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26 Chapters for The National High School Exam

TABLE OF CONTENT
Chapter
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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20
21
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Content
Phonetics
Tenses
Word Form
Spoken Languages
Reading Skills
Conditional Sentences
Subjunctive Mood
Passive Voice
Relative Clauses
Verb Form
Reported Speech
Prepositions And Phrasal Verbs
Synonyms/antonyms
Modals
Inversion
S-V Agreement
Vocabulary
Noun Clause
Parallel Structures
Comparisons
So…..That/So that
Tag Questions
Conjunctions
Order Of Adjectives
Other structures
Writing paraghraphs
Practice Tests

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I. THEORY

CHAPTER 1:
PHONETICS

1. ED
-/id/ sau T, D
-/t/ sau K, CH, F, X, SH, C, TH, PH, GH, P, S
-/d/ còn lại
2. S, ES
-/s/ sau K, TH, T, F, GH, P, PH?
-/iz/ sau CH, CE, S, X, Z, SH, GE
-/d/ còn lại
3. Y
- /ai/ sau động từ tận cùng bằng P, PL, F, FL. Ví dụ: SUPPLY, MULTIPLY, APPLY, REPLY,
QUALIFY, IDENTIFY. Ngoại lệ: Simply. /i/
- /i/ còn lại
4. Ch
- /k/ scholarship, chemist, Christmas, character, chorus, choir, architect, scheme, chaos, echo,
orchestra, monarchy.
- /s/ machine, champagne, chemise, parachute, chef, chauffeur

- / t∫/ (Chờ) các trường hợp thông thường khác
5. Gh
- /f/ : Laugh, Cough, Enough, Rough, Tough
- /Ø/: còn lại
6. H câm
Honor, honest, hour, heir…
7. U
- / ju/ : uniform, universal, university, unify, united…
- /ʌ/: còn lại
8. G
- /dʒ/: geography, generous, general, gentle, generation, suggest, imagine, danger, passenger,
manager, biology...
-/g/: còn lại
9. Chữ D có thể được đọc thành 2 âm: /d/, /dʒ/
a. ‘D’ được phát âm là /d/ trong hầu hết mọi trường hợp.
eg. date, dirty, down, damage, made, bird ...
b. ‘D’ được phát âm là /dʒ/ trong một số trường hợp đặc biệt:
soldier, education graduate, schedule /'skedʒu:l/,
verdure /'və: dʒuə/: (màu xanh tươi của cây cỏ)
10. Nguyên tắc đánh dấu nhấn
- Trước ic, tion, ity, logy 1 vần. Ngoại lệ ‘politics, ‘television, /Arabic, a/rithmatic, /Catholic.
- Nằm trên âm có chứa ee, oo, ese, aire. Ngoại lệ: com’mittee.
- Những từ hay đánh dấu nhấn sai: ‘influence, ‘promise, ‘product, ‘industry,
II. APPLICABLE EXERCISES
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest

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B. chemistry
C. changeable
D. chocolate
B. attracted
C. demanded
D. confided
B. days
C. stops
D. bats
B. qualify
C. quantity
D. sumary
B. celebration
C. company
D. communicate
B. weather
C. without
D. altogether
B. official
C. federation
D. delicious
B. enough
C. through
D. cough
B. power
C. town
D. how
B. qualify
C. company

D. satisfy
B. chemistry
C. champion
D. chosen
B. passenger
C. generous
D. village
B. hungry
C. honor
D. hour
B. home
C. hand
D. holiday

A. challenge
A. discussed
A. books
A. accompany
A. calendar
A. healthy
A. question
A. tough
A. slow
A. multiply
A. changeable
A. guitarist
A. honest
A. honor
A. enough
B. laugh

C. rough
D. plough
A. century
B. citizen
C. consider
D. cinema
A. communicate
B. discussion
C. human
D. reunion
A. weather
B. leader
C. measure
D. pleasure
A. manager
B. danger
C. singer
D. imagine
A. uniform
B. union
C. unreasonable
D. university
Choose the word with the main stress placed differently from that of the others in each group.
1. A. mysterious
B. generous
C. extensive
D. pollution
2. A. exchange
B. purpose
C. casual

D. fashion
3. A. efficiency
B. environment
C. communicate
D. reputation
4. A. encourage
B. pagoda
C. material
D. grocery
5. A. provide
B. prevent
C. cover
D. receive
6. A. national
B. engineer
C. figure
D. scientist
7. A. convenient
B. dependent
C. deposit
D. different
8. A. sociologist
B. developmental
C. contemporary
D. contributing
9. A. appliances
B. scenario
C. interviewer
D. responsible
10. A. surprise

B. secure
C. contact
D. suggest
11. A. disrespectful
B. untrustworthy
C. astonishment
D. acceptable
12. A. disciple
B. depending
C. influence
D. discover
13. A. collaborate
B. university
C. curriculum
D. development
14. A. institution
B. destination
C. qualification
D. sociology
15. A. employee
B. successful
C. volunteer
D. linguistics
16. A. examination
B. international
C. documentary
D. institution
17. A. appointment
B. ambition
C. applicant

D. diploma
18. A. vacancy
B. interview
C. manager
D. employer
19. A. accountancy
B. enthusiasm
C. certificate
D. profitable
20. A. academic
B. inaccurate
C. managerial
D. unexpected
21. A. account
B. retail
C. outing
D. venue
22. A. medieval
B. malarial
C. mediocre
D. magnificent
23. A. domestic
B. dormitory
C. dogmatic
D. deliberate
24. A. redundant
B. acquainted
C. reluctant
D. microscopic
25. A. desert

B. dessert
C. centre
D. circle
26. A. government
B. expansion
C. excitement
D. fixation
27. A. environment
B. petroleum
C. criterion
D. temperature
28. A. endangered
B. destruction
C. deforestation
D. extinction
29. A. environment
B. conservation
C. endangerment
D. existence
30. A. vulnerable
B. appropriate
C. commercial
D. inaccurate
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

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III. TESTED EXERCISES
Choose the word whose main stress is different from the others.
1. A. category
B. accompany
C. experience
2. A. apply
B. approach
C. primary
3. A. unexpected
B. optimistic
C. education

