After the Women’s Liberation Movement, American women ____ independently.. “People say that the American women are used to living independently” means ____.. It is said that the American
Trang 1I/ PRONUNCIATION: Pick out the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
II. a milk b militant c smile d kind
III. a business b send c noisy d workers
IV. a this b thing c clothing d together
V. a light b might c lift d sign
VI. a relaxed b mounted c collected d needed
VIII. a shake b sugar c sure d soap
II/ VOCABULARY AND EXPRESSION: Choose the most suitable word or phrase
1 On the whole , Americans tend to be informal
a Generally b Shortly c Completely d Sincerely
2 It’s very kind you to offer us a lovely dinner
3 You will surely feel when you can earn money yourself
a inconvenient b uncomfortable c independent d dependent
4 She up early when she lived on the farm
a used to get b was used to getting c is used to getting d a& b are correct
5 Women show a to live longer than men
a tend b tendency c tendentious d tendentiously
6 I am going to the pharmacy to buy some things
a chemist’s b doctor’s c dentist’s d barker’s
7 Their has lasted for more than 20 years
a friends b friendly c friendship d friendness
8 We have a get-together on Sunday Please join us
a birthday party b wedding c meeting d discussion
9 - How do you do? I’m Peter -
a I’m fine Thank you b How do you do? I’m John c How are you? d How’s thing?
10 – How are you getting on? -
a All right b Not bad c It’s OK d all are correct
11 .The police are more about breaking the traffic rules
a unpleased b militant c angry d busy
12 .Before you light a cigarette, remember to ask for permission
13 In America, when a woman and a man are introduced, shaking hands is up to woman
a depends on b replies on c waits on d congratulates on
14 .In American, men usually shake hands when they are
a complained about b reprimanded c talked about d introduced
15 It is necessary for the host to make his guests feel comfortable and
a relax b relaxation c relaxing d relaxed
III/ GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE: Choose the best word or phrase
16 The environment is not as pure as it
a is used to be b is used to being c used to be d was used to be
17 I usually feel when I stay at home
a alone/ alone b lonely/ lonely c alone/ lonely d lonely/ alone
18 After the Women’s Liberation Movement, American women independently
a get used to living b are used to living c used to living d a and b
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a used to working b used to work c being used to travel d using to work
20 “People say that the American women are used to living independently” means
a It is said that the American women are used to living independently
b The American women are said to be used to living independently
c The American women are said they be used to living independently
d a and b
21 We on the left side of the street when we first visited London
a did not use to drive b did not used to drive c did not use to driving d did not used to driving
22 .Besides language, people can use , facial expressions and eye contact to communicate
23 American women usually
a want to protect b want being protectedc do not want to be protected d do not want to protect
24 I in the US for one year, but I still find it difficult to communicate with the Americans
25 There are many Americans who do not want others in their houses
26 Peter used to visit his grandmother, ?
a used he b didn’t he c doesn’t he d did he
27 Although I have stayed in London for a long time, I have not English food
a be used to b get used to c become accustomed d all are correct
III WRITING: Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order to make the sentence correct :
28 .At this time tomorrow, it is sure that Peter will be swimming He is used to swim in the morning
A B C D
29 A nonsmoker usually feels uncomfortably when someone is smoking in his house
A B C D
30 He used to drinking wine after meals and now he has stomachache
A B C D
31 Most women used to stay at home and done housework
A B C D
32 An American women not always shake hands when she is introduced to a man
A B C D
IV READING COMPREHENSION: (1M)
A If you are invited to an American friend’s home for dinner, remember these general rules for polite behaviour First of all, arrive approximately on time but not early Americans expect promptness It will be all right to be 10 or 15 minutes late but not 45 minutes late Dinner might be over-cooked and ruined by then
When you are invited to someone’s home for a meal, it is polite to bring a small gift Flowers or candy are
always appropriate If you have an attractive thing made in your native country, your host or hostess will
certainly enjoy receiving that gift What will you do if you are served some food that you cannot eat or you do not like? Do not make a fuss about it Simply eat what you can and hope that no one notices it Be sure to
compliment the cook on the food that you are enjoying Do not leave immediately after dinner, but do not
overstay your welcome, either The next day, call or write a thank-you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening
33 If you are served some food that you cannot eat
a immediately tell the host about this c do not make fuss about it
b ask for another dish d apologize for being unable to eat
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a do not leave immediately or do not overstay your welcome c leave immediately
b do not say anything about the cook d stay there until bed-time
35 The next day
a immediately invite him to your home It is your turn c you do not need to thank
b remember to thank the host for the dinner d all are correct
36 When an American invites you to have dinner at his home
a you needn’t arrive on time c you should arrive late to show that you are polite
b you should arrive on time d you should arrive early to help the host
37 When you come to someone’s house for a meal
a do not bring anything with you c take some food or drink
b not care about gifts d bring some flowers, candy or something made in your native country
B
It is important in the US to have a handshake that is firm
This is (46) _ important in business A handshake should not be (47) _ strong that it hurts the other person, but it should be firm (48) _ Many Americans believe that a weak handshake (49) _ that the person also has a weak character and is not honest This is true (50) _ two men, to women, or a man and a woman
38 a especial b especially c particular d most