How long _________ Na____________here?_ Since last week
A. did/live B. have/lived C. has/lived D. will/live
Vietnamese is a language he first learnt to speak as a child. It is his______
A. first language B. mother language C. foreign language D. both A and B
II.Read the passage and fill in the blanks with the suitable words.
The English language is the most widely spoken language in the world. It is usedas either first or second language ……………….. (1) many countries.
During the 16th century, only about two million people spoke English. All ……………….. (2) them lived in what is now the United Kingdom. Over the centuries,as a result of various historical events, English has spread throughout ……………….. (3)world. Today, about 400 million people speak English as their native ……………….. (4). Most of them live in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, NewZealand, South Africa, ……………….. (5) the Unites States.
About 100 million people, chiefly living in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and inmany African ……………….. (6), speak English in addition to their own language. Anadditional 200 million people in the world probably know ……………….. (7) leastsome English. English is really an international language.
Most students, in their own countries have had little opportunity to practise using English. When foreign learners first have the (1) .......... to speak to an English-speaking person they may have a shock: they often (2) ............ great difficulty in understanding. I'll just mention three of the possible reasons for this.
First, it seems to students that English people speak very quickly. (3) ........., they speak with a variety of accents. Third, different styles of speech are used. For all of these reasons (4) ........... will have difficulty, mainly because they lack everyday practice in listening to English people speaking English.
(5) .............. can a student do then to overcome these difficulties? Obviously, attend English classes and if a language laboratory is available, use it as (6) ............ as possible. He should listen to programs in English on the radio and TV. Perhaps, most important of (7) .................. , he should take every opportunity to meet and speak with native English-speaking people.
In addition, the student probably has difficulty in speaking English fluently. The advice here will seem (8) .......... to follow but it's necessary. Firstly, he must simplify what he wants to say so that he can express himself reasonably and clearly. Secondly, he must try to think in English, (9) ............ translate from his mother tongue. This will only begin to take place when his use of English become automatic; using a language laboratory (10) ...listening to as much English as possible will help.
Before applying to a foreign university, one should consider the disadvantages of studying abroad. First, a student may feel lonely by being far home and friends. Also, difficulty in understanding a foreign language can be very disappointing and can affect the student's grades. It can be very expensive to pay the costs of travel and housing in a different country. Finally, if there is an emergency at home, it will be hard to get home in a hurry.
However, studying in another country is advantageous in many ways. A student is exposed to a new culture. This culture teaches him or her about other people and other way of thinking, which can be promote friendships among countries. He can learn an new language which may be beneficial for keeping up with research after student has finished studying. He can learn experience not available in his country. The student may also get the opportunity to study at a university where leading expert in his field may be teaching. The leading expert can introduce the student to the most up-to-date finding of the tops researches in the field. Exposure to such available knowledge and insights into the field can aid the student in becoming an expert as well.
41. _______________ to study abroad.
A. There are only disadvantages.
B. There are only advantages.
C. There are both advantages and disadvantages.
D. There are neither advantages nor advantages.
42. When studying abroad, a student ____________.
A. is homesick and feel lonely
B. spends a lot of money for accommodation and transportation
C. cannot go home immediately in emergency.
D. All are correct.
43. When studying abroad,a student is exposed to a new culture that ________________
A. has no advantage.
B. enriches his knowledge about people and other ways of thinking.
C. has no effects
D. causes some troubles
44. At a foreign university, a student ___________.
A. can learn a foreign language. B. cannot learn a foreign language
C. has to learn his mother tongue D. doesn't have to learn a language
45. At a foreign university, a student may ___________.
A. meet his neighbor B. travel a lot
C. meet a leading expert in his field D. All are correct
Choose the sentence that is closest in the meaning to the root one.
Before applying to a foreign university, one should consider the disadvantages of studying abroad. First, a student may feel lonely by being far home and friends. Also, difficulty in understanding a foreign language can be very disappointing and can affect the student's grades. It can be very expensive to pay the costs of travel and housing in a different country. Finally, if there is an emergency at home, it will be hard to get home in a hurry.
However, studying in another country is advantageous in many ways. A student is exposed to a new culture. This culture teaches him or her about other people and other way of thinking, which can be promote friendships among countries. He can learn an new language which may be beneficial for keeping up with research after student has finished studying. He can learn experience not available in his country. The student may also get the opportunity to study at a university where leading expert in his field may be teaching. The leading expert can introduce the student to the most up-to-date finding of the tops researches in the field. Exposure to such available knowledge and insights into the field can aid the student in becoming an expert as well.
41. _______________ to study abroad.
A. There are only disadvantages.
B. There are only advantages.
C. There are both advantages and disadvantages.
D. There are neither advantages nor advantages.
42. When studying abroad, a student ____________.
A. is homesick and feel lonely
B. spends a lot of money for accommodation and transportation
C. cannot go home immediately in emergency.
D. All are correct.
43. When studying abroad,a student is exposed to a new culture that ________________
A. has no advantage.
B. enriches his knowledge about people and other ways of thinking.
C. has no effects
D. causes some troubles
44. At a foreign university, a student ___________.
A. can learn a foreign language. B. cannot learn a foreign language
C. has to learn his mother tongue D. doesn't have to learn a language
45. At a foreign university, a student may ___________.
A. meet his neighbor B. travel a lot
C. meet a leading expert in his field D. All are correct
Choose the sentence that is closest in the meaning to the root one.
