Scotland is famous for its long history and ________ Castles.
A.native B.ancient C.modern D. unique
Scotland is famous for its long history and ________ Castles.
A.native B.ancient C.modern D. unique
Read passage and then decide whether the sentences are True or False.
The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster - officially named Saint Stephen's Tower - is commonly known as the Big Ben. It is one of London's most famous landmarks. The clock inside the tower was installed in the middle of the nineteenth century. It is the largest clock in the world. The name Big Ben actually refers to the largest of the clock's five bells. The clock faces have a diameter of almost 7.5m. The hour hand is 2.7m long and the minute hand measures 4.25m long. The clock, designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, has a remarkable accuracy. It is known for its reliability because it has rarely failed during its long life span. Even after the nearby House of Commons was destroyed by bombing during World War II, the clock kept on chiming.
The Clock Tower (Big Ben) is one of the most famous places in London.
A. True
B. False
Read passage and then decide whether the sentences are True or False.
The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster - officially named Saint Stephen's Tower - is commonly known as the Big Ben. It is one of London's most famous landmarks. The clock inside the tower was installed in the middle of the nineteenth century. It is the largest clock in the world. The name Big Ben actually refers to the largest of the clock's five bells. The clock faces have a diameter of almost 7.5m. The hour hand is 2.7m long and the minute hand measures 4.25m long. The clock, designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, has a remarkable accuracy. It is known for its reliability because it has rarely failed during its long life span. Even after the nearby House of Commons was destroyed by bombing during World War II, the clock kept on chiming.
The clock has often failed during its long life span.
A. True
B. False
III. Read the text carefully, then answer the questions.
TRANSPORT IN JAPAN
Transportation in Japan is modern and highly developed. Japan’s transportation sector is famous worldwide for its energy efficiency. Transportation in Japan uses less energy per person than that in other countries because if rail transportation and low travel distances.
In Japan, road construction is difficult because Japan has very high population density, and the limited amount of land for road construction. Railway are a major means of passenger transportation, especially for mass and high –speed transport between major cities and for commuter transport in metropolitan areas.
Japan’s Shinkansen( or bullet train) is also very famous worldwide. Shinkansen trains are known to be very safe. There haven’t been any accident –related deaths or injuries from passengers in its history. Shikansen are also known to be very punctual. In 2003, the average delay per train on the ToKaido Shinkasen was a mere 6 seconds. Japan has tried to sell its Shinkansen technology overseas, and has struck deals to help build systems in India, Thailand, and the United States.
1. Why Japan’s transportation sector is famous worldwide?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Why road construction is difficult in Japan?
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3. What are a major means of passengers transportation in Japan?
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4. Have there been any accident-related deaths or injuries caused by Sinkasen trains?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. How are Shinkansen described in the paragraph?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Read passage and then decide whether the sentences are True or False.
The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster - officially named Saint Stephen's Tower - is commonly known as the Big Ben. It is one of London's most famous landmarks. The clock inside the tower was installed in the middle of the nineteenth century. It is the largest clock in the world. The name Big Ben actually refers to the largest of the clock's five bells. The clock faces have a diameter of almost 7.5m. The hour hand is 2.7m long and the minute hand measures 4.25m long. The clock, designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, has a remarkable accuracy. It is known for its reliability because it has rarely failed during its long life span. Even after the nearby House of Commons was destroyed by bombing during World War II, the clock kept on chiming.
The Clock is very accurate.
A. True
B. False
Task 2: Choose the correct answer for each question:
1. Manchester is famous _________ its football teams.
A. in B. with C. for D. as
2. _________ a nice day! Shall we go swimming?
