X. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. __________New Year‘s Eve, many people go to Times Square to watch the ball drop.
a. At b. On c. In d. By
2. As far as I know, this film is __________a true story of Oskar Schindler.
a. set in b. based on c. come out d. taken over
3. You should walk across the street at the ___________.
a. road sign b. traffic lights c. parking area d. zebra crossing
4. Thousands of people have ___________ for an annual cheese-chasing competition on Cooper‘s Hill.
a. gathered b. watched c. participated d. appeared
5. Paris is becoming a livable city __________there are many bike-only and pedestrian-only streets.
a. although b. because c. however d. whereas
6. Although the film was __________, Jack fell asleep in the middle.
a. violent b. boring c. gripping d. frightening
7. The Samba Parade is a _________for all who have journeyed to Rio for Carnival.
a. must-see b. sight c. scene d. visual
8. People don‘t do this to celebrate anything, they just do it ________.
a. at once b. on purpose c. by chance d. for fun
9. You____________ like horror films! When did you start watching them?
a. used to b. didn‘t use to c. don‘t use to d. get used to
10. ‗Would you like to go to the cinema this weekend?‘ ‗ ___________‘
a. I don‘t care. b. OK. You did it! c. Great! I can‘t wait. d. Sorry! I don‘t like
Đáp án: B
Giải thích: Câu chia thời hiện tại hoàn thành với mốc thời gian “so far”
Dịch: Tôi đã và đang đọc cuốn truyện này đến nay là được 5 lần rồi.