2.

UNIT 9 THE POST OFFICE
I. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
1. a. relative
b. telephone
c. spacious
d. deliver
2. a. letter
b. pleasant
c. express
d. office
II. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
3. a. post
b. busy
c. swim
d. spacious
4. a. noisy
b. subscribe
c. service
d. graphics
III. Choose the word that has the same meaning to the italicised word.
5. The Messenger Call Service helps you to notify the recipient of the time and place to receive the
call.
a. receiver
b. fax
c. call
d. telephone
6. Someone sent you a parcel this morning and I put it on your table.
a. package
b. letter

c. stamp
d. fax
IV. Choose the word that has the OPPOSITE meaning to the italicised word.
7. Thanh Ba Post Office has a spacious and pleasan front office.
a. large
b. beautiful c. cramped d. open
8. He was a kind and courteous mailman.
a. polite
b. strict
c. unpleasant
d. rude
V. Choose the word that has the underlined part needs correcting.
9. Ripe fruit is often stored in a place who contains much carbon dioxide so that the fruit will not decay too
rapidly.
a. Ripe
b. stored
c. who
d. rapidly
10. Van Cliburn who studied piano from 1951 to 1954 and won multiple awards between 1958 and 1960.
a. who studied
b. won
c. from
d. between
11. Dr Harder, that is the professor for this class, will be absent this week because of illness.
a. that
b. will be
c. this week
d. illness
VI. Choose the best A, B, C or D
12. We’d like to buy the house………………..overlooks West Lake.

A. who
B. whose
C. where
D. which
13. The woman…………………daughter Jack loves is very kind.
A.whose
B. who
C. whom
D. which
14. The letter………………. she received this morning is from the USA.
A.whose
B. who
C. whom
D. which
15. Mark Twain is an author ______ I like best.
a. his books b. that books c. the book of whom d. whose books
16. John often uses Express Money _____________ to send money to his parents in the countryside.
a. Change
b. Exchange
c. Transfer
d. Send
17. Thanh Ba Post Office provides customers _______ the Messenger Call Services.
a. with
b. for
c. of
d. to
18. We ______________ to several sports channels on television.
a. subscribe
b. deliver
c. offer

d. notify
19.
We offer a very __________ rate for parcels of under 15 kg.
a. competing
b. competent c. competitive d. competition
20. Your EMS mail will be ______________ in the shortest possible time
A. provided
B. delivered
C. taken
D. caught
VII. Combine Sentences use Relative Clauses
1. My sister wants to speak to you. You met her at my birthday party.
………………………………………………………………………………
Can you understand the question? He asked you the question last time.
…………………………………………………………………………..


3.

16.

You sent me a present. It was very nice.
…………………………………………………………………….
4. The book is about Dennis Thatcher. His wife become Prime Minister.
…………………………………………………………………………
UNIT 10
NATURE IN DANGER
I. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
1. feature
b. species

c. weather
d. decrease
2. a. survive
b. prohibit
c. fertilizer
d. environment
II. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
4. a. protect
b. prohibit
c. pollute
d. cultivate
5. a. agriculture b. extinction c. environment
d. Establishment
III. Choose the word that has the same meaning to the italicised word.
5. Human beings can exist without water and air.
a. result
b. live
c. kill
d. change
6. Laws have been introduced to prohibit the killing of endangered animals.
a. advise
b. decrease
c. ban
d. Encourage
IV. Choose the word that has the opposite meaning to the italicised word.
7. This species of bird is decreasing in numbers every year.
a. reducing
b. increasing c. becoming
d. limiting
8. Many animals are in danger of becoming extinct.

a. existing d. no longer exist
c. disappearing d. decreasing
V. Choose the underlined part that needs correcting.
9.
The number of rare animals is decreasing so rapid that they are in danger of extinction.
A
B
C
D
10. JKL Motorbikes sells six different models, the first which they started making in 1985.
A
B
C
D
11. Soon after Mel has finished his thesis, he will leave for Boston, where he has a job waiting on him. D
A
B
C
VI. Choose the best Answer A,B C or D
12. Because of people’s …… with the environment, many kinds of plans and animals are becoming rare.
a. supply
b. survival
c. influence
d. interference
13. Human being have great…………………on the rest of the world.
A. focus
B. attention
C. influence
D. attraction
14. The World Wild Funds is working to protect and save the forests that are in ……

a. danger
b. interest
c. encouragement
d. Consequence
15. Human beings are adding more and more pollutants …… the environment.
a. from
b. for
c. on
d. to
15.
The school has been given 20 computers, half of ………. are brand new.
a. that
b. those
c. them
d. which
My English teacher, Mrs Brookes, was someone ... I had great respect.
a. that
b. whom
c. for who
d. for whom
17.
Fleming's discovery of penicillin, ......, had a major influence on the lives of people in the 20th century.
a. awarded the Nobel Prize
b. which awarded the Nobel Prize
c. that he was awarded the Nobel Prize for
d. for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize
19. My father is the man…………………
a. who I belive of b. whom I belive in c. whom I belive into
d. that I belive at
20. Garbage is considered to be some kind of…………...

a. pollute
b. pollutants
c. pollution
d. Polluting
VII. REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES


1.

2.

3.

They are choosing the boys for the school's football team. All of them are under 9.
( combine the sentences, using a suitable relative pronoun)
……………………………………………………………………..
I must thank the people. I got a present from them.
(combine the sentences, using preposition before relative pronoun)
……………………………………………………………………………..
The problem has been discussed in class. We are very interested in it.
(combine the sentences, using preposition before relative pronoun)
……………………………………………………………………
4.Mike gave half of the £50,000 he won to his parents.
…………………………………………………………………………………
UNIT 11
SOURCES OF ENERGY
I. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
1. a. heat
b. great
c. release

d. reach
2. a. polluted
b. consume
c. nuclear
d. Fuel
II. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
3. a. energy
b. exhausted
c. natural
d. plentiful
4. a. available
b. potential
c. unlimited
d. Infinite
III. Choose the word that has the same meaning to the italicised word.
5. Solar energy is not only plentiful and infinite but also clean and safe.
a. boundless
b. unlimited
c. uncountable
d. inflexible
6. Nuclear power is cleaner than coal.
a. strength
b. energy
c. rule
d. might
IV. Choose the word that has the opposite meaning to the italicised word.
7. Solar energy is not only plentiful and infinite but also clean and safe.
a. much
b. limited
c.various

