Bút Ngữ Tiếng Anh Cao Cấp 2

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

This essay will suggest that despite the various reforms to the laws on marriage, many traditional aspects of Chinese weddings still prevail.

Complete the sentence using words from the reading text:

____________ are used in the countryside.

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.

Complete the sentence using words from the reading text:

The major means of transportation in urban India are____________.

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.

Complete the sentence using words from the reading text:

India’s train system was privately owned until____________.

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.

Complete the sentence using words from the reading text:

Being stuck in ____________ is worse than being delayed on a train.

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.

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

I will argue that while the Cultural Revolution introduced some fundamental changes to the nature of modern Chinese marriages, many aspects of traditional Chinese weddings are still common today.

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

This essay will show that the smartphone has been one of most important inventions in recent years.

Complete the sentence using words from the reading text:

Fewer than half of all Indian homes own____________.

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.

Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank.

____________ she's very nice, she doesn't have many friends.

Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank.

Professor Bird retired officially from his university position nine years ago.____________, he remains very active in research.

Which word best matches the following definition?

“to need something or make something necessary”.

Which word best matches the following definition?

“a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about”

Which word best matches the following definition?

“the crime of damaging property”.

Complete the sentence by choosing the best option.

____________ we act now, we may as well do nothing. It will be too late.

Which word best matches the following definition?

“areas on the edge of a town or city”.

Complete the sentence by choosing the best option.

The man deliberately drove into the car in front of him in an apparent ____________ incident.

Which word best matches the following definition?

“where there is too much traffic and movement is made difficult”

Replace the words in bold with the academic synonyms

You can’t tell me that you’d prefer to travel by bus than to drive your own car.

Which word best matches the following definition?

“to persuade someone or make them certain”

Replace the words in bold with the academic synonyms

This will not stop further accidents. In fact, it may make things more dangerous.