I’m asking you this question for the third time -> this is The boy found the wallet with no name on it -> the wallet The sea was rough, which made the children unable to go swimming -> becau...

I’m asking you this question for the third time -> this is THE THIRD TIME I HAVE ASKING YOU THIS QUESTION The boy found the wallet with no name on it -> the wallet WITH NO NAME ON IT WAS FOUND BY THE BOY The sea was rough, which made the children unable to go swimming -> because of THE ROUGH SEA, THE CHILDREN UNABLE TO GO SWIMMING Immediately after his arrival all things went wrong -> hardly had he arrived when things went wrong. Remote controls are used (interact)___TO INTERACT_____ with the TV set I’m writing this to tell you how much you(miss)___ARE MISSED___ and loved Nam wishes he(take)___TOOK___part in this activity now The batteries in this radio need to change => CHANGING A. B. C. DCâu trả lời: I’m asking you this question for the third time -> this is THE THIRD TIME I HAVE ASKING YOU THIS QUESTION The boy found the wallet with no name on it -> the wallet WITH NO NAME ON IT WAS FOUND BY THE BOY The sea was rough, which made the children unable to go swimming -> because of THE ROUGH SEA, THE CHILDREN UNABLE TO GO SWIMMING Immediately after his arrival all things went wrong -> hardly had he arrived when things went wrong. Remote controls are used (interact)___TO INTERACT_____ with the TV set I’m writing this to tell you how much you(miss)___ARE MISSED___ and loved Nam wishes he(take)___TOOK___part in this activity now The batteries in this radio need to change => CHANGING A. B. C. D

I’m asking you this question for the third time -> this is The boy found the wallet with no name on it -> the wall...

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Pharaoh Atem

5 tháng 8 2019 lúc 11:33

Exercise 1. Put the correct prepositions in the blanks for combination with GET Get away from Get down Get on / along with Get off Get into Get away with Get down to Get over Get off with Get back Get on Get out of Get through 1.He promised to act as chairman, so I’m afraid he can’t get ____ it now. There’s no one else to do it. 2.She is a friendly girl who gets ________ everyone she meets. 3.It took her a long time to get ______ the death of her husband. 4.I tried to ring him u...

