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6 tháng 4 2017 lúc 21:07

There are least 2,000 different languages in the world. Of all these languages, English is the most (1)........................... used. It is used by business people, airline pilots and sea captains all over the world. It is also the first language (2)............................. sports and science. So it is very (3).................................. to learn English. Chinese is also an important language because it has the (4).............................. numbers of speakers. There are not o...

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There are least 2,000 different languages in the world. Of all these languages, English is the most (1)........................... used. It is used by business people, airline pilots and sea captains all over the world. It is also the first language (2)............................. sports and science. So it is very (3).................................. to learn English. Chinese is also an important language because it has the (4).............................. numbers of speakers. There are not only one billion people living in China today, but also many Chinese people (5)......................... outside China. Chinese is widely (6)............................. in many parts of Asia and Africa. Russian is spoken in both Europe and Asia. French is widely (7).......................... in Europe and in parts of Canada, Africa and Asia. From more than 2,000 languages, the United Nations has (8)............................ six of them for business. They are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.

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Lớp 7 Tiếng anh Luyện tập tổng hợp

Nguyễn Thư

29 tháng 9 2019 lúc 8:37

The discovery that language can be a barrier to communication is quickly made by all who travel, study, govern or sell. Whether the activity is tourism, research, government, policing, business, or data dissemination, the lack of a common language can severely impede progress or can halt it altogether. Common language here usually means a foreign language, but the same point applies in principle to any encounter with unfamiliar dialects or styles within a single language. They dont talk the same...

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The discovery that language can be a barrier to communication is quickly made by all who travel, study, govern or sell. Whether the activity is tourism, research, government, policing, business, or data dissemination, the lack of a common language can severely impede progress or can halt it altogether. 'Common language' here usually means a foreign language, but the same point applies in principle to any encounter with unfamiliar dialects or styles within a single language. 'They don't talk the same language' has a major metaphorical meaning alongside its literal one.

Although communication problems of this kind must happen thousands of times each day, very few become public knowledge. Publicity comes only when a failure to communicate has major consequences, such as strikes, lost orders, legal problems, or fatal accidents — even, at times, war. One reported instance of communication failure took place in 1970, when several Americans ate a species of poisonous mushroom. No remedy was known, and two of the people died within days. A radio report of the case was heard by a chemist who knew of a treatment that had been successfully used in 1959 and published in 1963. Why had the American doctors not heard of it seven years later? Presumably, because the report of the treatment had been published only in journals written in European languages other than English.

Several comparable cases have been reported. But isolated examples do not give an impression of the size of the problem — something that can come only from studies of the use or avoidance of foreign-language materials and contacts in different communicative situations. In the English-speaking scientific world, for example, surveys of books and documents consulted in libraries and other information agencies have shown that very little foreign-language material is ever consulted. Library requests in the field of science and technology showed that only 13 per cent were for foreign language periodicals. Studies of the sources cited in publications lead to a similar conclusion: the use of foreign-language sources is often found to be as low as 10 per cent.

The language barrier presents itself in stark form to firms who wish to market their products in other countries. British industry, in particular, has in recent decades often been criticised for its linguistic insularity - for its assumption that foreign buyers will be happy to communicate in English, and that awareness of other languages is not therefore a priority. In the 1960s, over two-thirds of British firms dealing with non-English-speaking customers were using English for outgoing correspondence; many had their sales literature only in English; and as many as 40 per cent employed no-one able to communicate in the customers' languages. A similar problem was identified in other English-speaking countries, notably the USA, Australia and New Zealand. And non-English-speaking countries were by no means exempt - although the widespread use of English as an alternative language made them less open to the charge of insularity.

The criticism and publicity given to this problem since the 1960s seems to have greatly improved the situation. Industrial training schemes have promoted an increase in linguistic and cultural awareness. Many firms now have their own translation services; to take just one example in Britain, Rowntree Mackintosh now publish their documents in six languages (English, French, German, Dutch, Italian and Xhosa). Some firms run part-time language courses in the languages of the countries with which they are most involved; some produce their own technical glossaries, to ensure consistency when material is being translated. It is now much more readily appreciated that marketing efforts can be delayed, damaged, or disrupted by a failure to take account of the linguistic needs of the customer.