d. many
8. Nuclear power is dangerous.
a. safe
b. beautiful
c. limited
d. plentiful
V. Choose the underlined part that needs correcting.
9. In an essay writing in 1779, Judith Sargeant Murray promoted the cause of women's education.
A
B
C
D
10. Louisa May Alcott, she best known for her books for children, served as a nurse during the Civil War.
A
B
C
D
11. Grover Cleveland was the only American president served two nonconsecutive terms.
A
B
C
D
V. Choose the underlined part that needs correcting.
12. Pioneers, ……… in isolated areas of the United States, were almost totally self-sufficient.
a. who living
b. living
c. lived
d. that Iived
13. Only one of the people ________________ was qualified for the job.
a. interviewed

b. to be interviewed
c. interviewing
d. to interview
14. Coal was the first fuel ...... to power machinery.
a. is used
b. using
c. to use
d. to be used
15 _____________ is produced from the heat stored in the earth's core.
a. Geothermal energy
b. Nuclear energy
c. Solar energy
d. Water energy
16. __________ in large quantities in the Middle East, oil became known as black gold because of the large profit
it brought.
a. Discovering
b. which was discovered
c. Discovered
d. That when discovered


17. We may have a lot of energy if we can make full use … …the energy from the sun.
a. in
b. from
c. of
d. on
18. Oil, coal and natural gas are ……… fuels made from decayed material from animal or plants.
a. unleaded
b. smokeless
c. solid

d. fossil
19 Underground cables carry ………. to all parts of the town.
a. electric
b. electricity
c. electrify
d. electrification
20. I pulled off the sheets which covered the furniture.
a. to cover
b. covering
c. covered
d. that covering
II. Replace the relative clauses by To. infinitive or participles.
1. She is the only woman who was appointed to the board.
…………………………………………………………….
2. I wish we had a garden that my children could play in.
………………………………………………………………..
3. Only a few of the movie that are shown at the Gray Theater are suitable for children.
……………………………………………………………..
4. The couples who live in the house next door are both college professors.
………………………………………………………………..
UNIT 12: THE ASIAN GAMES
I. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. a. gather
b. athletics
c. enthusiam
d. through
2. a. compete
b. sport
c. effort
d. introduce

II. Select the synonym of the bold and underlined word in each sentence
3. Do you know when the 2006 Asian Games took place?
A. happened
B. deepened
C. added
D. struggled
4. The Asian Games have advanced in all aspects since the first Games was help in 1951.
A. developed
B. competed
C. taken place D. decreased
III. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences
5. The Vietnamese participants always take part ______ sports events with great enthusiasm.
a. in
b. on
c. at
d. to
6. ____ can help n athlete to improve the strength of muscles and the appearance of the body.
A. Shooting
B. Table tennis
C. Weightlifting
D. Playing chess
7. Recently the Asian Games has increased in ______.
a. polular
b. popularizing
c. popularity d. popularly
8. The World Cup is a football ______ which is open to all countries.
a. participation
b. involvement
c. occasion
d. competition

9. Nearly 500 ____ from 11 nations took part in the first Asian Games in New Delhi, Indian.
A. viewers
B. spectators
C. athletes
D. passers-by
10. Jane refused to attend his birthday party, which made him feel sad.
a. Jane's refusal to attend his birthday party made him feel sad.
b. He felt sad not to be able to attend her birthday' party. .
c. Jane made him sad despite her refusal to attend his birthday party.
d. Jane refused to attend his birthday party because it made him sad.
11. The football match was so dull that most of the _____ left at half-time.
a. attendants b. audiences c. participants d. spectators
12. This multi-sport event is an occasion when friendship and _____ are built and promoted.
a. knowledge b. solidarity c. effort
d. enthusiasm
13. The missing man's family is desperately seeking anyone _____ information about him.
a. has
b. who have c. whose
d. having
14. The first village _____ was not far from the capital.
a. that I visited to
b. where I visited c. to which I visited
d. I visited
15. Experts _____ feel that they are related to the deep wishes and fears of the dreamer.


a. study dreams
b. who dream study c. whose dream study d. who study dreams
16. Jet streams are layers of air _____ rapidly above the earth's surface.
a. that move b. move

c. have moved
d. move
17. Our field _____ have performed very well.
a. artists
b. athletes
c. specialists d. sportmen
18. Shortly after receiving her gold medal, the Olympic champion answered questions at the press _____.
a. discussion b. assembly c. conference d. seminar
IV. Choose the underlined part that needs correcting.
19. Most of the food what elephants eat is brought to their mouths by their trunks.
20. The geology professor showed us a sample of volcanic rock dated back seven hundred years.
V. Rewrite the following sentences:
1. I went to see my nephew Jimmy. I used to look after him when he was small.
I went___________________________________________________________
2. A friend of mine helped me to get a job. His father is the manager of a company.
A friend of mine____________________________________________________
3. I couldn't remember the number of my own car. This made the police suspicious.
I________________________________________________________________
4. You sent me a present. Thank you very much for it.
Thank you________________________________________________________
5. The book is very expensive. My father is interested in it
The book ________________________________________________________________
UNIT 13: HOBBIES
I. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
1. A. knowledge
B. friendship
C. athlete
D. compete
2. A. appreciate
B. enthusiasm

C. participant
D. solidarity
II. Select the synonym of the bold and underlined word in each sentence
3. These ideas have now been completely discarded.
a. come up with
b. got rid of c. put forward d. put into practice
4. My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
a. skilful
b. famous
c. perfect
d. modest
III. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences
5. My father never indulges _____ drinking.
a. on
b. in
c. with
d. to
5. My friend Dave was really interested in my best stamp, so I _____ it away to him.
a. gave
b. threw
c. brought
d. put
6. The singer was _____ on the piano by her sister.
a. played
b. performed
c. accompanied
d. helped
7. It was Mr. Harding _____ the bill to yesterday.
a. who sent my secretary
b. to whom my secretary sent

c. that my secretary sent
d. my secretary sent
8. On May 20, 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
9. _____ who was elected the first woman mayor of Chicago in 1979.
a. It was Jane Byrne
b. Jane Byrne
c. That Jane Byrne
d. When Jane Byrne
11. I had forgotten all about it about it because I had been so ____ with other things.
A. occupied
B. interested
C. accomplished
D. successful
12. There are some hobbies that I _____ in for a while besides reading and collecting.
a. occupy
b. accomplish c. fascinate
d. indulge
13 . He is very good at ____ people singing with his guitar.
A. making
B. getting
C. accompanying
D. having


