LISTENING

1. Listen to Son and Peter talking about the most important inventions of the 21st century.
Facebook

YouTube

Google Driverless
Car

Year of invention 1) ___________

(2) ___________

Usage

World most popular (4) Change the way people
_______.
(5) ______ the city.

It (3) ______
1.6 billion people around the
world.

2. Listen to the conversation between Jack and Nam about ethnic groups in Viet Nam.
1. Viet Nam has 54 ethnic groups living together.
2. The Viet has the smallest population.
3. The Tay has a population of around 17 million.
4. The Khmer has about 1.3 million people.
5. Jack said that Viet Nam is a nation of diversity.

3. Listen and circle the best answer A, B, or C. You will listen TWICE.

2012

T
T
T
T
T

F
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F

1. Hurricanes and tornadoes are the most dangerous storms which affect ____________.
A. America
B. Australia
C. Russia
D. Sweden
2. Floods are caused along the ____________ by both the heavy rain and a storm tide.
A. boats
B. coasts
C. roads
D. sea
3. Tornadoes are ____________ low-pressured storms.
A. heavy
B. destructive C. silent
D. violent
4. Today hurricanes and tornadoes can be ____________ more easily than in the past,
A. tested
B. seen
C. predicted
D. looked

4. Listen to the passage and tick True (T) or False (F) statements.

Statement
T F
1. “Future world” is the title of the book which is introduced at the bookshop.
2. 3D printing of human organs will help diabetes patients to build new organs and body parts.
3. It is written in the book that in 2015, we will primarily use the energy generated from the Sun.
4. The author mentions cruise control as a device which help to cut down the accidents.
5. New advanced technology in transportation isn't written in the book.
5. Listen to a talk about online shopping. Circle the best answer A, B, or C.You will listen TWICE.
1. When you shop online, you can pay in_______________way(s).
A. one
B. two
C. three
2. The talk does NOT describe online shopping as__________________.
A. convenient
B. easy
C. interesting
3. You can easily become ________________when shopping online.
A. a shopaholic
B. a seller
C. a friend
4. The talk is mainly about_______________of online shopping.
A. the popularity
B. the convenience
C. the advantages and disadvantages

6. Listen to a conversation between Lan and her father. Decide if the statements are
true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F. You will listen TWICE.
T
F
1. Hmong people only live in the northern mountainous provinces of Vietnam.
Dragon hatching and ball throwing are Hmong's two newly created games for the New

2. Year's festival.
3. Banh Giay is Hmong typical food on their New Year's Day.
4. Hmong's typical wine is made from sticky rice.
5. Lan wants to see Hmong people celebrate their New Year.

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F

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T
T

F
F
F

7. Listen to a conversation and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).
Statements

1. The broadcast is on TV.
2. You should bring flowerpots and rubbish bins into the house.
3. Right after the storm, you can leave your home.
4. The local authority may warn you about dangerous places.

T

F

8. Listen again and choose the correct answer A, B, or C.

1. Where does the young girl want to go with her father?
A. to the park
B. to the movies
C. to the swimming pool
2. Who are they going with?
A. the girl's mother
B. the girl's best friend
C. the girl's older brother
3. Based on the conversation, what time will they most likely leave?
A. 9:30 AM
B. 12:45 PM
C. 2:00 PM
4. What does the girl want to do later?
A. She wants to walk to the ice cream store.
B. She wants to swim at the park.
C. She wants to go down to the beach.
5. What does the father suggest they do at the end of the day?
A. go to a restaurant
B. watch a firework display
C. play a board game

9.Listen to Nguyen talking with his friend Phong. Tick (√ ) to decide whether
statements below are true (T) or false (F). You will listen TWICE. (Review 3Listening)
Statement
0. Singapore is really as clean as it's advertised.

T
√

F

1. Phong was told of some environmental rules before he started his tour.
2. People would be fined if they littered.
3. You would have to pay $200 if you spat out chewing gum in the street.
4. Singapore uses the radio to tell people what they shouldn't do in public.
5. Teachers are taught how to behave at school and in the family.

10. Listen to a conversation between two friends. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F. You will listen
TWICE.

