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TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 1
CHUYÊN ĐỀ 1:
GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY Exercise 1.
1. After a long and exhausting journey, they arrived home ______. A. finally B. by the end C. at the end D. at last
2. The completion of the new Town Hall has been ______ owing to a strike. A. held off B. held down C. held up D. held on
3. It is accepted that the actress is old, _____ that as it may, she still acts well. A. be B. to be C. being D. been
4. _____ every industry in our modern world requires the work of engineers. A. Wholly B. Hardly C. Most D. Virtually
5. He has impressed his employers considerably and _____ he is soon to be promoted. A. nevertheless B. accordingly C. however D. eventually
6. His premature death at the age of 28 is a great loss.
A. violent B. abrupt C. too early D. very mysterious
7. Your new car must have cost ______. A. an eye B. the earth C. a bank D. a leg
8. In the ______of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times. A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance
9. The trouble with Ann is that she is ______with sport.
A. obsessed B. packed C. matched D. dealt
10. Because of its warm typical climate, Hawaii ______ subzero temperature A. almost experiences never
B. almost never experiences C. experiences never almost D. experiences almost never
11. After the accident, there was considerable doubt ______ exactly what had happened.
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 2 A. in the question of B. as to C. in the shape of D. for
12. When young Americans first go to university, many of them join a fraternity or
Sorority social organizations for male and female students ______.
A. respectively B. certainly C. orderly D. consequently
13. I’m ________ my brother is. A. nowhere like so ambitious
B. nothing near as ambitious as C. nothing as ambitious than
D. nowhere near as ambitious as
14. I am going to be ________ with you, Mr Hederson. Your daughter is a thief. A. sincere B. open C. frank D. genuine
15. Having ______ the table, the girl called her parents and sisters for dinner. A. laid B. swept C. completed D. Ordered
16. “Can I have a piece of cake?” – “ Yes, you can have _______” A. all it B. all of it C. all D. the all of it
17. The house we have rented is _____. So we shall have to buy some beds, chairs, tables, etc … A. unprovided B. unrepaired C. unfurnished D. Unable
18. Mrs. Carter ______ he son for getting dirty. A. brought off B. put down C. took on D. told off
19. As you pass the courthouse, you’ll be able to see Mr. Watson’s orange gloves ___. A. on your right B. at your right hand C. to your right side D. to your right-handed side
20. It is a federal law ______ vaccinated before entering the first grade. A. for children be B. that children will be C. that children be D. requires children to be
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 3 Exercise 2.
1. Business has been thriving in the past year. Long _______ it continue to do so. A. could B. does C. may D. might
2. The escaped prisoners remain on the _________ in the hills. A. open B. loose C. liberty D. free
3. He’s a rumbustious character who always tries to live life to the ________. A. extent B. full C. fun D. end
4. This ward has been reserved for the ________ ill. A. terminally B. deeply C. terribly D. deathly
5. Only _________ people in their chosen profession are invited to attend this prestigious event. A. prominent B. infamous C. fading D. eminent
6. Just because he’s seventy doesn’t mean he’s__________. A. lost it B. past it C. up to it D. over the hill
7. The __________ to listen while not being listened to should not be underestimated. A. aptitude B. ability C. technique D. skill
8. Being very frustrated by his 3ignific, she has no alternative but _______ the boat. A. rattling B. shake C. to rock D. to roll
9. All Jane’s friends visited her in hospital to wish her_______ .
a rushing recovery B. a speedy recovery C. recovering hastily D. recovering quickly
10. The winds changes abruptly and it looks as if our sailing team_______out on top. A. had floated B. has got C. is coming D. reached
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 4
11. Sandra’s unpleasant_______suggested that she knew about Amanda’s terrible secret. A. grimace B. smirk C. snort D. wince
12. The student’s rude interruption brought a sharp _______from his teacher. A. recoup B. repeat C. report D. retort
13. Their discussion quickly developed into a _______ argument over who should receive the money. A. burning B. heated C. hot D. scorching
14. The salesman demonstrated how a push of the button would cause the aerial to______ . A. rebound B. recoil C. retract D. retreat
15.Students are rarely able to_______ all the information given in one of the professor’s lectures. A. absorb B. achieve C. capture D. interest
16. She is usually_______courteous to strangers. A.absolutely B. exceedingly C. somewhat D. utterly
17. The idea of locking twelve strangers in a house and letting millions of the
viewing public watch the minutiae of their daily routine must have seemed to some
producers a _______ idiotic way of eating into their budget. A. comprehensively B. finally C. sheer D. totally
18. It’s_______ clear that television is taking us down roads that no one in their
right mind would wish for the medium. A. abundantly B. out-and-out C. outright D. plain
19. It will make a(n) _______ change to meet someone who is so dedicated to their work for once. A. refreshing B. significant C. social D. sudden
20. The Government has announced plans to make _______ changes to the tax system next year.
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 5 A. considerable B. dramatic C. far-reaching D. political Exercise 3. 1.
Helen was ________ disappointed when she learnt that she hadn’t won the beauty contest. A seriously B bitterly C strongly D heavily 2.
The bank employee will ________ trial for embezzlement. A pass B go through C face D stand 3.
Tomorrow we will go fishing, weather ________. A agreeing B allowing C permitting D giving 4.
Rescue teams continue to search for the people who got lost during the
avalanche, but after so many days hopes are ________. A dying away B disappearing C fading D flying away 5.
Bill Clinton’s love affair with Monica Lewinsky ________ the news in the
whole world. People were constantly chatting about it. A made B delivered C struck D filled 6.
Although Mary and Paul are ________ apart in personality, they make an excellent couple. A leagues B ways C miles D poles 7.
I’d opt for a glass of mineral water just to ________ my thirst. A quit B quench C quiver D quieten 8.
The first amusement park in our city was a ________ success for its owners.
Everybody would go there to have a good time. A cracking B ringing C sparking D roaring 9.
This position is very prestigious, you should ________ to any occasion to
prove that you really deserve it. A assume B rise C conform D endeavour
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 6
10. The number of the victims of the earthquake has been ________ at no less than 150. A amounted B counted C estimated D scored
11. About two hundred illegal immigrants have been ________ from the country. A expelled B enforced C evicted D expired
12. Tim was praised for having ________ with his research work in spite of increasing difficulties. A insisted B lasted C sustained D persevered
13. It’s obvious everyone would like to have their ________ in such an important meeting. A talk B word C claim D say 14.
This quiet village is ________ of the one I grew up in. A reminiscent B similar C remnant D identical
15. Samuel couldn’t find any reasonable arguments to ________ his claims in the court. A assure B enforce C persist D uphold
16. Bob was in terrible pain, but none of us knew how to ________ his suffering until the ambulance arrived. A dissolve B exclude C cease D relieve
17. Susan has taken _________ to Peter’s remarks about her appearance. A annoyance B exception C irritation D nerve
18. The terrorists were asked whether they ________ guilty of the wrongdoing. A pleaded B confirmed C stated D admitted
19. Frankie has always been held in high ________ among his workmates
because of his exceptional skill at handling the most difficult tasks. A respect B admiration C prestige D esteem
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 7 20.
She may still have a few fans in the world, but she is definitely past her ________. A fame B abilities C prime D fortune Exercise 4.
1. This film________ several scenes which were very funny. A. features B. pictures C. depicts D. illustrates
2. Sales of margarine rose last year _______ those of butter. A. comparing B. at a loss of C. at the expense of D. with regrad to
3. We all feel that his jokes about immigrants were in very poor ______ A. form B. view C. feeling D. taste
4. As the President was absent, I was asked to _________the meeting. A. officiate B. govern C. chair D. regulate
5. The product was withdrawn from sale because there was no longer any … for it. A. call B. interest C. claim D. order
6. The trouble with Stan is that he makes such a fuss about even the most_____injury. A. slight B. trivial C. basic D. elementary
7. I had no chance to defend myself; the dog _______ for me as soon as I opened the door. A. went B. ran C. fell D. stood
8. Please ________ a copy of your application form for at least six months. A. return B. revise C. retain D. refer
9. They turned down the proposal ________ that it didn’t fulfil their requirements. A. by reason
B. on the grounds C. as a cause D. allowing
10. Sales reached a ____________ in June and then fell off. A. climax B. summit C. peak D. height
11. Get him to sign the contract before he has second_____________ A. plans B. thoughts C. intentions D. ideas
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 8
12. Tim was ______ on causing mischief and nothing was going to stop him. A. intent B. determined C. fixed D. obsessed
13. He muttered something under his ________, but I didn’t catch what he said. A. mouth B. breath C. voice D. chin
14. How exactly did you set ______ training the horses to work so well together? A. up B. to C. about D. out
15. If you’re at a(n) __________ end, you could help me in the garden. A. open B. free C. loose D. empty
16. He agreed to accept the position_______that he would be given a share of the company’s profits.
A. in the agreement B. with the aim
C. with the purpose D.on the understanding
17. This calculator has a number of _________ in the way it can be used. A. reservations B. constrictions C. obstructions D. limitations
18. I could tell at a ______ that nothing had changed between Barbara and Edward. A. glimpse B. blink C. wink D. glance
19. The new road currently under ______ will solve the traffic problems in the town. A. design B. progress C. construction D. work
20. I must go to bed early tonight; I sat up till the ______ hours to finish that report. A. small B. late C. deep D. last Exercise 5.
1: ___________the government fall, the stock market will crash. A. Provided B. In case C. Should D. Had
2: Staying in a hotel costs ___________renting a room in a dormitory for a week. A. twice more than B. as much twice C. more than twice as D. twice as much as
3: Please accept this cheque as a __________ of your services. A. recognisement B. recognition C. recognising D. recognisation
4: Price increases are now running at a(n) ___________ level of thirty percent. A. highest B. record C. uppermost D. top
5: - "I don't think English is too hard to study"
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 9 - " ______________" A. I do too
B. I don't neither C. neither do I D. either do I
6: -Lorie is very thin, ____________her young sister, who is quite heavy. A. unlike
B. dissimilar to C. dislike D. unlikely
7: Population expansion seems to surpass the ability of the earth to meet ___________food. A. the requirement of B. the command of C. the demand for D. the necessity for
8: Either excessive social obligations or just plain laziness __________him from his work. A. has kept B. has been kept C. have kept D. have been kept
9: The reason why this game attracts so many youngsters is that ___________
other video games, this one is far more interesting. A. comparing to B. in compared with C. on comparison to D. in comparison with
10: The situation seems to be changing minute by minute. A. from time to time B. time after time C. again and again D. very rapidly
11: I can not understand why she did that, it really doesn’t add up. A. doesn’t calculate B. isn’t mathematics C. doesn’t make sense D. make the wrong addition
12: With his excellent qualifications and a good command of English, James is
_______above the other applicants. A. head and hands B. head and ears C. head and hair D. head and shoulders
13: If it____________their encouragement, he could have given it up. A. had been for B. hadn’t been for C. wouldn’t have been for D. hadn’t been
14: All the students get the high marks in the test but Nga stood out.
A. got a lot of marks.
B. got higher marks than someone. C. got very good marks. D. got the most marks of all
15: The judge ____________the murderer to a lifetime imprisonment. A. accused B. convicted C. sentenced D. prosecuted
16: I’d rather you _________ in here.
A. don’t smoke B. shouldn’t smoke C. didn’t smoke D. not smoke
17: I think I should have _____________your mother while I was passing. A. dropped in on
B. come up with C. got on with D. run into
18: She never says a word; she’s as ____________as a mouse. A. quiet B. small C. slight D. noiseless
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 10
19: I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry. A. have not got wet B. have got no water C. have been successful D. have got home dry
20: He lost in the election because he is a weak and ____________leader A. undeciding B. undecided C. undecisive D. indecisive Exercise 6.
1. In spite of our big effort, we have not managed to …………… enough money
for renovation of the school buildings. A. raise B. compose C. rear D. score
2. I don’t believe a ……………..of what he says. A. sentence B. word C. phrase D. matter
3. Due to the snowstorm, there was a slight ……… in my flight time. A. corollary B. plateau C. culprit D. delay
4. Even a few drops of this liquid would represent a ……… dose for a small child. A. lethal B. mundane C. terminal D. mortal
5. The polite usher ……… us to our seats in the theatre. A. commanded B. sent C. helped D. directed
6. The accountant ……… the company fund and ran away to another country. A. swallowed B. confiscated C. embraced D. embezzled
7. The government has been criticised for its new economic ……… . A. policy
B. infrastructure C. constitution D. legislation
8. The silly boy only ……… at the memory, feeling rather embarrassed. A. laughed B. giggled C. sniggered D. roared
9. Her choice of word, according to the professor, is a bit ……… . A. obsolete B. antiquated C. elderly D. old-fashioned
10. The road twists and turns—it is ……… .
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 11 A. curved B. bent C. wavy D. winding
11. If you go on ………… me like this, I will never be able to finish writing my report. A. disturbing B. afflicting C. concerning D. affecting
12. Judy didn’t ………… for a second to agree to Mike’s proposal as she had been
in love with the boy for a long time. A. decide B. linger C. hesitate D. await
13. His ………… of the safety regulations really can’t be ignored any longer. A. disregard B. unfamiliarity C. carelessness D. inattention
14. The first thing for all of you to remember is that ………… your duties may
result in an instant dismissal. A.escaping B. neglecting C. resisting D. missing
15. Patrick is too ………… gambler to resist placing a bet on the final game. A. instant B. spontaneous C. compulsive D. continuous
16. We couldn’t stay long, so we only wished Mark many happy………… of his
birthday and hurried to the airport. A.days B. returns C.moments D. regards
17. Ever since we quarreled in the office, Janice and I have been ……… enemies. A.assured B. confirmed C.defined D.guanranteed
18. A young tourist has been declared ………… after he got lost in the mountains last Monday. A.absent B.deserter C. missing D. vanished
19. Michael was ………… withanger when he saw his car had been scratched. A.stored B.fixed C.loaded D. filled
20. The schoolboy’s excuse wasn’t ………… at all. nobody in the classroom
believed in the far-fetched story he told. A. credible B. credential C. creditable D. credulous.
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 12 Exercise 7.
1. Andrew is a very disciplined employee. He ________ great importance to coming to work in time. A. affixes B. attributes C. admits D. attaches
2. The scientists broke down as they realized that all their efforts had gone to ________ . A. loss B. failure C. waste D. collapse
3. After eating the apple, she threw the ________ into the bin. A. core B. remains C. center D. stone
4. Peter was the ________ force behind the company’s rapid expansion. A. driving B. leading C. rising D. managing
5. The tracker stalked the tiger for days but the animal ________ capture. A. missed B. eluded C. jumped D. slipped
6. The minister made no ________ of any further negotiations. A. comment B. mention C. remark D. indication
7. After years of working together, the partners found themselves ________ linked. A. permanently B. perpetually C. inextricably D. indelibly
8. It was difficult for the projector to ________ his voice to the back of the hall. A. project B. raise C. shout D. deliver
9. He was prepared to announce the news to all and ___________. A. remainders B. odds C. sundry D. select
10. He seems ___________ of any humour whatsoever. A. lacking B. devoid C. light D. low
11. If you are at a(n) ________ end, you could help me in the garden. A. open B. free C. loose D. empty
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 13
12. I must get to bed early tonight; I sat up till the ________ hours to finish that report. A. late B. small C. last D. deep
13. Being alone in the house all day looking after three young children is enough to
make anyone’s patience wear ________ . A. thin B. out C. down D. slim
14. He justified his harsh words on the grounds that they had been made in the ________ of the moment. A. spur B. heat C. flash D. height
15. After several hours on the road they became ________ to the fact that they
would never reach the hotel by nightfall. A. dejected B. resigned C. depressed D. disillusioned
16. The ________ of blood always makes him feel sick. A. view B. scene C. form D. sight
17. ________ is known about the side-effects of the new drug. A. All but nothing B. Next to nothing C. Next to everything D. Next to anything
18. Anna sat on the grass ________ an apple. A. chewing B. munching C. grinding D. sucking
19. People expect their representatives on the council to be ready and willing to
________ the important local issues. A. address B. criticize C. target D. hint
20. Check the bottle carefully to make sure they have not been ________ .
A. tampered with B. touched up C. broken into D. taken out Exercise 8.
1. In the……….of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times. A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 14
2. The strike was………….owing to a last- minute agreement with the management. A. called off B. broken up C. set back D. put down.
3. Lindsay’s excuses for being late are beginning to……………….rather thin A. get B. turn C. wear D. go
4 . ……………….., the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties. A. By and large B. Although C. To a degree D. Virtually
5. My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on TV, but she rose to the………….wonderfully. A. event B. performance C. incident D. occasion
6. The train service has been a……………since they introduced the new schedules. A. shambles B. rumpus C. chaos D. fracas
7. Is an inexperienced civil servant………………to the task of running the company? A. capable B. skilled C. eligible D. suited
8. John’s got very …………….feelings about taking on more responsibility at the moment. A. puzzled B. jumbled C. mixed D. muddled
9. You’ve lived in your city for most of your life, so…………..you’ve used to the noise. A. apparently B. presumably C. allegedly D. predictably.
10. The storm ripped our tent to……………… A. slices B. shreds C. strips D. specks.
11. His heartless treatment of his former colleague revealed a……………..of cruelty in his nature. A. taint B. stain C. mark D. streak
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 15
12. The deceptively simple decoration on this kind of pottery gives the layperson
no real………….to its true value. A. idea B. indication C. clue D. key
13. The winter is usually mild, although we sometimes get a cold……………..at the beginning of the year. A. spell B. term C. interval D. wave.
14. Although the council had expected opposition to the scheme, the local residents
proved only too…………..to help. A. anxious B. concerned C. hasty D. cautious
15. The newspaper had been tipped…………….about the star’s arrival and sent a photographer to the airport. A. up B. in C. off D. on
16. The new school timetable will……………..rearranging the meal breaks. A. incur B. need C. oblige D. mean
17. Can I…………………your brain for a moment? I can’t do this crossword by myself A. have B. pick C. mind D. use
18. Rosemary…………….Chris to buy a new car with the proceeds of the sale. A. pressed B. insisted C. offered D. afforded
19. There was an open day at the fire………………when the public could see how the fire brigade operated. A. centre B. station C. office D. quarters.
20. You haven’t heard all the facts so don’t………………..to conclusions. A. dash B. jump C. spring D. fly.
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 16 Exercise 9.
1. Something’s_____________up, so I’m afraid I won’t be able to make it this afternoon. A. shown B. pulled C. cropped D. cut
2. Could you close the window? There is a bit of a _____. A. current B. wind C. draught D. breeze
3. Thousands of steel _____ were used as the framework of the new office block. A. beams
B. girders C. stakes D. piles
4. The ceiling fans were on, but unfortunately they only _____ the hot, humid air.
A. stirred up B. poured through C. turned into D. cut back 5.
He set one alarm-clock for five o’clock and the other for five past so as to
_____ that he did not oversleep. A. assure
B. ensure C. insure D. reassure
6. When Tim was eating a cherry, he accidentally swallowed the _____. A. nut B. stone C. seed D. core
7. It was only _____ he told me his surname that I realized that we had been to the same school . A. then B. until C. as soon as D. when 8.
He got an excellent grade in his examination _____ the fact that he had not worked particularly hard .
A. on account of B. because C. in spite of D. although
9. Their eventual choice of house was _____ by the time Peter would take to get to the office. A. related B. consequent C. determined D. dependent
10. It turned out that we ______ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours . A. hadn’t B. should have
C. mustn’t D. needn’t have
11. The coastguard boarded the ship and found__________ A. four injured alive men B. alive four men injured
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 17 C. four injured men alive D. injured four alive men
12. The police are __________________ certain who the culprit is.
A. in some ways B. more or less
C. here and there D. by and by
13. Women’s participation _______________ in the workforce was lower in the
countries which had less-developed economies. A. scale B. speed C. velocity D. rate
14. Although the patient received intensive treatment, there was no
_____________ improvement in her condition. A. decipherable B. legible C. discernible D. intelligible
15. I’ve been doing my best to reduce the backlog but I must admit that I’ve
hardly put _____________ in the problem so far. A. a dent B. a foot C. a brave face D. damper
16. From time to time he __________________himself to a weekend in a five-star hotel.
A. craves B. indulges C. treats D. benefits
17. Men still expect their jobs to take _________. A. superiority B. imposition C. priority D. seniority
18. According to a recent survey, most people are on good _________________ with their neighbours. A. terms B. relations C. relationships D. acquaintance
19. I didn’t____________out to be a millionaire, I just wanted to run a successful business. A. set B. go C. begin D. watch
20. I’m___________my brother is.
A. nowhere like so ambitious B. nothing near as ambitious as C. nothing as ambitious than
D. nowhere near as ambitious as
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 18 Exercise 10.
1. I’d like to go to the exhibition with you but I can’t …..the time a. spare b. lose c. waste d. leave e. save
2. That is a very…….suit you are wearing is it a new one? a. tasty b. proper c. well-dressed d. polite e. smart
3. We have had to raise our prices because of the increase in the cost of …..material. a. raw b. crude
c. natural d. uncorked e. original
4. The weather forecast promises a sunny morning but there may be a ….or two in the afternoon. a. rain b. drop c. fall d. bad weather e. shower
5. I was …..asleep when you arrived, that is why I didn’t hear you knock the door. a. quite b. fast c. totally d. dead e. all
6. Can you tell me the ..to the station? a. road b. way c. route d. direction e. street
7. She is very…….and blushes whenever a boy speaks to her a. nervous b.doubtful c. frightened d. worried e. shy
8. go straight down this road and take the second ……on the left a. point b. corner c. angle d. place e. turning
9. We ….to inform you that your account is three months overdue a. apologies b. regret c. are unwilling d. dislike e. are displeased
10. I want to ….you on your engagement a. compliment b. praise
c. wish d. welcome e. congratulate
11. The doorway was very dark, and I …..at the names printed under the bell, trying to read them a. watched b, glanced c. peered d. peeped e. looked
12. He is trying to ……his wife to buy a fur coat a. persuade b. tell c. influence d. talk e. make
13. Our visit too the south of France was put off….to my wife’s illness a. owing b. because c. resulting d. reasonable e. on account
14. I try to put…..a little money each week towards my summer holidays a. back b. by c. off d. on e. down
15. The signature on that old painting is so……..that I can hardly read it a. low b. unclear c. weak d. faint e. dim
16. A sudden loud noise behind me nearly made me jump out of my…… a. self b. clothes c. shoes d. skin e. nerves
17. The next ……on the program will be a song by Harry
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 19 a. piece b. bit c. unit d. part e. item
18. Aim very …..to know the result of the test . a. worried b. anxious c. disturbed d. alarmed e. uneasy
19. there is a lot of water on the floor I think the washing machine must be….. a. losing b. leaking c. dripping d. running e. dropping
20. He had put a button in his mouth. Quick ! take it away from him before he…..it. a. chokes b. drinks c. swallows d. chews e. gulps Exercise 11.
1. After congratulating his team, the coach left, allowing the players to let their
_______ down and enjoy themselves. A. hair B. heads C. hearts D. souls
2. Her sales figures are climbing; she should ask for a pay rise while she’s still on a _______. A. run B. roll C. rush D. roam
3. No one knows exactly how much he earns a month, but $2.500 can’t be _______ of the mark. A. far B. wide C. broad D. distant
4. The weather is going to change soon – I can feel it in my _______. A. teeth B. legs C. skin D. bones
5. The footballer never really recovered from the injury he _______ at the beginning of the season. A. struck B. endured C. sustained D. grasped
6. When my new motor kept breaking down, I knew I’d been taken for a _______
by the second-hand car salesman. A. driven B. ride C. walk D. stroll
7. The judge imposed a light sentence in view of the _______ circumstances. A. lightening B. extensive C. extenuating D. qualifying
8. It was felt that the new bonus for increased production would provide an _______ to work overtime. A. incitement B. attraction C. initiative D. incentive
9. They threw petrol on to the bonfire and the sudden _______ lit up the whole garden. A. glow B. twinkle C. spark D. flare
10. It’s a shame that they didn’t pick you, but it doesn’t _______ out the possibility
that you might get a job in a different department.
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 20 A. rule B. strike C. take D. draw
11. I’ve been doing my best to reduce the backlog but I must admit that I’ve hardly
make _______ in the problem so far. A. a dent B. a foot C. a face D. a damper
12. Paul’s been in Alice’s bad _______ ever since he offended her at the party. A. eyes B. books C. likes D. treats
13. _______ appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical illusion. A. What the moon B. That the moon C. When the Moon D. The Moon which
14. I’m rather suspicious of your brother’s sudden concern for your welfare and fear
that he may have _______ motives. A. ulterior B. underlying C. aggrieved D. aggravated
15. I’m really sorry I won’t be able to see you this week but I’m absolutely _______ under with work. A. snowed B. stormed C. hailed D. flooded
16. You must be off your _______ if you think you’re going to get away with this. A. face B. tongue C. head D. eye
17. I was kept awake for most of the night by the _______ of a mosquito in my ear. A. whine B. moan C. groan D. screech
18. Now’s a _______ time to tell me you’re going out this evening – I’ve spent the
whole day preparing supper for you. A. suitable B. reasonable C. right D. fine
19. He was not _______ to taking on all the extra responsibilities the promotion entailed. A. hesitant
B. unenthusiastic C. reluctant D. averse
20. During the rioting several houses in the area had their windows _______. A. clinked B. smashed C. banged D. crashed Exercise 12
1. John Archer’s book is selling like hot _____. A. stuff B. cakes C. property D. soup
2. It took Anna a long time to get the _____ of the new computer programme.
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 21 A. hang B. grips C. means D. grasp
3. Look, will you stop _____ in and let me finish my sentence? A. moving B. pushing C. butting D. plugging
4. My mother always told me that I shouldn’t judge people _____. The way they
look says nothing about their character. A. by their appearance B. with their outlook C. through appearance D. by their face
5. I really need a new watch. This one doesn’t _____ very good time. A. show B. record C. indicate D. keep
6. It is the _____ of stupidity to go walking in the mountains in this weather. A. height B. depth C. source D. matter
7. In my view, the changes to the education system have been to good _____. A. influence B. outcome C. upshot D. effect
8. Poor management brought the company to the _____ of collapse. A. brink B. rim C. fringe D. brim
9. The plumber agreed that he had made a mistake and promised to put it _____ the next day. A. correct B. proper C. sound D. right
10. I can’t understand why you have to make such a _____ about something so unimportant. A. mess B. stir C. fuss D. bother
11. The judge looked at the _____ and reminded him that he had to tell the whole truth. A. bystander B. witness C. onlooker D. viewer
12. I was disappointed that the restaurant had _____ flowers on the table. A. false B. untrue C. artificial D. forged
13. As she is so heavily overlooked, there is a _____ possibility that she will have a nervous breakdown.
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 22 A. distinctive B. distinct C. little D. manifest
14. _____ to the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horse- drawn. A. Akin B. Prior C. In addition D. With reference
15. The truant was _____ from school for unbecoming behaviour. A. dispelled B. repelled C. expelled D. compelled
16. Of course he can lift that! He is as ______ as a horse. A. tough B. big C. heavy D. strong
17. Fearing for his life, he _____ the mugger for mercy. A. pleaded B. petitioned C. urged D. begged
18. I am not convinced that financial advisers always act in their clients’ best _____. A. advantage B. interest C. intention D. result
19. The case against the bank robbers was _____ for lack of evidence. A. discarded B. dismissed C. refused D. eliminated
20. Five readers _____ the correct solution to our recent competition.
A. communicated B. qualified C. submitted D. subscribed Exercise 13.
1. His landlady gave him a week’s ________ to leave the flat. A. threat B. notice C. advice D. caution
2. My brother is intelligent but he _______ common sense. A. fails B. lacks C. misses D. wants
3. I am _______ tired to think about that problem at the moment.
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 23 A. far too B. simply C. much more D. nearly
4. His _______ of the school regulations really can’t be ignored any longer. A. carelessness B. inattention C. unfamiliarity D. disregard
5. ______ after trying three times, he passed the examination. A. Last of all B. Lastly C. Last D. At last
6. It took me a long time to ______ what the aim of the game was. A. ponder B.consider C.grasp D. reckon
7. He _______ malaria while he was in Africa. A. infected B. contracted C. was caught D. gained
8. The question of late payment of the bills was ______again at the meeting. A. raised B. risen C. brought D. taken
9. None of us has ever ______ of cheating in class.
A. declared B. persisted C. approved D. concluded
10. We have been working hard. Let’s ______ a break. A. make B. find C. do D. take
11. It’s advisable to _______ any contact with potential rabbit animals. A. escape B. avoid C. prevent D. evade
12. “Would you mind helping me with these heavy boxes?” _______
A. “Yes, I would.” B. “Not at all.”
C. “What a pity!” D. “My Gosh!”
13. There should be no discrimination on _______ of sex, race or religion. A. fields B. places C. areas D. grounds
14. He felt _______ when he failed the exams the second time. A. discouraged B. annoyed C. undecided D. determined
15. He gave me his personal _______ that his draft would be ready by Friday. A. endurance B. insurance C. assurance D. ensurance
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16. It’s high time we got going, _______?
A. isn’t it B. didn’t it C. should we D. aren’t we
17. The weather forecast was for rain, but the day was fine and dry, _____ it turned out. A. When B. though C. like D. as
18. The book would have been perfect _______ the ending. A. it had not been for B. hadn’t it been for C. it hadn’t been to D. had it not been for
19. The film is ______ released at the end of next year. A. on the verge of being B. due to be C. about to be D. on the point of being
20. “Why did Laura go to town?”
“_______ for was to attend an interview.”
