Đề thi học sinh giỏi Tiếng Anh lớp 8 số 26

TEST -26
TEST -26
I.Choose the word or phrase which best completes each of the following sentences. Write
I.Choose the word or phrase which best completes each of the following sentences. Write


your answers in the table below(2pts)
your answers in the table below(2pts)
1. Jack is……. His jokes often make his friends laugh a lot.
1. Jack is……. His jokes often make his friends laugh a lot.
A. generous
A. generous
B. humorous C.easy-going D. unusual
B. humorous C.easy-going D. unusual
2. I’m sorry. I’m not………to help you lift the table.
2. I’m sorry. I’m not………to help you lift the table.
A. enough strong B. too strong C. strong enough D. enough strength.
A. enough strong B. too strong C. strong enough D. enough strength.
3. We…….in our present house for 5 years.
3. We…….in our present house for 5 years.
A. live B. have lived C. are living D. lived.
A. live B. have lived C. are living D. lived.
4. We used to wash clothes by hand. Now we have a…….
4. We used to wash clothes by hand. Now we have a…….
A. washing machine B. dishwasher C. hair dryer D. refrigerator.
A. washing machine B. dishwasher C. hair dryer D. refrigerator.
5. It took me a long time to get used……… glasses.
5. It took me a long time to get used……… glasses.
A. to wear B. to wearing C. wear D. wore.
A. to wear B. to wearing C. wear D. wore.
6.Last night he didn’t go home…… 10 o’clock.

6.Last night he didn’t go home…… 10 o’clock.
A. until
A. until
B. at
B. at
C. after
C. after
D. in front of
D. in front of
7."Don’t shout", I said to Jim.
7."Don’t shout", I said to Jim.
A. I told Jim don't shout
A. I told Jim don't shout
B. I told to Jim not to shout
B. I told to Jim not to shout
C. I told Jim not to shout
C. I told Jim not to shout
D. I said to Jim don't shout.
D. I said to Jim don't shout.


8. Hoa was very surprised when she looked at……………………… in the mirror.
8. Hoa was very surprised when she looked at……………………… in the mirror.


A. she B. hers
A. she B. hers
C. herself
C. herself
D. her

D. her
9. She went to market without………. anything.
9. She went to market without………. anything.
A. buy
A. buy
B. to buy
B. to buy
C. bought
C. bought
D. buying
D. buying
10. Since we have to be there by 8.30, we………. take a taxi.
10. Since we have to be there by 8.30, we………. take a taxi.
A. had better
A. had better
B. may
B. may
C. ought
C. ought
D. are able to
D. are able to
11. I’ve never seen such an interesting …………
11. I’ve never seen such an interesting …………


A. performing
A. performing
B. performer C. performance D. performed
B. performer C. performance D. performed
12. It’s at least a month since……………….John.

12. It’s at least a month since……………….John.


A. I last seen B. I have last seen C. I last see
A. I last seen B. I have last seen C. I last see
D. I last saw
D. I last saw
13. I like my sister’s house. It is a ………………
13. I like my sister’s house. It is a ………………


A. new beautiful house B. beautiful house new
A. new beautiful house B. beautiful house new


C. beautiful new house D. new house beautiful
C. beautiful new house D. new house beautiful
14. Living in the country is not expensive. And it isn’t complex ……………….
14. Living in the country is not expensive. And it isn’t complex ……………….


A. either
A. either
B. too C. neither D. so
B. too C. neither D. so
15. The new shopping mall is quite ………… the present shopping area.
15. The new shopping mall is quite ………… the present shopping area.


A. different from B. the same C. like to D. similar

A. different from B. the same C. like to D. similar
16. “What …………………?” – “She is very nice.”
16. “What …………………?” – “She is very nice.”


