INVERSION - Câu đảo ngữ (part 1)

Trong một số trường hợp các trạng từ không đứng ở vị trí bình thường của nó mà đảo lên đứng ở đầu câu nhằm
nhấn mạnh vào hành động của chủ ngữ. Người ta gọi đó là câu đảo ngữ. Trong trường hợp đó ngữ pháp sẽ thay đổi, đằng
sau trạng từ đứng đầu câu là trợ động từ rồi mới đến chủ ngữ và động từ chính:
Cấu trúc: ADV + auxiliary V + S + V + (O)
Ví dụ: I had never seen so many people in one room. (= trâ ̣t tự từ thông thường)
Never had I seen so many people in one room. (= đảo ngữ)
1. Câu đảo ngữ có chứa trạng từ phủ định:
Câu đảo ngữ thường được dùng để nhấn mạnh tính đặc biệt của một sự kiện nào đó và thường được mở đầu bằng một phủ
định từ.
 Nhóm từ: never (không bao giờ), rarely (hiếm khi), seldom (hiếm khi).
Cấu trúc: Never / Rarely / Seldom + auxiliary V + S + V + (O)
Câu đảo ngữ chứa những trạng từ này thường được dùng với động từ ở dạng hoàn
Ví dụ:
Never have I been more insulted!
Never in her life had she experienced this exhilarating emotion.
Seldom has he seen anything stranger.
Seldom have I seen him looking so miserable.
1. She had never been so happy before.__________________________________________________________________
2. I have never heard such nonsense!____________________________________________________________________
3. I have never seen such a mess in my life._______________________________________________________________
4. They had seldom participated in such a fascinating ceremony.
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 Nhóm từ: hardly (hầu như không), barely (chỉ vừa đủ, vừa vặn), or scarcely (chỉ mới, vừa vặn).
Hardly / barely /scarcely + auxiliary V + S + V (O)
Câu đảo ngữ chứa trạng ngữ này thường được dùng để diễn đạt một chuỗi các sự kiện xảy ra trong quá khứ.
Ví dụ: Scarcely had I got out of bed when the doorbell rang.
1. I had hardly begun to apologize when the door closed
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2. The artist rarely paid any attention to his agent's advice.
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3. He had hardly gone out when it began to rain.
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 No sooner + auxiliary V + S + V + (O) + than + clause: vừa mới .... thì.....
No sooner had he finished dinner than she walked in the door.
1. The couple had no sooner arrived than the priest started the ceremony.
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2. Tom only understood the meaning of the comment when he saw his wife's face.
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3. He had hardly left the office when the telephone rang.
No sooner ________________________________________________________________________________
 Đảo ngữ với Not only .... but.... also ....
Not only + auxiliary + S + V but.... also....
Eg: Not only is he good at E but he also draw very well.
Not only does he sing well but he also plays musical instruments perfectly.
2. Nhóm từ kết hợp sau “Only” như: only after, only when, only then…
Cấu trúc:
 Only after / only when / only if + clause, trợ động từ + S + V +(O)
đảo ngữ
Only when you grow up, can you understand it.
Only if you tell me the truth, can I forgive you.
Only after the film started, did I realise that I'd seen it before.
 Only by + noun /V-ing + trợ động từ + S + V + (O): chỉ bằng cách làm gì
Ví dụ: Only by hard work will we be able to accomplish this great task.
Only by studying hard can you pass this exam.

Only + phrase, clause Auxiliary Subject

verbs
 Only with great efforts Can you succeed.
  Only on the principal’s arrival did the boys stop talking
 Only if both sides accept the agreement will a lasting peace be established in the
area.

1. I only realized how dangerous the situation had been when I got home.
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2. I understood Hamlet only after seeing it on the stage.
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3. They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left.
