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England has had a democracy for a long time. Until 1918, however, women were not allowed (106)............in it.
The right to vote is called ‘suffrage’ and the English women who fought (107)............and won that right were called “suffragettes”.
The suffragette movement was led by Emmiline Pankhurst. In 1903, she (108) ……….an organization called the Women’s Social and Politica Union (WSPU). Members of the WSPU went to the Prime Minister to (109) ............ suffrage, but he told them to “be patient”. The suffragettes were not (110).............They wanted change immediately.
The fight for the vote for women became (111)............and sometimes violent. In 1908, two suffragettes (112) ............ themselves to the fence outside the Prime Minister's front door! They were arrested and spent weeks in jail. In 1912, hundreds of women (113)............the streets of London. They broke shop windows and even threw
Stones (114)............the Prime Minister’s house. Thousands of suffragettes were (115)............for this and similar actions over the years.
World War I (1914-1918) proved to be an important (116)............for the women’s movement. Women contributed so much to the war effort as nurses', factory workers, and at other jobs that more people became convinced of their right to vote. Women were (117)............given that right in January, 1918.
106. A. to vote B. for vote C. in voting D. vote
107. A. with B. for C. against D. to
108. A. did B. made C. founded D. found
109. A. demand B. ask C. want D. raise
110. A. satisfaction B. satisfactory C. satisfy D. satisfied
111. A. intensive B. intense C. intend D. intention
112. A. trained B.changed C. chained D. charged
113. A. took to B. took in C. took up D. took over
114. A. onto B. on C. over D. at
115. A. jail B. jailed C. jailing D. on jail
116. A. eventual B. even C. event D. eventually
117. A. finally B. final C. initial D. initially
A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many households, (106) ............ the fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey of 1,256 people (107)............between 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37 per cent of the total housework, while the women (108)............their share to be nearly double that, at 70 per cent. This ratio was not affected by (109)............the woman was working or not.
When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labour, women with jobs felt that housework should (110)............shared equally between male and female partners. Women who did not work outside the home were satisfied to perform 80 per cent - the majority of housework - if their husbands did the (111)............. Research has shown that if levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are (112).............
After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload (113)............14 hours per week, but for men (114)............amount is just 90 minutes. So the division of labour becomes unbalanced, (115)............the man’s share increases much less than the woman’s. It is the inequality and (116)............of respect, not the actual number of hours. which leads to (117)............and depression. The research even (118)............housework as thankless and unfulfilling.
106. A. in spite B. despite C. although D. even
107. A. aged B. aging C. age D. ages
108. A. guessed B. judged C. estimated D. valued
109. A. what B. whether C. which D. that
110. A. being B. been C. to be D. be
111. A. remaining B. remain C. remainder D. remained
112. A. essential B. slight C. worthy D. unimportant
113. A. by B. to C. at D. in
114. A. a B. an C. the D. some
115. A. as B. so C. but D. then
116. A. waste B. loss C. disadvantage D. death
117. A. anxiety B. anxious C. anxiously D. anxiousness
118. A. draws B. expresses C. reports D. describes
16. My mother told me to do the............yesterday but I forgot about it since I had much homework to finish.
A. wash-up B. laundry C. childcare D. exercises
17. ............the rubbish in the early morning is a part of my daily routine.
A. Taking out B. Coming out C. Pulling out D. Bringing out
18. My wife is going on her business next week so I have to............most of the chores around the house.
A. distribute B. hold C. take D. handle
19. Mr. Hoang found it difficult to be in charge of the household.............
A. financial B. financially C. finances D. financier
20. ............is a person who works at home and takes care of the house and family.
A. Breadwinner B. Homemaker C. Servant D. Houseman
21. When his wife gave birth to a baby boy, Mr. Nam became the sole.............
A. housemaid B. housekeeper C. father D. breadwinner
22. My mother and I often go to the supermarket to shop for............at weekends.
A. cook B. groceries C. heavy lifting D. the chores
23. After eating dinner, I have to do the............and then do my homework every day.
A. washing-up B. wash-up C. washing-ups D. washings-up
24. Her husband is very kind. He always cares............her and never puts all of the housework............her.
A. about - in B. for - in C. about - on D. with - on
25. To Hoa, her father is the greatest person in the world and he always sets a good............for her.
A. role B. behaviour C. example D. action
26. We take............in doing the washing-up, cleaning the floor and watering the flowers.
A. turn B. out C. around D. turns
27. Most people will receive............benefits when sharing the housework in their family.
A. enormously B. enormity C. enormous D. strong
28. Like his mother, Viet is a............child who can talk openly to anyone.
A. social B. sociable C. generous D. critical
29. After marriage, Mrs. Hoa always keeps good............with her mother-in-law.
A. association B. relation C. friendship D. relationship
30. In many countries, divorces............to rise because of long-standing conflicts.
A. tend B. have C. aim D. encourage
11. The controller of the body is the............system. Led by the brain and nerves, it allows us to move, talk and feel emotions.
A. circulatory B. digestive C. nervous D. respiratory
12. ............system of the body lets us break down the food we eat and turn it into energy.
