tong hop cac dang bai readings 12

Exercise 3: Hãy đọc đoạn văn và chọn một câu trả lời đúng nhất cho mỗi chỗ trống tương ứng sau: The United States has many different types of families.. In a few families[r]

LÀM THỨ 5

Exercise 3: Hãy đọc đoạn văn chọn câu trả lời cho chỗ trống tương ứng sau: The United States has many different types of families While most American families are traditional, (1) _ a father, a mother and one or more children, 22 percent of all American families in 1998 were headed by one parent, usually a woman In a few families in the United States, there are no children These (2) _ couples may believe that they would not make good parents; they may want freedom from responsibilities of childbearing; or, perhaps they (3) _ physically able to have children Other families in the United States have one adult (4) _ a stepparent A stepmother or stepfather is a person who joins a family by marrying a father or a mother

Americans tolerate and accept these different types of families In the United States people have right to privacy and Americans not believe in telling other Americans what type of family group they must belong to They respect each other’s choices regarding family groups Families are very important (5) _ Americans

1 A consist of B consisting of C consisting D including of

2 A childish B childlike C childless D childhood

3 A are not B can’t C couldn’t D weren’t

4 A who is B is C which is D which has

5 A for B of C in D to

Exercise 4: Hãy đọc đoạn văn chọn câu trả lời cho chỗ trống tương ứng sau: One evening Dr Peterson was at a party A woman came up to him and began to talk about her back "Its very painful (1) _ I've worked for a long time in my garden", the woman said "You've hurt it by bending for too long", Dr Peterson replied He than showed her (2) _ to some exercises However, (3) _ the woman left he felt very angry He went up to a friend of his who was a lawyer He told him about (4) _ the woman and asked him for his advice "Do you think I (5) _ to send her a bill?" he asked The lawyer thought for a moment and nodded "How much should I charge (6) _ giving all that advice?" Dr Peterson asked "Change her your usual fee" they lawyer said The next day Dr Peterson sent the woman a bill (7) _ a few days later he was surprised (8) _ letter from the lawyer (9) _ he opened the letter, he saw the following brief note: "Please find a bill for $50 for the advice (10) _"

1 A because B for C by D as soon as

2 A what B why C when D how

3 A when B because C if D for

4 A meet B meeting C to meet D he met

5 A should B had better C ought D must

7 A However B In addition C Therefore D Alternatively

8 A by receiving B to receive C for receiving D receive

9 A Because B When C Until D For

10 A gave you B What I gave you C when I gave you D I gave you

Exercise 5: Hãy đọc đoạn văn chọn câu trả lời cho câu hỏi theo sau:

Mrs Sand was having a lot of trouble with her skin, so she went to her doctor about it However the doctor could not find anything wrong with her, so he sent her to the local hospital for some tests The hospital, of course, sent the results of the tests direct to Mrs Sand’s doctor, and the next morning he telephoned her to give her a list of the things that he thought she should not eat, as any of them might be the cause of her skin trouble

Mrs Sand carefully wrote all the things down on a piece of paper, which she then left beside the telephone while she went out to a ladies' meeting

When she got back home a couple of hours later, she found her husband waiting for her He had a big basket full of packages beside him, and when he saw her, he said, "Hello, sweetheart I have done all your shopping for you "

"Done all my shopping?" she asked in surprise "But how did you know what I wanted?"

"Well, when I got home I found your shopping list beside the telephone," answered her husband, "so I went down to the shops and bought everything you had written down "

Of course, Mrs Sand had to tell him that he had bought all the things the doctor did not allow her to eat!

1 The story is mainly about

A Mrs Sand's skin trouble B Mrs Sand's husband’s care for her C her husband's carelessness D her husband's misunderstanding Her doctor sent her to the local hospital because

A she was not his patient

B the medical tests there would tell him exactly what her problem was C the hospital would take good care of her thanks to the tests

D hers was a very serious case

3 The ladies' meeting lasted

A the whole morning B exactly two hours C less than two hours D more than two hours

5 Mrs Sand's husband bought all the things on the list because A he wanted to help his wife with the shopping

B he wanted to buy what she was not allowed to eat C he had nothing to when he got home

D he himself liked them very much

Exercise 6: Hãy đọc đoạn văn chọn câu trả lời cho câu hỏi theo sau: PARENTS’ DREAMS

Parents often have dreams for their children’s future They hope their children will have a better life than they had They dream that their children will things that they couldn’t Parents who come to the U S from foreign countries hope their children will have better education here They think their children will have more career choices and more successful lives They make many sacrifices so that their children will have more opportunities They think their children will remain close to them because of this Some children understand and appreciate these sacrifices and remain close to their parents However, other children feel ashamed that their parents are so different from other Americans Parents often dream of ) _

A their children’s making a lot of money in the future B one day seeing their children become famous people C one day living on their children’s money

D a bright future for their children

2 Parents who come home from U S from foreign countries hope that _ A their children will have a lot of careers

B their children become successful directors

C their children will have more opportunities for good education D their children will make a lot of sacrifices

3 Parents think their children will remain close to them because _ A they give their children a lot of money

B of the sacrifices

C they know their children will be successful in the future D they are living in a foreign country

4 The word career in line is closest in meaning to _

A education B travel C subject D profession

5 The word close in line is closest in meaning to _

Exercise 3: Hãy đọc đoạn văn chọn câu trả lời cho chỗ trống tương ứng sau: MY HOBBY

I (1) _ learning the guitar when I (2) _ ten years old My first guitar was a present from my uncle It was very old and needed repairing, but I loved it and used to play it until my fingers hurt On my twelfth birthday, my father (3) _ me a new brand one, and I (4) _ going on with private guitar lessons My teacher teaches classical guitar, which I like, but I really want to play rock music Sometimes I (5) _ an electric guitar It is very loud and my mother always (6) _ it Unfortunately it is not mine, it is my friend’s My ambition (7) _ to play in a rock band and make records; I would like to travel around the world, playing in different countries My friend is a good singer, so we are going to form a band together All we need to is finding a drummer and a bass player I (8) _ some songs in the future And then, we (9) _ in my bedroom I’m sure my mother (10) _

1 A started B start C has started D had started

2 A am B was C will be D had been

3 A buys B had bought C bought D will buy

4 A will start B start C has started D started

5 A am playing B play C has played D had played

6 A hates B hate C will hate D hated

7 A is being B was C is D had been

8 A write B will write C has written D had written

9 A has practised B practised C practise D will practise

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III Hãy đọc đoạn văn chọn câu trả lời cho chỗ trống tương ứng sau: WEDDING IN VIETNAM

Tourist: Can you tell me something about (1) _ ceremonies in Vietnam?

Tourist guide: Well, wedding is very important to the Vietnamese, (2) _ to the couple involved, but also for both families

Tourist: What does the groom’s family usually on the wedding day?

Tourist guide: On the wedding day, the groom’s family and relatives go to the bride’s house bringing gifts wrapped in red paper The people who hold the trays of the gifts are also (3) _ chosen

Tourist: Do you have someone in charge of the ceremony? And what does he during the wedding ceremony?

Tourist guide: Yes, we have a (4) _ who introduces the groom, the bride, the parents, the relatives and the guests of the two families The wedding ceremony starts in front of the altar The bride and the groom would pray, asking their ancestors’ permission (5) _ married The Master of Ceremonies gives the wedding couple advice on starting new family The groom and the bride (6) _ their wedding rings

Tourist: Where is the wedding banquet held?

Tourist guide: Well, it depends Often the wedding banquet is held at the groom and the bride’s (7) _ or at a hotel or at a restaurant and all close relatives, friends and neighbours are invited

Tourist: What kind of food and drinks are served?

