GIẢI THÍCH LÝ DO VỚI Ạ
The flu I had a few weeks ago which prevented me from going on holiday with my friends was_______ .
They had a terrible time. Everything went wrong and it cost them a lot of money.
A.a blessing in disguise B.a drop in the ocean
C.a piece of cake D.actions speak louder than words
1.I've known my best friend from 1988 to 1996 It's not bad. I quite like it.
2.I last went to the cinerna for an hour I went camping with some friends
3.I've had this watch two weeks ago We met when we were 10
4.We've used this book since 1985 I really need a cup of coffee
5.We lived in our old flat since the beginning of term My Dad gave it to me for my birthday
6.We haven't had a break for years We moved because we needed somewhere bigger
7.I last had a holiday for three years The film was rubbish
8.This building has been a school in 1999 Before that it was an office
I know that it is my job to make sure that everything goes well for the tourists and I feel I work hard for the company. I cannot be blamed for last week; I met a group at the airport and took them to the coach. The coach driver was a bit annoyed because the flight was late. But it wasn't far to the hotel and everyone was looking forward to their dinner. We hadn't used the Hotel Riviera before but our normal one had a conference in it so it was fully booked. When I announced our arrival at the reception desk, they said they were full. I had booked rooms for the group but the manager said they were cancelled by phone a few days before. He insisted that he recognised my voice and that I had made the phone call. We had a bit of an argument but they obviously didn't have enough rooms. In the end, the manager phoned hotels in the town and found rooms for everyone but in four different hotels. By this time, the coach had
gone, so we had to get taxis and some of the tourists started to get very angry with me. I still don't know who made that phone call but it definitely wasn't me.
Câu 34: Why weren't any rooms available at the Hotel Riviera?
A. Someone had forgotten to book them
B. A conference was taking place there.
C. Someone had said they were not needed
D. There were more people in the group than expected.
Câu 35: What happened in the end?
A. The tourists couldn't stay together. B. The writer called the coach driver back.
C. The writer found other hotels with rooms. D. The tourists got angry with the hotel manager.
Câu 36: What is the writer trying to do?
A. complain B. explain C. argue D. apologise
Câu 37: Which of the following diaries was written by one of the tourists?
A. The hotel we were taken to wasn't good enough so we asked to change to a different one.
B. Someone had made a mistake with our hotel booking and the hotel had given our rooms to other people.
C. The coach driver took us to the wrong hotel and they knew nothing about us.
D. We got to the airport and had to wait for the coach. So it was really late when we got to the hotel.
Câu 38: Who was the text written to?
A. the coach company
B. one of the tourists
C. the writer's employer
D. the hotel manager
Bài 1: Sửa lỗi sai.
1. In his latest book he predicted that little people would die of radiation poisoning.
2. Before he died, he had sold his house, wrote a will, and set up a trust fund.
3. It was so warm weather that we went to the swimming pool.
4. We wanted to go on vacation, but we had few money.
5. You'd better read those kind of books because they are fascinating and helpful.
6. The house on the corner has burned down last night.
7. Gerald explained that the reason he was late was because he had had car trouble.
8. Mary found a dress in the corner shop that fitted her perfect.
9. It looked like a terrible accident, but everyone in the car was alright.
10. Nowadays much women are becoming lawyers.
11. A ''knock-out'' is where a person is rendered unconscious by a blow.
12. Good and bad people can be found anywheres in the world.
13. Do you find the United States much different than your country?
14. None of the shoes on sale in that store fit me.
15. The sofa was big enough as to seat four people comfortably.
16. The stars are so farther from the earth that we cannot see most of them.
17. Jogging is more vigorous exercise than to play golf.
Bạn nào giúp mik vs ạ! Huhu
I have Learned, often the hard way, that there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey. First of All, always check and double-check departure times. It is amazing how few people really do this carefully. Once i arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten. My secretary had got the ticket for me and i thought she said that the plane left at 10:50. I walked calmly to the departure desk, thinking I still had a little time to spare. I didn`t bother to take a good look at the ticket. The clerk at the desk told me politely but firmly that the departure time was 10:15 and that the flight was, according to international regulations, " now closed! ". I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an importent meeting.
The second rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards, it is still importent to have at least a little of the local currency with you when you arrive in a country. This can be absolutely essential if you are flying to a place few tourists normally visit. A few years ago, I took a business trip to Oklahoma. I flew there from London via Dallas,with very little time to change planes in between. I arrived there at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed. The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi and since I had no Dollars, i offered to pay in Pounds instead." Listen, Buddy! I only take Real money! " the driver said angrily. Luckily I was able to borrow a few dollars from a clerk at the hotel, but it was Embarrassing.
