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Exercise 2 (NC): Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.

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Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both its advantages and disadvantages. There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First of all, you can enjoy peace and quiet. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier and more open. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children. However, there are certain drawbacks to life outside the city. Firstly , because there are fewer people,...
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Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both its advantages and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First of all, you can enjoy peace and quiet. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier and more open. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain drawbacks to life outside the city. Firstly , because there are fewer people, you are likely to have fewer friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is harder to find work. As a result , you may have to travel a long way to work, which can be extremely expensive.
In conclusion, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others.On the whole , it is often the best place for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast , young, single people who have a career are better provided for in the city.

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22 tháng 7 2018

ko biết đề là gì nên mk dịch ra nha

Sống ở nông thôn là điều mà mọi người từ thành phố thường mơ ước. Tuy nhiên, trên thực tế, nó có cả lợi thế và bất lợi của nó.
Chắc chắn có nhiều lợi thế để sống ở nông thôn. Trước hết, bạn có thể tận hưởng hòa bình và yên tĩnh. Hơn nữa, mọi người có xu hướng thân thiện hơn và cởi mở hơn. Một lợi thế nữa là ít xe cộ, vì vậy nó an toàn hơn cho trẻ nhỏ.
Tuy nhiên, có những hạn chế nhất định đối với cuộc sống bên ngoài thành phố. Thứ nhất, bởi vì có ít người hơn, bạn có thể có ít bạn bè hơn. Ngoài ra, giải trí khó tìm, đặc biệt là vào buổi tối. Hơn nữa, thực tế là có ít cửa hàng và dịch vụ hơn có nghĩa là khó tìm việc hơn. Kết quả là, bạn có thể phải đi một chặng đường dài để làm việc, điều này có thể cực kỳ tốn kém.
Tóm lại, nó có thể được nhìn thấy rằng nông thôn là phù hợp hơn cho một số người hơn những người khác. Trên toàn bộ, nó thường là nơi tốt nhất cho những người đã nghỉ hưu hoặc những người có con nhỏ. Ngược lại, những người trẻ tuổi, đơn thân có nghề nghiệp được cung cấp tốt hơn trong thành phố.

6 tháng 8 2022

Sống ở nơi đất khách quê người là điều mà những người dân thành phố thường mơ ước. Tuy nhiên, trên thực tế, nó có cả mặt lợi và mặt hại.
Chắc chắn có nhiều thuận lợi để sống trong nước. Trước hết, bạn có thể tận hưởng sự yên bình và tĩnh lặng. Hơn nữa, mọi người có xu hướng thân thiện và cởi mở hơn. Thêm một ưu điểm nữa là ít xe cộ qua lại nên an toàn hơn cho trẻ nhỏ.
Tuy nhiên, có những mặt hạn chế nhất định đối với cuộc sống bên ngoài thành phố. Thứ nhất, vì có ít người hơn, bạn có khả năng có ít bạn bè hơn. Ngoài ra, rất khó tìm thấy các hoạt động giải trí, đặc biệt là vào buổi tối. Hơn nữa, thực tế là có ít cửa hàng và dịch vụ hơn đồng nghĩa với việc khó tìm việc hơn. Kết quả là, bạn có thể phải đi một quãng đường dài để làm việc, điều này có thể cực kỳ tốn kém.
Tóm lại, có thể thấy đất nước này phù hợp với một số người hơn những người khác, nhìn chung, nó thường là nơi tốt nhất cho những người đã nghỉ hưu hoặc có con nhỏ. Ngược lại, những người trẻ tuổi, độc thân có sự nghiệp được chu cấp tốt hơn ở thành phố.

VII. Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage. Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages. There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children. However, there are certain...
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VII. Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage. Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages. There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children. However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs. In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city. 1. According to the passage, living in the country has _______. A. only good points B. only bad points C. both good and bad points D. no disadvantages 2. How many advantages does living in the country have? A. Two B. Three C. Four D. No 3. Living in the country is safer for young children because _______. A. there is less traffic B. there are few shops C. there are fewer people D. there are few services 4. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city. B. It’s hard to find entertainment in the country. C. There are fewer shops and services in the country. D. The country is only suitable for retired people. 5. Having few friends is _______. A. one of drawbacks to life in the country B. the only disadvantage to living in the country C. one of certain drawbacks to life outside the city D. one of certain advantages to life outside the city
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6 tháng 8 2022

1. A

2.A

3.B

4.A

5.D

6 tháng 8 2022

1.C

2.B

3.A

4.D

5.C

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28 tháng 7 2017

Fill in the blanks with suitable words in the box below. There are some extra words.

