Đọc hiểu rồi chọn đáp án đúng Today’s cars are smaller, safer, cleaner and more economical than their predecessors, but the car of the future will be far more pollution- free than thos
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Exercise 1 Đọc hiểu rồi chọn đáp án đúng
Today’s cars are smaller, safer, cleaner and more economical than their predecessors, but the car of the future will be far more pollution- free than those on the road today Several new types of automobiles engines have already been developed that run on alternative sources of power, such as electricity, compressed natural gas, methanol,steam,hydrogen,and propane.Electricity,however,is the only zero–emission option presently available
Although electric vehicles will not be truly practical until a powerful , compact battery or other dependable source of current is available, transportation experts foresee a new assortment of electric vehicles entering everyday life: shorter – range commuter electric car, three wheeled neighbourhood cars, electric delivery vans, bikes and troleys
As automakers work to develop practical electrical vehicles, urban planners and utility engineers are focusing on infastructure system to support and make the best use of the new cars Public charging facilities will need to be as common as today’s gas stations Public parking spots on the street or in commercial lots will need to be equipped with devices that allow drivers to charge their batteries while they shop, dine, or attend a concert To encourage the use of electric vehicles, the most convenient parking in transportation centers might be reserved for electric cars
Planners foresee electric shuttle buses, trains, buses and neighbourhood vehicles all meeting at transit centres that would havefacilities for charging and renting Commuters will be able to rent a variety of electric cars to suit their needs: light truck, one – person three – wheelers , small cars or electric cars for longer trips, which will no doubt take place on automated freeways capable of handling five times the number of vehicles that can be carried by a freeway today
1 The author’s purpose in this passage is to
a criticize conventional vehicles b support the invention of electric cars
c tell a story about alternative energy vehicles d describe the possibilities for future’s transport
2 The passage would most likely followed by details about
a automated freeway b pollution restrictions in the future
c the neighbourhood of the future c electric shuttle buses
3 In the second paragraph the author implies that
a a dependable source of electric energy will eventually be developed
b Everyday life will stay much the same in the future
c A single electric vehicle will at last replace several types of transportation
d Electric vehicles are not practical for the future
4 According to the passage, public parking lots of the future will be
a.more convenient than theyare today b equipped with charging devices
c much larger than they are today d as common as today’s gas stations
5 This passage would most likely be found in a
a medical journal b history book c popular psychologycal treatment d urban planning
Exercise 2 Nối 2 câu đơn thành câu ghép hoàn chỉnh ( cho dấu phẩy nếu cần thiết)
1 The detective knew all the answers He solved the mystery
2 She climbed to the top of the Monument to see the wondeful view She had been told about this view
3 The children were very grateful The concert was given for their benefit
4 I wanted to know the reason He had turned down her invitation for that reason
5 I prefer to go to Spain in winter There are fewer tourists in winter
6 We went back to look at the house We used to live in that house
7 Mr Smith said he was busy to speak to me I had come especially to see him
8 Science fiction books are about the future and space travel Some people love them, others hate them
Exercise 3 Cho dạng đúng của từ
1 One of her most positive and attractive qualities is her almost constant CHEER
2 As the day of the exam approached, Karen became _ nervous INCREASE
3 This statue the soldiers who dies in the war MEMORY
4 The pain became during the night so I called the doctor ENDURE
5 How do you like my latest _ for my stamp collection? ACQUIRE
6 Drinking and driving is no longer acceptable SOCIETY
7 “ Scream” was probably the most film I’ve ever seen FRIGHT
9 is destroying large areas of tropical rain forest FOREST
10 The bank is investigating claims that some borrowers have been treated _ PREFER
Exercise 4 Chọn đáp án đúng
1 The new teacher was to the needs of all the children in her care
a attentive b observant c earnest d careful
2 A washing machine of this type will certainly _ up to people’s expectation
a hold b stand c come d take
3 You should _ at least three days for the journey
Trang 2a expect b permit c accept d allow
4 When I got my case back, it had been damaged _ repair
a above b beyond c over d further
5 Sales of margarine rose last year those of butter
a comparing b at a loss of c at the expense of d with regard to
6 Because of the road works, traffic is restricted to one _ in each direction
a lane b row c alley d path
7 The building work nust be finished by the end of the month _ of cost
a ignorant b thoughtless c uncaring d regardless
8 Jessica’s hope were _ when she wasn’t selected for the team
a lowered b smashed c dashed d dimmed
Exercise 5 Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa câu không đổi
1 It was another 25 years before Michael returned to his hometown
Not until _
2 It was the goal – keeper who saved the match for us
If it hadn’t _
3 No one has challenged his authority before
This is the first time
4 They never made us do anything we didn’t want to
We _
5 I never intended to go to the meeting
I never had _
6 It was wrong of you not to call the doctor at once
You should _
7 Monday was the day when the letter arrived
It _
8 “ We could try that new place for dinner”, said Bill
Bill suggested _
9 Everyone was surprised that the singer had very little money when he died
The singer had _
10 The manager was very shocked when they told him about the robbery
On
Exercise 6 Điền từ thích hợp cho đoạn văn sau
Being – left handed
Imagine having difficulty every time you wanted to use a pair of scissors or cut a piece of bread Such (1) _ the everyday problems facing left – handed people in Britain
Living in a right – handed world, (2) seems, is not easy
It is estimated that (3) ten and fifteen percent of the British population is left – handed, yet (4) are few items made especially for them In an (5) _ to improve the situation, left – handed organizations have been surveying (6) _ considerable minority and have produced many things to (7) a left – hander’s life a bit easier The Left – Handers Club asked its members (8) products they would most (9) _ to see made especially for them and some
of those requested the most have been produced (10) the Anything Left – Handed shop in London
Exercise 7 Tìm từ có cách phát âm khác với từ còn lại
1 a finger b hanger c bringing d singer
2 a genuine b generate c guarantee d general
3 a curtain b burn c bury d turn
4 a pleasure b pressure c measure d treasure
5 a food b moon c pool d foot
6 a southern b south c both d truth
7 a ankle b drank c many d triangle
8 a bargain b complain c entertain d train