A. did Sandra like B. is Sandra like C. does Sandra like D. was Sandra like
A. did Sandra like B. is Sandra like C. does Sandra like D. was Sandra like
17. Thank you very much the Christmas gift .
17. Thank you very much the Christmas gift .
A. of
A. of
B. with
B. with
C. for
C. for
D. about
D. about
18. ………… she plays the piano!
A. How well B. How good C. What well D. What
good
19.
19.
Life here is very …………….
Life here is very …………….
A. peace
A. peace
B. peacefully
B. peacefully
C. peaceful
C. peaceful

D. peacefulness
D. peacefulness
20.
20.
It is raining outside, and Tom brought his umbrella with him ………… he wouldn’t get
It is raining outside, and Tom brought his umbrella with him ………… he wouldn’t get
wet.
wet.
A. so as to
A. so as to
B. in order
B. in order
C. so that
C. so that
D. in order to
D. in order to
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II.
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Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete sentences (2pts)
Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete sentences (2pts)
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1.
Bell experimented with ways of transmiting over a long distance.
Bell experimented with ways of transmiting over a long distance.
(SPEAK)
(SPEAK)
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The tiger wanted to see the farmer's
The tiger wanted to see the farmer's
(WISE)
(WISE)
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The scouts do the work
The scouts do the work
(VOLUNTEER)
(VOLUNTEER)
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Nowadays, scouting is popular
Nowadays, scouting is popular
(WORLD)
(WORLD)
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After his parents died, he was sent to an……….…
After his parents died, he was sent to an……….…
( ORPHAN)
( ORPHAN)
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Huy makes friends very easily because he is very ……………
Huy makes friends very easily because he is very ……………
( SOCIAL)
( SOCIAL)


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Cook the meat in the …………………… for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the meat in the …………………… for at least 30 minutes.
( STEAM)
( STEAM)




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My friend, Nga plays the piano…………………….
My friend, Nga plays the piano…………………….
( BEAUTIFUL).
( BEAUTIFUL).
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“The lost shoe” is one of the …………………. stories I like best.
“The lost shoe” is one of the …………………. stories I like best.
( TRADITION)
( TRADITION)
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Our teacher always………………………. us to work hard.
Our teacher always………………………. us to work hard.
(COURAGE)
(COURAGE)






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III. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in the brackets (2pts)
III. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in the brackets (2pts)

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They (watch) their favorite TV programmes at the moment.
They (watch) their favorite TV programmes at the moment.
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Mary and John are neighbors. They ( know) each other for a long time.
Mary and John are neighbors. They ( know) each other for a long time.
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They ( arrive) in New york yesterday?
They ( arrive) in New york yesterday?
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I haven’t met him since he ( move ) to Ho Chi Minh City
I haven’t met him since he ( move ) to Ho Chi Minh City
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My mother is tired enough ( cook) tonight.
My mother is tired enough ( cook) tonight.
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The teacher asked me ( not make) noise in class.
The teacher asked me ( not make) noise in class.
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The boys like ( play ) games but hate doing lessons.
The boys like ( play ) games but hate doing lessons.
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His doctor advised him ( give) up smoking.
His doctor advised him ( give) up smoking.
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Look at those black clouds. It( rain).
Look at those black clouds. It( rain).
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This is the first time I (be) to Ha Noi.
This is the first time I (be) to Ha Noi.
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IV. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word (2pts)
IV. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word (2pts)
The country is (1) beautiful than a town and more pleasant to live in. Many
The country is (1) beautiful than a town and more pleasant to live in. Many
people think so, and go to the country (2) the summer holiday though they can't live (3)
people think so, and go to the country (2) the summer holiday though they can't live (3)

all the year round. Some have cottage built in a village (4) that they can go
all the year round. Some have cottage built in a village (4) that they can go
there whenever they (5) find the time.
there whenever they (5) find the time.
English villages are not alike, but (6) some ways they are not very different from (7)
English villages are not alike, but (6) some ways they are not very different from (7)


other. Almost every village (8) a church, the round or square tower of
other. Almost every village (8) a church, the round or square tower of
which can (9) seen from many miles around. Surrounding the church is the church
which can (9) seen from many miles around. Surrounding the church is the church
yard, (10) people are buried.
yard, (10) people are buried.
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V. The following sentences belong to a passage about Cinderella, but they are not in the
correct order. Put them in their correct order to make a full passage. There are examples

