Although the ’s energy resources
41. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
42. We are concerned with the problem of energy resources _______ we must also think of our environment.
A. despite B. though C. as though D. but
43. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative.
A. despite B. in spite of the fact C. though D. as though
44. _______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
A. In spite B. Despite C. But D. Although
45. In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job.
A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard
C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work
46. Despite the fact that _______, we enjoyed our trip.
A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad
47. Tom went to work despite _______.
A. that he did not feel very well B. of the fact not feeling well
C. he did not feel very well D. not feeling very well
48. It was very cold _______ she did not put on her coat.
A. in case B. but C. even if D. even though
49. John rarely sees Paul _______ they live in the same town.
A. notwithstanding B. despite C. in spite of D. although
50. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
A. It rained so heavily that the explorers could not continue their journey.
B. The explorers put off their journey due to the heavy rain.
C. The heavy rain could not prevent the explorers from continuing their journey.
D. If it had rained heavily, the explorers would not have continued their journey.
51. I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend.
A. unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door.
B. I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door.
C. Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend.
D. I answered the door since I knew it was my friend.
52. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking.
A. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking
B. Although we felt cold, we kept walking
C. However cold we felt, but we kept walking
D. However we felt cold, we kept walking
53. The children laughed a lot because of the funny story.
A. The children laughed because the story is funny.
B. The children laughed because of the story funny
C. The children laughed because it was funny.
D. The children laughed because the story was funny
54. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.
A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi.
B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
D. Although Bill took a taxi he can’t come to the concert on time.
55. She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.
A. Because she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.
B. Because she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
C. Although she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.
D. Although she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
56. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't open the door.
A. Although I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door.
B. Although I tried very hard, I could open the door.
C. In spite of I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door.
D. I couldn't open the door, even though trying very hard.
57. He is very rich, but he isn’t very happy.
A. Although he is very rich, but he isn’t very happy.
B. Although he is very rich, he isn’t very happy.
C. Although he isn’t very rich, but he is very happy.
D. Because he is very rich, but he isn’t very happy.
58. Despite the terrible noise, I kept on studying.
A. In spite the terrible noise, I kept on studying.
B. Although the terrible noise, I kept on studying.
C. Because of the terrible noise, I kept on studying.
D. Although it was terribly noisy, I kept on studying.
59. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
A. The flight was not delayed because it was foggy.
B. The flight was delayed although it was foggy.
C. The flight was delayed though it was not foggy.
D. The flight was not delayed in spite of the thick fog.
60. “We expected Larry to accept the job, but he didn’t.” is closest in meaning to “________”.
A. Larry accepted the job even though we didn’t expect so.
B. even though Larry was expected to accept the job, he didn’t.
C. Although Larry was expected to accept the job but he didn’t.
D. That Larry accepted the job was beyond our expectation.
41. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
42. We are concerned with the problem of energy resources _______ we must also think of our environment.
A. despite B. though C. as though D. but
43. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative.
A. despite B. in spite of the fact C. though D. as though
44. _______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
A. In spite B. Despite C. But D. Although
45. In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job.
A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard
C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work
46. Despite the fact that _______, we enjoyed our trip.
A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad
47. Tom went to work despite _______.
A. that he did not feel very well B. of the fact not feeling well
C. he did not feel very well D. not feeling very well
48. It was very cold _______ she did not put on her coat.
A. in case B. but C. even if D. even though
49. John rarely sees Paul _______ they live in the same town.
A. notwithstanding B. despite C. in spite of D. although
50. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
A. It rained so heavily that the explorers could not continue their journey.
B. The explorers put off their journey due to the heavy rain.
C. The heavy rain could not prevent the explorers from continuing their journey.
D. If it had rained heavily, the explorers would not have continued their journey.
51. I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend.
A. unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door.
B. I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door.
C. Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend.
D. I answered the door since I knew it was my friend.
52. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking.
A. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking
B. Although we felt cold, we kept walking
C. However cold we felt, but we kept walking
D. However we felt cold, we kept walking
53. The children laughed a lot because of the funny story.
A. The children laughed because the story is funny.
B. The children laughed because of the story funny
C. The children laughed because it was funny.
D. The children laughed because the story was funny
54. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.
