A. because B. because of C. although D. despite [ ]

Chọn từ (cụm từ) cần phải sửa trong câu sau đây

A B C D
[]PHẦN II[]

Most people think of computers as very modern inventions, products of our new technological age. But actually the idea for a computer had been worked out over two centuries ago by a man ([<1>])_____ Charles Babbage. Babbage was born in 1791 and grew up to be a brilliant mathematician. He drew up plans for several calculating machines which he called "engines". But despite the fact that he ([<2>])_____ building some of these, he never finished any of them. Over the years people have argued ([<3>]) _____ his machines would ever work. Recently, however, the Science Museum in London has finished building ([<4>]) _____ engine based on one of Babbage's designs. ([<5>]) _____ has taken six years to complete and more than four thousand parts have been specially made.

Whether it works or not, the machine will be on show at a special exhibition in the Science Museum to remind people of Babbage's work.

(<1>) A. known B. called C. recognized D. written

(<2>) A. wanted B. started C. made D. missed

(<3>) A. until B. though C. why D. whether

(<4>) A. the B. an C. some D. that

(<5>) A. He B. One C. It D. They

To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends always ([<1>])______ joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you. Your best friend may be someone you have known all your life or someome you have grown ([<2>])______ with.

There are all sorts of things that can ([<3>])________about this special relationship. It may be the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences.Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages. However, it really takes you years to get to know someone well ([<4>])_______to consider your best friend.

To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and ([<5>])________understands us better than anyone else. It’s the person you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets .

(<1>) A. share B. give C. spend D. have

(<2>) A.through B. on C. in D. up

(<3>) A. bring B. cause C. result D. provide

(<4>) A. too B. enough C. so D. such

(<5>) A. whom B. which C. who D. whose
[]PHẦN IV[]

Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi câu từ {<1>} đến {<5>}

TELEVISION

It might be said that the main objective of television is to persuade the maximum number of people to watch it for the maximum amount of time. And how effectively the sitcoms and soap operas do that! I do not think that I have ever seen any other country so totally dominated by these shows. Some of them are Egyptians productions but the majority is American. Each episode, each programme, is a talking point for everyone, young and old alike.

A. Television, an instrument of leisure.

B. Television, the main subjects of conversation.

C. Television, the rest of the media and American soaps.

D. Television and its use.

(<2>) What does television have over people's mind?

A. An influence. B. An impression. C. A limit. D. A picture.

(<3>) At school or in offices, television is considered as a topic _____.

A. for learning B. for people to talk about

C. for discussion D. for entertainment

(<4>) What might the main objective of television be?

A. To allow much time for many people to watch it.

B. To get people away from their work.

C. To get people away from their free time.

D. To waste time.

(<5>) How often are the sitcoms and soap operas shown on TV?