1. The storm started at around 11.30 a.m.

T

F

2. Hundreds of people were left homeless in the typhoon.

T

F

3. Cua Lo was extensively damaged by the severe winds.
4. Many people trapped in collapsed or damaged walls have been freed.
5. Nghe An and some nearby provinces are expected to rain over the next few days.

T
T
T

F
F
F

11.Listen and choose A, B, C or D.
1. What size T-shirt does the customer want? A. small

B. medium
C. big
D. purple T-shirt
2. What colour does the customer buy?A. red
B. white
C. black
D. purple
3. How much is it? A. £9.05
B. £9.95
C. £10.95
D. £20.00
4. How does he pay? A. credit card
B. cheque
C. deposit
D. Cash

12. Listen and tick true (T) or false (F) to the statement .
Statements
1. The disaster happened last month.
2. Cassie's family were driving when the disaster started.
3. The disaster was an earthquake.
4. Cassie's father was injured in the disaster.
2

T

F

5. Cassie felt terrified when the disaster started.
13. You will listen to a television show in which a man shared his story of surviving a
natural disaster. Listen and choose the answers for the questions.
1. What was Michael doing when the tornado came?
A. Cooking dinner
B. Cooking lunch
C. Watching TV
2. Was he warned about the tornado before?
A. Yes.
B. No
C. He got warning about the tornado.
3.Why was the whole house shaking?
A. Because of the heavy rain
B. Because of strong winds
C. because of the heavy rain and strong winds
4. What was his feeling at that time? A. Terrified
B. Bored
C. Happy
5. What was the bed made of? A. Plastic
B. Bamboo
C. Hard wood

14.Listen to the conversation between Max and Ann. Decide the following statements
are True or False. Write True (T) or False (F).
Statements
1. The environmental campaign aims to raise awareness about environmental issues

T

F

2. The campaign encourage people to take action to reduce their carbon footprint.

3. The campaign does not promote reducing single-use plastics.

4. There is only one way to get involved in the campaign.

5. The campaign is not focused on protecting the environment for future generations.
15. Listen to the news and decide the following statements are True or False. Write True (T) or False (F).

Statements
1. A typhoon hit Nghe An Province early last night.
2. Only a few people were seriously injured in the storm.
3. There wasn't any damage to property in Cua Lo, a coastal town in Nghe An.
4. The storm had not weakened when rescue workers arrived in the area.
5. According to the weather bureau, heavy rain will continue over the next few days.

T

F

16. Listen to the story of Hans Christian Andersen's life and complete the notes. Fill
each of the gaps with a word and/or a number. You will listen TWICE.
A SHORT BIOGRAPHY OF HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN
1805: Born in Odense, (1) ______________
1819: Travelled to Copenhagen and worked as (2) ______________
(3) ______: Started writing fairy tales
- 1845: English (4) ______________ of his stories became known to foreign audience
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17. Listen to a conversation between Tim and Hoa about a festival. Choose the best answer A,
B or C. You will listen twice.
1. Who hold the Fire Dancing Festival?
A. The Hmong people.
B. The Thai people.
C. The Pa Then people
2. What season does the festival take place? A. fertilising
B. harvest
C. planting
3. According to the local people, what is the meaning of fire in the festival?
A. causing diseases and bad spirits
B. protecting them from diseases and bad spirits.
C. Helping them be wealthier.
4. How many hours do the rituals last?
A. Exactly 2 hours
B. About 1 hour
C. About 2 hours
5. What do the participants do during the festivals?
A. Have a feast around the fire. B. Gather at a communal house. C. Dance around the fire.
18. Listen to a talk about online shopping and tick T (True) or F (False) for each sentence. You
will listen twice.
Statements

