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Some people like going to go shopping for fun when they're feeling a bit under the (O). . . . . . . . . They claim that indulging in some 'retail therapy' ( 1 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . them up and they start to feel better. However, while buying things we don't really need can give a temporary 'buzz', in the long-term it can increase personal dissatisfaction. Also, 'comfort buying' is the first (2). . . . . . . . . . . towards shopping addition, causing many a shopper to get into debt, which is (3). . . . . . . . . . good for their health.

However, some recent research has (4). . . . . that shopping can lighten more than our wallets. Walking is (5) as a good way of reducing the risk of coronary heart disease and it is (6) that on average British women cover 214 km a year by going to the shops. This . . . . . . . . . . . at about 4.45 km and 193 calories burnt for every two-hour trip. Going with a friend was found to be even more (8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . than solo shopping, because people to stay out longer and cover more distance in pairs. So while unnecessary consumption may not be the root of all happiness it can offer other health benefits - (10). . . . . of course we don't do it online!

O.        A. clouds

B. mood

C. weather

D. humour

l .        A. comforts

B. cheers

C. takes

D. relieves

2.        A. step

B. position

C. point

D. direction

3.        A. barely

B. hardly

C. unnecessarily

D. unusually

4.        A. shown

B. said

C. explained

D. allowed

5.        A. admitted

B. stated

C. declared

D. recognized

6.        A. valued

B. estimated

C. formed

D. reviewed

7.        A. gets around

B. gives over

C. works out

D. makes up

8.        A. strong

B. active

C. beneficial

D. able

9.        A. tended

B. turned

C. took

D. held

       A. however

B. provided

C. nevertheless

D. although

1
8 tháng 12 2023

Some people like going to go shopping for fun when they're feeling a bit under the (O). . . . . . . . . They claim that indulging in some 'retail therapy' ( 1 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . them up and they start to feel better. However, while buying things we don't really need can give a temporary 'buzz', in the long-term it can increase personal dissatisfaction. Also, 'comfort buying' is the first (2). . . . . . . . . . . towards shopping addition, causing many a shopper to get into debt, which is (3). . . . . . . . . . good for their health.

However, some recent research has (4). . . . . that shopping can lighten more than our wallets. Walking is (5) as a good way of reducing the risk of coronary heart disease and it is (6) that on average British women cover 214 km a year by going to the shops. This . . . . . . . . . . . at about 4.45 km and 193 calories burnt for every two-hour trip. Going with a friend was found to be even more (8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . than solo shopping, because people to stay out longer and cover more distance in pairs. So while unnecessary consumption may not be the root of all happiness it can offer other health benefits - (10). . . . . of course we don't do it online!

O.        A. clouds

B. mood

C. weather

D. humour

l .        A. comforts

B. cheers

C. takes

D. relieves

2.        A. step

B. position

C. point

D. direction

3.        A. barely

B. hardly

C. unnecessarily

D. unusually

4.        A. shown

B. said

C. explained

D. allowed

5.        A. admitted

B. stated

C. declared

D. recognized

6.        A. valued

B. estimated

C. formed

D. reviewed

7.        A. gets around

B. gives over

C. works out

D. makes up

8.        A. strong

B. active

C. beneficial

D. able

9.        A. tended

B. turned

C. took

D. held

         A. however

B. provided

C. nevertheless

D. although

Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question.PREPARING A DINNER PARTY       Giving a dinner party is a wonderful way of entertain people. You can also make new friends and give others the chance to get to know each other better.       It needs planning, though. First, make a guest list, with different kinds of people and a mixture of women and men. Don’t invite couples because they aren’t so much fun.       When you know who can come, find out what they...
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Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question.

PREPARING A DINNER PARTY

       Giving a dinner party is a wonderful way of entertain people. You can also make new friends and give others the chance to get to know each other better.

       It needs planning, though. First, make a guest list, with different kinds of people and a mixture of women and men. Don’t invite couples because they aren’t so much fun.

       When you know who can come, find out what they like to eat and drink. Note down any who are vegetarians, or who can’t eat or drink certain things for religious seasons.

       Then plan their menu. Include a first course, a choice of main courses and a dessert, plus lots of people’s favourite drinks.

       The next thing to do is the shopping. Make sure buy more than enough of everything, and that someone can help you carry it!

