In about 200 words ,write a passage about the following topic :
The rising levels of congestion and air pollution found in most of the world cities can be attributed directly to the rapidly increasing number of private cars in use . In order to reverse this decline in the quality of life in cities , attempts must be made to encourage people to use their cars less and public transport more . Discuss possible ways to encourage the use of public transport
II. Use the correct form of the words in brackets
1. A handicraft is a thing which is …......................... made with one’s hands. (skill)
2. Tokyo is one of the most ...........……….……….cities in the world . (life )
3. Public transport in Australia is convenient and ……………..….. if you can go by bus,
by train or light rail. (rely).
4. The boys don’t play football as ……................ as they used to be. (good)
5. Generation gap is always facing the problems of…......................... …., communication, feelings, thoughts,…. (behave)
6. He thinks joining in an English Speaking Club will help him to communicate with foreigners ...........……….……….. (confidence )
7. “ I’m really stressed out” I’ve had three …….…….. nights thinking about my exam. ( sleep)
8. The calls were mostly questions about family relationship,…………………., and physical and mental health. ( friend)
9. When you are in difficult situation, you will need adult support and,…………………., to make informed decision and overcome stress. ( guide)
10. Many more tourists have visited Ha Long Bay since UNESCO’s ….........................…, of this beautiful spot. ( recognise)
11. Phong Nha - Ke Bang can be compared to a precious….................….museum.(geology)
12. Ha Long Bay, which means descending dragon, is the ….........................… heritage of the world with 1,6000 limestone islands. (nature)
13. Below Sa Pa are….........................…rice terraces in the endless valley. (picture)
20. His second............................... was broken again because of his selfishness. (marry)
21. Sometimes parents put too high .................................... on their children. (expect)
22. The hand-woven textiles were made by skilled local.........................…. (art)
23. The outdoor food markets in Viet Nam are.........................….(afford)
24. Sydney is a metropolitan and...................................…city. (multiculture)
25. His stresses often come from school pressures and ……………………………….(frustrate)
26. Did teenagers in the past ………………………………. their emotions? (public)
27. Many ethnic people in the mountains are still ………………………………...(illiteracy)
28. Adolescence is the period between ................................ and young adulthood. (child)
29. Photography is strictly …………………………….. in this museum. (forbid)
30. The man was very upset because he was …………………………in his career.(success)
ĐỀ 1: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Many people use public transport minimize air pollution.
A. reduce B. increase C. save D. cause
2. Last Sunday we went on a picnic and enjoyed the great feeling we had never had before.
General B. terrible . bad D. wonderful
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
3. The man opened the door and walked in.
A. closed B. knocked C. pulled D. pushed
4. The foreigner spoke slowly enough for me to understand.
A. carefully B. badly C. fast D. hard
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
5. Mark and Jane are talking about Jane’s home village.
– Mark: “How lovely your home village is!” – Jane: “ _______”
A. Really? It is. ` B. Thank you. It is nice of you to say so.
C. Can you say it again? D. I love it, too.
6. Susan and Pitt are at the school canteen.
– Pitt: “Would you like some chocolate ice-cream?” – Susan: “ _________.”
A. Yes, let’s B. Yes, please
C. I think so D. Here you are
Read the passage, then answer the questions below
Are you looking for a cheap, clean, effective source of power that doesn't cause pollution or waste natural resources? Look no further than solar energy from the Sun.
At present, most of our electricity comes from the use of coal and gas, oil or nuclear power. This power could be provided by the Sun. One percent of the solar energy that reaches the Earth is enough to provide power for the total population.
Many countries are already using solar energy. Solar panels are placed on the roofs of a house and the Sun's energy is used to heat water. The energy can be stored for a number of days, so on cloudy days you can use solar energy, too.
Sweden has an advanced solar energy program. There, all buildings will be heated by solar energy and cars will use solar power instead of gas by the year 2015.
When will cars use solar power instead of gas in Sweden?
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, Cor D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
The changes that (1)……. in schools have changed the roles of teachers. In the past, teachers used to be the (2) ……..source of knowledge, the leader and educator of their students' school life. Nowadays, teachers provide information and show their students how to (3)…….. it. Although they are still considered to be a kind of (4)……….. in the class, they can be thought of as facilitators in the learning (5)………..
Another difference between the past and present tasks of teachers is represented by the technical (6)……… they need to be able to use and handle effectively, such as computer, photocopier, PowerPoint, projectors, etc. Instead of teaching (7)……… chalk, they need tobe an information technology expert.
One of the biggest challenges for teachers is that their role in the school management has also changed. The school needs them as individuals, who can make decisions and cope with the stress of the (8)……….. world of schools. At the same time teachers need to be able to work in teams, and (9)……….. with colleagues and parents. A teacher has not only to instruct but also to (10)…….. the students with confidence and determination.
A. existed
B. took place
C. occurring
D. took first place
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Most languages have several levels of vocabulary that may be used by the same speakers. In English, at least three have been identified and described.
Standard usage includes those words and expressions understood, used, and accepted by a majority of the speakers of a language in any situation regardless of the levels of formality. As such, these words and expressions are well defined and listed in standard dictionaries. Colloquialisms, on the other hand, are familiar words and idioms that are understood by almost all speakers of a language and used in informal speech or writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations. Almost all idiomatic expressions are colloquial language. Slang, however, refers to words and expressions understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as appropriate formal usage by the majority. Colloquial expressions and even slang may be found in standard dictionaries but will be so identified. Both Colloquial usage and slang are more common in speech than in writing. Colloquial speech often passes into standard speech. Some slang also passes into standard speech, but other slang expressions enjoy momentary popularity followed by obscurity. In some cases, the majority never accepts certain slang phrases but nevertheless retains them in their collective memories. Every generation seems to require its own set of words to describe familiar objects and events.