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3. Câu điều kiện
Cấu trúc đảo ngữ:
Conditional sentence 1: If + S + V => Should + S + V
Conditional sentence 2: If + S + were => Were + S
If + S + Vp1 => Were + S + to + V
Conditional sentence 3: If + S + V p2 => Had + S + V(p.p)

 If John were here, he’d help you.  Were John here, he’d help you
 If you had done as I told you, you’d have  Had you done as I told you, you’d have
succeeded. succeeded.
 If you should need my help again, just give me a  Should you need my help again, just give
ring. me a ring.
Ví dụ: If I were the president, I would build more hospitals. => Were I the president. I would build more hospitals.
Had Julia found the right buyer, she would have sold the house.
I. Rewrite the following sentences
1. He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk.
No sooner_______________________________________________________________________________________
2. She had hardly begun to speak before people started interrupting her.
Hardly__________________________________________________________________________________________
3. I only realized what I had missed when they told me about it later.
Only when______________________________________________________________________________________
4. The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard everyday.
Only by________________________________________________________________________________________
5. He had hardly left the office when the telephone rang.
No sooner ______________________________________________________________________________________
6. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
Hardly ___________________________________________________________________________________________
7. I have never seen anyone in my life drink as much as you.
Never ___________________________________________________________________________________________
8. His brother had rarely been more excited.-->Rarely______________________________________________________
9. It’s not common for there to be so much rain in March.
Seldom_________________________________________________________________________________________
10. You won’t allowed in until your identify has been checked.
Only___________________________________________________________________________________________
11. Just after the play started there was a power failure.
Hardly_________________________________________________________________________________________
12. The Prime Minister has hardly ever made a speech as inept as this.
Rarely_________________________________________________________________________________________
13. We had only just arrived home when the police called.
Scarcely________________________________________________________________________________________
14. If an emergency should arise, dial 999. --> __________________________________________________________
15. If Rex were a little more hardworking, he would not have failed.
________________________________________________________________________________________________
16. If Mr Chan had been kinder to his employees, his business would not have collapsed.
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17. If John had known that she liked curry, he would have brought her to an Indian restaurant.
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18. The couple had no sooner arrived than the priest started the ceremony.
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19. They not only refused to give me a helping hand but also made faces at me.
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20. If I were the Prime Minister, I’d reduce taxes.-->_______________________________________________________
21. The lecturer had no sooner begun to talk than many people booed.
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22. If she had met him before, she might have married him.
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23. A country can be prosperous only when she is quite independent.
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24. I didn't realized how ill he was until I visited him
Only when.................................................................................................................................................................................
It was........................................................................................................................................................................................
25. The professionals not only demanded new training facilities; they also proposed a new revision of membership fee
Not only ....................................................................................................................................................................................
26. The winner was so exhausted that he collapsed soon after finishing the race
Such .........................................................................................................................................................................................
27. He Little realizes what problem creates for others --> Little..............................................................................................
28. There are very few rivers left unpolluted in the world--> Hardly ....................................................................................
29. We could not beat James because he was not patient enough
Had............................................................................................................................................................................................
30. We rely too much on Internet. Therefore, our lives are in danger of becoming more impersonal
Were...........................................................................................................................................................................................
31. Thanks to her mother's encouragement, she entered the beauty contest
Had it.........................................................................................................................................................................................
32. The realization of what she had sacrificed for him led him to believe she was all the world to him
Not until.....................................................................................................................................................................................
II. Combine the following sentences using Relative clause
1. What's the name of the lady? She was wearing the blue dress.
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2. You live in a town. The town is very old.............................................................................................................................
3. The sweets are delicious. I bought them yesterday.
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4. A girl was injured in the accident. She is now in hospital.
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5. The letter hasn't arrived yet. I posted it three days ago.
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6. We spent our holiday in Thailand last year . Thailand is in the South East Asia.
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7. Ho Chi Minh city is in the north of Viet Nam . HCM city is the most populous city in the country .
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8 . Tuan has just won the second prize in the English contest . Tuan’s uncle is a pilot .
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9. He was sitting in the emergency room. It was very crowded.