       On the day, start cooking early. Give people appetizers like Greek mezze or Spanish tapas, so they don’t get hungry if they have to wait. Serve the delicious meal, sit down with your guests and have a good time – you’ve earned it!

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the purpose of giving a dinner party?

A. to entertain people.

B. to make new friends.

C. to get people to know more about their host and hostess.

D. to help people to know each other better.

2
20 tháng 5 2018

Đáp án: C

18 tháng 6 2023

cs

PREPARING A DINNER PARTY       Giving a dinner party is a wonderful way of entertain people. You can also make new friends and give others the chance to get to know each other better.       It needs planning, though. First, make a guest list, with different kinds of people and a mixture of women and men. Don’t invite couples because they aren’t so much fun.       When you know who can come, find out what they like to eat and drink. Note down any who are vegetarians, or who...
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PREPARING A DINNER PARTY

       Giving a dinner party is a wonderful way of entertain people. You can also make new friends and give others the chance to get to know each other better.

       It needs planning, though. First, make a guest list, with different kinds of people and a mixture of women and men. Don’t invite couples because they aren’t so much fun.

       When you know who can come, find out what they like to eat and drink. Note down any who are vegetarians, or who can’t eat or drink certain things for religious seasons.

       Then plan their menu. Include a first course, a choice of main courses and a dessert, plus lots of people’s favourite drinks.

       The next thing to do is the shopping. Make sure buy more than enough of everything, and that someone can help you carry it!

       On the day, start cooking early. Give people appetizers like Greek mezze or Spanish tapas, so they don’t get hungry if they have to wait. Serve the delicious meal, sit down with your guests and have a good time – you’ve earned it!

What should you do while the guests are having their evening meal?

A. Stand beside the guests without doing anything.

B. Sit down with the guests and have a good time.

C. Sit down with the guests to show your politeness.

D. Only serve the guests with the food.

2
26 tháng 6 2019

Đáp án: B

25 tháng 11 2021

B (tớ nghĩ vậy thui)

PREPARING A DINNER PARTY       Giving a dinner party is a wonderful way of entertain people. You can also make new friends and give others the chance to get to know each other better.       It needs planning, though. First, make a guest list, with different kinds of people and a mixture of women and men. Don’t invite couples because they aren’t so much fun.       When you know who can come, find out what they like to eat and drink. Note down any who are vegetarians, or who...
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PREPARING A DINNER PARTY

       Giving a dinner party is a wonderful way of entertain people. You can also make new friends and give others the chance to get to know each other better.

       It needs planning, though. First, make a guest list, with different kinds of people and a mixture of women and men. Don’t invite couples because they aren’t so much fun.

       When you know who can come, find out what they like to eat and drink. Note down any who are vegetarians, or who can’t eat or drink certain things for religious seasons.

       Then plan their menu. Include a first course, a choice of main courses and a dessert, plus lots of people’s favourite drinks.

       The next thing to do is the shopping. Make sure buy more than enough of everything, and that someone can help you carry it!

       On the day, start cooking early. Give people appetizers like Greek mezze or Spanish tapas, so they don’t get hungry if they have to wait. Serve the delicious meal, sit down with your guests and have a good time – you’ve earned it!

According to the passage, starters should be served ...........................

A. because the guests want to have a good time together

B. because the guests like eating them

C. because the guests want to eat them while having to wait

D. because the guests may be hungry while having to wait

1
18 tháng 3 2018

Đáp án: D

Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question.PREPARING A DINNER PARTY       Giving a dinner party is a wonderful way of entertain people. You can also make new friends and give others the chance to get to know each other better.       It needs planning, though. First, make a guest list, with different kinds of people and a mixture of women and men. Don’t invite couples because they aren’t so much fun.       When you know who can come, find out what they...
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Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question.

PREPARING A DINNER PARTY

       Giving a dinner party is a wonderful way of entertain people. You can also make new friends and give others the chance to get to know each other better.

       It needs planning, though. First, make a guest list, with different kinds of people and a mixture of women and men. Don’t invite couples because they aren’t so much fun.

       When you know who can come, find out what they like to eat and drink. Note down any who are vegetarians, or who can’t eat or drink certain things for religious seasons.

       Then plan their menu. Include a first course, a choice of main courses and a dessert, plus lots of people’s favourite drinks.

       The next thing to do is the shopping. Make sure buy more than enough of everything, and that someone can help you carry it!

