Unit 1: Crime and Punishment Choose the topic sentence from a paragraph about problems a As a result, you could create stress in your life b You should face your problems, not ignore them Câu trả lời c For example, if you are angry with a friend, talk to him or her about it Choose the supporting sentence for this topic sentence: Some people think green tea slows the aging process a Drinking it frequently may help you live longer Câu trả lời b My 90-year-old grandmother adds honey to her tea c You can stay young by exercising and eating right The topic sentence is often the …………sentence in a paragraph a last b first Câu trả lời c fourth A topic sentence … a gives the main idea of the paragraph Câu trả lời b comes after the concluding sentence c explains many ideas about the topic What can you when you write a concluding sentence? a Restate the topic sentence in different words Câu trả lời b Write a new idea about the topic c Copy the topic sentence exactly What is a paragraph? a A group of sentences about different topics b A complete idea with one subject and one verb c A group of sentences about one topic Câu trả lời The discovery of penicillin is important for many reasons a Penicillin saves life every year by treating different diseases Câu trả lời b Aspirin helps many people deal with pain c Doctors use many different drugs to treat diseases Choose the concluding sentence for this topic sentence: Some scientists believe birds use magnetic fields to prevent them from getting lost a In conclusion, scientists have proved why birds not get lost b In conclusion, birds may not get lost because they use magnetic fields Câu trả lời c In conclusion, some birds travel thousands of miles per year Which phrase starts a concluding sentence? a Next b In conclusion, c First of all, Unit 2: Shopping The body paragraphs of a descriptive essay… a summarize the main points b get the reader interested in the topic c describe different aspects of the overall topic of the essay Câu trả lời Choose the most appropriate thesis statement for an essay describing an organization that helps people a Oxfam has educational programs, programs that help people in poverty-stricken areas, and emergency assistance programs Câu trả lời b Everyone should give money to Oxfam to help people c Oxfam started in 1942, but Oxfam America did not start until 1970 What would be the best way to organize an essay describing events in a rescue worker’s life? a Time order Câu trả lời b Spatial order from left to right c Spatial order from top to bottom Choose the most appropriate thesis statement for an essay describing Hurricane Katrina? a There are many hurricanes in the United States in 2005 b Hurricane Katrina drastically changed the lives of children and adults in New Orleans Câu trả lời c Hurricane Cindy was not as devastating as Hurricane Katrina The thesis statement of a descriptive essay … Chọn câu trả lời: a describes different aspects of the overall topic of the essay b states the main idea about the essay Câu trả lời c gives background information about the topic Choose the most appropriate topic sentence for a body paragraph in an essay describing the earthquake in Haiti a There were several major earthquakes that year, including one in Haiti, one in Chile, and one in China b In conclusion, the earthquake in Haiti was one of the worst catastrophes in 2010 c Areas of the capital city were completely destroyed because many building fell Câu trả lời Which type of organization would most likely to be used in a descriptive paragraph to tell how someone dresses? a bottom to top Câu trả lời b cause-effect c past to present Which sentence describes how a sewing machine sounds? a The electric sewing machine was a great invention b The needle moves up and down rapidly, making a tapping noise Câu trả lời c The top of the machine has many silver parts Which sentence describes the invention of electric lighting? a Running water was another great invention b The new invention did not have a bad smell like oil lamps Câu trả lời c Settlers used wood in their cooking stoves and open fireplaces Which sentence describes life on the frontier? a Settlers travelled to the frontier in the 19th century b Researchers studied how frontier life changed American values c Settlers often worked long hours in the hot sun Câu trả lời Descriptive paragraphs are commonly organized… a by comparing two things b by spatial organization Câu trả lời c by listing causes first, and then effects Which sentence describes how a sewing machine sounds? a The needle moves up and down rapidly, making a tapping noise Câu trả lời b The top of the machine has many silver parts c The electric sewing machine was a great invention Choose the best supporting sentence for this topic sentence from a descriptive paragraph: James Watt was a Scottish man who helped invent the steam engine a Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland b He used cold water to produce power for this complicated machine Câu trả lời c Many other important inventions were developed around the same time Unit 3: Language Another word for narrative is… a A story b A play c A poem d Title The story of a person’s life, written by someone else, is a … a autobiography b primary source c biography Câu trả lời d dialogue The most important thing to when you start a narrative is to… a Name all the characters b Make the reader want to read on Câu trả lời c Explain where the action took place d Say when the action took place When choosing details for your story, you should… a Include as many details as you can b Write the details in the order in which you think of them c Use as few details as possible d Choose only the most important details Câu trả lời One way to keep events in order when you write a narrative is to… Chọn câu trả lời: a Use consistent verb tenses Câu trả lời b Choose an