Exercise 1: Complete the cconversation with the present perfect or simple past from of the verbs in brackets .

A:(1) Have you been (you/be)to Beijing?

B:Yes,I have .

A:When (2) did you go (you/go) there ?

B: I (3) travelled (travel)there last year .

A: What (4) did you see (you/see)?

B:A lot (5) visited (visit)the Forbidden City ,Tianamen Square and the Great Wall.

A:How about the temple of Heaven ?

B:I(6) didn't see (not see) it because I didn't have time . I (7) was (be) there for only three days .

A: I (8) have never visited (never/visit ) Beijing .You're so lucky !!

1.Fill in the gaps with the best answer .

Sydney is a city (1)........the east coast of Astralia .About four million people live (2).......Sydney ,so it is the biggest city in Australia .In sydney ,there are (3)........lot of famous buildings :The Sydney Opera house ,the Queen Victoria Building and the Sydney Harbour Brige .Sydney has a large harbour (4). ......... lots of beaches .The most famous beach is Bondi beach .The (5)..........famous sports ground in Sydney is ANZ Stadium . In Sydney you can (6)......... Taronga Zoo (7)..........the great fireworks display over the harbour on New Year 's eve .

1.A.in B.at C.on D.under

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

3.A.some B.a C.the D.an

4.A.but B.without C.or D.and

5.A.more B.best C.most D.better

6A.see B.go C.read D.do

7.A.play B.read C.take D.watch

2.Read again and complete the sentences about the passage :

1.Sydney lies on the east coast of Astralia

2. About four million people live in Sydney .

3.The Sydney Harbour Brige is one of the most famous buildings in Sydney .

4.Bondi Beach is the most famous beach in Sydney .

5.ANZ Stadium is the most famous sports ground in Sydney .

6.You can enjoy the great fireworks display on New Year's eve.

1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?
2.    Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney ?
3.    Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage?
A. Sydney’s Opera House
B. The history of Sydney
C. An introduction of Sydney

1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?

A. Britain B. Sydney Harbor C. Sydney

2. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney ?

A. Sydney is not a favorite city for immigrants from overseas.

B. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

C. Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia.

3. Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage?

A. Sydney’s Opera House B. The history of Sydney C. An introduction of Sydney

READ THE PASSAGE BELOW AND CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER (A, B, C, D) FOR EACH QUESTION: Prague has the population of over one million people. It is not the biggest city in Europe, but it is cartainly one of the most beautiful. People call Pargue the " Golden City" and the "Mother of City" because is has beautiful buildings and statues. Perhaps the most popular building is the Old Town Hall with its amazing 15th century clock. People also call Prague "Europe's School of Music". There are many concert halls and every May there is a famous music festival: "Prague Spring". There are also twenty theaters and many old pubs, wine bar and restaurants. There is now a modern underground, but traffic is still a problem. It is often better to walk and feel the atmosphere of the pretty little streets.

1. The population of Prague is..............................................

A. over one million people B. one million people C. only to million people D. less than one million people

2. Prague is one of the most beautiful city in...................................

A. Asia B. Europe C. Africa D. America

3. Which building in Prague has 15th century clock?

A. The Golden City B. The Mother of City C. The Old Town Hall D. Europe's School of Music

4. The famous music festival: "Prague Spring" is held..........................................

A. every year B. on June C. every May D. every July

Bài tập 3. Đọc văn bản và trả lời các câu hỏi :

Sydney là thành phố thú vị nhất của Úc. Lịch sử của Úc bắt đầu từ đây. Năm 1788, thuyền trưởng Arthur Philips đến Sydney với 11 tàu và 1624 hành khách từ Anh (trong đó có 770 tù nhân). Ngày nay có khoảng 3,6 triệu người ở Sydney. Đây là thành phố lớn nhất ở Úc, cảng bận rộn nhất ở Nam Thái Bình Dương và là một trong những thành phố đẹp nhất trên thế giới. Ở Sydney, các tòa nhà cao hơn, màu sắc tươi sáng hơn và cuộc sống về đêm cũng sôi động hơn. Có hơn 20 bãi biển tuyệt vời gần Sydney và khí hậu ấm áp và mùa đông mát mẻ đã khiến nó trở thành thành phố yêu thích của những người nhập cư từ nước ngoài. Có ba điều làm nên sự nổi tiếng của Sydney: bến cảng xinh đẹp của nó, Cầu cảng Sydney, được xây dựng vào năm 1932 và Nhà hát Opera Sydney, được mở cửa vào năm 1973.

1. Thuyền trưởng Arthur đến đâu vào năm 1788?

-> Arthur Philips to Sydney .

2. Sydney có phải là thành phố lớn nhất ở Úc? 

->  yes , it is

3. Có bao nhiêu bãi biển gần Sydney? 

-> There are over 20 great beaches near Sydney

4. Dân số của Sydney ngày nay là bao nhiêu? 

->Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney

5. Cầu cảng Sydney được xây dựng khi nào?

-> Sydney Harbor Bridge, built in 1932

1.Captain Arthur arrived in Sydney in 1788.

2.Yes,it is

3.There are over 20 beaches close to Sydney.

4.The population of Sydney today is 3.6 million people.

5.The Sydney Harbor Bridge was built in 1932.

hoc tot

1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?

In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney​

2. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?

The Sydney Harbor Bridge was built in 1932

3.Is Sydey the most beautiful city in the world?

No, it isn't. ( It's just one of the most beautiful cities in the world )

4.What makes Sydney well-known?

There are two things that make Sydney famous: its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.

5.What is the population of Sydney today?

Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney

Cho mih sửa câu 3 là: It's one of the most beautiful in the world.

1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?

-> Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney in 1788.

2. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?

-> The Sydney Harbor Bridge was built in 1932.

3.Is Sydey the most beautiful city in the world?

-> No, it isn't. It's the most exciting city in the world.

4.What makes Sydney well-known?

-> There are two things that make Sydney well-known: its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.

5.What is the population of Sydney today?

-> The population of Sydney today is 3.6 million people.

The Sydney Opera House is an icon of Australia's creative construction. It is located in the end of Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour. Designed by a Danish architect Jorn Utzon, this landmark was built in 1957. Completed in 1973, it has attracted worldwide praise for its design and construction. The Sydney Opera House has three shell groups in which two houses, main performance halls and one house, a restaurant. These shell structures are set upon a large platform. In 2007, it was voted as a UNESCO World Heritage building.

1. The Sydney Opera House was designed by __________.

A. an Australian architect                   B. a Danish architect                  

C. an American architect                    D. a French architect.

2. This building was built from 1957 to__________.

A. 1973                                                  B. 1975             C. 2007              D. 2000

3. This landmark received __________ about its design and construction after its completion.

A. bad comments       B. public complaint         C. worldwide praise               D. sad critics

4. The Sydney Opera House consists of __________.

A. three shell groups   B. three iron towers     C. three glass houses   D. two houses

5. Nowadays, this place is seen as a UNESCO World Heritage __________.

A. museum                  B. cinema                         C. building                D. tower

1B

2A

3A

4C

5B

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Chọn đáp án: C

Giải thích:

Câu chia ở thời quá khứ

Dịch: Một kiến trúc sư người Đan Mạch thiết kế ra danh thắng này.

Chọn đáp án: A

Giải thích: expensive: đắt đỏ

Dịch: Xây dựng công trình này tốn khá nhiều tiền.

Chọn đáp án: B

Giải thích:

chủ ngữ số ít đi với động từ số ít

Dịch: Sydney là một trong những thành phố lớn nhất thế giới.