp án F – trong một không gian được thiết kế đặc biệt]

KIERAN: Oh cool.

JANE: And then there’s a place for pushchairs by the front door. And a cafe if anyone needs refreshments.

KIERAN: That’s good to know.

JANE: As I said, it’s a big shop and there’s a storage area out the back as well.

KIERAN: Oh, what does he keep there? Books he wants to throw away?

JANE: He hardly ever throws anything away – (Q28) he just leaves unwanted books by the front door for customers to take. [anh ấy chỉ để những cuốn sách không cần thiết ở cửa trước cho khách hàng lấy. ⇒ Đáp án A – gần lối vào]

KIERAN: Well, that’s very nice.

JANE: Yeah – (Q29) and books people or institutions have requested, they all go at the far end[và những cuốn sách mà mọi người hoặc tổ chức đã yêu cầu, tất cả đều ở phía xa. ⇒ Đáp án C – ở phía sau cửa hàng]

KIERAN: Oh.

JANE: He thinks it’s best to keep these out of the main shopping area as they’re boxed and new.

KIERAN: Did you get your coursebooks from him?

JANE: Naturally. He stocks books for a lot of the colleges. He used to keep these books on the first floor, but now there’s a new university in my hometown, (Q30) he’s moved them downstairs to attract the students. They’re actually part of the coffee shop, on low shelves all around it. [anh ấy đã chuyển chúng xuống tầng dưới để thu hút sinh viên. Chúng thực sự là một phần của quán cà phê, được đặt trên những chiếc kệ thấp xung quanh. ⇒ Đáp án G – trong quán cà phê]

KIERAN: Pretty central then. You’ll have to take me there some time!

 

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Questions

31 – 40

Questions 31-40. Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Tree plantingReforestation projects should: * include a range of tree species * not include invasive species because of possible 31
competition
with native species * aim to capture carbon, protect the environment and provide sustainable sources of 32
food
for local people * use tree seeds with a high genetic diversity to increase resistance to 33
disease
and climate change * plant trees on previously forested land which is in a bad condition, not select land which is being used for 34
agriculture
Large-scale reforestation projects * Base planning decisions on information from accurate 35
maps
* Drones are useful for identifying areas in Brazil which are endangered by keeping 36
cattle
and illegal logging.Lampang Province, Northern Thailand * A forest was restored in an area damaged by mining. * A variety of native fig trees were planted, which are important for – supporting many wildlife species – increasing the 37
speed
of recovery by attracting animals and birds, e.g., 38
monkeys
were soon attracted to the area.Involving local communities * Destruction of mangrove forests in Madagascar made it difficult for people to make a living from 39
fishing
* The mangrove reforestation project: – provided employment for local people – restored a healthy ecosystem – protects against the higher risk of 40
flooding

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Tree planting now dominates political and popular agendas and is often presented as an easy answer to the climate crisis, as well as a way for business corporations to offset their carbon emissions. But unfortunately, tree planting isn’t as straightforward as some people think. When the wrong trees are planted in the wrong place, it can do considerably more damage than good, failing to help either people or the environment.

Reforestation projects are currently being undertaken on a huge scale in many countries and it’s crucial that the right trees are selected. A mix of species should always be planted, typical of the local natural forest ecosystem and including rare and endangered species in order to create a rich ecosystem. It’s important to avoid non-native species (= not include invasive species) that could become invasive. (Q31) Invasive species are a significant contributor to the current global biodiversity crisis and are often in competition with native species and may threaten their long-term survival. [Các loài xâm lấn là tác nhân đáng kể gây ra cuộc khủng hoảng đa dạng sinh học toàn cầu hiện nay và chúng thường cạnh tranh với các loài bản địa và có thể đe dọa sự tồn tại lâu dài của chúng.]

Restoring biodiversity that will maximise carbon capture is key when reforesting an area, but ideally any reforestation project should have several goals. (Q32) These could include selecting trees that can contribute to wildlife conservation (= protect the environment), improve the availability (= provide sustainable sources) of food for the local community and maintain the stability of soil systems. [Những việc này có thể bao gồm việc lựa chọn những cây có thể góp phần bảo tồn động vật hoang dã, cải thiện nguồn thực phẩm sẵn có cho cộng đồng địa phương và duy trì sự ổn định của hệ thống đất.] Meeting as many of these goals as possible, whilst doing no harm to local communities, native ecosystems and vulnerable species, is the sign of a highly successful tree-planting scheme. To ensure the survival and resilience of a planted forest, it’s vital to use tree seeds with appropriate levels of genetic diversity: the amount of genetic variation found within a species essential for their survival. (Q33) Using seeds with low genetic diversity generally lowers the resilience (= a high genetic diversity to increase resistance) of restored forests, which can make them vulnerable to disease and unable to adapt to climate change. [Sử dụng hạt giống có độ đa dạng di truyền thấp thường làm giảm khả năng phục hồi của rừng phục hồi, khiến chúng dễ bị bệnh và không thể thích ứng với biến đổi khí hậu.]