for you. Write your answers in the spaces below. ( 2,0 pts )
A.Once upon a time there was a girl called Cinderella who did all the work in the kitchen
while her lazy sisters did nothing.
B. So she went to the ball in a beautiful dress and a wonderful coach.
C. She danced with the prince but at midnight she ran back home, leaving one of her shoes on
the dance floor.
D. One night her sisters went to a ball at the palace.
E. The prince wanted to see her again and went to every house in the capital until he found
that the shoe was the right size for Cinderella.
F. Cinderella was left at home, very sad. After a time her fairy godmother appeared and told
Cinderella that she could go to the ball - but to return home by midnight.
G. She and the prince were married and lived happily ever after.
ANSWERS:
1….A…… 2. ……… 3. ……… 4. ………. 5. ………… 6. ……… 7. … G…
VI. Read the following passage and choose the best answer(2pts)
Every year students in many countries learn Enghlish . Some of these students are
Every year students in many countries learn Enghlish . Some of these students are


young children . Others are teenagers . Many are adults. Some learn at school , others study
young children . Others are teenagers . Many are adults. Some learn at school , others study


by themselves. A few learn English just by hearing the language , in film , on television , in
by themselves. A few learn English just by hearing the language , in film , on television , in


the office , or among their friends . But not many are lucky enough to do that . Most people
the office , or among their friends . But not many are lucky enough to do that . Most people

must work hard to learn another language .
must work hard to learn another language .
Learning another language ! Learning English ! Why do all these people want to
Learning another language ! Learning English ! Why do all these people want to


learn English ? It is difficult to answer that quetion . Many boys and girls learn English at
learn English ? It is difficult to answer that quetion . Many boys and girls learn English at


school because it is one of their subjects . They study their own language , and
school because it is one of their subjects . They study their own language , and


mathematics and English . ( In England , or America , or Australia , many boys and girls
mathematics and English . ( In England , or America , or Australia , many boys and girls


study their own language , which is English and mathematics and another language ,
study their own language , which is English and mathematics and another language ,


perhaps French , or German , or Spainish )
perhaps French , or German , or Spainish )
Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work . Teenagers often learn
Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work . Teenagers often learn


English for their high studies , because some of their books are in English at the college or

English for their high studies , because some of their books are in English at the college or


university . Other people learn English because they want to read newspapers or magazines
university . Other people learn English because they want to read newspapers or magazines


in English .
in English .
1. According to the writer ,………
1. According to the writer ,………
A. only adults learn English .
A. only adults learn English .


B. no children like learning English
B. no children like learning English
C. English is only useful to teenagers . D. English is popular in much of the world .
C. English is only useful to teenagers . D. English is popular in much of the world .
2. Many people learn English by ………
2. Many people learn English by ………
A. watching videos only .
A. watching videos only .
B. hearing the language in the office .
B. hearing the language in the office .
C. talking with the film star
C. talking with the film star
D. working hard on their lesson.
D. working hard on their lesson.
3. Many boys and girls learn English because ………

3. Many boys and girls learn English because ………
A. English can give them a job.
A. English can give them a job.
B. it's included in their study courses.
B. it's included in their study courses.
C.their parents make them .
C.their parents make them .
D.they have to study their own language .
D.they have to study their own language .
4. In America or Australia many school children study………
4. In America or Australia many school children study………
A. English as a foreign language .
A. English as a foreign language .
B. English and Mathematics only .
B. English and Mathematics only .
C. such foreign languages as French , German , and Spanish .
C. such foreign languages as French , German , and Spanish .
D. their own language and no foreign language .
D. their own language and no foreign language .
5. Many adults learn English because………
5. Many adults learn English because………
A. their work is useful .
A. their work is useful .
B. they want to go abroad .
B. they want to go abroad .
C. most of their books are in English
C. most of their books are in English
D. it helps them in their work .
D. it helps them in their work .
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VII. There are five mistakes in the passage. Find and correct them (1pt)
VII. There are five mistakes in the passage. Find and correct them (1pt)
Everyone know that in studying foreign languages, practice is the key of fluency. All
Everyone know that in studying foreign languages, practice is the key of fluency. All


