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Tìm lỗi sai và sửa: 1. Having rested (A) after a good night’s sleep (B), she jumped out of bed (C), left for work and put all her energies (D) into it. 2. These (A) are among the most popular products is a well-known (B) fact, and we believe that they will continue to do (C) so for some years to come(D). 3. We are due for (A) rain-triggered (B) floods today, so you need to be under guard(C) for them and halt (D) your outdoor work. 4. Though television (A) is the dominant media (B) for...
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Tìm lỗi sai và sửa:

1. Having rested (A) after a good night’s sleep (B), she jumped out of bed (C), left for work and put all her energies (D) into it.

2. These (A) are among the most popular products is a well-known (B) fact, and we believe that they will continue to do (C) so for some years to come(D).

3. We are due for (A) rain-triggered (B) floods today, so you need to be under guard(C) for them and halt (D) your outdoor work.

4. Though television (A) is the dominant media (B) for United States households, Garrison Keillor’s Saturday night radio show (C) of folk songs and stories is heard (D) by millions of people.

5. There is (A) a panel, to discuss about (B) drug addiction, in progress (C) in the student lounge (D).

6. After the eruption shortly (A), the residents of the ranch, located (B) close to the volcano, placed (C) a call seeking evacuation (D).

7. Only recently did the talent spotter wake (A) up to the fact that my daughter, an aspiring (B) starlet with great potentials (C), would make it to the top (D).

8. In the face (A) of a weakening (B) economy and fuel crises, many people might well (C) miss out on summer vacations (D).

9. In order for (A) our targets to set and meet (B), we require (C) that the youth be at the forefront (D) of the fight against AIDS.

10. Though honored (A) for her commitment for her profession (B), she is most proud (C) of her roles as (D) a wife and mother.

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16 tháng 2 2019

Tìm lỗi sai và sửa:

1. Having rested (A) => Feeling rested after a good night’s sleep (B), she jumped out of bed (C), left for work and put all her energies (D) into it.

2. These (A) => That these are among the most popular products is a well-known (B) fact, and we believe that they will continue to do (C) so for some years to come(D).

3. We are due for (A) rain-triggered (B) floods today, so you need to be under guard(C) => on guard for them and halt (D) your outdoor work.

4. Though television (A) is the dominant media (B) => medium for United States households, Garrison Keillor’s Saturday night radio show (C) of folk songs and stories is heard (D) by millions of people.

5. There is (A) a panel, to discuss about (B) => discuss drug addiction, in progress (C) in the student lounge (D).

6. After the eruption shortly (A) => shortly after the eruption, the residents of the ranch, located (B) close to the volcano, placed (C) a call seeking evacuation (D).

7. Only recently did the talent spotter wake (A) up to the fact that my daughter, an aspiring (B) starlet with great potentials (C) => potential, would make it to the top (D).

8. In the face (A) of a weakening (B) economy and fuel crises, many people might well (C) => might probably miss out on summer vacations (D).

9. In order for (A) our targets to set and meet (B) => of setting and meeting (?), we require (C) that the youth be at the forefront (D) of the fight against AIDS.

10. Though honored (A) for her commitment for her profession (B) => of her profession, she is most proud (C) of her roles as (D) a wife and mother.

16 tháng 2 2019

An ơi, Help TvT.

COPING WITH SHYNESS

Shyness is a problem that is common to many people. In (16)________, according to Mr. Zimbardo, a distinguished psychologist at Standford university, eight (17)_______ of ten people are reported to (18)________ been shy at some (19)________ in their lives. Most people (20)_______ have this condition, suffer feelings of discomfort and anxiety at the (21)_________ of meeting others, especially at social gatherings (22)________ parties. Keeping away from such situations is not really a solution, of course, and if a shy person can manage to overcome their fears they (23)_______ gain a feeling of self-satisfaction as (24)________ as improving their social life. However, if the case of shyness is severe, when important occasions are missed or a person’s social, educational or professional life is affected, (25)_______ the label “shyness” is inappropriate. (26)______ this stage, it is termed “social phobia”. Those suffering (27)_______ this condition are very often bright, talented and sensitive people. But feelings of social isolation, resulting (28)_______ loneliness, can lead to additional problems (29)______ as alcohol abuse or addiction to medication. Fortunately, a number of treatments are available and come in the form of individual (30) ________ group therapy and training. Therefore, a person who has social phobia has an excellent chance of recovering.

21. Ba missed the Math test yesterday. ________, he will have to do it next week. A. therefore B. but C. and D. because 22. My sister is very tired: ________, she still has to cook dinner for the family. A. so B. however C. and D. as 23. She doesn’t look so pretty ________.She has soft voice. A. and B. but C. so D. however 24. They don’t like the opera ________ it doesn’t look sound interesting. A. and B. but C. because D. so 25. Daisy is very nice: ________, all her friends love her...
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21. Ba missed the Math test yesterday. ________, he will have to do it next week.

