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11 tháng 8 2020

If there is just one single thing more astonishing than the ability of the adult human being to talk, it is the process by which someone learns to do this. Some parts of the process are still (1)___quite_____ much a closed book, but it is for the (2)____visible_____ part possible to describe what the child is doing at various stages in its development, even if we cannot account (3)___for_____ how exactly it learns to do these things.

In fact, research carried out by various linguists has (4)___given______ rise to as many theories as there are differences in the rate of development. A baby actually makes sounds from the moment it is born, but for some time these are rather far removed (5)_____by____ arulate speech. In something a year, a baby will probably be at a stage where one or two syllables represent the peak of its achievement as a speaker; one more year and it will be (6)___better____ out with short phrases, and after this it seems (7)________ time at all before the child is capable of uttering complete sentences.

    Despite being a truly remarkable feat of learning, this is one that is performed by the vast (8)___diversity______ of human beings. Complex operations are brought (9)________ play in these dealing with speech and language; the key (10)_______ in brain work, though tongue – work and ear – work play a part in the whole process

29 tháng 3 2018

Fill each blank with a suitable word in each blank to complete the passage.

working/ by/ for/ questions/ invented/ there/ all/ are/ information/ However

Nowadays a lot of important inventions (1) are carried out by scientists (2) working for large industrial firms. (3) However there are still opportunities (4) for other people to invent various things. In Britain, (5) there is weekly television program which attempts to show (6) all the various devices which people have recently (7)invented . The people organizing the program receive (8) information about 700 inventions a year. New ideas can still be developed (9) by private inventors. However, it is important to consider these (10)questions . Will it work? Will it be wanted? Is it new?

29 tháng 3 2018

Fill each blank with a suitable word in each blank to complete the passage.

working/ by/ for/ questions/ invented/ there/ all/ are/ information/ However

Nowadays a lot of important inventions (1)___are__ carried out by scientists (2)____working ____ for large industrial firms. (3)___However_____ there are still opportunities (4)___for____ other people to invent various things. In Britain, (5)___There______ is weekly television program which attempts to show (6)____all______ the various devices which people have recently (7)__invented______ . The people organizing the program receive (8)____information______ about 700 inventions a year. New ideas can still be developed (9)____by____ private inventors. However, it is important to consider these (10)___questions_______ . Will it work? Will it be wanted? Is it new?

Exercise: Fill each blank in the following passage with one suitable word.Health is something we tend to ignore when we have it. When our body is rather well, we're hardly ever (1)...... of it. But illness can come, even (2) ........ we are young. In fact, childhood has been a very vulnerable time. Many (3)....... attacked children in particular and people knew very little about how to prevent such illness or how to (4)........ them one they struck. The result was that many children died. About...
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Exercise: Fill each blank in the following passage with one suitable word.

Health is something we tend to ignore when we have it. When our body is rather well, we're hardly ever (1)...... of it. But illness can come, even (2) ........ we are young. In fact, childhood has been a very vulnerable time. Many (3)....... attacked children in particular and people knew very little about how to prevent such illness or how to (4)........ them one they struck. The result was that many children died. About century ago, however, scientists found out about germs, and then everything (5)........ The cause of many diseases (6) ........ known, and cures were developed. As this medical knowledge spread the world became (7)........... safer for children. The result is that whereas a hundred years ago the average man lived for 35 years. Nowadays, in many places of the world, people can expect to (8) ..... for years. And what do we except by the years 2010? Undoubtedly, (9) .......... science will continue to advance. Some people will be able to (10) ....... medical problems that are unavoidable today.

Mấy chế ơi giúp con vs ag! 

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29 tháng 3 2016

- 1. aware

2. when

3. diseases

4. cure

5. changed

6. was

7. much

8. live

9. medical

10. solve

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29 tháng 3 2016

1. Aware

2. When

3. Diseases

4. Cure

5.Changed

6. Was

7. Much

8. Like

9. Medical

10. Solve

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III. You are going to read an article about a national vote for people’s favourite tree. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fits each gap (16). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. TREE OF THE YEAR The aim of the national Tree of the Year competition is to promote and celebrate the most interesting trees around the country. Images and descriptions of a shortlist of 28 trees are put online and the public are...
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III. You are going to read an article about a national vote for people’s favourite tree. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fits each gap (16). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.

