Hãy nhập câu hỏi của bạn vào đây, nếu là tài khoản VIP, bạn sẽ được ưu tiên trả lời.
II. Choose the correct answer for each sentence:
1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.
a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although
2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
a. Despite b. Because c. Because of d. As
3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.
a. Although b. Because of c. In spite of d. Because
4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.
a. because b. because of c. Even though d. in spite of
5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.
a. Even though b. In spite of c. Since d. As
6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.
a. since b. as c. because d. in spite of
7. ____________ the meeting’s at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.
a. Although b. In spite of c. Because d. Because of
8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.
a. because b. because of c. since d. as
9. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications
a. because b. because of c. although d. despite
10. It’s unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.
a. in spite of b. despite c. due to d. a & b are correct
The 19th century was a period of great change in the history of the USA. After the U.S. civil war, the Southerners were not happy with the situation which they were forced to face. The slaves were liberated, even the ones that wished to continue the old way of living. The economy of the South had gone down considerably and there was little opportunity for honest work. The growing number of blacks living as free men next to their former owners nourished the anger of some Southerners. The South was a wasteland both financially and psychologically. This resulted in the formation of secret societies, the Ku Klux Klan being the most infamous of them.
Six Confederate veterans, all in their twenties, founded the Klan. They also started the typical Klan clothing: a white robe and white "witches" hats with eyeholes. However, the purpose of this original form of the Ku Klux Klan was not political or even racist. The main aim of the Klan at the beginning was to play pranks and have fun. All of the Klan members had to attend the weekly gatherings, which "were held in the cellar of a deserted brick house standing on a hill ".
This secret society of bored young men started gradually enlarging. Soon the pranks of the original Klan were designated mainly towards the liberated slaves. They held particularly the Negroes in terror who had gained land and prospered. The original, fairly innocent secret society turned into a blood-thirsty group. By 1870 The Ku Klux Klan and their operation had been made known all through the States, mostly in a negative way. During the late 1950s and early 1960s there were several blacks murdered, and houses bombed. The Klansmen were dedicated to cutting this "bad weed" out of the American soil. It reacted strongly against the Civil Rights movement and opposed Martin Luther King. This form of the Ku Klux Klan was extremely political.
The Klan is still fairly active in the USA today. However, the times were changing and there was no point attacking blacks, as the Civil Rights movement could not be erased. It seems the violent Klan of the 1960s has changed into a society controlled by strict rules and honour codes. The members of the Klan are now dedicated to protecting the white race and the "proper Christian religion". They declare that they have the same right to preach for white power as the blacks have to being proud of their origins. The main form of action in today's Klan is protests, rallies and Internet shows. It seems that the modern Klan still fosters some of the main ideas of the Ku Klux Klan but in a more peaceful and rational way.
57. This article is mainly about .
(A) the origin of the Ku Klux Klan and how it has operated
(B) the honor code and strict rules of the Ku Klux Klan
(C) the U.S. Civil War and slave liberation
(D) the Klan’s political stand and the idea of equality
58. What is the true phenomenon after the U.S. Civil War ?
(A) No liberated slaves wanted the old way of living.
(B) The southerners soon identified with the Yankees.
(C) The economy of the south prospered.
(D) Secret societies started to form.
59. Which of the following is TRUE about the KKK before 1870?
(A) It acted against the Civil Right movement
(B) It had its members wear white costumes
(C) It held the weekly gathering in a Protestant church
(D) It was an extreme political society
60. Which of the following statements about today’s Klan is NOTtrue ?
(A) It is dedicated to protecting the white race.
(B) It takes action in the form of rallies and internet shows.
(C) It still holds hatred toward blacks.
(D) It strives to be neutral and rational.
Read the passage and choose the correct choice. (3 points)
Up to about 1915, movies were shot and programs were made up of several works. Then, D.W.Griffith and others began to make longer films that provided the same powerful emotional appeal as did melodrama and presented spectacles far beyond what the theater could offer. Consequently, after World War I increasing numbers of spectators deserted the theater for the movies. This trend was accelerated in the late 1920s as a result of two new elements. In 1927 sound was added to the previously silent film, and thus one of the theater's principal claims to superiority vanished. In 1929 a serious economic depression began. Since audiences could go to the movies for a fraction of what it cost to see a play, theater going became a luxury that few could afford, especially as the depression deepened. By the end of World War II, the American theater had been reduced to about thirty theaters in New York City and a small number of touring companies originating there.
