\(Questions 1 – 5 refer to the following letter.Lovely Lady Fashions 32 Elizabeth Bay Road Sydney, Australia December 15, 20___ Mrs. R.S.W. Mangala Jewelry Export Ltd. 40 Galle Face Road Colombo 1, Sri Lanka Dear Mrs. Mangala: I am interested in information regarding your company’s new line of jewelry. I have seen the samples on your website, and l am interested in the possibility of importing your jewelry into Australia. I think it would sell very well here, especially among the younger women who make up the majority of my company’s clientele. I will be making a trip to Malaysia, India, and Sri Lanka next summer. I would like to arrange to meet with you then to discuss setting up a business relationship. Please let me know when you will be available for a meeting. In the meantime, I would appreciate your sending a list of your wholesale prices and information about ordering and shipping. My associates in London have been very pleased with the quality of the gems you have sent them, and they have had a great deal of success with them. I look forward to doing business with you in the near future. Sincerely, James Goodwin Import Manager 1. Where does Mr. Goodwin probably live? (A) India (B) Sri Lanka (C) Australia (D) Malaysia 4. Where will the jewelry be exported from? (A) India (B) Australia (C) Malaysia (D) Sri Lanka 2. What does Mrs. Mangala manufacture? (A) Jewelry (B) Fashions (C) Textiles (D) Toys 5. Which of the following best describes Mrs. Mangala’s gems? (A) High-quality (B) Inexpensive (C) Uncut (D) Tax-free 3. The word “line” in paragraph 1, line 1 is closest in meaning to (A) bag (B) straight (C) design (D) type Exercise 12 Questions 1 –3 refer to the following letter. Introduction: While computer skills are becoming more and more necessary in everyday life, not enough children are receiving proper computer education in schools. This is the most serious educational issue facing our society today. A team of researchers looked into this issue in our local schools. See their results below. SURVEY OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER Reasons for lack of computer education programs in public schools Respondents Number Percent 1. Not enough computers in school 14 32.6 2. Teachers fear computers 8 18.8 3. Not enough time in curriculum 14 32.6 4. Too expensive 20 46.5 5. Poor-quality software 16 37.2 Total Number of Teachers in Survey: 43* (*Some teachers responded to more than one reason.) 1. How many teachers responded to the survey? (A) 20 (B) 40 (C) 43 (D) 76 3. Which of the following do teachers consider the least problematic? (A) Cost of computers (B) Quality of software (C) Fear of computers (D) Time in curriculum 2. What was the reason given most often for the lack of computer education in schools? (A) Poor-quality software (B) Not enough computers (C) Fear of computers (D) Expense \)

Communication can be in the form of words, pictures, or actions. Words are the most commonly used: we speak or write to communicate ideas. It is, (1)__________, essential for people to use words effectively.

Pictures are useful, also. Businesses use them successfully in posters, charts, and blueprints. Companies should be careful that the pictures (2)____________on posters and charts, as well as in brochures and advertisements, and the words compliment, rather than conflict, (3)___________each other.

Action is an important communication medium: actions speak (4)________than words. This medium is the most important when dealing face-to-face with employees, colleagues, and clients. A frown, a handshake, a wink, and even silence have meaning; people will attach significance (5)___________these actions.

1. A. therefore B. because C. although D. despite

2. A. use B. using C. used D. useful

3. A. for B. with C. in D. of

4. A. noisier B. louder C. alouder D. loudlier

5. A. to B. by C. for D. with

1. Tom: “ How are you today, Jane?” _ Jane: “ __________”.

A. I’m 20 B. Good, I like it

C. Fine, Thanks D. No, thank you.

2. John; “ Mary Christmas.” _ Mary; “ _________.”

A. The same to you B. Good. I like it C. Happy to you D. I want it

3. Lan: Thanks for your help, Linh.” _ “___________________.”

A. With all my heart B. It’s my pleasure

C. Never remind me D. All it is for you.

4. Hoa : “ Thank you for the nice gift.” _ Trang: “_______________.”

A. But do you know how much it costs? B. you’re welcomed.

C. In fact, I myself don’t like it. D. I’m glad you like it.

5. _ How do you do? I’m Peter.

