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Thông tin: On the day, most shops open extremely early and offer promotional sales to boost the consumption, which is similar to Boxing Day after Christmas Day in Britain and many Commonwealth nations.
Dịch: Vào ngày này, hầu hết các cửa hàng mở cửa cực kỳ sớm và cung cấp doanh số khuyến mại để tăng mức tiêu thụ, tương tự như Ngày Boxing sau Ngày Giáng sinh ở Anh và nhiều quốc gia Khối thịnh vượng chung.
I/ Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời câu hỏi :
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Thomas Edison was born on February 11th, 1847 in Milan, Ohio. When he was at school, his teacher considered him to be a slow student. Because of hearing problems, Edison had difficulty following the lessons. But with only three months of formal education he became one of the greatest inventors and industrial leaders in history. Edison's most famous invention was the electric light bulb. He also invented the phonograph, and made improvements to the telegraph, telephone and motion picture technology.
Edison had a special life. He married twice with five children. He loved books, had excellent memory, and always showed curiosity about science. Although he had hearing problems, he refused to have an operation for his deafness. He said that silence helped him concentrate. He always worked very hard and often had only four hours of sleep every day. He used to say, "Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration”. When he died on October 18th, 1931, he was still working on new ideas.
1. When was Thomas Edison born?
He was born _______on February 11th, 1847_______in Milan, Ohio.
2. Why did he have difficulty in following the lessons?
Because he had______heard_____problems.
3. What was Edison's most famous invention?
=> Edison's most famous invention was the electric light bulb.
4. What did he say about silence?
=> He said that silence helped him concentrate.
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We went to Doi Tam, a village famous its drum making techniques, in Ha Nam Province last month. The craft was first introduced to the village sometime in the 8th or 9th century. Today there are more than six hundred drum makers living in Doi Tam village. I was amazed to see big drums in front of every house in the village.
People say that it takes four workers three days to make a drum with a diameter of 1.5 metres. To make a drum, the craftsmen have to carefully an eight stage process. Stretching the drumhead is the most challenging stage because they have to carefully assess the sound it makes. The other steps' do not require such high skills.
Nowadays, Doi Tam drums are not only famous in Viet Nam but are also sold to other countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Japan, and the USA.
1. Where is Doi Tam drum-making village?
->It's in Ha Nam Province
2. When was the craft first introduced to the village?
-> It was first introduced to the village in the 8th or 9th century.
3. How long does it take four workers to make a drum with a diameter 1.5 metres ?
=> it takes four workers three days to make a drum with a diameter of 1.5 metres.
4. Where do the craftsmen put drums in the village ?
=> in front of every house in the village.
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Venice is a beautiful city in northeastern Italy. It is called ‘The Floating City’ as it is built on 117 small islands. This city has no roads. Instead, people use boats to travel along the canals. Flat-bottomed boats were once the main means of transport, but today motor boats are more popular. In Venice, you can visit the famous Piazza San Marco with its world famous basilica, the lovely bridges over the narrow canals, and some of the best museums in Western Europe.
Los Angeles is the most populous city in California, and the second most populous city in the USA. It is a global city, a centre of business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, and fashion. The Los Angeles area includes Hollywood, and leads the world in the creation of television productions, video games, and recorded music. The weather here is usually dry and warm. Visitors like to go to the film studios and to drive along Hollywood Boulevard. There are also some good beaches near the city, such as Venice Beach.
1. Why is Venice called "The Floating City"?
->Because it is built on________117 small islands_______
2. How do people travel along the canals in Venice?
->They trayel along the canals by _______boats________
3. What's the weather like in Los Angeles?
-> _______________The weather here is usually dry and warm._____________
4. Which city is famous for its entertainment industry, Venice or Los Angeles?
-> __________Los Angeles is famous for its entertainment industry__________________
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One of the main sources for the spreading of news and events throughout the world is the newspaper. The purpose of newspapers is to inform the public of political, social, economic and entertainment happenings, among other things. Generally, there are three types of newspapers: daily newspapers, weekly newspapers, and special-interest newspapers. Daily newspapers are published at least one edition every weekday. Most dailies also have a weekend edition. Daily newspapers often have sections for news, sports, arts and entertainment, business, and classified advertising. Weekly newspapers are printed once a week and cover news of interest to readers in a smaller area than that of a daily paper. They focus on .local happenings rather than national or international events. Special-interest newspapers may be published daily, weekly, monthly, or even less frequently. They generally disseminate news of interest to a particular group of readers or feature news about a specific topic.
