Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
Each mediocre book we read means one less great book that we would otherwise have a chance ____________.
A. to read them
B. read
C. reading
D. to read
Each mediocre book we read means one less great book that we would otherwise have a chance ..................
A. to read them
B. read
C. reading
D. to read
KEY D
Giải thích: cấu trúc have a chance to do something: có cơ hội làm gì
Dịch: Mỗi quyển sách bình thường mà chúng tôi đọc đều đáng giá một quyển sách bớt giá trị hơn mà chúng tôi có cơ hội được đọc.
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.
(1) _______ in technology have made a lot of changes to our everyday lifestyles, but one of the biggest has got to be how we read books. Since the invention of the e–book, there has been a significant change to our reading habits. Given the choice between taking a couple of heavy paperbacks on holiday or an e–book device like a Kindle, most of us, including our parents and grandparents, would unsurprisingly opt (2) _______ the Kindle.
But what would our lives be like with no books at all? It’s a (3) _______ question. Some educational specialists are making predictions that in the future we won’t even see books in classrooms – everything will be done online! (4) _______ of the idea of getting rid of books say that there will always be a need for paper–based versions of materials. However, to be realistic, we have to accept that there is a (5) _______ chance that in a decade’s time schools and classrooms will be book–free! What do you think of that?
Điền vào ô 5
A. remote
B. far
C. long
D. distant
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
Giải thích:
remote (adj): xa xôi/ không quá lớn, một chút far (adj): (khoảng cách) xa
long (adj): dài distant (adj): xa (về khoảng cách hoặc thời gian)
However, to be realistic, we have to accept that there is a (5) remote chance that in a decade’s time schools and classrooms will be book–free!
Tạm dịch: Tuy nhiên, để thực tế, chúng ta phải chấp nhận rằng có một cơ hội nhỏ rằng trong một thập kỷ, các trường học và lớp học thời gian sẽ không có sách!
Chọn A
Dịch bài đọc:
Những tiến bộ trong công nghệ đã tạo ra rất nhiều thay đổi trong lối sống hàng ngày của chúng ta, nhưng một trong những điều lớn nhất phải kể đến là cách chúng ta đọc sách. Kể từ khi phát minh ra sách điện tử, đã có một sự thay đổi đáng kể trong thói quen đọc sách của chúng ta. Được cho lựa chọn giữa việc mang một vài cuốn sách bìa dày cộp hoặc một thiết bị sách điện tử như Kindle vào kỳ nghỉ, hầu hết chúng ta, bao gồm cả cha mẹ và ông bà của chúng ta, sẽ không ngạc nhiên khi đều lựa chọn Kindle.
Nhưng cuộc sống của chúng ta sẽ ra sao nếu không có sách? Đó là một câu hỏi khó. Một số chuyên gia giáo dục đang đưa ra dự đoán rằng trong tương lai chúng ta sẽ thậm chí không còn nhìn thấy những cuốn sách trong lớp học – mọi thứ sẽ được thực hiện trực tuyến! Những người phản đối ý tưởng loại bỏ sách nói rằng chúng ta sẽ luôn cần có các phiên bản tài liệu giấy. Tuy nhiên, thực lòng, chúng ta phải thừa nhận rằng có một khả năng dù không lớn, các trường học và lớp học trong một thập kỷ tới sẽ không còn sách nữa! Bạn nghĩ gì về điều đó?
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.
(1) _______ in technology have made a lot of changes to our everyday lifestyles, but one of the biggest has got to be how we read books. Since the invention of the e–book, there has been a significant change to our reading habits. Given the choice between taking a couple of heavy paperbacks on holiday or an e–book device like a Kindle, most of us, including our parents and grandparents, would unsurprisingly opt (2) _______ the Kindle.
But what would our lives be like with no books at all? It’s a (3) _______ question. Some educational specialists are making predictions that in the future we won’t even see books in classrooms – everything will be done online! (4) _______ of the idea of getting rid of books say that there will always be a need for paper–based versions of materials. However, to be realistic, we have to accept that there is a (5) _______ chance that in a decade’s time schools and classrooms will be book–free! What do you think of that?