A. Circulatory B. Digestive C. Nervous D. Respiratory
13. Skeletal system of the body is made up of our............. It supports our body and protects our organs.
A. bones B. museles C. nerves D. vessels
14. In under a minute, your............can pump blood to bring oxygen and nutrients to every cell in your body.
A. brain B. heart C. lungs D. vessels
15. The human............system is a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.
A. circulatory B. digestive C. nervous D. respiratory
16. A healthy............between work and play ensures that everyone has a chance to enjoy their lives.
A. balance B. control C. equality D. share
17. He likes to............a nap for an hour when he arrives home from work.
A. do B. get C. make D. take
18. I’ve been a night owl............up late for years, hitting the sheets anytime between 12 and 3 a.m.
A. finishing B. getting C. staying D. waking
19. It’s not too late to............your bad habits (smoking, drinking, overeating, etc.) and immediately start living a happier, healthier life.
A. get rid B. give on C. kick D. remember
20. If people breathe in deeply, their............can expand to twice their normal size.
A. hearts B. kidneys C. lungs D. stomachs
21. Some foods and spices may............your breath for days after a meal.
A. damage B. harm C. reduce D. spoil
22. Fish, poultry, beans or nuts............half of their dinner plate.
A. make of B. make out C. make up D. make up of
23. It’s another name for the backbone. It is.............
A. brain B. leg C. pump D. spine
24. Ailments are caused by a/an............of yin and yang.
A. abnormal B. imbalance C. unequal D. unfairness
25. Yoga increases endurance,............and flexibility.
A. blood B. powerful C. strength D. strong
26. Food and drinks which strongly............the body can cause stress.
A. boost B. develop C. encourage D. stimulate
27. As per the study, handful of nuts daily can cut people’s............of coronary heart disease and cancer by nearly 22 per cent.
A. chance B. luck C. opportunity D. risk
28. Acupuncture modality relies on sophisticated skills to select appropriate acupoints to............needles accurately.
A. infuse B. inject C. insert D. install
11. We’re best friends as we have a............interest in music.
A. passion B. passionately C. passionless D. passionate
12. My teacher assigned us a writing task about............of our favorite singers.
A. biology B. biography C. biodiversity D. biochemist
13. We find out that beat box has............very popular recently.
A. came B. turned C. become D. became
14. Lina, the............album of the new music band in our city, will be uploaded on the website next week. I’m looking forward to listening to it.
A. debut B. only C. best-selling D. individual
15. The............cheered loudly when the singers came out on the stage.
A. audience B. spectator C. public D. watcher
16. Our performance was............to be the best one in this competition last night.
A. cheered B. appeared C. judged D. seen
17. The local celebrities joined hands to............a fund-raising campaign for charity.
A. solve B. conserve C. come up D. launch
18. He practically............a comic style called stand-up comedy in which a comedian performs in front of a live audience.
A. realised B. invented C. distributed D. thought
19. No longer did Pokémon Go become the widespread............in Viet Nam.
A. effect B. phenomenon C. invention D. news
20. That the young talented pianist won the Pulitzer Prizes has attracted............attention.
A. worldwide B. scientific C. undue D. careful
21. I like the cover............of these songs more than the originals.
A. songs B. lyrics C. rhythm D. versions
22. Vietnamese............music is extremely diverse, including Quan Ho, Dan Ca, Ca Tru, Chau Van and others.
A. country B. folk C. traditional D. gospel
23. After many weeks, his solo album............a profound influence on the youth all over the country.
A. remains B. maintains C. becomes D. persuades
24. They had a global............hit with their album concept about “The dark side of the Moon”.
A. top B. song C. smash D. popular
25. I passionately love the show “Familiar Faces” and this is the 4th............I’ve seen.
A. show B. chapter C. season D. episode
26. The “Marching song” was adopted as the national............of Viet Nam in 1945.
A. anthem B. song C. flag D. identity
27. Chopin was considered to be one of the greatest Romantic piano............of the 19th century.
A. singers B. writers C. composers D. poets
28. This concert marks nine years since the death of Trinh Cong Son, a prominent............of modern Vietnamese music.
A. comedian B. actor C. contributor D. figure
29. Our band needs to............our nerves to perform in this music competition.
A. control B. conquer C. calm D. lose
30. The best singer............went to Alan Walker for “Faded”.
A. rank B. prize C. reward D. award
11. Luckily, I got some............advice on how to make a presentation on ‘For a better community’ from my class teacher.
A. useless B. useful C. usefulness D. uselessness
12. These............children encounter many problems and really need our help.
A. disadvantaged B. advantaged C. disadvantage D. advantage
13. Fundraising for charity is a............thing for everyone to do to help the community.
A. meant B. meaningful C. meaningless D. meaning
14. They were so............about joining the local volunteer group that they couldn’t sleep last night.
A. excite B. excitement C. exciting D. excited
15. It is............that all the students in class 1OA choose to do a project on ‘Helping the needy’.
A. surprising B. surprised C. surprise D. surprisingly
16. Volunteers become well............of the problems facing the world.
A. aware B. concerned C. helpful D. interested
17. English teaching is considered a good example of a volunteer job which often turns............a career.
A. off B. up C. on D. into
18. Mahatma Gandhi fought for the rights of coloured people in general and the Indians.............
A. in time B. in particular C. in contrast D. in fact
19. A/an............is a person who needs others to take care of him/her, because of illness that he/she had for a long time.
A. patient B. martyr C. invalid D. addict
20. Mr. Chen is more............because he has finally agreed to allow his daughter to join an overseas volunteer organisation in Africa.
