Your HomeworkI. PHONETICS
1.1. Choose the word whose main stress is different from the others.
1.2. Choose the word whose underlined part is differently pronounced from the others.
II. READING COMPREHENSION
2.1. Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D fits each space.
Do you want to be fitter and healthier? Would you like to look younger? Do you want to feel ___(5)___ relaxed? Then try a few days at a health farm. Health farms are becoming ___(6)___ of the most popular places ___(7)___ a short break. I went to Henley Manor for a weekend. It’s ___(8)___ largest health farm in the country but it isn’t the most expensive. After two days of exercise and massage I ___(9)___ ten times better. But the best thing for me was the food. It was all very healthy of ___(10)___, but it was expensive too!
If you’re looking for something a ___(11)___ cheaper, try a winter break. Winter is the darkest and the coldest ___(12)___ of the year, and it can also be the ___(13)___ time for your body. We all eat too ___(14)___ and we don‘t take enough exercise. A lot of health farms offer lower prices from Monday to Friday from November to March.
2.2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D
Did you know that on average we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctor might give us? This fascinating information came to light as a result of a study carried out by Utrecht University. What is even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember is wrong.
Why do you think this is? Well, it‘s not as complicated as you may think. You see, going to the doctor fills most people with anxiety and when we are really nervous and stressed we are more likely to focus on the diagnosis rather than the treatment. Therefore, we know what is wrong with as but have no idea what to do about it.
Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor. Always write down any important information. What would be even better is, if your doctor agreed, to record your consultation. This way, you can replay the advice at home, where you are more likely to absorb it. If you believe the situation is serious or you‘re really worried, seek the help of a family member. Just ask them to accompany you to listen in. This way you can be absolutely sure about what the doctor has told you and avoid falling into the same trap that most people do. (Source: Traveler 6)
III. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
3.1. Choose the best option to complete the sentences.
3.2. Put the correct form of words.
3.3. Synonyms and antonyms
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
3.4. Conversation
WRITING
4.1. Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning using the given words.
4.2. Write a meaningful sentence using given words.