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10. That's the dictionary. Bill gave it to me for Christmas.
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11. The doctor asked him to lie down. She looked very worried.
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12. I recently went back to Paris. I was born there nearly 50 years ago.
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13. The house's roof was blown off by the hurricane. It is now in bad condition.
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14. You didn’t tell us the reason. We have to cut down our daily expenses for that reason
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15. Primary education is the first stage of compulsory education. this stage is usually known as elementary education
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16. The sources have important implications for how they approach and cope with learning situation. Children attribute
their successes and failures to those sources.
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17. Schools advice should be given on children’s secondary school choice. Most schools use a national test to support this
advice.
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18. Students in England take standardized tests 'SATs'. These tests are used to provide individual student results and to
rank schools according to their performance.
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19. The environment influences child development. This includes experiences children have in their home, school and
community environments.
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20.Foreign language also helps to break down the walls of hostility and coldness. It should therefore be adopted as an
instrument of achieving world peace.
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21. Genes affect our child’s development. Some people refer to this genetic makeup as “nature”.
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22. A mother is addicted to drugs or alcohol. She can cause the child to be underdeveloped with premature birth and low
birth weight.
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23. The words and sentences are learned unconsciously, not on purpose. They are heard in conversations
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III. Rewrite the following sentences
1. It's not worth living to make her change her mind.-->There's_______________________________________________
2. He was very sorry that he didn't see Andrey on her trip to London.
He greatly regretted_________________________________________________________________________________
3. The questions are so easy that everyone can answer them.
They're such_______________________________________________________________________________________
4. They are producing motorbikes in Vietnam. --> Motorbikes are____________________________________________
5. It's a pity you didn't tell us about this. --> I wish_________________________________________________________
6. Nam laughed a lot when I told him the joke.-->The joke___________________________________________________
7. I can't go to the cinema tonight because I do not have my car
The reason I_______________________________________________________________________________________
8. In spite of our warnings, he left camp without taking his rifle
Although__________________________________________________________________________________________
9. His passport was nowhere to be found --> No one _______________________________________________________
10. "you stole the jewels" the inspector said to him --> The Inspector accused ___________________________________
11. The hurricane blew the roof off the house--> The house had_______________________________________________
12. The train couldn't run because of the snow --> The snow prevented_________________________________________
13. It is a 6-hour drive from London to Edinburgh
It takes____________________________________________________________________________________________
14. We couldn't drive because of the fog--> The fog prevented_______________________________________________
15. John Speke failed to find the source of River Nile
John Speke didn't___________________________________________________________________________________
16. The garage is going to repair the car for us next week
We are going to_____________________________________________________________________________________
17. I'm sorry that I was rude to you yesterday --> I apologize_________________________________________________
IV. Use the given words to complete the following sentences
Dear Mr. Smith,
1. I write / complain / dirt / smoke / come / your factory chimneys.
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2. Two days ago / I decide / do / my washing.
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3. I wash / sheets / put / out / dry / it / be / nice sunny day / there / be / breeze.
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4. When I take washing in / I/ be / horrified / discover / it / cover / dirty marks.
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5. I / assume / breeze / I/ mention / carry / dirty / chimneys.
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6. This be / not only / because / sheets / but because / we / two small children / who be make / breathe /
same air.
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7. Until this incident / I think / chimneys / be safe / clean.
_________________________________________________________________________________________

8. I already / write / local Member of Parliament / this matter.

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9. Furthermore / I must warn you / I write / local newspaper / tomorrow.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
10. I / look forward / receive / reply. ___________________________________________________________
Your sincerely,
Mrs. Jennifer Hunter
V. Read the passage and choose the best answers
1. One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water. Having clean
drinking water is a basic human right. But acid rain, (1) ______ pollution and garbage have made many sources of water
undrinkable. Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools (2) ______ poison. Lake Baikal in Russia is
one of the largest lakes in the world. It (3) ______ a rich variety of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that
do not exist (4) ______ else in the world. But they are being destroyed by the massive volumes of toxic effluent which (5)
______ into the lake every day. Even where law existed, the government did not have the power to enforce them.
Most industries simply ignore the regulations. The Mediterranean Sea (6) ______1% of the world's water surface.
