(Viên chức Mầm non) 5000+ câu trắc nghiệm Ngoại ngữ có đáp án - Unit 9
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I. Write the pronunciation of the underlined letter(s) in each of the following words.
Use a dictionary if you need to.
1. desert 6. aerial 11. expedition 16. spinifex
2. animal 7. cactus 12. hummock 17. corridor
3. slope 8. camel 13. route 18. European
4. stretch 9. colony 14. pale 19. Australia
5. plant 10. dune 15. survey 20. aborigine
1. /e/ | 2. /æ/ | 3. /ǝʊ/ | 4. /e/ | 5./ɑ:/ | 6. /e/ | 7. /æ/ | 8./æ/ | 9. /ɑ:/ hoặc /ɒ/ | 10./ju:/ |
11./i/ | 12./Ʌ/ | 13./u:/ | 14./ei/ | 15./ɜ:/ | 16./ai/ | 17./ɔ:/ | 18./ju:/ | 19. / ɔ:/ | 20. /ǝ/ |
II. Fill in each blank with an appropriate word from the box.
aerial rainfall desert expeditions hummock
colonies crest slopes dunes network
The Sahara is the largest _______ on the African continent.
Deserts cover about one fifth of the Earth’s surface and occur where __________ is less than 50 cm/year.
Some of the sand __________ in the Sahara can reach 180 meters in height.
He had made two __________ to the Gobi Desert to study desert plants.
She half-stumbled over a ______ of grass as she rushed towards her mother.
Beneath the city lies a labyrinthine ______________ of tunnels.
Most of the British ______________ in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean achieved independence.
colonies
It took us over an hour to reach the ____________ of the hill.
crest
III. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.
The Sahara desert is sparsely covered with various types of __________ ranging from grasses, shrubs, and trees. (vegetable)
Deserts typically have a plant cover that is sparse but __________ diverse. (enormous)
More than a billion people all over the world are under the threat of desert __________. (expand)
Technological progress has boosted the __________ of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. (explore)
The deserts of Patagonia are expanding due to __________. (desert)
A wide base will make the structure much more _______ . (stabilize)
The soil was ______ and nothing seemed to grow in it. (sand)
Deserts have been growing at a __________ speed within the last 100 years. (frighten)
The city is at an __________ of 2000 metres. (elevate)
elevation
Three years later Madigan led a __________ expedition across the sand dunes on a more northerly route. (science)
scientific
IV. Add so, but, therefore, however where appropriate.
V. Complete these two paragraphs.
a. Put in: also, but, despite, or, that, therefore.
CAR PROBLEMS
I was having a lot of problems with my car. The engine kept cutting out, and I (1) __________ has trouble starting it. I got so fed up with it (2) ____________ I took it to a garage. They told me it was going to cost hundreds of pounds to repair, (3) ____________ unfortunately didn‘t have the money, and I (4) _____________ decided to get rid of the car (5) _____________ needing it for work. Now I get the bus to work (6) ___________ a colleague gives me a lift.
B. Put in: alternatively, as a result of, consequently, furthermore, in spite of, on top of.
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
(7) ___________ their aim to get more young people into universities, the government has put financial difficulties in their way. Nowadays most students get a loan instead of a grant, and some have to pay tuition fees (8) _____________ that. (9) _____________ many of them run up huge debts, or (10) _______________ their parents have to support them. (11) ____________ these obstacles, some school leavers are discouraged from applying to go to university. (12) ___________ an increasing number are dropping out before completing the course.
VI. Underline the correct alternative.
Your essay is badly organized and full of spelling mistakes. Though / Nevertheless, it contains some very interesting ideas.
To the east the trees were left standing, while / in contrast to the west they were cut down.
I felt guilty about leaving the company even though / because I knew I had made the right decision.
I must call my mother. Otherwise / Therefore, she'll start worrying about me.
He was refused entry to the country. Instead / Though he was forced to return to Spain.
Sue didn't know how to swim, yet / for she jumped into the swimming pool.
We are short of money so / but we had to spend the night on a park bench.
I understand your point of view. However / Therefore I don't agree with it.
Jane is taking a course into auto mechanics because / so that she can fix her own car.
Modern farming methods have destroyed the habitat of many birds. As a result / So that their numbers are in decline.
He has lived next door to us for years, but / so we hardly ever see him.
but
The building was extremely well constructed and, consequently / furthermore, difficult to demolish.
consequently
Emily has never wanted to return to Yukon to live despite / because of the severe winters.
because of
There is fog at Heathrow; the plane, however / therefore, has been diverted.
therefore
I know traveling by bus takes longer than flying, but / however it will be more interesting.
but
VII. Choose items from (i) and from (ii) to complete these sentences in an appropriate way. Note the punctuation at the ends of the sentences and phrases already given.
(i) (ii)
therefore his face seemed familiar
so that her sister is full of self-confidence
otherwise everybody had their fair share
furthermore he had not even contacted her
yet you start learning how to use the Internet
whereas you will not be considered for that job
however the elevator was broken
even though he couldn't pick us up after the concert
because we have now discovered some errors
unless I hadn't done any extra studying
VIII. Fill in each blank with one appropriate preposition.
Some animals have specialized adaptations for dealing _________ the desert heat and lack ______________ water
People cut _________ trees for fuel and farmland.
A lot of efforts have been made to prevent the dune _________advancing.
The dunes are separated___________ corridors _________low, open shrubland.
The Sahara stretches ________ the Red Sea _____ the outskirts of Atlantic Ocean.
Children are forced to work ______________ 19 hours a day in the factories.
up to
IX. Write a sentence of similar meaning using the word or words in brackets.
This product is cheap, and it‘s effective, (as well as)
_______________________________________________
We can fix dinner for them here, or we can take them to a restaurant, (either ... or)
_______________________________________________
The leopard faces extinction. The tiger faces extinction (both ... and)
_______________________________________________The party isn‘t very popular, and its policies aren‘t very popular. (neither ... nor)
_______________________________________________
I felt very emotional, and I almost burst into tears, (so ... that)
_______________________________________________
I was quoted in the newspapers and interviewed on TV. (not only ... but also)
_______________________________________________
I have to book the hotel, and I have to make the travel arrangements, (in addition to)
_______________________________________________
My parents are going to meet me at the airport, or my brother is going to meet me at the airport, (either ... or)
_______________________________________________
Jane was invited to Bill‘s farewell party, and so were her roommates, (not only ... but also)
_______________________________________________
Wage cuts have led to people rioting on the streets, (as a result of)
_______________________________________________