Tourist guide: (8) _ food and beer or wine are served During the reception, the groom, the bride and their parents (9) _ each table to thank their guests The guests in turn, will give red envelops containing wedding cards and money to the newly wedded couples along with their blessing

Tourist: Oh, that’s very interesting Thank you very much Tourist guide: (10)

1 A wedding B marrying C marriage D getting married

2 A both B not only C neither D either

3 A careful B careless C carefully D carelessly

4 A Master of Martial Arts B Minister of Education

C Minister of Industry D Master of Ceremonies

5 A to get B to give C getting D giving

6 A give B change C exchange D bring

7 A dress B home C jacket D boots

8 A Traditional B Transition C Modern D Monitor

10 A It’s up to you! B Money instead! C You’re welcome! D Never mind! VII Hãy đọc đoạn văn chọn câu trả lời cho chỗ trống tương ứng sau:

I have been traveling to different parts of my country, and I (1) _ a lot about interesting lifestyles and customs Once, I (2) _ to the Northwestern places of the country In many ethnic villages I (3) _ to, I was impressed by some of their beautiful traditional customs For instance, most of the villagers (4) _ in extended families, and they held a close relationship among family members In addition, young people always (5) _ their respect for their ancestors and for their elderly people People (6) _ also willing to give a hand when someone was in need Members of the family helped one another with household chores as well as with farm work While men (7) _ on the fields, women (8) _ the household chores While we were staying there, the villagers always (9) _ us a helping hand and invited us to have dinner with their families on special occasions In short, I highly (10) _ the close ties in human relationship shown in the villagers’ ways of living

1 A learn B have learnt C am learning D will learn

2 A had gone B have gone C go D went

3 A went B will go C am going D had gone

4 A have lived B live C lived D were living

5 A showed B will show C have shown D are showing

6 A are B were C have been D will be

7 A have worked B will work C worked D were working

8 A are doing B did C were doing D had done

9 A gave B give C will give D had given

10 A value B will value C valued D am valuing

III: Chọn đáp án để hồn thành khóa

When I was a student at Bristol University It was during the holidays, the Easter holidays, and I needed some money I had just (1) _ my driving test, and I felt very pleased with myself so I went to the Job Agency They phoned me up the (2) _ and asked me if I had a driving (3) so I said, "Yes ", and they said, "Right We have got a job (4) _ you Go down to Bristol Fruit Market (5) _ morning " I thought, "I'll be (6) _ a car or a small van I'll really enjoy it "

I had to get to Western Supermarket and then to Bridgewater It was a hundred-mile trip I got (9) _ the lorry, started the engine, released the clutch and it began to move Immediately, I heard the lorry (10) _ within a few second So, I looked around and finally realized that I had crashed into a car parking at the side of the road!

1 A passed B jumped C crossed D took off

2 A tomorrow B next day C yesterday D today

3 A fines B lice C client D license

4 A over B for C through D out

5 A day after B next day C yesterday D tomorrow

6 A to drive B drive C driving D driver

7 A terrific B terrible C wonderful D nice

8 A all right B worse C bad D left-over

9 A with B out C on D at

10 A to crash B crashes C crashed D crashing

VIII Chọn đáp án để hồn thành khóa

Computers have become (1) _ of our daily lives We visit shops, offices and places of scenic (2) _ with the help of computers We pay bills prepared (3) _ computers We read newspapers and magazines (4) _ contents have been produced on computers We receive letters from and send letters to (5) _ every part of the world with the help (6) _ computers In addition, we can (7) _ learn foreign languages on computers

What makes computers (8) _ a miraculous device? Each time you turn a computer on, with (9) _ hardware and software, it is (10) _ of doing almost anything you ask it (11) _ It is considered a (12) _ machine that speeds up calculations (13) _ it can add, subtract, multiply, and (14) _ with lightning speed and perfect (15) _

A computers is also an electronic (16) _ device which can manage large collections of (17) _ What is more, it is a (18) _ typewriter which allows us (19) _ and print any kind of document (20) _ all, it is a personal communicator which helps us to interact with each other very quickly and effectively

1 A part B a part C parts D apart

2 A beauties B beautiful C beauty D beautified

3 A with B by C for D in

4 A who B whom C whose D which

5 A almost B most C almost all D the most

7 A even B rarely C event C nearly

8 A so B that C such D then

9 A unsuitable B appropriate C different D various

10 A capable B improbable C incapable D probable

11 A doing B to doing C for doing D to

12 A calculated B calculate C calculating D calculator

13 A due to B because C thanks to D because of

14 A divide B dilate C dignify D diffuse

15 A accurate B accreted C acutance D accuracy

16 A storage B stored C stores D store

17 A data B datum C data D datum

18 A magical B magnified C magic D magnetic

19 A to input B inputting C to input D input

20 A under B among C over D above

IV Chọn đáp án để hồn thành khóa

Nowadays, teenagers have (1) _ more money and expensive possessions than their parents ever did Articles like radios and bicycles, which cost a fortune (2) _ decades ago, are now mass-produced and cheap And items that nobody even dreamed of possessing twenty years ago, such as mobile phones and computers, are now in common places Teenagers are definitely better off financially (3) _, life is not easy for them There is much more to worry about than there was in the past Jobs are not as secure (4) _ they used to be and teenagers can no (5) _ be confident that the world will always be peaceful and free of pollution

Teenagers drive their parents crazy (6) _ many ways Some of them spray their hair with amazing color, while others wear clothes that shock their parents They all want (7) _ own stereos, mobile phones and televisions But these young people are not really behaving differently from how their parents behaved when they were young Many of today's parents and grandparents will laugh when they (8) _ crazy fashions they wore Those adults, who are parents now, fought with their own parents about clothes and lifestyles (9) _ teenagers have fought with their parents (10) _ time began and no doubt they will always…

1 A far B great C much D lot

2 A little B a little C few D a few

3 A Despite B In spite C However D Even though

4 A like B as C but D when

5 A more B farther C sooner D longer

7 A an B his C ones D their

8 A remind B think C review D remember

9 A As well B In fact C At last D At once

10 A since B from C when D as

III Hãy đọc đoạn văn chọn câu trả lời cho câu hỏi theo sau:

"Where is the university?" is a question that many visitors to Cambridge ask, but no one can give them a clear answer, for there is no wall to be found around the university The university is the city You can find the classroom buildings, libraries, museums and offices of the university all over the city And most of its members are the students and teachers or professors of the thirty-one colleges

Cambridge was already developing town long before the first students and teachers arrived 800 years ago It grew up by the river Granta, as the Cam was once called A bridge was built over the river as early as 875

In the fourteen and fifteen centuries more and more land was used for college buildings The town grew much faster in the nineteen century after the opening of the railway in 1845 Cambridge became a city in 1951 and now it has the population of over 100,000 many young students want to study at Cambridge Thousands of people from all over the world come to visit the university town It has become a famous place all round the world

1 Why most visitors come to Cambridge?

A To see university B To use the libraries of the university C To study in the colleges in Cambridge D To find the classroom buildings Around what time did the university begin to appear?

A In the 8th century B In the 9th century

C In the 13th century D In the 15th century

3 Why did people name Cambridge the "city of Cambridge"?

A Because it was a developing town B Because the river was very well - known C Because there is a bridge over the Cam D Because there is a river named Granta From what we read, we know that Cambridge is now _

A a city without wall B a city that may have a wall around it C visited by international tourists D a city of growing population

5 After which year did the town really begin developing?

A After 800 B After 875 C After 1845 D After 1945

LÀM THỨ 3 IV Chọn đáp án để hồn thành khóa

look after her children full-time She strongly believes that women are pressurized to too much, driving themselves to the absolute limit In her own case, after six years of paid employment, Helen finally decided to call it a day She says she initially found it hard being at home, though she never misses the job itself She admits that if she had had a brilliant career to begin (3) _, she might feel differently now Financially, she is no worse off (4) _ before, as the cost of childcare and commuting exceeded her actual income (5) _the government starts to give other tax incentives to working parents, she says she will not return to the workplace until her children are grown up A relationship B friendship C scholarship D membership

