Exercise 3

Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.

For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D.

SAMUEL PEPYS

The most famous diary (0) in English was written by Samuel Pepys. It gives a detailed and interesting (1) _________   of everyday life in England (2) _________ 1660 and 1669. Peps write about important news stories of the time, like disease, an enemy navy (3) _________  up the River Thames and the Great Fire of London.

He also writes about himself, even about his (4) _________   he often slept during church or (5) _________   at the pretty girls. He describes his home life – a (6) _________   with his wife and how they became friends again, his worry about her illness. As well as books, he liked music, the theatre, card (7) _________   , and parties with good food and (8) _________   of fun. Pepys was a busy man who had many important (9) _________   he was a Member of Parliament and President of Royal Society. He is also (10) _________  for his work for the British navy.

II. What would you say? Put a circle round the letter of the best reply to each question.

1. Where's the nearest post office?

     a. Turn left and then right.           b. It's about two kilometers.            c. It opens at nine o'clock.

2. What's your new address?

     a. It's the old one.                   b. Go straight.                   c. Flat 42B, 225 Nathan Road, Kowloon.

3. How do we get there'?

     a. Flat 42B Nathan Road.       b. Yes, you do.                 c. Turn right just after the Bank of China.

4. How far is it from here?

     a. Two kilometers, at least.           b. No, it isn't.                                   c. Yes, it's rather far.

5.  I think I'll go by bus. Where's the nearest bus stop?

     a. Cross the road and turn left.    
     b. Five hundred metres, I suppose.
     c. It's five minutes by bus.

6. What time is there a bus?

     a. Twice a day.                       b. An hour and a half.                       c. Seven thirty.

7. How often do the buses run?

     a. Twice or three times.          b. Every hour.                                c. From that bus stop over there.

8. Can you tell me the way to Milus College from your flat?

     a. Yes, I can.                          b. It's round the corner.                     c. I know it.

9. How long does it take to get to Dave's place from your flat?

     a. It's a long way.                   b. About one kilometers.                   c. Thirty five minutes.

10.  Do you know where there's a public telephone?

a. There's one at the bottom of the street.

b.  Not very far from here.

I know there is.

Circle the letter A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences.

1. Dave ________ a student with her work now.

A. helped B. help C. is helping D. helping

2. “What ________?” “I don’t know. Look it up.”

A. does this word mean B. means this word                                                                                            

C. does mean this word D. is meaning this word

3. I usually go home ________ the weekend.

A. in B. when C. at D. of

4. Don’t worry about the baby. I’ll look ________ her while you’re out.

A. for B. with C. to D. after

5. I’ll be ready in ________ minutes.

A. a lot B. a little C. much D. a few

6. I’m looking forward ________ you again soon.

A. to see B. seeing C. to seeing D. see

7. The telephone ________ by Bell in 1876.

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

8. Wait here ________ I get back.

A. until B. before C. as soon as D. when

9. I’d like ________ glass of milk, please.

A. the B. a C. an D. x

10.Oxford is one of ________ oldest universities in Europe.

A. the B. x C. much D. more

Exercise 3 GIẢI THÍCH LUÔN VÌ SAO CHỌN ĐÁP ÁN Ý GIÚP EM ĐƯỢC KHÔNG Ạ

Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.

For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D.

STARTING A BUSINESS

Nearly 450,000 businesses are started in Britain (0) every year. One third (1) _______ these stop trading during the first three years.

Starting a business is never easy (2) _______   so many things are outside your control. If you are thinking about working for yourself, you (3) _______   start by thinking about the qualities you need to (4) _______   business. Be hard with yourself. If you have a weakness, it is better to find out now (5) _______   than later when your business could be in danger. Ask yourself (6) _______   you are a good organizer. Is your health (7) _______?  Are you good (8) _______   making decision? Do you have any practical experience of the business you want to start? Are you prepared to work long hours for every (9) _______   money? If you can’t (10) _______    yes to most of these questions perhaps you should think again about starting up in business on your own.

Look at the sign / picture. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each sign / picture. (0,5pt)

What does this sign say?

A. You can park.

B. You can’t park here.

C. You must turn right ahead.

D. You must turn left ahead.

VI. Circle the letter A,B,C or D before the mistake in each sentence and correct it. (1.0 point) 1. From at nine in the morning until four afternoon Mr. Tuan works in the fields with his father. A B C D 2. There is fewer work in the evening than there is in the morning. A B C D 3. My Dad always has a three-weeks vacation. A B C D 4. Mr. Ba soon got used to travel to work by bicycle. A B C D 5. The doctor says you should spend a little time to play video game. A B C D