Passage 1: Barely a hundred years ago, if we wanted to stay informed about what was going on world, we had to rely on word of mouth or, at best, newspapers.. But because communication te[r]
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I.Choose the most suitable word or phrase:
1.No sooner had we left the house _it started snowing
2.Can you to it that no one uses this entrance?
3.Several cars _owners had parked them under the trees, were damaged
4.The phay was not what we had expected
5.We had to get a bank loan when the money finally
6.At the end of the match the players were exhausted
7. _you should do first is make a list of all the things you have to do
8.One adults takes physical exercise at least once a week
9.Mary lost one running shoe, but won the race despite this _
10.The of the museum showed the school party round
11.He orders me as if I were his wife!
12.If you paint the figures bring colours they will stand out more clearly
13.You had better allow for a few extra to supper tonight and cater ten
14.To what extent do you benefit the death of your uncle
15This man stands before the court charged _arson
16.With all your patent medicines you haven’t cured me _this cold
17.The accused was absolved all blame
18.I must ask you not to allude _my past indiscretions
19.The books are loan to use from a private library
20.I refuse to bargain _you over the price on those conditions
II.Fill in each blank with ONE word to complete the test bellow.
Passage 1:
Barely a hundred years ago, if we wanted to stay informed about what was going on world, we had to rely on word of mouth or, at best, newspapers But because communication tecnology was very basic, the news we received was often days or weeks old
Trang 2We still have newspapers, of course, but they have changed almost beyond recognition Whether we choose to read the (1) , with their quality (2) of news and other (3) _affairs by top (4) _and articles by (5) _. _(6) _acclaimed gossip and colourful stories, we are exposed to a wealth of information barely conceivable at the beginning of the last century
We also have television and radio News _(7) let us know about world events practically as they happen, while sitcoms, chat shows and documentaries…Keep us entertained and informed And these is also the (8) , where we can access information from millions of (9) around the world which we can then (10) onto our own computer
Passage 2:
Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are_(1)_more than toddlers This is fine if the child shows a real interest but_(2)_a child could be counted-productive if she isn’t ready Wise parents will have_(3)_attitude and take the lead from their child What they should provide is a selection of _(4)_toys, books, and other activities Nowadays there is plenty of good_(5)_available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also_(6)_them to read
Of course, books are no longer the only _(7)_of stories and information There is also a huge range videos, which can _(8)_and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are _(9)_valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration Television gets a bad _(10)_as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many children spend too much time watching programmes not intended for their age group
III.Give the correct form of the words in brackets:
1.On such a hot holiday, the sea was…(RESIST)
2.The laws apply to everyone…………of race, creed or colour.(RESPECTIVE)
3.His busy schedule made him completely………to his students (ACCESS)
4.Barbados was once a British colony, but now it’s…………(DEPEND)
5.How can you be…………to the sufferings of starving people? (DEFFERENCE)
6.I’m afraid I…………and missied my usual bus (SLEEP)
7.The Lake District is a very………area (ROMANCE)
8.The school has won five……… games (SUCCESSION)
9.Don’t be so……….! The bus will be here soon (PATIENCE)
10.He has many year’s experiences of the criminal………(MENTAL)
IV Finish the second sentence so that its has the same meaningas the first one.
1.If his solicitor hadn’t advised him, he would have made a serious mistake
Had it………
2.Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness
Urgent………
3.Philip’s inability to make dcisions dates from his accident
Ever………
4.I reallly like her voice but not her choice of songs
Much………
5.Teaching doesn’t really suit her (CUT)
………
6.It was Jane who pointed the mistake out to me (ATTENTION)
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7.They were on the point of cancelling the match when the opposition arrived (CALL) ………
8.He doesn’t appriciate his wife (GRANTED)
………
9.The number of people out of work has been going down little by little (GRADUAL) ………
10.Gerard never had enough to live until ha married that rich businesswoman.(SHORT) ………
Key:
15C 16C 17A 18C 19A 20C
II
P1
1.broadsheets 2.coverage 3.current 4.reporters 5.journalists 6.tabloids 7.broadcasts 8.internet 9.websites 10.download P2:
1.scarely 2.forcing 3.contented 4.stimulating 5.material
6.encourage 7.source 8.reinforce 9.equally 10.criticism
III
1.irresistible 2.irrespective 3.inaccessible 4.independent
5.indifferent 6.overslept 7.romantic 8.successive
9.impatienr 10.mentality (criminal mentality: tam li toi pham)
IV
1.Had it not been for the advice of his solicitor, he would have made a serious mistake 2.Urgent action must be taken to solve the problem of homelessness
3.Ever seen he had his accident, Philip has been unable to make decision
4.Much as I like her voice I don’t like her choice of songs
5.She doesn’t really cut out for teaching
6.It was Jane who drew my attention to the mistake
7.They were about/ ready /preparing to call off the match when the opposition arrived 8.He takes his wife for granted
9.There has been gradual decline/ reduction/ decrease/ fall in the number of people out
of work
10.Gerard was always short of money until/ before he married that rich businesswoman