I.5. Reading điền từ: Cities of the world
Câu 1: Choose the best answer to complete the passage
In Cappadocia, Turkey, there are over 200 ancient cities under the ground. Some of
these cities are about three thousand years (1)________. There are secret passages
between the cities. The passages are sometimes many kilometres long.
In the past, there were thousands of (2)__________ in the underground cities. There
were living quarters, kitchens, shops, churches, schools and places to keep animals
and food. What was the reason for these mysterious places? Three thousand
years (3)_________, people were frightened of the cold winters and of the wild
animals above the ground. Later, people were frightened of the Romans, and the
cities were good places (4)_________.
It probably wasn't fun living for months, or even years in these dark places. There
wasn't any electricity and there weren't any sports centres, stadiums or other exciting
places to go. But today, Cappadocia is an (5)_________ place to visit.
biết
Some of these cities are about three thousand years ____________.
A. long
B. tall
C. old
D. heavy
Trả lời:
Cụm từ years old: tuổi
=> Some of these cities are about three thousand years old.
Tạm dịch: Một số thành phố này có tuổi đời khoảng ba nghìn năm.
Đáp án cần chọn là: C
Câu 2: Choose the best answer to complete the passage
In Cappadocia, Turkey, there are over 200 ancient cities under the ground. Some of
these cities are about three thousand years (1)________. There are secret passages
between the cities. The passages are sometimes many kilometres long.
In the past, there were thousands of (2)__________ in the underground cities. There
were living quarters, kitchens, shops, churches, schools and places to keep animals
and food. What was the reason for these mysterious places? Three thousand
years (3)_________, people were frightened of the cold winters and of the wild
animals above the ground. Later, people were frightened of the Romans, and the
cities were good places (4)_________.
It probably wasn't fun living for months, or even years in these dark places. There
wasn't any electricity and there weren't any sports centres, stadiums or other exciting
places to go. But today, Cappadocia is an (5)_________ place to visit.
In the past, there were thousands of ___________ in the underground cities.
A. person
B. people
C. persons
D. peoples
Trả lời:
Thousands of + N số nhiều đếm được
Dạng số nhiều của danh từ person (người) là people
=> In the past, there were thousands of people in the underground cities.
Tạm dịch: Trong quá khứ, có hàng ngàn người trong các thành phố dưới lòng đất.
Đáp án cần chọn là: B
Câu 3: Choose the best answer to complete the passage
In Cappadocia, Turkey, there are over 200 ancient cities under the ground. Some of
these cities are about three thousand years (1)________. There are secret passages
between the cities. The passages are sometimes many kilometres long.
In the past, there were thousands of (2)__________ in the underground cities. There
were living quarters, kitchens, shops, churches, schools and places to keep animals
and food. What was the reason for these mysterious places? Three thousand
years (3)_________, people were frightened of the cold winters and of the wild
animals above the ground. Later, people were frightened of the Romans, and the
cities were good places (4)_________.
It probably wasn't fun living for months, or even years in these dark places. There
wasn't any electricity and there weren't any sports centres, stadiums or other exciting
places to go. But today, Cappadocia is an (5)_________ place to visit.
Three thousand years ___________, people were frightened of the cold winters
and of the wild animals above the ground.
A. before
B. after
C. past
D. ago
Trả lời:
Ta thấy động từ trong câu chia ở thì quá khứ đơn nên trong câu cần có dấu hiệu
nhận biết của từ
Dấu hiệu nhậ biết thì quá khứ đơn là khoảng thời gian + agp (…trước đó)
=> Three thousand years ago, people were frightened of the cold winters and of the
wild animals above the ground.
Tạm dịch: Ba nghìn năm trước, con người sợ hãi về mùa đơng lạnh giá và những
lồi động vật hoang dã trên mặt đất.
Đáp án cần chọn là: D
Câu 4: Choose the best answer to complete the passage
In Cappadocia, Turkey, there are over 200 ancient cities under the ground. Some of
these cities are about three thousand years (1)________. There are secret passages
between the cities. The passages are sometimes many kilometres long.