A. single-minded B. narrow-minded
C. absent-minded D. open-minded
21. Most of the students in that special school are making good progress, but Michael is a............case.
A. hopefully B. hopeless C. hopeful D. hopelessly
22. A lot of generous businessmen have............valuable contributions to helping needy people.
A. done B. taken C. made D. given
23. Poor students cannot............an abundance of presents on their birthday.
A. look forward to B. put up with
C. come up w ith D. cut down on
24. Befriending can offer volunteers the opportunity to provide support and friendship to a person who may be going............a difficult period.
A. up B. on C . off D. through
25. Volunteer organisations are generally small-staffed, so they need to............lots of volunteers for a huge event.
A. employ B. recruit C. research D. catch
26. You’d better............a commitment to being a volunteer on a regular basis.
A. promise B. do C. make D. pull
27. They visit a retirement home and............time doing fun activities with the elderly who lack immediate family.
A. spend B. lose C. waste D. consume
28. Both community............and volunteerism are an investment in our community and the people who live in it.
A. life B. language C. performance D. service
29. ............being the CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates is also one of the world’s greatest philanthropists.
A. Aside from B. But for C. Except for D. In addition
30. Their massive salaries let them afford to give............huge amounts to charities.
A. off B. up C. away D. hack
31. When you get involved in a volunteer project, you are able to............your knowledge into practice.
A. take B. put C. bring D. push
32. Volunteers can work with many............children who were harmed by Agent Orange in childcare centres.
A. parentless B. disabled C. poor D. homeless
33. Both CARE and Oxfam organisations have programmes to help people in underdeveloped countries ............ their lives.
A. make B. risk C. improve D. start
34. Many international volunteer organisations are trying to find a............to the problem of world hunger.
A. way B. method C. suggestion D. solution
35. For a cleaner and greener community, everyone should............the amount of trash and take care of our environment.
A. increase B. reduce C. contribute D. ignore
36. Thanks to everyone's efforts, we can do............to make school a meaningful place for students living in poverty.
A. a great many B. a little C. a great deal D. a few
37. On the door of the house where Louis Braille was born are the words ‘He opened the door of............to all those who cannot see.’
A. knowledge B. information C. news D. material
38. University students are willing to get involved in helping the old and............people.
A. childlike B. childish C. children D. childless
39. Contact is............connecting students with volunteer organisations abroad.
A. in place of B. in charge of C. in case of D. in danger of
40. Football superstar David Beckham has a huge............for kids in need.
A. head B. strength C. memory D. heat
Rock began in the USA in the early 1950s. At that time 'rhythm and blues’ music was very (106)............with black Americans. ‘R&B’ was a mixture (107)............black religious music and jazz. It had strong rhythms that you could dance to and simple, fast music.
(108)............the success of R&B music, white musicians started to copy the same style. By the mid 1950s, (109)
............new while R&B music, called 'rock ‘n’ roll’ had become very popular. Singers like Elvis Presley and Bill Haley (110)............millions of teenage fans. Their music was fast and loud. Many older people thought that rock ‘n’ roll was very (111).............
By the early 1960s, even rock ‘n’ roll had become old-fashioned. Many of the songs had begun to sound the (112)
............. It was at that time that a new eroup from England became popular: The Beatles.
The Beatles first started (113 )............singing American style songs, but they soon developed their own style, with more (114)............melodies. They also introduced different instruments, (115)............as the Indian sitar. Groups like The Beatles had a very important influence (116)............the style of popular music. By the (117)............1970s, rock ‘n’ roll had developed into a new form of music. Electronics had (118)............the amplified guitars and drums of rock ‘n’ roll. Rock had arrived.
106. A. accepted B. popular C. common D. famous
107. A. to B. with C. of D. by
108. A. Noticing B. Detecting C. Warning D. Perceiving
109. A. those B. its C. their D. this
110. A. attached B. attacked C. attracted D. attained
111. A. dangerous B. endangered C. dangerously D. in danger
112. A. equal B. same C. corresponding D. twin
113. A. to B. at C. with D. by
114. A. complicated B. complicate C. complicating D. complication
115. A. same B. such C. like D. so
116. A. in B. for C. to D. on
117. A. early B. opening C. first D. advance
118. A. switched B. returned C. replaced D. changed
A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS
I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in Chad, about 500 kilometres from the capital N'Djamena. Coming from a (119)............country, I got quite a shock, as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But after a lew days I got used to (120)............there.
The people were always very friendly and helpful, and I soon began to appreciate how beautiful the countiyside was.
One of my jobs was to supply the village (121)............water. The well was a long walk away, and the women used to spend a long time every day (122)............heavy pots backwards and forwards. So I contacted the organisation and arranged to have some pipes delivered. (123)............ these pipes were not really perfect, they still made a great difference to the villagers.
All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not paid, it was well worth doing and I would recommend it to anyone (124)............was considering working for a charity.
119. A. rich B. comfortable C. well-paid D. luxurious
120. A. lived B. living C. lived D. lively
121. A. for B. on C. with D. from
122. A. carrying B. wearing C. holding D. drinking
123. A. If B. Because C. When D. Although
124. A. which B. when C. where D. who
MOTHER TERESA
Mother Teresa was the founder of the Order of the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic congregation of women dedicated to (125)............the poor. Considered one of the greatest humanitarians of the 20th century, she was officially recognised as Saint Teresa of Calcutta in 2016.