TREE OF THE YEAR

The aim of the national Tree of the Year competition is to promote and celebrate the most interesting trees around the country. Images and descriptions of a shortlist of 28 trees are put online and the public are asked to vote for their favourite.

The four trees that gain the most votes before 5 p.m. on 5th October will be given a grant of £1,000. In addition, all trees that receive 1,000 or more votes will get a grant of £500. The grants may be spent on a tree health check or advice from a tree expert, or an educational event, for example. (82) ………………. Among the 28 shortlisted trees there are a wide range of tree species, each with its own unique, fascinating story. For example, the ‘Ding Dong’ tree is a copper beech tree growing in a primary school playground. It was named the ‘Ding Dong’ tree because of a game pupils invented in which they race to touch its trunk, shouting ‘Ding Dong!’ The protective space underneath the 50-year-old tree is used as a magical outdoor classroom, while the indoor classroom displays pictures of the tree through each season of the year. (83) ……………….

Many of the other trees in the competition are remarkable for their age alone. The Craigends Yew, for example, is thought to be up to 700 years old, making it one of the oldest in Scotland. It is an amazing sight as many of its branches have layered. (84) ………………. As a result of these extra growths, the total size when measured around the tree’s crown (the main body of its leaves and branches) is a massive 100 metres.

Another very old tree, the Holm Oak in Kilbroney Park, Northern Ireland, is much loved by local people. It measures 3.6 metres around the trunk, and its beautiful bark looks like the skin of a snake. (85) ………………. The advantage of this lack of uprightness is that young children can climb safely and easily on it. Kilbroney Park is home to many remarkable trees, but this tree was chosen as the favourite by community members.

A 500-year-old veteran oak tree stands in the ancient woodland pasture at Carngafallt in Wales. One of the interesting things about this twisted, hollow tree is that it has several ‘air trees’ growing out of it. An ‘air tree’ is one growing without its roots touching the ground. (86) ………………. It extends its roots down inside the oak’s hollow trunk.

The original Bramley apple tree in Nottinghamshire is younger than many in this competition, but is the famous parent of all modern Bramley apple trees. (87) ………………. Many years later, Matthew Bramley, the new owner of the tree, was carrying some of his fruit when he met a gardener called Henry Merryweather. Henry asked if he could take some cuttings from Matthew's trees to grow his own trees. Mr Bramley agreed, provided they were named ‘Bramley's Seedling’.


A. This means that they are touching the ground and have taken root.

B. These roots have become enormous with age and have now emerged above the ground. Children love to jump over them like horses in a race.

C. But the most distinctive thing about this tree is that its main trunk is leaning towards the ground at an angle of 45 degrees. D. The best example of this on the big old tree is another species of tree called a rowan.

E. Alternatively, they could be used to hold a community event in honour of the tree. F. It was planted from a seed in 1809 by a woman called Ann Brailsford.

G. Children hang bird feeders from its branches and it is used as the focus of many of the educational activities going on around it.

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Read the passage and do the tasks that follow: AMAZING NEW INVENTIONS Every year, more and more amazing things are invented. Here are three of our favourites for this year. A. Fukuda’s Automatic Door Can you imagine a door that fits around your body as you walk through it? Fukuda’s Automatic Door was designed in Japan by an inventor named Rikiya Fukuda. It automatically indentifies movement and only opens just enough to match the shape of the person or object...
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Read the passage and do the tasks that follow:

AMAZING NEW INVENTIONS

Every year, more and more amazing things are invented. Here are three of our favourites for this year.