A. What she went B. That she went C. Why she went D. She went Exercise 14.
1. She would always _______ a clear impression of the incident. A. reconcile B. rebuke C. reflect D. retain
2. His company went bankrupt, three years of hard work ________ the drain. A. into B. in C. down D. on
3. He’s a tough politician – he knows how to ________ the storm.
A. ride out B. run down C. keep up D. push back
4. _______map of _______world, until _______end of ________fifteenth century
exhibited only _______ one hemisphere, and even that was not completely explored.
A. The/ the/ the/ the/ the B. The/-/ -/ the/ -
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 25 C. A/ the/ -/ -/ - D. The/ the/ the/ the/ -
5. On entering the nursery I stumbled on the wooden blocks _________ all over the carpet.
A. plunged B. scattered C. settled D. tossed
6. We are pleased to announce that Keith Danish ________ replace Susan William
as Operations Manager from 24th September. A. does B. is to C. is about to D. is due
7. When I came to the theater last night, the crowd was so large and the tickets cost ____. A. an arm and a leg B. a hand and a leg C. a finger D. all hands and fingers
8. The mayor has decided to ____________ crime. It’s about time, if you ask me. A. stepped up B. crack down on C. blow over D. stamp down
9. On being told about her sack, _________.
A. her boss felt sorry for Mary B. Mary was shocked C. Mary’s face turned pale D. all are correct
10. _________ their physical appearance, our ancestors distanced themselves
_________ the rest of animals. A. Customize/ away B. Customizing/ away C. Customized/ from D. By customizing/ from
11. Mary usually buys her clothes ________. It’s cheaper than going to a dressmaker. A. in public B. on the shelf C. off the peg D. on the house
12. John was asked to ________ before the judge. A. wit B. testify C. execute D. prejudice
13. We must send ________ aid to the refugees. A. Humanism
B. Human C. Humanitarian D. Humane
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14. When _________ treating me with some respect at work?
A. will they have started B. are they starting
C. are they going to start D. will they be starting
15. Ben crept _______ on Lisa and put his hands over her eyes. A. out B. off C. round D. up
16. The book would have been perfect _________ the ending. A. had it not been for B. it hadn’t been for C. it had not been for D. hadn’t it been for
17. To be honest, Jane is __________ Alison is.
A. nowhere like so ambitious B. nothing near as ambitious as C. nothing as ambitious than
D. nowhere near as ambitious as
18. The country around here is so _______ that you can only get around in a jeep. A. severe B. weathered C. rugged D. jagged
19. Kathy was as pleased as __________ when she heard she had passed the exam. A. punch B. a poppy C. a sunflower D. a dungeon
20. Demand for the products is expected to peak 5 years from now and then to _________. A. tapped off
B. fall down C. set back C. drift away Exercise 15.
1. Do you know ................ ? A. who how many people go on
B. who go to church on Sundays how Sundays to church many people C. how many people who go on
D. how many people who go to church Sundays to church on Sundays
2. We watch the cat ............... the tree. A. climbed B. climb C. had climbed D. was climbing
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3. If we had known your new address, we ............... to see you. A. came B. will come C. would come D. would have come
4. You may borrow as many books as you like, provided you show them to
............... is at the desk. A. whoever B. who C. whom D. which
5. He looked forward to ............... his first pay packet. A. receive B. have received C. be receiving D. receiving
6. Carol refused; ..............., her answer was “no”. A. in other words B. otherwise C. words for D. however words
7. If you see Tom ............... you mind ............... him to get in touch with me? A. will / reminding B. will / to remind C. would / reminding D. would / to remind
8. ............... I hear that song, I think of you. A. Whatever B. Forever C. Whenever D. However
9. “Let’s go dancing, ...............?” – “Yes, let’s.” A. will we B. don’t we C. do we D. shall we
10. I wish I ............... all about this matter a week ago. A. knew B. know C. had known D. B & C are correct.
11. He was ............... he could not wake up. A. very tired that B. such tired that C. too tired that D. so tired that
12. Joan asked ............... . A. if there was coffee B. there was coffee C. was there coffee D. where was the coffee
13. She didn’t know ............... to have fish or chicken for lunch.
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 28 A. both B. whether C. neither D. as
14. For lunch, you may have ............... fish or chicken. A. both B. neither C. not only D. either
15. I suppose there’s a lot ............... between now and the first show. A. to be done B. done C. we do D. to have done
16. I ............... my house ............... . That is why there is all this mess. A. had – paint B. have – paint C. had had paint D. am having – painted
17. I warned him ............... . A. to be not late B. don’t be late C. not to be late D. he is not late
18. I should have ............... my hair cut weeks ago, but just don’t seem to have had time. A. let B. made C. had D. gotten
19. I could not cut the grass because the machine ............... a few days previously. A. broke down
B. has been broken C. had broken down D. breaks down
20. If you want to develop inner tranquility, you have to stop ............... by every little thing that happens. A. bothering B. being bothered C. to bother D. to be bothered Exercise 16.
1. The new teacher was ……… to the needs of all the children in her care. A. attentive B. observant C. earnest D. careful
2. The people in my class, ……… are very friendly.
A. most of international students
C. the most international students
B. almost international students
D. mostly international students
3. Over the last few months, garages ………. the price of petrol three times. A. have risen B. have put up C. raised D. have gone up
4. At the launch ceremony for “Month for the Poor” campaign, Deputy Prime
Minister Vu Van Ninh ………. all individuals and organizations to promote
solidarity with and support for the poor.
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 29 A. call at B. call off C. call on D. call for
5. ASEAN has emphasized cooperation in the "three pillars" of security, socio
cultural and economic ……….. in the region. A. organization B. production C. integration D. establishment
6. Gig: “It’s my birthday today”.
Susan: “Oh, really. Many ……… of the day!” A. merry memories B. happy returns C. lucky stars D. golden handshakes
7. I am sorry I’m late. I was going to leave the house when something ………... A. caught on B. brought about C. came up D. held up
8. After all this time, John should take the bull by the horns and ask Mary to marry him. A. continue B. be secretive C. buy a bull D. be determined
9. I don’t think she can get her massage ……. to the students. She seems too nervous. A. around B. out C. across D. over
10. Peter: “I’ve been awarded a scholarship to study in America.”
Kate: “Uh, really? ………..!” A. Take care of yourself B. Congratulations C. You are always lucky D. Lucky as you are Exercise 17.
1. .…………the regular written work, you will be required to submit a long essay. A. Apart from B. Beside C. In addition D. Beyond
2. Hardly had he sat down……………..he was sent for again. A. when B. than C. after D. that
3. More than two hundred police officers are ………………in the investigation. A. absorbed B. engrossed C. specialized D. involved
4. Pauline and Helen ………………on our staying for lunch. A. congratulated B. insisted C. concentrated D. decided
5. It was very good ……………….you to help Dave with his homework. A. for B. to C. with D. of
6. After running up the stairs I was quite ………………………breath.
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 30 A. out of B. from C. without D. beyond
7. It’s too late to phone Jill at work, at any …………………….. A. case B. time C. situation D. rate
8. The school authorities………………….the child’s unruly behavior on his
parents’ lack of discipline. A. attribute B. accuse C. blame D. ascribe
9. If you ………………in arriving late, I shall have to report you to the Manager. A. persist B. persevere C. insist D. prevail
10. The sun and the moon are often ……………………….in poetry. A. personal B. personality C. personified D. person Exercise 18.
1. When I finish writing this composition, I’m going to ___________and go to bed. A. make time B. hit the hay
C. hit the big time D. call it a day
2. The schoolboy’s excuse wasn’t _____________ at all. Nobody in the classroom
believed in the far-fetched story he told. A. credential B. credible C. creditable D. credulous
3. It’s not easy to make Stanley furious, the boy is very gentle by _____________. A. himself B. personality C. reaction D. nature
4. Despite all the evidence, he wouldn’t admit that he was in the _______. A. fault B. error C. wrong D. slip
5. It’s impossible to get ____________ of him! He’s never there! A. feel B. contact C. hold D. touch
6. He ____________ this city down so much that I don’t know why he doesn’t leave. A. holds B. pulls C. talks D. runs
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7. I’m afraid Mr. Logan isn’t in the office today, but I can ____________ you through to his secretary. A. put B. get C. switch D. run
8. He is held in high ____________ by everyone who works with him. A. reputation B. respect C. regard D. renown
9. Sheila had butterflies in her ____________ before the interview. A. face B. heart C. palms D. stomach
10. ____________ he caught his plane; he hasn’t phoned to say anything went wrong. A. Presumably B. Supposedly C. Assuming D. Granted Exercise 19.
1. I prefer furniture to be _______ rather than luxurious. A. formed B. instrumental C. functional D. used
2. I would like to thank you, ______ my colleagues, for the welcome you have given us. A. on behalf of
B. on account of C. because of D. instead of
3. She ______ to take her neighbour to court if he didn’t stop making so much noise. A. threatened B. promised C. offered D. agreed
4. After waiting for an hour he realized that the bus was _______ to come. A. improbable B. impossible C. uncertain D. unlikely
5. He’s a very _______ person because he can make other workers follow his advice A. influential B. creative C. deciding D. effective
6. It turned out that we ______ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours. A. hadn’t B. should have C. mustn’t D. needn’t have
7. Florida is famous for its tourist attractions. Its coastline offers excellent white
sand beaches. __________, it has warm, sunny weather.
A. Otherwise B. Furthermore C. On the other hand D. Nevertheless
8. The assistant director recommended that Kenichi ______ to the New York office.
A. be transferred B. transferring
C. is transferred D. to transfer
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9. Neil Armstrong, ______ person to set foot on the moon, reported that the surface was fine and powdery. A. was the first
B. to be the first C. the first D. as the first
10. The Prime Minister, as well as several Cabinet Ministers, ______ in a tough financial policy. A. is believing B. don't believe C. believe D. believes Exercise 20.
1. The planes were delayed and the hotel was awful, but ________ we still had a good time.
A. on the top of all that B. on the contrary C. for all that D. by the same token
2. Many habitats change ________ the types of plants and animals that live there. A. with respect to B. in respect for C. as for D. as against
3. In this company, there has been little ________ for the needs of part - time workers. A. favor B. regard C. reception D. manners
4. Mrs Jane gave her short speech to express her ________ for the retirement gift. A. appeasement B. applause
C. apportionment D. appreciation
5. Tom: “ Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.” -Mary: “________”
A. I have nothing to tell you. B. Oh. Poor me! C. Never mind! D. You was absent – minded.
6. Children should be ________ by their parents on the first day of school. A. accompanied B. followed C. involved D. associated
7. People have used coal and oil to ________ electricity for a long time. A. cultivate B. breed C. raise D. generate
8. We are considering having ________ for the coming New Year. A. redecorated our flat B. to redecorate our flat C. our flat to be redecorated D. our flat redecorated
9. About 20 percent of U.S electricity currently _________ nuclear power plants. A. come from B. coming to C. comes from D. came from
10. The salary of a computer programmer is ________ a teacher. A. as twice much as B. as much as twice of C. twice as higher as that D. twice as high as that of Exercise 21.
1: Does Mr. Ba bring his farm .......................to the local market every day? A. product B. productivity C. production D. produce
2: Silence.......................the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain
with expectation and excitement.
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A. dropped out of B. fell in with C. hung over D. came between
3: It is imperative ....................... what to do when there is a fire. A. we knew B. that everyone know C. that he knew D. he must know about
4: Look what you’ve done ! I wouldn’t like to.......................when Mum gets home. A. be in your shoes B. be in good mood C. be at a loss for words D. be broke
5: It suddenly .......................on me that he was deceiving me. A. seemed B. struck C. dawned D. occurred
6:When you cross the street, be careful and be on the alert for the bus. A. look for B. watch out for C. search for D. watch for
7: Even after I washed the coat, it still had some.......................marks on it. A. faint B. weak C. thin D. uncertain
8: .......................of these diets you follow to lose weight, you should combine it with some exercise. A. Whatever B. Whenever C. Wherever D. Whichever
9: It is in this hospital....................... A. that helps the homeless
B. where the homeless are helped
C . that the homeless are helped
D. the homeless has been helped
10: .......................as taste is really a composite sense made up of both taste and smell. A. To which B. What we refer to C. That we refer to it D. What do we refer to Exercise 22.
1. I'm staying at Tony's house. Write to me ________ Tony Lee, 123 Main Road, New York, N.Y. A. in care of B. in charge of C. in place of D. in terms of
2.I didn't mean it! It was just a slip of the ________ ! Please forgive me. A. hand B. mind C. mouth D. tongue
3. He can’t ________ ignorance as his excuse; he should have known what was
happening in his own department. A insist B plead C refer D defend
4. Of course, we don’t need this dictionary at present, but in the long _______it may prove useful. A. run B. time C. future D. perspective
5. ________ the demand for tickets that people queue day and night A. So was B. That was C. Such was D. This was
6. The problem has been ________ by the increase in global warming
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 34 A brought up B. the best C. come about D. brought about
7. Look! There’s no point in trying to overturn the decision. It’s all________ . A. chops and change
B. tooth and nail C. head and shoulder D. cut and dried
8. Jane: Thank you for a lovely evening. Barbara: .________________ A. You are welcome B. Have a good day C. Thanks D. Cheer!
9.The Moon has no liquid water,________ no atmosphere, and is lifeless. A.potentially B.virtually C.possibly D.probably
10. It’s essential that every student_______ the exam before attending the course. A. pass B. passes C. would pass D. passed Exercise 23.
1. Would you prefer ………. potatoes or chip? A. poached B. ground C. mashed D. powdered
2. Most students have quite a good sense of their own ……….. A. grasp B. ability C. idea D. information
3. There was a wonderful smell of ……………. bread in the kitchen. A. cooking B. roasting C. baking D. grilling
4. All of them but Tom ………………. having dinner at home tonight. A. is B. are C. was D. were
5. ………………..for an hour, the meeting started at 3 o’clock. A. Having delayed
B. Having been delayed C. Delaying D. Be delayed
6. I’m sorry, but the dress you want is not ………… in red. A. possible B. economical C. suitable D. available
7. The street market was full of ……………….. selling fruit and vegetables. A. counters B. boutiques C. tables D. stalls
8. What ………….. so seriously these last two hours? A. were you discussing B. did you discuss C. have you discussed D. have you been discussing
9. “Who are these visitors?” “They’re all ………………, I think.” A. mathematic students B. students mathematics C. mathematics students
D. students of the mathematics
10. Nobody was late for the meeting last night, ……………………? A. wasn’t he B. weren’t they C. were they D. was he Exercise 24.
1. The students are going to________ an experiment to determine the melting point of cotton. A. buy into B. carry out C. rage on D. come to mind
2. Not until________ himself seriously ill.
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A. he had completed the task did he find
B. had he completed the task did he find
C. he completed the task did he find
D. did he completed the task he had found
3. "It gets quite cold here in the winter." - "Oh, dear. I was hoping________ buy a coat"
A. not to have to B. I don't have to C. I wouldn't D. not having to
4. Mary Smith decided to give up her job for the_______ of her children. A. care B. reason C. concern D. sake
5._______learning is a good choice for those who cannot attend class. A. Faraway B. Distant C. Remote D. Farther
6. It is vital that everyone_______ aware of the protection of the environment. A. is B. be C. are D. were
7. The woman was________ from hospital only a week after her operation. A. discharged B. expelled C. evicted D. ejected
8. _______appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical illusion. A. The moon
B. The moon which C. When the moon D. That the moon
9. I don't think it would be wise to try to make max change his mind about
divorcing Narnia. Well, in his place I __________her at all. A. would never marry B. must never have married C. would never have married D. needn't have married
10. Ask David to give you a hand moving the furniture. He's as strong as________ . A. an elephant B. a mountain C. a gorilla D. a horse Exercise 25.
1. ………….. I am aware, there were no problems during the first six months. A. As far as B. So much as C. Much more than D. Except that
2. …………… decoration in the restaurant provides us with good appetite. A. Tasty B. Tasteful C. Tasteless D. Tasting
3. It is ……knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thorne quarrel violently several time a week. A. common B. complete C. normal D. usual
4. Minh and Cuong were badly injured in the last match, so ………… can play in this match. A. both of them B. neither of them C. all of them D. either of them
5. Her relatives didn’t do anything to help her, and her friends ……………….. .
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A. didn’t neither B. didn’t too C. didn’t either D. did too
6. The film was ……………… on the book of the same name. A. founded B. built C. constructed D. based
7. The actor got his moustache shaved so as to avoid …………….. . A. being recognized B. to be recognized C. recognizing D. be recognized
8. She ………………. to take her neighbor to court if he didn’t stop making so much noise. A. asked B. promised C. threatened D. suggested
9. The twins look so …………. their father. A. like B. likely C. likeness D. alike
10. …………. team sports require cooperation. A. Of all B. They are all C. Why are all D. All CHUYÊN ĐỀ 2: ERROR CORRECTION
1. There are 10 mistakes in the following passage. Underline the mistakes and
write the correct answers in the space provided. (0) has been done as an example.
0. filling => filled
There may be a vacancy on the school board next May. The position must be
filling before the next school session, which begin on September 7th. Anyone who is
resident of Smithtown, at last 21 years old, and interested in fulfilling his or her civic
duty may fill out an application for considered by the city council. Application may
be obtained at the City Hall or Center Avenue or at the Smithtown Public Library
downtown. Those residents who are current enrolled in adult learning classes with
the intent of earning a secondary school certificate are excluding from applying.
Please note that applications will be reviewed in alphabet order. Submit your
application until January 1st in order to be considered for this position. Use a blue or
black pen when filling out the forms. It is not unnecessary to attach other documents
such as résumé or cover letters. Candidates who invited in for an interview will be
asked to bring references at that time. For those interested in becoming involved
with city council in other ways, visit office 2B in the second floor at City Hall. Your answers: Line Mistake Correction Line Mistake Correction
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2. The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Underline the mistakes and write
their correct forms in the space provided.
Broadcasting in some form was; however, tied not only to strong economical
interests, but also to the depth structures of modern societies. In spite of the activities
of TV amateurs, television was also primary a medium for theatrically exhibition in
the USA in the early 1930s, and as such often thought to be a potential competition
of the film industry. In fact, television was throughout the 1930s predominance
watched in public settings also outside of the USA. For example, in Britain, public
viewers of television was the way in which most early audiences actually
experienced the medium and this was even more the case in Germany. While the
vision of grass-roots or amateur, two-way television was quite obvious doomed to a
very marginal position at the very best, television systems largely based on collective
public reception were in fact operated in several countries in the 1930s and may,
with the benefit of hindsight, be seen as having presenting more of a threat to the
domestication of the medium. But it was a threat that was not to materialize.
3. There are ten mistakes in the following passage, identify and correct them.
Since the world became industrial, the number of animal species that either have become
extinct or have near extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once had
roamed the jungles in their vast number, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2005,
it is estimated that they would become extinct. What is alarmed about the case of the
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Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers, who
according to some resources, are not always interested in material gain but in impersonal
gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributed to the problem of
extinction. Animals, such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other dangerous species, are
valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must
be acted to ensure their survival – and the survival of our planet.
4. The passage below contains 10 errors. find and correct them What is the media? What
constitutes 0. on of the media? The media consists on
all the ways that 1. ................................. news
and 2. .................................. information
is 3. ................................. disseminated to 4. the mass audience.
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The media covers 5. ................................. everything
from 6. .................................
hard news, which is 7. .................................. investigating 8. reporting, to
.................................
stories that are 9. .................................
pure entertaining, 10.................................. such as whether your favourite movie star was on the ‘Best Dressed/Worst Dressed’ list. Whether from print or broadcast on TV,
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 39 the stories are the product of the reporting of many journalists who write the stories to, and editors who give out the assignments, assess the quality of the writing and research, but make the decisions about where and when the stories run. The news has an immediate impact. The Internet puts global news onto the personal computer on your desk. All almost browsers have links to up-to- the-minute new stories from various news services. You cannot get constant news updates from a variety of sources via your personal computer, provided
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 40 you with the most up-to-date and in- depth coverage.
5. The following passage contains ten errors. Find and correct them.
Things started to go wrongly as soon as we got to the hotel. We were all
completely exhausting after our long journey and looking forward to a shower and
a rest. However, we found that our room was not ready, which was very annoyed,
although the manager was extremely apologizing. While we were waiting, we asked
about the excursions to places of an interest which we have read about in the
brochure. Imagine how we felt when we were told they had all been cancelled!
Apparently, the person responsible of organizing them had left suddenly and had not
been replaced. Then Sally saw a notice pinning to the door of the restaurant, said it
was closed for redecoration, and Peter discovered that the swimming pool was
empty. When we eventually got to our room we were horrified to find that it was at
the back of the hotel, and we had a view of a car park, that seemed to be used as a
rubbish dump. We seriously began to wonder whether or not to stay.
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6. ....................................
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7. ....................................
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8. ....................................
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9. ....................................
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6. The passage below contains 10 errors. Identify and correct them.
Edwin Hubble was an American astronomer who research led to discoveries
about galaxies and the nature of the universe. He settled a long debate by
demonstrating that the Andromeda nebula located outside our galaxy, establishing
the islands universe theory, which states that galaxies exit outside of our own. His
study of the distribution of galaxies resulted from Hubble’s Constant, a standard
relationship between a galaxy distance from the earth and its speed of recession.
In 1925, Hubble had devised a classification system for the structure of
galaxies and provided conclusively observational evidence for the expansion of the
universe. His work pushed the one-hundred –inch Mount Wilson telescope beyond
its capability and provided strong impetus for the construction of an instrument twice
of its size at Mount Palomar, which Hubble used during her last years of research.
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The telescope that bears his name launched on a space shuttle in 1990 and obits the
earth, collecting datum about the size of the universe. Your answers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
7. The passage below contains 10 mistakes. Underline the mistakes and write the
correct words in the space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example.
We map cities by private benchmarks what are meaningful only to us. 0. what → which
The Greater London Council is responsible for a sprawl shaped as a rugby
ball about 25 miles long and 20 miles wide; my London is a concise kidney- 1. ______________
shaping patch within that space, in which none point is more than about seven 2_______________
miles from any other. I hardly ever trespass beyond those limits, and when I
do I feel I'm in a foreign territory, a landscape of hazardous and rumour. The 3_______________
constrictedness of this privacy city-within-a-city has the character of a self-
fulfilling prophecy. It’s boundaries, originally arrived at by chance and usage, 4. ________________
grow more not less real the longer I live in London. I have friends who lives 5. ________________
in Clapham, only three miles off, but to visit them is a definite journey, for it 6. ________________
involves to cross the river. I can, though, drop in on friends in Islington, twice
as far away as Clapham, since it is in what I feel to be my own territory. When 7. ________________
I first came to London, I moved about the city very more freely than I do now; 8. ________________
I took the liberties of a tourist and measured distances in miles rather than by
the relationship with the unknown. In Manhattan, on my first afternoon in 9. ________________
New York, I asked the man I'd lunched with for directions to a part of 10. ________________
downtown Brooklyn where I had to do a call. He puzzled over my question
and eventually needed to look at my map; he had lived in New York for 25
years, and had last been to Brooklyn, just over the bridge from his office, 12 years ago.
8. There are ten errors in the following passage. Underline them in the text and
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correct them in the numbered box. Question (0)has been done as an example.
For more than century, robberies of every kinds have plagued nations around the
world. Bank and house robberies were common occurrence. As many were caught
so those who were not and over the year, many continued to turn to these get rich
quick methods. Despite the nature of these ‘occupation’, media reports glorified the
ingenious ways the robbers managed to escape with loot. Then, films, too, were
made about famous robberies and criminals were turned for celebrities.
More and more people began robbing houses and banks and its techniques became
more sophisticating, making it close to impossible for them to get caught. To
compound this problem, many robbers returned to their countries where they were
no rules of extraditions. As a result, many of them simply returned to their home
countries to prevent the foreign countries from punishing them.
Your answers: 0. century → a century 1. 6. 2. 7. 3. 8. 4. 9. 5. 10.
9. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it.
1. After writing it, the essay must be duplicated by the student himself and handed
in to the department secretary before the end of the month.
2. One of the most important things in life is a good health.
3. The city has spent a big amount of money on crime prevention.
4. Comparing with other countries, Libya spends a high percentage of income on education.
5. People are now enjoying a higher level of living.
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6. In the United Kingdom women see their doctor on the average five times a year.
7. Although Mark has been cooking for many years, he still doesn’t know to prepare
French foods in the traditional manner.
8. When we arrived at the store to purchase the dishwasher advertise in the
newspaper, we learned that all the dishwashers had been sold.
9. After rising the flag to commemorate the holiday, the mayor gave a long speech.
10. This time tomorrow I will lie on the beach, enjoying the sunshine.
10. The following passage contains 10 mistakes. Underline them in the passage
and correct them in the space provided below. The first has been done as an example.
Traditional, mental tests have been divided into two types. Achievement
tests are designed to measure acquiring skills and knowledge, particularly those that
have been explicitness taught. The proficiency exams requiring by a few states for
high school graduation are achievement tests. Aptitude tests are designed and
measure a person’s ability to acquire new skills but knowledge. For example,
vocation aptitude tests can help you decide whether you would do better like a
mechanic or musician. However, all mental tests are, in some senses, achievement
tests because they assumption some sort of past learning or experience that we have
gained with certainly objects, words, or situations. The difference between
achievement and aptitude tests is the degree and intentional use.
0. Traditional Traditionally Your answer
1…………………………………… 6………………………………….
2……………………………..……. 7………………………………….
3…………………………………… 8……………………………………
4…………………………………… 9……………………………………
5…………………………………… 10…………………………………..
11. For questions 1-10, read the following text which contains 10 mistakes.
Underline the errors and write the corrections in the corresponding numbered
boxes. There is an example at the beginning (0). Line
Wheeled trolley bags have become a essential item of luggage amongst
frequent travellers. The compact version proves particularly useful as a
piece of hand luggage. Carrying onboard aeroplanes, it allows you to avoid
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the queues at the baggage check-in counters on your outward journey and 5
waiting at the baggage reclaim carousel in your way home. These days,
there are official guidelines regarded the maximum size for hand luggage
on flights, and these stipulated measurements are continuously subject of
change. Policies also vary between airlines and airport as well as being
influenced by your eventual destination. The outcome of all this is that 10
travellers are recommended to check out the lattest luggage restrictions
before setting out for the airport.
What’s more, before investing in a trolley bag, it’s wise to run a few
checks. You’re likely to be negotiating uneven surfaces as well as a smooth
flooring of airport lounges, so bear on mind that larger wheels are better 15
able to absorb bumps than their smaller counterparts. Also check the
handle. You’re bound to need lifting your bag at some point in your
journey, probably when you are suddenly confronted with an inconvenient
flight of step, and that’s not the moment to discover that the handle is 19 awkward to hold. Your answers 0. line 1: an 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
12. Write the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the incorrect part, and then correct it.
1. (A) As interesting and lively as it is, (B) included in your story are several
historical inaccuracies, i.e. your hero Miss Swinton ( C ) might not have
offered shelter under his umbrella, ( D ) for they weren’t invented until a hundred years later.
2. (A) At ground level, it is (B) dangerous enough a substance, but in the (C)
upper atmosphere, it bonds with free ions to create (D) deadening smog particles.
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3. Having (A) unshakeable confidence (B) in his ability, he (C) carried off the role
of Hamlet with (D) faultless skill.
4. (A) In winning the 1998 Kentucky Derby, Swiftilocks showed a (B) burst of
speed ( C ) not unlike that of Man o’War, who (D) had been winning 20 of 21 races in 1919 and 1920.
5. That the time (A) spent in transit by the average traveller was (B) widely
anticipated to decrease was (C) because automobiles’ (D) replacing horses as
the primary means of transportation.
6. (A) Likewise the power-generating (B) apparatus of a conventional car,
( C ) that of a hybrid car depends on a (D) combustible fuel to generate power.
7. (A) Rising tides of unemployment claims (B) across the state has led the
governor to (C) declare the economy to be in a (D) state of emergency.
8. The (A) outpatient department of Cho Ray Hospital has been through a (B)
momentous year since the doctors sticking to (C) tried and tested methods has
brought about (D) desirable outcomes.
9. Their family (A) having conflicts over personal properties, neither Kath nor Bill
wants (B) to make a permanent commitment to the other (C) despite having
been seeing each other (D) on and on for the last five years.
10. (A) Utter willpower enabled her to win the heat and (B) qualify for the final of the 400 (C) meters (D) final. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
13. Error Correction. Identify the mistake in each sentence below and correct it in
the space provided.
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1. Man and animals use the energy finding in food to operate their body and muscles.
2. The exhibition was the centre of attraction like it was of historical interest.
3. Many species of animals must have been threatened and can easily become extinct
if we don't make an effort to protect them.
4. His professor had him to rewrite his assignment many times.
5. Because there are less members present today than there were yesterday, we must
wait until the next meeting to discuss this.
6. Each of the cars in the showroom was quickly sold to their new owner.
7. I gave to Susan the address so that she could contact me.
8. Originally was known as water ballet, synchronized swimming began in Canada in the 1920s.
9. Tom suggests that she looks for another job.
10. The ruler of Brunei, a tiny country in the Southeast Asia, is one of the world's richest people. 14.
Error Correction. Identify the mistake in each sentence below and correct it in the space provided.
1. Man and animals use the energy finding in food to operate their body and muscles.
2. The exhibition was the centre of attraction like it was of historical interest.
3. Many species of animals must have been threatened and can easily become extinct
if we don't make an effort to protect them.
4. His professor had him to rewrite his assignment many times.
5. Because there are less members present today than there were yesterday, we must
wait until the next meeting to discuss this.
6. Each of the cars in the showroom was quickly sold to their new owner.
7. I gave to Susan the address so that she could contact me.
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8. Originally was known as water ballet, synchronized swimming began in Canada in the 1920s.
