The walls of the house are covered .... a coat of paint
A. with B. in C. by D. under
The walls of the house are covered .... a coat of paint
A. with B. in C. by D. under
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Every nation and every country has its own custom and traditions. In Britain traditions play a more important part in the life of the people than in other countries. Englishmen are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up.
It has been the law for about 300 years that all theaters are closed on Sundays. No letters are delivered, only a few Sunday papers and published.
To this day an English family prefers a house with a garden to a flat in a modern house with central heating. English people like gardens. Sometimes the garden in front of the house is a little square covered with cement painted green in imitation of grass and a box of flowers.
Holidays are especially rich in old traditions and are different in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England. Christmas is a great English national holiday, and in Scotland it is not kept, except by clerks in banks, all shops and factories are working.
Questions
1. How important are traditions in Britain?
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2. What do Englishmen do for their traditions?
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3. Which does an English family prefer, a house with a garden or a flat?
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4. How is Christmas kept in Scotland?
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Circle the best answer to complete each sentences.
1. The storms have caused a lot of _______ to the crops.
a. damage b. pollution c. improvement d. conservation
2. I was not able to sleep last night because my neighbor was playing his music so _______.
a. loud b. quietly c. raw d. well
3. My eyes really hurt when I see these bunches of dazzling lights _______ this time of the night.
a. to b. at c. for d. in
4. Continued trade in these bear products is a threat to the _______ of the species.
a. survival b. survive c. survivor d. survived
5. What is thermal pollution? Well, it's a kind of pollution _______ by human activity that changes the surrounding temperature.
a. led b. raised c. done d. caused
6. New laws have been passed to _______ wildlife in the area.
a. conservation b. conserve c. conservationist d. conserved
7. We are trying to reduce the _______ fumes that are polluting our cities.
a. exhausting b. exhausted c. exhaustion d. exhaust
8. _______ pollution occurs when radioactive waste is released into the air, water and earth, as a result of human activities.
a. Light b. Soil c. Radioactive d. Visual
9. These days people tend to buy organic foods that are free of _______ though they are much more exper
a. herbs b. herbicides c. herbal d. herb
10. Great efforts have been made to reduce levels of environmental _______.
a. pollution b. biodegrading c. protection d. awareness
11. Too much _______ light is a form a light pollution.
a. natural b. artificial c. beautiful d. dim
12. The new policy has led _______ three major strikes in the city today.
a. to b. in c. for d. at
13. The Chernobyl disaster, which happened _______ 26 April 1986, was one of the most tragic nuclear fallouts is human history.
a. at b. in c. on d. under
14. Industrial waste from a nearby factory is the main source _______ pollution in this surb.
a. of b. for c. with d. on
15. Due _______ a delay in responding to the email, she lost the job.
a. of b. for c. in d. to
16. I couldn't sleep because _______ the noise from the party nest door.
a. in b. at c. of d. with
17. By being a responsible consumer, we can reduce the damage littering causes _______ the environment.
a. in b. for c. at d. to
18. During the process of cooling down the equipment, this factory has discharged _______ a large amount of cold water into the surrounding river, causing the temperature to change.
a. / b. of c. with d. to
19. Thirteen beaches in Hong Kong have been closed due to a palm oil spill that was caused _______ a recent ship collision.
a. in b. to c. by d. with
20. Frequent exposure _______ high levels of radiation can put you at greater ricks of all sorts of cancer.
a. for b. with c. on d. to
21. There are too many telephone lines, power lines, and advertising billboards _______ this street. It's sad that visual pollution is getting in people's life almost everywhere.
a. on b. at c. with d. by
22. It was a heart-breaking sight at the lake. The children cried when seeing their beloved ducks lying dead, uncared of on shore. The reason _______ their death is still unknown.
a. for b. with c. in d. at
Read the text and then choose the best answer A, B, C of D
Two of the most dangerous storms which affect America are hurricanes and tornadoes. They are very much feared by anyone who may live in the path of their destruction.