A. therefore B. but C. and D. because

22. My sister is very tired: ________, she still has to cook dinner for the family.

A. so B. however C. and D. as

23. She doesn’t look so pretty ________.She has soft voice.

A. and B. but C. so D. however

24. They don’t like the opera ________ it doesn’t look sound interesting.

A. and B. but C. because D. so

25. Daisy is very nice: ________, all her friends love her very much.

A. and B. so C. therefore D. because

26. Can you turn­­­­­­­­­_________ the lights? It’s too dark.

A. on B. off C. in D. for

27. What are you looking ________? My picture book. I’ve lost it.

A. on B. off C. for D. after

28. There are ________ saving methods and inventions to use solar energy.

A. energetic B. energize C. energy D. power

29. I had to pay much money this month for the international________.

A. calls B. calling C. to call D. called

30. A new – conditioner will be ________ this morning.

A. to install B. installed C. installing D. to install.

31. Scientists are looking for an ________ way to educe energy consumption.

A. effect B. affection C. effective D. effectively

32. We can ________ easily in the daylight.

A. to read B. reading C. read D. readable

33. She won’t take all these suitcases ________ she likes to travel lightly

A. so B. but C. because D. and

34. They are completely short of water now. A number of people have died because of this ___

A. shortage B. short C. shorten D. shortening

35. What can we do to spend less ________ lighting?

A. in B. on C. about D. at

36. There will be a _______cut tomorrow in Bu Nho.

A. energetic B. energize C. energy D. power

37. Your house needs _________ right now it’s too old.

A. paint B. painted C. to paint D. painting

38. My father used to make me ________hard at night.

A. study B. to study C. studying D, studied

39. Will you _________for dinner one night.

A. across B. down C. over D. in

40. It is necessary that the government ________something about it immediately.

A. do B. did C. to do D. have done

41. He talks as if he_________ about it clearly.

A. know B. to know C. knowing D. knew

42. She _______ hard last night. She did her test perfectly this morning.

A. can have studied B. might have studied

C. should have studied D. must have studied

43. That’s the _______ interesting novel I’ve ever read.

A. more B. even C. most D. every

44. My color TV, _______ I bought 10 years ago, still gives beautiful pictures.

A. which B. that C. what D. X

45. He is very stubborn, so it will be difficult to _______ him to go.

A. persuade B. suggest C. make D. prevent

46. “Who is Mr. Medley?” “I have no idea. I’ve never heard _______ him”.

A. about B. from C. after D. of

47. Children are _______ to overcome problems.

A. determine B. determined C. determinant D. determination

48. They will be sent to work in America _______ their English is better next year.

A. when B. unless C. if D. because

49. I’ve never ______very well with my brother. We’ve got completely different personalities.

A. got off B. got on C. got away D. got up

50. ____ lion dancing is very popular in Viet Nam, my friend Andy does not enjoy it.

A. But B. Although C. If D. However

IV. Complete the conversations with expressions for suggestion.

1. A: I like having seafood for dinner.

B : ______________ go to the restaurant by the seaside?

2. A: I’m really tired.

B : I’m tired too. ______________ resting for a while?

3. A: ______________ travel around the town?

B : That’s a good idea. ______________ hiring a motorcycle. We’ll see a lot more that way.

4. A: I want to buy some souvenirs before we leave.

B : OK. ______________ go shopping after dinner.

5. A: What should I do to save electricity?

B : I ______________ turn on a lot of lights and remember to turn off television before going to bed.

6. A: It’s a lovely day. ______________ go for a picnic?

B : No. I don’t want to. ______________ playing tennis.

V. Use the words given in the box to fill in the blanks to make a meaningful passage. There is one extra word that you don’t need to use:

recycling/ nothing/ list/ vegetables/ something/ save/ trouble/ polluting/ taking.

Our environment is in (1) ______. Modern ways of living and today’s industries are (2) ______ it. Most people think there is (3) ______ they can do. This is not true. Everyone can do something to help (4) ______ our environment. Here is a (5) ______ of things you can do.

- Help to cut pollution by (6) ______ the bus to work instead of your car.

- Buy fruit and (7) ______ that have not been treated with pesticides.

- Recycle all your cans, bottles and paper. There should be a (8) ______ center somewhere near your home, so take them there.

Most of the world’s energy comes from the sun. The sun’s energy is in wood, oil, and other things that people use for energy.

VI. Read the text then answer true or false

People use many sources of energy. Ancient people used only their arms, hands, and simple tools until they discovered fire. Later, people learned to use the energy of the wind to sail ships. Then they learned to use animals to do work. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, people began to use machines. The first machines used steam. They burned coal to heat water. The hot water turned into steam, and the steam engine did the work. Later, people began to use the gasoline engine, and today people are using nuclear energy.

Energy is one of the basic concepts, or ideas, of physics. It is the ability to do work. Without energy we could live. We need energy to work, and scientists are always looking for new sources of energy.

1. None of the world’s energy comes from the sun.

2. Wind, steam, and gasoline are sources of energy.

3. People have never used nuclear energy.

4. Energy is the ability to do work.

5. We need new sources of energy.

VII: Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that means the same as the first one
1. Mary no longer prepares for the wedding parties
à Mary doesn't........................................... ......................................................................
2. Who owns this motorcycle?
à Who does........................................................................................................................?
3. How long have John and Mary been married?
à When did.................................................. ......................................................................
4. Remember to check for spelling mistakes before you hand in your composition.
à Don’t.................................................. ............................................................................
5. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming
à The children......................................................................................................................
6. Mary rang hours and hours.
à It is.................................................. ..................................................................................
7. He failed to win the race.
à He didn't........................................................................................................... ................
8. It was only when I looked the room that I realized I hadn't turned off the cooker.
à Not until.................................................. .........................................................................
9.You know a bit about cars but I know more.
à You don’t....................................................................................................................... ..
10. The rain began to fall during my walk in the country.
à While.................................................................................................................................
VIII: Use the correct form of the words in the brackets to complete the following sentences.
1. The man could give no.........for his violent behavior. (EXPLAIN)
2. Although her visit was ........., we made her welcome just the same. (EXPECT)
3. I know all the boys who live in my................ (NEIGHBOUR)
4. He does not agree with the.....that there is life on other planets. (BELIEVE)
5. He examined the parcel......, as he had no idea what it could be. (SUSPECT)
6. All the courses ....... in January will finish in June. (BEGIN)
7. A letter should always end with the ...... of the writer. (SIGN)
8. It is really quite.....that we should have been at the same college without having met before (ORDINARY)
9. There is a great.....between Hari and his twin brother. (SIMILAR)
10. With a good.... of the criminal from witnesses, the police were able to find him easily. (DESCRIBE

