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3.1)Water is our life resource. It makes up 70 per cent of (26)..our...........bodies, and an average
person actually spends 18 months of his life (27)...in........the bath or shower.

But we are only now learning how to look (28)....after......water. Acids rain
(29)....has..........polluted as many as 18 000 lakes and our seas and rivers are polluted with waste
products. It is now (30).....very.. expensive to try to repair the damage which has been done. We
have some hope for the future, though, (31)..because..........new resources of water have been
discovered. People(32)......live...........in the Sahara Desert have (33)..found....fish swimming in
deep underground streams. Scientists also believe.(34)....there........is a huge lake beneath
London. If we have (35)...learnt....... from our mistakes, we will try to keep the new areas of
water clean.

3.2) For many people, travelling by plane is an exciting experience. Others, however, find the
whole idea quite terrifying, (26) ..althought....flying is no more dangerous (27) ....than....... any
other form of travel and some experts say it is considerably safer. It is known, however, that
most accidents occur (28)...during....take-off and landing when a (29)..pilot’s...decisions are
vitally important.

The people (30)...whose job is to look (31)...after....the passengers- the stewards and
stewardesses- play an important part in helping passengers to (32)...feel...safe and comfortable.
Indeed, for many passengers being(33)....taken....such care of is all part of the total experience.
(34)....no....other form of travel involves waiting on people is his quite the same (35)....way......
with food, drink, newspapers, magazines, music and even video films.

3.3) Today, supermarkets are found in almost every large city in the world. But the first
supermarket (23)_was________opened only fifty years ago. It was opened in New York by a man
named Michael Cullen. A supermarket is different (24)_____from______other types of stores in
several ways. In supermarkets, goods are placed on open shelves. The (25)___customers_______
choose what they want and take them to the checkout counter. This means that fewer shop
assistants are needed than in other stores. The way products are displayed is another difference
between supermarkets and many other types of stores; (26)__for________ example, in
supermarkets, there is usually a display of small inexpensive items just in front of the checkout
counter: candies, chocolates, magazines, cheap foods and so on. Most customers
(27)____who______go to a supermarket buy goods from a shopping list. They know exactly what
they need to buy. They do the shopping according to a plan.

3.4) A superhero is a fictional character with special powers. (1)…since…..the first Superman
story was written in the USA in 1938, superheroes have (2)…appeared….in various comic
books around the world. But more recently they have (3)…become….better known as film
characters. (4)…although…..superhero powers vary widely, superhuman strength and the
ability to fly are common. (5)…some….superheroes do not have special powers but have (6)…
developed……other important abilities. In order to protect friends and family, a superhero’s
identity is normally (7)…kept…….secret, which often means superheroes have a complicated
double life. (8)…there…….have been successful superheroes in countries other than the USA.
Examples (9)…include……Cybersix from Argentina and the heroes of AK comics from Egypt.
Japan is the only country that has created as many superhero characters as the USA. However,
most Japanese superheroes are short-lived. While American entertainment companies reinvent
superheroes, (10)…hoping….they will stay popular, Japanese companies frequently introduce
new characters.
3.5) Babies sleep for up to eighteen hours a (26)......day............................. Mrs. Thatcher and
Napoleon both said they only (27)...............needed................... to do it three or four hours a night.
Sleep. No one can live without it. But how much do we really need? Research by the National
Sleep Foundation (28)............in...................... Washington says that we all need eight hours’ sleep
every night. Scientists have found that people (29)............who........................ sleep for less than
six and a half hours a night are more often ill (30)................than.................. people who sleep for
eight hours. Going without sleep also increases the chance of serious illness. ‘Workaholics’ who
sleep (31)...............for................... less than five hours often die young, and do worse at work. The
scientists found that on average adults (32).............sleeping................. for seven hours a night,
with thirty-two percent sleeping less than six hours. It also (33)..........says................ that the idea
that we need less sleep as we get older is completely untrue. ‘People have (34)...........no..................
idea how important is to their lives’ Dr. Thomas Roth, director of the Foundation says. ‘Good
(35).........health.................... needs good sleep’.

