Despite being accenting in english ,it is widely understood
Despite the fact that English there are different accents in english, it is widely understood,
Use the words in brackets in their correct forms.
Judo is a sport that has achieved great (1. popular) ____ in many parts of the world. It was (2. origin) ____ developed in Japan in the late 19th century based on ancient methods of self-defence. There are two (3. fight) ____. Although they use physical violence against each other, they are respectful to their (4. oppose) ____ and bow to each other before and after each contest.
Judo is an (5. expensive) ____ sport to take up because the only equipment you need is the special loose-fitting suit. It is very suitable for (6. young) ____ if they join a club where the (7. instruct) ____ are properly qualified and pay enough attention to safety. Although Judo is a physically (8. demand) ____ sport which requires a lot of strength practice and skill, there are many people who find it enjoyable as a mean of relaxation in their spare time.
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Language is (1)…… people (2)……… with one another. It is a terrific tool. Language is spoken, but it is also (3)……. down. Sign language used by many people who are (4)…….is the communication with gestures. We do (5)…….. our communication (6)……..speaking.
English is (7)…………international language in the world, but it is not the world’s most (8)…… spoken language. There are more than 1.2 billion people (9)……..Chinese. Arabic is second, and then Hindi, with English in the fourth place. (10)………. languages in the top ten are Spanish, Bengali, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, and German.
Question 1
A.how
B.why
C.what
D.when
30. Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it
] In spite …………………………….……………………………….
6. Mr. Wilson hopes to avoid surgery. He will not agree to the operation___he is convined that it is absolutely necessary
A. in the even that B. only if C. if D. unless
7. Some English words have the same pronunciation ____they are spelled differently, for example, deer nad dear
A. unless B. even though C. since D. only if
8. Olives arc a principal source of cooking oil, but by no means the only source.____ olives, cooking oil can be extracted from coconuts, corn, and sunflower seeds
A. Because of B. In spite of C. In care of D. In addition of
Studying in a foreign country can be exciting. It can be difficult too, especially if the culture is very different from your own. However, there are often surprises, even if the culture is very similar. When Megan, a British student, first arrived here in the United States she knew that Americans ate their food with a knife and fork. “But they don’t use the knife and fork like we do,” says Megan. “In Britain, we ate with the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right hand. Whereas Americans often just use a fork in the right hand.” Megan is also surprised that Americans tip a lot more than the British do. “We never tip a waiter just for a cup of coffee, but Americans tip 15 percent. The accents can be so different, too! I’m slowly getting used to everything.” For students who come here from more different backgrounds, settling in can take longer. Kit-ken, a student who came from Taiwan only a few months ago, told us “When I first arrived everything was new and exciting. I really liked the differences between here and home. I was happy to be in a new country. Now, though, I miss my family and friends and feel a bit lonely. Sometimes I’m confused about what to do. There are still lots of things that I like, but now there are more things I dislike. I feel really homesick!”
Question 30: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The difference between British culture and American culture.
B. Culture shock
C. The differences in the way people from different background tip
D. Cultural diversity
Question 31:According to the passage, what is the thing that made Megan surprised when coming to America?
A. Americans use knives and forks in their meals.
B. Americans tip waiters more than the British.
C. Americans eat with a fork in their left hands.
D. Americans usually tip 15 cents for a cup of coffee.
Question 32: The phrase “getting used to” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. getting familiar with
B. knowing
C. understanding
D. putting up with
Question 33: The phrase “settling in” could be best replaced by ______.
A. moving
B. staying
C. changing
D. adjusting
Question 34: The author’s tone of voice could be described as ______.
A. emotional
B. humorous
C. explanatory
D. informative
Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
Thailand, located in the Southeast of Asia, has a total area of 513,115 sq km. It is bordered by the countries Laos in the Northeast, Cambodia in the Southeast and Malaysia in the South. The total population is about 65.5 million in 2010. Bangkok, the most populous city, is the capital of Thailand. The country’s unit of currency is the Baht, which consists of 100 Satang.
The country enjoys a tropical monsoon climate, and there are differences between the weather in the North and the South. The Northern Thai have three seasons in a year, hot from March to May, rainy from June to October, and cool from November to February. The Southern Thai have only two seasons, rainy from April to November and hot from December to March.
The national language is Thai. English is also spoken and understood by many citizens, especially in Bangkok and other tourism areas. Although Thailand has no official religion, up to 96.4% people (2002) believe in Buddhism. Additionally, there are followers of some other religions such as Muslims, Hinduism and Christianity.
