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1,Peter was born and brought up in Hastings and knows it like the ......................
A , nose on his face
B ,back of his hand
C , tip of his tongue
D , hair on his head
2, I bought a computer last year , but Ive had nothing but trouble with it . As far as Im concerned it was $800 down the ..........................
A, loo
B , sink
C , drain
D, plughole
3 , John will never buy you a drink - hes far too ...............
A, tight-fisted
B , pigheaded
C , highly-strung
D , easy - goinG
4...
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1,Peter was born and brought up in Hastings and knows it like the ......................
A , nose on his face
B ,back of his hand
C , tip of his tongue
D , hair on his head
2, I bought a computer last year , but I've had nothing but trouble with it . As far as I'm concerned it was $800 down the ..........................
A, loo
B , sink
C , drain
D, plughole
3 , John will never buy you a drink - he's far too ...............
A, tight-fisted
B , pigheaded
C , highly-strung
D , easy - goinG
4 ,I've heard thatargument before and quite frankly it just doesn't ............................. !
A , face the music
B , hit the nail on the head
C , carry weight
D , hold water
5 , I was already fed up with the job , but when the boss walked into my office and told me expected me to work overtime that was the ............................. . I quit
A , final curtain
B , last straw
C , end of the line
D , last waltz
Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. He was born on December 17th 1770 in Bonn, but he (1).................................. to Vienna, Austria in 1792, and lived there until his death in 1827. Beethoven showed his (2).............................. talents at an early age and was taught by his father Johann van Beethoven. Beethoven is regarded to as (3)................................ of the three Bs (along with Bach and Brahms). His best-known (4)................................
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Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. He was born on December 17th 1770 in Bonn, but he (1).................................. to Vienna, Austria in 1792, and lived there until his death in 1827. Beethoven showed his (2).............................. talents at an early age and was taught by his father Johann van Beethoven. Beethoven is regarded to as (3)................................ of the "three Bs" (along with Bach and Brahms). His best-known (4).................................. include 9 symphonies, 5 concertos for piano, 32 piano sonatas, and 16 string quarters. He also (5)............................... chamber music, choral works (including the celebrated Missa solemis), and songs. He was also a key figure in the transition from the 18th century musicial classicism to 19th century romanticism.
Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase (1p) Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known to most people as Mark Twain, was born (….1…) 1835 in a town near Hannibal, Mo. He spent his boyhood in Hannibal, (…2…) is on the Mississippi River. When he grew up, he became (…..3…..) river pilot. Later, he went and worked as a reporter in Virginia City, Nev. From then on Clemens used Mark Twain as his pen name. Mark Twain died in (…..4…..) when he was seventy five years old.1. a. in...
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Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase (1p)
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known to most people as Mark Twain, was born (….1…) 1835 in a town near Hannibal, Mo. He spent his boyhood in Hannibal, (…2…) is on the Mississippi River. When he grew up, he became (…..3…..) river pilot. Later, he went and worked as a reporter in Virginia City, Nev. From then on Clemens used Mark Twain as his pen name. Mark Twain died in (…..4…..) when he was seventy five years old.
1. a. in b. at c. on d. for
2. a. which b. that c. who d. when
3. a. an b. the c. a d. no article
4. a. 1910 b. 1901 c. 1900 d.1835
reading comprehension
William Shakespeare (1564_1616) was an English poet and playwright , widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the worlds outstanding dramatist . He is often called Englands national poet. His surviving works consist of 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long story-telling poems, and several other poems. His plays have been translated into very major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.
Shakespeare was born and...
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reading comprehension
William Shakespeare (1564_1616) was an English poet and playwright , widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's outstanding dramatist . He is often called England's national poet. His surviving works consist of 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long story-telling poems, and several other poems. His plays have been translated into very major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.
Shakespeare was born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon. At the age of 18 , he married Anne Hathaway, who bore him three children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith. Between 1585 and 1592 , he began a successful career in London as an actor , writer, and part owner of a playing company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as the King's Men. He appears to have retired to Stratford around 1613 , where he died three years later.
Shakespeare was a famous poet and playwright in his own day, but his fame did not rise to its present height until the nineteenth century . In the twentieth century, his work repeatedly adopted and rediscoverd by new movements in scholarship and performance . His plays remain highly popular today and are constantly studied , performed and reinterpreted in diverse cultural and political contexts throughout the world
1. The whole passage mentions.....about Shakespeare
A. The major features B. Plays and poems C. Comments D. Memories
2. The second paragraph is primary about....
A. His personal life B. His childhood
C. His marriage and family D. His retirement and death
3. The third paragraph's main idea is about.....
A. Shakespeare's famous works
B. Shakespeare's famous discoveries
C. Shakespeare's plays and films
D. Shakespeare's culture and political activities
4. The passage points out all of the following EXCEPT....
A. Whether he is economically rich or poor
B. His literary success
C. The translation of his works into foreign languages D. His children
5. The passage that follows this one may talk about
A. The List of Shakespeare's works
B. The definition of poetry
C. The political situation in England now
D. The Montague's family tree
II. Choose the correct answer for each sentence:
1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.
a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although
2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
a. Despite b. Because c. Because of d. As
3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches footba...
