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LUYỆN TẬP TRẮC NGHIỆM 1 1 A supporting sentence about snacks would likely be found in a paragraph about Chọn một câu trả lời a driving b caffeine c eating patterns 2 What can you do when you write a concluding sentence? Chọn một câu trả lời a Restate the topic sentence in different words b Write a new idea about the topic c Copy the topic sentence exactly 3 A supporting detail about coffee and tea would likely be found in a paragraph about Chọn một câu trả lời a babies b caffeine in drinks c int.

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LUYỆN TẬP TRẮC NGHIỆM 1

1.A supporting sentence about snacks would likely be found in a paragraph about …

Chọn một câu trả lời:

a driving

b caffeine

c eating patterns

2.What can you do when you write a concluding sentence?

a Restate the topic sentence in different words

b Write a new idea about the topic

c Copy the topic sentence exactly

3.A supporting detail about coffee and tea would likely be found in a paragraph about…

a babies

b caffeine in drinks

c international foods

4.The topic sentence is often the …………sentence in a paragraph.

a last

b first

c fourth

5.What is a paragraph?

a A group of sentences about one topic

b A group of sentences about different topics

c A complete idea with one subject and one verb

6.Match the topic sentence with the appropriate supporting sentence: Firstborn children have an advantage in life.

a They feel their parents pay more attention to their younger and older siblings than to them

b For example, studies show that they have more successful careers than their younger siblings

c For example, some people think that children without siblings are not comfortable socializing with other children

7.Choose the supporting sentence for this topic sentence: Some people think green tea slows the aging process.

a My 90-year-old grandmother adds honey to her tea

b Drinking it frequently may help you live longer

c You can stay young by exercising and eating right

8.Which supporting sentence is irrelevant to a paragraph about energy drinks and sleep?

a An energy drink can help you stay awake

b Energy drinks are high in caffeine

c Energy drinks can be expensive

Choose the topic sentence from a paragraph about problems.

a As a result, you could create stress in your life

b For example, if you are angry with a friend, talk to him or her about it

c You should face your problems, not ignore them

9.Choose the supporting sentence for this topic sentence:

The discovery of penicillin is important for many reasons

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a Penicillin saves life every year by treating different diseases.

b Aspirin helps many people deal with pain

c Doctors use many different drugs to treat diseases

10.The main idea of a paragraph is often found in the…

a details

b topic sentence

c middle

11.To make a complete sentence, a dependent clause must be connected to…

a …a relative clause

b …another dependent clause

c …an independent clause

12.A dependent clause…

a …is the same thing as a complete sentence

b …does not express a complete idea

c …is never a fragment

13.Which supporting sentence is relevant to a paragraph about caffeine and sleeping patterns?

a Caffeine may make it difficult to fall asleep

b Many teenagers like to sleep late on weekends

c Feeling hungry can wake you up at night

14.Match the independent clause with the correct relative clause to make up a complete sentence: Will Wynn was a mayor in Texas.

a who designs building in Portland

b …who work together to keep the city clean

c …who helped make his city green

15.A supporting detail that is not directly related to the main idea of a paragraph is…

a necessary for understanding

b relevant

c irrelevant

16.What is an independent clause?

a an incomplete idea

b a complete sentence

c a fragment that describes a noun

17.People that work for GBM help people around the world.

In this sentence, which word can replace that?

a what

b which

c who

18.Read the sentences from a paragraph, and decide which sentence is an example.

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a The ad showed a thief entering a home.

b Some advertisers use fear to help them sell products

c Some people got scared and decided to buy an alarm

19.Which concluding sentence is the most appropriate for this paragraph: This is often referred to as sibling rivalry Siblings normally want to receive an equal amount of attention from their parents If children feel their siblings are receiving more attention, they may get angry.

a Another common problem among siblings is a large gap in ages

b Sometimes children compete for their parents’ attention

c Although sibling rivalry is very common, it can have negative consequences

20.Which topic sentence is the most appropriate for this paragraph: This is often referred to as sibling rivalry Siblings normally want to receive an equal amount of attention from their parents If children feel their siblings are receiving more attention, they may get angry.

