BÀI HỌC LỚP N3-17-9-2022

READING COMPREHENSION (T12)- part 2

Exercise 1: Choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each question
1 Some of the natural wonders are known for their beauty. The Meteor Crater is not one of them. It
looks like a big hole in the desert. It was caused by a meteorite hitting the earth thousands of years
ago. A meteorite is a rock that crashed into the earth that came from outer space. The crater is 4,145
feet across, and 570 feet deep and is the largest impact crater in the whole entire world. There are
5 others in Mexico, Antarctica, Australia, and Siberia.
In 1871, the Europeans thought it was a clasped top of a volcano. However, in 1902, Dr. Daniel
Barringer proved that the rocks around the hole were not volcanic and showed a couple of signs that
mean it was crushed by an enormous body going at the speed of 43,125 mph. The explosion would
have been about forty times as large as the atomic bomb that destroyed the city Hiroshima in Japan in
10 1945.
At first, no one could understand why the crater itself is known as the Barringer Meteor Crater.
Some people thought that the meteorite was buried under the ground. Then after a while, scientists
discovered that this 77,000 ton rock, almost 80 to 100 feet across, had smashed into pieces when it
landed.
15 The meteor crater lies in Arizona between the towns of Flagstaff and Winslow. In 1946, a meteorite
collector who goes by the name of Harvey H. Nininger analyzed the tiny metallic particles mixed into
soil around the crater, along with some little “bombs” of melted rock within it. He decided that both
18 particles were solidified droplets, which must have condensed from the cloud of rock and metal at
impact. Then he believed this was proof that the crater was created by an explosion. The plain around
the crater was covered with chunks of meteoritic iron - over 30 tons of it, scattered all over an area 8
to 10 miles in diameter.
1. What does the word “crater” in the line 3 mean?
A. the mouth of a volcano or geyser B. the crust of the earth
C. the slope of a volcano D. the top of the mountain
2. What does “others” refer to?
A. the meteorites B. the rocks C. the craters D. the natural wonders
3. It can be inferred that __________
A. the Meteor Crater is the only deepest crater in the world.
B. the Meteor Crater is not famous for its splendor.
C. the Meteor Crater is located in Australia.
D. A & B
4. It is TRUE according to the passage that _______________
A. Dr. Daniel Barringer couldn’t prove the information of the Meteor Crater.
B. Dr. Daniel Barringer didn’t share the same opinion with the Europeans.
C. Dr. Daniel Barringer was the first to measure how large the Meteor Crater was.
D. Dr. Daniel Barringer witnessed the atomic bomb explosion in Hiroshima.
5. The word “enormous” in the line 8 has the closet meaning to _________
A. destructive B. constructive C. insignificant D. tremendous
6. What is implied about the Meteor Crater in the passage?
A. the Meteor Crater was originally formed by a meteorite buried underground.
B. the Meteor Crater comprised 70,000 ton of rocks.
C. the Meteor Crater was named after Dr. Daniel Barringer.
D. Both A & C.
7. What does the word “smashed” mean?
A. crashed B. broken C. blasted D. blew
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8. It’s stated in the paragraph 4 that ___________
A. in 1946, another crater was discovered and named after Harvey H. Nininger.
B. Harvey H. Nininger was a meteorologist.
C. Harvey H. Nininger carried out the analysis of metallic particles.
D. the Meteor Crater was turned into plain with 30 ton of rocks.
9. What does the word “proof” mean?
A. manifestation B. evidence C. sign D. indication
10. What is the writer’s tone in the passage?
A. Persuasive B. Information C. Contrastive D. Opposed
Exercise 2: Choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each question
THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE MIDDLE CLASS

