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Listen and fill in the gaps (xem đáp án trang sau) Exercise 1 Link nghe: http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1001/100105- worlds_tallest_building.mp3 The world's tallest building __________________ Dubai on January the 4th. The height of the 828-metre Burj Khalifa was __________________ the opening ceremony. It is twice the height of New York’s Empire State Building. Another big surprise at the opening __________________ the tower. The building had always been called Burj Dubai. However, Dubai’s ruler announced it would now be called Burj Khalifa __________________ Abu Dhabi, Dubai’s neighbour. The oil-rich emirate of Abu Dhabi helped save Dubai ____________________ collapse. The chairman of the company that built the Burj, Mohamed Alabbar, said the building gives "hope and optimism". He added: “The world has gone through …difficult times… this is the beginning __________________ forward.” It is likely the Burj __________________ world’s tallest building for a while to come. Since the 2008 global financial crisis, there seems to be __________________ ambitious construction projects from property developers. The Burj’s owners, however, are confident the building will be a success. More than 90 per cent __________________ been sold. It cost $22 billion to build and has broken many records. The opening celebrations included the world’s highest fireworks, which __________________ the world’s tallest fountain. The building houses the world’s highest mosque and swimming pool, __________________ 158 and 76. Burj Khalifa has 1,044 luxury apartments, 49 __________________ and the 160-room Armani hotel. Around 12,000 people will live and work in the tower. The world's tallest building officially opened in Dubai on January the 4th. The height of the 828-metre Burj Khalifa was kept a secret until the opening ceremony. It is twice the height of New York’s Empire State Building. Another big surprise at the opening was the renaming of the tower. The building had always been called Burj Dubai. However, Dubai’s ruler announced it would now be called Burj Khalifa after the ruler of Abu Dhabi, Dubai’s neighbour. The oil-rich emirate of Abu Dhabi helped save Dubai from possible financial collapse. The chairman of the company that built the Burj, Mohamed Alabbar, said the building gives "hope and optimism". He added: “The world has gone through …difficult times… this is the beginning of a gradual move forward.” It is likely the Burj will remain as the world’s tallest building for a while to come. Since the 2008 global financial crisis, there seems to be little appetite for ambitious construction projects from property developers. The Burj’s owners, however, are confident the building will be a success. More than 90 per cent of the space has been sold. It cost $22 billion to build and has broken many records. The opening celebrations included the world’s highest fireworks, which lit up the sky above the world’s tallest fountain. The building houses the world’s highest mosque and swimming pool, located on floors 158 and 76. Burj Khalifa has 1,044 luxury apartments, 49 floors of offices and the 160-room Armani hotel. Around 12,000 people will live and work in the tower. Exercise 2 http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1001/100102- lifes_greatest_pleasures.mp3 British people have voted a ____________________ as life's "greatest little pleasure". The Batchelors Cup-A-Soup company conducted a survey into what gave Britons most pleasure. Bed activities ____________________ top ten spots. Cuddling a loved one in bed came third, ____________________ fifth and sleeping in freshly-washed sheets sixth. Finding £10 ($16) in your pocket was life’s second greatest pleasure for Brits. Also in the top ten were ____________________, making someone smile and catching up with an old friend. There were ____________________ list that most people around the world would agree with. These include realizing that your queue in the supermarket is the one moving fastest, and at number 50, ____________________. Batchelors spokesman Rob Stacey ____________________ the findings of the survey, which 3,000 Britons did. He said: "It's often the little things that ____________________, like getting into bed after a long day. You ____________________.” Mr. Stacey observed that almost all of the things in the top fifty didn’t need money. He stated: “Often ____________________ as a quick cuddle or a compliment can really help to cheer someone up if they are having a bad day, and can even be more welcome than ____________________ expensive presents.” He added that it was “often the smaller things that can make a big difference”. Stacey may be happy that ____________________ with a good book and a hot drink (or soup) came thirteenth in the poll. British people have voted a good night's sleep as life's "greatest little pleasure". The Batchelors Cup-A-Soup company conducted a survey into what gave Britons most pleasure. Bed activities filled four of the top ten spots. Cuddling a loved one in bed came third, having a lie-in was fifth and sleeping in freshly-washed sheets sixth. Finding £10 ($16) in your pocket was life’s second greatest pleasure for Brits. Also in the top ten were crying with laughter, making someone smile and catching up with an old friend. There were plenty of things in the list that most people around the world would agree with. These include realizing that your queue in the supermarket is the one moving fastest, and at number 50, popping bubble wrap. Batchelors spokesman Rob Stacey gave his thoughts on the findings of the survey, which 