Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in each blank.
Jennifer Lawrence is a famous young actress (1) ________ Hollywood. When she was a child, she liked sports, especially hockey and basketball. She also worked as a model. At the age of 14, she knew she wanted to be an actress, (2) ________ she went to New York City to look for work. She appeared in advertisements for MTV and the fashion company H&M, and got work (3) ________ an actress on TV and in films. In 2010, she acted in the film Winter’s Bone and she was nominated for many awards (4) ________ an Oscar. In 2012, she starred in the film The Hunger Games as Katniss Everdeen. The film went on (5) ________ one of the highest-grossing movies ever. One contributing element to Lawrence’s success is her fun and optimism. She is often cited as being approachable, with a personality that seems unaffected by Hollywood excesses.
Read the passage and choose the best answer to fill in each blank.
Jennifer Lawrence is a famous young actress (1) ________ Hollywood. When she was a child, she liked sports, especially hockey and basketball. She also worked as a model. At the age of 14, she knew she wanted to be an actress, (2) ________ she went to New York City to look for work. She appeared in advertisements for MTV and the fashion company H&M, and got work (3) ________ an actress on TV and in films. In 2010, she acted in the film Winter’s Bone and she was nominated for many awards (4) ________ an Oscar. In 2012, she starred in the film The Hunger Games as Katniss Everdeen. The film went on (5) ________ one of the highest-grossing movies ever. One contributing element to Lawrence’s success is her fun and optimism. She is often cited as being approachable, with a personality that seems unaffected by Hollywood excesses.
Jennifer Lawrence is a famous young actress (1) ________ Hollywood.
Jennifer Lawrence is a famous young actress (1) ________ Hollywood.
in
on
at
from
Đáp án: A
Kiến thức: Giới từ
in: trong
on: trên
at: ở
from: từ
Jennifer Lawrence is a famous young actress in Hollywood.
(Jennifer Lawrence là nữ diễn viên trẻ nổi tiếng ở Hollywood.)
Chọn A
At the age of 14, she knew she wanted to be an actress, (2) ________ she went to New York City to look for work.
At the age of 14, she knew she wanted to be an actress, (2) ________ she went to New York City to look for work.
and
but
so
because
Đáp án: C
Kiến thức: Liên từ
and: và
but: nhưng
so: vì vậy
because: bởi vì
At the age of 14, she knew she wanted to be an actress, so she went to New York City to look for work.
(Năm 14 tuổi, cô biết mình muốn trở thành một diễn viên nên đã đến thành phố New York để tìm việc làm.)
Chọn C
She appeared in advertisements for MTV and the fashion company H&M, and got work (3) ________ an actress on TV and in films.
She appeared in advertisements for MTV and the fashion company H&M, and got work (3) ________ an actress on TV and in films.
like
as
so
such
Đáp án: B
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
like: giống
as: như là
so: vì vậy
such: quá
She appeared in advertisements for MTV and the fashion company H&M and got work as an actress on TV and in films.
(Cô xuất hiện trong các quảng cáo của MTV và công ty thời trang H&M, và làm diễn viên trên TV và trong các bộ phim.)
Chọn B
In 2010, she acted in the film Winter’s Bone and she was nominated for many awards (4) ________ an Oscar.
In 2010, she acted in the film Winter’s Bone and she was nominated for many awards (4) ________ an Oscar.
include
includes
included
including
Đáp án: D
Kiến thức: Dạng động từ
Trong câu đã có động từ chia thì quá khứ đơn là “was nominated” (được đề cử) nên động từ “include” (bao gồm) phải ở dạng rút gọn thành Ving (mang nghĩa chủ động).
she acted in the film Winter’s Bone and she was nominated for many awards including an Oscar.
(cô ấy đã tham gia bộ phim Winter's Bone và cô ấy đã được đề cử cho nhiều giải thưởng bao gồm cả giải Oscar.)