In the United States and other developed nations around the world, the middle class is slowly
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disappearing. When viewed over the past thirty years, this fact becomes obvious. Five million middle-
class jobs have been lost in America alone. Thirty years ago, the middle class made up more than fifty
percent of all the money earned in America. Today, the vast majority of salary money goes to the upper
class. Union membership, traditionally a strong indication of middle-class status, has steadily shrunk
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over the years. Perhaps the most revealing statistic is that 1.6 million middle-class Americans were
forced into bankruptcy in 2004. That’s a number that had not been reached since the Great
Depression.
 An obvious result of a disappearing middle class is the growth of the lower and upper classes.
First world nations are increasingly finding their populations separated into the rich and the poor,
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with fewer and fewer people in the middle. In 1970, if one compared the average salaries of people
with a college degree and those without one, the difference would have been 17%. Today that
difference is more than 50%. In addition to the increasing gap in salaries, there is also an increasing
gap in the benefits that workers receive. Today, nearly 30% of all Americans hold jobs which do not
provide them with health insurance or a retirement plan. So over the last 30 years, much of the middle
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class has seen a steady decline in its standard of living, while a lucky few have moved into the upper
class. Furthermore, if current trends continue, future generations will find their class status much
more permanent; the majority will remain poor, and a small minority will remain rich.
 The causes for the disappearance of the middle class are complex, but two major factors clearly
play key roles. First, the world is becoming more technologically advanced. Traditionally, middle-class
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jobs have been factory jobs. While these jobs did require experience and on-the- job training, very few
of them required anything higher than a high school degree. In the 21st century, many of these jobs
have been eliminated by advances in robotic technology. Furthermore, many companies have found it
cheaper to open their factories in Third World nations, where they can pay much lower salaries. The
disappearance of these factory jobs has damaged the middle class because it has meant that
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those without a college education have been forced to take lower-paying, unskilled jobs.
Another important factor is the increased ease with which business can be conducted internationally.
With nearly world-wide internet access, it is now easier than ever for companies to maintain offices in
several different countries. As a result, many large corporations only keep their headquarters in First
World nations. While the high-level management jobs at these headquarters are high paying, they are
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relatively few and usually require advanced degrees. Lower-level management jobs are often shipped
abroad to areas where the company can pay lower salaries. As a result, First World citizens who have
neither an advanced degree nor a highly specialized skill are likely to find themselves with
increasingly fewer employment options.

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1. In paragraph 1, all of the following are mentioned as proof of the disappearance of the middle class
EXCEPT ___
A. the loss of large numbers of middle-class jobs
B. record rates of bankruptcy among the middle class
C. increasing numbers of people who cannot afford homes
D. large percentages of money earned by the upper class
2. The word “indication” in the passage is closest in meaning to ________________
A. factor B. signal C. protector D. justification
3. The word “one” in the passage refers to _____________
A. salary B. college degree C. salary gap D. upper-class job
4. According to paragraph 2, the difference in salaries paid to workers with and without college
degrees has _______
A. increased over the last thirty years
B. resulted in the loss of benefits for middle-class workers
C. prompted a larger number of people to seek college degrees
D. created widespread anger toward the upper class
5. According to paragraph 2, the loss of health insurance and retirement plans has had what effect on
the middle class?
A. It has shortened their average lifespan.
B. It has forced them to take second jobs to pay medical bills.
C. It has ensured that future generations remain poor.
D. It has lowered their standard of living.
6. The word “decline” in the passage is closest in meaning to _________
A. decrease B. alteration C. failure D. rejection
7. In paragraph 3, the author discusses advances in robotic technology in order to ___________
A. explain one cause of the disappearance of the middle class
B. suggest a way that factories can avoid sending jobs to Third World nations
C. suggest that the jobs of the future middle class will involve advanced computer skills
D. contrast with the kind of on-the-job training needed by factory workers
8. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence
in the passage? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential
information.
A. The loss of manufacturing jobs has forced middle-class people without a college degree to take lower-
paying jobs.
B. The disappearance of factory jobs has left middle-class people with no choice but to take low-paying
jobs.
C. The middle class has been damaged by the disappearance of low-paying, unskilled factory jobs.
D. The middle class has been damaged by lack of college degrees and the disappearance of factories.
9. According to the passage, what role has the Third World played in the disappearance of the middle
class in the First World?
A. It has contributed to the advances in technology that have eliminated middle-class jobs.
B. It has been sending larger and larger portions of its population to get college degrees.
C. It has provided a cheap alternative labor source to corporations.
D. It has placed a strain on the world’s health insurance and retirement resources
10. According to the passage, which of the followings is true?
A. Thirteen years ago, the middle class accounted for more than fifty percent of all the money earned in
America.
B. Obviously, the disappearing of the middle class leads to the growth of the lower and upper classes.
C. In the 21st century, many of middle class jobs have been introduced by advances in robotic technology.
D. The high-level management jobs at the headquarters are low paying.
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PHRASAL VERB & PREPOSITION (A1)

