Choose the word /phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each sentence below
She got up late and rushed to the bus stop.
A. came into
B. went leisurely
C. went quickly
D. dropped by
sửa lỗi sai
hurry up i dont want to lose the bus
how much is the trousers
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word (s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following questions.
Question: “It is a really difficult matter for pessimists to decide how to solve now”.
A. operators
B. optimists
C. opportunist
D. opponents
"What are the benefits of mobile phones in your life?"
Here is a sample writing. Find out all the mistakes in each sentence to complete the passage.
In the age of advanced technology, the mobile phone is one of the most widely used technologies and it plays an important role in our lives. The mobile phone will certainly bring about a lot of advantages. First of all, the cell phone is considered the quickest means of communication in our daily life, hence we can contact easily with our friends and our relatives whenever by calling or sending messages. Second, it is also a means of entertainment for people. For instance, we can listen to music and play games on mobile phones. Moreover, by using the latest apps for smartphones, we can access to the Internet to watch films, check out profile in social networks and update our status wherever we are. Finally, if we have a smartphone in hand, our studying will become more effective such as looking up dictionary, finding out many sources of reference on the Internet.
In conclusion,it could be said thatmobile phone is an indispensable partin our life.However,we should know how to use it properly so that it will not have bad effects in our study.
In conclusion, it could be said that mobile phone is an indispensable part in our life. However, we should know how to use it properly so that it will not have bad effects on our study.
Read the text and answer the following questions by choosing the best option A, B, C, or D.
How Do You Celebrate?
New Year’s Day
New Year is one of the most popular festivals in the world, even though it is celebrated at different times and in different ways. In many western countries, people get together with family and friends on December 31st to eat, drink, and dance as they wait for January 1st. Some of the biggest parties are held on New Year’s Eve. In many countries, crowds gather in the centre of town to welcome the new year at midnight with fireworks.
For many Asian countries like China, Taiwan, and Vietnam, the New Year is based on lunar calendar. The date changes year to year, but usually falls between January 21st to February 21st. It is traditionally seen as a time for family reunions, with people travelling across the country and from overseas. Many people wear red clothes, as it is thought to be a lucky colour. They also give “lucky money” in red envelopes to friends and family, and set off firecrackers to scare away bad luck.
What's common among these celebrations is the meaning of the new year; it is a time to say goodbye to the past and to think about new beginnings. For example, in Japan, people organize bonenkai parties ("year forgetting parties"), which are dedicated to leaving the old year's worries and troubles behind. In many countries, people make New Year's resolutions - promises to themselves to make changes in their lives over the coming year, such as to lose weight, stop smoking, or learn a new skill.
Carnival
In late February or early March, some countries celebrate a special festival called Carnival. Carnival is thought to have originated in Italy or Greece, and was held just before Lent, the 40-day period before Easter. People dressed in costumes, wore colourful masks, ate, drank, and danced all night. This tradition spread to France, Spain, Portugal, and later to Brazil and the United States.
Now, two of the biggest Carnival celebrations take place in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, and New Orleans in the United States. There are grand parades where people wear flashy costumes and dance and sing in the streets. In New Orleans, Carnival is known as Mardi Gras. Many roads and shops are shut down for the celebrations which can last for up to three weeks. Millions of visitors travel from around the world to join the party, and many more watch the event on television.
1. Which is NOT true about New Year’s Day all over the world?
A. It is celebrated in the same ways at the same time country to country
B. It is one of the most popular festivals worldwide
C. New Year’s Day celebration is based on both lunar and solar calendar
D. It’s an occasion for people to gather with their beloved ones
2. Where do Western people gather to welcome the new year with fireworks?
A. In the city centre B. At the church
C. At home D. Along the river banks
3. The phrase "bad luck" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. big hit B. misfortune C. godsend D. triumph
4. Why do a majority of Asian people wear red in the New Year’s day?
A. Because it is matched with other decorations like firecrackers
B. Because it is thought to scare away bad luck
C. Because it is believed to be a lucky colour
D. Because it makes people look more cheerful in the new year
5. What is the common meaning of the new year celebrations?
A. The New Year’s celebration is the time to say goodbye to friends and family
B. The New Year’s celebration is the time for people all over the world have bonenkai parties
C. The New Year’s celebration is the time to welcome new beginnings and let the past behind
D. The New Year’s celebration is the chance for people to lose weight, stop smoking and learn a new skill
6. What is 'Lent'?
A. a period of 40 days before Christmas
B. a period of 20 days after Christmas
C. a period of 40 days before Easter
D. a period of 20 days after Easter
7. What did people NOT do in Carnival?
A. danced all night B. wore colourful masks
C. dressed in frightening costumes D. ate and drank
8. Where are the biggest Carnivals held nowadays?
A. Spain and the US B. Brazil and the US
C. France and Brazil D. Portugal and Spain
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Smartphone can be a great learning ____ but you need to think of how to use it effectively.