2 A in B to C out D up

3 A to B up C at D with

4 A thanB so C as D then

5 A Unless B Even if C Provided D If

V Chọn đáp án để hồn thành khóa

A report says that Britain needs to bring in more workers from other countries This is to avoid a crisis caused by population changes as fewer babies are born and as people live longer Because there will be more and more old people in the population, the (1) _ for a younger workforce will grow and immigration may help (2) _ the problem The report says that if the (3) _ of people coming to live in the UK does not increase by around 20% in the (4) _ fifty years, the UK population will fall by three million This means that, (5) _ a result, Britons would need to work until they are in their seventies to (6) _ the large number of elderly people In addition, the State will no longer be able to (7) _ health care and pensions, so people will have to pay for themselves

The ethnic minorities, most of whom are immigrants to Britain, (8) _ a lot of money for the government in the form of taxes This is because these minorities have many young people in (9) _ The report calls for a (10) _ of attitude towards immigrants: they are now some of our most valuable citizens

1 A want B cause B lack D need

2 A find B create C solve D answer

3 A size B number C total D figure

4 A following B future C next D later

5 A For B as C with D to

6 A keep B spend C help D afford

7 A provide B prepare C put D take

8 A giveB pay C support D afford

10 A turn B change C direction D exchange Exercise 4: Chọn đáp án để hoàn thành khóa

Since China adopted its open-door (1) _ approximately twenty-five years ago, Chinese higher education has begun once again to draw closer to the (2) _ Western world China's (3) _ to send scholars and students to the United States at the end of the 1970s, after thirty years of hostility between the two countries, marked a dramatic turning (4) _ in the nation's educational history Today, about 50,000 Chinese students, are studying in the United States, accounting (5) _ 10 percent of the total international students in the country More and (6) _ Chinese students have gone to other countries to study According to statistics from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), China (7) _ more students than any other country to study abroad In the other direction, many students from the United States and (8) _ are going to China to study language, culture, history, traditional Chinese medicine, science, engineering, and other (9) The increasing number of international students worldwide demonstrates a relatively quick change in the (10) _ of global education

1 A way B law C rule D policy

2 A progress B advanced C head D reach

3 A decide B decisive C decision D decider

4 A point B spot C top D stain

5 A for B to C up D over

6 A as B more C than D much

7 A regards B mails C posts D sends

8 A elsewhere B wherever C where D whereas

9 A matters B things C fields D items

10 A interfere B integration C exchange D mixture Exercise 5: Hãy đọc đoạn văn chọn câu trả lời cho câu hỏi theo sau:

Last week I went to visit Atlantic College, an excellent private college in Wales Unusually, it gives people much needed experience of life outside the classroom, as well as the opportunity to study for their exams The students, who are aged between 16 and 18 and come from all over the word, spend the morning studying In the afternoon they go out and a really useful activity, such as helping on the farm, looking after people with learning difficulties, or checking for pollution in rivers

A quarter of students are British, and many of those can only attend because they receive government help

“I really admire the college for trying to encourage international understanding among young people", as Barbara Molenkamp, a student from the Netherlands, said ''You learn to live with people and respect them, even the ones you don't like During the summer holidays my mother couldn't believe how much less I argued with my sister "

To sum up, Atlantic College gives its students an excellent education, using methods which really seem to work

1 What is the writer trying to in the text? A give an opinion about a particular student

B give an opinion about a special type of education C describe the activities the students in their free time D describe his own experience of education

2 What can a reader find out from this text?

A how to become a student at Atlantic College B what kind of programme Atlantic College offers C what the British education system is like

D how to get along better with other people What is the writer's opinion of Atlantic College?

A It doesn't allow students enough study time B Its students are taught to like each other C It doesn’t give good value for money D Its way of teaching is successful

4 How has Barbara changed since being at Atlantic College? A She knows a lot about other countries

B She is more confident than her sister now C She finds it easier to get on with other people D She prefers her new friends to her family

5 The word "argued" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _

Exercise 6: Chọn đáp án để hồn thành khóa

The relationship between students and teachers is (1) formal in the USA than in many other countries, especially at the college level American college students not stand up when their teacher enters the room Students are generally encouraged to ask questions in class, to stop in the professor's of lice for extra help, and to phone if they are absent· and need a(n) (2) Most teachers allow students to enter class late or leave early, if necessary Despite the lack of formality, students are still expected to be polite to their teacher and fellow classmates When students want to ask questions, they usually (3) a hand and wait to be called on When the teacher or a student is speaking to the class, it is rude to begin whispering (4) another classmate When a test is being given, talking to' a classmate is not only rude but also risky Most American teachers consider that students who are talking to each other (5) a test are cheating

1 A much B most C a little D less

2 A assignment B homework C information D housework

3 A raise B hold C hang D rise

4 A with B for C to D at

5 A at B during C by D for

Exercise 4: Hãy đọc đoạn văn chọn câu trả lời cho câu hỏi theo sau:

When you first apply for a job, you might not succeed in getting it It’s always a good idea to ask them to explain to you what prevented you from beating the other candidates Don’t complain about the situation, but ask them to advise you on what you can better next time Perhaps the interviewer disproved of or disagreed with something you said Perhaps they just glance at your application and saw something that made it easy to choose between you and another candidate Don’t regard it as a failure, but recognize it as chance to learn more As long as you don’t worry too much about it and continue to believe in yourself, you’ll eventually find the chance you’ve been waiting for Then your family and friends will be able to congratulate you on your success!

1 You might when you first apply for it A succeed in getting a job B fail in getting a job

C get a job D have a job

2 What could you if you didn’t succeed in getting a job? A quit it B find another job

C forget everything D ask the interviewers for explanation It is a good way to ask the interviewers

A to supply you a job B to advise you for the next time

C helping D pay you money

A you’re not good B you’re not confident C your failure D interviewer’s disagreement You should regard failing I the job interview as

A your failure B a chance to learn more C a bad thing D interviewer’s failure You don’t need to worry

A because there are many chances waiting for you B because you have a family

C because you have friends D because you are very intelligent What is the best tile for the text?

A The causes of fail a job interview B Advice for a job interviewee C Failure of a interviewer D Fail a job interview

Exercise 5: Chọn đáp án để hồn thành khóa

It’s always worth preparing well for an interview Don’t just hope (1) the best Here are a few tips Practice how you say things, as well as what you (2) to say If you don’t own a video camera, perhaps a friend of (3) does Borrow it and make a video tape of yourself Find (4) to watch it with you and give you a (5) of advice on how you appear and behave

Before the interview, plan what to wear Find out how the company expects its (6) to dress At the interview, believe in yourself and be honest, open and friendly (7) attention and keep your answers to the point The interviewer doesn’t want to waste time and (8) you

1 A against B for C to D at

2 A intend B consider C imagine D think

3 A his B yours C mine D ours

4 A anybody B nobody C everybody D somebody

5 A number B slice C plenty D bit

6 A colleagues B employees C customers D employers

7 A Attract B Give C Turn D Pay

BÀI TẬP VỀ NHÀ THỨ 3 Exercise 6: Chọn đáp án để hồn thành khóa

JOB DECISION

What sort of job should you look for? Much depends (1) _your long-term aim You need to ask (2) _whether you want to specialize in a particular field, work your (3) up to higher levels of responsibility or (4) of your current employment into a broader field

This job will be studied very carefully when you send your letter of (5) _for your next job It (6) _show evidence of serious career planning (7) important, it should extend you, develop you and give you increasing responsibility Incidentally, if the travel bug is biting, (8) is the time to pack up and go You can temporary work for a (9) ; when you return, pick up where you have (10) off and get the second job

41 A for B on C of D with

42 A you B if C oneself D yourself

43 A path B road C way D street

44 A out B off C into D over

45 A applicants B application C form D

employment

46 A will B would C should D may

47 A Less B Even C Almost D Most

48 A now B then C so D such

49 A day B time C while D ages

50 A came B left C taken D paid

Exercise 7: Hãy đọc đoạn văn chọn câu trả lời cho câu hỏi theo sau:

Preparation is a key to a successful interview Does the idea of going to a job interview make you feel a little nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest part of the employing process But it is not really true The more you prepare and practise, the more comfortable you will feel You should find out as much as possible about the company before you go to the interview Understand the products that they produce and the services that they provide It is also good to know who the customers are and who the major competitors are “Practice makes perfect” It will also make you feel more confident and relaxed So, practise your answers to common questions Make a list of questions to ask, too Almost all interviewers will ask if you have questions This is a great opportunity for you to show your keenness, enthusiasm, and knowledge

to show how your skills and experience match this position and this company The employer will be looking and listening to determine if you are a good fit He/she will be looking for a number of different qualities, in addition to the skills that you possess To make the best impression, dress appropriately; express your strengths; arrive early, by about 10-15 minutes; be enthusiastic; shake hands firmly; be an active listener; sit up straight and maintain eye contact; and ask questions

After the interview, follow up with a thank-you note This is a chance for you to restate your interest and how you can benefit the company Your best bet is to try to time it so that the note gets there before the hiring: decision is made You should also follow up with a phone call if you not hear back from the employer within the specified time

1 The pronoun it refers to

A the job B the interview C the interviewer D the preparation What does the writer advise you to practice?

