- But for this father's early retirement, Richard would not have taken over the family business.
A/ Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.
B/ Richard didn't take over the family business because his father didn't retire early.
C/ His father retired early but he still ran the family business.
D/ Richard's father didn't want him to take over the family business despite his retirement.
Mr Thomas was exhausted.He ___________ (have) the worst morning of his life! Everything ___________ (go) wrong.He ___________ (drive) to work for half an hour when suddenly his car broke down.Not wanting to be late he decided to start walking and try to catch a bus.After he ___________ (walk) for over an hour,it began to rain.However,just at moment a taxi appeared and Mr Thomas jumped in.When he arrived at the office,he realised that he ___________ (leave) his wallet in his own car and he had no money to pay driver!He rushed into the office, followed by the angry taxi diver.However,an importance business meeting ___________ (just/start). Mr thomas was wet and dirty because it ___________ (rain) and his boss was very angry because he ___________ (wait) for him to arrive for over an hour.After explaning what ___________ (happen) to his boss,Mr Thomas borrowed a car and went home change. When he arrived home he realished to his horror that someone ___________ (break into) his house.What a morning!
Cho dạng đúng của từ trong ngoặc:
1. Travelling all over America, Bell (1.demonstration) his invention to the (2.count) exhibition, and by 1877 the (3.one) telephone was in (4.commerce) use.
2. Help is immediately sent to he (5.survive) of the earthquake.
3. During his speech, he kept on (6.straight) his tie.
4. Video recorders have(7.revolution) our life.
5. Mu father (8.occasion) flies to Hue on business.
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David Evans is a farmer, He does farming on his own land in Wales. The farm has belonged to his family for generations. David(1).........................sheep on his land. He does not employ (2).....................fulltime workers. His són helps him when they are not (3)....................school, The guests from the city enjoy their quiet holidays in the clean country (4)......................and they come to visit their farm. However. it's a lonely life for the Eván family when the guests have gone. The questions is that if his children want to (5)..................the farm when Mr. Evans give up working
1. a. feeds b. grows c. raises d. leads
2. a some b. more c. much d. any
3. a in b. for c. at d. on
4. a. wind b. sight c. life d. air
5. a. take off b. take over c. take after d. take care
The reading is followed by several questions about it. There are four possible answers (A, B, C or D) for each question. Choose the best answer.
Benjamin Franklin
Few people can embody the spirit of early America as much as Benjamin Franklin. He lived through almost the whole of the eighteenth century, being born six years after it began, and dying ten years before it ended. In this time he saw the American colonies grow from tiny settlements into a nation, and he also contributed much to the development of the new state.
At the age of 17 Franklin ran away to Philadelphia. He had already received some training as a printer’s apprentice, and this helped him seven years later, with his first publication, the Pennsylvania Gazette. He also received a contract to do government printing work, which helped him to rise from his poor background to become a successful entrepreneur. Some of his experience in business was shared in his famous Poor Richard’s Almanak, which established his reputation throughout the American colonies. In another of his works, the Autobiography, which was written toward the end of his life, he shows the same quiet common sense.
He was deeply interested in science and natural history, and his experiments with electricity and lightning led directly to the invention of the lightning rod. He was also interested in improving the conditions of his fellow men. He was involved in a number of projects in his native Philadelphia, including the setting up of a library, a university, a philosophical society, and - because he was a pragmatic man - a fire prevention service. In 1753 he became Postmaster-General of the colonies. Through this experience he began to develop the idea that the colonies of North America should be a single nation. Later, he went to London to try to persuade the British government to change the conditions, especially the taxes, that later led the American colonists into rebellion.
Whatever Benjamin Franklin’s personal feelings about the rebellion of the American states, he worked hard to make it succeed. As ambassador to France, he encouraged the French to help George Washington. After the war he attended the American constitutional congress. This was his last contribution, for he died later that year. He is still fondly remembered by Americans as one of the creators of the United States.
1. What is a good description for this text?
A. An autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. B. The life of Benjamin Franklin
C. The works of Benjamin Franklin. D. Franklin and American Independence.
2. When was Benjamin Franklin born?
A. 1806 B. 1794 C. 1717 D. 1706
3. Which of these happened first?
A. Franklin trains as a printer. B. Franklin runs away to Philadelphia.
C. The American colonies rebel. D. Franklin starts his first publication.
4. What was Poor Richard’s Almanak about?
A. Franklin’s reputation. B. How to succeed in business.
C. How to do government printing. D. The text does not say.
5. In which countries did Franklin live?
A. England and France. B. Philadelphia and England.
C. London and America. D. England, America and France.
The reading is followed by several questions about it. There are four possible answers (A, B, C or D) for each question. Choose the best answer.
Benjamin Franklin
Few people can embody the spirit of early America as much as Benjamin Franklin. He lived through almost the whole of the eighteenth century, being born six years after it began, and dying ten years before it ended. In this time he saw the American colonies grow from tiny settlements into a nation, and he also contributed much to the development of the new state.
