(Viên chức Mầm non) bài tập tiếng Anh theo chủ đề có đáp án - Unit 9

Most of the British ______________ in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean achieved independence.

It took us over an hour to reach the ____________ of the hill.

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 Mongoli a. (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)

Three years later Madigan led a ________ expedition across the sand dunes on a more northerly route. (science)

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.

I felt guilty about leaving the company even though / because I knew I had made the right decision.

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.

The building was extremely well constructed and, consequently / furthermore, difficult to demolish.

Emily has never wanted to return to Yukon to live despite / because of the severe winters.

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.

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

Martha cut the cake carefully into slices _______________________________________

You should speak both Japanese and Chinese fluently, ___________________________

I couldn‘t remember meeting him before, ______________________________________

Jane is insecure and unsure of herself, ________________________________________

The modern world will pass you by __________________________________________

We had to walk up six flights of stairs ________________________________________

He said he had not discussed the matter with her. _______________________________

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.

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.

In Algeria, people planted a green wall of trees _____________ the edge of the Sahara to stop the desert sand ________ spreading.

______________ the west, the Gibbon, Great Sandy, and Tanami Deserts comprise an enormous sandy

The dunes are separated___________ corridors _________low, open shrubland.

Hummock grasses grow __________ the crest and spinifex grows _________the corridors between dunes.

The Sahara stretches ________ the Red Sea _____ the outskirts of Atlantic Ocean.

Children are forced to work ______________ 19 hours a day in the factories.

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)

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We can fix dinner for them here, or we can take them to a restaurant, (either ... or)

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The leopard faces extinction. The tiger faces extinction (both ... and)

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The party isn‘t very popular, and its policies aren‘t very popular. (neither ... nor)

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I felt very emotional, and I almost burst into tears, (so ... that)

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I was quoted in the newspapers and interviewed on TV. (not only ... but also)

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I have to book the hotel, and I have to make the travel arrangements, (in addition to)

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My parents are going to meet me at the airport, or my brother is going to meet me at the airport, (either ... or)

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Jane was invited to Bill‘s farewell party, and so were her roommates, (not only ... but also)

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Wage cuts have led to people rioting on the streets, (as a result of)

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