Chọn một từ tơng ứng với A, B, C và D mà có trọng âm chính ở vị trí khác so với các từ còn lại: Câu 2: Từ vựng Chọn 5 trong số những từ trong khung và xác định dạng của từ đ chọn để điề
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âu 1: Ngữ âm
Chọn từ có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác so với các từ còn lại Ghi phơng án chọn lựa vào
tờ bài làm.
Chọn một từ tơng ứng với A, B, C và D mà có trọng âm chính ở vị trí khác so với các từ còn lại:
Câu 2: Từ vựng
Chọn 5 trong số những từ trong khung và xác định dạng của từ đ chọn để điền vào chỗ trống ã trong các câu sau Ghi dạng đúng của từ vào tờ bài làm.l
Prefer / succeed / employ / judge / differ / appear / describe
1 Farmers can protect their land by growing crops on the same land
2 Their went on strike because they had to work ten hours a day
3 Did his team play _ last night?
4 That witness could give a very detailed _ of the bank robber
5 His accurate _ on the matter surprised all of us
Dùng dạng đúng của từ trong ngoặc điền vào chỗ trống để hoàn thành câu:
6 Mike is very happy because his application for a _ has been accepted (SCHOLAR)
7 In the era of development and integration, there is a great demand for skillful _ in our country (TECHNICAL)
8 The low wages and the poor working conditions caused great _ among workers (SATISFY)
9 His health was seriously affected and he suffered from constant (SLEEP)
10 The government considers it necessary to this training centre, (MILITARY)
11 She prefers wearing clothes made of cotton in hot weather (ABSORB)
12 There were some _ guests at the opening ceremony (DISTINGUISH)
13 They felt………… certain about their success (TOLERATE)
14 The gases from that factory are quite _ (POISON)
15 You can not imagine how _ the area was damaged by the flood (SERIOUS)
Câu 3: Ngữ pháp
1 Chọn một từ / nhóm từ thích hợp nhất trong ngoặc đơn điền vào mỗi chỗ trống của các câu sau Ghi rõ từ đ chọn vào tờ bài làm (không cần ghi lại cả câu) ã {1 điểm}
a When as food, the root of this plant should be soaked in water overnight
( eat / ate / eating / eaten)
b I’m used to bed late now ( to go / going / to going / to be going)
c If you had sold that car, you in trouble with it now
(Wouldn't be / wouldn't have to be / will be / won't be)
d It’s difficult high scores in this test (get / to get / getting / to be getting)
e After _ for five hours in the sun, they were exhausted
(worked / being working / having worked / had worked)
2 Đổi các câu sang bị động Ghi cả câu hoàn chỉnh vào tờ bài làm (1 điểm)
a No one has ever opened that mysterious box
b Has he watered the flowers yet?
3 Đổi các câu sau sang trực tiếp Ghi cả câu hoàn chỉnh vào tờ bài làm
Ví dụ:
Trang 2They asked me where I had been "Where have you been?"
a I asked if I had been watching the latest TV serial
b He warned me not to drive too fast in the crowded streets
Câu 4: Đọc hiểu
Đọc đoạn văn sau và viết câu trả lời ngắn gọn vào tờ bài làm:
When industrialization began, little thought was given to its ecological effects on the environment Raw, untreated sewage allowed to pollute our river and seas Animals were killed for profits to the point of extinction The loss of trees through uncontrolled deforestation caused erosion and unstable climate
Acid rain was caused by the poisonous gas which man sent into the atmosphere Chemicals in pesticides killed animal life Herbicides destroyed plants As a result, the balance of nature was disturbed
It is only now that we are waking up to the problem More natural, organic farming is advocated Legislation controls the disposal of waste products into our air and water Wildlife organizations are becoming more militant in their fight for animal rights Replanting policies in some parts of he world mean that our forests should in the future be sustainable
We can only hope that growing public awareness and enlightened legislation will produce a world which is safe for us and will provide a good quality of life for future generations
1 Did the ecological effects of industrialization on the environment receive much attention at first?
2 What happened when poisonous gases were sent into the atmosphere?
3 Why was the balance of nature disturbed?
4 What helps to sustain our forests in the futures?
5 What will growing public awareness and enlightened legislation hopeful result in?
Đọc đoạn văn sau, xác định các câu in nghiêng sau là đúng (true) hay sai (false) Ghi vào tờ bài làm câu đúng là "True", câu sai là "False".