A Asking and answering questions related to the job B Making products that the company produces C Providing services that the company serves D Meeting some customers and competitors Which should not be shown during your interview?

A Punctuality B A firm hand shaking C Being properly-dressed D Weaknesses

4 You can show your qualifications in the

A dressing style and punctuality B competing with the competitors C résumé and letter of application D eye contact with the interview Which is not included in the writer's advice?

A You should not communicate with the interviewer after the interview B You 'should make the best impression in the interview

C You should write a note to say thanks to the interviewer after the interview, D You should telephone the interviewer for any information after the interview Exercise 8: Chọn đáp án để hồn thành khóa

A job interview is a strategic conversation with a purpose Your goal is to show the employer that you have the (47) _, background, and ability to the job and that you can successfully fit into the organization The interview is also your (48) _ to gather information about the job, the organization, and future career opportunities to figure out if the position and work environment are (49) _ for you Most employers not hire people based on certificates or diplomas alone Personality, (50) , enthusiasm, a positive outlook, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills count heavily in the selection process

6 A parts B roles C fields D facts

7 A interest B interesting C interested D interestingly

8 A fill B change C exchange D translate

9 A make B spend C post D apply

10 A condition B location C satisfaction D position

11 A most B mostly C more D more than

12 A skills B aspects C appearances D weaknesses

13 A fates B feasts C lucks D opportunities

14 A fit B right C accurate D exact

15 A confide B confidence C confident D confidently

Exercise 8: Chọn đáp án để hoàn thành khóa

Since the introduction of economic reforms in India in early 1990s, the major thrust of the country has been to achieve faster economic (1) , higher export earnings, greater foreign reserves, and enhanced foreign direct investment (2) efforts have been directed towards achieving the desired goals in these macro-economic parameters (3) it is heartening to note the

accomplishments at the macro-economic front, it is (4) disturbing that the enhanced rate of economic growth has failed to address certain issues of vital importance These issues and concerns include the dynamics of labor marker, progress (5) the agricultural sector, gender equality, caste representations, cultural development, and environmental protection

1 A grew B growing C growth D grows

2 A Wide B Big C Enormous D Large

3 A With B While C By D When

4 A equation B equal C equality D equally

5 A of B on C with D at

III Hãy chọn từ thích hợp (A, B, C, D) để điền vào chổ trống đoạn văn sau

When Americans greet one another they often exchange a firm _(62) They may greet strangers on the street by saying “Hello” or “ _(63) ” Friends often greet each other with “How are you?” and respond “ (64) _” Americans not really expect any other answer to the

question “How are you?” because it is a way of (65) _ Except in formal situations, people speak to each other by their given names once they are acquainted

40 A head B mind C notebook D hand

41 A adventure B handshake C militant D occasion

42 A Goodbye B Good morning C Not bad, thanks D Take care

43 A Bye B So long C No smoking D.Fine, thanks

LÀM THỨ

Why people drive on the left in ……(66)…… and on the right in other countries ?

The reason for this goes back to the days when people travelled by horse Most people are ……(67) ……, and thus the left is the natural side to drive on if you are on horseback and need right hand to ……(68)…… the sword in case of trouble So why didn’t the rest of the world the same ? Because of Napoleon Bonaparte He insisted that his armies travel on the right, and as he ……(69)……

through Europe, he imposed this rule wherever he went

The question suggests that only the British drive on the left, but in fact, out of 178 countries in the world, ……(70)…… are about 50 that drive on the left, including Japan However, most of them are former British colonies

45 A France B English C American D Britain

46 A left-handed B right-handed C sensible D thrusted

47 A slash B thrust C ride D hold

48 A conquered B visited C decreed D dated back to

49 A they B those C there D here

IV Đọc kỹ đoạn văn chọn câu trả lời cho câu hỏi:

Langston Hughes was one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century He was born in Joplin, Missouri, and moved to Cleveland at the age of fourteen Four years later he went to Mexico and spent one year there before attending Columbia University in New York For a few years after that he roamed the world as a seaman, visiting ports around the world and writing some poetry He returned to the United States and attended Lincoln University, where he won the Writer Bynner Prize for undergraduate poetry After graduating in 1928, he traveled to Spain and to Russia His best novels include “Not Without Laughter” and “The Big Sea” He wrote an autobiography in 1956 and also published his collections of poetry then

A man of many talents, Hughes is one of the most accomplished writers in American literature history

50 Where was Langston Hughes born ?

A Cleveland B Columbia C Missouri D New York

51 Langston Hughes was _ years old when he went to Mexico

A 14 B 16 C 18 D 20

52 When were his collections of poetry published ?

A in 1928 B in 1956 C in 1958 D in 1960

A Spain B Russia C Columbia University D Lincoln University

54 Which of the following statements is NOT true ?

A Langston Hughes had lived in Mexico for a year before he left for New York B Langston Hughes used to travel by ship to many ports around the world C Langston Hughes attended Columbia University in New York at fourteen D “The Big Sea” is one of Langston Hughes’ best works

Germany had one of the lowest rates of unemployment back in 1980 It stood at just 3% Now the rate is increasing The United States has had ups and downs In 1980, it was about 1% lower than that in Germany; 7.5% in 1981; and in 1984, it was the same rate as in 1980 Great Britain heads the employment chart In 1980, their situation was the same as the United States, then followed a sharp rise in 1981, when the rate was 10,5% This rose gradually over the next two years to 13% There was no great change until two years later people saw another increase to about 13.5% and figures not look as though they are on their way down yet

55 What was the rate of unemployment in the United States in 1980?

A 2% B 3% C 7.5% D 1%

56 What was the rate of unemployment in Britain in 1983?

A 2% B 3% C 7.5% D 13%

57 Which country had the highest rates of unemployment?

A Germany B France C The US D Britain

79 In what year of the 1980s did Britain have the highest rate?

A 1980 B 1981 C 1984 D 1985

80 In England, the rate of unemployment is

A on their way down B not on their way down C not increasing D lowest

example 'Doctor' or 'Professor', so you shouldn't use first names (50) _a person asks you to

1. A while B as if C such as D as

2. A sudden B suddenly C abruptly D

promptly

3. A other B others C another D the

other

4. A on B to C at D in

5. A if only B as C unless D since

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer

BODY LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL DIFFERENCES

The body language people use often communicates more about their feelings than the words they are saying We use body movements, hand gestures, facial expressions, and changes in our voice to communicate with each other Although some body language is universal, many gestures are culturally specific and may mean different things in different countries

If you want to give someone the nod in Bulgaria, you have to nod your head to say no and shake it to say yes – the exact opposite of what we do! In Belgium, pointing with your index finger or snapping your fingers at someone is very rude

In France, you shouldn’t rest your feet on tables or chairs Speaking to someone with your hands in your pockets will only make matters worse In the Middle East, you should never show the soles of your feet or shoes to others as it will be seen as a grave insult When eating, only use your right hand because they use their left hands when going to the bathroom