- _______________________

A. I’m fine. Thank you. B. How do you do? I’m John.

C. How are you? D. How’s thing?

6. _ Do you like a coffee? - ____________________ .

A. Oh, dear B. Everything is Ok

C. Oh, yes. I’d love one D. How do you do.

7. _ Thank you very much. - _______________________ .

A. Not at all B. You’re welcome

C. That’s all right D. all are correct

8. – I’m sorry. It’s late. I must go now. Bye bye . - ____________

A. You’re welcome B. Good bye. See you soon.

C. Not at all D. Hello

9. - How are you getting on? - ___________________.

A. All right B. Not bad

C. It’s Ok D. All are correct

10. _ My name is Peter.

- ____________________.

A. I’m pleased to meet you! B. What a pleasure!

C. It’s my pleasure! D. I’m very happy!

11. Would you like some coffee now?

a. Yes, I would b. Yes, please c. Yes, I like d. Yes, I'd like

12. Would you like to come to a dance?

a. Yes, I would b. Yes, please c. Yes I like d. Yes, I'd like to

Choose the best answer

1. I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.

A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.

C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.

D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

2. Although she felt jealous, she tried to hide her feelings.

A. Despite feeling jealous, she tried to hide her feelings.

B. Despite her jealousy, she tried to hide her feelings.

C. She tried to hide her feelings in spite of she felt jealous.

D. A & B are correct.

3. Although he took a taxi, Bill 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 in time.

4. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William went to school.

A. Although he suffers from a bad cold, William went to school.

B. Although he suffered from a bad cold, William went to school.

C. William went to school although he is suffering from a bad cold.

D. William went to school; he suffered from a bad cold although.

5. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm.

A. In spite of snowing, I felt warm.

B. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing.

C. Although it was snowing, I felt warm.

D. Although I felt warm, it was snowing.

6. Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

A. Despite he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

B. In spite of he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

C. In spite of trying hard, he didn’t succeed.

D. Even though he tried hard, but he didn’t succeed.

7. My parents wanted me to go to university but I didn’t fancy it.

A. My parents wanted to go to university but I didn’t fancy it.

B. I didn’t fancy going to university as my parents did.

C. I didn’t fancy going to university although my parents wanted me to go.

D. I hardly fancied going to university but for my parents’ wish.

8. I agree he’s a good worker but I still don’t think he should get the job.

A. He can’t get the job though he was a good worker.

B. Despite the fact that he’s a good worker, I don’t think he should get the job.

C. He is such a good worker that he can get the job.

D. He is too bad to get the job.

9. He was very tired but he kept on working.

A. Despite he was very tired, he kept on working.

B. In spite of he was very tired, he kept on working.

C. Though his tiredness, he kept on working.

D. Although he was very tired, he kept on working.

10. The trip was boring but we enjoyed it a lot.

A. We enjoyed boring trips.

B. We are bored with the trip.

C. We liked the trip very much even though it was boring.

D. The trip bored us.

11. Although Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party.

A. In spite of Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party.

B. Tom was still late for the party in spite of taking a taxi.

C. Despite took a taxi, Tom was still late for the party.

D. B & C are correct.

12. Although he is rich, he feels unhappy.

A. He feels unhappy because of his richness.

B. He feels unhappy, so he is rich.

C. Despite his richness, he feels unhappy.

D. He feels unhappy because he is rich.

13. My grandfather is very old, but he can walk to the station.

A. Although my grandfather is very old, he can walk to the station.

B. My grandfather can walk to the station despite the fact that he is very old.

C. Despite his old age, my grandfather can walk to the station.

D. All are correct.

14. In spite of his old age, Mr. Brown jogs seven miles every morning.

A. Although of Mr. Brown old, he jogs seven miles every morning.

B. Although Mr. Brown old, he jogs seven miles every morning.

C. Although Mr. Brown is old, he jogs seven miles every morning.

D. Although Mr. Brown is not old, he jogs seven miles every morning.

15. Although he has a good job, he isn’t happy in his job.

A. In spite of having a good job, he isn’t happy in his job.

B. Despite the fact having a good job, he isn’t happy in his job.

C. He isn’t happy in his job because he doesn’t have a good job.

D. He isn’t happy in his job in spite of he doesn’t have a good job.

CHỦ ĐỀ 7 : ARTICLES

1. _______ 2006 World Cup wad held in Germany.

