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In this section you will find after the passage a number of questions about the passage. You must choose the one which you think fits best . Write your answers in the spaces below (1.0pt)
I know that it is my job to make sure that everything goes well for the tourists and I feel I work hard for the company. I cannot be blamed for last week. I met the group at the airport and took them to the coach. The coach driver was a bit annoyed because the flight was late. But it wasn’t far to the hotel and everyone was looking forward to their dinner. We hadn’t used the Hotel Riviera before but our normal one had a conference in it so it was fully booked. When I announced our arrival at the reception desk, they said they were full. I had booked rooms for the group but the manager said they were cancelled by phone a few days before. He insisted that he recognised my voice and that I had made the phone call. We had a bit of an argument but they obviously didn’t have enough rooms. In the end, the manager phoned hotels in the town and found rooms for everyone. but in four different hotels. By this time, the coach had gone, so we had to get taxis and some of the tourists started to get very angry with me. I still don’t know who made that phone call but it definitely wasn’t me ...
1.What is the writer trying to do?
A. argue B. explain C. apologise D complain
2.Who was the text written to?
A. one of the tourists B. the writer’s employer
C. the hotel manager D. the coach company
3.Why weren’t any rooms available at the Hotel Riviera?
A. A conference was taking place there. B. There were more people in the group than expected.
C. Someone had forgotten to book them. D. Someone had said they were not needed.4.What happened in the end?
A. The tourists got angry with the hotel manager. B. The tourists couldn’t stay together.
C. The writer found other hotels with rooms. D. The writer called the coach driver back.
5. Which of the following diaries was written by one of the tourists?
A.. The hotel we were taken to wasn’t good enough so we asked to change to a different one.
B. We got to the airport and had to wait for the coach. So it was really late when we got to the hotel.
C. The coach driver took us to the wrong hotel and they know nothing about us.D. Someone had made a mistake with our hotel booking and the hotel had given our rooms to other people.
Question 1: Supply the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. It is crucial that Dido stops using Quang Ha
2. I will ring the bell one more time. If he doesn't answer, I think he must have gone out
3. I am sorry about the noise last night. We were having a party
4. The man who was rescued had been in the sea for ten hours
5. A great deal of time is being spent on his exercis
6. We want to be paid better wages
7. People always blame their circumstances for what they are
8. You will be stopped by a policeman if you try to cross the road now
Question 2: Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following passage.
1. refusal 2. communication 3. pollution 4. thoughtless 5. neighborhood
6. action 7. suggestions 8. politely 9. successful 10. advice
Question 3: Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word
1. place 2. these 3. more 4. which 5. several
6. phrases 7. Second 8. used 9. an 10. help
Question 4: Read the text then choose the correct answer
1B 2C 3C 4D
Question 5: a/ Each line in the following passage has a spare word; Underline that word and write it in the blanks given.
0. for 1. for 2. much 3. time 4. today 5. lot
6. with 7. more 8. it 9. have 10. able
b/ Fill in the blanks with a suitable prepositions
1. George fell off the ladder while he was painting the ceiling
2. We stopped everyone from leaving the building
3. Admission to university depends on examination results
4. Don't use that dictionary. It is out of date. Find one that is up to date
Question 6: Do as directed
1. Not only did my friend have excellent ideas, but he did a good job as well
2. Neither his explanation nor the examples he gives are clear
3. It is said that the price of gold is going up
4. He asked me when I would give that book back to him
5. Seldom years ago did people travel far from home
6. He was given a gift, and you were as well
7. No matter how intelligent you may be, you should be careful about this
8. He made a great discovery and was very proud of it
9. Lan found difficulty in accepting the situation
10. Thanks to the new technology applied in their fields, the farmers raised the output of rice
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______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.
Paragraph 3 :
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._____________
Paragraph 5
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
Paragraph 2 :
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________________
Paragraph 4 :
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.____________________
Paragraph 5
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..........................
