It is better to fail a difficult exam than not to take it at all.. John applied for the job because he has experience in the field.. John applied for the job even though he has no experi
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I Choose the best answer
1 - amphibians have lungs, they breathe partly throughout their skin
2 Before you establish a small business in your home, you must be sure that you are acting in compliance with the zoning laws
3 The burglar was as - as a mouse in the rich man’s house
4 That man is as - as an egg
5 The water in that lake is as - as crystal
6 Although he was small in stature, he was as - as a lion
7 The businessman is as - as a bee and doesn’t return home until eleven o’clock every night
8 “You are as - as a mule” he said
9 Unlike the rest of us who were very nervous, he remained as - as death
10 This drink tastes a little - to me
11 She wondered - her father looked like now, after so many years away
12 - of the committee, I’d like to thank you for your generous donation
a According b On behalf c Together d In addition
13 - had they recovered from the first earthquake when they felt the second tremor
14 - had the van turned the corner than the wheel came off
15 A way of cutting down waste is to - such things as glass and paper
16 Tomorrow morning we are going to - mushroom
17 Mr Smith is now the fifth wealthiest man in this city
a Mr Smith is wealthier than five people in this city
b No one in this city has more wealth than Mr Smith
c Mr Smith is the wealthiest man in this city
d Only four people in this city are wealthier than Mr Smith
18 I would rather you stopped talking about her
a I would rather stop talking about her
b I prefer you not to talk about her any more
c I would rather you not talk about her
d I want you to talk about her
19 Please - a message on the answering machine
Trang 220 John is so - He always helps out the poor people in our community
II Rewrite the sentences, keep the meanings the same:
1 Three days passed before we arrived at the first oasis (Not until)
2 It was only when I stopped that I realized something was wrong (did I)
3 The money is not to be paid under any circumstances (no)
4 Hardly had the ship left port when a violent storm developed (soon after)
5 So exhausted were the runners that none of them finished the race (too)
6 If the government had acted, the crisis might have been avoided (Had)
7 You must not leave the door unlocked under any circumstance (Under)
8 I had hardly sat down when there was another knock at the door (Hardly)
9 The company did not pay me until I had been working with them for a month (Not)
10 Three men came into the room (Into)
11 If you pay me back the money you took, I won’t tell the police Pay me back -
12 I have an appointment for a haircut this afternoon I’m having -
13 Someone has suggested the resignation of the minister It -
14 Brenda is a star because a famous director saw her act in a school play If a famous -
15 Everyone knows that taking exercise is good for your health Taking exercise -
16 The last time I was in Prague was in 1986 I haven’t -
17 The number of people who attended the fair exceeded our expectation More people
18 I didn’t know about John’s departure I didn’t know that
19 Parking is permitted here You are
20 If I take the job, I’ll have to move to Paris Taking
III Find and correct the mistakes
1 Most Canadians live along the boundary between Canada or the United States
2 When a gas, liquids, or a solid changes to another state, it is said to undergo a change of form
3 The Katydid, a long-horned grasshopper, make noise by rubbing the edges of the front wings together
4 Air travel is fast, safe and it is convenient
5 Rock music is not only popular in the United States but also abroad
6 We solved the problem by using a computer rather than to do it all by hand
7 Dr Johnson, the first woman elected president of the University, was intelligent, capable, and awareness of the problems to be solved
8 The sun supplies the light and the warmth that permit life on Earth existing
9 There are several races of giraffes, but there are only one species
10 a number of materials used in manufacture paint are potential dangerous if mishandled
11 From 1865 to 1875, a remarkable various of inventions was produced
12 The simplest kind of plant, like the simplest kind of animal, consists in only one cell
13 Life that we know it is based on the element of carbon
14 It is about 125 years for the cedar tree to reach its full height
15 Economics, with their widespread range of practical application, is of great interest to
government leaders throughout the world
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I Choose the best answer
21 a expensive b peninsula c independent d participant
22 a career b enjoy c manufacture d community
23 a authority b disadvantage c photographer d relationship
24 a awareness b average c ashore d assume
25 a athletics b penalty c personal d powerful
27 a accurate b accept c accident d success
29 a creative b creature c creamy d crease
31 - most fruits, cherries must ripen on the vine
32 Antarctic - we know very little is covered with thick ice all the year round
33 Don’t - me for what happened It wasn’t my -
a accuse – fault b accuse – wrongdoing c blame – wrong d blame - fault
34 After World War I, Hollywood emerged - the movie capital of the world
35 - that made Thanksgiving an official holiday in the United States
b He was Abraham Lincoln d It was Abraham Lincoln
36 Dragonflies remain stationary in the air while - their prey to come near
a waited for b they wait c waiting for d to wait for
37 Mary is - with her colorful dress
a conspicuous b conscious c spacious d delicious
38 Not taking a difficult exam is worse than failing it
a It is better to fail a difficult exam than not to take it at all
b If one is going to fail a difficult exam, it’s better not to take it
c To fail a difficult exam is worse than not to take it
d Because the exam is difficult, it is better not to take it
39 The coveted Oscar was born by the best performing actor
a much desired b outstanding c highly regarded d rewarding
40 Marie and Bill were recipients to the president’s scholarship for fine arts
41 The scientist tried to fuse the two tubes but found it impossible to do
42 By 1820, there were only sixty steamboats on the Mississippi River, - were quite
luxurious
a many of them b many of which c many that d which many
43 Despite his inexperience in the field, John applied for the job
a John applied for the job because he has experience in the field
b John was unable to do the job because he was inexperienced
c John applied for the job even though he has no experience in the field
d John didn’t apply for the job because of his inexperience in the field
44 - think of metallurgy as a modern field of science, but it is actually one of the oldest
Trang 4a Although many people b in spite of many people c Many people who d Many people
45 His final remarks had a tremendous impact on the audience
46 My father hasn’t smoked for three years