A. a B. an C. the D. no article

2. At first she was trained to be _______ scriptwriter, but later she worked as _______ secretary in a studio.

A. a / the B. an / no article C. the / the D. a / a

3. I sometimes dream of becoming _______ actor. _______ actors often get a lot of money and popularity.

A. an / no article B. an / The C. no article / an D. no article the

4. Are you _______ Catholic or _______ Buddhist? I am _______ atheist.

A. a / a / an B. the / the / the C. Ø / Ø/ the D. the / Ø / a

5. _______ men are often paid more than _______ women for _______ same job.

A. The / the / a B. A / a / the C. The / no article / a D. no article / no article the

6. _______ Germany is _______ important economic power.

A. no article / an B. The / the C. A / an D. The / no article

7. _______ breakfast is _______ first meal of the day.

A. no article / the B. The / the C. A / no article D. The / article

8. Do you know _______ name of _______ Queen of _______ England?

A. no article / no article / the B. A / the / an

C. A / no article / no article D. The / the / no article

9. Peter wants to become _______ doctor. He will probably go into _______ medicine.

A. the / a B. a / no article C. the / the D. no article / the

10. _______ rice is _______ main food in _______ Asian.

A. no article / the / no article B. The / no article / the

C. A / the / an D. no article / a / the

11. _______ milk is often added to _______ tea in _______ UK.

A. no article / no article / the B. The / the / no article

C. A / a / no article D. The / the / an

12. _______ “Gone with the Wind”, _______ American novel by Margaret Mitchell, was published in 1936 and won the Pulitzer in 1937.

A. A / no article B. The / a C. no article / an D. A / an

13. Mary is _______ accountant. She goes to work five days _______ week. At the weekend, she stays at _______ home and does her housework.

A. a / the / the B. an / a / no article

C. no article / no article / no article D. the /a / a

14. I have bought _______ FM radio for my aunt, who live in _______countryside.

A. a / no article B. no article / no article C. an / the D. the / a

15. _______ air is made up of elements such as _______ oxygen and _______ nitrogen.

A. An / an / a B. The / the / the

C. no article / an / a D. no article / no article / no article

16. _______ sun gives off _______ heat and _______ light.

A. no article / no article / no article B. The / no article / no article

C. A / the / the D. The / a / a

17. Can you play _______ piano? – No, I really do not know how to play _______ musical instrument.

A. the / a B. no article / the C. the / no article D. a / the

18. I like _______ classical music but my brothers prefer _______ jazz.

A. a /a B. the / the C. no article / no article D. a / the

19. I have no _______ idea. Everything depends on your decision.

A. a B. an C. the D. no article

20. ………. earth is warmer and many scientists have stated that the problem will be even worse in ……… future

A. no article/ a B. the / the C. an/ a D. An/ no article

21. Those who like _______ music can take a course in karaoke singing.

a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

22. In 2001 __________ Vietnamese Communist Party approved a 10-year economic plan that enhanced the role of the private sector while reaffirming the primacy of the state

A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

23. It would also concomitantly attract foreign investment to Vietnam, not only from ________ U.S , but also from _______ Europe, Asia and other regions

A. Ø/ the B. the/ the C. Ø/ an D. the/ Ø

24. John is ___________ only child in his family so his parents love him a lot

A. a B. an C. the D. no article

25. Billy has been seriously ill, and he was taken to _______________ hospital yesterday.

A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

26. My father phoned me to say that he would come _____________ home late

A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

27. At last they divorced after ten years of _________ marriage

A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

28. __________ large number of India men agreed that it was unwise to confide in their wives

A. A B. An C. The D. Ø

29. Not all men are concerned with ________ physical attractiveness of their girlfriends and wives

A. A B. an C. The D. Ø

30. ___________ love is __________ very strong feeling of affection towards someone who you are romantically or sexually attracted to

A. The/ the B. the/ Ø C. A/ the D. Ø / a

CHỦ ĐỀ 7 : ARTICLES

1. _______ 2006 World Cup wad held in Germany.