Every year homes are destroyed by their fury anf often lives are lost. Most people who live near the coast are forced to evacuate their homes and to move to safer areas until the storms passes. Floods are caused along the coast by both the heavy rain and a storm tide that is considerably above normal water level. The high winds, coastal flooding and heavy rains associated with a hurricane cause enormous damage. Hurricanes usually develop between July and October. Once they hit land they tremendous power with driving rain and wind.
Tornadoes are violent low-pressured storms. These storms occur most often during the summer months are noticeable by their strong wind and lack of rain. The sky turn black as dust is sucked up into the air. Tornadoes are capable of lifting quite heavy objects from the ground. They can pick up trees and cars right into the air and even uplift heavier objects such as homes and trains.
Both hurricanes and tornadoes cause millions of dollars worth of damage to life and property every year. Today they can be predicted more easily than in the past, but they can't be stopped or ignored.
1. What are the most dangerous storms which affect America?
A. Thunderstorms and hurricanes
B. Typhoon and thunderstorms
C. Hurricanes and typhoons
D. Hurricanes and tornadoes
2. At which part of the year do hurricanes usually develop?
A. Between July and October
B. Between July and December
C. From the seventh to the ninth month
D. All the year round.
3. What is the major similarity of both a hurricane and a tornado?
A. They can cause great damage.
B. They have either wind or speed.
C. They are not accompanied by rain.
D. They cover only a small part.
4. Which of the following is true of tornadoes and hurricanes?
A. They cannot be predicted with accuracy.
B. They are easier to control today than in the past.
C. Tornadoes are more dangerous than hurricanes.
D. People can predict them with greater accuracy.
5. Which of the following was not mentioned in the article?
A. The tremendous power of these storms.
B. The damage caused by hurricanes and tornadoes.
C. The numbers of people killed each year by these storms.
D. The time of year when they are most likely to strike.
Read the text and then choose the best answer A, B, C or D.
Tsunamis, whose name derives from the Japanese expression for "high wave in a harbor", are giant sea wave. These waves are quite different from storm surges. They are also referred to by the general public as tidal waves although they have nothing to do with tides. Scientists often refer to them as seismic sea waves, which is far more appropriate because they are often the result of undersea seismic activity.
Tsunamis can be caused when the sea floor suddenly moves, during an underwater earthquake or volcano, and the water above the moving earth is suddenly displaced. This sudden shift of water sets off a series of waves. These waves can travel great distances, at speeds close to 700 kilometres per hour. In the open ocean, tsunami waves are not very high, often no more than one or two metres. It is when they hit the shallow waters near the coast thay they increase in height, possibly up to 40 metres.
1. The passage mainly discusses __________
A. tidal waves B. tides C. tsunamis D. storm surges
2. All of the following is true about tidal waves EXCEPT __________
A. They are as another name for tsunamis
B. They are caused by sudden changes in high and low tides
C. this term is not used by the scientists
D. the name refer to the same phenomenon as seismic sea waves
3. The word "them" in the passage refers to __________
A. tidal waves B. tsunamis C. storm surges D. sea waves
4. The word "shallow" in the passage mostly means __________
A. not clear B. tidal C. coastal D. not deep
5. It can be understood from the passage that tsunamis __________
A. cause severe damage in the middle of the ocean
B. generally reach heights greater than 40 metres
C. are far more dangerous on the coast than in the open ocean
D. are often identified by ships on the ocean
I.Choose the letter A, B, C or D the word that has the underlined part different from others.
1: A. accent B. cattle C. kangaroo D. parade
2: A. haunt B. hour C. help D. hold
3: A. schedule B. school C. scholar D. loch
4: A. official B. cattle C. icon D. Scot
5:A. puzzle B. unique C. bus D. cupcake
6:A. parade B. state C. station D. koala
7:A. aborigines B. kangaroo C. goggles D. gong
II.Choose the letter A, B, C or D the word that has different stress pattern from others.