The third and last rule is to find out as much as you can about the weather at your destination before you leave, especially if you can take only a little baggage with you. I feel sorry for some of my colleagues who travel in heavy suits and raincoats in May, when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, to places like Athens, Rome or Madrid, where it is already beginning to get quite warm during a day. Few people understand just how importent it is to have the right sort of clothes with you in these days of rapid air travel.
I. Discuss these questions. Campare your answers.
1. Explain why the writer once arrived at the airport only a few minutes before the plane left.
2. Whose fault do you think it was? Thư writer's or his secretary's? Give reasons for your answer.
3. Explain why the writer think it is essential to have at least a little local currency when you arrive in a foreign country.
4. Describe some of the problems you could have if you ignore the advice in the last paragraph
IX. ERROR IDENTIFICATION
14. The air conditioner who is in the sitting room is out of order.
a b c d
15. I didn’t use the computer since last week so I don’t know what’s wrong with it.
a b c d
X. READING: Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question.
When robots are widely used in the home, they will probably be used to do the cleaning, table-laying, scrubbing (cọ rửa) and washing-up, but it is considered unlikely that they will be used to do the cooking – at least, not in the near future.
In factories, mobile robots are already used to carry out a large number of the distribution and assembly tasks while human beings carry out research and produce plans for new products. Among the numerous jobs on the farm, robots will drive tractors, keeping their eyes on the ground in front to guide the tractor along a straight line.
The majority of the robots used at present do not look like human beings at all because their design is chiefly functional.
16. According to the passage, when used at home, robots will probably do all of the following EXCEPT ______
a. laying the table b. washing the dishes c. washing the clothes d. scrubbing
17. In factories what are robots used to do?
a. carry out assembly tasks b. carry out research c. produce plans d. both b and c
18. The word “their” in paragraph 2 refers to ____________.
a. tractors’ b. robots’ c. people’s d. farms’
19. Why don’t robots at present look like human beings?
a. Because they are widely used at home. b. Because they are mainly used in factories.
c. Because they are only used to guide tractors. d. Because they are mainly produced according to their function.
20. Which of the following statements is NOT true about robots?
a. They will be used to do the cleaning. b. In the near future they will be used to cook.
c. They are already used to carry out the distribution tasks. d. They will be used to drive the tractor.
XI. Supply the correct form of the verbs: be going to or present progressive to express future time.
1. I can’t go any further. I (sit) __________________ on that bench for a while.
2. The game ______________(start) at two o’clock tomorrow. I hope you can be there.
3. The service here is very slow. I (complain) ______________ to the manager if we’re not served soon.
4. I have a right to be heard, and no-one ____________(stop) me from putting my side of the argument.
5. The two leaders (meet) ______________________ for talks later this afternoon.
6. Are you (answer) ___________________________ my questions or not?
7. I have to get up early tomorrow. I (teach) _________________ a physics class at 8.00 in the morning.
8. Before I apply for the job, I (get) _______________________ more information about it.
9. The bank has announced that it (increase)____________ its interest rates by one per cent from tomorrow.
10. Brazil (play) _____________________________ Colombia in today’s final.
XII. Choose the best answer.
1. I work from Tuesday to Saturday, and Sunday and Monday are my _______.
a. working days b. days out c. breaks d. days off
2. The cottage is surrounded by the most glorious countryside.
a. ordinary b. honourable c. beautiful d. gloomy
3. Your tour includes a one-day _______ to the Grand Canyon by air.
a. camping b. travel c. excursion d. visit
4. We hope the excursion will help us _______ a lot after working hard.
a. relax b. relaxing c. relaxed d. be relaxed
5. Linda: “Excuse me! Where’s the nearest police station?”
Maria: “_______________”
a. It’s over there b. I’m afraid not c. Don’t worry d. Yes, I think
6. Tom: “How did you go to the city?”
John: “______________________”.
a. I came there by the coach b. I came here by train
c. I came here last night d. I came here by foot
7. “I’d better get back to the hotel room before the storm.” “OK, __________________ you later.”
a. I’m seeing b. I’ll see c. I see d. I am going to see
8. “Have fun, but don’t forget. You have to finish that paper.” “I know, Mom _____ it tomorrow. I already have the envelope.”