       On the day, start cooking early. Give people appetizers like Greek mezze or Spanish tapas, so they don’t get hungry if they have to wait. Serve the delicious meal, sit down with your guests and have a good time – you’ve earned it!

When giving a dinner party, you should NOT invite ........................ .

A. husbands and wives.

B. those who are vegetarians.

C. both women and men.

D. those who can’t eat or drink certain things.

1
2 tháng 7 2018

Đáp án: A

Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question.PREPARING A DINNER PARTY       Giving a dinner party is a wonderful way of entertain people. You can also make new friends and give others the chance to get to know each other better.       It needs planning, though. First, make a guest list, with different kinds of people and a mixture of women and men. Don’t invite couples because they aren’t so much fun.       When you know who can come, find out what they...
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Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question.

PREPARING A DINNER PARTY

       Giving a dinner party is a wonderful way of entertain people. You can also make new friends and give others the chance to get to know each other better.

       It needs planning, though. First, make a guest list, with different kinds of people and a mixture of women and men. Don’t invite couples because they aren’t so much fun.

       When you know who can come, find out what they like to eat and drink. Note down any who are vegetarians, or who can’t eat or drink certain things for religious seasons.

       Then plan their menu. Include a first course, a choice of main courses and a dessert, plus lots of people’s favourite drinks.

       The next thing to do is the shopping. Make sure buy more than enough of everything, and that someone can help you carry it!

       On the day, start cooking early. Give people appetizers like Greek mezze or Spanish tapas, so they don’t get hungry if they have to wait. Serve the delicious meal, sit down with your guests and have a good time – you’ve earned it!

The menu should include these EXCEPT ..........................

A. a first course

B. a supper

C. a dessert

D. main courses

1
25 tháng 6 2017

Đáp án: B

People usually sing because they like music or because they feel happy . They express their happiness by singing . When a bird sings , however , its song usually means such more than that the bird is happy . Birds have many reasons for singing . They sing to give information . Their songs are their language The most beautiful songs are sung by male birds . They sing when they want to attract female birds . It is their way of singing that helps them look for a wife Birds also sing to tell...
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People usually sing because they like music or because they feel happy . They express their happiness by singing . When a bird sings , however , its song usually means such more than that the bird is happy . Birds have many reasons for singing . They sing to give information . Their songs are their language

The most beautiful songs are sung by male birds . They sing when they want to attract female birds . It is their way of singing that helps them look for a wife

Birds also sing to tell other birds to keep away . To a bird , his tree or even a branch of tree is his home . He does not want strangers to come near him , so he sings to warn them

If a bird can not sing well , he usually has some other means of giving important information . Some birds dance , spread out their tails or make others sing . One bird has a most unusual way of finding a wife . For example , it builds a small garden of shells and flowers

1. What do most birds usually do if they can not sing well ?

A. Warn other birds to go away B. Find a wife

C. Fly high in the sky D. Give their information in another way

2. What is one bird's unusual way of attracting a female bird ?

A. It dances B. It spreads out its tail

C. It use shells and flowers to make a garden D. It searches for a wife

3. Why do people usually sing ?

A. They feel happy B. They like birds C. They want to tell a story D. They study music

4. Which birds sing the most beautiful songs ?

A. Birds in a good temper B. Female birds C. Male birds D. Female birds which attract male birds

5. What warning does a bird sometimes sing to give ?

A. A warning to come quickly B. A warning to keep away

C. A warning to be dangerous D. A warning to stop singing

1
10 tháng 6 2020

People usually sing because they like music or because they feel happy . They express their happiness by singing . When a bird sings , however , its song usually means such more than that the bird is happy . Birds have many reasons for singing . They sing to give information . Their songs are their language

The most beautiful songs are sung by male birds . They sing when they want to attract female birds . It is their way of singing that helps them look for a wife

Birds also sing to tell other birds to keep away . To a bird , his tree or even a branch of tree is his home . He does not want strangers to come near him , so he sings to warn them

If a bird can not sing well , he usually has some other means of giving important information . Some birds dance , spread out their tails or make others sing . One bird has a most unusual way of finding a wife . For example , it builds a small garden of shells and flowers