In the past, there were thousands of (2)__________ in the underground cities. There
were living quarters, kitchens, shops, churches, schools and places to keep animals
and food. What was the reason for these mysterious places? Three thousand
years (3)_________, people were frightened of the cold winters and of the wild
animals above the ground. Later, people were frightened of the Romans, and the
cities were good places (4)_________.
It probably wasn't fun living for months, or even years in these dark places. There
wasn't any electricity and there weren't any sports centres, stadiums or other exciting
places to go. But today, Cappadocia is an (5)_________ place to visit.
Later, people were frightened of the Romans, and the cities were good
places ___________.
A. hide
B. hiding
C. hides
D. to hide
Trả lời:
Khi muốn diễn tả hành đông mang tính mục đích, ta sử dụng dạng động từ to + V
nguyên thể
=> Later, people were frightened of the Romans, and the cities were good places to
hide.
Tạm dịch: Sau đó, mọi người sợ hãi người La Mã, và các thành phố là nơi tốt để
ẩn náu.
Đáp án cần chọn là: D
Câu 5: Choose the best answer to complete the passage
In Cappadocia, Turkey, there are over 200 ancient cities under the ground. Some of
these cities are about three thousand years (1)________. There are secret passages
between the cities. The passages are sometimes many kilometres long.
In the past, there were thousands of (2)__________ in the underground cities. There
were living quarters, kitchens, shops, churches, schools and places to keep animals
and food. What was the reason for these mysterious places? Three thousand
years (3)_________, people were frightened of the cold winters and of the wild
animals above the ground. Later, people were frightened of the Romans, and the
cities were good places (4)_________.
It probably wasn't fun living for months, or even years in these dark places. There
wasn't any electricity and there weren't any sports centres, stadiums or other exciting
places to go. But today, Cappadocia is an (5)_________ place to visit.
But today, Cappadocia is an _______ place to visit.
A. amazing
B. uninteresting
C. ancient
D. boring
Trả lời:
amazing (adj) thú vị
uninteresting (adj) buồn chán
ancient (adj) cổ xưa
boring (adj) chán, tẻ nhạt
=> But today, Cappadocia is an amazing place to visit.
Tạm dịch: Nhưng ngày nay, Cappadocia là một nơi tuyệt vời để ghé thăm.
Đáp án cần chọn là: A
Câu 6: Sapa is a small, (1)____ town in Lao Cai Province. It is located about 350
km northwest of Hanoi, close to the Chinese border. Here's where you'll find the
Hoang Lien Son range of mountains, which includes Fan Si Pan—the country's
highest peak.
This quiet Vietnamese town is home to different ethnic tribal groups. There are
(2) ______ main ethnic groups in Sapa: the Hmong, Dao, Tay, Giay and Xa Pho.
The most prominent attraction in the area around Sapa is Fan Si Pan, which is
(3) _______ mountain in Vietnam. It's only 19km from town. Fan Si Pan can be
found in Hoang Lien National Park. The park (4) ________ a picturesque
mountain landscape and several forests, and serves as the habitat for a diverse set
of animals. Some species can only be found in northwest Vietnam and are highly
endangered. Nature lovers will (5) _______ appreciate this park. Other attractions
that are part of the Hoang Lien National Park include the Cat Cat Village and
the Ta Phin Village and caves.
In Sapa town, there's a small museum and a modest cathedral. Like most rural
areas in Vietnam, there are no shopping malls in Sapa. Instead, shopping takes
place at markets where locals buy and sell goods.
Sapa is a small, (1) ____town in Lao Cai Province.
A. sea
B. mountain
C. river
D. sky
Trả lời:
sea (n) biển, cảng
mountain (n) núi
river (n) sông
sky (n) trời, trên khơng
Ta có: mountain town: thị trấn miền núi
=> Sapa is a small, (1) mountain town in Lao Cai Province.
