Exercise 1: Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences. 1. All the food in the refrigerator _______ eaten, and it is empty now. A. are B. is C. have been D. has been 2. The Vietnamese people ____________ a heroic people. A. is B. are C. was D. were 3. That the committee members cannot agree with each other about solving that crisis ___________ caused a serious problem. A. is B. was C. has D. have 4. "Who has been planning tee dance?” “Everyone in the class ____________” A. is B. has C. are D. have 5. The elderly in my country ___________by their children and grandchildren. A. is cared for B. care for C. cares for D. are cared for 6. The actor and the circus performer ___________ to the party tonight. A. is going B. are going c. goes D. go 7. The grey and blue blanket __________ yesterday. A. was washed B. was washing c. were washed D. were washing 8. Two hours’ study _________ enough for him to prepare a quiz. A. is B. are c. has D. have 9. I no less than he ________ blissful to see her. A. are B. is c. am D. be 10. It ___________ these questions that ___________ difficult. A. are - are B. is-are c. are - is D. is – is 11. Mumps __________ usually caught by children. A. are B. was c. is D. were 12. Seven twelfths of the men __________ another language. A. speak B. speaks C. is spoken D. are spoken 13. Two kilos _________ pretty small for a newborn baby. A. makes B. make c. are D. is 14. A basket of apples, oranges, and bananas _________ sent to my husband by his grandparents last Christmas. A. has been B. have been c. was D. were 15. The Dean and Lexicology lecturer _______ in the lecture theatre then. A. were B. was c. have been D. has been Giúp mk với!!!!! Thảo Anh

Choose the one option a , b, c , d that best completes the passage .

Television first (1) _____ some fifty years ago in the 1950s. Since then , it has been one of the most popular sources of (2) _____ for both the old and the young . Television can actually satisy almost all kinds of taste . It (3) ____ cartoons for children , world news , music and many other programs . If someone os interested in sports (4) ____ , he can tune in to a sports channel . There he can enjoy a (5)____ broadcast of an intertainal football match . Television is also a very useful way for companies to (6) ___ their products .

It's not (7) ____ hard for us to see why there is a TV set in almost every home today . And engineers are developing interactive TV which allows to communicate (8) ____ viewers ang producers .

1 a, appears b, appeared c, has appeared d, was appeared . 2 a, entertain b, entertaining c, entertainment d, entertainer 3 a, offers b, responds c, invents d, explores 4 a, as a result b, therefore c, however d, for example 5 a, alive b, live c, lively d, life 6 a, advertise b, produce c, develop d, interact 7 a, such b, enough c, too d, very 8 a, from b, among c, with d, between