A. a B. an C. the D. no article

2. At first she was trained to be _______ scriptwriter, but later she worked as _______ secretary in a studio.

A. a / the B. an / no article C. the / the D. a / a

3. I sometimes dream of becoming _______ actor. _______ actors often get a lot of money and popularity.

A. an / no article B. an / The C. no article / an D. no article the

4. Are you _______ Catholic or _______ Buddhist? I am _______ atheist.

A. a / a / an B. the / the / the C. Ø / Ø/ the D. the / Ø / a

5. _______ men are often paid more than _______ women for _______ same job.

A. The / the / a B. A / a / the C. The / no article / a D. no article / no article the

6. _______ Germany is _______ important economic power.

A. no article / an B. The / the C. A / an D. The / no article

7. _______ breakfast is _______ first meal of the day.

A. no article / the B. The / the C. A / no article D. The / article

8. Do you know _______ name of _______ Queen of _______ England?

A. no article / no article / the B. A / the / an

C. A / no article / no article D. The / the / no article

9. Peter wants to become _______ doctor. He will probably go into _______ medicine.

A. the / a B. a / no article C. the / the D. no article / the

10. _______ rice is _______ main food in _______ Asian.

A. no article / the / no article B. The / no article / the

C. A / the / an D. no article / a / the

11. _______ milk is often added to _______ tea in _______ UK.

A. no article / no article / the B. The / the / no article

C. A / a / no article D. The / the / an

12. _______ “Gone with the Wind”, _______ American novel by Margaret Mitchell, was published in 1936 and won the Pulitzer in 1937.

A. A / no article B. The / a C. no article / an D. A / an

13. Mary is _______ accountant. She goes to work five days _______ week. At the weekend, she stays at _______ home and does her housework.

A. a / the / the B. an / a / no article

C. no article / no article / no article D. the /a / a

14. I have bought _______ FM radio for my aunt, who live in _______countryside.

A. a / no article B. no article / no article C. an / the D. the / a

15. _______ air is made up of elements such as _______ oxygen and _______ nitrogen.

A. An / an / a B. The / the / the

C. no article / an / a D. no article / no article / no article

16. _______ sun gives off _______ heat and _______ light.

A. no article / no article / no article B. The / no article / no article

C. A / the / the D. The / a / a

17. Can you play _______ piano? – No, I really do not know how to play _______ musical instrument.

A. the / a B. no article / the C. the / no article D. a / the

18. I like _______ classical music but my brothers prefer _______ jazz.

A. a /a B. the / the C. no article / no article D. a / the

19. I have no _______ idea. Everything depends on your decision.

A. a B. an C. the D. no article

20. ………. earth is warmer and many scientists have stated that the problem will be even worse in ……… future

A. no article/ a B. the / the C. an/ a D. An/ no article

21. Those who like _______ music can take a course in karaoke singing.

a. a b. an c. the d. Ø

22. In 2001 __________ Vietnamese Communist Party approved a 10-year economic plan that enhanced the role of the private sector while reaffirming the primacy of the state

A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

23. It would also concomitantly attract foreign investment to Vietnam, not only from ________ U.S , but also from _______ Europe, Asia and other regions

A. Ø/ the B. the/ the C. Ø/ an D. the/ Ø

24. John is ___________ only child in his family so his parents love him a lot

A. a B. an C. the D. no article

25. Billy has been seriously ill, and he was taken to _______________ hospital yesterday.

A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

26. My father phoned me to say that he would come _____________ home late

A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

27. At last they divorced after ten years of _________ marriage

A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

28. __________ large number of India men agreed that it was unwise to confide in their wives

A. A B. An C. The D. Ø

29. Not all men are concerned with ________ physical attractiveness of their girlfriends and wives

A. A B. an C. The D. Ø

30. ___________ love is __________ very strong feeling of affection towards someone who you are romantically or sexually attracted to

A. The/ the B. the/ Ø C. A/ the D. Ø / a

II. Choose the best answer

1. “Thank you very much for your help, John,” said Daisy.

a. Daisy thanked John for helping her. b. Daisy told John to help her.

c. Daisy wanted John to help her and said thanks. d. Daisy would like John to help her.