often looking need subject which true more draw many limit carefully person that fast exact

Drawing has always been a very popular hobby. Young children draw with a pencil soon as they can hold one. Drawing is (1) often seen as a special skill, and it is (2) true that some people seem to draw perfect pictures without any effort. Yet drawing, like writing, can be learnt; you can (3) draw accurately if you work really hard at it. Drawing is first of all about looking (4) carefully. It sounds easy to say that all you (5) need to do is look at things, but it really isn't that simple. The best way to draw a familiar (6) subject is to imagine that you are (7) looking at it for the first time.
Nowadays, there are (8) more courses and materials available than ever before, (9) which means that you can experiment to improve your skills. The only (10) limit is your imagination.

Read the following article and fill in the missing linking devices from the list below. State what these words are used for e.g. moreover, to add more points on a topic etc. Moreover, apart from, in addition to, however, all things considered, on the other hand, the main disadvantage of Gardening – a Dream or a Nightmare? Many people dream of having a large space in which to create their ideal garden. 1) ................ rewarding a large garden can be, it is worth considering the...
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Read the following article and fill in the missing linking devices from the list below. State what these words are used for e.g. moreover, to add more points on a topic etc. Moreover, apart from, in addition to, however, all things considered, on the other hand, the main disadvantage of

Gardening – a Dream or a Nightmare?

Many people dream of having a large space in which to create their ideal garden. 1) ................ rewarding a large garden can be, it is worth considering the disadvantages.2) .................................. a large garden is the hard work it requires. 3) ..................... , this is a year round job which means taking a holiday can be problematic. 4) ................. spending time, you will inevitably spend money on your garden. The amount depends on the type of plants you grow, however do not forget the cost of fertilisers and sprays. 5) ............................ , having a large space gives you the opportunity to have a range of flowers and vegetables. 6) .................... plants, you are able to create features such as ponds, fountains or even a patio. 7) ............................... , owning a large garden can be either a dream or a nightmare. If you are successful it is well worth the effort and expense.

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A. choose a. a b.an c.the d.no word 1. oh i didn't tell you. we've got __ new english teacher 2. here's __dvd you asked to borrow 3 we're out of__ coffee so could you get some from the supermarket 4. the prize is __ unique opportunity to travel the world 5. it looks like __ glass in your bedroom window is cracked 6. it's__honour to be here this evening to speak to you 7. there's ___ good chance we'll be late for the meeting 8. reports are coming in of a major oil spill in __...
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A. choose

a. a b.an c.the d.no word

1. oh i didn't tell you. we've got __ new english teacher

2. here's __dvd you asked to borrow

3 we're out of__ coffee so could you get some from the supermarket

4. the prize is __ unique opportunity to travel the world

5. it looks like __ glass in your bedroom window is cracked

6. it's__honour to be here this evening to speak to you

7. there's ___ good chance we'll be late for the meeting

8. reports are coming in of a major oil spill in __ Mediterranean

9. i went to see the doctor because i'm finding it difficult to sleep at __ night

10. do you think that they'll ever send a manned mission to ___ Venus

B. circle the extra word in each line

1. The many people who appear in the news for the first time

2 find that a sudden fame has a negative effect on their lives.

3 The national press can be an unforgiving and the loss of

4 the provacy that comes with fame is an extra problem at a

5 difficult time. This is especially tha case when a someone is

6 in the news because of a tragedy or the serious crime .Just

7. at the moment when you are under a most stress, you find

8 microphones and the cameras in your face. The media have

9 a responsibility to inform the public, but an innocent people

10 are often hurt by the demand for th scandal.

C.