3.6) Tom is a former eco-fighter (36) _who__ has grown tired (37) _of__ protesting. He is hoping
(38) _to rent__ out his tent tree house as a holiday home for a small amount while he goes
traveling. (39) _with__ a burglar alarm, fitted carpets, TV and vacuum cleaner, the tent is a
bargain, (40) _even though__ it is situated halfway up a beech tree. Tom built it three years ago
when he have up his job (41) _as__ a lorry driver and joined activists protesting against a new
road near Weymouth in Dorset. Living so close to nature (42) _means__ that water (43) _to be
collected__ from a nearby house and the lavatory is in the open air some distance away from the
tree. “The tent should make a good second home for someone (44) __in_ the summer,’ says Tom.
‘It’s peaceful and quiet now as all the other activists have left. By the way, they built the road
(45) _in__ the end!’ adds Tom.

3.7) We are using up the world’s petroleum. We use (51) __it_______in our cars and to heat
our building in winter.Farmers use petrochemicals to (52) ___make______ the soil rich.
They use them to kill insects (53) ___which______eat plants. These chemicals go (54)
_____into_____rivers and lakes and kill the fish there. Thousands of pollutants also go into
the air and pollute it. Winds carry this (55) __polluted_______ air to other countries and
other continents.Poor farmers use the same land over and (56) _____over_____ The land
needs a rest so it will be better next year. However, the farmers must have food this year.
Poor people cut down forests (57) ___for______ firewood. In some areas when the trees are
gone, the land (58) ____becomes_____ desert. Poor people can’t save the environment for
the (59) __future_________This is not a problem for one country or one area of the world. It
is a problem for all- humans. The people and the nations of the world must work together
to (60) ______preserve_____ the world’s resources.

3.8) The relationship between students and teachers is less formal in the USA than in many
other countries, especially at the college level. American college students do not stand up when
their teachers (25) ___enter___ the room. Students are generally encouraged to ask questions in
class, to stop in the professor's office for extra help, and to phone if they are absent. Most
teachers (26) ___allow____ students to enter the class late or leave early, if necessary. (27)
____despite____ the lack of formality, students are still expected to be polite to their teacher and
fellow classmate. When students want to ask questions, they usually (28) __raise____ a
hand and wait to be called on. When a test is being given, talking to a classmate is not only rude
but also risky. Most American teachers consider that students who are talking to each
other (29) ___during_____ a test are cheating.
3.9) Lindsay Lewis (1) with four children. In 1969 he (2) to Cambridge University and (3) a
degree in economics. From 1972 to 1978 he taught (4) Jordan, India and Japan. He returns to
England (5) research at Bristol University. He has lived for seven years in Fairfield and he is now
principal of the technical college in nearby Princeton. He (6) chairman of Fairfield Education
Committee in 1985. He was also a member of the Public Health Council for two years. In 1987 he
(7) an article about technical colleges. The article won the Howard Hall Prize for the (8) essay on
education. He wants (9) education and government health services. His hobbies are swimming,
chess and (10) foreign coins.
1. is married 2. went (in 1969 -> QKĐ, S V2/ed) 3. took (QKĐ, S V2/ed) 4. in (in + đất
nước) 5. to do (to V: để làm gì) 6. was (be N) 7. wrote (S V2/ed) 8. best (so sánh nhất the
best) 9. to improve (want to V: muốn làm gì) 10. collecting: thu thập
3.10) In Japan, politeness and good manners are very important and business meetings are very
formal. Business cards are also important and they (31) __exchange______ these at the beginning
of a meeting. They always look at them carefully, so you should do the same as they might think
you're rude if you don't. A lot of communication is non-verbal. They are very good listeners and
may ask a lot of questions to (32)__check___ they understand everything.
In a conversation they wait longer before they reply than westerners do, so it's
important (33)__not to_____ speak in those long pauses but to wait for their reply. In their
culture it's rude to ask direct questions or to say 'No' or 'I disagree'. In business it takes a long
time to (34)___make____ a decision because they have to ask everyone in the company. When
they say 'Yes' it may mean 'I understand', not 'I agree', and when they smile it might be because
they don't know (35)___what____ to say.