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Exercise 1. Put the correct prepositions in the blanks for combination with GET Get away from Get down Get on / along with Get off Get into Get away with Get down to Get over Get off with Get back Get on Get out of Get through 1.He promised to act as chairman, so I’m afraid he can’t get ____ it now. There’s no one else to do it. 2.She is a friendly girl who gets ________ everyone she meets. 3.It took her a long time to get ______ the death of her husband. 4.I tried to ring him up but I couldn’t get _____ : I think some of the lines are down after last night’s storm. 5.She talks so much that it is difficult to get _______ from her. 6.Get ______ the bus at Victoria Station. 7.How are you getting _________ your work ? 8.I’m not getting _______ very fast because I can only type with two fingers. 9.We got ______ late because we missed the last train. 10.Don’t worry about my snake. He can’t get _______ his box. 11.This rainy weather is really getting me ________. 12.It’s time you got _______ some serious work. It’s very important to you. 13.Thieves raided the bank and got ________ a lot of money. 14.My boy is getting _________ bad habits, such as smokin, staying up late.... 15.We got _______ immediately after the breakfast. Exercise 2. Put the correct prepositions in the blanks for combination with GIVE Give away Give off Give over to Give up Give back Give out Give in Give oneself up 1.He won 100$ and gave it all ________. 2.Riding is getting too expensive: I’ll have to give it ________. 3.He gave _______all the books he had borrowed. 4.After 4 days of freedom, the escaped prisoner gave himself _______ to local police. 5.Your secret is safe with me. I won’t give it ________. 6.The diver’s supply of oxygen gave __ and he had to be brought to the surface as quickly as possible 7.After his fourth attemp he gave _______ trying to pass the driving test. 8.If you want to save money, give _______ eating in expensive restaurants. 9.There was a man giving _______ leaflets outside the church. 10.She gave ______ state secret to the enemy. 11.Could you give me _______ my pen when you’ve finished using it? 12.Please give your exam papers ______ to the teacher when you’ve finished! 13.The cooker is giving _______ a funny smell. 14.This big hall is given ________ meeting. 15.She’s a gusty player : she never gives __________ Exercise 3. Put the correct prepositions in the blanks for combination with GO Go away Go down with Go on Go out Go through with Go back on Go in for Go off Go round Go up Go down Go into Go over Go through Go with 1.The guard dog went ______ the intruder and knocked him down. 2.He had a sandwich and a cup of coffee, then went _______ working. 3.I went ______ the proposal very carefully with my lawyer and finally decided to to accept his offer. 4.She went ______ a beauty contest and got a prize. 5.The price of tomatoes usually goes ________ in summer in England. 6.If there isn’t enough soup to go ________, just put some hot water in it. 7.You can’t go _______ your promise now: we are depending on you. 8.They have gone _______ all the calculations again but they still can’t find the mistake. 9.The gun went ______ by accident and wounded him in the leg. 10.Mary went ______ in such a hurry that she left her passport behind. 11.Why don’t you go _______ stamp collecting if you want a quiet hobby ? 12.Her weight went ______ to 70 kilos when she stopped playing tennis. 13.When did Britain go ________ EEC ? 14.Our youngest boy has gone __________ mumps! 15.Her blouse doesn’t go _______ her skirt. 16.Finally, I’ve gone ________ all my exams! 17.Which events is he going __________ at the Olympics? 18.The first episode of the film goes ________ next Friday evening at 8 o’clock. 19.There must be a party going _______ next door. They’re making so much noise! 20.The thieves ran away when the burglar alarm went __________. Exercise 4. Put the correct prepositions in the blanks for combination with HAND, GROW, HANG, JUMP Grow on Grow up Hand down Hang about Hang on to Jump at Grow out of Hand over Hand out Hang back Jump on 1.Most of my clothes were handed _____ to me by my older brother. 2.President Bush should hand ______ power to Iraqui elected government. 3.Relief workers were handing _______ emergency rations to the survivors. 4.My daughter is growing _______ very fast. She has grown _______ all her clothes. 5.This book is very interesting. I’m sure it will grow ________ you. 6.You should keep an eye on this stranger. He has been hanging _____ our neighbourhood for hours. 7.At first, he volunteered to help me, but on second thought he was afraid and hung ______. 8.I should hang ______ those oldphotographs–they may be valuable. 9.My maths teacher really used to jump _____ us when we got our answer wrong. 10.If they offered me a job in the USA, I’d jump _______ the chance. Exercise 5. Put the correct prepositions in the blanks for combination with HOLD, KEEP Hold on Hold out Hold up Keep down Keep away Keep off Hold off Hold back Hold with Keep up with Keep back Keep up 1.“ What a terrible news!”, she just managed to hold _________ her anger. 2.I don’t hold _______ his view on education. 3.After the hold–_______, the gang made their getaway in a stolen car. 4.The survivors of the plane crash managed to hold _______ till help came. 5.Her illness is getting worse. Doctors hold ______ little hope of her recovery. 6.Could you hold ______ making decision until next week. I’m trying to find out the best solution. 7.She kept ______ working although she was very tired. 8.They lit a fire to keep wild animals __________. 9.The people in this country have been kept _______ for years by a brutal regime. 10.Keep your voices ________ : your mother is trying to get some sleep. 11.You’re all doing a spendid job. Keep _______ the good work. 12.Police warned by–standers to keep ________ from the blazing building. 13.I can’t keep ________ all the changes in computer technology. 14.She is a good secretary, but she is kept _______ by her ignorance of languages. 15.The country was in a state of rebellion and was only kept _______ by repressive measures. Exercise 6. Put the correct prepositions in the blanks for combination with LAY, LEAVE, LET, LIVE Lay down Lay up Leave out Let off (with) Live on Lay out Leave off Let down Let out Live up to 1.There is a lot of beautiful jewellery laid _______ in the shop window. 2.You should lay _______ some money in the rainy days. 3.You didn’t have any right to lay _______ such hard rules. 4.My name has been misspelt–you’ve left _______ a letter. 5.I wish you’d leave ________ complaining about my cooking. 6.The boy’s getting so fat that his trousers have to be let _____ round the waist. 7.She was let _______ with a fine instead of being sent to prison. 8.He felt he really let the team ________ when he missed the penalty. 9.Don’t let these criminals ________ lightly. 10.As he’s retired, he now lives mainly _________ his pension. 11.My exam results didn’t live _________ my expectations, 12.You can’t live ________ 22 calories a day. Exercise 7. Put the correct prepositions in the blanks for combination with LOOK 1.We are looking ____ you for your help. 2. We must look __ a bit before deciding where to buy a house 3. Police will be looking _ trouble–makers at today’s match. 4. Please look __ on me when you have free time 5.His disappearance is being looked _________ by the police. 6. Do look me __ the next time you’re in London. 6. Children always look _____ their parents. 8. She is looked __ as the leading authority on this subject 9.Who will look ______ the children while their mother is in hospital ? 10.We are so much looking __________ seeing you next week. 11.Look _______ the time of the next trainin the timetable. 12.He was looked _________ because of his humble background. 13.She looked _______ when she heard the noise behind her. 14.Tenants must look __________ the house before they decided to rent it. GIẢI NHANH MÌNH TICK CHO NHA