A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi.
B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
D. Although Bill took a taxi he can’t come to the concert on time.
55. She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.
A. Because she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.
B. Because she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
C. Although she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.
D. Although she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
56. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't open the door.
A. Although I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door.
B. Although I tried very hard, I could open the door.
C. In spite of I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door.
D. I couldn't open the door, even though trying very hard.
57. He is very rich, but he isn’t very happy.
A. Although he is very rich, but he isn’t very happy.
B. Although he is very rich, he isn’t very happy.
C. Although he isn’t very rich, but he is very happy.
D. Because he is very rich, but he isn’t very happy.
58. Despite the terrible noise, I kept on studying.
A. In spite the terrible noise, I kept on studying.
B. Although the terrible noise, I kept on studying.
C. Because of the terrible noise, I kept on studying.
D. Although it was terribly noisy, I kept on studying.
59. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
A. The flight was not delayed because it was foggy.
B. The flight was delayed although it was foggy.
C. The flight was delayed though it was not foggy.
D. The flight was not delayed in spite of the thick fog.
60. “We expected Larry to accept the job, but he didn’t.” is closest in meaning to “________”.
A. Larry accepted the job even though we didn’t expect so.
B. even though Larry was expected to accept the job, he didn’t.
C. Although Larry was expected to accept the job but he didn’t.
D. That Larry accepted the job was beyond our expectation.
Although the world’s energy resources have (11)______ many millions of years to produce, we are quickly beginning to (12)______ these supplies. Recently a UN committee reported that the world’s oil and gas supplies would last about 100 years if (13)______ carefully. The report stated that (14)______ would be enough oil and gas for a century only if the present demand could be controlled. If the demand continued to grow, the report said that fuel (15)______ would last for less than forty years. According to the report, governments must now take steps to control the amounts of fossil fuel which are used. 1. 1 điểm Câu 1: A. spent B. taken C. used D. got Câu 2: A. end B. finish C. exhaust D. destroy Câu 3: A. to use B. using C. use D. used Câu 4: A. this B. it C. they D. there Câu 5: A. fossil B. supplies C. demand D. energy
fine one suitable word to complete the following passage
Many people believe that natural resources will never be 34.......... up.Actually,the world's energy resources 35......... limited.Nobody knows exactly how 36......... fuel is left 37...... we also should use them econnomically and 38...... out alternative sources of power 39......... to professor Marvin Burnham of the New England Institute of Technology we have to start conserving coal oil and gas 40.........it is too late and nuclear power is the 41....... alternative.
However many people do 42........... approve of using nuclear power because it is very dangerous .What would happen 43............ there were a serious nuclear accident? Radioactivity causes cancer and may badly affect the future generations.
The 44........effective thing is that we should use natural resources enconmically as 45......
34. used, 35.are, 36..much, 37.however, 38.find, 39.according, 40 before, 41.only, 42. not, 43.if, 44.most, 45. possible
I. Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. (2pts)Although the world’s energy resources have (1)………….many millions of years to produce, we are quickly beginning to(2)…………these supplies. Recently a UN committee reported that the world’s oil and gas supplies(3)………….last about 100 years if they were(4)……….carefully. The report started that(5)…………….would be enough oil and gas(6)………..a century only if the present(7)……….could be controlled. If the demand continued to grow, the report said that fuel supplies would(8)……..for less than forty years. (9)………..to the report, goveenments must now take steps to control the amounts of fossil fuel(10)……….are used.
1. A. taken B. spent C. used D. got
2. A. end B. exhaust C. finish D. destroy
3. A. will B. would C. can D. should
4. A. use B. using C. used D. usage
5. A. it B. this C. they D. there
6. A. in B. for C. since D. at
7. A. want B. ask C. require D. demand
8. A. last B. lengthen C. grow D. widen
9. A. In addition B. Together C. According D. Following
10. A. it B. which C. who D. where
1. In spite of the silly story, many people enjoyed the film. (Use 'Although')
- Although.......