T

F

1. You can buy a product or service online.
2. When you shop online, you can pay in only one way.
3. If you return a product, you mustn't pay for the shipping.
4. The talk is mainly about the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping.
19. Listen to a mam talking about Science and choose the correct answer.
1. In Science lessons, he always works on things and ________
A. does exercise
C. does experiments
B. tells a story
D. does physical exercises
2. The speaker wants to ________
A. be a pilot
B. have a computer
C. be a scientist
D. be a biologist
3. We can go to different ________ because of science.
A. place
B. planets
C. countries
D. world
4. All of ________ can be solved with science.
A. the world's problems
C. the governments
B. important things
D. better scientists
20. Listen and write T (true)/ F (false) for each statement. You'll listen TWICE
Statements
T
1. Aliens may have more eyes than humans.
2. The nose of an alien must be in the centre of his face like humans.
3. Aliens might probably have the same number of legs as humans.
4. Fur usually goes with intelligence.
5. There is no need for an alien to have five fingers on each hand.
21. Listen to the conversation twice and choose the correct answer

F

1. How many languages can a robot Ellas speak? A. 20
B. 25
C.23
2. What can Ellas do? A.Interact with students
B.Solve problems between students
C.Have emotional connections with students
3. What can't Ellas do with students?
A. Practice English B. Teach students how to behave
C. Do a Gangnam style dance
4. In Lan's opinion, how can students feel when studying in a class with Ellas?
A. difficult
B. excited
C. tired
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22. Listen and decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F)
Statements

T

F

Online shopping is buying a product or service online.
Online shopping is inconvenient.
You can save the trouble of traveling time and money.
You can return it and you don't have to pay for the shipping.
You cannot easily become a shopaholic when online shopping.
23. Listen to the conversation between two students about aliens.. Circle the best answer A, B,
or C. You will listen TWICE.
1. Why is Henry tired?
A. He stayed up all night watching TV.
B. He stayed up late and didn't go to sleep until his mother told him to.
C. He had exercises to finish by midnight.
2. What is the show Our Frontier about?
A. Human life on Mars
B. Alien life on Earth
C. The possibility of alien life
3. What does Sarah think about aliens?
A. Human space science and exploration are not advanced enough to find them.
B. Aliens are billions of light years away.
C. People haven't found extra-terrestrial life because it doesn't exist.
4. What did the US Navy Commander say in 2004?
A. He saw an alien flying a plane.
B. He saw an unidentified flying object.
C. He saw a plane from another planet.
24. Listen to a talk about living in the countryside. Fill each of the gaps with no more than
TWO words. You will listen TWICE.
1. When you live in the countryside, you can enjoy the _____________ surroundings.
2. The city lacks space for _____________ activities.
3. In the city you may not know your _____________ neighbour's name.
4. The _____________ is not too high in the countryside.
5. The low _____________ rate is important for families with small children.
25. Listen to a conversation between two friends. Choose the best for each question.
1. The girl wants a new laptop ______________.
A. to watch movies
B. to play video games
C. to talk to friends and family D. to go on the web for school projects
2. The shop assistant suggests ______________
A. the X19
B. the X20
C. the X21
D. the X22
3. The shop assistant says the best computer for the customer has a battery life of ________.
A. five hours
B. six hours
C. 12 hours
D. 14 hours
4. What else should the girl think about?
A. Storage
B. Weight
C. Keyboard
D. Speakers
5. What does the assistant say about the laptop which she chooses?
A. It works very well. B. It's very quiet. C. It has lots of features. D. The screen is very bright.
26. Listen to a talk between Tom and Nick about cloning technology. Decide if the statements
are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F. You will listen TWICE.
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1. Tom read about human cloning technology yesterday.
T
F
2. Nick also knows well about this.
T
F
3. Nick feels this is a terrible technology.
T
F
4. Tom says that this technology can be used for good purposes.
T
F
27. People are ordering food in a restaurant. Listen and choose the correct answer.
1. The customer
A. hates spicy food. B. loves spicy food.
C. likes sweet food.
D. hate sweet food.
2. The customer can't have
on the fries.
A. sugar
B. salt
C. fish sauce
D. chili
3. The customer wants
A. hot pie.
B. ice-cream.
C. soft pie
D. cold pie.
4. The customer wants ________ the milk shake.
A. no sugar
B. lots of sugar C. a little sugar D. some sugar
28. You will hear a woman phoning for information about a boat trip. Listen and complete questions.
Days of boat trip:
The boat leaves from:
Time boat leaves:
Boat goes to:
On boat, you can buy:
Cost of adult ticket:

Boat trip on the River Dee

Friday and Sunday
(1) next to …………………
(2)………………………….
ALDFORD
drinks and (3)……………...
(4)…………………………

29. Listen to a talk between Tom and Nick about cloning technology. Decide if the statements
are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F. You will listen TWICE.
1. Tom read about human cloning technology yesterday. 
2. Nick also knows well about this. 