Born in 1910, in Skopje, Macedonia, Mother Teresa taught in India (126)............17 years before in 1946 she experienced her “call within a call" to (127)............herself to caring for the sick and poor. (128)............Teresa
enjoyed teaching at the school, she was increasingly upset by the poverty surrounding her in Calcutta: the Bengal famine of 1943 and the outbreak of Hindu/Muslim violence in August 1946. Her order established a nursing home; centres for (129)............blind, aged, and disabled; and a leper colony. In 1979 she (130)............the Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian work. She died in September 1997 and was beatified in October 2003.
125. A. help B. helped C. helping D. helpful
126. A. for B. since C. after D. from
127. A. allow B. devote C. encourage D. spend
128. A. After B. Until C. Although D. Because
129. A. a B. the C. these D. those
130. A. received B. recognized C. awarded D. presented
11. Smartphone can be a great learning............but you need to think of how to use it effectively.
A. benefit B. choice C. invention D. tool
12. It is convenient for you to read............when you travel.
A. e-books B. laptops C. online game D. smartphones
13. Many young people carry a pair of earbuds as they are small, light, and.............
A. chargeable B. economical C. portable D. transferable
14. Washing machine or vacuum cleaner can help you to............time while doing housework.
A. kill B. save C. spend D. waste
15. Velcro has gradually become a familiar............for shoes, jackets, and even spacesuits.
A. button B. fastener C. locker D. zipper
16. Most smartphones now............flash player as well as voice and video calls.
A. display B. offer C. provide D. support
17. Many students prefer............assignments on their laptops to writing traditionally.
A. reading B. searching C. sending D. typing
18. Mobile devices such as laptops or digital cameras can be charged by.............
A. solar charges B. solar-charges C. solar chargers D. solar-chargers
19. We can surf the............to search for news, watch films, or download music.
A. e-book B. internet C. laptop D. smartphone
20. In many classrooms, teachers use chalk to write on the.............
A. blackboards B. black boards C. whiteboards D. white boards
21. You can send and receive e-mails from a.............
A. charger B. printer C. smartphone D. USB
22. The............,which can travel underwater, is very useful for scientists to learn about the undersea world.
A. aeroplane B. electronic car C. spaceship D. submarine
23. Like Vietnamese, Thai people also depend............water for their crops.
A. against B. for C. in D. on
24. In 1999, the king’s Chaipattana Aerator obtained Thai............for his rain-making techniques.
A. certificates B. charters C. licenses D. patents
25. Paddle-wheel machine helps to clean the wastewater before............it for farming.
A. rearranging B. recycling C. reducing D. reusing
26. You can get access............the Interne, via a range of devices such as desktop or laptop computers, mobile phones, and tablets.
A. for B. in C. of D. to
27. Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin, James Watt are among of the greatest............of all time.
A. inventions B. inventiveness C. inventors D. invents
28. ............noodles are a precooked and usually dried block invented by Japanese.
A. Instantaneous B. Instance C. Instant D. Instantly
29. It is definitely true that nature has inspired............inventions and technologies.
A. numbers B. numeral C. numerical D. numerous
30. Smartphones are used not only for communication but also for information and.............
A. entertain B. entertainer C. entertaining D. entertainment
31. People often use the natural world as inspiration to design and invent new.............
A. producers B. produces C. productions D. products
32. Internet and social networks help us easily interact............people all over the world.
A. in B. of C. on D. with
33. Users can look............locations as well as directions to different places on Google Maps.
A. down B. for C. in D. up
34. The two fabrics of Velcro stick together thanks............the hooks on the surface and the loops on the other.
A. by B. for C. of D. to
35. If you get a laptop as a reward, what w ill you use it............?
A. by B. for C. to D. with
36. Scientists have invented artificially intelligent computer systems............of answering questions posed in natural language.
A. able B. aware C. capable D. fond
11. In some Asian countries, the groom and bride............their wedding rings in front of the altar.
A. change B. exchange C. give D. take
12. In Scotland, the bride’s mother may invite the wedding guests to her house to............off all the wedding gifts.
A. show B. turn C. put D. get
13. On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the.............
A. bride B. groom C. guest D. bridesmaid
14. In the past, the............and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before the wedding.
A. propose B. proposing C. proposal D. proposed
15. Superstitions............an important part in the lives of many people in Viet Nam.
A. take B. act C. occupy D. play
16. Viet Nam has kept a variety of superstitious............about daily activities.
A. believe B. believing C. beliefs D. believable
17. Traditionally, most Vietnamese people never............the floor during the first three days of the New Year.
A. sweep B. paint C. polish D. resurface
18. Viet Nam is a country situated in Asia, where many mysteries and legends.............
A. origin B. originate C. original D. originally
19. The British usually pay a lot of............to good table manners and are expected to use knives, forks and spoons properly.
A. money B. care C. attention D. compliment
20. In the U.S, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object............their choice.
A. to B. for C. against D. with
21. In the UK, 18-year-olds tend to receive a silver key as a present to............their entry into the adult world.
A. symbol B. symbolic C. symbolize D. symbolist
22. In Australia, on Mother’s Day, the second Sunday in May, children prepare and............their mothers ‘breakfast in bed’.
A. cook B. serve C. display D. present
23. People in Mexico............Mother's Day on May 10 by giving their mothers handmade gifts, flowers, clothing and household appliances.
A. open B. memorize C. celebrate D. perform
24. In Viet Nam, you shouldn’t............at somebody’s house on the lst day of the New Year unless you have been invited by the house owner.