In Bangladesh, the ‘thumbs-up’ is a rude sign In Myanmar, people greet each other by clapping, and in India, whistling in public is considered rude

In Japan, you should not blow your nose in public, but you can burp at the end of a meal to show that you have enjoyed it The ‘OK’ sign (thumb and index finger forming a circle) means ‘everything is good’ in the West, but in China it means nothing or zero In Japan, it means money, and in the Middle East, it is a rude gesture

1 It is mentioned in the passage that many gestures A may mean different things in different countries

2 People nod their head to say no in

3 In the Middle East, people not use their left hands for eating because they use their left hands

A when going to the bathroom B when preparing the meal C to put in their pockets D to clean their tables and chairs Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A In France, people shouldn’t rest their feet on tables

B In Belgium, snapping your fingers at someone is very rude C In China, the ‘OK’ sign means money

D In Myanmar, people greet each other by clapping The word “others” in paragraph refers to

A other people B other shoes C other soles D other feet Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase

Researchers in communication show that more feelings and intentions are (41) _ and received nonverbally than verbally Mehrabian and Wienerfollowing have stated that only 7% (42) _ message is sent through words, with remaining 93% sent nonverbal (43) _

Humans use nonverbal communication because:

1 Words have limitations: There are (44) _ areas where nonverbal communication is more (45) _ than verbal, especially when we explain the shape, directions, personalities which are expressed nonverbally

2 Nonverbal signal are powerful: Nonverbal cues primarily express inner (46) _ while verbal messages deal basically with outside world [primarily: mainly]

3 Nonverbal message are likely (47) _ more genuine: because nonverbal behaviors cannot be controlled as easily as spoken words

4 Nonverbal signals can express feelings inappropriate to state: Social etiquette/’etiket/ [ nghi thức] limits (48) _ can be said, but nonverbal cues can communicate thoughts

5 A separate communication channel is necessary to (49) _ send complex messages: A speaker can add enormously to the complexity of the verbal message through simple nonverbal (50) _

6 A sent B posted C mailed D thrown

7 A through B in C of D for

8 A thought B expressions C gestures D postures

9 A sum B great deal C amount D numerous

10.A effect B effective C effectively D effectiveness

11.A feelings B words C shows D sorrows

12.A be B being C to be D been

14.A get B have C make D help

15.A signs B signals C sight D signatures

Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences

In 1988, for the first time in British history, a National Curriculum was introduced The National Curriculum tells pupils which subjects they have to study, what they must learn and when they have to take assessment tests [assessment: đánh giá]

Between the ages of 14 and 16, pupils study for their GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) exams Pupils must take English Language, Maths and Science for GCSE, as well as a half GCSE in a foreign language and Technology In addition, they must also be taught Physical Education, Religious Education and Sex Education, although they not take exams in these subjects

At the age of 16, pupils can leave school If pupils stay on, they usually take A (Advanced) levels, AS (Advanced Supplementary) level or GNVQs (Greater National Vocational Qualifications) It is quite common to combine, for example, two A levels with one AS level, or one A level with one GNVQ

Pupils taking A levels study traditional subjects, such as French, Physics or History To go to university, pupils usually need two or three A levels

AS levels are the same standard as A levels, but only half of the content: AS level German pupils take the A-level German language exam, but not take the A-level German Literature exam

GNVQs are vocational qualifications Pupils usually take on GNVQ in subjects such as Business, Leisure and Tourism, Manufacturing, and Art and Design One GVNQ (at advanced level) is equal to two A levels

1 Britain began to have a National Curriculum _

A one hundred years ago B in the nineteenth century

C in 1898 D in 1988

2 Which of the following subjects British students NOT take exams in?

A Science B Physical Education C Maths D English Language

3 Pupils need _A levels to continue to study at university

A one or two B two or three C four or five D five or six

4 Which of the following subjects pupils NOT take on GNVQ in? A German Literature B Business

C Art and Design D Manufacturing

Choose the word or phrase that best fits each space in the following passage

A tiny village school is soon to celebrate its 110 birthday - against all expectations Five years ago it seemed certain to close but parents and other villagers fought the local education authority and raised funds to keep it (46) _ It is now ending its first term as a school (47) _by the village community and the villagers are just proud of their achievement

They were furious when education chiefs tried to make them send the village children to other schools further away because the number of pupils at the village school was too (48) _ The villagers started a huge campaign to (49) _money They collected enough to hire a teacher and begin to help with school cleaning, lunch supervision and lessons Now the school is doing well and it seems (50) it will continue to run in the future

6 A open B opened C to opening D for opening

7 A run B running C has run D to run

8 A little B less C few D small

9 A rise B raise C pay D deal

10.A in case B even though C as if D if only

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage The relationship between students and teachers is (46) _formal in the USA than in many other countries, especially at the college level American college students not stand up when their teacher enters the room Students are generally encouraged to ask questions in class, to stop in the professor's of lice for extra help, and to phone if they are absent and need a(n) (47) _ Most teachers allow students to enter class late or leave early, if necessary Despite the lack of formality, students are still expected to be polite to their teacher and fellow classmates When students want to ask questions, they usually (48) a hand and wait to be called on When the teacher or a student is speaking to the class, it is rude to begin whispering (49) _another classmate When a test is being given, talking to' a classmate is not only rude but also risky Most American teachers consider that students who are talking to each other (50) _a test are cheating

1 A much B most C a little D less

2 A assignment B homework C information D housework

3 A raise B hold C hang D rise

4 A with B for C to D at

BÀI TẬP VỀ NHÀ THỨ

Choose the option that best completes each of the following sentences

Computer programmer David Jones earns £35,000 a year designing new computer games, yet he cannot find a bank prepared to let him have a cheque card Instead, he has been told to wait another two years, until he is 18

The 16-year-old works for a small firm in Liverpool, where the problem of most young people of his age is finding a job David's firm releases two new games for the expanding home computer market each month

But David's biggest headache is what to with his money

Despite his salary, earned by inventing new programs within tight schedules, with bonus payments and profit-sharing, he cannot drive a car, take out a mortgage, or obtain credit cards

He lives with his parents in their council house in Liverpool, where his father is a bus driver His company has to pay £150 a month in taxi fares to get him the five miles to work and back every day because David cannot drive

David got his job with the Liverpool-based company four months ago, a year after leaving school with six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop "I got the job because the people who run the firm knew had already written some programs," he said

"I suppose £35,000 sounds a lot but actually that's being pessimistic I hope it will come to more than that this year." He spends some of his money on records and clothes, and gives his mother £20 a week But most his spare time is spent working

"Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school," he said "But had been studying it in books and 'magazines for four years in my spare time knew what wanted to and never considered staying on at school Most people in this business are fairly young, anyway."

David added: "I would like to earn a million and suppose early retirement is a possibility You never know when the market might disappear."

41 Why is David different from other young people at his age?

A He earns an extremely high salary B He is not unemployed

C He does not go out much D He lives at home with his parents 42 David's greatest problem is

A Making the banks treat him as an adult B inventing computer games C spending his salary D learning to drive

43 He was employed by the company because

A he had worked in a computer shop B he had written some computer programs C he works very hard D he had learnt to use computers at school

A he did not enjoy school

B he wanted to work with computers and staying at school did not help him C he was afraid of getting too old to start computing

D he wanted to earn a lot of money 45 Why does David think h~ might retire early?

A You have to be young to write computer programs B He wants to stop working when he is a millionaire C He thinks computer games might not always sell so well D He thinks his firm might go bankrupt

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage Manuel Gonzalez comes from Spain He usually lives in Madrid and works (46) a journalist for a Spanish newspaper, but two years ago he decided to take a year (47) work to live in different countries in Europe and write a book about Europeans He spent the first two months in Scandinavia (48) information and then moved to Germany for a month At present he is staying in Paris, where he is renting a flat for five weeks Four years ago he wrote a (49) travel guide to Spain and now he is working hard to have the same (50) with his book about Europeans

46 A in B for C by D as

47 A off B to C away D from

48 A collected B to collect C collecting D collection 49 A best-sell B best-sold C best-selling D best-to- sell

50 A succeed B success C successful D successfully

Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes the following sentences

Technology has come to the rescue of those who hate to be out of touch First there were beepers; now there are cellular phones These small telephones can go anywhere with you Anyone who may need to reach you can simply call your cellular number Of course, the numbers for most cellular phones work only in a specific city Some companies have formed networks with other cellular phone services in other cities to try to make numbers work for their customers no matter where they are But customers who travel frequently to the same city have come up with their own solution - they simply get a second cellular phone number for the second city

41 Why people like cellular phones?

A They can use them in the office B They fit in a briefcase C They like technology D They can them anywhere 42 What is the disadvantage of cellular phones?