9. Tom suggests that she looks for another job.
10. The ruler of Brunei, a tiny country in the Southeast Asia, is one of the world's richest people.
15. Identify 10 mistakes in the following passage and correct them.
If there is one characteristic of British work in the arts that seems to stand out
is its shortage of identification with wider intellectual trends. Playwrights and
directors can be left-wing in their political look-out, but the plays they produce rarely
convey a straightforward message. The same is largely true of British novelists and
poets. Their writing is naturalistic and is not connected to particular intellectual
movements. The theatre had always been very strong in Britain, especially in
London. The country’s most successful playwrights are those who explore the darker
side of the personality and of personal relationships. In contrast, the cinema in
Britain is often regarded as not quite part of the arts in all, it is simply entertainment.
Britain is unique between the large European countries in giving mostly no financial
help to their film industry. Classical music is also a minority interest. British seem
disinterested in high education, they watch lots of television, but are enthusiastic
readers. The vast majority of books reading in Britain are not classified as serious literature.
16. Identify one error in each sentence and correct it.
1. On any given weekend, especially holiday weekends, the number of highway deaths are predictable.
2. John stayed up all night long trying to solve a physic problem.
3. Michael wants to become a general practitioner as his father and to move to a
small town as soon as he graduates.
4. In spite of suffering some minor inconveniences, Dr. Blake and his wife enjoyed
living in a three-hundred-year-old house in London in last summer.
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5. Mr. While was equally fond of his two children, but he had to admit that he found
the youngest an easier child to handle.
6. Though the child pretended sleeping when I opened the bedroom door, I was not deceived.
7. Be careful to give the caterers an accurate count of a number of people whom you
expect to go to the wedding reception.
8. Harold announced that he could no longer tolerate the conditions of the contract in which he was working.
9. Even though they have been looking for a flat for a month now, they have not
been able to find each one anywhere.
10. There were never any secrets among my sister and me when we were growing up.
17. There are ten mistakes in the following passage. Find and correct them.
My friends Paul and Ellen have just return from their honeymoon in Europe. Before
they had left New York, I had given them my brother’s address in Switzerland in the
hope that they will visit him and his family.
When I went to call on the newly-weds last Tuesday night, they told how many they had
enjoyed traveling around Europe and that we soon would look at the color slides
they had taken. They also gave me greetings from my brother and assured me that it
had been a great pleasure for them meeting my relatives.
The slide show started with pictures the couple had snapped on the boat. They
came view of Paris, Chartres and Loire. Since Paul had mentioned earlier in the
evening that the weather had turned very murky as soon as they got to Switzerland,
I hardly expected seeing any pictures of that country. How surprising and pleased I
was when I saw my brother and sister-in-law appeared on the screen with their new
house in the background. They certainly looked very well and didn’t seem to change
at all in the two years that I haven’t seen them.
18. Identify and correct 10 mistakes in the following passage.
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Telecommunicating is a mean of computer communication between employees’
homes and offices. For employees whose jobs involve sitting in a terminal or word
processor entering data or typing reports, the location of the computer is of none
consequence. If the machine can communicate over telephone lines, when the work
is completed, employees can dial the office computer from a distance site and
transmit the material to their employers. A recent survey in USA Today estimate that
there are approximately 8.7 millions telecommuters. But although the numbers are
rising annually, the trend does not appear to be as significant as predicted when
Business Week published "The Portable Executive" as their cover story a few years
ago. Why hasn't telecommuting become more popular?
Clearly, change simply takes time. But in addition, there has been active
resistant on the part of many managers. These executives claim that supervise the
telecommuters in a large work force scattered across the country would be too
difficult, or, at least, systems for managing it are not yet developed, thereby
complicating the manager's responsibilities. 19.
The text below contains 10 mistakes. Underline the mistakes and write their
correct forms in the space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done
as an example.
Less than 40 years ago, tourism has been 0. _________was________
encouraged as an unquestionable good. With the 1. ____________________
arrival of pack holidays and charter flights, 2. ____________________
tourism could at last be enjoyable by the masses. 3. ____________________
Yet one day, it seemed feasible that there will be 4. ____________________
no more tourists. There will be ‘adventurers’, 5. ____________________
‘fieldwork assistants’, ‘volunteers’ and, of course,
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‘travelers’. But the term ‘tourist’ will extinct. 6. ____________________
There might be those which quietly slip away to 7. ____________________
foreign lands for nothing other than pure pleasure, 8. ____________________
but it will be a secretive and frowned at activity. 9. ____________________
No one will want to own up to be one of those. In 10. ____________________
fact, there are already a few countries prohibiting
tourists against entering certain areas where the
adversity effects of tourism have already struck.
Tourists have charged with bringing nothing with
them but their money and wreaking havoc with the local environment.
20. Correcting mistakes: There are 10 mistakes in the following passage. Find
and correct them. Write your answer in the space provided.
A newspaper makes its money from the price people pay for it and also from
the advertisings it carries. A popular newspaper with a circulation of over five
millions daily makes a lot of money. Less seriously newspapers are probably read
just for entertaining. They have big headings above new stories, funny cartoons to
look at and sensational photos of violent. The gossip columns are full of stories of
private live of famous people. No one takes the political views of such papers
seriously. On the other hand, in a free country where there is no censorship, serious
papers are read principle for their news, sent to themselves by their correspondents
round the world and by the big news agencies. People also read these papers for their
reviews on new books, films and plays and for their editorials what represent the
opinion of the newspaper itself about the important events and issues of the moment. Your answer Mistake Correction Mistake Correction 1. 6. 2. 7. 3. 8.
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CHUYÊN ĐỀ 3:
PREPOSITION & PARTICLE
1. Complete each sentence with a suitable particle or preposition.
1. When the police discovered his history of drunk driving, they took ___________
his driver's license and kept him ___________ control.
2. The dividing line ___________ the north and the south is only a matter ___________ opinion.
3. There are plenty of exceptions ___________ this view in this country, but I myself take it ___________ granted.
4. It is hard to exaggerate the psychological effect ___________ Japanese
investment ___________ local prosperity.
5. ___________ her uncle’s death, she came ___________ a great sum of money.
6. Could you put me __________ for a few days until I find a place _______ my own?
7. He did not know _______ certain what caused the accident, but ________ a guess,
it was due to a fault in the engine.
8. John's _________hospital again. The poor chap seems prone _________ accidents.
9. We are in ______ a lot of trouble unless George manages to improve the radio
station, which is ________ bad repair.
10. Chad is _______ the opinion that the woman next to the door is fond of him
because she glances _________ him from time to time.
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2. Fill in each blank with ONE preposition or articles.
1. Dr Richards is distinguished ———————— his selfless service to humanity.
2. On account of his advanced age he was disqualified ——————— competing.
3. He was discharged because there was no proof ——————– him.
4. Brass consists ——————– copper and zinc.
5. His parents are very worried ———————- his safety.
6. He parted ——————- his family and belongings and went on a pilgrimage.
7. I am convinced that he is acting ——————— compulsion.
8. The patient is now free ———————- danger
9. This peculiar custom prevails ———————- the Hindus.
10. Many Hindi plays are adapted ——————– English.
11. The police is entrusted ———————- the enforcement of law and order.
12. During the height _______________ this season, he forced five waitresses to
hand in their notice even though they were completely competent.
13. I’ve always been honest _____________ my feelings. You on the other hand, have not.
14. Much ______________ I detest the idea of punishing children, I can see that it sometimes has its uses.
15. Mr. Sugar Deliver, I’m sure, would be a huge asset ________________ your company.
16. No further comments or responses of any kind have been made from her PR __________________ late.
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17. The younger sons therefore considered themselves to have been robbed
_______________ their rightful inheritance.
18. The white Audi was eliminated __________________ police enquiries at an early stage.
19. The stolen painting was eventually restored ____________________ their rightful owner.
20. The argument is centred ________________ whether or not to lower the age limit.
3. For questions 1–20, fill in the gaps in the following sentences with suitable
particles. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. There is an
example at the beginning (0). 0.
He finds it hard to put ________ the noise of the nearby factory.
1. He’s the leader ________ name only, his deputy has effectively taken over.
2. He is such a knowledgeable scholar that he can talk about the subject for 3 hours _______ end. 3.
I’m sorry, but I’m not ________ liberty to tell you any more. 4.
Many people are opposed to abortion ________ principle. 5.
Alex lost his job because he just didn’t measure up to the standard required ________ him. 6.
John and George were both vying ________ her attention at the party.
7. We’ve left the booking our holiday very late. We really have to decide _______ a date.
8. I was feeling really terrible so I decided to treat myself _______ a nice cake!
9. My new CD player isn’t working, so I’ve got one _______ loan from the shop while mine is being repaired.
10. Although he is a literature student, he has never read a Shakespeare play
_______ its entirety, but somehow he always passes his exams!
11. He was passed _______ in the first time he applied for promotion, but he
seems to stand better chance this time.
12. Everyone can put himself ________ for the chairman of the club.
13. The witness was required to give a detailed account of how the accident came _______.
14. She’s too busy to get _______ to answering all the letters of her fans.
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15. He’s entirely unreasonable to take his frustration at work _______ his children.
16. He was deeply upset to discover that he was taken _______ a ride by his best friend.
17. Finally, they decided to settle _______ an apology rather than seek
compensation from the tour company.
18. He lost all his money in gambling and had to sell the house which had come
______ him after his parents’ death.
19. Mr John, an impatient and aggressive person, is not at all cut ______ being a teacher.
20. It’s been pouring heavily since early morning and it doesn’t look like the rain is going to ease_______ soon. Your answers: 0.up with.
4. Fill in each blank with ONE suitable preposition.
1. ________ hindsight, it is not hard to realize that leaving the country was her biggest mistake ever.
2. It stands _____ reason that you can’t simply say sorry and hope everything will be normal again.
3. She turned her nose _____ at the job because she thought it was not good enough for her.
4. They were imprisoned and deprived _____ their basic rights.
5. Losing his job came as a terrible blow ______ him.
6. The singer enjoyed being accompanied ____ the flute by her husband.
7. ______ mutual consent, they kept their divorce secret from their children.
8. The party was already _____ full swing by the time they got there.
9. He didn’t have time to prepare a speech, so he had to give one _____ the cuff.
10. Throughout the flight, he was very much _____ edge and didn’t start to relax until the plane had landed.
5. Put the correct prepositions in the gaps in the text below.
I must admit that I cringe (11)………… the prospect of going to see my brother. He
is, I suppose, fairly well-read (12) ………… his field, which is medicine. However,
the way he insists (13) ………… always being right all the time, regardless (14)
………… how well-informed his conversational adversary may be, makes me quite
angry. Whenever anything concerned (15) ………… medicine crops up in
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conversation, he puffs himself up and prepares to ‘inform’ people. His attitude (16)
………… people who get their facts slightly wrong is insufferable. He cannot just
let things go, he is just not comfortable (17) ………… inaccuracies. It is almost as
if he is dropping (18) ………… status if he fails to pick someone up on a point. I
remember him once arguing with a dinner guest for over an hour on the difference
(19) ………… the hard and soft palate! No wonder his wife is always complaining (20) ………… him! Your answers 11. 16. 12. 17. 13. 18. 14. 19. 15. 20.
6. Complete the following sentences with the correct prepositions.
1. He never told us he was Italian and that his real name was Franco. We all knew
him ______________ the name of Eddie.
2. The president will be delivering a speech ______________ memory of the war
victims and the representatives from around the world will be laying wreaths at the tomb.
3. We are in ______________ a lot of trouble unless George manages to repair the radio station.
4. This new record is growing _________ me.
5. My photos didn’t come _________ very well.
6. When I asked Jane, she hinted _________ the chance of a promotion for me.
7. On its first voyage, the Titanic met _________ disaster.
8. I don’t hold ______________ the idea of using force.
9. Well done! Keep ______________ the good work.
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10. I put up with the problem for a while but in the end I had it ______________ with her.
11. They hit ______________ the solution quite by chance.
12. We’ll go out for a walk if the rain lets ________ .
13. I worked ________ a lot when I was younger but now I prefer easier exercise like walking!
14. The weather seems to be looking ___________ .
15. The director went mad ___________ the couple who didn't come for the dress rehearsal on Friday.
16. The escaped hostage found it hard to get used to a normal life after having been
deprived ___________ freedom for so many years.
17. The police arrived immediately after the call and caught the burglar __________ the spot.
18. She may seem to be crazy about fashion, but she certainly knows what is __________ vogue.
19. The doctors don't give him much chance of surviving. In a word, his life is __________ the line.
20. I have been using her computer ever since she placed it __________ disposal.
7. Fill in the blank with the correct preposition or particle .
1. My attention was drawn __________ the picture on the wall.
2. The villagers left their homes in the valley and moved to higher grounds as precaution ___________ flooding
3. Dave takes _________ the Prime Minister really well.
4. As she didn’t have a lot of cash she bought the fridge _________ credit.
5. Queen Victoria reigned __________ Britain and Ireland for over sixty years.
6. The new wonder watch from Seiko is guaranteed ___________ any type of breakage
including water damage and accident!
7. He’s a genius __________ a pencil and can capture a likeness in a few deft strokes.
8. I’m afraid a penalty clause has been written _____________ your contract.
9. The government was finally brought __________ by minor scandal.
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10. Her father laid ___________ her when she came home two hours late from a party.
Looking (11)__________ a property abroad? A holiday home or future investment?
We think we can come (12) __________ with just the sort of thing you want. Let us
at Dream homes limited answer a few of your questions. Which area? Our expert
can put (13) _________ a number of suggestions for you to go (14) ___________
and choose from. What kind ofplace should I buy? You could buy a smart town-
centre apartment, if you like action and night life. Or why not get it (15)
___________ from it all and opt for a cottage in the heart ofthe country? Will there
be problems? We have years of experience in this field. Our staff canget (16)
_________ any difficulties, and will make the whole process as easy as possible
foryou. How much will it cost? You won’t have to rob the bank, sell the car or even
give (17)__________ smoking to be able to afford it! Recently, oversea house prices
have gone (18)_________ slightly, so this is the perfect moment to buy. Will it be
legal? All the details ofthe sale and purchase will be set (19) _________ in a contract,
which is carefully checked by our legal team. What’s my next step? Come
(20)_________ and see us sometimes! Or give us a ring on 01350-750804 Your answers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
8. Fill in the blanks with proper prepositions or adverbial particles.
1.) The new law on dropping litter comes ______________ force next month.
2)Ann was released from prison and now she is _____________probation.
3) Local students have been banned ________________taking part in the demonstration.
4) Local people have called for an investigation___________________ the causes of the fire.
5) Football fans went____________________ the rampage in the centre of Norwich last night.
6) She claimed that the selling of habit-forming drugs was
getting______________________ control.
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7) The car left the road and crashed_______________________ a tree.
8) Several guests at the hotel were robbed____________________________ jewellery and money.
9) David, 19, has been sleeping _________________a park bench for the past six months.
10) The police have charged her _________________________driving without due care and attention.
9. Fill suitable prepositions in the blanks.
1. The customs knew all about the drug smugglers because they had been
tipped……in advance by a member of the gang.
2. When people demand something for example, a change in the law, we say that they call …a change.
3. “Please don’t hang ……until I have had a chance to tell you how sorry I am.
4. During the second War World, most messages were sent …….code.
5. He is not lying. Every thing he has told us so far is…….the level
6. The goods were not sold openly but were available ….the counter.
7. I am sorry but Dr. Salmon sees patients……appointments only.
8. It is mush easier to take a clock……..than to put it together.
9. with prices so high I will have to do……a new suit this year
10. He kept bothering her and finally she told him to cut it…..
11. Her husband was courteous ….her
12. You should comply....the school rules
13. Be calm and don’t make a fuss…..such trifles.
14. John is very good…..his hands
15. She knows how to get…….her father to buy her a new car.
16. the police are looking …the past record of the suspect
17. When she hear the news of the crash she broke …….and cried
18. She always sides……..her son against her husband.
19. in the warm sun, the grass dries…….quickly
20. You shouldn’t look down on the people who aren’t as well……as you are.
10. Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable preposition or particle.
1. The new regulations have thrown _______ a few problems for the company.
2. The workers were rather cynical after the meeting. Most of them were _______ no
illusions that the management would take their complaints seriously.
3. Jack took early retirement as he was losing his grip _______ the job.
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4. He scolded her so much that she was reduced _______ tears by the end of the meeting.
5. The sudden movement of the train threw me _______ balance and I fell head-first down the steps.
6. The price of shares in the company went up _______ over 50% when they
announced the discovery of the new oilfield.
7. Ron usually primes himself _______ plenty of black coffee before starting the night shift.
8. We still haven’t sold the house because the buyers went back on their word and pulled _______ the deal.
9. Hi Brenda, Peter here. I’m just ringing _______ to say I’ve got two tickets for the
concert on Saturday night. Fancy coming?
10. The group rounded _______ the concert with their greatest hits. So everyone went home happy.
11. As there was no official at the gate, Diana got _______ not buying an entrance ticket.
12. His company went bankrupt, three years of hard work _______ the drain.
13. She is putting _______ a little each month for her studies in Queenstown.
14. The oral examination was difficult. The examiner tried to catch me _______ by asking some tricky questions.
15. They should be able to settle their differences without restoring _______ violence.
16. The small boat drifted helplessly _______ the mercy of the wind and waves.
17. I find it very hard to commit historical dates _______ memory.
18. If you would like to wait a moment, Sir, I will just call _______ your file on the computer screen.
19. Quick, I haven’t got a pen. Can you jot Jack’s phone number _______ for me?
20. When I was a student, I eked _______ what little money I had by buying only second-hand clothes.
11. Fill in each of the blanks a suitable preposition
1. I wonder what everybody finds _____ (1) him. What is there so remarkable _____
(2) him that people will hang _____ (3) his every word.
2. He was last _____ (4) a long line, and _____ (5) the look _____ (6) it, he was
unlikely to get a good seat _____ (7) the show.
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3. The poverty _____ (8) her childhood stands _____ (9) total contrast _____ (10)
her life _____ (11) Hollywood.
4. Did you plan to share an apartment with an American student, or did you come _____ (12) by accident?
5. At the library yesterday, I ran _____ (13) an old friend.
6. The professor offered to make me her lab assistant, and I jumped _____ (14) the opportunities.
7. During the prison riots, four prisoners succeeded in getting _____ (15).
8. I can’t spend everything I earn. I must put money _____ (16) my trip home.
9. Before you say no, please calm _____ (17) and listen.
10. I don’t mind lending you $10 until Saturday if you’ll give it _____ (18).
11. Please be ready to hand your term paper _____ (19) by the end next week.
12. To be a serious student, he had to give _____ (20) nightclubbing.
12. Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition.
1. The murderer has been condemned …………. death.
2. I was ill for 2 weeks, so I’ve fallen ………….with my work.
3. My plans for starting a restaurant fell ………….for lack of capital.
4. ………….those present at the ceremony was the local MP, Claire Sims.
5. The cat jumped ………….the wall and landed in next door’s pond.
6. At the library yesterday, I ran ………….an old friend.
7. Before you say no, please calm ………….and listen.
8. How could you stand ………….and watched him beat the children like that?
9. Nobody was taken ………….by his story although it seemed convincing at first.
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10. You can’t talk me ………….giving you more money. I’ve given you enough already.
11. The only way one can tell the twins………….is by their haircuts.
12. The death penalty was done ………….in Britain many years ago.
13. Tom got carried ………….by the music and wouldn’t stop singing.
14. The doctor thinks he’ll pull…….……..now. His temperature has gone down.
15. She swims so well that she really should go ………….the competition.
16. Because she kept putting ………….going to the dentist, her toothache got worse.
17. Are you going to sit …………. and let me do everything?
18. The Democratic Party came ………….power this year.
19. This composition would be better if you cut ………….the second paragraph.
20. After the flood, hundreds of volunteers came ………….with offers of assistance.
13. Fill in the blank with suitable prepositions or particles.
Unlikely as it may seem, there has now been expert confirmation what wild pumas
and lynxes are (1) ....................large in parts of Britain, rather than being the
figments (2) ....................some wild imaginations. Previous sightings (3)
...................... such large jungle cats had been put down (4) ............... exaggeration.
(5) ..................all, the argument went, some people are prone (6) .....................seeing
flying saucers and Loch Ness monster, particularly when (7) .........................the
influence of one drinking too much. Some newspapers were suspected (8)
.......................having made (9) .................stories such as that of the Beast of
Exmoor, an animal which is responsible (10) .........................the deaths of hundreds
of sheep over the past ten years. But experts have now come (11) .....................with
proof that such stories were (12) ................. earnest after all. The animals are (13)
.................all likelihood pets which have escaped (14).................... small zoos, or
been abandoned (15) .................... their owners. Because the keeping (16)
........................ such animals is severely restricted (17) .......................the Dangerous
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Wild Animals Act of 1976, owners of unlicensed animals might not report an escape
(18) ........................fear of prosecution. Britain’s only surviving native feline
species, the wild cat, is confined (19) ....................Scotland. After examining hair
samples, experts now say that the Beast of Exmoor in the South of England is (20)
...................... the shadow of a doubt a puma or lynx, both of which animals are
normally native to the Middle East and Asia.
14. Insert the correct prepositions
AGAINST AT BY FOR FROM IN OF ON TO UNDER
1. Please, take this money as a token of my great gratitude _________ saving my life.
2. The mechanic was most kind and repaired my carburettor ___________ no time at all.
3. We don't need any extra supplies, we can do with those we have _______store.
4. The court has sentenced the two men _______ exile for spying on the military bases in the country.
5. The farmers’ hopes _______ any better weather faded away after they had heard
the forecast for the weeks to come.
6. Their political opinions have always been ________ harmony with ours and
therefore we have been getting on so well.
7. Tell the man that we can't repair his bicycle_____ once as the spare parts will only be delivered on Tuesday.
8. She is too weak ______ mathematics to ever pass the exam. She won't succeed
even__________ her hundredth attempt.
9. Are you still _________ an illusion that Mr Spike will agree to your conditions?
10. He said he wouldn't be able to turn up __________person, and so he would
have to send his deputy to the conference.
11. We can safely trust Iris. She is ___________the know about everything that
happens on the Stock Exchange.
12. Andrew is a draftsman ________profession, but he works as a clerk at the post office.
13. You cannot expect absolute obedience _______Tommy. He's still a teenager full of wild ideas.
14. The code says people under eighteen aren't eligible _______ membership in the party.
15. Bob, don't be cruel and stop mocking _____ the way Lucy pronounces French words.
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16. I don't approve _________ his idea, but there's little I can do to prevent him
from trying his luck in the casino.
17. We were forced to work __________ the clock because our manager wanted
this plan to be ready by the following day.
18. Andrew prefers staying at home in the evening _______ spending it at the disco.
19. The robbers had escaped ____________ the bank before the police arrived.
20. 'Are you going to send this package _______ mail?' 'No, I'm delivering it myself.'
15. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. Write your answers in the space provided.
1. ______ a century ago, the English novelist wrote a book entitled “North and South”
2. The dividing line between north and south is a matter _______ opinion.
3. The divide goes well _______ mere prejudice.
4. In England, single people have much greater ease in moving _______ in search of work than married people.
5. There are plenty of exceptions _______ this view in this country.
6. His shyness only added _______ his problems.
7. He would blush _______ the roots of his hair and mumble something quite silly.
8. The girl walked _______ clumsily, usually tripping over her own feet in the process.
9. The boy was tall _______ his age, and thin.
10. His Adam’s apple stuck _______ obstinately no matter how much how much he tried to hide it.
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1.Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
The stretch of water which (1. separate) _____________ Britain from France and
the rest of mainland Europe (2. always play) _________________ a significant role
in British history. Saturday, 1st December 1990 was no ordinary day in the Channel’s
long history. At 11.00 a.m, two miners, one French and one English, (3. cut)
______________ through the last few centimeters of chalk (4. separate)
_______________ the UK from mainland Europe. It was the first land connection since the Ice age.
Work began on Europe tunnel in 1987. It (5. also know) ___________________
as the Channel Tunnel, the Chunnel or Trans Manche link. It (6. build)
___________________ by an Anglo-French engineering company, Eurotunnel,
across 34 km of water from Cheriton (near Folkstones in SE England) to Coquilles
(near Calais in NW France). A smaller central service tunnel (7. build)
___________________ (8. use) ___________________ by workers and engineers
for maintenance work and emergencies. The two outer tunnels (9. carry)
___________________ high speed passenger and freight trains. Cars and lorries (10.
also transport) ___________________ by train.
The tunnel (11. expect) _______________ (12. have) _________________an effect on British industry and (13. certainly boost)
________________ the tourist industry. Journeys between Britain and Europe (14.
be) ___________________ quicker and more reliable for both hokiday makers and
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business people. Lorry drivers (15. be) ___________________ able to relax and (16.
enjoy) ___________________ their shorter Channel crossing. Only one question
(17. remain) ___________________. With the sea no longer (18. act)
___________________ as a natural barrier, swimmers (19. continue0
___________________ to try to swim the Channel as they (20. do)
___________________ for years?
2. Give the correct forms/ tenses of the verbs in brackets.
Although they (1- be) a topic of human speculation throughout human history, the
content and purpose of dream (2- not/understand). It (3- now/ acknowledge) that
dreams (4. strongly/link) to the rapid eye movement that takes place during the first
stage of sleep. Over the full course of a typical human lifespan, a total approaching
six years may (5. spend) dreaming. Yet, despite this, it (6. not/ establish) where in
the human brain dreams (7-originate), or whether they have a common cause.
Philosophers and artists (8- for centuries/fascinate) by sleep and dreams. Yet they
(9-often/ portray) as a dark and often disturbing sphere of human existence, despite
the fact that it (10-for many years/ know) that both physical survival and mental
well-being (11. depend) on them.
Two thousand years ago, dreams (12. regularly/ interpreted) as supernatural and
divine communication and they (13. therefore/ think) to foretell the future. By the
beginning of the twelfth century, the interpretation of dreams (14. most often/
associate) with psychoanalysis and its famous practitioners, Freud and Jung, who
(15. regard) dreams as the bridge between the conscious and the unconscious mind,
a tool with which the secrets of the human mind could (16. finally/ unlock). But the
key to those secrets (17. yet/ not/ find). What (18- suggest) so far, however, can form
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the basis for further attempts (19- gradually/ unveil) the truth (20- surround) the
connection between the human brain and the human dream. Your answer:
1. ........................
2. ........................
3. ........................
4. ........................
5. ........................
6. ........................
7. ........................
8. ........................
9. ........................
10. ........................ 11. ........................ 12. ........................
13. ........................ 14. ........................ 15. ........................ 16. ........................
17. ........................ 18. ........................ 19. ........................ 20. ........................
3. For questions 1-20, complete the following sentences with suitable forms of the
verbs in brackets. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. There
is an example at the beginning (0). 0.
This university ________ (found) in 1958.
1. A lot of people ________ (ask) about the painting, and I always say it’s not for sale.
2. Alice felt very pleased with herself. She ________ (find) what she was looking for.
3. The opposing sides in the war had been fighting since the president ________ (overthrow).
4. By the time the book ________ (publish) next year, no-one will be interested
in what scandalous claims it makes.
5. She became ________ (recognise) as the leading businesswoman of the year. 6.
After the interval, she went on ________ (talk) about cultural conflicts. 7.
I remember ________ (go) to the bank, but nothing after that.
8. I noticed him ________ (throw) a sweet wrapper on the floor, and I asked him to pick it up.
9-10. The island’s politics ________ (be) complex, with over twelve parties ________ (compete) for power. 11.
Of those interviewed, only 20% ________ (admit) to smoking. 12.
How on earth do they justify ________ (keep) three dog in such a small flat?
13-14. The judge defer ________ (pass) sentence until the psychiatric reports ________ (submit).
15. ________ (lose) all his money in gambling, he returned to his hometown. 16.
The window seat is usually the first one ________ (take).
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17-18. If the island ________ (be) still a tourist attraction, last week’s
earthquake ________ (cause) far more deaths.
19-20. If Fleming ________ (discover) penicillin, there ________ (be) more fatalities every year.
4. Use the correct tense and form of the verbs in brackets.
a. It looks as if this light (1. burn) _____ all night. I (2. forget) ______ to switch it
off before I went to bed last night.
b. John admitted (3. surprise) ______ by the unexpected birthday party last night.
c. Do they think that when the new great dam (4.build) _____, it (5. supply) _____
power for a third of the country’s requirements?
d. We’ll be in the same firm but we (6. not work) _____ together because we’ll be in different departments.
e. It was our fault to keep you (7.wait) ____ so long. We (8. inform) ____ you in advance.
f. He got angry because he (9. not be)_____ accustomed to (10. make) ____ fun of like that before.
g. The food we eat (11.seem)_______ to have profound effects on our health.
Although science (12. make) ________ enormous steps in making food more fit
to eat, it has, at the same time, made many foods unfit to eat. Some research (13.
show) _____ that perhaps eighty percent of all human illnesses (14.be) ____
related to diet and forty percent of cancer is related to the diet as well, especially
cancer of the colon. People of different cultures are more prone (15.contract)
____ certain illnesses because of the characteristic foods they consume. That
food is related to illness is not a new discovery. In 1945, government researchers
(16. realize) _______ that nitrates and nitrites (commonly used to preserve color
in meats) as well as other food additives caused cancer. Yet, these carcinogenic
additives remain in our food, and it (17.become)_______ more difficult all the
time to know which ingredients on the packaging labels of ( 18. process)
__________ food are helpful or harmful. The additives that we eat (19. be)
_______ not all so direct. Farmers often give penicillin to cattle and poultry, and
because of this, penicillin (20. find) _____ in the milk of treated cows.
5. Supply the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.
I must admit that Maria’s English (1-improve) everyday. Three weeks ago she
managed (2-book) us on the Portsmouth to Santander ferry at the local travel agent’s.
The night before we (3-be) due to leave, she (4-ring) me up to remind me to be on
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time. “Don’t forget the train (5-leave) at 7.35 and if we miss that, we will miss the ferry too!” she said.