Thanks to the development of the Internet, we can now get access to electronic newspapers. To some extent, e-newspapers are cheap, up-to-date, and convenient for most readers in the world.
1. How many types of newspapers are there in general?
-> There are........three.........types of newspapers in general.
2. How often do daily newspapers publish?
> They publish at least......one edition .....every weekday.
3. What do weekly newspapers cover?
->________Weekly newspapers cover news of interest to readers in a smaller area than that of a daily paper. ______
4. What can we do now with the development of the Internet?
->_______________we can now get access to electronic newspapers._____________
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It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the Internet computer network around the world. The Internet allows people to work at home instead of traveling to work. The Internet allows businesses to communicate with customers and workers in any part of the world for the cost of a local telephone call. E.mail allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least 5 minutes. People can use the Internet to do shopping. This save a lot of time. It is possible to use the Internet for education – students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive e.mail or talk their problems through ‘on-line’ rather than attend a class.
1. What's the number of people using the Internet computer network around the world ?
-> It is about............ 200 million people who use the Internet computer network around the world................
2. What does the Internet allow businesses to do?
->It allows them to communicate with........customers and workers . ..........in many parts of the world
3. What does email allow users to do?
->....................E.mail allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least 5 minutes.....................
4. How can the Internet be used for education?
-> ...................It is possible to use the Internet for education – students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive e.mail or talk their problems through ‘on-line’ rather than attend a class.....................
I/ Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời câu hỏi :
Paragraph 1 :
Thomas Edison was born on February 11th, 1847 in Milan, Ohio. When he was at school, his teacher considered him to be a slow student. Because of hearing problems, Edison had difficulty following the lessons. But with only three months of formal education he became one of the greatest inventors and industrial leaders in history. Edison's most famous invention was the electric light bulb. He also invented the phonograph, and made improvements to the telegraph, telephone and motion picture technology.
Edison had a special life. He married twice with five children. He loved books, had excellent memory, and always showed curiosity about science. Although he had hearing problems, he refused to have an operation for his deafness. He said that silence helped him concentrate. He always worked very hard and often had only four hours of sleep every day. He used to say, "Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration”. When he died on October 18th, 1931, he was still working on new ideas.
1. When was Thomas Edison born?
He was born __on February 11th, 1847____________in Milan, Ohio.
2. Why did he have difficulty in following the lessons?
Because he had___to hear________problems.
3. What was Edison's most famous invention?
=>Edison's most famous invention was the electric light bulb
4. What did he say about silence?
=>He said that silence helped him concentrate
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We went to Doi Tam, a village famous its drum making techniques, in Ha Nam Province last month. The craft was first introduced to the village sometime in the 8th or 9th century. Today there are more than six hundred drum makers living in Doi Tam village. I was amazed to see big drums in front of every house in the village.
People say that it takes four workers three days to make a drum with a diameter of 1.5 metres. To make a drum, the craftsmen have to carefully an eight stage process. Stretching the drumhead is the most challenging stage because they have to carefully assess the sound it makes. The other steps' do not require such high skills.
Nowadays, Doi Tam drums are not only famous in Viet Nam but are also sold to other countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Japan, and the USA.
1. Where is Doi Tam drum-making village?
->It's in Ha Nam Province
2. When was the craft first introduced to the village?
-> It was first introduced to the village in the 8th or 9th century.
3. How long does it take four workers to make a drum with a diameter 1.5 metres ?
=> three days
4. Where do the craftsmen put drums in the village ?
=>in front of every house in the village.
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Venice is a beautiful city in northeastern Italy. It is called ‘The Floating City’ as it is built on 117 small islands. This city has no roads. Instead, people use boats to travel along the canals. Flat-bottomed boats were once the main means of transport, but today motor boats are more popular. In Venice, you can visit the famous Piazza San Marco with its world famous basilica, the lovely bridges over the narrow canals, and some of the best museums in Western Europe.