2. We will solve the problem of energy shortage by using solar energy. (Change into the passive)
3. What's the distance between New York City and Boston?
How far.....
4. Halloween is held in the USA and other countries in the world. (Make a question for the nderlined part).
..............................
Although the story is silly,many people enjoyed the film
The problem of energy shortage will be solved by using solar energy
How far is it from New York City to Boston?
Where is Halloween held?
Read the following passage, and then tick the correct answers : T or F.
Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up. Actually, the world's energy resources are limited. Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left. However, we also should use them economically and try to find out alternative sources of power. According to Professor Marvin Burnham of the New England Institute of Technology, we have to start saving coal, oil and gas before it is too late; and solar power is the only alternative.
1. Natural resources will never run out.
2. We don't know exactly how much fuel is left.
3. We shouldn't waste natural resources.
4. We should find out other types of energy besides fossil fuels.
5. According to Professor Marvin Burnham, solar energy will be used as a form of alternative energy.
Read the following passage, and then tick the correct answers : T or F.
Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up. Actually, the world's energy resources are limited. Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left. However, we also should use them economically and try to find out alternative sources of power. According to Professor Marvin Burnham of the New England Institute of Technology, we have to start saving coal, oil and gas before it is too late; and solar power is the only alternative.
1. Natural resources will never run out. F
2. We don't know exactly how much fuel is left. T
3. We shouldn't waste natural resources. T
4. We should find out other types of energy besides fossil fuels. T
5. According to Professor Marvin Burnham, solar energy will be used as a form of alternative energy. F
Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up. Actually, the world's energy resources are limited. Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left. However, we also should use them economically try to find out alternative sources of power. According to Professor Ma Burnham of the New England Institute of Technology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas before it is too late; and nuclear power the only alternative.
However, many people do not approve of using nuclear power because it is very dangerous. What would happen if there were a serious nuclear accident? Radioactivity causes cancer and may badly affect the future generations.
The most effective thing is that we should use natural resources as economically as possible.
1. How much fuel is left?
A.No one knows exactly.
B.It will never be used up.
C.There is a lot of fuel.
D.Let's use it as much as we would like.
2. We should use coal, oil, and gas __________.
A.as much as possible B.carelessly
C.as economically as possible D.all are incorrect
3. According to Professor Marvin Burnham, __________.
A.nuclear power is the only alternative B.we have to conserve coal, oil, and gas
C.A and B are incorrect D.A and B are correct
4. According to the passage, using nuclear power is __________.
A.safe B.cheap C.interesting D.dangerous
5. Radioactivity from nuclear power __________.
A.is necessary to cure diseases
B.can have good effects on the future generations
C.alters a new kind of energy
D.causes cancer and has bad effects on the future generations
Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up. Actually, the world's energy resources are limited. Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left. However, we also should use them economically try to find out alternative sources of power. According to Professor Ma Burnham of the New England Institute of Technology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas before it is too late; and nuclear power the only alternative.
However, many people do not approve of using nuclear power because it is very dangerous. What would happen if there were a serious nuclear accident? Radioactivity causes cancer and may badly affect the future generations.
The most effective thing is that we should use natural resources as economically as possible.
1. How much fuel is left?
A.No one knows exactly.
B.It will never be used up.
C.There is a lot of fuel.
D.Let's use it as much as we would like.
2. We should use coal, oil, and gas __________.
A.as much as possible B.carelessly
C.as economically as possible D.all are incorrect
3. According to Professor Marvin Burnham, __________.
A.nuclear power is the only alternative B.we have to conserve coal, oil, and gas
C.A and B are incorrect D.A and B are correct
4. According to the passage, using nuclear power is __________.
A.safe B.cheap C.interesting D.dangerous
5. Radioactivity from nuclear power __________.
A.is necessary to cure diseases
B.can have good effects on the future generations
C.alters a new kind of energy
D.causes cancer and has bad effects on the future generations
Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up. Actually, the world's energy resources are limited. Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left. However, we also should use them economically try to find out alternative sources of power. According to Professor Ma Burnham of the New England Institute of Technology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas before it is too late; and nuclear power the only alternative.
