CÁC BÀI ÔN LUYỆN HAY (2) I. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow. Today Vietnam is still suffering from the effects of the war. The Vietnam War killed or injured many people, and destroyed the natural environment and resources too. During the war, the U.S. sprayed herbicides on forests and croplands. They did this intentionally to weaken the patriotic militants who were hiding in the forests and who depended on rice crops. Americans who opposed the Vietnam War called this tactic "ecocide," which means "killing the environment." In ten years from 1961-71, about 72 million liters of herbicides were sprayed over southern Vietnam. More than half was Agent Orange, which contains a very poisonous dioxin. So everything was poisoned: water, soil, air, plants, crops, animals, and people. As a result, there were many birth defects and diseases. Bombing and land clearing by tanks also destroyed the environment. The Vietnamese say that there are about 25 million bomb craters across the country. Overall, 7,800,000 hectares of forests and farms were lost or damaged. In recent years, the Vietnamese have taken steps to restore their forests. For example, tree planting has become a regular school activity. A primary school student should plant one tree each year, a junior high school student two trees, and a senior high school student three trees. Even today in Vietnam, not only students but also parents are planting trees. Tree planting is a good thing, but it is better to avoid the destruction of forests. In the Vietnam War, and more recently in the Gulf War, the natural environment was used as a weapon. This harms our planet. There should be an international ban on such actions. Notes: to spray phun, xịt; herbicide thuốc diệt cỏ; cropland (đất nông nghiệp; intentionally (adv) một cách cố ý; to weaken làm suy yếu; patriotic (adj) yêu nước, ái quőc; militant chiến sĩ; to oppose sth chőng đől cái gì; tactic chiến thuật; Agent Orange chất độc Da Cam; birth defect dị tật bẩm sinh; land clearing sự khai quang đất đai; bomb crater hő bom; to take steps to do sth tiến hành làm gì; to restore phục hồi; primary school trường tiểu học; junior high school trường trung học cơ sở; senior high school trường trung học phổ thông; the Gulf War cuộc chiến tranh Vùng Vịnh 1. Why did the U.S. spray herbicides on croplands? 2. Who used the word "ecocide" to describe the American tactic? 3. What does "ecocide" mean? 4. How many liters of herbicides were sprayed over Vietnam from 1961-71? 5. What did Agent Orange poison? 6. How did the Agent Orange affect people? 7. How are the Vietnamese restoring the forests? II. Choose the most appropriate response (A, B, C, D or E) to complete the dialogue. Kirk : Let's go out to dinner tonight. Rose : Kirk : Yes, I was wondering about trying that new Chinese restaurant. Rose : OK. That would be very nice. A. I didn't know that you were interested in Chinese cooking. B. What a pity, I'm not free then. C. Have you got anywhere particular in mind? D. Why don't we go some other time? E. I hope you don't mind if my sister is a little late. III. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, D or E) for the situation. Your music set isn't working well so you want to get it repaired, but don't know where to take it. You want a f riend to suggest a good place. You say: A. My music-set is in need of repairing. Can you recommend someone good? B. You know, this music-set cost a lot but it's always breaking down. C. I'm afraid they'll charge an awful lot to repair it. D. Were you satisfied with the service they offered? E. I only bought it a few months ago but it has disappointed me. IV. Supply the correct form of the verb or verbs in brackets in each sentence. 1. If we ( receive ) the news sooner, we'd have written to George. 2. I'm sure they ( give ) Ellen the information if they had it. 3. If a policeman ( see ) an accident, he ( take ) the driver's names. 4. We're going to buy the furniture if we ( borrow ) some money. 5. What would you do tomorrow if you ( be ) a millionaire? 6 If you ( go ) downtown, take these letters to the post office. 7. I don't think you ( believe ) me even if I told you the truth about it. BÀI ÔN LUYỆN HAY (2) ~ 1 8. If Thuy Hanh ( be, not ) so careless, she wouldn't have lost her good job. 9. Please ( leave ) a message if anyone ( call ) while I (be) away. 10. I ( accept , certainly ) Mr. Lane's offer if I were in your place. 11. The accident ( happen , never ) if the driver ( see ) the stop sign. 12. If a large number of guests ( come ), they'll use the other room. 13. I know Louise ( tell ) you if she ( go ) to the party last night. 14. If you ( understand , not ) the instructions, read them again. 