ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ 6 pdf

ĐỀ THI CUỐI KỲ I NĂM 2011 – ĐỀ 6
Exercise 1:
so, but, therefore, however

1. The wind was howling outside, _________ it was warm and comfortable indoor.
2. The highway was under construction, ___________ we had to take a different route to work.
3. You could fly via Singapore; ___________, this isn't the only way.
4. There is still much to discuss. We shall, ___________ , return to this item at our next meeting.
5. It isn't that he lied exactly, ___________he did tend to exaggerate.
6. I thought the plane would be delayed; ____________, I bought a lot of magazines to read.
7. Jackson was going to study all night,____________ he declined our invitation to dinner.
8. We thought the figures were correct. ____________ , we have now discovered some errors.
9.

Cars have become much more complicated.
________
, mechanics need more training than in
the past.

10.

We arrived at the theater late
_________
the play had not yet begun. We were quite surprised.

11. Prices have been rising. It is unlikely, ___________, that this increase will continue.
12. The bread was old and stale, __________Martha ate it anyway.
13. The holiday had been a complete disaster. We,

decide to fly home early if we could.

14. He failed the exam,____________ he had to do the job he didn't like.
15.

The expedition hoped to climb the mountain by August.

________
bad
weather could be a
hindrance.

Exercise 2: Choose the best option

1. I want to work as an interpreter in the future, ________, I am studying Russian at university.
a. but b. so c. however d. therefore
2. I am going shopping for food this evening ________ I do not have to go at the weekend.
a. so b. but c. however d. moreover
3. When she got the news from her family, she could not do anything, ________ cry.
a. but b. and c. so d. however
4. We live in the same building ________ we have hardly seen each other
a. and b. therefore c. but d. so
5. I went to buy a Rolling Stones CD ________ the shop didn't have it.
a. and b. but c. therefore d. so
6. Anna needed some money, ________, she took a part-time job.
a. furthermore b. moreover c. however d. therefore
7. Julie has a guitar ________ she plays it really well.
a. and b. so c. but d. therefore
8. My fingers were injured ________ my sister had to write the note for me.
a. and b. however c. so d. but
9. The concert was cancelled ________ we went to a nightclub instead.
a. so b. however c. so on d. but

10. He is only sixteen, and ________, he is not eligible to drive a car.
a. nevertheless b. but c. therefore d. however
11. Maria tried to read a novel in French ________ the book was too difficult for her to understand.
a. so that b. therefore c. but d. and
12. To get from Vancouver to Victoria, you can fly, __ you can ride the ferry.
a. or b. but c. so d. however
13. I bought a bottle of wine ________ we drank it together.
a. therefore b. so c. and d. but
14. The waiter was not very nice, ________, the food was delicious.
a. however b. but c. so d. and so
15. ___ hard he worked, he could earn enough money to support the family.
a. But b. However c. Therefore d. Whatever

UNIT 10
1 "Would you like to go with me to the Williams' wedding next month?" "I'm not sure.
I _____________ be too busy with school work."

A. will B. might C. maybe D. should
2. A / an _______ species is a population of an organism which is at risk of becoming extinct.
a. dangerous b. endanger c. endangered d. endangerment
3.Only a few of the many species at risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and obtain legal _______.
a. protect b. protection c. protective d. protector
4.Probability of extinction depends _______ both the population size and fine details of the population
demography.
a. on b. in c. from d. for
5. 15,589 species (7,266 animal species and 8,323 plant species) are now considered _______ risk _______
extinction.
a. at / of b. on / in c. for / with d. in / at
6. It is found that endangered species are often concentrated in areas that are poor and densely populated, such
as much of Asia and Africa.

a. disappeared b. increased c. threatened d. reduced
7. _______ is the existence of a wide variety of plant and animal species living in their natural environment. .
a. Biodiversity b. Conservation c. Globe d. Individual
8. She ___ be ill. I have just seen her playing basket ball in the school yard.
a. needn't b. shouldn't c. mustn't d. can't
9. Peter has been working for 10 hours. He _______ be very tired now.
a. needn't b. must c. has to d. should
10. a. gorilla b. orange c. village d. encourage
11. a. habitat b. rhinoceros c. household d. hummock
12. a. chemistry b. character c. chance d. mechanic
13. When I was on holiday last summer, I was going to beach every day.
A B C D
14. It was raining but I took an umbrella.
A B C D
15. Our teacher came in when we are talking noisily.
A B C D
16. Pollution is one of the main causes of species extinct.
A B C D
III. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
17. The Red List is a special book that provides names of … animals.
a. rare b. protected c. special d. endangered
18. ……is the natural environment in which a plant or animal lives.
a. place b. habitat c. habitant d. environment
19. Sue isn’t usually here … weekends. She goes away.
a. at b. of c. in d. for
20. You …keep it secret or they will kill you.
a. may b. must c. can d. need
21. The life … of a rhinoceros in the wild is about 40 years.
a. time b. age c. span d. duration
22. She has kept some pets

Some pets ……… ………………………………………………………………
23. It was cold, but I didn’t put on my coat. ( however)
……………………………………………………………………………………
24. Mary came to class late because it rained heavily
If…………………………………………………………………………………
25. You are not allowed to use my motorbike. (mustn’t)
…………………………………………………………………………………….