IV. Choose the word (a, b, c, or d) that best fits each of the blank spaces.
Computers are very (21)____, but they also can (22) _____ problems. One kind of
problem is with the computer’s memory. It is not perfect, so (23) ____ computers lose
(24)______information. (25)_____ problem is with the machinery. Computers are
machines, and (26)_____can break down. When computers break down, they
(27)______erase information, like chalk on a blackboard. Or they may stop doing
anything at all. And there is another different kind of problem with computers. Some
doctors say they may be bad for your (28)_____. They say you should computers all day.
21. a. Useful b. careful c. helpful d. a&c
22. a. make b. cause c. do d. take
23. a. nearly b. hardly c. never d. sometimes
24. a. boring b. interesting c. important d. amusing
25. a. Other b. Another c. Some d. Many
26. a. computers b. machines c. problem d. information
27. a. may b. must c. should d. need to
28. a. health b. healthy c. healthful d. healthily
V. Read the following passage and choose the item (a, b, c, or d) that best answers
each of the questions about it.
The first computers were very large machines. Now computers come in all shapes and
sizes. There were still big computers for companies or universities. There are other
special computers for factories. These large computers tell the factory machines what to
do. But there are also small personal computers to use at home or in an office. There are
even computers in telephones, television sets, and cars. These computers have to be very
small. They are so small you cannot even see all their parts.
29. The first computers were _______.
a. tiny b. huge
c. in all shapes and sizes d. all are correct
30. There are computers
a. for companies and universities
b. to use at home
c. in telephones, television sets, and cars
d. all are correct
31. What does the word ‘they’ in line 7 refer to?
a. telephones b. television sets
c. cars d. computers
32. What is the passage written about?
a. old computers b. modern computers
c. computers’ shapes d. computers’ sizes
33. Which of the following is true?
a. The first computers were very large.
b. Nowadays, there are only small computers.
c. All modern computers are so small that you cannot see all their parts.
d. Modern computers have the same size.

My aunt is one of those people who can talk to anyone aout anything. If she goes to a party where she doesn't know any of the people, she just walks up to the first person that she sees and introduces herself. And yet she doesn't seem to talk about deeply important things like politics or religion. She always starts off with something very obvious like the other person's job. Very soon she's talking as if she's known the other person for years. I asked her once what her secret was. She said that the most important thing in a conversation was listening. People love to talk about themselves, so if you allow them to do, it's very easy to keep a conversation going. You have to listen very carefully and ask question. And you have to look interested, too. So don't keep looking at other things in the room while you're talking to someone.

Another thing that I've noticed is that she only pays a people compliments. She say: "I like your hair. Which hairdresser do you go to?" or "You look very well. Have you been on holiday?" Friendly messages like this seem to provide an easy way into a conversation.

1/ According to my aunt, the most important thing in a conversation was _____

A. Speaking B. Discussing C. Looking D. Listening

2/ At parties where she does not know anybody, my aunt normally

A. feels embarrased and stays away from people

B. asks people to introduce themselves to her

C. comes over to the first person and introduce herself

D. sits alone and avoids talking to other people

3/ My aunt thinks that it's very easy to keep a conversation going if you _____

A. Let people talk about themselves

B. Let people hear about yourself

C. Talk about politics or religion

D. Ask people about their secrets

4/ What should you not do when you have a conversation with someone?

A. Looking very interested in his or her story

B. Looking at other things in the room

C. Listenig very carefully and asking questions

D. Paying him or her compliments

5/ According to the passage my aunt often starts a conversation by talking about _____

A. The other person's wealth

B. The other person's health

C. The other person's daily activities

D. The other person's jobs

Choose the correct answer.

1 I don't like ............ on clothes in shops because I don't want people to see me in something that doesn't suit me. A putting B trying C wearing D handing 2 I'm not sure a green skirt............ combination with a blue top is such a good idea. A on B at C in D for 3 Everyone complimented Kitty............ her new outfit. A on B to C in D from 4 I think some modern designs are more like ............ of art. A makes B works C objects D jobs 5 I wish people didn't............ a tendency to follow fashion without thinking about what suits them personally. A do B make C get D have 6 I don't thinkT-shirts and jeans will ever go ............ of style, do you? A away B out C off D down 7 Make sure you ............ your make-up with a soft brush, like this one. A apply B construct C decorate D dress 8 If you wear that shirt with the ............ pattern, you'll look like a chessboard! A plain B striped C shiny D checked 9 You always seem to look so formal. If only you would ............ your hair down! A get B set C put D let 10 The latest trend ............footwear is to wear very simple, traditional shoes. A of B on C in D from 11 My sister and I share the same taste ............ clothes and we wear each other's things all the time. A in B of C for D on 12 Why can't you ............ Edgar's example and wear a tie to work? A set B make C follow D do 13 My dad asked me whether his clothes were ............ fashion and I said they were - about twenty years ago! A in B from C on D of