a Another common problem among siblings is a large gap in ages

b 82% of people in the United States have siblings

c Sometimes children compete for their parents’ attention

21.A topic sentence …

a gives the main idea of the paragraph

b comes after the concluding sentence

c explains many ideas about the topic

22.Which phrase starts a concluding sentence?

a First of all,

b Next

c In conclusion,

23.Which sentence does NOT support this topic sentence: People who make interesting ads have a good understanding

of advertising.

a They can sell products

b They spend a lot of money

c They know about consumers

24.Match the independent clause with the correct relative clause to make up a complete sentence: Corvallis is home to many people.

a …who helped make his city green

b …who work together to keep the city clean

c …that are raising our children to respect the environment

25.Choose a sentence with a relative clause.

a GBM is an abbreviation for the Green Belt Movement

b Wangari Maathai is the Kenyan woman who started the Green Belt Movement

c who started the Green Belt Movement in 1977

26.Choose the independent clause.

a Which began over 30 years ago

b GBM is an organization in Kenya

c A measure that protects the environment

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27.GBM planted trees that will help Kenya’s forest grow.

In this sentence, which word can replace that?

a which

b who

c where

28.Which supporting sentence is irrelevant to a paragraph about babies and sleep?

a Babies need more sleep than adults

b A baby can sleep 15 hours in a day

c Babies grow quickly

29.Which supporting sentence is relevant to a paragraph about food and sleep?

a Some doctors recommend sleeping in a comfortable bed

b Some people believe a cool room is best for sleeping

c Some experts claim that cherries can make you sleepy

30.Match the independent clause with the correct relative clause to make up a complete sentence: Corvallis is a green city.

a …which are green cities

b …which are in Texas

c …that is in Oregon

31.What does a relative clause describe?

a a noun

b a fragment

c a verb

32.Which supporting sentence is relevant to a paragraph about the benefit of a good night’s sleep?

a Getting enough sleep will improve your mood

b Too little sleep can affect driving

c Students who do not get enough sleep often fall asleep in class

LUYÊN TẬP TRẮC NGHIỆM 2

1.Which sentence describes the invention of electric lighting?

a The new invention did not have a bad smell like oil lamps

b Settlers used wood in their cooking stoves and open fireplaces

c Running water was another great invention

2.Read the essay introductory and concluding paragraphs and choose the correct answer.

On January 12th, 2010, an earthquake devastated Haiti Thousands of people died, but at least one story had a positive outcome Darlene Etienne was trapped under her home for 15 days However, she was rescued and miraculously recovered.…

In conclusion, Darlene’s rescue was a bright spot during a tragic time After being trapped for two weeks, she was saved by rescue workers She was treated in hospital and doing well

a The concluding paragraph summarizes the most important points

b The concluding paragraph suggests an action rescue workers should take

c The concluding paragraph states the main idea of the essay and what the writer will describe

3.Read the following groups of sentences Decide which belongs to a descriptive paragraph.

a Austin is a pretty town It has a lot of green space and new buildings

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b Teenagers often do not want to move to new places One reason is that they do not want to leave their friends.

c Students should study in a country other than their own for a semester They should experience another culture to learn more about themselves and the world they live in

4.Choose the most appropriate topic sentence for a body paragraph in an essay describing the earthquake in Haiti.

a Areas of the capital city were completely destroyed because many building fell

b There were several major earthquakes that year, including one in Haiti, one in Chile, and one in China

c In conclusion, the earthquake in Haiti was one of the worst catastrophes in 2010

5.Choose the most vivid word to complete the sentence below:

The earthquake was …

a strong

b big

c destructive

6.Which type of organization would most likely to be used in a descriptive paragraph to tell how someone dresses?

a past to present

b cause-effect

c bottom to top

a People should live close to their families Grand parents should help take care of grandchildren

b Many people relocate more than once in their lifetimes One reason is that people move to find work

c St Petersburg is a huge city in Russia There are many buildings painted blue, yellow and green

8.A descriptive essay…

a states an opinion about a topic

b gives the reasons something happens

c creates a picture of person, place, object, or event

a New products at the Russian market include brightly colored bottles of sweet and tasty soda

b San Diego and Fairfield are very different The former is a very big city while the latter is much smaller

c Many offices closed down last year As a result, many employees moved to new cities

10.Choose the most appropriate thesis statement for an essay describing Hurricane Katrina?

a Hurricane Cindy was not as devastating as Hurricane Katrina

b There are many hurricanes in the United States in 2005

c Hurricane Katrina drastically changed the lives of children and adults in New Orleans

11.Thesis statement:

Rescue worker Jill Meadows was shocked when she entered the chaotic emergency center.