A. Fukuda’s Automatic Door

Can you imagine a door that fits around your body as you walk through it? Fukuda’s Automatic Door was designed in Japan by an inventor named Rikiya Fukuda. It automatically indentifies movement and only opens just enough to match the shape of the person or object coming through. So, what are the advantages? It saves energy by helping to keep the same temperature in a room. It can also prevent dirt and other materials from being carried inside. As well as people, the Automatic Door works for small objects, like packages delivered to a post office, or for larger things, such as a car coming through a garage door.

B. The Hand Roll Piano

Traveling musicians will be happy with this invention. The Hand Roll Piano was invented by the Japanese company Yamano Music. What makes it different is that it can be rolled up like a blanket. This makes it easier to carry and easier to store. The keyboard is 100 cm long but weighs just 1 kg. It has 61 very thin keys and is made of rubber. It’s convenient to carry, but it’s also a great instrument. The piano can be played for up to 15 hours on standard batteries. It has more than 100 sounds and its own speaker.

C. The LifeStraw

Today, more than one billion people in the world do not have safe water. However, it’s been discovered that for the price of a cup of coffee, a life can be saved. The LifeStraw, which costs just $3, is a device for purifying water. It is able to turn dirty water into drinking water. The drinking straw was designed by the Swiss-based company Vestergaard Frandsen. It uses seven types of filter to make water clean enough to drink. It can prevent illnesses and it can also create safe drinking water for victims of hurricanes, earthquakes or other disasters.

Task 1. Choose the best description (from a - d) for each paragraph. There’s one extra description you do not need to use. Write your answers in the space provided.

a. It’s an invention that saves lives.

b. It helps you to do housework.

c. It’s a device that knows when you are coming.

d. It makes entertaining easier.

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23 tháng 6 2017

Read the passage and do the tasks that follow:

AMAZING NEW INVENTIONS

Every year, more and more amazing things are invented. Here are three of our favourites for this year.

A. Fukuda’s Automatic Door

Can you imagine a door that fits around your body as you walk through it? Fukuda’s Automatic Door was designed in Japan by an inventor named Rikiya Fukuda. It automatically indentifies movement and only opens just enough to match the shape of the person or object coming through. So, what are the advantages? It saves energy by helping to keep the same temperature in a room. It can also prevent dirt and other materials from being carried inside. As well as people, the Automatic Door works for small objects, like packages delivered to a post office, or for larger things, such as a car coming through a garage door.

=>c. It’s a device that knows when you are coming.

B. The Hand Roll Piano

Traveling musicians will be happy with this invention. The Hand Roll Piano was invented by the Japanese company Yamano Music. What makes it different is that it can be rolled up like a blanket. This makes it easier to carry and easier to store. The keyboard is 100 cm long but weighs just 1 kg. It has 61 very thin keys and is made of rubber. It’s convenient to carry, but it’s also a great instrument. The piano can be played for up to 15 hours on standard batteries. It has more than 100 sounds and its own speaker.

=> d. It makes entertaining easier.

C. The LifeStraw

Today, more than one billion people in the world do not have safe water. However, it’s been discovered that for the price of a cup of coffee, a life can be saved. The LifeStraw, which costs just $3, is a device for purifying water. It is able to turn dirty water into drinking water. The drinking straw was designed by the Swiss-based company Vestergaard Frandsen. It uses seven types of filter to make water clean enough to drink. It can prevent illnesses and it can also create safe drinking water for victims of hurricanes, earthquakes or other disasters.

=> a. It’s an invention that saves lives.

You are going to read the first part of a newspaper article about gorillas in Uganda. Choose the most suitable heading from the list A - H for each part (1 - 6) of the article. There is one extra heading that you do not need to use. There is one example at the beginning (0). Gorillas in Uganda’s mist (0) BLACK furry face stared out through the branches. Wide-eyed innocence tinged with mischief. After an hour and a half of hacking through forest, I was face to face with the mountain...
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You are going to read the first part of a newspaper article about gorillas in Uganda. Choose the most suitable heading from the list A - H for each part (1 - 6) of the article. There is one extra heading that you do not need to use. There is one example at the beginning (0).