However, many people do not approve of using nuclear power because it is very dangerous. What would happen if there were a serious nuclear accident? Radioactivity causes cancer and may badly affect the future generations.
The most effective thing is that we should use natural resources as economically as possible.
1. How much fuel is left?
A.No one knows exactly.
B.It will never be used up.
C.There is a lot of fuel.
D.Let's use it as much as we would like.
2. We should use coal, oil, and gas __________.
A.as much as possible B.carelessly
C.as economically as possible D.all are incorrect
3. According to Professor Marvin Burnham, __________.
A.nuclear power is the only alternative B.we have to conserve coal, oil, and gas
C.A and B are incorrect D.A and B are correct
4. According to the passage, using nuclear power is __________.
A.safe B.cheap C.interesting D.dangerous
5. Radioactivity from nuclear power __________.
A.is necessary to cure diseases
B.can have good effects on the future generations
C.alters a new kind of energy
D.causes cancer and has bad effects on the future generations
1. How much fuel is left?
A.No one knows exactly.
B.It will never be used up.
C.There is a lot of fuel.
D.Let's use it as much as we would like.
2. We should use coal, oil, and gas __________.
A.as much as possible B.carelessly
C.as economically as possible D.all are incorrect
3. According to Professor Marvin Burnham, __________.
A.nuclear power is the only alternative B.we have to conserve coal, oil, and gas
C.A and B are incorrect D.A and B are correct
4. According to the passage, using nuclear power is __________.
A.safe B.cheap C.interesting D.dangerous
5. Radioactivity from nuclear power __________.
A.is necessary to cure diseases
B.can have good effects on the future generations
C.alters a new kind of energy
D.causes cancer and has bad effects on the future generations
1. How much fuel is left?
A.No one knows exactly.
2. We should use coal, oil, and gas __________.
C.as economically as possible
3. According to Professor Marvin Burnham, __________.
D.A and B are correct
4. According to the passage, using nuclear power is __________.
D.dangerous
5. Radioactivity from nuclear power __________.
D.causes cancer and has bad effects on the future generations
Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up. Actually, the world's energy resources are limited. Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left. However, we also should use them economically and try to find out alternative sources of power. According to Professor Marvin Burnham of the New England Institute of Technology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas before it is too late; and nuclear power is the only alternative. However, many people don't approve of using nuclear power because it is very dangerous. What would happen if there were a serious nuclear accident ? Radioactivity causes cancer and may badly affect the future generations. The most effective thing is that we should use natural resources as economically as possible.
1. According to the passage, using nuclear power is ________
A. dangerous B. interesting C. safe D. cheap
2. Radioactivity from nuclear power ________
A. the future generations do nothing with it
B. alters a new kind of energy
C. are necessary to cure diseases
D. causes cancer and has bad effect on the future generations
3. How much fuel is left ?
A. No one know exactly
B. Let's use it as much as we would like
C. It will never be used up
D. There is a lot of fuel
4. We should use coal, oil and gas ________
A. as economically as possible B. carelessly C. as much as possible D. all are incorrect
5. According to Professor Marvin Burnham, ________
A. Nuclear power is the only alternative coal, oil and gas and we have to conserve are incorrect
B. Nuclear power is the only alternative coal, oil and gas
C. We have to conserve
D. Nuclear power is the only alternative coal, oil and gas and we have to
1. According to the passage, using nuclear power is ________
A. dangerous B. interesting C. safe D. cheap
2. Radioactivity from nuclear power ________
A. the future generations do nothing with it
B. alters a new kind of energy
C. are necessary to cure diseases
D. causes cancer and has bad effect on the future generations
3. How much fuel is left ?
A. No one know exactly
B. Let's use it as much as we would like
C. It will never be used up
D. There is a lot of fuel
4. We should use coal, oil and gas ________
A. as economically as possible B. carelessly C. as much as possible D. all are incorrect
5. According to Professor Marvin Burnham, ________
A. Nuclear power is the only alternative coal, oil and gas and we have to conserve are incorrect
B. Nuclear power is the only alternative coal, oil and gas
C. We have to conserve
D. Nuclear power is the only alternative coal, oil and gas and we have to