interesting place to write about c Look in a family scrapbook for story ideas d Write about a real-life event A narrative answers the question… a What happened? Câu trả lời b Who did it? c How you it? d What went wrong? Narratives are often organized by… a Place order b Alphabetical order c Time order Câu trả lời d Character order Unit 4: Health What does a good thesis statement do? a It states the main idea of the essay b It summarizes the most important point of the essay c It gives background information Choose the correct sentence from a concluding paragraph in an essay with this thesis statement: Walt Disney’s work influenced motion capture technology a To conclude, fairy tales are still popular with children b In summary, Tim Burton also influenced motion capture technology in many ways c In conclusion, Walt Disney had many ideas that are used in motion capture technology today A thesis statement is found in… a The introductory paragraph Câu trả lời b One of the body paragraphs c The concluding paragraph Choose the best way a writer could organize an essay with this thesis statement: Pixar has changed its technology significantly from the 1980s to today a Describe things in the order of their physical location b Put events in time order Câu trả lời c List points alphabetically What helps give the essay unity? a The sentences that relate directly to the thesis statement Câu trả lời b A good balance of persuasion and cause-effect writing c Body paragraphs that discuss a variety of topics Choose the sentence from a body paragraph that is directly related to this thesis statement: Motion capture is a useful tool to train firefighters Chọn câu trả lời: a Some firefighters are paid to their job, but others volunteer b Well-trained firefighters save thousands of people every year c The technology simulates real fires but without real danger Câu trả lời An effective way to organize an essay is… a In the order events happen Câu trả lời b Alphabetically c By word length A concluding paragraph can end with… a An unrelated idea b A suggestion Câu trả lời c A thesis statement Choose the sentence from a body paragraph that is directly related to this thesis statement: Animated characters have many things in common with puppets a Pinocchio is about a puppet who wants to be a real boy b The technology for animation is not used to create puppets c Both puppets and animation require a person to control characters’ movements Câu trả lời To conclude, more people will use motion capture exercise programs in the future This sentence from a concluding paragraph… a Summarizes important points b Makes a prediction Câu trả lời c Offers a suggestion Unit 5: Media Which sentence shows a difference? a Businessmen wear suits, and businesswomen also wear suits b Whereas business clothing can be very casual in the United States, it is usually more formal in Japan Câu trả lời c One similarity between business in Japan and Malaysia is the way people dress for work Choose the best thesis statement for an essay comparing Indian food in India and in North America a There are many authentic Indian restaurants in New York b Indian food is popular worldwide, especially in the United Kingdom c Indian food in North America is similar to Indian food in Indian Câu trả lời Which connectors show differences? a Next, then, in summary b Both, also, similarly c Whereas, instead, however Which sentence shows a similarity? a The meetings at the office in Taiwan are similar to the meetings at the office in Canada Câu trả lời b Although the meeting usually begins with a financial report, today it starts with a sales presentation c Meetings start on time in the main office, but they never start on time in a few of the overseas offices Which sentence most likely follows this one? a The sales department is doing well, too b National companies also have significant challenges Câu trả lời c In contrast, cultural difference can be a problem What can a concluding paragraph of a comparison and contrast essay do? Chọn câu trả lời: a Explain new ways that aspects of the topic are different b Make a prediction about the topic b Make a prediction about the topic Câu trả lời c Get the reader interested in the topic Choose the type of essay that is most appropriate for an essay with this thesis statement: The two movies both used motion capture technology, but they were extremely different Chọn câu trả lời: a A cause-effect essay b A descriptive essay c A comparison Câu trả lời Choose the sentence form the concluding paragraph of an essay with this thesis statement: In the United States, Chinese buffet restaurants often serve dishes that are different from those in Chinese take-out restaurants Chọn câu trả lời: a People pay one price for foods at a take-out restaurant b As Americans try more kinds of Chinese food, they will eat more of the foods in Chinese buffets Câu trả lời không c Buffets are a good choice for travellers on a budget Many businesspeople communicate with cellphones Which sentence most likely follows this one Chọn câu trả lời: a However, they often cannot use their cellphones when travelling to other countries Câu trả lời b For example, they watch both podcasts and training videos on their office computers c Similarly, they take public transportation to work Phản hồi Đáp án là: However, they often cannot use their cellphones when travelling to other countries Vì: C discusses the same topic, businessmen’s use of cellphones ... for an essay describing Hurricane Katrina? a There are many hurricanes in the United States in 20 05 b Hurricane Katrina drastically changed the lives of children and adults in New Orleans Câu trả... paragraph… a Summarizes important points b Makes a prediction Câu trả lời c Offers a suggestion Unit 5: Media Which sentence shows a difference? a Businessmen wear suits, and businesswomen also wear