Choose A
-> To put a large amount of information on a map, a variety of symbols are used.
Choose A
-> To put a large amount of information on a map, a variety of symbols are used.
There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence. Find and correct it.
The price of oil used to be a great deal lower than now, wasn’t it?
A. The price of oil
B. be
C. lower
D. wasn’t
IV. Each sentence below has ONE mistake. Find and circle then correct it (2.0 point)
1. My teacher got used to drive a car on the left when he lived in London.
2. Both cattle or railroads helped build the city of Chicago.
3. It was very hot in the room, but I turned on the air-conditioner.
4. I wish I can go camping with my classmates tomorrow afternoon.
5. Each of the luxury cars in the showroom was quickly sold to their new owner.
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
VIII. Find ONE mistake in each of the following sentences and correct it.
1. We (A) have a lot (B) of work tomorrow (C). You must (D) be late!
2. You mustn’t (A) to tell (B) anyone what (C) I just told you. It’s a secret (D).
3. We have to (A) rush. We’ve (B) got plenty (C) of time (D).
4. When (A) chew (B) food, we (C) shouldn’t talk (D).
5. My family has (A) followed this tradition (B) for many generation (C). - It’s good (D).
There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence. Find and correct it.
Our neighbor will look for the garden when we go on holiday.
A. neighbor
B. look for
C. when
D. go on
Read the passage below then pick out ONE best option (A, B, C or D . to complete each of the following sentences:
Britain is now a highly industrialized country and there are only 238,000 farms in the UK. More and more farmers leave the land because they can not earn enough money to survive. Only large farms are economic and because of this most British farm are big. They usually grow cereals in the east of England and raise sheep and cowsin the north of England and Scotland. The small family farms often have to earn more money by offering bed and breakfast accommodation to tourists.
Farming methods in Britain have also changed. Fields used to be quite small, divided by hedges which were sometimes a thousand years old and full of wild flowers and birds. Many hedges were pulled up to allow farmers to use mordern machinery. Now most fields in England are large by European standards.
British farmers give up working on their farms because________ .
A. they are tired of the farm work
B. they can’t earn their own living by farming
C. they want to continue to live
D. they are forced to leave the land
. Find a mistake and correct it
81.When I was a little boy, I used to walking in the rain
A B C D
82.Mai wishes there are some rivers and lakes in her home town
A B C D
83.Her new school is different with her old one
A B C D
84.My son is used to stay up late when he has more work
A B C D
85.We have known each other when we were in primary school
A B C D
86.Mary and Henry always go out for a meal at their wedding anniversary.
A B C D
87.All the students are looking forward to spend their free time relaxing in the sun this summer
A B C D
88.Ever since I give up smoking, I want to eat all the time.
A B C D
89.I remember that I have something new to told you
A B C D
90. Is she accustomed to do her homework by herself?
A B C D.
E. CORRECTION
I. Find ONE mistake in each of the following sentences and correct it.
1. Last year, 16% of the EU population (75 million people) suffered with material A B C
and social deprivation.
D
2. What buildings are being demolish to make way for the development?
A B C D
3. In terms of GDP rankings, New York is the most second wealthiest city in the world. A B C D
4. Operated between 06:00 and 24:00, KL monorail trains arrive once every five A B C
minutes during peak traveling hours.
D
5. It’s by far more expensive if you hire car for discovering Kuala Lumpur.
A B C D
6. The spectacular Royal Palace of the Imperial City is one of Hue’s main tourist attraction. A B C
D
7. She remained calmly and waited till he had finished shouting at her.
A B C D
8. Martin was chosen because she is a good administrator who gets along for everyone. A B C D
9. City authorities are spending more and more money on public transport to make it well. A B C D
10. Remember to find out how much people are coming to the party tonight.
A B C D
II. Find and correct the mistake.
1. Her mother ordered her do not go out with him the night before. |
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2. The traffic warden asked me why had I parked my car there. |
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3. He said that he will pick me up at 8 am the following day. |
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4. She said that the books in the library would be available tomorrow. |
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5. Marty said a good friendship is like a diamond– a valuable, beautiful and durable. |
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6. It’s difficult to keep with the rapid pace of change in big cities. |
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7. Our city has some luxury shop, but they are not very affordable. |
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8. Big shopping malls are believed to be a feature for big cities. |
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9. He thinks that geometry is not as difficult than arithmetic. |
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10. None of them had any idea about how make a craft with only a few bamboo canes |
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F. READING
III. Read the following passage and write T (True) or F (False) for each statement.
London is the biggest city in Britain. More than 7 million people live and work there. It is one of the most important cities in the world. It is a centre for business and for tourism. London consists of three parts: The City of London, the East End and the West End. In the City of London there are many banks, offices and Stocks Exchange. In the West End we can see many historical places, parks, shops and theatres. It is the world of rich people and money. The East End is the district where working people live and work. The Port of London is also there. You can have a very good time in this city. You can visit different cinemas, theatres and museums. The “Odeon” is one of the most famous cinemas of the country. The most famous museums are: The British Museum and the Tate Gallery. There are many shops in London. Oxford Street is London’s main shopping centre. People from all over the world buy clothes, shoes, toys and souvenirs there. The street is more than a mile long. The best known departments are Selfridges and John Lewis. The largest park in London is Hyde Park with its Speaker’s Comer. Sit on the green grass and try England’s favourite food – fish and chips.
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1. There are lots of theatres, parks and historical places in the 2. The Port of London is in the East End of London. 3. Working people live and work in the West End of London. 4. The “Odeon” is a famous museum in London. 5. People go to Oxford Street to buy clothes and souvenirs. 6. People from all over the world don’t buy clothes, shoes, toys |
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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.
The statement: "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." means:
A. Most of the speakers of a language can use both formal and informal speech in appropriate situations.
B. Familiar situations that are experienced by most people are called colloquialisms.
C. Familiar words and phrases are found in both speech and writing in formal settings.
D. Informal language contains colloquialisms, which are not found in more formal language.