4. A. qualified
B. specialize
C. vacancy
5. A. depression
B. informal
C. interview
6. A. obedient
B. candidate
C. attendance
7. A. podium
B. title
C. childbearing
8. A. concert
B. marriage
C. value
9. A. police
B. spirit
C. banquet
10. A. determine
B. maintain
C. sacrifice
11. A. accompany
B. eliminate
C. reaffirm
12. A. swallow
B. survive
C. digest
13. A. initiate
B. advocate
C. contribute

14. A. manage
B. recognize
C. argue
15. A. entertain
B. understand
C. recommend
16. A. interview
B. appropriate
C. employment
17. A. support
B. fascinate
C. accept
18. A. integrate
B. defeat
C. advise
19. A. psychology
B. categorize
C. memorialize
20. A. endanger
B. compose
C. flourish
21. A. abandon
B. imprison
C. reveal
22. A. stimulate
B. subtract
C. announce
23. A. explore
B. harrow
C. require

24. A. character
B. institute
C. courageous
25. A. certificate
B. compulsory
C. eradicate

D. compulsory
D. accept
D. responsible
D. identify
D. attention
D. security
D. pioneer
D. belief
D. culture
D. apologize
D. contribute
D. present
D. accelerate
D. discriminate
D. develop
D. describe
D. believe
D. compete
D. discovery
D. delight
D. mingle
D. maintain
D. destroy

D. internet
D. automatic

Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others?
1. A. interviewed
B. performed
C. finished
2. A. misses
B. goes
C. leaves
3. A. dairy
B. duty
C. early
4. A. indicate
B. average
C. graduate
5. A. chemical
B. approach
C. achieve
6. A. bride
B. confide
C. determine
7. A. humour
B. honest
C. honour
8. A. future
B. resume
C. enthusiasm
9. A. character
B. chores

C. technical
10. A. breath
B. threaten
C. great
11. A. secure
B. shuttle
C. future
12. A. century
B. compulsory
C. campus
13. A. ordinary
B. pollution
C. doctor
14. A. southern
B. athlete
C. healthy
15. A. chemical
B. character
C. technical
16. A. attentive
B. initiate
C. determine
17. A. spirit
B. describe
C. title
18. A. laugh
B. cough
C. rough
19. A. identify
B. carry

C. typical
20. A. mutual
B. initiate
C. picture
21. A. legal
B. medal
C. level

D. delivered
D. potatoes
D. apply
D. grade
D. challenge
D. oblige
D. hour
D. pressure
D. psychology
D. healthy
D. contribute
D. certificate
D. alcohol
D. enthusiast
D. charming
D. activity
D. final
D. plough
D. penalty
D. question
D. effort

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23. A. spread
24. A. accompany
25. A. imitate

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B. good
C. look
D. book
B. measure
C. weapon
D. increase
B. fascinating
C. discriminate
D. scoreboard
B. celebrate
C. accurate
D. advocate

CHAPTER 2: TENSES
A. MULTIPLE CHOICES
I. THEORY

Thì
QKĐ

Công Thức
S + V2/ed

HTTD

S + Am, is, are + Ving

QKTD

S was, were + Ving

HTHT

S + Has/have + V3/ed

QKHT
TLĐ

S + Had + V3/ed
S + Will + Vo

TLHT

S + Will have + V3/ed

TLTD

S + Will be + Ving

Had + V3/ed

Will have V3/ed
V2/ed
V2/ed
Was, Were Ving
V2/ed
Has, have + V3/ed

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Dấu hiệu
Ago, Yesterday, Last N…, in 1990
Now, at the moment, at present…
Listen! look! Keep silent!.....
At….DHQKĐ (tại 1 thời điểm trong QK)
- Since, For, Lately, yet, Recently, up to
now, Until now, Up to now, So far,
Over the last/during the last…
- Sau so sánh nhất (the most/est)
- Sau the first, second, only…last…
Diễn tả 1 HĐ xảy ra trong QK kéo dài đến
HT và tiếp tục trong TL.
Before/By + DHQKĐ(trước thời điểm QK)
Tomorrow, next.., soon, in 2020
By, before TLĐ
trước thời điểm TL.
At + TLĐ
Tại thời điểm TL.

Before/By the time/When

Before/By the time
After
When
As soon as
Since

V2/ed
Vo/s/es
Had V3/ed
Was, Were Ving
V2/ed
V2/ed
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Lưu ý:
- Mệnh đề trạng từ chỉ thời gian bắt đầu bằng: Before, After, Since, When, While, Until, as soon
as, by the time…. Không dùng Will/be going to… (Dùng HTĐ để thay thế: Vo/s/es)
- Một số động từ: BE, NEED, WANT, BELIEVE, DEPEND, FORGET, HATE, KNOW, LIKE,
LOVE, MEAN, PREFER, REMEMBER, UNDERSTAND, THINK, HAVE (SỞ HỮU) không
chia hình thức tiếp diễn.
II. PRACTICE EXERCISE
Choose the best answer for the following questions
1. I first met her two year ago when we ___________ at Oxford University.
A. had been studying
B. are studying
C. were studying
D. have been studying
2. He went back to work in his country after he

his course on Advanced Engineering in
London.
A. has finished
B. was finishing
C. finishes
D. had finished
1. Robert ___________ in three important water polo games so far.
A. had played
B. is playing
C. has played
D. played
2. Many people ____ homeless after the earthquake in Haiti a few months ago.
A. become
B. will become
C. became
D. are becoming
3. We first......each other in London in 2006.
A. have met
B. meet
C. had met
D. Met
4. My children ________ interested in kangaroos lately.
A. become
B. will become
C. have become
D. were becoming
5. Since the computer________ it has made considerable changes to our daily life.
A. has invented
B. is invented
C. was invented

D. invented
6. At present, the new director______ to foster a culture of open communication within the
company.
A. is trying
B. was trying
C. tries
D. tried
7. Jane ______ law for four years now at Harvard.
A. is studying
B. has been studying
C. studies
D. studied
8. Our industrial output
from $2 million in 2002 to $4 million this year.
A. rises
B. has risen
C. was rising
D. rose
9. I ______ with my aunt when I am on holiday in Ho Chi Minh City next month.
A. will have been staying B. will be staying
C. will have stayed
D. stay
10. Due to ever more spreading poaching, there ______ a dramatic decline in the number of
elephants over the last decade.
A. has been
B. had been
C. was
D. is
11. The boat was sailing north when a terrible storm _____.
A. broke