3,000 Britons did. He said: "It's often the little things that brighten up life, like getting into bed after a long day. You can't beat that feeling.” Mr. Stacey observed that almost all of the things in the top fifty didn’t need money. He stated: “Often the little gestures such as a quick cuddle or a compliment can really help to cheer someone up if they are having a bad day, and can even be more welcome than splashing out on expensive presents.” He added that it was “often the smaller things that can make a big difference”. Stacey may be happy that curling up on the sofa with a good book and a hot drink (or soup) came thirteenth in the poll. Exercise 3 http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/0912/091230- missile_defense_shield.mp3 Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin __________________ that America’s anti- missile shield is preventing a new arms deal on reducing nuclear weapons. The USA and Russia are __________________ to hammer out a successor to the 1991 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. A reporter asked Mr Putin what __________________ was. He replied: "What is the problem? The problem is that our American partners are building an anti-missile shield and we are not building one." Mr Putin added that America’s defense shield plan is a __________________ works for global weapons cuts. He said it would create a very __________________ power, which would force Russia to __________________ better long-range missiles. The U.S. missile shield has __________________ Russia’s side since George W. Bush proposed it. It soured relations between Washington and Moscow for a decade. Russia saw the shield as __________________ territory. Bush assured then president Putin the shield was to protect U.S. interests against attacks from Iran. President Barack Obama has __________________ Russia’s fears. He assured Russia he would scrap much of Bush’s plans. One of President Obama’s election promises was also to __________________ America’s nuclear stockpile. He said he wanted to “reset” relations with Russia. Putin asked Washington to share its missile shield __________________ Russian concerns. He __________________, saying negotiations were "developing positively". Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has told reporters that America’s anti-missile shield is preventing a new arms deal on reducing nuclear weapons. The USA and Russia are currently in talks to hammer out a successor to the 1991 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. A reporter asked Mr Putin what the biggest obstacle was. He replied: "What is the problem? The problem is that our American partners are building an anti-missile shield and we are not building one." Mr Putin added that America’s defense shield plan is a spanner in the works for global weapons cuts. He said it would create a very lopsided balance of power, which would force Russia to develop more and better long-range missiles. The U.S. missile shield has been a thorn in Russia’s side since George W. Bush proposed it. It soured relations between Washington and Moscow for a decade. Russia saw the shield as a threat to its territory. Bush assured then president Putin the shield was to protect U.S. interests against attacks from Iran. President Barack Obama has attempted to erase Russia’s fears. He assured Russia he would scrap much of Bush’s plans. One of President Obama’s election promises was also to drastically reduce America’s nuclear stockpile. He said he wanted to “reset” relations with Russia. Putin asked Washington to share its missile shield plans to ease Russian concerns. He was also upbeat, saying negotiations were "developing positively". E4 http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/0912/091227-susan_boyle.mp3 Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle will __________________ Japanese TV show on New Year’s Eve. This is __________________ popularity in the Far East. The singer is set to sing on the traditional singing competition ‘Kohaku Uta Gassen’. This __________________ popular singers into teams of men and women. It is the most popular New Year programme on TV and is ____________________. It is unusual for non-Japanese artists to perform. A news source said: "Susan has been practicing a Japanese folk song called ‘Wings To Fly’, which she is hoping __________________ for the first time.” The tune was a bonus track on the Japanese version of her debut album ‘I Dreamed A Dream’. The album __________________ in Japan’s music charts. Susan Boyle ___________________ appearing on a British show called ‘Britain’s Got Talent’. She sang ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ from the musical ‘Les Miserables’. The YouTube video of her performance became the __________________ of 2009. She released her first CD in November 2009 and it __________________ album charts in many countries around the world. In Britain, it is outselling albums by Lady Gaga and Kings of Leon. Ms Boyle said she __________________ success: "The album being so well received is humbling and I'm so grateful. It's been an absolutely brilliant year and I can't thank everyone enough for the support I've been given." Susan has not let the success __________________. She still lives in the family home in Scotland she has __________________. Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle will appear on a popular Japanese TV show on New Year’s Eve. This is set to boost her popularity in the Far East. The singer is set to sing on the traditional singing competition ‘Kohaku Uta Gassen’. This yearly contest divides popular singers into teams of men and women. It is the most popular New Year programme on TV and is watched by millions. It is unusual for non-Japanese artists to perform. A news source said: "Susan has been practicing a Japanese folk song called ‘Wings To Fly’, which she is hoping to perform live for the first time.” The tune was a bonus track on the Japanese version of her debut album ‘I Dreamed A Dream’. The album reached number one in Japan’s music charts. Susan Boyle shot to fame after appearing on a British show called ‘Britain’s Got Talent’. She sang ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ from the musical ‘Les Miserables’. The YouTube video of her performance became the most watched video of 2009. She released her first CD in November 2009 and it quickly topped the album charts in many countries around the world. In Britain, it is outselling albums by Lady Gaga and Kings of Leon. Ms Boyle said she was amazed by its success: "The album being so well received is humbling and I'm so grateful. It's been an absolutely brilliant year and I can't thank everyone enough for the support I've been given." Susan has not let the success go to her head. She still lives in the family home in Scotland she has lived in for decades. E5 http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/0912/091224-cold_weather.mp3 Most Europeans pray for a white Christmas. This year they have a little more _________________ than they hoped for. Freezing cold weather and snow have brought death and disruption across the continent. Over 100 people have _________________ temperatures. The icy conditions have brought chaos from Moscow to Milan. People _________________ in their cars or lost their lives in traffic accidents on roads that resemble skating rinks. The arctic weather has come at the _________________. Millions of people are heading places for Christmas. With _________________ to the big chill, many people are going to be stranded this holiday time. Moscow was hit very hard. Muscovites experienced the worst snowfall in their city _________________. Travellers trying _________________ of Britain are particularly angry. They are furious that a little snow has _________________ to trains, planes and automobiles. Winter storms closed down the Eurostar trains connecting London to Paris and Brussels for three days. Tens of thousands of passengers _________________ train stations with nowhere to stay. The situation was no better at the airports, with many closing and hundreds of flights cancelled. The roads did not _________________. Thousands of drivers abandoned their vehicles by the side of the road because it was too dangerous to drive. Canadian _________________ understand. Shane Lansdon from Toronto said he failed “to see how just five centimetres of snow can bring a whole ___________________”. Most Europeans pray for a white Christmas. This year they have a little more of the white stuff than they hoped for. Freezing cold weather and snow have brought death and disruption across the continent. Over 100 people have died in the sub- zero temperatures. The icy conditions have brought chaos from Moscow to Milan. People have frozen to death in their cars or lost their lives in traffic accidents on roads that resemble skating rinks. The arctic weather has come at the worst possible time. Millions of people are heading places for Christmas. With no end in sight to the big chill, many people are going to be stranded this holiday time. Moscow was hit very hard. Muscovites experienced the worst snowfall in their city for over a century. Travellers trying to get in or out of Britain are particularly angry. They are furious that a little snow has brought a halt to trains, planes and automobiles. Winter storms closed down the Eurostar trains connecting London to Paris and Brussels for three days. Tens of thousands of passengers were stranded at train stations with nowhere to stay. The situation was no better at the airports, with many closing and hundreds of flights cancelled. The roads did not escape the turmoil. Thousands of drivers abandoned their vehicles by the side of the road because it was too dangerous to drive. Canadian tourists did not quite understand. Shane Lansdon from Toronto said he failed “to see how just five centimetres of snow can bring a whole country to its knees”. [...]... no one _ the large increase in autism Autism among children in the USA is rising This is according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention It estimates that 1 in 110 children in the United States suffers from the developmental disorder It also says boys are four times more likely to suffer from autism than girls Researchers compared the statistics of a 2002 report... but I want to do my best to try…After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father and person." E10 http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/0912/091209_pink_toys.mp3 Two mothers in England _ shop for selling too many pink toys They have called for a boycott of the store because of the ‘pinkification’ . Listen and fill in the gaps (xem đáp án trang sau) Exercise 1 Link nghe: http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com /100 1 /100 105- worlds_tallest_building.mp3 The world's tallest building __________________. 12,000 people will live and work in the tower. Exercise 2 http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com /100 1 /100 102- lifes_greatest_pleasures.mp3 British people have voted a ____________________ as life's. bed came third, ____________________ fifth and sleeping in freshly-washed sheets sixth. Finding 10 ($16) in your pocket was life’s second greatest pleasure for Brits. Also in the top ten were