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3. Nick feels this is a terrible technology. 

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4. Tom says that this technology cannot be used for good purposes. 

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5. Tom thinks this technology is wonderful because it helps people to have babies.

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30. Listen to the passage and fill in the missing words.
Hoa:
Nam:
Hoa:
Nam:
Hoa:
Nam:
Hoa:
Nam:
Hoa:
Nam:
Hoa:
Nam:
Hoa:
Nam:

Hi, Nam.
Hi, Hoa.
Did you hear the news on the TV early this morning?
No, I didn't. What happened?
Last night, (1) _____________from a high mountain moved down a small village in Ha Giang
Province.
Where is Ha Giang?
It's in the north of Vietnam.
Was anyone (2) __________?
The authorities confirmed six dead, eighteen injured and as many 95 people misising . Only a few
minor injuries were reported.
Oh, no. That's terrible. Did it cause any (3) _____________ to property?
Yes, all houses in the village were destroyed.
That's awful. How is the government helping the people there?
They've sent rescue workers and army men to find people who were buried in their houses. Medical
supplies, food and rescue equipment have also been sent.
Thank God. I hope they'll soon find the (4) _____________ people soon.

31. Listen to the conversation between Minh, Ann and Mi. Decide the following statements are
True or False. Write True (T) or False (F).
Statements
T
F
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1. Ann and Minh had a face-to-face classes yesterday.
2. Ann likes face-to-face classes because she can interact with her classes.
3. Minh finds online classes inconvenient.
4. When students use 3D contact lenses, their eyes will not get tired.
5. Robot teacher.will be able to mark papers and comment on students' work.
32. Listen to part of a talk about space exploration and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D
1.The year _____ marked successful space missions. A.2022 B.2020 C.2021
D.2011
2. This would help us understand________planets formed
A. how
B. when
C. what
D. why
3. The rover is testing for signs of past life forms and_________samples of soil and dust from Mars
A. coming
B. going
C. changing
D. collecting
4. In__________the James Webb Space Telescope launched into space.
A. December
B. October
C. November
D. December

33. Listen and tick true (T) or false (F) to the statement:
Statements

T

F

1. Travelling to the many beautiful places in Britain is quite easy.
2. If you are visiting any of Britain's major cities, you should go by plane.
3. You can hire a car at major airports, large train stations and city centre outlets to travel in Britain.
4. You can also travel by motorbike, narrow boat or horse.

34. Listen to the recording and choose the best answer A, B or C .
1. Before a storm, each family should _________ an emergency kit with necessary things.
A. produce
B. prepare
C. prevent
D. prefer
2. Bring in outdoor things like flower pots or rubbish bins _________ they can get blown
away by strong winds.
A. because
B. although
C. however
D. so
3. If necessary during a storm, stay _________ even when the rain and winds stop.
A. behind
B. outside
C. inside
D. nearby
4. After the storm, don't leave your _________ right away.
A. school
B. class
C. room
D. house
5. Local authorities may warn you about _________ parts of your area are dangerous and
should be avoided. A. which
B. what
C. where
D. when
35. Listen to Eric talking to Mary about the weekend. Their friend Carlos is coming to
visit them. Choose the best answer (A, B C or D) for each space.
1. What does Carlos hate? A. shopping
B. museums
C. football
D. walking
2. Where are they going to eat on Saturday evening?
A. At home
B. in an Italian restaurant
C. in a Chinese restaurant
D. in a Japanese restaurant
3. What are they going to do on Sunday morning?
A. go for a walk B. go for a drive C. go to the cinema
D. get up late
4. Where are they going to have lunch on Sunday?
A. in a café
B. in a pub
C. in a restaurant D. at home
5. They can't go to the cinema on Sunday afternoon because…………..
A. Carlos doesn't like films
B. Eric doesn't like films
C. they don't have time
D. they have a meeting
36. Listen to a talk about shopping habits of men and women. Decide the statements are
True (T) or False (F)
1. Women don't spend a lot of money on expensive shoes.
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______

2. Women like shopping in expensive boutiques.
3. Men would go to the shopping centers after midnight to get their food cheaper.
4. Men don't like to shop in big department stores.