1. One thing that movies could do better than the theater was to ______
A. provide longer programs.
B. provide emotional appeal.
C. provide more melodrama.
D. provide greater spectacles.
2. Up to the 1920s one objection to film was that ______
A. they were too short
B. they were silent.
C. they were too expensive.
D. they did not tell a complete
3. One thing that made people choose the movies over the theater was ______
A. World War I.
B. the fact that films were less expensive.
C. the fact that films were silent.
D. the fact that films were shorter.
4. By the end of the World War II, ________.
A. theater had become entertainment for the masses.
B. the theater was no longer considered a luxury. C. professional theatrical performances were confined mainly to New York
D. There were no theatrical performances outside of New York City.
5. When the author of this paragraph says "this trend was accelerated in late 1920s" he means that ________
A. many more people went to the theater than to the movies.
B. the shift away from the movies to the theater was slowed down.
C. the popularity of the theater was gradually increasing.
D. the shift away from the theater to the movies was speeder up.
2. _____ my grandfather is very old he still goes fishing with his friends every Sunday.
a. because b. although c. despite d. in spite of
3. Some of the new horror movies are _____ because they are so realistic
a. frighten b. frightened c. frightful d. frightening
4. These trees hadn't grown realistic ____there had been enough water
a. when b. as c.if d. unless
5. They are talking realistic the discussion along with many other take _____ organizations.
a. apart b. after c. part in d. up
6, Our grandparents do morning exercises regularly _____ improve their health.
a. so as to not b. in order that c. so that d. in order to
7. Lady Gaga's a new album is very _____ thousands of CDs were sold only on the first day
a. popularity b. population c. popularize d. popular
8. My mother bought a lot of seafood this morning. We _____ barbecue in the garden tonight.
a. have had b. will have c. have d. are going to have
9. Before the competitors joined the world cup, they _____careful preparation.
a. made b. has made c. was making d. had made
10. Tom " _____ beef do you need to buy for spaghetti" - Mary " Only one kilo"
a. how much b. how far c. how many d. how long
11. Many species of wildlife are _____ of extinction
a. in dangers b. on the verge c. on the side d. at risk
MARK THE LETTER A, B, C OR D ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET TO INDICATE THE UNDERLINED PART THAT NEED CORRECTION IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FROM 12 to 15
12. ( The ) new television model has just ( being ) ( displayed) by ( our) company. BEEN
13. If ( my ) brother hadn't (followed) your advice, he (wouldn't have ) such a (wonderful) WONDERFULNESS
14. I can't believe how ( much ) Johny (changed) since the last time I ( saw) him (in London) HAS CHANGED
15. Thanks to many ( scientific discoveries) and inventions. We can (enjoy) more and more (excited films ) with a lot of ( wonderful ) scenes. EXCITING FILMS
READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND MARK THE LETTER ABC OR D ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET TO INDICATE THE CORRECT WORD FOR EACH OF THE BLANKS FROM 16 to 20
Music plays an important (16)____ in our daily lives. it would be impossible for a day to go by without music. music serves many functions within our society: it (17)_____ to entertain, relax, motivate, persuade, teach, treat diseases, promote and so on advertiser are fully aware (18)______ the role music can play in entering the mind of the consumer. for example. the most effective way to add the memory of the consumer is to accompany an advertisement with and (19)_____ song, once the consumer like that song they might remember the brand name of the advertised product as well they will choose that product while standing in front of a shell full of goods of different brand names music at special occasions is essential. At the Olympic sports events, it is interesting to observe how music is played. entertainment is an obvious function but further music at such events help create an exciting atmosphere the use of national (20)_____ is to promote the feeling of patriotism thus encouraging the athletes to make great efforts
16. a . place b. thing c. life d. part
17. a. used b. is used c. using d. to use
18. over b. of c. to d. about
19. interest b. to interest c. interesting d. interested
20. a . anthems b. classical music c. songs d. folk music
21. Peter and Mary are talking about some activities which they do in their free time
-Peter: I love listening to music. I often download 500 songs every day
- Mary ______
a/ you must be kidding
b. i don't believe in you
c. that's what i think
d. that sounds like fun
22. Henry and Jack are having lunch at the local restaurant. They see someone is smoking there
Henry: I think smoking should be banned in all restaurants - Jack _____
a. I don't know about that b. I don't care for all
c. I couldn't agree with you more.
d. Sorry but I don't think I can make it.