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Lớp 9 Tiếng anh Luyện tập tổng hợp

Bình Võ Cẩm

19 tháng 2 2020 lúc 19:59

1. You should ( reduce / recycle / reuse ) the amount of water by taking showers 2. If I don’t fix the faucets , It ( waste / wasted / will waste ) hundreds of liters of water a month 3. William suggested ( stay / staying / to stay ) at home for a change 4. ( Electrician / Plumber / Scientists ) is a person who installs and repairs water pipes 5. We should take a shower instead of a bath to save ( energy / time / environment ) 6. I feel ( disappointing / disappointed / disappointment ) that peop...

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1. You should ( reduce / recycle / reuse ) the amount of water by taking showers
2. If I don’t fix the faucets , It ( waste / wasted / will waste ) hundreds of liters of water a month
3. William suggested ( stay / staying / to stay ) at home for a change
4. ( Electrician / Plumber / Scientists ) is a person who installs and repairs water pipes
5. We should take a shower instead of a bath to save ( energy / time / environment )
6. I feel ( disappointing / disappointed / disappointment ) that people have spoiled this area
7. You should get a ( painter / worker / plumber ) to fix the pipes .
8. I suggest he ( should go / goes / going ) to the cinema tonight .
9. Are you worried ( at / about / from ) your recent water bill ?
10. Please ( turn on / go on / turn off ) the TV in case nobody watches it .
11. I think you should use public buses ( for / instead of / replacing ) motorbikes
12. This rule is ( twice / twin / two times ) as long as that one
13. What ( happen / happens / will happen ) if you pollute the water ?
14. A ( dripping / driping / dripped ) faucet can waste 500 liters of water a month
15. Don’t ( complain / complaint / complained ) about this and that . No one wants to hear you .
16. Many fish died ( of / about / from ) electric shock waves
17. People spend much money ( on / with / for ) advertising
18. He wanted to replace his old mobile phone (on / with / for ) a new one
19. This building is high compared ( with / to / in ) those in my neighborhood
20. These children used to live in ( luxurious / luxury / luxuriously )
21. He loves her ( and / but / or ) she loves him , ( because / as / so ) they are getting married
22. Mr Jones seems poor ( and / but / because ) he has a lot of money ( and / but / since ) he lives in
a big house.
23. Quynh could go to upper-secondary school without ( take / takes / taking ) the entrance
examination ( and / but / because ) she won the school ‘s Best Student Prize this year
24. The air is polluted ( however / but / as ) there is too much traffic
25. The new appliance does not only work…………… but also saves energy.
A. effect B. effective C. effectively D. effectiveness
26. Who will.......... …… the cat when you are away on business?
A. turn on B. go on C. look after D. wait for
27. Scientists are ………………….. an effective way to reduce energy consumption
A-going on B- looking for C-looking after D-taking care of
28. I suggest ………………. a show to raise money.
A. organize B. organizing C. organizer D. to organize

29. Can you turn …………………………the light? It’s too dark.
A. on B. off C. in D. for
30. In Western countries electricity , gas and water ……necessities
A. was B. has been C. have D. are
31. People like to use energy from _______ such as the sun, the wind or the water
A. natural resources B. natural sources C. planet energy D. world energy
32. Only hard work will save this company _______ bankruptcy.
A. from B. off C. of D. for

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Lớp 9 Tiếng anh Luyện tập tổng hợp

huynh thanh dat

17 tháng 11 2021 lúc 12:25

22. I’m asking you this question for the third time.This is ..................................................................................................................................................23. After that she never got in touch with him.That was the........................................................................................................................................24. We haven’t had a party since last Christmas.The last time ........................................