2. “It is you that stole my purse,” Mrs. Pike said to the young man.

a. Mrs. Pike told the young man that it was you that stole her purse. b. Mrs. Pike denied the young man of stealing her purse.

c. Mrs. Pike accused the young man of stealing her purse.d. Mrs. Pike asked the young man to steal her purse.

3. “You mustn’t get into the area,” the policeman said.

a. The policeman stopped them from getting into the area.b. The policeman denied from getting into the area.

c. The policeman wanted them to get into the area.d. The policeman suggested getting into the area.

4. “Whose composition haven’t we heard yet?”

The teacher asked us to tell her .................................

a. whose composition we haven’t heard yet.b. whose composition we hadn’t heard yet.

c. whose composition hadn’t we heard yet.d. whose composition we hadn’t heard yet?

5. “You look beautiful in this dress.”

Last night she told me..................................................

a. you look beautiful in that dress.b. you looked beautiful in that dress.

c. I’ll look beautiful in this dress.d. I looked beautiful in that dress.

6. “Hi, Bob. Did you take the job?”

Bob’s friend asked him ...............................................

a. did he take the job b. whether you took the job.c. if he had taken the job d. had he taken the job.

7. “How many people are there in your family?”

The interview asked me ..............................................

a. how many people there were in your family.b. how many people were there in your family.

c. how many people were there in my family.d. how many people there were in my family.

8. “Don’t stay up late. You should go to bed early,” Peter told me.

a. Peter told me not to stay up late and promised to go to bed earlyb. Peter promised not to stay up late and told me to go to bed early.

c. Peter told me do not to stay up late and advised me to go to bed early.d. Peter told me not to stay up late and advised me to go to bed early.

9. “I will bring you some food.” He said to me

a. He invited me to eat some food b. he offered to bring me some food

c. He told me to bring some food d. he advise me to bring some food

10. “Go on, Susan! Apply for the job,” the father said.

a. The father invited Susan to apply for the job.b. The father denied applying for the job.

c. The father encouraged Susan to apply for the job.d. The father wanted Susan not to apply for the job.

Exercise 13

Read the following passage and choose the most appropriate answer from A,B,C or D to answer questions.

There are many varieties of spider in the American Southwest, but none receives more respect than the western black widow, Latrodectus Hesperus. This poisonous spider, also called the “hour-glass” or “shoe-button” spider for the shape of the red markings on its abdomen, produces a venom 15 times more powerful than that of a rattlesnake. However, few deaths can be blamed on this insect because bites are rare and only a small amount of poison enters the body.

The female adult black widow may reach a length of 1 ¼ inches, while the smaller male averages ¼ inch long. The adult female has a shiny black bulb-shaped abdomen, which distinguishes it from the male of the species. The male is generally brown with red and white markings on its flat underside.

The female adult deposits its eggs in specially constructed sacs that hold from 50 to 250 eggs. The tiny pale spiderlings hatch within a few months and gradually develop into adults in one to two years. Some females live up to three years. The male does not fare so well, as it sometimes suffers the fate of being consumed by the female after the summer mating season.

1. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Varieties of spider in the southwestern U.S.

B. Characteristics of Latrodectus Hesperus

C. Poisonous animals of the American Southwest

D. the abdomens of black widow spiders

2. It can be inferred from the passage that rattlesnakes

A. cause more deaths than black widows

B. do not have markings on their bodies

C. are limited in geographical range

D. have more powerful venom than black widows

3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a difference between a male and female black widow?

A. Its body length B. The shape of its body

C. The potency of its venom D. Its life span

4. In line 7, the word “underside” refers to

A. the portion of the head closest to the ground

B. the legs C. the upper back D. the abdomen

5. According to the passage, the maturation of baby black widow spiders occurs

A. very rapidly B. over a couple of years

C. within several months D. during the summer mating season