Tạm dịch: Sapa là một thị trấn miền núi nhỏ thuộc tỉnh Lào Cai.
Đáp án cần chọn là: B
Câu 7: Sapa is a small, (1)____ town in Lao Cai Province. It is located about 350
km northwest of Hanoi, close to the Chinese border. Here's where you'll find the
Hoang Lien Son range of mountains, which includes Fan Si Pan—the country's
highest peak.
This quiet Vietnamese town is home to different ethnic tribal groups. There are
(2) ______ main ethnic groups in Sapa: the Hmong, Dao, Tay, Giay and Xa Pho.
The most prominent attraction in the area around Sapa is Fan Si Pan, which is
(3) _______ mountain in Vietnam. It's only 19km from town. Fan Si Pan can be
found in Hoang Lien National Park. The park (4) ________ a picturesque
mountain landscape and several forests, and serves as the habitat for a diverse set
of animals. Some species can only be found in northwest Vietnam and are highly
endangered. Nature lovers will (5) _______ appreciate this park. Other attractions
that are part of the Hoang Lien National Park include the Cat Cat Village and
the Ta Phin Village and caves.
In Sapa town, there's a small museum and a modest cathedral. Like most rural
areas in Vietnam, there are no shopping malls in Sapa. Instead, shopping takes
place at markets where locals buy and sell goods.
There are (2) _________main ethnic groups in Sapa: the Hmong, Dao, Tay, Giay
and Xa Pho.
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Trả lời:
Thông tin: There are (2) _________main ethnic groups in Sapa: the Hmong, Dao,
Tay, Giay and Xa Pho. (Có _______dân tộc chính ở Sa Pa: Hmơng, Dao, Tày,
Giáy và Xa Phó.)
=> five main ethnic groups
Đáp án cần chọn là: A
Câu 8: Sapa is a small, (1)____ town in Lao Cai Province. It is located about 350
km northwest of Hanoi, close to the Chinese border. Here's where you'll find the
Hoang Lien Son range of mountains, which includes Fan Si Pan—the country's
highest peak.
This quiet Vietnamese town is home to different ethnic tribal groups. There are
(2) ______ main ethnic groups in Sapa: the Hmong, Dao, Tay, Giay and Xa Pho.
The most prominent attraction in the area around Sapa is Fan Si Pan, which is
(3) _______ mountain in Vietnam. It's only 19km from town. Fan Si Pan can be
found in Hoang Lien National Park. The park (4) ________ a picturesque
mountain landscape and several forests, and serves as the habitat for a diverse set
of animals. Some species can only be found in northwest Vietnam and are highly
endangered. Nature lovers will (5) _______ appreciate this park. Other attractions
that are part of the Hoang Lien National Park include the Cat Cat Village and
the Ta Phin Village and caves.
In Sapa town, there's a small museum and a modest cathedral. Like most rural
areas in Vietnam, there are no shopping malls in Sapa. Instead, shopping takes
place at markets where locals buy and sell goods.
The most prominent attraction in the area around Sapa is Fan Si Pan, which is
(3)________ mountain in Vietnam.
A. high
B. highest
C. higher
D. the highest
Trả lời:
Trong câu chỉ nhắc đến một danh từ nên không thể sử dụng so sánh hơn được, phải
sử dụng so sánh nhất
Cấu trúc: S + be + the adj-est
=> The most prominent attraction in the area around Sapa is Fan Si Pan, which is
(3) the highest mountain in Vietnam.
Tạm dịch: Điểm tham quan nổi bật nhất ở khu vực xung quanh Sapa là Fan Si
Pan, đây là ngọn núi cao nhất Việt Nam.
Đáp án cần chọn là: D
Câu 9: Sapa is a small, (1)____ town in Lao Cai Province. It is located about 350
km northwest of Hanoi, close to the Chinese border. Here's where you'll find the
Hoang Lien Son range of mountains, which includes Fan Si Pan—the country's
highest peak.
