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Các bạn cần lưu ý thực hiện các yêu cầu sau: Điền đầy đủ Họ tên, Email và các thông tin khác được yêu cầu sau khi bài thi kết thúc Kiểm tra lại các câu trả lời của mình trước khi SUBMIT bài thi Chúc các con làm bài thật tốt Họ và tên Lớp học tại Tâm Nghiêm Số điện thoại Tên cha mẹ học sinh Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. collection question nation inspiration Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. turn burn curtain bury Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. naked looked missed worked Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the following questions. informality entertainment situation appropriate Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three in the following questions. experience cosmetics economics fertility Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences. The Prime Minister has ....... from the dogmatic position he adopted a few days ago. backed out backed down backed up backed on Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences. At the South Pole ..........., the coldest and most desolate region on Earth. Antarctica lies where Antarctica lies and where Antarctica lies lies Antarctica Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences. ............ in the diet is especially important for vegetarians. Enough protein is obtained Obtaining enough protein They obtain enough protein By obtaining enough protein Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences. ......... over long distances is a fact. That electricity can be transmitted That electricity transmitting That electricity That can be transmitted Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences. Don’t leave paraffin heaters in a draught or where they’re .... dangerously knocked over in danger knocked over in danger of being knocked over in danger of knocking over Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences. My father took ........ of the fine weather to a day’s work in his garden. chance advantage interest charge Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences. By 2050, medical technology ......... many diseases. has conquered will conquer will have conquered is conquering Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences. I realized ......... that he was a thief. sooner or later all along at the beginning eventually Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences. ........ his assistance in those days, I would not be so successful now. If it had not for Had it not been for If there were not Unless I had Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences. They thought they could deceive me but they were wrong. I could ........... see them off see off them see through them see them through Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences. Janet will see you if you use the computer without permission. She has eyes like a ...... hawk bird goose fox Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences. My sister remained very calm. She ....... kept her temper kept her soul kept her head lost her head Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences. A network of railroads to unite the continent and encourage Western settlement ......... before the Civil War by Asa Whitney. when proposed to propose was proposed a proposal Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences. Farmers are at the ....... of the bad weather that can destroy their crop. change influence force mercy Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences. He showed his ........ for the TV programme by switching it off. distaste discontent annoyance boredom Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable preposition. Our students are orientated the science subjects. Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable preposition. Cheques should be made to Wellington. Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable preposition. I’m in no hurry. I’ll hang here until you’re ready. Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable preposition. She is Polish birth, but she has French nationality. Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable preposition. Your plan doesn’t allow changes in the weather Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word The worst sins that office workers can commit in the eyes of colleagues are interrupting people on the phone, talking loudly in front of someone’s desk and arriving late (1) ____ a meeting. It is almost (2) ____ bad to eat at your desk, make personal phone calls or leave coffee cups (3) ____ around, according to Bodytalk, a guide published by the Industrial Society, (4) ____ lists the 30 traits most likely to annoy colleagues. High on the list are signing on at someone else’s computer terminal (5) ____ signing off afterwards, messing up the photocopier by jamming the paper or leaving it set to produce multiple copies. Reading newspaper, doodling, chewing gum, keeping cuddly toys or ornaments on your desk, and putting up postcards or supposedly witty slogan (6) ____ invite disapproval. Also unpopular are (7) ____ who never fetch a colleague a drink from the machine, or who (8) ____ to hold the lift door open when others are approaching. (9) ____ conduct, according to the guide’s author, Judi James, not only gives you an unprofessional image but is downright anti-social and could result (10) ____ dismissal.QUESTION 1 Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word The worst sins that office workers can commit in the eyes of colleagues are interrupting people on the phone, talking loudly in front of someone’s desk and arriving late (1) ____ a meeting. It is almost (2) ____ bad to eat at your desk, make personal phone calls or leave coffee cups (3) ____ around, according to Bodytalk, a guide published by the Industrial Society, (4) ____ lists the 30 traits most likely to annoy colleagues. High on the list are signing on at someone else’s computer terminal (5) ____ signing off afterwards, messing up the photocopier by jamming the paper or leaving it set to produce multiple copies. Reading newspaper, doodling, chewing gum, keeping cuddly toys or ornaments on your desk, and putting up postcards or supposedly witty slogan (6) ____ invite disapproval. Also unpopular are (7) ____ who never fetch a colleague a drink from the machine, or who (8) ____ to hold the lift door open when others are approaching. (9) ____ conduct, according to the guide’s author, Judi James, not only gives you an unprofessional image but is downright anti-social and could result (10) ____ dismissal.QUESTION 2 Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word The worst sins that office workers can commit in the eyes of colleagues are interrupting people on the phone, talking loudly in front of someone’s desk and arriving late (1) ____ a meeting. It is almost (2) ____ bad to eat at your desk, make personal phone calls or leave coffee cups (3) ____ around, according to Bodytalk, a guide published by the Industrial Society, (4) ____ lists the 30 traits most likely to annoy colleagues. High on the list are signing on at someone else’s computer terminal (5) ____ signing off afterwards, messing up the photocopier by jamming the paper or leaving it set to produce multiple copies. Reading newspaper, doodling, chewing gum, keeping cuddly toys or ornaments on your desk, and putting up postcards or supposedly witty slogan (6) ____ invite disapproval. Also unpopular are (7) ____ who never fetch a colleague a drink from the machine, or who (8) ____ to hold the lift door open when others are approaching. (9) ____ conduct, according to the guide’s author, Judi James, not only gives you an unprofessional image but is downright anti-social and could result (10) ____ dismissal.QUESTION 3 Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word The worst sins that office workers can commit in the eyes of colleagues are interrupting people on the phone, talking loudly in front of someone’s desk and arriving late (1) ____ a meeting. It is almost (2) ____ bad to eat at your desk, make personal phone calls or leave coffee cups (3) ____ around, according to Bodytalk, a guide published by the Industrial Society, (4) ____ lists the 30 traits most likely to annoy colleagues. High on the list are signing on at someone else’s computer terminal (5) ____ signing off afterwards, messing up the photocopier by jamming the paper or leaving it set to produce multiple copies. Reading newspaper, doodling, chewing gum, keeping cuddly toys or ornaments on your desk, and putting up postcards or supposedly witty slogan (6) ____ invite disapproval. Also unpopular are (7) ____ who never fetch a colleague a drink from the machine, or who (8) ____ to hold the lift door open when others are approaching. (9) ____ conduct, according to the guide’s author, Judi James, not only gives you an unprofessional image but is downright anti-social and could result (10) ____ dismissal.QUESTION 4 Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word The worst sins that office workers can commit in the eyes of colleagues are interrupting people on the phone, talking loudly in front of someone’s desk and arriving late (1) ____ a meeting. It is almost (2) ____ bad to eat at your desk, make personal phone calls or leave coffee cups (3) ____ around, according to Bodytalk, a guide published by the Industrial Society, (4) ____ lists the 30 traits most likely to annoy colleagues. High on the list are signing on at someone else’s computer terminal (5) ____ signing off afterwards, messing up the photocopier by jamming the paper or leaving it set to produce multiple copies. Reading newspaper, doodling, chewing gum, keeping cuddly toys or ornaments on your desk, and putting up postcards or supposedly witty slogan (6) ____ invite disapproval. Also unpopular are (7) ____ who never fetch a colleague a drink from the machine, or who (8) ____ to hold the lift door open when others are approaching. (9) ____ conduct, according to the guide’s author, Judi James, not only gives you an unprofessional image but is downright anti-social and could result (10) ____ dismissal.QUESTION 5 Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word The worst sins that office workers can commit in the eyes of colleagues are interrupting people on the phone, talking loudly in front of someone’s desk and arriving late (1) ____ a meeting. It is almost (2) ____ bad to eat at your desk, make personal phone calls or leave coffee cups (3) ____ around, according to Bodytalk, a guide published by the Industrial Society, (4) ____ lists the 30 traits most likely to annoy colleagues. High on the list are signing on at someone else’s computer terminal (5) ____ signing off afterwards, messing up the photocopier by jamming the paper or leaving it set to produce multiple copies. Reading newspaper, doodling, chewing gum, keeping cuddly toys or ornaments on your desk, and putting up postcards or supposedly witty slogan (6) ____ invite disapproval. Also unpopular are (7) ____ who never fetch a colleague a drink from the machine, or who (8) ____ to hold the lift door open when others are approaching. (9) ____ conduct, according to the guide’s author, Judi James, not only gives you an unprofessional image but is downright anti-social and could result (10) ____ dismissal.QUESTION 6 Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word The worst sins that office workers can commit in the eyes of colleagues are interrupting people on the phone, talking loudly in front of someone’s desk and arriving late (1) ____ a meeting. It is almost (2) ____ bad to eat at your desk, make personal phone calls or leave coffee cups (3) ____ around, according to Bodytalk, a guide published by the Industrial Society, (4) ____ lists the 30 traits most likely to annoy colleagues. High on the list are signing on at someone else’s computer terminal (5) ____ signing off afterwards, messing up the photocopier by jamming the paper or leaving it set to produce multiple copies. Reading newspaper, doodling, chewing gum, keeping cuddly toys or ornaments on your desk, and putting up postcards or supposedly witty slogan (6) ____ invite disapproval. Also unpopular are (7) ____ who never fetch a colleague a drink from the machine, or who (8) ____ to hold the lift door open when others are approaching. (9) ____ conduct, according to the guide’s author, Judi James, not only gives you an unprofessional image but is downright anti-social and could result (10) ____ dismissal.QUESTION 7 Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word The worst sins that office workers can commit in the eyes of colleagues are interrupting people on the phone, talking loudly in front of someone’s desk and arriving late (1) ____ a meeting. It is almost (2) ____ bad to eat at your desk, make personal phone calls or leave coffee cups (3) ____ around, according to Bodytalk, a guide published by the Industrial Society, (4) ____ lists the 30 traits most likely to annoy colleagues. High on the list are signing on at someone else’s computer terminal (5) ____ signing off afterwards, messing up the photocopier by jamming the paper or leaving it set to produce multiple copies. Reading newspaper, doodling, chewing gum, keeping cuddly toys or ornaments on your desk, and putting up postcards or supposedly witty slogan (6) ____ invite disapproval. Also unpopular are (7) ____ who never fetch a colleague a drink from the machine, or who (8) ____ to hold the lift door open when others are approaching. (9) ____ conduct, according to the guide’s author, Judi James, not only gives you an unprofessional image but is downright anti-social and could result (10) ____ dismissal.QUESTION 8 Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word The worst sins that office workers can commit in the eyes of colleagues are interrupting people on the phone, talking loudly in front of someone’s desk and arriving late (1) ____ a meeting. It is almost (2) ____ bad to eat at your desk, make personal phone calls or leave coffee cups (3) ____ around, according to Bodytalk, a guide