“Of course, I (6-get) there on time”, I replied, somewhat annoyed. “You are the only
one who (7-always turn up) late for things!”
Surprisingly, we both arrived at the station in time (8-catch) the train. We (9-sit) on
the train for about ten minutes when we realised, to our horror, that it (10-go) in the
wrong direction! We got off at the next station where a ticket seller informed us that
there (11-not be) another train to Portsmouth until 8.45. We explained that we had
to catch the ferry at 10 o’clock.
We shot off like lightning despite the heavy rucksacks on our backs and jumped on
the coach just as the driver (12-shut) the doors. We (13-just collapse) in our seats
with a sigh of relief when the driver announced, “Sorry everyone but the motorway
(14-still repair) so we (15-not get) to Portsmouth until 9.45.”
We groaned in despair. That (16-give) us only fifteen minutes to get to the ferry
terminal. We arrived at Portsmouth bus station at 9.40 and jumped straight into a taxi.
“The Santander ferry terminal and please hurry”, I shouted, “or it (17-go) before we get there!”
To our astonishment, the taxi driver calmly switched off the engine and turned round.
“You (18-not hear)?” he said, smiling “the ferry workers (19-come) out on strike last night!”
“Oh no!” I cried in disbelief. “If only I (20-listen) to the news this morning!” Your answers 1. 6. 11. 16. 2. 7. 12. 17. 3. 8. 13. 18.
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6. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
a. A pair of birds (build) (1) …………….. a nest in the porch since last week. I
(watch) (2) ……………. them from my window since they began.
b. It is vital that no one else (know) (3) ………………. about the secret government operation.
c. After (deliver) (4) …………………. of a healthy baby boy, Catherine was taken to the recovery room.
d. From the day five years ago when they (marry) (5) …………….. until today, Tom
has relied on his wife (do) (6) …………… everything in the house and she (never
fail) (7) …………. (give) (8) ……..……. him the easiest home life a man could have.
e. It was our fault to keep you waiting so long. We (inform) (9) ……………. you in advance.
f. It seems strange to be standing here, (look) (10) …………….. out at Sydney Harbor.
g. Mr. John prefers that his boss (speak) (11) ……….…….with him personally.
h. Last year we (visit) (12) ……………….. the White House. I was very
disappointed. Next time we (apply) (13) ……………… early for a pass.
i. The cheese looks as if rats (nibble) (14) ……………… it.
j. All things (consider) (15) ……………… , it served him right.
k. A flower pot fell off the balcony on to the head of a man who was standing below.
It was most unfortunate that he happened to be standing just there. If he (stand)
(16) ……………… a foot to the right or left, he ( unharm) (17) ……………….. .
l. He talks as if he (do) (18) …………….. all the work himself, but in fact Tom and I did most of it.
m. Margaret was slow at school, but she went on (become) (19)………………. Prime Minister.
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n. I (mean) (20) ……………….. to have a talk with you about a problem that I have known about for a long time.
7. Supply the correct form or tense of the verb in bracket (5p). A.
Employees protesting at the planned closure of the Magnet electronics
factory have begun a protest outside the factory in Brook Road. It (1. reveal)
___________ last week that production at the factory, where over 3000 local
people (2. employ)___________ , (3. transfer) _______________ to the Magnet
plan in Luton next month. “Why we (4. not/inform) ___________ about this earlier.
“We only (5. tell) _____________ about this two days ago,” said Marjory
Calder, (6. represent) _______________ the workforce. “It’s about time companies
such as this started thinking about how local communities (7. affect) __________
by their policies. Most people here are buying houses. How are they going to keep
up with their mortgage payments? And how are we going to find jobs? “I wish I
(8.know) ___________ ,” Reg Reynolds of Magnet (9. ask) _____________ what
(10. do)___________ to help those who had been made redundant.
B. Last week I (1. walk) _____________ home after playing tennis when it
(2. start) _____________ raining very heavily. “Oh, no, I (3. get) _____________
soaked before I (4. reach) _____________ home”, I thought, “I wish I (5.
remember) _____________ to bring my raincoat”. But unfortunately I (6. leave)
_____________ it at home.“ How stupid of me!”. I always (7. get)
_____________to bring it with me” Luckily just then a friend of mine passed in
her car and offered me a lift.” (8. go) _____________ you home?” she asked me, “
or (9. want) _____________ you go for a drink?” “I think I’d rather you (10. take)
_____________ me home” I said. Your answers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
8. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (5 points)
Is London motorist in total despair? Not yet. Fewer commuting cars (1)
__________ (may come) in, but there are 2.3 million cars (2) __________ (register)
in the city, and there is no evidence that numbers (3) __________ (fall). In 1991 half
the households (4) ___________ (have) cars with more than nine percent (5)
____________ (have) two or more. Even in central London, where car-owning
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conditions ( 6) ____________ (be) hardly the most attractive, 46 percent of
households (7) ___________ (have) a car and 10 percent (8) __________ (have)
two or more. So even if the London motorist (9) ____________ (use) the car a bit
less, that car and increasingly a second car still (10) ___________ (use)
outside. And for all the problems of (11) ___________ (drive) around and parking
in London, the car still (12) ___________ (can be) good news for the traveler. The
very latest statistics from the Department of Transport (13) __________ (base) on
door-to-door travel times for a sample of identical journeys actually (14)
___________ (make) by London residents within the last twelve months. They (15)
__________ (reveal) the following average total times in minutes: by car, 40; by
rail/tube, 43; by bus, 58, and by bicycle, 37. These calculations (16) __________
(take) into account the time (17) ___________ (need) to park and walk, and the time
(18) __________ (spend) by bus and rail/tube travelers (19) ___________ (wait)
for their transport. Nearly three-quarters of the rail/tube journey time (20)
_____________ (take up) by waiting. Car travelers on the same route spent one third of their standing time.
9. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tenses or forms.
- I told him he (1. be) _______ unnecessarily difficult and that he ought to make a compromise.
- The only person (2. witness) _______ the crime was killed in an accident this morning.
- In her report, she mentioned (3. treat) _______ at a hospital abroad last year.
- There was no one downstairs; so she turned off the light again and decided that
she (4. must/ imagine) _______ things.
- Oh good, you’re here at last. I (5. wonder) _______ what time you (6. come) _______.
- I was astonished that he turned down the job – I (7. think) _______ it would have been ideal for him.
- Until recently the suggestion that pop music might be used to train athletes (8. treat) _______ as a joke.
- I (9. mean) _______ to get the brakes (10. repair) _______, but I’ve just never got round to it.
- A team of experts (11. arrive) _______ in Venice to save it from increasing
incidences of flooding. A controversial plan to construct a barrier with 70 gates, each
weighing 300 tons, (12. give) _______ permission to go ahead. Once (13. construct)
_______, this will be raised whenever a high ride threatens to cover the city.
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Everyone has known for centuries that Venice (14. sink) _______ further into the
mud, but floods are becoming a regular nuisance. Rising sea levels (15. erode/
gradually) _______ the salt marshes and mud banks that stand between the city and
the Adriatic. Winter storms cause higher waves, which (16. assault) _______ the
walls of the old palaces. But there are fears about how the building of such a barrier
might affect the Venice lagoon, particularly the possibility that it could further
restrict the flushing of the city’s waterways by the tide, (17. make) _______ the
famous foul-smelling canals even more stagnant. (18. avoid) _______ making the
bad situation worse, the experts (19. bring) _______ in to analyse tidal flows and
marine plants and then suggest ways to prevent the city from becoming the first high-
profile victim of global warming and rising sea levels. But with global warming (20.
expect) _______ to add at least half meter to the sea level this century, the situation is bound to deteriorate.
10. Provide the correct verb form of the verbs in brackets
1. I hope that college students ………………….…… (have) more freedom in choosing majors they like.
2. In the history of Nobel Prizes, she was the first woman (award)
…………………. the Economics.
3. Over the past seventy years or so, there ………………….…… (be) a massive
increase in one type of crime, which is what's known as "corporate crime".
4. This is the third year they ………………….…… (run) it and the timing's slightly different.
5. Up until his time, the task of producing a dictionary on such a large scale
………………….…… (seem) impossible without the establishment of an academy
to make decisions about right and wrong usage.
6. They further anticipated that only four per cent ………………….…… (go) up to 300 volts.
7. It will be first time he ………………….…… (talk) to her.
8. After searching the whole room for an hour, she found that the book
………………….…… (lie) on the table all the time.
9. Imagine that one day you ………………….…… (wake up) and discovered that
you ………………….…… (completely lose) your memory.
11. Use the most suitable form of the verbs in brackets: (5pts)
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1. Sally! I..................(expect not) to see you here! What......................(you do) here in New York?
2. Whatever....................(happen), I......................(meet) you here in a week's time.
3. Since I....................... (pay) for our lunch, I................(try) to attract the waiter’s attention.
4. You (not buy) ....................... your umbrella for we are going by car.
5. You should have been more careful. You (avoid) ……… having had this accident.
6. Not until later did they discover that the picture (steal) …………
7. I waited under the clock! - So did I, but I didn’t see you! We (wait) ........... under different clocks.
8. She was breathing fast and deep, as if she (run) ………..
9. It is very cold. Mr. Taylor, who has been ill recently, is walking along the road
without a coat. He (wear) ……….. a warm coat.
10. He got angry because he hadn’t been accustomed to (make) ……….. fun like that before.
11. Although (found) ……….many centuries earlier, Luxor did not reach
preeminence until about 2000 B.C.
12. I would like (give) ………... the chance to explain my point of view, but they weren’t interested.
13. There (be) ..................nothing else to say, he declared the meeting close.
14. The police are stopping all the cars. They (look for) ........................the escaped prison.
15. I didn’t do the test well. I (prepare) ……… it very carefully at home.
16. My uncle would rather that I (not leave) ……….yesterday.
17. Just inside the outer layer of the earth’s atmosphere (be) ……… the elements
necessary to protect it from ultraviolet rays, extreme temperatures, and
threatening foreign substances.
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12.Give the correct form of the words given.
A. As long ago as 1945, Arthur C. Clark, an English scientist (1. propose)
............................ that a man (2. make) ............................ satellite (3. orbit)
............................ in space (4. use) ............................ (5. relay) ............................ signals in this way.
B. Too big and too heavy (6. pull) ............................ behind passenger cars, these
mobile homes (7. move) ............................ by tow trucks.
C. The police just (8. put up) ............................ a railing here (9. prevent)
............................ people (10. rush) ............................ out of the station and (11.
dash) ............................ straight across the road.
D. As he (12. stand) ............................ there (13. try) ............................ (14. not
weep) ............................ , he (15. hear) ............................ someone slowly (16.
climb) ............................ the ladder to his room.
E. Ask your friends (17. sit) ............................ on the same bench (18. exchange)
............................ the papers you and they (19. write) ............................ , (20.
correct) ............................ the grammatical mistakes you can find in your friends'
paper and then discuss with them the strengths and weakness of each one’s paper. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
13. Put each verb in brackets in the correct tense or form.
1. I hope you (not / wait)___________ too long. I’m afraid the lift (break
down)_______ so I must walk down the stairs from the 24th floor.
2. I (ask)_________ Penny for her advice, but I’m not so sure that’s such a good idea now.
3. We (buy)_________ tickets for the film in advance, but as the cinema is half
empty, we (not / need / do) __________ so.
4. It was extraordinary! In fact, if I (not / see)__________ it with my own eyes, I (never / believe)________ it.
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5. In a few minutes’ time, when the clock (strike)__________ six, I
(wait)__________ here three-quarters of an hour.
6. You (telephone) ________ for ages. You (not, finish) ________?
7. I would rather (not be) ________ absent from class yesterday.
8. He pretended (forget) ________ the man’s name.
9. Were I (know) ________ the answer, I (tell) ______ you right away.
10. The girl got into a lot of trouble. She (not tell) ________ a lie.
11. I (appreciate) ________ (tell) ________ the news.
12. The world will be different, and we ________ (prepare) to adapt to the change.
13. It looks as though a compromise agreement (now/reach)________
14. We (not/see)_______ Ken and Tricia when we go to the United States as they’ll
be away at the time, unfortunately.
15. We’d just been informed that Nick (be)_______ the new Managing Director.
16. At the end of the month, Sarah (work) _______ in government for exactly 40 years.
17. How long (you/wait)_______ before Val finally turned up?
18. By the time we arrived, the film (already/ start)__________
19. When John phoned, he sounded like he (have)_______ quite a shock.
20. Just as you arrived, I (get)________ ready to go out.
14. Supply the correct form of the verbs in bracket. Write your answer in the
space provided. Remember that sometimes you will have to change the order of the adverb.
I must tell you about our holiday this year it was one of the best we (ever have)1.
No, we (stay)2 in an expensive hotel, but a youth hostel! I know what you (think)3:
we (must go)4. But we haven’t I just wish we (discover)5 youth hostels years ago.
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Now that I’m back at university again, luxury hotels (be)6 a thing of the past, and I
(complain)7 about this one day to a friend who (say)8 that she and her family never
stayed anywhere but hostels. I (have)9 no idea that hostels could be anything from a
cottage to a castle. I (mean)10 where else do you get to stay in a castle! In fact there
are four different grades simple, standard, superior and special so you pay an
overnight charge according to the kind of hostel you stay at.
15. Supply the correct verb forms
A. I won't go out now as it (1. rain) _______ and I (2. not have) _________ an umbrella.
B. Why you (3. put) ______ on your coat? ~ I (4. go) ____for a walk. You (5. come) ____ with me?
C. These workmen are never satisfied; they always (6. complain) _______.
D. This book is about a man who (7. desert)_________ his family and (8.
go)_______ to live on a Pacific island
E. I (9. think) _________ it is a pity you don't take more exercise. You (10. get) _____ fat.
F. She said that the car (11. travel)_______ at 40 k.p.h. when it (12.begin) ______ to skid.
G. I just (13. receive) ________ a letter saying that we (14. not pay) __________
this quarter's electricity bill. I (15. not give) __________ you the money for that last week?
~ Yes, you . . . but I'm afraid I (16. spend) _________ it on something else.
H. The Prime Minister (17. speak) __________ on TV tonight.
I. I am sure that I (18. recognize) _______ her when I (19. see) _________ her tomorrow.
J. Did you remember to book seats? ~ Oh no, I forgot. I (20. telephone) __________ for them now.
CHUYÊN ĐỀ 5. WORD FORM
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1. Provide the correct form of the words in the brackets. Write your answer in the space provided.
The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) has been involved in (1.
conserve)_____________ since its foundation in 1961. Its (2. intend)
_____________ has always been to protect (3. wild) _____________ against the
effect of human activity. Working very closely with both expert (4. ecology)
_____________and ordinary local people, the organization aims to help those
animals (5. threat) _____________ by the destruction of habitats. Economic growth
and tourism force some species to the brink of (6. extinct) _____________. (7.
Fortune) _____________, the WWF work hard to ensure that animals such as the
giant panda will (8. probable) _____________ survive for a few more years yet.
Refusing to accept that the problems are (9. mount) _____________, the WWF
works tirelessly on a (10. seem) _____________ never-ending list of projects, all of
which help to protect the diversity of life on Earth. 2.
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words:
In Totteridge, in north London, there is a yew tree estimated to be between 1,000
and 2,000 years old. This tree, however, is a mere youngster in comparison with
others of the species. The record in the UK is held by a yew in Scotland that is
thought to be between 4,000 and 5,000 years old.
However, such trees are becoming (1) _____INCREASE rare and the Totteridge
specimen was considered of (2) SUFFICE ________ importance to be named in
1999 as one of the 41 ‘great trees’ in London. Like many yews, the Totteridge tree
(3)________ DOUBT predates the buildings around and its exact age is unknown.
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The Totteridge tree needs little (4)__________ MAINTAIN. Some of its outer
branches hang down so low that they have taken root. But this is part of the tree’s
natural architecture and contributes to its (5) _________STABLE in high winds.
With the best of (6)_________ INTEND , ancient yew sites are often tidied up with
no benefit to the tree. Dead branches are not (7)______ READY shed by the tree
and their wood harbours a multitude of insects, an inseparable part of the old tree’s
natural (8) _________ DIVERSE. Something of the tree’s history is lost with the (9)
_________ REMOVE of dead wood. After all, the decaying, twisted and
(10)__________ ATTRACT parts give the tree character.
3. For questions 1-10, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a
word that fits in the space in the same line. Write your answers in the corresponding
numbered boxes. There is an example at the beginning (0). LA TOURETTE MONASTERY
Great architecture has never been dependent on the (0)_______ (SPEND) of vast
sums of money. One of the greatest buildings of all time is the monastery of Sainte-
Marie de la Tourette near Lyon, consecrated in 1960 and built cheaply from that
most (1)________ (PRETEND) of building materials – concrete. Yet here is a
building that is at once as poor and as rich as the mendicant monks for whom it was
designed and built. Poor in terms of cost and the materials used to build it, rich in
ideas and (2)_________ (SPIRIT).
Today, much new architecture is slick and polished, erected by teams of
(3)_________ (CONTRACT) working to designs fed through very (4)_________
(RELY) computer programs. The buildings, whether office blocks, shopping malls
or schools, are (5)________ (COST) in absolute terms, yet generally good value for
money. Most, however, are (6)________ (SOUL) or even cynical.
La Tourette, by contrast, is a tour de force. Set high on a ridge (7)________
(LOOK) the vineyards of Beaujolais country, this college and monastery was
(8)________ (MISSION) from the great architect Le Corbusier in 1953. La Tourette
marked a profound change in Le Corbusier’s approach to architecture; a move away
from the severe, white geometry of his pre-war years. It also (9)________
(PRESENT) a new architecture for a church trying to come to terms with a world of
(10)_________ (MODERN) and progress.
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 79 Your answers 0. expenditure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
4. Use the correct form of the word in the box to fit each gap. (5 points)
It is strange but true that some of the most important scientific discoveries of
the past hundred years have only gained (1. ACCEPT) ___________ because
someone eminent in the field took an interest in a theory, while progress in other
fields has at times been delayed for years because no one is possessing the (2.
EXPERT) ______ to evaluate a theory was prepared to take it seriously.
1905 saw the (3. PUBLISH) _____ of a theory now known as the Theory of
Relativity by a Young man called Albert Einstein. The (4. RESPONSE) ______ of
the scientific community was one of total indifference until the distinguished
German physicist, Max Planck, noticed it. Historians today believe that his (5.
PATRON) ______ of Einstein was crucial to the theory being accepted.
Several years later, Einstein put forward his new theory of general relativity. A
renowned physicist, Eddington, produced measurements that (6. APPEAR) _______
confirmed Eistein’s predictions. It is now known, however, that Eddington was
highly (7. SELECT) ______ in the result she published, ignoring any that did not prove the theory.
Einstein was eventually proved right though at first he was the (8. BENEFIT)
_____ of doubtful research, only accepted because of the reputation of the man who presented it.
The conclusion is that where only a (9. HAND) _____ of people in the world
possess the (10. QUALIFY) _____ to understand a theory, the rest of us must rely
on their opinion until one of them can demonstrate that the others are mistaken. Your answer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
5.Give the correct form of the words in capital letters. Write your answers on the
numbered blanks. (0) is an example.
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Have you ever got really caught in the excitement and emotion of good action film,
and wondered in (0. AMAZE) amazement how film stars manage to perform
dangerous acts like jumping off buildings or driving at great speed? Of course, it is
only a (1.MOMENT) ______ feeling as it is no secret that the real (2.PERFORM)
________ are almost invariably stunt men or women, who can earn a very good
(3.LIVE) ______ by standing in for the stars when necessary. The work is
incredibly demanding, and before qualifying for this job they have to undergo a
rigorous training program and (4.PROOF) _______ their ability in a number of
sports (5.INCLUDE) ________skiing, riding and gymnastics.
(6.NATURE) ________, the safety of the stunt performer is of the utmost
importance. Much depends on the performer getting time exactly right so
everything is planned down to the (7.TINY) __________ detail. In a scene which
involves a complicated series of actions, there is no time for careless mistakes. A
stunt man or woman often has only one chance of getting things right, (8.LIKE)
___________ film stars, who can if necessary, film a scene (9.REPEAT) ________
until it gains the director’s (10.APPROVE) _________. 6. Questions 1-10
Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to
form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.
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Archaeologists working at an (1) ....... on the island of Cyprus EXCAVATE
have discovered what are thought to be the world's oldest
known perfumes.Remnants of fourteen different fragrances
were found in a selection of mixing jugs, bottles and stills
which were (2) ....... on the site of an ancient perfumery. The EARTH
building was destroyed by an earthquake nearly four
thousand years ago, at a time when Cyprus already enjoyed
a (3) ....... as a centre of perfume - making. REPUTED
After undergoing scientific (4) ....... , the perfumes were ANALYSE
found to contain a range of (5) ....... available ingredients, LOCAL
such as extracts of anise, pine, coriander, lemon, orange,
bergamot, almond and parsley, amongst others.
Having (6) ....... what each perfume contained, the scientists INDETITY
then set about remaking them using (7) ....... techniques to TRADITION
find out what they would actually have smelt like. They first
(8) ....... up the extracts, then mixed them with olive oil in GRIND
clay jugs before distilling them. This method is the one
recorded by writers in Ancient Roman times. Although (9) ADMIT
....... simple by today's standards, the resulting aromas
provide us with an olfactory window onto the ancient world,
and are evidence of the loving craftsmanship that must have
been applied by their (10) ....... CREATE
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7: Write the correct form of each bracketed word in the
numbered space provided in the column on the right. (0)
has been done as an example.
For years 'bogus' was a word the British read in
newspaper (0) _______ (LINE) but tended not to say. Its 0. headlines
popularity among the teenagers of America changed that, 1. _______________
although they didn't use it with its original meaning. It came 2. ______________
from the Wild West. Its first appearance in print, in 1827, was _
in the Telegraph of Painesville, Ohio, where it meant a
machine for making (1) ________ (FORGE) of coins.
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Soon, those 'boguses' were turning out 'bogus money' 3.
and the word had (2) ________ (GO) a change from noun to ________________ 4._______________
adjective. By the end of the 19th century, it was well- _
established in Britain, applied to anything false, spurious or
intentionally (3) ________ (LEAD). But the computer 5.
scientists of 1960s America, to whom we owe so much (4) ________________
________ (LANGUAGE) innovation, redefined it to mean
'non-functional', 'useless', or 'unbelievable', especially in 6. ________________
relation to calculations and engineering ideas. This was
followed by its (5) ________ (EMERGE) among Princeton 7.
and Yale graduates in the East Coast computer community. But ________________
it was the (6) ________ (ADOPT) of the word by American
teenagers generally, who used it to mean simply 'bad', that led 8.
to it being widely used by their counterparts in Britain. ________________
(7) ________(INTEREST), 'bogus' is one of only about 9.
1,300 English words for which no sensible origin has emerged. ________________
The 1827 'bogus' machine seems to have been named by an (8)
________ (LOOK) present at the time of its capture by police. 11. ______________
But why that word? The Oxford English Dictionary suggests a _
connection with a New England word, 'tantrobogus', meaning
the devil. A rival US account sees it as a (9) ________
(CORRUPT) of the name of a forger, called Borghese or
Borges. (10) ________ (ELSE), it has been connected with the
French word 'bagasse', meaning the refuse from sugar-cane production.
8. Give the correct form of the words given in capitals to complete the following passage.
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 84 MAPPING BIODIVERSITY
Preserving (1) ____________ in museum is one way of retaining ORGAN
them for posterity. But most people agree that it would be nice to keep a
few of them alive in the wild, too. At the moment, which survive and
which succumb is something of a lottery. WOLRDMAP, a computer
program, can help by dividing the area of interest, those which are
richest in species, into cells, and then examining the biodiversity of each
cell. Planners would then be able to decide which areas are
(2) ________________ for development on the grounds that they are ACCEPT
areas of special scientific interest.
WORLDMAP can also predict the (3) ______________ of a LIKE
hitherto (4) _______________ species being found in an area on the OBSERVE
basis of its known distribution. Given the (5) _____________ nature of PATCH
most records, that is a useful trick. And it can select (6) ____________ COMPLEMENT
areas for preservation. These are not (7) _________ the cells with the NEED
highest individual biodiversity, but rather those which, together,
(8) ___________ what is preserved by picking places with the least MAXIMUM (9) ______________ species. OVERLAP
How much notice the world will actually take of such (10)
___________ is a different question. RECOMMEND Your answers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
9. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.
THE HIDDEN FACE OF BEAUTY
Cleopatra was not beautiful, at least according to her (1)_____ on coins. But she was loved by
very (2) _____ men, like Caesar and Anthony. The (3) _____ of beauty is similar everywhere. For
example, many people think Sharon Stone is an (4) _____ woman. Males can (5) _____ handsome
men and lovely women. We don't learn this (6) _____, but we're born with it.
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We also believe that good-looking people are more (7) _____, competent and intelligent. It is
an extremely (8) _____ form of stereotyping.
However, in one (9) _____ experiment, researchers brought a group of (10) _____ together for
an hour a day. Happily, after four days, factors such as friendship had become more important than looks. 1. PORTRAYAL ______________ 6. RESPOND ______________ 2. POWER ______________ 7. LIKE ______________ 3. APPRECIATE ______________ 8. PLEASANT ______________ 4. ATTRACT ______________ 9. REMARK ______________ 5. IDENTITY ______________ 10. STRANGE ______________
10.Provide the correct forms of the words
Skill/ contribute/ responsible / profession/ suspect/ legal/ injure/ Compare/ medicine/ equal
Throughout history, women have had ……………..(1) for healing the sick,
however, it is only in…(2)…..recent times that they have been allowed to train as
doctors at (3)………schools in Britain. Yet in that short time, they have made
enormous …(4)…..to modern medicine.
The first female doctors were priestesses who gave advice about diseases
and……(5)….and prepared medicines. In ancient Rome, women healers were
considered …(6)………and respected.
IN Britain, for centuries, make doctors were…………….(7) of women who
practiced medicine……….(8) and in 1512 a law was passed making it………..(9)
for them to do so. Women couldn’t study medicine at universities until the 19th
century and they only began to gain…………….(10) with male doctors in the 20th century
1…………………….2…………………..3………………….4………………5……………...
6……………………..7…………………..8………………….9……………….10……………
11. Complete the following passage with the correct forms of the words given. THE CUP OF HUMANITY
Tea began as a medicine and grew into a beverage. In China, in the eighth century,
it entered the realm of poetry as one of the polite (1. AMUSE) _______. The fifteenth
century saw Japan ennoble it into a religion of aestheticism- Teaism. Teaism is a cult
founded on the (2. ADORE) _______ of the beautiful among the sordid facts of
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everyday (3. EXIST) _______. It inculcates purity and harmony, the mystery of
mutual charity, the (4. ROMANTIC) _______ of the social order. It is essentially a
worship of the (5. PERFECT) _______, as it is a tender attempt to accomplish
something possible in this impossible thing we know as life. The Philosophy of Tea
is not mere aestheticism in the ordinary acceptance of the term, for it expresses (6.
CONJOIN) _______ with ethics and religion our whole point of view about man and
nature. It is hygiene, for it enforces (7. CLEAN) _______; it is economics, for it
shows comfort in (8. SIMPLE) _______ rather than in the complex and costly; it is
moral geometry, inasmuch as it defines our sense of proportion to the universe. It
represents the true spirit of Eastern democracy by making all its votaries aristocrats
in taste. The long isolation of Japan from the rest of the world, so (9.
CONDUCT) _______ to introspection, has been highly (10. FAVOUR) _______ to the development of Teaism.
12. . Write the correct form of the word given in brackets. WOMEN ONLY
Increasingly, women are taking their holidays without men. For _____ (1.
SAFE) reasons, camaraderie or just plain fun, a growing number of female tourists
are singing up for women-only trips. Twenty years ago only a _____ (2. HAND) of
companies offered such holidays; now there are several hundred. Travel _____ (3.
CONSULT) Andre Littlewood says that the combination of higher incomes with
delayed marriage, divorce, retirement and widowhood has _____ (4. ABLE) more
women to travel, often on their own. They are attracted by the sense of _____ (5.
FREE) that a holiday without men affords them. “Women in a group tend to feel
_____ (6. INHIBIT) and speak more openly than when men are around”, she adds.
“Even on energy-sapping adventure holidays the atmosphere is relaxed and _____
(7. CO-OPERATE). It’s also a great deal more fun. Women laugh more _____ (8.
READY) than men, probably because they don’t mind laughing at themselves.”
Since her divorce Janice Cummings has been a regular traveler with Everywoman
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Tours, and Oxford-based Company whose very name is a _____ (9. DETER) to
men. “And a good thing too,” she says. “Men simply cannot resist the _____ (10.
TEMPT) to try and take control, no matter where they are. And that includes on
holiday. Thankfully, there is none of that with Everywoman.”
13. Use the correct form of each bracketed word in the numbered boxes. Write
your answers in the numbered boxes.
Organizing a holiday can be a very (1. CHALLENGE) __________ task.
Some people find the experience as (2. STRESS)__________ as the daily demands
of work and family (3. COMMIT) __________. If you are in this situation, you may
find that taking an escorted holiday is the ideal solution.
Escorted holidays offer a great balance between sightseeing, entertainment
and leisure time, with the added advantage that you have the services of a
professional tour manager, who (4. COMPANY) __________ you through the trip,
acting as your personal guide. From the first day to the last, tour managers make
your holiday experience even more (5. MEMORY) __________ because of the (6.
VALUE)__________ information and helpful suggestions they provide. Your tour
manager will give you many (7. SIGHT) __________ into the place you are visiting,
including useful information on the (8. DISTINCT) __________ characteristics of
the place, such as regional food and local entertainment.
If you book one of the escorted holiday (9. PACK) __________that we offer,
you can be sure that you will have a (10. TRUE) __________authentic travel experience. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
14. . Give the correct form of the words in brackets
1. There’s nothing worse than the ................................ of being (FRUSTRATE)
stuck in a traffic jam.
