The more expensive carpet is a good choice_____it will last longer.

A. by means of

B. due to

C. in that

D. in view of

Phân tích truyện ngắn Nhát đinh của bác thợ Phong Thu:

Cứ mỗi dịp trở về thăm ngôi nhà nơi tôi ra đời và lớn lên ở đó, tôi lại bồi hồi ngắm chiếc ghế tựa đã cũ lắm, một bên chân đã phải nối và nhớ tới một chuyện xưa...

Trong lúc nô đùa, mấy anh em tôi đã làm bong mặt ghế. Cha tôi phải mời bác thợ vào chữa lại cho khỏi hỏng thêm. Chúng tôi tò mò ngắm bác thợ lụi cụi làm việc. 

IV. Read the following passage and answer the questions.
Today, computers are widely used and can be found in a variety of settings, including homes, offices, shops, hospitals, and schools. People rely on computers so heavily that many of them get frustrated and cannot work when computers are “down”. Nowadays, computers are so essential that they are utilised for everything from entertainment to navigation. Computers of today are much quicker, cheaper, and smaller than those of the past. Many modern computers are so small that they are the size of a deck of cards. Users can work from a variety of settings thanks to notebook computers, also known as “ultra-lights,” and hand-held Personal Data Assistants (PDAs). These computers’ ability to connect to several networks allows users to access information from any location with greater ease and control over their time.

Future computers will be smaller and faster than current models. They may have “smart” or artificial intelligence features like expert intelligence, neural network pattern recognition, or natural language capabilities, and they may be as small as coins. These features will make it simpler for users to interface with computers and manage a large amount of data from fax, email, Internet, and phone sources. Wearable computers, DNA computers, virtual reality gadgets, quantum computers, and optical computers are just a few examples of the cutting-edge applications that are emerging today.

Questions
Where can computers be found today?
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How do modern computers differ from older ones?
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What is the purpose of the passage?
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According to the passage, today’s computers are smaller, faster, and cheaper than those in the past. How does this benefit users?
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How could a student use a notebook computer to make studying more convenient?
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18. Why __________________ (you/wear) your coat today? It’s very warm.

19. I __________________ (not/work) this week. I’m on holiday.

20. I want to lose weight. I __________________ (not/eat) anything today.

Simple present or Present continuous

Bài 2: Nối câu ở cột A (tình huống) với cột B (lời khuyên) sao cho hợp lý.
Cột A
1.It’s too far to walk.
2.Someone doesn’t know which way to go.
3.Someone is going to live overseas.
4.It’s going to be a cold day.
5.Someone is feeling hot and has a headache.
6.Someone has seen somebody breaking into a shop window.
7.Someone hasn’t got any money with them.
8.It’s raining.
9.Someone has to get up early in the morning.
10.Someone is tired out.
Cột B
a. You should learn the language before you go.
b. You should ask a policeman.
c. You should wear an overcoat.
d. You should pay by cheque.
e. You should call the police.
f. You should see a doctor.
g. You should take a rest.
h. You should take a taxi.
i. You should set your alarm clock.
j. You should take an umbrella.

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