Los Angeles is the most populous city in California, and the second most populous city in the USA. It is a global city, a centre of business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, and fashion. The Los Angeles area includes Hollywood, and leads the world in the creation of television productions, video games, and recorded music. The weather here is usually dry and warm. Visitors like to go to the film studios and to drive along Hollywood Boulevard. There are also some good beaches near the city, such as Venice Beach.
1. Why is Venice called "The Floating City"?
->Because it is built on__on 117 small islands_____________
2. How do people travel along the canals in Venice?
->They trayel along the canals by _using boats______________
3. What's the weather like in Los Angeles?
-> _____The weather here is usually dry and warm_______________________
4. Which city is famous for its entertainment industry, Venice or Los Angeles?
-> ____________Los Angeles________________
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One of the main sources for the spreading of news and events throughout the world is the newspaper. The purpose of newspapers is to inform the public of political, social, economic and entertainment happenings, among other things. Generally, there are three types of newspapers: daily newspapers, weekly newspapers, and special-interest newspapers. Daily newspapers are published at least one edition every weekday. Most dailies also have a weekend edition. Daily newspapers often have sections for news, sports, arts and entertainment, business, and classified advertising. Weekly newspapers are printed once a week and cover news of interest to readers in a smaller area than that of a daily paper. They focus on .local happenings rather than national or international events. Special-interest newspapers may be published daily, weekly, monthly, or even less frequently. They generally disseminate news of interest to a particular group of readers or feature news about a specific topic.
Thanks to the development of the Internet, we can now get access to electronic newspapers. To some extent, e-newspapers are cheap, up-to-date, and convenient for most readers in the world.
1. How many types of newspapers are there in general?
-> There are........three.........types of newspapers in general.
2. How often do daily newspapers publish?
> They publish at least.....one edition ......every weekday.
3. What do weekly newspapers cover?
->______Weekly newspapers cover news of interest to readers in a smaller area __
4. What can we do now with the development of the Internet?
->________ we can now get access to electronic newspapers.____________________
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It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the Internet computer network around the world. The Internet allows people to work at home instead of traveling to work. The Internet allows businesses to communicate with customers and workers in any part of the world for the cost of a local telephone call. E.mail allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least 5 minutes. People can use the Internet to do shopping. This save a lot of time. It is possible to use the Internet for education – students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive e.mail or talk their problems through ‘on-line’ rather than attend a class.
1. What's the number of people using the Internet computer network around the world ?
-> It is about..... 200 million people......................
2. What does the Internet allow businesses to do?
->It allows them to communicate with.....customers and workers ..........in many parts of the world
3. What does email allow users to do?
->............ E.mail allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another
4. How can the Internet be used for education?
-> .............. students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive e.mail or talk their problems through ‘on-line’ rather than attend a class..........................
Fill in the blank with a suitable word.
People in Ho Chi Minh City are determined to (1)___integrate____ into the world while maintaining the Vietnamese identity. Therefore, they have decided to use the image of the lotus bud, considered by many as Viet Nam's (2)____national ____ flower, to be the (3)____main ____ inspiration for the architectural design. Ho Chi Minh City's Bitexco Financial Tower is completed as Viet Nam is on its way to recover from the global (4)___financial _____ crisis. This coincides with a(n) (5)______increasing ____ demand from (6)___multinational _______ business circles for office space.
Any city you can (7)___think _____ of has its (8)____iconic _____ buildings. For example in Singapore, it is Marina Bay - an icon for (9)_____entertainment____. In Ho Chi Minh City, it is demand to (10)___create______ something that everyone remembers and keeps them reminded of the city.
Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passages. Use only ONE word for each space
Many people dream of (1)..living... in a foreign country. It can be an amazing experience (2)...for.... those who have the courage to leave their family and friends and settle down in a new place. (3)....however..., there's one potential problem you should be aware of: culture shock. Culture shock is the feeling we get from living in a place that is so different to where we grew up that we are not sure (4)...how.... to deal with it. Societies are organized in many different ways, and we can often (5)...be... taken aback by some of the things we find in foreign countries. Customs and traditions can be very different and that can sometimes make (6).it..... difficult to get on with local people and to make friends. They migt not approve of things you do or might object to things you say. You might even be banned from doing things in another country that are perfectly legal in your own. (7)...if... you were to move to a country such as Singapore, say, you might find some of the laws very (8)...quickly.. There, people can be forced to pay a large fine just for dropping litter. Eventually, (9)..though..., most people who live abroad fall in love with their adopted country and learn to accept its differences. It does take real courage to make such a big change (10)...in.. your life, but many people agree that it is worth it in the end
B. Use the words given in capitals at the end of each sentence to form a word that fits in the space.
1. The first inhabitants of Iceland were a group of _Norwegian_ families who settled on the island in AD 874. NORWAY
2. There was disagreement about whether the country needs to maintain a _deterence_. DETER
3. Hundreds of _ evacuees_ from the war zone have arrived in the city and we are trying to find homes for them. EVACUATE
4. _Bedridden patients are often given exercises to help prevent their muscles from becoming stiff. BED
5. It was this passion for fast cars that led to his _untimely_ death at the age of 33. TIME
6. Every effort is made to _rectify_ any errors before the book is printed. RIGHT
7. In a recent opinion poll, a majority of _respondents__ were against nuclear weapons. RESPONSE
8. Her mouth is _seductively__ lipsticked and her eyes are wide open with anticipation. SEDUCE
9. The script has a refreshing _spontaneity_ and sparkle. SPONTANEOUS
10. It’s better to be an _omnivore_ and eat a variety of plant and animals in case there is a shortage of one particular kind of food.
1.Is Zedco a company? It was taken over last year
-> Is Zedco, which was taken over last year, a company?
2.Felix Reeve is a journalist. His tape recorder was stolen
-> Felix Reeve, whose tape recorder was stolen, is a journalist.
3.This famous picture is worth thousands of pounds. It was damaged during the war
-> This famous picture, which was damaged during the war, is worth thousands of pounds.
4.I don't know the name of the woman. I spoke to her on the phone
-> I don't know the name of the woman whom I spoke to on the phone.
5.We often go to visit our friends in Bristol. It is only 30 miles away
-> We often go to visit our friends in Bristol which is only 30 miles away.
6.This is Mr.Cater. I was telling you about him
-> This is Mr.Cater whom I was telling you about
7.They've captured all the animals. They escaped from the zoo
-> They've captured all the animals which escaped from the zoo
8.A scientist has won the Nobel Prize. He discovered a new planet
-> The scientist who discovered a new planet has won the Nobel Prize.
9.The river is the Wye. It flows through Hereford
-> The river which flows through Hereford is the Wye.
10.We climbed to the top of the tower. We had a beautiful view from there.
-> We had a beautiful view from the top of the the tower which we climbed to.
Hoặc: We climbed to the top of the tower from which we had a beautiful view.
Ex2:Use a relative pronoun to combine each pair of sentences.Put it the commas where neccessary
1.Ann is very friendly. She lives next door
-> Ann, who lives next door, is very friendly.
2.The man is a famous actor. You met him at the party last night
-> The met who/whom you met at the party last night is a famous actor.
3.There are some words. They are very difficult to translate
-> There are some words which are very difficult to translate.
4.The sun provides us with heat and light. It is one of millions of stars in the universe
-> The Sun, which is one of millions of stars in the universe, provides us with heat and light.
5.Students will be punished. Their homework is late
-> Students whose homework is late will be punished
6.I was looking for a book this morning. I've found it now
-> I've found the book which I was looking for this morning now. ( Now này k phải thừa đâu nha, nó bổ nghĩa cho việc tìm thấy quyển sách bây giờ )
7.Is that the car? You want to buy it
-> Is it the car which you want to buy?
8.Sandra works in an advertising.You were talking to her
-> Sandra, whom you were talking to, works in an advertising.
9.Lake Prespa is a lonely beautiful lake. It's on the north Greek border
-> Lake Prespa, which is on the north Greak border, is a lonely beautiful lake.
10.The little girl ate sweets the whole day. She sat next to me on the coach.
-> The little girl who sat next to me on the coach ate sweets the whole day.