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22. I’m asking you this question for the third time.

This is ..................................................................................................................................................

23. After that she never got in touch with him.

That was the........................................................................................................................................

24. We haven’t had a party since last Christmas.

The last time .......................................................................................................................................

25. She began playing the piano six years ago.

She has.................................................................................................................................................

26. When did you last meet him?

How long .............................................................................................................................................

27. The last time I wore this dress was two years ago.

I last .....................................................................................................................................................

I have ..................................................................................................................................................

It is .......................................................................................................................................................

It has been ............................................................................................................................................

28. When did you last saw this movie?

How long is .........................................................................................................................................

How long has it ...................................................................................................................................

How long have you .............................................................................................................................

29. People started to use a computer many years ago.

A computer has ....................................................................................................................................

30. They have done the housework for an hour.

The housework started ........................................................................................................................

31. My father stopped drinking wine many years ago.

=> The last time _________________________________________________________

32. My mother has had this washing machine for a long time.

=> My mother __________________________________________________________

33. She hasn’t gone out with him for five months.

=> The last time _________________________________________________________

34. We haven’t seen such a strange animal before.

=> This is the first time ___________________________________________________

35. How long have they worked this kind of job?

=> When ______________________________________________________________?

36. It’s two years since he last saw Mrs. Green.

=> He has not ___________________________________________________________

37. This is the first time I have visited Malaysia.

=> I have never __________________________________________________________

38. Have you been to China yet?

=> Have you ever ________________________________________________________?

39. When did he start to teach English at this school?

=> How long ___________________________________________________________?

40. My father hasn’t planted trees in the garden for two months.

=> My father stopped _______

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Lớp 9 Tiếng anh Luyện tập tổng hợp

Phạm Thương

2 tháng 8 2019 lúc 21:10

Use a Relative pronoun preceded by a preposition to combine each pair of sentences below. 1. The teacher is Mr Pike. We studied with him last year. 2. The problem has been discussed in class. We are very interested in it. 3. Many diseases are no longer dangerous. People died of them years ago. 4. Do you see my pen? I have just written the lesson with it. 5. I like standing at the window. I can see the park from this window. 6. We are crossing the meadow. We flew kites over it in our childh...

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Use a Relative pronoun preceded by a preposition to combine each pair of sentences below.

1. The teacher is Mr Pike. We studied with him last year.

2. The problem has been discussed in class. We are very interested in it.

3. Many diseases are no longer dangerous. People died of them years ago.

4. Do you see my pen? I have just written the lesson with it.

5. I like standing at the window. I can see the park from this window.

6. We are crossing the meadow. We flew kites over it in our childhood.

7. They are repairing the tubes. Water is brought into our house through the tubes.

8. In the middle of the village there is a well. The villagers take water from this well to drink.

9. The middle-aged man is the director. My father is talking to him.

10. This is a race opportunity. You should take advantage of it to get a better job.

11. The boy is my cousin. You made fun of him.

12. This matter is of great importance. You should pay attention to it.

13. The woman lives next door to me. You gave place to her on the bus.

14. This snake is venomless. You are afraid of it.

15. The examination lasted two days. I was successful in this examination.

16. These children are orphans. She is taking care of these children.

17. The two young men safe not good persons. You are acquainted with them.

18. This is a result of our work. I'm pleased with it.

19. There is a "No Parking" sign. I do not take notice of it.

20. Mr Brown is the man. I'm responsible to him for my work.

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Lớp 9 Tiếng anh Luyện tập tổng hợp

Phương

7 tháng 12 2018 lúc 12:56

Choose the best answers to complete the following sentences. 1. The villagers are trying to learn English _____ they can communicate with foreign customers. A. so that B. in order that C. although D. A and B are coect 2. I’ve been to a _____ village in Hue! A. conical hat making B. making conical hat C. making conical hats D.hat making conical 3. _____ we had eaten lunch, we went to Non Nuoc male village to buy some souvenirs. A. After B. Before C. By...