B. would break
C. had broken
D. was breaking
12. “Could you turn off the stove? The potatoes ___ for at least thirty minutes.
A. boiled
B. were boiling
C. have been boiling D. are boiling
13. You’ll recognize Jenny when you see her. She_____a red hat.”
A. will wear
B. will be wearing
C. wears
D. is wearing
14. It’s been five months___ I last went fishing.
A. that
B. Since
C. While
D. which
17. We _______ Dorothy since last Saturday.
A. don’t see
B. haven’t seen
C. didn’t see
D. hadn’t seen
18. I ______ Texas State University now.
A. am attending
B. attend
C. was attending
D. Attended
19. They ______ table tennis when their father comes back home.
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A. will play
B. will be playing
C. play
D. would play
20. By Christmas, I _______ for Mr. Smith for six years.
A. shall have been working B. shall work
C. have been working D. shall be working
21. I’ll come and see you before I _______ for the States.
A. leave
B. will leave
C. have left
D. shall leave
22. By the age of 25, he ______ two famous novels.
A. wrote
B. writes
C. has written
D. had written
23. I have never played badminton before. This is the first time I _____ to play.
A. try
B. tried
C. have tried
D. am trying
24. By the end of next year, George _______ English for two years.
A. will have learned
B. will learn
C. has learned
D. would learn

25. He will take the dog out for a walk as soon as he ______ dinner.
A. finish
B. finishes
C. will finish
D. finishing
26. Her brother ______ in Canada at present.
A. working
B. works
C. is working
D. work
27. Her father ______ when she was a small girl.
A. dies
B. died
C. has died
D. had died
28. Last week, my professor promised that he ________ today.
A. would come
B. will come
C. comes
D. coming
29. Pasteur ______ in the 19th century.
A. was living
B. lived
C. had lived
D. has lived
30. When I __________, she __________for Dalat ten minutes ago.
A. arrived/left
B. had arrived/left
C. arrived/had left
D. arrive/will leave

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
1. We are going to visit our grandparents when we will finish our final exams.
A
B
C
D
2. Before the 1920s, no women have voted in national elections in the US.
A
B
C
D
3. After Mrs. Wang had returned to her house from work, she was cooking dinner.
A
B
C
D
4. Jimmy threw the ball high in the air, and Betty catching it when it came down.
A
B
C
D
5. Linda has worn her new yellow dress only once since she buys it.
A
B
C
D
6. When I turned on my computer, I was shocked to find some junk mail, and I just delete it all.
A
B
C D

7. They are going to have to leave soon and so do we.
A
B
C D
8. The boss laughed when the secretary has told him that she really needed a pay rise.
A
B C
D
9. The telephone rang several times and then stop before I could answer it.
A
B
C
D
10. I have seen lots of interesting places when I went on holiday last summer.
A
B
C
D
11. When my cat heard a noise in the bushes, she stopped moving and listening intently.
A
B
C
D
12. When I’m shopping in the supermarket, I ran into an old friend who I hadn’t met for five years.
A
B
C
D
13. The police arrested the man while he is having dinner in a restaurant.
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A
B
C
D
14. Peter and Wendy first met in 2006, and they are married for three years now.
A
B
C
D
15. Some people are believing there is life on other planets.
A
B
C D
16. Recently, Hawaii had been the subject of intensive research on the cause of earthquakes.
A
B
C
D
17. I haven’t finished the report yet, but by the time you return I will certainly complete it.
A
B
C
D
18. We’ll be cycled to Hoa’s village at this time next Sunday.
A
B

C
D
19. What will you do when your friends won’t come ?
A
B C
D
20. Some was knocking at the door when I was doing the washing up.
A
B
C
D
III. TESTED EXERCISES
1. At nine o’clock yesterday morning, we _____________ for the bus

A. are waiting

B. waited

C. were waiting

D. was waiting

2. Tom _________ his hand when he was cooking the dinner

A. burnt
B. was burning
C. has burnt
D. had burnt
3. Robert _________ in three important water polo games so far
A. played

B. had played
C. is playing
D. has played
4. Nothing _________ in this town since I first visited it
A. changed
B. was changing
C. changes
D. has changed
5. Up to now, I _________ a lot of information about her
A. will learn
B. learnt
C. would learn
D. have learnt
6. She has worked as a secretary _________ she graduated from college
A. since
B. until
C. before
D. while
7. When we arrived, the train _________ the station
A. already left
B. had already left
C. had left already
D. has left already
8. We __________ math at this time last week.
A. were learning
B. are learning
C. was learning
D. learnt
9. Angelina Jolie is a famous actress. She ________ in several films.
A. appears

B. is appearing
C. appeared
D. has appeared
10. They ____the exercise when their teacher comes back.
A. are doing
B. will be doing
C. do
D. would do
11. We ______ exam at 8 o’clock next Monday.
A. will take
B. will be taking
C. take
D. would take
13. By the end of next year, my son _______ English for six months.
A. will learn
B. will have learned
C. has learned
D. had learned
14. I will contact you as soon as I ___________the information.
A. will get
B. get
C. got
D. had got
15. I ________a famous pop star when I'm older.
A. am going to be
B. am being
C. am
D. was
16. I am reading this novel. By the time you come back from work I _________ it.
A. will finish

B. will have finished C. have finished
D. had finished
17. Anna: “The phone is ringing” Brian: “I ______it”.
A. answer
B. will answer
C. have answered
D. will be answering
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18. There are a lot of black clouds in the sky. It _______.
A. is going to rain
B. will rain
C. is raining
D. rains
19. She hopes that he _________ to the party.
A. will come
B. will be coming
C. comes
D. would come
20. I’ll come and see you before I _______ for the States.
A. leave
B. will leave
C. have left
D. shall leave
21. He ________________ for 10 minutes before the bus arrived.
A. has waited
B. has been waiting

C. had been waiting D. waited
22. They _______________ a football match at 3 p.m. yesterday.
A. watched
B. are watching
C. were watching
D. had watched
23. We _________________ our homework now.
A. have done
B. had done
C. are doing
D. were doing
24. Peter _______________ trees at the moment in the garden.
A. was planting
B. plants
C. has planted
D. is planting
25. As soon as he came home, he __________ me.
A. had phoned
B. phoned
C. has phoned
D. was phoning
26. Rhinoceros __________________ endangered over the last decade.
A. became
B. will become
C. have become
D. had become
27. What ……………..during the last two months?
A. did you do
B. have you been doing C. had you been doing D. were you doing
28. Miss Helen ………… you when she finishes that letter.

