Read the texts that follow. A word or phrase is missing in some of the sentences. Four answer choices are given below each of the sentences. Select the best answer to complete the text.

Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following text.

Grow carrots
How …(1)… the right variety for your patch and get them off a good start.
to choose
choosing
choose
chosen
cấu trúc how to do something: làm việc gì đó như thế nào, đáp án đúng là to choose.
Soil preparation
Success with root vegetables is very much down to the quality of the soil that they`re grown in, so it`s worth taking the time …(2)… your patch. Start digging over your soil in late winter or early spring, removing any stones you find and thoroughly turning the soil until it has a fine, crumbly texture.
prepare
preparing
to prepare
to be prepared
Công thức: take time to do something: mất bao lâu để làm gì , đáp án đúng là to prepare
If your soil is not ideally suitable for carrots or parsnips, you can prepare a large container for sowing instead. When …(3)… over your soil, do not add manure as this makes the soil too rich for the seeds.
dig
digging
to dig
dug
Sau liên từ when cần dùng V-ing, đáp án đúng là digging

Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following text.

House plants
Cacti, succulents and carnivorous plants like a bright windowsill, but avoid …(4)… on a south-facing sill in summer, where they could scorch. Orchids prefer bright, indirect light and if possible, lots of fresh air and high humidity. Generally, if growth is poor and spindly, flowering plants are shy to flower or variegated plants revert to plain green, improve the light conditions.
put
putting
to put
being put
Công thức avoid V-ing: tránh làm việc gì, câu này cần nghĩa chủ động, đáp án đúng là putting
Most houseplants are killed by overwatering. Aim …(5)… the compost moist but wait until it has almost dried out before rewatering. You can check by pushing your finger into the compost.
keep
keeping
kept
to keep
Công thức aim to do something - cố gắng đạt được làm gì, đáp án đúng là to keep
Water from above and put saucers under plants to allow excess water to drain away.
Generally plants will need …(6)… more during the spring and summer growing seasons, than when dormant in winter.
water
to water
watering
being watered
Công thức: need doing something: cần được làm gì, đáp án đúng là watering

Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following text.

Clothing expressions
Last week, I explained some English expressions about clothes. Everything I told you was true. I did not talk through my hat or say something without …(7)… the facts.
know
knowing
to know
known
Sau giới từ without, cần dùng V-ing, đáp án đúng là knowing
Everyone knows there are many English expressions about clothes. There is no need …(8)… it a secret, or keep it under your hat.
keep
keeping
to keep
kept
Công thức: need (danh từ) to something - cần làm việc gì, đáp án đúng là to keep
In fact, if I keep …(9)…, soon enough you will start to think I am an old hat about this -- a real expert. Do not be fooled, though. My friends sometimes call me a wolf in sheep’s clothing. This is someone who acts like a good person, but is really a bad person.
talk
to talk
talked
talking
Công thức: keep doing something - vẫn/cứ/tiếp tục làm gì, đáp án đúng là talking.

Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following text.

As a nanny to my eight-year-old twins for the past three years, Heather Pleat has proven herself …(10)… a remarkably responsible, confident young woman.
be
being
to be
been
Công thức: prove somebody/something/yourself to be/have something - chứng tỏ ai đó/cái gì/chính bản thân mình có/là cái gì, đáp án đúng là to be
I am amazed at the ease with which Heather can fulfill a variety of tasks. She has worked for me not only as a nanny, but also a tutor to my children and a housekeeper. She even finds time to volunteer at a local day care for single mothers. Not once have I seen Heather …(11)… overwhelmed by a given task or assignment.
become
to become
becomes
became
Công thức see somebody do someting: nhìn thấy ai làm gì, đáp án đúng là become
I am confident that Heather’s intelligence and maturity will be great assets in any organization. Please do not hesitate …(12)… me with any questions.
contact