Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.

Is there life on Mars? Many people have (23) ______ about this question. Some writers of science-fiction think of people from Mars as little green creatures. Others imagine 'Martians' as monsters with many eyes.

In studying this planet, astronomers have found that life may be possible on Mars. The first (24) _____ of this is that Mars has seasons, just like Earth. In other words, Earth's seasons, such as spring or summer, occur on Mars too. Because these seasons exist, it may be possible for (25) ____  and other higher life forms to be found on Mars.

         Astronomers also think that perhaps a small (26) ______ of water vapor could be found on Mars. In 1887, an Italian astronomer, Giovanni Schiaparelli, discovered markings on Mars' surface. These markings looked like canals. This finding led astronomers to believe that since water exists on Mars, life forms could exist as well.

However, there are others who feel that life on Mars is not possible. This is because there is little or no trace of oxygen on the planet. In 1965, the Mariner IV capsule managed to take photographs of the planet. It discovered that the only forms of life found are vegetation like fungi and mosses. (27) ______ people remain fascinated by the idea that there could one day be life on Mars.

Question 24

A. indication

B. print

C. mark

D. trace

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.

Is there life on Mars? Many people have (23) ______ about this question. Some writers of science-fiction think of people from Mars as little green creatures. Others imagine 'Martians' as monsters with many eyes.

In studying this planet, astronomers have found that life may be possible on Mars. The first (24) _____ of this is that Mars has seasons, just like Earth. In other words, Earth's seasons, such as spring or summer, occur on Mars too. Because these seasons exist, it may be possible for (25) ____  and other higher life forms to be found on Mars.

         Astronomers also think that perhaps a small (26) ______ of water vapor could be found on Mars. In 1887, an Italian astronomer, Giovanni Schiaparelli, discovered markings on Mars' surface. These markings looked like canals. This finding led astronomers to believe that since water exists on Mars, life forms could exist as well.

However, there are others who feel that life on Mars is not possible. This is because there is little or no trace of oxygen on the planet. In 1965, the Mariner IV capsule managed to take photographs of the planet. It discovered that the only forms of life found are vegetation like fungi and mosses. (27) ______ people remain fascinated by the idea that there could one day be life on Mars.

Question 26

A. quantity

B. amount

C. portion

D. mass

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.

Is there life on Mars? Many people have (23) ______ about this question. Some writers of science-fiction think of people from Mars as little green creatures. Others imagine 'Martians' as monsters with many eyes.

In studying this planet, astronomers have found that life may be possible on Mars. The first (24) _____ of this is that Mars has seasons, just like Earth. In other words, Earth's seasons, such as spring or summer, occur on Mars too. Because these seasons exist, it may be possible for (25) ____  and other higher life forms to be found on Mars.

         Astronomers also think that perhaps a small (26) ______ of water vapor could be found on Mars. In 1887, an Italian astronomer, Giovanni Schiaparelli, discovered markings on Mars' surface. These markings looked like canals. This finding led astronomers to believe that since water exists on Mars, life forms could exist as well.

However, there are others who feel that life on Mars is not possible. This is because there is little or no trace of oxygen on the planet. In 1965, the Mariner IV capsule managed to take photographs of the planet. It discovered that the only forms of life found are vegetation like fungi and mosses. (27) ______ people remain fascinated by the idea that there could one day be life on Mars.

Question 23

A. puzzled

B. asked

C. wondered

D. confused

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.

Is there life on Mars? Many people have (23) ______ about this question. Some writers of science-fiction think of people from Mars as little green creatures. Others imagine 'Martians' as monsters with many eyes.

In studying this planet, astronomers have found that life may be possible on Mars. The first (24) _____ of this is that Mars has seasons, just like Earth. In other words, Earth's seasons, such as spring or summer, occur on Mars too. Because these seasons exist, it may be possible for (25) ____  and other higher life forms to be found on Mars.

         Astronomers also think that perhaps a small (26) ______ of water vapor could be found on Mars. In 1887, an Italian astronomer, Giovanni Schiaparelli, discovered markings on Mars' surface. These markings looked like canals. This finding led astronomers to believe that since water exists on Mars, life forms could exist as well.

However, there are others who feel that life on Mars is not possible. This is because there is little or no trace of oxygen on the planet. In 1965, the Mariner IV capsule managed to take photographs of the planet. It discovered that the only forms of life found are vegetation like fungi and mosses. (27) ______ people remain fascinated by the idea that there could one day be life on Mars.

Question 27

A. According

B. Nevertheless

C. Thus

D. Consequently

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.

Is there life on Mars? Many people have (23) ______ about this question. Some writers of science-fiction think of people from Mars as little green creatures. Others imagine 'Martians' as monsters with many eyes.

In studying this planet, astronomers have found that life may be possible on Mars. The first (24) _____ of this is that Mars has seasons, just like Earth. In other words, Earth's seasons, such as spring or summer, occur on Mars too. Because these seasons exist, it may be possible for (25) ____  and other higher life forms to be found on Mars.

         Astronomers also think that perhaps a small (26) ______ of water vapor could be found on Mars. In 1887, an Italian astronomer, Giovanni Schiaparelli, discovered markings on Mars' surface. These markings looked like canals. This finding led astronomers to believe that since water exists on Mars, life forms could exist as well.

However, there are others who feel that life on Mars is not possible. This is because there is little or no trace of oxygen on the planet. In 1965, the Mariner IV capsule managed to take photographs of the planet. It discovered that the only forms of life found are vegetation like fungi and mosses. (27) ______ people remain fascinated by the idea that there could one day be life on Mars.

