Three hundred people were invited to the wedding by Mary and Tom
Three hundred people were invited to the wedding by Mary and Tom
IV. Fill in a word
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and (..1..) of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It lies on seven hills and goes (..2..) those hills to the sea. The highest hill is three hundred meters (..3..) the sea. From the street in the center of the city you can (..4..) ships coming to Edinburgh from (..5..) countries in the world. In the “old town” the streets are narrow. The tall houses (..6..) narrow windows go up the hill to Edinburgh castle (..7..) is one thousand years old. The modern town lies (..8..) the foot of the hills. The streets here are straight and well planned, (..9..) it is easy to walk in the city (..10..) you go sightseeing in Edinburgh. People say that (..11..) two cities in the world are so well planned: Edinburgh and Leningrad. Many great men (..12..) lived and worked in Edinburgh. Robert Burns, the great Scottish poet, published his first book (..13..) poems in Edinburgh. There is a monument to him in the city. Walter Scott, the father of historical novel in the world literature, was (..14..) in Edinburgh. The monument to Walter Scott is in the main street of the city. Robert Stevenson, a famous English writer, was also born and lived in Edinburgh. He loved the (..15..) and wrote about it in his best novels.
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three hundred people were left ________by the earthquake (home)
it is a well-know fact that________sewage is the major cause of pollutedrivers(treat)
an active volcano may__________at any time (eruption)
Thirteen-year olds do not spend as much money as their parents suspect at least not according to the findings of a (1) ………survey, Money and Change. The survey (2) …three hundred teenagers, 13-17 years old, from (3) …Britain. By the time they (4) …their teens, most children see their weekly allowance rise dramatically to an amazing national average of $ 5.14. Two thirds think they get (5) … money but most expect to have to do something to get it. Although they have more cash, worry about debt is (6) …among teenagers. Therefore, the (7) …of children (8) …an effort to save for the future. Greater access to cash (9) …teenagers does not, however, mean that they are more irresponsible (10) …a result. The economic recession seems to have encouraged (11) …attitudes to money, even in the case of children at the ages. Instead of wasting what pocket (12) …they have on sweets or magazines, the 13-year-olds who took (13) …in the survey seem to (14) …to the situation by saving more than half (15) …their cash. 1. a. late b. recent c. latest d. fresh 2. a. included b. contained c. counted d. enclosed 3. a. entire b. all over c. complete d. the whole 4. a. reach b. get c. make d. arrive 5. a. acceptable b. adequate c. satisfactory d. enough 6. a. gaining b. heightening c. increasing d. building 7. a. most b. maximum c. many d. majority 8. a. make b. do c. have d. try 9. a. among b. through c. between d. along 10. a. like b. as c. for d. in 11. a. aware b. knowing c. helpful d. cautious 12. a. cash b. money c. change d. savings 13. a. part b. place c. share d. piece 14. a. reply b. answer c. respond d. return 15. a. from b. as c. of d. for
II. Read the passage and answer the following questions
It is estimated that about three billion people use the Internet around the world. Most people use the Internet to get information. However, a new studyshows us that ten percent of Internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study says that these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone finds it extremely difficult to stop doing that activity. According to a psychologist thirty percent of Internet users think that they use the Internet to escape from their problems.
31. How many people use the Internet in the world?
______________________________________________________________
32. What do most people use the Internet to do?
______________________________________________________________
33. How many percent of Internet users are using it so often?
_____________________________________________________________
34. Is it harmful to our lives when we often use the Internet?
_____________________________________________________________
35. Why is it difficult for some people to stop using the Internet?
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Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
It is estimated that about three billion people use the internet computer network around the world. Most people use the Internet to (1) _______information or for entertainment. A new study, however, shows US that almost 10% of Internet users are using it SO often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study says that these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop (2) _______activity. According to a psychologist in the field. 30% of Internet users claim that they use the Internet to escape from (3) _______or emotions. The study also shows that having a chat or discussion with strangers on the Internet is one of the most (4) _______activities.
1. A. take B. get C. make D. catch
2. A. the B. a C. an D. Ø
3. A. trouble B. nuisance C. dangers D. problems
4. A. liking B. desired C. addictive D. hunted
Pask 1: Read the passage and mark A, B, C or D on your answer the correct answer yo complete the passage.
