Rewrite: The opinions of the teaching staff were divided as to whether they should change the course book or follow the old one

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

The rural population grew slowly from 1950 to 1990 and reached its peak in 1992.

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence. "Thanks to the progress of science and technology, our lives have become ____."

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Rapid ups and downs in the number of students could be observed in June.

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They spent more money. They had to work harder.

Rewrite the sentences: Although the dog appeared harmless, it was, in fact quite dangerous.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences with given words. ( The subways/ often/ crowded/ the morning/ when/ people/ rush/ work.)

Read the passage and choose the best option to complete each blank. 
Any change in one part of an ecosystem can cause changes in other parts. Droughts, storms and fires can change ecosystems. Some changes ____46___ ecosystems. If there is too little rainfall, plants will not have enough water to live. If a kind of plant dies off, the animals____47___feed on it may also die or move away. Some changes are good for ecosystems. Some pine forests need fires for the pine trees to reproduce. The seeds are sealed inside pinecones. Heat from a forest fire melts the seal and lets the seeds ____48___. Polluting the air, soil, and water can harm ecosystems. Building dams on rivers for electric power and irrigation can harm ecosystems ____49___ the rivers. Bulldozing wetlands and cutting down forests destroy ecosystems. Ecologists are working with companies and governments to find better ways of ___50____ fish, cutting down trees, and building dams. They are looking for ways to get food, lumber, and other products for people without causing harm to ecosystems
(48)..............

Rearrange the sentences to make meaningful sentences. (Chung cake/ have/ the/ of/ at/ Tet/ Vietnamese/ wrapping/ tradition.)

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence. "Studies show that children who are exposed to a more ____ community are more creative and tolerant of differences, because these students learn how to resolve conflict more easily."

Rewrite the following sentences so that the second ones have the same meaning as the given sentence.

 "Could I help you with the washing up?" Sophia said to her boyfriend.

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 He prevented his close friend from telling the truth.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences with given words. (What/ the/ differences/ between/ traditional/ Vietnamese wedding/ modern/ one?)

Rewrite: She is currently writing a historical book about food, which will include old recipes and the history behind the

Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one: My father hasn’t smoked cigarettes for a month.

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He prevented his close friend from telling the truth.

Rewrite: 

He stepped on the mine, and it exploded.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences with given words. (When/ you/ come/ Brazil, you/ should/ tip/ the waiter/ 10%/ the bill.)

Read the passage and choose the best option to complete each blank. 
Any change in one part of an ecosystem can cause changes in other parts. Droughts, storms and fires can change ecosystems. Some changes ____46___ ecosystems. If there is too little rainfall, plants will not have enough water to live. If a kind of plant dies off, the animals____47___feed on it may also die or move away. Some changes are good for ecosystems. Some pine forests need fires for the pine trees to reproduce. The seeds are sealed inside pinecones. Heat from a forest fire melts the seal and lets the seeds ____48___. Polluting the air, soil, and water can harm ecosystems. Building dams on rivers for electric power and irrigation can harm ecosystems ____49___ the rivers. Bulldozing wetlands and cutting down forests destroy ecosystems. Ecologists are working with companies and governments to find better ways of ___50____ fish, cutting down trees, and building dams. They are looking for ways to get food, lumber, and other products for people without causing harm to ecosystems
(49)..............

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence. "Of all athletes, Alex is ____."

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There was moderate fluctuation in the availability of seasonal produce.