C They are expensive D They work only in one city 43 If people visit another city often, what is the simple solution to make their cellular phone work?

A Get a second number in that city B Use a regular telephone

C Communicate by fax D Buy a beeper

44 The sentence "no matter where they are" in the passage is closest in meaning to A they don't care where they are

B wherever they are

C they have no idea where they are D where they are is not known

45 The phrase "come up with" in the passage is closest in meaning to

A found B confronted C accepted D crested

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage Communication can be in the form of words, pictures, or actions Words are the most commonly used: we speak or write to communicate ideas It is, (46) _, essential for people to use words effectively

Pictures are useful, also Businesses use them successfully in posters, charts, and blueprints Companies should be careful that the pictures (47) on posters and charts, as well as in brochures and advertisements, and the words compliment, rather than conflict, (48) each other

Action is an important communication medium: actions speak (49) _than words This medium is the most important when dealing face-to-face with employees, colleagues, and clients A frown, a handshake, a wink, and even silence have meaning; people will attach significance (50) these actions

46 A therefore B because C although D despite

47 A use B using C used D useful

48 A for B with C in D of

49 A noisier B louder C alouder D loudlier

50 A to B by C for D with

Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that bes.t completes the following sentences

or dangerous work These kinds of industrial robots are not usually "mobile" The work they need to is brought to them, like cars on an assembly line, for example

The robot industry is a big business By the middle of the 1990s, Japan' led the world in robot production with more than 71,000 industrial robots at work Both the United States and Japan, as well as other countries, continue to develop more advanced robots Robots can now be made to perform more complex jobs Robots can make decisions while they are working and learn from their mistakes Robots can now see with TV camera "eyes." They can easily hear and can even speak using a voice made by a computer But it is difficult to make a robot "understand." Thinking and understanding are very human qualities The robots of the future will probably be very complex They will be able to perform many humanlike tasks Robots and other technology will make the future a very interesting place!

41 We can infer from the passage that by the middle of the 1990s A only Japan had used robots in production

B Japan and the USA were the only countries to use robots C some countries had used robots in industrial production D Japan led the world in production thanks to robots 42 Which of the following are robots NOT be able to do?

A To speak using a voice made by a computer B To think and understand

C To make decisions at work D To learn from mistakes

43 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the robots of the future? A They will probably be very complicated

B They will be able to humanlike tasks

C They will contribute to making the future more interesting D They will replace human workers in all kinds of work

44 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "bother" in the first paragraph?

A cancel B change C upset D

terminate

45 Which of the following can be the opposite of the word "mobile" in the first paragraph?

A stationary B movable C unthinkable D

repairable

23 years studying it He was so (47) involved in the search for Martian life that he built his own laboratory It housed a huge telescope At 7,000 feet (2.13km) (48) sea level in a dry climate, it was a perfect site to view Mars Lowell believed that he saw a network of lines (49) Mars He also thought that the lines were built by intelligent life There was also the chance that water was on the planet He drew many maps in his notebooks His idea (50) the public's attention People soon believed that life on Mars could exist

46 A due B because C except D instead

47 A deep B deeply C depth D deepen

48 A on B over C above D up

49 A cross B crossing C to cross D crossed

50 A made B achieved C absorbed D drew

Read and choose the letter (A, B, C or D) that best completes the tasks that follow: The size and location of the world's deserts are always changing

Over millions of years, as climates change and mountains rise, new dry and wet areas develop But within the last 100 years, deserts have been growing at a frightening speed This is partly because of natural changes, but the greatest desert makers are humans

In developing countries, 90 percent of the people use wood for cooking and heating They cut down trees for firewood But trees are important They cool the land under them and keep the sun off the smaller plants When leaves fall from a tree, they make the land richer When the trees are gone, the smaller plants die, and there is nothing but sand Yet people must use firewood, raise animals, and grow crops in order to live

Humans can make deserts, but humans can also prevent their growth

Algeria planted a green wall of trees across the edge of the Sahara to stop the desert sand from spreading Mauritania planted a similar wall around Nouakchott, the capital Iran puts a thin covering of petroleum on sandy areas and plants trees The oil keeps the water and small in the land, and men on motorcycles keep the sheep and goats away Other countries build long canals to bring water to desert areas

Yet land that will probably become desert in the future equals the size of Australia, the United States, and the former Soviet Union together Can people stop the growth of the world's deserts and save the land that is so essential to life?

41 Most people in developing countries _

A planted trees on the edge of the deserts B cook on wood fires C put oil on sandy areas D raise sheep and goats

C they won't drink water in the canals D they won't blow the sand away 43 When all the trees in an area are cut down, _

A their leaves make the land richer B the smaller plants can grow better C they cool the land under their leaves D there is nothing left but sand 44 The word frightening speed in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _

A awful B extremely fast C powerful D wonderful

45 According to the passage, which of the following is the most important cause of desertification?

A The change of climate B The spread of deserts

C Human activities D Cattle destroying trees

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage DESERTIFICATION

The Sahara Desert is growing by 10kms each year The whole earth gets 600km2 of desert area more every year This process is called "desertification" This term started being (46) _ in the 1950s

The idea of desertification was first known in the 1930s Much of the Great Plains grew very dry (47) a result of drought and poor farming techniques It was called the Dust Bowl Millions were forced to leave their farms and their ways of life Since then, (48) _ have been great improvements in farming practices in the Great Plains These have prevented the Dust Bowl disaster (49) again

Grazing is one worry Cows two things to the soil First, they eat grasses and plants that hold the soil in place Second, their hooves break down the top layer of soil The result is that the good soil can be blown away by the wind The dirt (50) behind is not good for growing

46 A use B used C to use D using

47 A as B for C by D with

48 A it B they C there D those

49 A to occur B to occurring C of occurring D from occurring

50 A leaves B to leave C left D leaving

Read the passage and choose the best answers

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) safeguards hundreds of species around the world, but we focus species attention on our flagship species: giant pandas, tigers, endangered whales and dolphins, rhinos, elephant, marine turtles and great apes These species not only need species measures and extra protection in order to survive, they also serve as “umbrella” species: helping them helps numerous other species that live in the same habitats

bears, migratory species like whooping cranes and songbrids, and a host of other species facing threats also benefit from WWF’ s conservation efforts Our wildlife trade experts at “traffic” work to ensure that trade wildlife products, doesn’t harm a species, while also fighting against illegal and unsustainable trade

WWF is known for acting sound science Science leads and guides us strategies and approaches, from the way to restore tigers in viable, breed population to decide which areas need protection the most

What does WWF stand for?

A World Wildlife Food B World Wildlife Formation

C World Wildlife Fund D World Website Fund

How many species we pay much attention to?

A B C D

What is the meaning of the world habitats in pharagraph 1? A The place where animals or plants are normally found B The place where animals or plants can drink and sleep C The place where animals or plants can eat find their enemy D The place where animals can find and keep their body warm What can science help us in safeguarding endangered species?

A Find the way to kill all species easily B Lead and guide strategies and approaches C Discover another habitat of animal D Search for a food source for animals Which of the following is not stated in the passage?

A WWF safeguards hundreds of species around the world B WWF is known for acting on sound science

C these above species need extra protection so as not to be extinct D All species are so fierce that scientists can’t take care of them Read and choose the appropriate option:

WHY DO ANIMALS GO EXTINCT?