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3.1) Despite the fact that too much fat can be harmful, a moderate fat intake is actually essential
to the maintenance of good health. Some of the symptoms of fat deficiency include "flaking skin"
emaciation, reduced functioning of the immune system, and fertility problems. Recent studies
have linked fat-free diets to increase stress and aggression, and note that those who try to
eliminate fat completely from their food intake may be at risk for developing eating disorders: a
small amount of fat in a meal will produce a feeling of satiety which lasts much longer than the
sensation of fullness produced by protein or carbohydrates.At least two teaspoons of fat per day
is needed in order for the digestive system to absorb vitamins A, D, E and K, which are fat
soluble. These vitamins are essential for healthy hair, skin, teeth and eyes. Without the ability to
absorb vitamins, children run the risk of development and neurological disorders. Adults need
these vitamins to manufacture fertility hormones.Some types of fat actually help to reduce
harmful cholesterol levels. Polyunsaturated fats such as corn, soybean and sesame oil, and
monounsaturated fats like chicken fat, olive fat, seem to lower blood cholesterol, while
saturated fats-those who found in red meat, dairy products and tropical oils-seem to raise the
level of the kind of cholesterol which accumulates as plague on arterial walls. Paying attention
to the type of fat consumed is just as important as reducing total fat intake.

Question 1: What did the paragraph preceding this passage most likely discuss?
A. general heath guidelines.
B. methods of reducing one's percentage of dietary fat.
C. moderate fat intake
D. heath problems linked to fat consumption
Question 2: What is the author's main purpose in the passage?
A. to compare three kinds of cholesterol.
B. to prove that a low fat diet is inherently harmful.
C. to discuss some positive aspects of dietary fat.
D. to analyze recent studies linking fat intake to disease.
Question 3: All of the following are mentioned as signs of fat deficiency except
A. a feeling of satiety B. flaky skin
C. reduced immunity C. fertility problems
Question 4: According to this passage, the most harmful type of fat would be found in
A. fish and vegetables B. corn oil and olive oil
C. steak and cheese D. chicken fried in soybean oil
Question 5: According to the passage, an individual who wishes to stay healthy should
A. take vitamin supplements
B. eat equal amounts of the three different types of fat
C. eat a fat-free diet
D. eat a small amount of fat each day
3.2) In China everyone celebrates their birthday on New Year even if it is not the official date of
their birthday. They turn another year older on this day. They believe that the baby is born one
year old. A Chinese child’s second birthday is an important event. It might tell the baby fortune,
that is the baby tells his fortune. The baby is placed in the centre of a group of objects such as
coins, a doll or a book and they wait to see which object it picks up. If he picks up a coin, he
might become rich. If he reached for a book, he might become a teacher. If he reaches foe the
doll, he might have many children. The sixth birthday is also a big party time. The animal which
rules the year the baby was born in is said to influence his life. The birthday child pays respect
to his parents and receives a gift of money. Friends and relatives are invited to lunch and
noodles are served to wish birthday child a long life. It is considered unlucky to give someone a
clock for a birthday present.

In China, people believe that tigers protect children. Family members bring newborns special
food and present them with gifts of clothing or toys decorated with tigers.

Question 36: Why does every Chinese celebrate their birthday on New Year even if it is not the
official date of their birthday?

 a. Because they believe that the baby is born one year old.
 b. Because they turn another year older on this day.
 c. Because a Chinese child’s second birthday is an important event.
 d. Because friends and relatives are invited to lunch and noodles are served to wish the
birthday person a long time.
Question 37: Why is a Chinese child’s second birthday an important event?
  a. Because the baby is there year old.
 b. Because it is also a big party time.
 c. Because the animal which rules the year the baby was born in is said to influence his
life.
 d. Because it might tell the baby fortune
Question 38: How is the baby’s fortune if he picks up a coin on his second birthday?

 a. He might become a teacher.

 b. He might become rich.
 c. He might have many children.
 d. He might receive a gift of money.
Question 39: Which of the following shouldn’t be given to someone on her or his birthday?

 a. Flowers.
 b. A gift of toys.
 c. A clock.
 d. A gift of money
Question 40: Why family members present newborns with gifts of clothing or toys decorated
with tigers?

 a. Because they will be invited to lunch.

 b. Because they will pay respect to them.
 c. Because they will receive a gift of money.
 d. Because it is believed that tigers protect children.

