Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
RED NOSE DAY
In 1985 there was a terrible famine in the African country of Sudan. Richard Curtis, a British comedy writter, and his friend, Alexander Mendis saw the news reports and wanted to make difference. They began a charity called Comic Relief, (1) ______ charity worker Jane Tewson.
In 1988, the charity had an idea of selling red plastic noses to raise money. It was the (2) ____success, and selling red noses become a regular part of the Britain’s charity to organise sponsored events.
In 1977, BBC television supported Comic Relief with a whole afternoon and evenings of special TV programmes, calling it Red Nose Day.
People around Britain organised fundraising events around the same time and sent their money to Red Nose Day. In (3)_____, the events raised over £27 million for charity.
Since it began, Comic Relief has raised more than £600 million, (4)_____ the generosity of the British public and the help of the celebrities who take part. The charity produces books, CDs, and other items to help raise money. In 2001,JK Rowling wrote books for Comic Relief based (5) _____ famous Harry Potter novels, and all the money from the sales went to the charity.
(Source: Solution – Ofxord University Press)
0Câu 46
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
A. with the help of
B.by the support with
C. in aid of
D. in assistance by
Câu 47
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
A. wide
B.huge
C. large
D.
Câu 48
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
A. together
B.sum
C. total
D. whole
Câu 49
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
A.
thanks to
B.as a result
C. in effect
D. in consequent
Câu 50
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
A. of
B.on
C. from
D. in
A.
B.
C.
D.