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I needed ​ (a)   new camera last month, so I bought one from ​ (b)   store in the mall. I paid $248 for it, and it’s a really good camera. It takes beautiful pictures. A few days ago, though, I found exactly ​ (c)   same camera online for only $195.

• a
• the

I went to​ ​ (a)   summer sale at the department store the other day. There were hundreds of people there. People were lined up in front of ​ (b)   main door before it opened. As soon as the doors opened, everyone rushed in​.

• a
• the

Answer explanation

Chúng ta sử dụng "the" cho main door" vì ta hiểu cửa chính này là cửa chính của "department store" được nhắc đến ở câu đầu tiên.

I bought lots of cheap clothes when I was on vacation last summer. Things were about half the price of the same things here. ​ (a)   clothes looked well-made, so I spent a lot of money.

• The
• X (No articles)
• A

Answer explanation

Ta sử dụng "the clothes" vì đây là quần áo người nói mua được trong kỳ nghỉ hè (nhắc đến ở câu 1)

Some friends and I were on vacation in China last summer. I went shopping one day and got some really fabulous things. I got nice running shoes and tennis clothes. I thought ​​ (a)   were reasonable and I hate bargaining, so I just paid the price they asked.

• the prices
• prices
• a price

Answer explanation

Ta chọn "the prices" vì người nói muốn ám chỉ giá cả của những thứ họ đã mua (running shoes and tennis clothes), chứ không phải giá cả chung.

Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words.

A:   Can I help you?

B:   Yes, I’d like to return this shirt. I need to get ​ (a)   .

A:   No problem.

B:   And the color is wrong. I’d like to find ​ (b)   .

A:   That’s fine. Oh, and do you have your receipt?

B:   Uh-oh, I think I forgot it. I need to go home and get it.

A:   Yes, I need to see your receipt.

B:   Okay, I’ll be right back.

• a larger one
• a blue one
• the larger one
• the blue one

The worst thing I've bought is ​ (a)   at a gym that I rarely use. I wasted a lot of money on it, which was​ (b)   . I should have done ​ (c)   before committing to full membership.

• a membership
• a huge regret
• a trial period

The worst thing I've bought is ​ (a)   that were too small. I was convinced they would fit, but in the end, I had to return them. I learned my lesson and now I make sure to ​ (b)   before purchasing them.

• a pair of shoes
• try on items

The best thing I've bought is my new laptop. It has a powerful processor, plenty of RAM, and ​ (a)   . It's enabled me to do more work in less time and has been ​ (b)   .

• a large storage drive
• a great investment

The best thing I've bought is my laptop. It has enabled me to work from home, be more productive, and ​ (a)   my friends and family. It has also allowed me to access ​ (b)   information and stay up to date on the latest trends.

• stay connected with
• a wealth of

I'm not ​ (a)   . I find shopping to be ​ (b)   with too many choices and not enough time. I prefer to shop online because it's easier to find what I'm looking for and it's ​ (c)   .

• a shopping enthusiast
• an overwhelming experience
• more convenient