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II. Choose the correct answer for each sentence:
1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.
a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although
2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
a. Despite b. Because c. Because of d. As
3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.
a. Although b. Because of c. In spite of d. Because
4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.
a. because b. because of c. Even though d. in spite of
5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.
a. Even though b. In spite of c. Since d. As
6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.
a. since b. as c. because d. in spite of
7. ____________ the meeting’s at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.
a. Although b. In spite of c. Because d. Because of
8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.
a. because b. because of c. since d. as
9. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications
a. because b. because of c. although d. despite
10. It’s unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.
a. in spite of b. despite c. due to d. a & b are correct
11. Many people don’t want to live in big cities ________ big cities are often heavily polluted
a. but b. because c. and d. though
12. __________ she heard the door bell ring, she did not answer it.
a. However b. Because c. Even though d. As if
13. Despite the storm, the climbers decided to go on
a. In spite of it was storm b. Although there was a storm
c. Because ut stormed d. Due to it storms
14. He stopped working because he was too tired
a. because of his tiredness b. since being tired
c. for tired d. although his tiredness
15. His teacher got angry because he behaved badly
a. so that he behaved badly b. even though he behaved badly
c. because of his bad behaviour d. because of his behaviour
16. Although the traffic was heavy, he managed to get to the office in time.
a. In spite of the traffice was heavy b. Because of the heavy traffice
c. In spite of the heavy traffice d. Due to the traffice was heavy
17. I would have been on time if I hadn’t stopped at the post office
a. I was on time even tough I stopped at the post office b.I wasn’t on time because I stopped at the post office
c. I didn’t stop at the post office, but I was late. D. all of the above
18. I have still got the camera because no one has claimed it
a. because it hasn’t been claimed b. because of not claiming on it
c. because of no claim has been made on it d. because it has been claimed by no one
20. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work. In spite of ____________
a. the serious ill, he was determined to finish his work b.be ill seriously, he was determined to finish his work
c.his serious ill,he wasdetermined to finish hiswork d.he wasill seriously,he wasdetermined to finish his work
21. Although they were very poor, the children seemed happy.
a. The children seemed happy because they were very poor b.The children were very poor,so they seemed happy
c.Despite their poverty, the children seemed happy d.he children seemes happy whether they were poor /rich
22. Because of his bad leg, he walked slowly.
a. Because his leg was bad, he walked slowly b. Because his bad leg, he walked slowly
c. If his leg was bad, he walked slowly d. Although his leg was bad, he walked slowly
23. I got to class on time _________ I had missed my bus.
a. even though b. nevertheless c. because d. despite
Bài 1: Sửa lỗi sai.
1. In his latest book he predicted that little people would die of radiation poisoning.
2. Before he died, he had sold his house, wrote a will, and set up a trust fund.
3. It was so warm weather that we went to the swimming pool.
4. We wanted to go on vacation, but we had few money.
5. Youd better read those kind of books because they are fascinating and helpful.
6. The house on the corner has burned down last night.
7. Gerald explained that the reason he was late was...
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Bài 1: Sửa lỗi sai.
1. In his latest book he predicted that little people would die of radiation poisoning.
2. Before he died, he had sold his house, wrote a will, and set up a trust fund.
3. It was so warm weather that we went to the swimming pool.
4. We wanted to go on vacation, but we had few money.
5. You'd better read those kind of books because they are fascinating and helpful.
6. The house on the corner has burned down last night.
7. Gerald explained that the reason he was late was because he had had car trouble.
8. Mary found a dress in the corner shop that fitted her perfect.
9. It looked like a terrible accident, but everyone in the car was alright.
10. Nowadays much women are becoming lawyers.
11. A ''knock-out'' is where a person is rendered unconscious by a blow.
12. Good and bad people can be found anywheres in the world.
13. Do you find the United States much different than your country?
14. None of the shoes on sale in that store fit me.
15. The sofa was big enough as to seat four people comfortably.
16. The stars are so farther from the earth that we cannot see most of them.
17. Jogging is more vigorous exercise than to play golf.
Choose the underlined word or phrase that need correcting
Although that man is very rich, but he leads a simple life with his own family. The Great Wall is built by the Chinese over two thousand years ago. In spite of his experience, his application for the position was approved. I remember to put my cell phone on the table last night, but I cannot find it now.
Đặt câu hỏi cho từ in đậm (wh question)
1) Mr. Robertson came to the party with his friends
2) Mr. Robertson came to the party with his friends
3) Marie Curie was born in warsaw on november 7th
4) Marie Curie was born in warsaw on november 7th
1. I just took it _____ that he’d always be available.
A. into consideration B. easy C. into account D. for granted
2. I accidentally _____Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
A. kept an eye on B. lost touch with C. paid attention to D. caught sight of
3. I was glad when he said that his car was ___________.
A. for my use B. for me use C. at my use D. at my disposal.
4. I really must go and lie down for a while; I’ve got a ________ headache.
A. cutting...
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1. I just took it _____ that he’d always be available.
