IV. READING COMPREHENSION CLOZE TEST
IV. READING COMPREHENSION
CLOZE TEST
Choose
the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following
passage.
Exercise 1: (Unit 9/tuần 20/ mức 2)
The
Sahara Desert
The
idea of desertification was first known in the 1930s. Much of the Great Plains grew very dry (2) __________ a result of
drought and poor farming techniques. It was called the “Dust Bowl”. Millions
were forced to leave their farms and their ways of life. Since then, (3)
__________ have been great improvements in farming practices in the Great Plains . These have prevented the “Dust Bowl”
disaster from occurring again.
Grazing
is one worry. (4) __________ do two things to the soil. First, they eat grasses and plants that hold
the soil in place. Second, their hooves break down the top layer of soil. The
result is that the good soil can be blown away by the wind. The dirt (5)
__________ behind is not good for growing.
1.
A. use B. used C.
to use D. using
Đáp
án: B
2.
A. as B. for C.
by D. with
Đáp
án: A
3.
A. it B. they C.
there D. those
Đáp
án: C
4.
A. Frogs B. Snakes C.
Crocodiles D. Cows
Đáp
án: D
5.
A. leaves B. to leave C.
left D. leaving
Đáp
án: C
Exercise 2: (Unit 10/tuần 21,22/ mức 1)
In
the past, elephants in Thailand
were taken from the wild when they were very young. They (1) __________ to work
for the people cutting down the large trees of the forests. They became “work
machine” – they were not free, wild animal (2) __________ more.
Some
of the elephants became depressed and some even cried. Elephants can be unhappy
too.
Boualoi
was one of these elephants, (3) __________with the help of Thailand ’s
Royal Family and the World Wildlife Fund, she is soon going back (4) __________
her natural environment, the forest. First, she is going to live at the Doi Pa
Muang Wildlife Sanctuary. There, she will learn (5) __________ free again, and
she will meet other free elephants for the first time.
1.
A. sell B. sold C.
are sold D. were sold
Đáp
án: D
2. A. some B.
little C. any D. few
Đáp
án: C
3. A. for B.
but C. since D. as
Đáp
án: B
4. A. in B.
on C. from D. to
Đáp
án: D
5. A. be B.
to be C. being D. to have been
Đáp
án: B
Exercise 3: (Unit 10/tuần 21,22/ mức 1)
Nowadays
people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (1) __________.
Many species of animals are threatened, and will easily become extinct if we do
not make an effort to (2) __________them. There are many reasons for this.
Animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies.
Some birds, such as parrots, are caught and sold as pets.
For
many animals and birds, the problem is that their (3) __________ – the place
where they live – is disappearing. More land is used for farms, for houses or
industry. Farmers (4) __________ powerful chemicals to help them grow better
crops, but these chemicals pollute the environment and harm wildlife. The most
successful animals on earth – human beings – will soon be the only ones left (5)
__________ we can solve this problem.
1. A. danger B. threat C.
problem D. vanishing
Đáp
án: A
2. A. harm B.
ensure C. serve D. protect
Đáp
án: D
3. A. place B. house C.
habitat D. cage
Đáp
án: C
4.
A. use B. are used C.
used D. don’t use
Đáp
án: A
5.
A. because B. however C.
if D. unless
Đáp
án: D
Exercise 4: (Unit 11/tuần 24/ mức 2)
Many
parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read just
when they can walk with short steps. This is fine if the child show a real
interest but (1) __________ a child could not be good if she isn't ready. Wise
parents will know what they should provide children such as a selection of
stimulating toys, books and other activities. Nowadays there is plenty of good
material available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in
use about the house will also (2) __________ them to read.
Of
course, books are no longer the only (3) __________ of stories and information.
There is also a huge range of videos, which can extend the pleasure a child
finds in a book and are equally valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and
concentration. Television gets a bad effect, mainly because too many
spend too much time (4)
__________ programmes not intended for their age group. However, discriminating
viewing of programmes designed for young children can be useful. Just as adults
enjoy reading a book after seeing it serialized on television, (5) __________ children
will look for books which feature their favourite television characters.
1.
A. insisting B.
forcing C. making D.
starting
Đáp
án: B
2.
A. make B. provide C.
encourage D. attract
Đáp án: C
3. A.
source B. site C.
style D. basis
Đáp
án: A
4.
A. watch B. to watch C.
watched D. watching
Đáp
án: D
5.
A. so B. but C.
and D. however
Đáp
án: A
Exercise 5: (Unit 11/tuần 24/ mức 3)
The
film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is based on the first of
the books by J.K. Rowling. It is an excellent attempt at re-creating the magic
of the books. The dialogue is just (1) __________ the original, with the actors
often using the exact words as they were written. The characters all look very
(2) __________ and they are dressed in the sort of costumes you imagine when
you read the book. Only the soundtrack is truly (3) __________ because, of
course, there isn't any music in the book.
The
scene where the children are learning to (4) __________ their broomsticks has some
amazing special effects
which create a wonderful magical atmosphere. It also
required a number of clever stunts, which (5) __________ have been quite
dangerous. When the film was released, it had record ticket sales at the box
office.
