Before applying to a foreign university, one should consider the disadvantages of studying abroad. First, a student may feel lonely by being far home and friends. Also, difficulty in understanding a foreign language can be very disappointing and can affect the student's grades. It can be very expensive to pay the costs of travel and housing in a different country. Finally, if there is an emergency at home, it will be hard to get home in a hurry.
However, studying in another country is advantageous in many ways. A student is exposed to a new culture. This culture teaches him or her about other people and other way of thinking, which can be promote friendships among countries. He can learn an new language which may be beneficial for keeping up with research after student has finished studying. He can learn experience not available in his country. The student may also get the opportunity to study at a university where leading expert in his field may be teaching. The leading expert can introduce the student to the most up-to-date finding of the tops researches in the field. Exposure to such available knowledge and insights into the field can aid the student in becoming an expert as well.
41. _______________ to study abroad.
A. There are only disadvantages.
B. There are only advantages.
C. There are both advantages and disadvantages.
D. There are neither advantages nor advantages.
42. When studying abroad, a student ____________.
A. is homesick and feel lonely
B. spends a lot of money for accommodation and transportation
C. cannot go home immediately in emergency.
D. All are correct.
43. When studying abroad,a student is exposed to a new culture that ________________
A. has no advantage.
B. enriches his knowledge about people and other ways of thinking.
C. has no effects
D. causes some troubles
44. At a foreign university, a student ___________.
A. can learn a foreign language. B. cannot learn a foreign language
C. has to learn his mother tongue D. doesn't have to learn a language
45. At a foreign university, a student may ___________.
A. meet his neighbor B. travel a lot
C. meet a leading expert in his field D. All are correct
Choose the sentence that is closest in the meaning to the root one.
Before applying to a foreign university, one should consider the disadvantages of studying abroad. First, a student may feel lonely by being far home and friends. Also, difficulty in understanding a foreign language can be very disappointing and can affect the student's grades. It can be very expensive to pay the costs of travel and housing in a different country. Finally, if there is an emergency at home, it will be hard to get home in a hurry.
However, studying in another country is advantageous in many ways. A student is exposed to a new culture. This culture teaches him or her about other people and other way of thinking, which can be promote friendships among countries. He can learn an new language which may be beneficial for keeping up with research after student has finished studying. He can learn experience not available in his country. The student may also get the opportunity to study at a university where leading expert in his field may be teaching. The leading expert can introduce the student to the most up-to-date finding of the tops researches in the field. Exposure to such available knowledge and insights into the field can aid the student in becoming an expert as well.
41. _______________ to study abroad.
A. There are only disadvantages.
B. There are only advantages.
C. There are both advantages and disadvantages.
D. There are neither advantages nor advantages.
42. When studying abroad, a student ____________.
A. is homesick and feel lonely
B. spends a lot of money for accommodation and transportation
C. cannot go home immediately in emergency.
D. All are correct.
43. When studying abroad,a student is exposed to a new culture that ________________
A. has no advantage.
B. enriches his knowledge about people and other ways of thinking.
C. has no effects
D. causes some troubles
44. At a foreign university, a student ___________.
A. can learn a foreign language. B. cannot learn a foreign language
C. has to learn his mother tongue D. doesn't have to learn a language
45. At a foreign university, a student may ___________.
A. meet his neighbor B. travel a lot
C. meet a leading expert in his field D. All are correct
Choose the sentence that is closest in the meaning to the root one.
II. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
Question 6. A. recycle B. medical C. chemical D. athletic
Question 7. A. pollute B. botanic C. contaminate D. economy
Question 8. A. into B. history C. tiny D. disease
III. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
Question 9. A. national B. grammatical C. medical D. chemical
Question 10. A. athletic B. historic C. dramatic D. classic
Question 11. A. scientifically B. economic C. artistic D. scientific
IV. Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence.
Question 12. Water pollution can put negative __________ on our health.
A. contamination B. affects C. effects D. problems
Question 13. A: How can light pollution __________ animals?
B: It can make animals change their behavior patterns.
A. cause B. make C. affect D. lead
Question 14. The dove is a universal __________ of peace.
A. symbolizing B. symbolize C. symbolic D. symbol
Question 15. The city has an atmosphere which is quite __________. You will never feel like that in other
places.
A. important B. normal C. unique D. common
Question 16. __________ about the storm that stroke Hanoi last night?
A. Did you hear B. Do you heard C. Have you hear D. Did you heard
Question 17. Many people __________ because of the earthquake last week.
A. did injure B. injured C. have injured D. were injured
Question 18. When I looked at the river, I knew it __________ for a long time.
A. had contaminated B. had been contaminated
C. was contaminated D. contaminated
Question 19. All flights to Ha Noi had to be cancelled __________ the storm.
A. as a result B. due to C. because D. so
Question 20. When we were young, we __________ in the river near our home.
