I often hear or read about “natural disasters” – the eruption of Mount St. Helen, a volcano in the
state of Washington; Hurricane Andrew in Florida; the floods in the American Midwest; terrible all over
the world; huge fires; and so on and so on. But I’ll never forget my first personal experience with the
strangeness of nature – “the London Killer Fog” of 1952. It began on Thursday, December 4, when a high
– pressure system (warm air) covered southern England. With the freezing – cold air below, heavy fog
formed. Pollution from factories, cars, and coal stoves mixed with the fog. The humidity was terrible high,
there was no breeze at all. Traffic (cars, trains, and boats) stopped. People couldn’t see, and some walked
onto the railroad tracks or into the river. It was hard to breathe, and many people got sick. Finally, on
Tuesday, December 9, the wind came and the fog went away. But after that, even more people got sick.
Many of them died.
1. Which “natural disaster” isn’t mentioned in the text?
A. a volcano B. a flood C. a hurricane D. a tornado
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2. What is his unforgettable personal experience?
A. the London killer. B. the heavy fog in London in 1952.
C. the strangeness of nature. D. a high – pressure system.
3. How long did the “London Killer Fog” last?
A. for four days. B. for five days. C. for six days. D. for a week.
4. What didn’t happen during the time of “London Killer Fog”?
A. heavy rain. B. humidity. C. pollution. D. heavy fog.
5. Why did the traffic stop?
A. Because of the rain. B. Because of the windy weather.
C. Because of the humid weather. D. Because of the heavy fog.

I often hear or read about “natural disaster”- the eruption of  Mount St Helen, a volcano in the state of Washington: Hurricane Andrew in Florida; the floods in the American Midwest; terrible earthquakes all over the world; huge fires; and so on. But I’ll never forget my first  personal experience with the strangeness of nature – “the London Killer Fog” of  1952. It began on Thursday, December 4^th when a high –pressure system (warm air) cover southern England. With the freezing-cold air below, heavy fog formed. Pollution from factories, cars, and coal stoves mixed with the fog. The humidity was terribly high, there was no breeze at all. Traffic (cars, trains, and boats) stopped. People couldn’t see, and some walked  onto the railroad tracks or into the river. It was hard to breathe, and many people got sick. Finally on Tuesday, December 9^th , the wind came and the fog went away. But after that, even more people got sick, many of them died.

I often hear or read about “natural disaster”- the eruption of  Mount St Helen, a volcano in the state of Washington: Hurricane Andrew in Florida; the floods in the American Midwest; terrible earthquakes all over the world; huge fires; and so on. But I’ll never forget my first  personal experience with the strangeness of nature – “the London Killer Fog” of  1952. It began on Thursday, December 4^th when a high –pressure system (warm air) cover southern England. With the freezing-cold air below, heavy fog formed. Pollution from factories, cars, and coal stoves mixed with the fog. The humidity was terribly high, there was no breeze at all. Traffic (cars, trains, and boats) stopped. People couldn’t see, and some walked  onto the railroad tracks or into the river. It was hard to breathe, and many people got sick. Finally on Tuesday, December 9^th , the wind came and the fog went away. But after that, even more people got sick, many of them died.

 41.Which natural disaster isn’t mentioned in the text?

A. a volcanic eruption              B. a flood             C. a hurricane  D. a tornado

 42.What is his unforgettable person experience?

A. the London killer          B. the heavy fog in London 

C. the strangeness of nature    D. a high-pressure system

 43.What didn’t happen during the time of the “London Killer Fog”?

A.                                      A. pollution           B.humidity             C.heavy rain               D.heavy fog

 44.The traffic stopped because of ………….

B.                                      A.The rain    B. the windy weather       C.  the humid weather    D. the heavy fog

Read the text then choose the best answer to fill in the blank.

I often hear or read about “natural disasters” – the eruption of Mount St. Helen, a volcano in the state of Washington; Hurricane Andrew in Florida; the floods in the American Midwest; terrible all over the world; huge fires; and so on and so on. But I’ll never forget my first personal experience with the strangeness of nature – “the London Killer Fog” of 1952. It began on Thursday, December 4, when a high – pressure system (warm air) covered southern England. With the freezing – cold air below, heavy fog formed. Pollution from factories, cars, and coal stoves mixed with the fog. The humidity was terrible high, there was no breeze at all. Traffic (cars, trains, and boats) stopped. People couldn’t see, and some walked onto the railroad tracks or into the river. It was hard to breathe, and many people got sick. Finally, on Tuesday, December 9, the wind came and the fog went away. But after that, even more people got sick. Many of them died.

Which “natural disaster” isn’t mentioned in the text?

