Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)
Beethoven is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in history. He gave his first public (31) _______ as a pianist when he was only 8 years old. He studied in Vienna (32) _______ the guidance of Mozart. By his mid-twenties he had learned a name for himself as a great pianist known for unpredictable and brilliant improvisations. In 1796, Beethoven began losing his hearing. (33) _______ his illness, he involved himself in his work and (34) _______ some of the greatest works of music. Beethoven's finest works are also the finest works of their kind in music history: the 9th Symphony, the 5th Piano Concerto, the Violin Concerto, the Late Quartets, and his Missa Solemnis. And be achieved all these despite being completely (35) _______ for the last 25 he years or so of his life.
Giải bởi Vietjack
Kiến thức: Từ loại
Giải thích:
A. perform (v): trình diễn B. performance (n): màn trình diễn
C. performing (V-ing) D. performer (n): người trình diễn
Sau tính từ “public” cần một danh từ.
He gave his first public (31) performance as a pianist when he was only 8 years old.
Tạm dịch: Anh ấy đã trình diễn lần đầu tiên với tư cách là một nghệ sĩ piano khi chỉ mới 8 tuổi.
Chọn B
_______ time-management skill is a core requirement for this job.
It was essential for him to be financially _______ of his parents, so he decided to find a part-time job.
When getting into troubles, Jack never _______ on other people for help. He always solves them on his own.
In spite of being the new resident in this area, he always tries to _____ with his neighbours.
A ______________ of foreign languages, especially French and German, is required for the job. (KNOW)
Read the passage. Fill in each gap with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage.
Natalie du Toit, the South African swimmer, was only seventeen when she lost her leg in a road accident. At that time, she was a strong and determined young swimmer and many people were starting to see her name up in lights. She almost qualified for the 2000 Sydney Olympics at the age of 16. This meant that she would definitely take home the gold in Athens at the 2004 Olympics.
Unfortunately, 2001 took a turn for the worst for Natalie. She was going to a training session at the swimming pool on her motorbike when a car hit her. Her leg had to be amputated at the knee. Everybody thought that she would never be able to swim competitively again.
However, this South African swimmer neverlost sight of her dreams. Even after losing her leg in the accident, her dream was still to compete at the Olympics. No matter how big the accident seemed, her dream was always bigger. She now is one of the world’s fastest distance swimmers and the only amputee to qualify for the Olympic Games. She qualified for the finals of the 800 meter freestyle at the Commonwealth Games in 2002. This marked the very first time an amputee in the modern era had raced in the finals of an able-bodied international swimming competition. Unfortunately, Natalie didn’t come close to winning. But did that even matter? She was named outstanding athlete of the 2002 Commonwealth Games! This was also her way of showing the world that even though she had half a leg, she would still do great things.
“I remember how thrilled I was the first time that I swam after recovering from the operation – it felt like my leg was there. It still does,” says Natalie. “The water is the gift that gives me back my leg and encourages me to continue swimming. I’m still the same person I was before the accident. My dream is to swim faster than I did before the accident.”
1.At the age of ____________________________, Natalie was mostly eligible to participate in the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
She was very ____________ and hoped to become a lawyer before she reached the age of 35. (AMBITION)
The instructor tells us that a diver needs to be physically fit.
The instructor tells us that physical fitness _______________________________ a diver.
Karate hurt my hands at first, but I finally __________ it in the end.
Everyone can help the needy by making a ____ to a charity organisation.
You will hear three short conversations. There is one question for each conversation. For each of the questions, circle the right answer (A, B, or C). You will listen to the recording twice.
What is the relationship of the two speakers?
Listen to a radio programme about ASEAN. Fill in each gap of the note with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER. You will listen to the recording twice.
Facts about ASEAN
- Established on (4)_____________________ 1967 with the participation of 5 countries.
I have learnt English for five years.
I _______________________________ five years ago.