The changes in awareness have been most marked in English-speaking countries, where the realisation has gradually dawned that by no means everyone in the world knows English well enough to negotiate in it. This is especially a problem when English is not an official language of public administration, as in most parts of the Far East, Russia, Eastern Europe, the Arab world, Latin America and French-speaking Africa. Even in cases where foreign customers can speak English quite well, it is often forgotten that they may not be able to understand it to the required level - bearing in mind the regional and social variation which permeates speech and which can cause major problems of listening comprehension. In securing understanding, how 'we' speak to 'them' is just as important, it appears, as how 'they' speak to 'us'.

Questions 14-17
Complete each of the following statements (Questions 14-17) with words taken from Reading Passage 133

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

14 Language problems may come to the attention of the public when they have ........................... such as fatal accidents or social problems.

15 Evidence of the extent of the language barrier has been gained from ............................ of materials used by scientists such as books and periodicals.

16 An example of British linguistic insularity is the use of English for materials such as ...........................

17 An example of a part of the world where people may have difficulty in negotiating English is ........................... .

Questions 18-20
Choose the appropriate letters A-D

18 According to the passage, ‘They don't talk the same language' (paragraph 1), can refer to problems in...
A understanding metaphor.
B learning foreign languages.
C understanding dialect or style.
D dealing with technological change.

19 The case of the poisonous mushrooms (paragraph 2) suggests that American doctors …
A should pay more attention to radio reports.
B only read medical articles if they are in English.
C are sometimes unwilling to try foreign treatments.
D do not always communicate effectively with their patients.

20 According to the writer, the linguistic insularity of British businesses...
A later spread to other countries.
B had a negative effect on their business.
C is not as bad now as it used to be in the past.
D made non-English-speaking companies turn to other markets.

Questions 21-24
List the FOUR main ways in which British companies have tried to solve the problem of the language barrier since the 1960s.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

21 ......................................
22 ......................................
23 ......................................
24 ......................................

Questions 25 and 26
Choose the appropriate letters A-D and write them in boxes 25 and 26 on your answer sheet

25 According to the writer, English-speaking people need to be aware that...
A some foreigners have never met an English-speaking person.
B many foreigners have no desire to learn English.
C foreign languages may pose a greater problem in the future.
D English-speaking foreigners may have difficulty understanding English.

26 A suitable title for this passage would be .......
A Overcoming the language barrier
B How to survive an English-speaking world
C Global understanding - the key to personal progress
D The need for a common language

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Há Sha

1 tháng 11 2020 lúc 15:22

Đọc và trả lời câu hỏi: English is my mother tongue. Besides, I can speak French and Spanish. I studied the two languages when I was at highschool. Now, I am still learning Spanish at the University. As for me, mastering a foreign language is not easy. After studying a language, practice is very necessary and useful. Travelling to the country where the target language is spoken is very helpful, but if you can not speak the language well enough you will certainly have troubles. I also frequently...

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English is my mother tongue. Besides, I can speak French and Spanish. I studied the two languages when I was at highschool. Now, I am still learning Spanish at the University. As for me, mastering a foreign language is not easy. After studying a language, practice is very necessary and useful. Travelling to the country where the target language is spoken is very helpful, but if you can not speak the language well enough you will certainly have troubles. I also frequently go to the movies, watch television, listen to the radio in the language I am trying to learn. Reading is another good way to learn. Books are good, but I personally think newspapers and magazines are better. However, getting some knowledge of the language is the most important thing. Grammar and vocabulary should be mastered first.

01. How many languages can the writer speak?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

02. The writer has learnt Spanish _______.

A. in Spain B. at high school C. at University D. B & C are correct

03. Travelling may cause troubles if _______.

A. you cannot speak the language well enough.
B. you can speak the language well enough.
C. you can speak the language bad enough.
D. you can communicate in the target language.

04. Some useful ways to practise your target language are _______.

A. listening to the radio and watching TV in the language.
B. reading books in the language.
C. seeing films in the language.
D. all are correct.