Thailand is contiguous to Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia.
A. True
B. False
IVReading
1 Read the passage and fill in each gap with ONE suitable word from the list
handicraft ; design ; quality ; costumes ; artisan ; history
There are many embroidery villages in the VN, but Quat Dong village in HN is widely known for its products of high (1)____. Embroidery has been developing around here since the 17th century. In the past, local skilled artisans were chosen to make embroidered (2)____ for the VN King, Queen and other Royal family members. In order to create beautiful embroideries, a/an (3)____ must be patient, careful and have an eye for (4)____ along with clever hands. Nowadays, Quat Dong products may range from clothes, bags, pillowcases, to paintings and decorations, which are exported to many countries.
Millions of people around the world want (1)……….. English. Many of them go to the USA and other English (2)………….. countries to study at language schools, especially in (3)…………... There are thousands of different schools. They offer courses for (4)………………, teenagers and adults.
If you go to a language school, you should try to speak English as much as possible. Students can stay with a local .(5).................. This is a good opportunity to improve your English and to learn a lot about everyday life. You should try to talk to (6)…………… from other countries. This will help you (7)……………..your English and it will also show how important English is for international communication
1. A. learn B. study C. to learn D. studying
2. A. speaking B. say C. tell D. talking
3. A. winter B. Autumn C. Summer D. Spring
4. A. person B. children C. child D. other
5. A. foreigner B. house C. family D. All A,B,C
6. A. student B. students C. friend C. person
7. A. know B. to improve C. reduce D. get
Read then answer the questions
TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS IN GREAT BRITAIN.
Every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions. In Britain traditions play a more important part in the life of the people than in other countries. Englishmen are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up.
It has been the law for about 300 years that all theaters arc closed on Sundays. No letters arc delivered, only a few Sunday papers and published.
To this day an English family prefers a house with a garden to a flat in a modem house with central heating. English people like gardens. Sometimes the garden in front of the house is a little square covered with cement painted green in imitation of grass and a box of flowers.
Holidays are especially rich in old traditions and are different in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England. Christmas is a great English national holiday, and in Scotland it is not kept, except by clerks in banks, all shops and factories are working.
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1. How important are traditions in Britain?
2. What do Englishmen do to their traditions?
3. Which does an English family prefer, a house with a garden or a flat?
4. How is Christmas kept in Scotland?
Life in the big city is face-paced, fun and exciting. There are countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time. However, with the good, there also comes the bad. Although the big city has more job opportunities; there are also more people competing for a single job. This can make your job search frustrating. Oddly enough, you will see hundreds, if not thousands of jobs available each week, but you still might remain unemployed, especially when the economy is down. In addition, the cost of living is typically higher in big cities, and it can cost you an arm and a leg for a small apartment in a decent area of the city, not to mention other costs to fulfill your basic demands. Diversity is a good thing, but the amount of people can be a bit overwhelming if you are not accustomed to it. There will always be crowds and always be people around. Moreover, traffic can be a nightmare in the big city. It can get so bad that it can turn you into an evil person. If you hate driving in traffic, then the big city life is not for you. Heavy traffic also contributes to the pollution, which is one of the biggest disadvantages of living in the city. Obviously, our health is affected most with certain diseases relating to respiratory system and other body parts. A lot of premature deaths are supposed to be the result of long-termexposure to small particles. Most importantly, there is always more crime in a big city, causing you second case your decision for living in a big city. You are much more likely to be a victim of a crime living in a big city than in a small town.
1. According to the passage, some good things of living in the city are .
a.excellent educational system and recreational activities
b.excellent educational system and countless job opportunities
c.countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time
d.a lot of kinds of entertainment and shopping centers
2. While big cities have more job opportunities, it also give .
a.more competition for a single job
b.higher salary
c.growing economic crisis
d.greater chances of being unemployed
3. What does the phrase “cost an arm and a leg” mean?
a. your legs and arms have good value b. cost a small amount of money
c. you must work hard to earn money d. cost a lot of money
4. According to the paragraph, city is not a perfect place for .
a. extroverted people b. introverted people
c. people who hate driving in traffic d. people who prefer a busy life
5. In the big city, people tend to when traffic is getting heavy.
a. go crazy b. get enough time to relax
c. wait a bit longer d. slow down themselves
6. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
a.Pollution causes health problems.
b.Cities are always crowded.
c.It costs a lot of money to live in a big city.
d.Crime is not a serious problem in big cities.
