Đáp án: C thành “that”
Giải thích: Ở đây đáp án C được sử dụng thay thế cho “culture” nên dùng “that” vì không đếm được.
Đáp án: C thành “that”
Giải thích: Ở đây đáp án C được sử dụng thay thế cho “culture” nên dùng “that” vì không đếm được.
There are many different ways of comparing the culture of one nation with those of another.
A. There are
B. of comparing
C. those
D. another
IV. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions below.
There are different ways to keep fit. One of the most important ways is by exercising. Exercising must be done regularly. The amount of exercise done each time is dependent on the free time that a person has. Exercises can be done from twenty minutes to an hour. Sometimes, daily five-minute exercises are just as effective.
Exercising can take place both indoors and outdoors. Those who exercise indoors often do so in the comfort of gymnasiums. They train on equipment that has been specially designed for the different parts of the body. Sometimes, games can also be played indoors. Badminton courts and even some swimming pools are found indoors.
There are many different types of outdoor exercises. These include tennis, cycling and even rock climbing. Most people enjoy outdoor activities because they like being in the Sun or are attracted to its sense of peace and quiet. Yet there are others who like the wind blowing against them. Some of these activities are only suitable for people who love adventure.
The type of exercise a person takes up often depends on his lifestyle and personality. It is important that a person finds an exercise that is suitable for him.
According to the passage, why do some people spend less time exercising?
A. Five minutes is effective for them
B. They do not have much free time
C. Gymnasiums are expensive
D. They keep fit not by exercising
I. Read the passage below and fill each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered box. (10 points)
Many people dream of living in a foreign country. It can be an amazing experience for those who (1) ____ the courage to leave their family and friends to settle down in a new place. However, there’s one potential problem you should be aware of: Culture shock.
Culture shock is the feeling we get from living in a place that is so different to where we (2) _____up that we are not sure how to deal with it. Societies are organized in many different ways, and we can often be (3) ______ aback by some of the things we find in foreign countries.
Customs and tradition can be very different and that can sometimes make it difficult to (4) ______on with local people and to (5) ______friends. They might not approve of things you do or object to things you say. You might even be banned (6) _____ doing things in another country that are perfectly legal in your own. (7)______you were to move to a country such as Singapore, you might find some of the laws very strict. There, people can be forced to pay for a large fine just for dropping litter.
Eventually, though, most people who live abroad (8) ______in love with their adopted country and learn to accept its differences. It does (9) ______real courage to make such a big change to your life, but many people agree (10) ______ it is worth it in the end.
VIII. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. There are many __________ differences between the two communities. (culture)
2. Streets are decorated with __________lights and red banners. (colour)
3. There were lively New Year __________all over the town. (celebrate)
4. It is __________ in America to eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day. (tradition)
5. Vietnam’s New Year is __________according to the Lunar calendar. (celebrate)
6. What forms of __________do you participate in during the festival? (entertain)
7. Her eyes were wide with __________ when she heard the news. (excite)
8. The Chinese New Year marks the __________of spring and the start of the Lunar New Year. (begin)
II.Read the passage then answer the questions. (2.0pts)
There are different ways to keep fit. One of the most important ways is by exercising. Exercising must be done regularly. The amount of exercise done each time is dependent on the free time that a person has. Exercises can be done from twenty minutes to an hour. Sometimes, daily five-minute exercises are just effective.
Exercising can take place both indoors and outdoors. Those who exercise indoors often do so in the comfort of gymnasiums. They train on equipment that has been specially designed for the different parts of the body. Sometimes, games can also be played indoors. Badminton courts and even some swimming pools are found indoors.
There are many different types of outdoors exercises. These include tennis, cycling and even rock climbing. Most people enjoy outdoors activities because the like being in the Sun or are attracted to its sense of peace and quiet. Yet there are others who like the wind bowling against them. Some of these activities are only suitable for people who love adventure.
The type of exercise a person takes up often depends on his lifestyle and personality. It is important that a person finds an exercise that is suitable for him.
