Read passage and then decide whether the sentences are True or False.
The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster - officially named Saint Stephen's Tower - is commonly known as the Big Ben. It is one of London's most famous landmarks. The clock inside the tower was installed in the middle of the nineteenth century. It is the largest clock in the world. The name Big Ben actually refers to the largest of the clock's five bells. The clock faces have a diameter of almost 7.5m. The hour hand is 2.7m long and the minute hand measures 4.25m long. The clock, designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, has a remarkable accuracy. It is known for its reliability because it has rarely failed during its long life span. Even after the nearby House of Commons was destroyed by bombing during World War II, the clock kept on chiming.
The Clock Tower (Big Ben) is one of the most famous places in London.
A. True
B. False
London is one of the largest cities in the world but its populations is a lot of... than Singapore.
A. small
\B. few
C. smaller
D. fewer
Read passage and then decide whether the sentences are True or False.
The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster - officially named Saint Stephen's Tower - is commonly known as the Big Ben. It is one of London's most famous landmarks. The clock inside the tower was installed in the middle of the nineteenth century. It is the largest clock in the world. The name Big Ben actually refers to the largest of the clock's five bells. The clock faces have a diameter of almost 7.5m. The hour hand is 2.7m long and the minute hand measures 4.25m long. The clock, designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, has a remarkable accuracy. It is known for its reliability because it has rarely failed during its long life span. Even after the nearby House of Commons was destroyed by bombing during World War II, the clock kept on chiming.
Saint Stephen's Tower is the largest tower in the world.
A. True
B. False
Read passage and then decide whether the sentences are True or False.
The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster - officially named Saint Stephen's Tower - is commonly known as the Big Ben. It is one of London's most famous landmarks. The clock inside the tower was installed in the middle of the nineteenth century. It is the largest clock in the world. The name Big Ben actually refers to the largest of the clock's five bells. The clock faces have a diameter of almost 7.5m. The hour hand is 2.7m long and the minute hand measures 4.25m long. The clock, designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, has a remarkable accuracy. It is known for its reliability because it has rarely failed during its long life span. Even after the nearby House of Commons was destroyed by bombing during World War II, the clock kept on chiming.
The Clock is very accurate.
A. True
B. False
FORM OF WORDS
1. Wearing casual clothes helps students have freedom of _____.CHOOSE
2. Telephone is one of the greatest _____ in 19th century.INVENT
3. Van Cao is one of the most famous _____ in Viet Nam.MUSIC
4. I think the Internet is a _____ device to get information.USE
5. I sent her a letter last month but I have received no _____ from her.RESPOND
6. Food and clothing are _____ of life.NECESSARY
7. She can find no _____ to her financial troubles.SOLVE
8. All _____ to Wasington are delayed because of the bad weather.FLY
9. The _____ of their house left them no place to live.DESTROY
10. We all looked _____ after the summer holidays.HEALTH
1. The _____ of people prefer TV to radio.MAJOR
2. The next stage in the _____ of television is interactive TV.DEVELOP
3. The country,s offical _____ of Malaysia is Islam.RELIGIOUS
4. I like this website because it is _____ for me.USE
5. I hope to speak English as _____ as my teacher.GOOD
6. The _____ of the new guest caused trouble to my aunt.ARRIVE
7. He learns very well and his parents are _____ of him.PRIDE
8. Many _____ have made lots of changes to The Ao dai.DESIGN
9. Thousands of people have been made _____ by the flood.HOME
10. She was _____ because her mother was sick.HAPPY
1. We take _____ in being students of one of the most famous schools in this city.PROUD
2. What is the _____ between the ao dai nowadays and the one 100 years ago?DIFFERENT
3. The government has plans to _____ this city.MODERN
4. Those boys are _____ to talk to.INTEREST
5. The earthquake in Kobe in 1995 caused _____ damage.DISASTER
6. _____, people eat sticky rice cakes at Tet.TRADITION
1. He is an _____ of this newspaper.EDITION
2. This book is not _____.AVAIL
3. It’s an _____ day.ENJOY
4. He _____ answered these questions.EXACT
Read passage and then decide whether the sentences are True or False.
The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster - officially named Saint Stephen's Tower - is commonly known as the Big Ben. It is one of London's most famous landmarks. The clock inside the tower was installed in the middle of the nineteenth century. It is the largest clock in the world. The name Big Ben actually refers to the largest of the clock's five bells. The clock faces have a diameter of almost 7.5m. The hour hand is 2.7m long and the minute hand measures 4.25m long. The clock, designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, has a remarkable accuracy. It is known for its reliability because it has rarely failed during its long life span. Even after the nearby House of Commons was destroyed by bombing during World War II, the clock kept on chiming.
Big Ben actually refers to the smallest of the clock's five bells.
A. True
B. False
Read passage and then decide whether the sentences are True or False.
The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster - officially named Saint Stephen's Tower - is commonly known as the Big Ben. It is one of London's most famous landmarks. The clock inside the tower was installed in the middle of the nineteenth century. It is the largest clock in the world. The name Big Ben actually refers to the largest of the clock's five bells. The clock faces have a diameter of almost 7.5m. The hour hand is 2.7m long and the minute hand measures 4.25m long. The clock, designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, has a remarkable accuracy. It is known for its reliability because it has rarely failed during its long life span. Even after the nearby House of Commons was destroyed by bombing during World War II, the clock kept on chiming.
The clock has often failed during its long life span.
A. True
B. False
One of the best (1)___ in the world is London. It is the place where culture goes along with innovation and modernity. It is also the place where the (2)__ family live. In (3)__ to this, it is one of favorite destinations for (4)____ from other countries as it is home to some of the best universities with high standards of education.
The most convenient way to reach (5)___ is by air. Flights run almost every day to London and (6)__ often arrange their trips with travel companies so as to see various places in a short time. Summer would be the most suitable time to plan a (7)__ to London as the weather would be favorable to roam around. A number of walks are arranged for people taking them into the center of the (8)____ and to see noteworthy places.
Buckingham Palace is one of the most attractive places in London. The palace is where the royal (9)___ live. The Change of guards, a ceremony taking place almost every day around 11 a.m. The (10)____ lasts for about an hour and hundreds of people go there to enjoy it.
Bessie Smith, an American singer, is known as the Empress of the Blues. She had a beautiful voice. Born in poverty in Chattanooga, Tennessee, she was helped in her career by Ma Rainey, one of the best known of the early women blues singers. After touring in the South, Smith went to New York City in 1923 and recorded with leading jazz musicians, including Louis Armstrong, James P. Johnson, and Benny Goodman. Then she became the most popular blues singer of her time, reportedly earning $2000 a week at the peak of her career. She died in Clarksdale, Mississippi, after an automobile accident.
1. What did Bessie Smith do?
A. singer B. a dancer C. a teacher D. a worker
2. She was born in a....................... family.
A. rich B. wealthy C. poor D. bad
3. ................................. helped her with her career.
A. her mother B. Louis C. James D. Ma Rainey
4. She became the most popular.............................. of her time.
A. blues singer B. rock singer C. pop singer D. red singer
5. She died in …………..
A. New York B. Mississippi C. Tennessee D. England