Different kinds of animals have appeared and disappeared throughout Earth’s history Some animals go extinct because the climate (41) _ they live changes The climate may become wetter or drier It may become warmer or cooler If the animals cannot change, or adapt, to the new climate, they die

Sometimes many of the animals on Earth go extinct at the (44) _ time Scientists call this a mass extinction Scientists think there (45) _ at least five mass extinctions in Earth’s history The last mass extinction happened about 65 million years ago This mass extinction killed off the dinosaurs

A where B which C when D what

A complete B find C compete D exist

A accidentally B suddenly C quickly D slowly

A same B similar C different D various

A has been B have been C will be D are

Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the original one The gate was closed to stop the children running into the road

A The gate was closed so the children running into the road B The gate is closed so that children don’t run into the road

C The gate was closed so that the children couldn’t run into the road D The gate is closed that the children couldn’t to run into the road My Indian friend finds using chopsticks difficult

A My Indian friend is not used to using chopsticks B My Indian friend can’t use chopsticks

C My Indian friend didn’t use to using chopsticks Too tired to continue, David stopped walking

A David couldn’t carry on walking because he was too tired B David couldn’t stop walking because he was to tired C David was too tired to carry out walking

D David can’t continue to walk when he’ stirred I haven’t met old English teacher since I left school

A I didn’t have a chance to meet my old English teacher because I left school B this is the last time I met my old English teacher at shool

C I last met my old English teacher when I left school

D My old English teacher hasn’t met me since I have left school Tom didn’t begin to read until he was eight

A It was not until Tom was eight that he began to read B When Tom was eight, he didn’t know how to read

LÀM CHŨ NHẬT

Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space

Today there are libraries in almost every towns in the world Even in areas (36) there are no libraries, there are often mobile libraries which take boos from one village to (37) But in the days when books were copied by hand (38) than printed, libraries were very rare The reason is simple: books took a very long time to produce, and there were far fewer coppies of any given work around The greatest library (39) all, that in Alexandia, had 54,000 books

In the ancient world, this number (40) considered huge It was the first time that anyone had collected so many books from all around the world (41) one roof There are many theories about why these books were lost (42) is that the library accidentally burned down Another is that one of the rulers of the city ordered the books to be burned They were taken to various places and it took six monthsto burn them (43) happened, the collection there was priceless Many of the library’s treasures were lost forever-sone books were

(44) recovered We cannot even know (45) what the library containd

36 A where B who C the place D which

37 A other B others C the other D another

38 A rather B else C more D much

39 A of B about C in D over

40 A is B was C were place D has been

41 A in B under C over D below

42 A One B A theory C None D All

43 A Whoever B Whichever C whatever D wherever

44 A almost B never C already D yet

45 A exactly B really C detailedly D yet

Read and choose the best answer

There are books with fairy tails in many countries Often the same stoties are known and repeated in many languages Some of the things that happens in these stories are remarkable, although not as remarkable as things that are truly happening in medicine and science today

Most fairy tails begin with “Once upon a time” and end with “They lived happily ever after”, so we will begin in the same way

Once upon a time there was a girl calles Cinderella who did all the work in the kitchen while her lazy sister did nothing

So she went to the ball in a beautiful dress in a wonderful coach She danced with the prince but at midnight she ran back home, leaving one of her shoes on the floor The prince wanted to see her again and went to every house in the capital until he found that the shoe was the right size for Cinderella She and the price were married and lived happily ever after

46.Books with fairy are found in

A our country only B few countries

C all countries except ours D many countries

47.According to the passage, things truly happening in medicine and science today are _ things that happenes in some fairy tails,

A More remarkable than B less remarkable than

C as remarkable as D not as remarkable as

48.The word “ball” in the first sentence means A a sport equipment B a dancing hall

C a balloon D sphere

49.Cinderella was very sad because

A her sister did nothing C her sister went to a ball and left her at home C she did all the work in the kitchen D her sister was invited to a hall

50.At the end of the story

A Cinderella could go to the ball and it was so happened that she and the prince was married

B Cinderella’s godmother came to comfort her C one of Cinderella’ sisters was married to the prince D the prince invited Cinderella to the hall

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Synchronized swimming is a hybrid of swimming, gymnastics, and dance This sport has an artistic effect, and really relates to those three sports It consists of swimmers performing a synchronized routine of elaborate and dramatic moves in the water, accompanied by music

Synchronized swimming demands first-rate water skills, and requires strength, endurance, flexibility, grace, artistry and precise timing, not to mention exceptional breath control while upside down underwater Developed in the early 1900s in Canada, it is a sport performed almost exclusively by women, although there is some participation by men In its early form it was sometimes known as “water ballet”

but other international and national competitions allow male competitors Both USA Synchro and Synchro Canada allow men to compete with women

Competitors point to the strength, flexibility, and aerobic endurance required to perform difficult routines for the judges, one technical and one free

36 The world ‘hybrid ‘in the first line could be best replaced by

A continuity B modernization C mixture D succession

37 Synchronized swimming is a sport that A relates to swimming, gymnastics, and dance B began in Canada in the early of the 20th century C is performed almost exclusively by women D All are correct

38 It’s untrue to say that

A Synchronized swimming has completely influenced by ballet B Synchronized swimming used to be known as “water ballet”

C The requirements for synchronized swimmers are strength, endurance, flexibility, grace, artistry and

precise timing

D Men can also take part in synchronized swimming 39 Which of sentences is TRUE?

A Besides demanding strength, endurance, flexibility, grace and artistry, synchronized swimming requires exceptional breath control

B Olympic and World Championship competition allow male synchronized swimmers C Synchronized swimming emerged as an exhibition sport at the Olympic Games in 1984 D Competition for both events consists of difficult technical routines

40 The best title for the passage is

A History of Synchronized Swimming B Competition Synchronized Swimming

C The Requirement of Synchronized Swimming D Synchronized Swimming Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase

Windsurfing is surface water sport using a windsurf board, also commonly called a (41) , usually two to five meters long and powered by a (42) sail The rig is connected to the board by free-rotating flexible joint called the Universal Joint(U-Joint) Unlike a rudder-steered (43) a windsurfer is (44) by the tilting and rotating of the mast and sail as well as titling and carving the board

wakeboarding (47) it might be considered a minimalist version of sailboat, a windsurfer offers experiences that are (48) speed record for sailing craft; and, windsurfers can

(49) jumps, inverted loops, spinning maneuvers, and other “freestyle” (50) that cannot be matched by any sailboat

41 A board B sailboard C windsurfer D All are correct

42 A small B large C single D full

43 A boat B sailboat C sail boarding D sailing board

44 A steered B directed C shown D guided

45 A refers B notices C combines D develops

46 A connected B shared C involved D dealt

47 A Because B Therefore C However D Although

48 A perform B display C create D provide

50 A changes B moves C activities D performances

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The 24th SEA Games was held from 6th to 15th December, 2007 in three provinces in Thailand, namely Nakhon Ratchsima, Bangkok, and Chon Buri In fact, the 2007 SEA Games was to be hosted by Singapore, but Singapore gave up the chance, as its new national sports stadium is under construction and will not be completed in time for the next SEA Games Thailand was then asked by The SEA Games Federation to host this regional sport event in place of Singapore

The SEA Games takes place every two years, with 11 countries in Southeast Asia participating Each member country, in alphabetical order, takes turn hosting this event Let’s look at the number of sports and gold medals in The SEA Ganes in recent years The 21st SEA Games, hosted by Malaysia in 2001, had 32 sports with 391 gold medals There were 32 sports with 439 gold medals in The 22nd SEA Games, held in Vietnam in 2003 The 23rd SEA Games, in The Philippines in 2005, had 40 sports with 439 gold medals

The 24th SEA Games in Thailand this year, featuring 43 sports and 485 gold medals, had the highest number of sports and gold medals in The Asian Games and The Olympic Games So The SEA Games is regarded as the largest regional sporting event in the world in terms of number of sports and madals

31 How long did The 24th SEA Games last?

A A week B days C weeks D 10 days

32 Which of the following is not stated in the passage?

A The 24th SEA Games was the largest regional sporting event in the world.