Chọn D
The film went on (5) ________ one of the highest-grossing movies ever. One contributing element to Lawrence’s success is her fun and optimism.
The film went on (5) ________ one of the highest-grossing movies ever. One contributing element to Lawrence’s success is her fun and optimism.
to become
became
become
becoming
Đáp án: D
Kiến thức: Dạng động từ
Sau giới từ “on” cần một động từ ở dạng V-ing
become (v): trở nên.
The film went on becoming one of the highest-grossing movies ever.
(Bộ phim tiếp tục trở thành một trong những bộ phim có doanh thu cao nhất từ trước đến nay.)
Chọn D
Bài đọc hoàn chỉnh:
Jennifer Lawrence is a famous young actress (1) in Hollywood. When she was a child, she liked sports, especially hockey and basketball. She also worked as a model. At the age of 14, she knew she wanted to be an actress, (2) so she went to New York City to look for work. She appeared in advertisements for MTV and the fashion company H&M, and got work (3) as an actress on TV and in films. In 2010, she acted in the film Winter’s Bone and she was nominated for many awards (4) including an Oscar. In 2012, she starred in the film The Hunger Games as Katniss Everdeen. The film went on (5) becoming one of the highest-grossing movies ever. One contributing element to Lawrence’s success is her fun and optimism. She is often cited as being approachable, with a personality that seems unaffected by Hollywood excesses.
Tạm dịch:
Jennifer Lawrence là một nữ diễn viên trẻ nổi tiếng (1) ở Hollywood. Khi còn nhỏ, cô ấy thích thể thao, đặc biệt là khúc côn cầu và bóng rổ. Cô ấy cũng làm việc như một người mẫu. Ở tuổi 14, cô ấy biết mình muốn trở thành một diễn viên, (2) vì vậy cô ấy đã đến thành phố New York để tìm việc làm. Cô ấy đã xuất hiện trong các quảng cáo cho MTV và công ty thời trang H&M, đồng thời nhận công việc (3) như là một nữ diễn viên trên TV và trong các bộ phim. Năm 2010, cô tham gia bộ phim Winter's Bone và cô đã được đề cử cho nhiều giải thưởng (4) bao gồm giải Oscar. Năm 2012, cô tham gia bộ phim The Hunger Games với vai Katniss Everdeen. Bộ phim tiếp tục (5) trở thành một trong những bộ phim có doanh thu cao nhất từ trước đến nay. Một yếu tố góp phần vào thành công của Lawrence là sự vui vẻ và lạc quan của cô ấy. Cô ấy thường được coi là người dễ gần, với tính cách dường như không bị ảnh hưởng bởi sự thái quá của Hollywood.
Các bài tập cùng chuyên đề
a. Read the description and choose the best title.
(Đọc bản mô tả và chọn chủ đề phù hợp.)
1. The Dark Knight - A fun family movie
(The Dark Knight - Một bộ phim gia đình vui nhộn)
2. The Dark Knight - An action-packed crime drama
(The Dark Knight - Một bộ phim tội phạm đầy tính hành động)
The Dark Knight is a superhero movie set in Gotham City. The star is a super hero called Batman. He fights crime in Gotham.
Batman dresses like a black bat and drives a cool car to fight crime. In this movie, he fights against the Joker. The Joker does a lot of terrible crimes. Batman tries to help his friends and catch the Joker.
The acting is really good, it has a lot of exciting action, and the story is really dramatic.
Overall, I think this movie is great. If you like superhero movies, then you will love it.
Let’s go to the cinema tonight!
1. Listen and read.
(Nghe và đọc.)
Mark: Let's go to the cinema tonight!
Mi: Good idea! What shall we see?
Mark: A Nightmare is on at Sao Mai Cinema tonight.
Mi: Is it a fantasy?
Mark: No, it's a horror film.
Mi: That's too scary for me. Look! An Old Pier is on at Town Cinema. It's a documentary.
Mark: I don't really like documentaries. They're often boring. What about Our Holiday?
