Now that the parking regulations have becom stricter more people (use) will be using public transport and leaving their cars at house.
1/29 The people ________ courage you praised are now being awarded medals.
A. whose B. which C. whom D. that
2/ 51. The house ______ is situated in the city centre.
A. in which have just bought
B. we have just bought
C. where we have just bought
D. which we have just bought in
There are now more than a billion people learning English – far more than there were twenty years ago. => ……………
Select one:
a. The number of people learning English is increasing.
b. The number of people learning English is decreasing.
c. The number of people learning English is smarter.
d. The number of people learning English is getting better.
Read the passage. Then read each question and choose the correct answer.
A It seems every day that Elon Musk makes headline news. The inventor, engineer, and entrepreneur is involved with several innovative projects: Tesla electric cars, OpenAI artificial intelligence, Hyperloop high-speed transportation systems, supersonic jet aircraft, and SolarCity. But Musk's most noteworthy project is SpaceX which is dedicated to advancing rocket and spacecraft technology with the aim of establishing a self-sustaining settlement on Mars.
B Space Exploration Technologies - better known by its nickname SpaceX - was started in 2002 with the long term goal of establishing "a spacefaring civilization." Musk is making a comparison with the seafaring that characterized the Age of Exploration from the late 1400s to the 1700s. During that period, Europeans explored parts of the world that had previously been unknown. The exploration led to settlements, trade, and exchanges between all parts of the world. Recently, Musk said, "The future of humanity is fundamentally going to bifurcate along one of two directions: Either we're going to become a multiplanet species and a spacefaring civilization, or we're going to be stuck on one planet until some eventual extinction event."1
C Musk is not exactly sure what might wipe out humans on planet Earth, but some ideas are an asteroid, a super volcano eruption, a virus or even catastrophic global warming. But aside from the threats, he is eager to move into space, not only to explore it but also to establish a human colony on Mars.
D Around 2002, Musk saw flaws in the existing space program which was based on the space shuttle and expensive rockets that could only be used once. He was determined to design and create reusable rockets that make space exploration much less expensive. By 2015, SpaceX had developed and tested the first rocket booster that was able to land and be used again. NASA, the US national space agency, gave SpaceX contracts to transport crew and cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) after they retired the space shuttle.
E In September 2016, Musk announced his plans to send the first people to Mars by 2025. After that, large numbers of people would become settlers, but they would need to be supplied with everything necessary for life. Musk says, "What really matters is being able to send a large number of people, like tens of thousands if not hundreds of thousands of people, and ultimately millions of tons of cargo."2 That's why he thinks reusable rockets are so important.
F Establishing a colony on Mars has many challenges. First is the need to fuel the spacecraft from the sun's energy outside Earth's atmosphere. There are problems transporting all the supplies needed to sustain life including air, food, and water. Landing a spacecraft on Mars gently would be tricky. Then there are the human problems. Research on astronauts at the ISS has shown that living for a long time in a weightless situation causes bone loss, vision problems, and perhaps psychological changes. Lastly, there's no quick trip back to Earth in emergencies.
G Experts in space technology have had mixed reactions to Musk's plan. Some see the program as too ambitious or are concerned about the schedule. Others acknowledge the need for space exploration and settlement and admire Musk's vision. Kenny Todd, an operations manager for NASA's Johnson Space Center, put it this way: "You gotta start somewhere. You gotta start with dreaming," Todd said, "And sometime in there, things become actual."3
1 Source of quote: Elon Musk: A Million Humans Could Live on Mars By the 2060s by Nadia Drake (news.nationalgeographic.com)
2, 3 Source of quotes: Mars: Inside the High-Risk, High-Stakes Race to the Red Planet by Joel Achenbach (nationalgeographic.com)
23. What is the best title for the entire reading?
a. | A Talented Entrepreneur |
b. | The Age of Exploration |
c. | SpaceX and Settling Mars |
24. Why are Musk's many ideas mentioned in Paragraph A?
a. | To provide background for discussing SpaceX |
b. | To suggest that Musk does too many things |
c. | To describe all of Musk's projects in great detail |
25. What is the purpose of the quote in Paragraph B?
a. | To warn people about the dangers of life on Earth |
b. | To explain why Musk is committed to settling Mars |
c. | To request greater support for research on saving our planet |
26. In the quote in Paragraph B, Musk uses the word bifurcate. What does it mean?
a. | to divide into two different branches |
b. | to evolve in a new, unique direction |
c. | to stay on the same familiar path |
27. According to the passage, what is the main advantage of reusable rockets?
a. | They land more carefully. |
b. | They use the sun to refuel. |
c. | They are less expensive. |
28. Which idea can you infer from Paragraph F?
a. | The environment on Mars is healthy. |
b. | It will be possible to get water from Mars. |
c. | Mars settlers probably won't return to Earth. |
29. Based on Todd's quote in Paragraph G, which statement would he agree with?
a. | You should start with actual facts and dream later on. |
b. | If you don't have a vision, you never accomplish things. |
c. | People who have big dreams are not thinking about reality. |
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According to a survey, 86% of people in the USA believe their economic situation is as good (41%) or better (45%) than it was four years ago.