3.3) With increasing development and use of computer technology, there is a new disease to
worry about. Computer “viruses”, programs designed to sabotage computers, are infecting
computers in corporations, homes, and universities. These viruses spread exponentially, much
like biological contagion, and then disrupt the affected systems. The virus secretly attaches itself
to other programs and can then delete or alter files. The damage is generally activated by using
computer’s clock. Then, any, program that is executed may be exposed to the virus, including
programs spread through telephone connections. Because of the increasing incident of virus
infiltration, business and agencies are becoming wary of sharing software. Security policies
need to be increased as immunity programs. Another problem relating to computers is
computer crime. The increased use of computers in business has been accompanied by a
corresponding increase in computer crime. Computers are used in business, in ever-increasing
numbers to store, process and distribute information. At the same time, thefts by computer are
on the rise. The costs to the victims of computer crime are very high. In his book, Crime by
computer, computer expert Donn B. parker estimated that financial losses to business from
computer thefts exceeded $10 billion in 1978. Although Parker’s estimate is based on
documented cases, no one really knows the extent of computer crime because thefts by
computers are almost impossible to discover. Parker stated that there was no reliable way to
detect computer thefts. It was not just the money they controlled; they controlled data, and data
was power.

1. The most people interested in reading this passage would probably be …………………
A. government officials
B. teachers.
C. doctors
D. computer users.
2. How do computer viruses cause problems for the affected systems?
A. By deleting or altering files.
B. By attaching themselves to other programs and then deleting or altering files.
C. By damaging the affected systems.
D. By attaching themselves to the affected systems.
3. Why is computer crime a serious problem?
A. Because it is very smart
B. Because nothing can prevent it.
C. Because people have no way to prevent it.
D. Because it causes heavy financial losses
4. Why can’t people know the extent of computer crime?
A. Because thefts by computers are very smart.
B. Because it is almost impossible to find out thefts by computers.
C. Because people have ineffective programs.
D. Because this is a new problem.

5. What did computer thefts control?

A. They not only controlled money but power as well.

B. They controlled both money and power.

C. They controlled not only money but power.

D. They controlled both data and power.

3.4) Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio, in 1847. His family moved to Port Huron, Michigan,
when he was seven years old. Surprisingly, he attended school for only two months. His mother, a
former teacher, taught him a few things, but Thomas was mostly self-educated. His natural curiosity
led him to start experimenting at a young age. Thomas Edison lit up the world with his invention of
the electric light. Although the electric light was the most useful, it was not his only invention. He
also invented the record player, the motion picture camera, and over 1,200 other things. About every
two weeks he created something new. He worked 16 out of every 24 hours.Sometimes he worked so
intensely that his wife had to remind him to sleep and eat. Thomas Edison died in 1931, in West
Orange, New Jersey. He left numerous inventions that improved the quality of life all over the world.

1. 36. When did he move to Michigan?

A. For two months B. In 1847

D. Seven years ago. C.At the age of seven

37. What was his mother's job?

A. A housewife B.A teacher

C. A farmer • D. A driver

38. Where did he work in his first job?

A. At home C. At a library

B. At a laboratory D. On a train

39. He got........... from selling his invention, a stock-ticker.

A.. $40,000

B. £40,000

C. €40,000

D. nothing

40. Which sentence is TRUE about Thomas?

A. He was totally deaf in both ears.

B He started working at the age of twelve.