______
______
______

37. Listen to the news and decide the following statements are True or False. Write True (T) or False (F).

Statements
T
1. A typhoon hit Nghe An Province early last night.
2. Only a few people were seriously injured in the storm.
3. There wasn't any damage to property in Cua Lo, a coastal town in Nghe An.
4. The storm had not weakened when rescue workers arrived in the area.
5. According to the weather bureau, heavy rain will continue over the next few days.
38. Listen to the dialogue between Alice and James about James's job. Complete the sentences
1. James doesn't work as a firefighter in the _______________ .
2. When a fire happens, James will walk into the _______________ to put it out.
3. Alice thinks James's job is so ______________________ .
4. According to James, a forest firefighter has to be brave and ____________________
39. Listen to Tony talking to Lisa about a science club competition.
1. Which building will the competition be in?
A. the school
B. the town hall
C. the university
2. How did the team decide to get there?
A. They will catch a bus. B. They will walk.
C. They will go on the underground.
3. The total number of questions in the quiz will be……………….……… .
A. five
B. fifteen
C. twenty -five
4. Tony's favourite area of science is ………………….……. .
A. biology
B. physics
C. chemistry
5. Winners of the competition get………………………. .
A. T-shirts
B. cinema tickets
C. a box of chocolates
40.You will hear a tour guide talking about a town in Scotland and complete the NOTES. .

F

NOTES

Guide's name:
Jim
Banks open from: (6) …………………………………………………
To: (7) ………………………………………………...
Closed on: (8) ………………………………………………...
Bus to the city centre
Number: (9) …………………..……………………………...
Cost: (10) ………………………………………………...
41 . Listen and decide if the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
Statements
1 Humans have never contacted with aliens.
2 Fermi Paradox suggests that it will exist on Earth-like planets in the universe.
3 Extra-terrestrials may not have decoded the signals we sent.
4 Signals from Earth have reached 8,500 stars.
5 Researcher Evan Solomonides said that there are no aliens in space.
42. Listen and choose the correct answer A, B or C.
1. All living things need water, but water pollution has become                serious problem
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T

F

A. a
B. an
C. the
2. Polluted water is unsafe for                and for other uses.
A. cooking
B. heating
C. drinking
3. Sometimes toxic substances flow into                  from factories.
A. household
B. rivers
C. hospitals
4. Water pollution has a                  effect on our life.
A. dangerous
B. useful
C. harmful 
43. Listen to the conversation between Minh, Ann and Mi.
Statements
Mercury and Mars are much alike.
James hasn't researched much about Venus, Neptune, Saturn and Jupiter.
Uranus is a larger planet than Saturn.
Neptune and Uranus cannot be seen even with telescope.
James used to think that Pluto was a planet.

T

F

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
44. Listen to a piece of news and complete each missing information with a word from the news.

A planetary conjunction happens when some (1) ________ line up with one another. In this month's
conjunction, people could see five planets without a (2) _______. An astronomer felt so happy to
see (3) ________, which is usually very faint. Another astronomer said that the conjunction was best
in the (4)_______ morning. It is predicted that the next conjunction will happen in August 2040.
45. Listen to the passage and choose the correct answer.
1. What time did the typhoon start to hit Nghe An province?
A. At 11 p.m.
B. At 11 a.m.
C. At around 11 p.m.
2. How many people were left homeless in the storm?
A. Thousands of people
B. Hundreds of people
C. Dozens of people
3. What has the government sent to Nghe An?
A. Rescue equipment
B. Food and medical supplies C. Both A and B
4. According to the weather bureau, what was expected to continue in Nghe An and nearby
provinces in few days? A. Heavy rain
B. The flood
C. The storm
46. Listen to the conversation and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false
(F)
T

