Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
Marie didn’t turn up at John’s birthday party. I feel so sorry for that.
A. If only Marie turn up at John’s birthday party.
B. I wish Marie had turned up at Johns birthday party.
C. I wished Marie wouldn’t turn up at John’s birthday party.
Đáp án B
Dịch câu gốc: Marie đã không đến bữa tiệc sinh nhật của John. Tôi cảm thấy rất tiếc vì điều đó.
Tình huống xảy ra trong quá khứ vì vậy chúng ta sẽ sử dụng câu ước không có thật trong quá khứ.
S + wish(es/ed) + S + had (not) + P2.
Dịch các phương án.
A. Sai ngữ pháp: turn up, lẽ ra phải là had turned up → loại A
B. Tôi ước Marie đã đến bữa tiệc sinh nhật của John.
C. Tôi đã ước rằng Marie sẽ không đến bữa tiệc của John (Câu này đang viết theo câu ước mong muốn có một sự thay đổi trong tương lai, vừa không đúng với tình huống ở quá khứ vừa không hợp ngữ nghĩa với câu gốc) → loại C
D. Thật là đáng tiếc khi Marie xuất hiện tại bữa tiệc sinh nhật của John. → sai về nghĩa, loại D.
→ Chọn đáp án BRead the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
The first thing to do when you have a trip abroad is to check that your passport is valid. Holders of out-of-date passports are not allowed to travel overseas. Then you can prepare for your trip. If you don't know the language, you can have all kinds of problems communicating with local people. Buying a pocket dictionary can make a difference. You'll be able to order food, buy things in shops and ask for directions. It's worth getting one. Also there's nothing worse than arriving at your destination to find there are no hotels available. The obvious way to avoid this is to book in advance. This can save you money too. Another frustrating thing that can happen is to go somewhere and not know about important sightseeing places. Get a guide book before you leave and make the most of your trip. It's a must.
Then, when you are ready to pack your clothes, make sure they are the right kind. It's no good packing sweaters and coats for a hot country or T-shirts and shorts for a cold one. Check the local climate before you leave.
Also, be careful how much you pack in your bags. It's easy to take too many clothes and then not have enough space for souvenirs. But make sure you pack essentials, what about money? Well, it's a good idea to take some local currency with you but not too much. There are conveniently located cash machines (ATMs) in most big cities, and it's usually cheaper to use them than change your cash in banks. Then you'll have more money to spend. When you are at your destination, other travellers often have great information they are happy to share. Find out what they have to say. It could enhance your travelling experience.
(Adapted from Pearson Test of English General Skills)
What is the passage mainly about?
He was wearing very shabby, dirty clothes and looked very____________.
Attempts must be made to____________the barriers of fear and hostility which divide the two communities.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I have bought a present for my brother, and now I need some____________.
Paul is a very____________character, he is never relaxed with strangers.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
I haven’t read any medical books or articles on the subject for a long time, so I’m ____________with recent developments.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
One is supposed to expend far more energy in marathon run than expected.
Their team performed excellently at the elimination tournament. They didn’t win the trophy.
I only tell my secrets to my____________ friend as she never reveals them to anyone.
The local council recommended that John____________to the head of the apartment.