Exercise 1 Fill in the correct particle

down
in
after over
out
down
up
against
down
up after
up in for
out of
off
off up

up on
in

Exercise 2 Put one or two suitable prepositions in the blank of each following sentence.
1. I get very annoyed ______
at people who don’t queue at bus stops.
2. The police have charged her ___________
with driving without due care and attention.
3. Football fans went ___________
on the rampage in the centre of Norwich last night.
4. It’s like banging your head ___________
against a brick wall.
5. ___________
between the devil and the deep blue sea.
6. Most musicians spend their lives striving ___________
for perfection.
7. An orchestra’s programme is usually dictated ___________
to public tastes and the conductor’s preferences.
8. Withdrawal ___________ government funding meant the South African National Orchestra had to disband.
from
9. This lead ___________
to the criticism that the music they played was no longer relevant to today’s South
Africans.
10. Non-musicians are often surprised to discover that orchestra members do not always have very much
respect ___________
for conductors.
11. I’ve got a better job since Tom took my company ______.
over
12. Would you be willing to fight ______
for your ideals?
13. The spy was involved ______
in a dangerous conspiracy.
14. For many people it’s difficult to distinguish a dolphin ______
from a porpoise.
15. Gandhi was committed ______to non-violence.
16. If you’re done ______
wtih your dictionary, could I borrow it for a minute?

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17. Many people are very concerned ______
with global warming.
18. When I was explaining my point, he broke ______
in and argued with me.
19. At the moment, people are buying ______
in stocks of food in case the storm hits their area.
20. I turneddown
______ the job because it was badly paid.
Ex 3:

hand
stomach

cheek

tooth

back

bone

brain

nerve

arms

finger

blood

hair
leg

breast

heart

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 skin

foot

mouth

GAP FILLING .14- part 2

Exercise 1: Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space
NO ORDINARY NOVELIST
London features so prominently in the work of the English novelist Charles Dickens (1810 – 1870) that people often
assume that he was born and bred there. In fact, the writer’s father worked for the navy and the family moved around
a great deal. Dickens was nevertheless familiar with London and many of the things he saw there were later (1)
______ into his books. For example, he observed the rich (2) ______ beggars on the streets, and saw cramped streets
existing in stark contrast to vast open spaces. When his father was (3) ______ in a debtor’s prison after a lifetime of
living beyond his means, the young Charles had no (4) ______ but to leave school and work in a shoe factory. There
he earned just a few pennies a week with which to (5) ______ his family, now without a breadwinner. This was an
experience which made a (6) ______ impression on the young Dickens, perhaps explaining his later pre – occupation
with lost or orphaned children in his novels. After a (7) ______ in the legal profession, Dickens became a reporter
and popular writer. His first published (8) ______ as a book called Sketches by Boz, which (9) ______ in 1836. This
collection of London scenes was soon followed by a novel entitled Pickwick Papers. Like most of his novels, this
first came out in the (10) ______ of a serial in a monthly magazine. The reading public would follow the lives of the
characters in each installment in much the same way that people watch television soap operas today.
1. A. incorporated B. absorbed C. merged D. integrated
2. A. go over B. get by C. run over D. pass by
3. A. detained B. retained C. maintained D. sustained
4. A. choice B. chance C. idea D. time
5. A. carry B. manage C. bear D. support
6. A. longing B. durable C. heavy D. lasting
7. A. spell B. turn C. shift D. try
8. A. effort B. work C. craft D. attempt
9. A. appeared B. opened C. entered D. arrived
10. A. manner B. mode C. form D. order