F

1. We should say and do unpleasant things online just like in real life.
2. We should avoid using CAPS LOCK in emails, posts, and comments.
3. Checking our message for spelling mistakes before sending shows respect toward the
other person.
4. It is unnecessary to follow discussion rules in chat rooms and on message boards.
5. No one judges us by our quality of writing.
47. Listen to the news about two latest phones.
Screen size
M22 bigger screen with (1) ………………..
inch display
K18 The same screen size of (3) …………….
inches

Camera system
can produce good videos with
…………….. camera
- still has (4) ……………… cameras
- can make excellent photos with 48
megapixels.

48. Listen to a radio show about UFO and alien sightings.
Statement
1. In the radio talk, Andrew was a guest.
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T

F

(2)

2. Andrew's parents saw the aliens in 1980.
3. There were only Andrew's parents at the campsite.
4. The strangers had big eyes and green skin.
49. Listen and tick true (T) or false (F) to the statement: (1,0 pt)
Statements

True

False

1. The broadcast is on TV
2. You should bring flowerpots and rubbish bins into the house.
3. Right after the storm, you can leave your home.
4. The local authoriry may warn you about dangerous places.
50. Listen to the conversation about living in the countryside in Japan.
1. Where is Sam living now? A. in England

B. in Japan

C. in Europe

2. What does he like about the village?
  A. the mountains

B. the ocean

C. the pollution

3. How does he feel about the people in the village?A. difficult

B. friendly C. easy

4. Which among these is true about Sam's attitude towards the weather in the village?
  A. He likes it very much.

B. He thinks it is comfortable.

C. He hates it.

5. What is the most unusual about the village in Sam's opinion?
  A. Snakes like to stay in his office. B. All snakes are green. C. There are many snakes.
51. Listen to Mark talking about the solar system. Fill in each blank with no more than TWO words.
1. Many of the planets in our solar system have ____________ .
2. The four inner planets are quite small and have ___________ .
3. The asteroid belt has millions of rocky _____________ .
4. The outer planets are _____________ and mostly made up of gas.
5. These outer planets all have thick layers of clouds and _____________ around them.
52. Listen and tick T (True) or F (False).
Statements
T
F
1. Elias can do a Gangnam style dance.
 
2. Students can practise English with the robot in real time.

 

3. The robot feels tired when it repeats words.

 

4. The robot asks questions that are too difficult for students to answer.

 

5. Robots can teach students how to behave correctly.

 

53. Listen to Nguyen talking with his friend Phong, who has just come back from a visit to Singapore
and decide if the sentences are true (T) or false (F).

1.In Singapore, people wouldn't be fined if they littered.
2.You would have to pay $ 200 if you spat out chewing gum in the street.
3. Singapore uses the radio to tell people what they shouldn't do in public.
4. Children in Singapore are taught how to behave at school and in the family from a young age.

54. Listen to Amy talking about the custom of drinking tea around the world.
1. India
2. Japan
3. New Zealand

A. Matcha is a ceremony here.
B. Chai is the national drink here.
C. People drink coffee in the mornings and tea in the evenings.
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4. The USA

D. This country has to import tea from others.

55. Listen and tick true (T) or false (F) to the statement. )
STATEMENTS
1. The disaster happened last month.

T

F

2. Cassie's family were driving when the disaster started.
3. The disaster was an earthquake.
4. Cassie's father was injured in the disaster.
5. Cassie felt terrified when the disaster started.

56. Listen to the dialogue between Alice and James about James's job .
1. James doesn't work as a firefighter in the ___________.
A. city
B. town
C. countryside
2. When a fire happens, James will walk into the___________ to put it out.
A. mountain
B. city
C. forest
3. Alice thinks James's job is so ___________ .
A. interesting
B. dangerous
C. wonderful
4. According to James, a forest firefighter has to be brave and ___________ .
A. careful
B. intelligent
C. polite

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D. village
D. town
D. beautiful
D. helpful