The Secrets of a Very Long Life There are several places in the world that are famous for people who live a very long time These places are usually in mountainous areas, far away from modern cities Hunza, in the Himalayas, is where many people over 100 years of age are still in good physical health Additionally, men of ninety and women of fifty still have babies Scientists think that these people have these benefits: a healthful unpolluted environment with clean air and water; a simple diet high in vitamins, fiber, and nutrition, but low in fat, cholesterol, sugar, and unnatural chemicals; and physical work as well as other activities in the fields The Caucasus Mountains in Russia are also famous for the longevity of its inhabitants – mostly farmers One reason for the good health of the people might be regular exercise in the moderate climate: the temperature is about 70 Fahrenheit all year long In addition, the water from mountain streams is high in minerals – a very valuable resource for people, vegetables, fruits, and wildlife
6 Men over 80 years old in Hunza can be new fathers
7 People in Hunza consume a lot of vitamins, fiber, fat, sugar, nutrition, etc
8 It's very cold in winter and hot in summer in the Caucasus Mountains
9 The water in the Caucasus Mountains contains a lot of minerals
Câu 5: Viết
Dùng từ và cụm từ gợi ý sau viết thành câu hoàn chỉnh Ghi câu hoàn chỉnh vào tờ bài làm.
1 We/ think about/ buy/ house/ the office//
2 The furniture/ expensive/ I/ not/ buy//
Practice test 2 Phần I: Ngữ âm
Chọn một từ tơng ứng với A, B, C và D mà có trọng âm chính ở vị trí khác so với các từ còn lại:
Trang 32.A alarm B renowned C although D propose
Chọn từ có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác so với các từ còn lại Ghi phơng án chọn lựa vào
tờ bài làm.
Phần II: từ vựng và ngữ pháp
Chọn một từ thích hợp nhất để điền vào chỗ trống hoàn thành câu
11 The technological and economic changes of the 19th century had a marked _ on workers
12 The government the flood victims with food, clothes and money
13 More and more people of food poisoning nowadays
14 The first sign of vitamin A disorder is night _
15 when you take ice out of the freezer, it _
16 There are many _ of pollution in our modern world
17 Many people _ that natural resources will never be use up
18 Using the computer competently is an important _ to help one get a good job
19 George wants $1000 for his car, but I don’t think it’s as much as that
20 "Did jenny say anything about her sister?”-No, she didn’t _ her at all
21 Before he went to Japan, he asked his bank to _ some money to Tokyo for him
22 Paul’s retired now He ‘s the manager of our bank
23 Barbara’s wedding was a big there were more than two hundred guests
24 I don’t like john His complaints , day after day make me angry
25 It has been _ that the annual medical cost for many illnesses connected to smoking is between 20
to 35 million pounds
26 Pay attention _ all traffic signs when you are traveling in the street
27 Sally has a big advantage most girls when it comes to games as she ‘s so tall
28 The children are fond of watching TV
29 Have you met _ boy that Susan is going to marry?
30 _ this dictionary I have no Japanese books
31 He be very courageous to climb that dangerous mountain
32 Their plans were destroyed _ of a bad storm
33 I didn’t know you were capable _ cooking such a wonderful meal
34 I’m not surprised she changed her mind _ the last moment
35 David was trying to take over another cyclist when he _
36 You’d better resign before they find out about what you
37 Unless I submit the assignment today I have to repeat the course
38 She passed the university entrance exam , _ made her parents proud
39 Many natural resources _ by the end of the century
Trang 4C had disappeared D disappeared
40 The laser beam can remove bone , and it is invaluable in ear surgery
Phần III: Đọc hiểu
Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và trả lời câu hỏi
There are many sources of pollution in our modern world At present, the most serious sources are acid rain, car exhaust fumes and oil spills
Factory chimneys give out smoke that contains sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide These gases combine with the moisture in the atmosphere to form sulfuric acid and nitric acid When it rains, these acids dissolve in the rain and make it acidic Acid rain is believed to be the worst pollution problem of all It has harmed aquatic life by turning limestone in the rocks to neutralize the acid rain naturally One remedy is to pump limestone into the acidic lakes However, It is not possible to do this on a large enough scale to save all the lakes
Car exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and lead which are highly poisonous In big cities, the exhaust fumes build up and pose a health hazard to human beings
Pollution of the sea by oil threatens marine life Much of the oil comes from ships that clean their fuel tanks while at sea Offshore oil wells also discharge vast amounts of oil into the sea Pollution of the sea can also be caused by oil spills An oil spill may occur as a result of accidents involving oil tankers