A. will help
B. helps
C. would help
D. is help
29. When the storm …………this area tomorrow, it will bring with it great destruction force.
A. is increasing
B. will reach
C. reaches
D. is going to reach
30. Advertisements on television …………..more competitive than before.
A. is becoming
B. are becoming
C. has become
D. becomes
31. John …………you when he has finished the report.
A. had called
B. calls
C. will call
D. has called
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
1. When I walk past the park, I saw some children play football.
A
B
C
D
2. After John eaten dinner, he wrote several letters and went to bed.
A
B
C
D

3. What did you do at 9 o'clock last night? I phoned you but nobody answered.
A
B
C
D
4. When I arrived at the station, the train has already left.
A
B
C
D
5. Ann and Susan have known each other during they were at school.
A
B
C
D
6. She has disappeared three days ago, and they are still looking for her now.
A
B
C
D
7. After Mrs. Wang had returned to her house from work, she was cooking dinner
A
B
C
D
8. It’s the first time I saw this film in the cinema.
A
B
C
D

9. After he graduates from university, he joined the army.
A
B
C
D
10. Up to now, there had been no woman being chosen the US president.
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A
B
C
D
11. I think I won’t come to the party because I will have an interview for a job with a publishing
firm.
A
B
C
D
12. When you will come to Dalat next summer, I will take you round the city.
A
B
C
D
13. She said that she will be in Paris on Monday.
A
B
C

D
14. He wrote his diary in code so that his wife won’t be able to read it.
A
B
C
D
15. My friends didn’t drink any beer since we came to live here.
A
B
C
D
16. He never goes home before he will finish his work.
A
B
C
D
17. I’m going to help you until I won’t have any assignments.
A
B
C
D
18. During the last year, she had to work hard to support his son’s education.
A
B
C
D
19. In recent years, more and more people had paid for things with credit cards.
A
B
C

D
20. By the time he is twenty years old, he will finish his first novel.
A
B
C
D
B. TRANSFORMATION WITH TENSES
I. THEORY
1. S started/began Ving/to Vo …….in/ago.
Ü S has, have been Ving……..since/for…. (đem ra trước KTG)
2. The last time S + V2/ed…… was …..in/ago.
S last V2/ed ………………………….in/ago.
Ü S has, have NOT V3/ed……… since/for…. (đem ra trước KTG)
3. This is the first time S has, have V3/ed……
Ü S has, have NEVER V3/ed………..BEFORE.
4. This/it is the most adj/the adjest N that S has, have ever V3/ed.
Ü S has, have NEVER V3/ed such a/an adj N BEFORE.
5. How long has, have S V3/ed…….?
Ü When did S Vo………………….?
6. It’s KTG since S last V2/ed…..
Ü S has, have NOT V3/ed…….. for KTG. (Nếu có LAST thì có NOT)
Lưu ý:
• KTG ago Q For KTG.
• Good – better – the best
• Bad – worse – the worst
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II. PRACTICE EXERCISES
Rewrite the following sentences as directions
1. I have never read such a romantic story.
QThis is_______________________________________________________________________
2. We started cooking for the party four hours ago.
QWe have_____________________________________________________________________
3. How long is it since they bought the house?
Q When_______________________________________________________________________
4. It’s years since we last decorated this room.
QWe haven’t __________________________________________________________________
5. She hasn’t been to the hairdresser for three months.
Q It’s _________________________________________________________________________
6. I’ve never met such a famous person before.
Q It’s _________________________________________________________________________
7. They last visited me five years ago.
Q They haven’t ________________________________________________________________
8. I haven’t been to Bristol for 3 years.
Q The last time _________________________________________________________________
9. Laurence hasn’t seen his sister since she left for Japan.
Q Laurence last_________________________________________________________________
10. Lucy hasn’t worn that dress since Barbara’s wedding.
Q The last time _________________________________________________________________
11. My sister has studied French for 2 years.
Q My sister began_______________________________________________________________
12. I have never seen such a mess in my life.
QIt’s _________________________________________________________________________
13. Robert and Catherine have been married for 4 years.
QIt’s _________________________________________________________________________
14. When did Catherine and Henry get engaged?
QHow long____________________________________________________________________

15. This is the dirtiest dog I have ever seen.
QI have _______________________________________________________________________
16. Mary rang hours and hours ago.
Q It’s_________________________________________________________________________
17. Tom is ill. He became ill three days ago.
QTom ________________________________________________________________________
18. It’s 2 years since she left university.
QShe _________________________________________________________________________
19. I have never tasted such a delicious cake in my life
QThis is_______________________________________________________________________
20. They last visited me five years ago.
QThey have __________________________________________________________________
III. TESTED EXERCISES
Rewrite the following sentences as directions
21. I haven't visited the museum for three months.
QThe last_____________________________________________________________________
22. John began playing the piano 10 years ago.
QJohn has_____________________________________________________________________
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23. The last time I saw her was a week ago.
.
QI have_______________________________________________________________________
24. My father hasn’t smoked cigarettes for a month.
QIt is _________________________________________________________________________
25. Tom and Jerry have been married for five years.
QIt is _________________________________________________________________________