Read the thesis statement and the excerpts and from a descriptive essay Which excerpt should come first?

a When she arrived at the center, the front of the room was already busy and filled with people It was a temporary reception area for people who needed help to check in…

b In the middle of the room, Meadows noticed many wounded patients were waiting on the floor Some were sitting on blankets, and many people were holding small children…

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c When Jill Meadows arrived at the medical center, she was surprised to see the hectic environment To sum up, the center was one large room with three different areas The reception was at the front…

d At the back of the room, doctors were helping the patients with the most serious problems first The area was divided into six small rooms separated by temporary plastic walls…

Rescue workers from Los Angeles were well prepared to help earthquake victims in Haiti.

Read the thesis statement and the excerpts and from a descriptive essay Which excerpt describes the last event?

a The US government asked the Los Angeles County Fire Department to help They asked the fire department to put together an experienced team to help the victims in Haiti…

b Teams organized by the fire department had been specially trained to help in disasters They had to make many preparations before they went to Haiti…

c The fire department then gathered a team of medical experts and rescuers Members of the team had trained for a year to deal with devastating events like this They learned how to find victims trapped under heavy rocks or falling buildings…

d The team gathered special equipment right before they left on their trip In addition to heavy equipment for moving large objects, they also took rescue dogs…

Read the thesis statement and the excerpts and from a descriptive essay Which excerpt describes the first event?

a The fire department then gathered a team of medical experts and rescuers Members of the team had trained for a year to deal with devastating events like this They learned how to find victims trapped under heavy rocks or falling buildings…

b The team gathered special equipment right before they left on their trip In addition to heavy equipment for moving large objects, they also took rescue dogs…

c Teams organized by the fire department had been specially trained to help in disasters They had to make many preparations before they went to Haiti…

d The US government asked the Los Angeles County Fire Department to help They asked the fire department to put together an experienced team to help the victims in Haiti…

Read the thesis statement and the excerpts and from a descriptive essay Which excerpt should come second?

a When she arrived at the center, the front of the room was already busy and filled with people It was a temporary reception area for people who needed help to check in…

b At the back of the room, doctors were helping the patients with the most serious problems first The area was divided into six small rooms separated by temporary plastic walls…

c In the middle of the room, Meadows noticed many wounded patients were waiting on the floor Some were sitting on blankets, and many people were holding small children…

d When Jill Meadows arrived at the medical center, she was surprised to see the hectic environment To sum up, the center was one large room with three different areas The reception was at the front…

15.Read this body paragraph of an essay and choose what it describes.

Darlene was trapped for more than two weeks under what used to be her home She could not move, and she did not have any thing to eat or drink.

a Being trapped

b What Darlene did before she was trapped

c The people who Darlene met in the hospital

16.Choose the correct option to complete the following sentence:

One way to make your writing clear and interesting is to use vivid language, which is usually…

a Imprecise

b More specific

c More general

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Read the thesis statement and the excerpts and from a descriptive essay Which excerpt should come third?

a In the middle of the room, Meadows noticed many wounded patients were waiting on the floor Some were sitting on blankets, and many people were holding small children…

b At the back of the room, doctors were helping the patients with the most serious problems first The area was divided into six small rooms separated by temporary plastic walls…

c When she arrived at the center, the front of the room was already busy and filled with people It was a temporary reception area for people who needed help to check in…

d When Jill Meadows arrived at the medical center, she was surprised to see the hectic environment To sum up, the center was one large room with three different areas The reception was at the front…