This quiet Vietnamese town is home to different ethnic tribal groups. There are
(2) ______ main ethnic groups in Sapa: the Hmong, Dao, Tay, Giay and Xa Pho.
The most prominent attraction in the area around Sapa is Fan Si Pan, which is
(3) _______ mountain in Vietnam. It's only 19km from town. Fan Si Pan can be
found in Hoang Lien National Park. The park (4) ________ a picturesque
mountain landscape and several forests, and serves as the habitat for a diverse set
of animals. Some species can only be found in northwest Vietnam and are highly
endangered. Nature lovers will (5) _______ appreciate this park. Other attractions
that are part of the Hoang Lien National Park include the Cat Cat Village and
the Ta Phin Village and caves.
In Sapa town, there's a small museum and a modest cathedral. Like most rural
areas in Vietnam, there are no shopping malls in Sapa. Instead, shopping takes
place at markets where locals buy and sell goods.
The park (4) __________ a picturesque mountain landscape and several forests,
and serves as the habitat for a diverse set of animals.
A. cover
B. covered
C. covers
D. is covering
Trả lời:
Đây là một đoạn miêu tả về một thành phố có thật nên phải dùng thì hiện tại đơn
Cấu trúc: S + V(s,es)
Chủ ngữ của câu là số ít “the park” nên chủ ngữ phải thêm s,es
=> The park (4) covers a picturesque mountain landscape and several forests, and
serves as the habitat for a diverse set of animals.
Tạm dịch: Cơng viên (4) có phong cảnh núi non đẹp như tranh vẽ và một số khu
rừng, và là nơi cư trú của nhiều loài động vật đa dạng.
Đáp án cần chọn là: C
Câu 10: Sapa is a small, (1)____ town in Lao Cai Province. It is located about 350
km northwest of Hanoi, close to the Chinese border. Here's where you'll find the
Hoang Lien Son range of mountains, which includes Fan Si Pan—the country's
highest peak.
This quiet Vietnamese town is home to different ethnic tribal groups. There are
(2) ______ main ethnic groups in Sapa: the Hmong, Dao, Tay, Giay and Xa Pho.
The most prominent attraction in the area around Sapa is Fan Si Pan, which is
(3) _______ mountain in Vietnam. It's only 19km from town. Fan Si Pan can be
found in Hoang Lien National Park. The park (4) ________ a picturesque
mountain landscape and several forests, and serves as the habitat for a diverse set
of animals. Some species can only be found in northwest Vietnam and are highly
endangered. Nature lovers will (5) _______ appreciate this park. Other attractions
that are part of the Hoang Lien National Park include the Cat Cat Village and
the Ta Phin Village and caves.
In Sapa town, there's a small museum and a modest cathedral. Like most rural
areas in Vietnam, there are no shopping malls in Sapa. Instead, shopping takes
place at markets where locals buy and sell goods.
Nature lovers will (5) ________appreciate this park.
A. truly
B. true
C. truth
D. untrue
Trả lời:
truly (adv) thực sự, thực lịng
true (adj) đúng
truth (n) sự thật
untrue (adj) khơng đúng
Vị trí cần điền là một trạng từ bổ nghĩa cho động từ “love”
=> Nature lovers will (5) truly appreciate this park.
Tạm dịch: Những người yêu thiên nhiên sẽ (5) thực sự yêu thích cơng viên này.
Đáp án cần chọn là: A
Câu 11: Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in the blank.
Are you planning your next trip? Then why not visit London? London is one of the
most exciting cities in the world.
Sights and attractions: There are lots of things to see and do in London. Walk
around the centre and see famous (1)_________ like Big Ben and Westminster
Abbey. Visit the Tower of London where England’s kings and queens lived. Go to
Buckingham Palace at 11:30 and (2) _________ the famous ‘Changing of the
Guard’ ceremony. And don’t miss London’s art galleries and museums
- 33)_________ are free to get into!