1. the clothes you bought me for birthday __ (be) wonderful 2. it turned out that the information we had received__(be)wrong 3 my new jeans __(be) in the wash and i wanted to wear them tonight 4. the luggage on a plane__ (take)up a ;ot of room 5.your hair__(look)really nice and shiny 6. i could tell by the look on her face that the news __(not/be)good 7.oh no my money __(be)in my other jacket D. find ten mistake in this passage and correct them 1 'We interrupt you usual schedule to bring you an important news. We are receiving 2 information about q spaceship that has landed outside the White House. The large 3 ship seems to be made of glasses. Reports say that a short time ago aliens came out 4 of the craft .Eye-witness described them as short and said their clothes was made 5 of metal and their hairs was bright green. Strangely one of them appear to be 6 wearing a jean. Much people vsaid that they seemed to be frendly. The President of the 7 United States is currently holding a meeting with the visitors in the hope that we can 8 exchage knowledges.Police advice are to stay indoors and under no circumstances 9 approach the spacesship. We will be back with another news as soon as we can. And 10 now back to your usual programme Gardening for Beginners
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Exercise 3. Write the sentences in another way, beginning as shown. 1. Someone reported that the situation was under control. The situation ___________________________________ 2. It is said that she works 16 hours a day. She ______________________________________________ 3. Someone thinks that the company is planning a new advertising campaign. The company ______________________________________ 4. Everyone expects that the soap opera will end next year. The soap opera...
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Exercise 3. Write the sentences in another way, beginning as shown.
1. Someone reported that the situation was under control.
The situation ___________________________________
2. It is said that she works 16 hours a day.
She ______________________________________________
3. Someone thinks that the company is planning a new advertising campaign.
The company ______________________________________
4. Everyone expects that the soap opera will end next year.
The soap opera __________________________________
5. It is alleged that the man drove through the town at 90 miles an hour.
The man _________________________________________
6. Someone reported that the President had suffered a heart attack.
The President ___________________________________
7. They think that the prisoner escaped by climbing over a wall.
The prisoner ____________________________________
8. It is reported that the buildings have been badly damaged by fire.
The buildings __________________________________
9. It is reported that many people are homeless after the floods.
Many people ____________________________________
10. We all expected Marta would pass her driving test.
Marta _________________________________________
11. People believe that he was killed by terrorists.
He ____________________________________________
12. We knew that you were in town on the night of the crime.
You _____________________________________________
13. Journalists supposed that the footballer Wayne Johnson was earning £10 million a year.
The footballer Wayne Johnson __________________________
14. It is said that there is a secret tunnel between those two houses.
There _____________________________________________
15. We know that they lives in a small flat on the fifth floor.
They_______________________________________________
16. Lots of people believe that the Prime Minister and his wife have separated.
The Prime Minister________________________________
17. It is believed that the boy is wearing a white pullover and blue jeans.
The boy___________________________________________
18. Everyone expects that the hostages will be released soon.
The hostages______________________________________
19. It is reported that two people were injured in the explosion.
Two people_______________________________________
20. They say exercise is good for health.
Exercise _________________________________________

Exercise 6. Use the words in brackets to complete the sentence. Use the structure have some¬thing done.
1. We _____ (the house/ paint) at the moment.
2. I lost my key. I’ll have to _____ (another key/ make).
3. When was the last time you _____ (your hair/ cut)?
4. You look different. ; _____ (you/ your hair/ cut)?
5. _____ (you/ a newspaper/ deliver) to your house or do you go to the shop to buy one?
6. A: Can I see the photos you took when you were on holiday?
B: I’m afraid I _____ (not/ the film/ develop) yet.
7. A: What are those workmen doing in your garden?
B: Oh, we _____ (a swimming pool/ build).
8. This coat is dirty. I must _____ (it/ clean).
9. If you want to wear earrings, why don’t you _____ (your ears/ pierce)?
10. A: My car has been serviced recently.
B: How often _____ (.you/ your car/ service)?

Exercise 7. Choose the correct answer.
1. We can’t go along here because the road _____.
a. is repairing b. is repaired c. is being repaired d. repaires
2. The story I’ve just read _____ Agatha Christie.
a. was written b. was written by c. was written from d. wrote by
3. Why don’t you have your brother _____ the roof?
a repairs b. repair c. repaired d. to repair
4. The man died because medical help was not summoned. A doctor should _____.
a. be have called b. been called c. be called d. have been called
5. Something funny _____ in class yesterday.
a. happened b. was happened c. happens d. is happened
6. Many US automobiles _____ in Detroit, Michigan.
a. manufacture b. have manufactured
c. are manufactured d. are manufacturing
7. A lot of pesticide residue can _____ on unwashed produce.
a. find b. found c. be finding d. be found
8. We _____ by a loud noise during the night.
a. woke up b. are woken up c. were woken up d. were waking up
9. How did that window _____? ~ I don’t know.
a. get broken b. broke c. got broken d. broken
10. Some film stars _____ difficult to work with.
a. are said be b. are said to be c. say to be d. said to be
11. Last night a tornado swept through Rockville. It _____ everything in its path.
a. destroyed b. was destroyed
c. was being destroyed d. has been destroyed
12. Vitamin C _____ by the human body. It gets into blood stream quickly.
a. absorbs easily b. is easily absorbing
c. is easily absorbed d. absorbed easily
13. Why did Tom keep making jokes about me? I don’t enjoy _____ at.
a. be laughed b. to be laughed c. laughing d. being laughed
14. John _____ last week.
a. had his house painted b. had painted his house
c. had his father to paint d. had his house paint
15. Today, many serious childhood diseases _____ by early immunization.
a. are preventing b. can prevent c. prevent d. can be prevented
16. ‘_____ about the eight o’clock flight to Chicago?’ ‘Not yet.’
a. Has been an announcement made b. Has an announcement made
c. Has an announcement been made d. Has been made an announcement
17. ‘Has the commitee made its decision yet?’
‘Not yet. They are still _____ the proposal.’
a. considering b. been considered c. being considered d. considered
18. I might watch this programme. It _____ very funny.
a. supposes to be b. is supposed being
c. is supposed to be d. was supposed be
19. Do you get your heating _____ every year?
a. checking b. check c. be checked d. checked
20. Claude Jennings is said _____ his memory.
a to have been lost b. to be lost
c. to have lost d. to lose