2. Try to be ................................ when you tell her bad news. (TACT)
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3. I think that with a little .............................I could persuade him (FLATTER) to change his mind.
4. What a ............................., telling him that he’s the best teacher (CRAWL) she’s ever had!
5. What lovely, ……….. children. (MANNER)
6. I find that advertisement .............................. to women (OFFEND)
7. She’s so ............................... that she won’t let anything in the (MIND) way of her ambition.
8. He’s the most unpleasant, .......................... person I’ve ever met. (MANNER)
9. The two men were accused of robbery with ............................ (VIOLENT)
10. I can’t stand out little boy. He’s really ................... (ANNOY)
11. The United Nations will act as ................... of the peace (Guarantee ) settlement
12. Our teacher is very ....................... about punctuation (Fuss)
13. Come and get an ............ of this - there is a giraffe in the (Eye) garden.
14. She wrote a ............... postcard to her mother-in-law living (Duty ) in New York.
15. I’ll .................... her up a bit by inviting her to the party. (Sweet)
16. They .............. the time of their arrival and missed the plane. (Judge )
17. Such measures are ............................... if not essential. (Desire)
18. Our route after that has not yet been ................................ . (Final )
19. The town is .................... for its ancient and fine harbor. (note)
20. There has been little ............... improvement in their work. (quality) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
15. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. The Desire to Know
Curiosity goes back to the dawn of human (0) _____ existence EXIST
_____. This irresponsible desire to know is not a (1) CHARACTER
_________ of inanimate objects. Nor does it seem to be
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attributable to some forms of living organism which, for that
very reason, we can scarcely bring ourselves to consider alive.
A tree, for example, does not display (2) _________ curiosity, RECOGNISE
nor does a sponge or even an oyster. If chance events bring
them poison, predators or parasites, they die as (3) _________ CEREMONIOUS as they lived.
Early in the scheme of life, (4) _________ motion was DEPEND
developed by some organisms. It meant an (5) _________ ORDINARY
advance in their control of the environment. A moving
organism no longer waited in stolid (6) _________ for food to RIGID
come its way, but went out after it. The individual that
hesitated in the (7) _________ search for food, or that was ZEAL
overly (8) _________ in its investigation, starved. CONSERVE
As organisms grew more complex, more messages of greater
variety were received from and about the (9) _________ ROUND
environment. At the same time, the nervous system, the living
instrument that interprets and stores the data collected by the
sense organs, became (10) _________ complex. INCREASE
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1. Question 1: Choose the best word (A, B, C, D) in each line to fill in each blank of the passage.
The hanging gardens of Babylon were considered to be one of the Seven
wonders of the (1) ______ world. They are believed to have been built by King
Nebuchadnezzar in the sixth (2) ______BC as a present for his wife, Amytis. The
gardens were (3) ______ in layers- one on top of the other, much like a modern
multi-storey car (4) ______ although a lot more (5) ______ to look at. Each layers
was a large terrace (6) ______ with tropical flowers, plants and trees. The large (7)
______ of water which these plants required was (8) ______from the river nearby.
It is said that the King and his wife would sit in the (9) ______of the gardens and
(10) ______down on the city of Babylon below.
The gardens' fame quickly (11) ______and travelers would come far and wide
to (12______them. Even thousands of years ago, people used to go (13) ______. The
city of Babylon was so famous throughout the whole (14) ______ for its beautiful
buildings, huge tiled walls and gates made of brass. Sadly, nothing (15) ______
today of the beautiful hanging gardens and the city of Babylon lies in ruins in what is modern-Iraq. 1. A. antique B. ancient C. historical D. traditional 2. A. decade B. period C. era D. century 3. A. constructed B. assembled C. collected D. invented 4. A. park B. stop C. station D. garage 5. A. good-looking B. attractive C. handsome D. adorable 6. A. included B. contained C. filled D. consisted 7. A. total B. sum C. amount D. number
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 91 8. A. dragged B. pulled C. pushed D. pumped 9. A. shadow B. shade C. gloom D. glow 10. A. look B. see C. watch D. observe 11. A. distributed B. spread C. extended D. moved 12. A. approve B. respect C. admire D. assess 13. A. glimpsing B. sightseeing C. glancing D. staring 14. A. planet B. globe C. earth D. world 15. A. remains B. stays C. waits D. continues
Question 2: Fill in each blank with one suitable word.
Beware of those who use the truth to deceive. When someone tells you
something that is true, but leaves (1) ________ important information that should be
included, he can create a false (2) ________. For example, someone might say, “I
just won a hundred dollars on the lottery. It was great. I (3) ________ that dollar
ticket back to the store and turned it in (4) ________ one hundred dollars!” This
guy’s a winner, right? Maybe, maybe not. We (5) ________ discover that he bought
two hundred tickets, and only one was a winner. He’s really a big (6) ________! He
didn’t say anything that was false, (7) ________ he deliberately omitted important
information. That’s (8) ________ a half-truth. Half-truths are not technically lies,
but they are (9) ________ as dishonest. Untrustworthy candidates in political
campaigns often use this tactic. Let’s say that during Governor Smith’s last term, her
state lost one million jobs and (10) ________ three million jobs. Then she seeks (11)
________ term. One of her opponents runs an ad saying, “During Governor Smith’s
term, the state lost one million jobs!” That’s true. (12) ________ an honest statement
would have been, “During Governor Smith’s term, the state had a net gain of two million jobs.”
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Advertisers will sometimes use half-truths. It’s (13) ________ the law to
make false claims so they try to mislead you with the (14) ________. An ad might
boast, “Nine out of ten doctors recommend Yucky Pills to cure nose pimples.” It
fails to mention that they only asked ten doctors and nine of them work for the Yucky Corporation.
This kind of (15) ________ happens too often. It’s a sad fact of life: Lies are
lies, and sometimes the truth can lie as well.
Question 3: Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each question.
By the mid-nineteenth century, the term "icebox" had entered the American
language, but ice was still only beginning to affect the diet of ordinary citizens in the
United States. The ice trade grew with the growth of cities. Ice was used in hotels,
taverns, and hospitals, and by some forward-looking city dealers in fresh meat, fresh
fish, and butter. After the Civil War(1861-1865), as ice was used to refrigerate
freight cars, it also came into household use. Even before 1880, half the ice sold in
New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, and one-third of that sold in Boston and
Chicago, went to families for their own use. This had become possible because a
new household convenience, the icebox, a precursor of the modern refrigerator, had
been invented. Making an efficient ice box was not as easy as we might now suppose.
In the early nineteenth century, the knowledge of the physics of heat, which was
essential to a science of refrigeration, was rudimentary. The commonsense notion
that the best icebox was one that prevented the ice from melting was of course
mistaken, for it was the melting of the ice that performed the cooling. Nevertheless,
early efforts to economize ice included wrapping the ice in blankets, which kept the
ice from doing its job. Not until near the end of the nineteenth century did inventors
achieve the delicate balance of insulation and circulation needed for an efficient icebox.
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But as early as 1803, an ingenious Maryland farmer, Thomas Moore, had been on
the right track. He owned a farm about twenty miles outside the city of Washington, for
which the village of Georgetown was the market center. When he used an icebox of
his own design to transport his butter to market, he found that customers would pass
up the rapidly melting stuff in the tubs of his competitors to pay a premium price for
his butter, still fresh and hard in neat, one-pound bricks. One advantage of his icebox,
Moore explained, was that farmers would no longer have to travel to market at
night in order to keep their produce cool.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The influence of ice on the diet
B. The development of refrigeration
C. The transportation of goods to market
D. Sources of ice in the 19th century
2. According to the passage, when did the word "icebox" become part of the
language of the United States? A. In 1803 B. Sometime before 1850 C. During the Civil War
D. Near the end of the nineteenth century
3. The phrase "forward-looking" in line 4 is closest in meaning to A. progressive B. popular C. thrifty D. well- established
4. The author mentions fish in line 5 because
A. many fish dealers also sold ice
B. fish was shipped in refrigerated freight cars
C. fish dealers were among the early commercial users of ice
D. fish was not part of the ordinary person's diet before the invention of the icebox
5. The word "it" in line 6 refers to A. fresh meat B. the Civil War C. ice D. a refrigerator
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6. According to the passage, which of the following was an obstacle to the
development of the icebox?
A. Competition among the owners of refrigerated freight cars
B. The lack of a network for the distribution of ice
C. The use of insufficient insulation
D. Inadequate understanding of physics
7. The word "rudimentary" in line 12 is closest in meaning to A. growing B. undeveloped C. necessary D. uninteresting
8. According to the information in the second paragraph, an ideal icebox would
A. completely prevent ice from melting B. stop air from circulating C. allow ice to melt slowly
D. use blankets to conserve ice
9. The author describes Thomas Moore as having been "on the right track" to indicate that
A. the road to the market passed close to Moore's farm
B. Moore was an honest merchant
C. Moore was a prosperous farmer
D. Moore's design was fairly successful
10. According to the passage, Moore's icebox allowed him to A. charge more for his butter B. travel to market at night
C. manufacture butter more quickly D. produce ice all year round
Question 4: Read the article about robots. Choose the most suitable
headline from the list A-I for each part of the article (1-7). There is an example at the beginning (0) A.Falling
C. Dependability E.
Near G. Changing roles Demand Perfection
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H. Hidden danger I. muscle Power 0 F
The most sophisticated Japanese robots, which have vision system and work at very
high speed, are still based on American designs. Studies of robots, particularly
computer control software, are considered to be generally less advanced in Japan than in America or Europe. 1
Although industrial robots were originally developed as devices for simply handling
objects, today their commonest uses are for more skilled work like welding, spray
painting and assembling components. 2
In Britain, robot sales appropriately peaked in 1984, but have been decline ever
since. This is partly because British wage rates are too low to make robots financially
attractive and partly because engineers now have more experience with robots and
are more aware of the difficulties of introducing them effectively. 3
It has been calculated that a robot uses on average about 100 times more energy than
a human to do an equivalent job. 4
It is estimated that 20% of all comic book heroes in Japan are robots. This is an
enormous number because comics are so popular that they make up a third of all material published in Japan. 5
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Until recently a 50 kg robot arm with the same reach as a human could only lift 1 kg
. The latest 20 kg robot can lift 2 kg, but this is still no match for a human arm which
weighs about 5 kg can lift 50 kg. 6
The reliability of robots is measured in their M.T.B.F or mean time between failures.
This has risen from about 250 hours in the mid 70s to about 10,000 hours today
(equivalent to working 18 hours a day for two years ). One way robot manufacturers
have increased reliability is to lest every single component they buy, instead of the
normal procedure of just testing a small sample. 7
The biggest single benefit of introducing robots claimed by Japanese companies is
that they increase quality control. Once programmed, their output is more accurate
and consistent than human, who can get tired and bored .
Fill a word/ phrase into each blank of the passage:
Industrial American designs have provided suggestions for scientists in Japan to
create the most sophisticated robots. However, studies of robots in (8) _____ are still
more advanced than those in Japan. Originally, the robots were only meant to (9)
_____ , but nowadays they are commonly used to do more skilled work. In Europe,
the use of robots has undergone hardship due to (10) _____ problems and the
difficulties introducing them effectively. In Japan, their images are very popular in
comics and it is claimed that they increase quality control. 2.
I.Read the following passage and choose the best alternative to answer the
questions that follow:
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One of the most dangerous drugs for pregnant women to consume is alcohol.
Because alcohol is delivered quickly into the blood and passes quickly into the
tissues and membranes, the human fetus is particularly vulnerable to its effects. The
reality is that the negative effects on a fetus are so pronounced that babies born after
exposure to alcohol are said to be suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome. As a
pregnant woman drinks alcohol, the alcohol is passed into her bloodstream almost
simultaneously. Moreover, because the bloodstream of the fetus is inextricably tied
to that of the mother, the alcohol passes directly into the bloodstream of the fetus as
well. And, what is more, the concentration of alcohol in the fetus is exactly the same as in the mother.
For the mother, this concentration is not a problem because her liver can remove one
ounce of alcohol from her system per hour. However, the fetus’s liver is not
completely developed (how developed it is depends on its stage of development).
The rate at which it is able to eliminate the alcohol from the blood of the fetus is
much slower. Eventually, the alcohol will be returned to the mother’s system by
passing across the placenta, but this process is slow. By the time this takes place, major neurological damage may have already occurred.
Research has shown that as little as one drink of alcohol can produce significant,
irreversible damage to the fetus. Babies born after exposure to alcohol generally
exhibit facial distortion, inability to concentrate, and difficulty in remembering.
Simply speaking, it is imperative that pregnant women avoid alcohol.
1. What is the main topic of this reading? (A) Women and drugs (B) The dangers of pregnancy (C) The fetus and alcohol
(D) Drinking and the human body
2. The word “its” refers to_____________. (A) the fetus (B) the blood (C) the tissue (D) the alcohol
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3. The word “pronounced” most closely means____________. (A) evident (B) spoken (C) described (D) unfortunate
4. How much time can it be inferred that it takes alcohol to enter a woman’s
bloodstream after she takes a drink? (A) about one hour
(B) a few seconds (C) several minutes (D) at least 24 hours
5. The word “inextricably” most nearly means____________. (A) unexplainedly (B) formerly (C) forcefully (D) inseparably
6. According to the passage, how does the concentration of alcohol in a fetus
compare to that in the mother?
(A) The concentration is more.
(B) The concentration is less.
(C) The concentration is equivalent.
(D) The concentration cannot be measured.
7. It can be inferred that the development of a fetal liver depends on____________.
(A) how many months pregnant the mother is (B) how much alcohol the mother has consumed (C) how large the fetus is
(D) how well the mother has taken care of the fetus
8. According to the passage, how is alcohol finally returned to the mother’s system?
(A) it is carried through the bloodstream
(B) it is transferred across the placenta
(C) it is expelled by the fetus’s liver
(D) it is not completely returned
9. Which one of the following was NOT mentioned as a sign of fetal alcohol syndrome?
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 99 (A) disfigurement of the face
(B) concentration difficulties (C) increased aggression (D) memory problems
10. At what place in the passage does the author discuss the quantity of alcohol
necessary to produce negative results? (A) Lines 2-3 (B) Lines 10-11 (C) Lines 18-19 (D) Lines 20-21 Your answer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
II. Select the corresponding letter (A, B, C or D) to indicate the best option to
fill in each of the blanks.
What we know about music and the brain
Work on the human brain has indicated how different parts are centres of
activity for different skills, feelings, perceptions and so on. It has also been
shown that the left and right halves, or hemispheres, of the brain are (1)
…….. for different functions. While language is processed in the left, or
analytical hemisphere, music is processed in the right, or emotional
hemisphere. (2) …….. of music like tone, pitch and melody are all probably
processed in different parts of the brain. Some features of musical
experience are processed not just in the (3) ……….. parts of the brain, but
in the visual ones. We don’t yet fully understand the (4) …….. of this.
The tempo of music seems to be (5) …….. related to its emotional impact,
with fast music often (6) …….. as happier and slower music as sadder. It is
the same with the major (7) ………. rhythm of the body: our heart (8)
…….. quickens when we’re happy, but slows when we’re sad. Military
music may have (9) …….. from attempts to get us ready for (10) …….. by
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using fast drumming to (11) …….. our hearts into beating faster. Music is
perhaps one of the most complex experiences the brain (12) …….. with and
it has become an absolutely (13) …….. part of our rituals and ceremonies. It
has power (14) ………. language to (15) …….. mood and co-ordinate our emotional states. 1. A. amenable B. dependable C. responsible D. reliable 2. A. Views B. Aspects C. Factors D. Pieces 3. A. hearing B. olfactory C. auditory D. sensory 4. A. expectations B. implications
C. assumptions D. propositions 5. A. surely B. plainly C. evidently D. directly 6. A. felt B. endured C. encountered D. touched 7. A. biology B. biological C. music D. musical 8. A. pulse B. speed C. pace D. rate 9. A. evolved B. extended C. advanced D. elevated 10. A. battle B. fight C. quarrel D. struggle 11. A. activate B. motivate C. stimulate D. animate 12. A. manages B. copes C. bears D. holds 13. A. vital B. important C. compulsory D. dominant 14. A. with B. above C. beyond D. over 15. A. notify B. report C. associate D. communicate Your answer: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
III. Complete each of the gap in the following passage with one word Stress
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Stress (0) … often called a 21st century illness but it has always been with us if
perhaps (1) … different names. These days we regard stress (2) … a necessary evil
of modern living. Yet stress is not negative and without (3) … we would not enjoy
some of the highpoints in life (4) … as the anticipation before a date or the tension
leading (5) … to an important match. All these situations produce stress but (6) …
you can control it and not the other way (7) … you will feel stimulated, not worn (8)
… Unlike these situations, which are generally positive and easier to deal with,
sitting in a train (9) … is late, (10) … stuck in a traffic jam, working to a tight
deadline are (11) … harder to manage and control. Stress is now recognised as a
medical problem and as a s101ignificant factor (12) … causing coronary heart
disease, high blood pressure and a high cholesterol count. Patients are often
unwilling to admit to stress problems (13) … they feel they are a form of social
failure and it is important that symptoms (14) … identified in order to avoid
unnecessary suffering. So what should we be looking out for as danger signals?
Common signs of stress are increased tiredness, irritability and (15) … inability to cope with certain situations. Your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
IV. Read the text and answer the questions that follow
Tough sensor can take the heat
A. A new gas sensor made form a nickel’s worth of materials can endure high
temperatures, corrosion, vibrations, and exposure to water, according to its
inventors at Argonne National Lavatory in Illinois. The tiny sensor detects a variety of gases.
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B. Conventional silicon sensors do not work well at temperatures above 150 degree
F. But Argonne’s new sensor, made of ceramics and metals, is not affected by high
temperatures. “The materials in this sensor behave well through a wide range of
temperatures,”, says Michael Vogt, a control system engineer at Argonne.
C. Vogt and his colleagues made the sensor by film-screening layers of ceramic
and metal on a ceramic substrate, then firing the sensor in an industrial oven at
more than 1,000C. The Argonne researchers set out to build a sensor that would
detect overheating computer components. Before an overheating component fails,
and possibly ignites, epoxy in the circuit boards releases a gas. The Argonne sensor
can detect this vapour and cut off power to the circuit.
D. The device senses gases by applying a steadily increasing voltage across its
electrical leads, and monitoring current spikes induced as gasses react on the
sensor’s surface. Each gas reacts at a characteristic voltage, and the size of the
current spike indicates the “signature” of several representative organic solvents.
E. The sensor could be used to monitor hydrocarbon emissions from cars; today’s
typical sensors only measure oxygen. The sensor could also monitor gases in
industrial chemical processes.
Question 1- 4: The following statements summarize some of the paragraphs of
the passage. Write the letter of the paragraph (A-E) next to its summarizing
statement (1-4) in the spaces provided.
1. How the device senses gases.
2. A brief introduction to the new gas sensor.
3. Other uses of the new gas sensor.
4. How the device was designed.
Question 5-10: Below is a summary of the passage. Fill in the spaces with a
maximum of three words from the passage
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A new sensor made of ceramics and metals can endure corrosion, vibrations,
exposure to water, and (5) __________ , while not affected by (6) __________. As
(7) __________ reacts at a (8) __________, the device applies a steadily increasing
voltage and monitor current spikes induced, (9) __________of which indicates the
concentration of the gases. Conventional sensors, on the other hand, do not work
well at temperatures above 150 and could be used only to (10) __________. Your answers: Statement 1. Statement 2. Statement 3. Statement 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 3.
Part 1: For questions 1–15, read the following passages and decide which answer
(A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. Write your answers in corresponding numbered
boxes. There is an example at the beginning (0). THE SIBERIAN HUSKY
Siberian Huskies, those beautiful wolf-like canines (0)________ for their
strength and racing instinct, are, as their name (1)________, not native to North
America. In 1908, a Russian fur trader by the name of William Goosak brought the
first team of Siberians to Nome, Alaska to compete in a dog sled race. A Danish
sailor, Louis Thurstop, consented to drive the team after being (2)_______ by
Goosak. Spectators were not impressed with this newly-introduced (3)________ of
dog and, (4)________, quickly nicknamed them Siberian rats. These so-called ‘rats’,
with (5)________ of 100 to 1 against them, ran a tremendous race and finished in third (6)________.
A spectator at the sporting event, a Scotsman called Fox Ramsay, was
(7)________ impressed with the speed and the (8)________ of these northern-bred
huskies. So much so that he travelled to Siberia in 1909 in (9)________ of his own
(10)_________ of huskies. Later that year, he returned with 60 of the finest dogs to
be found in Siberia. In 1910, he (11)________ three teams in the All-Alaska
Sweepstakes, a (12)_________ competition which covered over 656 kilometres of
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the roughest (13)________ imaginable. One of his teams (14)________ first,
finishing the race in the (15)________ time of 74 hours and 14 minutes. 0. A common B known C distinct D considered 1. A points
B expresses C indicates D marks 2. A pushed B urged C converted D persuaded 3. A make B brand C breed D strain 4. A in fact B actually C really D utterly 5. A stakes B odds C wagers D bets 6. A spot B rank C grade D place 7. A extremely B rightly C completely D absolutely 8. A patience B stability C endurance D tolerance 9. A search B exploration C pursuit D investigation 10. A shoal B swarm C pack D herd 11. A joined B competed C entered D enlisted 12. A tedious B gruelling C tiresome D grilling 13. A landscape B space C terrain D feature 14. A came round B came through C came over D came in 15. A brilliant B staggering C wonderful D stunning Your answers 0. B 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Part 2: For questions 16–30, read the text below and think of the word which best
fits each gap. Use only ONE word in each gap. Write your answers in corresponding
numbered boxes. There is an example at the beginning (0).
WHERE HAVE ALL THE GOOD CARTOONS GONE?
Childhood will (0)________ be the same again. Remember Saturday mornings
spent lounging on the sofa, hour (16)________ hour, watching your favourite
cartoons? (17)________ there have been a better reward for the long school week
that had had to be endured? Bugs Bunny, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse brought
virtually live into (18)________ living rooms. Back then, they were in black and
white, and back then, they were meant to amuse, to entertain.
It seems (19)________ has changed – and definitely (20)________ the worse.
Now when you turn on the television on a Saturday or Sunday morning, you do
(21)________ at your own risk! Be prepared to confront violence in all its animated
glory: exploding bombs, falling buildings, blazing weapons, and bad guy after bad
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guy. I don’t see (22)________ is funny about this warped vision of our times and
our society. (23)________ do I see what’s worth watching on these programmes
with (24)________ gruesome caricatures of good and evil. Who is responsible for
children’s programming these days?
It cannot be good for today’s youth to be exposed (25)________ this type of
entertainment. (26)________ best, they are missing out (27)________ the humour,
sensitivity and moral lessons that were to be had from the cartoons of old. At worst,
their childish brains are (28)________ filled with scenes of non-stop violence and
ideas that are morally corrupt. Childhood should be a time of innocence, short-lived
as it (29)________ be in these turbulent times in which we live. Perhaps we should
bear this in mind the next time we see our child glued (30)________ the TV on a Saturday morning. Your answers 0. never 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
Part 3: For questions 31–40, read the text below and choose the correct answer (A,
B, C or D). Write your answers in corresponding numbered boxes. There is an
example at the beginning (0).
According to the best evidence gathered by space probes and astronomers, Mars
is an inhospitable planet, more similar to Earth’s Moon than to Earth itself–a dry,
stark, seemingly lifeless world. Mars’ air pressure is equal to Earth’s at an altitude
of 100,000 feet. The air there is 95 percent carbon dioxide.
Mars has no ozone layer to screen out the sun’s lethal radiation. Daytime
temperatures may reach above freezing, but because the planet is blanketed by the
mere wisp of an atmosphere, the heat radiates back into space. Even at the equator,
the temperature drops to –50C (–60F) at night. Today there is no liquid water,
although valleys and channels on the surface show evidence of having been carved
by running water. The polar ice caps are made of frozen water and carbon dioxide,
and water may be frozen in the ground as permafrost.
Despite these difficult conditions, certain scientists believe that there is a
possibility of transforming Mars into a more Earth-like planet. Nuclear reactors
might be used to melt frozen gases and eventually build up the atmosphere. This in
turn could create a “greenhouse effect” that would stop beat from radiating back into
space. Liquid water could be thawed to form a polar ocean. Once enough ice has
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melted, suitable plants could be introduced to build up the level of oxygen in the
atmosphere so that, in time, the planet would support animal life from Earth and
even permanent human colonies. “This was once thought to be so far in the future
as to be irrelevant,” said Christopher McKay, a research scientist at the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration. “But now it’s starting to look practical. We
could begin work in four or five decades.”
The idea of “terra-forming” Mars, as enthusiasts call it, has its roots in science
fiction. But as researchers develop a more profound understanding of how Earth’s
ecology supports life, they have begun to see how it may be possible to create similar
conditions on Mars. Don’t plan on homesteading on Mars any time soon, though.
The process could take hundreds or even thousands of years to complete and the cost would be staggering. 0.
The word “there” in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
A. a point 100 above the Earth C. Mars B. the Earth’s Moon D. outer space 31.
With which of the following is the passage primarily concerned?
A. The possibility of changing the Martian environment.
B. The challenge of interplanetary travel.
C. The advantages of establishing colonies on Mars.
D. The need to study the Martian colony. 32.
The word “stark” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______. A. harsh B. unknown C. dark D. distant
33. Which of the following does the author NOT list as a characteristic of the planet
Mars that would make colonization difficult?
A. There is little liquid water.
B. Daytime temperatures are dangerously high.
C. The sun’s rays are deadly.
D. Nighttime temperatures are extremely low.
34. According to the passage, the Martian atmosphere today consists mainly of ________. A. carbon dioxide B. oxygen C. ozone D. water vapor
35. It can be inferred from the passage that the “greenhouse effect” mentioned in paragraph 3 is _________.
A. the direct result of nuclear reactions
B. the cause of low temperatures on Mars
C. caused by the introduction of green plants
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D. a possible means of warming Mars
36. According to Christopher McKay, the possibility of transforming Mars ________.
A. could only occur in science fiction stories
B. will not begin for hundreds, even thousands of years C. is completely impractical
D. could be started in forty to fifty years
37. As used in paragraph 4, the term “terra-forming” refers to _________.
A. a process for adapting plants to live on Mars
B. a means of transporting materials through space
C. a method of building housing for colonists on Mars
D. a system of creating Earth-like conditions on other planets
38. The phrase “more profound” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _________. A. deeper
B. more practical C. more up-to-date D. brighter
39. According to the article, the basic knowledge needed to transform Mars comes from _________. A. the science of astronomy C. data from space probes
B. a knowledge of Earth’s ecology D. science fiction stories
40. The word “staggering” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _________. A. astonishing C. increasing B. restrictive D. unpredictable Your answers 0. C 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
Part 4: Read the following extract and answer questions 41–50. TERROR IN THE MOUNTAINS
What is incredibly beautiful yet absolutely terrifying and deadly at the same t
A im e? For anyone above the snowline in the mountains, there is little doubt
about the answer. Avalanche – the word strikes fear into the heart of any avid skier
or climber. For those unfortunate enough to be caught up in one, there is virtually no
warning or time to get out of danger and even less chance of being found. The
‘destroyer’ of the mountains, avalanches can uproot trees, crush whole buildings,
and bury people metres deep under solidified snow. Around the world, as more and
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more people head to the mountains in winter, there are hundreds of avalanche fatalities every year.
A snow avalanche is a sudden and extremely fast-moving ‘river’ of snow
B w hich races down a mountainside (there can also be avalanches of rocks,
boulders, mud, or sand). There are four main kinds. Loose snow avalanches, or
sluffs, form on very steep slopes. These usually have a ‘teardrop’ shape, starting
from a point and widening as they collect more snow on the way down. Slab
avalanches, which are responsible for about 90% of avalanche-related deaths, occur
when a stiff layer of snow fractures or breaks off and slides downhill at incredible
speed. This layer may be hundreds of metres wide and several metres thick. As it
tends to compact and set like concrete once it stops, it is extremely dangerous for
anyone buried in the flow. The third type is an isothermal avalanche, which results
from heavy rain leading to the snowpack becoming saturated with water. In the
fourth type, air mixes in with loose snow as the avalanche slides, creating a powder
cloud. These powder snow avalanches can be the largest of all, moving at over
300kmh, with 10,000,000 or more tonnes of snow. They can flow along a valley
floor and even a short distance uphill on the other side.
Three factors are necessary for an avalanche to form. The first relates to the C co
ndition of the snowpack. Temperature, humidity, and sudden changes in
weather conditions all affect the shape and condition of snow crystals in the
snowpack which, in turn, influences the stability of the snowpack. In some cases,
weather causes an improvement in avalanche conditions. For example, low
temperature variation in the snowpack and consistent below-freezing temperatures
enable the crystals to compress tightly. On the other hand, if the snow surface melts
and refreezes, this can create an icy or unstable layer.
The second vital factor is the degree of slope of the mountain. If this is below
D 2 5 degrees, there is little danger of an avalanche. Slopes that are steeper than
60 degrees are also unlikely to set off a major avalanche as they ‘sluff’ the snow
constantly, in a cascade of loose powdery snow which causes minimal danger or
damage. This means that slabs of ice or weaknesses in the snowpack have little
chance to develop. Thus, the danger zone covers the 25- to 60-degree range of slopes,
with most avalanches being slab avalanches that begin on slopes of 35 to 45 degrees.
Finally, there is the movement or event that triggers the avalanche. In the case
E o f slab avalanches, this can be a natural trigger, such as a sudden weather
change, a falling tree or a collapsing ice or snow overhang. However, in most fatal
avalanches, it is people who create the trigger by moving through an avalanche-
prone area. Snowmobiles are especially dangerous. On the other hand, contrary to
common belief, shouting is not a big enough vibration to set off a landslide.