Shopping: There are over 40,000 shops in London. Oxford Street is
Europe’s (4)_________ high street with over 300 shops.
Eating: With over 270 nationalities in London, you can try food from just
about (5)_________ country in the world. Make sure you try the UK’s most
famous dish - fish and chips!
Getting around: London has a quick underground train system (the ‘tube’ as the
locals call it). There are also the famous red ‘double-decker’ buses. The tube is
quicker, but you will see more of London from a bus!
Walk around the centre and see famous (1) __________ like Big Ben and
Westminster Abbey.
A. sights
B. landscapes
C. landmarks
D. facts
Trả lời:
sights (n) cảnh, tầm nhìn
landscapes (n) phong cảnh
landmarks (n) địa điểm nổi bật
fatcs (n) sự thật
Dựa vào ngữ cảnh của câu, từ landmarks là phù hợp nhất
=> Walk around the centre and see famous (1) landmarks like Big Ben and
Westminster Abbey.
Tạm dịch: Đi bộ xung quanh trung tâm và xem các địa danh nổi tiếng như Big
Ben và Tu viện Westminster.
Đáp án cần chọn là: C
Câu 12: Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in the blank.
Are you planning your next trip? Then why not visit London? London is one of the
most exciting cities in the world.
Sights and attractions: There are lots of things to see and do in London. Walk
around the centre and see famous (1)_________ like Big Ben and Westminster
Abbey. Visit the Tower of London where England’s kings and queens lived. Go to
Buckingham Palace at 11:30 and (2) _________ the famous ‘Changing of the
Guard’ ceremony. And don’t miss London’s art galleries and museums
- 33)_________ are free to get into!
Shopping: There are over 40,000 shops in London. Oxford Street is
Europe’s (4)_________ high street with over 300 shops.
Eating: With over 270 nationalities in London, you can try food from just
about (5)_________ country in the world. Make sure you try the UK’s most
famous dish - fish and chips!
Getting around: London has a quick underground train system (the ‘tube’ as the
locals call it). There are also the famous red ‘double-decker’ buses. The tube is
quicker, but you will see more of London from a bus!
Go to Buckingham Palace at 11:30 and (2)_________ the famous ‘Changing of the
Guard’ ceremony.
A. notice
B. see
C. realize
D. take
Trả lời:
notice (v) chú ý
see (v) nhìn, xem
realize (v) nhận ra
take (v) lấy
Dựa vào ngữ cảnh của câu, từ see là phù hợp nhất
=> Go to Buckingham Palace at 11:30 and (2) see the famous ‘Changing of the
Guard’ ceremony.
Tạm dịch: Đến Cung điện Buckingham lúc 11:30 và xem buổi lễ ‘Thay đổi người
bảo vệ’ nổi tiếng
Đáp án cần chọn là: B
Câu 13: Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in the blank.
Are you planning your next trip? Then why not visit London? London is one of the
most exciting cities in the world.
Sights and attractions: There are lots of things to see and do in London. Walk
around the centre and see famous (1)_________ like Big Ben and Westminster
Abbey. Visit the Tower of London where England’s kings and queens lived. Go to
Buckingham Palace at 11:30 and (2) _________ the famous ‘Changing of the
Guard’ ceremony. And don’t miss London’s art galleries and museums
- 33)_________ are free to get into!
Shopping: There are over 40,000 shops in London. Oxford Street is
Europe’s (4)_________ high street with over 300 shops.
Eating: With over 270 nationalities in London, you can try food from just
about (5)_________ country in the world. Make sure you try the UK’s most
famous dish - fish and chips!
Getting around: London has a quick underground train system (the ‘tube’ as the
locals call it). There are also the famous red ‘double-decker’ buses. The tube is
quicker, but you will see more of London from a bus!
And don’t miss London’s art galleries and museums - 3) ________are free to get
into!