A. into consideration B. easy C. into account D. for granted
2. I accidentally _____Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
A. kept an eye on B. lost touch with C. paid attention to D. caught sight of
3. I was glad when he said that his car was ___________.
A. for my use B. for me use C. at my use D. at my disposal.
4. I really must go and lie down for a while; I’ve got a ________ headache.
A. cutting B. splitting C. ringing D. cracking
5. Stop _____ about the bush, John! Just tell me exactly what the problem is.
A. rushing B. hiding C. beating D. moving
6. I usually buy my clothes______. It’s cheaper than going to a dress- maker.
A. off the beg B. on the house C. in public D. on the shelf
7. My father _______when he found out that I’d damaged the car.
A. hit the roof B. saw pink elephants C. made my blood boil D. brought the house down.
8. If you want a flat in the centre of the city you have to pay through the ________ for it.
A. teeth B. back of your head C. nose D. arm
9. I caught the last bus by the skin of my ___.
A. mouth B. leg C. neck D. teeth
10. It was a joke! I was pulling your ________.
A. thumb B. hair C. toe D. leg
11. I always get _______ in my stomach before visiting the dentist.
A. worms B. butterflies C. crabs D. hedgehogs
12. Those smart phones are selling like_____. If you want one, you’d better buy one now before they’re all gone.
A. shooting stars B. fresh bread C. hot cakes D. wild oats
13. I haven’t had an accident yet but I’ve had a number of ______ shaves.
A. narrow B. near C. close D. tiny
14. My father refused to eat meat that had been fired. He had _______ in his bonnet about it causing cancer.
A. a bug B. a bee C. a bull D. an ant
15. I can’t stand Mr. Brian. He’s always blowing his own _______- telling everyone how good he is at everything.
A. balloon B. breath C. mind D. trumpet
16. The escaped prisoner fought ______ before he was finally overpowered.
A. head over heels B. tooth and nail C. heart and soul D. foot and mouth.
17. I didn’t suspect anything at first, but when I noticed her going through the office drawers I began to smell______.
A. a rat B. a pig C. a thief D. a culprit
18. Peter was born and brought up in Hastings and knows it like the _____.
A. nose on his face B. tip of the tongue C. back of his hand D. hair on his head
19. I was already fed up with the job, but when the boss walked into my office and told me he expected me to work overtime that was the ________. I quit.
A. final curtain B. last straw C. end of the line D. last waltz
20. He has a quick temper and easily _______ off the handle.
A. leaps B. goes C. runs D. flies
21. Before she left for Australia she promised her parents that she would drop them _______ at least once a month.
A. a note B. a word C. the news D. a line
22. I was all set to take the job in Tokyo, but at the last minute I _____ an ddecied to stay in Britain.
A. pulled my finger out B. got cold feet C. held my horses D. called it a day.
23. “What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly ___ and most certainly not for publication. “ said the government official to the reporter.
A. beside the point B. for the time being C. by the way D. off the record
24. I’ve never enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my ______.
A. piece of cake B. chip off the old block C. biscuit D. cup of tea
25. “What’s wrong with Tom today? He’s unusually quiet,” “He’s got something on his ______. I expect”.
A. brain B. mind C. thoughts D. brow
26. He was wearing very shabby, dirty clothes and looked very _______.
A. easy- going B. down to earth C. out of shape D. down at heel
27. Since he started his own business he has been making money hand over ________.
A. fist B. heel C. head D. palm
28. I can’t see us beating them at tennis this year- we’re so out of ______.
A. step B. practice C. fitness D. breath
29. I’m not surprised that Tom is ill. He’s beeen _____ for a long time. It was bound to affect his health sooner or later.
A. having his cake and eating it B. burning the candle at both ends C. playing with fire D. going to town
30. I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the ______ of my tongue.
A. edge B. tip C. top D. front
31. That’s exactly what I mean, Tom. You’ve _______!
A. put your foot in it B. killed two birds with one stone C. put two and two together D. hit the nail on the head
32. “I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon.” “Good luck! I’ll keep my _____crossed for you”
A. legs B. fingers C. arms D. hands
33. “If only I hadn’t lent him that money!” “Well, you did, so it’s no good crying over ________ milk.
A. split B. wasted C. sour D. goat’s
34. The car swerved to avoid a cyclist and just missed hitting a passer- by by ______.
A. a slight edge B. a narrow escape C. a close thing D. a hair’s breath
35. Well, well, if it isn’t Kathy Lewis! You’re a sight for _______eyes!
A. old B. blue C. sore D. crocodile
36. You know times have been bad lately, Peter, but keep your _______up; things are bound to get better soon.
A. chin B. head C. socks D. mind
37. He may be shy now, but he’ll soon come out of his ______ when he meets the right girl.
A. shoe B. shell C. shed D. hole
38. I’am afraid you’ve caught me on the ______. I wasn’t expecting you until this afternoon.
A. stove B. grapevine C. spot D. hop
39. Nagging Susan to stop smoking has no effect on her. It’s like water off ________.
A. a windmill B. a duck’s back C. a dripping tap D. an umbrella
40. Have you seen the new boss? She’s the _____image of Marilyn Monroe.
A. live B. true C. spitting D. same