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Choose the best answers to complete the following sentences.
1. The villagers are trying to learn English _____ they can communicate with foreign customers.
A. so that B. in order that C. although D. A and B are coect

2. I’ve been to a _____ village in Hue!
A. conical hat making B. making conical hat C. making conical hats D.hat making conical
3. _____ we had eaten lunch, we went to Non Nuoc male village to buy some souvenirs.
A. After B. Before C. By the time D. Because

4. Do you think that the various crafts remind people _____ a specific region?
A. about B. of C. for D. at
5. _____ this hand-emoidered picture was expensive, we bought it.
A. As B. Because C. Even though D. so that
6. Conical hat making in the village has been passed _____ from generation to generation
A. on B. down C. up D.in
7. This department store is an attraction in my city _____ the products are of good quality.A. when B. because C.though D.
8. A conical hat is a well-known handicraft, not only in Viet Nam, _____ all around the world.
A. and B. but C. so D. or
9. This is called a Chuong conical hat _____ it was made in Chuong village.
A. but B. so C. since D. because of
10. They can’t because we have lots of products. They make some and other people make__________.
A. the rest B. the last C. the other D. others
11. I look forward to _____ you soon.
A. see B. seeing C. seen D. saw
12. It’s a nice place for _____ who love nature and quietness.
A. this B. that C. those D. the other
13. You like history, so Viet Nam National Museum of History is a _____ place.
A. must-see B. must-be seen C. must-be seeing D. to see
14. The artisan ______ this statue in onze.
A. moulded B. cast C. carved D. knitted
15. The artisans in my village can live _____ basket weaving.
A. for B. on C. up D.in
16. There is a big _____of handicrafts made by different craft villages.
A. collect B. collection C. collector D.collecting
17. Last week we had a memorable trip to a new zoo on the ______ of the city.
A. outskirts B. middle C. centre D.mid
18. Then we had a delicious lunch ______ by Nga and Phuong.
A. prepare B. to prepare C. prepared D.preparing
19. I invited her to join our trip to Trang An, but she ______ down my invitation.
A. passed B. sat C. turned D.closed
20. We have to try harder so that our handicrafts can keep _____ theirs.
A. on B. up C. up with D.up down
21. The flower was _______ out of a single piece of valuable wood.

A. carved B. moulded C. cast D. given
22. In this town, they _______ all the frames in steel.
A. make B. have C. mould D. cast
23. She is skilled at_______ cloth.
A. giving B. carving C. doing D. weaving
24. We didn’t go camping yesterday _________ it rained heavily.
A. because B. although C. despite D. In spite of
25.I wish I _________ his name.
A. knew B. know C.will know D. would know
26. If you like , I can _______ flowers on the cushion covers for you.
A. emoider B. make C.grow D. knit
27. Please turn _______ the light when you leave the room.
A. on B. off C.up D. down
28.It is true that you _______ this woollen hat yourself ?
A. wove B. knitted C.did D. carved
29. I love going to this place______it's the quietest place in the city,
A. so B. though C. so that D. as
30. They keep changing the decoration of the shop ______they can attract more young people.
A. so that B. because C. although D. when
31. ________ she's young, she's the most famous artisan in the village.
A. When B. Although C. Whereas D. In order to
32. Do you know who's________ his pottery workshop?
A inging out B taking over C. passing down D. turning down
33. I've ________ the product catalogue and decided to buy this table.
A found out B. closed down C. looked through D. lived on
34. This sports centre is so small that it cannot ________the demands of local residents.
A keep up with B. face up to C. deal about D set up
35.Nam went to Hue city________ he could take some beautiful photos.
A. when B. although C. while D. so that
36. The city has recently set _____ a liary in the West Subu.
A. up B. off C. out D. down
37. The last exhibition was not ______ this one.
A. as interesting B. more interesting than C. so interesting as D. interesting38. I don’t think Fred gets _____ with Daniel. They always argue.A. over B. through C. on D. in
39. This city is developing ______ in the region.A. as fast as B. faster than C. the fastest D. faster
40. You should take your hat _____ in the cinema.A. in B. over C. off D. down
41. You’re not a safe driver! You should drive ______.
A. careful B. careless C. more carefully D. carefully
42. Their children have all grown _____ and left home for the city to work.A. up B. out C. out of D. in
43. I was disappointed as the film was ______ than I had expected.