26. I haven't eaten this kind of food for 7 years.
QIt is _________________________________________________________________________
27. It’s a long time since we last went to the cinema.
QWe have _____________________________________________________________________
28. The last time I saw Rose was three years ago.
QI have _______________________________________________________________________
29. This is the most beautiful picture I have ever seen.
QIt is _________________________________________________________________________
30. Mary has been working in this company for five years.
QMary began___________________________________________________________________
31. I have never eaten this kind of food before.
QThis is ______________________________________________________________________
32. She last saw him years ago.
QShe has _____________________________________________________________________
33. It’s ages since I last saw a Hollywood film.
QI have _______________________________________________________________________
34. He hasn’t smoked a cigarette for a week.
QIt is _________________________________________________________________________
35. It’s a long time since we last went to the cinema.
QWe have _____________________________________________________________________
36. I haven’t gone to the museum for three years.
QThe last______________________________________________________________________
37. This is the first time I have attended such an enjoyable wedding party.
QThis is ______________________________________________________________________
38. I have not met her for three years.
QThe last _____________________________________________________________________
39. This the best football match we have ever played.
QWe have _____________________________________________________________________
40. She has never read such an interesting book before.
QThis is ______________________________________________________________________

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CHAPTER 3: WORD
FORM

I. THEORY

ment, ance, ence, ness, ity,
ure, ion, ship….

Ive, al, ic, able, less, ful,
ous, ant, ent, ing, ed…
ADJ
ADV

(1)
(2)

Ly trừ hard, fast, late

N

V

Fy,ize,en,ate….

Lưu ý:
(1) Sau động từ: be, become, seem, get, look, remain, make, sound, smell… + adj.
(2) Sau và trước Vth (ko thuộc nhóm trên) + adv.
+ be adv V3/ed.
+ Have/has/had adv V3/ed.
+ Be adv adj.
(3) Một số tính từ được thành lập từ động từ: interest, disappoint, surprise, bore,
excite,
terrify, worry, irritate, horrify, amuse, embarrass, frustrate, depress, exhaust,
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II. PRACTICE EXERCISES
Choose the best answer for the questions
1. Nowadays more and more women go out to work, and they become more ......... than they used to.
A. independent
B. dependence
C. dependent
D. Independently
2. This machine is............easy to install and cheap to operate.
A. compare
B. comparison
C. comparatively
D. comparative

3. I’ve never seen such an interesting ________ before.
A. performance
B. performative
C. performed
D. performing
4. The panda’s________ habitat is the bamboo forest.
A. naturalize
B. natural
C. nature
D. naturally
5. For this job you will need a good ________ of both Italian and Spanish.
A. knowledge
B. knowledgeable
C. know
D. knowing
6. Her newly-published book is___ from the previous ones.
A. differ
B. difference
C. different
D. differently
7. Many countries’ cultural ________ is a result of taking in immigrants from all over the world.
A. diverse
B. diversity
C. diversify
D. diversified
8. My father is a big football fan, but my mother has no_____ in the sport at all.
A. interesting
B. interest
C. interestingly
D. interested

9. In spite of her abilities, Laura has been _____ overlooked for promotion.
A. repetitive
B. repeatedly
C. repetition
D. repeat
10. My father is a big football fan, but my mother has no_____ in the sport at all.
A. interesting
B. interest
C. interestingly
D. interested
11. He has been very interested in doing research on _______ since he was at high school.
A. biology
B. biological
C. biologist
D. biologically
12. Are you sure that boys are more _______ than girls?
A. act
B. active
C. action
D. activity
13. London is home to people of many _______ cultures.
A. diverse
B. diversity
C. diversify
D. diversification
14. The more _______ and positive you look, the better you will feel.
A. confide
B. confident
C. confidently
D. confidence

15. If a boss wants to have a well-qualified staff, he should have to pay his employees _______.
A. appropriate
B. appropriately
C. appropriation
D. appropriating
16. He was the only _______ that was offered the job.
A. apply
B. application
C. applicant
D. applying
17. Many people have objected to the use of animals in _____ experiments.
A. science
B. scientist
C. scientific
D. scientifically
18. _______ is increasing, which results from economic crisis.
A. Employment
B. Unemployment
C. Employ
D. Unemployed
19. It is _______ to fail a job interview, but try again.
A. disappoint
B. disappointing
C. disappointedly
D. disappointment
20. During the time of economic reforms, the economy has grown _______ with only a few major
setbacks.
A. constant
B. constantly
C. constants

D. constancy
21. No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen _______.
A. expected
B. unexpected
C. expectedly
D. unexpectedly
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22. A (n) _______ species is a population of an organism which is at risk of becoming extinct.
A. dangerous
B. endanger
C. endangered
D. endangerment
23. Read the book ________ and you can find the information you need.
A. care
B. careful
C. carefulness
D. carefully
24. Mary enjoys reading ________, adventure, and whatever else she can either buy or borrow.
A. romance
B. romantic
C. romanticize
D. romanticism
25. They are going to _______ the pool to 1.8 meter.
A. deep
B. depth
C. deepen

D. deeply
26. _______, the athlete broke the world's record with two attempts.
A. Surprise
B. Surprised
C. Surprising
D. Surprisingly
nd
27. How many _______ took part in the 22 SEA Games?
A. compete
B. competitors
C. competition
D. competitor
nd
28. The second part of the program in the 22 SEA Games opening ceremony was named "_______
for Peace".
A. Cooperate
B. Cooperation
C. Cooperative
D. Cooperatively
29. In former days, women were considered not to be suitable for becoming a _______.
A. politics
B. political
C. politically
D. politician
30. Vietnam asked for _______ to ASEAN in 1995.
A. admit
B. admission
C. admissive
D. admissible
Choose the underlined part that needs correction

31. During your job interview, you should communicate natural with the interview.
A
B
C
D
32. Higher education is very importance to national economies, and it is also a source
A
B
of trained and educated personnel for the whole country.
C
D
33. Many people have objected to the use of animals in scientifically experiments.
A
B
C
D
34. Economic reform usually refers to actions of the government to improve efficiency
A
B
C
in economy markets.
D
35. Many optimist people have made predictions about the positive impact of the
A
B
C
increasing mechanization on human life.
D
36. Desertify is the process by which a piece of land becomes dry, empty, and
A