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For questions 41–45, choose the correct heading for each paragraph A–E from the
list of headings below (i-viii). There are more headings than paragraphs. Write your
answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. List of headings i. Examples of Major Avalanches ii. Stability of the Snowpack iii. What Sets Off an Avalanche? iv. An Expert’s Comments v. Steepness of Mountains vi. Avalanche Peril vii. An Avalanche Risk Table viii. Types of Avalanche 41. Paragraph A 42. Paragraph B 43. Paragraph C 44. Paragraph D 45. Paragraph E Your answers 41. 42. 43. 44. 45.
For questions 46–50, Complete the table below. Use NO MORE THAN TWO
WORDS from the reading passage for each answer. Write your answers in the
spaces provided. There is an example at the beginning (0). Type of avalanche Characteristics
(0)__________ avalanches
also known as sluffs; steep slopes;
(46)____________ shape; minor risk Slab avalanches
thick layer of snow breaks off; set very hard once
they stop; cause about 90% of (47)__________ Isothermal avalanches
caused by weight of (48)__________ mixed in with the snow
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 110 Powder snow avalanches
Develop a cloud of loose snow mixed with air;
(49)__________ of all types of avalanche; more
fast and cover a huge distance, even travelling (50)__________ Your answers 0. loose 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 4.
I. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. The flying aunties
Few passengers on the British Airways flight to Hong Kong which took off
from London airport on Saturday 7th August, were (1)_____ that their flight was
setting a record for the company. In fact, their plane was carrying 112
“unaccompanied minors” – the largest (2) _____ of children traveling without
parents or guardians ever to have flown on a (3) _____ flight. Most of these children,
aged from six (4) _____, were returning to Hong Kong after taking three-week
English (5) _____ at various language schools as (6) _____ an exchange scheme
The children were not left to their own devices, (7) _____ Airline rules say
that children under twelve can only fly if accompanied (8) _____ an adult. So, a
group of three “aunties” and one “uncle” flew with them to (9) _____ them
entertained and (10) _____ with any problems that might arise. They are part of a
British Airways team known as the “flying aunties”. These are BA employees who
volunteer, in their own time, to (11) _____ an escorted service for unaccompanied
minors to both European and long-haul (12) _____. Once in the air, there is a range
of activities available to the youngsters (13) _____ computer games, coloring books
and soft drinks on tap. In (14) _____, the children have the “aunties” all to
themselves – for such members of (15) _____ do not take on other duties 1. A. realized B. thought C. aware D. known 2. A. count B. number C. amount D. quantity 3. A. single B. solo C. unique D. lone 4. A. backwards B. forwards C. afterwards D. upwards 5. A. classes B. courses C. studies D. lessons 6. A. linked to B. long as C. along with D. part of 7. A. altogether B. although C. however D. moreover
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 111 8. A. from B. at C. with D. by 9. A. hold B. keep C. help D. get 10. A. manage B. bother C. solve D. deal 11. A. provide B. produce C. pretend D. present 12. A. departures B. destinations C. routes D. arrivals 13. A. regarding B. composing C. including D. containing 14. A. addition B. further C. extra D. plus 15. A. team B. crew C. staff D. group Your answer
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
II. Fill in the numbered space with the most appropriate word.
Aristotle, the Greek philosopher, summed up the (1)............chief qualities of
money some 2,000 years ago. It must be lasting and easy to recognize, to divide, and
to carry about. In (2)............ words, it must be, “durable, distinct, divisible and
portable”. When we think of money today, we picture it (3)............ as round, flat
pieces of metal which we call coins, or as printed paper notes. But there are still parts
of the world today where coins and notes are of (4)............ use. They will buy
nothing, and a traveler might starve as he has none of the particular local “money” to exchange for food.
Among isolated peoples, who are not often reached by traders from outside,
commerce usually means barter. There is a (5)............exchange of goods. Perhaps it
is fish for vegetables, meat for gram, or various kinds of food (6)............ exchange
for pots, baskets, or other manufactured goods. For this kind of simple trading,
money is (7)............ needed, but there is often some thing that everyone wants and
everybody can use, such as salt to flavour food, shells for ornaments, or iron and
copper to make into tools and vessels. These things - salt, shells or metals are still
used as money in out-of-the -way parts of the world today.
Salt may seem rather a strange substance to use as money, but in countries
(8)............the food of the people is mainly vegetable, it is often (9)............ absolute
necessity. Cakes of salt, stamped to show their value, were used as money in Tibet
(10)............ recent times, and cakes of salt will still buy goods in Borneo and parts of Africa.
Cowrie sea shells have been used as money at some time or another over the
greater part of the Old World. These were (11)............ mainly from the beaches of
the Maldive Islands in the Indian Ocean, and were traded to India and China. In
Africa, cowries were traded right across the continent from East to West. Four or
five thousand went for one Maria Theresa dollar, an Austrian silver coin which was
once accepted (12)............currency in many parts of Africa.
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Metal, valued by weight, preceded coins in many parts of the world. Iron, in
lumps, bars or rings is still used in many countries (13)............of money. It can be
exchanged for goods or made into tools, weapons or ornaments. The early money of
China, (14)............from shells, was of bronze, often in flat, round pieces with a hole
in the (15)............ called “cash”. The earliest of these are between three thousand
and four thousand years old older than the earliest coins of the eastern Mediterranean. Your answer
1. ……………………. 6. ……………………. 11. …………………….
2. ……………………. 7. ……………………. 12. …………………….
3. ……………………. 8. ……………………. 13. …………………….
4. ……………………. 9. ……………………. 14. …………………….
5. ……………………. 10. 15. ……………………. …………………….
III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer .
Tulips are Old World, rather than New World, plants, with the origins of the
species lying in Central Asia. They became an integral part of the gardens of the
Ottoman Empire from the sixteenth century onward, and, soon after, part of
European life as well. Holland, in particular, became famous for its cultivation of
the flower. A tenuous line marked the advance of the tulip to the New World, where
it was unknown in the wild. The first Dutch colonies in North America had been
established in New Netherlands by the Dutch West India Company in 1624, and one
individual who settled in New Amsterdam (today's Manhattan section of New York
City) in 1642 described the flowers that bravely colonized the settlers' gardens. They
were the same flowers seen in Dutch still-life paintings of the time: crown imperials,
roses, carnations, and of course tulips. They flourished in Pennsylvania too, where
in 1698 William Penn received a report of John Tateham's "Great and Stately
Palace," its garden full of tulips. By 1760, Boston newspapers were advertising 50
different kinds of mixed tulip "roots." But the length of the journey between Europe
and North America created many difficulties. Thomas Hancock, an English settler,
wrote thanking his plant supplier for a gift of some tulip bulbs from England, but his
letter the following year grumbled that they were all dead. Tulips arrived in Holland,
Michigan, with a later wave of early nineteenth-century Dutch immigrants who
quickly colonized the plains of Michigan. Together with many other Dutch
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settlements, such as the one at Pella Iowa, they established a regular demand for
European plants. The demand was bravely met by a new kind of tulip entrepreneur,
the traveling salesperson. One Dutchman, Hendrick vander Schoot, spent six months
in 1849 traveling through the United States taking orders for tulip bulbs. While tulip
bulbs were traveling from Europe to the United States to satisfy the nostalgic
longings of homesick English and Dutch settlers, North American plants were
traveling in the opposite direction. In England, the enthusiasm for American plants
was one reason why tulips dropped out of fashion in the gardens of the rich and famous.
1. Which of the following questions does the passage mainly answer?
A. What is the difference between an Old World and a New World plant?
B. Why are tulips grown in many different parts of the world?
C. How did tulips become popular in North America?
D. Where were the first Dutch colonies in North America located?
2. The word "integral" is closest in meaning to A. interesting B. fundamental C. ornamental D. overlooked
3. The passage mentions that tulips were first found in which of the following regions? A. Central Asia B. Western Europe C. India D. North America
4. The word "flourished" is closest in meaning to A. were discovered B. were marketed C. combined D. thrived
5. The author mentions tulip growing in New Netherlands, Pennsylvania and
Michigan in order to illustrate how
A. imported tulips were considered more valuable than locally grown tulips
B. tulips were commonly passed as gifts from one family to another
C. tulips grew progressively more popular in North America
D. attitudes toward tulips varied from one location to another
6. The word "grumbled" is closest in meaning to A. denied B. warned C. complained D. explained
7. The passage mentions that one reason English and Dutch settlers planted tulips
in their gardens was that tulips A. were easy to grow
B. had become readily available
C. made them appear fashionable D. reminded them of home 8. The word "they" refers to A. tulips B. plains C. immigrants D. plants
9. According to the passage, which of the following changes occurred in English
gardens during the European settlement of North America?
A. They grew in size in order to provide enough plants to export to the New World
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B. They contained a wider variety of tulips than ever before.
C. They contained many new types of North American plants.
D. They decreased in size on the estates of wealthy people.
10. The passage mentions which of the following as a problem associated with the
importation of tulips into North America?
A. They were no longer fashionable by the time they arrived
B. They often failed to survive the journey.
C. Orders often took six months or longer to fill.
D. Settlers knew little about how to cultivate them. Your answers: 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
IV. Heading and summary (10 points)
THE MUANG FAAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM OF NORTHERN THAILAND Section 1
Northern Thailand consists mainly of long mountain chains interspersed with
valley bottoms where streams and rice fields dominate the landscape. Most of the
remaining forests of the North are found at higher altitudes. The forests ensure
regular seasonal rainfall for the whole area and at the same time moderate run-off,
so that there is water throughout the year. Section 2
The lowland communities have developed an agricultural system adapted to,
and partially determining, the distinctive ecosystems of their areas. Practising wet-
rice agriculture in the valley-bottoms, the lowlanders also raise pigs, ducks and
chickens and cultivate vegetable gardens in their villages further up the slopes. Rice,
beans, corn and native vegetables are planted in hill fields above the villages, and
wild vegetables and herbal medicines are gathered and wild game hunted in the
forests higher up the hillsides. The forests also serve as grazing grounds for cows
and buffalos, and are a source of wood for household utensils, cooking fuel,
construction and farming tools. Fish are to be found in the streams and in the
irrigation system and wet-rice fields, providing both food and pest control. Section 3
In its essentials, a muang faai system consists of a small reservoir which feeds
an intricate, branching network of small channels carrying water in carefully
calibrated quantities through clusters of rice terraces in valley bottoms. The system
taps into a stream above the highest rice field and, when is sufficient water,
discharges back into the same stream at a point below the bottom field. The water in
the reservoir at the top, which is diverted a main channel (lam muang) and from there
into the different fields, is slowed or held back not by an impervious dam, but by a
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senes of barriers constructed of bunches of bamboo or saplings which allow silt, soil and sand to pass through. Section 4
Water from the lam muang is measured out among the farmers to the extent of
their rice field and the amount of water available from the main channel. Also
considered are the height of the fields, their distance from the main channel and their
soil type. The size and depth of side-channels are then adjusted so that only the
allocated amount of water flows into each farmer's field. Section 5
Rituals and beliefs connected with muang faai reflect the villagers submission
to, respect for, and friendship with nature, rather than an attempt to master it. In
mountains, forests, watersheds and water, villagers see things of great value and
power. This power has a favourable aspect, and one that benefits humans. But at the
same time, if certain boundaries are overstepped and nature is damaged, the spirits
will punish humans. Therefore, when it is necessary to use nature for the necessities
of life, villagers take care to inform the spirits what they intend to do, simultaneously
begging pardon for their actions. Section 6
Keeping a muang faai system going demands cooperation and collective
management, sometimes within a single village, sometimes across three or four
different subdistricts including many villages. The rules of common agreements
arrived at during the yearly meeting amount to a social contract. They govern how
water is to be distributed, how flow is to be distributed according to seasonal
schedules, how barriers are to be maintained and channels dredged, how conflicts
over water use are to be settled, and the forest around the reservoir is to be preserved
as a guarantee of a steady water supply and a source of materials to repair the system Section 7
The fundamental principle of water rights under muang faai is that everyone in
the system must get enough to survive; while many patterns of distribution are
possible, none can violate this basic tenet. On the whole, the systems also rest on the
assumption that local water is common property. No one can take control of it by
force, and it must be used in accord with the communal agreements. Although there
are inequalities in landholding, no one has the right to an excessive amount of fertile
land. The way in which many muang faai systems expand tends to reinforce further
the claims of community security over those of individual entrepreneuship. In the
gradual process of opening up new land and digging connecting channels, each local
household often ends up with scattered holdings over the whole irrigation areas.
Unlike modern irrigation systems, under which the most powerful people generally
end up closest to the sources of water, this arrangement encourages everyone to take
care that no part of the system is unduly favoured or neglected.
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The reading passage has 7 sections. Choose the most suitable heading for each
section from the list of headings (A - L) below. Write the appropriate letter (A -
L) in the space provided.
N.B There are more headings than sections, so you will not use all of them. List of Headings A. Rituals and beliefs
B. Topography of Northern Thailand
C. The forests of Northern Thailand D. Preserving the system E. Agricultural practices F. Village life
G. Water distribution principles
H. Maintaining natural balances
I. Structure of the irrigation system J. User’s rights K. User’s obligations L. Community control Example: Section 1: B
1. Section 2: ..................
2. Section 3: ..................
3. Section 4: ..................
4. Section 5: ..................
5. Section 6: ..................
6. Section 7: ..................
The chart below illustrates the agricultural system of the lowland communities.
Select words from the reading passage to fill the spaces in the chart. Use UP TO
THREE WORDS for each space. Write your answers in the blank. Area Activity Forests grazing cows, buffalo Forests
gathering (7).............................. hunting wild animals Hill fields
cultivating (8)............................. Villages
raising (9)................................ cultivating vegetables.
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 117 Valley bottom
growing (10)............................ 5.
PART 1. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space.
The story of man’s mastery of the air is almost as old as man himself, a puzzle in
which the essential clues were not found until a very late stage. However, to (1)
_______ this we must first go back to the time when primitive man (2) _______ his
food, and only birds and insects flew. We can not know with any certainty when
man first deliberately shaped weapons for throwing, but that (3) _______of
conscious design marked the first step on a road that (4) _______ from the spear and
the arrow to the aeroplane and the giant rocket of the present (5) _______. It would
seem, in fact, that this (6) _______ to throw things is one of the most primitive and
deep-seated of our instincts, (7) _______ in childhood and persisting into old age.
The more mature ambition to throw things swiftly and accurately, which is the origin
of most (8) _______ games, probably has its roots in the ages when the possession
of a (9) _______ weapon and the ability to throw it with force and accuracy (10)
_______ the difference between eating and starving.
It is significant that such weapons were (11) _______ and brought to their (12)
_______ form at an early stage in history. If we were restricted to the same (13)
_______, it is doubtful if we could produce better bows and arrows than those that
(14) _______ the armies of the past. The arrow was the first true weapon capable of
maintaining direction over considerable (15) _______. It was to be centuries before man himself could fly. 1. A. value B. approve C. understand D. realize 2. A. pursued B. hunted for C. chased D. followed up 3. A. act B. deed C. action D. event 4. A. brings B. moves C. takes D. leads 5. A. instant B. day C. hour D. moment 6. A. feeling B. urge
C. encouragement D. emotion 7. A. coming B. arriving C. appearing D. growing 8. A. exterior B. outside C. external D. outdoor 9. A. suitable B. fitting C. related D. chosen 10. A.involved B. meant C. told D. showed 11. A. invented B. imagined C. planned D. produced 12. A. last B. older C. latest D. final 13. A. matters B. substances C. materials D. sources
14. A. destroyed B. ruined C. spoiled D. exploded
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 118 15. A. lengths B. extents C. areas D. distances
PART 2. Fill each gap in the passage with ONE suitable word.
LAUGHING IS GOOD FOR YOU- SERIOUSLY
It is a sad fact that adults laugh far less than children, sometimes by as much (1)
_______ a couple of hundred times a day. Just take a (2) _______ at peoples’faces
on the way to work or in the office: you’ll be lucky (3) _______ see a smile, let alone
hear a laugh. This is a shame –especially in view of the (4) _______that scientists
have proved that laughing is good for you. “ When you laugh” says psychologist
David Cohen , “it produces the feel-good hormones, endorphins . It counters the
effects of stress (5) _______ enhances the immune system.”
There are many (6) _______ why we might laugh less in adult life: perhaps we are
too work-obsessed, or too embarrassed to (7) _______ our emotions show. Some
psychologists simply believe that children have more native responses, and as adults
we naturally grow (8) _______ of spontaneous reactions. Luckily,(9) _______ , it is
possible to relearn the art of laughter. In India, “ laughter clinics” have been growing
(10) _______ popularity over the last few years, (11) _______ to the efforts of Dr
Madan Kataria, (12) _______ work has won him (13) _______ devoted following .
Dr Kataria believes that his laughing techniques can help to strengthen the immune
system and lower stress levels, among (14) _______things. He teaches his patients
different laughs or giggles to relax specific parts (15) _______ the body. In 1998,
when Dr Kartaria organized a World Laughter Day at Bombay racetrack, 10,000 people turned up.
PART 3.Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 21 to 30. THE BODY CLOCK
Why is it that flying to New York from London will leave you feeling less
tired than flying to London from New York? The answer may be a clear case
of biology not being able to keep up with technology.
Deep inside the brain there is a “clock” that governs every aspect of the body’s
functioning: sleep and wake cycles, levels of alertness, performance, mood,
hormone levels, digestion, body temperature and so on. It regulates all of
these functions on a 24-hour basis and is called the circadian clock (from the
Latin, circa “about” + dies “day”).
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This body clock programmes us to be sleepy twice a day, between 3-5 a.m
and again between 3-5 p.m. Afternoon tea and siesta times are all cultural
responses to our natural biological sleepiness in the afternoon.
One of the major causes of the travelers’ malady known as jet lag is the non-
alignment of a person’s internal body clock with clocks in the external world.
Crossing different time zones confuses the circadian clock, which then has to
adjust to the new time and patterns of light and activity. To make matters more
complex, not all internal body functions adjust at the same rate. So your
sleep/wake may adjust to a new time zone at one rate, while your temperature
adjusts at a different pace. Your digestion may be on a different schedule altogether.
Though we live in a 24-hour day, the natural tendency of the body clock is to
extend our day beyond 24 hours. It is contrary to our biological programming to shrink our day.
That is why travelling in a westward direction is more body-clock friendly
than flying east. NASA studies of long haul pilots showed that westward
travel was associated with significantly better sleep quantity and quality than eastward flights.
When flying west, you are “extending” your day, thus travelling in the natural
direction of your internal clock. Flying eastward will involve “shrinking” or
reducing your day and is in direct opposition to your internal clock’s natural tendency.
One of the more common complaints of travelers is that their sleep becomes
disrupted. There are many reasons for this: Changing time zones and
schedules, changing light and activity levels, trying to sleep when your body
clock is programmed to be awake, disruption of the internal circadian clock and working longer hours
Sleep loss, jet lag and fatigue can seriously affect our ability to function well.
Judgment and decision-making can be reduced by 50%, attention by 75
percent, memory by 20 percent and communication by 30 percent.
It is often suggested that you adjust your watch as soon as you board a plane,
supposedly to try to help you adjust to your destination’s schedule as soon as
you arrive. But it can take the body clock several days to several weeks to
fully adjust to a new time zone.
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1: The main function of the body clock is to________ A. help us sleep.
B. help us adapt to a 24-hour cycle.
C. regulate the body’s functions.
D. govern all the body’s responses.
2: The word “It” refers to________
A. the programme B. the body clock
C. the function D. the brain 3: Jet lag
A. makes our body clock operate badly
B. causes our body clock to change
C. extends the hours of our body clock
D. upsets our body’s rhythms
4: The word “malady” is closest in meaning to________ A. feeling B. bore
C. illness D. thought
5: The direction you fly in________
A. extends or shrinks your body clock
B. alters your body’s natural rhythms
C. helps you sleep better
D. affects the degree of jet lag
6: According to the article________
A. jet lag can affect different abilities differently.
B. flying seriously affects your judgment and decision-making.
C. travelers complain about the negative effects of flying.
D. various factors stop us sleeping when we fly.
7: On the subject of avoiding jet lag the article________
A. suggests changing the time on your watch.
B. proposes gradually adjusting your body clock.
C. says there is nothing you can do.
D. makes no suggestions.
8: According to the author, which of the following reasons disrupt travelers’ sleep?
A. Travelers try to sleep between 3-5 p.m.
B. Travelers’ attention is reduced by 75 percent.
C. Travelers fly in the natural direction of their internal clock.
D. The traveler’s internal circadian clock has to adjust to patterns of light and activity.
9: It can be inferred from the passage that________
A. there are more travelers in westward flights than in eastward ones.
B. westward travelers become friendlier than eastward ones.
C. travelers have to spend more money flying westward than eastward.
D. travelers do not sleep as well in eastward flights as in westward ones.
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10: The word “fatigue” is closest in meaning to________ A. exhaustion B. obsession C. frustration D. sleeplessness
PART 4. Read the following texts about some famous walls around the world. For
questions 1-14, choose from the four texts about walls (A-D). The texts may be
chosen more than once. A GUIDE TO GREAT WALLS A.
Erected in 1961 to prevent East German citizens crossing to the West, the Berlin
Wall initially consisted mainly of barbed wire and armed guards. Within months a
concrete wall began to appear, to be replaced on three separate occasions by ever
more sophisticated versions, increasingly resistant to breakthroughs. On the east side
of the wall, tank traps and ditches were built as protection against attack, and as a
further deterrent to would-be escapees.
Although over 170 people lost their lives in Berlin trying to flee to the West, human
will and ingenuity often prevailed, with a number of successful escape attempts via
tunnels and, on one occasion, in a home-made hot air balloon. The 107-kilometre-
long structure lost its relevance in 1989, when Hungary allowed East Germans to
pass through their country on their way to Austria and West Germany, and after
travel restrictions were lifted, people began to demolish whole sections of the wall.
Now very little of it remains and the land has been used for housing and other property development. B.
Stretching for several thousand kilometres from the east coast of the country to the
Gobi Desert, the Great Wall of China is said to be the only man-made structure
visible from outer space. The oldest section was begun in 221 BC, using soldiers and
local people, as well as intellectuals who had been sentenced to forced labour under
the repressive Qin dynasty. Not surprisingly, the layers of compacted earth used to
construct the wall soon began to crumble, and it was left to the later Han dynasty to restore and add to it.
By now the wall had evolved from a mere defence system for keeping out marauding
tribes into a safe haven where trade could flourish, and bustling market towns sprang
up at the many busy gates. But the ornate and imposing structure with which we are
familiar from photographs was not added until the fourteenth century by Ming, using
advanced brick-building technology. It was he who joined the three separate walls
to create this truly impressive feat of construction. C.
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Situated in the north of England at one of the narrowest parts of the country,
Hadrian’s Wall is arguably the most important monument built by the Romans in
Britain. Construction of the wall began in 120 AD on the orders of Emperor Hadrian,
who wanted to mark the northernmost boundary of his Empire. The 117-kilometre
wall was manned by thousands of troops, who kept watch from numerous turrets and
milecastles, and who lived in a series of forts situated at strategic locations.
In the centuries following its abandonment around 400 AD, its stones were used by
local people to build houses, walls and even churches. Nevertheless, spectacular
stretches of the wall remain and a number of forts and museums along its length can
be visited, providing a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the Roman soldiers who
patrolled it. Although built of stone, the wall itself is vulnerable to erosion and
visitors are discouraged from walking on it. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage
Site in 1987, Hadrian’s Wall ranks alongside some of the more famous architectural treasures in the world.
According to the information given in the texts, which wall …
1. can be seen from a great distance?
2. is susceptible to damage?
3. quickly fell into disrepair?
4. is no longer very much in evidence?
5. is a series of different walls which were connected?
6. was built with the help of prisoners?
7. is compared favourably with other ancient monuments?
8. became unnecessary as a result of events elsewhere?
9. proved to be an ideal site for commercial activity?
10. did not always achieve its purpose? 6. Part 1. Questions 1-15
Choose the best word(s) to fill in each blank in the following passage. (7.5 pts) SHOPLIFTING
Last year, losses from shops through shoplifting and theft by staff amounted
to over £1 billion. There are many (1) ____for shopkeepers themselves to reduce
shoplifting. As with all types of crime, prevention is better than (2) ____The best
deterrent is the (3)____of staff properly trained in how to identify potential
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shoplifters. There are also many security (4) ____now available .Video camera
surveillance is a popular system, even with quite small retailers. In clothes shops,
magnetic tag marking systems that set off an alarm have proved their (5)
____However, there are many (6) ____measures that retailers should consider.
Better lighting and ceiling-hung mirrors can help staff to (7) ____ all parts of the
display area.Similarly, simply arranging shelves and display units to allow clear
(8)____of vision is a good deterrent.
Another problem for retailers is the (9) ____ of stolen credit cards to buy
goods and services. Many retailers avoid this by always checking the (10)____of
a card used for purchase.Electronic systems are now available to (11) ____up the procedure.
Most companies keep a petty (12)____ box for small expenses. They are a
popular (13) ____ for thieves. It is not enough to have a box that locks. A thief
can steal it and then open it at leisure.Lock it in a drawer as well.Telephones
typewriters,word processors and computers are also vulnerable because they are
(14) ____ .Property marking is a good deterrent and helps the police return
stolen goods if they are (15) _____ And remember that in many businesses
information is valuable to competitors and should be protected. 1 A opportunities B schemes C ideas D occasions 2 A remedy B loss C cure D convictin 3 A knowledge B presence C number D importancee 4 A devices B methods C tricks D machines O 5 A reliability B worth C valuation D identity 6 A better B easier C simpler D bigger 7 A notice B watch C control D regard 8 A fields B areas C systems D angles 9 A employment B application C technique D use 10 A honesty B forgery C validity D value 11 A speed B check C take D key 12 A money B bank C saving D cash
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 124 13 A robbery B target C aim D object 14 A portable B expensive C stolen D attractive 15 A reported B known C reveal D traced Your answers 1. 6. 11. 2. 7. 12. 3. 8. 13. 4. 9. 14. 5. 10. 15. Part 2. Questions 1-15
Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with ONE suitable word. (7.5 pts) CRAFTY PACKAGING
During what could be described (0) …………… a typical 30-minutes supermarket
shopping trip, thousands of products will vie for your attention. Ultimately, may will
make you believe they are worth picking off the shelves. How, you may ask, is this
brought ……………? The answer is by packaging – the silent but persuasive salesman.
Louis Chesking, (2) …………… research into the psychology of marketing began
in the 1930s, was pioneering specialist in the field. He placed identical products in
two different packages, one emblazoned with circles, the (3) …………… with
triangles. He then asked people which products they preferred, and why. Amazingly,
(4) …………… fewer than 80% chose the products in the box with the circles. They
believed the content would be of higher quality.
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‘After 1,000 interviews, I had to accept the fact that the (5) of consumers transferred
the sensation from the container to its contents,’ Cheskin admitted later. And there
was (6) …………… surprise: even after trying out these identical products, people
overwhelmingly preferred (7) …………… in the package with circles. Checkin also
found, for instance, that the look of a packet has an enormous impact on (8)
…………… biscuits taste. Cheskin called this phenomenon ‘sensation
transference’. It became the foundation not (9) …………… of his career as a
consultant to companies (10) …………… Procter & Gamble, but of much of the research done since then.
(11)…………… increasing consumer sophistication, Cheskin’s original concept
still works. One recent experiment involved an underarm deodorant posted in
packaging of three different color schemes to a test group. The group was told that
three different formulations were (12)…………… consideration, and was asked to judge them.
Results: One was considered just right, one to be strong-smelling but nit very
effective, and one threatening. Yet all three deodorants were exactly the (13)……………
One leading firm designs packaging for products that do not yet exist. The packaging
is then tested and the marketing concept refined. Only (14)…………… it’s clear that
the company has a winner will it (15)…………… to the expense of actually developing the product. Your answers 1. 6. 11. 2. 7. 12. 3. 8. 13. 4. 9. 14.
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You are going to read an extract from an article. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D)
which you think fits best according to the text. (5 pts) Leakey’s Achievement
Although he made his name with his archeological finds of early humans, Richard
Leakey became famous as the conservationist who turned the tide against elephant
poaching. Bringing the slaughter of Kenya's elephants under control required a
military solution, and Leakey was not afraid to apply it. Many poachers were killed,
giving Leakey a reputation for being a cold- blooded obsessive who put animals
before people. Moreover, his efforts to eradicate corruption in Kenya's wildlife
management system won him many enemies.
But the birth of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), the eradication of elephant
poaching and the ban on the international trade in ivory are his legacy, and they form
the basis of Wildlife Wars. This surprisingly personal memoir has much to tell about
the fragile relationships between conservationists and governments. It is a story not
only of Kenya, but of the continuing cost of trying to save the world's wildlife from extinction.
Life for the average person in Africa is tough, and basic needs are far from being
met. This is the background against which Leakey fought his war, and he constantly
refers to the threat poverty poses to the preservation of Africa's spectacular wildlife.
Leakey's argument, here and in recent lectures, is that national parks managed
exclusively for biodiversity protection must be created, and that this protection of
our wildlife heritage should be funded by international sources.
However, in the early 1990s the development agencies favoured "community-based"
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conservation. Leakey's stand on protection of parks was seen as a lack of respect for
local communities, and used against him when he resigned as head of the KWS in
1994. Recently donors and conservationists have come to recognise the limitations
of purely local conservation programmes; there is a growing consensus that the poor
are unlikely to manage wildlife resources wisely for the long term because their needs are immediate.