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19 tháng 9 2019

VII: Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that means the same as the first one
1. Mary no longer prepares for the wedding parties
Mary doesn't......prepare for her wedding parties..................................... ......................................................................
2. Who owns this motorcycle?
Who does........this motocycle belong to ................................................................................................................?
3. How long have John and Mary been married?
When did.......John and mary get married........................................... ......................................................................
4. Remember to check for spelling mistakes before you hand in your composition.
Don’t.....forget to checking for spelling mistakes before you hand in your composition. ............................................. ............................................................................
5. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming
The children.......coudn't swimming in the sea because it was too rough .........................................
6. Mary rang hours and hours.
It is.....hours since mary rang...................................
7. He failed to win the race.
He didn't.........win in the race..........................
8. It was only when I looked the room that I realized I hadn't turned off the cooker.
Not until.......... I looked the room , did I realize I hadn't turned off the cooker.........................
9.You know a bit about cars but I know more.
You don’t....know about cars as much as me..............................................
10. The rain began to fall during my walk in the country.
While......I were walking in the country , the rain began to fall................................................................

22 tháng 2 2019

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1 the program was so ............. that half of them fell asleep a boring b bore c bored d boredom 2 last night , i was watching tv ............. my mother was cooking in the kitchen a then b and c when d while 3 the bridge ..............................in 2000 a was built b built c has been built d builds 4 if a disaster ......................in an area , people from the other areas will offer their help a happen b happened c is happened d happens 5 they ......................... in that...
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1 the program was so ............. that half of them fell asleep a boring b bore c bored d boredom 2 last night , i was watching tv ............. my mother was cooking in the kitchen a then b and c when d while 3 the bridge ..............................in 2000 a was built b built c has been built d builds 4 if a disaster ......................in an area , people from the other areas will offer their help a happen b happened c is happened d happens 5 they ......................... in that company for five years a work b have worked c worked d are working 6 she likes watching the stars ........................night a at b on c for d in 7 my father suggests ............................. a trip to the countryside on saturday a to have b had c have d having 8 he loves his parents very much and wants them to be .............................. a happily b happiness c happy d happiest 9 she can not go to the party because she will have to ...............her little sister a look up b look for c look after d look at 10 an : shall we go out to choose a birthday gift for mary ? phuc ; .................................... a good idea b happy birthday c yes , please do d are you sure ? 11 . lan is very tired . ...................... , she has to finish her work before going to bed a so b although c however d therefore 12 we will meet david , ....................... comes from england a whom b that c which d who 13 where is linh now - she ........................... be in the school library a may b should c will d ought

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14 tháng 5 2017

1 ;the program was so ............. that half of them fell asleep

a boring b bore c bored d boredom

2 last night , i was watching tv ............. my mother was cooking in the kitchen

a then b and c when d while

3 the bridge ..............................in 2000

a was built b built c has been built d builds

4 if a disaster ......................in an area , people from the other areas will offer their help

a happen b happened c is happened d happens

5 they ......................... in that company for five years

a work b have worked c worked d are working

6 she likes watching the stars ........................night

a at b on c for d in

7 my father suggests ............................. a trip to the countryside on saturday a to have b had c have d having

8 he loves his parents very much and wants them to be .............................. a happily b happiness c happy d happiest

9 she can not go to the party because she will have to ...............her little sister a look up

b look for

c look after

d look at

10 an : shall we go out to choose a birthday gift for mary ? phuc ; ................

a;good idea

b happy birthday

c yes , please do

d are you sure ?

11 . lan is very tired . ........ , she has to finish her work before going to bed a so b although c however d therefore

12 we will meet david , ....................... comes from england

a whom b that c which d who

13 where is linh now - she ........................... be in the school library

a may b should c will d ought

(23-28) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: Books are written to provide knowledge and good books enrich the mind. By putting ourselves under the (23)___________ of superior mind, we improve our mental powers. Throughgood books we learn that people everywhere are the same, in all ages and (24) ________ all classes. This knowledge improves our love of others and helps us to live in (25) ___________ with them. We also understand that the world was...
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(23-28) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage:

Books are written to provide knowledge and good books enrich the mind. By putting ourselves under the (23)___________ of superior mind, we improve our mental powers. Throughgood books we learn that people everywhere are the same, in all ages and (24) ________ all classes. This knowledge improves our love of others and helps us to live in (25) ___________ with them. We also understand that the world was made not only for man alone but for every creature that can (26) ________ hunger and thirst, warmth and cold. Though it may be possible for us to travel throughout the world and see things ( 27) _________ today,it is not possible for us to see things that happened in the past. But good books help us to see not (28) __________ into the remote regions of the world today but also the world in which our ancestors live.