46. The writer describes the street as a place where _____.
A. people felt they were part of a co unity B. people resisted the fast pace of motion life
C. everyone quietly got on with their own life D. everyone could afford their own house
47. Streets of this kind had been built in the past because they were _____.
A. comfortable B. long-lasting C. traditional D. cheap
48. What did the writer NOT understand when the letter arrived?
A. why things had to change B. why his parents were arguing
C. who had organised the meeting D. where they were going to live next
49. Why didn’t the writer’s father want to move house?
A. He knew why the area had to be developed.
B. He didn’t understand why they wanted to change things.
C. He didn’t want to live in a modern house.
D. It would cost them more.
50. Why did the mother’s mother want to move house?
A. She liked to impress other people. B. She didn’t like the neighbours.
C. She knew it would annoy the writer’s father. D. She thought the local council would help.
51. During the meeting, most people were _____.
A. shocked by what they learned B. unhappy about the proposals
C. sympathetic to the councilor D. confused by the explanation
52. Why was the writer surprised by what his father said?
A. He knew that his father was watching television.
B. He thought that it would upset his mother.
C. He knew that what his father said was wrong.
D. He thought his mother would have made the suggestion.
53. According to the passage, who would make a final decision on the development of the area?
A. People in the area B. The councilors C. Home owners D. The writer’s father
54. What would be the most suitable title for this extract?
A. An unhappy childhood B. A difficult marriage C. The wrong decision D. Changing times
55. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.
A. people at the meeting supported the plan to develop the area
B. everybody in the area wanted to modernize their house
C. the writer said that he didn’t give permission for the development
D. the writer’s father finally agreed to move the house
16. Research shows that, compared with the previous generation, young people today are _____.
A. less perceptive B. more sensitive C. more worldly-wise D. better informed
17. In paragraph 3, the word ‘stances’ is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. attitudes B. situations C. functions D. places
18. According to new research by five media groups, today’s youngsters are _____.
A. able to understand the language of advertising
B. unable to ‘read’ the messages in the many forms of advertising
C. bright enough to do some research before buying something
D. a bit wary of adverts
19. Advertisements aimed at the present young generation _____.
A. are using a variety of new techniques B. are technologically sophisticated
C. are making use of old techniques D. are becoming more subtle
20. It can be inferred that celebrity endorsements are advertisements _____.
A. that show viewers how to become famous
B. that famous people like watching
C. where famous people say they use and like certain products
D. where viewers are invited to take part in a phone-in progra e
21. Young people seem to believe that costly advertising _____.
A. makes no difference to the popularity of the product B. is the mark of a good quality product
C. means the product is probably overpriced D. does not inspire customer confidence
22. According to Stuart Armon, youngsters today pay more attention to an advert _____.
A. if its message is i ediately obvious B. if it is on their favorite TV channel
C. if it gives them something to think about D. if it has a witty element
23. Sid McGrath is concerned that young people these days _____.
A. are encouraged to eat too much B. are given too many choices
C. are not required to drink D. do not get enough exercise
24. The author uses the phrase ‘living vicariously’ in the penultimate paragraph to mean that young people _____.
A. want to become more sophisticated than other people
B. do not imitate people around the
C. do not rely on their own feeling or senses to understand the world around the
D. want to be independent of other people
25. According to McGrath, many advertisements today are adapting to satisfy youngsters’ desire to _____.
A. understand their problems B. see the funny side of their problems
C. forget their problems D. find solutions to their problems
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.
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.
I have Learned, often the hard way, that there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey. First of All, always check and double-check departure times. It is amazing how few people really do this carefully. Once i arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten. My secretary had got the ticket for me and i thought she said that the plane left at 10:50. I walked calmly to the departure desk, thinking I still had a little time to spare. I didn`t bother to take a good look at the ticket. The clerk at the desk told me politely but firmly that the departure time was 10:15 and that the flight was, according to international regulations, " now closed! ". I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an important meeting.
The second rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards, it is still important to have at least a little of the local currency with you when you arrive in a country. This can be absolutely essential if you are flying to a place few tourists normally visit. A few years ago, I took a business trip to Oklahoma. I flew there from London via Dallas,with very little time to change planes in between. I arrived there at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed. The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi and since I had no Dollars, i offered to pay in Pounds instead." Listen, Buddy! I only take Real money! " the driver said angrily. Luckily I was able to borrow a few dollars from a clerk at the hotel, but it was Embarrassing.
The third and last rule is to find out as much as you can about the weather at your destination before you leave, especially if you can take only a little baggage with you. I feel sorry for some of my colleagues who travel in heavy suits and raincoats in May, 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. Few people understand just how important it is to have the right sort of clothes with you in these days of rapid air travel.
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.
Question 1: Which can be the best title for the passage?
Answer: A. Earth Day Celebration
Question 2: According to the passage, Earth Day began because
Answer: C. one man wanted people to know about the planet's problems
Question 3: What can be inferred from the passage? The most important thing about Earth Day events is that
Answer: A. people should become involved in them
Question 4: The word "save" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to
Answer: D. protect
Question 5: On Earth Day this year, people in the writer's city did all the following EXCEPT
Answer: B. collecting plastic bags