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17 tháng 7 2017

Exercise 3. Write the sentences in another way, beginning as shown.
1. Someone reported that the situation was under control.
The situation _______________was reported to be/to have been under control.____________________
2. It is said that she works 16 hours a day.
She _______________ is said to work 16 hours a day._______________________________
3. Someone thinks that the company is planning a new advertising campaign.
The company _________is thought to being planning a new advertising campaign_____________________________
4. Everyone expects that the soap opera will end next year.
The soap opera ____________is expected to end next year______________________
5. It is alleged that the man drove through the town at 90 miles an hour.
The man _________is alleged to have driven through the town at 90 miles an hour________________________________
6. Someone reported that the President had suffered a heart attack.
The President _________was reported to _______to have suffered a heart attack. ___________________
7. They think that the prisoner escaped by climbing over a wall.
The prisoner _____________ is thought to have escape by climbing over the wall._______________________
8. It is reported that the buildings have been badly damaged by fire.
The buildings __________is reported to have been badly damaged by fire________________________
9. It is reported that many people are homeless after the floods.
Many people ___________are said to have been homeless after the floods._________________________
10. We all expected Marta would pass her driving test.
Marta ____________is expected to pass the test_____________________________
11. People believe that he was killed by terrorists.
He ___________is believed to have been killed by terrorists_________________________________
12. We knew that you were in town on the night of the crime.
You ____________were known to have been in town on the night of the crime._________________________________
13. Journalists supposed that the footballer Wayne Johnson was earning £10 million a year.
The footballer Wayne Johnson __________is supposed to have been earning £10 million a year.________________
14. It is said that there is a secret tunnel between those two houses.
____there is a secret tunnel between those two houses._________________________________________
15. We know that they lives in a small flat on the fifth floor.
They_______are known to live in a small flat on the fifth floor________________________________________
16. Lots of people believe that the Prime Minister and his wife have separated.
The Prime Minister________and his wife are believed to have separated________________________
17. It is believed that the boy is wearing a white pullover and blue jeans.
The boy___________is believed to wearing a white pullover and blue jeans.________________________________
18. Everyone expects that the hostages will be released soon.
The hostages_____are expected to be released soon_________________________________
19. It is reported that two people were injured in the explosion.
Two people__are reported to have been injured in the explosion_____________________________________
20. They say exercise is good for health.
Exercise ___________is said to good for health______________________________

Exercise 6. Use the words in brackets to complete the sentence. Use the structure have some¬thing done.
1. We ____are having the house painted_ (the house/ paint) at the moment.
2. I lost my key. I’ll have to __have another key made___ (another key/ make).
3. When was the last time you __has had your hair cut___ (your hair/ cut)?
4. You look different. ; ___have you had your hair cut__ (you/ your hair/ cut)?
5. ___do you have a newspaper delivered__ (you/ a newspaper/ deliver) to your house or do you go to the shop to buy one?
6. A: Can I see the photos you took when you were on holiday?
B: I’m afraid I __haven't had the film developed ___ (not/ the film/ develop) yet.
7. A: What are those workmen doing in your garden?
B: Oh, we __are having a swimming pool built ___ (a swimming pool/ build).
8. This coat is dirty. I must __have it cleaned___ (it/ clean).
9. If you want to wear earrings, why don’t you ___have your ears pierced__ (your ears/ pierce)?
10. A: My car has been serviced recently.
B: How often __do you have your car serviced___ (.you/ your car/ service)?