23/ A. feeling B. understading C. influence D. development

24/ A. for B. in C. at D. with

25/ A. peace B. peaceful C. quiet D. quietly

26/ A. have B. be C. become D. feel

27/ A. coming B. arriving C. getting D. happening

28/ A. only B. just C. same D. as

(29-32) Read the dialogue and then decide whether the statements that follow are true or false. Write True or False in your answersheet:

Radio stories have become a thing of the past because people prefer both to watch and to hear. Radio is now a medium that is used more often in a car than a home. Because music and news are the easiest types of programs tolisten to in a car, They are the most common. Radio, in fact, has become the music medium. It provides music forall tastes, from country, western to classic

____ 29/ Most people listen to radio programs in their cars.

____ 30/ Most radio programming consists of news and music.

____ 31/ Radio is now used more often in a home.

____ 32/ Radio used to be the music me dium.

(33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them.

33/ In spite of taking a taxi, Thuy still arrived late for the meeting.

Though ____________________________________________________________

34/ Because of the high cost of visiting Ha Long Bay, There are fewer tourists here this year.

 Because ____________________________________________________________

35/ I haven’t heard from her for ages.

 I lost _____________________________________________________________

36/ Those outdoor activities are suitable for young children.

 Young children should take _____________________________________________

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24 tháng 8 2019

(23-28) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage:

Books are written to provide knowledge and good books enrich the mind. By putting ourselves under the (23)___________ of superior mind, we improve our mental powers. Throughgood books we learn that people everywhere are the same, in all ages and (24) ________ all classes. This knowledge improves our love of others and helps us to live in (25) ___________ with them. We also understand that the world was made not only for man alone but for every creature that can (26) ________ hunger and thirst, warmth and cold. Though it may be possible for us to travel throughout the world and see things ( 27) _________ today,it is not possible for us to see things that happened in the past. But good books help us to see not (28) __________ into the remote regions of the world today but also the world in which our ancestors live.

23/ A. feeling B. understading C. influence D. development

24/ A. for B. in C. at D. with

25/ A. peace B. peaceful C. quiet D. quietly

26/ A. have B. be C. become D. feel

27/ A. coming B. arriving C. getting D. happening

28/ A. only B. just C. same D. as

(29-32) Read the dialogue and then decide whether the statements that follow are true or false. Write True or False in your answersheet:

Radio stories have become a thing of the past because people prefer both to watch and to hear. Radio is now a medium that is used more often in a car than a home. Because music and news are the easiest types of programs tolisten to in a car, They are the most common. Radio, in fact, has become the music medium. It provides music forall tastes, from country, western to classic

__T__ 29/ Most people listen to radio programs in their cars.

__T__ 30/ Most radio programming consists of news and music.

__F__ 31/ Radio is now used more often in a home.

__T__ 32/ Radio used to be the music me dium.

(33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them.

33/ In spite of taking a taxi, Thuy still arrived late for the meeting.

Though ___Thuy took a taxi, she still arrived late for the meeting_________________________________________________________

34/ Because of the high cost of visiting Ha Long Bay, There are fewer tourists here this year.

 Because _____the cost of visiting Ha Long Bay is too high, there are fewer tourists here this year_______________________________________________________

35/ I haven’t heard from her for ages.

 I lost ______in touch with her in ages_______________________________________________________

36/ Those outdoor activities are suitable for young children.

 Young children should take _____those outdoor activities because they are suitable for them________________________________________

Chọn đấp án đúng 1.) Elizabeth is fond .......... going to dances. a.) in b.) of c.) with d.) at 2.) That is last year's telephone directory. It's .......... date now. a.) into b.) out of c.) besides d.) out 3.) He was put .......... prison. a.) to b.) from c.) into d.) at 4.) We rejoice .......... her success. a.) in b.) at c.) over d.) all are correct 5.) I saw him .......... noon. a.) for b.) with c.) against d.) at 6.) She treated me .......... Cake, ice-cream and...
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1.) Elizabeth is fond .......... going to dances.

a.) in b.) of c.) with d.) at

2.) That is last year's telephone directory. It's .......... date now.

a.) into b.) out of c.) besides d.) out

3.) He was put .......... prison.

a.) to b.) from c.) into d.) at

4.) We rejoice .......... her success.

a.) in b.) at c.) over d.) all are correct

5.) I saw him .......... noon.

a.) for b.) with c.) against d.) at

6.) She treated me .......... Cake, ice-cream and tea.

a.) with b.) for c.) to d.) by

7.) The picture is .......... the wall

a.) above b.) at c.) over d.) on

8.) She likes to go .......... a picnic.

a.) for b.) on c.) for and on are correct d.) by

9.) William is .......... meanness.

a.) against b.) above c.) towards d.) according to

10.) I work hard .......... help my family.

a.) so as to b.) in order to c.) in order that d.) a and b

11.) She burst .......... tears.

a.) out of b.) into c.) for d.) in

12.) .......... mistake, I took the wrong book from my desk this morning.

a.) Through b.) By c.) With d.) In

13.) They chose him .......... their leader.

a.) with b.) for c.) by d.) into

14.) I want you to arrange these .......... order by putting the largest first then the next, and so on…

a.) on b.) out of c.) in d.) from

15.) She smiled .......... him.

a.) at b.) with c.) to d.) about

16.) Your work is .......... the average.

a.) under b.) beneath c.) down d.) below

17.) I shall be ready .......... a moment.