A. used to swim B. have swum C. had swum D. were swimming
V. Find a mistake in each sentence.
Question 21. My father worked (A) in a noisy factory for (B) a long time, since (C) he suffered from hearing
loss (D).
Question 22. The River Thames flows (A) through southern (B) England and connect (C) London with (D)
the sea.
Question 23. Much (A) of the town was reconstruct (B) after (C) the tornado (D).
Question 24. Look at (A) those (B) grey clouds! It will (C) rain soon (D).
Question 25. Students might (A) only use the (B) laboratory once (C) a (D) week.
VI. Read the passge. And decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
Living in Scotland
Scotland is the UK’s most northern country and has around 790 islands off its coasts – 130 of which
have people living on them. Scotland is well known for its stunning landscapes, beautiful beaches and lochs,
which are fress water lakes. There are over 600 square miles of lochs in Scotland including the most famous
one, Loch Ness.
It has a population of just over five million people which is about 8.5 per cent of the whole UK
population. Over 2 milion of these live in Glasgow and Edinburgh, and almost half of Scotland’s population
live in the Central Belt, where both the largest city (Glasgow), and the capital city Edinburgh) are located.
Scotland also hostsone of the biggest arts festivals in the world. This is commonly known as the
Edinburgh Festival but is actually made up of a number of different festivals which happen at different times
of the year, though many do take place in August and September. Many people have heard of the Fringe
Festival, but there are also the International Festival, the Film Festival, the Children’s Festival and the
Edinburgh Mela which is an intercultural festival.
Question 26. Scottish people inhabit on over 1/6 of its all islands. __________
Question 27. Scotland’s population is over 1/10 of the whole UK population. __________
Question 28. People in Scotland prefer living in other areas to big cities. __________
Question 29. There are 2 common months for Edinburgh Festival. __________
Question 30. There won’t be any special events exclusively for kids in this Festival. __________
VII. Read the passage and answer the questions.
Technology has advanced to the point where instant communication anywhere in the world is an
everyday fact of life. Technology has improved, and has a positive impact on communication as a whole in
many (31) __________ . It has increased the reliability of sending messages to others, made it easier to meet
new people and keep (32) __________ touch with friends.
Modern communication is handled by wireless signals, undersea cables, satellites and other (33)
__________ technology, ensuring the fast delivery of messages and data to any locations. The accessibility of
technology also means that you don’t need to be in any special locations like a post office or mail room to
send a message; all you need is a cell phone.
Online communication has (34) __________ the door to new ways of communicating with strangers and
taking part in communities. Chat rooms, (35) __________ forums and dating sites let people meet each other
and get to know more people without having to be there in person.
Question 31. A. methods B. means C. forms D. ways
Question 32. A. on B. out C. for D. in
Question 33. A. advanced B. high C. simple D. basic
Question 34. A. opened B. closed C. been opened D. been closed
Question 35. A. channel B. discussion C. cyber D. media
VIII. Choose the best sentence that can be made from the cues given.
Question 36. We/ use/ art/ communicate/ 200 years.
A. We will be using art to communicate in 200 years.
B. We will use art for communicating for 200 years.
C. We will have used art to communicating in 200 years.
D. We will be using art for communicating by 200 years.
Question 37. I/ look forward to/ hear/ you/ soon.
A. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
B. I am looking forward to hear from you soon.
C. So am I looking forward to hear from you soon.
D. I look forward to hear from you soon.
Question 38. The number/ English speakers/ increase/ recent years.
A. The number of English speakers increase in recent years.
B. The number of English speakers have increased in recent years.
C. The number of English speakers increased in recent years.
D. The number of English speakers has increased in recent years.
Question 39. According/ latest report/ the number/ people/ injured/ typhoon/ nearly/ 150.
A. According to the latest report, the number of people injured in the typhoon was nearly 150.
B. According to the latest report, the number of people were injured in the typhoon were nearly 150.
C. According to lastest, the number of people injured in the typhoon were nearly 150.
D. According to the lastest report, the number of people have injured in the typhoon was nearly 150.
Question 40. Tsunamis/ also/ refer/ the public/ tidal waves.
A. Tsunamis also referred to the public as tidal waves.
B. Tsunamis also refer to the public as tidal waves.
C. Tsunamis is also referred as the public as tidal waves.
D. Tsunamis are also referred to the public as tidal waves.
_________THE END___________
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. There can be more than one correct answer to some questions.
11. It was______________ that I left before the end.
A. so boring a film B. so a boring film
C. such boring film D. such a boring film
12. Who’s responsible for_______ ink over my book.
A. putting B. spreading C. spilling D. pouring
13. The boy _______ long hair was talking to the girl who was ……. red.
A. with/in B. of/at C. in/with D. at/of
14. _______no circumstance should you drink the tap water.
A. Within B. In C. On D. Under
15. “Have they arrested the thieves yet?” “It’s only a ............ of time.”
A. period B. matter C. length D. waste
16. “Jasmine spent New Year’s Eve alone.” ~ “She ____ lonely!”