Điền vào ô 4
A. Alternatives
B. Contestants
C. Opponents
D. Enemies
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
Giải thích:
Alternative (n): lựa chọn Contestant (n): thí sinh
Opponent (n): đối thủ, người phản đối Enemy (n): kẻ thù
(4) Opponent of the idea of getting rid of books say that there will always be a need for paper–based versions of materials.
Tạm dịch: Những người phản đối ý tưởng loại bỏ sách nói rằng chúng ta sẽ luôn cần có các phiên bản tài liệu giấy.
Chọn C
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.
(1) _______ in technology have made a lot of changes to our everyday lifestyles, but one of the biggest has got to be how we read books. Since the invention of the e–book, there has been a significant change to our reading habits. Given the choice between taking a couple of heavy paperbacks on holiday or an e–book device like a Kindle, most of us, including our parents and grandparents, would unsurprisingly opt (2) _______ the Kindle.
But what would our lives be like with no books at all? It’s a (3) _______ question. Some educational specialists are making predictions that in the future we won’t even see books in classrooms – everything will be done online! (4) _______ of the idea of getting rid of books say that there will always be a need for paper–based versions of materials. However, to be realistic, we have to accept that there is a (5) _______ chance that in a decade’s time schools and classrooms will be book–free! What do you think of that?
Điền vào ô 1
A. Progression
B. Successes
C. Increases
D. Advances
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
Giải thích:
Động từ “have” được chia ở ngôi số nhiều nên cần một danh từ ở dạng số nhiều.
Progression (n): sự tiến bộ Success (n): thành công
Increase (n): sự tăng thêm Advance (n): sự tiến bộ
(1) Advance in technology have made a lot of changes to our everyday lifestyles
Tạm dịch: Những tiến bộ trong công nghệ đã tạo ra rất nhiều thay đổi trong lối sống hàng ngày của chúng ta
Chọn D
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.
(1) _______ in technology have made a lot of changes to our everyday lifestyles, but one of the biggest has got to be how we read books. Since the invention of the e–book, there has been a significant change to our reading habits. Given the choice between taking a couple of heavy paperbacks on holiday or an e–book device like a Kindle, most of us, including our parents and grandparents, would unsurprisingly opt (2) _______ the Kindle.
But what would our lives be like with no books at all? It’s a (3) _______ question. Some educational specialists are making predictions that in the future we won’t even see books in classrooms – everything will be done online! (4) _______ of the idea of getting rid of books say that there will always be a need for paper–based versions of materials. However, to be realistic, we have to accept that there is a (5) _______ chance that in a decade’s time schools and classrooms will be book–free! What do you think of that?
Điền vào ô 3
A. special
B. naughty
C. funny
D. tricky
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
Giải thích:
special (adj): đặc biệt naughty (adj): nghịch ngợm
funny (adj): hài hước tricky (adj): khó/ khôn lanh (con người)
It’s a (3) tricky question.
Tạm dịch: Đó là một câu hỏi khó.
Chọn D
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.
(1) _______ in technology have made a lot of changes to our everyday lifestyles, but one of the biggest has got to be how we read books. Since the invention of the e–book, there has been a significant change to our reading habits. Given the choice between taking a couple of heavy paperbacks on holiday or an e–book device like a Kindle, most of us, including our parents and grandparents, would unsurprisingly opt (2) _______ the Kindle.
But what would our lives be like with no books at all? It’s a (3) _______ question. Some educational specialists are making predictions that in the future we won’t even see books in classrooms – everything will be done online! (4) _______ of the idea of getting rid of books say that there will always be a need for paper–based versions of materials. However, to be realistic, we have to accept that there is a (5) _______ chance that in a decade’s time schools and classrooms will be book–free! What do you think of that?
Điền vào ô 2
A. of
B. on
C. for
D. at
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
Giải thích:
opt for/against something: lựa chọn cái gì
most of us, including our parents and grandparents, would unsurprisingly opt (2) for the Kindle.
Tạm dịch: hầu hết chúng ta, bao gồm cả cha mẹ và ông bà của chúng ta, sẽ không ngạc nhiên khi chọn Kindle.
Chọn C
II. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 points / 0.25 each)
Choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to complete each of the following sentences.