Exercise 2: Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space
KIWI SURPRISE

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When a work project offered me the opportunity to return to New Zealand, I spent several weeks (1) ________ a
country I had left in my early twenties. I’d forgotten about the petrol stations where men in smart uniforms (2)
________ to you. They fill your tank, check your oil and still (3) ________ you less than one third of the British
price for fuel. And the people rush to your assistance if they see you (4) ________ over a map. Or the blissful
absence of tips. Locals simply cannot understand why anybody should (5) ________ to pay extra for friendly
efficient service.
Given that New Zealand has about 3,000 kilometres of coastline, it should come as no surprise that social life (6)
________ around the sea. When Auckland office workers leave their desks at the end of the working day, they don’t
(7) ________ home. Instead they make a beeline for the marina and spend the evening (8) ________ sail on the
Hauraki Gulf. There are more yachts in Auckland than in any other city in the world – no wonder it’s called the City
of Sails. Even those who can’t afford a (9) ________ of their own will always know someone who has one, or at the
(10) ________ least, will windsurf the offshore breezes at speeds that make the commuter ferries appear to stand
still.

1. A. regaining B. recapturing C. refamiliarising D. rediscovering

2. A. assist B. attend C. supply D. serve
3. A. charge B. ask C. require D. demand
4. A. pointing B. doubting C. showing D. puzzling
5. A. accept B. insist C. expect D. respond
6. A. centres B. revolves C. turns D. gathers
7. A. move B. aim C. head D. divert
8. A. under B. by C. with D. on
9. A. vehicle B. train C. car D. vessel
10. A. simple B. very C. hardly D. single
Exercise 3: Fill in each of blanks with ONE word.
The causes of headaches, (1) ___________
whether they are the common kind of tension or migraine headaches, or
any other kinds, are usually the same. During periods of stress, muscles in the neck, head and face are (2)
___________
contracted so tightly that they exert tremendous (3) ____________
pressure on the nerves beneath them: headaches,
forms
talking many (4) __________ from a constant, dull pain to an insistent hammering, result. (5) ___________
although at least
50% of American adults are estimated to suffer one (6) __________
or more headaches per week; it is the 20 million
migraine sufferers who are in especial difficulties. Migraines, which are mostly suffered by women, can involve
tremendous, unrelieved (7) ____________.
impacts
Migraine, which may also be caused by stress, can occur in people who bottle (8) ____________
up their
emotions and who are very conscientious in their performance. Escaping from stressful situations, being open with
one’s feelings, lowering one’s expectations can help reduce the stress and so cut (9) ____________
down on those
headaches which cannot be “helped” by aspirin and (10) ______________
on non-prescription painkillers.

LEXICO GRAMMAR B.15

Exercise 1: Choose the best answer.