C. Thomas was born in England.

D. He went to school for all his childhood.

3.5) There are many causes of headaches, and most people suffer them at some time or other.
Although doctors have come a long way from the old days, when headaches were ascribed to
evil spirits and treatments ranged from cutting our part of the skull to concoctions of cow brain
and goat dung, they are still not sure what sets off headaches.
The most significant advance has been the acceptance that they are not the result of emotional
stress. Until recently, many doctors thought that imbalances in the body’s systems were to
blame, but experts now believe it is the brain itself. They point to malfunctioning chemicals,
such as serotonin, whose job it is to send messages to regulate the contraction and dilation of
blood vessels in the brain.
Monosodium glutamate, a flavor enhancer used in Chinese cooking, can cause headaches in
some people, as do many other common foods. Red wine, aged cheese, coffee, chocolate, nuts,
and preserved meats contain nitrates, caffeine, and tyramine, chemicals that may produce
pounding headaches.
Even though the exact culprit has yet to be found, there are plenty of treatments for prevention
or cure. Over-the-counter preparations such as aspirin are fine for treating the occasional
headache, but often exacerbate severe cases. Beta blockers, usually used for lowering blood
pressure, seem to head off migraines. Antidepressants are effective, too. But doctors also
recommend non-drug treatments such as relaxation techniques, which can be used in
combination with medication, and diet modification, to cut out foods that cause attacks.
23. According to the passage, many years ago, one way doctors tried to cure headaches was by …
A praying to spirits.
B sacrificing cows and goats.
C operating on the patient’s head.
D writing prescriptions.
24. It is no longer believed that headaches are caused by …
A emotional stress.
B malfunctioning chemicals in the brain.
C certain kinds of foods.
D contraction and dilation of blood vessels.
25. According to the passage, doctors now believe that headaches are related to …
A imbalance in the body’s systems.
B chemicals in the brain.
C emotional stress.
D high blood pressure.
26. According to the passage, beta blockers can be used to ..
A treat migraines.
B cause migraines.
C contract blood vessels.
D treat depression.
27. According to the passage, severe headaches cannot be successfully treated by …
A beta blockers.
B aspirin.
C relaxation techniques.
D serotonin.
3.6) Books which give instructions on how to do things are very popular in the United States
today. Thousands of these How-to books are useful. In fact, there are about four thousand books
with titles that begin with the words “How to”. One book may tell you how to earn more money.
Another may tell you how to save or spend it and another may explain how to give your money
away.
Many How-to books give advice on careers. They tell you how to choose a career and how to
succeed in it. If you fail, however, you can buy the book “How to Turn Failure into Success”. If
you would like to become very rich, you can buy the book “How to Make a Millionaire”. If you
never make any money at all, you may need a book called “How to Live on Nothing”.
One of the most popular types of books is one that helps you with personal problems. If you
want to have a better love of life, you can read “How to Succeed in Love every Minute of Your
Life”. If you are tired of books on happiness, you may prefer books which give step-by-step
instructions on how to redecorate or enlarge a house.
Why have How-to books become so popular? Probably because life has become so complex.
Today people have far more free time to use, more choices to make, and more problems to
solve. How-to books help people deal with modern life.
36. From the first paragraph, we know How-to books are.....

A only about four thousand copies

B. on money

C. very helpful in life

D. needed a lot

37. The passage tells us that How-to books sell well on how .....

A. to succeed in career.

B/to solve personal problems.

C. to deal with business 9

D. to make money.

38. If you would like very rich, ...

A. you can buy the book" How to Make a Millionaire".

B. you may need a book called "How to Live on Nothing"

C. you can buy the book "How to Turn Failure into Success"

D. you can't buy the book" How to Make a Millionaire".

39. How-to books appear only because.

A. people have more free time to spend than before

B. people meet more problems than their parents

C. people may have more choices from How-to books than any other books.

D. modern life is more difficult to deal with

40. The word "step-by-step" would probably mean

А.little by little

B. faster and faster

C. slower and slower

D. now and then

3.7) Telecommuting is some form of computer communication between employees’ homes and
offices. For employees whose job involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data
or typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence. If the machine can
communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office
computer and transmit the material to their employers. A recent survey in USA Today estimates
that there are approximately 8,7 million telecommuters. But although the numbers are rising
annually, the trend does not appear to be as significant as predicted when Business Week
published “The Portable Executive” as its cover story a few years ago. Why hasn’t
telecommuting become more popular?Clearly, change simply takes time. But in addition, there
has been active resistance on the part of many managers. These executives claim that
supervising the telecommuters in a large work force scattered across the country would be too
difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the
manager’s responsibilities.It is also true that employees who are given the option of
telecommuting are reluctant to accept the opportunity. Most people feel that they need regular
interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they will not have the same
consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting. Some people feel
that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a work area, they never really get away
from the office.

1.With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned?

A. An overview of telecommuting.

B. The advantages of telecommuting.

C. The failure of telecommuting.

D. A definition of telecommuti

2. How many Americans are involved in telecommuting?

A. More than 8 million.

B. More than predicted in Business Week.

C. Fewer than estimated in USA Today.

D. Fewer than last year.

38. The word "resistance" could be best replaced by

A. alteration
B. participation

C opposition

D. consideration

39. The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to.

A. telecommuters

B. systems

C. executives

D. responsibilities

40. Which of the following is false?

(A). telecommuting is some form of computer communication between an employee's

home and his/her office.

