Bài 1:

1. Since the economic........gets better, the sale of clothes increases

A. convenience B. situation C. risk D. style

2. ..........can take inspiration from events in their daily life

A. Poets B. Poem C. Poetry D. Poetic

3. They have......this problem in many discussions

A. talked B. rose C. mentioned D. spoke

4. You shoulf always wear a..........when riding a motorbike

A. hat B. cap C. guard D. helmet

5. Since 1960 jeans have become more and more......with students

A. common B. popular C. famous D. familiar

6. My sisters can make her own clothes and design her own.......

A. models B. labels C. sizes D. styles

(MONG CÁC BẠN GIÚP MÌNH NHA)

Chon cau tra loi:

1. I had...little problem with my car, but it's been fixed now

A. the        B. a        C. an        D. some

2. Most of...international students have met their advisors, but a few of them have appointments next week

A. an        B. the         C. a        D. 0

3. Could you get me half...dozen eggs when you go to...supermarket?

A. a-the        B. a-an         C. a-a        D. the-the

4....great many people have joined the protest to voice their concerns over increased taxes

A. the         B. a         C. 0         D. an

5. This type of nursery care may well be...best choice for your child

A. a        B. an       C. 0        D. the

6.....surface temperature of....sun is around 6000 degrees C

A. a-the         B. a-an         C. the-the        D. the-a

7. He plays...guitar and sings folk songs

A. the       B. 0        C. a           D. an

8. He nibbled...piece of bread while drawing a picture

A. a         B. some         C. an         D. any

9....the rain has stopped, the field will dry out

A. even if          B. while          C. though         D. now that

10....so many of the team members were ill. it's not surprising that we lost the match

A. since         B. due to        C. nonetheless         D. in contrast

Chon cau tra loi dung:

1. It was embrrassing how...people attended the partyA. few B. many C. any D. little2. There's...in the drawer-I took everything outA. something B. nothing C. everything D. anything3. She's a bitt worried about moving to a big city where she won't know.....A. anybody B. somebody C. everybody D. nobody4. She planted....trees in the gardenA. lots B. plenty C. lots of D. a wide range5. We all got wet in the rain because....had an umbrellaA. some B. no C. none D. most6. I don't think...desk will fit into this classroomA. another B. other C. the other D. the others

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Times are tough. The nightly news is filled with stories of people who have lost their jobs due to the economic crisis, or lost their homes in a fire or natural disaster. Have you ever seen people who have just endured an awful situation? Some focus on what they have lost, and this is easy to understand. But other people focus on what they did not lose, and they start thinking about a better future.

One good piece of advice to remember is that you cannot always control situations or other people. The only thing you can control is your own personal reaction to bad situations. Sometimes a situation may really be overwhelming. However, in many cases, you really can influence our own moods by the way you think about negative situations.

Imagine two families: Both have lost their homes and all their belongings in a devastating storm. One family cannot mask their grief. They feel that everything they hold dear has been destroyed. They cannot imagine how they will ever be able to replace things and start over again. Their normal life seems to have been completely lost. In contrast, a second family is crying with joy. All of the people in their family are unharmed and safe. This family is just happy that everyone has survived. This family is already trying to figure out how they can recover. You can’t really blame the first family for experiencing a very normal reaction to a terrible situation. However, the second family certainly seems to be better off. They are thinking about making progress rather than focusing on the tragic events.

Though this scenario is extreme, everyone experiences setbacks that seem just awful at the time. This could be a job loss, illness, or problems with family members. Nobody gets through life without having some bad things happen. In these situations, try to focus on the steps you can take to remedy the situation, instead of how awful the setback is. By doing this, you will be laying the foundation for a better tomorrow. And you will not suffer as much pain today.

Actually, controlling how you feel and trying to maintain a positive attitude can help you through many tough situations. The bottom line is, no matter what the problem is, you are more likely to fix it if you can stay positive and work out a plan. Also, never be afraid to seek help when you need it. The advice of a friend, family member, or even a professional may be all it takes to get back on track.

It may sound like a cliché. While a positive attitude may not be the answer to every problem, it can certainly give you an advantage in surviving most of life’s minor setbacks.

(Adapted from “Select Readings – Upper Intermediate” by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen)

What is the main purpose of the author in the passage?

A.To prove that optimism is better than pessimism.

B.To encourage people to maintain a positive attitude in every setback.

C.To compare the advantages of positive attitude with those of negative ones.

D.To explain the emotions people have when they are in bad situations.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Times are tough. The nightly news is filled with stories of people who have lost their jobs due to the economic crisis, or lost their homes in a fire or natural disaster. Have you ever seen people who have just endured an awful situation? Some focus on what they have lost, and this is easy to understand. But other people focus on what they did not lose, and they start thinking about a better future.

One good piece of advice to remember is that you cannot always control situations or other people. The only thing you can control is your own personal reaction to bad situations. Sometimes a situation may really be overwhelming. However, in many cases, you really can influence our own moods by the way you think about negative situations.

Imagine two families: Both have lost their homes and all their belongings in a devastating storm. One family cannot mask their grief. They feel that everything they hold dear has been destroyed. They cannot imagine how they will ever be able to replace things and start over again. Their normal life seems to have been completely lost. In contrast, a second family is crying with joy. All of the people in their family are unharmed and safe. This family is just happy that everyone has survived. This family is already trying to figure out how they can recover. You can’t really blame the first family for experiencing a very normal reaction to a terrible situation. However, the second family certainly seems to be better off. They are thinking about making progress rather than focusing on the tragic events.

Though this scenario is extreme, everyone experiences setbacks that seem just awful at the time. This could be a job loss, illness, or problems with family members. Nobody gets through life without having some bad things happen. In these situations, try to focus on the steps you can take to remedy the situation, instead of how awful the setback is. By doing this, you will be laying the foundation for a better tomorrow. And you will not suffer as much pain today.

Actually, controlling how you feel and trying to maintain a positive attitude can help you through many tough situations. The bottom line is, no matter what the problem is, you are more likely to fix it if you can stay positive and work out a plan. Also, never be afraid to seek help when you need it. The advice of a friend, family member, or even a professional may be all it takes to get back on track.

It may sound like a cliché. While a positive attitude may not be the answer to every problem, it can certainly give you an advantage in surviving most of life’s minor setbacks.

(Adapted from “Select Readings – Upper Intermediate” by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen)

Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?

A.Being optimistic is an effective way to get over bad situations.

B.Keeping positive or negative thoughts is the own choice of each person.

C.Positive thoughts are necessary conditions to be successful.

D.There seems to have more pessimists than optimists.