A. benefit
B. choice
C. invention
D. tool
Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions
Most of us are interested in one kind of sport or another, even if we don't go in for it actively. Lots of people take up a particular sport at an early age, for example tennis, skiing, or ice-skating. If they get up to a suitably high standard, they may go in for local competitions or even championships. But special training is hard work and most young people don't keep it up. Many of them opt out when they come up against tough competition.
To become a professional in any sport, you have to go through with a strict training schedule. And it's not easy! It means doing without some of life's little pleasures, too. For example, to build up your physical strength you may have to stick to a special diet and give up some of your favorite foods. Smoking and alcohol are out, and to keep fit you have to work out regularly every day.
Sometimes it all pays off, but the road to success is long and there are no guarantees. No wonder that countless young talents decide to settle for a regular job instead, and, as far as professional sport is concerned, for looking on as spectators.
Question: According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
A. Few people take up a particular sport at an early age.
B. The road to success in sports is long but there are guarantees.
C. All of the people who play some sports can go in for local competitions or even championships.
D. There are many young talents who decide to settle for a regular job.
Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions
Most of us are interested in one kind of sport or another, even if we don't go in for it actively. Lots of people take up a particular sport at an early age, for example tennis, skiing, or ice-skating. If they get up to a suitably high standard, they may go in for local competitions or even championships. But special training is hard work and most young people don't keep it up. Many of them opt out when they come up against tough competition.
To become a professional in any sport, you have to go through with a strict training schedule. And it's not easy! It means doing without some of life's little pleasures, too. For example, to build up your physical strength you may have to stick to a special diet and give up some of your favorite foods. Smoking and alcohol are out, and to keep fit you have to work out regularly every day.
Sometimes it all pays off, but the road to success is long and there are no guarantees. No wonder that countless young talents decide to settle for a regular job instead, and, as far as professional sport is concerned, for looking on as spectators.
Question : According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE about special training?
A. It is not easy work.
B. It hardly works.
C. Most young people try to work out regularly
D. Most young people strictly follows a special diet
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
INTERNATIONAL GIFT-GIVING CUSTOMS
The tradition of gift giving is a worldwide practice that is said to have been around since the beginning of human beings. Over time, different cultures have developed their own gift giving customs and traditions.
In France, the gift of wine for the hostess of a dinner party is not an appropriate gift as the hostess would prefer to choose the vintage for the night. In Sweden, a bottle of wine or flowers are an appropriate gift for the hostess. In Viet Nam, a gift of whisky is appropriate for the host, and some fruit or small gifts for the hostess, children or elders of the home. Besides, gifts should never be wrapped in black paper because this color is unlucky and associated with funerals in this country. Gifts that symbolize cutting such as scissors, knives and other sharp objects should be avoided because they mean the cutting of the relationship. Also, in some countries you should not open the gift in front of the giver and in others it would be an insult if you did not open the gift.
Beyond the gift itself, give careful consideration to the manner in which it is presented. Different cultures have different customs regarding how a gift should be offered - using only your right hand or using both hands, for example. Others have strong traditions related to the appropriate way to accept a gift. In Singapore, for instance, it is the standard to graciously refuse a gift several times before finally accepting it. The recipient would never unwrap a gift in front of the giver for fear of appearing greedy.
Understanding these traditions and customs, as well as taking time to choose an appropriate gift, will help you to avoid any awkwardness or embarrassment as you seek to build a better cross-cultural relationship.
The word “it" in paragraph 3 refer to ____.
A. consideration
B. manner
C. gift
D. culture
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
INTERNATIONAL GIFT-GIVING CUSTOMS
The tradition of gift giving is a worldwide practice that is said to have been around since the beginning of human beings. Over time, different cultures have developed their own gift giving customs and traditions.
In France, the gift of wine for the hostess of a dinner party is not an appropriate gift as the hostess would prefer to choose the vintage for the night. In Sweden, a bottle of wine or flowers are an appropriate gift for the hostess. In Viet Nam, a gift of whisky is appropriate for the host, and some fruit or small gifts for the hostess, children or elders of the home. Besides, gifts should never be wrapped in black paper because this color is unlucky and associated with funerals in this country. Gifts that symbolize cutting such as scissors, knives and other sharp objects should be avoided because they mean the cutting of the relationship. Also, in some countries you should not open the gift in front of the giver and in others it would be an insult if you did not open the gift.
Beyond the gift itself, give careful consideration to the manner in which it is presented. Different cultures have different customs regarding how a gift should be offered - using only your right hand or using both hands, for example. Others have strong traditions related to the appropriate way to accept a gift. In Singapore, for instance, it is the standard to graciously refuse a gift several times before finally accepting it. The recipient would never unwrap a gift in front of the giver for fear of appearing greedy.
Understanding these traditions and customs, as well as taking time to choose an appropriate gift, will help you to avoid any awkwardness or embarrassment as you seek to build a better cross-cultural relationship.
The phrase “associated with" is closest in meaning to ____.
A. connected with
B. familiar with
C. informed of
D. similar to