Read the passage then choose the best answer8. For many people, travelling by plane is an exciting experience.[r]
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I Choose the best answer from the opt ions in each to complete the following
sentences.
1 The final of the play will take place on Monday
A action B performan
ce C view
D sight
2 He climbed up in to the tree and pic ked all the fruit
reach
A near B inside
C within D at
3 One of my elder brother’s hobbies is
(2)
B collecting stamps C colection sta mps
D stamps – collectin g
4 When he was ru nning across the fiel d, he
a log
A fell down
B fell over
C fell off
D fell into
5 The of the trees in the water wa s very clear
A mirror
B sight
C reflextion D shadow Let’s sing an English song, ? The party was so wonderful
A shall we B won’t we C won’t we D don’t we Think of yourself, not of
A others B other
C another D oneself Would you mind not on the r adio until I’ve finished with this call?
A turning B being turn
ed C to turn
D to be turn ed
9 Somebody forgot this hat after my b irthday party I wonder
(3)
s hatC whose hat thi s is
D.whose hat is this 10 Florida,
the sunshine State, at tracts many tuorists per year
A is known
B known as
C is known as
D it is known as 11 He 13 fil ms and I think his lat est is the best
A made
B had made
C has made
D was maki ng
12 I got Barbara brrow her car for the weekend
A let me B to let me C let me to D to let me t o
13 Can you keep the noise down, plea se? It’s
that I can not hear myself think
A so noise B such bad
noise C too much
noisy D too noisy
14 If someone into the store, s mile and say: “May I help you.”
A comes B came
C would co
me D could co
me
(4)B did peniciline be d iscovered
C was peniciline discovered
D did peniciline disc over
16 It quite much money to go to a foreign university
A costs
B spends
C takes
D loses 17 While I
T.V last night, a mou se ran across the floo r
A watch
B was watching
C watched D am watchi ng
18 In my school most hard A of students work
B student works
C of students works
(5)19 As the fairy went in, the prince into a frog by an evil magician and only a kiss from a beautiful princess could restore him to his original state
A returned B was returned C was turning D.had been turning 20 Could you please an appointment for me to see Mr Smith
A manage B arrange C D take
II Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
1 Tourists are delighted at the (scene) of this area
2 This job sounds interesting I think you’d better write a letter of (inquire) for more details
3 I don’t have a mobile phone It’s (convenience) for me to contact you very often
4 Since they are not used to understanding (west) culture, some students from Asian countries don’t fell quite at ease at first
5 Don’t be worried I’ll be waiting for you at the (enter) to the pagoda The system of traffic lights in our new city has been repaired and (modern) The (industry) erea of the city is not very attractive
8 He was (inform) of the consequences in advance
9 We cannot clear up our (pollution) rivers and seas overnight 10 This map was (use) for our holiday We got lost for some times III Find out the mistakes in the sentences Each sentence has one in the
underlined parts.
1 The way a child plays with (A) other children reveals a lots (B) about the child’s (C) emotional development (D)
1 The park is very peace (A) and it gives me the oppotunity to reflex on (B) the day (C) and to think about what I have to the next day (D)
2 Nam was used to (A) get up (B) early when he came (C) to high school (D)
3 There are lots (A) things available (B) over the internet which are (C) great for (D) doctors
4 Can you tell me (A) why are you (B) always coming to (C) class so late (D)? IV Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from
that of the others in each group.
1 A message B textile C heritage D designer
2 A interfere B itinerary C introduction D income A orchestra B orchard C scholarship D chemical
4 A pleasure B threaten C bread D creature
5 A suitable B biscuit C building D guilty
6 A switch B stomach C mechanic D school
7 A president B absent C attend D recently
8 A coughed B wished C reached D settled
9 A ill B scientist C lively D mineral
10 A surface B hurry C curtain D urgent
V Give the right form of the verbs in brackets.
1 (Not waste) so much time (play) with computers Not much (say) about the matter since that time He would never miss (go) to such a good party
(6)6 What you (do) if you (be) in my situation?