14. Water polo is a game in which is played in the water by two teams, each with seven players.
15. The man _____ his car outside hasn't come back for it yet.
a. who left
b. who he left c. whom he left
d. whose
16. All the students _____ do well in writing test.

a. whom Mr. Davis teaches them
b. which Mr. Davis teaches
c. that Mr. Davis teaches them
d. Mr. Davis teaches
17. ____ my parents gave me the fish tank.
A. It was on my birthday when
B. It was my birthday on that
C. It was my birthday that
D. It was on my birthday that
18. I don’t have much money, so I bought the camera ____.
A. newly
B. second-hand
C. immediately
D. profitably
19. ____ I bought the golden fish.
A. It was from this shop that
B. I was from this shop where
C. It was this shop which
D. It was this shop that
20. ____ England won the World Cup.
A. It was in 1966 that
B. It was on 1966 that
C. It was in 1966 when
D. It was 1966 in that
IV. Rewrite the following sentences:
1. Who did Mrs Pocock leave her money for?- Her pet cat.
→It was____________________________________________________
2. When did Bell invent the telephone? – In 1876
→ It was____________________________________________________
3. It was the money that he borrowed from Linda.

→ He ____________________________________________________
4. He worked as a doctor in London. ( Use the cleft sentence)
→_________________________________________________________
5. It was a new dress that she bought to go to the party.
→She______________________________________________________

Unit15 SPACE CONQUEST
I. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
1. A. national
B. react
C. weightless
D. failure
2. . precise
B. cosmonaut
C. gravity
D. carry
II. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
3. A. arrived
B. laughed
C. proved
D. improved
4. A.Captain
B.challenge
C.artificial
D.aspiration
III. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences
5. Nobody wanted to prepare for the meal, …………….?
A. did he
B.did she
C.didn’t they

D.did they
6. .Nothing has changed in this town, …………….?
A.has it
B.doesn’t it
C.hasn’t it
D.does it
7. Let’s go on a picnic in Cuc Phuong National Park this weekends, …………….?
A.shall we
B.will you
C.don’t you
D.don’t we
8. Gagarin became the first person to eat and drink in zero gravity .It means …………….
A. conquest
B. weightlessness
C. spacecraft
D. experiment
9.No one knew precisely what would happen to a human being in space.
a. exactly
b. clearly
c. carefully
d. vividly
10.After Gagarin’s death, his hometown and the Cosmonaut Traning Centre at Star City, Russia were named
…………….him
A.
after
B.in
C.from
D.by



11.The astronauts were able to send the information back to the earth.
a. spaceships
b. space stations
c. spacemen
d. space shots
12.Gagarin was a 27 year-old Soviet …………….
A. cosmonaut
B. venture
C. spaceship
D. gravity
13.The ……… of Gagarin’s flight attracted worldwide attention and made him a hero.
A. successful
B. succeed
C. successfully
D. success
14.-“ John had an accident.He’s been in hospital for 5 days”-“…………….”
A.Poor it
B.Poor him
C.How terrific!
D.Oh.Is he?
15. A: When did china launch its first manned spacecraft into space? B:______________________
A: It’s shenzhou 5.
B. Yang Liwei
C. On October 15 in 2003 D. I’m afraid I can not
16.I’m sorry, but I won’t _____ come to the party this weekend.
a. be able to
b. am able to
c. be able
d. can
17.Despite the bad weather, he ______ get to the airport in time.

a. could
b. was able to c. couldn't
d. might
18.Stars in our universe vary in temperature, color, bright, size and mass.
A
B
C
D
19. If I were a little taller I could be astronaut, but I don't meet the
A
B
C
D
20.Many spacemen could never get back to the Earth because of _____ accidents.
A. tragedy
B. tragic
C. tragically
D. tragedies
th
21. On 15 October in 2003, China launched its first manned spacecraft ______ space.
A. in
B. into
C. on
D. at
22. April 12, 1961/ Yuri Gagarin/ become/ the first human / orbit/ Earth
A. In April 12, 1961 Yuri Gagarin became the first human orbiting Earth
B. On April 12, 1961 Yuri Gagarin that became the first human to orbit Earth
C. Since April 12, 1961 Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit Earth
D. On April 12, 1961 Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit around the Earth
IV. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.

There is one planet that still fascinates and teases scientists mainly because it doesn't have an atmosphere to
9bscure observation, yet it is not big enough for sufficiently accurate telescopic observation. The fact that it is also
very close to the sun also makes it difficult for astronomers.
However, space telescopes have told us a lot more about Mercury. It is rather similar to Earth's moon and to
Mars. There are mountainous areas dotted with craters and large valleys which are uncratered. The moon's valleys
have fewer cracks and the ridges are smoother. Mercury's valleys are filled with volcanic rocks, similar to on the
moon, yet there is no evidence of volcanoes, even extinct ones, on Mercury, as there is on the both Mars and the
moon, and of course here on Earth.
So, scientists presume the valleys on Mercury were caused by different things, that is to say not by volcanoes,
but by very large meteorites, which also caused the cracks in the terrain and left the ridges rough and uneven.
More and better photos of Mercury are needed to prove what are at present at best only hypotheses.
1. What is the topic of this passage?
a. The planet, Mercury
b. Observation of planets
c. The Earth's moon
d. Astronomers' difficulties
2. Why does Mercury still tease scientists?
a. Because it has an atmosphere which obscures observation:
b. Because it is too close to the sun;
c. Because it is too small.
d. Because it is difficult for space probes to get close to.
3. What is true about Mercury but not true about the moon or Mars?


a. The valleys are filled with volcanic rocks.
b. There are no volcanoes.
c. The valleys are uncratered
d. There are hilly regions.
4. What does the author imply space telescopes can do better than land-based telescopes?
a. Show, the volcanoes on Mercury.