A. as entertaining B. less entertaining C. more entertaining D. entertaining
44. We were shown _____ the town by a volunteer student.A. up B. off C. around D. on
45. Let’s take this road. It is ______ way to the city.A. the shortest B. a shorter C. shortest D. A and B are coect
46. The town council decided to pull _____ the building, as it was unsafe.
A. up B. over C. down D. in
47. At weekends the city centre is always packed with people.
A. busy B. crowded C. full D. quite
48. She lives in one of the most ______ parts of the city: there are lots of luxury shops there.
A. fashionable B. historic C. comfortable D. exciting
49. China is _____ far the most populated country in the world.
A. as B. by C. so D. to
50. Air pollution has a bad influence _____ the environment.
A. at B. in C. on D. to
51. Karachi in Pakistan is the _____ largest city in the world in population.
A. most B. two C. second D. three
52. Before ______ to the office, she has to take her children to school.
A. go B. going C. to go D. went
53. Hai Duong is famous _____ its green bean cakes.
A. for B. of C. with D. in
54.When I turned up, the town hall was already ______ teenagers.
A. full B. packed C. crowded D. jammed
55. We’ve spent a lot of time _____ around the town.
A. wander B. wandering C. to wander D. wandered

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Lớp 9 Tiếng anh Luyện tập tổng hợp

Nguyễn Kim Ngân

24 tháng 9 2018 lúc 10:03

I. Read the passage and choose the best answer from A, B, C or D. LIFE OF A MAN Thomas is now in his sixties, and is one of the many homeless people who live on the streets he buys a newspaper most days. Today, with his fellow tramps, he reads about yesterday’ s student demonstration. Like many of the tramps that live under the bridge in New York, Thomas was not always so poor. A long time ago he was in the Navy, and like many who have been to sea for a long time, he has stayed slim and...

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I. Read the passage and choose the best answer from A, B, C or D. LIFE OF A MAN Thomas is now in his sixties, and is one of the many homeless people who live on the streets he buys a newspaper most days. Today, with his fellow tramps, he reads about yesterday’ s student demonstration. Like many of the tramps that live under the bridge in New York, Thomas was not always so poor. A long time ago he was in the Navy, and like many who have been to sea for a long time, he has stayed slim and fit. Despite the strict organization on board ship, he loved the life, and had the opportunity to see many countries. He visited Poland and Russia; in South Africa he realized what he valued in each country was the people he met. He was always astonished and delighted by the ways in which the people he met differed from one country to another. Some day, he hopes, everyone will see the world as he does. After many happy years in Navy, he had to retire. The good things in life always come to an end. His mother and father had long since died and he’d lost touch with his other relatives. He came to New York and became an industrial designer. He was happy, although it wasn’t the same as the sea. He never wanted to get married and have children. And then there was the period of darkness. He smiles sadly. He shrugs his shoulders and looks at his hands. There are tears in the corners of his eyes. This is something that he cannot bring himself to talk about. “It all went wrong”, he whispers. He was silent for a minute; then recovered. He began to talk more loudly. “Look at me now it makes me angry. And what about the President? He’s been in power for years, and look what he’s done for us. Nothing! I’m still out on the streets and live the life of a tramp.” 39. It would appear that Thomas _________ A. has organized a protest recently. B. takes an interest in important events. C. has no contact with other homeless people. D. is not as poor as he used to be. 40. When Thomas was in the Navy, he _________ A. only visited three countries. B. enjoyed the strict life on board ship. C. was very well paid for the job he did. D. liked meeting people from different countries. 41. Thomas changed his job because he _________ A. was too old to stay in the Navy. B. wanted to start a family. C. wanted to be near his relatives in New York. D. did not enjoy the work any more. 42. Thomas lost his job and became a tramp because _________ A. he did not have any family. B. he was tired of doing normal job. C. of reasons he does not want to discuss D. of the death of his parents. 43. The text states that Thomas thinks the President _________ A. should not allow home people to stay on the streets. B.should increase pensions for oldpeople. C. has not had enough time to change things. D.should have done more to help people like him

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Lớp 9 Tiếng anh Luyện tập tổng hợp

Lê Minh Phương

19 tháng 9 2020 lúc 18:55

What is good writing for children? The children’s publishers will tell you they look for ‘good writing’. What exactly do they mean? Before you send a story you have written to any publisher at all, your severest critic ought to be you vourself. To have a chance of succeeding in the competitive market of children’s fiction, you should constantly be aware, every single time you sit down at your word-processor, of the need to produce ‘good, original writing’. A difficult task, maybe, but one...

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What is good writing for children?
The children’s publishers will tell you they look for ‘good writing’. What exactly do they mean?