Fill in the blanks with “WHO, WHICH, or WHERE” :
1- The dress .......... which ............... was given to her by her boyfriend no longer fits her well.
2- The boy ............who............... used to live next door is now a famous basketball player.
3- Baseball is the sport which is the most popular in the United States.
4- The hotel where we stayed was very comfortable.
5- That’s the house where I was born.
6- He’s looking for the hospital ............................ was destroyed by last week’s storm.which
7- I’ve made a lot of friends ................................................. are so warm and friendly.who
8- I’m going to a party .............................................................................. starts at eight.which
9- I hate formal occasions like weddings .................... I have to put on a jacket and tie.10- There are the children who........................................................... took part in the parade.VIII- Finish the second sentences so that it has thesam meaning with the first one :1- Although it rained heavily, we went to Hoa’s birthday party.In spite of the heavy rain, we went to Hoa's birthday party
2- The owners of the restaurants are usually very rich.The people who own the restaurants are usually very rich
3- Despite his intelligence, he doesn’t study well at school.Even though he is intelligent, he doesn't...
4- Their wedding was held in a very lovely church.The church which held their wedding was very lovely
5- It was such a cold day that we stayed indoors.The day was so cold that we stayed indoors
.IX- Make a cross on the correct answer A, B, C, or D in the following sentences :
1- By ______________, it is enjoyable for many Americans to buy a Christmas tree and decorate it.A. celebration B. tradition C. priority D. memory
2- Was the movie “Star wars” ________________________ for an Oscar ?A. taken B. recognized C. nominated D. accepted
3- There is a(n) ___________________ need for greetings cards when Christmas day comes.A. considerable B. considerate C. terrific D. ancient
4- He is famous for his ________________. He is very helpful to those less fortunate than himself.A. kind B. unkind C. kindly D. kindness
5- Tuan was an effective ____________________ in that volunteer programme. A. active B. activitist C. actor D. activity
6- _________________ Easter, many children and adults enjoy painting eggs.A. On B. At C. During D. In
7- People in Ireland dance __________________ Easter Day to win prize cakes.A. on B. at C. for D. in
8- Easter is a joyful festival _____________________ comes in early spring.A. which B. that it C. where D. when
9- Anna was the woman _________________ first thought of Mother’s day.A. that B. who she C. she D. whose
10- Mrs. Thoa is generous to the poor __________________ she is not rich.A. although B. but C. however D. so
11- January 1st _________________ widely recognized as New Year’s Day in the 1500s.A. becomes B. become C. has become D. became
12- In homes, presents __________________ round the Christmas tree on Christmas day.A. place B. is piacing C. placed D. are placed
13- Passover, a Jewish festival, ____________________ freedom from slavery.A. is celebrated B. celebrate C. celebrates D. celebrating
14- Father’s Day _______________ a national holiday in America since 1972.A. has been B. was C. is D. will be
15- “You are a great dancer, Doris !” “Thanks, Rita. ____________________________.”A. That’s very nice of you to say so C.
Well doneB. Let’s have a celebration D. I’m an awful dancer
1:which2:who 3:which4:where5:where6:which7:who8:which 9:whoVII:1:of the heavy rain, we went to Hoa's birthday party 2:own the restaurants are usually very rich3:though he is intelligent, he doesn't...4:held their wedding was very lovely5: was so cold that we stayed indoorsIX:1:C. priority2:C. nominated3:A. considerable4: D. kindness5:C. actor6:B. At7:A. on8:A. which9:D. whose 10:C. however11:C. has become 12: D. are placed13:A. is celebrated14:A. has been15:A. That’s very nice of you to say so
1. The government should take measures to control population growth in the city.
2. Queen Victoria reigned over Britain from 1837 to 1901.
3. He erected a monument on the spot where his daughter was killed.
4. Thousands of Christian pilgrims converged on Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas Eve .
5. It is suggested that you use rickshaws to get around Hue City for ít speed and reasonable price.
6. I imagine working in a beautiful setting overlooking the bay .
7. The station buiding was high wooden structure with a curved roof.
8. There is general recognition that the study techiques of many students are weak.
9. Some old buidings were pulled down to make space for a new shopping complex
10. His idea of paradise is to spend the day lying on the beach.