II. Fill in the gaps. Then read the passage and answer the questions. Many people who work (71) ______________ London prefer to live outside it, and to go to (72) ______________ offices, factories or schools every day by train, car or bus, even though this means they have to get up earlier in (73) ______________ morning and come home (74) ______________ in the evening. One advantage (75) ______________ living outside London is that houses (76) ______________ cheaper. Even a small flat in London without a garden costs quite a lot to rent. With the same money, one can get a little house in the country with a garden of one’s own. Then, in the country one can rest from the noise and hurry of the town. Although one has (77) ______________ get up earlier and spend (78) ______________ time in trains or buses, one can sleep better (79) ______________ night, and during weekends. In summer evenings one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country. If one likes gardens, one can (80)______________ the free time digging, planting, watering and doing the hundred and one other jobs which are needed in a garden. 81. What do many people who work in London prefer? ____________________________________________________________________________ 82. Name 2 advantages of living in the country. ____________________________________________________________________________ 83. What can a person enjoy when he lives in the country? ____________________________________________________________________________ 84. What can a person get in the country with the same money of a small flat in London? ____________________________________________________________________________ 85. What can you do in the country if you are interested in gardening?

II. Read and choose the word or the phrase that best fits each numbered blank.
Many people who work (76) ……… London prefer to live (77) ……… it, and to go to their
offices, factories or schools everyday (78) ……… train, car or bus, even though this means they have
to (79) ……… earlier in the morning and come home later in the evening.

One advantage of living outside London is that houses are (80) ………. Even a small flat in
London without a garden (81) ……… quite a lot to rent. With the same money, one can get a little
house in the country with a garden of (82) ……… own.
Then, in the country one can rest from the noise and hurry of the town. Although one has to get up
earlier and spend more time in trains or buses, one can sleep (83) ……… at night, and during
weekends. In summer evenings one can (84) ……… the fresh, clean air of the country. If one likes
gardens, one can (85) ……… one's free time digging, planting, watering and doing the hundred and
one other jobs which are needed in a garden.
76. A. in B. on C. at D. of
77. A. outdoor B. outside C. inside D. indoor
78. A. in B. with C. by D. on
79. A. go up B. live up C. stay up D. get up
80. A. cheapest B. cheaper C. the cheaper D. more cheap
81. A. costs B. cost C. is costing D. costed
82. A. one’ B. ones C. one D. one’s
83. A. more better B. good C. better D. best
84. A. play B. enjoy C. do D. relax
85. A. spend B. take C. work D. use

I.Read the passage and answer the questions with the given words and answer them

Many people who work in London prefer to live outside it, and to go to their offices, factories or schools every day by train, car or bus, even though this means they have to get up earlier in the morning and come home later in the evening.
One advantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper. Even a small flat in London without a garden costs quiet a lot to rent. With the same money, one can get a little house in the country with a garden of one's own.
Then, in the country one can rest from the noise and hurry of the town. Although one has to get up earlier and spend more time in trains or buses, one can sleep better at night, and during weekends. In summer evenings one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country. If one likes gardens, one can spendone's free time digging, planting, watering and doing the hundred and one other jobs which are needed in a garden.Then,when the flowers and the vegetables come up,one has the reward of want who shared the secrets of Nature.

1.Where/most people/work/London/prefer/live?

_______________________________________________________

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2.How/they/get/offices/factories/school/every day?

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

3.What/advantages/live/country?

_______________________________________________________

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4.Why/country air/good/health?

_______________________________________________________

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Read the passage , fill in the gap with a words.(10points)

Many people who work in london prefer to live outside it , and to go to their offices , factories or schools every day by train , car , or bus , even(1)...... this means they have to get up earlier in the morning and come home(2)........in the evening . One advantage of (3).......outside London is that houses are cheaper . Even a small flat in London (4).........a garden costs quite a lot to rent . (5).........the same money , one can get a litter house in the country (6)........ a garden of one 's now .
Then , in the country one can rest (7)...........the noise and hurry of the town . Although one (8)......... to get up earlier and spend more time in trains of buses,one can sleep better at night,and during weekends . In summer evenings one can enjoys the fresh , clean air of the country. If one likes gardens one can one's free time digging , planting , watering and ................ the hundred and one other jobs which are needed in a garden

Many people who work in London prefer to live outside it, and to go to their offices, factories or schools every day by train, car or bus, even though this means they have to get up earlier in the morning and come home later in the evening.

One advantage of living outside London without a garden costs quite a lot to rent. With the same money, one can get a little house in the country with a garden of one's own.

Then, in the country one can rest from the noise and hurry of the town. Although one has to get up earlier and spend more time in trains or buses, one can sleep better at night, and during the weekends. In summer everythings one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country. If one like gardens, one can spends one's free time digging,planting,watering and doing the hundred and one other jobs which are needed in a garden.

1. What do many people who work in London prefer?

.......

2. What is one advantage of living outside London ?

...........

3. What can a person enjoy when he lives in the country ?

.........

4. What can a person get in the country with the same money of a small flat in London?

.........

5. What can a person with the interest in gardening do in the country?

..........

Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời câu hỏi :

Many people who work in London prefer to live outside it, and to go to their offices, factories or schools every day by train, car or bus, even though this means they have to get up earlier in the morning and come home later in the evening.
 One advantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper. Even a small flat in London without a garden costs quiet a lot to rent. With the same money, one can get a little house in the country with a garden of one's own.
 Then, in the country one can rest from the noise and hurry of the town. Although one has to get up earlier and spend more time in trains or buses, one can sleep better at night, and during weekends. In summer evenings one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country. If one likes gardens, one can spendone's free time digging, planting, watering and doing the hundred and one other jobs which are needed in a garden.