1. What do most birds usually do if they can not sing well ?

A. Warn other birds to go away

B. Find a wife

C. Fly high in the sky

D. Give their information in another way

2. What is one bird's unusual way of attracting a female bird ?

A. It dances

B. It spreads out its tail

C. It use shells and flowers to make a garden

D. It searches for a wife

3. Why do people usually sing ?

A. They feel happy

B. They like birds

C. They want to tell a story

D. They study music

4. Which birds sing the most beautiful songs ?

A. Birds in a good temper

B. Female birds

C. Male birds

D. Female birds which attract male birds

5. What warning does a bird sometimes sing to give ?

A. A warning to come quickly

B. A warning to keep away

C. A warning to be dangerous

D. A warning to stop singing

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.FIRST TIME IN THE AIRWhen John Mills was going to fly in an aeroplane for the first time, he was frightened. He did not like the idea of being thousands of feet up in the air. “I also didn’t like the fact that I wouldn’t be in control,” says John. “I’m a terrible passenger in the car. When somebody else is driving, I tell them what to so. It drives...
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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.

FIRST TIME IN THE AIR

When John Mills was going to fly in an aeroplane for the first time, he was frightened. He did not like the idea of being thousands of feet up in the air. “I also didn’t like the fact that I wouldn’t be in control,” says John. “I’m a terrible passenger in the car. When somebody else is driving, I tell them what to so. It drives everybody crazy.”

However John couldn’t avoid flying any longer. It was the only way he could visit his grandchildren in Canada.

“I had made up my mind that I was going to do it, I couldn’t let my son, his wife and their three children travel all the way here to visit me. It would be so expensive for them and I know Tom’s business isn‟t doing so well at the moment – it would also be tiring for the children – it’s a nine-hour flight!” he says.

To get ready for the flight John did lots of reading about aeroplanes. When he booked his seat, he was told that he would be flying on a Boeing 747, which is better known as a jumbo jet. “I needed to know as much as possible before getting in that plane. I suppose it was a way of making myself feel better. The Boeing 747 is the largest passenger aircraft in the world at the moment. The first one flew on February 9th 1969 in the USA. It can carry up to 524 passengers and 3.400 pieces of luggage. The fuel for aeroplanes is kept in the wings and the 747’s wings are so big that they can carry enough fuel for an average car to be able to travel 16,000 kilometres a year for 70 years. Isn‟t that unbelievable? Even though I had discovered all this very interesting information about the jumbo, when I saw it for the first time, just before I was going to travel to Canada, I still couldn‟t believe that something so enormous was going to get up in the air and fly. I was even more impressed when I saw how big it was inside with hundreds of people!”

The biggest surprise of all for John was the flight itself. “The take-off itself was much smoother than I expected although I was still quite scared until we were in the air. In the end, I managed to relax, enjoy the food and watch one of the movies and the view from the window was spectacular. I even managed to sleep for a while!

Of course,” continues John, “the best reward of all was when I arrived in Canada and saw my son and his family, particularly my beautiful grandchildren. Suddenly, I felt so silly about all the years when I couldn‟t even think of getting on a plane. I had let my fear of living stop me from seeing the people I love most in the world. I can visit my son and family as often as I like now!”

Question: How did John feel when the aeroplane was taking off?

A. excited

B. happy

C. sad

D. frightened

1
18 tháng 8 2018

Đáp án: D

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.FIRST TIME IN THE AIRWhen John Mills was going to fly in an aeroplane for the first time, he was frightened. He did not like the idea of being thousands of feet up in the air. “I also didn’t like the fact that I wouldn’t be in control,” says John. “I’m a terrible passenger in the car. When somebody else is driving, I tell them what to so. It drives...
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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.

FIRST TIME IN THE AIR

When John Mills was going to fly in an aeroplane for the first time, he was frightened. He did not like the idea of being thousands of feet up in the air. “I also didn’t like the fact that I wouldn’t be in control,” says John. “I’m a terrible passenger in the car. When somebody else is driving, I tell them what to so. It drives everybody crazy.”

However John couldn’t avoid flying any longer. It was the only way he could visit his grandchildren in Canada.

“I had made up my mind that I was going to do it, I couldn’t let my son, his wife and their three children travel all the way here to visit me. It would be so expensive for them and I know Tom’s business isn‟t doing so well at the moment – it would also be tiring for the children – it’s a nine-hour flight!” he says.