B. the numbers of telecommuters are rising annually.

C.many managers think that it's hard to supervise the telecommuter

D. the simple reason telecommuting hasn't become more popular is that change always takes
time

3.8) Champagne, the king of wines and wine of kings, tastes all the better when it is drunk from
an elegant, fine-quality glass. That, however, is only one of thousands of ways glass is used
today. And for all those different uses, many different types of glass are produced. Glass
products are manufactured in different ways. Today, glass is blown by hand in the traditional
way which the Roman first developed, but now this work is done by robots, too. Generally, in
industry, much faster methods of mass production are needed. Often, for example, glass is
pressed into the necessary shape by machine. Glass is shaped in other ways too. For example, it
is made into long, very thin fibres. Fibres like these are required to make the fibre-opitic cables
that help to build the information Super-Highway around the world.

Câu 1: The phrase "the king of wines and wine of kings" means ______.

A. Champagne is the best wine of kings.

B. Champagne is the king that drinks lots of wine.

C. Champagne is the best wine and is made for kings

D. Champagne is the best wine made by kings.

Câu 2: According to the passage, ______.

A. the only way glass is used today is for drinking wine.

B. today glass is used in one thousand different ways.

C. an elegant, fine-quality glass makes champagne taste better.

D. champagne is drunk in thousands of ways.

Câu 3: It can, be inferred from the passage that ______.

A. the traditional way of blowing glass by hand is still in use today.

B. today the blowing of glass is all done by robots.

C. the Romans first developed methods of mass production.

D. the traditional way is no longer in use today.

Câu 4: According to the passage, which of the following is correct?

A. Mass production of glass is done by robots.

B. Glass can be shaped in many different ways.

C. In industry glass is often shaped by machine.

D. Both Band C.

Câu 5: The passage primarily discusses

A. champagne, a kind of wine.

B. the uses of glass.

 C. the types of glass products

D. the ways of making glass.

3.9) Throughout the United States, the number of places where people are allowed to smoke has
gradually ecome smaller and smaller. First, it was banned on trains, buses and plancs, then in public
places such as theatres and airports. Now you can’t smoke in any workplace. Nonsmokers are
definitely winning the battle. “Why should we breathe their smoke ?”, they say.
If they are lucky, smokers can still find some bars and restaurants where they can light up a cigarette,
but it may soon be banncd there , too. Anti-smoking groups even think that smoking ought to be
banned in people’s homes.
Under new plans you won’t be able to smoke where there are more than ten visitors in a week, or
where there are children. In 1996, nicotine was classed as drug, like cocaine or heroin. In the country
that gave tobacco to the world, smoking might one day be illegal
36. Now you can smoke................ but in the future you can't.
A. on trains
B. in theatres
C. on planes
D. in bars
37. " Why should we breathe their smoke?" The word "their" in this sentence means:
A. smokers'
B. other people's
C. nonsmokers'
D. visitors'
38. Which of the following sentences is true according to the passage?
A. The number of smokers has become smaller
B. You can smoke in some bars and restaurants
C. You can smoke in your office
D. There are more places for people who want to smoke
39. " Nonsmokers are winning the battle" means:
A There are more nonsmokers.
B. There are more smokers
C. There are fewer places where people can smoke
D. There are more places where people can smoke.
40. In the future, smoking in
may soon be banned.
A. bars and restaurants.
B. the country that gave tobacco to the world.
C. large family's homes
D. all of these places.
.3.10) Do you intend to study at American University? It takes a long time to get accepted at
most American schools, perhaps as much as a year. That's why you should start choosing a
school as soon as possible. It's also a good idea to apply to several different institutions, so that
you'll have a better chance of acceptance at one. You should start looking for information now,
because the more information you have about each college, the better choice you can make.