a. I’m mailing b. I won’t mail c. I mail d. I mailed
9. “Which project _____________ on next?” “I haven’t decided for sure. Probably the Space mobile”.
a. will you work b. are you going to work c. do you work d. did you work
10. “Look at those dark clouds!” “Yes, It looks like _______________ any minute”.
a. it’s going to rain b. it’s raining c. it will rain d. it rains
XIII. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
For the last few months I have spent every Saturday in my flat and have done nothing more exciting than work at home, read the newspapers and watch television. I had begun feeling bored with this and so, last weekend I though I would do something different. I rang up several of my friends and we decided to go to London for the day. I was really excited as I hadn’t been to London since I was ten. We decided to go by coach as this was by far the cheapest means of transport that was available even though it meant that we needed to get up very early. Once in London we decided to take a sightseeing tour as we wanted to see some of the famous buildings. After the tour we bought some sandwiches and ate them in a small park. In the afternoon two of us went shopping and the others went to the theater. We met up again at 6:30 p.m., and went to a small restaurant in Soho. The meal was really good but, unfortunately, it took much longer than we had expected. We had to get a taxi back to the coach station. Luckily, we got there just two minutes before our coach left.
1. According to the passage, the writer _______.
a. usually spends his weekend at home. b. went to London with some of his friends.
c. has lived in London for ten years. d. feels bored with his life.
2. He felt so excited about going to London because _______.
a. he hadn’t been there before. b. he hadn’t been there for ten years.
c. he went there ten years ago. d. he hadn’t been there for a long time.
3. Why did they decide to go by coach?
a. Because it was available. b. Because they wanted to start early.
c. Because other means of transport were more expensive. d. Because it was one of the most efficient means of transport.
4. Which of the following is true?
a. They all went shopping before going to theater. b. They made a sightseeing tour of London and then had lunch.
c. They had lunch in a small restaurant. d. They left the city at 6:30 p.m.
5. It can be inferred from the text that _______.
a. they nearly missed the coach because of the meal. b. they didn’t enjoy the meal in the restaurant very much.
c. the coach had already left when they got to the station. d. they missed the coach and had to take a taxi back.
XIV. Error identification:
1. I’ll fly to Mars next week. I’ve already gotten a ticket.
a b c d
2. Look! That plane is flying towards the airport. It’s landing.
a b c d
3. We will going to spend our summer holiday in Da Lat next month.
a b c d
4. I’m going to have a four-days trip in Ho Chi Minh City.
a b c d
II. Combine these sentences using: That , which , who , whom or whose:
1. A woman answered the phone. She told me you was busy.
2. The bus is always crowded. I take it to school every morning.
3. They are singing a song. I don't know the song.
4. A man spoke to me. He was very helpful.
5. A midwife is a woman. She assists other women in childbirth.
6. They are the children. Their team won the match.
7. The house is for sale. It has the green shutters.
8. My farther bought a motor bike. The motorbike costs 2 thousand dollars.
9. They are the postcards. I sent them from Australia.
10. The house has been built in the forest. It doesn't have electricity.
11. The girl chatted with him yesterday. She arrived here at 6:30.
12. I'm reading the book. I bought it in London in 1996.
13. Trang couldn't come to the party. This was perfectly true.
14. Do you know the girl? Tom is talking to the girl.
15. Tuan speaks English very well. He comes from Vietnam.
16. The man invited me to his party. He was really polite.
17. A lion is an animal. This animal lives in Africa.
18. I have a class. It begins at 8 am.
19. A globe is a ball. This ball has a map of the world on it.
20. The soup was too salty. I had it for lunch.
21. We are visiting Ha Long. Ha Long is in the north of Vietnam.
22. My father is an doctor. He has gone to abroad.
23. Ms Kim Anh will be our History teacher next semester. You talked with her yesterday.
24. The watch belongs to Lam. It is in the bathroom.
25. Do you know the new student? I can't remember his name.
26. Mary is a bit deaf. She didn't hear the phone.
27*. We'll meet Peter tomorrow. He has 2 brother and one sister.
28. We are talking to Vietnam. Vietnam has a population of 87 million people.
29. We are talking to Vietnam. Its population is 87 million people.
30. I should phone the man. I borrowed his car yesterday.
31. She can't speak English. It is a disadvantage.
32. I'm staying with Henry. His father works in a bank.
33. Do you remember Mrs Lan? She taught us history.
34. The museum was built in 1805. Our class visited it last weekend.
35. The man works in the hospital. I told you about him.
36. Do you like the person? The person sits next to you.
37. The house costs a lot of money. My father bought it last year.
38. We are visiting the children. Their parents died in the storm.
39. My sister is rather childish. She was trained to be a sewer.
40. Colin told me about his new job. He enjoys it very much.
41 . We know a lot of people. They live in London.