Gorillas in Uganda’s mist

(0) BLACK furry face stared out through the branches. Wide-eyed innocence tinged with mischief. After an hour and a half of hacking through forest, I was face to face with the mountain gorillas of Uganda. For 25 minutes I gazed, transfixed, hardly daring to breathe as two youngsters played out their daily lives, seemingly oblivious to the wonder-struck intruder.

(1) Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, in the south-west, hides a remarkable secret. Designated a National Park in 1991, this magical, mist-shrouded area is home to roughly 300 mountain gorillas – half the world’s population.

(2) They are split into 23 groups, two of which are now habituated to human presence. The Mbare troop consists of 13 animals. The group was named after the hill – the word means rock in the local dialect – on which they were first spotted.

(3) Six females and six young are led by the silverback male Ruhondezh – literally one who sleeps a lot. Ruhondezh, his back seemingly as wide as a bus, was magnificent. And it was clear that food, rather than sleep, was on his mind as we watched.

(4) One minute, he munched contentedly on the vegetation while members of his family played in the branches above. The next, displaying his 8ft reach, he brought a huge branch crashing down to provide more sustenance.

(5) Being so close to such impressive wild animals brings all your senses to life. In our passive, modern world, it is all too easy to lose touch with these primeval feelings. But in the heart of Africa, crouching just 15ft away, basic instincts rule. I felt a tremendous privilege at being allowed to share, even for a brief time, the lives of these gentle animals, which are on the edge of extinction.

(6) To ensure their survival, the local people must feel there is some worth in keeping the gorillas. To such an end, the park authorities are currently engaged in revenue sharing. A percentage of the money raised from allowing tourists to view the gorillas is ploughed back into the community. In this way, it is hoped the gorillas will be seen as a source of income to be protected. But even so, the long-term survival of one of man’s closest relatives hangs by a thread. Poaching is still one of the biggest dangers.

A. How the gorilla population is organised

B. Meeting the gorillas

C. The leader of the group

D. The location

E. Appreciation of a unique experience

F. The gorillas’ reaction to seeing the author

G. What is done to protect the gorillas

H. What the leader of the group did

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4 tháng 2 2018

You are going to read the first part of a newspaper article about gorillas in Uganda. Choose the most suitable heading from the list A - H for each part (1 - 6) of the article. There is one extra heading that you do not need to use. There is one example at the beginning (0).

Gorillas in Uganda’s mist

(0) BLACK furry face stared out through the branches. Wide-eyed innocence tinged with mischief. After an hour and a half of hacking through forest, I was face to face with the mountain gorillas of Uganda. For 25 minutes I gazed, transfixed, hardly daring to breathe as two youngsters played out their daily lives, seemingly oblivious to the wonder-struck intruder.

=> F. The gorillas’ reaction to seeing the author

(1) Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, in the south-west, hides a remarkable secret. Designated a National Park in 1991, this magical, mist-shrouded area is home to roughly 300 mountain gorillas – half the world’s population.

=> D. The location

(2) They are split into 23 groups, two of which are now habituated to human presence. The Mbare troop consists of 13 animals. The group was named after the hill – the word means rock in the local dialect – on which they were first spotted.

=> B. Meeting the gorillas

(3) Six females and six young are led by the silverback male Ruhondezh – literally one who sleeps a lot. Ruhondezh, his back seemingly as wide as a bus, was magnificent. And it was clear that food, rather than sleep, was on his mind as we watched.

=> C. The leader of the group

(4) One minute, he munched contentedly on the vegetation while members of his family played in the branches above. The next, displaying his 8ft reach, he brought a huge branch crashing down to provide more sustenance.

=> H. What the leader of the group did

(5) Being so close to such impressive wild animals brings all your senses to life. In our passive, modern world, it is all too easy to lose touch with these primeval feelings. But in the heart of Africa, crouching just 15ft away, basic instincts rule. I felt a tremendous privilege at being allowed to share, even for a brief time, the lives of these gentle animals, which are on the edge of extinction.