But it is the dumping (7) ______for 50% of all marine pollution. Almost 16 countries regularly throw industrial wastes a
few miles (8) ______shore.
Water is free to everyone. A few years ago, people thought that the supply of clean water in the world was
limitless. Today, many water supplies have been (9) ______ by pollution and sewage. Clean water is now scarce, and we
are at last beginning to respect this precious (10) ______.We should do something now.
1. A. industrious B. industry C. industrial D. industrialized
2. A. on B. in C. of D. to
3. A. composes B. contains C. encloses D. consists
4. A. where B. somewhere C. everywhere D. anywhere
5. A. stay B. pour C. boil D. burn
6. A. makes B. occupies C. comprises D. holds
7. A. shore B. land C. ground D. soil
8. A. away B. of C. on D. off
9. A. ruined B. kept C. made D. conserved
10. A. well B. outlet C. nature D. source
2. Throughout history, man has developed (1) ________ of energy to do his work. Primitive man had only the
strength of his arms and the use of fire. He later (2) ________ how to use the energy of the wind to move his sailing
vessels. He used the energy of water to (3) ________ his mills. He tamed animals as new sources of energy. They pulled
plows and wagons. A new stage in the development of the use of energy came with the (4) ________ of steam engine.
Steam could be used to develop energy to run machines. The discovery of electricity created an even more important way
of using energy. So did the invention of gasoline engines. Man entered into a new (5) ________ of the use of energy with
the application of nuclear energy.
Man finds many ways to release energy to do work. (6) ________, he changes the energy in a waterfall into
electricity. He can turn this electrical current into radio waves that can carry his ideas for thousands of miles. He can
release the energy in gasoline by burning it and using it to (7) _________ automobiles. He can (8) _________ use of coal
to turn water into steam and in return use the steam to (9) ________ electrical energy. The nucleus of certain atoms can
produce millions of times more energy per pound of material than can be made (10) _________ by chemical means.
1. A. sources B. resources C. invention D. use
2. A. found B. showed C. discovered D. distinguished
3. A. turn B. take C. cycle D. move
4. A. finding B. production C. construction D. invention
5. A. time B. era C. history D. step
6. A. For Example B. However C. As a result D. Nevertheless
7. A. equip B. provide C. feed D. power
8. A. make B. get C. take D. learn
9. A. generate B. invent C. supply D. bring
10. A. usable B. available C. possible D. capable
VI. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
1. A pilot cannot fly by sight alone. In many conditions, such as flying at night and landing in dense fog, a pilot
must use radar, an alternative way of navigating. Since human eyes are not very good at determining speeds of
approaching objects, radar can show a pilot how fast nearby planes are moving. The basic principle of radar is exemplified
by what happens when one shouts in a cave. The echo of the sounds against the walls helps a person determine the size of
the cave. With radar, however, the waves are radio waves instead of sound waves. Radio waves travel at the speed of
light, about 300,000 kilometres in one second. A radar set sends out a short burst of radio waves. Then it receives the
echoes produced when the waves bounce off objects. By determining the tune it takes for the echoes to return to the radar
set, a trained technician can determine the distance between the radar set and other objects. The word “radar” in fact gets
its name from the term “radio detection and ranging”. “Ranging” is the term for detection of the distance between an
object and the radar set. Besides being of critical importance to pilots radar is essential for air traffic control tracking
ships at sea, and for tracking weather systems and storms.
