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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
__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________________________________________
Those outdoor activities are suitable for young children
-> Young children should take part in those outdoor activities
Does email allow us to stay in touch?
-> Email allow us to stay in touch, doesn't it ?
Although he is old, he goes jogging every morning
->In spite of being old, he goes jogging every morning
Rewrite the following sentences, using the provided word keep meaning as that of the root one.
1. Those outdoor activities are suitable for young children.
→Young children should take part in outdoor activities
III.
1. Many people began to wearing jeans because they were cheap.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because of the cheapness, many people began to wearing jeans.
2. Since he was careless, Tom lost the game.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because of Tom's carelessness, he lost the game.
3. Although she behaves well, no one loves her.
\(\Rightarrow\) Despite behaving well, no one loves her.
4. Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because the weather is cold, thr crops are late this year.
5. Mary was worried because Tom was late.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because of Tom's lateness, Mary was worried.
6. Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because of Tom's bad leg, he walked slowly.
7. I came here because I want the English course.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because of wanting the English course, I came here.
8. I went to school although it was hot
\(\Rightarrow\) Despite the hot weather, I went to school.
9. Because of the dust in the room, I can't go in.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because there is the dust in the room, I can't go in.
10. Because of too much smoke, we have to wear masks.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because there is too much smole, we have to wear masks.
Good luck!
II/ Rewrite these sentences, using because:
1. Due to the cold weather, we stayed home.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because the weather was cold, we stayed home.
2. Most people hear jogging is a good exercise, so they begin to jog.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because most people hear jogging is a good exercise, they begin to jog.
3. People like to live in this country because of it's healthy climate.
\(\Rightarrow\) People like to live in this country because the climate is healthy.
4. A computer can be used for various purposes, so it becomes very popular now a days.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because a computer can be used for various purposes, it becomes very popular now a days.
5. Stacey retired in 1987, partly because of ill health.
\(\Rightarrow\) Stacey retired in 1987, partly because she was ill.
6. We were late for the meeting due to the heavy traffic.
\(\Rightarrow\) We were late for the meeting because the traffic was heavy.
7. Harry had to stay in hospital because of his broken leg.
\(\Rightarrow\) Harry had to stay in hospital because his leg was broken.
8. Our leader couldn't attend the meeting, so it was canceled.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because our leader couldn't attend the meeting, it was canceled.
9. The young couple decided not to the buy the house because of it's dilapidated condition.
\(\Rightarrow\) The young couple decided not to the buy the house because the condition was dilapidated.
10. I always enjoyed mathematics in high school, so I decided to major in it in college.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because I always enjoyed mathematics in high school, I decided to major in it in college.
Good luck!
THE GENERATION GAP
people talk about the generation as a kind of division between young people and their parents. It is something which is (GENERAL) generally a problem when children enter their teenage years, and results in (COMPLAIN) complaints on both sides. Parents, for example, can often be heard to say that young people are disrespectful and disobedient, and in (ADD) addition, young people tend to be (RESPONSIBLE) irresponsible when spending because they don't appreciate the value of money. Adolsescents, on the other hand, complain that their parents don't understand them.
What has gone wrong? One (EXPLAIN) explanation lies in how society has changed in the past , children would (TYPICAL) typically continue the way of life of their parents. In today's world, parents are very (AMBITION) ambitious for their children because they want them to achieve more than they did. The problem is that children often (AGREE) disagree with their parent's plans. (TEENAGE) Teenagers also reach maturity at an (EARLY) earlier age than they used to and want their independence sooner. The resulting conflict is painful to both sides.
1. I couldn't do the test because it was difficult.
Because of the difficult test, i couldn't do it.
2. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train
In spite of getting up late, he was late for the first train
3. Although my friend doesn't have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.
Despite not having enough money, she wants to buy that new car.
4. We arrived late because of the bad traffic
Because the traffic was bad, we arrived late
5. She didn't buy the house because the price was very high
Because of the high price, She didn't buy the house
6. She only accepted the job because of the high salary
Because the salary was high, she only accepted the job
7. We couldn't sleep because the weather was hot.
Because of the hot weather, we couldn't sleep
8. I enjoyed the film although the story was bored
in spite of the bored story, I enjoyed the film
9. He didn't arrive until 9 o'clock although he promised that he wouldn't be late.
In spite of promising that he wouldn't be late, he didn't arrive until 9 o'clock
10. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work
In spite of his serious illness, he was determined to finish his work
11. Mary went to bed early because she felt tired
Because of feeling tired, Mary went to bed early
11) Many people began to wearing jeans because they were cheap
Because of the cheapness of jeans, many people began to wearing them
12) Since he was careless, Tom lost the game
=> Because of his carelessness, Tom lost the game
13) Although she behaves well, no one loves her
Despite her good behaviour, no one loves her
14) Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year
=> Because the weather was cold, the crops are late this year
15) Mary was worried because Tom was late
=> Because of Tom's lateness, Mary was worried
16) Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.
=> Because of his bad leg, Tom walked slowly
17) I came here because I want the English course.
=> Because of wanting the English course, I came here
18) I went to school although it was hot.
=> Despite the hot weather, I went to school
19) Because of the dust in the room, I can't go in.
Because there is the dust in the room, I can't go in
20. She didn't go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.
Because of her bad cold, She didn't go to the circus with Betty
Rewrite the sentences
1. I think you should apply for that job.
-) If i were you, i applied for that job.
2. Because her carelessness, Lan broke the glass.
-) Because Lan was careless she broke the glass.
3. They haven't decided the exact time of match yet.
-) The exact time of match hasn't been decided yet
4. Do you take pride in being a student of Hoang Van Thu High school?
-) Are you proud of being a student of Hoang Van Thu High school?
33. In spite of talking 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 HLB is high, there are fewer tourists here this year.____________________
35. I haven't heard from her for ages.
I lost touch with her for ages___________________________
36. Those outdoor activities are suitable for young children.
Young children should take ________part in outdoor activities__________________________________