It has been pointed out by a number of linguists that three cultural conditions are necessary for the creation of a large body of slang expressions. First, the introduction and acceptance of new objects and situations in the society; second, a diverse population with a large number of subgroups; third, association among the subgroups and the majority population.
Finally, it is worth noting that the terms "standard", "colloquial" and "slang" exist only as abstract labels for scholars who study language. Only a tiny number of the speakers of any language will be aware that they are using colloquial or slang expressions. Most speakers of English will, during appropriate situations, select and use all three types of expressions.
Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?
A. Standard speech
B. Idiomatic phrases
C. Dictionary usage
D. Different types of vocabulary
Read the following passage and write a summary of around 50 words .
BICYCLES
The bicycle is a cheap and clean way to travel . The first bicycle was made about one hundred and fifty years ago . At first, bicycles were expensive . Only rich people could buy one . These early bicycles looked very different from the one we have today . Later , when bicycles became cheaper , many people bought one . People started riding bicycles to work and in their free time .
Today , people use cars more than bicycles ; cars are much faster and you don't get wet when it rains ! But some people still prefer to cycle to work . They say that there are too many cars in town centres and you can't find anywhere to park .
HELP ME !!!!!!!!!
Read the passage, then answer the questions below (2.5pts)
Are you looking for a cheap, clean, effective source of power that doesn't cause pollution or waste natural resources? Look no further than solar energy from the Sun.
At present, most of our electricity comes from the use of coal and gas, oil or nuclear power. This power could be provided by the Sun. One percent of the solar energy that reaches the Earth is enough to provide power for the total population.
Many countries are already using solar energy. Solar panels are placed on the roofs of a house and the Sun's energy is used to heat water. The energy can be stored for a number of days, so on cloudy days you can use solar energy, too.
Sweden has an advanced solar energy program. There, all buildings will be heated by solar energy and cars will use solar power instead of gas by the year 2015.
Questions: When will cars use solar power instead of gas in Sweden?
Pollution can be seen not only throughout the world, but also in our own homes. It comes from household chemicals, the amount of water people use and the waste people produce and throw away. What can be done to stop this pollution? Surprisingly, a person can help save the environment by doing simple things. First, we need to recycle, which allows products to be used over and over again. Recycling can also reduce the number of trees cut down to produce paper products. It takes very little effort. It is not hard to place plastic and glass bottles, aluminum cans and paper in a bin. Anyone can do it.
Second, we need to watch the amount of water used at home. It can be conserved by taking short showers instead of baths, repairing leaky faucets, using the dishwasher or washing machine only when fully loaded, or simply turning the faucet off while brushing your teeth.
Third, we need to reduce waste. We need to recycle whenever possible, but should also try to use this waste effectively. For example, grass clippings and food scraps can be made into compost for plants. The average person produces 4.3 pounds of waste every day, but we can reduce that amount by recycling and reusing.
If we do our part in our own homes, we can help keep the planet from becoming more polluted.
-which of the following statements are TRUE according to the passage?
A.We can only seen environment throughout the world
B.We can reduce waste by means of the recycling and reusing
C.Recycling takes great effort
D.It's hard to place plastic and glass bottles
-What is the topic of the passage?
A.Saving the environment in homes B.Causes of environment pollution
C.Effects of environment pollution D.Solving the problem of recycling
Pollution can be seen not only throughout the world, but also in our own homes. It comes from household chemicals, the amount of water people use and the waste people produce and throw away. What can be done to stop this pollution? Surprisingly, a person can help save the environment by doing simple things.
First, we need to recycle, which allows products to be used over and over again. Recycling can also reduce the number of trees cut down to produce paper products. It takes very little effort. It is not hard to place plastic and glass bottles, aluminum cans and paper in a bin. Anyone can do it.
Second, we need to watch the amount of water used in the home. It can be conserved by taking short showers instead of baths, repairing leaky faucets, using the dishwasher or washing machine only when fully loaded, or simply turning the faucet off while brushing your teeth.
Third, we need to reduce waste. We need to recycle whenever possible, but should also try to use this waste effectively. For example, grass clippings and food scraps can be made into compost for plants. The average person produces 4.3 pounds of waste every day, but we can reduce that amount by recycling and reusing.
If we do our part in our own homes, we can help keep the planet from becoming more polluted.
31. How many ways of saving the environment are mentioned in the passage?
A. one B. two C. three D. four
32. The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to
A. the number B. recycling C. effort D. paper
33. In order to save water, we can do the following things EXCEPT
A. take short showers B. repair leaky faucets
C. turn the faucet off while brushing your teeth D. fully use the washing machine
34. Which of the following statements are TRUE according to the passage?
A. We can only see environment throughout the world
B. We can reduce waste by means of recycling and reusing
C. Recycling takes great effort
D. It is hard to place plastic and glass bottles
35. What is the topic of the passage?
A. Saving the environment in homes
B. Causes of environment pollution
C. Effects of environment pollution
D. Solving the broblem of recycling