1. What is the mam topic of this passage?
A. Alternatives to radar B. The nature of radar C. History of radar D. Types of ranging
2. According to the passage, what can radar detect besides location of objects?
A. shape B. size C. speed D. weight
3. The word “exemplified" in the passage can be replaced by ______.
A. “illustrated’ B. “specified” C. “resembled” D. “justified”
4. The word "shouts” in the passage most closely means ______.
A. “shoots” B. ‘"whispers” C. “exclaims” D". “yells”
5. Which of the following words best describes the tone of this passage?
A. humorous B. argumentative C. explanatory D. imaginative
6. According to the passage, the distance between a radar set and an object can be determined by______.
A. the term “ranging" used for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set
B. the time it takes for the radio waves to produce echoes and bounce off the object
C. the tune it takes for a burst of radio waves to produce echoes when the waves bounce off the object
D. the time it takes for the echoes produced by the radio waves to return to the radar set
7. Which type of waves does radar use?
A. radio B. sound C. tidal D. heat
8. The word “tracking” in the passage most closely means______.
A. sending B. ranging C. repairing D. searching for
9. Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph?
A. A history of flying. B. Other uses of radar.
C. The technology used by pilots. D. Uses of some technology.
10. What might be inferred about radar?
A. It was developed from a study of sound waves. C. It gave birth to the invention of the airplane.
B. It takes the place of a radio. D. It has improved navigational safety.
2. One of the major problems in the art world is how to distinguish and promote an artist. In effect, a market must be
created for an artist to become successful. The practice of signing and numbering individual prints was introduced by
James Abbott McNeill Whistler, the nineteenth-century artist best known for the painting of his mother, called
“Arrangement in Grey and Black,” but known to most of us as “Whistler’s Mother.” Whistler’s brother-in-law, Sir
Francis Seymour Haden, a less well-known artist, had speculated that collectors might find prints more attractive if they
knew that there were only a limited number of copies produced. By signing the work in pencil, an artist could guarantee
and personalize each print.
 As soon as Whistler and Haden began the practice of signing and numbering their prints, their work began to increase
in value. When other artists noticed that the signed prints commanded higher prices, they began copying the procedure.
Although most prints are signed on the right-hand side in the margin below the image, the placement of the signature
is a matter of personal choice. Indeed, prints have been signed within the image, in any of the margins, or even on the
reverse side of the print. Whenever the artist elects to sign it, a signed print is still valued above an unsigned one, even in
the same edition.
1. Which of the following would be a better title for the passage?
A. Whistler’s Mother B. Copying Limited Edition Prints
C. The Practice of Signing Prints D. Whistler’s Greatest Works
2. What made Whistler’s work more valuable?
A. His brother-in-law’s prints B. His signature on the prints
C. His painting of his mother D. His fame as an artist
3. The word “speculated” could be best replaced by______.
A. denied B. guessed C. noticed D. announced
4. The word “distinguish” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. making improvement B. accept changes
C. recognize differences D. allow exceptions
5. The word “it” refers to______.
A. the image B. the reverse side C. the same edition D. a print
6. Where in the passage does the author indicate where an artist’s signature might be found on a work?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. all paragraphs
7. What does the author mean by the statement: “As soon as Whistler and Haden began the practice of signing and
numbering their prints, their work began to increase in value.”?
