Trắc nghiệm Unit 8: Future life Tiếng Anh 12 - Mai Lan Hương

ệ đ xe ể m chi ti t ế (có l i ờ gi i ả ) UNIT 8: FUTURE LIFE TEST 1 I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Choose the most suitable option to complete the sentence. Tenses
1. Here is the news. The Home Office __________ that the two prisoners who __________ from Dart
moor prison earlier this morning __________ to the local police.
a. announced/ escaped/ gave themselves up
b. had announced/ had escaped/ had give themselves up
c. have announced/ were escaped/ giving themselves up
d. has announced/ escaped/ have given themselves up
2. Don’t phone after 11.00. I __________ asleep. a. shall be b. was c. have been d. am
3. A farmer in the West of England now __________ sheep races on a regular basis and during the past
year over 100,000 people __________ to watch the proceedings. a. held/ had turned up b. holds/ have turned up c. holds/ turned up d. held/ were turning up
4. _Where’s Sally? She must be here by now.
_ I don’t know what __________ to her. She __________ the train. a. happened/ have missed b. happened/ must miss c. had happened/ had missed
d. has happened/ must have missed
5. The plane crashed, its bomb __________ as it __________ the ground. a. exploded/ hit b. had exploded/ was hitting c. has exploded/ hit d. explodes/ has hit Prepositions
6. Scientific progress is constantly opening __________ new horizons, a. on b. up c. for d. by
7. Modern techniques call __________ the skills __________ engineers. a. on / of b. in / with c. at / for d. for/ of
8. The police are looking __________ how the accident came __________. a. for/ about b. at/ off c. into / about d. at/ off
9. He was so absorbed __________ the book that he forgot to get __________ the bus __________ the right station. a. in/ on/ at b. on / down/ for c. of/ in/ to d. in/ off/ at
10. The freezing point is the temperature
which water turns __________ ice. a. at/ into b. in/ to c. on/ for d. about/ into Grammar
11. “Why didn’t they buy the vase?” “It was too expensive it was on sale.” M i
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12. _ Will they ever get married?
_ Yes, definitely __________ their differences a. however b. owing to c. although d. despite
13. We’ll be late for school, __________ we run. a. even if b. even c. even without d. even though
14. __________ I heard the phone ring, I didn’t answer it. a. Because b. Only if c. Even though d. Provided that
15. __________are going to attend the meeting.
a. Not only Tom but his parents as well b. Both Tom or his parents
c. Not only his parents but also Tom d. Either Tom or his parents Speaking
16. “Mary, this is Joe’s brother, David”_ “__________”. a. I’m glad to meet you b. Nice to see you again c. Well, very well d. How are you
17. “The life here is different from what I expected”. _ “__________” a. You’re welcome b. Oh yes, I see c. Really. I think so
d. Don’t worry. You’ll get used to it now
18. “Hello, Adam. Did you have a good day?” _ “__________” a. I did.
b. Hm, yes, thanks, Tracy. And you? c. OK. d. Not so good.
19. “I really must be going now” _ “__________.”
a. So soon? Why don’t you stay any longer? b. That’s a good idea c. I think so d. What for?
20. “I’m bored”. _ “__________.” a. You look sad b. I don’t care c. Well, do something d. Oh, what? II. VOCABULARY
Complete each of the following sentences with one of the words provided in the box.
Isturbance decisive cohabited provision environments
stable attendances separation requested
21. Visitors are __________ not to walk on the grass.
22. She accepted the job with the __________ that she would be paid expenses for relocating.
23. There was a minor __________ during the demonstration, but nobody was injured.
24. About 23% of men and women aged 25 to 34 told researchers they had
Previously __________ with a partner without it leading to marriage.
25. These results could prove __________ in establishing the criminal’s identity. M i
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26. Building a new stadium has boosted __________ by 40%.
27. Animals rarely live in completely __________ __________.
28. She is visiting her family after a long __________. III. WORD FORMS
Complete the following sentences with the appropriate forms of the given words.
fortune wide popular require wonder construct agree press
THE FUTURE OF TALL BUILDINGS
Architects responsible for the (29) __________ of many skyscrapers believe that a tall building must
always have a certain minimum (30) __________ but that there is no limit to its absolute height. This
means that the skyscrapers of the future are likely to be even taller.
Engineers agree with this, but there is (31) __________ over the best shape for very tall, slim
buildings. The effects of wind (32) __________ mean that cylindrical designs have enjoyed some (33)
__________ in recent years, and these are quite pleasing to the eye. (34) __________, however, the ideal shape is an
ugly square with heavily rounded corners.
Would these tall buildings of the future offer more than a (35) __________ view? Some believe tall
towers could contain all the (36) __________ for modern living. The inhabitants of these vertical villages
would travel up and down between their homes and woke zones and would rarely need to journey to ground level. IV. CLOZE TEST
Fill in each blank with one suitable word to make a complete passage.
People have always dreamt of living forever. (37) __________ we all know this will never happen,
we still want to live (38) __________ possible. Really, there are advantages and disadvantages of a long
life. In the first place, people who live longer can spend more time (39) __________ their family and
friends. Secondly, people (40) __________ have busy working lives look forward to a long, relaxing life,
when they can do the things they’ve never had time for. On the other hand, there are some serious
disadvantages. Firstly, many people become ill and consequently have to spend time in hospital or
become burden (41) __________ the children and friends. Many of them find this (42) __________
annoying or embarrassing. In addition to this, the older people get, (43) __________ friends they seem to
have because old friends die or become ill and it’s often difficult to make new friends. To sum up, living
to a very old age is worthwhile for those who stay healthy (44) __________ to remain independent and enjoy life.
V. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
Rewrite each of the following sentences with the given words or under the instructions so that
the meaning remains unchanged.
45. He was very gifted, but he never became a concert pianist.
→ Despite _________________________________________
46. He bought a suit and some shoes as well.
→ Not only _________________________________________ M i
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47. My mother was tired, but she couldn’t sleep.
→ In spite _________________________________________
48. Although the play received good notice, not many people went to see it.
→ Despite _________________________________________
49. Although Christopher was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon overpowered him.
→ Despite his _________________________________________
50. In spite of his innocence he was executed.
→ Although _________________________________________
51. Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill.
→ No sooner _________________________________________
52. Although Judy was severely disabled she participated in many sports.
→ Despite her _________________________________________
53. He forgot about the gun until he got home.
→ Not until _________________________________________
54. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.
→ No matter _________________________________________ VI. SENTENCE BUILDING
Use the given cues to make complete sentences. Dear Sir,
55. three months ago,/ I buy/ new washing machine /your shop
→ _________________________________________
56. machine / give / good service /since I buy/ yesterday
→ _________________________________________
57. I/ sorry / tell you (that) something / now go wrong / it
→ _________________________________________
58. there / strange noise / come from /machine/ and it / not work
→ _________________________________________
59. you please send / engineer / look / it
→ _________________________________________
60. I / home / mornings / week until one p.m.
→ _________________________________________
61. I / glad / you / come before / end / week
→ _________________________________________
62. I / looking forward /see you soon
→ _________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Paul
VII. READING COMPREHENSION
Read the following passage and answer the questions. M i
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