=> E. Appreciation of a unique experience

(6) To ensure their survival, the local people must feel there is some worth in keeping the gorillas. To such an end, the park authorities are currently engaged in revenue sharing. A percentage of the money raised from allowing tourists to view the gorillas is ploughed back into the community. In this way, it is hoped the gorillas will be seen as a source of income to be protected. But even so, the long-term survival of one of man’s closest relatives hangs by a thread. Poaching is still one of the biggest dangers.

=> G. What is done to protect the gorillas

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6 tháng 2 2018

1 D 2 A 3 C 4 H 5 E 6 G

Fill in each blank with one suitable word Is Photography Dead ?       For a long time in the past photography was not regarded as an art . It was simply a skill ans it was criticized for being too mechanical and not creative enough . At last , however , photography is now accepted as a unique and very important ..(1).....................of art .        The photograph's claim to be an ojective record of reality is now serious challenged and the inportant function of photography in...
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Fill in each blank with one suitable word 

Is Photography Dead ?

       For a long time in the past photography was not regarded as an art . It was simply a skill ans it was criticized for being too mechanical and not creative enough . At last , however , photography is now accepted as a unique and very important ..(1).....................of art .

        The photograph's claim to be an ojective record of reality is now serious challenged and the inportant function of photography in modern - day society is consequently ........(2)................ threat. The threat has suddenly become all the more serious as more as and more photographers are ......(3).................. to the new technology which computer offer . Moreover , a (n) ........(4)................. number of colleges have now gegun to offer .............(5)....... in computer imaging . All these developments ..............(6)........... a disturbing question . Is photography , as we know ...........(7)............ dead ?

       In spite of its computer transformation by newtechnological developments , however , photography will continue to play a ........(8)....... role in uor culture . Although it may no longer .......(9)....... to be realistic , modern photography can continue to provide us with fresh visual .......(10)........... about ourselves and the word in which we live.

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25 tháng 5 2018

Fill in each blank with one suitable word 

Is Photography Dead ?

       For a long time in the past photography was not regarded as an art . It was simply a skill ans it was criized for being too mechanical and not creative enough . At last , however , photography is now accepted as a unique and very important ..(1)form of art .

        The photograph's claim to be an ojective record of reality is now serious challenged and the inportant function of photography in modern - day society is consequently under threat. The threat has suddenly become all the more serious as more as and more photographers are turning to the new technology which computer offer . Moreover , a (n) increasing number of colleges have now gegun to offer courses in computer imaging . All these developments raise a disturbing question . Is photography , as we know it dead ?

       In spite of its computer transformation by newtechnological developments , however , photography will continue to play a ........(8)key role in uor culture . Although it may no longer claim to be realis , modern photography can continue to provide us with fresh visual information about ourselves and the word in which we live.

16 tháng 11 2021

Fill in each blank with one suitable word 

Is Photography Dead ?

       For a long time in the past photography was not regarded as an art . It was simply a skill ans it was criized for being too mechanical and not creative enough . At last , however , photography is now accepted as a unique and very important ..(1)form of art .

        The photograph's claim to be an ojective record of reality is now serious challenged and the inportant function of photography in modern - day society is consequently under threat. The threat has suddenly become all the more serious as more as and more photographers are turning to the new technology which computer offer . Moreover , a (n) increasing number of colleges have now gegun to offer courses in computer imaging . All these developments raise a disturbing question . Is photography , as we know really dead ?

       In spite of its computer transformation by newtechnological developments , however , photography will continue to play a ........(8)key/vital/crucial role in uor culture . Although it may no longer claim to be realis , modern photography can continue to provide us with fresh visual information about ourselves and the word in which we live.

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each questions. Your mind's ability to bring back experiences you have had is your memory. There are two kind of remembering, recall and recognition. For instance, you may not be able to recall the poem you read yesterday in class, but if you see it again, you will know it instantly because you recognise it. Some few people have "total recall", often spoken of as photographic memory. A person with total recall can recite a whole...
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Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each questions.