1. A.
alike B. like C. likely D.
as
Đáp
án: B
2. A.
real B. reality C. realize D.
realistic
Đáp
án: D
3.
A. original B.
origin C. originate D. originally
Đáp
án: A
4. A.
blow B. drive C. ride D.
climb
Đáp
án: C
5.
A. should B.
must C. needn't D. couldn't
Đáp
án: B
Exercise 6: (Unit 12/tuần 26/ mức 2)
Water
polo is a rapidly (1) __________ sport in the United States and internationally
as well. For anyone (2) __________ in playing or being a spectator, it is
important to understand the rules of the
game.
Each
team consists of one goalie and
six field players. Each field player plays both offense and defense, and the
goalie (3) __________ allowed on the other half of the pool. There are many
different arrangements of players
in front of the goal. The
position of the players depends
on the play that is being run, (4) __________ to basketball or hockey.
One
important rule is that the ball can only be handled by one hand at a time. If a
player holds the ball, which is the size of
a volley ball, yellow and with rubber grip, (5) __________ both hands,
the referee calls a turnover and the possession of the ball goes to the
opposing team.
1. A. growing B. grown C.
grew D. growth
Đáp
án: A
2.
A. involved B. dealt C.
insisted D. interested
Đáp
án: A
3. A.
doesn’t B. hasn’t C. isn’t D. won’t
Đáp
án: C
4.
A. the same B. similar C.
like D. as
Đáp
án: B
5.
A. by B. in C.
for D. with
Đáp án: D
Exercise 7: (Unit
13/tuần 28/ mức 3)
The
first London to Brighton
run took place on November 14th, 1896. It was organised to celebrate the (1) __________
of a law which made it easier for cars in Britain to be driven on the roads.
Before then, the law required a driver and an engineer in the car and a man
walking in front of the vehicle with a red flag warning of its approach.
Since
then, this annual run has become one of the most popular events on the British
motoring calendar, (2) __________ crowds of over one million lining the route.
Only the very oldest cars, constructed during the ten years between 1895 and
1905, are allowed to take part in it. Lovingly polished by their drivers, who
are dressed in the clothing of the (3) __________, the cars leave Hyde Park in London at 7:30 AM. and
arrive, hopefully, in Brighton some three
hours later.
The
60-mile run is not a race – there’s an official coffee stop on the way and the
cars are restricted to an average speed of only 30 kph. The only (4) __________
for finishing is a medal, which is awarded to everyone who reaches Brighton before 4.00 PM. The run traditionally attracts
participants from all four (5) __________ of the world, including Europe, Asia,
Africa and Australia .
Since the youngest car is nearly a hundred years old, some of them break down of
course. But for the owners of the 400-plus vehicles, it’s simply being there
that brings the greatest pleasure.
1. A. electing B. passing C.
settling D. appointing
Đáp
án: B
2.
A. with B. having C.
including D. along
Đáp
án: A
3.
A. while B. spell C.
phase D. period
Đáp
án: D
4.
A. earning B. profit C.
reward D. credit
Đáp
án: C
5. A. edges B. tips C.
limits D. corners
Đáp
án: D
Exercise 8: (Unit 13/tuần 28/ mức 1)
The
24th Southeast Asian Games, also known as SEA Games, was held in Nakhon Ratchasima , Thailand
The
Thai Olympic Committee planned the events to coincide (1) __________ the
commemoration of the 80th birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Officials studied the (2) __________ of doing the events in multiple venues as
was done in Vietnam and the Philippines .
Events were also held in Bangkok
and Chonburi. It was the sixth time Thailand has (3) __________ the SEA
Games. The 2007 Games were to be held in Singapore , but the city-state (4) __________
the chance in 2004.
The
2007 SEA Games featured more than four hundred events in forty-three sports and
also two demonstration sports. The 24th edition of the Games had the
highest (5) __________ of sporting events in the entire history of the SEA
Games, more events than the Asian Games and the Olympic Games.
1. A.
of B. for C. about D. with
Đáp
án: D
2.
A. chance B. possibility C.
opportunity D. occasion
Đáp
án: B
3. A. hosted B. done C.
possessed D. owned
Đáp
án: A
4.
A. banned B. returned C.
gave up D. stopped
Đáp án: C
5. A. amount B. quantity C.
number D. sum
Đáp án: C
Exercise 9: (Unit
14/tuần 28/ mức 1)
Since
1961, WWF has worked to protect endangered species. We’re ensuring that the
world our children inherit will be (1) __________ to elephants, tigers, giant
pandas, whales and other wildlife species as well as people.
WWF
safeguards hundreds of species around the world, but we focus special (2) __________
on our flagship species: giant pandas, tigers, endangered whales, and dolphins,
rhinos, elephants, (3) __________ turtles and great apes. These species not
only need special measures and extra protection in order to (4) __________,
they also serve as umbrella species: helping numerous other species that live
in the same (5) __________ .