B
unsuitable for growing trees or crops on.
C
D
37. It is reported that humans are the main reason for most species' declines and habitat
A
B
destructive and degradation are the leading threats.
C
D
38. Neil Postman, an author of some great books, pointed out that reading teaches us to
A
B
C
think in a logically connected way, and cultivating a sustained attention span.
D
39. The proposed rationale was that a regional sports event will help promote
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A
B
cooperative, understanding and relations among countries in.
C
D
40. The International Committee of the Red Cross is a private human institution
A
B

C
founded 1863 in Geneva, Switzerland.
D
III. TESTED EXERCISES
Choose the best answer for the following questions
1. These quick and easy _______ can be effective in the short term, but they have a cost.
A. solve
B. solvable
C. solutions
D. solvability
2. He was looking at his parents _______, waiting for recommendations.
A. obey
B. obedience
C. obedient
D. obediently
3. The interviews with parents showed that the vast majority were _______ of teachers.
A. support
B. supportive
C. supporter
D. supporting
4. It is _________ of you to leave the medicine where the children could get it.
A. care
B. caring
C. careless
D. careful
5. The leader of the explorers had the great _______ in his native guide.
A. confident
B. confidence
C. confidential
D. confidentially

6. We are impressed by his _________ to help us with the hard mission.
willing

C. willingness

A. will B.

D. willingly

7. My mother used to be a woman of great _______, but now she gets old and looks pale.
A. beauty
B. beautiful
C. beautifully
D. beautify
8. Although they are twins, they have almost the same appearance but they are seldom in _____.
A. agree
B. agreeable
C. agreement
D. agreeably
9. Many Vietnamese people ______ their lives for the revolutionary cause of the nation
A. sacrifice
B. sacrificed
C. sacrificial
D. sacrificially
10. Are there any _____, between Vietnamese and American culture?
A. differences
B. different
C. differently
D. differential
11. Some people are concerned with physical _______when choosing a wife or husband.

A. attractive
B. attraction
C. attractiveness D. attractively
12._____, women are responsible for the chores in the house and taking care of the children.
A. With tradition
B. On tradition
C. Traditional
D. Traditionally
13.
The survey will cover various ways of ___________ the different
attitudes toward love and marriage of today's youth.
A. determination
B. determine
C. determined
D. determining
14.
Both Asian and Western students seem ___ about how to answer the questionnaire of the
survey.
A. confusedly

B. confused

C. confusing

D. confusion

16.She was__ unaware of the embarrassing situation due to her different cultural background.
A. complete

B. completed

C. completing

D. completely

17. His achievements were partly due to the____________ of his wife.
A. assist
B. assistant
C. assisted
D. assistance
18. I make no __________ for encouraging my children to succeed in school.
A. apologize
B. apologetic
C. apologies
D. apoplectic
19. As an _______, Mr. Pike is very worried about the increasing of juvenile delinquency.
A. educate
B. education
C. educator
D. educative
20. He was the only _______ that was offered the job.
A. apply
B. application
C. applicant
D. applying
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21. I would like to invite you to participate in the ceremony_______.
A. graduate
B. graduated
C. graduation
D. graduating
22. A letter of _______ is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview.
A. recommend
B. recommended
C. recommender
D. recommendation
23. It is _______ to fail a job interview, but try again.
A. disappoint
B. disappointing
C. disappointedly D. disappointment
24. A(n) ______species is a population of an organism which is at risk of becoming extinct.
A. dangerous
B. endanger
C. endangered
D. endangerment
25. Almost half of turtles and tortoises are known to be threatened with ____.
A. extinct
B. extinction
C. extinctive
D. extinctly
26. Farmers make their soil more productive by distributing _______.
A. fertile
B. fertility
C. fertilizers
D. fertilizable
27. Chemical wastes from factories are _____ that cause serious damage to species habitats.

A. pollutes
B. pollutants
C. pollutions
D. polluters
28.Development of the area would _________wildlife.
A. danger
B. dangerous
C. endanger
D. dangerously
29. Sometimes it is ________ to find suitable books for our children.
A. difficult
B. difficulty
C. difficultly
D. difficulties
30. Read the book ________ and you can find the information you need.
A. carelessly
B. careful
C. carefulness
D. carefully
31. Not many people find reading more ________ than watching TV.
A. interest
B. interested
C. interesting
D. interestingly
32. _______, the athlete broke the world's record with two attempts.
A. Surprise
B. Surprised
C. Surprising
D. Surprisingly
33. The Prime Minister is to consider changes to sexually ________ laws to enforce equal

opportunities.
A. discriminate
B. discrimination
C. discriminatory D. discriminated
34. In former days, women were considered not to be suitable for becoming a ________.
A. politics
B. political
C. politically
D. politician
Choose the underlined part that needs correction
35. Many people have found the monotonous buzzing of the vuvuzela in the 2010-World-Cup
A
B
C
matches so annoyed.
D
36. Driving on the left made my daughter very surprising when she first visited London.
A
B
C
D
37. Some bacteria are extremely harmful, but others are regular used in producing foods.
A
B
C
D
38. We were told to plan everything very careful before the journey.
A
B
C

D
39. I think it’s importance for us to find solutions to our problem.
A
B
C
D
40. Many species of wild animals would become extinction if people continued to cut down forests.
A
B
C
D

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1. Đáp lại lời khen
o Great! Well! Nice! Terrific!
o Lovely! Attractive! Brave!
o Good! Beautiful! Smart!
o Better! Cute! Intelligent!
2. Đáp lại lời cảm ơn
o Thank you…….

Thank you (for your compliment)

I’m glad you liked/enjoyed it
It’s nice/kind of you….

You’re welcome
With my pleasure
I’m glad you liked/enjoyed it
That was the least I could do

3. Đáp lại lời mời
o Would you like to…..?
o Can I make…..for you/?

þYes, I’d love to
þYes, please
þGood idea
ýNo, thanks

4. Đáp lại ý kiến cá nhân
o Do you think/find….?
o I think
o In my opinion,
o What do you think/feel of..?
5. Đưa ra lời chúc
o Pass the exam
o Win a competition
o Before a trip
o Before exam/interview
6. Đáp lại lời chúc
o Congratulations!
o Happy birthday!

o Happy New Year/ Merry Christmas!
7. Đề nghị giúp đở

þI agree with you/I can’t agree with you more
þThere is no doubt about it
þMe, too/So do I
ýI’m afraid not
ý I can’t agree with you.
I think/ In my opinion
Congratulations!
Have a nice/good time
Good luck!
Thank you
It’s nice/kind of you…
Thank you
It’s nice/kind of you…
The same to you!