A. The prints that were signed and numbered were worth more.
B. The signatures became more valuable than the prints.
C. The signing and numbering of prints was not very popular.
D. Many copies of the prints were made.
8. What was true about the painting of Whistler’s mother?
A. It was a completely new method of painting.
B. It was not one of Whistler’s best paintings.
C. It was painted by Sir Francis Seymour Haden.
D. Its title was “Arrangement in Grey and Black.”
9. The author mentions all of the following as reasons why a collector prefers a signed print EXCEPT ______.
A. it guarantees the print’s authenticity B. it encourages higher prices for the print
C. it makes the print more personal D. it limits the number of copies of the print
10. It can be inferred from the passage that artists number their prints _____.
A. at the same place on each of the prints B. when the buyer requests it
C. as an accounting procedure D. to guarantee a limited edition
3. The Beatles became the most popular group in rock music history. This quartet of extraordinarily talented
musicians generated a phenomenal number of pieces that won gold records. They inspired a frenzy that transcended
countries and economic strata. While all of them sang, John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote the majority of their
songs. Originally, Lennon and five others formed a group called the Qurrymen in 1956 with Paul McCartney joining them
later that year. George Harrison, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney, together with Stuart Sutcliffe, who played the bass
guitar, and Pete Best on the drums, performed together in several bands for a few years, until they finally settled on the
Sliver Beatles in 1960. American rock musicians, such as Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley, influenced Lennon’s and
McCartney’s music, whose first hits consisted of simple tunes and lyrics about young love, “ Love me Do” and “ Please,
Please me “ .The Beatles “ US tour propelled them to stardom and led to two movies “ A Hard Day’s Night” and “ Help”
filmed in 1964 and 1965. The so-called British invasion of the United States was in full swing when they took the top five
spots on the single chart, followed by the release of their first film.
During the 1960s, their music matured and acquired a sense of melody. The lyrics of their songs became deeper
and gained in both imagination and meaning. Their popularity continued to grow as the Beatles turned their attention to
social problems and political issues in “ Nowhere Man” and “ Eleanor Rigby” . Loneliness and nostalgia come through in
their ballads “ Michelle” and “ Yesterday”, which fully displayed the group’s professional development and
sophistication. Lennon’s sardonic music with lyric written in the first person, and Paul McCartney’s songs that created
scenarios encouraged individuals to contribute to the character of the music produced by the group. In addition to their
music, the Beatles social trend that popularized long hair, Indian music, and mod dress.
For a variety of reasons, the musicians began to drift apart, and their last concert took place in San Francisco in 1966.
The newspaper and tabloids publicized their quarrels and lawsuits, and the much idolized group finally disbanded in
1970. However, their albums had outsold those of any other band in history. Although all of the Beatles continued to
perform solo or form new rock groups alone, none could achieve the recognition and success that they had been to win
together.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The history and music of the Beatles.
B. The history and milestones of rock music.
C. The fashion and music popular in the 1960s.
D. The creation and history of a music group.
2. According to the passage, how many members were in the band,formed n 1956?
A. Four B. Five C. Six D. Seven
3. According to the passage, which of the Beatles had the greatest musical talents?
A. John Lennon and Paul McCartney
B. George Harrison and John Lennon
C. Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best
D. John Lennon, Paul Mcartney and George Harrison.
4. The author of the passage implies that the Beatles ...
A. Competed with American Musicians.
B. Wrote their music as a group
C. Became popular relatively quickly
D. Were active in social movements
5. According to the passage, the Beatles’ fame grew as a result of
A. Chuck Berry’s involvement
B. Their American tour
C. Two movies made in the US
D. Their first two hits
6. The author of the passage implies that over time, the music and lyrics by the Beatles
A. Became more complex than at the beginning of their career
B. Declined in quality and political significance
C. Were dedicated to women named Eleanor nd Michelle
D. Made them the richest musicians in the world.
7. The word ‘acquired’ is closest in meaning to
A. Imparted B. attached C. imprinted D. attained
8. According to the passage, when did the Beatles experience their greatest success?
A. In the late 1950s C. After hir beak-up in 1970
B. During the early and mid- 1960s D. throughout their lifetime
9. The word “scenario” is closest in meaning to
A. Sceneries B. situations C. life stories D. love themes
10. According to the passage, how did Lennon and McCccartney enhance the music of the group?
A. They struggled to reach the stardom of the United State.
B. They composed lyrics to scornful songs and ballads
C. Their music added distinctiveness to the Beatles repertoire
D. Their loneliness and sadness made their music popular.
VII. Find and correct mistakes
1. Her brother is interested in to join the English Club.
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2. Would you be enough kind to open the doors please?
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3. Many pupils have extra classes in the evenings with at weekends.
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4. It was one of the better plays we've ever seen.
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5. After checking the doctor gave her some medicine and asks her to stay in bed for a few days
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6. Of my opinion, this book is much better than that one.