To get ready for the flight John did lots of reading about aeroplanes. When he booked his seat, he was told that he would be flying on a Boeing 747, which is better known as a jumbo jet. “I needed to know as much as possible before getting in that plane. I suppose it was a way of making myself feel better. The Boeing 747 is the largest passenger aircraft in the world at the moment. The first one flew on February 9th 1969 in the USA. It can carry up to 524 passengers and 3.400 pieces of luggage. The fuel for aeroplanes is kept in the wings and the 747’s wings are so big that they can carry enough fuel for an average car to be able to travel 16,000 kilometres a year for 70 years. Isn‟t that unbelievable? Even though I had discovered all this very interesting information about the jumbo, when I saw it for the first time, just before I was going to travel to Canada, I still couldn‟t believe that something so enormous was going to get up in the air and fly. I was even more impressed when I saw how big it was inside with hundreds of people!”

The biggest surprise of all for John was the flight itself. “The take-off itself was much smoother than I expected although I was still quite scared until we were in the air. In the end, I managed to relax, enjoy the food and watch one of the movies and the view from the window was spectacular. I even managed to sleep for a while!

Of course,” continues John, “the best reward of all was when I arrived in Canada and saw my son and his family, particularly my beautiful grandchildren. Suddenly, I felt so silly about all the years when I couldn‟t even think of getting on a plane. I had let my fear of living stop me from seeing the people I love most in the world. I can visit my son and family as often as I like now!”

Question: How did John feel about his fears in the end?

A. He thought he had wasted time being afraid

B. He realized it was okay to be afraid.

C. He hoped his grandchildren weren‟t afraid of flying.

D. He realized that being afraid kept him safe.

1
30 tháng 9 2018

Đáp án: A

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.FIRST TIME IN THE AIRWhen John Mills was going to fly in an aeroplane for the first time, he was frightened. He did not like the idea of being thousands of feet up in the air. “I also didn’t like the fact that I wouldn’t be in control,” says John. “I’m a terrible passenger in the car. When somebody else is driving, I tell them what to so. It drives...
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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.

FIRST TIME IN THE AIR

When John Mills was going to fly in an aeroplane for the first time, he was frightened. He did not like the idea of being thousands of feet up in the air. “I also didn’t like the fact that I wouldn’t be in control,” says John. “I’m a terrible passenger in the car. When somebody else is driving, I tell them what to so. It drives everybody crazy.”

However John couldn’t avoid flying any longer. It was the only way he could visit his grandchildren in Canada.

“I had made up my mind that I was going to do it, I couldn’t let my son, his wife and their three children travel all the way here to visit me. It would be so expensive for them and I know Tom’s business isn‟t doing so well at the moment – it would also be tiring for the children – it’s a nine-hour flight!” he says.

To get ready for the flight John did lots of reading about aeroplanes. When he booked his seat, he was told that he would be flying on a Boeing 747, which is better known as a jumbo jet. “I needed to know as much as possible before getting in that plane. I suppose it was a way of making myself feel better. The Boeing 747 is the largest passenger aircraft in the world at the moment. The first one flew on February 9th 1969 in the USA. It can carry up to 524 passengers and 3.400 pieces of luggage. The fuel for aeroplanes is kept in the wings and the 747’s wings are so big that they can carry enough fuel for an average car to be able to travel 16,000 kilometres a year for 70 years. Isn‟t that unbelievable? Even though I had discovered all this very interesting information about the jumbo, when I saw it for the first time, just before I was going to travel to Canada, I still couldn‟t believe that something so enormous was going to get up in the air and fly. I was even more impressed when I saw how big it was inside with hundreds of people!”

The biggest surprise of all for John was the flight itself. “The take-off itself was much smoother than I expected although I was still quite scared until we were in the air. In the end, I managed to relax, enjoy the food and watch one of the movies and the view from the window was spectacular. I even managed to sleep for a while!

Of course,” continues John, “the best reward of all was when I arrived in Canada and saw my son and his family, particularly my beautiful grandchildren. Suddenly, I felt so silly about all the years when I couldn‟t even think of getting on a plane. I had let my fear of living stop me from seeing the people I love most in the world. I can visit my son and family as often as I like now!”

Question: What happened when he saw the jumbo jet for the first time?

A. He felt much safer.

B. He liked the shape of it.

C. He couldn’t believe how big it was.

D. He thought the wings were very small.

2
9 tháng 10 2018

Đáp án: C

18 tháng 4 2022

Đáp án : C