Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence .

1. She was very upset by the _______ of his English examination.

A. result B. failure C. affect D. success

2. TV is bringing not only information _______ entertainment.

A. and B. but also C. as D. although

3. As a leader, he must learn how to speak well _______.

A. in public B. in school C. outside D. in country

4. A person who cannot speak or hear is called _______.

A. a character B. a deaf C. a blind D. a deaf-mute

5. Donna is _______ and she has a flower shop in Britain.

A. a flower seller B. a flower girl C. a florist D. a flower lady

6. Chicago is _______ right on the shore of Lake Michigan.

A. situated B. placed C. but D. laid

7. Would you mind _______ me your visa?

A. to show B. showed C. showing D. being shown

8. Natural disasters such as storms, floods or droughts can easily _______ their crops and harvests.

A. damage B. harm C. destroy D. all are correct

9. Its three _______ are building character, encouraging good citizenship and personal fitness.

A. decisions B. intentions C. aims D. achievements

10. Put _______ in my situation, you will understand why I was sad.

A. myself B. you C. yourself D. herself

11. _______ we arrived at the airport in time to see him off.

A. unluckily B. luckily C. luckier D. lucky

12. The activity of skating on ice is _______.

A. skating - ice B. ice - skating C. rice-cooking D. water -fetching

13. Health _______ is very important to prevent young people from the infection of AIDS.

A. educate B. education C. educator D. educational

14. In my opinion, it’s only common _______ to wear a seat belt in a car.

A. sense B. judgment C. intelligence D. wit

15. When I arrived at school, the school drum was _______.

A. ringing B. cheering C. sounding D. racing

1. She was very upset by the _______ of his English examination .

a. result b. failure c. affect d. success

2. TV is bringing not anly information _______ entertainment .

a. and b. but aslo c. as d. although

3. As a leader , he must learn how to speak well _______ .

a. in public b. in school c. outside d. in country

4. A person who cannot speak or hear is called _______ .

a. a character b. a deaf c. a blind d. a deaf-mute

5. Donna is _______ and she has a flower shop in Britain .

a. a flower seller b. a flower girl c. a florist d. a flower lady

6. Chicago is _______ right on the shore of Lake Michigan .

a. situated b. placed c. but d. laid

7. Would you mind _______ me your visa ?

a. to show b. showed c. showing d. show

8. Natural disaters such as storms , floods or droughts can easily _______ their crops and harvests .

a. damage b. harm c. destroy d. all are correct

9. Its three _______ are building character , encouraging good citizenship and personal fitness .

a. decisions b. intentions c. aims d. achievements

10. Put _______ in my situation , you will understand why I was sad .

a. myself b. you c. yourself d. herself

11. _______ We arrived at the airport in time to see him off .

a. unluckily b. luckily c. luckier d. lucky

12. The activity of skating on ice is _______.

a. skating ice b. ice - skating c. rice-cooking d. water -fetching

13. Health _______ is very important to prevent young people from the infection of AIDS .

a. educate b. education c. educator d. educational

14. In my opinion , it’s only common _______ to wear a seat belt in a car .

a. sense b. judgment c. intelligence d. wit

15 . When I arrived at school , the school drum was _______ .

a. ringing b. cheering c. sounding d. racing

2. Bài tập bổ sung

Ex 6. Write the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets.

1. Until now, 38,000 people ___________________ (evacuate) from the flood-affected areas.

2. Typhoon Ketsana _______________ (now/ move) west, threatening to hit Central Vietnam in the Corning days.

3. About 500 ha of pine forests______________ (destroy) by a fire last month.

4. Can we predict when a volcano_________ (erupt)?

5. The crops failed because it________________ (not rain) all summer.

6. Forest fires _____________ (may/ start) by people or by lightning in storms.

7. A powerful earthquake (strike) ____________Southern California on Friday night.

8. Scientists do not use the term “tidal wave” because tsunami waves (not cause) _____________ by tides.

9. The Amazon_________________ (already/ lose) around 17 percent over the past 50 years.

10. I_____________________ (never/ experience) such a big earthquake before I_________ (go) to Java island.

11. Natural disasters can force people_________ (leave) their homes.

12. If you are trapped in a collapsed building, cover your mouth with a cloth to avoid ____________ (breathe) dust.

Ex 7. Reorder the words to make full sentences.

1. the/ dangerous/ flood/ disasters/ in/ most/ world/ of/ the/ is/ one

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2. many/ shelter/ had/ 9 o’clock/ their homes/ by/ people/ camps/ fled/ to/ already/ seek/ in.

________________________________________________________________

3. be/ with/ people/ homeless/ will/ temporary/ provided/ accommodation.

________________________________________________________________

4. a/ Friday/ by/ 6.9/ Indonesia/ magnitude/ was/ earthquake/ powerful/ on/ struck.

