4 London is.....the........Capital of........the.........United Kingdom
6 5 They took........a........small plane to.....the..........Hawai island of Oachu
I. Read the passage carefully, then answer the following questions
London is by far the largest city in England and the United Kingdom. 8.63 million people live in London, which is on the River Thames. It is the capital of the United Kingdom. London is the biggest city in middle Europe, and the world's largest financial centre. London was founded by the Romans in AD 43 and called Londinium. The city has a huge network of transport systems. The Victorians built a number of railway systems in the mid-19th century.
There is also the world's first underground railway system, London Underground, which is the main way commuters get into London .There are five airports, though only one is actually in London (the City Airport). Most people in London are British. However, London also has many immigrants. These people come from many different countries. Many people visit London as tourists. They may see the famous "Sights of London". These sights include palaces, churches and museums. London is one of the world's most important cities for business, finance, and politics. It is also important for culture: media, entertainment, fashion, and art.
1. Is the largest city in England and the United Kingdom also the capital of the United Kingdom?
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2. What is the population of London?.
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3. How many airports actually are there in London?
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4. When were the railway systems in London built?
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5. Do you want to visit London? Why or Why not?
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Everyday on radio, on TV, and in the newspaper, we hear, see or read about many problems in the world, for example, (0) pollution problems. Air pollution is the first kind. It mostly comes from (1) .......................... released from motorbikes, cars, airplanes, trains and poisonous gases (2) ........................... from factories. Also, waste is dumped any where, even in the city where many people are living. The second pollution problem is sea pollution. Many people earn their living from fishing in the sea, and the fish they catch feed many people. But the sea has become so polluted (3) ................................... oil spills and factory wastes that the fish are dying. This pollution is not only killing the fish, but is also affecting those people who eat fish. (4) .............................. do you find a place nowadays that is not polluted. This problem is growing more difficult everyday. We must find a good solution that can (5) ........................... the world a better place to live. |
I. Fill in the blanks with the suitable words.
| small - tired - swimming - very - picture - was |
We went(1)...............at Waikiki Beach as soon as we arrived on the Hawaiian island of Tahu. We took a(2)...................plane to Kilauea Volcano this afternoon. The lava(3).................pouring when we flew overhead. If was(4)..................exciting.
There are 10 mistakes in the passage. Find and correct them.
Hawaii was the last state join the United States. It became the 50th state in August 21st , 1959. Hawaii is the southernmost state in the country. It also is the only state making up entirely of islands. Hawaii is nicknamed the Aloha State. Aloha is a greeting by the Hawaiian language. It can mean "hello" or "goodbye". Most Hawaiians would probably say that aloha is the expression of welcome. Million of tourists visit Hawaii to enjoy its mild climate and sparkling beaches. Hawaii is made up of 8 majority islands and 128 islets (small islands). Honolulu, where is on the island of Oahu, is the capital of Hawaii and its largest city. About three-fourth of Hawaii's people live on Oahu. About three-fourth of Hawaii's people live on Oahu. The island of Hawaii is large of the islands. It is sometimes called the Big Island
(1) ________ London , tourists often (2) ________different parts of the capital by
underground. Covent Garden, a popular tourist attraction, is in (3) ________
centre (4) ________ London. There (5) ________ shops there. There (6)
________ an underground nearby . A (7) ________of tourists also visit London's
historic buildings. Buckingham Palace is Queen's official residence. There is a flag
which shows when the Queen is (8) ________ home.
VII. How much do you know about geography? Put in these names: Andes, Irish Republic, Italy, West Indies, Lake Michigan, River Nile, North, Pennsylvania, Tasmania, United Kingdom. Decide if you need the.
1. Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania .
2. Dublin is in _____________________.
3. Chicago lies on the shore of _____________________.
4. Sicily is a part of _____________________.
5. _____________________ is England, Scotland, Wales and Northen Ireland.
6. _____________________ are a mountain range in South America.
7. _____________________ is an island to the south of Australia.
8. Jamaica is an island in _____________________.
9. _____________________ flows through Egypt.
10. Manchester is in _____________________ of England.
1/Điền từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống :
A) In london, tourists often (1)... Different parts of the capital by underground. Covent garden, a popular tourist attraction , is in (2)... Center of london .There (3)... Shops and cafds there. There is an underound nearby. A (4)... Of tourists also visit london' s historic building. Buckingham palce is Queen's official residence There is a flag which shows (5)... The queen is at home.
B) a young man and his wife (1- drive)... Through the countryside in Oxfordshire when they saw a girl (2- stand) ... By the road. At first, they carried on driving , but the wife said, it' s (3- get) ... Dark. She might have wanted a lift.' so they (4- stop)..., turned round, and drove back to the girl.' you (5- like) ... A lift? They (6- ask)... Her. Yes, please, saidnthe girl. She got into the back of the car. Where (7- you, go)...? Asked the man. I (8- go) ... To witney. I (9- live)... At 22 ship street, the girl (10- reply) ...
1. New Zealand is famous for the …………… beauty of its mountains and forests. ( scenery)
2. Australia is home to ……….. animals like the kangaroo and koala, which are native to Australia. (uniqueness)
3. Big Ben is a major monument in London which ………….. the United Kingdom. ( symbol)
4. The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is an ………….. of this famous city. ( iconic)
5. The Glastonbury Festival in England is a celebration of music and it ………. thousands of people . (attraction)
