Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Van
PRACTICE 5
I. Choose the word, which is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. look B. school C. loose D. food
2. A. gather B. northern C. healthy D. there
3. A. region B. depend C. impress D. ethnic
4. A. religion B. secondary C. design D. region
5. A casual B. material C. champagne D. campus
II. Choose the word that has the stress part pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. favorite B. government C. influence D. identify
2. A. economic B. volcanic C. disappointed D. scientific
3. A. reputation B. description C. suggestion D. pollution
VI. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences.
1. His boss told him off because he had behaved ______________ (responsible)
2. She left school with good ______________ (qualify)
3. She has one of the biggest ______________in Britain (collect)
4. Sorry about the mistakes, I ______________the instructions you gave me. (understand)
5. Some ____________have modernized the Ao Dai by printing lines of poetry on it. (design)
6. It is first time for me to watch an ______________ fashion show. (interest
VII. For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
Why we don't like the sound of our own voice
'That doesn't sound like me.” This is what many of us mutter when we hear our recorded voices. Well, yes, it
does - and it's what everyone else hears, too. When someone speaks to us, or we hear a recording of our voice,
the sound is air-conducted. Sounds (1)..........on the air are transmitted through our eardrums, making the small
bones in our inner ears (2) ........... In turn, these vibrations are (3)........by our brains.
When we speak, the sound doesn't all enter our ears from the outside, and what we hear is (4)........different. The
vibrations are sent directly to our inner ear, and as they travel, their frequency is lowered. The reason our
recorded voice doesn't (5) ........ us is that we've grown up hearing ourselves in a (6)........way, so it's difficult to
(7)........that isn't how we sound to the outside world. We've (8)........got used to what we sound like inside.
1 A carried B travelled C fetched D reached
2 A wave B beat C bounce D tremble
3 A decided B interpreted C explained D settled
4 A likely B hardly C slightly D little
5 A please B cheer C invite D tempt
6 A thorough B right C particular D real
7 A approve B agree C allow D accept
8 A well B simply C quite D mostly
Page 3
English 9 Aug 12th Ms. Van
In the early 20th century, a schoolteacher from New Zealand, who was visiting missions in Yichang. took a
handful of kiwi fruit seeds home with her. Thereupon, the seeds were planted, and by 1910 the first crop of
kiwifruit was raised. A number of different names for the fruit were considered, as Yang Tao proved too difficult
for the islanders to pronounce. Eventually, the name Kiwi was adopted, in honor of New Zealand's national bird.
Before long, the kiwifruit became a fruit much in demand worldwide.
Today, the kiwifruit is cultivated in various countries, with its leading producers being the Italians, followed
by the Chinese and the New Zealanders. Much of the kiwi fruit's success is owed to its exceptional nutritional
properties. Just one fruit contains 150% of the daily recommended intake of Vitamin C. Furthermore, eating two
or three kiwi fruits a day can help to thin the blood and thus reduce the likelihood of heart disease.
1. What is the main purpose of the passage?
a to describe the health benefits of the kiwifruit b to encourage more people to eat kiwifruit
c to describe the kiwifruit s growth in popularity d to explain why »he kiwifruit is a cultural icon
2. What country regards the kiwifruit as a national symbol?
a Southern China b New Zealand c Japan d The People's Republic of China
3. How did the kiwifruit arrive in New Zealand?
a A Chinese schoolteacher brought the plant with her. b It was part of a cultural exchange mission.
c The seeds were brought from Yichang. d The seeds were donated by Japan.
4. Why did the New Zealanders find it necessary to change the name of the fruit?
a It was too similar to the name of a bird. b They could not easily say the Chinese name.
c They wanted to associate the fruit with their country. d It was not a popular name with the exporters.
5. According to the passage, why is the kiwifruit so popular worldwide?
a It is a good source of nutrients. b It can be produced easily.
c It contains 3 types of vitamin. d It is recommended by nutritionists.
Page 4
English 9 Aug 12th Ms. Van
d Advances in technology' may make shorthand obsolete.
2. What is the main function of shorthand writing systems?
a to improve the writer's speaking abilities b to increase the accuracy of the writer's spelling
c to enable the writer to transcribe spoken words d to enhance the vocabulary skills of the writer
3. What was common to shorthand writing systems prior to 1736?
a They often omitted certain words and phrases. b They conformed to writing conventions of the time.
c They always used the Tironian alphabet. d They dated from the first century BC.
4. How do shorthand writers improve their writing speeds?
a by devising their own adaptations of the system b by changing their style of speaking
c by assigning symbols to common word is d by combining the sounds of words
5. What does the passage conclude about the future of shorthand writing systems?
a Writers could reach speeds of more than 300 words per minute.
b Shorthand could remain one of the quickest ways to transcribe the spoken word,
c The growing use of electronic devices will render shorthand obsolete,
d The machines used to write shorthand will be adapted for personal use.
XI. Fill in the blanks with the correct particle(s).
1. I must stand .............for Tom, who is absent. 2. The meeting has been put .... until tomorrow.
3. I've run .........coffee. Can you get me some? 4. My penfriend saw me...............at the airport.
5. He set .........................his own firm last year. 6. Please turn....................the TV. I'm studying.
7. I can't work...............................this equation. 8. I took .....the company when my father died.
XII. Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.
1. He was accompanied .........his wife. 2. He gave me advice ……....... how to act.
3. I'm leaving for Italy …….. Sunday night. 4. He's tired............... living in the city.
5. She reminds me .......................an old friend. 6. Transportation costs are included.....the price.
7. Mr Biggs is busy........................the moment. 8. Criminals are a threat ........................society.
XIII. Fill in the correct word derived from the words in bold.
1 John apologised and said he was ......................................to go to Janet's party. ABLE
2 There was a very...................smell in the house, so we opened all the windows. PLEASANT
3 There is not much ..........................................................of me winning the lottery. LIKELY
4 Bringing up children is a big ................................................................................... RESPONSIBLE
5 The teacher spoke about the .........of studying hard in order to pass the exams. IMPORTANT
6 The police set off in ................................................................of the bank robbers. PURSUE
7 You need a lot of....................................if you want to be a successful musician. DETERMINE
8 Jane was filled with .............to know what her birthday present was going to be. CURIOUS
9 It is not very ..................................living in a big city, with its noise and pollution. HEALTH
10 He had the .............of attending lessons either in the morning or in the evening. OPT
11 The children were very...............................about going to the beach for the day. ENTHUSE
12 On completing the course .....................................Tony was awarded a diploma. SUCCESS
THE END
Page 5