(Viên chức Mầm non) bài tập tiếng Anh theo chủ đề có đáp án - Unit 9
93 câu hỏi
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.
rainfall
In areas such as mountain ______________ , the soil is shallow, rocky or gravely with good drainage.
The Simpson desert remained a mystery until Madigan made a _______ survey in 1929.
Aerial
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)
The deserts of Patagonia are expanding due to ________. (desert)
A wide base will make the structure much more ___________ . (stabilize)
Stable
The soil was ________ and nothing seemed to grow in it. (sand)
sandy
Deserts have been growing at a __________ speed within the last 100 years. (frighten)
The city is at an ________ of 2000 metres. (elevate)
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.
The wind was howling outside, ____________ it was warm and comfortable indoor.
The highway was under construction, _____________ we had to take a different route to work.
You could fly via Singapore; _______, this isn‘t the only way.
There is still much to discuss. We shall, _______________, return to this item at our next meeting.
It isn’t that he lied exactly, ____________ he did tend to exaggerate.
I thought the plane would be delayed; _________, I bought a lot of magazines to read.
Jackson was going to study all night, __________ he declined our invitation to dinner.
We thought the figures were correct ________ we have now discovered some errors.
Cars have become much more complicated. _______, mechanics need more training than in the past.
We arrived at the theater late _________ the play had not yet begun. We were quite surprised.
Prices have been rising. It is unlikely, ________, that this increase will continue.
The bread was old and stale, _________ Martha ate it anyway.
The holiday had been a complete disaster. We, _________, decide to fly home early if we could.
He failed the exam, ________ he had to do the job he didn‘t like.
The expedition hoped to climb the mountain by August __________ bad weather could be a hindrance.
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.
While
I felt guilty about leaving the company even though / because I knew I had made the right decision.
even though
He was refused entry to the country. Instead / Though he was forced to return to Spain.
Instead
Sue didn't know how to swim, yet / for she jumped into the swimming pool.
yet
We are short of money so / but we had to spend the night on a park bench.
so
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.
so that
Modern farming methods have destroyed the habitat of many birds. As a result / So that their numbers are in decline.
As a result
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.
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
We thought the figures were correct. However we have now discovered some errors.
I got an A in the test even though I hadn‘t done any extra studying.
Bill‘s car wouldn‘t start. Therefore he couldn‘t pick us up after the concert.
Martha cut the cake carefully into slices _______________________________________
Martha cut the cake carefully into slices so that everybody had their fair share.
You should speak both Japanese and Chinese fluently, ___________________________
I couldn‘t remember meeting him before, ______________________________________
I couldn‘t remember meeting him before, yet his face seemed familiar.
Jane is insecure and unsure of herself, ________________________________________
Jane is insecure and unsure of herself, whereas her sister is full of self-confidence.
The modern world will pass you by __________________________________________
The modern world will pass you by unless you start learning how to use the Internet.
We had to walk up six flights of stairs ________________________________________
We had to walk up six flights of stairs because the elevator was broken.
He said he had not discussed the matter with her. _______________________________
VIII. Fill in each blank with one appropriate preposition.
People cut _________ trees for fuel and farmland.
down
Their herds eat __________ the grass covering the valley floors and hillsides. The climate and soil quality, therefore, are affected and forests are turned _____________ deserts.
A lot of efforts have been made to prevent the dune _________advancing.
from
across - from
The dunes are separated___________ corridors _________low, open shrubland.
by - of
on -in
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)
_______________________________________________
This product is cheap as well as effective.
We can fix dinner for them here, or we can take them to a restaurant, (either ... or)
_______________________________________________
We can either fix dinner for them here or take them to a restaurant.
The leopard faces extinction. The tiger faces extinction (both ... and)
_______________________________________________Both the leopard and the tiger face extinction.
The party isn‘t very popular, and its policies aren‘t very popular. (neither ... nor)
_______________________________________________
Neither the party nor its policies are very popular.
I felt very emotional, and I almost burst into tears, (so ... that)
_______________________________________________
I felt so emotional that I almost burst into tears.
I was quoted in the newspapers and interviewed on TV. (not only ... but also)
_______________________________________________
I was not only quoted in the newspapers, but I was also interviewed on TV.
I have to book the hotel, and I have to make the travel arrangements, (in addition to)
_______________________________________________
In addition to booking the hotel, I have to make the travel arrangements./ I have to book the hotel in addition to making the travel arrangements.
My parents are going to meet me at the airport, or my brother is going to meet me at the airport, (either ... or)
_______________________________________________
Either my parents or my brother is going to meet me at the airport.
Jane was invited to Bill‘s farewell party, and so were her roommates, (not only ... but also)
_______________________________________________
Not only Jane but also her roommates were invited to Bill‘s farewell party.
Wage cuts have led to people rioting on the streets, (as a result of)
_______________________________________________