Can/could/will you/I……….?

þYes, Certainly / Of course/ Sure/ all right
þ No problem
ýI’m afraid not
ýI’m really sorry. I can’t

8. Đáp lại lời gợi ý
o Shall we
o What/how about Ving..?
o Let’s
9. Đáp lại lời thỉnh cầu

Good idea
Yes, let’s
……the best choice.

Do/would you mind…..?

þNo, of course not/ I don’t mind
þNot at all/ No problem
ýI’d rather you didn’t

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II. PRACTICE EXERCISES
Choose the best answer for the following questions
1. Mike: “Our living standards have been improved greatly.” - Susan: “..........................”
A. Thank you for saying so.
B. Sure. I couldn’t agree more.
C. No, it’s nice to say so
D. Yes, it’s nice of you to say so.
2. “Thank you for taking the time to come here in person.” “...........................”
A. It’s my pleasure.
B. I don’t know what time that person comes.
C. I’d love to come. What time?
D. Do you have time for some gossip?
3. “I have a terrible headache.” “...........................”
A. Maybe I’m not going to the doctor’s.

B. Not very well. Thanks.
C. Maybe you should take a rest.
D. Not bad. I’m going to the doctor’s.
4. “Do you want me to help you with those suitcases?” “...........................”
A. Of course, not for me.
B. No, I can’t help you now.
C. No, those aren’t mine.
D. No, I can manage them myself.
5. “What’s the best place to eat lunch?” “...........................”
A. I’ll have soup, please.
B. There’s a great restaurant at the corner of the street.
C. I usually eat lunch at twelve.
D. Twelve would be convenient.
6. “Maybe you can take a vacation next month.” “...........................”
A. Nothing special.
B. You’re welcome.
C. It’s very expensive.
D. I don’t think so. I’m working all summer.
7. “What do you think of your new DVD player?” “...........................”
A. I love it.
B. My brother gave it to me.
C. It was a gift from my brother.
D. I always put it there.
8. “You’re so patient with us.” “...........................”
A. Thanks, that’s nice of you to say so.
B. Thanks. Have a nice trip.
C. I’m fine, thanks.
D. I know. I have trouble controlling my temper.
9. “Can I try your new camera?” “...........................”
A. I is sorry I can’t. Let’s go now.

B. Sure. I’d love to.
C. Sure. But please be careful with it.
D. I’m sorry. I’m home late.
10. “Didn’t you go to the conference?” “...........................”
A. No, I went there with my friends.
B. That sounds nice, but I can’t.
C. Don’t worry. I’ll go there.
D. I did, but I didn’t stay long.
11. “...........................” “No, thank you. That’ll be all.”
A.What would you like?
B. It’s very kind of you to help me.
C. Would you like anything else?
D. What kind of food do you like?
12. “Let me drive you home.” “...........................”
A. No problem.
B. Don’t worry. I’m all right.
C. I usually drive home at five.
D. It’s me.
13. “May I speak to the manager?” “...........................”
A. He always comes late. He is not very well.
B. Thank you. Good bye.
C. I’m afraid he’s not in. Can I take a message? D. I’m afraid not. He works very hard.
14. “There’s a baseball game tonight.” “...........................”
A. Great. Let’s go.
B. I’m not a real fan of hers.
C. Don’t mention it.
D. Thanks, I’d love to.
15. “...........................” “I think the vase is broken.”
A. Can I help you?
B. Why is it so expensive.

C. What is it?
D. What’s wrong with it?
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16. “I wonder if you could do something for me.” “...........................”
A. It depends on what it is.
B. What’s it like.
C. No, thanks.
D. I’m afraid I won’t come.
17. “How about an evening riverboat tour?” “...........................”
A. No, it’s good to do so.
B. Actually I’ve never gone on an evening riverboat tour.
C. No, I’ve never gone an evening riverboat tour. D. Actually I’ve gone twice this week.
18. “Can you come over after the show?” “...........................”
A. That would be nice.
B. No, I didn’t.
C. Please, go ahead.
D. Why don’t we go to the show?
19. “Do you support the proposal to build a new airport?” “...........................”
A. No, not really.
B. No, I like it.
C. No, I don’t think you’re right.
D. Yes, I’m against it.
20. “...........................” “Oh, but it’s boring?”
A. Don’t you like the news?
B. Would you prefer news to films?
C. I think you should watch the news.

D. You often watch the news, don’t you?
21. “I think the new resort will ruin the environment.” “...........................”
A. I’m afraid so.
B. Don’t you think so?
C. I agree. It sounds nice.
D. Let’s go there.
22. “Would you mind sending those flowers to Mr. Brown?” “...........................”
A. Sure, I’ll do it now.
B. I would if I were you.
C. He wouldn’t mind.
D. No, I can handle it myself.
23. “That was a boring book.” “...........................”
A. No, it’s very boring.
B. Yes, it was exciting.
C. It certainly was.
D. I think it will be good.
24. “Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?” “...........................”
A. I’m sorry. I don’t know that,
B. Not at all, go ahead.
C. Not so bad. And you?
D. That would be nice.
25. “I don’t think we should exercise late at night.” “...........................”
A. Neither do I.
B. So do I.
C. I think so, too.
D. I don’t neither.
26. “It was very kind of you to help me out, Paul?” “...........................”
A. I’m glad you like it.
B. Thanks a million.
C. That was the least I could do.