C The 22nd SEA Games was held in Vietnam in 2003. D The 2007 SEA Games was to be hosted by East Timor 33 How many sports were there in The 24th SEA Games?

A 44 B 485 C 43 D 42

34 How offen does the SEA Games take place? Every _

A years B years C years D years

35 Where was The 21st SEA Games celebrated?

A in Philippines B in Vietnam C in Malaysia D in Singapore Choose the suitable word to fill in each blank

Divided into two parts, rites and festivals, the ceremony commenced at 19:00 with the song, “Vietnam– our Fatherland” The surprise appearance of parachutists, carrying the 11 (36) _flags of the competing Southeast Asian countries, was greeted with thunderous applause from the audience

All the stadium’s lights suddenly came on, marking the start of the procession of Vietnam’s flag and the 22nd SEA Games; symbol The 11 sporting delegations then marched past the

reviewing stand to excited applause from officials and spectators { rites: nghi lễ, parachutist: người nhảy dù, delegations; đoàn đại biểu}

The sacred (37) , which symbolizes the humanity of the games and desire to

compete with burning intensity, was taken from The Ho Chi Minh Museum and passed by some famous Vietnamese athletes and athletes from 10 regional countries to Nguyen Thuy Hien ( wushu artist) who gave it to the Prime Minister, who in turn passed it to an athlete dressed like national (38) Giong { sacred: thiên liêng}

From this athlete’s hand, the official flame was lit at My Dinh National Stadium and will burn thoughout the course of the Games

Speaking at the (39) _ceremony, Minister-Chairman of the Physical Training and Sports Committee, who is also the head of the 22nd SEA Games Organizing Board, warmly welcomed Party and State leaders, delegates, domestic and international guests, and 11 sports delegations (40) southeast Asian countries to the 22nd SEA Games.

36 A nation B nationality C native D national

37 A flashlight B torch C lighter D bulb

38 A hero B student C communist D actor

39 A closing B opening C swimming D sporting

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UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized We have the global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots [basic] level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality That makes us unique among world organizations, and unique among those working with the young

We believe that nurturing and caring for children are the cornerstones [basis]of human progress UNICEF was created with this purpose in mind – to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination [unfair treatment]place in a child’s path We believe that we can, together, advance the cause of humanity

We advocate [support] for measures to give children the best start in life, because proper care at the youngest age forms the strongest foundation for a person’s future

We promote girls’ education – ensuring that they complete primary education as a

minimum – because it benefits all children, both girls and boys Girls who are educated grow up to become better thinkers, better citizens, and better parents to their own children

We act so that all children are immunized [miễn dịch] against common childhood diseases, and are well nourished, because it is wrong for a child to suffer or die from a preventable illness

We work to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS among young people because it is right to keep them from harm and enable them to protect others We help children and families affected by HIV/AIDS to live their lives with dignity.[nhân phẩm]

We involve everyone in creating protective environments for children We are present to relieve suffering during emergencies, and wherever children are threatened, because no child should be exposed to violence, abuse [inhuman treatment]or exploitation

UNICEF upholds [stand up for] the Convention on the Rights of the Child We work to assure equality for those who are discriminated against, girls and women in particular We work for the Millennium Development Goals and for the progress promised in the United Nations Charter.[hiến chương] We strive [struggle]for peace and security We work to hold everyone accountable to responsible for] the promises made for children

We are part of the Global Movement for Children – a broad coalition [union]dedicated to improving the life of every child Through this movement, and events such as the United Nations Special Session [meeting]on Children, we encourage young people to speak out and participate in the decisions that affect their lives

We work in 190 countries through country programmes and National Committees We are UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund

1. What does UNICEF stand for?

C The United Nations Children's Fund D The United Native Child's Fund

2. The word unique paragraph is closest in meaning to _

A honorable B only one C widespread D good

3. Choose the word in the passage that means " the practice of treating somebody or a particular group in society less fairy than others"'

A Discrimination B Poverty C Disease D Citizen

4. They work to prevent the spread of _among young people

A flue B cold C stomach-ache D HIV/AIDS

5. How many countries does UNICEF work in?

A 23 B 190 C 192 D 52

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage UNICEF was created in 1946 to help bring food and medicine to children who suffered during World War II in Europe It began as a temporary agency, but became a permanent part of the United Nations in 1953 (46) _ the need for its services around the world UNICEF's primary concern is to help governments of developing countries improve the quality of life for (47) one billion children UNICEF's main office is in the United Nations offices in New York City, but it also has more than 40 offices and 100 programs (48) _ In 1965, UNICEF won the Nobel Peace Prize for its work helping children and building brighter future

UNICEF works with governments to provide three kinds of services First, UNICEF plans and develops programs in developing countries These programs serve the community

(49) _ providing health care, information about nutrition, basic education, and safe water and sanitation.[ state of being clean and conducive to health] Then UNICEF trains people to work in these programs UNICEF also provides supplies and equipment that (50) _ the programs to work

6. A due to B instead of C except for D in spite of

7. A most B the most C almost D all most

8. A in world B worldwide C on world D worldly

9. A for B with C about D by

BÀI TẬP VỀ NHÀ CHỦ NHẬT Choose the suitable word to fill in each blank

The future role of women can be looked at more optimistically Nowadays, there seems (36) _ recognition of the vital role women play in society and more status is given to women Overall, excellent progress has been made (37) _education This has played a powerful role for women self-esteem It demonstrates women’s intellectual abilities to gain expertise in the field of their choice However, this progress has still to be reflected in the job market Since a more educated society is good for industry and society (38) _a whole, it is even more urgent for women to gain an acceptable status in their profession The message is that women have the ability to change their roles and that they will demand to have the means to it It is (39) _ accepted by the new generation of young men and women that co-operation and mutual aid are far more productive than the divider camp of men and women Society is changing and with it the role of men and women In many fields women have come a long way from just their roles as mothers and homemakers They no longer think that children rearing and home management are their (40) _duties {rear/riә/: bring up and educate}

1. A be B being C to being D to be

2. A in B at C on D for

3. A to B as C out D for

4. A general B generally C generality D generalize

5. A sole {single} B lonely C alone D own

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Until the 19th century, the denial of equal rights to women met with only occasional protest and drew little attention from most people Because most women lacked the educational and

economic resources that would enable them to challenge the prevailing social order, women generally accepted their inferior status as their only option At this time, women shared these disadvantages with the majority of working class men, as many social, economic, and political rights were restricted to the wealthy elite [phần tử ưu tú] In the 19th century, as governments in Europe and North America began to draft new laws guaranteeing equality among men,

significant numbers of women – and some men – began to demand that women be accorded equal rights as well

seek employment outside of the home in factories and other large-scale [extensivve]enterprises The growing split between home and work reinforced the idea that women’s “rightful place” was in the home, while men belonged in the public world of employment and politics

Organized efforts by women to achieve greater rights occurred in two major waves The first wave began around the mid-19th century, when women in the United States and elsewhere campaigned to gain suffrage [ right to vote in political elections]– that is, the right to vote This wave lasted until the 1920s, when several countries granted women suffrage

6. Why did the denial of equal rights to women draw little attention from the society until the 19th century?

A They could not challenge the prevailing social order B They did not have any other option

C Most women lacked the educational and economic resources D All are correct

7. Until the 19th century, what was the status of the working class men in the society? A They had the same rights as women

B They had no right at all

C They did not have much power compared to the wealthy people D They had much power in the society

8. When did the women’s movement start in Western countries? A in the 18th century B in the late 18th century

C in the 19th century D in the early 20th century

9. What did the effect of the Industrial Revolution in Europe and North America bring about? A Male workers tried to seek employment outside of the home

B It did not bring the equality to women

C Well-educated, upper-class men controlled most positions of employment and power in society

D All are correct

10.What was the aim of the women’s movement in the United States in the 1920s? A to gain the right to have much power in the society

B to gain the right to vote