b. Show the meteorites which hit Mercury.
c. Show what caused Mercury's valleys.
d. Show more of the planet, Mercury.
5. What can we infer from the passage that astronomers still need to get more detailed observation of Mercury?
a. Better and more space telescopes
b. More hypotheses.
c. Larger space telescopes
d. More ways to prove hypotheses.
V. Complete Tag questions
1. It's expensive, ……………………………?
2. The film was great,…………………………….?
3. She has a loudly voice,……………………..?
4. Tom went to school by bus,……………….?
5.Noone comes,…………………..?
. Unit 16
THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD
I. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
1. A.wonder
B. pyramid
C. treasure
D. belongings
2. A. surpass
B. spiral
C. propose
D. mysterious
II. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
3. A.Represent
enlist
theory
dedicate

4. A.Treasure

bury

great

death

III. Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence:
1. This businessman…………… to own a lot of land around the city
A. is said
B. is saying
C. said
D. says
2. …………… that we have to leave the building.
A. We have informed
B. It has been informed
C. It has been informed us
D. we have been informed
3. The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the famous man-made wonders of the world.
A. artificial
B. natural
C. modern
D. enternal
4. The structure …………… of approximately 2 million blocks of stone, each weighing about 2.5 tons.
A. included
B. consisted
C. contained
D. combined
5. The Great Pyramid was only …………… in height in the nineteenth century AD.

A. proposed
B. promoted
C. improved
D. surpassed
6. One theory involves the construction of a straight or …………… ramp raised as the construction proceeded.
A. circle
B. round
C. winding
D. spiral
7.. Remember to take all your personal …………… from the overhead locker when you leave the airplane.
A. belongings
B. treasure
C. wealth
D. profits
8. When it was built, the Great Pyramid was 147 meters high on a …………… of 230 meters square.
A. basic
B. base
C. basin
D. basement
9.People often say that he is a talented actor
A. People are often said that he is a talented actor
B. He is often said to be a talented actor
C. He is often said that he is a talented actor
D. People are often said that he is to be a talented actor
10.It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car
A. The man is believed to escape in a stolen car
B. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car
C. The man is believed to be escaped in a stolen car



D. They believed that the man stolen car
11. the Greeks/ 120 years/ build the Temples
A. It took the Greeks 120 years to build the Temple
B. The Greeks took 120 years to build the Temple
C. It was taken the Greeks 120 years to build the Temple
D. It took the Greeks 120 years to be built the Temple
12.Can you please tell me something about the tallest structure _______ earth?
a. in
b. on
c. at
d. into
13.The authorities are trying to protect the Pyramid ___________ being destroyed .
a. on
b. for
c. off
d. from
14.There were too many books on the shelves that I didn't know which one to choose.
A
B
C
D
15. The Great Pymarid is believed to have built over a 20- year period.
A
B
C
D
16.A visit to the Great Wall will certainly bring tourists great ______ in each step of the wall.
a. excite
b. exciting
c. excitement d. excited

17.What's wrong with your car? ~ I think it needs ______.
a. check
b. checking
c. to check
d. be checked
18.The Great Wall of China is considered one of the greatest wonders in the world ______ its magnificence and
significance.
a. in spite of
b. because
c. instead of
d. thanks to
19.The movie was about a …………………. of the world.
A.chamber
B. tomb
C. wonder
D. ramp.
20.It is not known why Beson disappeared in ………………………… circumstances.
A. mysterious
B. mystery
C. misteriously
D. mysteriousness
Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.
Taj Mahal, a mausoleum in Agra, India, regarded as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. The
Mughal emperor Shah Jahan had it built in memory of his wife, Arjumand Banu Bagam, known as Mumtaz
Mahal (Persian for "Elect of the Palace"), who died in 1631.
Building commenced about 1632. The mausoleum was complete by about 1643 and the surrounding complex
of buildings and gardens was complete by about 1653. Situated on the southern bank of the Yamuna River, the
white marble mausoleum is composed of four identical facades, each containing a large central arch 33 m (108 ft)
high. A large bulb-shaped dome, over 73 m (240 ft) tall, rises over the center, with four smaller domes
surrounding it. The building is raised on a square podium with a minaret at each corner. It is flanked by two red

sandstone buildings-a mosque and its replica, the Jawab (Answer), a building of which the main function is visual
balance. Visitors approach the Taj Mahal through an imposing red sandstone gate, decorated with inscriptions
from the Muslim holy book, the Qur'an (Koran). The gate and accompanying walls also contain a vast,
geometrically laid out garden, 305 m (1,002 ft) on each side. The enclosed garden, itself a Muslim symbol of
paradise, is centered on a large, raised pool. Canals divide it into four equal parts, each containing flower beds,
fountains, and cypress trees (symbols of death).
Inside theTaj Mahal, the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal stands at the center of an octagonal hall, while the slightly
larger tomb of Shah Jahan, who died in 1666, is off to one side. Both are elaborately carved and inlaid with
semiprecious stones, illuminated by sunlight filtering through an elaborately carved marble screen that is also
studded with jewels.
1. What is the Taj Mahal?
a. A temple
b. A monument
c. A tomb
d. A shrine
2. Which of the following is not true?
a. The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughah emperor Shah Jahan.
b. It took approximately 20 years to complete the mausoleum.
c. The front of the building is similar in all sides.
d. The mausoleum has four domes around it.


3. The word 'minaret' in line 11 is closest in meaning to ______.
a. tower
b. mosque
c. altar
d. statue
4. The Jawab ______.
a. is a mosque where people worship
b. has a main function of decorating.

c. was decorated with inscriptions from the Koran
d. was built by red stones
5. According to the passage, which of the following statements is false?
a. The garden of the Taj Mahal is a Muslim symbol of paradise.
b. In beauty of design and rich decorative detail, Taj Mahal is one of the best buildings in the world.
c. The Mughah emperor Shah Jahan died 35 years after his wife.
d. The tombs of Shah Jahan's and his wife are located at the center of the mausoleum.
V. Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown
1
Many people believe that she is an honest person.
 She _____________________________________
2 I think that the president will arrive soon.
 The president _____________________________
3
It is reported that many passengers died in the crash.
 Many passengers______________________________
4
It is expected that the prices will rise again this month.
 The prices are expected _______________________
5
It is proved that life doesn’t exist on the moon.
 Life is proved not ______________________________
______________________________________________________________________
UNIT 9 THE POST OFFICE
I. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
3. a. relative
b. telephone
c. spacious
d. deliver
4. a. letter