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1. It was very strange but I had a(n) _____ that the plane would crash.
A. intuition B. omen C. premonition D. prediction
2. “Shall we leave now?” - “_____”
A. No, let’s not. B. Have you got time? C. Near the station. D. I’d like to stay
3. Mr. Black: “What shall I do when I want to call you?”
Nurse: “______”
A. You shall find the red B. Press the red button on C. I’d come every ten D. Stay here and enjoy
button on the left. the left. minutes. yourself.
4. It is advised that not only Tam but also his friends _____ punctual.
A. be B. are C. is D. were
5. It was an embarrassing situation, but she managed to _____.
A. laugh at it B. laugh on it C. laugh it off D. laugh it out
6. “This move could be extremely detrimental to the economy”.
The underlined word is opposite in meaning to _____.
A. callous B. beneficial C. attractive D. damaging
7. Mind that the baby shouldn’t touch the knife, it’s as sharp as a _____.
A. blade B. sword C. cut D. razor
8. It _____ able to finish it in an hour.
A. can’t have been too hard if you had been C. couldn’t be too hard if you are
B. can’t have been too hard if you were D. couldn’t be too hard if you had been
9. The Red Cross is _____ an international aid organization.
A. intriguingly B. intrusively C. intrinsically D. intrepidly
10. A new nuclear power plant _____ just after the new state’s law _____ by the parliament.
A. has been built/ will be B. built/ had been accepted C. will be built/ has D. can be built/ has been
accepted accepted accepted
11. They _____ the loan because they already owed too much money elsewhere.
A. weren’t successful to get C. weren’t succeeded in getting
B. didn’t succeed to get D. didn’t succeed in getting
12. He helped her, but it was not necessary. He _____ her.
A. didn’t need to help B. didn’t need help C. needn’t help D. needn’t have help
13. I’m not sufficiently versed _____ computers to understand what you’re saying.
A. to B. into C. about D. in
14. “Would you like some more beer?”- “_____”
A. Yes, thanks B. No, please C. No, thank D. Yes, please
15. I am aware of the honor bestowed _____me.
A. of B. to C. on D. for
16. He has unwavering belief in something unreal such as _____ forces.
A. abnormal B. paranormal B. normal C. unnormal
17. I know David Fletcher _____ sight, but I’ve never been introduced to him.
A. at B. in C. by D. on
18. When the electricity failed, he _____ a match to find the candles.
A. rubbed B. scratched C. struck D. started
19. Winning a lottery is a rare occurrence. _____very small.
A. A number of winners are B. The number of winners is
C. A number of winners is D. The number of winners are
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20. Today’s newspaper has ________ interesting article on space travel.
A. quite an B. nearly C. a partly D. an almost
21. _____ definitive study of a western hard – rock mining community cemetery appears to have been done is in
Silver City, Nevada.
A. Most B. The most C. Where most D. Where the most
22. Anything he does is in _____ with the law and that’s why I have suggested him.
A. compliance B. obedience C. commitment D. responsibility
23. We bought some _____.
A. German lovely old B. German old lovely C. lovely old German D. old lovely German
glasses glasses glasses glasses
24. “Although some US magazines, such as The Saturday Evening Post, have succumbed to the competition of
television, many continue to have enormous international circulations.”
The underlined word is opposite in meaning to ________.
A. resisted B. continued C. tried D. prolonged
25. The police _____ a good deal of criticism over their handling of the demonstration.
A. came in for B. brought about C. went down with D. opened up
26. “Let’s listen to this new CD.”- “________”
A. Who’s the singer? B. It’s in the record shop. C. I can hear it. D. I’ll listen.
27. Without written evidence, we don’t have a _____on.
A. leg to stand B. foot to stand C. leg to lean D. foot to lean
28. Air, food and water are _____ to human beings.
A. unquestionable B. indispensable C. undeniable D. indebted
29. Mr. Smith _____ recently _____ incorrect information to tax agents prior to his promotion.
A. was sued/having B. is being sued/ to supply C. has been sued/ to have D. had to sue/ having
supplied supplied supplied
30. “$500 is too expensive.”- “_____”
A. I agree. B. I hope not. C. Not so much. C. Why not?
31. _____ snow that covers _____ top of _____ mountains is _____ beautiful sight.
A. The/the/the/the B. -/the/a/a C. The/the/the/a D. -/-/a-the
32. I’m so sure that I passed the exam that I’m not going to wait for the results _____.
A. being announced B. to announce C. will be announced D. to be announced
33. _____ today, she would get home by Friday.
A. Would she leave B. Was she leaving C. Were she to leave D. If she leaves
34. I really regretted my mistake. It was the one that I ________.
A. had not to make B. ought not to have made C. ought to be making D. mustn’t make
35. “I couldn’t tolerate my mother’s incessant nagging.” The underlined word is closest in meaning to ______.
A. endless B. bothersome C. annoying D. repetitive
36. Out ________ the bird from its tiny cage.
A. did the bird fly B. fly the bird c. does the bird fly D. flew the bird
37. People who eat an unhealthy diet are susceptible _____ all kinds of illnesses and diseases.
A. from B. in C. to D. about
38. During the starvation, we used to keep a _____ of dried food in the factory.
A. conserve B. substitutes C. reserve D. preserve
39. When I finish writing this composition, I’m going to _____ and go to bed.
A. make time B. hit the hay C. hit the big time D. call it a day
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40. “Do you mind if I schedule the meeting for 11 o’clock?”
“Well, actually, I _____ earlier.”
A. will prefer it B. would prefer it to be C. am preferring it to be D. should prefer it will be
41. The problem _____ because neither side was prepared to compromise.
A. amassed B. escalated C. proliferated D. enhanced
42. Modern saw blades are coated with a special ________ plastic.
A. reduction of friction B. reduced-friction C. friction is reduced D. friction-reducing
43. John’s got very ______ feelings about taking on more responsibility at the moment.
A. puzzled B. jumbled C. mixed D. muddled
44. People are _____ the pressure that they must drink eight glasses of water a day, but they don’t realize they get
water _____ other sources in their diet.
A. out of/ at B. under/ from C. on/ onto D. over/ inside
45. The basic premise behind all agriculture production is _____ available the riches of the soil for human
consumption.
A. to be made B. the making C. making is D. to make
46. She ________ a very important role on a new TV drama.
A. served B. landed C. occupied D. adopted
47. “Only after millions of years did plants and animals even begin to recover. But, the reign of the dinosaurs had
ended and the age of mammals had begun.” The underlined word is closet in meaning to ________.
A. dominance B. understanding C. denial D. extremity
48. What _____ make is your car? It’s _____ Toyota Altis.
A. the/a B. the/the C. -/- D. -/a
49. You cannot _____ violence by using violence.
A. break away B. do away with C. keep away D. pass away
50. Swarm of ants are always invading my kitchen. They are a thorough ________.
A. nuisance B. disturbance C. trouble D. annoyance