Wildlife Wars continues where Leakey's memoir One Life left off. It spans a 13-year
period, beginning in 1989 when Leakey became head of the KWS. Then the elephant
slaughter was at its height across Africa; it is estimated that between 1975 and 1989
the international markets for ivory in Europe, the United States and Asia led to the
death of 1.2 m elephants, slaughtered for their ivory to make piano keys, games and
fashion accessories. Kenya's herds were reduced by more than 85% by armed
poachers, who turned their guns on anything and anyone. To stop this killing
required changing the perceptions of ivory users so as to eliminate the markets, as
well as mounting an armed force against the poachers.
With both humour and seriousness, Leakey explains the sacrifices he had to make
in order to see his vision succeed.
Despite the gravity of the situation, Leakey makes light of the sometimes
comical circumstances, although it is clear that his life was at risk many times and
he worked under tremendous pressure. For many, however, the real question is why
this paleoanthropologist should risk his life for wildlife. The answer may lie in
Leakey's own depiction of himself, although obviously aggressive and driven while
running KWS, as essentially reflective. Presenting in moving terms his introduction
to elephant emotions and society, he describes his outrage at the moral and ethical
implications of poaching and culling for ivory, arguing that elephants, apes, whales
and dolphins have emotions so like those of humans that they deserve to be treated as such.
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Hard-core wildlife groups sniggered at his 'bunny- hugging' tendencies, but they
underestimated his impact. It is impossible to put a value on Leakey's work during
those years. As the elephant population began to recover, Kenya's tourist industry
revived to become the country's main source of revenue. An international awareness
campaign centred on an ivory bonfire, which led to the ban on ivory trade and the collapse of ivory prices.
1. Richard Leakey is most well-known for
A. increasing wildlife budgets.
B. successfully stopping illegal hunting.
C. removing the ban on the ivory trade.
D. helping to identify man’s origins.
2. The word poaching in paragraph 1 is closest meaning to A. cooking B. approaching C. hunting illegally D. stealing
3. The word fragile in paragraph 2 has the opposite meaning to A. sturdy B. delicate C. flimsy D. brittle
4. In paragraph 3, Leakey makes the point that
A. conservation should be global responsibility.
B. a war must be fought against poverty.
C. Africa’s wildlife is an international attraction.
D. There is insufficient money to establish parks.
5. It is now becoming accepted that
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A. Leakey had no regard for local communities.
B. conservation programs should be under local control
C. donors have not yet received sufficient recognition.
D. poverty makes regional conservation programmes unreliable.
6. The writers says that between 1975 and 1989
A. the perceptions of the use of ivory changed.
B. elephants were used to make piano keys.
C. the elephant population was decimated.
D. demand for ivory began to decrease. 7. Leakey considers himself A. amusing B. sentimental C. contemplative D. obsessive
8. The word gravity in paragraph 6 is closest meaning to A. importance B. force C. weight D. seriousness
9. What does the writer imply in the last paragraph?
A. a disease had affected elephants.
B. Leakey’s views are overly sentimental.
C. Leakey’s success in doubt.
D. Leakey’s work had wide-range effects.
10. This passage is taken from
A. an article about endangered species.
B. a book about Richard Leakey.
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 130 C. an article about Kenya. D. a book review Your answers 1. 6. 2. 7. 3. 8. 4. 9. 5. 10.
Part 4:Questions 1-6 (10 pts)
Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the list A-H for
each part ( 1- 6) of the passage.There are two extra headings you do not need to use. List of Headings
A.The dificulties of talking about smells
B.The role of smell in personal relationships C.Future studies into smell
D.The relationship between the brain and the nose
E.The interpretation of smells as a factor in defining groups
F.Why our sense of smell is not appreciated G.Smell is our superior sense
H.The relationship between smell and feelings
THE MEANING AND POWER OF SMELL
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The sense of smell, or olfaction, is powerful. Odours affec us on a physical, psychological and
social level. For the most part, however, we breathe in the aromas which surround us without
being consciously aware of their importance to us. It is only when the faculty of smell is impaired for
some reason that we begin to realise the essential role the sense of smell plays in our sense of well- being.
1. A survey conducted by Anthony Synott at Montreal’s Concordia University asked
participants to comment on how irriportant smell was to them in their lives. It became
apparent that smell can evoke strong emotional responses. A scent associated with a good
experience can bring a rush of joy, while a foul odour or one associated with a bad memory
may make us grimace with disgust. Respondents to the survey noted that many of their
olfactory likes and dislikes were based on emotional assoclations. Such associations can be
powerful enough so that odours that we would generally label unpleasant become
agreeable, and those that we would generally consider fragrant become disagreeable for
particular individuals. The perception of smell, therefore, consists not only of the
sensation of the odours themselves, but of the experiences and emotions associated with them. 1
2. Odours are also essential cues in social bonding. One respondent to the survey believed
that there is no true emotional bonding without touching and smelling a loved one. In
fact, infants recognise the odours of their mothers soon after birth and adults can often
identify their children or spouses by scent. In one well-known test, women and men were
able to distinguish by smell alone clothing worn by their marriage partners from similar
clothing worn by other people. Most of thé subjects would probably never have given
much thought to odour as a cue for identifying family merribers before being involved
in the test, but as the experiment revealed, even when not consciously considered, smells register.
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3. In splte of its importance to our emotional and sensory lives, smell is probably the
most undervalued sense in many cultures. The reason often given for the low regard in
which smell is held is that, in comparison with its importance among animals, the human
sense of smell is feeble and undeveloped. While it is true that the olfactory powers of humans are
nothing like as fine as those possessed by certain animals, they are still remarkably acute.
Our noses are able to recognise thousands of smells, and to perceive odours which are
present only in extremely small quantities. 3
4. Smell, however, is a highly elusive phenomenon. Odours, unlike colours, for instance,
cannot be named in many languages because the specific vocabulary simply doesn’t
exist. ‘It smells like . ...’ we have to say when describing an odour, struggling to express
our olfactory experience. Nor can odours be recorded: there is no effective way to either
capture or store them over time. In the realm of olfaction, we must make do with
descriptions and recollections. This has implications for olfactory research 4
5. Most of the research on smell undertaken to date has been of a physical scientific
nature. Significant advances have been made in the understanding of the biological and
chemical nature of olfaction, but many fundamental questions have yet to be answered.
Researchers have still to decide whether smell is one sense or two — one responding to odours
proper and the other registering odourless chemicals in the air. Other unanswered questions
are whether the nose is the only part of the body affected by odours, and how smels can be
measured objectively given the non- physical components. Questions like these mean that
interest in the psychology of smell is inevitably set to play an increasingly important role for researchers.
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6. However, smell is not simply a biological and psychologlcal phenomenon. Smell is
cultural, hence it is a social and historical phenomenon. Odours are invested with cultural
values: smells that are considered to be offensive in some cultures may be perfectly
acceptable in others. Therefore, our sense of smell is a means of, and model for, interacting
with the world. Different smells can provide us with intimate and emotionally charged
experiences and the value that we attach to these experiences is interiorised by the members
of society in a deeply personal way. Importantly, our commonly held feelings about smells
can help distinguish us from other cultures. The study of the cultural history of smell is,
therefore, in a very real sense, an investigation into the essence of human culture. 6 Questions 7-10 :
Complete the sentences below. Choose ONLY ONE WORD from the passage for each answer
7. Tests have shown that odours can help people recognise the................. belonging to their husbands and wives.
8. Certain lingustic groups may have difficulty describing smell because they lack
the appropriate....................
9. The sense of smell may involve response to.................which do not smell, in addition to obvious odours.
10. Odours regarded as unpleasant in certain.....................are not regarded as unpleasant in others. Your answers
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6................................ 7. Reading:
Part 1: Choose the words that best complete the sentences in the text.
Since the time of Nostradamus, meteorologists have been trying to (1)
_______ the mystery of climatic changes. Their (2) _______ has been to be able to
precisely (3) _______ the weather for the days to come. In the past, meteorologists
looked skywards to find hints in the clouds. At present, their eyes are (4) _______
at the spots where the most intriguing climatic transformations (5) _______ about,
namely, the (6) _______ depths of the oceans where swirls, whirlpools and waves
(7) _______ the patterns for the future weather.
The most efficient way of (8) _______ hold of the everchanging map of the
swirling currents circulating their heat around the planet is from space. Weather
satellites equipped (9) _______ complicated instruments examine the surface and
the bottom of the oceans and determine the exact height of water. The impressive
advantage offered by satellite scanning is that measurements can be (10) _______
even in the most inaccessible parts of the oceans and can provide daily pictures of
the water surface together with the (11) _______ wave height and wind speed.
(12) _______ being a priceless device for predicting climatic conditions for
tourists, farmers or aviators, weather satellites also (13) _______ advance warnings
(14) _______ storms or typhoons which (15) _______ the coastal populations to
protect themselves against these destructive forces of nature. 1. A. decipher B. account C. elaborate D. obviate 2. A. subject B. objectivity C. subjection D. objective 3. A. unravel B. perceive C. forecast D. explore 4. A. looked B. directed C. focused D. applied 5. A. come B. turn C. bring D. get 6. A. indefinite B. ultimate C. terminal D. utmost 7. A. generate B. accomplish C. procure D. formulate 8. A. getting B. coming C. finding D. making 9. A. by B. with C. in D. of 10. A. done B. formed C. fulfilled D. taken 11. A. calculated B. amounted C. scored D. enumerated
TÀI LIỆU BỒI DƯỠNG TIẾNG ANH 10 135 12. A. Besides B. Apart C. Otherwise D. Whereby 13. A. denote B. proceed C. emerge D. issue 14. A. against B. for C. with D. either 15. A. entitle B. entail C. enforce D. enable
Part 2: Fill each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers in the
numbered blanks provided below the passage. Celebrity Crossover
It is not surprising that actors want to be pop stars, and vice versa. (1) _______
that is deep in a part of our brain that most of us manage to keep (2) _______ control,
we all want to be pop stars and actors.
Sadly, there's nothing about the (3) _______ profession that automatically
qualifies you for the other, (4) _______ , of course, for the fact that famous actors
and singers are already surrounded by people who never (5) _______ no to them. (6)
_______ the whole, pop stars tend to fare better on screen than their (7) _______
numbers do on CD. Let's (8) _______ it: not being able to act is no big drawback in
Hollywood, whereas not being able to play or sing still tends to count (9) _______ you in the recording studio.
Some stars do display a genuine proficiency in both disciplines, and a few
even maintain successful careers in both fields, but this just (10) _______ a bad
example for all the others. (11) _______ every success, there are two dozen failures.
And most of them have no idea (12) _______ terrible they are. (13) _______ as
power tends to corrupt, so celebrity tends to destroy the ability to gauge whether or
not you're making a fool of (14) _______ .
But perhaps we shouldn't criticize celebrities for trying to expand their
horizons in this way. (15) _______ there is one good thing about actors trying to
sing and singers trying to act, it is that it keeps them all too busy to write books.
Part 3: Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question.
No student of a foreign language needs to be told that grammar is
complex. By changing word sequences and by adding a range of auxiliary verbs and
suffixes, we are able to communicate tiny variations in meaning. We can turn a
statement into a question, state whether an action has taken place or is soon to take
place, and perform many other word tricks to convey subtle differences in
meaning. Nor is this complexity inherent to the English language. All languages,
even those of so-called 'primitive' tribes have clever grammatical components. The
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Cherokee pronoun system, for example, can distinguish between 'you and I', 'several
other people and I' and 'you, another person and I'. In English, all these meanings
are summed up in the one, crude pronoun 'we'. Grammar is universal and plays a
part in every language, no matter how widespread it is. So the question which has
baffled many linguists is - who created grammar?
At first, it would appear that this question is impossible to answer. To find
out how grammar is created, someone needs to be present at the time of a language's
creation, documenting its emergence. Many historical linguists are able to trace
modern complex languages back to earlier languages, but in order to answer the
question of how complex languages are actually formed, the researcher needs to
observe how languages are started from scratch. Amazingly, however, this is possible.
Some of the most recent languages evolved due to the Atlantic slave trade. At
that time, slaves from a number of different ethnicities were forced to work together
under colonizer's rule. Since they had no opportunity to learn each other's languages,
they developed a make-shift language called a pidgin. Pidgins are strings of words
copied from the language of the landowner. They have little in the way of grammar,
and in many cases it is difficult for a listener to deduce when an event happened, and
who did what to whom. [1] Speakers need to use circumlocution in order to make
their meaning understood. [2] Interestingly, however, all it takes for a pidgin to
become a complex language is for a group of children to be exposed to it at the time
when they learn their mother tongue. [3] Slave children did not simply copy the
strings of words uttered by their elders, they adapted their words to create a new,
expressive language. [4] Complex grammar systems which emerge from pidgins are
termed creoles, and they are invented by children.
Further evidence of this can be seen in studying sign languages for the
deaf. Sign languages are not simply a series of gestures; they utilise the same
grammatical machinery that is found in spoken languages. Moreover, there are
many different languages used worldwide. The creation of one such language was
documented quite recently in Nicaragua. Previously, all deaf people were isolated
from each other, but in 1979 a new government introduced schools for the
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deaf. Although children were taught speech and lip reading in the classroom, in the
playgrounds they began to invent their own sign system, using the gestures that they
used at home. It was basically a pidgin. Each child used the signs differently, and
there was no consistent grammar. However, children who joined the school later,
when this inventive sign system was already around, developed a quite different sign
language. Although it was based on the signs of the older children, the younger
children's language was more fluid and compact, and it utilised a large range of
grammatical devices to clarify meaning. What is more, all the children used the
signs in the same way. A new creole was born.
Some linguists believe that many of the world's most established languages
were creoles at first. The English past tense –ed ending may have evolved from the
verb 'do'. 'It ended' may once have been 'It end-did'. Therefore it would appear that
even the most widespread languages were partly created by children. Children
appear to have innate grammatical machinery in their brains, which springs to life
when they are first trying to make sense of the world around them. Their minds can
serve to create logical, complex structures, even when there is no grammar present for them to copy.
1. In paragraph 1, why does the writer include information about the Cherokee language?
A To show how simple, traditional cultures can have complicated grammar structures
B To show how English grammar differs from Cherokee grammar
C To prove that complex grammar structures were invented by the Cherokees.
D To demonstrate how difficult it is to learn the Cherokee language
2. What can be inferred about the slaves' pidgin language?
A It contained complex grammar.
B It was based on many different languages.
C It was difficult to understand, even among slaves.
D It was created by the land-owners.
3. All the following sentences about Nicaraguan sign language are true EXCEPT:
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A The language has been created since 1979.
B The language is based on speech and lip reading.
C The language incorporates signs which children used at home.
D The language was perfected by younger children.
4. In paragraph 3, where can the following sentence be placed?
It included standardised word orders and grammatical markers that existed in
neither the pidgin language, nor the language of the colonizers. A . 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
5. 'From scratch' in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to: A from the very beginning B in simple cultures C by copying something else D by using written information
6. 'Make-shift' in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to: A complicated and expressive B simple and temporary C extensive and diverse D private and personal
7. Which sentence is closest in meaning to the highlighted sentence?
Grammar is universal and plays a part in every language, no matter how widespread it is.
A All languages, whether they are spoken by a few people or a lot of people, contain grammar.
B Some languages include a lot of grammar, whereas other languages contain a little.
C Languages which contain a lot of grammar are more common that languages that contain a little.
D The grammar of all languages is the same, no matter where the languages evolved.
8. All of the following are features of the new Nicaraguan sign language EXCEPT:
A All children used the same gestures to show meaning.
B The meaning was clearer than the previous sign language.
C The hand movements were smoother and smaller.
D New gestures were created for everyday objects and activities.
9. Which idea is presented in the final paragraph?
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A English was probably once a creole.
B The English past tense system is inaccurate.
C Linguists have proven that English was created by children.
D Children say English past tenses differently from adults.
10. Look at the word 'consistent' in paragraph 4. This word could best be replaced by which of the following? A natural B predictable C imaginable D uniform
PART 4: Read the article about the meaning of dreams. Choose the most suitable
heading from the box (A-H) for each part of the article (1-5). There are three
headings which you do not need. Write your answers in the numbered box.
A. FIRE B. CASTLE C. DEATH D. MOUNTAINS
E. EXAMS F. GETTING STUCK G. FLYING H. FALLING THE MEANING OR DREAMS
We all have dreams and can often remember parts or images from them. Here is a
guide to the meanings of the most common images that appear in dreams. 1. ………..
This is one of the most common images, typically showing insecurity and anxiety.
It may relate to a fear that a career or a relationship is coming to an end. The fact
that we are not hurt when we land represents a hope that things won’t turn out too badly. 2. ………..
This common dream – which commonly involves using our own arm or leg power
(rather than any kind of engine) – seems to represent a wish to escape from the
problems we are facing in everyday
life. It may also represent a wish to achieve greater power. 3. ………….
This represents strength and power. If the dreamers are inside, they are protected by
the thick walls. If they are outside and looking at it, they may desire that safety. It is
also sometimes the symbol of a woman. 4. …………..
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This suggests that the dreamer has mixed feelings of love and hostility towards the
person who dies, particularly if that person is close. If dreamers see themselves die,
this may represent a desire to escape from pressure. 5. ……………
Running forwards and not getting anywhere, or trying to walk through water or
honey is a common image in dreams. It symbolizes a conflict of feeling, particularly
the desire to escape, yet at the same time, not to escape.
8. PART 1. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space.
The story of man’s mastery of the air is almost as old as man himself, a puzzle in
which the essential clues were not found until a very late stage. However, to (1)
_______ this we must first go back to the time when primitive man (2) _______ his
food, and only birds and insects flew. We can not know with any certainty when
man first deliberately shaped weapons for throwing, but that (3) _______of
conscious design marked the first step on a road that (4) _______ from the spear and
the arrow to the aeroplane and the giant rocket of the present (5) _______. It would
seem, in fact, that this (6) _______ to throw things is one of the most primitive and
deep-seated of our instincts, (7) _______ in childhood and persisting into old age.
The more mature ambition to throw things swiftly and accurately, which is the origin
of most (8) _______ games, probably has its roots in the ages when the possession
of a (9) _______ weapon and the ability to throw it with force and accuracy (10)
_______ the difference between eating and starving.
It is significant that such weapons were (11) _______ and brought to their (12)
_______ form at an early stage in history. If we were restricted to the same (13)
_______, it is doubtful if we could produce better bows and arrows than those that
(14) _______ the armies of the past. The arrow was the first true weapon capable of
maintaining direction over considerable (15) _______. It was to be centuries before man himself could fly. 1. A. value B. approve C. understand D. realize 2. A. pursued B. hunted for C. chased D. followed up 3. A. act B. deed C. action D. event 4. A. brings B. moves C. takes D. leads 5. A. instant B. day C. hour D. moment 6. A. feeling B. urge
C. encouragement D. emotion 7. A. coming B. arriving C. appearing D. growing 8. A. exterior B. outside C. external D. outdoor 9. A. suitable B. fitting C. related D. chosen
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14. A. destroyed B. ruined C. spoiled D. exploded 15. A. lengths B. extents C. areas D. distances
PART 2. Fill each gap in the passage with ONE suitable word.
LAUGHING IS GOOD FOR YOU- SERIOUSLY
It is a sad fact that adults laugh far less than children, sometimes by as much (1)
_______ a couple of hundred times a day. Just take a (2) _______ at peoples’faces
on the way to work or in the office: you’ll be lucky (3) _______ see a smile, let alone
hear a laugh. This is a shame –especially in view of the (4) _______that scientists
have proved that laughing is good for you. “ When you laugh” says psychologist
David Cohen , “it produces the feel-good hormones, endorphins . It counters the
effects of stress (5) _______ enhances the immune system.”
There are many (6) _______ why we might laugh less in adult life: perhaps we are
too work-obsessed, or too embarrassed to (7) _______ our emotions show. Some
psychologists simply believe that children have more native responses, and as adults
we naturally grow (8) _______ of spontaneous reactions. Luckily,(9) _______ , it is
possible to relearn the art of laughter. In India, “ laughter clinics” have been growing
(10) _______ popularity over the last few years, (11) _______ to the efforts of Dr
Madan Kataria, (12) _______ work has won him (13) _______ devoted following .
Dr Kataria believes that his laughing techniques can help to strengthen the immune
system and lower stress levels, among (14) _______things. He teaches his patients
different laughs or giggles to relax specific parts (15) _______ the body. In 1998,
when Dr Kartaria organized a World Laughter Day at Bombay racetrack, 10,000 people turned up.
PART 3.Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 21 to 30. THE BODY CLOCK
Why is it that flying to New York from London will leave you feeling less
tired than flying to London from New York? The answer may be a clear case
of biology not being able to keep up with technology.
Deep inside the brain there is a “clock” that governs every aspect of the body’s
functioning: sleep and wake cycles, levels of alertness, performance, mood,
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hormone levels, digestion, body temperature and so on. It regulates all of
these functions on a 24-hour basis and is called the circadian clock (from the
Latin, circa “about” + dies “day”).
This body clock programmes us to be sleepy twice a day, between 3-5 a.m
and again between 3-5 p.m. Afternoon tea and siesta times are all cultural
responses to our natural biological sleepiness in the afternoon.
One of the major causes of the travelers’ malady known as jet lag is the non-
alignment of a person’s internal body clock with clocks in the external world.
Crossing different time zones confuses the circadian clock, which then has to
adjust to the new time and patterns of light and activity. To make matters more
complex, not all internal body functions adjust at the same rate. So your
sleep/wake may adjust to a new time zone at one rate, while your temperature
adjusts at a different pace. Your digestion may be on a different schedule altogether.
Though we live in a 24-hour day, the natural tendency of the body clock is to
extend our day beyond 24 hours. It is contrary to our biological programming to shrink our day.
That is why travelling in a westward direction is more body-clock friendly
than flying east. NASA studies of long haul pilots showed that westward
travel was associated with significantly better sleep quantity and quality than eastward flights.
When flying west, you are “extending” your day, thus travelling in the natural
direction of your internal clock. Flying eastward will involve “shrinking” or
reducing your day and is in direct opposition to your internal clock’s natural tendency.
One of the more common complaints of travelers is that their sleep becomes
disrupted. There are many reasons for this: Changing time zones and
schedules, changing light and activity levels, trying to sleep when your body
clock is programmed to be awake, disruption of the internal circadian clock and working longer hours
Sleep loss, jet lag and fatigue can seriously affect our ability to function well.
Judgment and decision-making can be reduced by 50%, attention by 75
percent, memory by 20 percent and communication by 30 percent.
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It is often suggested that you adjust your watch as soon as you board a plane,
supposedly to try to help you adjust to your destination’s schedule as soon as
you arrive. But it can take the body clock several days to several weeks to
fully adjust to a new time zone.
1: The main function of the body clock is to________ A. help us sleep.
B. help us adapt to a 24-hour cycle.
C. regulate the body’s functions.
D. govern all the body’s responses.
2: The word “It” refers to________
A. the programme B. the body clock
C. the function D. the brain 3: Jet lag
A. makes our body clock operate badly
B. causes our body clock to change
C. extends the hours of our body clock
D. upsets our body’s rhythms
4: The word “malady” is closest in meaning to________ A. feeling B. bore
C. illness D. thought
5: The direction you fly in________
A. extends or shrinks your body clock
B. alters your body’s natural rhythms
C. helps you sleep better
D. affects the degree of jet lag
6: According to the article________
A. jet lag can affect different abilities differently.
B. flying seriously affects your judgment and decision-making.
C. travelers complain about the negative effects of flying.
D. various factors stop us sleeping when we fly.
7: On the subject of avoiding jet lag the article________
A. suggests changing the time on your watch.
B. proposes gradually adjusting your body clock.
C. says there is nothing you can do.
D. makes no suggestions.
8: According to the author, which of the following reasons disrupt travelers’ sleep?
A. Travelers try to sleep between 3-5 p.m.
B. Travelers’ attention is reduced by 75 percent.
C. Travelers fly in the natural direction of their internal clock.
D. The traveler’s internal circadian clock has to adjust to patterns of light and activity.
9: It can be inferred from the passage that________
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A. there are more travelers in westward flights than in eastward ones.
B. westward travelers become friendlier than eastward ones.
C. travelers have to spend more money flying westward than eastward.
D. travelers do not sleep as well in eastward flights as in westward ones.
10: The word “fatigue” is closest in meaning to________ A. exhaustion B. obsession C. frustration D. sleeplessness
PART 4. Read the following texts about some famous walls around the world. For
questions 1-14, choose from the four texts about walls (A-D). The texts may be
chosen more than once. A GUIDE TO GREAT WALLS A.
Erected in 1961 to prevent East German citizens crossing to the West, the Berlin
Wall initially consisted mainly of barbed wire and armed guards. Within months a
concrete wall began to appear, to be replaced on three separate occasions by ever
more sophisticated versions, increasingly resistant to breakthroughs. On the east side
of the wall, tank traps and ditches were built as protection against attack, and as a
further deterrent to would-be escapees.
Although over 170 people lost their lives in Berlin trying to flee to the West, human
will and ingenuity often prevailed, with a number of successful escape attempts via
tunnels and, on one occasion, in a home-made hot air balloon. The 107-kilometre-
long structure lost its relevance in 1989, when Hungary allowed East Germans to
pass through their country on their way to Austria and West Germany, and after
travel restrictions were lifted, people began to demolish whole sections of the wall.
Now very little of it remains and the land has been used for housing and other property development. B.
Stretching for several thousand kilometres from the east coast of the country to the
Gobi Desert, the Great Wall of China is said to be the only man-made structure
visible from outer space. The oldest section was begun in 221 BC, using soldiers and
local people, as well as intellectuals who had been sentenced to forced labour under
the repressive Qin dynasty. Not surprisingly, the layers of compacted earth used to
construct the wall soon began to crumble, and it was left to the later Han dynasty to restore and add to it.
By now the wall had evolved from a mere defence system for keeping out marauding
tribes into a safe haven where trade could flourish, and bustling market towns sprang
up at the many busy gates. But the ornate and imposing structure with which we are
familiar from photographs was not added until the fourteenth century by Ming, using
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advanced brick-building technology. It was he who joined the three separate walls
to create this truly impressive feat of construction. C.
Situated in the north of England at one of the narrowest parts of the country,
Hadrian’s Wall is arguably the most important monument built by the Romans in
Britain. Construction of the wall began in 120 AD on the orders of Emperor Hadrian,
who wanted to mark the northernmost boundary of his Empire. The 117-kilometre
wall was manned by thousands of troops, who kept watch from numerous turrets and
milecastles, and who lived in a series of forts situated at strategic locations.
In the centuries following its abandonment around 400 AD, its stones were used by
local people to build houses, walls and even churches. Nevertheless, spectacular
stretches of the wall remain and a number of forts and museums along its length can
be visited, providing a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the Roman soldiers who
patrolled it. Although built of stone, the wall itself is vulnerable to erosion and
visitors are discouraged from walking on it. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage
Site in 1987, Hadrian’s Wall ranks alongside some of the more famous architectural treasures in the world.
According to the information given in the texts, which wall …
1. can be seen from a great distance?
2. is susceptible to damage?
3. quickly fell into disrepair?
4. is no longer very much in evidence?
5. is a series of different walls which were connected?
6. was built with the help of prisoners?
7. is compared favourably with other ancient monuments?
8. became unnecessary as a result of events elsewhere?
9. proved to be an ideal site for commercial activity?
10. did not always achieve its purpose? 9.
I. Circle the letter A, B, C or D next to the right word to complete the passage below.
Different challenges, different solutions.
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Rural America is diverse in many ways. As we have seen, no one industry
dominates the rural economy, no single pattern of population decline or growth
(1)…………. for all rural areas, and no statement about improvements and gaps in
well-being (2) …………. true for all rural people.
Many of these differences are regional in nature. That is, rural areas (3)
…………. a particular geographic region of the country often tend to be similar to
each other and different from areas in (4) …………. region. Some industries, for
example, are associated with different regions logging and sawmills in the Pacific
Northwest and New England, manufacturing in the Southeast and Midwest, and
farming in the Great Plains. Persistent (5) …………. also has a regional pattern,
concentrated (6) …………. in the Southeast. Other differences (7) …………. no
regional pattern. Areas that rely heavily on the services industry are (8) ………….
throughout rural America, as are rural areas that have little access to advanced
telecommunications services. Many of these differences regional and nonregional
are the result of a (9) …………. of factors including the availability of natural
resources; (10) …………. from and access to major metropolitan areas and the
information and services found there; transportation and shipping facilities; political
history and structure; and the racial, ethnic, and cultural (11) …………. of the population.
To explain some of these differences, the (12) …………. of this report examines
six types of nonmetro counties. These types were chosen because of their importance
to the rural economy and/or rural development (13) ………….. Three of the county
types farming counties, manufacturing counties, and services counties are based on
economic (14) …………. and are mutually exclusive. That is, the types are defined
by a county's economic dependence on a particular industry. The other three types
retirement-destination counties, Federal lands counties, and persistent poverty
counties are based on their special (15) …………. to policy and are not mutually
exclusive. Population shifts and the use of natural resources, ownership of land and
its effects on rural people and communities, and the issues associated with low-
income people are all themes that merit special attention. 1. A. exists B. lives C. improves D. develops 2. A. keeps B. carries C. holds D. reaches 3. A. at B. of C. within D. from 4. A. the other B. another C. other D. a 5. A. misery B. famine C. starvation D. poverty 6. A. primarily B. essentially C. nearly D. necessarily 7. A. run B. take C. keep D. follow 8. A. located B. held C. placed D. kept 9. A. connection B. combination C. relation D. mixture 10. A. away B. far C. distance D. apart
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II. Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word to complete the text below. There is
an example at the beginning (0). SKATEBOARD DAD
Some sports of activities have traditionally been connected (0) …with….
young people, even though (1)………………. isn’t always clear why.
Skateboarders, for instance, are expected to (2) ………………. teenagers wearing
clothes four sizes too big for them. When you come to think of it, there’s (3)
………………. practical reason why people over the age of 21 shouldn’t take (4)
………………. the sport.