b. pleasant
c. express
d. office
II. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
3. a. post
b. busy
c. swim
d. spacious
4. a. noisy
b. subscribe
c. service
d. graphics
III. Choose the word that has the same meaning to the italicised word.
5. The Messenger Call Service helps you to notify the recipient of the time and place to receive the
call.
a. receiver
b. fax
c. call
d. telephone
6. Someone sent you a parcel this morning and I put it on your table.
a. package
b. letter
c. stamp
d. fax
IV. Choose the word that has the OPPOSITE meaning to the italicised word.
7. Thanh Ba Post Office has a spacious and pleasan front office.
a. large
b. beautiful c. cramped d. open
8. He was a kind and courteous mailman.
a. polite

b. strict
c. unpleasant
d. rude
V. Choose the word that has the underlined part needs correcting.
9. Ripe fruit is often stored in a place who contains much carbon dioxide so that the fruit will not decay too
rapidly.
a. Ripe
b. stored
c. who
d. rapidly
10. Van Cliburn who studied piano from 1951 to 1954 and won multiple awards between 1958 and 1960.
a. who studied
b. won
c. from
d. between
11. Dr Harder, that is the professor for this class, will be absent this week because of illness.
a. that
b. will be
c. this week
d. illness


6.

7.

VI. Choose the best A, B, C or D
12. We’d like to buy the house………………..overlooks West Lake.
A. who
B. whose

C. where
D. which
13. The woman…………………daughter Jack loves is very kind.
A.whose
B. who
C. whom
D. which
14. The letter………………. she received this morning is from the USA.
A.whose
B. who
C. whom
D. which
15. Mark Twain is an author ______ I like best.
a. his books b. that books c. the book of whom d. whose books
16. John often uses Express Money _____________ to send money to his parents in the countryside.
a. Change
b. Exchange
c. Transfer
d. Send
17. Thanh Ba Post Office provides customers _______ the Messenger Call Services.
a. with
b. for
c. of
d. to
18. We ______________ to several sports channels on television.
a. subscribe
b. deliver
c. offer
d. notify
20.

We offer a very __________ rate for parcels of under 15 kg.
a. competing
b. competent c. competitive
d. competition
20. Your EMS mail will be ______________ in the shortest possible time
A. provided
B. delivered
C. taken
D. caught
VII. Combine Sentences use Relative Clauses
1. My sister wants to speak to you. You met her at my birthday party.
My sister, who you met at my birthday party, wants to speak to you.
Can you understand the question? He asked you the question last time.
Can you understand the question which he asked you last time?
You sent me a present. It was very nice.
The present which you sent me was very nice.
4. The book is about Dennis Thatcher. His wife become Prime Minister.
The book is about Dennis Thatcher, whose wife become Prime Minister.
UNIT 10
NATURE IN DANGER
I. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
1. feature
b. species
c. weather
d. decrease
2. a. survive
b. prohibit c. fertilizer
d. environment
II. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
8. a. protect

b. prohibit
c. pollute
d. cultivate
9. a. agriculture b. extinction c. environment
d. Establishment
III. Choose the word that has the same meaning to the italicised word.
5. Human beings can exist without water and air.
a. result
b. live
c. kill
d. change
6. Laws have been introduced to prohibit the killing of endangered animals.
a. advise
b. decrease
c. ban
d. Encourage
IV. Choose the word that has the opposite meaning to the italicised word.
8. This species of bird is decreasing in numbers every year.
a. reducing
b. increasing
c. becoming
d. limiting
8. Many animals are in danger of becoming extinct.
a. existing d. no longer exist
c. disappearing d. decreasing
V. Choose the underlined part that needs correcting.
10.
The number of rare animals is decreasing so rapid that they are in danger of extinction.
A
B

C ( rapidly)
D
10. JKL Motorbikes sells six different models, the first which they started making in 1985.
A
B ( of which) C
D


19.

4.

5.

6.

11. Soon after Mel has finished his thesis, he will leave for Boston, where he has a job waiting on him. ( for him)
VI. Choose the best Answer A,B C or D
12. Because of people’s …… with the environment, many kinds of plans and animals are becoming rare.
a. supply
b. survival
c. influence
d. interference
13. Human being have great…………………on the rest of the world.
A. focus
B. attention
C. influence
D. attraction
14. The World Wild Funds is working to protect and save the forests that are in ……
a. danger

b. interest
c. encouragement
d. Consequence
15. Human beings are adding more and more pollutants …… the environment.
a. from
b. for
c. on
d. to
18.
The school has been given 20 computers, half of ………. are brand new.
a. that
b. those
c. them
d. which
My English teacher, Mrs Brookes, was someone ... I had great respect.
a. that
b. whom
c. for who
d. for whom
20.
Fleming's discovery of penicillin, ......, had a major influence on the lives of people in the 20th century.
a. awarded the Nobel Prize
b. which awarded the Nobel Prize
c. that he was awarded the Nobel Prize for
d. for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize
19. My father is the man…………………
a. who I belive of b. whom I belive in c. whom I belive into
d. that I belive at
20. Garbage is considered to be some kind of…………...
a. pollute

b. pollutants
c. pollution
d. Polluting
VII. REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES
They are choosing the boys for the school's football team. All of them are under 9.
( combine the sentences, using a suitable relative pronoun)
The boys whom they are choosing for the school’s football team are under 9.
I must thank the people. I got a present from them.
(combine the sentences, using preposition before relative pronoun)
I must thank the people from whom I got a present .
The problem has been discussed in class. We are very interested in it.
(combine the sentences, using preposition before relative pronoun)
The problem in which we are very interested has been discussed in class.
4.Mike gave half of the £50,000 he won to his parents.
Mike won £50,000, half of which Mike gave to his parents.
UNIT 11
SOURCES OF ENERGY
I. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
6. a. heat
b. great
c. release
d. reach
7. a. polluted
b. consume
c. nuclear
d. Fuel
II. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
8. a. energy
b. exhausted
c. natural

d. plentiful
9. a. available
b. potential
c. unlimited
d. Infinite
III. Choose the word that has the same meaning to the italicised word.
10. Solar energy is not only plentiful and infinite but also clean and safe.
a. boundless
b. unlimited
c. uncountable
d. inflexible
6. Nuclear power is cleaner than coal.
a. strength
b. energy
c. rule
d. might
IV. Choose the word that has the opposite meaning to the italicised word.
7. Solar energy is not only plentiful and infinite but also clean and safe.
a. much
b. limited
c.various
d. many
8. Nuclear power is dangerous.


a. safe
b. beautiful
c. limited
d. plentiful
9. In an essay writing ( written) in 1779, Judith Sargeant Murray promoted the cause of women's education.