41 What are the most serious sources of pollution?
42 Why is smoke from factory chimneys harmful to our environment?
43 What does “this” in ( However, it is not possible to do this) mean?
44 What do car exhaust fumes contain?
45 What sources cause pollution of the sea?
Tìm một từ thích hợp điền vào chỗ trống
Mrs Bailey and her little daughter, Julie, were coming back home from shopping when they saw their neighbour, Mrs Perkins, standing outside her front door looking very upset
“Hello, what’s the (46) ? You do look miserable!” said Mrs Bailey
“I have done a silly thing I have locked myself (47) _” said Mrs Perkins “I don’t know what to
do If only I weren’t so fat, I would be (48) to get in through the window That small window at the side of my house isn’t fastened.”
Mrs Bailey thought a moment and then asked Julie (49) climb through the window Mrs Perkins wondered if Julie would be tall (50) _ to reach the door handle when she got in Julie said she would try So, the two ladies helped the (51) _ to climb in over the window-sill
They were very pleased (52) _ they heard Julie behind the door She managed to reach up, turn the door handle and release the lock Mrs Perkins pushed the door wide (53) and with a feeling of relief stepped into (54) own home
“Thank you very much for you (55) , Julie Here is twenty pence for you to spend.”
Phần IV: Viết
Viết lại các câu sau sao cho nghĩa không đổi so với câu đ cho, bắt đầu mỗi câu bằng những từ và ã cụm từ cho sẵn.
41 what particularly impressed me was her knowledge of world history
- It was her
42 “ Shall I carry the suitcase for you , Pauline?’ said John
- John offered
43 I’m sorry now that I didn’t tell you the truth
- I wish
44 I feel uncomfortable to be in a room where everybody is shouting
- I can’t stand
45 Man continues to take minerals from the earth in immense quantities
- Minerals
Practice test 3 Phần I: Ngữ âm
Chọn từ có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác so với các từ còn lại Ghi phơng án chọn lựa vào
tờ bài làm.
Chọn một từ tơng ứng với A, B, C và D mà có trọng âm chính ở vị trí khác so với các từ còn lại:
Trang 58.A acceptance B explorer C possibly D refusal
Phần II: ngữ pháp và từ vựng
Chọn một từ thích hợp nhất để điền vào chỗ trống hoàn thành câu
11 I was so tired that I had to take a nap
12 Helen’s new boyfriend is not _ what I expected
13 No sooner had we started the picnic _ the rain began pouring down !
A than B when C that D and
14 I’ve told you time and time not to leave the door open
A to B over C again D before
15 _ happens I shall stand by you
A Whatever B What C Which D That
16 Several people, _ voice could be clearly heard, were waiting outside
A whose B their C of which D whom
17 The manager _ that all the customers should be searched
A predicted B insisted C obliged D told
18 It was very good you to help David with his homework
A for B to C with D of
19 When they _, I had to report to the nearest barracks
A called me up B asked after me C asked me after D called up me
20 Just couldn’t _ over how well the team played!
A get B turn C make D put
Dùng dạng đúng của từ in HOA trong ngoặc điền vào chỗ trống hoàn thành các câu sau:
16 Nowadays numbers of people are taking up jogging (INCREASE)
17 Leisure habits won’t change much in the future (SEE)
18 Is it possible to between a hobby and an interest? (DISTINCT)
19 Many pupils at _ school have already chosen a career (SECOND)
20 You won’t be pand much as a/an worker (SKILL)
Phần III: Đọc hiểu
Tìm một từ thích hợp điền vào chỗ trống của đoạn văn sau:
When I first arrived here to take up my new job, I stayed in a hotel, but I soon started looking for some permanent (21) _ The first flat I viewed over was in (22) and was obviously extremely damp
in winter Quite apart from the fact that the only (23) _ was a brick wall Then I had a look at a small flat in a modern block It had a (24) _ space and a garden, but the rent was far too hight for me I didn’t want to (25) Up in a quite (26) as soon as I saw it, I fell in love with it There was a high overgrown hedge around the front garden, and (27) _ to park cars in the drive The room to (28) _ looked out (29) _ the back garden, and had a big bay window Although it meant (30) the kitchen and living room I did have my own bathroom, really just a shower and washbasin crammed into what must have been a cupboard
Đọc đoạn văn sau và trả lời câu hỏi:
Zamenhof invented a new language called Esperanto to improve understanding between people of different countries He showed Esperanto to his friends to find out what they thought about it Later in the same year, he went to study at a university in Moscow He wanted to improve Esperanto Zamenhof ’s friends then worked hard to spread the new language They tried to persuade schools throughout the world to teach it However, only a few people today speak Esperanto because more and more people use English as a foreign language
31 Why did Zamenhof go to Moscow?
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32 Why did he invent Esperanto?
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33 What did he show his new language to his friends for?
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34 Who helped him spread Esperanto?
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35 Why don’t many people use Esperanto?
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Phần IV: Viết
Viết lại các câu sau sao cho nghĩa không đổi so với câu đ cho, bắt đầu mỗi câu bằng những từ và ã cụm từ cho sẵn.
Trang 636 Someone broke into John’s flat last week.
- John’s
37 We haven’t seen one another for a long time
- We stopped
38 If the police had found out, I would have been in trouble
- Were
39 I’m quite happy to look after the baby for you
- I don't mind
40 Parking is not permitted here
- You are
41 I burst into tears when I heard the bad news
- I broke
42 Most people are on holiday at that time of the year
- It's the
43 “I think you’d better not come to work for a new days, Jane.”
- I advised
44 People think that the jewels were stolen by one of the guests
- One of the guests
45 There is a rumour that you stole it
- It's
Dùng từ và cụm từ gợi ý sau viết thành bức th hoàn chỉnh Bạn có thể biến đổi hoặc thêm từ nếu cần thiết.
Dear Johnson,
46 A friend/ mine/ recently/ return/ England/ advise me/ write/ you
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47 I/ hope/ come/ England/ next year/ spend/ some months/ Cambrige
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48 You/ recommend/ suitable English family/ me/ stay ?
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49 While/ I/ there/ take/ part-time course/ improve/ my English
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50 Be/ part-time course/ your college?
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51 If/ be/ I/ be grateful/ you/ send/ application form
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52 Please/ tell/ much/ fees/ course/ be
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53 I/ like/ know/ date/ course/ begin
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54 I/ be/ eager/ take/ course
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55 I/ look/ forward/ hear/you
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Yours sincerely
Giovanni Bianchi.
Practice test 4 Chọn từ có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác so với các từ còn lại Ghi phơng án chọn lựa vào
tờ bài làm.
Chọn một phơng án trả lời đúng nhất điền vào chỗ trống hoàn thành các câu sau hoặc trả lời câu hỏi:
6 Their house is much than ours
7 When Newton was 22 years old, he began the theory of gravitation
8 He is tired now He the gardening for hours
9 She will help you _ she has some free time
10 Cuba is sugar growing areas is the world
A largest B one of largest C one of the largest D the larger
Trang 711 My brother stopped two years ago.
12 He is to lift his weight
A not enough strong B enough strong C not strong enough D strong not enough
13 open the window for you?
14 They were too late The plane off ten minutes
15 Hoi An is famous its old streets
16 I she will agree about giving you a pay rise
17 The Context Which you learn something can affect how well you remember it
18 We postponed the picnic _
A because it is raining heavily B because of the raining heavily
C because the heavily rain it was D because it was raining heavily
19 Computers To do a lot of jobs these days
20 A very nice painting is hung _ the wall in our classroom
21 stamps is my hobby
22 Do you know the woman over there?
23 _ the gold medal, he will have to do better than that
24 you tell me the price of these shoes, please?