published by the Industrial Society, (4) ____ lists the 30 traits most likely to annoy colleagues. High on the list are signing on at someone else’s computer terminal (5) ____ signing off afterwards, messing up the photocopier by jamming the paper or leaving it set to produce multiple copies. Reading newspaper, doodling, chewing gum, keeping cuddly toys or ornaments on your desk, and putting up postcards or supposedly witty slogan (6) ____ invite disapproval. Also unpopular are (7) ____ who never fetch a colleague a drink from the machine, or who (8) ____ to hold the lift door open when others are approaching. (9) ____ conduct, according to the guide’s author, Judi James, not only gives you an unprofessional image but is downright anti-social and could result (10) ____ dismissal.QUESTION 9 Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word The worst sins that office workers can commit in the eyes of colleagues are interrupting people on the phone, talking loudly in front of someone’s desk and arriving late (1) ____ a meeting. It is almost (2) ____ bad to eat at your desk, make personal phone calls or leave coffee cups (3) ____ around, according to Bodytalk, a guide published by the Industrial Society, (4) ____ lists the 30 traits most likely to annoy colleagues. High on the list are signing on at someone else’s computer terminal (5) ____ signing off afterwards, messing up the photocopier by jamming the paper or leaving it set to produce multiple copies. Reading newspaper, doodling, chewing gum, keeping cuddly toys or ornaments on your desk, and putting up postcards or supposedly witty slogan (6) ____ invite disapproval. Also unpopular are (7) ____ who never fetch a colleague a drink from the machine, or who (8) ____ to hold the lift door open when others are approaching. (9) ____ conduct, according to the guide’s author, Judi James, not only gives you an unprofessional image but is downright anti-social and could result (10) ____ dismissal.QUESTION 10 Read the following passage and choose the word A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations. Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past. Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today? What has research of the base revealed? There are cracks in the foundation Tomb robbers have stolen the Pharaoh’s body The lines represent important events A superior race of people built in Read the following passage and choose the word A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations. Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past. Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today? Extraterrestrial beings are ........ very strong workers astronomers in the ancient times researchers in Egyptology living beings from other planets Read the following passage and choose the word A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations. Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past. Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today? What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages? To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly To permit the high priests to pray at night To enable the Pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaph Read the following passage and choose the word A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations. Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past. Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today? The word “feat” in the first paragraph is closet in meaning to _____. accomplishment Appendage festivity structure Read the following passage and choose the word A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations. Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past. Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today? What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize? Architects’ plan for the hidden passages Pathways of the great solar bodies Astrological computations Dates of important events taking place throughout time Read the following passage and choose the word A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations. Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past. Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today? In the second passage, the word ‘prophesied’ is closest in meaning to _____. affiliated precipitated terminated foretold Read the following passage and choose the word A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations. Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past. Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today? What is the best title for the passage? Symbolism of the Great Pyramid Problems with the Construction of the Great Pyramid Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops Read the following passage and choose the word A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations. Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past. Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today? On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations? Observation of the celestial bodies Advanced technology Advanced tools of measurement knowledge of the earth’s surface Read the following passage and choose the word A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations. Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past. Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today? Why was the Great Pyramid constructed? As a solar observatory As a religious temple As a tomb for the Pharaoh As an engineering feat Read the following passage and choose the word A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction makes it one of the truly wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber of the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west-an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations. Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events – past, present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial beings of ancient past. Was this superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today? Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of theworld? it is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies It was selected of the tomb of Pharaoh Cheops It was built by a super race It is very old Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given. The word must not be altered in any way. The new lecturer was unpopular with his students. (TAKE) Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given. The word must not be altered in any way. John decided that an actor's life was not of him. (CUT) Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given. The word must not be altered in any way. The number of people out of work has been going down little by little. (GRADUAL) Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given. The word must not be altered in any way. I really want to see her again. (DYING) Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given. The word must not be altered in any way. What did his silence mean? (SIGNIFICANCE) 1 out of 50