Skateboarding involves a certain amount of falling off the board, (5) ……………….
can of course be painful, but this also applies to other sports like skiing or surfing.
Sports should not be restricted (6) ………………. teenagers. There is (7)
………………. wrong with a grown- up gliding down the road on his or her board?
(8) ………………. the same time, I must confess that I felt a certain sympathy for
my niece Emily, when her father, (9) ………………. older brother Tom, announced
that he was going skateboarding with her. (10) ………………. the age of 14 you are
very conscious of (11) ………………. other people think of you. She knew all her
friends would laugh (12) ………………. her if she arrived for the regular Saturday
morning skateboarding sessions in the local park with her dad.
Emily felt (13) ………………. embarrassment would be more than she could bear,
so she kindly asked her father (14) ………………. he could go skateboarding
somewhere else. Tom realized how embarrassed Emily must have felt and
(15)……………out laughing.
III. Choose from the list A- I the most suitable heading for each part (1-8) of the article.
A. They don’t live up to their expectations F. A growing market B. Simply not the same
G. Not a passive viewer C. Heroes and villains
H. The power of effects D. Hidden information
I. Using the same setting
E. How to attract video gamers Films and Videogames
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1—.In just a few decades the videogame industry has become a lot bigger than the
film business. In terms of turnover, what is rather grandly ‘interactive entertainment’
makes twice as much money as Hollywood cinema. Which of course leaves people
in the film business wondering if they can harvest any of this new income. Is there
any way of making films more appealing to people who play videogames?
2------. Making a film out of a best-selling videogame can certainly guarantee a large
audience. The success lies in the use of special effects. New videogames have
stunning action sequences that rely on fantasy effects, and now films are being
released with similar scenes. Gravity is discarded as heroes leap across huge gaps,
while slow motion techniques show bullets moving through the rippling air.
3-------. A major segment of the videogame market comprises science fiction games
and film makers have started t realize that they could set films in similar sci-fi future
worlds. But the difficulty for the procedures of Hollywood appears to be knowing
where and when to stop. Any attempt to borrow more than the setting from a videogame is probably doomed.
4-------.. There are many examples of successful film videogame combinations.
Rather than making a film using characters and stories from a videogame, the trick
seems to be to make a film that has a fast moving action sequence and then bring out
a videogame bases on that sequence. People who enjoyed the film will probably
want to buy the videogame. This clearly creates a new market opportunity for the videogame industry.
5-------.. Why do game players fell disappointed by films based on their favourite
games? One reason is technical. Videogames can show the action from a number of
perspectives easily, because everything is computer generated. But filming a
sequence from twenty different cameras would cost a fortune, so it simply isn’t
feeling that the film didn’t look as real as the videogame.
6-------.. Cameras matter in another sense, too. In a film the director shows you the
action from certain perspectives but makes sure he doesn’t show you some things
to keep you in suspense. Think of your favourite thriller. You wouldn’t be interested
in watching the film if you knew the identity of the murderer, for instance. In films
you are not supposed to have access to all the information. Suspense and mystery
are essential elements of film making.
7-------.. This is not true for videogames. When you play a game, you have to do
certain tasks to proceed to the next level. Therefore, you must be able to see
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everything in order to make your choices, to decide what to do next : which door to
open, and son on. You must have access to all the information. You, as the player,
are always in control. In the cinema you never control the action. You just sit and watch.
8-------.. There can be some interaction between films and videogames on a number
of different levels, but in the end they fulfill different needs. We go to the cinema to
let someone else tell us a story, knowing we can’t influence what happens at all. For
all the similarities between technologies and special effects, we shouldn’t forget that
a story and a game are fundamentally different.
IV. Read the following passage and circle A, B, C, or D Line
Perhaps the most striking quality of satiric literature is its freshness, its originality of
perspective. Satire rarely offers original ideas. Instead, it presents the familiar in a
new form. Satirists do not offer the world new philosophies. What they do is look at
familiar conditions from a perspective that makes these conditions seem foolish, 5
harmful, or affected. Satire jars us out of complacence into a pleasantly
shocked realization that many of the values we unquestioningly accept are false. Don
Quixote makes chivalry seem absurd; Brave New World ridicules the pretensions of
science; A Modest Proposal dramatizes starvation by advocating cannibalism. None
of these ideas is original. Chivalry was suspect before Cervantes, humanists objected
10 to the claims of pure science before Aldous Huxley, and people were aware of famine
before Swift. It was not the originality of the idea that made these satires popular. It
was the manner of expression, the satiric method, that made them interesting and entertaining.
Satires are read because they are aesthetically satisfying works of art, not because
15 they are morally wholesome or ethically instructive. They are stimulating and
refreshing because with commonsense briskness they brush away illusions and
secondhand opinions. With spontaneous irreverence, satire rearranges perspectives,
scrambles familiar objects into incongruous juxtaposition, and speaks in a personal
idiom instead of abstract platitude. Satire exists because there is need for it. It has
lived because readers appreciate a refreshing stimulus, an irreverent reminder that
they live in a world of platitudinous thinking, cheap moralizing, and foolish
philosophy. Satire serves to prod people into an awareness of truth, though rarely to
any action on behalf of truth. Satire tends to remind people that much of what they
see, hear, and read in popular media is sanctimonious, sentimental, and only partially
true. Life resembles in only a slight degree the popular image of it. Soldiers rarely
hold the ideals that movies attribute to them, nor do ordinary citizens devote their
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lives to unselfish service of humanity. Intelligent people know these things but tend to
forget them when they do not hear.
Question 1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Difficulties of writing satiric literature B. Popular topics of satire
C. New philosophies emerging from satiric literature D. Reasons for the popularity of satire
Question 2. The word "realization" is closest in meaning to_______.
A. certainty B. awareness C. surprise D. confusion
Question 3 . Why does the author mention Don Quixote, Brave New World, and A Modest Proposal?
A. They are famous examples of satiric literature.
B. They present commonsense solutions to problems.
C. They are appropriate for readers of all ages.
D. They are books with similar stories.
Question 4. The word "aesthetically" is closest in meaning to_______. A. artistically B. exceptionally C. realistically D. dependably
Question 5. Which of the following can be found in satiric literature?
A. Newly emerging philosophies
B. Odd combinations of objects and ideas
C. Abstract discussion of morals and ethics D. Wholesome characters who are unselfish
Question 6 According to the passage, there is a need for satire because people need to be_______.
A. informed about new scientific developments
B. exposed to original philosophies when they are formulated
C. reminded that popular ideas are often inaccurate
D. told how they can be of service to their communities
Question 7. The word "refreshing" is closest in meaning to_______. A. popular B. ridiculous C. meaningful D. unusual
Question 8. The word "they" refers to_______. A. people B. media C. ideals D. movies
Question 9. The word "devote" is closest in meaning to_______. A. distinguish B. feel affection C. prefer D. dedicate
Question 10. The various purposes of satire include all of the following EXCEPT_______.
A. introducing readers to unfamiliar situations B. brushing away illusions
C. reminding readers of the truth D. exposing false values
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10. 1. Read the text and then decide which word best fits each space. Write
your answers (A, B, C, or D) in the space provided under this part.
LONDON – THE STUDENT’S CAPITAL
London is the city which seems to (0) …draw… people like a magnet from across
the country every year, not to (1) __________from around the world. London is
cool, fashionable and multi-cultural. For the (2) __________ student, it is the most
incredible arts, academic and entertainment Mecca.
London is one of the few real student capitals of the world. Despite the grime, the
(3) __________ costs, the troublesome transport system, and the (4) __________
sensation of living with eight million people, students (5) __________ to the city’s university.
However, rent are steep, with students paying around $75 a week for a room in a
(6) __________ house. Halls of (7) __________ are a little over this price – but of
course include meals and (8) __________
Work is plentiful at the moment though, so a part time job should be easy to (9)
__________across, and there are all sorts of graduate (10) __________ with the
best (11) __________ of pay in the country. The London institutions try to play
(12) __________the cost of (13) __________ so as not to (14) __________ off
future students, but there is no doubt about it, London costs money and you will be
looking at sizeable (15) __________ on graduating. 0. A. catch B. bring C. draw D. grasp 1. A. say B. include C. utter D. mention 2. A. budding B. bidding C. blooming D. blithering 3. A. peak B. high C. money D. extreme 4. A. overestimated
B. overawed C. overwhelming D.overloaded 5. A. stem B. wave C. pounce D. flock 6. A. divided B. parted C. shared D. separated 7. A. residence B. accommodation C. dormitories D. wards 8. A. invoices B. bills C. costs D. receipts 9. A. put B. get C. do D. come 10. A. chances B. possibilities C. occasions D. opportunities 11. A. rates B. terms C. conditions D. means 12. A. up B. at C. out D. down 13. A. life B. living C. live D. livelihood 14. A. set B. run C. write D. put 15. A. balance B. increase C. debt D. gain Your answers
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2. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage with ONE
suitable word. Write your answers (A, B, C, or D) in the space provided under this part.
We do not know how art began more than we know how language started. If we
take art to mean (1) __________ activities as building temples and houses, making
pictures and sculptures, (2) __________ weaving patterns, there are (3)
__________ people in all the world without art. If, on the other (4) __________,
we mean by art some kind of beautiful luxury, we must realize that (5)
__________ use of the word is a very recent development and that many of the (6)
__________ artists of the past never (7) __________ of it. We can best understand
this difference if we think of architecture. We all (8) __________ that there are
beautiful buildings and that some of them are true (9) __________ of art. But there
is (10) __________ any building (11) __________ the world which was not
erected (12) __________ a particular purpose. Those (13) __________ use these
buildings as (14) __________ of worship or entertainment, or as dwellings, judge
them (15) __________ and foremost by the standards of utility. But apart from
this, they may like or dislike the design or the proportion of the structure. In the
past the attitude to paintings and statues was often similar. We are not likely to
understand the art of the past if we are quite ignorant of the purpose it had to serve. Your answers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
3. Read the following passage carefully then choose the best answer to each question.
Archaeological records ― paintings, drawings, and carvings of humans
engaged in activities involving the use of hands ― indicate that humans have been
predominantly right-handed for more than 5,000 years. In ancient Egyptian artwork,
for example, the right-hand is depicted as the dominant one in about 90 percent of
the examples. Fracture or wear patterns on tools also indicate that a majority of
ancient people were right-handed.
Cro-Magnon cave paintings some 27,000years old commonly show outlines
of human hands made by placing one hand against the cave wall and applying paint
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with the other. Children today make similar outlines of their hands with crayons on
paper. With few exceptions, left hands of Cro-Magnons are displayed on cave walls,
indicating that the paintings were usually done by right-handers.
Anthropological evidence pushes the record of handedness in early human
ancestors back to at least 1.4 million years ago. One important line of evidence
comes from flaking patterns of stone cores used in tool making: implements flaked
with a clockwise motion (indicating a right-handed toolmaker) can be distinguished
from those flaked with a counter-clockwise rotation (indicating a left-handed toolmaker).
Even scratches found on fossil human teeth offer clues. Ancient humans are
thought to have cut meat into strips by holding it between their teeth and slicing it
with stone knives, as do the present-day Inuit. Occasionally the knives slip and leave
scratches on the users` teeth. Scratches made with a left-to-right stroke direction (by
right-handers) are more common than scratches in the opposite direction (made by left-handers).
Still other evidence comes from cranial morphology: scientists think that
physical differences between the right and left sides of the interior of the skull
indicate subtle physical differences between the two sides of the brain. The variation
between the hemispheres corresponds to which side of the body is used to perform
specific activities. Such studies, as well as studies of tool use, indicate that right- or
left-sided dominance is not exclusive to modern Homo sapiens. Populations of
Neanderthals, such as Homo erectus and Homo habilis, seem to have been
predominantly right-handed, as we are.
Question 1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Human ancestors became predominantly right-handed when they began to use tools.
B. It is difficult to interpret the significance of anthropological evidence concerning tool use.
C. Humans and their ancestors have been predominantly right-handed for over a million years.
D. Human ancestors were more skilled at using both hands than modern humans.
Question 2. What does the author say about Cro-Magnon paintings of hands? A. Some are not very old. B. It is unusual to see such paintings.
C. Many were made by children. D. The artists were mostly right-handed.
Question 3. The word “depicted” refers to…….. A. written B. portrayed C. referred D. mentioned
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Question 4. When compared with implements “flaked with a counter-clockwise
rotation” it can be inferred that “implements flaked with a clockwise motion” are………. A. more common B. larger C. more sophisticated D. older
Question 5. The word “cranial morphology” is closest in meaning to A. the form of crane B. the form of the body C. the study of physical body D. the study of the skull
Question 6. The fact that the Inuit cut meat by holding it between their teeth is significant because……
A. the relationship between handedness and scratches on fossil human teeth can be verified
B. it emphasizes the differences between contemporary humans and their ancestors
C. the scratch patterns produced by stone knives vary significantly from
patterns produced by modern knives
D. it demonstrates that ancient humans were not skilled at using tools
Question 7. The word “hemispheres” is closest in meaning to……… A. differences B. sides C. activities D. studies
Question 8. Why does the author mention Homo erectus and Habilis in line 24- 25?
A. To contrast them with modern humans
B. To explain when human ancestors began to make tools
C. To show that early humans were also predominantly right-handed
D. To prove that the population of Neanderthals was very large
Question 9. All of the following are mentioned as types of evidence concerning handedness EXCEPT… A. ancient artwork B. asymmetrical skulls C. studies of tool use D. fossilized hand bones
Question 10. Which of the following conclusion is suggested by the evidence from cranial morphology
A. Differences in the hemispheres of the brain probably came about relatively recently.
B. There may be a link between handedness and differences in the brain’s hemisphere.
C. Left-handedness was somewhat more common among Neanderthals.
D. Variation between the brain’s hemispheres was not evident in the skulls
of Homo erectus and Homo habilis. Your answers 1 2 3 4 5
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4. Read the following passage and answer the questions. A
Just beneath the Artic Circle, on a weather pummeled peninsula on the west
coast of Iceland, is the small fishing town of Stykkish6lmur, home to round 1,200
people. It’s one of the last places on earth you might expect to find a new
installation of contemporary art. Yet here, in a former library overlooking the
ocean, artist Roni Horn has created her latest work. B
Vatnasafn, Icelandic for “Library of Water”, is a subtle, ethereal piece. To
create it, Horn, who has been inspired by Iceland’s jagged landscape since she first
traveled there in 1975, selected 24 glaciers in the island’s uninhabited interior,
often described as Europe’s last wilderness. Teams of drivers then traveled to the
glaciers to hack out samples of ice, which they took back to Stykkish6lmur. There,
Horn melted the glacial chunks and poured the water into 24 floor to ceiling glass columns in the old library. C
Today the translucent pillars stand in groups around the room, each one
subtly different texture and color. Some are milky, with sediment pooling at the
base; others are pale green or soft, dove –egg blue. All refract the rich golden light
that comes flooding through the building whenever the snow – heavy clods recede.
In the dark rubber floor, Horn has embedded adjectives describing the weather in
both Icelandic and English. Even when the wind rants outside, Vatnasafn has a
serenity that recalls the building’s former incarnation as a library. D
“A lot of glaciers in Iceland are melting very quickly”, says Horn, who has
an apartment in Reykjavik, where an impressive retrospective of her career has just
opened. “We live in a troublesome time when water is becoming scare- and that’s a
pretty radical thing to imagine: What’s clear, then, is that the thrust of this new
work is environmental, a commentary on the ravages of global warming. Vatnasafn
is an archive of some of the purest water on the planet: at 3,200 square miles, the
Vatnajokull ice sheet in southern Iceland is the largest in Europe. But even this
giant glaciers is rapidly receding. Roni’s work embodies what may well be the
most important issue of the twenty-first century, which is whether the way that we
live our lives is globally sustainable; says James Lingwood, co-director of
Artangel, the London-based nonprofit arts organization that commissioned the project. E
Artangel has been collaborating with avant-garde artists for years, creating
projects that resonate in the mind long after they have been dismantled. In 1993,
Lingwood and his co-director Michael Morris worked with British sculptor
Rachael Whiteread on House, her concrete cast of a nineteenth century terraced
house in London’s East End. Where many Artangel collaborations have involved
an element of spectacle. Vatnasafn, which is Artangel’s first ever project abroad, is
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a more reflective work. Yet it cost more than 500,000$ to create, with most of the
money donated by private benefactors. Why did they wan to fund a work of art that so few people will see? F
“Everything Artangel does is different; Lingwood says. “Compared to some
of the momentous events we’ve been involved with in London, this project will not
attract many visitors. But over time, I hope it will be significant to a reasonable
number of people: Horn’s aquatic archive will also function as a community
centre, open round the clock to residents of Stykkish6lmur. “There’s a lot of
numberchasing going on in the art world now; says Lingwood. “Visitors numbers
are used as the measure of success. But I think value lies elsewhere” G
Standing alone in the sunlight that bounces around Horn’s poetic
installation, it’s hard to disagree: Vatnasafn provides a delicate aesthetic
experience. But Artangel’s role as a medium for the piece is just as important.
Thanks to Lingwood and Morris, many people who wouldn’t otherwise get to see
it will now be aware of this resonant work.
Questions 1-3: Choose TWO letters A-H to answer the questions (Your answers
may be given in any order). Write your answer in the numbered box.
Which THREE of the following statements are true of Vatnasafn, according to the text?
A. The building which it is in is still used as a library.
B. Horn personally collected all the ice for the work.
C. Its 24 columns all look exactly the same.
D. The work of art includes some written text.
E. The ice came from the largest ice sheet in the world.
F. It is Artangel’s first project outside the UK.
G. It was partly paid for by the Icelandic government.
H. The building it is in will also have a more practical use. Your answers: 1 2 3
Question 3-10: The Reading Passage has several paragraphs, A-G. Choose the
correct heading for paragraphs from the list of headings below.
List of headings i.
A political and environmental message ii.
Difficulties raising the money iii. Small but still worthwhile iv. What you will experience v. A history of cooperation vi.
Forcing us to change our views vii. A highly unusual location
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viii. Less successful without them ix. The production process x. Not an ordinary medical test xi. A tragic example 4. Paragraph A 5. Paragraph B 6. Paragraph C 7. Paragraph D 8. Paragraph E 9. Paragraph F 10. Paragraph G Your answers: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CHUYÊN ĐỀ 7. WRITTING Ex 1.
Question 1: Rewrite the sentences using the given word(s) without changing the form.
1. Attendance at the additional evening lectures is not obligatory for students. (under)
-> Students _________________________________ the additional evening lectures.
2. All are eligible for the contest. There is no discrimination of race and sex. (regardless)
-> All are eligible ___________________________________________ race and sex.
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3. We were very much surprised to learn that Brian had become a monk. (To)
-> __________________________________________, Brian had become a monk.
4. Some people will do anything to lose weight. (lengths)
-> Some people will __________________________________ to lose weight.
5. He didn’t mention our previous conversation at all. (reference)
-> He made ____________________________ our previous conversation.
6. Linda’s plans for a picnic have been spoilt by the weather ( fallen)
-> Linda’s plans for a picnic
______________________________________________
7. Apparently, Sheila wasn’t listening to me. ( appear) -> Sheila
____________________________________________________________
8. His irresponsibility attitude is endangering his career as a doctor. (jeopardy) -> His irresponsibility
___________________________________________________
9. That wasn’t what I meant at all. You’ve completely misunderstood me as usual. ( stick)
-> That wasn’t what I meant at all.
You’ve___________________________________
10. I don’t like him because he boasts a lot. (mouth).
-> I don’t like him because ____________________________________________
Question 2: Write a paragraph of about 150 words about the following statement:
Teamwork offers a lot of benefits in the modern society. Do you agree? Ex 2.
1. Use the word given in bold to complete each sentence below in such a
way that it means exactly as the one printed before it.
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1. I think Robert is too young to look after his brother. (CARE)
I think Robert isn’t __________________________of his brother.
2. Ben certainly wasn’t as innocent as he pretended to be. (MEANS)
Ben was____________________________________________ he pretended to be.
3. The twins are eager to see their cousins again in the summer. (LOOKING)
The twins ________________________________their cousins again in the summer.
4. It was necessary to inspect the electrical systems in order to make sure they are safe. (INTERESTS)
In_______________________________________________the electrical systems.
5. The proceeds from the sale went to charity. (MADE)
All the____________________________________________________charity.
II. Write a paragraph on the following topic:
How much influence has fashion had on our lives? Are those influences negative or positive?
You should write between 150 and 180 words. Ex 3.
Part 1: For questions 1-10, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar
meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
You must use between three and six words, including the word given. There is an
example at the beginning (0). 0.
He paid no attention to our warning. notice
He ……… took no notice of …………. our warning. 1.
Of course I did not agree to lend them the money. saying
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It ……………………………………… not agree to lend them the money. 2.
Did anything about his behaviour seem unusual to you? strike
Did anything about his behaviour ………………………………… unusual? 3.
It seems that the thieves escaped in a stolen car. appear
It ………………………………………………… away in a stolen car. 4.
I don’t care if she doesn’t write to me. difference
It makes no ………………………………………………. in touch or not. 5.
I don’t know how he is going to accept the fact that he has lost his job. terms
I don’t know if he is going to …………………………………….. his job. 6.
Finding the survivors is our number one priority. utmost
It is of the ………………………………………………. the survivors. 7.
George didn’t feel like dancing that night. mood
George …………………………………………….. dancing that night. 8.
She didn’t mention her illness at all. reference
She ………………………………………………………… her illness. 9.
The ferry timetable can alter depending on the weather. subject
The ferry timetable ……………………………… depending on the weather.
10. In the end we did all the housework on Sunday. up
We …………………………………………… all the housework on Sunday.
Part 2: Write a paragraph of about 150 words to express your opinion on the following statement:
“Foreign languages should be banned in preschool education.” Ex 4. I. Transformation
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible
in meaning to the sentence printed before it.
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1. No- one has challenged his authority before.
This is the first time………………………………………………………
2. You’ll certainly meet lots of people in your new job..
You are………………………………………..
3. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
Rather……………………………………………..
4. We weren’t surprised by his success.
It came ………………………………………………………….
5. The plan may be ingenious, but it will never work in practice.
Ingenious ………………………………………………………………………….
Rewrite the sentences below using the words in brackets without changing their original form.
6. I always think about transport costs when job hunting (CONSIDERATION)
I always …………………………………………………………when job hunting.
7. Jenny's birthday is on the same day as the Queen's (COINCIDES)
Jenny's ………………………………………………………………………Queen's
8. The young actress was very nervous before the audition (BUTTERFLIES)
The young actress ……………………………………………… before the audition
9. Don't pay any attention when she complains (NOTICE)
Don't ……………………………………………………………………… complaints.
10. Anne has decided to buy fewer clothes from now on (CUT)
Anne has decided to ………………………………………………from now on II. Writing a paragraph
“School extra activities are beneficial to student life.” Do you agree with this
statement?Write a paragraph of about 180 words to state your viewpoint. Ex5.
PART 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly
the same as the sentences printed before it.
1.As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down.
→The more …………………………………………………………………….
2.They failed to find out a solution to the problem.
→They didn’t succeed ………………………………………………………
3.Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission.
→Without …………………………………………………………………….
4. Immediately after his arrival home a water-heater exploded.
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………………………………………………………………………..
5.Rita doesn’t realize how serious her husband’s operation is going to be. →Little
…………………………………………………………………………….
6.Tim insisted on being told the complete story. →Nothing
……………………………………………………………………….
7.The permit expires at the end of this month.
→The permit is not
………………………………………………………………
8. We must do something about the problem even if it costs a lot. →Costly
………………………………………………………………………….
9.We should ban the use of pesticides, but we should also restrict the use of other chemicals.
→In addition to
…………………………………………………………………
10. Betty is very happy to look after handicapped people.
→Betty is devoted
……………………………………………………………….
PART 2. Write a paragraph ( about 150 words) to give your opinion about:
“ Students should not be required to take physical education courses” Ex 6. Part 1: Questions 1-10
Use the word given in bold and make any necessary additions to write a new
sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original
sentence. Do not change the form of the given word. (5 pts)
1. We suppose the new models are about ten thousand dollars. VICINITY
The new models …………………………………………………ten thousand dollars.
2. Managers intend to consult their staff about job descriptions. ARE
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Staff ………………………………………………… job descriptions by their managers.
3. It is impossible to predict how long it will take to do this. TELLING
There ………………………………………………… time it will take to do this.
4. We wouldn’t want to restrict the freedom of the students in any way. IMPOSE
We wouldn’t want ………………………………………………… the freedom of the students.
5. I feel I am not being treated fairly. RAW
I feel I am ………………………………………………….
6. John has taken it upon himself to look after the baby tomorrow. COMMITTED
John……………………………………………looking after the baby tomorrow.
7. I reported him to the police because I assumed he was guilty of theft. ASSUMPTION
I reported him to the police………………………………..he was guilty of theft.
8. Nobody died in the accident. FATALITIES
There ……………………………………………………….. the accident.
9. When I started work, I was so inexperienced that I couldn’t send a fax. CLUE
I didn’t …………………………………..how to send fax when I started work.
10. There is a risk that the black rhino will become extinct. THREATENED
The black rhino ………………………….................
Part 2: Write a composition of about 150 words on the following topic. (15 pts)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
The best way to teach is by example
Support your position with details and examples. Ex 7.
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Part 1: Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the
same meaning as the one printed above. 1. The car has leather seats.
The seats ………………………
2. In the event of nuclear weapons being used, we are all doomed.
If it should ………………………
3. Success in the academic field depends on your ability to amass qualifications.
The more …………………
4. Mr. Tipper’s wife was very sorry she couldn’t celebrate the New Year with her husband.
Mrs. Tipper greatly……………………………………
5. The collision didn’t damage my car much.
Not a great………………………………………..…………
Part 2: Rewrite the following sentences with the words given.
1. Teaching doesn’t suit her. (cut)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
2. The new ambassador is well-informed about current affairs. (wide)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
3. I’m afraid our problems are only just beginning. (ice berg)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
4. The Greens consider Henry a good friend. (look)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
5. I tiptoed to the door so as not to wake up the baby. (rather)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
Part 3: Climate change is among the serious problems that mankind are currently facing.
Write a paragraph of about 150 words presenting some possible solutions to this problem. Ex 8. Part 1: Questions 1-10
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Use the word given in bold and make any necessary additions to write a new
sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original
sentence. Do not change the form of the given word.
1. We suppose the new models are about ten thousand dollars. VICINITY
The new models …………………………………………………ten thousand dollars.
2. Managers intend to consult their staff about job descriptions. ARE
Staff ………………………………………………… job descriptions by their managers.
3. It is impossible to predict how long it will take to do this. TELLING
There ………………………………………………… time it will take to do this.
4. We wouldn’t want to restrict the freedom of the students in any way. Impose
We wouldn’t want ………………………………………………… the freedom of the students.
5. I feel I am not being treated fairly. RAW
I feel I am ………………………………………………….
6. John has taken it upon himself to look after the baby tomorrow. COMMITTED
John……………………………………………looking after the baby tomorrow.
7. I reported him to the police because I assumed he was guilty of theft. ASSUMPTION
I reported him to the police………………………………..he was guilty of theft.
8. Nobody died in the accident. FATALITIES
There ……………………………………………………….. the accident.
9. When I started work, I was so inexperienced that I couldn’t send a fax. CLUE
I didn’t …………………………………..how to send fax when I started work.
10. There is a risk that the black rhino will become extinct. THREATENED
The black rhino ………………………….................
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Part 2: Write a composition of about 150 words on the following topic.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
The best way to teach is by example
Support your position with details and examples. Ex 9.
PART 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly
the same as the sentences printed before it.
1.As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down.
→The more …………………………………………………………………….
2.They failed to find out a solution to the problem.
→They didn’t succeed ………………………………………………………
3.Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission.
→Without …………………………………………………………………….
4. Immediately after his arrival home a water-heater exploded. →Hardly
………………………………………………………………………..
5.Rita doesn’t realize how serious her husband’s operation is going to be. →Little
…………………………………………………………………………….
6.Tim insisted on being told the complete story. →Nothing
……………………………………………………………………….
7.The permit expires at the end of this month.
→The permit is not
………………………………………………………………
8. We must do something about the problem even if it costs a lot. →Costly
………………………………………………………………………….
9.We should ban the use of pesticides, but we should also restrict the use of other chemicals.
→In addition to
…………………………………………………………………
10. Betty is very happy to look after handicapped people.
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→Betty is devoted
……………………………………………………………….
PART 2. Write a paragraph ( about 150 words) to give your opinion about:
“ Students should not be required to take physical education courses” Ex 10.
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible
in meaning to the sentence printed before it.
11. No- one has challenged his authority before.
This is the first time………………………………………………………
12. You’ll certainly meet lots of people in your new job..
You are………………………………………..
13. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
Rather……………………………………………..
14. We weren’t surprised by his success.
It came ………………………………………………………….
15. The plan may be ingenious, but it will never work in practice.
Ingenious ………………………………………………………………………….
Rewrite the sentences below using the words in brackets without changing their original form.
16. I always think about transport costs when job hunting (CONSIDERATION)
I always …………………………………………………………when job hunting.
17. Jenny's birthday is on the same day as the Queen's (COINCIDES)
Jenny's ………………………………………………………………………Queen's
18. The young actress was very nervous before the audition (BUTTERFLIES)
The young actress ……………………………………………… before the audition
19. Don't pay any attention when she complains (NOTICE)
Don't ……………………………………………………………………… complaints.
20. Anne has decided to buy fewer clothes from now on (CUT)
Anne has decided to ………………………………………………from now on II. Writing a paragraph.
“School extra activities are beneficial to student life.” Do you agree with this
statement?Write a paragraph of about 180 words to state your viewpoint.