a.) for b.) in c.) with d.) on

18.) Aren't you glad that you went to the party with us .......... all?

a.) in b.) after c.) above d.) with

19.) We can't get everything we want from life; we must just make the best .......... it.

a.) with b.) of c.) for d.) by

20.) Go and get me a carton .......... cigarettes.

a.) with b.) of c.) out of d.) no

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7 tháng 2 2018

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1.) Elizabeth is fond .......... going to dances.

a.) in b.) of c.) with d.) at

2.) That is last year's telephone directory. It's .......... date now.

a.) into b.) out of c.) besides d.) out

3.) He was put .......... prison.

a.) to b.) from c.) into d.) at

4.) We rejoice .......... her success.

a.) in b.) at c.) over d.) all are correct

5.) I saw him .......... noon.

a.) for b.) with c.) against d.) at

6.) She treated me .......... Cake, ice-cream and tea.

a.) with b.) for c.) to d.) by

7.) The picture is .......... the wall

a.) above b.) at c.) over d.) on

8.) She likes to go .......... a picnic.

a.) for b.) on c.) for and on are correct d.) by

9.) William is .......... meanness.

a.) against b.) above c.) towards d.) according to

10.) I work hard .......... help my family.

a.) so as to b.) in order to c.) in order that d.) a and b

11.) She burst .......... tears.

a.) out of b.) into c.) for d.) in

12.) .......... mistake, I took the wrong book from my desk this morning.

a.) Through b.) By c.) With d.) In

13.) They chose him .......... their leader.

a.) with b.) for c.) by d.) into

14.) I want you to arrange these .......... order by putting the largest first then the next, and so on…

a.) on b.) out of c.) in d.) from

15.) She smiled .......... him.

a.) at b.) with c.) to d.) about

16.) Your work is .......... the average.

a.) under b.) beneath c.) down d.) below

17.) I shall be ready .......... a moment.

a.) for b.) in c.) with d.) on

18.) Aren't you glad that you went to the party with us .......... all?

a.) in b.) after c.) above d.) with

19.) We can't get everything we want from life; we must just make the best .......... it.

a.) with b.) of c.) for d.) by

20.) Go and get me a carton .......... cigarettes.

a.) with b.) of c.) out of d.) no

7 tháng 2 2018

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What is good writing for children? The children’s publishers will tell you they look for ‘good writing’. What exactly do they mean? Before you send a story you have written to any publisher at all, your severest critic ought to be you vourself. To have a chance of succeeding in the competitive market of children’s fiction, you should constantly be aware, every single time you sit down at your word-processor, of the need to produce ‘good, original writing’. A difficult task,...
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What is good writing for children?
The children’s publishers will tell you they look for ‘good writing’. What exactly do they mean?

Before you send a story you have written to any publisher at all, your severest critic ought to be you vourself. To have a chance of succeeding in the competitive market of children’s fiction, you should constantly be aware, every single time you sit down at your word-processor, of the need to produce ‘good, original writing’. A difficult task, maybe, but one which hopefully we will help you to achieve.

To begin with, let us try to pin down exactly what publishers mean when they talk about ‘good writing’ for children. A useful starting point would be to take a look at some of the children’s books which won literary prizes last year. Reading these books is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways of: (a) finding out what individual publishers are publishing at the moment, and (b) learning a few tricks of the trade from well-established professionals. It goes without saying, of course, that slavishly copying the style and subject matter of a successful author is usually a recipe for disaster. Nor should you become downhearted after reading a particularly brilliant piece of work, and miserably think you will never be able to match up to those standards. Remember, overnight success is rare - most successful children’s authors will have struggled long and hard to learn their trade. Read these books as a critic; note down the things you enjoyed or admired, as well as areas where you feel there was possibly room for improvement. After all, nobody is perfect, not even a successful, prize-winning author.

Possibly the toughest challenge is right at the youngest end of the age range - the picture book. The would-be author/ illustrator is attempting to create an exciting story out of the narrow, limited, everyday world of a young child’s experience - not easy at all. The whole storyline has to be strong enough to keep the reader turning the pages, yet simple enough to fit into a few pages. Another problem for the new picture-book author is that it can seem that every subject and every approach has been done to death, with nothing new left to say. Add to this the fact that printing costs are high because of full colour illustrations, which means that the publisher will probably want a text that suits the international market to increase sales, and a novel for ten-year olds, with hardly any pictures at all, starts to look much more inviting.

You would be forgiven for wondering if there are any truly original plots left to impress publishers with. But remember that, in many ways, it is the writer’s own personal style, and intelligent handling of a subject that can change a familiar, overworked plot into something original and fresh. To illustrate this, read The Enchanted Horse by Magdalen Nabb. A young girl called Irina finds an old wooden horse in a junk shop, takes it home and treats it as if it was real. Soon it magically starts to come to life ... Sounds familiar? The magic object that comes alive is a storyline that has been used in hundreds of other children’s stories. So why does it succeed here? The answer is that Magdalen Nabb has created a strong, believable character in the lonely, unhappy heroine Irina, and the descriptions of her relationship with the wooden horse are poetic and touching.

So, to return to the question asked at the beginning: What exactly is ‘good writing’ for children? The answer is that it is writing which is fresh, exciting and unpredictable, and which gives a new and original angle on what might be a well- worn subject. But do not be put off if you feel that you simply cannot match up to all these requirements. While there is obviously no substitute for talent, and the ability to come up with suitable ideas, many of the techniques for improving and polishing your manuscript can be learned.