Choosing the right location for reforestation projects is as important as choosing the right trees. Ultimately, the best area for planting trees would be in formerly forested areas that are in poor condition. It’s better to avoid non-forested landscapes such as natural grasslands, savannas or wetlands as these ecosystems already contribute greatly to capturing carbon. It would also be advantageous to choose an area where trees could provide other benefits, such as recreational spaces. (Q34) Reforesting areas (= plant trees on previously forested land) which are currently exploited (= is being used) for agriculture should be avoided (= not select) as this often leads to other areas being deforested. [Nên tránh trồng lại các khu vực hiện đang bị khai thác để phục vụ nông nghiệp vì điều này thường dẫn đến các khu vực khác bị phá rừng.] 

Large-scale reforestation projects require careful planning. Making the right decisions about where to plant trees depends on having the right information. (Q35) Having detailed and up-to-date (= accurate) maps identifying high-priority areas for intervention is essential. [Việc có bản đồ chi tiết và cập nhật xác định các khu vực có mức độ ưu tiên cao để can thiệp là điều cần thiết.] Drone technology is a useful tool in helping to prioritise and monitor areas of degraded forest for restoration. (Q36) In Brazilit’s (= drone technology) being used to identify and quantify how parts of the Amazon are being devastated (= endangered) by human activities such as rearing (= keeping) cattle and illegal logging[Ở Brazil, nó đang được sử dụng để xác định và định lượng mức độ các khu vực của Amazon đang bị tàn phá bởi các hoạt động của con người như chăn nuôi gia súc và khai thác gỗ trái phép.] 

A good example of where the right trees were picked to achieve a restored forest is in Lampang Province in Northern Thailand. A previously forested site which had been degraded through mining was reforested by a cement company together with Chiang Mai University. After spreading 60 cm of topsoil, they planted 14 different native tree species which included several species of fig. Figs are a keystone species because of the critical role (= important) they play in maintaining wildlife populations. (Q37) They are central to tropical reforestation projects as they accelerate (= increasing) the speed of the recovery process by attracting animals and birds which act as natural seed dispersers. [Chúng là trọng tâm của các dự án trồng lại rừng nhiệt đới vì chúng đẩy nhanh tốc độ của quá trình phục hồi bằng cách thu hút động vật và chim đóng vai trò phân tán hạt giống tự nhiên.] This helps to promote diversity through the healthy regrowth of a wide range of plant species. Unlike the majority of fruit trees, figs bear fruit all year round, providing a reliable food source for many species. (Q38) At this site, for example, after only three rainy seasons, monkeys started visiting to eat the fig fruits (= attracted to the area), naturally dispersing seeds through defecation. [Ví dụ, tại địa điểm này, chỉ sau ba mùa mưa, lũ khỉ bắt đầu đến ăn quả vả, phân tán hạt một cách tự nhiên qua đường đại tiện.] 

Reforestation projects should always aim to make sure that local communities are consulted and involved in the decision-making process.

The restoration of mangrove forests in Madagascar is an example of a project which has succeeded in creating real benefits for the community. (Q39) Destruction of the mangrove forests had a terrible impact on plant and animal life, and also badly affected the fishing industry. [Việc phá hủy rừng ngập mặn đã có tác động khủng khiếp đến đời sống thực vật và động vật, đồng thời cũng ảnh hưởng nặng nề đến ngành đánh bắt cá.] which was a major source of employment for local people living in coastal areas. The reforestation project involved hiring local people to plant and care for the new mangrove trees. Millions of mangrove trees have now been planted which has resulted in the return of a healthy aquatic ecosystem. (Q40) The mangroves also act as a defence against (= protects against) the increased threat (higher risk) of flooding caused by climate change. [Rừng ngập mặn cũng đóng vai trò như một biện pháp phòng vệ chống lại mối đe dọa lũ lụt ngày càng tăng do biến đổi khí hậu.] What’s more, the local economy is more stable and thousands more Madagascans are now able to send their children to school.

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