foreign language learner even the advanced ones need practice. There has a fact that a learner
foreign language learner even the advanced ones need practice. There has a fact that a learner


can know a lot of grammar rules and vocabulary, however, they can’t speaking well yet. So
can know a lot of grammar rules and vocabulary, however, they can’t speaking well yet. So


the learners must know how use what they have learned apart from the ability to explain
the learners must know how use what they have learned apart from the ability to explain

grammar rules.
grammar rules.
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VIII. Rewrite the sentences so that it has the same meaning as the sentence printed before
VIII. Rewrite the sentences so that it has the same meaning as the sentence printed before
(4pts)
(4pts)

1. It’s a long time since we became close friends.
1. It’s a long time since we became close friends.


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We have…………………………………………………………………
We have…………………………………………………………………


2. No one is more intelligent than her in our school.
2. No one is more intelligent than her in our school.
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She………………………………………………………………………
She………………………………………………………………………
3. ‘Can I borrow your bike, Nga?’, Nam asked.
3. ‘Can I borrow your bike, Nga?’, Nam asked.
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Nam asked Nga …………………………………………………………
Nam asked Nga …………………………………………………………
4. Lan is 1.60m tall and Hoa is 1.60 tall, too.
4. Lan is 1.60m tall and Hoa is 1.60 tall, too.
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Lan ……………………………………………………………………
Lan ……………………………………………………………………
5. Apples are usually cheaper than oranges.

5. Apples are usually cheaper than oranges.
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Apples are not……………………………………………………………
Apples are not……………………………………………………………
6. He’d rather play golf than tennis.
6. He’d rather play golf than tennis.
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He prefers…………………………………………………………………
He prefers…………………………………………………………………


7. “You shouldn’t translate each sentence into Vietnamese,” my brother told me
7. “You shouldn’t translate each sentence into Vietnamese,” my brother told me
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My brother told ………………………………………………… ………
My brother told ………………………………………………… ………
8. When did you start playing the piano?
8. When did you start playing the piano?
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How long…………………………………………………………………?
How long…………………………………………………………………?


9. Your younger brother is too weak to lift that box
9. Your younger brother is too weak to lift that box
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Your brother is not………………………………… ….…………………
Your brother is not………………………………… ….…………………
10. Hung is interested in collecting stamps
10. Hung is interested in collecting stamps
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Hung’s…………………………………………………………………
Hung’s…………………………………………………………………
IX-Choose the words that has the underline pronounced differently from the others.
IX-Choose the words that has the underline pronounced differently from the others.


Identify your answer by writing the corresponding word or phrase on your answer
Identify your answer by writing the corresponding word or phrase on your answer


paper.
paper.
1.A. thou
1.A. thou
gh
gh
B. enou
B. enou
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C. cou
C. cou
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gh
D. rou
D. rou
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2.A.
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air
air
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B.
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eap
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C.
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orus
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3.A. miss

3.A. miss
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B. clos
B. clos
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C. call
C. call
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D. plann
D. plann
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4.A. f
4.A. f
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B.
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ny
C. g
C. g
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D. h
D. h
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5.A phy
5.A phy
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B. ba
B. ba
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C.
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ailor
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D.
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ubject
ubject
X. Use the suggested words and phrases to make a full sentence.
X. Use the suggested words and phrases to make a full sentence.
1. Those buses / not going / airport / neither / taxis.
1. Those buses / not going / airport / neither / taxis.
2. You / not / want / sell / house last year ?
2. You / not / want / sell / house last year ?
3.
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He / stop / smoke / save / money .
He / stop / smoke / save / money .
4. My brother / not drive / carefully / I.
4. My brother / not drive / carefully / I.
5. It / difficult / prevent / people / park here.
5. It / difficult / prevent / people / park here.
6) watching/ the living room/ father/ in/ at the moment/ My/ is/ TV.
6) watching/ the living room/ father/ in/ at the moment/ My/ is/ TV.
7) interested/ history/ John/ the/ of/ is/ Vietnam/ in.
7) interested/ history/ John/ the/ of/ is/ Vietnam/ in.
8) is/ the/ to/ She/ strong/ suitcase/ not/ lift/ enough
8) is/ the/ to/ She/ strong/ suitcase/ not/ lift/ enough
9) time/ your/ will/ What/ be/ here/ aunt/ ?
9) time/ your/ will/ What/ be/ here/ aunt/ ?
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TETS – 26
TETS – 26
KEYS