________________________________________________________________

5. the earthquake/ hundreds/ completely/ of/ destroyed/ homes/ hit/ the City/ were/ when.

________________________________________________________________

6. natural/ typhoons and floods/ the/ in/ most/ are/ frequent/ Vietnam/ disasters?

________________________________________________________________

7. escape/ before/ people/ had/ to/ fire crews/ the fire/ arrived/ four/ managed.

________________________________________________________________

8. property/ people’s/ disasters/ devastate/ destroy/ their/ lives/ natural/ and.

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Read the text and then choose the best answer A, B, C of D

Two of the most dangerous storms which affect America are hurricanes and tornadoes. They are very much feared by anyone who may live in the path of their destruction.

Every year homes are destroyed by their fury anf often lives are lost. Most people who live near the coast are forced to evacuate their homes and to move to safer areas until the storms passes. Floods are caused along the coast by both the heavy rain and a storm tide that is considerably above normal water level. The high winds, coastal flooding and heavy rains associated with a hurricane cause enormous damage. Hurricanes usually develop between July and October. Once they hit land they tremendous power with driving rain and wind.

Tornadoes are violent low-pressured storms. These storms occur most often during the summer months are noticeable by their strong wind and lack of rain. The sky turn black as dust is sucked up into the air. Tornadoes are capable of lifting quite heavy objects from the ground. They can pick up trees and cars right into the air and even uplift heavier objects such as homes and trains.

Both hurricanes and tornadoes cause millions of dollars worth of damage to life and property every year. Today they can be predicted more easily than in the past, but they can't be stopped or ignored.

1. What are the most dangerous storms which affect America?

A. Thunderstorms and hurricanes

B. Typhoon and thunderstorms

C. Hurricanes and typhoons

D. Hurricanes and tornadoes

2. At which part of the year do hurricanes usually develop?

A. Between July and October

B. Between July and December

C. From the seventh to the ninth month

D. All the year round.

3. What is the major similarity of both a hurricane and a tornado?

A. They can cause great damage.

B. They have either wind or speed.

C. They are not accompanied by rain.

D. They cover only a small part.

4. Which of the following is true of tornadoes and hurricanes?

A. They cannot be predicted with accuracy.

B. They are easier to control today than in the past.

C. Tornadoes are more dangerous than hurricanes.

D. People can predict them with greater accuracy.

5. Which of the following was not mentioned in the article?

A. The tremendous power of these storms.

B. The damage caused by hurricanes and tornadoes.

C. The numbers of people killed each year by these storms.

D. The time of year when they are most likely to strike.

- Mary: “Is 11 o’clock alright?”         - Tom: “______.”

     A. Yes, that’s fine        B. No, I don’t want to go    C. Wait a minute                 D. Sounds interesting

2. Typhoons, floods or droughts can easily ______ a harvest.

    A. finish                  B. destroy                C. provide               D. defeat

3. You should pay ______ to what the instruction is saying.

    A. attendance          B. intention             C. convention          D. attention

4. My friends usually enjoy my ______ of humor.

    A. sense                  B. kind                    C. means                 D. form

5. - Mother: “Could you do me a favor?”    - Kate: “______.”

    A. No, thanks. I’m fine    B. Yes, that’s kind of you           C. Yes, sure D. Yes, thank you

6. Practising ______ English anywhere you can is a way to better your speaking skill.

    A. speak                  B. speaking             C. to speak              D. for speaking

7. Soak some old newspapers in a ______ of water overnight.

    A. pair                    B. bunch                 C. bucket                D. tube

8. Mrs. Thanh: “______ you give the book to me, please?”           - Mai: “Of course.”        .

    A. Will                    B. Shall                   C. Do                      D. Should

9. The winners are the first ones ______ a fire.

    A. make                  B. makes                 C. making               D. to make

10.  Do you know the man………………… met our teacher yesterday?

     A. who              B. whom                 C. which                 D. whose

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 25 to 29.

Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (25) ___________. Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become (26) ___________ if we do not make an effort to protect them. There are many reasons for this. In some cases animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (27) ___________, and sold as pets. For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitats-the place where they live-is disappearing. More land is used for farm, for houses and industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, (28) ________these chemicals pollute the environment and harm wildlife. The most successful animals on Earth, human beings, will soon be the only ones (29) ___________ unless we can solve this problem.

Điền vào ô 26.

A. disappeared

B. vanished 

C. extinct

D. empty

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 25 to 29.

   Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (25) ___________. Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become (26) ___________ if we do not make an effort to protect them. There are many reasons for this. In some cases animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (27) ___________, and sold as pets. For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitats-the place where they live-is disappearing. More land is used for farm, for houses and industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, (28) ________these chemicals pollute the environment and harm wildlife. The most successful animals on Earth, human beings, will soon be the only ones (29) ___________ unless we can solve this problem.

Điền vào ô số 26

A. disappeared

B. vanished

C. extinct 

D. empty