A. show up B. get up C. put up D. go up
25. The newly-weds will fly to Venice to spend their............tomorrow.
A. vacation B. honeymoon C. holiday D. marriage
26. After the wedding ceremony at the church, they go to the hotel for the wedding.............
A. cake B. ring C. day D. reception
27. The bride and groom cut the wedding cake and............speeches.
A. prepared B. wrote C. heard D. made
28. Some Koreans believe that it’s impolite to............eye contact with a person who has a high position.
A. maintain B. lose C. show D. put
29. Brazilians often............each other’s arms, hands or shoulders during a conversation.
A. lend B. shake C. touch D. move
30. American people are very informal at home, so they often............their hands to eat some kinds of food.
A. use B. lend C. wash D. shake
31. Egypt is a traditional country, and it has many customs that are different............the U.S.
A. of B. from C. to D. for
32. English people believe that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house,which will bring............to the person who has opened it.
A. loss B. misfortune C. success D. truth
33. Superstition suggests that you'll get seven years of bad luck if you............a mirror.
A. break B. buy C. borrow D. see
34. In the UK, seven is usually regarded............the luckiest number while thirteen is the opposite.
A. as B. like C. with D. for
35. Polite behavior in one country, however, may be............in another part of the world.
A. formal B. informal C. impolite D. appropriate
36. In Germany, it is important to arrive............time when you are invited to someone's house.
A. in B. after C. before D. on
37. Learning about cultural differences in politeness helps you avoid a lot of.............
A. embarrass B. embarrassment C. embarrassed D. embarrassing
38. On many days of the year, Vietnamese people not only............the table for meals, but they also put food on the altar for their ancestors.
A. lay B. lie C. book D. clear
39. The woman you are engaged to is your.............
A. fiancé B. bridesmaid C. match-maker D. fiancée
40. At the church ceremony, the couple have to make their wedding.............
A. vows B. invitations C. flowers D. cakes
66. People in............Western countries are often surprised to learn that............Japanese celebrate Christinas.
A. Ø - Ø B. the - the C. the - Ø D. Ø - the
67. In Japan,............most important holiday of............season is New Year’s Day, which comes one week after Christmas.
A. the - the B. Ø – the C. the – Ø D. the – a
68. In India, in the old days,............girl’s family used to give............boy’s family a gift like money or jewellery.
A. a – a B. a – the C. the – a D. the – the
69. It is appropriate to bring............small gift when visiting............home in the U.S.
A. the - a B. a – a C. a – the D. the – the
70. Traditionally,............bride and groom go on their honeymoon immediately after............wedding reception.
A. a - the B. the – a C. the – the D. a – a
71. Whenever I set out for............examination, I always try to avoid crossing............path of............woman.
A. an – the - a B. an – a – the C. an – the – the D. the – the – a
72. In a wedding ceremony,............best man helps............groom ready for every preparation.
A. the – a B. a – the C. the – the D. a – a
73. People say that............gift lets............recipient know how we are thinking of them.
A. the - the B. a – a C. the – a D. a – the
74. Wearing a wedding veil which covers............head and face is............2,000-years-old tradition.
A. a - the B. the - a C. the - the D. a - a
75. In the U.S, while represents goodness and is usually............color of............bride’s wedding dress.
A. a – a B. a – the C. the – a D. the – the
76. Is is acceptable to touch............person on............shoulder in a conversation?
A. a - the B. the – the C. the – a D. a – a
77. ............man should take off his hat when he goes into............house in the UK.
A. A – the B. A – a C. The – a D. The – the
78. W hen you stay at............friend's house, you should write............thank-you note.
A. a - a B. the - a C. a - the D. the - the
79. Christmas Eve is............best time for Japanese youngsters to go out for............special, romantic evening.
A. a - a B. the - a C. the – the D. a - the
80. ............Japanese manage not to ask direct questions in order not to embarrass............person who they are speaking with.
A. A - the B. A - a C. The - the D. The – a
CULTURE SHOCK
Many people dream of living in a foreign country. It can be an amazing experience for those (119)............are willing to settle down in a new place. (120)............, there’s one potential problem you should be aware of: culture shock. Culture shock is the feeling we get from living in a place that is so different to where we grew up that we are not sure (121)............to deal with it. Societies are (122)............in many different ways. Customs and traditions can be very different and that can sometimes make it difficult to get on with local people who might not approve
(123)............things you do and might object to things you say. You might be banned from doing things in another country that are perfectly legal in your own. For example, in Singapore people can be forced to (124)............a large fine just for dropping rubbish. Eventually, though, most people who live abroad fall in love with their adopted country and learn to accept its differences.
119. A. who B. which C. what D. whose
120. A. Therefore B. However C. Although D. Moreover
121. A. what B. when C. how D. why
122. A. organize B. organizing C. organization D. organized
123. A. of B. with C. on D. off
124. A. spend B. waste C. pay D. borrow
COMMON SUPERSTITIONS
There are many strange superstitions in the world. The most common one is related to black cats, (125)............are the source of hundreds of unlucky superstitions. It’s a sign of bad luck ( 126)............they walk in front of you or you step on their tails. They even bring bad luck into a house if they sneeze inside! This superstition dates (127)............to the Middle Ages when they became associated with witches and evil spirits.
Another common superstition is about walking under a ladder. A more (128)............explanation can be traced back to ancient Egypt. The (129)............Egyptians believed that the shape of the Pyramids had a special power. It was
considered very bad luck to break the “power” of this shape and that’s exactly what walking under a ladder would do!