A. a volcano

B. a flood

C. a hurricane

D. a tornado

Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each question
I often hear or read about “ natural disasters ” – the eruption of Mount St . Helen , a volcano in the state of Washington ; Hurricane Andrew in Florida ; the floods in the American Midwest ; terrible all over the world ; huge fires ; and so on and so on . But 11 never forget my first personal experience with the strangeness of nature – “ the London Killer Fog of 1952 . It began Thursday December 4 , when a high - pressure system ( warm air ) covered Southern England . With the freezing - cold air below , heavy fog formed . Pollution from factories , cars , and coal stoves mixed with the fog . The humidity was terrible high , there was no breeze at all . Traffic ( cars , trains , and boats ) stopped . People couldn ' t see , and some walked onto the railroad tracks or into the river . It was hard to breathe , and many people got sick . Finally , on Tuesday , December 9 , the wind came and the fog went away . But after that , even more people gọt sick . Many of them died . D . a tornado
1 . Which “ natural disaster ” isn ' t mentioned in the text ?
A . a volcano B . a flood C . a hurricane D. a tornado
2 . What is his unforgettable personal experience ?
A . the London killer B . the heavy fog in London in 1952 C . the strangeness of nature .D. a high - pressure system
3 . What didn ' t happen during the time of “ London Killer Fog ” ?
A . heavy rain B , humidity ? C . pollution D . heavy fog
4 . Why did the traffic stop?
A . Because of the rain . B . Because of the windy weather . C . Because of the humid weather . D . Because of the heavy fog . .

IV. Read the following text about Bill Gate, the co-founder of Microsoft, and answer the questions below. (2.0 pts) Bill Gates was born in 1955 in Washington State. He grew up in a rich family. His parents sent him to a private school. There he met his business partner, Paul Allen. When they were in eighth grade, they were writing programs for business computers and making more. In 1973, Gates was accepted at Harvard University. His parents were happy. They thought he would get over his obsession with computers and become a lawyer like his father. Two years later, Gates dropped out of Harvard to work on a computer program with his friend Allen. They worked eighteen hours a day in a dormitory room at Harvard. They were writing the program that would run one of the first personal computers. In 1975, they created a company called Microsoft to sell their product. Allen became ill with cancer and left Microsoft in 1983. He recovered a few years later and started his own company. Meanwhile, Microsoft became a giant company. By 1990, at the age of thirty-four, Gates was the youngest billionaire in the history of the USA. Questions 1. Where was Bill Gates born ? …………………………………………………………………………………… 2. When was Gates accepted at Harvard University ? …………………………………………………………………………………… 3. Why did Bill Gates and Paul Allen create Microsoft in 1975 ? …………………………………………………………………………………… 4. Was Bill Gates the youngest billionaire in the history of the USA at the age of 34 ? ……………………………………………………………………………………

1. The _______ of Mount Pinatubo in 1991 was one of the worst natural disasters. 

           A. cyclone B. earthquake C. eruption D. damage

2. The meeting is _________8 a.m and 10a.m.

            A. on                           B.from        C. at      D. between

3. She asked me if I ________out the following day.

A. went B. go C. to go D. would go

4. The flat looks _______and _______comfortable.

A. nicely/ extremely B. nice/extreme C. nicely/extreme D. nice/extremely

5. The bridge __________in 1999.

A. built B. is built C. was built D. builds

6. This school is ready_________good citizens for society.

A. to provide B. provide C. providing D. provided

7. The boy is so lazy. His parents wish he _________ harder.

A. work B. to work C. working D. worked

8. Have you ever seen Picasso’s La Guerre,  ________ is really a masterpiece?

A. who B. which C. that D. they

9. They were having dinner _________ I arrived.

A. what B. when C. while D. how  

10. Your little sister has never traveled by bus, ________? 

A. does your B. does she C. doesn’t she D. has she

11. “Make yourself at home”   - “______________”

A.That’s very kind.Thanks. B. Not at all

C. Yes. Can I help you? D. The same to you

Exercise 3 giải thích giúp mình luôn được không ạ

Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.

For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D.

A WELSH FESTIVAL

Wales has a (0) population  of about three million. English is the main language and only 20 %speak both Welsh and English. Every year (1) ________ August there is a Welsh speaking festival. It (2)________ place in a different town each year so everyone has the chance for it to be near them. Local people (3) ________year making plans for when the festival will be in (4)__________ town. Each festival is (5) __________ by about 160,000 people. They travel not only from nearby towns and villages (6) ________ also from the rest of British Isles and (7) ___________ from abroad. There are concerts, plays and (8) ________ to find the best singers, poets, writers, and so on. Shops sell Welsh music, books, pictures and clothes as (9) ________food and drink. The festival provides a chance for Welsh-speaking people to be together for a whole week, with (10) _________Welsh language around them.