There are two good ways to get information you need. One is a general reference book,
called Guide to American Colleges and Universities. The other good source of information is the
catalogue published by each school.
 You can study the general guide in almost any American library. This book has many
useful statistics, such as the number of students, the average test scores for people accepted to
the school, the number of books in the library, and the number of faculty members. You can also
find the address of each school in this book.
Although the general guidebook has helpful information, some of the facts may be out-
of-date. For instance, many schools raise their tuition every year. Since you'll need to know
what your education will cost, out-of-date information will not be good enough. Also, schools
sometimes change their requirements for entrance. To be sure that you are getting current
information, write to the university and ask for it catalogue.
The catalogue not only has more detailed information. For instance, the catalogue can tell you if
there is a special foreign student advisor, what kind of courses are offered, and what kind of
housing is available. Some universities have dormitories, but at others you have to find your
own place to live.
With all of this information, you should be able to pick out several good schools.
Question 1: What was the main topic of this talk?
A. different kinds of American universities.
B. how to get accepted at a University.
C. the difference between colleges and universities.
D. sources of information about US universities.
Question 2: What can you find in a general guide to Universities?
A. addresses of the schools.
B. current information.
C. definitions of current slang expressions.
D. statistics about the American economy.
Question 3: According to the speaker, what is one reason you should write for a catalogue?
A. There are too many details in the guidebook.
B. Information in catalogues is current.
C. Addresses are given for the dormitories.
D. Catalogue give the names of the faculty members
Question 4: What is tuition?
A. students and faculty
B. processing of applications for entrance.
C. payment for classes
D. textbooks
Question 5: What does the word "housing" mean?
A. transportation facilities
B. cafeterias
C. the building where classes are held
D. the buildings where the students live
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1. what do you want to do to keep calm before to take the exam.... talking

22. Please don't make so much noise. I study.........am studying

23.I don't know how to telling them about their failure.....tell

24.He is the most interesting men I have ever met.....man

25.My parents have to going to work 6 days a week.....go

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21. He invited me to having dinner with him and his family......to have

22.Silent! The children sleep...........are sleeping.

24. She has started learning driving two weeks ago............started learmig

25. We owned this house for two years.............have owned

26. Her mobile is the same with mine......... as

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21. Thank you for looking up the children while I was out............after

22. She decided giving her father a present last birthday.,,...to give

23. Doing morning exercises is very good to your health....for

24. My sister enjoys/read about wild animals and natural mysteries...... reading.

25. The doctor saw ten patients since eight o'clock this morning.....has since

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21. I think it is going to be fine tomorrow........will

22. I have a interesting book about the life out of space..........an

23. One of my favorite writer is Mark Twain...........writers

24. Her father could play football very good when he was younger.........well.

25. They have just taken part of one of the most important exams.........take part in

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21. His parents are having a dinner in the dining room......X

22. You look as your mother a lot......alike

23. Where they would like to go at the weekend?.........would they

24. She is planing to marry her friend's brother.....is planning.

25. I went shopping for buying some fruits this morning.....to buy

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21. It often take me 2 hours to do homework everyday........takes

22. Last year, our family has gone to Nha Trang to enjoy our summer vacation...........went.

23. We are fond in documentaries about crocodiles......of

24. Look! That man tries to open the door of your car......is trying.

25. What kind of books are you trying to finding in this bookshop?.......to find

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21. I would like staying at home on Sundays......to stay

22. They should have more vegetables in lunch and dinner.....for

23. Doing morning exercises is very good to your health........ for.

24. Are you interested with learning English?......in

25. Jimmy can play the piano better more than his friends can........X

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21. They would rather like to go for a walk in the evenings....would like

22. I think the weather is going to be fine tomorrow..........will be

23. It is impossible for me be there before 8p.m........to be

24. We spent a week to prepare for our concert.......on

25. He is the best successful businessman.....X

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21. Thanks to TV, people can enjoy interesting programs in a inexpensive and convenient
way.......an
22. Would you mind to come and visit me next summer?..........would you like

23. She has started learning to drive two weeks ago........started learning

24. Unless she will study hard, she will fail the exam.......studies

25. She felt tired but she went to bed earlier than usual.....so

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21. The old house were pulled down to make room for a block of flats....house

22. The young man walked quick to the park.....quickly

23. When I was painting the house, I was falling down....fell

24. Though the police are looking for him nationwide but they haven't arrested him......x

25. They are going to invite some friends to our wedding party on next Saturday.....X