In addition, in Roman times, people (130)............the habit of looking at themselves in pools of water. Some believed that these reflections were in fact “glimpses of the soul”. Any disruption to the water in the pool would bring bad luck to the person looking in it. This superstition lives on with the fear of bad luck from breaking a mirror.
125. A. which B. who C. when D. where
126. A. although B. because C. if D. unless
127. A. on B. in C. back D. for
128. A. mystery B. mysterious C. mysteriously D. mysteries
129. A. late B. recent C. past D. early
130. A. had B. took C. raised D. became
11. Personal............devices are useful for learning.
A. electric B. electrical C. electronic D. electronical
12. They’re excellent learning............. You can store information, take notes, write essays and do calculations.
A. equipments B. tools C. gadgets D. techniques
13. In English class yesterday, we had a discussion............different cultures.
A. around B. about C. for D. from
14. Mrs Dawson said that we were............our lesson in the library next Monday.
A. having B. making C. reading D. going
15. I really don’t............the point of taking the exam when you are not ready for it.
A. take B. have C. mind D. see
16. If the examiner can’t............sense of your writing, you’ll get a low mark.
A. take B. bring C. make D. understand
17. I would prefer to go to university and do a............in International Studies, rather than start work.
A. certificate B. result C. degree D. qualification
18. My dad wants me to go university, but I’m in............minds about it.
A. my B. two C. some D. different
19. Most computers have enough............to store a vast amount of information.
A. database B. document C. memory D. word processor
20. You can’t get into the Internet unless your computer has a(an).............
A. access B. terminal C. web page D. modem
21. Many people only use their computer as a............. All they do is to write letters and reports on it.
A. word processor B. template C. document D. spreadsheet
22. The World Wide Web is made up of millions of............created by anybody from multi-media corporations to ordinary people like you and me.
A. newsgroups B. chatrooms C. users D. sites
23. On the web you can read............newspapers or magazines; you can watch videos, download music or buy anything.
A. virtual B. online C. digital D. offline
24. When I first started learning English ten years ago, I could hardly............a word - "hello”, “goodbye”, “thank you” was just about it!
A. speak B. talk C. say D. tell
25. I went to classes two evenings a week and I was surprised at how quickly I............progress.
A. had B. made C. did D. produced
26. I............a lot of new language from speaking with my host family and with other students from all over the world.
A. picked up B. took up C. made up D. saved up
27. Helen is much more confident with her English now. She can actually............a conversation with her teacher in English without difficulty.
A. keep B. do C. improve D. hold
28. If you're not sure what something means,............in your dictionary or use your electronic dictionary for help.
A. check up B. look up C. translate D. interpret
29. Whenever you hear a new word that you think is important,............in your notebook.
A. keep it down B. put it down C. write it down D. spell it down
30. She had to............her First Certificate Exam three times.
A. study B. take C. make D. do
31. I'm............for my English test tomorrow.
A. focusing B. meditating C. remembering D. revising
32. He'll have to............and work harder or he'll fail the exam.
A. pull his socks up B. polish his head
C. empty his washing basket D. stick his neck out
33. Sally always hands in her homework on time and buys the teacher small presents.The other children hate her. She's such a.............
A. teacher's toy B. teacher's jewel C. teacher's pet D. teacher's sweet
34. Electronic devices are bad for your eyes, and............from electronics could harm your body and cause permanent damage.
A. wave B. radiation C. radiator D. emission
35. Like children elsewhere, children in the US have greatly benefited............modern technology.
A. of B. from C. in D. with
51. “Who's that over there?" - "Oh, it's our new teacher,............just started work today."
A. that B. who he C. which he D. who
52. "Which CD did you get Marcus in the end?" – "I got him the one............said he really wanted to hear."
A. that B. who he C. whose D. which he
53. “Who did you send a Valentine's card to?" - "I'm not telling you, but it was someone............name begins with “B”.”
A. which B. who her C. whose D. whose her
54. "Have you seen Jason Green's latest film?" – "Is that the one in............joins the FBI?”
A. which he B. that he C. whom he D. which
55. "Why do you like Tania so much?” – “Well, she's one of the few people to............I can really talk."
A. which B. whom C. that D. who
56. "Why don't we go to Lionel's for dinner tonight?” - “Is that the new restaurant............has just opened on the other side of town?"
A. which B. where C. that it D. which it
57. "Could you lend me some money?" – "I'd like you to give me one good reason............I should."
A. that B. which C. why D. who
58. “What do you want to do this summer?” – “I think we should go somewhere............has plenty of sun and sand."
A. who B. where C. when D. that
59. Smartphones, laptops and tablets are the modern devices............have changed the way we think.
A. what B. Ø C. whose D. that
60. Students use smartphones to record their phone calls,............they later share with the class.
A. Ø B. that C. which D. whose
61. A tablet is perfect for people............work is to draw and write.
A. who B. Ø C. which D. whose
62. You can access the Internet, download programs and information............can help you understand the material and widen your knowledge.
A. what B. that C. Ø D. who
63. There are sites............you can record your own voice and listen to yourself.
A. where B. when C. that D. which
64. My teacher,............has been teaching for 25 years, finds it hard to make use of electronic devices in her teaching.