8. Why does the article advise people to look at prize-winning books?

A. to copy the author’s style

B. to realise what a high standard needs to be reached

C. to get an idea of what might be successful

D. to find out how to trick publishers

9. What do most successful children’s authors have in common?

A. They did not get depressed by early failures.

B. They have learned how to be critical of other authors’ work.

C. They find it easy to think of storylines that will sell.

D. They have worked hard to become well-known.

10. Why is the picture book the most difficult to write?

A. There is a limited range of subjects available.

B. Young children cannot follow storylines easily.

C. The pictures need to be exciting.

D. Children want to be able to read it quickly.

11.What looks ‘more inviting’ in line 54?

A.the international market

B. the increased sales

C. the novel for ten-year-olds

D. the type of pictures

12. The book about Irina is successful

A. because of the unusual way magic is used.

B. because of the way the character is described.

C. because the story has not been told before.

D. because the pictures bring the story to life.

13. What does ‘it’ refer to in line 68?

A. the storyline

B. the magic object

C. the horse

D. the children’s story

14. What conclusion does the writer of the text come to?

A. Anyone can learn to write a good story.

B. The subject matter is the most important consideration.

C. If you have natural ability, you can learn the rest.

D. Some published fiction is badly written.

15. Why was this text written?

A. to explain what kind of books children like to read

B. to give advice to people who want to write children’s fiction

C. to discourage new authors from being too optimistic

D. to persuade new authors to get away from old ideas

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1. I don’t see any _______ in arriving early at the theater if the show doesn’t start until 9 o’clock. A. cause B. reason C. aim D. point 2. The new manager’s office has _______ new equipment. A. many B. a lot of C. some of D. a few 3. I don’t _______ to change my job because I like it. A. risk B. intend C. persist D. insist 4. You thought I did wrong but the result _______ my action. A. agreed B. approved C. proved D. justified 5. Thomas has a garden which is _______ mine. A. double...
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1. I don’t see any _______ in arriving early at the theater if the show doesn’t start until 9 o’clock.

A. cause B. reason C. aim D. point

2. The new manager’s office has _______ new equipment.

A. many B. a lot of C. some of D. a few

3. I don’t _______ to change my job because I like it.

A. risk B. intend C. persist D. insist

4. You thought I did wrong but the result _______ my action.

A. agreed B. approved C. proved D. justified

5. Thomas has a garden which is _______ mine.

A. double as large B. semi-larger than C. twice as large as D. as two-time as large

6. _ “What do you think of the film we’ve watched?” _ “____________”A. It’s a breeze! B. No kidding! C. I’ve seen better. D. None of your business!

7. In 1870, _______, John D. Rockefeller and others created the Standard Oil Company.

A. that oil prices fluctuated B. despite fluctuating oil prices C. but the oil prices fluctuated D. oil prices were fluctuating

8. ______ to school by bus.

A. Many a student goes B. Many the students go C. Many of students go D. Much student goes

9. Careless driving also accounts ______ the increasing number of traffic accidents.A. on B. into C. for D. with

10. ______ is not clear to researchers.

A. Why dinosaurs having become extinct B. Why dinosaurs became extinct C. Did dinosaurs become extinct D. Dinosaurs became extinct

11. The new manager is ______ easy-going. He is always very serious about the work.

A. by no means B. by means of C. by all means D. in the mean time

12. We enjoy the hams and coffee at this _______ restaurant.A. family-owning B. family-owned C. owning-family D. owned-family

13. I’d rather ______ to the party with my parents because there was nothing interesting there.

A. haven’t been invited B. hadn’t been invited C. not be invited D. not have been invited

14. When the university suggested _______, the student union protested vigorously.

A. tuition be raised B. to raise tuition C. on raising tuition D. that tuition should raise

15. ______ one after another, parallel computers perform groups of operations at the same time.

A. Conventional computers, by handling tasks B. Since tasks being handled by conventional computers C. Whereas conventional computers handle tasks D. While tasks handled by conventional computers

16. She ______ him of having lied to her.A. threatened B. blamed C. criticized D. accused

17. We have bought extra food _______ our friends stay to have dinner.A. in case B. if C. provided D. as long as

18. Cut this cake into six _______ pieces.A. same B. alike C. like D. equal

19. If only it _______ differently! I had hoped to be acquitted.

A. had been concluded B. were concluded C. had concluded D. concluded

20. I was ______ in the countryside but went to school in HCMC.A. brought up B. taken over C. made up D. put off

21. Most of _______ archaeologists know about prehistoric cultures is based on studies of material remains.A. these B. what C. which D. their

22. We couldn’t afford that house because it ________.A. was over my head B. paid through the nose C. cost an arm and a leg D. blew my own trumpet

23. ______ the Christmas shopping season begins.A. That is after Thanksgiving B. After Thanksgiving it is C. It is after Thanksgiving that D. It is Thanksgiving that

24. New York City is America’s largest city, ______ it is not the capital of New York State.A. therefore B. but C. so D. however

25. He promised her an Oxford dictionary, but disappointingly he _______ on his word.A. turned over B. stood up C. went back D. sat down