• What do many people who work in London prefer ?
• .............................................................................
• What is one advantage of living outside London ?
• ...............................................................................
• What can a person enjoy when he lives in the country ?
• .....................................................................................
• What can a person get in the country with the same money of a small flat in London ?
• ...................................................................................................................................
• What can a person with the interest in gardening do in the country ?
• .............................................................................................................

III. Give the correct form of the word in bracket (0.5p)

1. The air is heavily …………………………. with traffic fumes. (pollute)

2. Joyce thinks her hometown is a very ……………………place. (bore)

IV. Choose the word that needs correcting. (1p)

1. Although the rain, we went for a walk in the park.

A B C D

2. He’d like sending these postcards to Japan.

A B C D

3. Nam studies very hardly, so he always gets good marks.

A B C D

4. She has studied English grammar for seven o’clock.

A B C D

V. Read the passage and answer the questions. (2.5p)

Many people who work in London prefer to live outside it, and to go into their offices, factories or schools every day by train, car or bus, even though this means they have to get up earlier in the morning and reach home later in the evening.

One advantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper.Even a small flat in London without a garden costs quite a lot to rent. With the same money one can get a little house in the country with a garden of one’s own. Then in the country one can rest from the noise and hurry of the town. Even though one has to get up earlier and spend more time in trains or buses, one can sleep well at night, and during weekends and summer evenings, one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country. If one likes gardens, one can spend one’s free time digging, planting, watering and doing other things that are needed in a garden. Then, when the flowers and the vegetables come up, one has the reward of one who has shared the secrets of Nature.

*True (T) or false (F)

1. ---------- One disadvantage of living outside London is that houses are expensive.

2.--------- In the country people can rest from the noise and hurry of the town.

3. ---------- People in the country get fresh air.

4. ---------- People in the country usually spend their free time gardening.

* Choose the correct answer

5. Where do most people who work in London prefer to live?

a. London b. London’s suburbs

c. London’s towns d. London’s urban areas

6. Why do they have to get up early in the morning?

a. Because they have to catch the early train or bus.

b. Because they want to avoid traffic-jam.

c. Because they live far from train or bus station.

d. Because it often takes them a lot of time to get to their offices,factories or schools.

7. What are the advantages of living outside London?

a. Houses are cheap b. There’s peace and quiet

c. Air is fresh d. All are correct

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road. Some of these are made on public transport but most are by private car.

In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g. getting to work, doing the shopping, and visiting friends. People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city centres, mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car. Some places in the country may have a bus only two or three times a week so people living there have no choice but to rely on their cars.

In the US large cities have good public transportation systems. The El railroad in Chicago and the underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are heavily used. Elsewhere, most Americans prefer to use their cars. Families often have two cars and, outside major cities, have to drive fairly long distances to schools, offices, shops, banks, etc. Many college and even high-school students have their own cars.

Long-distance travel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most towns and cities. Most places are linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people prefer to drive at their own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam. Long-distance coach/bus services are usually a cheaper alternative to trains, but they take longer and may be less comfortable. Some long-distance travel, especially that undertaken for business reasons, may be by air. There are regular flights between regional airports, as well as to and from London. A lot of freight is also distributed by road, though heavier items and raw materials often go by rail.

The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion and pollution. It is predicted that the number of cars on British roads will increase by a third within a few years, making both these problems worse. The British government would like more people to use public transport, but so far they have had little success in persuading people to give up their cars or to share rides with neighbours. Most people say that public transport is simply not good enough. Americans too have resisted government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom. Petrol/gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities public transport is bad, so they see no reason to use their cars less.

(Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, Oxford University Press, 2000)

According to the passage, people in London may prefer the Underground to their own cars due to ________.

A. cheap tickets    

B. air pollution      

C. long distances   

D. heavy traffic

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions

     Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road. Some of these are made on public transport but most are by private car.

     In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g. getting to work, doing the shopping, and visiting friends. People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city centres, mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car. Some places in the country may have a bus only two or three times a week so people living there have no choice but to rely on their cars.

     In the US, large cities have good public transportation systems. The El railroad in Chicago and the underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are heavily used. Elsewhere, most Americans prefer to use their cars. Families often have two cars and, outside major cities, have to drive fairly long distances to schools, offices, shops, banks, etc. Many college and even high-school students have their own cars.

     Long-distance travel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most towns and cities. Most places are linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people prefer to drive at their own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam. Long-distance coach/bus services are usually a cheaper alternative to trains, but they take longer and may be less comfortable. Some long-distance travel, especially that undertaken for business reasons, may be by air. There are regular flights between regional airports, as well as to and from London. A lot of freight is also distributed by road, though heavier items and raw materials often go by rail.

     In the US much long-distance travel is by air. America has two main long-distance bus companies, Greyhound and Trailways. Amtrak, the national network, provides rail services for passengers. Private railway companies such as Union Pacific now carry only freight, though in fact over 70% of freight goes by road.

     The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion and pollution. It is predicted that the number of cars on British roads will increase by a third within a few years, making both these problems worse. The British government would like more people to use public transport, but so far they have had little success in persuading people to give up their cars or to share rides with neighbours. Most people say that public transport is simply not good enough. Americans too have resisted government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom. Petrol/gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities public transport is bad, so they see no reason to use their cars less.

According to the passage, people in London may prefer the Underground to their own cars due to ____________.

A. cheap tickets

B. air pollution

C. long distances

D. heavy traffic