(Viên chức Mầm non) bài tập tiếng Anh theo chủ đề có đáp án - Unit 7

II.   Complete each of the sentences with an appropriate verb from the box.

      dominate         shifted          undergone          reform      initiated

      reaffirmed         subsidized         eliminated        intervene         dissolved

During the recession many small companies were __________.

There were a lot of proposals to ________ the social security system.

The government has ________ its attention away from the fight against crime.

Don‘t allow the computer to ________ our child‘s life.

The senator ________ that she would support our proposal.

The bridge has ____________ a series of modifications and will be re-opened in two weeks.

The government has _________ a program me of economic reform.

All renewable forms of energy should be ___________ by the government

The police had to ______________ when protesters blocked traffic.

III.    Complete each of the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.

The committee recommended the ________ of new safety procedures. (adopt)

The Prime Minister made a firm ________ to increasing spending on health. (commit)

Before Doi Moi the economy of our country was under agriculture ________. (dominate)

The old house, which is in poor condition, is in need of ________. (renovate)

The level of ______________ given to farmers is to be reduced. (subsidize)

Poor economic policies led to a long period of ________ and decline. (stagnate)

He claimed that the state had a special right of ________ in company affairs. (intervene)

Wages are not keeping pace with ________. (inflate)

Lack of ________ had led a decline in public services. (invest)

Before the implementation of the Doi Moi policy, the people in that region had to suffer severe ________. (employ)

Loans from the World Bank stimulate economic ________. (grow)

An _____ heating system costs you more money to run and maintain. (efficient)

IV.  Underline the correct word or phrase. Both answers may be correct.

Although / In spite of we left late, we still got there in time.

It was a fantastic evening although / in spite of the terrible food.

They enjoyed the course, although / because it was very difficult.

I love the sea though / whereas most of my friends prefer the mountains.

Larry's in a good shape physically even though be / cause he gets a lot of exercise.

Despite / Although the fact that Reid failed to score himself, he helped Jones to score two goals.

Confident as / though she felt, she knew the examination would not be easy.

The driver stopped to let on more passengers even though / because the bus was already full.

Because of / In spite of heavy fog at the airport, we had to stay in London an extra day.

Experienced though/although the climbers were, they had never faced such severe conditions before.

She has done very well in her job despite/because of her lack of education.

English became the official language for business in spite of/though the fact that the population was largely Chinese.

Despite/Although having to cope with three small children, she is taking a part-time MBA course.

Because/Although my country is located in a subtropical area, the weather is quite hot.

V. Match the ideas in A and C and use the word in B to write either a single sentence or two sentences as appropriate.

I knew there was something wrong .........

He always worked hard ..........

He didn't pass the exam 

I'll stay in the United States for two more years

I found the film boring

My roommate lets me borrow her notes

She finds it difficult to express her ideas in writing

VI.  Fill in the gap with even though/although/though, despite/in spite of, because, because of.

The council had to withdraw its plan to close the swimming pool _________ local opposition.

Jack hadn‘t heard or read about the murder _________ it was on the from page of every newspaper.

Jack lost his job _________ he never showed up for work on time.

She managed to get there _____________ she didn‘t have a map like the others.

_________ the hurricane was moving directly toward the town all residents were advised to move inland.

________.his poor eyesight John has to sit in the front row in class..

He never smiles at me or speaks to me _________the many efforts I have made to be friendly.

My lecture notes were incomplete ______________ the instructor talked too fast.

________ her obvious intelligence, she finds it difficult to express her ideas in writing.

VII.   Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.

Although she was frightened, she forced herself to pick up the snake.

Frightened ________________________________

Although he ate a big lunch, he had a three-course meal in the evening.

In spite ___________________________________

We all have received the best of everything because our parents are generous.

Because of ________________________________

In spite of all our warnings, he left camp without taking his rifle.

Although _________________________________

Although the play received good notices, not many people went to see it.

Despite the fact ____________________________

The villagers refuse to leave even though their food supply is threatened.

Despite ___________________________________

Despite his ungainly air he is remarkably agile.

Although _________________________________

Although Richard is competent in his work, he doesn‘t know how to deal with his client.

Competent ________________________________

While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time.

John succeeded in his exam because of his hard and methodical work.

We live in the same street, but we hardly ever see each other.

Despite ___________________________________

Despite her severe disability Judy participated in many sports.

Although _________________________________

I don‘t know whether Tom can speak Spanish or hot, but I think he should still visit Madrid.

Even if ___________________________________

It‘s sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year.

Sad _____________________________________

In spite of their good game, the team lost.

Despite the fact ____________________________