18.All the excerpts make up body paragraphs and a concluding one in a descriptive essay Choose the concluding paragraph.

a The eruption of E15 affected travellers around the world Clouds of ash from the volcano first caused problems with flights in Iceland

As the wind got stronger, it blew ash to other countries, causing chaos and flight cancellations in airports across Europe for days Although the 2010 eruption E15 was disruptive, it was certainly memorable to many people

b A few days after April 14th, strong winds blew ash from E15 to several countries in Europe, causing more problems Airports in England, Finland, Sweden, and many other countries had to cancel flights, too The airports became crowded, noisy and chaotic People on cell phones frantically made calls to make other arrangements

c A week later, many airports were still closed, but they became much quieter There were no flights in and out of airports in many European countries News of the disaster spread The airports were calmer and less crowded because more people avoided them

d Ash from the volcano E15 started causing problems after the eruption on April 14, 2010 The eruption of the volcano E15 blew huge amounts of gray ash into the sky The ash was a thick, gray smoke, making it very difficult for pilots to see Pilots feared that the ash would damage the engines of their plane, leading to cancellations of flights into Iceland

19.Read the topic sentence from a descriptive essay Choose the correct sentence to support it:

The earthquake in Chile on February 27th, 2010 was another event that devastated many people.

a It was so strong that some people felt it in Argentina Homes, hospitals, and other buildings were destroyed, leaving large piles of rocks and cement in many years

b More than 200,000 people died, and more than one million Haitians were homeless after the quake Cities were noisy and frightening

as people tried to rescue others

c This earthquake hit the center of the country, about 1,500 miles from Beijing Many homes were destroyed Rescue workers give people warm coats and tents

20.Descriptive paragraphs are commonly organized…

a by spatial organization

b by comparing two things

c by listing causes first, and then effects

21.The body paragraphs of a descriptive essay…

a summarize the main points

b describe different aspects of the overall topic of the essay

c get the reader interested in the topic

22.Read the excerpt of an essay body paragraph and choose what it describes.

Darlene survived the earthquake and eventually recovered She was immediately taken to a hospital and treated by capable doctors…

a Darlene’s family

b What the hospital looked like

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c Darlene’s recovery

23.All the given sentences make up one body paragraph in a descriptive essay Choose the topic sentence.

a Ash from the volcano E15 started causing problems after the eruption on April 14, 2010

b The eruption of the volcano E15 blew huge amounts of gray ash into the sky

c Pilots feared that the ash would damage the engines of their plane, leading to cancellations of flights into Iceland

d The ash was a thick, gray smoke, making it very difficult for pilots to see

24.Read the following groups of sentences Decide which belongs to a descriptive paragraph.

a Many Korean immigrants are moving to smaller cities in the United States They are moving because smaller towns are more affordable, and there are opportunities to open businesses

b Korean supermarkets in the United States are similar to supermarkets in South Korea Both supermarkets in the United States and in South Korea sell kimchi Most supermarkets in South Korean only sell Korean products, but in the United States they sometimes also sell Japanese products

c There are a wide variety of Korean products in the new supermarket It is easy to find Korean products, like kimchi and crisp green Korean pears The salty smell of fresh fish fills the aisles

Read the thesis statement and the excerpts and from a descriptive essay Which excerpt describes the conclusion?

a Teams organized by the fire department had been specially trained to help in disasters They had to make many preparations before they went to Haiti…

b The US government asked the Los Angeles County Fire Department to help They asked the fire department to put together an experienced team to help the victims in Haiti…

c The team gathered special equipment right before they left on their trip In addition to heavy equipment for moving large objects, they also took rescue dogs…

d The fire department then gathered a team of medical experts and rescuers Members of the team had trained for a year to deal with devastating events like this They learned how to find victims trapped under heavy rocks or falling buildings…

26.Read the topic sentence from a descriptive essay Choose the correct sentence to support it:

A third terrible disaster was the earthquake in China that happened in April 2010.

a This earthquake hit the center of the country, about 1,500 miles from Beijing Many homes were destroyed Rescue workers give people warm coats and tents

b It was so strong that some people felt it in Argentina Homes, hospitals, and other buildings were destroyed, leaving large piles of rocks and cement in many years

c More than 200,000 people died, and more than one million Haitians were homeless after the quake Cities were noisy and frightening

as people tried to rescue others

BÀI LUYỆN TẬP TRẮC NGHIỆM 3

1.The most important thing to do when you start a narrative is to…

a Make the reader want to read on

b Say when the action took place

c Explain where the action took place

d Name all the characters

2.How long should your personal narrative be?

a It should be at least ten pages

b It should be five paragraphs

c It should be a couple of paragraphs

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d It should be long enough to tell your story and reflect on why it was important to you.

