II. Choose the correct answer.

1. Although the new library service has been very successful, its future is ................  certain. (at any rate, by no means, by all means, by any chance)

2. Sally has an .............  command of the Chinese language. (extreme, litter, outstanding, intensive)

3. The transport minister ...............  recent statistics to support the case for a reduction in the speed limit. (named, quoted, summoned, claimed)

4. The strike was.............. owing to a last-minute agreement with the management. (called off, broken up, set back, put down)

5. ................  the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties. (By and large, Altogether, To a degree, Virtually)

6. ................ what most people say about him, he has a very good sense of humour. (Opposite to, Against, Contrary to, Opposing)

7. You haven’t heard all the facts so don’t ................ to conclusions. (dash, fly, spring, jump)

8. Jane put her mistake ....................  to lake of concentration. (up, over, through, down)

9. Politicians should never lose .................  of the needs of the people they represent. (view, sight, regard, prospect)

10. Several passengers received minor injuries when the train unexpectedly came to a ............

.... (delay, stand, brake, half)

1. Let's have a round of applause for all the people who worked ……………………………. to 

give us such a great event!

2. You had better read as many newspapers as you can so that you may not be left ……………………

3. Some of the houses were ……………………………. of repair.

4. The success of Son Tung’s autobiography is actually ……………………………. .

5. …………………………… , he’s the most talented player we have.

6. Fleming discovered penicillin almost ……………………………. .

7. She was ……………………………. a very affectionate person.

8. - A: "Tell me the truth: you thought that the play was awful." 

-B: "……………………………. !It wasn't perfect, but I definitely enjoyed it." 

9. – A: “Are you coming tonight?” 

- “……………………………. , I'll be there.”

10. He took me ……………………………. when he showed up at my office with a bunch of flowers this afternoon! 

11. Most of the kids in the class are good artists, but Susie is ……………………………. the best

12. I was able to get an A in my math class this semester ……………………………. hard work.

13. I’ve dialed the numbers so many times that I know it ……………………………. .

Read the text and answer the questions given by choosing one numbered options.

If you want to give someone the nod in Bulgaria, you have to nod your head to say ‘no’ and shake it to say  "yes" – the exact opposite of what we do! In Belgium, pointing with your index finger or snapping your fingers at someone is very rude.

In France, you shouldn’t rest your feet on tables or chairs. Speaking to someone with your hands in your pockets will only make matters worse. In the Middle East, you should never show the soles of your feet or shoes to others as it will be seen as a grave insult. When eating, only use your right hand because they use their left hands when going to the bathroom. 

In Bangladesh, the ‘thumbs-up’ is a rude sign. In Myanmar, people greet each other by clapping, and in India, whistling in public is considered rude.

In Japan, you should not blow your nose in public, but you can burp at the end of a meal to show that you have enjoyed it. The ‘OK’ sign (thumb and index finger forming a circle) means "everything is good" in the West, but in China it means nothing or zero. In Japan, it means money, and in the Middle East, it is a rude gesture.

People nod their head to say no in ___________.

A. Belgium

B. France

C. Japan

D. Bulgaria

Read the text and answer the questions given by choosing one numbered options.

If you want to give someone the nod in Bulgaria, you have to nod your head to say ‘no’ and shake it to say  "yes" – the exact opposite of what we do! In Belgium, pointing with your index finger or snapping your fingers at someone is very rude.

In France, you shouldn’t rest your feet on tables or chairs. Speaking to someone with your hands in your pockets will only make matters worse. In the Middle East, you should never show the soles of your feet or shoes to others as it will be seen as a grave insult. When eating, only use your right hand because they use their left hands when going to the bathroom. 

In Bangladesh, the ‘thumbs-up’ is a rude sign. In Myanmar, people greet each other by clapping, and in India, whistling in public is considered rude.

In Japan, you should not blow your nose in public, but you can burp at the end of a meal to show that you have enjoyed it. The ‘OK’ sign (thumb and index finger forming a circle) means "everything is good" in the West, but in China it means nothing or zero. In Japan, it means money, and in the Middle East, it is a rude gesture.

The word "others" in paragraph 3 refers to ___________.

A. other people

B. other shoes

C. other soles

D. other feet

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

         Cultural diversity means a (26) ______ of different societies or people of different origins, religions and traditions all living and interacting together. Britain has (27) ______  from diversity throughout its long history and is currently one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.      

        The food they eat, the music they listen to, and the clothes they wear have all been influenced by different (28) ______ coming into Britain. Ethnic food, for example, is part of an average British diet. One of Britain’s favourite (29) ______ is Indian curry. Britons have enjoyed curry for a surprisingly long time - the (30) ______ curry went on an English menu in 1773.

        Even the English language (31) ______ from the languages spoken by Anglo-Saxons, Scandinavian Vikings and Norman French invaders. New words were (32) ______ from the languages of other immigrants over the years.

       Valuing the diverse culture is all about understanding and respecting the beliefs of others and their (33) ______  of  life, as we would expect someone to respect ours. It is about supporting individuals in keeping their cultural traditions (34) ______ and appreciating the fact that all these different traditions will enrich British life both today and in the future.