Your mind's ability to bring back experiences you have had is your memory. There are two kind of remembering, recall and recognition. For instance, you may not be able to recall the poem you read yesterday in class, but if you see it again, you will know it instantly because you recognise it.

Some few people have "total recall", often spoken of as photographic memory. A person with total recall can recite a whole page of a book he has read only once, or play a musical composition after hearing it once. This is very unusual, however, and most people have difficulty in remembering even the names they heard the day before. This is not because most people lack the ability to remember, but because they had not paid much attention to what they heard. They felt no personal reasons to remember. Having a personal reason for remembering is one of the most important factors in a good memory.

When you have a strong reason for remembering, concentrate as you read or listen, and try to connect the new information to things you already know. A detail is easy to remember when it fits into a whole that make sense. If you understand the entire history lesson before you try to remember any particular dates, your memory may surprise you.

1. One way to improve your memory is __________.

A. to ask other people to repeat something again and again

B. to have a camera with you all the time

C. to concentrate on what you listen or read

D. to learn everything you read or hear by heart

2. This article as a whole tells us about __________.

A. people who can remember whole pages

B. people who can’t remember names

C. your memory and how you may improve it

D. recognition as one way to remember things

3. A person with photographic memory __________.

A. can only remember things if he looks at a photograph

B. can remember every detail of what he sees or hears

C. can be found in mental hospitals

D. brings his camera everywhere he goes

4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Most people lack the ability to remember.

B. Recognition and recall are the two kinds of memory.

C. Your memory is your ability to bring back experiences you had.

D. A person can remember things better if he has a strong reason for doing it.

5. While not directly stated, it may inferred from the article that __________.

A. details are more easily remembered than the whole

B. recall and recognition are the same

C. if one tries hard enough, he can remember as well as another

D. wanting to do a thing is very important to being able to do it

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28 tháng 6 2019

1C 2C 3B 4A 5C

Complete the passage with the suitable words. Health is something we tend to ignore when we have it. When our body is rather well, we're hardly ever (1) .......... of it. But illness can come, even (2) ........... we are young. In fact, childhood has been a very vulnerable time. Many (3) ........ attacked children in particular and people knew very little about how to prevent such illness or how to (4) ........ them once they struck. The resuft was that many children died. About century ago,...
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Complete the passage with the suitable words.

Health is something we tend to ignore when we have it. When our body is rather well, we're hardly ever (1) .......... of it. But illness can come, even (2) ........... we are young. In fact, childhood has been a very vulnerable time. Many (3) ........ attacked children in particular and people knew very little about how to prevent such illness or how to (4) ........ them once they struck. The resuft was that many children died. About century ago, however, scientists found out about germs, and then everything (5) ........ The cause of many diseases (6) ........ known, and cures were developed. As this medical knowledge spread the world became (7).......... safer for children. The resuft is that whereas a hundred years ago the average man lived for 35 years. Nowadays, in many places of the world, people can expect to (8)........... for years. And what do we except by the years 2010 ? Undoubtedly, (9)....... science will continue to advance. Some people will be able to (10).......... medical problems that are unavoidable today.

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18 tháng 7 2018

Complete the passage with the suitable words.

Health is something we tend to ignore when we have it. When our body is rather well, we're hardly ever (1) ..aware........ of it. But illness can come, even (2) .......when.... we are young. In fact, childhood has been a very vulnerable time. Many (3) ....diseases.... attacked children in particular and people knew very little about how to prevent such illness or how to (4) ...cure..... them once they struck. The resuft was that many children died. About century ago, however, scientists found out about germs, and then everything (5) .....changed... The cause of many diseases (6) ......was.. known, and cures were developed. As this medical knowledge spread the world became (7)......much.... safer for children. The resuft is that whereas a hundred years ago the average man lived for 35 years. Nowadays, in many places of the world, people can expect to (8)......live..... for years. And what do we except by the years 2010 ? Undoubtedly, (9)...medical.... science will continue to advance. Some people will be able to (10)......solve.... medical problems that are unavoidable today.