25 We spent a year _ this boat
26 You can learn to move information from your short-term memory your long-term memory
27 Wild animals are _ almost everywhere
28 Do you mind _ the cooking?
29 He said he was going _ but he would get to he party by night
30 The children were completely fascinated
A on the story the teacher told them B by the story the teacher told them
C by the teacher told story D on the story telling them by the teacher
31 If I were you, I _ him as my nephew
A will have treated B would treat C am treating D will treat
32.The driver was badly _ in the accident
33 My little sister is very good _ Drawing
34 My father is a _ he works in a garage
35 Jane’s glasses are on the desk, so she be there
36 I expect _ a postcard from my father in England today
37 My boss is angry with me I didn’t do all the work I last week
88 Who will take of their children?
39 I’m afraid I have to leave A few days time
40 I a driving test next month
Trang 8A will be having B will have had C have D will have
Chän mét ph¬ng ¸n A, B, C hoÆc D gÇn nghÜa nhÊt víi c©u ® cho: ·
41 Peter didn’t arrive in time to see her
A Peter was so late that I can’t see her B Peter wasn’t too early to see her
C Peter wasn’t early enough to see her D Peter wasn’t enough early to see her
42 My class mate gave this book to me
A My classmate was given this book by me B This book was given to me by my classmate
C This book was given my classmate by me D This book was given to my classmate by me
43 I started working here in 1998
A I have started work here since 1998 B I haven’t worked here since 1998
C I have started working here since 1998 D I have worked here since 1998
44 I often get up early
A I am used to get up early B I can get up early
C I am used to getting up early D I like to get up early
45 Your car is more expensive than mine
A My car is cheaper than your B Your car is not cheaper than mine
C My car is as expensive as yours D My car is not as expensive as yours
§äc kü ®o¹n v¨n, chän mét ph¬ng ¸n thÝch hîp nhÊt ®iÒn vµo chç trèng cña c¸c c©u ® cho: ·
It is very important to have healthy teeth Good teeth help us to chew our food They also help us to look nice How does a tooth go bad? The decay begins in a little crack in the enamel covering of the tooth This happens after germs and bits of food have collected there then the decay slowly spreads inside the tooth Eventually, poison goes into the blood, and we may feel quite ill
How can we keep our teeth healthy? Firstly, we ought to visit our dentist twice a year He can fill the small holes in our teeth before they destroy the teeth He can examine our teeth to check that they are growing
in the right way Unfortunately, many people wait until they have toothache before they see a dentist Secondly,
we should brush our teeth with a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day-once after breakfast and once before we go to bed We can also use wooden toothpicks to clean between our teeth after a meal Thirdly, we should eat food that is good for our teeth and our body: milk , cheese, fish, brown bread , potatoes, red rice, raw vegetables and fresh fruit Chocolate, sweets, biscuits and cakes are bad, especially when we eat them between meals They are harmful because they stick to our teeth and cause decay
46 Good teeth help us to _
A have good eyesight B be important C chew our food D have good health
47 When food and germs collect in a small crack, our teeth _
A send poison into the blood B begin to decay
48 A lot of people visit a dentist only when
A They have well brushed teeth B They have holes in their teeth
C They begin to have toothache D Their teeth grow properly
49 We shouldn’t eat a lot of
50 Sweets are harmful because they may make our teeth
Chän mét ph¬ng ¸n thÝch hîp nhÊt trong sè bèn ph¬ng ¸n A, B, C hoÆc D ®iÒn vµo chç trèng trong
®o¹n v¨n sau.
Clothing habits are a matter (51) _ preference in the United States Most people are free to wear (52) _ they feel comfortable Business people in large urban areas are (53) to wear suits or dresses While clothing in rural areas is less formal Most Americans tend to dress casually when not in formal
or business situation
When eating, most Americans (54) _ a fork in the hand with which they write Americans eat away from home often, and usually they (55) _ for their own meals when dining with friends
When Americans greet one another, they often (56) _ a firm handshake They may greet strangers on the street by saying “Hello” or “Good morning” Friends often greet each other (57) _”How are you?” and respond “Fine, thanks” Americans do not really (58) any other answer to the question “ How are you?” because it is a way of saying hello Except in formal situations, people address each other by their given names once they are acquainted
Although Americans are generally informal people, it would be (59) to schedule an appointment before going to visit someone, especially in business (60) _ an appointment has been made, it is considered to be prompt
Trang 951.A person B personal C persons D personable
Chọn một từ / cụm từ tơng ứng với A, B, C hoặc D cần phải sửa:
61.I haven ’ t smoked since a long time
A B C D
62 There is a motel at the corner of this street where travellers can stay there
A B C D
63 Rice is most important plant in Vietnam
A B C D
64 Oxygen plays an important role in maintaining live
A B C D
65.After George had returned to his house he was reading a book
A B C D
66 Can you please help I to fill this application form?
A B C D
67.I f I have to do many homework tonight I will not be able to attend the concert
A B C D
68 Peter is talented but handsome
A B C D
69.You had better learning a foreign language before applying for a job
A B C D
70.I like listening to music and to look after my cats in my free time
A B C D
Practice test 5 Chọn một từ tơng ứng với A, B, C và D mà có trọng âm chính ở vị trí khác so với các từ còn lại:
4.A professional B conventional C conspicuous D preferential
Chọn một phơng án trả lời đúng nhất điền vào chỗ trống hoàn thành các câu sau hoặc trả lời câu hỏi:
6 Since they aren’t answering their telephone, they _ left
7 There’s no point in telephoning him He’s certain by now
8 I don’t understand this point of grammar I wish I _ it better
A understand B would understand C had understand D will understand
9 I you all about it if you have the time
10 At last we’ve found the information that I was looking _
11 My friend Nigel, works in the city, earns much more than I do
12 The puzzle had so _ pieces that we couldn’t finish it
13 Please go to the store and pick up a of milk
14 I am not interested _ buying a new car now
Trang 1015 It has been snowing Christmas morning.
16 He is looking forward to _ to Scotland
17 Some films about violence have badly on children and teenagers
18 He has to _ the bus to work
19 Janet is going to take a _ to England next year
20 He didn’t dare to say it may face
Đọc đoạn văn sau và trả lời câu hỏi:
As a result of years of research, we know that too much animal fat is bad for our health For example, Americans eat a lot of meat and only a small amount of grains, fruit and vegetables Because of their diet, they have high rates of cancer and heart disease In Japan, in contract, people eat large amounts of grains and very little meat The Japanese also have very low rate of cancer and heart disease In fact, the Japanese live longer than anyone else in the world Unfortunately, when Japanese people move to the United States, the rates of heart disease and cancer increases as their diet changes Moreover, as hamburgers, ice-cream, and other high-fat food become popular in Japan, the rate of heart disease and cancer are increasing there as well People are also eating more meat and dairy products in other countries such as Cuba, Mauritius and Hungary Not surprisingly, the disease rates in these countries are increasing along with the change in diet Consequently, doctors everywhere advised people to eat more grains, fruit and vegetables and to eat less meat and fewer dairy products
21 Why do the Japanese have low rates of cancer and heart disease?
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22 What happens when Japanese people move to the United States?
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23 “ the Japanese live longer than anyone else" What does “anyone else” mean?
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24 “ the rates of heart disease and cancer are increasing these as well " Where does “there” refer to?
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25 What is the main idea of this passage?
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Tìm Một từ thích hợp điền vào chỗ trống, viết từ tìm đợc theo số thứ tự từ 26 đến 35.
According to the writer, the modern father looks after his children and helps in the house, even (26) his wife does not go out to work The division (27) the roles of the mother and the father is no (28) very clear, and dad does (29) share of child care: he can change the baby, dress the children or make the dinner This new image of the father is, of (30) , completely (31) from the still traditional dad, (32) represents authority, is the head of the household (33) makes all the “important” decisions His wife is (34) for the domestic side of the family life while he (35) the one who advises or punishes as necessary
Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn một câu trả lời thích hợp nhất điền vào chỗ trống hoặc trả lời câu hỏi:
Đoạn I:
A recent investigation by scientists at the U.S Geological Survey shows that strange animal behavior might help predict future earthquakes Investigators found such occurrences about ten kilometers from an area where
a fairly recent earthquake took place "Some birds made strange sounds and flew about wildly, dogs barked and ran around uncontrollably"
Scientists believe that animals can sense these environmental changes as early as several days before the disaster
In 1976 after observing animal behavior, the Chinese scientists were able to predict a terrifying earthquake Although hundreds of thousands of people were killed, the government was able to evacuate millions of other people and thus keep the death toll at a lower level