A. she B. who she C. who D. whose
65. That media player,............I often use to practise my English, has some great apps.
A. Ø B. that C. what D. which
66. The interactive whiteboard involves students directly in work in front of the board,............most of them love.
A. that B. Ø C. which D. whose
67. Qualifications are exam results............prove you have reached a certain level.
A. which B. Ø C. that D. Both A and C
68. In the USA, a public school is a state school,............is run by the government and is free to attend.
A. that B. which C. who D. Ø
69. This is the book in............Foster describes his experience of the war.
A. that B. what C. where D. which
70. Isn't that Tim, the boy............father owns a huge yacht?
A. whose B. his C. which D. that
71. Tina gave her ticket to the concert to John,............then sold it to Nick.
A. which B. he C. who D. whom
72. “Which cinema did you go to?” – “The one they don't sell any popcorn!"
A. which B. where C. whom D. who
73. That's the actor............autograph I got last year.
A. whose B. who C. who’s D. whom
74. The book............she's most famous is Dance of the Dinosaur.
A. in that B. to whom C. for which D. that
75. Student social life revolves around the Student Union,............is the large yellow building opposite the library.
A.Ø B. which C. that D. it
76. Mr Forbes teaches a class for students............native language is not English.
A. which B. who C. whose D. those who
77. I have just found the book.............
A. you were looking for B. which you were looking
C. for that you were looking D. you were looking
78. I don't understand the assignment............the professor gave us last Monday.
A. which B. that C. Ø D. All are correct
79. Students............get below-average exam results do not have the best prospects.
A. whose B. who C. Ø D. All are correct
80. I live in a dormitory............residents come from many countries.
A. where B. which C. in where D. who
11. If you ask me,............waste is a much bigger problem than ordinary household waste.
A. industrial B. business C. working D. manufacturing
12. Do you know what CFC............?
A. sets in B. does up C. stands for D. gets down
13. There’s been a............in Germany and a village was completely destroyed.
A. flood B. drizzle C. shower D. smog
14. Dinosaurs have been............for millions of years.
A. endangered B. extinct C. threatened D. disappeared
15. As town grow, they tend to destroy the surrounding............areas.
A. urban B. commercial C. land D. rural
16. During the last hundred years we have done great............to the environment.
A. injury B. pollution C. damage D. hurt
17. There are lots of things we can all do to............the environment.
A. enhance B. protect C. make D. build
18. Environmentalists are furious with the American Government for delaying measures which will reduce greenhouse gas.............
A. exhaust fumes B. smokes C. wastes D. emissions
19. The government is introducing strict new rules on the dumping of............by industry.
A. pesticides B. exhaust fumes. C. toxic waste D. emissions
20. Farmers contribute to environmental damage by spraying............with............, which stay in the soil for years.
A. agriculture – pesticides B. agriculture - fertilizers
C. crops – fertilizers D. crops - pesticides
21. The gradual rise in the Earth's temperature is known as.............
A. greenhouse effect B. global warming C. ozone layer D. acid rain
22. The............that are produced by factories and cars are allowing more............from the sun to reach carth.
A. gases – radiation B. gases - light C. gas – light D. gas - radiation
23. As the Earth gets hotter, the Arctic and Antarctic............will slowly melt and the level of the oceans will rise.
A. snowballs B. avalanches C. ice caps D. icebergs
24. There will be............, too. Some areas will become wetter while others will become much drier.
A. weather changes B. weather forecasts C. climatic changes D. climate changes
25. Thousands of acres of forest are being cut down every year and the............of many animals are being destroyed.
A. natural resources B. natural habitats C. ways of life D. living surroundings
26. Many of the world's largest cities are............and some are permanently covered by a.............
A. heavily polluted - polluted cloud B. heavy pollution - polluted cloud
C. heavy pollution - cloud of pollution D. heavily polluted - cloud of pollution
27. Make sure your car runs on unleaded petrol and your home uses sources of............energy.
A. recycling B. reused C. renewable D. recyclable
28. Scientists have found holes in the............, particularly over Antarctica.
A. ice caps B. polar ice C. ozone layer D. greenhouse
29. Greenpeace is an international group that protests against anything which is a............to the environment.
A. threat B. threaten C. threatening D. threatener
30. If government don't............global warming, more natural disasters will occur.
A. achieve B. promote C. discourage D. prevent
31. There's has been a steady rise in the average temperature around the planet over the last hundred years or so, and the majority of scientists put it............to human activity.
A. down B. back C. up D. across
32. However, some scientists argue that the historical evidence shows that over time the Earth heats............and cools
............naturally.
A. up - away B. away - down C. up-down D. down - up
33. It is predicted that over the next few decades many species will die............as once fertile areas turn to desert.
A. off B. out С. up D. down
34. Most of the air pollution results............the burning of fossil fuels, motor vehicles, factories, aircraft and rockets.
A. in B. to C. on D. from
35. Environmental pollution is becoming an............serious problem that needs to be taken care of as soon as possible.
A. increasingly B. increasing C. increase D. increased
67. If you buy souvenirs made from endangered animals or plants, you............contribute to making them become extinct.
A. would B. might C. could D. are
68. You............help the local people if you buy local products whenever possible and pay a fair price for what you buy.
A. could B. would C. wouldn’t D. will
69. If you want to help, remember............or use other non-polluting forms of transport whenever you can.
A. to walk B. walk C. walking D. walked
70. Eco-tourists should be flexible and keep a sense of humour when............things wrong.
A. went B. goes C. go D. going
71. Don't be afraid............the holiday company about what they do that is 'eco'.
A. about asking B. to asking C. asking D. to ask
72. “Eco" is very fashionable today and a lot of holidays that............as ecotourism are not much better than traditional tourism.