3.The story of a person’s life, written by someone else, is a ( n )…

a autobiography

b biography

c dialogue

d primary source

4.Choose one statement, which is NOT true about narrative essays.

a Narratives convince readers of an opinion

b Narratives can be either factual or fictional In either case, narratives should emotionally engage the reader

c Most narratives are composed of major events sequenced in chronological order

d Narration is the art of storytelling

5 Choose the correct option to complete the definition for one of basic components of a narrative.

… is the struggle in the story, that builds their audience’s interest.

a Theme

b Conflict

c Characters

d Sequence of events

6.Read the point the writer is making in the introductory paragraph: “the most important part of achieving my dreams is believing in myself.

Which option restates the point?

a I proved to myself that I can achieve anything I set my mind

b If I didn’t believe in myself… who would ever believe in me?

c Thanks to the janitor’s wisdom, I eventually played my first – and only – game that season

d He had a point I had already proven myself to everyone except for me

a The use of sensory details is crucial to emotionally engaging the reader

b The four basic components to all narratives are plot, character, conflict, and theme

c Narratives compare how two things or ideas are alike, and how they are different

d A strong introduction is important to hook the reader

8.Conflict is one of basic components of a narrative.

Choose the correct definition for conflict

a The primary problem or obstacle that unfolds in the plot that the main character must solve or overcome by the end of the narrative

b The events as they unfold in sequence

c The ultimate message the narrative is trying to express; it can be either explicit or implicit

d The people who inhabit the story and move it forward Typically, there are minor and main characters The minor characters generally play supporting roles to the main character

a The use of sensory details is crucial to emotionally engaging the reader

b The four basic components to all narratives are plot, character, conflict, and theme

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c A strong introduction is important to hook the reader.

d Narratives compare how two things or ideas are alike, and how they are different

10.Choose one statement, which is NOT true about narrative essays.

a Narration is the art of storytelling

b Narratives can be either factual or fictional In either case, narratives should emotionally engage the reader

c Most narratives are composed of major events sequenced in chronological order

d Narratives convince readers of an opinion

11.One way to keep events in order when you write a narrative is to…

a Write about a real-life event

b Use consistent verb tenses

c Choose an interesting place to write about

d Look in a family scrapbook for story ideas

12.Read the paragraph title and the topic sentence Choose the best chronological order to arrange the steps in the instructions.

The Endo-Pat

Topic sentence: The Endo-Pat can tell if you are at risk of a heart attack

1 Third, a machine records the patient’s blood flow rate

2 The doctor places a band around the patient’s arm

3 Finally, the doctor looks at the result

4 First, a doctor puts two clips on a patient’s fingers

a 4-2-1-3

b 2-3-4-1

c 1-2-3-4

d 4-3-1-2

13.Choose the correct option to complete the definition for one of basic components of a narrative.

… is the reflection of events around a unifying idea, for telling the story.

a Sequence of events

b Theme

c Characters

d Details

14.Theme is one of basic components of a narrative.

Choose the correct definition for theme

a The primary problem or obstacle that unfolds in the plot that the main character must solve or overcome by the end of the narrative

b The events as they unfold in sequence

c The people who inhabit the story and move it forward Typically, there are minor and main characters The minor characters generally play supporting roles to the main character

d The ultimate message the narrative is trying to express; it can be either explicit or implicit

15.Choose the correct option to complete the definition for one of basic components of a narrative.

… are the person, people, sometimes the storyteller included, and the animals the story is about.

a Theme

b Sequence of events

c Details

d Characters

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