4. I finished _______the book and went to bed
A. reading B. to read C. read D. to be read
5. The meeting will ______ in London next week.
A. be held B. be hold C. is held D. are hold
6. I wish you ______ so fast. It makes me nervous.
A. drive B. won’t drive C. can’t drive D. weren’t driving
7. Bill asked where _______ from.
A. do I come B. I come C. did I come D. I came
8. The weather was bad, _______ we didn’t go on a picnic.
A. however B. but C. so D. because
9. If you study at The Brighton Language Center –UK , you can live in a _______on campus
A. dormitory B. mobile room C. hotel D.private room
10. Have you read this article________ the website?
A. in B. at C. on D. for
11. Air _______ is now a serious problem in the world.
A. pollutes B. polluted C. pollute D. pollution
12. Jean cloth is very strong and hardly ______.
A. wear out B. put on C. go up D. wear on
13. Would you like to go to the concert with me tonight? - _________.
A. I’d love to B. No, thanks C. I go home now D. Never mind
4 A
5 A
6 D
7 D
8 C
9 A
10 C
11 D
12 A
13 A
Part 2. Choose the best correct answer to complete the sentence.
1. I finish ………….. the book and went to bed.
A. read B. to read C. reading D. reads
2. That man can tell us where …………….
A. does John live B. is John living C. John lives D. John live
3. …………… clothes do you prefer, T- shirt or pullover?
A. Which B. What C. Where D. How
4. Can you …………… your paper with you when I come there, please?
A. collect B. bring C. get D. take
5. Smoking is harmful …………….. your health.
A. on B. for C. about D. to
6. Do you find anything …………….. there?
A. interested B. useful C. bored D. easily
7. Ann is very busy these days. She has …………… free time.
A. a little B. Few C. a few D. little
8. It‘s raining very ……………
A. wet B. badly C. hard D. firmly
9. A new shopping is ……………. in my neighborhood today.
A. being opened B. opened C. opening D. be opened
10. The stolen machines were ………………. a lot of money.
A. valued B. cost C. price D. worth
1. I finish ………….. the book and went to bed.
A. read B. to read C. reading D. reads
2. That man can tell us where …………….
A. does John live B. is John living C. John lives D. John live
3. …………… clothes do you prefer, T- shirt or pullover?
A. Which B. What C. Where D. How
4. Can you …………… your paper with you when I come there, please?
A. collect B. bring C. get D. take
5. Smoking is harmful …………….. your health.
A. on B. for C. about D. to
6. Do you find anything …………….. there?
A. interested B. useful C. bored D. easily
7. Ann is very busy these days. She has …………… free time.
A. a little B. Few C. a few D. little
8. It‘s raining very ……………
A. wet B. badly C. hard D. firmly
9. A new shopping is ……………. in my neighborhood today.
A. being opened B. opened C. opening D. be opened
10. The stolen machines were ………………. a lot of money.
A. valued B. cost C. price D. worth
1. reading
2. John lives
3. Which
4. bring
5. to
6. useful
7. little
8. hard
9. opened
10. worth
IV. READING
* 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 the numbered blanks.
We don’t only choose clothes to make us look (1)___. We use them to tell the world (2)____ our personality. The clothes we wear and our appearance as a whole give other people useful information about what we think and (3)____ we feel. If we feel cheerful, we usually wear colorful clothes and if we feel depressed we sometimes (4)_____ on dark clothes. But why do teenagers ( 5)_____black so frequently? It is because they feel miserable in any way? This is unlikely to be the case. It is probably just because it is (6)___ to wear black, and young people are real fans of fashion.
Question 1. A. attracting B. attractively C. attractive D. attraction
Question 2. A. about B. of C. to D. from
Question 3. A. when B. what C. how D. which
Question 4. A. put B. take C. get D. set
Question 5. A. wear B. make C. take D. hate
Question 6. A. convenient B. fashionable C. impressive D. beautiful
1. A.attract B.attractive C. attractively D. attraction
2. A.of B. with C.by D.about
3. A.appear B. appearance C.appearedD. appearing
4.A.which B.what C.how D.when
5 A. wear B. make C. take D. hate
6 A. convenient B. fashionable C. impressive D. beautiful