Question 25

A. vegetables

B. vegetation

C. vegetarian

D. veterinary

A. Choose the best answer:

1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job

.A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of

2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it

.A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite

3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet

4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.

A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However

5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker

.A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how

6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.

A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though

7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.

A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words

8. Ann: Have you decided to get the job? Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept that job_________ it is not suitable with my major. It is not an interesting job, ________ the salary is very good.

A. although / but B. despite / and C. but / though D. yet / however

9. ________, he has continued to work on his thesis.

A. Although all these problems B. Even though there are problems

C. Despite of all these problems D. In spite of there are problems

10. In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.

A. was seriously ill. B. be seriously ill C. his serious illness D. he was seriously ill

11. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences betweenthem.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. although D. Despite

12. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.

A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. despite of

13. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. the rain B. of the rain B. it was raining D. there was a rain

14. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although

15. _______, he walked to the station.

A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired

16. The children slept well despite _______.

A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy

17. She left him _______ she still loved him.

A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite

18. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of

19. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.

A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of

20. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative
A. despite B. in spite of C. though D. as though

1._____ was one of the greatest discoveries in establishing Newton's theory of gravity

A.The moon and the tides are linked

B.That the cycles of the moon and the tides are linked

C.Of the cycles of the moon and the tides were linked

D.To link the cycles of the moon and the tides

2.____ evidence of water on Mars, for years the dark lines visible on the planet were referred to as canals

A.Even though

B.Although no

C.Although there is no

D.And even though is no

3.One of th most popular movies ever made is Gone with the Wind,_____

A.besides looking at the American Civil War

B.look forwards the American Civil War

C.which gave an overview of the American War

D.at the American War

4.Ralph Ellison,_____,is thought to be one of the greatest novelists of our time

A.who writes the novel The Invisilble Man

B.writing the novel The Invisilble Man

C.for writing the novel The Invisilble Man

D.who wrote the novel The Invisilble Man

5.My grade depends on____

A.what I master calculus

B.whether calculus mastered by me

C.whether I master calculus

D.when master calculus

6.Water safety experts feel we should ____ at as young an age as posible

A.begin to teach children to swim

B.begins taught children to swim

C.beginning to teach children to swim

D.began to teach children to swim

7.___ is your own business

A.whose you work for

B who you work for

C.who for you work

D.you work for whom

8.The name Angela___ is a favorite among peoples of many western nations

A.meaning"girl angel"

B.who mean "girl angel"

C.to mean "girl angel"

D.meant "girl angel"

9.The Canterbury Tales,___, have often been interpreted into plays and films

A.who are written by Geoffrey Chaucer

B.that are written by Geoffrey Chaucer

C.written by Geoffrey Chaucer

D.which written by Geoffrey Chaucer

10.If they ___ properly maintained and regularly serviced, cars remain operational for a number of years

A.coul

B.be

C.being

D.are

MÌNH CẦN GẤP GIÚP MÌNH NHA

WRITE L. Change these sentences using the expressions

1. Tom will not pass the examination even though he studied well.(despite)

2. Despite not having enough money, we decided to hold a party. (though)

3. He took a lot of photographs even though the sky was dark. (despite)

4. Despite his hard life, he studied very well. (though)

5. In spite of living in poverty, they were always admired. (although)

6. He passed the final examination even though he was frequently absent from class. (in spite of)

7. She is still fat even though she has been on a diet for 2 years. (despite)

8. Although she doesn't earn much money, she spends like a millionaire. (in spite of)

9. He went to bed early even though he didn't finish his lessons. (despite)

10. Remember to treat him well even though you don't like him. (in spite of).

A. even though B. because C. so D. since 11. _____ it was raining, I went swimming. A. So B. Because C. However D. Although 12. Ann felt ill, ____ she insisted on going to work. A. though B. so C. and D. but 13. _____ I felt tired, I went to bed early. A. Although B. So C. As D. However 14. _____ he’s got an English name, he is German. A. Although B. However C. Because D. Since 15. They decided not to go out for a meal _____ they were too tired. A. so B. because C. but D. if 16. We were the better team ____ we lost the match. A. so B. and C. but D. because 17. Keith decided to give up his job ___ I advised him not to A. because B. however C. although D. since 18. ______ we were in town, we often met him. A. For B. Although C. So D. When 19. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications. A. because B. although C. so D. but 20. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry. A. even though B. in spite of C. despite D. in spite the fact that Exercise 4: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences. 1. In spite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled. A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain 2. ___ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car. A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although 3. ______, he walked to the station. A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired 4. The children slept well, despite _____ A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy 5. She left him __________ she still loved him. A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite 6. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted. A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of 7. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like. A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of 8. I’m learning English ________ I want to get a better job. A. or B. because C. therefore D. but 9. Please do that work ________I told you yesterday. A. like B. as C. same as D. similar to 10. This boy lied to you. ________you don’t trust him anymore A. so B. but C. and D. however. 11. _______ Dad works hard all day; he always goes to bad late and gets up early. A. However B. Despite C. Although D. No matter 12. That boy wasn’t busy. _______, he refused to help his mother. A. so B. but C. and D. however. 13. ________the rain, the baseball game was not cancelled. A. In spite of B. Even though C. Although D. Despite 14. I got a job _________ my bad English. A. if B. although C. in spite of D. because