Exercise 2: Choose the underlined part of the sentence that needs correction
1. The disaster that resulted from an unauthorized experiment in nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine, was
A B C
one of the worst catastrophes of the twentieth century.
D
2. The police are trying to locate Smith’s brother in order to ask him some questions. But nobody seems to be
A B C
familiar to his whereabouts.
D
3. The attribution of human characteristics to animals or inanimate objects appears in the mythologies of many
A B C
cultures is a literary device called anthropomorphism.
D
4. If one has a special medical condition such as diabetes, epilepsy, or allergy, it is advisable that they carry some
A B C
kind of identification in order to avoid being given improper medication in an emergency.
D
5. The southern part of the United States has ideal conditions for raising cotton because the climate is sufficiently

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 A
warm enough to allow a six-month growing period.
B C D
6. The Food and Drug Administration does not declare a drug a carcinogen until it has been proven conclusively that
A B
the effects in rats can be generalized for human beings.
C D
7. One of the features of London is the number of big stores; most of them are to be found in or near the West End.
A B C D
8. The students in the dormitories were forbidden for staying out after 11:30 P.M, unless they have especial passes.
A B C D
9. Commercial airliners do not fly in the vicinity of volcanic eruptions because even a small amount of volcanic ash
A B C
can damage its engine.
D
10. Generally speaking, proteins that come from animal sources are complete whereas those that come from another
A B C D
sources are incomplete proteins.
11. Foreign students who are doing a decision about which school to attend may not know exactly where the choices
A B C D
are located.
12. A basic knowledge of social studies, such as history and geography, are considered a basic part of the education
A B C
of every child.
D
13. Some predictions by early science fiction writers about the future of electronic communication have turned to be
A B C
extraordinary accurate.
D
14. Birds and bats can hear the sounds by insects and distinguish between desirable and undesirable species by the
A B
number of wing beats per second that each makes itself.
C D
15. All nations may have to make fundamental changes in their economic, political, and the technological
A B C
institutions if they are to preserve environment.
D

Exercise 3: Sentence Writing

Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the given in bold.
1. Much as George loved traveling in Asia, he decided not to go to Indonesia because of his fears of terrorism.
A. Although George like touring Asia, ever since the threat of terrorism started, he hadn’t been to Indonesia.
B. George would have gone to Indonesia if he hadn’t been scared to terrorism so much because Asia was his
favorite travel spot.