Mi: What kind of film is it?
Mark: It's a comedy.
Mi: And who stars in it?
Mark: Kate Harrison and Lily Collins.
Mi: Um, they're pretty good. What's it about?
Mark: It's about two women living in different countries and they decide to exchange houses.
Mi: What are the reviews like?
Mark: Well, although a few people say it's a bit silly, most say it's funny and interesting.
2. Read the conversation again and choose the correct answer to each question.
(Đọc lại đoạn hội thoại và chọn câu trả lời đúng cho mỗi câu hỏi.)
1. What does Mark suggest doing tonight?
A. Watching a TV show.
B. Watching a film.
C. Staying at home.
2. Why doesn't Mark want to see An Old Pier?
A. He doesn't like that type of film.
B. It's not on at a convenient time.
C. He saw it last week.
3. The word "reviews" in the conversation mostly means
A. people's opinions about a film
B. interesting scenes in a film
C. what people don't like about a film
4. What do people think of Our Holiday?
A. Everyone likes it.
B. No one likes it.
C. Most people like it.
2. Read the film review of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone on Mark's blog. Match the words with their meanings.
(Đọc bài đánh giá phim "Harry Potter" và "Sorcerer's Stone" trên blog của Mark. Nối các từ với nghĩa của chúng.)
Mon, Apr 20th
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a fantasy. Its director is Chris Columbus. It is the first of the Harry Potter film series.
Daniel Radcliffe is one of the stars in the film.
The film tells the story of Harry Potter. He's a powerful wizard. He is a student at a school for wizards and learns about himself, his family, and the bad things happening around him.
The film received a lot of good reviews. People say it's a must-see for teens. I agree because the story is gripping and the acting is excellent. The music is also amazing.
Although Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a little frightening at times, it is very interesting and full of action. Go and see it if you can.
Posted by Mark at 5.30 p.m.
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1. series |
a. something that is so good that you think others should see it |
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2. wizard |
b. related films that tell stories about the same characters |
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3. must-see |
c. very exciting or interesting |
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4. gripping |
d. a man who has magical powers |
3. Read Mark's blog again and answer the questions.
(Đọc lại blog của Mark và trả lời các câu hỏi.)
1. What kind of film is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?
2. Who is Daniel Radcliffe?
3. What is the film about?
4. What do people say about the film?
2. Read the text and decide if the statements are R (Right), W (Wrong) or DS (Doesn’t Say).
(Đọc đoạn văn và quyết định xem câu đó là R (Đúng), R (Sai) hoặc DS (Không được đề cập đến).)
1. Ann saw the Star Wars films for the first time at the camp.
(Ann lần đầu xem phim Star Wars tại buổi dã ngoại mùa hè.)
2. At the camp, lunch was at 12 o’clock everyday.
(Tại buổi cắm trại, bữa trưa vào lúc 12 giờ mỗi ngày.)
3. Ann really enjoyed the lightbsaber battles.
(Ann thật sự rất thích cuộc đấu dùng gươm ánh sáng.)
4. It is the last year of the Star Wars summer camp.
3. Read the text. For questions (1 - 3), choose the correct answer (A,B or C).
(Đọc đoạn văn. Từ câu 1 đến câu 3, chọn câu trả lời đúng (A, B hoặc C).)
1. Who told Ann about the summer camp?
A. her brother
B. her mother
C. her friends
2. What did Ann and Ben do every day after lunch?
A. played games
B. had fights
C. learnt songs
3. How did the summer camp end?
A. with a concert
B. with a party
C. with a battle
1. Read the text about the film The Theory of Everything and answer the questions that follow.
(Đọc văn bản về bộ phim The Theory of Everything và trả lời các câu hỏi phia sau.)
The Theory of Everything is a biographical film, directed by James Marsh in 2014. It stars Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones.
