Violent crimes went up last year, with only 15,000 violent crimes reported . This compares with 10,000 in 2015.
Select one:
a. The number of violent crimes is rising.
b. The number of violent crimes is improving.
c. The number of violent crimes is getting better.
d. The number of violent crimes is becoming more dangerous.
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.
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.
1. The main purpose of this passage is to:
A. describe a popular activity.
B. give reasons for the popularity of foot races.
C. make fun of runners in costume.
D. encourage people to exercise.
+ Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage?
A. Some runners were ready to put out a fire.
B. Some runners looked like Elvis Presley.
C. Some runners were participating in a wedding.
D. Some runners were serious about winning.
2. I needn’t have watered the garden because it came down in torrents after that.
A. If only I had watered the garden before it came down in torrents.
B. It’s a pity I had watered the garden after it came down in torrents.
C. I regret having watered the garden before it came down in torrents.
D. If it had came down in torrents, I wouldn’t have watered the garden.
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1/ It is not certain whether this opinion _______ accurately reflect the public attitude.
A. poll
B. post
C. pole
D. pose
2/ Is the giant panda only indigenous _______ China?
A. to
B. by
C. with
D. from
3/ One of the reasons why many children lack _______ to study harder is that they take almost no pleasure in it.
A. persuasion
B. incentive
C. promotion
D. influence
4/ Antony was in a confused _______ of mind after hearing the news.
A. cost
B. state
C. price
D. status
Rebecca Stevens
Rebecca Steven is well known for being the first British woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Rebecca originally trained as a journalist and pursued that career for some ten years, becoming deputy editor of the Financial Times magazine Resident Abroad. In 1989, Rebecca accompanied an expedition attempting the Northeast Ridge of Mount Everest. Exploring the question "why do climbers climb?", she climbed to the first camp at 7,100m and made a decision she wanted to climb the mountain herself.
In 1993, almost exactly 40 years after the first ascent by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, Rebecca achieved that ambition, becoming the first British woman to stand on the summit in the process. In 1994, she became the third woman – and the first British woman – the climb the ‘Seven Summits’.
“Mount Everest is a huge part of my life - a vibrant chapter in my memory but also in the work that I do as leadership coach and lecturer. On Everest, I gained unexpected insights into the human condition that reach far beyond the mountains. Everest stripped away any superficialities, revealing only that which matters: head, heart, and values – and honestly I don’t think there is any greater teacher of leadership and of working together with other people.” said Rebecca .
Rebecca’s keynote is about setting sights, taking initiative, overcoming fears and sheer tenacity and grit. And it's about recognising one's limitations and working collectively with other people - about leadership and teamwork. Rebecca's story is a powerful metaphor for our lives and our careers.
Câu hỏi:
1. Before Rebecca climbed Mount Everest, she worked for a travel agency for many years.
| A. True | B. False |
2. Before Rebecca, there used to be a woman who climbed Mount Everest.
| A. True | B. False |
3. Teamwork is an important factor in contributing to Rebecca’s success.
| A. True | B. False |
4. Rebecca became famous when she reached the top of Mount Everest.
| A. True | B. False |
5. Rebecca learned just about the mountain condition after the trip.
| A. True | B. False |
Read the text and choose the correct answer for each question
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and it is located in central eastern Scotland, near the Firth of Forth, close to the North Sea. Thanks to its spectacular rocks, rustic buildings and a huge collection of ancient and classic architecture, including numerous stone decorations, it is renowned world-wide as one of the most lively cities in Europe.
Edinburgh is not only one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, it is a city with a fantastic position. The view falls on all sides – green hills, the hint of the blue sea, the silhouettes of the buildings and the red cliffs. It is a hilly city that calls you to explore it by foot – narrow streets, passageways, stairs and hidden church yards on every step will pull you away from the main streets.
The city is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK. It is the capital of Scotland and home to many tourist attractions. A visit here will be well worth it, considering the numerous things you can do and see. Most of the structures in the Old Town have remained in their original form over the years. Especially, going down the Royal Mile to three-hundred-year-old Holyrood House - the Queen’s home when she came to Edinburgh.
You can look at the shops on the Royal Mile or on Princess Street in the New Town. Some shops sell the famous Scottish tartans and you can see the name of the family, which goes with each tartan. Near Princess Street is Charlotte Square, which is very beautiful. There is the National Gallery of Scotland, with pictures from Scotland and from many other countries too.
In August, you can visit the Edinburgh Festival, the biggest arts festival in the world with hundreds of different things to do and see.
Câu hỏi:
1. Edinburgh is famous for …
A.old buildings
B.skyscrapers
C.nightlife
D.people
2. The Edinburgh Festival is celebrated in….
A.summer
B.spring
C.fall
D.winter
3. Edinburgh is located in a …
A. river
B. mountain
C. lake
D. hill
4. In the National Gallery of Scotland, many … are displayed.
A.paintings
B.sculptures
C.films
D.tartans
5. The Queen lived in … when she came to Edinburgh.
A. New Town
B.Royal Mile
C.Princess Street
D. Holyrood House
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.
