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VIII. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each numbered blank.
Approximately one-sixth of the world’s (1) population now live ,in shanty towns, which are seen as “breeding
grounds” for social problems such as crime, drug addition, alcoholism, (2) poverty and unemployment.
The (3) development of megacities brings enormous challenges to governments, social and environmental
planners, architects, engineers and the inhabitants of the megacities. Just one example: the London population
grew from one million to eight million in 150 years, while the population of Mexico City grew from one million to
over 15 million people in only 50 years. No wonder that the (4) increasing number of people living in cities more
demands, in areas such as housing and services. The destruction of our environment and poverty are two other
concerns, which city (5) administrations have to take care of. Megacities influence a variety of living (6)
conditions for citizens. Although traffic jams, poor air quality and increasing health risks, make life in (7)
megacities more difficult, people continue to choose to live there. Therefore, it is essential, that more government
programmes are carried out in (8) order to help improve living conditions for the inhabitants of metropolitan
areas. However, megacities also offer great chances: they offer opportunities to look for jobs, especially for young
people. According to the authority, Mexico City and São Paulo produce around 50% of the income of their
countries. Bangkok (9) contributes more than 40% to the GDP, (10) although it is home only to 10% of the
population of Thailand.
IX. Circle the sentence or question that has similar meaning to the first one.
1. I want to visit a beautiful beach in Viet Nam. Could you suggest one?
A. Do you mind if you suggested one beautiful beach in Viet Nam?
B. Would you mind if you suggest one beautiful beach in Viet Nam?
C. Do you mind suggesting one beautiful beach in Viet Nam?
D. Could you suggested one beautiful beach in Viet Nam?
2. Could you help me to send this letter to my boss?
A. Would you mind to send this letter to my boss?
B. Do you mind send this letter to my boss?
C. Would you mind send this letter to my boss?
D. Would you mind sending this letter to my boss?
3. Yesterday we decided to paddle around West Lake in a canoe.
A. We decided to ride around West lake in a canoe yesterday.
B. We decided to walk around West lake in a canoe yesterday.
C. We decided to run around West lake in a canoe yesterday.
D. We decided to go around West lake in a canoe yesterday.
4. Mary went to Viet Nam last year and it was her second time.
A. That was the first time Mary went to Viet Nam.
B. That wasn’t the first time Mary went to Viet Nam.
C. That was the second time Mary went to Viet Nam.
D. That was the last time Mary went to Viet Nam.
5. There are many places worth seeing in London.
A. There are many places of interest in London.
B. There are not many places of interest in London.
C. There are no places of interest in London.
D. There are many places which interesting in London.
X. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.
1. Governments will make more regulations to reduce industrial pollution.
→ More regulations will be made to reduce industrial pollution by government.
2. People won’t burn fossil fuels for energy in the future.
→ Fossil fuels won't be burned for energy in the future.
3. People will construct more wind turbines in that area to produce electricity.
→ More wind turbines will be constructed in that area to produce electricity.
4. Shall we reduce our electricity bills to 20% in five months?
→ Will our electricity bills be reduced to 20% in five months?
5. Did anyone write poems yesterday?
→ No one wrote poems yesterday, did they?
6. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job
→ In spite of the low salary, he accepted the job.
7. Despite his injury, he went to the gym.
→ Although he was injured, he went to the gym.
8. Although Lan didn’t work hard, she passed the exam (However)
→ Lan didn’t work hard. However, she passed the exam.
9. This book belongs to me
→ This book is mine.
→ This is my book.
10. How many lessons have you learnt? (been)
→ How many lessons have you been learnt?
11. They will build a new supermarket in the neighborhood
→ A new supermarket will be built in the neighborhood.
12. This car is more expensive than that car. (as)
→ That car isn’t as expensive than this car.
13. I have written 2 poems.
→ Two poems have been written.
14. How far is it from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh city?
→ What is the distance between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city?
15. Can you turn on the fan?
→ Turn on the fan, will you?
16. Why don’t we go shopping this weekend?
→ Let’s go shopping this weekend, shall we?
17. I find watching Monster InC. very interesting.
→ I am interest in Monster Inc.
18. Despite his English-sounding name, James Martin is in fact German.
→ Although James Martin's English name is sounding, he is in fact German.
19. The last time I saw an American romance was three months ago.
→ I haven’t seen an American romance for three months.
20. I started working here in 2010
→ I have worked here sine 2010.
21. When did people hold the first Cannes Film Festival? (held)
→ When was the first Cannes Film festival held?
XI. Write questions for the underlined parts
Ann: Hi Huan! (1) Why dis you late to class this morning?
Huan: I came to class late this morning because I was stuck in a traffic jam.
Ann: Really? (2) Is your house far from school?
Huan: Yes, my house is rather far from school
Ann: (3) How far is it from your house to school?/ What is the distance between your house and school?
Huan: Um ... about 5 kilometers
Ann: (4) How do you go to school?
Huan: I go to school by bike.
Ann: (5) How long does it take you to go to school?
Huan: It takes me about 30 minutes. And it takes longer when the traffic is jammed.
Ann: (6) How often do you get stuck in a traffic jam?
Huan: I get stuck in a traffic jam once or twice a week.
Ann: (7) When do you often get stuck in a traffic jam?
Huan: I often get stuck in a traffic jam on Monday morning.
Ann: (8) What time do you usually go to school?
Huan: I usually go to school at 6.15.
Ann: So why don't you start to school a little earlier on Monday?
Huan: Okay, I'll try.