Exercise 7. Choose the correct answer.
1. We can’t go along here because the road _____.
a. is repairing b. is repaired c. is being repaired d. repaires
2. The story I’ve just read _____ Agatha Christie.
a. was written b. was written by c. was written from d. wrote by
3. Why don’t you have your brother _____ the roof?
a repairs b. repair c. repaired d. to repair
4. The man died because medical help was not summoned. A doctor should _____.
a. be have called b. been called c. be called d. have been called
5. Something funny _____ in class yesterday.
a. happened b. was happened c. happens d. is happened
6. Many US automobiles _____ in Detroit, Michigan.
a. manufacture b. have manufactured
c. are manufactured d. are manufacturing
7. A lot of pesticide residue can _____ on unwashed produce.
a. find b. found c. be finding d. be found
8. We _____ by a loud noise during the night.
a. woke up b. are woken up c. were woken up d. were waking up
9. How did that window _____? ~ I don’t know.
a. get broken b. broke c. got broken d. broken
10. Some film stars _____ difficult to work with.
a. are said be b. are said to be c. say to be d. said to be
11. Last night a tornado swept through Rockville. It _____ everything in its path.
a. destroyed b. was destroyed
c. was being destroyed d. has been destroyed
12. Vitamin C _____ by the human body. It gets into blood stream quickly.
a. absorbs easily b. is easily absorbing
c. is easily absorbed d. absorbed easily
13. Why did Tom keep making jokes about me? I don’t enjoy _____ at.
a. be laughed b. to be laughed c. laughing d. being laughed
14. John _____ last week.
a. had his house painted b. had painted his house
c. had his father to paint d. had his house paint
15. Today, many serious childhood diseases _____ by early immunization.
a. are preventing b. can prevent c. prevent d. can be prevented
16. ‘_____ about the eight o’clock flight to Chicago?’ ‘Not yet.’
a. Has been an announcement made b. Has an announcement made
c. Has an announcement been made d. Has been made an announcement
17. ‘Has the commitee made its decision yet?’
‘Not yet. They are still _____ the proposal.’
a. considering b. been considered c. being considered d. considered
18. I might watch this programme. It _____ very funny.
a. supposes to be b. is supposed being
c. is supposed to be d. was supposed be
19. Do you get your heating _____ every year?
a. checking b. check c. be checked d. checked
20. Claude Jennings is said _____ his memory.
a to have been lost b. to be lost
c. to have lost d. to lose

9 tháng 8 2017

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19 tháng 2 2019

Đáp án là: He asked Tom to stop talking.

Fill in each blank with a word from the box Outdoor ; around ; peaceful ; conclusion ; boring ; isolated ; possible ; polluted Nowadays, some people choose to live and work in the countryside. New ways of working, such as online working, have made it (1) … for more people to live there. There are both advantages and disadvantages to living in the countryside. On the one hand, life in the countryside is very (2) … There are less cars and that means that there is less noise, and that it is...
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Fill in each blank with a word from the box

Outdoor ; around ; peaceful ; conclusion ; boring ; isolated ; possible ; polluted

Nowadays, some people choose to live and work in the countryside. New ways of working, such as online working, have made it (1) … for more people to live there. There are both advantages and disadvantages to living in the countryside.

On the one hand, life in the countryside is very (2) … There are less cars and that means that there is less noise, and that it is less (3) … Furthermore, there is more land available in the countryside, and people can often live in bigger houses or flats than in cities. Finally, it is easier to do a lot of (4) … activities such as walking or cycling if you live in the countryside. On the other hand, life in the countryside can be (5) … There are fewer restaurants, cinemas and shops to go to . Moreover, there is little public transport, which makes it difficult to get (6) … if you don't have a car. Finally, you can feel (7) … if you live a long way from other people.

In (8) …, there are both pros and cons to living in the countryside. However, in my opinion, the peacefulness of the countryside makes it a very attractive option.

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13 tháng 9 2019

Nowadays, some people choose to live and work in the countryside. New ways of working, such as online working, have made it (1) boring for more people to live there. There are both advantages and disadvantages to living in the countryside.

On the one hand, life in the countryside is very peaceful (2). There are less cars and that means that there is less noise, and that it is less polluted(3) . Furthermore, there is more land available in the countryside, and people can often live in bigger houses or flats than in cities. Finally, it is easier to do a lot of (4)Outdoor activities such as walking or cycling if you live in the countryside. On the other hand, life in the countryside can be (5) isolated There are fewer restaurants, cinemas and shops to go to . Moreover, there is little public transport, which makes it difficult to get (6) around if you don't have a car. Finally, you can feel (7) possible if you live a long way from other people.