KEYS
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I.
1B
1B
2C
2C
3B
3B
4A
4A
5B
5B
6A
6A
7C
7C
8C
8C
9D
9D
10A
10A
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11C
12D
12D
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1. SPEECH
1. SPEECH
2. WISDOM
2. WISDOM
3. VOLUNTARY
3. VOLUNTARY
4. WORLDWIDE
4. WORLDWIDE
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5.
ORPHANAGE
ORPHANAGE
6. SOCIABLE
6. SOCIABLE
7. STEAMER

7. STEAMER
8. BEAUTIFULLY
8. BEAUTIFULLY
9. TRADITIONAL
9. TRADITIONAL
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10.
ENCOURAGES
ENCOURAGES
III.
III.
1. are watching
1. are watching
2. have known
2. have known
3. Did they arrive
3. Did they arrive
4. moved
4. moved
5. to cook
5. to cook
6. not to make
6. not to make
7. playing
7. playing
8. to give
8. to give
9. is going to rain 10.
9. is going to rain 10.

have been
have been
IV.
IV.
1. more
1. more
2. for
2. for
3. there
3. there
4. so
4. so
5. can
5. can
6. in
6. in
7. each
7. each
8. has
8. has
9. be
9. be
10. where
10. where
V.
V.
1A
1A
2D

2D
3F
3F
4B
4B
5C
5C
6E
6E
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7G
VI.
VI.
1D
1D
2D
2D
3B
3B
4C
4C
5D
5D
VII.
VII.
1. know
1. know
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knows

knows
2. learner
2. learner
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learners
learners
3. has
3. has
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is
is
4. speaking
4. speaking
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speak
speak
5. use
5. use
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to
to
use
use
VIII.
VIII.
1. We have become/have been close friends for a long time

1. We have become/have been close friends for a long time
2.
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She is the most intelligent student/girl in our school.
She is the most intelligent student/girl in our school.
3.
3.
Nam asked Nga to lend him her bike./Nam asked Nga if he could borrow her
Nam asked Nga to lend him her bike./Nam asked Nga if he could borrow her
bike.
bike.
4.
4.
Lan is the same height as Hoa/ Lan is as tall as Hoa/ Lan and Hoa are the same
Lan is the same height as Hoa/ Lan is as tall as Hoa/ Lan and Hoa are the same
height.
height.
5.
5.
Apples are not as expensive as oranges.
Apples are not as expensive as oranges.
6.
6.
He prefers golf to tennis/ He prefers playing golf to (playing) tennis
He prefers golf to tennis/ He prefers playing golf to (playing) tennis
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7.
My brother told me not to translate each sentence into Vietnamese.
My brother told me not to translate each sentence into Vietnamese.
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8.
How long have you played the piano
How long have you played the piano
9.
9.
Your brother is not strong enough to lift that box.
Your brother is not strong enough to lift that box.
10.
10.
Hung’s hobby is collecting stamps.
Hung’s hobby is collecting stamps.
. Those buses are not going to the airport and neither are taxis.
62. Didn’t you want to sell the house last year ?
63. He stops smoking to save money
64. My brother doesn’t drive carefully as I do.
65. It is difficult to prevent people from parking here
65. It is difficult to prevent people from parking here
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