      People from all over the world have (35) ______ to the Britain and they continue to do so.

Điền vào ô 31

A. developed

B. started

C. came

D. took

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50.

Cooperation is the common endeavor of two or more people to perform a task or reach a jointly cherished goal. Like competition and conflict, there are different forms of cooperation, based on group organization and attitudes.

In the first form, known as primary cooperation, group and individual fuse. The group contains nearly all of each individual’s life. The rewards of the group’s work are shared with each member. There is an interlocking identity of individual, group and task performed. Means and goals become one, for cooperation itself is valued.

While primary cooperation is most often characteristic of preliterature societies, secondary cooperation is characteristic of many modern societies. In secondary cooperation, individuals devote only part of their lives to the group. Cooperation itself is not a value. Most members of the group feel loyalty, but the welfare of the group is not the first consideration. Members perform tasks so that they can separately enjoy the fruits of their cooperation in the form of salary, prestige, or power. Business offices and professional athletic teams are examples of secondary cooperation.

In the third type, called tertiary cooperation or accommodation, latent conflict underlies the shared work. The attitudes of the cooperating parties are purely opportunistic: the organization is loose and fragile. Accommodation involves common means to achieve antagonistic goals: it breaks down when the common means cease to aid each party in reaching its goals. This is not, strictly speaking, cooperation at all, and hence the somewhat contradictory term antagonistic cooperation is sometimes used for this relationship.

Question 45. Which of the following statements about primary cooperation is supported by information in the passage?

A. It is an ideal that can never be achieved

B. It was confined to prehistoric times

C. It is usually the first stage of cooperation achieved by a group of individuals attempting to cooperate

D. It is most commonly seen among people who have not yet developed reading and writing skills

According to the passage, why do people join groups that practice secondary cooperation?

A. To get rewards for themselves

B. To defeat a common enemy

C. To experience the satisfaction of cooperation

D. To associate with people who have similar backgrounds

Read the text and answer the questions given by choosing one numbered options.

If you want to give someone the nod in Bulgaria, you have to nod your head to say ‘no’ and shake it to say  "yes" – the exact opposite of what we do! In Belgium, pointing with your index finger or snapping your fingers at someone is very rude.

In France, you shouldn’t rest your feet on tables or chairs. Speaking to someone with your hands in your pockets will only make matters worse. In the Middle East, you should never show the soles of your feet or shoes to others as it will be seen as a grave insult. When eating, only use your right hand because they use their left hands when going to the bathroom. 

In Bangladesh, the ‘thumbs-up’ is a rude sign. In Myanmar, people greet each other by clapping, and in India, whistling in public is considered rude.

In Japan, you should not blow your nose in public, but you can burp at the end of a meal to show that you have enjoyed it. The ‘OK’ sign (thumb and index finger forming a circle) means "everything is good" in the West, but in China it means nothing or zero. In Japan, it means money, and in the Middle East, it is a rude gesture.

Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. In Belgium, snapping your fingers at someone is very rude

B. In France, people shouldn’t rest their feet on tables

C. In Myanmar, people greet each other by clapping

D. In China, the ‘OK’ sign means money

Today, over six billion people live on planet. This means that there are very few places on Earth with no people. One place that has very few people is at the bottom of the Earth. In Antarctica, you will not live there all year round.

     Frist, Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth. For example, it can be minus 130 degrees in the winter Human cannot live in this kind of environment. Because it is so cold, very few plants and animals live there. This means there are no farms and no places to find wild plants and animals to eat. In order for people to live in Antarctica food must be sent there on boats, and this is expensive.

     Another problem is that Antarctica can be dangerous . Many people think it is safe to travel for Antarctica in the summer months when it is warmer However. Antarctica is mostly ice, so when it is summer, the ice melts.When the ice melts, it can break, so people cannot travel around Antarctica during the summer. If the ice breaks, they could fall into the water and die. Antarctica is a tough place to live.

16. What is the text about?

A. Very few places on earth without people

B.Why it is difficult  to live in Antarctian

C.Sending food to Antarctica

D.Different animals found in Antarctica

17. Antarctica is __________.

A. Very far North

B.Full of plant, but no animals

C.The coldest place on the planet

D.A or B

18. The author says that the ice breaks in Antarctica __________.

A. in winter

B.in spring

C.in summer

D.in autumn

19. What does the word “tough” in the last sentence mean?

A.not easy

B.not popular

     C.stong

     D.simple

20. According to the text, which statement is true?

     A.About six billion people live in Antarctica.

B.Humans can live in Antarctica the whole year round.

C.It is safe to travel to Antarctica in summer.

D.It is hard to live in Antarctica.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

It is reported that the prisoners escaped by means of a helicopter.

A. The prisoners is reported to have escaped by means of a helicopter.

B. The prisoners are reported to have escaped by means of a helicopter

C. The prisoners are reported to escape by means of a helicopter.

D. The prisoners are reported to have been escaped by means of a helicopter.