8: A. Chinese B. coffee C. trainee D. trustee
9: A. jubilee B. absentee C. devotee D. referee
10: A. Nepalese B. addressee C. committee D. kangaroo
11: A. Maltese B. Viennese C. Chinese D. Burmese
12: A. accent B. station C. unique D. legend
13: A. puzzle B. schedule C. Scottish D. parade
14: A. official B. absolute C. koala D. committee
15: A. absolutely B. examinee C. interviewee D. Senegalese
III. Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
1: It can’t be denied that English has become an __________ language of the world.
A. national B. international C. cultural D. multicultural
2: The train __________ the railway station at 8:00 a.m. every morning.
A. leave B. leaving C. will leave D. leaves
3: Koalas are well-known as the symbol __________ Australia.
A. of B. in C. on D. for
4: What he has said about me is __________ wrong.
A. absolute B. absolutely C. official D. officially
5: What is _________ official language of your country?
A. a B. an C. the D. x
6: Canada is made up _________ 10 provinces and 6 territories
A. on B. of C. by D. with
7: Since 1965, the maple tree with red leaves _________ the most well-known Canadian symbol.
A. has become B. become C. became D. becoming
8:Mount Rushmore is located _________ the USA.
A. in B. to C. of D. with
9: Trung speaks English like a native __________ though he comes from
A. speak B. speaking C. speaker D. spoke
10: English is the __________ language of many countries, including Britain and Philippines
A. official B. absolute C. unique D. puzzling
11: Australia has a wide __________ of landscapes and animal species.
A. loch B. state C. kilt D. range
12:Mount Rushmore is a national __________ carved into a mountain in South Dakota, USA.
A. schedule B. parade C. monument D. legend
13: According to the schedule, the train __________ at 12 a.m.
A. arrived B. arrive C. arrives D. arriving
14: This house is said to be __________ by ghosts.
A. haunt B. haunted C. haunting D. haunts
15: He has been working in a cattle __________ for five years
A. accent B. station C. icon D. state
IV. Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences with given words
1:There/ many/ English/ speaking countries/ the world
A. There are many English speaking countries on the world.
B. There are many English speaking countries in the world.
C. There are many English speaking countries at the world.
D. There are many English speaking countries of the world.
2:Could/ you/ tell/ me/ what/ the symbol/ Scotland?
A. Could you tell to me what is the symbol of Scotland?
B. Could you tell to me what the symbol of Scotland is?
C. Could you tell me what is the symbol of Scotland?
D. Could you tell me what the symbol of Scotland is?
3:: Fifty stars/ the/ United States’ flag/ represent/ fifty states
A. Fifty stars in the United States’ flag represents its fifty states.
B. Fifty stars at the United States’ flag represents its fifty states.
C. Fifty stars at the United States’ flag represent its fifty states.
D. Fifty stars in the United States’ flag represent its fifty states.
4: A lot of/ people/ enjoy/ see/ ‘Titanic’/ despite/ sad ending.
A. A lot of people enjoy to see ‘Titanic’ despite its sad ending.
B. A lot of people enjoy to see ‘Titanic’ despite it has sad ending.
C. A lot of people enjoy seeing ‘Titanic’ despite it has sad ending.
D. A lot of people enjoy seeing ‘Titanic’ despite its sad ending.
5: What/ icon/ your/ country?
A. What is the icon of your country?
B. What is a icon of your country?
C. What is the icon to your country?
D. What is a icon to your country?
V. Rearrange the sentences to make meaningful sentences.
6: such/ Amsterdam/ again/ is/ it/ one/ a/ that/ to/ wonderful/ want/ city/ I/ visit/ again/ day.
A. Amsterdam is city that I want to visit such a wonderful it again one day.
B. Amsterdam is again one day such a wonderful city that I want to visit it.
C. Amsterdam is such a wonderful city that I want to visit it again one day.
D. Amsterdam is such a city wonderful that I want to visit it again one day.
7: Have/ been/ you/ New York/ ever/ to?
