III. Complete the following passage by filling one word for each blank.

If there is just one single thing more astonishing than the ability of the adult human being to talk, it is the process by which someone learns to do this. Some parts of the process are still (1)________ much a closed book, but it is for the (2)_________ part possible to describe what the child is doing at various stages in its development, even if we cannot account (3)________ how exactly it learns to do these things.

In fact, research carried out by various linguists has (4)_________ rise to as many theories as there are differences in the rate of development. A baby actually makes sounds from the moment it is born, but for some time these are rather far removed (5)_________ articulate speech. In something like a year, a baby will probably be at a stage where one or two syllables represent the peak of its achievement as a speaker; one more year and it will be (6)_______ out with short phrases, and after this it seems (7)________ time at all before the child is capable of uttering complete sentences.

    Despite being a truly remarkable feat of learning, this is one that is performed by the vast (8)_________ of human beings. Complex operations are brought (9)________ play in these dealing with speech and language; the key (10)_______ in brain work, though tongue – work and ear – work play a part in the whole process.

II. There is one mistake in each sentence. Identify the mistake and write your answer in the space provided. (1.,0 point)

1. Louise is the more capable of the three girls who have tried out for the part

                        A                        B                           C                                        

 in the play.

      D

2. We had better to review this chapter carefully because we will have some

                                A                                  B                                                                   

questions on it on our test tomorrow.

                   C         D

3. The little boy’s mother bought him a five-speeds racing bicycle for his birthday.

     A                                                B              C                                 D

4. My brother doesn’t care how much does the car cost because he is going to buy 

          A                                                             B                  C                  D

it any way.

5. They happily looked at their  children  to play in the yard.

                       A                              B            C              D

ĐIỀN GIỚI TỪ: in, for, over, of, on, at, about, by, from, off, to

1) THERE ARE EARTHQUAKES IN JAPAN.............. TIME........TIME.

2) FOOD SUPPLIES ARE DROPPED...........PEOPLE WHOSE HOMES ARE CUT......

3) AT A SUMMIT MEETING EACH COUNTRY IS REPRESENTED........... ITS HEAD OF GOVERNMENT.

4) THE ANNOUNCEMENT WAS MADE ......... A NEWS CONFERENCE........ MOSCOW

5) THE AMBASSADORS HAD A DISCUSSION........... THE PEACE TREATY.

6) THE BREAKDOWN .......... THE TALKS SURPRISED EVERYONE.

7) THE AMERICAN AMBASSADOR WALKED OUT OF THE MEETING.......... THE PROTEST............ THE RUSSIAN SPEECH

8) A SPOKESWOMAN SAID THERE WAS SOME DISAGREEMENT ........... THE AGENDA.........THE MEETING

rewrite these sentences, using because.

1 due to the cold weather, we stayed home

2. Most people hear jogging is a good exercise, so they begin to jog

3. people like to live in thiis country because of its healthy climate

4. a computer can be used for various purposes, so it becomes very popolar nowadays.

5. stacey retired in 1987, partly because of ill health

6. we were late for the meeting due to the heavy traffic

7. harry had to stay in hospital bacause of his broken leg

8. our leader couldn't attend the meeting, so it was canceled

9. the young couple decided not to buy the house because of its dilapidated condition

10. i always enjoyed mathematics in high school, so i decided to major in it in college

What kind of essay is about better education (in your opinion)?

1) No one is born a genius. To become a genius is a rigorous process of learning and self-training. We all understand the great role of education, because: Education is the most powerful weapon that people can use to change the world.Education is the most common form of human learning through which we acquire new sources of knowledge from many different fields including theoretical knowledge, practical skills, experiences of predecessors, habits are formed, ... under teaching, guidance, training or research. Education has created the progress of science and technology, indirectly changing the world through the training of people with superhuman brains and excellent skills. Humans have used education as a magical tool to make great strides in human history, pulling us out of darkness, boredom, pain, illness, fatigue physical labor in manual labor and many other problems. A good education system will create people with good character, valuable moral qualities, always oriented towards the community, towards the world, with an objective view. However, in society there are still many people who receive education half-heartedly, with a coping and superficial attitude, there are people who do not receive upbringing from family and society and are not self-sufficient. These people easily become people with bad dignity, cause harm to the community, and become a burden on the whole society. Each of us has a different living and development condition, let's always try to study and absorb the educational quintessence to improve ourselves as well as contribute the best to society.

2)What is the problem that is always posed by society and is the top concern for people? Have you ever wondered that? Society wants to develop, people must be good, but people need to be good, they must uphold the role of education, because: "Education is the most powerful weapon that people can use to change the whole world. world". Education is through schools, teachers, people with professional qualifications for each person to absorb different sources of knowledge, expand their understanding and apply them in practice. The saying emphasizes the role and importance of education in each person's life as well as in social life in general.At the same time, the saying also encourages us to try to learn for a better future. People who do not study will not continue to collect and accumulate valuable experiences, cannot draw lessons to improve themselves and thereby lead to the decline of the whole society. Education in general or learning in particular is a very long process that requires people to be persistent, patient, always trying, trying their best. In addition, education brings people many valuable benefits, not only helps people become better, promote all their abilities and strengths, but it also helps us become more humane. good way. Besides, there are still many people who are not properly aware of the important vision of education and learning, have not tried to cultivate, acquire knowledge and accumulate for themselves. There are people who are lazy, dependent, dependent on others, etc. we should not follow these people. Each of us students need to be aware of the importance of education from an early age and have a good sense of learning and self-training to be able to contribute good things to the country.

Which text do you like the most, if for the exam, which text should I choose? Leave your comments below!!

Read the following passage and answer the questions

In the country of China, there is a wall that is 1,500 miles long. It is called the Great Wall of China. It winds uphill and down, through valleys and mountains. Every inch of this 1,500- mile wall was made by hand. The Great Wall of China is made many, many years ago. The people of China made it to keep out their enemies. There are watch towers all along the way. The Wall is made of brick and earth. It is high and wide on top. People can walk along the top as if it were a road. It is said that it took ten years to build one part of this wall. No other defense line has ever been made as long as the Great Wall of China.

How long did it take to build one part of this wall?

Đọc đoạn văn vàchọn True/False (T/ F ) (1pt)

In the country of China, there is a wall that is 1,500 miles long.It is called the Great Wall of China .It winds uphill and down, through valleys and mountains. Every inch of this 1,500- mile wall was made by hand. The Great Wall of China is made many, many years ago. The people of China made it to keep out their enemies. There are watch towers all along the way. The Wall is made of brick and earth. It is high and wide on top. People can walk along the top as if it were a road .

It is said that it took ten years to build one part of this wall. No other defense line has ever been made as long as the Great Wall of China.

1/ The Great Wall isn’t in China.

2/ The people of China made it to keep out their enemies.

3/ It is said that it took 10 years to build one part of this wall.

4/ The Great Wall isn’t made of brick and earth.

Read the following passage and answer the questions

In the country of China, there is a wall that is 1,500 miles long. It is called the Great Wall of China. It winds uphill and down, through valleys and mountains. Every inch of this 1,500- mile wall was made by hand. The Great Wall of China is made many, many years ago. The people of China made it to keep out their enemies. There are watch towers all along the way. The Wall is made of brick and earth. It is high and wide on top. People can walk along the top as if it were a road. It is said that it took ten years to build one part of this wall. No other defense line has ever been made as long as the Great Wall of China.

What is the Wall made of?