A
B
C
D
V. Choose the underlined part that needs correcting.
10. Louisa May Alcott, she ( who was) best known for her books for children, served as a nurse during the Civil
War.
A
B
C
D
11. Grover Cleveland was the only American president served ( to be serve) two nonconsecutive terms.
A
B
C
D
V. Choose the underlined part that needs correcting.
12. Pioneers, ……… in isolated areas of the United States, were almost totally self-sufficient.
a. who living
b. living
c. lived
d. that Iived
13. Only one of the people ________________ was qualified for the job.
a. interviewed
b. to be interviewed
c. interviewing
d. to interview
14. Coal was the first fuel ...... to power machinery.
a. is used
b. using

c. to use
d. to be used
15 _____________ is produced from the heat stored in the earth's core.
a. Geothermal energy
b. Nuclear energy
c. Solar energy
d. Water energy
16. __________ in large quantities in the Middle East, oil became known as black gold because of the large profit
it brought.
a. Discovering
b. which was discovered
c. Discovered
d. That when discovered
17. We may have a lot of energy if we can make full use … …the energy from the sun.
a. in
b. from
c. of
d. on
18. Oil, coal and natural gas are ……… fuels made from decayed material from animal or plants.
a. unleaded
b. smokeless
c. solid
d. fossil
19 Underground cables carry ………. to all parts of the town.
a. electric
b. electricity
c. electrify
d. electrification
20. I pulled off the sheets which covered the furniture.
a. to cover

b. covering
c. covered
d. that covering
II. Replace the relative clauses by To. infinitive or participles.
5. She is the only woman who was appointed to the board.
She is the only woman to be appointed to the board.
6. I wish we had a garden that my children could play in.
I wish we had a garden for my children to play in.
7. Only a few of the movie that are shown at the Gray Theater are suitable for children.
Only a few of the movie shown at the Gray Theater are suitable for children.
8. The couples who live in the house next door are both college professors.
The couples living in the house next door are both college professors.
__UNIT 12: THE ASIAN GAMES
I. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. a. gather
b. athletics
c. enthusiam
d. through
2. a. compete
b. sport
c. effort
d. introduce
II. Select the synonym of the bold and underlined word in each sentence
3. Do you know when the 2006 Asian Games took place?
A. happened
B. deepened
C. added
D. struggled
4. The Asian Games have advanced in all aspects since the first Games was help in 1951.
A. developed

B. competed
C. taken place D. decreased


III. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences
10. The Vietnamese participants always take part ______ sports events with great enthusiasm.
a. in
b. on
c. at
d. to
6. ____ can help n athlete to improve the strength of muscles and the appearance of the body.
A. Shooting
B. Table tennis
C. Weightlifting
D. Playing chess
7. Recently the Asian Games has increased in ______.
a. polular
b. popularizing
c. popularity d. popularly
8. The World Cup is a football ______ which is open to all countries.
a. participation
b. involvement
c. occasion
d. competition
9. Nearly 500 ____ from 11 nations took part in the first Asian Games in New Delhi, Indian.
A. viewers
B. spectators
C. athletes
D. passers-by
10. Jane refused to attend his birthday party, which made him feel sad.

a. Jane's refusal to attend his birthday party made him feel sad.
b. He felt sad not to be able to attend her birthday' party. .
c. Jane made him sad despite her refusal to attend his birthday party.
d. Jane refused to attend his birthday party because it made him sad.
11. The football match was so dull that most of the _____ left at half-time.
a. attendants b. audiences c. participants
d. spectators
12. This multi-sport event is an occasion when friendship and _____ are built and promoted.
a. knowledge
b. solidarity
c. effort
d. enthusiasm
13. The missing man's family is desperately seeking anyone _____ information about him.
a. has
b. who have c. whose
d. having
14. The first village _____ was not far from the capital.
a. that I visited to
b. where I visited c. to which I visited
d. I visited
15. Experts _____ feel that they are related to the deep wishes and fears of the dreamer.
a. study dreams
b. who dream study c. whose dream study d. who study dreams
16. Jet streams are layers of air _____ rapidly above the earth's surface.
a. that move b. move
c. have moved
d. move
17. Most of the food what elephants eat is brought to their mouths by their trunks.
18. The geology professor showed us a sample of volcanic rock dated back seven hundred years.
19. Our field _____ have performed very well.

a. artists
b. athletes
c. specialists d. sportmen
20. Shortly after receiving her gold medal, the Olympic champion answered questions at the press _____.
a. discussion b. assembly c. conference d. seminar
Rewrite the following sentences:
1. I went to see my nephew Jimmy. I used to look after him when he was small.
I went to see my nephew Jimmy, whom I used to look after when he was small.
2. A friend of mine helped me to get a job. His father is the manager of a company.
A friend of mine, whose father is the manager of a company, helped me to get a job
3. I couldn't remember the number of my own car. This made the police suspicious.
I couldn't remember the number of my own car, which made the police suspicious.
4. You sent me a present. Thank you very much for it.
Thank you very much for the present which you sent me
5. The book is very expensive. My father is interested in it
The book which my father is interested in is very expensive
UNIT 13: HOBBIES
I. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.


1. A. knowledge
B. friendship
C. athlete
D. compete
2. A. appreciate
B. enthusiasm
C. participant
D. solidarity
II. Select the synonym of the bold and underlined word in each sentence
3. These ideas have now been completely discarded.

