because the first bike was made of wood and iron. It was ........... today
A. Heavy than
B. Heavier than
C. Heavier
D. More heavy
because the first bike was made of wood and iron. It was ........... today
A. Heavy than
B. Heavier than
C. Heavier
D. More heavy
1, The family becomesa source of encouragement in times of personal success or defeat . We are conscious of that
\(\rightarrow\) We are conscious .................................................................
2, Each family needs its own special set of rules and guidelines .It is sure about that
\(\rightarrow\) It is sure ................................................................................
3. People thought that the cover was made of iron.
The cover............................................. .................................................. .........................................
4. He went to London. He had lived there when he was a boy.
He went to London where............................................. ......................................
5. Jane was absent from class because of her sickness.
6. The package was too heavy for Peter to carry.
The package was so................................................ ............................................
1 , you look different . Have someone done your hair ?
Have you had .............................................................
2 , He was unable to paint the fate of his house because of the heavy rain .
The heavy rain ..............................................................
3 , This will be my students' first time performance in France .
It will be the first time .......................................................
for question 16-30 read the text below and think of the word which best fits each speace . use only one words in each space. write your answer in the answer boxes provided
until recently, few people went cycling , but ..0... the last few years more bikes have..16.. sold in britain ...17.....cars. now approximately two million are brought each year , the major-ity of ....18.... are mountain bikes
there are over 500 different models to choose ....19..... and the price vary enormously. the cheapest can be brought for under Σ200, ....20....you will need over Σ4.000 for a bike at the top than Σ350 are not recommended ...22... they are very heavy and therefore not much fun to ride. furthermore, they often break because they are not very ...23... made. the more expensive models are ...24... lighter because they are made ..25... metals like aluminium
1. Due to the bad weather. the match was canceled.
-> Had it ______________
2. He is irresponsible, so he can't complete most of the assignments. (on account)
-> He ___________________
3. John speaks English very well. (command)
-> John has _______________
4. Mai suddenly began to cry after reading the letter.
-> Mai burst ______________
5. He speaks more persuasively than his brother. (a)
-> He _______________
6. He was unhappy until he received news from her.
-> Not until _______________
7. "You must not cross the street against the red light, boys" - said the policeman.
-> The policeman ______________
8. He was unable to paint the gate of his house because of the heavy rain. (impossible)
-> The heavy rain ____________
9. Not many people attended the concert. (poorly)
-> The __________________
New York City is located in the southeastern part of New York States just east of New Jersey. The city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. At first it was called Fort Amsterdam, and then New Amsterdam. In 1664, the English took over the city and renamed it New York. With the population of more than 7 million in the city and 19 million in the metropolitan region, New York is the largest city in the United States. It is divided into five parts, which are Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The total area of these parts is 964 square kilometers. Visitors to New York are all attracted by places such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Times Square, Wall Street, and Broadway theatre district. New York is also where tourists can visit some world famous art galleries and museums.
1. Where is New York City ?
A. in the south of the USA B. in Amsterdam
C. in New Jersey D. in New York States
2. Why was New York originally called New Amsterdam ?
A. Because it lies in Amsterdam B. Because it is impressive and magnificent.
C. Because it used to be a fort D. Because it was founded by the Dutch
3. What is its population?
A. 5 million B. 7 million C. 19 million D. 26 million
4. Which of the followings is not a tourist attraction of New York ?
A. Empire State Building B. Golden Gate Bridge
C. Statue of Liberty D. Broadway theatre district
5. The total area of New York is_______________
A. 964 m B. 964 km C. 964 km2 D. 964 m2
6. Which of the followings is not true about New York City ?
A. New York has a lot of tourist attractions.
B. New York belonged to the Dutch when it was founded.
C. The area of New York City is 964 square kilometers.
D. The city was named New York by the Dutch.
New York City is located in the southeastern part of New York States just east of New Jersey. The city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. At first it was called Fort Amsterdam, and then New Amsterdam. In 1664, the English took over the city and renamed it New York. With the population of more than 7 million in the city and 19 million in the metropolitan region, New York is the largest city in the United States. It is divided into five parts, which are Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The total area of these parts is 964 square kilometers. Visitors to New York are all attracted by places such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Times Square, Wall Street, and Broadway theatre district. New York is also where tourists can visit some world famous art galleries and museums.
1. Where is New York City ?
A. in the south of the USA B. in Amsterdam
C. in New Jersey D. in New York States
2. Why was New York originally called New Amsterdam ?
A. Because it lies in Amsterdam B. Because it is impressive and magnificent.
C. Because it used to be a fort D. Because it was founded by the Dutch
3. What is its population?
A. 5 million B. 7 million C. 19 million D. 26 million
4. Which of the followings is not a tourist attraction of New York ?
A. Empire State Building B. Golden Gate Bridge
C. Statue of Liberty D. Broadway theatre district
5. The total area of New York is_______________
A. 964 m B. 964 km C. 964 km2 D. 964 m2
6. Which of the followings is not true about New York City ?
A. New York has a lot of tourist attractions.
B. New York belonged to the Dutch when it was founded.
C. The area of New York City is 964 square kilometers.
D. The city was named New York by the Dutch.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A , B , C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions .
Moscow , the capital of Russia , is located in the far western part of the Country . Since it was first mentioned in the chronicles of 1147 , Moscow has : played a vital role in Russian history . It became the capital of Muscovy ( the : Grand Principality of Moscow ) in the late 13th century , hence , the people of Moscow are known as Muscovites . Today Moscow is not only the political centre of Russia but also the country ' s most populous city and its industrial , cultural , scientific , and educational capital . For more than 600 years Moscow also has been the spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church .
The capital of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics ( U.S.S.R.) until the Union dissolved in 1991 , Moscow attracted world attention as a centre of Communist power ; indeed , the name of the seat of the former Soviet government and the successor Russian government , the Kremlin , was a synonym for Soviet authority . The dissolution of the U.S.S.R. brought tremendous economic and political change , along with a significant Concentration of Russia ' s wealth , into Moscow .
28 . Where is Moscow located ?
A . far western part B . far eastern part C . southern part D . northern part
29 . The word “ vital ” can best be replaced by _________
A . artificial B . high C . essential D . big
30 . What does the word “ populous ” mean ?
A . charming B . crowded C . huge D . magnificent
31 . Moscow also has been the spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church for .
A . unlimited time B . 600 years C . less than 600 years D . more than 600 years
32 . What was the Kremlin a synonym for ?
A . the name of the seat B . Russian government C . Soviet authority D . dissolution of the U.S.S.R .
Circle the best alternative
If you ask anyone who (9) ............television, they will tell you that it was John Logie Baird. Of course, Baird was an extremely important personality in the history of television, but it would be more (10)_________ to see his role as part of a chain of events which finally led to television as we know it today. The history of television really begins in 1817 with the (11) ............. of the chemical selenium by Berzelius, a Swedish chemist. It was found that the amount of electric current that selenium could carry (12) ................. on how much light struck it. Then, G.R. Carey, who was an American inventor, (13)____________ with the first real television system in 1875. His system used selenium to (14) ................... picture to a row of light bulbs. However, this picture was not very clear. Over the next few years, a number of scientists and inventors simplified and (15) ................... Carey’s system. In 1923, Baird made the first practical transmission
9) A. invented B. found C. noticed D. conceived
10) A. real B accurate C particular D specific
11) A. evidence B discovery C sighting D encounter
12) A. called B sent C depended D turned
13) A. checked up B brought up C broke up D came up
14 A push B eliminate C transmit D delay
15 A improved B arranged C multiplied D analysed