Find the one choice that best completes the sentence. 1. For the time being he___________busy___________a new novel. A. is/ writing B. was to write C. is/ to write D. was/ writing 2. ___________all over the world, English has become the international language. A. Speaking B. Spoken C. Speak D. Being speaking 3. Mr. Johnson can’t use his office at the moment. It ___________ . A. is redecorated B. has redecorated C. is being redecorated D. was redecorated 4. A tree was lying across the road. it___________down in the storm. A. is blown B. was blown C. is being blown D. has been blown 5. That church looks very old. When ___________? A. is it built B. has it been built C. was it built D. did it built 6. ___________, after trying three times, he passed the driving test. A. Lastly B. Last of all C. Last D. At last 7. Tom is late for class again. He___________punished by his teacher. A. would be B. could be C. will be D. has been 8. A lot of guests___________,but few came. A. was expected B. have been expected C. expected D. were expected 9. Write to me and tell me all ___________your holiday in France. A. of B. about C. for D. with 10. The wall of the room was made___________thick glass. A. by B. off C. in D. of 11. I’ve been learning English___________five years. A. for B. since C. in D. at 12. He said he met you once in Paris last year. ___________him since? A. Have you seen B. Had you seen C. Did you see D. Were you seen 13. She often wishes that she ___________a bicycle. A. can ride B. can rode C. could ride D. could rode 14. “ You are late”, She said, “ I think the bus___________already.” A. went B. was going C. goes D. has gone 15. My uncle is ___________. He composed music and plays the piano very wel. A. musician B. music player C. music writer D. music fan 16. The Ao dai is the_______dress of Vietnamese women. A. casual B. traditional C. international D. social 17. Miss Nga designs clothes for ladies. She is a _______ . A. clother B. clothing C. cloth maker D. fashion designer 18. Poets are usually inspired with beauty. They write_______ to show their feeling. A. novels B. poems C. text reading D. essays 19. Vietnamese women usually wear the Ao dai , especially on_______ occasions. A. casual B. national C. special D. additional 20. The Ao dai _______of long silk tunic that is slit on the sides and worn over loose pants. A. comprises B. made C. composed D. consist 21. Nguyen Du, one of famous Vietnamese_______wrote “Truyen Kieu”. A. poets B. poems C. poetry D. poetic 22. Traditionally, the Ao dai was _______by both men and women. A. wear B. wearing C. wore D. to wear 23. For centuries, poets, writers and musicians have __­­­­______the Ao dai in poems, novels and songs. A. said B. told C. talked D. mentioned 24. However, many Vietnamese women today_______to wear modern clothing at work. A. prefer B. like more C. enjoy D. avoid 25. Some designers have taken _______ from Vietnam’s ethnic minorities. A. liking B. hobby C. inspiration D. interest 26. This is a very popular TV program. Every week it _______by millions of people. A. has been watched B. is watched C. watches D. was watched 27. My uncle moved to the North six months ago. I _______ from him since. A. didn’t hear B. don’t hear C. haven’t heard D. couldn’t hear 28. This _______very often. It becomes deserted. A. are used B. has used C. isn’t used D. hadn’t been used 29. Is Margaret popular? – Yes, she_______by every body. A. is liked B. likes C. has been liked D. was liked 30. I’ve been waiting for you for an hour. Where _______? A. were you B. are you C. have you been D. did you 31. Tom _______write to me until last year. Now he send me e-mail. A. is used to B. uses to C. used to D. gets used to 32. IT is the best score. Nobody has _______done this before. A. never B. any C. not D. ever 33. Up to now, our teacher _______our class for tests on mathematics. A. gives B. gave C. is giving D. has given 34. Mr. John feels tired because he _______ hard all day. A. works B. worked C. has worked D. had worked 35. This film is so interesting that I _______three times. A. have seen it B. saw it C. see it D. had seen it 36. We have to wait. A decision_______until the next meeting. A. wasn’t made B. didn’t make C. won’t be made D. hadn’t been made 37. We needn’t pay for service. Service _______ in the bill. A. was included B. including C. included D. is included 38. The room looks different. _______ since I was last here? A. Has it been painted B. Is it painted C. Was it painted D. Is it being painted 39. Pay attention, please. Cars _______ in “ No parking” area. A. must be parked B. must park C. mustn’t park D. mustn’t be parked 40. Try these cakes. They are made_______ wheat flour, sugar and eggs. A. of B. by C. from D. in 41. The mountains can be seen _______a great distance. A. at B. in C. to D. from 42. I _______back to the village where I was born for a long time. A. isn’t B. wasn’t C. haven’t been D. am not 43. Don’t touch the window. It _______. A. has just painted C. just have been painted B. just painted D. has just been painted 44. Several people were hurt in the accident but only one _______ to hospital. A. has taken B. has been taking C. was taken D. was taking 45. “ Are you sorry that you didn’t take pictures?” – “ Yes. I wish_______ .“ A. I took B. I had C. I take D. I had taken 46. So far ten houses_______. A. are built B. were built C. have been built D. have built 47. He insisted on _______ a receipt for the bill he had repaid. A. to be given B. being given C. giving D. given 48. I bought my sister a beautiful scarf _______ her holiday. A. in B. to C. for D. at 49. Many of our useful medicines are made _______ plants. A. of B. in C. by D. from 50. He has written four novels ________. A. recently B. one year ago C. last

In the United States and its territories alone, there are more than 40 national parks, varying considerably in landscape and mood. Each park was chosen for its unique features, representatives of a particular region of the country. Everglades national park, for example, at the southern tip of Florida, is a huge subtropical swamp, which provides refuge for such unusual reptiles as the alligator and for thousands of varieties of birds, including the graceful pink flamingo.

In sharp contrast to the Everglades are the arid, dusty parks of the west. Mesa Verde national park in Colorado, for example, preserves the ruins of an Indian civilization which flourished in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Today, tourists can wander through the awesome cliff dwellings that the Indians carved out of the steep rock.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

a. The large number of nation parks

b. National parks as a wildlife refuge

c. The diversity of the national parks

d. The differences between Mesa Verde National Park and the Everglades

2. National parks in the US _________________.

a. are a lot different from each other

b. change a lot in landscape and mood

c. are made more interesting

d. are completely different from other parks in the world

3. Everglades National Park is ________________.

a. in the south of the United States

b. home to alligators and many varieties of birds

c. an area of land that is full of water

d. all are correct

4. The word “which” in line 10 refers to

a. Mesa Verde National Park

b. the ruins

c. Indian

d. civilization

5. Which of the following statements is false?

a. Every national park in the US has its special features

b. Everglades Park has a cold climate

c. The ruins of an Indian civilization are being preserved

d. Some of the dwellings in Mesa Verde are accessible only by ladder

Exercise 1: Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences.

1. All the food in the refrigerator _______ eaten, and it is empty now.

A. are B. is C. have been D. has been

2. The Vietnamese people ____________ a heroic people.

A. is B. are C. was D. were

3. That the committee members cannot agree with each other about solving that crisis ___________ caused a serious problem.