A. How B. When C. What D. Which
3. It was the most exciting film I ______.
A. never saw B. ever saw C. had ever seen D. have ever seal
4. They have been in love with each other _____they were young.
A. while B. until C. for D. since
5. I_____ the money from him yet.
A. haven’t received B. don’t receive C. will receive D. am receiving
6. How many times ______there so far? A few times.
A. have you been B. would you be C. were you D. had you been
7. Up to now, I_____ such a big fire.
A. have never seen B. had never seen C. never seen D. never see
8. He ____ in the same house since 1975.
A. has lived B. is living C. lived D. had lived
9. Do you know_____ drink in Viet Nam?
A. popular B. more popular C. more and more popular D. the most popular
10. I usually play football when I have____.
A. spare time B. good time C. no time D. times
11. Last summer, I_____ fishing with my uncle in the afternoon.
A. go B. went C. goes D. going
12. I like watching football matches, but I am not very good____ playing football.
A. at B. in C. on D. for
13. "___do you do judo?" - "Twice a week.".
A. When B. Where C. How often D. Why
14. ___sports do you like watching on TV? .
A. How B. What C. Do D. How often
15. Nam's dream is to become a .
A. loser B. champion C. contest D. gamer
16. We were very upset when our favourite team didn’t ________ even one goal.
A. play B. kick C. point D. score
17. I _______ born on the first of May.
A. were B. was C. are D. is
18. _______ much do you weigh?
A. Which B. Who C. What D. How
Folk painting is one of the special cultural features of Vietnam. Especially, Dong Ho painting has become a unique symbol of folk culture in Vietnam and a source of inspiration for poets and musicians of many generations. A long time ago, it used to be a precious decoration to celebrate Tet holiday; Vietnamese people bought Dong Ho pictures to hang them on their wall for a year, and then replaced them by new ones when a new year was coming.
Dong Ho paintings mainly reflect the aspiration for a peaceful and happy life. Dear animals in people’s life such as cow, pig, dog, cat and chicken are also depicted in a lot of paintings. Especially, some paintings like “Catching coconuts”, “Mice wedding” attract the attention of many domestic and foreign visitors. The painting fair is annually held on Tet holiday in the communal house in Dong Ho village, which draws a large number of tourists.
Question 37: What is considered one of the special features of Vietnam’s culture?
A. painting “Catching coconuts” B. folk painting C. modern arts D. painting “Mice wedding”
Question 38: When do Vietnamese people usually buy Đông Hồ pictures?
A. in summer B. at Tet C. on holidays D. a long time ago
Question 39: Foreign tourists _____Đông Hồ paintings.
A. don’t like . B. hate C. enjoy D. dislike
Question 40 : How often is the painting fair held?
A. every year B. every two years C. every day D. once a month
ha long bay is famous.....its beautiful landscape
A.in B.with C.for D.about
he is disappointed ... his test results
A.in B.with C.at D.about
Read passage and then decide whether the sentences are True or False.
The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster - officially named Saint Stephen's Tower - is commonly known as the Big Ben. It is one of London's most famous landmarks. The clock inside the tower was installed in the middle of the nineteenth century. It is the largest clock in the world. The name Big Ben actually refers to the largest of the clock's five bells. The clock faces have a diameter of almost 7.5m. The hour hand is 2.7m long and the minute hand measures 4.25m long. The clock, designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, has a remarkable accuracy. It is known for its reliability because it has rarely failed during its long life span. Even after the nearby House of Commons was destroyed by bombing during World War II, the clock kept on chiming.
Saint Stephen's Tower is the largest tower in the world.
A. True
B. False
Read passage and then decide whether the sentences are True or False.
The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster - officially named Saint Stephen's Tower - is commonly known as the Big Ben. It is one of London's most famous landmarks. The clock inside the tower was installed in the middle of the nineteenth century. It is the largest clock in the world. The name Big Ben actually refers to the largest of the clock's five bells. The clock faces have a diameter of almost 7.5m. The hour hand is 2.7m long and the minute hand measures 4.25m long. The clock, designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, has a remarkable accuracy. It is known for its reliability because it has rarely failed during its long life span. Even after the nearby House of Commons was destroyed by bombing during World War II, the clock kept on chiming.
Big Ben actually refers to the smallest of the clock's five bells.
A. True
B. False
1. The city is (famous / wonderful / beautiful) for its historic attractions.