Choose the best answer to fill in each numbered blank in the text below.
When violent events happen outside the control of humans, they are called natural disasters. Natural forces are the causes of these events. There are many kinds of natural disasters, and they can (1) ________loss of life, injury, and damage to property.
So, can we predict natural disasters? The answer is a definite 'yes' for (2) ________kinds of natural disasters. Scientists understand the factors that lead to storms, tornadoes, and floods. (3) ________, it is much more difficult to predict earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Some volcanos (4) ________leak gases or pour out lava before erupting, but others do not give any warnings at all. It is also difficult to predict earthquakes although scientists are (5) ________of the regions where earthquakes are most likely to happen.
There are many kinds of natural disasters, and they can (1) ________loss of life, injury, and damage to property.
- A.
take in
- B.
result in
- C.
come in
- D.
get in
Đáp án : B
take in: lấy
result in: dẫn tới, gây ra
come in: đi vào
get in: đem vào
There are many kinds of natural disasters, and they can (1) result in loss of life, injury, and damage to property.
Tạm dịch: Có rất nhiều loại thiên tai, và chúng có thể dẫn đến mất mạng, thương tích, và thiệt hại về tài sản.
Đáp án: B
The answer is a definite 'yes' for (2) ________kinds of natural disasters.
- A.
some
- B.
few
- C.
lots
- D.
little
Đáp án : A
Kiến thức: Lượng từ
some: một số
(a) few: một vài (+ danh từ đếm được)
lots (+ of): nhiều
(a) little: một ít (+ danh từ không đếm được)
The answer is a definite 'yes' for (2) some kinds of natural disasters.
Tạm dịch: Câu trả lời là chắc chắn 'có' cho (2) một số loại thiên tai.
Đáp án: A
Scientists understand the factors that lead to storms, tornadoes, and floods. (3) ________, it is much more difficult to predict earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
- A.
Moreover
- B.
Therefore
- C.
However
- D.
Otherwise
Đáp án : C
Kiến thức: Liên từ
Moreover: Hơn nữa
Therefore: Do đó
However: Tuy nhiên
Otherwise: Nếu không thì
Scientists understand the factors that lead to storms, tornadoes, and floods. (3) However, it is much more difficult to predict earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Tạm dịch: Các nhà khoa học hiểu rõ các yếu tố dẫn đến bão, lốc xoáy, lũ lụt. Tuy nhiên, việc dự đoán động đất và núi lửa phun trào khó khăn hơn nhiều.
Đáp án: C
Some volcanos (4) ________leak gases or pour out lava before erupting, but others do not give any warnings at all.
- A.
should
- B.
must
- C.
will
- D.
may
Đáp án : D
Kiến thức: Động từ khuyết thiếu
should: nên
must: phải
will: sẽ
may: có thể
Some volcanos (4) may leak gases or pour out lava before erupting, but others do not give any warnings at all.
Tạm dịch: Một số núi lửa có thể rò rỉ khí hoặc phun ra dung nham trước khi phun trào.
Đáp án: D
It is also difficult to predict earthquakes although scientists are (5) ________of the regions where earthquakes are most likely to happen.
- A.
aware
- B.
fond
- C.
concerned
- D.
crazy
Đáp án : A
aware (+ of): hiểu, nhận thức
fond (+ of): thích thú
concerned (+ about): lo lắng
crazy (+ about): thích, phát cuồng
It is also difficult to predict earthquakes although scientists are (5) aware of the regions where earthquakes are most likely to happen.
Tạm dịch: Nó cũng là khó khăn để dự đoán động đất mặc dù các nhà khoa học nhận thức được các khu vực nơi động đất có nhiều khả năng xảy ra nhất.
Đáp án: A
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