V/ Read the text and fill in the blanks with suitable words
people agree that computers are the most important…41……….of the 20th century. The first business computers…..42……….introduced just about thirty years ago, and now they are being…43……. In a wide variety of fields, from banking to space travel. 44……., until just a few years ago, computers were very large, expensive machines owned by large corporation and governments. 45….. everyone knew that computers existed, very few people had ever seen one and even…46……..had used one. Then in the 1970s the silicon chip was invented. Because this electronic device …47…….store a large amount of information in a very small space,computers could be much smaller and less expensive …48........the huge mainframe computers used……49………...corporation. Some computers manufacturers believed that people might like to have computers in…50…….homes, offices, and school, so the personal computer was born.

Exercise 7. Read the following passage and choose the best answers to each of the question below.

The first computers were very large machines. Now computers come in all shapes and sizes. There were still big computers for companies or universities. There are other special computers for factories. There large computers tell the factory machines what to do. But there are also small personal computers to use at home or in an office. There are even computers in telephones, television sets, and cars. These computers have to be very small. They are so small you cannot even see all their parts.

36. The first computers were _______________.

A. tiny B. huge C. in all shapes and sizes D. all are corect

37. There are computers _______________.

A. for companies and universities B. to use at home

C. in telephones, television D. all are correct

38. What does the word 'They' in line 5 refer to?

A. telephones B. television sets C. cart D. computers

39. What is the passage written about?

A. old computers B. modern computers

C. computers' shapes D. computers' sizes

40. Which of the following is true?

A. The first computers were very large.

B. Nowadays, there are only small computers.

C. All modern computers are so mall that you cannot see all their parts.

D. Modern computers have the same size.

21. I read the contract again and again ___________ avoiding making spelling mistakes.

A. in terms of                          B. with a view to  C. by means of     D. in view of

22. What do you think about the parks in New York? Are they larger___________ in Ho Chi Minh City?

A. than those                            B. than that           C. as that              D. as those

23. Robots save workers from___________ dangerous tasks.

A. making                      B. having              C. performing             D. carrying

24. If you had listened to my advice yesterday, you___________ in this mess right now.

A. would be                              B. would have been    C. would not be          D. would not have been

25. If ___________, that tree would look more attractive.

A. it did carefully                                         B. it were done carefully

C. it is done carefully                                           D. it was done carefully.

26. There are more than 300 steps up the hill to Hung King Temple; ___________, any pilgrim would

like to reach the top.

A. nevertheless               B. therefore          C. moreover          D. but for

27.  There’s no point ___________to get Tom to lend you his car.

A. in trying                     B. to try                C. to trying           D. in being try

28. No sooner___________ down the receiver than the phone rang again.

A. I put                          B. had I put           C. have I put                    D. I had put

29. Parents love and support their children ___________the children misbehave or do foolish things.

A. only if                        B. since                 C. if                      D. even if

      30. Marry: “Would you mind if I use your computer for an hour?”                     

           Susan: “___________.”

A. Not at all. I’ve finished my job                          B. Yes, you can use it

C. Of course not. I still need it now                        D. Yes, it’s all right

31. Peter:  “It’s going to rain.”

      Jack:  “___________”      

A. I hope not so              B. I don’t hope so C. I hope not                   D. I don’t hope either

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

Computers are helpful in many ways. First, they are fast. They can work with information even (1) __________ than a person. Second, computers can work with a lot of information at the same time. Third, they can store information for a long time. They do not forget things that the common people do. (2) __________, computers are almost always correct. They are not perfect, but they usually do not make mistakes.

Recently, it is important (3) __________ about computers. There are a number of things to learn. Many companies have computers at work. In addition, most universities (4) __________ day and night courses in Computer Science. Another way to learn is from a bok, or from a friend. After a few hours of practice, you can (5) __________ with computers. .

Question 1:

A. quickly

B. quiclier

C. more quickly

D. most quickly

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

Computers are helpful in many ways. First, they are fast. They can work with information even (1) __________ than a person. Second, computers can work with a lot of information at the same time. Third, they can store information for a long time. They do not forget things that the common people do. (2) __________, computers are almost always correct. They are not perfect, but they usually do not make mistakes.

Recently, it is important (3) __________ about computers. There are a number of things to learn. Many companies have computers at work. In addition, most universities (4) __________ day and night courses in Computer Science. Another way to learn is from a bok, or from a friend. After a few hours of practice, you can (5) __________ with computers. .

Question 5: 

A. do

B. play

C. get

D. work