A. advertise B. are advertised C. are advertising D. advertising
73. The damage to local communities, customs and crafts that results............the arrival of huge groups of tourists.
A. to B. from C. in D. for
74. The travel industry should work with local councils and government agencies to agree............realistic standards for planning and development in tourist areas.
A. upon B. with C. at D. for
75. It may become necessary for the United Nations to work............international agreements and strict environmental controls on the tourist industry.
A. against B. on C. with D. out
76. Ecotourism is defined as responsible travel............natural areas that conserves the environment and sustains the well-being of local people.
A. about B. in C. to D. for
77. Ecotourism is a booming business............many tour operators cite as being helpful to nature.
A. who B. that C. whose D. where
78. Every year, millions of people descend _............protected and pristine natural areas to observe rare species.
A. on B. at C. in D. to
79. A number of reports have cast doubt............the value of ecotourism.
A. with B. about C. in D. on
80. It's hard to deny that humanity has played a pretty big role in changing nature............the worse.
A. with B. to C. for D. at
81. There will be some unforeseen consequences to the environment if we............ecotourism projects properly.
A. didn't manage B. don't manage C. couldn't manage D. wouldn't manage
82. If tourists win the trust of animals, they............put wild creatures in danger by encouraging them to relax with their natural predators.
A. will B. would C. could D. had
83. Ecotourism may become popular as people look for ways to get really close............exotic wildlife while keeping a clear conscience.
A. at B. in C. to D. with
84. Gorillas and penguins are among the species most susceptible............ecotourism because they have a strong tendency to relax in the presence of humans.
A. to B. in C. by D. with
85. As animals............to feeling comfortable with humans, they may become bolder.
A. will get used B. get used C. got used D. could get used
86. Professor Blumstein says that ecotourism is similar............domesticating or urbanizing the animals.
A. with B. as C. to D. like
87. Animals' regular interactions with people may lead............a kind of taming.
A. up B. in C. for D. to
88. Domesticated animals are less responsive............stimulated predatory attacks.
A. to B. with C. on D. at
89. Animals will take more time to flee from danger if they............in cities and are bolder.
A. will B. live C. would live D. could live
90. Ecotourism in distant and remote spots around the planet is getting more popular............tourists and tour guides.
A. to B. on C. with D. betwee
A POWERFUL INFLUENCE
There can be no doubt at all that the Internet has made a huge difference to our lives. Parents are worried that children spend too much time playing on the Internet, hardly (106)............doing anything else in their spare time. Naturally, parents are curious to find out why the Internet is so attractive, and they want to know if it can be
(107)............for their children. Should parents be worried if their children are spending that much time (108) ............ their computers?
Obviously, if the children are bent over their computers for hours, (109)............ in some game, instead of doing their homework, then something is wrong. Parents and children could decide how much use the child should (110) ............ of the Internet, and the child should give his or her (111)............that it won't interfere with homework. If the child is not (112)............to this arrangement, parents can take more drastic (113)............. Dealing with a child's use of the Internet is not much different from (114)............any other sort of bargain about behavior.
Any parent who is seriously alarmed about a child's behavior should make an appointment to (115)............the matter with a teacher. Spending time in front of the screen does not (116)............affect a child's performance at school. Even if the child is (117)............crazy about using the Internet, he or she is probably just going through a phase, and in a few months there will be something else to worry about!
106. A. always B. rarely C. never D. ever
107. A. harming B. harmful C. hurting D. hurtful
108. A. staring at B. glancing at C. looking D. watching
109. A. supposed B. occupied C. involved D. absorbed
110. A. do B. have C. make D. create
111. A. word B. promise C. vow D. claim
112. A. holding B. sticking C. following D. accepting
113. A. rules B. procedures C. regulations D. steps
114. A. dealing B. negotiating C. having D. arranging
115. A. speak B. discuss C. talk D. debate
116. A. possibly B. necessarily C. probably D. consequently
117. A. absolutely B. more C. quite D. a lot
GLOBAL WARMING
Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world's climate. Many scientists (106)
............the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase in the world's temperatures and are convinced that, more than (107)............before, the Earth is at (108)............from the forces of the wind, rain and sun. (109)............to them, global warming is making extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and droughts, even more (110)............ and causing sea levels all around the world to (111).............
Environmental groups are putting (112)............on governments to take actions to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide which is given (113)............by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problems at its source. They are in (114)
............of more money being spent on research into solar, wind and wave energy devices, which could then replace existing power (115).............
Some scientists, (116)............, believe that even if we stopped releasing carbon dioxide and other gasses into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait (117)............hundred years to notice the results. Global warming, it seems, is here to stay.
106. A. give B. put C. take D. have
107. A. yet B. never C. once D. ever
108. A. threat B. danger C. risk D. harm
109. A. Concerning B. Regarding C. Depending D. According
110. A. strict B. severe C. strong D. heavy
111. A. raise B. arise C. rise D. lift
112. A. force B. pressure C. persuasion D. encouragement
113. A. off B. away C. up D. over
114. A. belief B. request C. favor D. suggestion
115. A. factories B. generations C. houses D. stations
116. A. but B. although C. despite D. however
117. A. several B. over