26. This young music composer is very famous _______ the most influential composer.A. for B. to C. as D. with

27. She came ______ a lot of problems at work.A. up with B. down with C. in for D. up against

28. They take ______ each other like two peas.A. in B. after C. to D. for

29. Didn’t it ever ______ to them that they would be severely punished?A. occur B. happen C. enter D. come

30. If you want to ______ weight, cut down on fat.A. put off B. come down C. take over D. cut off

31. By the time we get out of this traffic jam, all the guests _______ home.A. have gone B. had gone C. will go D. will have gone

32. ______ members of the class has to be responsible for his own actions.A. Each of the B. Every C. None of D. All

33. The teacher _______ them the answer to the question.A. explained B. said C. discussed D. told

34. We met each other at the meeting ______ coincidence.A. by B. in C. for D. to

35. As we’ve been discussing for 2 hours without any solution, I’d like to ______ my own solution to this problem.

A. come up B. bring down C. put forward D. take in

36. The accident resulted ______ some minor injuries.A. to B. from C. in D. of

37. Dave, I really appreciate _______ me. But I think I could manage it myself.

A. you to help B. you helped C. your helping D. that you would help

38. One of the robbers was described by the witnesses _______ tall and about .A. like B. by C. in D. as

39. I left the purse at home. Can you _______ without breakfast today, dear?A. go B. do C. make D. live

40. One of the solutions _______ by environmentalists is to ban vehicles from the city center.

A. are suggested B. is suggested C. suggesting D. suggested

41. While the boss was away, her assistant stood ______ her and helped her solve any problems arising.

A. up to B. in for C. up against D. out of

42. I would like to rent a house, modern, comfortable, and _______ in a quite place.A. before all B. above all C. first of all D. after all

43. We could never get ready for the test at such short _______.A. call B. notice C. advice D. note

44. To resist corrosion _______ for today's car to prevent havoc caused by road salts, gravel and other materials.

A. have new coatings been developed B. new coatings developing C. development of new coatings D. new coatings have been developed

45. Some scientists say it is essential that mankind _______ the amount of air pollution in big cities.

A. be reduced B. reduced C. reduce D. will reduce

46. She couldn’t but _____ there crying.A. stood B. standing C. to stand D. stand

47. ______ where to find the key, the boy could not open the safe.

A. Knowing not B. Knew not C. Not knowing D. Didn’t know

48. They received _______ advice from their parents that they became successful.

A. so good B. such a good C. so good an D. such good

49. Computers are said to be _______ for the development of mankind.

A. here to stay B. neither here nor there C. here and there D. here today, gone tomorrow

50. _ “She’s the best pianist in the school.” _ “__________”

A. That’s that. B. Never mind! C. That’s OK! D. You can say that again
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Read the text and choose the best answer in 1-5. (2 ms) “Oh, you’re so lucky living in Bath, It’s such a wonderful, lovely, historical place,” people say enthusiastically, and all you can think of is the awful parking, the crowds of tourists, the expensive shops, the narrow-minded council, and the terrible traffic.... Luckily, I don’t live in Bath but nearly ten miles away in a village called Limpley Stoke in the Avon valley. It seems to be normal in the countryside these days for...
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Read the text and choose the best answer in 1-5. (2 ms)

“Oh, you’re so lucky living in Bath, It’s such a wonderful, lovely, historical place,” people say enthusiastically, and all you can think of is the awful parking, the crowds of tourists, the expensive shops, the narrow-minded council, and the terrible traffic....

Luckily, I don’t live in Bath but nearly ten miles away in a village called Limpley Stoke in the Avon valley. It seems to be normal in the countryside these days for professional people who work in the town prefer to live in the villages, this makes the housing so expensive that the villagers and agricultural workers have to live in the cheaper accommodation in town, with the result that the farmers commute out to the farm and everyone else commutes in. Certainly, there is nobody in the village could be called an old style villager. The people nearest to me include a pilot, an accountant, a British Rail manager, a retired teacher... not a farm worker among them. But I don’t think there is anything wrong with that- it’s just that the nature of villages is changing and there is still quite a strong sense of community here. A lot of this sense of community comes from the Post Office, which is a center for all the gossip and information. I find out what is going on while I am there, pretending to control my two-year-old son. My feeling is that if my son took the money collected for the children, it would go directly where it was needed but they don’t see it like that.

Working at home I tend to wander round the village at times when other people are at the office, which has given me a reputation for being incredibly lazy or unbelievably rich but I still don’t get enough time to look after the garden we bought. My wife had a good idea for the first year. “Let’s just leave it and see what comes up” There were some nice plants among the weeds. She had a good idea for the second year as well. “Why don’t we leave it and see if it all comes up again?” We did, and that is why we need to hire a full-time gardener this year.

1. What is the author’s attitude to Bath?

A. It is a wonderful place to live in. B. It has far too many disadvantages.

C. He feels fortunate to live there. D. It has many good shops.

2. The people who live in the village

A. tend to work on the farms.

B. are mostly professionals who work in the town.

C. are able to afford houses in the town.

D. don’t like the old-style villagers.

3. It would appear from the text that the Post Office

A. sells a wide range of cards.

B. is where most of the charity work is organized.

C. is a place where villagers can talk to each other.

D. sells a range of tinned food as well as stamps.

4. The garden is not in good condition because

A. the author is too lazy to look after it.

B. the author can’t afford to pay a gardener.

C. the author’s no interest in it.

D. nobody has worked on it for over two years.

5. The author feels that living in the village

A. is better than living in Bath. B. has a number of disadvantages

C. tends to be rather dull. D. is something that everyone would enjoy

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22 tháng 12 2017

Read the text and choose the best answer in 1-5. (2 ms)

“Oh, you’re so lucky living in Bath, It’s such a wonderful, lovely, historical place,” people say enthusiastically, and all you can think of is the awful parking, the crowds of tourists, the expensive shops, the narrow-minded council, and the terrible traffic....