A. must had felt B. must feel
C. must be feeling D. must have felt
17. _____ , we didn’t know what to do but then John proposed an idea.
A. Firstly B. At first C. Lastly D. At last
18. We have just built _____.
A. three public excellent tennis courts B. three excellent public tennis courts
C. three tennis courts excellent public D. three tennis public excellent courts
19. I'm going to be _____ with you, Mr. Henderson. Your daughter is a thief.
A. sincere B. open C. frank D. genuine
20. The name of the man is on the _______ of my tongue, but I just could not think of it.
A. tip B. point C. top D. end
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Many people from rural areas are leaving behind their traditional way of life and moving to the city . They believe that well -paying jobs are plentiful in the city.
At home on the farm,life is always a struggle with nature . Typhoons,floods or droughts can easily destroy a harvest and leave the farmer with little or no money until the following year . Often farmers look for other work when they need more money for their family.
The increase in population , however , has led to overcrowding in many cities . This puts a strain on school and hospitals , as well as water and electricity supplies . Increased pollution is another unpleasant result.
There is also a human side to this tragedy . Families sometimes has to live apart . In these cases , children may live at home with relatives , while their parents go and live in an urban area.
Governments all over the world are trying to provide facilities for these migrants , but it can be quite a problem.
1.Complete the summary . Use information from the passage.
People from the countryside are ( 1 ) ______ their ( 2 ) _____ to go and live in the ( 3 ) _____. Farming can sometime be a difficult life and these people from ( 4 ) _____ ares feel the ( 5 ) _____ offers more opportunities. However, many people coming to the city create
( 6 ) _____. There may not be enough ( 7 ) _____ or ( 8 ) _____, while water and electrcity supplies may not be adequste. This is a
( 9 ) _____ facing governments around the ( 10 ) _____.
2.Find the word in the passage that means :
a)of the countryside ......................................
b)as many as needed ......................................
c)become greater or larger ......................................
d)a great pressure ......................................
e)a terrible event ......................................
f)of the city or city life ......................................
Guess the meanings of the underlined words and tell the types of the clues
1 . The people in this picture aren't Slender ; they are overweight
2 , Many of the vegetables are raw . They are not cooked because cooking takes away some vitemins
3 , Most domestic dogs are smart . They can be trained to be watchdogs or guide - dogs for blind people
4 , The earliest people who lived in North America were the ancestors of the Indian groups today
5 , Father was very ecstatic because joe decided to go the university that he wanted him to
6 , Mary's mom thought that the new outfit that she had bought her was modish . Mary did not want to break it to her , but it was totally out of style
Guess the meanings of the underlined words and tell the types of the clues
1 . The people in this picture aren't Slender ; they are overweight
2 , Many of the vegetables are raw . They are not cooked because cooking takes away some vitemins
3 , Most domestic dogs are smart . They can be trained to be watchdogs or guide - dogs for blind people
4 , The earliest people who lived in North America were the ancestors of the Indian groups today
5 , Father was very ecstatic because joe decided to go the university that he wanted him to
6 , Mary's mom thought that the new outfit that she had bought her was modish . Mary did not want to break it to her , but it was totally out of style
use the conditional sentence 1 to rewrite the following sentences
1 The children mustn't go near the dog. it'll bite them
--->
2 Philip might fail her driving test. but she can take it again
--->
3 Manchester United might lose. if they do, Tom will be upset
--->
4 The office may be closed. in that case Mark won't be able to get in
--->
5 Nick and Marta may arrive a bit early. if so, they can help Tom to get things ready
--->
use the conditional sentence 1 to rewrite the following sentences
1 The children mustn't go near the dog. it'll bite them
--->
2 Philip might fail her driving test. but she can take it again
--->
3 Manchester United might lose. if they do, Tom will be upset
--->
4 The office may be closed. in that case Mark won't be able to get in
--->
5 Nick and Marta may arrive a bit early. if so, they can help Tom to get things ready
--->
Read and answer the question There are a lot of ceremonies in Indian weddings. An Engagement ceremony is part of the wedding ceremonies. In this ceremony, the bride and groom give rings to each other and the families give sweets and gifts to one another. The Mehendi ceremony is another ceremony before the wedding ceremony. In this time, people decorate the bride’s arms, legs, wrists and feet. On the big day, the bride and the groom put flowers around each other’s necks in the Varmala Ceremony to show that they are married. In Malaysia, a groom may send his future bride such presents as trays of food with origami flowers with the hope that she will give birth to many children. Hindu traditions add interesting things to the ceremony. The bride and groom feed each other yellow rice. At the ceremony, each guest may receive a hard-boiled to show that every one can have babies. How many ceremonies does an Indian wedding have. What is the name of the second ceremony of an Indian wedding? What do the bride and groom do in the Varmala ceremony? What does a Malaysian groom may send his future bride? In Malaysia, the bride a groom feed each other yellow rice in wedding ceremony; they do so to follow… What does each guest get at the ceremony?