My name's Mandi. Three months ago, I went to disco where I met a boy called Tom. I guessed he was older than me, but I liked him and thought it didn't matter. We danced a couple of times, then we chatted. He said he was 18, then asked how old I was. I told him I was 16. I thought that if I told him my real age, he wouldn't want to know me, as I'm only 13. After the dicso we arranged to meet the following weekend. The next Saturday we went for a hamburger and had a real laugh. Afterwards he walked me to my street and kissed me goodnight. Things went really well. We see each other a couple of times a week, but I've had to lie to my parents about where I'm going and who with. I've always got on with them, but I know if they found out how Tom was, they'd stop me seeing him. Now I really don't know what to do. I can't go on lying to my parents every time I go out, and Tom keeps asking he can't come around to my house. I'm really worried and I felt complicated. I need some advice now. " From the helpline on the magazine for teens."
1. What's the best title for the passage ?
A. Mandi's parents are angry with her.
B. Mandi's love with a naughty boy makes her parents bored.
C. Tom has been behaving strangely.
D. The worries about Mandi's dishonesty.
2. Why has Mandi written this ?
A. to describe her boyfriend B. to explain a problem
C. to defend her actions D. to prove how clever she is
3. Who is she writing to ?
A. her parents B. a teenage magazine C. her boyfriend D. a school friend
4. Why can't Tom come to Mandi's house ?
A. He's nervous of meeting her parents.
B. She doen't want her parents to meet him.
C. She doén't want him to see where she lives.
D. Her parents don't like him.
5. According to the passage, all the followings are true, but one is NOT TRUE.
A. Tom doesn't know how old Mandi is.
B. Everyone doesn't know that she is telling lie.
C. Mandi should start by being honest with everyone.
D. Mandi tries to follow Tom so that he will love her.
Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions
Marriage is one of three most important event in one’s life in Vietnam. Wedding custom in Vietnam is quite complicated. Before an official wedding of a couple, a ceremony of engagement must be held first. In accordance with Vietnamese tradition, engagement ceremony is an official occasion for families of fiancé and fiancée to mark their relationship and to arrange the wedding. Each family need to prepare a representative who is a family member having a happy life and high-ranking position in the family. In the day of engagement, the representatives of two families will have some announcement about the wedding and exchange gifts. The time of wedding is chosen suitably based on lunar calendar. Gifts which are put in trays are prepared by the family of fiancé a few days before the engagement ceremony. The number of trays must be an odd number (5, 7, 9, etc.) which is suitable to the condition of the fiancé’s family. In Vietnamese habits, odd numbers are thought to bring luck to the couple. In the trays, there are betel leaves, areca nut fruits, wine, tea, husband-wife and sticky rice. These trays are covered by papers or cloths in red.
Question 11: How is wedding custom in Vietnam?
A. It’s diverse.
B. It’s cultural.
C. It’s complicated.
D. It’s unique.
Question 12: What is held first before the official wedding ceremony?
A. gathering B. worshiping C. diversity D. engagement
Question 13: In the day of engagement, the representatives of two families will _______.
A. have some announcements
B. exchange gifts
C. hold the wedding
D. Both A & B
Question 14: Is the number of engagement trays odd or even numbers?
A. odd numbers B. even numbers
Question 15: What is the color of the cloths covering those trays?
A. blue B. white C. yellow D. red
1. They have provided the needy people with food and clothing
=> The needy people
2. "What do you think about this movie, Tom?" asked Mary
=> Mary asked
3. Think positive, and you will feel better than ever
=> If
4. It's over six months since John last had his hair cut
=> John hasn't
5. He is a worse dancer than Mary
=> Mary doesn't
6. He had a lot of trouble because of not preparing well for the trip
=> Because
2.Vinh keeps forgetting his homework.
-Vinh is …………………………………………………………….
3.Keeping the environment clean is very important.
-It’s………………………………………………………………….
4.Old car tires are recycled to make shoes and sandals.
-People………………………………………………………………
5.It’s three years since I last spoke to her.
-I haven’t……………………………………………………………
6.Tam doesn’t type as fast as she used to.
-Tam used ………………………………………………………….
7.How long is it since you used the car?
-When ……………………………………………………………..
8.We started living here 15 years ago.
-We have…………………………………………………………...
9.Let’s meet inside the center, at the cafe corner.
-How……………………………………………………………….
10. I’ve never eaten this kind of cake.
-I t’s ………………………………………………………………..