A. lots
B. much
C. more
D. most
Trả lời:
lots (+ N số nhiều) : nhiều
much (+ N không đếm được)
more + N đếm được: nhiều hơn
most + N đếm được: hầu hết
Ở câu văn này, ta lược bỏ đi phần danh từ đã nhắc đến phía trước (art galleries and
museums) để tránh lặp từ. Vì vậy ta chỉ cần chọn các đáp án lượng từ bên trên mà
khơng có danh từ đi kèm
Dựa vào ngữ cảnh của câu, từ lots là phù hợp nhất
=> And don’t miss London’s art galleries and museums - 3) lots are free to get
into!
Tạm dịch: Và đừng bỏ lỡ các phòng trưng bày và bảo tàng nghệ thuật của Ln
Đơn – rất nhiều nơi miễn phí để tham gia!
Đáp án cần chọn là: A
Câu 14: Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in the blank.
Are you planning your next trip? Then why not visit London? London is one of the
most exciting cities in the world.
Sights and attractions: There are lots of things to see and do in London. Walk
around the centre and see famous (1)_________ like Big Ben and Westminster
Abbey. Visit the Tower of London where England’s kings and queens lived. Go to
Buckingham Palace at 11:30 and (2) _________ the famous ‘Changing of the
Guard’ ceremony. And don’t miss London’s art galleries and museums
- 33)_________ are free to get into!
Shopping: There are over 40,000 shops in London. Oxford Street is
Europe’s (4)_________ high street with over 300 shops.
Eating: With over 270 nationalities in London, you can try food from just
about (5)_________ country in the world. Make sure you try the UK’s most
famous dish - fish and chips!
Getting around: London has a quick underground train system (the ‘tube’ as the
locals call it). There are also the famous red ‘double-decker’ buses. The tube is
quicker, but you will see more of London from a bus!
Oxford Street is Europe’s (4)_______ high street with over 300 shops.
A. busy
B. busier
C. busiest
D. the busiest
Trả lời:
Trong câu chỉ nhắc đến một danh từ nên không thể sử dụng so sánh hơn được, phải
sử dụng so sánh nhất
Cấu trúc: adj-est
Tính từ busy có tận cùng là “y” => busiest
=> Oxford Street is Europe’s (4) busiest high street with over 300 shops.
Tạm dịch: Phố Oxford là phố cao cấp (4) sầm uất nhất Châu Âu với hơn 300 cửa
hàng.
Đáp án cần chọn là: C
Câu 15: Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in the blank.
Are you planning your next trip? Then why not visit London? London is one of the
most exciting cities in the world.
Sights and attractions: There are lots of things to see and do in London. Walk
around the centre and see famous (1)_________ like Big Ben and Westminster
Abbey. Visit the Tower of London where England’s kings and queens lived. Go to
Buckingham Palace at 11:30 and (2) _________ the famous ‘Changing of the
Guard’ ceremony. And don’t miss London’s art galleries and museums
- 33)_________ are free to get into!
Shopping: There are over 40,000 shops in London. Oxford Street is
Europe’s (4)_________ high street with over 300 shops.
Eating: With over 270 nationalities in London, you can try food from just
about (5)_________ country in the world. Make sure you try the UK’s most
famous dish - fish and chips!
Getting around: London has a quick underground train system (the ‘tube’ as the
locals call it). There are also the famous red ‘double-decker’ buses. The tube is
quicker, but you will see more of London from a bus!
you can try food from just about (5) every country in the world.
A. every
B. all
C. one
D. many
Trả lời:
Phía sau vị trí cần điền là 1 danh từ số ít (country)
every (+ N số ít): mọi, mỗi
all (+N số nhiều) : tất cả
one (+ N số it): một
many (+N số nhiều): nhiều
Dựa vào ngữ cảnh của câu, từ every là phù hợp nhất
=> you can try food from just about (5) every country in the world.
Tạm dịch: bạn có thể thử đồ ăn từ mọi quốc gia trên thế giới.
Đáp án cần chọn là: A