In (8) conclusion, there are both pros and cons to living in the countryside. However, in my opinion, the peacefulness of the countryside makes it a very attractive option.

13 tháng 9 2019

Theo mình nghĩ là:

1) possible

2) peaceful

3) polluted

4) outdoor

5) boring

6) around

7) isolated

8) conclusion

Fill in each blank with a word from the box Outdoor ; around ; peaceful ; conclusion ; boring ; isolated ; possible ; polluted Nowadays, some people choose to live and work in the countryside. New ways of working, such as online working, have made it (1) … for more people to live there. There are both advantages and disadvantages to living in the countryside. On the one hand, life in the countryside is very (2) … There are less cars and that means that there is less noise, and that it is...
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Fill in each blank with a word from the box

Outdoor ; around ; peaceful ; conclusion ; boring ; isolated ; possible ; polluted

Nowadays, some people choose to live and work in the countryside. New ways of working, such as online working, have made it (1) … for more people to live there. There are both advantages and disadvantages to living in the countryside.

On the one hand, life in the countryside is very (2) … There are less cars and that means that there is less noise, and that it is less (3) … Furthermore, there is more land available in the countryside, and people can often live in bigger houses or flats than in cities. Finally, it is easier to do a lot of (4) … activities such as walking or cycling if you live in the countryside. On the other hand, life in the countryside can be (5) … There are fewer restaurants, cinemas and shops to go to . Moreover, there is little public transport, which makes it difficult to get (6) … if you don't have a car. Finally, you can feel (7) … if you live a long way from other people.

In (8) …, there are both pros and cons to living in the countryside. However, in my opinion, the peacefulness of the countryside makes it a very attractive option.

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1.     This region ____ as the costliest place to do business.

A.    often is referred to

B.    is often referred to

C.    is referred often to

D.    has often referred

 

2.     The escaped prisoner is believed ________ on island.

A.    being lived

B.    to be living

C.    having lived

D.    that living

3.     Everybody invited to their party was _____

A.    colorful dressed

B.    colorfully dressing

C.    colorful dressing

D.    colorfully dressed

4.     Did you paint it yourself or did you _______ it painted?

A.    make

B.    do

C.    get

D.    ask

5.     Americans ____ to point at other people.

A.    consider it rude

B.    are considered it rude

C.    are considering rude

D.    are considered rude

6.     All things _____, Professor Hawk is the best instructor I’ve ever had.

A.    considered

B.    to consider

C.    considering

D.    considerable

7.     ____ aobut the good news. Sarah seemed to be indifferent.

A.    In spite of exciting

B.    In addition to exciting

C.    Because of being excited

D.    In stead of being excited.

8.     It all _______ very quickly. I couldn’t even see the attacker’s face.

A.    happens

B.    happened

C.    was happened

D.    had been happened

9.     Caroline_______ Spanish from a book.

A.    teach

B.    taught herself

C.    have been taught

D.    was taught herself

10.  It’s two months since I _____ my hair cut.

A.    had

B.    have had

C.    have

D.    had had

11.  A bridge should _______ here long ago.

A.    have built

B.    be built

C.    have been built

D.    have been building

12.  This is a serious problem. I don’t know how _________.

A.    can it solve

B.    can it be solved

C.    it can solve

D.    it can be solved

13.  My wallet has ________. It must ________.

A.    disappeared/ be stolen

B.    been disappeared/ be stolen

C.    been disappearing/ stolen

D.    disappeared/ have been stolen

14.  “How old is this stone bridge?” “It ______ over 200 years old.”

A.    believes to be

B.    is believed to being

C.    is believed to be

D.    was believed to being

15.  After _______, the man was taken to the police station.

A.    being arrested

B.    arresting

C.    was arrested

D.    having arrested

16.  Twelve people are reported _____in an explosion at a supermarket yesterday.

A.    to be injured

B.    to have been injured

C.    to being injured

D.    to having been injured

17.  The train _____ arrive at 9.30, but it was an hour late.

A.    was supposed to

B.    supposed to

C.    is supposed to

D.    was supposing to

18.  Only later ____________.

A.    were the facts all made public

B.    did the facts all made public

C.    the facts were all made public

D.    the facts all made public

19.  We hope to have the law __________ by December.

A.    pass

B.    to pass

C.    passing

D.    passed