7 David (wash) his hands He just (repair) the T.V set
8 I can’t go with you to the stadium as I (not finish) my house work Tell them to stop and have a rest We (work) long enough
10 Before that mosquito (bite) me, I’m going to kill it
VI Pick out the word whose main stressed syllable is different from the rest.
1 A remind B inform C magazine D discovery
2 A reply B durian C compete D create
3 A enough B general C together D behavior
4 A arrangement B improve C polute D disagreement
5 A surprise B prefer C reality D gardener
6 A internet B access C compulsory D sightseeing A fashionable B recognize C furniture D electric A temperature B dictionary C approximately D musician A ambulance B library C holiday D effective 10 A equipment B consumer C instrument D manager VII Read the passage then choose the best answer.
For many people, travelling by plane is an exciting experience Others, however,
find the whole idea quite terrifying, (1) ………… flying is no more dangerous (2) ……… any other form of travel and some experts say it is cosiderably safer It is
known, however, that most accidents occur (3) ………… take-off and landing when a
(4)
(7)passengers being (8)……… such care of is all part of the totall experience.
(9) ………… other form of travel involves waiting on people in quite the same
(10) ………… , with food, drink, newspapers, magazines, music and even video films.
1 A although B too C and D because
2 A than B as C then D with
3 A while B during C for D through
4 A leaders B chief’s C driver’s D pilot’s
5 A whose B which C their D that
6 A for B up C after D round
7 A feel B rest C experience D lie
8 A given B kept C shown D taken
9 A Any B No C All D Not
10 A way B kind C sort D part
VIII Re-write the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.
1 She bought that house in 1970 She has
2 In spite of his old age, Mr Benson runs miles before breakfast Although
3 “I think you should go to Ha noi by train” – He told us He advised
(8)5 The coffee was so bad that I couldn’t drink It was
6 I’m always nervous when I travel by air Traveling
7 Fossil fuel will be more expensive if scientists don’t get energy from the wind and the sun
Unless
8 “Do you want to insure your lugage or not?” The travel agent asked my sister It is said that he is the best student in my class
He is
10 He doesn’t smoke, and his brother doesn’t smoke either Neither
IX Read the passage then choose the best answer.
We were sorry to hear about the accident Anyway, you musn’t feel too anxious about work A lot of people are away on holiday this month so there’s not as much business work as usual When you are feeling a little better, we’d like to come and see you, we’ll bring you some of your favorite chocolate
Now for office news, have you heard that the boss is getting married next month? She tried to keep it quiet but one of the secrectaries heard her talking about wedding arrangement over the phone, so now of course everyone knows! We’re collecting money to buy her a present It’s really difficult to know what to get her as she has most things Someone has suggested theater or concert tickets, which is a good idea We can find out from her personal assistant what her plans are and when she has a free evening The only problem is that although we know what she likes, we don’t know whether her future husband shares her tastes
All being well, we’ll see you some time next week Until then we all send our good wishes and hope you recover quickly
1 What is the writer trying to in the text? A to give some cheerful news
B to offer professional advice C to describe her office work D to suggest ways to recover Why would somebody read the text?
A to find out about a wedding present B.to arrange to see friends
C to learn about a person’s accident D to help them stop worrying
3 What does the writer suggest about one of the secrectaries? A She’s hard-working
B She talks too much C She likes secrets D She enjoys wedding
4 Why is it difficult to find the boss a present? A She already has a lot of things
(9)D She’s been married once before
5 Which of the following words you think the writer sent?
A Really pleased to hear your news Hope all goes well on the big day Don’t forget to send us a photo
B Under stress? Don’t worry Have a good rest, hope the weather stays fine and you come back feeling fit and heathy
C.What bad luck Anyway, glad things aren’t too serious Keep smiling and see you soon
D Come and have supper with us next week before going to the theater That should cheer you up I hope you can come