A. Have you ever been to New York?
B. Have you been ever to New York?
C. Have you to ever been New York?
D. Have been you ever to New York?
8: I/ to/ will/ abroad/ spoken/ learn/ English/ go
A. I will learn spoken English go to abroad.
B. I will learn spoken English to go abroad.
C. I will learn English spoken to go abroad.
D. I will spoken learn English to go abroad.
9: This/ I/ is/ have/ country/ first/ been/ the/ to/ this/ time/ country.
A. This is the first time I have been to this country.
B. This is the first this country time I have been to.
C. This is the first country I have been to this time.
D. This is I been to this the first time have country.
10: If I were rich, I would settle in Dubai
A. If were I rich, I would settle in Dubai.
B. If I would rich, I were settle in Dubai.
C. If I were rich, I would settle in Dubai.
D. If I were in Dubai, I would settle rich.
VI. Rewrite sentences without changing the meaning
11: He hasn’t got his hair cut for two months.
A. It has been two months since the last time he got his hair cut.
B. He will never get his hair cut again.
C. Getting his hair cut is expensive.
D. He is so lazy to get his hair cut.
12: Although Singapore is a developed country, it is not polluted by industry
A. Due to being a developed country, Singapore is not polluted by industry.
B. Despite being a developed country, Singapore is not polluted by industry.
C. As being a developed country, Singapore is not polluted by industry.
D. By being a developed country, Singapore is not polluted by industry.
13: It is interesting to study tourism.
A. Don’t study tourism.
B. To study tourism is not fun.
C. It is not a good idea to study tourism.
D. Studying tourism is interesting.
14: New Zealand and Australia are both surrounded by the sea.
A. Both New Zealand and Australia has sea around it.
B. There is no sea around New Zealand and Australia.
C. New Zealand and Australia don’t have sea.
D. We can’t go swimming in New Zealand and Australia.
15: Australians use English as their mother tongue so they are native speakers.
A. Australians are native speaker although they use English as their mother tongue.
B. Australians are native speaker because they use English as their mother tongue.
C. Australians are native speaker though they use English as their mother tongue.
D. Australians are native speaker owing to they use English as their mother tongue.
Choose the best answer.
1. The tsunami _____ in December 2004 in South East killed more than 160,000 people.
A. disaster B. disastrous C. disastrously D. disastered
2. The roof __________ under the weight of snow last night.
A. collapsed B. collapsing C. collapses D. collapse
3. Many people becomec__________ because of the natural disasters every year,
A. homeless B. homesick C. homeland D. home work
4. Solar energy doesn't cause __________
A. pollution B. polluted C. pollute D. pollutant
5. There is more pollution in the city __________ there is more traffic in the streets.
A. and B. because C. because of D. but
1) if people (travel)...........to work by bus, there (be)....................fewer car fumes A.to travel/be B.travel/are C. will travel/be D.travel/will be 2) if people didn't throw rubbish in the street, it (look)........attractive A. will look B.would look C. look D. to look 3) there are about 750 million English speakers in the world, and this number (increase)......fast A.is increasing B. to increase C.are increasing D.increase 4) in the future, natural disasters (predict).........accurately with the help of technology A. to predict B.predict C. will be predicted D.will predict 5) on my birthday, I was very pleased because I (receive)............a nice present A.receive B. had received C.without D.at
Choose the correct answer.
1. The fovernment sent rescue food, drink and medical supplies to __________ homes.
A. flood B. flooded C. flooding D. floods
2. The roof __________ under the weight of snow last night.
A. collapsed B. collapsing C. collapses D. collapse
3. Many people become __________ because of the natural disasters every year.
A. homeless B. homesick C. homeland D. homework
4. The __________ buried the whole village while people were sleeping in their houses.
A. mudslide B. tornado C. drought D. thunderstorm
5. The sight of too many advertising billboards, shop signs causes __________ pollution.
A. air B. light C. noise D. visual