A. is B. was C. has D. have

4. "Who has been planning tee dance?” “Everyone in the class ____________”

A. is B. has C. are D. have

5. The elderly in my country ___________by their children and grandchildren.

A. is cared for B. care for C. cares for D. are cared for

6. The actor and the circus performer ___________ to the party tonight.

A. is going B. are going c. goes D. go

7. The grey and blue blanket __________ yesterday.

A. was washed B. was washing c. were washed D. were washing

8. Two hours’ study _________ enough for him to prepare a quiz.

A. is B. are c. has D. have

9. I no less than he ________ blissful to see her.

A. are B. is c. am D. be

10. It ___________ these questions that ___________ difficult.

A. are - are B. is-are c. are - is D. is – is 1

1. Mumps __________ usually caught by children.

A. are B. was c. is D. were

12. Seven twelfths of the men __________ another language.

A. speak B. speaks C. is spoken D. are spoken

13. Two kilos _________ pretty small for a newborn baby.

A. makes B. make c. are D. is

14. A basket of apples, oranges, and bananas _________ sent to my husband by his grandparents last Christmas.

A. has been B. have been c. was D. were

15. The Dean and Lexicology lecturer _______ in the lecture theatre then. A. were B. was c. have been D. has been

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Exercise 1
1. Tom with dog_____ here now.
a. is b. are c. was d. were
2. Tom as well as his dog_____ here now.
a. is b. are c. was d. were
3. My old friends and colleague, John, _____ married.
a. has just got b. have just got c. just has got d. just have got
4. The singer and actor_____ coming now.
a. was b. were c. is d. are
5. The singer and the actor_____ coming now.
a. was b. were c. is d. are
6. Mathematics_____ difficult.
a. is b. are c. is d. are

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7. Two billion dollars_____ not enough for the victims of the tsunami
a. was b. were c. is d. are
8. Three years in a strange land _____ like a long time for lonely people.
a. is seeming b. are seeing c. seems d. seemed
9. The film "Titanic"_____ very interesting.
a. is b. are c. was d. were
10. Cattle______ allowed graze here now.
a. was b. were c. is d. are
11. None of this money______ right now.
a. is b. are c. was d. were
12. None of them______ right now.
a. is b. are c. was d. were
13. Every student ______ willing to join the picnic now.
a. is b. are c. was d. were
14. The number of students______ in creasing now.
a. are b. was c. were d. is
15. A number of students ______ playing table - tennis now.
a. are b. was c. were d. is
16. Physics______ my favourite subject.
a. are b. is c. was d. have been
17. They boy, with his two companions, ______ the cherry tree now.
a. has split b. have split c. is slitting d. are splitting
18. The write and poet______ going to preside over this meeting
a. are b. is c. have been going d. is to
19. Neither the mother nor the children______ aware of the danger.
a. were b. was c. is d. has been
20. She told me that she ______ happy for what he______
a. is feeling/ did b. was feeling/ had done
c. feels/ did d. has felt/ has been going

London is a big city, but many of the people who live there ____(1) it as a number of small towns put together. Each district has its own indentity and atmosphere and some parts are even described by their inhabitants as "villages". Much of the center of the city consists (2)_____ shops and businesses and the majority of people live in the suburbs. A great (3) of them travel work in the city every day by train, bus, tube or car' this is called commuting. Commuters might spend as much as two hours every morning getting to work and another two hours getting home again. The cost of living in london is (4)____than in most other parts of Britain, and many people are paid extra money on tip of their salaries because of this Milluons of visitors come to London every year from all over the world to see the famous sights, such as Buckingham Palace, where the Queen lives, and many other historic buildings. London is also very famous for its theatres, red buses and black taxis. SOme poeple find it a noisy, dirty place (5) ____it has many large, pleasant parks where everyone can enjoy some peace and quiet. London has many attractions, both for people from overseas and for people from other parts of Britain.

1. A regard B. feel C. think D. see

2. A. in B. on C of D at

3. A . a lot B lot C much D many

4. A taller B higher C bigger D much

5. A but B although C because D since

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.

For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape. They provide a place for people to relax and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city. What people often overlook is that parks also provide considerable environmental benefits.

          One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide - a key pollutant - and emit oxygen, which humans need to breathe. According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving. Parks also make cities cooler. Scientists have long noted what is called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt absorb much more of the sun’s heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and grass. Because city landscapes contain so much of these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas. Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect.

          Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for buildings, roads, parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment. However, cities could benefit from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop gardens. While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years. Some rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work.

          Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but without taking up the much-needed land. Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the air with nourishing oxygen. They also help to lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money.

          In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce cooling bills. In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills. Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier. Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment.

According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they______.

A. decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect. 

B. replenish the air with nourishing oxygen.

C. do not require the use of valuable urban land. 

D. are less expensive than traditional park spaces.

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.

For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape. They provide a place for people to relax and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city. What people often overlook is that parks also provide considerable environmental benefits.

One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide—a key pollutant—and emit oxygen, which humans need to breathe. According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving. Parks also make cities cooler. Scientists have long noted what is called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt absorb much more of the sun’s heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and grass. Because city landscapes contain so much of these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas. Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect.

Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for buildings, roads, parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment. However, cities could benefit from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop gardens. While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years. Some rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work.

Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but without taking up the much-needed land. Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the air with nourishing oxygen. They also help to lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money. In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce cooling bills. In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills. Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier. Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment.

According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they_______.

A. decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect

B. replenish the air with nourishing oxygen

C. do not require the use of valuable urban land

D. are less expensive than traditional park spaces