1. A.
house B. home C. location D. accommodation
Đáp
án: B
2. A.
worry B. concern C. attention D. anxiety
Đáp
án: C
3.
A. sea B. big C.
seabed D. ocean
Đáp
án; A
4.
A. live B. survive C.
exist D. present
Đáp án: B
5. A.
position B. surrounding C. neighbourhood D. habitats
Đáp án: D
Exercise 10: (Unit 14/tuần
28/ mức 1)
UNICEF,
the United Nations Children’s Fund, (1) __________
the children of the world. It serves children of all races, nationalities,
religions, and political systems in more than 100 developing countries. Its (2)
__________ is to help provide a better life for children and their mothers. It
gives both (3) __________ assistance and emergency help.
This
program is very necessary. Today 800 million humans live in (4) __________ of
poverty and hopelessness. Two-third of them are children and mothers of small
children. Four-fifths of these children have no regular health services. Nine
out of ten are not (5) __________ against childhood diseases. One hundred
million do not have enough of the right foods. Most of them drink impure water.
Unsafe water is one of the reasons why millions of people die every year.
1.
A. works B. serves C.
provides D. cares
Đáp
án: B
2.
A. work B. plan C.
occupation D. purpose
Đáp
án: D
3.
A. long-term B. immediate C. urgent D. short-term
Đáp
án: A
4.
A. situations B. houses C.
conditions D. places
Đáp
án : C
5.
A. protested B. protected C. prevented D. preserved
Đáp án: B
Exercise 11: (Unit
15/tuần 34/ mức 2)
Women's
Rights, rights that establish the same social, economic, and political status
for women as for men. Women's rights guarantee that women will not face (1) __________
on the basis of their sex. Until the second half of the 20th century, women in
most societies were denied some of the legal and political rights accorded (2) __________
men. Although women in much of the world have gained significant legal rights,
many people believe that women still do not have complete, political, economic,
and social equality with men.
Throughout
much of the history of Western civilization, (3) __________ cultural beliefs
allowed women only limited roles in society. Many people believed that women's
natural roles were as mothers and wives. These people thought women to be
better suited for childbearing and homemaking rather than for involvement in
the public life of business or politics. Widespread belief that women were
intellectually inferior to men led most societies to (4) __________ women's
education to learning domestic (5) __________. Well-educated, upper-class men
controlled most positions of employment and power in society.
1. A. difference B. differences C.
distinguish D. discrimination
Đáp án: D
2.
A. with B. to C.
as D. for
Đáp
án: B
3.
A. deep-seated B. deep-cut C. deep-based D.
in-depth
Đáp
án: A
4.
A. deny B. limit C.
allow D. ban
Đáp
án: B
5.
A. tasks B. duty C.
skills D. work
Đáp án: C
Exercise 12: (Unit
16/tuần 35/ mức 1)
The
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an organization of ten
Southeast Asian countries: Brunei ,
Cambodia , Indonesia , Laos ,
Malaysia , Myanmar , (1) __________ Philippines , Singapore ,
Thailand and Vietnam .
It promotes political, economic, cultural and social cooperation (2) __________
its members. Although ASEAN works for peace and stability in Southeast
Asia , it is not a defence organization.
The
members of ASEAN cooperate in such fields (3) __________ population control,
prevention of drug abuse, (4) __________ research and combating terrorism.
Teachers, students and artists of the member nations exchange visits. In
addition, the organization develops plans to promote tourism in ASEAN countries
and to encourage programs of Southeast Asian studies. It works to (5)
__________ trade barriers among the members.
1. A.
the B. a C. an D. Ø
Đáp
án: A
2. A.
between B. through C. among D. from
Đáp
án: C
3. A.
like B. as C. alike D. that
Đáp
án: B
4. A. scientific B. science C. scientist D. scientifically
Đáp
án: A
5. A. increase B. prevent C.
develop D. reduce
Đáp
án: D
Exercise 13: (Unit 16/tuần 35/ mức 1)
The
Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN was (1) __________ on August 8
1967 in Bangkok by the five original member
countries, (2) __________, Indonesia ,
Malaysia , Philippines , Singapore ,
and Thailand .
Brunei Darussalam (3) __________
on January 8, 1984, Vietnam on July 28, 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar on July 23, 1997, and Cambodia on April 30, 1999.
As
of 2006, the ASEAN region has a population of about 560 million, a total area
of 4.5 million square kilometers, a combined gross (4) __________ product of
almost US$ 1,100 billion, and a total trade of about US$ 1,400 billion.
The
ASEAN Declaration states that the aims and purposes of the Association are to (5)
__________ economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the
region and to promote regional peace.
1.
A. established B. constructed C. rebuilt D. decorated
Đáp
án: A
2.
A. such B. like C.
namely D. as
Đáp
án: C
3.
A. took up B. joined C.
represented D. involved
Đáp
án: B
4.
A. home B. exotic C.
domestic D. household
Đáp
án: C
5.
A. fetch B. endeavor C.
poach D. accelerate
Đáp
án: D
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