D
“despite” (mặc dù, dù cho…) + danh từ / cụm danh từ
D
“despite” (mặc dù, dù cho…) + danh từ / cụm danh từ
Mark the better A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word from the four words or phrases (A, B, C or D) choose the one that best completes the sentence
Greg has, to all intents and _________, finished his degree course, with the exception of his final dissertation
A. reasons
B. purposes
C. aims
D. proposals
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The film is a time travel adventure and I found it very entertaining though my companion felt that it ______ a bit.
A. passed by
B. dragged on
C. held up
D. dated back
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
My brother left his job last week because he did not have any_________to travel.
A. position
B. chance
C. ability
D. location
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
My brother left his job last week because he did not have any __________to travel
A. position
B. chance
C. ability
D. location
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
He was able to incorporate a multimedia slideshow into the lesson plan despite the school’s lack of equipment because his friend lent him a multimedia projector.
A. propose
B. determine
C. bestow
D. include
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
Facebook is a for-profit online social media and social networking service. The Facebook website was launched on February 4th, 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg, along with fellow Harvard College students and roommates. Since 2006, anyone age 13 and older has been allowed to become a registered user of Facebook though variations exist in minimum age requirement, depending on applicable local laws.
Over 25 million people in the Uk use Facebook. That’s 45% of population! And on average, each user spends over six hours a month on Facebook. Though not the highest this is a considerable number. Is Facebook is a dangerous obsession or just harmless fun? Seventeen-year-old Bethan has written on her blog about what it was like to stop using Facebook. I think I am a Facebook addict. I log on to Facebook everyday to chat to my friends real friends and loads of online friends. Sometimes I have ten conversations going at the same time. I upload photos and update my Facebook profile all the time. But recently I’ve started to feel worried if I am offline for more than a few hours. And then last week I forgot to meet a real friend because I was online! I’ve realised I could have a problem. So I’ve decided to give it up for a while.
I found it really hard. Facebook and my friends demanded to know why I had left. I spent the first few evenings wondering what everyone was chatting on Facebook. I even phoned a couple of friends to find out. The fourth night I wasn’t quite so bad. I actually concentrated on my homework better and I had more time to watch my TV programmes. And I spoke to my friends during the day at school. At the end of the first week, I reactivated my account, I think Facebook is fun and it’s useful for posting messages to friends and sharing photos. But I’ll try not to spend so much time on it in the future.
Which of the following is NOT true about Facebook users in UK?
A. 45% of the country’s population used Facebook
B. More than 25 millions of Brits use Facebook
C. The amount of time British users spent on Facebook is highest
D. Averagely, 6 hours per month are spent by British users
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closet meaning to each of the following questions from 34 to 36.
Despite his early retirement, he found no peace in life.
A. He found no peace in life because he retired early
B. Early as he retired, he found no peace in life.
C. His early retirement has brought him peace in life.
D. Athough he retired early, but he found no peace in life
* Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
His jokes won't be to everyone's taste because it is so close to the bone.
A. personal
B. offensive
C. respectful
D. annoying
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Facebook is a for-profit online social media and social networking service. The Facebook website was launched on February 4th, 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg, along with fellow Harvard College students and roommates. Since 2006, anyone age 13 and older has been allowed to become a registered user of Facebook though variations exist in minimum age requirement, depending on applicable local laws.
Over 25 million people in the Uk use Facebook. That’s 45% of population! And on average, each user spends over six hours a month on Facebook. Though not the highest this is a considerable number. Is Facebook is a dangerous obsession or just harmless fun? Seventeen-year-old Bethan has written on her blog about what it was like to stop using Facebook. I think I am a Facebook addict. I log on to Facebook everyday to chat to my friends real friends and loads of online friends. Sometimes I have ten conversations going at the same time. I upload photos and update my Facebook profile all the time. But recently I’ve started to feel worried if I am offline for more than a few hours. And then last week I forgot to meet a real friend because I was online! I’ve realised I could have a problem. So I’ve decided to give it up for a while.
I found it really hard. Facebook and my friends demanded to know why I had left. I spent the first few evenings wondering what everyone was chatting on Facebook. I even phoned a couple of friends to find out. The fourth night I wasn’t quite so bad. I actually concentrated on my homework better and I had more time to watch my TV programmes. And I spoke to my friends during the day at school. At the end of the first week, I reactivated my account, I think Facebook is fun and it’s useful for posting messages to friends and sharing photos. But I’ll try not to spend so much time on it in the future.
The word “applicable” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. different
B. unsuitable
C. relevant
D. opposite