05. According to the writer, what should be mastered first?

A. Vocabulary B. Vocabulary and grammar
C. Writing skill D. Reading skill

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Thùy Trang

25 tháng 7 2018 lúc 11:34

I. Read the passage below and fill each blank with ONE suitable word. (1.0 pt) Speech is one of the most important (1) _______ of communicating. It consists of far more than just making noises. To talk and also to be (2) ____________ by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we have to use combinations of (3) ________ that everyone agrees stand for particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language. (4) ________ a language properly...

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I. Read the passage below and fill each blank with ONE suitable word. (1.0 pt)

Speech is one of the most important (1) _______ of communicating. It consists of far more than just making noises. To talk and also to be (2) ____________ by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we have to use combinations of (3) ________ that everyone agrees stand for particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language.

(4) ________ a language properly is very important. The basic (5) __________ of English is not very large, and only about 2000 words are needed to (6) ________ it quite well. But the more words you know, the more ideas you can (7) ________ and the more precise you can be about their exact meaning.

Words are the (8) ____________ thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The (9) _________ we say the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (10) ________ whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.

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Trần Minh Ánh

4 tháng 4 2017 lúc 20:54

Speech is one of the most important (1).................................. of communicating. It consists of far more than just making noises. To talk and also to (2)................................... by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we have to use combinations of (3)................................. that everyone agrees stand for a particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly is very (4)......

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Speech is one of the most important (1).................................. of communicating. It consists of far more than just making noises. To talk and also to (2)................................... by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we have to use combinations of (3)................................. that everyone agrees stand for a particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly is very (4)............................. The basic (5).............................. of English is not very large, and only about 2000 words are needed to speak it quite (6)................................ But the more words you know, the more ideas you can (7)............................. and the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words are the (8).............................. thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we (9)............................. the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (10)........................... whether we are pleased of angry, for instance.

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Thái Hồng Anh

29 tháng 2 2020 lúc 13:54

Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word: BUYING A NEW BIKE Until recently, few people went cycling, but during the last few years more bikes have (1) ___________ sold in Britain than cars. Now approximately two million are bought each year, the majority of which are mountain (2) ___________. There (3) ___________ over 500 different models to choose from and the prices vary enormously. The cheapest can be bought for under £200, but you will need o...

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Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word:

BUYING A NEW BIKE

Until recently, few people went cycling, but during the last few years more bikes have (1)
___________ sold in Britain than cars. Now approximately two million are bought each year, the
majority of which are mountain (2) ___________.
There (3) ___________ over 500 different models to choose from and the prices vary enormously. The
cheapest can be bought for under £200, but you will need over £4,000 for a bike at the top end of the
range. The reason (4) ___________ this difference is the quality of the frame. Bikes costing less (5)
___________ £350 are not recommended because they are very heavy and therefore not much fun to
ride. Furthermore, they often break because they are not very well made. The more expensive models
are much lighter (6) ___________they are made of metals like aluminum.
When buying a new bike it is best to go to a specialist bike shop rather than a toy shop or garage. One
reason for this is that a specialist will make (7) ___________ that the bike fits you properly, as a bike
which is the wrong size can be both uncomfortable and dangerous.
To reduce the risks of injury, cyclists are advised to wear a (8) ___________. Although bikes travel at
slower speeds than motorbikes, you can still suffer serious injuries to the head when you fall off.

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anime

22 tháng 12 2019 lúc 13:04

Services / neighbors / friends / polluted / advantages / isolated / hurry / which / means / environment The country and the city have (1) _______ and disadvantages. People in the country live in more beautiful (2) _______. They enjoy peace and quiet and can do their work at their own pace because no one is in a (3) _________. They live in larger, more comfortable houses, and their (4) ________ are more friendly, and ready to help them when they need it. Their life can be monotonous and they can...