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7. John lived in New York since 1960 to 1975, but he is now living in Detroit.
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8. She feels sick now because she eats too much fried meat and cucumber salad last night.
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9. Today I said my mother about my trip to Ho Chi Minh City with my classmates.
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10. She stopped to write her letter because she had to leave for the hospital.
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11. Janet is finally used to cook on an electric stove after having a gas one for so long
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12. The windows of that house haven’t cleaned for months.
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VIII. Rewrite the following sentences
1. “If only I’d learnt to drive,” Roger said --> Roger wishes …………………………………………………………
2. It seems that Mary forgot about our meeting. --> Mary …………………………………………………………….
3. It’s thought that the accident was caused by human error.
The accident ……………………………………………………………….
4. Because of working hard, she fell ill. --> She worked ……………………………………………………………..
5. Mr. Pike used to jog a lot. --> Mr. Pike jogged ……………………………………………………………
6. They don’t mind which film they go to.
It doesn’t …………………………………………………………………..
7. My father finds maps hard to follow. --> My father has ……………………………………………………………
8. Jeremy joined the cricket club a year ago. (member)
Jeremy’s …………………………………………………… a year.
9. It was wrong of you to allow a 4- year-old child to walk home alone.
You should...........................................................................................................
10. “ Unless I receive her letter tomorrow, I’ll phone her,” said Nam
Nam said that if ...........................................................................................................
11. As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful.
The ............................................................................................................................
12. You didn't think carefully enough before you decided. ought
You..................................................................................................................................
13. Teams of experts are examining the damage to the building. examined
Teams of experts ..........................................................................................................................

NEW WORDS to keep in mind (also: to bear in mind) : ghi nhớ, đừng
quên
at a glance: liếc nhìn to break in = to cut in = to interrupt: ngắt lời, xen ngang
at a loss: thua lỗ to tear up: xé nát thành từng mảnh nhỏ
at a profit: có lãi to be bound to = to be certain to = to be sure to: chắc
at once: ngay lập tức chắn
by surprise: 1 cách kinh ngạc to tell sb/sth apart = to distinguish between: phân biệt
by coincidence: ngẫu nhiên giữa 2 người hoặc 2 vật
for fear of: lo sợ về be in vain = useless vô ích, không có hiệu quả mong đợi
for the time being: tạm thời day in and day out = day after day: ngày lại ngày
from bad to worse: ngày càng tồi tệ to see off = to send off: tiễn đưa
with regard to: đề cập tới come to light : ra trước ánh sáng công luận
with a view to + Ving : với mục đích làm gì. take something for granted : coi là hiển nhiên
At the pain of doing st: chịu khó nhọc làm gì. make ends meet : sống đủ.
At the top of the tree: lên tới địa vị cao nhất của nghề as a matter of fact = In fact: thật vậy, thực ra
nghiệp. to take sth into account / consideration : xét đến, lưu ý
At random: ngẫu nhiên. đến, quan tâm đến
In the mean time= meanwhile: cùng lúc. to take into account: xét đến, lưu ý đến, quan tâm đến
In the balance: ở thế cân bằng. to take up: đảm nhận, chiếm chỗ / thời gian
In all likelihood: có khả năng. to take up with: tham khảo ý kiến
In need of st: đang cần. keep an eye on : coi chừng, ngó chừng
beat about the bush : nói loanh hoanh, nói vòng vo tam
In opposition to: đối nghịch với.
quốc
On the tip of sb’s tongue: sắp nhớ ra điều gì. to hand in: đệ trình, giao nộp cái gì đúng thời hạn
hard of hearing: lãng tai, nghe không rõ to take sth apart: tách rời, tháo rời
to see eye to eye: đồng ý, đồng tình to put sth together: ráp lại
to have in mind: đang suy tính, xem xét, đang cân nhắc, to take by surprise: làm ngạc nhiên
suy nghĩ to look down on sb: coi thường, khinh rẻ ai