Before you send a story you have written to any publisher at all, your severest critic ought to be you vourself. To have a chance of succeeding in the competitive market of children’s fiction, you should constantly be aware, every single time you sit down at your word-processor, of the need to produce ‘good, original writing’. A difficult task, maybe, but one which hopefully we will help you to achieve.

To begin with, let us try to pin down exactly what publishers mean when they talk about ‘good writing’ for children. A useful starting point would be to take a look at some of the children’s books which won literary prizes last year. Reading these books is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways of: (a) finding out what individual publishers are publishing at the moment, and (b) learning a few tricks of the trade from well-established professionals. It goes without saying, of course, that slavishly copying the style and subject matter of a successful author is usually a recipe for disaster. Nor should you become downhearted after reading a particularly brilliant piece of work, and miserably think you will never be able to match up to those standards. Remember, overnight success is rare - most successful children’s authors will have struggled long and hard to learn their trade. Read these books as a critic; note down the things you enjoyed or admired, as well as areas where you feel there was possibly room for improvement. After all, nobody is perfect, not even a successful, prize-winning author.

Possibly the toughest challenge is right at the youngest end of the age range - the picture book. The would-be author/ illustrator is attempting to create an exciting story out of the narrow, limited, everyday world of a young child’s experience - not easy at all. The whole storyline has to be strong enough to keep the reader turning the pages, yet simple enough to fit into a few pages. Another problem for the new picture-book author is that it can seem that every subject and every approach has been done to death, with nothing new left to say. Add to this the fact that printing costs are high because of full colour illustrations, which means that the publisher will probably want a text that suits the international market to increase sales, and a novel for ten-year olds, with hardly any pictures at all, starts to look much more inviting.

You would be forgiven for wondering if there are any truly original plots left to impress publishers with. But remember that, in many ways, it is the writer’s own personal style, and intelligent handling of a subject that can change a familiar, overworked plot into something original and fresh. To illustrate this, read The Enchanted Horse by Magdalen Nabb. A young girl called Irina finds an old wooden horse in a junk shop, takes it home and treats it as if it was real. Soon it magically starts to come to life ... Sounds familiar? The magic object that comes alive is a storyline that has been used in hundreds of other children’s stories. So why does it succeed here? The answer is that Magdalen Nabb has created a strong, believable character in the lonely, unhappy heroine Irina, and the descriptions of her relationship with the wooden horse are poetic and touching.

So, to return to the question asked at the beginning: What exactly is ‘good writing’ for children? The answer is that it is writing which is fresh, exciting and unpredictable, and which gives a new and original angle on what might be a well- worn subject. But do not be put off if you feel that you simply cannot match up to all these requirements. While there is obviously no substitute for talent, and the ability to come up with suitable ideas, many of the techniques for improving and polishing your manuscript can be learned.

8. Why does the article advise people to look at prize-winning books?

A. to copy the author’s style

B. to realise what a high standard needs to be reached

C. to get an idea of what might be successful

D. to find out how to trick publishers

9. What do most successful children’s authors have in common?

A. They did not get depressed by early failures.

B. They have learned how to be critical of other authors’ work.

C. They find it easy to think of storylines that will sell.

D. They have worked hard to become well-known.

10. Why is the picture book the most difficult to write?

A. There is a limited range of subjects available.

B. Young children cannot follow storylines easily.

C. The pictures need to be exciting.

D. Children want to be able to read it quickly.

11.What looks ‘more inviting’ in line 54?

A.the international market

B. the increased sales

C. the novel for ten-year-olds

D. the type of pictures

12. The book about Irina is successful

A. because of the unusual way magic is used.

B. because of the way the character is described.

C. because the story has not been told before.

D. because the pictures bring the story to life.

13. What does ‘it’ refer to in line 68?

A. the storyline

B. the magic object

C. the horse

D. the children’s story

14. What conclusion does the writer of the text come to?

A. Anyone can learn to write a good story.

B. The subject matter is the most important consideration.

C. If you have natural ability, you can learn the rest.

D. Some published fiction is badly written.

15. Why was this text written?

A. to explain what kind of books children like to read

B. to give advice to people who want to write children’s fiction

C. to discourage new authors from being too optimistic

D. to persuade new authors to get away from old ideas

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Use a Relative pronoun preceded by a preposition to combine each pair of sentences below.

1. The teacher is Mr Pike. We studied with him last year.

Ex: the teacher with whom we studied last year is Mr Pike.