Bút Ngữ Tiếng Anh Cao Cấp 2

Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

More advanced statistical tools are needed to understand today’s ____________ markets.

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The study highlights the relationship between rising ____________ fees and falling numbers of undergraduate students.

Rewrite the following sentences using the correct form of the verb in brackets.

It is important to encourage children to visit museums. (should)

à Children ____________________ encouraged ____________________.

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This important ____________of ancient Egyptian history is best known for the building of the Step Pyramid.

Choose the correct term for the following definition:

“an object, especially something very old, of historical interest”

Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.

the grey squirrel / whereas / thriving / under threat / the red squirrel / is / is

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This rare illness is ____________ in almost all cases.

What is the spelling mistake in the following sentence?

The tuision fees are set to rise by almost 100% next semester.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

So, why would you want to avoid swimming near these creatures? Their tentacles. Although men-of-war float on the surface, their tentacles can find prey 10 metres under the water and in some cases, they can reach up to 50 metres. Each of these tentacles is covered with poisonous venom that the carnivorous man-of-war uses to

paralyze fish and other small sea creatures. The sting is rarely fatal for humans, but it is extremely painful. Imagine the worst pain you have ever experienced and multiply that by ten. You are not even close. And even when they are dead, these creatures can still give you a nasty sting.

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Almost 65% of the original forest____________ was destroyed by fire.

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There have been railways in India since____________.

Reading text: The public transport system is essential for city life, and is the main means of transport in urban India. The main forms of public transport are small motor vehicles, buses and railways. Cycle rickshaws (a type of small, cycle-powered taxi) are also common in smaller cities. Although 25 of India’s main cities with a population of over one million have some form of bus system, 80% of public transport is by smaller road vehicles.

The railways were first introduced to India in 1853. In 1951 the many different systems were nationalized into one system, becoming one of the largest networks in the world. Indian trains carry over 30 million passengers and 2.8 million tonnes of freight daily. Indian Railways are the world’s biggest employer, with over 1.4 million staff. Indian trains are safe and generally very efficient, but they do often run late. However, they are preferable to spending hours in a traffic jam.

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This book is written mainly for those working in education, ____________ the ideas can be used in other fields.

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Higgins makes some interesting points. ____________, I disagree with many of his conclusions.

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The results appear to be valid, ____________ further testing is required.

Decide whether each introduction to an essay below provides background information, is a structuring sentence or a thesis statement.

This essay will set out the main causes of climate change and the effects of human activity on the environment.

Decide whether each introduction to an essay below provides background information, is a structuring sentence or a thesis statement.

Human activity is having a major effect on the environment, which will cause many problems for human and animal life in the future.

Decide whether each introduction to an essay below provides background information, is a structuring sentence or a thesis statement.

Laws were designed to put an end to forced marriages and the sale of women to landowners.

Complete the sentence using words from the reading text:

____________ may not be used in certain areas.

Reading text: One form of traditional transport is the water taxi. These carry thousands of passengers along the river Ganges every day. Another means of travel is by ox carts, traditionally used in rural India. In recent years, some cities have banned ox carts and other slow moving vehicles on the main roads because of traffic problems. Bicycles are also a common mode of travel in much of India, and more than 40% of households own one. While such private means of transport are useful, India’s public transport systems are among the most heavily used in the world.

Decide whether each introduction to an essay below provides background information, is a structuring sentence or a thesis statement.

This essay will argue that the advantages of smartphones outweigh the disadvantages, but that smartphone owners must treat their devices with caution.

Complete the sentence using words from the reading text:

Some vehicles can cause____________.

Reading text: One form of traditional transport is the water taxi. These carry thousands of passengers along the river Ganges every day. Another means of travel is by ox carts, traditionally used in rural India. In recent years, some cities have banned ox carts and other slow moving vehicles on the main roads because of traffic problems. Bicycles are also a common mode of travel in much of India, and more than 40% of households own one. While such private means of transport are useful, India’s public transport systems are among the most heavily used in the world.