CLOSET
23. We need to express what we feel letting out the emotions through word and actions.
a. talk b. speak c. show d. say
24. Water pollution is more and more serious due to the tests of nuclear weapons in the seas
a. elimination b. environment c. contamination d. circulation
MARKT HE LETTER ABC OR D ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET TO INDICATE THE WORD THAT DIFFERS FROM THE REST IN POSITION OF THE MAIN STRESS IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTION FROM 25 to 26
25. a. semester b. audience c. language d. solemn
26. a. environment b. entertainment c. conservation d. popularity
27. a. misses b. arrives c. finishes d. teaches
28 a. eliminated b. protected c. visited d. destroyed
OPPOSITE
29. Without plants. Most water would run off as soon as it falls talking away valuable soil.
a. impossible b. rich c. unimportant d. precious
30. My mother is a live wire who is always as busy as a bee
a. leisurely b. suitably c. freely d. appropriately
WRITING
36. If he_____ more carefully, he couldn't make so many mistakes in his writing (write) WRITES
37. Don't be jealous of their _____ try your best and you'll have it (successful) SUCCESS
38. the classrooms are being _____ by the students at the moment. (decorate) DECORATED
39. I never watch that _____ film. When I watch a thriller. I can't sleep well ( thriller) THRILLING
40, Scientists have overcome many of the challenges of the _____ by using modern devices ( deep) DEPTH
FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH ONE SUITABLE WORD THAT MAKES THE SENTENCE MEANINGFUL
41. we've already met the man _____ often appears on television every night. WHO
42. Mary was interested _____ drawing when she was a child. IN
43. I looked up the new words in the dictionary in _____ to find the meanings of them. ORDER
44. mike: what was the score of the football match _____ Vietnam and Thailand. BETWEEN
jack: by one to nil
45. Kaen still wanted to come to the cinema with us _____ she had already seen the film. ALTHOUGH
REWRITE
46. Kenvis didn't finish his report until last Thursday.
-> It was not until last Thursday that Kenvis didn't finish his report.
47. We reserve these seats for special guests who will come at 7 pm.
-> These seats are reserved for special guest who will come at 7 pm.
48. Jack doesn't have time to talk to us because he is busy with his homework.
-> If Jack wasn't busy with his homework, he would have time to talk to us.
49. He didn't like dramas until he watched the one played by Thanh Loc.
-> Not until did he like dramas but also he didn't watch the one played by Thanh Loc.
50. Huong didn't study english well in high school so she doesn't have many job opportunities now.
-> Huong would have had many job opportunities now if she had studied English well in high school.
1. ___evidence of water on Mars, for years the dark lines visible on the planet were referred to as canals.
a. Even though
b. Although to
c. Although there is no
d. And even though is no
2. One of the most popular movies ever made is Gone With the Wind,____
a. besides looking at the American Civil War.
b. look towards the American Civil War
c. which gave an overview of the American Civil War
d. at the American Civil War
3. Ralph Ellison, ___is thought to be one of the greatest novelists of our time.
a. who writes the novel The Invisible Man
b. writing the novel The Invisible Man
c. for writing the novel The Invisible Man
d. who wrote the novel The Invisible Man
4. My grade depends on ____
a. what I master calculus
b. whether calculus mastered by me
c. whether I master calculus
d. when master calculus
5. Water safety expert feel we should ___at as young an age as possible.
a. begin to teach children to swim
b. begins taught children to swim
c. beginning to teach children to swim
d. began to teach children to swim
6. _____is your own business.
a. Whose you work for
b. who you work for
c. who for you work
d. you work for whom
7. The name Angela____is a favorite among peoples of many western nations.
a. meaning ''girl angel''
b.who means ''girl angel''
c. to mean ''girl angel''
d. meant ''girl angel''
8. The Canterbury Tales, ____, have often been interpreted into plays and films.
a. who are written by Geoffrey Chaucer
b. that are written by Geoffrey Chaucer
c. written by Geoffrey Chaucer
d. which written by Geoffrey Chaucer
9. If they___properly maintained and regularly serviced, cars remain operational for a number of years.
a. could
b. be
c. being
d. are
10. ''You (not finish) your homework yet, Alex? You (do) it for ages''
''I (do) most of it but I'm stuck on the last bit.''
a.haven't finished-have been doing-have done
b.haven't finished-have done-have done
c.haven't finished-have been doing-did
d.haven't finished-have been doing-have been doing