13. A How long _________ you____________here?_ Since 2010.
A. did/live B. do/live C. have/lived D. are/living
14. He asked me __________ him outside the office.
A. to meet B. meeting C. meet D. met
15. I don’t want them to ask me everything, sometimes they must try to solved the problems __________.
A. myself B. themselves C. yourself D. itself
16. Would you like to go to the movie with me tonight? - ______________.
A. Yes, please B. I’m sorry. I’d love to C. No, thanks D. Yes, I’d love to.
Read the passage and fill in the blanks with the suitable words.
The English language is the most widely spoken language in the world. It is usedas either first or second language ……………….. (1) many countries.
During the 16th century, only about two million people spoke English. All ……………….. (2) them lived in what is now the United Kingdom. Over the centuries,as a result of various historical events, English has spread throughout ……………….. (3)world. Today, about 400 million people speak English as their native ……………….. (4). Most of them live in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, NewZealand, South Africa, ……………….. (5) the Unites States.
About 100 million people, chiefly living in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and inmany African ……………….. (6), speak English in addition to their own language. Anadditional 200 million people in the world probably know ……………….. (7) leastsome English. English is really an international language.v
CHỌN ĐÁP ÁN ĐÚNG
1. My brother is studying hard_______ pass the exam.
A. for B. in order to C. so to D. so that
2. We have studied_______ seven o'clock.
A. for B. at C. since D. to
3. He was born in England. English is his_______.
A. mother tongue B. first language C. foreign language D. A and B are correct
4. It's dangerous______ in this river.
A. swim B. to swim C. swimming D. swam
5. _______ to America yet?
A. Were you B. Have you ever been C. Were you been D. Are you
6. The boy was_______ by the dog
A. bite B. bit C. bited D. bitten
7. My father used_______ me to school.
A. took B. taking C. to take D. take
8. Would you mind_______ for a few minutes?
A. to wait B. waiting C. wait D. be waiting
9. My father didn't go to college; ___________ did my mother.
A. none B. either C. so D. neither
10. Each of us must take___________ for our own actions.
A. probability B. ability C. possibility D. responsibility
English is (1) ______ language all over the world. Many countries, such as: the USA, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa use English as the first language, many others use it as the second language. If you speak (2) _____ well, you can talk with many people of different nationalities. Besides, a lot of the magazines and newspapers are published in English .Therefore, if you can read English, you can get useful knowledge of tradition, culture, custom of other countries.
In order to (3) _____ your English, you should make good preparation for the next lesson, and do all the exercises given by the teachers. In class, be ready to answer your (4) ______ and take important notes. You can also enrich your English vocabulary by reading English books, looking up any new words that you come across. Some beginners even write the words many times and try to learn them by heart. Whenever possible, you can speak English to the teachers, to friends or foreigners. Listening to the tapes is the good way to improve your English. And remember that revision is important. You should revise what you have learnt so as to practice the words or sentence structures well. Mastering the four language skills is not easy. An English proverb says: “Everything is difficult before it is easy”. Try your best so that English can become easy for you.
1.
A. more difficult
B. the most popular
C. the most interesting
D.more popular
2.
A. Japanese
B. French
C. English
D. Spanish
3.
A. understand
B. know
C. study
D. improve
4.
A. parents’questions
B. teacher’s questions
C. teacher’s answers
D. teacher’s lessons
1.
Is listening to the tapes is the good way to learn English?
A. Yes, he is.
B. No, there isn’t.
C. Yes, it is.
D. No,it isn’t.
2.
Name some countries use English as the first language.
A. England, Rusia, China
B. Viet Nam, India, Japanese
C. The USA, Australia, Canada
D. England, Laos, France
3.
Why can you get useful knowlegde of tradition, culture of other countries if you can read English?
A. Because a lot of the magazines and newspapers are published in English.
B. Because many countries speak English.
C. Because English is very popular.
D. Because English is very important.
4.
Who can a student speak English to?
A. He can speak English to his grandparents.
B.He can speak English to famers.
C. He can speak English to his English teachers or his friends.
D.He can speak English to his neighbors.
We ____________ in this town since June
A. lived B. is living C. have lived D. will live
Question III.Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence
5. A How long _________ you____________here?_ Since 2010.
A. did/live B. do/live C. have/lived D. are/living
6. He asked me __________ him outside the office.
A. to meet B. meeting C. meet D. met
7. I don’t want them to ask me everything, sometimes they must try to solved the problems __________.
A. myself B. themselves C. yourself D. itself
8. Would you like to go to the movie with me tonight? - ______________.
A. Yes, please B. I’m sorry. I’d love to C. No, thanks D. Yes, I’d love to.
9. Can you give her a message for me? - _________________.
A. Yes, certainly B. I don’t know c. You’re welcome D. Thank you
10. I’m ___________ for the activities for this summer.
A. drawing B. enrolling C. camping D. opening
11. People think the mall will ____________ their business.
A. get B. know C. take D. shop
12. As far as I know, telephone is Bell’s __________ .
A. inventor B. invent C. invention D. inventing
13. Lan’ll be here __________ Christmas.
A. at B. on C. to D. in
14. I’m pleased to hear you had an ___________ Chirstmas vacation.
A. enjoy enjoyable C. enjoyably D. enjoyment