15. I wouldn't accept that job even if the manager ( offer ) it to me. V. For the following sentences, use the word given in capitals at the end of the line to form a word that fits. 1. My favourite of classical music are Mozart, Beethoven and Bach. (COMPOSE) 2. Jimmy's brother is the in that rock band I was telling you about. (GUITAR) 3. This is a purely piece of music with no singing in it at all. (INSTRUMENT) 4. It was the best live I have ever seen. (PERFORM) 5. Not many sing and play at the same time, but she's an exception. (DRUM) 6. Sit at the same distance from both to get the best sound quality. (LOUD) 7. She's a brilliant but she prefers painting and drawing. (MUSIC) 8. My mother said the volume was and asked me to turn it down. (DEAF) 9. Tonight's live includes a world famous jazz band from Chicago. (ENTERTAIN) 10. They had practised a lot so their music was and pleasant. (TUNE) 6. Fill in the gaps using the words in the box. Use each word once only. according to - apart from - as for - because of - by means of in case of in common with - in favour of - in front of - in stead of - on behalf of - regardless of 1. I think I'd rather have coffee tea. 2. danger, Paul ran back into the burning house. 3. fire, smash the glass and push the button. 4. Personally, I am banning cigarette smoking completely! 5. I would like to thank you, everyone who was rescued. 6 you, no-one knows that I have escaped. 7. Steve, he believes thai we should stay where we are. 8. Jim managed to climb into the house a ladder he found. 9. the rain the match was postponed. 10 the timetable, the next train isn't for two hours. 11. Julie has nothing Bill. They are quite different. 12. A large black car suddenly drew up the house. VII. Use the correct tense form for each verb in brackets. Several days ago, at the beginning of the evening, I (decide) (rest) for a while from my labours and (go) for a walk. The evenings (be) crisp and bracing, and a clean breeze, gently (blow) from the river, (refresh) me completely. I (remember) that I (leave) plenty of unfinished work behind me, but at that moment I (seem, not) (care) about it very much. Actually, should have been in my room (sit) and (study) since on the (follow) day (have) a quiz, but I (manage) (postpone) (return) for quite a while. After (walk) about an hour, I (turn) back, and upon (arrive) home, I (buckle) down to my work with renewed vigour. Notes: labour công việc nặng nhọc; crisp (adj) (thời tiết) khô và lạnh; bracing (adj) mang lại cảm giác khỏe khoắn; breeze cơn gió nhẹ; gently (adv) một cách nhẹ nhàng; to refresh làm tỉnh táo; to buckle down to sth khởi sự / bắt tay vào làm gi; renewed (adj) được phục hồi; vigour sinh lực, sự hăng hái VIII. Fill in the gaps using the words in the box. Use each word once only. although - as soon as - before despite - however - in spite - since LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Sir, After watching the discussion about boxing on television last night, I felt I must write to you. (1) I saw this programme, I had not given any thought to the dangers of boxing. (2) , thanks to your programme, I am now keenly aware of the dangers, particularly of brain damage. (3) the government seems unwilling to ban boxing (4) the evidence that it is harmful, it seems that the general public must take a stand. I am particularly concerned about the dangers to young boys who attend boxing clubs. (5) they step into a ring, they are in danger. But, (6) of all the publicity about the harmful effects of boxing, parents still let their sons attends these classes. (7) I believe that people should be free to choose their own sports, I feel that boxing is not a sport and should be banned. BÀI ÔN LUYỆN HAY (2) ~ 2 I should like to invite your readers to write to me and tell me their own views on this matter. If there is sufficient support, I shall start a "Ban Boxing" campaign. Yours faithfully, J. R. Samson. Notes: boxing môn đánh bốc, môn quyền Anh; to be keenly aware of sth nhận biết/ý thức rất rő điều gì; brain damage sự tổn thương não bő; to be unwilling to do sth không sőt sắng làm gi; the general public công chúng; to take a stand xác định lập trường; ring võ đài; publicity sự tuyên truyền/quảng bá rầm rộ; campaign chiến dịch, cuộc vận động IX. Think of a suitable word for each gap. Over a hundred years ago, gold was discovered in the hills of Western America. Thousands of people travelled (1) in the hope of finding it. We now call that period "The Gold Rush" (2) people realise just how hard life was at that time. They think everyone got rich. In fact, you were more (3) to die of hunger. You had to be tough (4) survive and most people were (5) to buy a donkey