a. come up with
b. got rid of
c. put forward d. put into practice
4. My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
a. skilful
b. famous
c. perfect
d. modest
III. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences
5. My father never indulges _____ drinking.
a. on
b. in
c. with
d. to
11. My friend Dave was really interested in my best stamp, so I _____ it away to him.
a. gave
b. threw
c. brought
d. put
12. The singer was _____ on the piano by her sister.
a. played
b. performed c. accompanied d. helped
13. It was Mr. Harding _____ the bill to yesterday.
a. who sent my secretary
b. to whom my secretary sent
c. that my secretary sent
d. my secretary sent
14. On May 20, 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
15. _____ who was elected the first woman mayor of Chicago in 1979.
a. It was Jane Byrne

b. Jane Byrne
c. That Jane Byrne
d. When Jane Byrne
11. I had forgotten all about it about it because I had been so ____ with other things.
A. occupied
B. interested
C. accomplished
D. successful
12. There are some hobbies that I _____ in for a while besides reading and collecting.
a. occupy
b. accomplish c. fascinate
d. indulge
13 . He is very good at ____ people singing with his guitar.
A. making
B. getting
C. accompanying
D. having
14. Water polo is a game in which is played in the water by two teams, each with seven players.
15. The man _____ his car outside hasn't come back for it yet.
a. who left
b. who he left c. whom he left
d. whose
16. All the students _____ do well in writing test.
a. whom Mr. Davis teaches them
b. which Mr. Davis teaches
c. that Mr. Davis teaches them
d. Mr. Davis teaches
17. ____ my parents gave me the fish tank.
A. It was on my birthday when
B. It was my birthday on that

C. It was my birthday that
D. It was on my birthday that
18. I don’t have much money, so I bought the camera ____.
A. newly
B. second-hand
C. immediately
D. profitably
19. ____ I bought the golden fish.
A. It was from this shop that
B. I was from this shop where
C. It was this shop which
D. It was this shop that
20. ____ England won the World Cup.
A. It was in 1966 that B. It was on 1966 that
C. It was in 1966 when
D. It was 1966 in that
Rewrite the following sentences:
1. Who did Mrs Pocock leave her money for?- Her pet cat.
→ It was Mrs Pocock’s pet cat that she left her money for.
2. When did Bell invent the telephone? – In 1876
→ It was in 1876 that Bell invented the telephone


3. It was the money that he borrowed from Linda.
→ He borrowed the money from Linda
4. He worked as a doctor in London. ( Use the cleft sentence)
→It was in London that he worked as a doctor.
5. It was a new dress that she bought to go to the party.
→She bought a new dress to go to the party.


Unit15 SPACE CONQUEST
Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
9. A. national
B. react
C. weightless
D. failure
10. A. precise
B. cosmonaut
C. gravity
D. carry
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
11. A. arrived
B. laughed
C. proved
D. improved
12. A.Captain
B.challenge
C.artificial
D.aspiration
Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence:
13. Nobody wanted to prepare for the meal, …………….?
B. did he
B.did she
C.didn’t they
14. .Nothing has changed in this town, …………….?

D.did they

A.has it
B.doesn’t it

C.hasn’t it
D.does it
15. .Let’s go on a picnic in Cuc Phuong National Park this weekends, …………….?
A.shall we
B.will you
C.don’t you
D.don’t we
16. Gagarin became the first person to eat and drink in zero gravity .It means …………….
A. conquest
B. weightlessness
C. spacecraft
D. experiment
9.No one knew precisely what would happen to a human being in space.
A. exactly
B. clearly
C. carefully
D. vividly
10.After Gagarin’s death, his hometown and the Cosmonaut Traning Centre at Star City, Russia were named
…………….him
A.
after
B.in
C.from
D.by
11.The astronauts were able to send the information back to the earth.
A. spaceships
B. space stations
C. spacemen
D. space shots
12.Gagarin was a 27 year-old Soviet …………….

A. cosmonaut
B. venture
C. spaceship
D. gravity
13.The ……… of Gagarin’s flight attracted worldwide attention and made him a hero.
A. successful
B. succeed
C. successfully
D. success
14.-“ John had an accident.He’s been in hospital for 5 days”-“…………….”
A.Poor it
B.Poor him
C.How terrific!
D.Oh.Is he?
15. A: When did china launch its first manned spacecraft into space? B:______________________
A: It’s shenzhou 5.
B. Yang Liwei
C. On October 15 in 2003
D. I’m afraid I can not
16.I’m sorry, but I won’t _____ come to the party this weekend.
A. be able to
B. am able to
C. be able
D. can
17.Despite the bad weather, he ______ get to the airport in time.
A. could
B. was able to
C. couldn't
D. might
18.Stars in our universe vary in temperature, color, bright size and mass.

A
B
C
D
19. If I were a little taller I could be astronaut, but I don't meet the
A
B
C
D
20.Many spacemen could never get back to the Earth because of _____ accidents.
A. tragedy
B. tragic
C. tragically
D. tragedies


21. On 15th October in 2003, China launched its first manned spacecraft ______ space.
A. in
B. into
C. on
D. at
22.. April 12, 1961/ Yuri Gagarin/ become/ the first human / orbit/ Earth
A. In April 12, 1961 Yuri Gagarin became the first human orbiting Earth
B. On April 12, 1961 Yuri Gagarin that became the first human to orbit Earth
C. Since April 12, 1961 Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit Earth
D. On April 12, 1961 Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit around the Earth
A. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.
There is one planet that still fascinates and teases scientists mainly because it doesn't have an atmosphere to
9bscure observation, yet it is not big enough for sufficiently accurate telescopic observation. The fact that it is also
very close to the sun also makes it difficult for astronomers.

However, space telescopes have told us a lot more about Mercury. It is rather similar to Earth's moon and to
Mars. There are mountainous areas dotted with craters and large valleys which are uncratered. The moon's valleys
have fewer cracks and the ridges are smoother. Mercury's valleys are filled with volcanic rocks, similar to on the
moon, yet there is no evidence of volcanoes, even extinct ones, on Mercury, as there is on the both Mars and the
moon, and of course here on Earth.
So, scientists presume the valleys on Mercury were caused by different things, that is to say not by volcanoes,
but by very large meteorites, which also caused the cracks in the terrain and left the ridges rough and uneven.
More and better photos of Mercury are needed to prove what are at present at best only hypotheses.
6. What is the topic of this passage?
a. The planet, Mercury
b. Observation of planets
c. The Earth's moon
d. Astronomers' difficulties
7. Why does Mercury still tease scientists?
a. Because it has an atmosphere which obscures observation:
b. Because it is too close to the sun;
c. Because it is too small.
d. Because it is difficult for space probes to get close to.
8. What is true about Mercury but not true about the moon or Mars?
a. The valleys are filled with volcanic rocks.
b. There are no volcanoes.
c. The valleys are uncratered
d. There are hilly regions.
9. What does the author imply space telescopes can do better than land-based telescopes?
a. Show, the volcanoes on Mercury.
b. Show the meteorites which hit Mercury.
c. Show what caused Mercury's valleys.
d. Show more of the planet, Mercury.
10. What can we infer from the passage that astronomers still need to get more detailed observation of Mercury?
a. Better and more space telescopes

b. More hypotheses.
c. Larger space telescopes
d. More ways to prove hypotheses.
UNIT 15. Tag questions
1. It's expensive, ……………………………?
isn’t it
2. The film was great,…………………………….? Wasn’t it
3. She has a loudly voice,……………………..?
doesn’t she
4. Tom went to school by bus,……………….? Didn’t he
5.Noone comes,…………………..? do they
. Unit 16
THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD
Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
5. A.wonder
B. pyramid
C. treasure
D. belongings
6. A. surpass
B. spiral
C. propose
D. mysterious
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.