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Services / neighbors / friends / polluted / advantages / isolated / hurry / which / means / environment

The country and the city have (1) _______ and disadvantages. People in the country live in more beautiful (2) _______. They enjoy peace and quiet and can do their work at their own pace because no one is in a (3) _________. They live in larger, more comfortable houses, and their (4) ________ are more friendly, and ready to help them when they need it. Their life can be monotonous and they can be (5) _______ , a long way from the nearest town, (6) _____ is a serious problem if they are ill or have to take children to school.
The city has all the (7) ___________ the country lacks, but it also has a lot of disadvantages. Cities are often ugly and (8) ________ ; they not only have bad air but are also noisy. Everyone is always in a haste and this (9) ______ that people have no time to get to know each other and make (10)_______

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๖ۣۜIKUN

4 tháng 7 2020 lúc 14:05

There are different ways to keep fit. One of the most important ways is by exercising. Exercising must be done regularly. The amount of exercise done each time is dependent on the free time that a person has. Exercises can be done from twenty minutes to an hour. Sometimes, daily five-minute exercises are just as effective. Exercising can take place both indoors and outdoors. Those who exercise indoors often do so in the comfort of gymnasiums. They train on equipment that has been specially desi...

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There are different ways to keep fit. One of the most important ways is by exercising. Exercising must be done regularly. The amount of exercise done each time is dependent on the free time that a person has. Exercises can be done from twenty minutes to an hour. Sometimes, daily five-minute exercises are just as effective.

Exercising can take place both indoors and outdoors. Those who exercise indoors often do so in the comfort of gymnasiums. They train on equipment that has been specially designed for the different parts of the body. Sometimes, games can also be played indoors. Badminton courts and even some swimming pools are found indoors.

There are many different types of outdoor exercises. These include tennis, cycling and even rock climbing. Most people enjoy outdoor activities because they like being in the Sun or are attracted to its sense of peace and quiet. Yet there are others who like the wind blowing against them. Some of these activities are only suitable for people who love adventure.

The type of exercise a person takes up often depends on his lifestyle and personality. It is important that a person finds an exercise that is suitable for him.

1. According to the passage, why do some people spend less time exercising?

A. Five minutes is effective for them B. They do not have much free time

C. Gymnasiums are expensive D. They keep fit not by exercising

2. Which of the following is not a place for indoor exercise as mentioned in the passage?

A. Tennis courts B. Badminton courts C. Swimming pools D. Gymnasiums

3. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?

A. People should exercises are more popular then indoor.

B. Outdoor exercises are more popular than indoor.

C. Rock climbing is suitable for more adventurous people.

D. Facilities in gymnasiums are not effective.

4. The highlighted phrase “do so” in the passage refers to……………..

A. take place B. exercise indoors C. exercise outdoors D. train on equipment

5. Which of the following influences the particular type of exercise a person takes up?

A. Health B. Income C. Occupation D. Lifestyles

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ĐỖ VÂN ANH

31 tháng 1 2017 lúc 12:09

Have you ever followed instructions for knitting something or have you read a piece of music? If you have, you have behaved in a smilar way(1)............ a computer. A computer obey a program to carry out a particular task. Just(2)..............a knitting pattern is expressed in numbers and piece of music in line and dots, so a computer program is(3)................... in the form of programming language. Like the English language(or any other language), there are (4)................... of gra...

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Have you ever followed instructions for knitting something or have you read a piece of music? If you have, you have behaved in a smilar way(1)............ a computer. A computer obey a program to carry out a particular task. Just(2)..............a knitting pattern is expressed in numbers and piece of music in line and dots, so a computer program is(3)................... in the form of programming language. Like the English language(or any other language), there are (4)................... of grammar, and a program must be correct in every way.

there are hundreds of programming languege, but only(5)............... are well-known and widely used. The most popular language which is used in offices(6)............ Cobol. This language is used for printing payrolls and keeoing records of goods. Engineers and scientists use Fortran(7)................. carry out calculations.(8)............ neither of these two programs is very popular with people working on home computers. Basis is the most popular language for home computera,chiefly(9)........... it is easy to learn and use.

(10)................. these language are useful for many purposes, it is time that a new simple program was devised. Such a prigram ought to be not only easy to use but also completely reliable.

1.a) to b)as c)so d)from

2.a)like b)by c)too d)as

3.a)expensive b)expresses c)xepressed d)expressing

4.a)rules b)laws c)regulations d)principles

5.a)a little b)a few c)much d)a lot of

6.a)called b)calling c)is called d)is calling

7.a)so as for b)in order that c)so as that d)in order to

8.a)In addition b)Therefore c)Consequently d)However

9.a)because b)if c)because of d)unless

10.a)Even b)Despite c)Althought d)In spite

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