Luckily, I don’t live in Bath but nearly ten miles away in a village called Limpley Stoke in the Avon valley. It seems to be normal in the countryside these days for professional people who work in the town prefer to live in the villages, this makes the housing so expensive that the villagers and agricultural workers have to live in the cheaper accommodation in town, with the result that the farmers commute out to the farm and everyone else commutes in. Certainly, there is nobody in the village could be called an old style villager. The people nearest to me include a pilot, an accountant, a British Rail manager, a retired teacher... not a farm worker among them. But I don’t think there is anything wrong with that- it’s just that the nature of villages is changing and there is still quite a strong sense of community here. A lot of this sense of community comes from the Post Office, which is a center for all the gossip and information. I find out what is going on while I am there, pretending to control my two-year-old son. My feeling is that if my son took the money collected for the children, it would go directly where it was needed but they don’t see it like that.

Working at home I tend to wander round the village at times when other people are at the office, which has given me a reputation for being incredibly lazy or unbelievably rich but I still don’t get enough time to look after the garden we bought. My wife had a good idea for the first year. “Let’s just leave it and see what comes up” There were some nice plants among the weeds. She had a good idea for the second year as well. “Why don’t we leave it and see if it all comes up again?” We did, and that is why we need to hire a full-time gardener this year.

1. What is the author’s attitude to Bath?

A. It is a wonderful place to live in. B. It has far too many disadvantages.

C. He feels fortunate to live there. D. It has many good shops.

2. The people who live in the village

A. tend to work on the farms.

B. are mostly professionals who work in the town.

C. are able to afford houses in the town.

D. don’t like the old-style villagers.

3. It would appear from the text that the Post Office

A. sells a wide range of cards.

B. is where most of the charity work is organized.

C. is a place where villagers can talk to each other.

D. sells a range of tinned food as well as stamps.

4. The garden is not in good condition because

A. the author is too lazy to look after it.

B. the author can’t afford to pay a gardener.

C. the author’s no interest in it.

D. nobody has worked on it for over two years.

5. The author feels that living in the village

A. is better than living in Bath. B. has a number of disadvantages

C. tends to be rather dull. D. is something that everyone would enjoy

1. If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest ................the manufacturer directly. A. contact C. to contact B. contacting D. be contacted 2. My shoes are dirty. I'd better take the...........before I come in. D.off C.on A. aways B: up 3. Our energy will soon come to an end if we don't.......... it. A. use B. save C. spend D. take 4. If you want to save money, you shoul.the amount of water your family uses A. reduce B. increase C. adapt D. repair 5. We decided not to go out for...
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1. If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest ................the manufacturer directly. A. contact C. to contact B. contacting D. be contacted 2. My shoes are dirty. I'd better take the...........before I come in. D.off C.on A. aways B: up 3. Our energy will soon come to an end if we don't.......... it. A. use B. save C. spend D. take 4. If you want to save money, you shoul.the amount of water your family uses A. reduce B. increase C. adapt D. repair 5. We decided not to go out for meal we were too tired. A but B. because C. so D. and 6. He is tird.ed up late watching TV A. so . B. and C. but D. because 7.The childre n like to put....nice clothes when they go out. A. in B. off C. into D. on 8. I like bananas,........ my brother doesn't. D. even though A. because B. but C. and . 9. Please turn................ he gas. I want to cook my lunch. A. over C. on D. over B. in 10. who is going to.........your children when you're at work? C. look after A. look for B. look up D. look out 11. She won't take all these suitcases ...........she likes to travel light A. because B.but C. so D. therefore 12. Her parents saw her ............... at the railway station. A. in B. for C. up D.off 13. We can..............easily in the daylight. A. read B. to read C. reading D. readed 14. What are you looking .................. - My picture book I've lost it. A. for B. off C. in D. on 15. A new air-conditioner will be .................. this morning A. installing B. to install C. installed D. to install 16. There are..... saving methods and inventions to use solar energy. A. energy B. energize C. energetic D. energetics 17. I had to pay much money this month for the international!............... A. calls B. calling C. call D. called 18. Can you turn...the light? - It's too dark. A. on B. off C. in D. for 19. Scientists are looking for.. way to reduce energy consumption. A. effectively B. affection C. effect D. effective 20. Mary's eyes are weak she has to wear glasses A. but B. however C. and D. therefore
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1. If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest ................the manufacturer directly. A. contact C. to contact B. contacting D. be contacted

2. My shoes are dirty. I'd better take the...........before I come in. D.off C.on A. aways B: up

3. Our energy will soon come to an end if we don't.......... it. A. use B. save C. spend D. take

4. If you want to save money, you shoul.the amount of water your family uses A. reduce B. increase C. adapt D. repair

5. We decided not to go out for meal we were too tired. A but B. because C. so D. and

6. He is tird.ed up late watching TV A. so . B. and C. but D. because 7.The childre n like to put....nice clothes when they go out. A. in B. off C. into D. on 8. I like bananas,........ my brother doesn't. D. even though A. because B. but C. and . 9. Please turn................ he gas. I want to cook my lunch. A. over C. on D. over B. in 10. who is going to.........your children when you're at work? C. look after A. look for B. look up D. look out