42. We know her grandparents. They live in London.
43. We met some people. Their car had broken down.
44. We stayed at the Cau Vong hotel. Nam recommended it to us.
45. Jane works for a company. It makes shoes.
46. She told me her address. I wrote down it on a piece of paper.
47. There are some words. They are very difficult to translate.
48. John is one of my closest friends. I have known him for a very long time.
49. A pacifist is a person. He believes that all wars are wrong.
50. What is the name of the man? You borrowed his car.
51. This watch costs a lot of money. I have lost the watch.
52. We were given a lot of information. Most of the information was useless.
1. Please accept my warmest...........on your engagement.
A.congratulated B.congratulations C.congratulating D.congratulate
2.A few days ago, Tom's car........by one of the teenagers in his neighborhood.
A. was stealing B.was stolen C.has been stolen D.was stole
3.If only I...........how to operate a computer as you do!
A.would know B.knew C.known D.should know
4.Jess wanted to know ..........
A.why were his friends laughing B.that why were his friends laughing
C.why his friends were laughing D.the reason why his friends laughing
5.The internet also has.......It is not only time-consuming and costly but also dangerous.
A.advantages B.limitations C.purposes D.benefits
6."I think I've lost my new pen.I've...........it everywhere but I can't find it anywhere."
A.looked after B.turned on C.looked for D.turned off
7.Everyone wears a uniform and so...........
A.are you B.you are C.you do D.do you
8.Everyone was exhausted and hungry,...........they sat down under the tree and had a snack.
A.so B.so that C.since D.because of
9.I haven't gone to the supermarket for three weeks.
> The last time........................
10.Alcohol is bad for us, so are cigarettes.
>Both ....................................
11.Staying at home is better than going out in this wet weather.
>I'd rather..............................
12.Ha is the shortest girl in my class.
>No girl........................
Gap-filling: Choose the suitable from the box to complete the sentences.
breadwinner Groceries washing-up sociable laundry
ennormous for homemaker shares chores
1.A....................is a person who managers a home and the often raise children instead of earning money from a job
2.A....................is member of a family who earns the money that the family needs
3.In a food store, shop or supermarket , you can buy a lot of ....................such as food and clothes
4.There are a lot of dirty clothes anf sheets in Tom's room, so it's time for him to do this
5.Traditionally, girls have to do....................which consists of cleaning plates, pans , glasses, forks, ect after a meal
6.When I've done my....................which involve clean the floor and washing the curtain, I will go out with my friends
7.In my family, everyone....................the household duties. My mom cooks, my dad cleans, my sister does all the laundry anf I do the washing up
8.In many cultures, a father is the breadwinner, who is responsible....................the family finances
9.A variety of people do not realize the....................benefits of joining hands to do housework in a family
10.At school, Jack is very....................with his teachers and friens . He likes to meet and spend times with
I. Complete each sentence using"used to" or "didn't use to"+ one of the following verbs. Use each verb only once.
Live-(not)like -go-(not)get up-travel-be-(not)drink-have.
1. Carol .... A lot when she was single. These days she doesn't take many trips.
2. My uncle's family.... in Dalat.Now they live in Ho Chi Minh City.
3. You....coffee before. Now you drink it a lot.
4. Kim....very long hair when she was a school girl.
5. This building is now a restaurant. It....a theater years ago.
6. Bruno.... Vietnamese food,but now he often eats it.
7. Now I normally go to bed at about 9o'clock,but I....to sleep much later before.
8. When Nam first worked on a farm,he.....at 5 in the Morning.
II.Join each pair of sentences, using "which"or"who"
1. Carlaviss reading the novel.I lent it to her last week.
2. Did you see the film? It was on TV last night.
3. I know someone. This person likes you.
4. They lived in a village. It didn't have much work for young people.
5. Show me the photographs. You took them on your holiday.
6. The reporter immediately wrote down the information. I gave it to him
7. The dentist took out two of his teeth. Joe went to see her yesterday.
8. I've written down the words. I looked them up this morning.
9. Anna put on the clothes. She had bought them the day before.
10. That's the man. My father often plays chess with him.