At the age of 17 Franklin ran away to Philadelphia. He had already received some training as a printer’s apprentice, and this helped him seven years later, with his first publication, the Pennsylvania Gazette. He also received a contract to do government printing work, which helped him to rise from his poor background to become a successful entrepreneur. Some of his experience in business was shared in his famous Poor Richard’s Almanak, which established his reputation throughout the American colonies. In another of his works, the Autobiography, which was written toward the end of his life, he shows the same quiet common sense.
He was deeply interested in science and natural history, and his experiments with electricity and lightning led directly to the invention of the lightning rod. He was also interested in improving the conditions of his fellow men. He was involved in a number of projects in his native Philadelphia, including the setting up of a library, a university, a philosophical society, and - because he was a pragmatic man - a fire prevention service. In 1753 he became Postmaster-General of the colonies. Through this experience he began to develop the idea that the colonies of North America should be a single nation. Later, he went to London to try to persuade the British government to change the conditions, especially the taxes, that later led the American colonists into rebellion.
Whatever Benjamin Franklin’s personal feelings about the rebellion of the American states, he worked hard to make it succeed. As ambassador to France, he encouraged the French to help George Washington. After the war he attended the American constitutional congress. This was his last contribution, for he died later that year. He is still fondly remembered by Americans as one of the creators of the United States.
1. What is a good description for this text?
A. An autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. B. The life of Benjamin Franklin
C. The works of Benjamin Franklin. D. Franklin and American Independence.
2. When was Benjamin Franklin born?
A. 1806 B. 1794 C. 1717 D. 1706
3. Which of these happened first?
A. Franklin trains as a printer. B. Franklin runs away to Philadelphia.
C. The American colonies rebel. D. Franklin starts his first publication.
4. What was Poor Richard’s Almanak about?
A. Franklin’s reputation. B. How to succeed in business.
C. How to do government printing. D. The text does not say.
5. In which countries did Franklin live?
A. England and France. B. Philadelphia and England.
C. London and America. D. England, America and France.
. Read the passage about Miguel. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F.
Miguel moved to the United States from Brazil three years ago. He lives with his mother and his sister in a small house that they rent in Minneapolis. His father, Alfredo, stays behind in Brazil because he owns a small business. He'll rejoin the family sometime next year.
Miguel's family had to wait almost ten years to immigrate to the United States. They applied for a visa when Miguel was two years old. They didn't realize it would take so long to obtain permission to enter the United States. They're happy about their new lives, but they get homesick from time to time, and they miss Alfredo.
Miguel is gradually adjusting to his new life in Minneapolis. He still struggles a little with his English, but his new American friends are helping him learn about the language and the culture. He's in his second year in high school, which means he's a sophomore. He has two more years to go before he graduates. His grades are good and he's very active in sports. He plays American-style football in the fall and soccer in the spring.
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1. Miguel is in USA now with his mother and sister. |
T |
F |
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2. Miguel’s dad is a businessman. |
T |
F |
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3. Miguel’s family had their visa right after application. |
T |
F |
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4. Miguel has no difficulty learning English. |
T |
F |
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5. Miguel will graduate in a couple of years. |
T |
F |
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences:
1. I didn't know that you were in hospital, so I didn't visit you.
2. Hurry up or you will be late
3. She is very busy, so she can't help me now
4. He didn't phone me because he didn't know my phone number
5. You're unfit because you don't take exercise
6. Unless you are careful, you will cut yourself with that knife
7. If i have time, I'll help you. => Unless.......
8. Dick often causes accidents because he drives carelessly
9. I can't apply for that job because I don't know English
10. He didn't study his lessons very carefully, so he gets bad marks now
11. Susan is overweight because she eats too much chocolate
12. His father often punishesvhim for his laziness
13. Study harder or you'll fail in the next exam
14. We did not visit the museum because we had no time
15. Without Jack's help, I wouldn't have been able to move the table
GIÚP MINH NHANH NHÉ MẤY PHÚT NỮA MÌNH NỘP RỒI CẢM ƠN
9. Please turn ______ the gas, I want to cook my lunch. (over / back / on / in) 10. I like bananas, ______ my brother doesn’t. (because / but / and / even though) 11. I shall go ______ you stay here. (and / because / however / although) 12. Jane will be admitted to the university ______ she has bad grades. (because / even though / because of / but) 13. ______ his physica l handicap, he has become a successful businessman. (Although / Despite / Because of / Because) 14. She was absent ______ her cold was worse. (because / or / because of / so) 15. The examination was long ______ difficult. (or / and / but / however) 16. Joh n was ill, ______ he went to bed early. (but / so / because of / however) 17. I’d love to play the table tennis ______ I have to complete an assignment. (and / so / but / or) 18. He likes to travel, ______ so does she.