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a. Most have a positive view of the British overall. _T____
b. More than half have a better opinion of the British now that they live in the country. __T___
1. T
Most have a positive view of the British overall.
(Nhìn chung thì đa số mọi người có cái nhìn tích cực về người Anh?)
Thông tin: However, 77% said they liked British people in general…
(Tuy nhiên, 77% số người cho rằng về cơ bản họ thích người Anh…)
2. T
More than half have a better opinion of the British now that they live in the country.
(Hơn một nửa số người đã có những suy nghĩ tốt hơn về người anh khi giờ họ sống ở đây.)
Thông tin: 61% said that their opinion of the British got better as a result of living in the UK.
(61% người nói rằng suy nghĩ của họ về người Anh đã tốt hơn nhờ việc sống ở Anh.)
When you read something in a foreign language, you frequently come across words you do not (1)______ understand. Sometimes you (2)______ the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you guess. The strategy you adopt depends very much upon the (3)______of accuracy you require and the time at your disposal.
If you are the sort of person who tends to turn to the dictionary frequently, it is (4)_______remembering that every dictionary has its limitations. Each definition is only an approximation and one builds up an accurate picture of the meaning of a word only after meeting it in a (5)__________of contexts. It is also important to recognize the special dangers of dictionaries that translate from English into your native language and vice versa. If you must use a dictionary, it is usually far safer to (6)________an English- English dictionary.
In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary. (7)__________you are allowed to use one, it is very time- consuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited. You are, (8)______, forced to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words.
When you come across unknown words in an exam text, it is very easy to panic. However, if you develop efficient techniques for guessing the meaning, you will(9)__________a number of possible problems and help yourself to understand far more of the text than you at first likely.
Two strategies which may help you guess the meaning of a word are: using contextual clues, both within the sentence and outside, and making uses (10)_____ clues derived from the formation of the word.
1. A. totally B. wholly C. fully D. complete
2. A. examine B. inspect C. check D. control
3. A. degree B. level C. extent D. range
4. A. valuable B. worth C. vital D. essential
5. A. diversity B. multiple C. variety D. variation
6. A. consult B. inquire C. survey D. infer
7. A. Provided B. Even if C. In case D. Although
8. A. but B. however C. so that D. therefore
9. A. overcome B. surpass C. get on D. go over
10. A. on B. about C. of D. with
VII. Supply the correct word forms:
1. Bill Was Given A Medal In RECOGNITION Of His Services. (recognise)
2. All APPLICATIONS Must Be Received Before July 19th 2005. (apply)
3. Karen And Catherine Are IDENTICAL Twins. (identity)
4. You Look Rather PREOCCUPIED. Are You Worried About Something? (occupy)
5. I'm Sure That The Whole Problem Is A Simple MISUNDERSTANDING. (understand)
6. He used all his strength to force the door open. (strong)
7. My teacher encouraged me to take this examination. (courage)
8. Recently health foods have increased in popularity. (popular)
9.Your money will be refunded if the goods are not to your complete satisfaction. (satisfy)
10. The council has promised to deal with the problem of unemployment among young people. (employ)
Rewrite the sentences, so that their meaning stays the same, using given word
1, Our sources of energy will soon end if we dont try to save them(UNLESS)
=> Our sources of energy will soon end unless we try to save them.
2, Barbara plays chess better than Mike(WORSE)
=> Mike plays chess worse than Barbara.
3, There are too few glasses for everyone to have a drink(ENOUGH)
=> There are not enough glases for everyone to have a drink.
4, This is the most beautiful sight I have ever visited(NEVER)
=> I have never visited this such beautiful sight.
5, It is my sister's eighteenth birthday next week(WILL)
=> My sister will be eighteen next week.
6,Charles lives quite near his aunt's house(DOESN'T)
=> Charles doesn't live far from his aunt's house.
7, The doctor says that if my father continues to smoke he'll be ill(UMLESS)
=> The doctor says that unless my father continues to smoke, he won't be ill.
8, Does astronomy interest you?(TAKE)
=> Do you take care of astronomy?
9, Popular newspapers are cheaper than serious ones(EXPENSIVE)
=> Serious newpapers are expensive than popular ones.
10, It is not necessary for you to finish your assignment this evening(NEED)
=>You don't need to finish your assignment this evening.
I. Discuss these questions. Campare your answers.
1. Explain why the writer once arrived at the airport only a few minutes before the plane left.
=>Because his secretary had got the ticket for him and he thought she said that the plane left at 10:50.
2. Whose fault do you think it was? Thư writer's or his secretary's? Give reasons for your answer.
=>Thư writer's .Because he didn`t bother to take a good look at the ticket.
3. Explain why the writer think it is essential to have at least a little local currency when you arrive in a foreign country.
=>Because this can be absolutely essential if you are flying to a place few tourists normally visit.
4. Describe some of the problems you could have if you ignore the advice in the last paragraph
=>when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, to places like Athens, Rome or Madrid, where it is already beginning to get quite warm during a day.
1. increasingly
2. introduction
3. inappropriate
4. absence
5. punctuality
6. impolite
7. invitation
8. statement
9. indecisive
10. argument