BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ VÀ NÂNG CAO - UNIT 10
I. Choose the word to fill in the blanks:
appreciate
government
difficult
because
mobility
unless
culture
of
weaknesses
challenge
important
as
While most Americans are very proud of their country, they may openly criticize the
(1)… . Americans like to laugh at themselves and the country’s (2)… . A good sense of
humor is valued
Americans openly share their opinions (3)… a variety of subjects. They ask questions
and (4)… other people’s opinions. Public critism is not considered improper, (5)… it is
very personal. Disagreement and challenging questions are often viewed (6)… a sign of
strength, ambition and intelligence
Americans (7)… innovation, hard work and independence. Although many cultures
feel the group, community, or society is more (8)… than individual. Americans (9)…
tends to focus on the individual. This sometimes difficult for people of other cultures to
accept, not only because of the way Americans behave but (10)… they often expect other
to act the same way.
II. Connect two sentences using the words in the brackets
1. There were many people at the party. I had met only a few of these people before
(whom)
2. The gallery is very big. We can’t see in one day (too)
3. I will never forget the day. I said goodbye to her on that day (when)
entry visa because some people thought his (politics) views were too long left wing. In
1927, he received a public (apologize) from Hollywood in the form of a special Oscar.
VI. Use the correct form of verbs
1. It rained, which spoiled our picnic; but if it (not rain) it (be) a great success
2. I live in a pleasant room (overlook) the garden
3. I hope they (repair) this road by the time we come back next summer
4. The book is divided into five parts and each of these (have) three sections
VII. Correct the mistakes
1. There were(A) a time that I used to swim(B) five laps everyday(C) but now I do not
have enough time(D)
2. Please give me(A) a few(B) coffee and some donuts(C) if you have any(D) left
3. After George had returned(A) to his house(B), he(C) was reading(D) a book
4. My brother doesn’t(A) care how much does the car cost(B) because(C) he is going to
buy(D) it anyway
5. We wish today was(A) sunny so that(B) we could spend(C) the day in the country(D)
communing with nature
6. Whenever students asked for help(A) or guidance, the counselor would advise(B)
them or refer them(C) to someone who will(D)
7. It is difficult(A) to get used to sleep(B) in a tent after having(C) a soft, comfortable
bed to lie on(D)
8. As soon as Pete had arrived(A), he told us(B) that he will be leaving(C) for London
tomorrow after the board meeting(D)
V. 1. success 2. failure 3. amusing 4. division 5. political 6. apology
VI. 1. hadn’t rained – would have been 2. overlooking 3. will have required 4. has
VII. 1A 2B 3D 4B 5A 6D 7B 8C