The government shifted economic priority from heavy industry to three major economic programmes.. If interest rates are cut, the economic situation may improve.. There’s no doubt that th
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I/ VOCABULARY
1 Everybody should be made aware the risks involved.
2 The recent economic crisis has brought a slump in world trade.
3 The government is aiming 50% reduction in unemployment.
4 Sport is sometimes used by goverments as a tool of foreign .
5 The President has his commitment to the peace process.
6 The government made serious attempts to raise the of living.
7 The police have asked for the of the public in tracing the whereabouts of the escaped convict.
A partnership B co-operation C association D alliance
8 The government shifted economic priority from heavy industry to three major economic programmes.
9 The government introduced a wage freeze so that might be brought under control.
10 A strike in the mining industry is threatening to bring about a shortage of coal in the near future.
II/ GRAMMAR
11 Most people you meet will be polite to you you are polite to them, too.
12 you were all sitting at your desks working hard last week, we were sitting on the plane bound for Hawaii.
13 doctor’s salaries have risen substantially nurses’ pay has actually fallen.
14 He refused to give up work, _ he’s won a million pounds.
15 he had no money for a bus, he had to walk all the way home.
16 an accident in the High Street, traffic is moving very slowly on the London Road.
17 the wet weather, the football match went ahead.
18 the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more.
19 I’d like to go to Thailand, it’s by no means the only country in the world I want to see.
20 There’s no danger in using this machinery you adhere the safety regulations.
III/ ERROR INDENTIFICATION
21 Disgusting although it looked, it was actually quite tasty.
A Disgusting B although => as C actually D tasty
22 Watching the children fly their kites in the park, I thought of the times long ago when I had done the same thing.
23 During a depression, economic conditions are far worst than they are during a recession.
A During B economic C far worst => far worse D they are
Trang 224 Economical reform is the most important measure to be taken to promote the development of a country.
A Economical => economic B measure C be taken D development
25 Some people think Harry succeeded in business in spite of his charming personality rather than his business skills.
A succeeded B in spite of=> because of C charming D rather than
IV/ WRITING
26 John applied for the job even though he has no experience in the field.
A John didn’t apply for the job if he had experience in the field.
B Because of his inexperience in the field, John didn’t apply for the job.
C John was unable to apply for the job because he was inexperienced in the field.
D In spite of his inexperience in the field, John applied for the job.
27 Some people will go to any lengths to lose weight.
A Some people haven’t lost any weight for a long time.
B Some people will do anything to lose weight.
C It takes people a long time to lose weight.
D Some people find it hard to lose weight.
28 The project received the unanimous approval of the committee.
A A few members of the committee approved of the project.
B Many members of the committee approved of the project.
C The whole committee wasn’t in favor of the project.
D The whole committee was in favor of the project.
29 If interest rates are cut, the economic situation may improve.
A There’s no doubt that the economic situation will improve as a result of the reduction in interest rates.
B The economic situation may improve if we increase the interest rates.
C The economic situation wont be better if interest rates are cut.
D A reduction of interest rates may improve the economic situation.
30 Much as respect your point of view, I can’t agree.
A I can’t agree because I respect your point of view.
B I respect your point of view, so I agree.
C Even though I respect your point of view, I can’t agree.
D I can’t agree with your point of view even if I respect you.
V/ CLOZE TEXT
Since the introduction of economic reforms in India in early 1990s, the major thrust of the country has been to achieve faster economic (31) , higher export earnings, greater foreign reserves, and enhanced foreign direct investment (32) efforts have been directed towards achieving the desired goals in these macro-economic parameters (33) it is heartening to note the accomplishments at the macro-economic front, it is
(34) disturbing that the enhanced rate of economic growth has failed to address certain issues of vital importance These issues and concerns include the dynamics of labor marker, progress (35) the agricuture sector, gender equality, caste representations, cultural development, and environmental protection.