a My father started smoking three years ago
b My father stopped smoking three years ago
c My father quit smoking for three years
d My father will continue smoking in three years’ time
47 The densely populated area was a breeding place for infectious diseases
48 If you need an extra bed for your guest, you can use one -
49 Alex couldn’t start his car because -
a of not knowing where to find his key c where his key was he didn’t know
b he didn’t know where his key was d to find his key he didn’t know where
50 Jack would have gone to Chicago - to get a plane reservation
a if he hadn’t been able b would he be able c if he had been able d if he were able
51 - received law degrees as today
a Never so many women have c Never have so many women
b The women aren’t ever d Women who have never
52 The attorney told his client that -
a the case was of a small chance to win c they had little chance of winning the case
b the case had a minimum chance to be won by him d it was nearly impossible to win him the case
53 The raccoon is a nocturnal animal
54 - a liquid changes to a solid, heat is given off
55 I’m tall enough to be policeman, but I don’t have enough -
a qualifications b diplomas c certificates d degrees
56 The captain and the crew were happy when the - was over
57 I always keep candles in the room - there is a power cut
58 If you want to develop inner tranquility, you have to stop by every little things that happens
a bothering b to bother c being bothered d to be bothered
59 I finished my homework a few days ahead - the deadline
60 Refusal to give a breath sample to the police could lead to your arrest
a If you refuse to be arrested, you could give a breath sample
b You could be arrested for not giving a breath sample to the police
c If a breath sample is not given, the police will refuse to arrest you
d The police could cause you to give a breath sample to decide whether to arrest you or not
II Reading
Trang 5Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life
Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wild, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year, she published The Sea Around Us,
which proved a fascinating look beneath the Ocean’s Surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imaginary and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussion with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her nontechnical readers
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved
how much harm was done by uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison
the food supply of animals, killed birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokemen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate
that her finding was flawed However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s
Science Advisory Committee
61 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work -
a as a researcher c at the U.S and Wildlife Service
62 According to the passage, what did Carson primary study at Johns Hopkins University?
a Oceanography b History c Literature d Zoology
63 When she published her first book, she was closet to the age of -
64 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wild -
b became more popular than her other books d was praised by critics
65 Which of the followings was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us?
b Letters from scientist d A research expedition
66 The word ‘reckless’ is closet meaning to -
a unnecessary b limited c continuous d irresponsible
67 According to the passage, Silent Spring is primary -
a an attack on the use of chemical preservations in food
b a discussion of the hazards insects pose to food supply
c a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides
d an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry
68 Which of the following is closet meaning to the word ‘flawed’?
69 Why does the author mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee?
a to provide an example of government propaganda
b to support Carson’s ideas
c to indicate a growing government concern with the environment
d to validate the chemical industry’s claims
III Correct the mistakes
70 Echoes occurs when sound waves strike a smooth surface and bounces backwards
71 Natural asphalt lakes are find in many parts of the world
72 The flute is the only woodwind instrument that is not done of wood
Trang 673 On nights when is the sky clear and the air calm, the Earth’s surface rapidly radiates heat into the atmosphere
74 The officials object to them wearing long dresses for the inaugural dance at the country club
75 He knows to repair the carburetor without taking the whole car apart
76 A five-thousand-dollars reward was offered for the capture of the escaped criminals
77 Dresses, skirts, shoes, and children’s clothing are advertised at great reduced prices this
weekend
78 A lunch of soup and sandwiches do not appeal to all of the students
79 All the students are looking forward spending their free time relaxing in the sun this summer
80 Jim was upset last night because he had to do many homeworks
81 She wishes that we didn’t send her the candy yesterday because she is on a diet
82 Today was such beautiful day that I couldn’t bring myself to complete all my chores
83 He has less friends in his class now than he had last year
84 The athlete, together with his coach and several relatives, are traveling to the Olympic Games
85 The bald eagle was chosen as the emblem of the United States because it is a native to North America
IV Give the correct form of the words in brackets
James Naismith, the (invent) - of basketball, was a teacher who worked with (teen) - at the YMCA (young Men’s Christian Association) In 1891, he was asked by the (organize) - to think of a new kind of ball game that would
be (suit) - for playing indoors in the winter He put up two peach baskets on the wall of the gym, and the (play) - had to try to throw a soccer ball into them The game was very (success) - and soon schools and college all over the country became very (enthuse) - about the new game In 1892, Naismith made some (modify) - to the rules, (include) - the introduction of a lightweight ball that was easier to throw, and a (reduce) - in the number in each team Since then the game has remained more or less (change) -
V Transformation
86 Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglars left the building
No sooner
87 I only realized what I had missed when they told me about it later
Only
88 He knows almost everything about whales
There’s
89 It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car
The man
90 It hasn’t snowed here for six years
The last time
91 “Nothing will persuade me to sleep in that haunted house”, she said
She flatly
92 “I didn’t steal the car’ he said “I just borrowed it”
He
93 It was overeating that caused his heart attack
If
94 He said “Don’t walk on the ice, it isn’t safe”
He
Trang 795 The phone stopped ringing the moment I got downstairs
Hardly
96 She didn’t shed a tear when the story ended in tragedy
Not