The film is about the life of the scientist Stephen Hawking. It was adapted by Anthony McCarten from the book Travelling to infinity: My1ife with Stephen by the scientist’s wife, Jane Hawking. The film is set in England in the early 1960s. It tells the story of Hawking’s relationship with his wife, the diagnosis of his motor neuron disease and his success in the field of physics.
The film received positive reviews. People say it is a must-see. I agree, because the story is moving and the acting is excellent. The music is also incredible. Although The Theory of Everything is a little sad at times, its story is very interesting and there is a lot of action. Go and see it if you can.
1. What kind of film is The Theory of Everything?
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2. Who stars in it?
_______________________
3. What is it about?
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4. What book was it adapted from?
_______________________
5. What do people say about the film?
_______________________
2. This is Nick's letter to his friend telling him about his favourite film. Put the following paragraphs in the correct order.
(Đây là bức thư của Nick gửi cho người bạn của anh ấy kể cho anh ấy nghe về bộ phim yêu thích của anh ấy. Đặt các đoạn văn sau theo đúng thứ tự.)
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A. Titanic is a romantic film, which was directed by James Cameron. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. The film is about the sinking of the ship Titanic on its fi rst voyage. The main characters are Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater. Although they are from different social classes, and Rose is already engaged, they fall in love. I won’t tell you what happens in case you want to watch it!
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B. What about you? What type of films do you like? Have you been to the cinema lately? What did you see? Write back and tell me. Yours, Nick |
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C. Dear Mark, How are you? I’m writing to tell you about the great film I saw last Saturday t at the cinema. I went to see Titonic with some friends. |
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D. Titanic received a lot of positive reviews because the plot is moving and, the acting is excellent. The special effects, visuals, and music are also incredible. I think it is worth watching. |
Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B or C to each of the questions.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is the second of the fantasy film series based on the same novel by J. K. Rowling. After the success of the first one, Chris Columbus is still the director of this film. Meanwhile, the main cast of the first film remains in the second one. The film tells the story about the great efforts of Harry to save his friends at Hogwarts, especially Ron’s sister Ginny, from the attacks of a basilisk. It’s a giant snake under the control of the ghostly memory of the sixteen-year-old Tom Riddle, one piece of Lord Voldemort’s soul preserved in an enchanted diary. In the end, he kills the basilisk, saves everybody and frees Dobby – a kind of house-elf. The film is a really must-see. It also has lots of gripping images, soundtracks and visual effects.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. A famous director with his successful fantasy film.
B. A young wizard who kills a monster in his magic school.
C. A film based on the second novel of a fantasy series by J. K. Rowling.
2. Who is the author of the book series?
A. Chris Columbus.
B. J. K. Rowling.
C. Harry Potter.
3. Which of the following statements about Harry is true?
A. He fights against a cruel house-elf of Lord Voldemort.
B. He kills a giant snake at the end of the film.
C. He saves Ron’s sister from a basilisk.
4. What does the word It in line 9 mean?
A. The film.
B. The kind house-elf.
C. The basilisk.
5. How are the visual effects of the film?
A. Extremely interesting.
B. Rather boring.
C. Very colourful.
Read the text and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the gaps.
Home Alone is a popular 1990 holiday film starring Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, (1) ______ eight-year-old boy. After an argument with his family the night (2) ______, Kevin McCallister was accidentally left behind (3) ______ his family left suburban Chicago to go on a Christmas vacation to Paris. At first he was (4) ______ to experience what it was (5) ______ to be independent for the first time. This independence had some good sides such as being able to (6) ______ in his parents’ king-sized bed, and some bad sides such as having to go into the scary basement (7) ______. He was also wary of his neighbor. Two burglars tried to rob the McCallister home, believing it to be an easy work with the family’s absence. (8) ______ for themselves, they ran into numerous traps set by Kevin throughout the house. The next day, the two burglars returned and tried to capture Kevin, but his neighbour helped him to fight them. Kevin finally (9) ______ with his family. The film (10) ______ Macaulay Culkin famous.