let alone a horse. They owned little (6) than a blanket, a spade and a pair of. jeans. Now and (7) somebody struck gold and became rich but this happened less and (8) often. In bad weather, (9) conditions were particularly tough and many gave (10). For those who stayed, life out there was hard but free and they lived in hope. Everyone was his (11) boss. He wasn't working (12) anyone else. (13) the whole, life was peaceful, but gunfights sometimes broke (14) when two people claimed the same piece of land. They would stand facing each (15), shots would be (16) and the one who survived took what now belonged to him. These deeds live (17) in the numerous films that have been (18) about "The Gold Rush" and the people who (19) to Western America to try (20) luck. Notes: tough (adj) 1) gan lì, dày dạn 2) gian khổ donkey con lừa to strike gold phát hiện được vàng gunfight cuộc đấu súng to claim sth đòi quyền sở hữu cái gi shot phát súng; deed hành động, việc làm X. Fill in the blanks in the sentences with the two-word verbs from the box. There will be one word per blank. It may be necessary to change the verb forms in order for the sentence to be grammatically correct. talk into = persuade; convince talk out of = dissuade; convince not to do something talk over = discuss tear up = rip into small pieces tell apart = distinguish think over- = consider throw away = discard; get rid of try on = test clothing before buying (for size, style, ) try out = test a product before buying 1. You'd better these gloves before you buy them; they may not fit. 2. At first, I didn't want to go to the parry, but I'm glad Annette me it. It was fun. 3. The spy the document so that no one else could read it. 4. The twins look so much alike that almost no one can them 5. I wish I'd this calculator before I bought it. It doesn't seem to be working right. 6. Marvin was going to drop out of school, but his grandfather him it. 7. I'm not sure if this is a suitable topic for a research paper. I need to it with my teacher before I, start writing. 8. "I'm going to those old newspapers." "Don't just put them in the trash- recycle them instead." 9. "Are you going on the class trip?" 10. "I need to it before I decide. THE END BÀI ÔN LUYỆN HAY (2) ~ 3 KEY I. 1. The U.S. sprayed herbicides on croplands to weaken the patriotic militants who were hiding in the forests and who depended on rice crops. 2. The Americans who opposed the Vietnam War used the word "ecocide" to describe the American tactic. 3. "Ecocide" means " killing the environment ." 4. About 72 million liters of herbicides were sprayed over southern Vietnam from 1961-71. 5. Agent Orange poisoned water, soil, air, plants, crops, animals, and people. 6. It caused birth defects and diseases. 7. The Vietnamese are restoring the forests by making tree planting a regular school activity. II. C. Have you got anywhere particular in mind? III. A. My music set is in need of repairing. Can you recommend someone good? IV. 1. had received 2. would give 3. sees – takes 4. Borrow 5. were 6 go 7. would believe 8. hadn't been 9. leave - calls – am 10. would certainly accept 11. would have never happened - had seen 12. come 13. would have told - had gone 14. don't understand 15. offered V. 1. COMPOSER 2. GUITARIST 3. INSTRUMENTAL 4. PERFORMANCE 5. DRUMMERS 6. LOUDSPEAKERS 7. MUSICIAN 8. DEAFENING 9. ENTERTAINMENT 10. TUNEFUL VI. 1. in stead of 2. Regardless of 3. In case of 4. in favour of 5. on behalf of 6. Apart from 7. As for 8. by means of 9. Because of 10. According to 11. in common with 12. in front of VII. decided to rest - went - was - blowing - refreshed - remembered -left - didn't seem to care - sitting - studying - following - would ha managed to postpone returning - walking - turned - arriving - buckled VIII. 1. Before 2. however 3. Since 4. despite 5. as soon as 6. more 7. Although IX. 1. west 2. Few 3. Likely 4. to 5. unable 6. in spite 7. then 8. less 9. working 10. up 11. own 12. for 13. on 14. out 15. other 16. fired 17. still 18. made 19. went/moved 20. their X. 1. try on 2. talked me into 3. tore up 4. tell them apart 5. tried out 6. talked him out of 7. talk it over 8. throw away 9. think it over BÀI ÔN LUYỆN HAY (2) ~ 4 . CÁC BÀI ÔN LUYỆN HAY (2) I. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow. Today Vietnam is still suffering. office. 7. I don't think you ( believe ) me even if I told you the truth about it. BÀI ÔN LUYỆN HAY (2) ~ 1 8. If Thuy Hanh ( be, not ) so careless, she wouldn't have lost her good job. 9 free to choose their own sports, I feel that boxing is not a sport and should be banned. BÀI ÔN LUYỆN HAY (2) ~ 2 I should like to invite your readers to write to me and tell me their own views