1. According to the passage, why do some people spend less time exercising?
A. Five minutes is effective to them. | B. They do not have much time. |
C. Gymnasiums are expensive. | D. They keep fit not by exercising. |
2. Which of the following is not a place for indoor exercise as mentioned in the passage.
A. Tennis court B. Badminton court C. Swimming pools D. Gymnasiums
3. Which of the statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. People should exercise from time to time. | B. Outdoor exercises are more popular than indoor. |
C. Rock climbing is suitable for more adventurous people. | D. Facilities in gymnasiums are not effective. |
4. The highlighted phrase “do so” in the passage refers to:
A. take place | B. exercise indoors |
C. exercise outdoors | D. train on equipment |
5. Which of the following influences the particular type of exercise a person takes up?
A. Health | B. Income | C. Occupation | D. Lifestyle |
III. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. (2pts)
Benefits of playing sports
Firstly, playing sports can give you a healthy life and a fit body to you. You will be more active and healthier (1) ______ playing sports. To illustrate, you can have a lower chance of getting a serious (2) ______ such as heart attack or high blood pressure.
In other words, it increases your resistance to illness. In leisure time, you can play sports (3) ______ your friends or your relatives, this not only helps you but (4) ______motivates everyone around you to take part in sports and have good (5) ______.
Furthermore, there are some (6) ______ which you can play easily such as table tennis, tennis or football and after that, you feel completely relaxed or even free from your stress.
Moreover, you also need to allow (7) ______ encourage children to play sports, especially some outdoor activities such as football, basketball or volleyball to decrease the time that your children (8) ______ sitting in front of computers or watching television.
These sports can(9)___them have endurance,quickness and even teach them how to improve team spirit and work in groups. These sports also teach them how (10) ___ communicate with their teammates, and show them how active and creative they are.
Ever since baseball was invented, it has been the national sport of America. Many young boys and men play in small towns and big cities all over the nation. There are many leagues for different ages and abilities of players. Little League baseball is for young boys. Minor League baseball is for adults who play professionally, but are not good enough for the Major Leagues. Every Little Leaguer dreams of playing for the Major Leagues. Major League teams and their players are world-famous. Names like the Yankees, Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire, all come from the Major Leagues. Every year, the Major League Major Leagues hold the World Series. This is a seven-game championship playoff to see which team is the best. Usually, the President of the United States throws the first ball. This act officially begins the World Series.
17. Baseball has been the national sport of ……………………… since it was invented.
A. Britain B. France C. The USA D. Australia
18. Minor League baseball is for ………………………..
A. young boys and men B. Babe Ruth and Mark McGwire
C. professional adults D. the President of the United States
19. How often do the Major League Major Leagues hold the World Series?
A. Biannually B. Annually
C. Every other year D. Every seven years
20. Who throws the first ball is in a seven-game championship playoff?
A. Little League B. Major League
C. Mark McGwire D. the President of the United States
14 . I like reading about people’s cultures all over the world because each nation’s culture is very different _____that of another. Not any cultures are the same as others.
A. to B. as C. from D. with
15. They find it________to learn English because it helps them to widen their knowledge, have more friends, and know more about the world.
A. hard B. easily C. interesting D. rare
16. I hope the ________ can repair our car quickly.
A. mechanic B. reporter C. nurse D. journalist
Read the passage above and choose the correct answers for each of the gap :
There are (31) _____ types of films: comedy, romance, science fiction, romance, documentary, horror, action, ect. In those kinds, my favorite one is romantic, such (32)______Titanic, The Notebook, Notting Hill, ect. They give us a meaningful lesson about life and love. Sometimes they are moving and make me (33) ______a lot. I am also keen (34) _____documentaries. They give me such an interesting (35)________ .
31
one
various
few
a few
32
for
as
example
on
33
laugh
bore
smile
cry
34
about
on
with
in
35
knowledge
games
meal
song
III. Rewrite sentence, use pronoun ONE or ONES:
Ex : These are the pencils of mine, those are the pencils of my younger sister.
ð These are the pencils of mine, those are the ones of my younger sister.
1. Of the two T-shirt I love the red T -shirt.
ð ________________________________________________________
2. My mom is cooking a chicken soup. Your mom is cooking a chicken soup, too.
ð ________________________________________________________
3. I like listening to music, especially the music of Britney Spears.
ð _________________________________________________________
4. I didn’t have cell phone in high school because my father didn’t want me to have a cell phone.
ð ____________________________________________________________________
5. My parents let me choose a bicycle, and I took the white bicycle.
__________________________________________________________________