Read the passage about tourism in Wales and circle the best option (A, B, C, or D) to fill in each numbered blank.
It is estimated that in north Wales 30 per cent of all jobs can be directly attributed to tourism, but the fact that visitors spend their money in a variety of ways has a beneficial effect (1)____________ other things too. Many village shops would have to close if they were not supported by income from tourists, and the money spent on local souvenirs can (2)____________ local industries from going out of business.
Unfortunately, tourism also has disadvantages. (3)____________, many of the roads in the Snowdonia area are extremely narrow and tourist cars cause traffic jams. Some farmers and local merchants complain that they make it difficult for them (4)____________ their work as car parks full up during busy periods and many visitors cause obstructions by parking across gateways, etc. In addition, in the summer, thousands of people use the network of footpaths across Snowdon and its foothills. Often the grassy surface is (5)____________, leaving rough stone or mud. This makes the paths hard to see, and it can be dangerous to walk on.
Read the passage about tourism in Wales and circle the best option (A, B, C, or D) to fill in each numbered blank.
It is estimated that in north Wales 30 per cent of all jobs can be directly attributed to tourism, but the fact that visitors spend their money in a variety of ways has a beneficial effect (1)____________ other things too. Many village shops would have to close if they were not supported by income from tourists, and the money spent on local souvenirs can (2)____________ local industries from going out of business.
Unfortunately, tourism also has disadvantages. (3)____________, many of the roads in the Snowdonia area are extremely narrow and tourist cars cause traffic jams. Some farmers and local merchants complain that they make it difficult for them (4)____________ their work as car parks full up during busy periods and many visitors cause obstructions by parking across gateways, etc. In addition, in the summer, thousands of people use the network of footpaths across Snowdon and its foothills. Often the grassy surface is (5)____________, leaving rough stone or mud. This makes the paths hard to see, and it can be dangerous to walk on.
but the fact that visitors spend their money in a variety of ways has a beneficial effect (1) _____other things too.
but the fact that visitors spend their money in a variety of ways has a beneficial effect (1) _____other things too.
to
on
in
at
Đáp án: B
Kiến thức: Giới từ
effect (on somebody/something): ảnh hưởng đến cái gì
but the fact that visitors spend their money in a variety of ways has a beneficial effect (1) on other things too.
Tạm dịch: nhưng thực tế là du khách chi tiền của họ theo nhiều cách khác nhau cũng có ảnh hưởng có lợi cho những thứ khác.
and the money spent on local souvenirs can (2) _______local industries from going out of business.
and the money spent on local souvenirs can (2) _______local industries from going out of business.
prevent
damage
avoid
hurt
Đáp án: A
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
prevent somebody/something from doing something: ngăn cản ai làm việc gì
damage (v): phá hủy
avoid (v): tránh
hurt (v): làm bị thương
and the money spent on local souvenirs can (2) prevent local industries from going out of business.
Tạm dịch: và số tiền chi cho quà lưu niệm địa phương có thể ngăn chặn các ngành công nghiệp địa phương bị phá hủy.
Unfortunately, tourism also has disadvantages. (3) _______, many of the roads in the Snowdonia area are extremely narrow and tourist cars cause traffic jams.
Unfortunately, tourism also has disadvantages. (3) _______, many of the roads in the Snowdonia area are extremely narrow and tourist cars cause traffic jams.
However
Therefore
For example
Nevertheless
Đáp án: C
Kiến thức: Liên từ
However: Tuy nhiên
Therefore: Vì vậy
For example: Ví dụ
Nevertheless: Mặc dù như vậy
Unfortunately, tourism also has disadvantages. (3) For example, many of the roads in the Snowdonia area are extremely narrow and tourist cars cause traffic jams.
Tạm dịch: Thật không may, du lịch cũng có những bất lợi. Ví dụ, nhiều con đường trong khu vực Snowdonia rất hẹp và xe du lịch gây ùn tắc giao thông.
Some farmers and local merchants complain that they make it difficult for them (4) ______ their work as car parks full up during busy periods and many visitors cause obstructions by parking across gateways, etc.
Some farmers and local merchants complain that they make it difficult for them (4) ______ their work as car parks full up during busy periods and many visitors cause obstructions by parking across gateways, etc.
doing
to do
do
did
Đáp án: B
Kiến thức: Cấu trúc với tính từ
Cấu trúc: make + it + adj + for O + to V: khiến việc gì trở nên như thế nào
Some farmers and local merchants complain that they make it difficult for them (4) to do their work as car parks full up during busy periods and many visitors cause obstructions by parking across gateways, etc.
Tạm dịch: Một số nông dân và thương nhân địa phương phàn nàn rằng chúng gây khó khăn cho họ khi làm việc bởi vì bãi đậu xe đầy ắp trong các giờ cao điểm và nhiều du khách gây ra chướng ngại vật bằng cách đỗ xe qua cổng, v.v.
Often the grassy surface is (5)______, leaving rough stone or mud.
Often the grassy surface is (5)______, leaving rough stone or mud.
worn out
worn off
worn down
worn away
Đáp án: D
Kiến thức: Cụm động từ
wear out: mòn (quần áo)
wear off: dần dần biến mất, mất tác dụng (thuốc)
wear down: nhỏ hoặc mịn dần vì sử dụng nhiều (lốp xe)
wear away: mỏng hoặc thưa thớt dần nhờ được bị mài
Often the grassy surface is (5) worn away, leaving rough stone or mud.
Tạm dịch: Thường thì bề mặt cỏ bị mòn, để lại đá thô hoặc bùn.