7. A.Represent

B.enlist

C.theory


D.dedicate

8. A.Treasure

B.bury

C.great

D.death

Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence:
1. This businessman…………… to own a lot of land around the city
A. is said
B. is saying
C. said
D. says
2. …………… that we have to leave the building.
A. We have informed
B. It has been informed
C. It has been informed us
D. we have been informed
3. The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the famous man-made wonders of the world.
A. artificial
B. natural
C. modern
D. enternal
4. The structure …………… of approximately 2 million blocks of stone, each weighing about 2.5 tons.
A. included
B. consisted

C. contained
D. combined
5. The Great Pyramid was only …………… in height in the nineteenth century AD.
A. proposed
B. promoted
C. improved
D. surpassed
6. One theory involves the construction of a straight or …………… ramp raised as the construction proceeded.
A. circle
B. round
C. winding
D. spiral
7.. Remember to take all your personal …………… from the overhead locker when you leave the airplane.
A. belongings
B. treasure
C. wealth
D. profits
8. When it was built, the Great Pyramid was 147 meters high on a …………… of 230 meters square.
A. basic
B. base
C. basin
D. basement
9.People often say that he is a talented actor
A. People are often said that he is a talented actor
B. He is often said to be a talented actor
C. He is often said that he is a talented actor
D. People are often said that he is to be a talented actor
10.It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car
A. The man is believed to escape in a stolen car
B. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car

C. The man is believed to be escaped in a stolen car
D. They believed that the man stolen car
11. the Greeks/ 120 years/ build the Temples
A. It took the Greeks 120 years to build the Temple
B. The Greeks took 120 years to build the Temple
C. It was taken the Greeks 120 years to build the Temple
D. It took the Greeks 120 years to be built the Temple
12.Can you please tell me something about the tallest structure _______ earth?
a. in
b. on
c. at
d. into
13.The authorities are trying to protect the Pyramid ___________ being destroyed .
a. on
b. for
c. off
d. from
14.There were too many books on the shelves that I didn't know which
A
B
C
one to choose.
D
15. The Great Pymarid is believed to have built over a 20- year period.
B
C
D
16.A visit to the Great Wall will certainly bring tourists great ______ in each step of the wall.
A. excite
B. exciting

C. excitement
D. excited
17.A What's wrong with your car? ~ I think it needs ______.


A. check
B. checking
C. to check D. be checked
18.The Great Wall of China is considered one of the greatest wonders in the world ______ its magnificence and
significance.
A in spite of
B. because
C. instead of
D. thanks to
19.The movie was about a …………………. of the world.
A.chamber
B. tomb
C. wonder
D. ramp.
20.It is not known why Beson disappeared in ………………………… circumstances.
B. mysterious
B. mystery
C. misteriously
D. mysteriousness
A.
Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.
Taj Mahal, a mausoleum in Agra, India, regarded as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. The
Mughal emperor Shah Jahan had it built in memory of his wife, Arjumand Banu Bagam, known as Mumtaz
Mahal (Persian for "Elect of the Palace"), who died in 1631.
Building commenced about 1632. The mausoleum was complete by about 1643 and the surrounding complex

of buildings and gardens was complete by about 1653. Situated on the southern bank of the Yamuna River, the
white marble mausoleum is composed of four identical facades, each containing a large central arch 33 m (108 ft)
high. A large bulb-shaped dome, over 73 m (240 ft) tall, rises over the center, with four smaller domes
surrounding it. The building is raised on a square podium with a minaret at each corner. It is flanked by two red
sandstone buildings-a mosque and its replica, the Jawab (Answer), a building of which the main function is visual
balance. Visitors approach the Taj Mahal through an imposing red sandstone gate, decorated with inscriptions
from the Muslim holy book, the Qur'an (Koran). The gate and accompanying walls also contain a vast,
geometrically laid out garden, 305 m (1,002 ft) on each side. The enclosed garden, itself a Muslim symbol of
paradise, is centered on a large, raised pool. Canals divide it into four equal parts, each containing flower beds,
fountains, and cypress trees (symbols of death).
Inside theTaj Mahal, the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal stands at the center of an octagonal hall, while the slightly
larger tomb of Shah Jahan, who died in 1666, is off to one side. Both are elaborately carved and inlaid with
semiprecious stones, illuminated by sunlight filtering through an elaborately carved marble screen that is also
studded with jewels.
6. What is the Taj Mahal?
a. A temple
b. A monument
c. A tomb
d. A shrine
7. Which of the following is not true?
a. The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughah emperor Shah Jahan.
b. It took approximately 20 years to complete the mausoleum.
c. The front of the building is similar in all sides.
d. The mausoleum has four domes around it.
8. The word 'minaret' in line 11 is closest in meaning to ______.
a. tower
b. mosque
c. altar
d. statue
9. The Jawab ______.

a. is a mosque where people worship
b. has a main function of decorating.
c. was decorated with inscriptions from the Koran
d. was built by red stones
10. According to the passage, which of the following statements is false?
a. The garden of the Taj Mahal is a Muslim symbol of paradise.
b. In beauty of design and rich decorative detail, Taj Mahal is one of the best buildings in the world.
c. The Mughah emperor Shah Jahan died 35 years after his wife.
d. The tombs of Shah Jahan's and his wife are located at the center of the mausoleum.
. Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown
6 Many people believe that she is an honest person.
 She is believed to be an honest person.
7 I think that the president will arrive soon.
 The president is thought to arrive soon.


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It is reported that many passengers died in the crash.
 Many passengers are reported to have died in the crash.
9 It is expected that the prices will rise again this month.
 The prices are expected to rise again this month
10 It is proved that life doesn’t exist on the moon.
 Life is proved not to exist on the moon

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