Select one:
a. The economic situation is getting better.
b. The economic situation is getting worse.
c. The economic situation is deteriorating.
d. The economic situation is becoming safer.
Read each main idea and then quickly skim the reading passage to find the paragraph it describes. Write the letter of the paragraph in the space.
A It seems every day that Elon Musk makes headline news. The inventor, engineer, and entrepreneur is involved with several innovative projects: Tesla electric cars, OpenAI artificial intelligence, Hyperloop high-speed transportation systems, supersonic jet aircraft, and SolarCity. But Musk's most noteworthy project is SpaceX which is dedicated to advancing rocket and spacecraft technology with the aim of establishing a self-sustaining settlement on Mars.
B Space Exploration Technologies - better known by its nickname SpaceX - was started in 2002 with the long term goal of establishing "a spacefaring civilization." Musk is making a comparison with the seafaring that characterized the Age of Exploration from the late 1400s to the 1700s. During that period, Europeans explored parts of the world that had previously been unknown. The exploration led to settlements, trade, and exchanges between all parts of the world. Recently, Musk said, "The future of humanity is fundamentally going to bifurcate along one of two directions: Either we're going to become a multiplanet species and a spacefaring civilization, or we're going to be stuck on one planet until some eventual extinction event."1
C Musk is not exactly sure what might wipe out humans on planet Earth, but some ideas are an asteroid, a super volcano eruption, a virus or even catastrophic global warming. But aside from the threats, he is eager to move into space, not only to explore it but also to establish a human colony on Mars.
D Around 2002, Musk saw flaws in the existing space program which was based on the space shuttle and expensive rockets that could only be used once. He was determined to design and create reusable rockets that make space exploration much less expensive. By 2015, SpaceX had developed and tested the first rocket booster that was able to land and be used again. NASA, the US national space agency, gave SpaceX contracts to transport crew and cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) after they retired the space shuttle.
E In September 2016, Musk announced his plans to send the first people to Mars by 2025. After that, large numbers of people would become settlers, but they would need to be supplied with everything necessary for life. Musk says, "What really matters is being able to send a large number of people, like tens of thousands if not hundreds of thousands of people, and ultimately millions of tons of cargo."2 That's why he thinks reusable rockets are so important.
F Establishing a colony on Mars has many challenges. First is the need to fuel the spacecraft from the sun's energy outside Earth's atmosphere. There are problems transporting all the supplies needed to sustain life including air, food, and water. Landing a spacecraft on Mars gently would be tricky. Then there are the human problems. Research on astronauts at the ISS has shown that living for a long time in a weightless situation causes bone loss, vision problems, and perhaps psychological changes. Lastly, there's no quick trip back to Earth in emergencies.
G Experts in space technology have had mixed reactions to Musk's plan. Some see the program as too ambitious or are concerned about the schedule. Others acknowledge the need for space exploration and settlement and admire Musk's vision. Kenny Todd, an operations manager for NASA's Johnson Space Center, put it this way: "You gotta start somewhere. You gotta start with dreaming," Todd said, "And sometime in there, things become actual."3
1 Source of quote: Elon Musk: A Million Humans Could Live on Mars By the 2060s by Nadia Drake (news.nationalgeographic.com)
2, 3 Source of quotes: Mars: Inside the High-Risk, High-Stakes Race to the Red Planet by Joel Achenbach (nationalgeographic.com)
30. A comparison between past and future exploration
31. Difficulties associated with settlement on Mars
32. Information about Musk's other roles and projects
33. Reasons why SpaceX developed reusable rockets
34. An idea of how many people would be involved in settling on Mars
Combine these pairs of sentences using "so……..that" and translate into Vietnamese
1. That woman was very tall. She could almost touch the ceiling.
2. This coat is very big. I can't wear it.
3. The coffee was so strong. She couldn't go to sleep.
4. That bag was very heavy. None of us could carry it.
5. The stadium is very large. It can hold 60,000 people.
6. Those lessons are very difficult. He can't understand them.
7. She was very busy. She couldn't do the housework.
8. The climate was very bad. All the plants couldn't grow well.
9. I'm very tired. I couldn't keep my eyes open.
10. That boy is very lazy. He never does his homework.
Build sentences base on suggestions, remember not to change their order.
1. This/ first time/we/have/delicious meal.
2. The last time/we/eat/restaurant/ six months ago
3. When/ I/ fifteen/ , my father/ give/ a new cellphone
4. When/ boy/ twelve/ father/ die/ dangerous disease.
5. Qualifications and experience/ two elements/ help us/ get good jobs easily
6. The accident/ thought/ caused /by/careless error.
It was so ________ My old neighbor came up to talk to me at the party and I didn’t recognize him.
Select one:
a. embarrassing
b. embarrassed
c. confusing
d. confused