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C. As Indonesia had become a high-risk terrorism spot, George, who normally loved Asia, was afraid to go there.
D. Even though George liked touring Asia very much, he was afraid of the terrorism in Indonesia, so he chose not to
go there.
2. She never lets her daughter participate in an activity unless it is under the supervision of an adult.
A. She always takes her daughter to activities which are supervised by grown-ups.
B. As long as she herself is present at the activity, she permits her daughter to join in.
C. The only activities in which she allows her daughter to take part in are those watched over by a grown-up.
D. If an older person is in attendance, she usually agrees to her daughter’s participation in activities.

3. The hostess made every effort to see that her guests got the food and drinks they wanted.
A. The hostess was reluctant to offer her guests food and drinks.
B. The hostess tried hard to please her guests.
C. The guests refused the food and drinks prepared by the hostess.
D. Neither the guests nor the hostess had food or drinks.
4. Many countries share the view that drastic measures must be taken to stop the pollution of the seas.
A. The pollution of the seas can only be prevented provided that many countries follow the same policy.
B. By putting into practice a series of precautions, it is generally believed that the pollution of the seas will be
prevented.
C. A lot of countries agree that it is essential to take strong actions to put an end to the pollution of the seas.
D. The seas will, it seems, continue to be polluted unless this agreement is accepted by a majority of the countries.
5. Nobody is allowed to enter the area without permission.
A. You can enter the area if you ask for permission.
B. You can’t enter the area under any circumstances.
C. You can’t enter the area even if you are allowed to.
D. You are not allowed to enter the area because of the permission.

Choose the best way of making up the sentence from the words and phrases given
6. I/ not see/ point/ rule/ we/ not/ cycle/ school.
A. I can’t see the point of this rule which says we don’t cycle to school.
B. I can’t see the point of this rule which says we can’t cycle to school.
C. I don’t see the point of this rule which we are not allowed to cycle to school.
D. I can’t see the point of rule which says we can’t cycle to school.
7. Your organization/ possible/ conference/ place.
A. Your organization made it possible to take place this conference.
B. Your organization made possible for this conference to take place.
C. Your organization made it possible this conference to take place.
D. Your organization made it possible for this conference to take place.
8. Despite/ short day/ we/ complain/ much/ do.
A. Despite such short day, we tend to complain about having too much to do.
B. Despite such a short day, we tend to complain having too much to do
C. Despite a short day, we tend to complain about too much to do.
D. Despite such a short day, we tend to complain about having too much to do.

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9. Before/ accept/ position/ I/ be glad/ further/ information.
A. Before I accept the position, I would be glad to have receive further information.
B. Before accepting the position, I would be glad you receive further information.
C. Before I accept the position, I would be glad to receive further information.
D. Before accepting the position, I will be glad receiving further information.
10. I/ rather/ you/ not cheat/ exam/ this year.
A. I’d rather you didn’t cheat any exam this year.
B. I’d rather you shouldn’t cheat any exam this year.
C. I’d rather you don’t cheat any exam this year.
D. I’d rather you not cheat any exam this year.

Choose the phrase or clause A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence

11. My English is progressing _____.
A. odds and ends
B. leaps and bounds
C. bounds and leaps
D. ends and odds
12. Many of the current international problems we are now facing _____.
A. linguistic incompetencies
B. are the results of misunderstandings
C. are because of not understanding themselves
D. lack of the intelligent capabilities of understanding each other
13. Following the guidelines for speaking and voting established by the book Robert’s Rules of Order, _____
during meetings.
A. and avoid large decision-making organizations’ procedural confusion
B. large decision-making organizations avoid procedural confusion
C. is procedural confusion avoided by large decision-making organizations
D. are avoiding procedural confusion in large decision-making organizations
14. It’s important that _____.
A. an exact record be kept
B. an exact record to be kept
C. to keep an exact record
D. keeping an exact record
15. A critic, teacher, librarian, or poet who hopes to broaden poetry’s audience faces the difficult challenge of
persuading skeptical readers _____
A. that poetry is important today
B. for poetry to be important today
C. to be important poetry today
D. poetry that is important today

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