*Read the passage, then choose the best answerCompleting a marathon is considered very difficult, many coaches believe that it is possible for anyone who is willing to put in the time and effort. Obviously, most participants do not run a marathon to win. More important for most runners is their personal finish time and their placement within their specific age group and gender. Another very important goal is to break certain time barriers. For example, ambitious recreational first-timers often...
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*Read the passage, then choose the best answer

Completing a marathon is considered very difficult, many coaches believe that it is possible for anyone who is willing to put in the time and effort. Obviously, most participants do not run a marathon to win. More important for most runners is their personal finish time and their placement within their specific age group and gender. Another very important goal is to break certain time barriers. For example, ambitious recreational first-timers often try to run the marathon under 4 hours; more competitive runners will attempt to run under 3 hours. Many runners then prefer to finish for example in 3:29:59, which makes them " sub-3:30h marathoners ", instead of 3:30:01.

For most runners, the marathon is the longest run they have ever attempted. Many coaches believe that the most important element in marathon training is the long run. Recreational runners commonly try to reach a maximum of about 20 miles in their longest weekly run and about 40 miles a week in total when training for the marathon. More experienced marathoners may run a longer distance. During marathon training, adequate recovery time is crucial. If fatigue or pain is felt, it is recommended to take a kreak for a couple of days or more to let the body heal. Overtraining is a condition that results from not getting enough rest to allow the body to recover from difficult training. It can actually result in a lower endurance and speed and place a runner at a greater risk of injury.

 

1. Marathon completion is ______________ .

A. impossible B. easy C. not very difficult D. very difficult

2. One of the important goals in a marathon competition is __________ .

A. breaking time barriers B. age

C. gender D. reaching the finish

3. In marathon training, the most important is ____________ .

A. the age B. the coaches' belief

C. the long run D. the recreation

4. If the marathon runner feels tired or has a pain, _________.

A. he should continue the training B. he should quit running forever

C. it is time for him to stop his training D. he should take a break for several days

5. Overtraining may lead to _________ .

A. good results B. long endurance C. injury D. recovery

D

A

C

D

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III. Read the passage and do the tasks that follow

1. A beauty contest is a competition based mainly, though not always entirely , on the physical beauty of its contestants. But it doesn’t involve of their personalities , and questions they answer and how they answer them . Almost invariably, competitions for men and women are separate events, and those for men are not referred to as beauty contests . Beauty contests for women are more common , and winners are called beauty queens. Beauty contests for men , like Mr. Universe, are more likely to be “body building” contests quite unlike the traditional “beauty contests” in which women are judged upon many attributes both physical and otherwise . However, in the 1990s, male “beauty contests” began to shift focus. Instead of only considering muscle mass, the competitions began to judge the natural physical attributes of the contestants as well as their physiques. These include Mr. World and Manhunt International.

* a. Decide whether the statements are T (true) or F (false)

1. All beauty contests are based on the beauty of contestants

2. There are “beauty contests” for men

b. Answer the questions

1. What is a beauty contest based mainly on ?

2. What do we call the women who win in the beauty contests ?

3. When did the male “beauty contests” begin to shift focus ?

IV. Read the passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word.

The London Marathon is one of the best known long distance races in the world. Some of the (1)............................famous long – distance runners have completed in it. But (2)...........................makes it different from many other great sporting events is (3) .......................fact that ordinary people can (4)...............................part along side international stars.

The race was the idea of Chris Brasher, a former Olympic athlete . In 1979, friends told him about the New York Marathon, during (5)........................the runners are encouraged to carry (6)..........................to the end of the course by the enthusiastic shouts of the spectators. He flew to the USA to run in the race (7)............................was so impressed by (8)..............................that he decided to organize a similar event in Britain. Many problems (9).......................to be overcome before the first London Marathon took place in 1981. Chris Brasher still takes a keen interest in the event, even though he is no (10) ....................... organizer.

1- most 2- what 3- the 4 – take 5- which 6- on 7- and 8- it 9- had/ needed/ were 10 -longer

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