D. You can say that again.
27. “What’s the matter with your son?” “...........................”
A. He went to London two weeks ago. B. He’s just graduated from university.
C. He’s got a headache.
D. He did an experiment on a cure for the headache.
28. Customer: “...........................” Salesman: “It’s over there, next to the tea and coffee.”
A. I’m sorry. I didn’t buy the tea and coffee. B. Can you help me? I can’t carry the tea and coffee.
C. How much is a kilo of tea and coffee?
D. Excuse me, where’s the tea and coffee?
29. Do you need any help?” “...........................”
A. No, thanks. I’m too weak to lift this box.
B. No, thanks. I’m strong enough to lift this box.
C. Yes, thanks. I’m too strong to lift this box.
D. Yes, thanks. I’m weak enough to lift this box.
30. “...........................” “That’s all right. I can mend it.”
A. I’m sorry about the dirt.
B. I’m sorry I broke the cup.
C. I do apologize for her rudeness.
D. It was all fault. I shouldn’t have said that.
31. “Would you like me to get you a taxi?” “...........................”
A. Well. Let’s see.
B. Yes, please, if it’s not bother.
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C. Yes, I see.
D. That would be delightful. Thanks.
32. “ Do you mind if I use your phone?” “...........................”

A. Not at all. Help youself.
B. You can say that again.
C. Sorry, I have no idea.
D. Certainly, it’s true.
33. “You look nice in these blue jeans, Ann.” “...........................”
A. Don’t mention it.
B. Don’t bother.
C. You can say that again.
D. Thanks.
34. “It is very kind of you to invite us to your party.” “...........................”
A. No, thanks.
B. Good idea, thanks.
C. OK. That’s great.
D. It’s my pleasure.
35. David: “How lovely your pets are!” Nancy: “_________________.”
A. Thank you, it's nice of you to say no
B. Really? They are
C. Can you say that again
D. I love them, too
36. James: “How about a game of cards!” Susan: “_______________”
A. Good idea
B. No, it’s interesting, isn’t it?
C. I’m afraid I do
D. Sorry, I don’t like
37. John: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school.” Jean: “______”
A. Sorry to hear that B. Of course
C. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging
D. I’m glad you like it
38. Tom: “Let’s go to Vung Tau on the weekend!” Thu: “_______________”
A. That’s a fine day

B. That’s a good trip
C. Yes, please
D. Yes, let’s
39. Son: “Mum, I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test.” Mum: “_______________”
A. Good way!
B. You are right.
C. Oh, hard luck! D. Good job!
40. Alfonso: “I had a really good time. Thanks for the lovely evening.” Maria: “__.”
A. I’m glad you enjoyed it
B. Yes, it’s really good
C. Oh, that’s right
D. No, it’s very kind of you
41. Sue: “Can you help me with my essay?” Robert: “____________________”
A. Yes, I’m afraid not. B. I think that, too.
C. Not completely
D. Why not?
42. Lora: “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?” Maria: “____________________”
A. Not for me
B. Not at all
C. Never mind
D. Not enough
43. Ann: “Do you need any help?” Kate: “____________________”
A. No, thanks. I can manage
B. That’s all for now
C. I haven’t got a clue
D. That’s fine by me
44. Mary: “Thanks a lot for your help.” John: “____________________.”
A. My happiness
B. My excitement
C. My delight

D. My pleasure
45. Mai: “Do you want another serving of chicken soup?” Scott: “______.”
A. No thanks
B. No way
C. No comments
D. No longer
46. Stephanie: “Oh, no! I left my book at home. Can I share yours?” Scott:”___”
A. No, thanks.
B. Yes, I do too
C. No, not at all!
D. Yes, sure
III. TESTED EXERCISES
Choose the best answer for the following questions
1. Maria: “Thanks for the lovely evening.” Diana: “_____________”
A. No, it’s not good
B. I’m glad you enjoyed it
C. Yes, it’s really great
D. Oh, that’s right
2. Pat: “Would you like something to eat?”
Kathy: “
. I’m not hungry now.”
A. No, thanks
B. No, no problem
C. Yes, I would
D. Yes, it is.
3. David: “Could you bring me some water?” ÄWaiter: “_____________”.
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A. Certainly, sir
B. Yes, I can
C. I don’t want to
D. No, I can’t
4. Tom: “You’ve got a lovely singing voice, Mary!” Mary: “____”
A. Don’t mention it
B. Congratulations
C. It’s all right
D. Thank you
5. Henry: “Will you be able to come to the meeting?” ÄMaria: “______”
A. Yes, you’re welcome B. Never mind
C. What a pity!
D. No, not at all
6. Susan: "Can you do the cooking today?" ÄBill: "........."
A. I know that
B. Oh, all right
C. Yes, please
D. No, thank you
7. George: "In my opinion, action films are exciting." ÄFrankie: "..................”
A. What an opinion!
B. Yes. Congratulations!
C. You shouldn't have said that.
D. There's no doubt about it
8. Mary: “What a nice dress you’re wearing, Jane!”ÄJane : “________ “
A. That’s too bad.
B. Never mind.
C. Not at all.
D. Thank you.
9. Jack: “I’m going to take a five-day trip to Rome.” Jill: “______”

A. The same to you.
B. Yes, let’s.
C. No, of course not
D. Have a good time
10. Helen: “Shall I collect the tickets for the concert for you?”Peter: “________”
A. Make yourself at home.
B. It’s kind of you to do so.
C. Long time no see.
D. Nice to meet you!
11. Mrs. Black: “Thank you for your help!” Tim: “________”
A. How do you do?
B. Just for fun.
C. The same to you!
D. You’re welcome.
12. Jack:” ________” Rose: “That’s a good idea.”
A. Excuse me, where’s the post office?
B. Sorry, I’m late
C. Glad to see you.
D. What about going to the cinema tonight?
13. Alfonso: “I had a really good time. Thanks for the lovely evening.” Maria: “_____.”
A. I’m glad you enjoyed it
B. Yes, it’s really good
C. Oh, that’s right
D. No, it’s very kind of you
14. Linh: “Aunty, I’ve passed the exam with flying colours.” Aunt: “_____”
A. Sorry to hear that.
B. That’s right.
C. Congratulations!
D. How many colours?
15. Thang: “What do you think about the novel?” Huong: “_____”

A. The best I’ve ever read!
B. Yes, let’s.
C. I wish I could.
D. I can’t agree with you more.
16. Mary: “The hat’s so beautiful. Thanks.” – Tony: “______”
A. Lucky you!
B. Great idea!
C. The same to you!
D. I’m glad you like it.
17. Lucy: “You look really nice in that red sweater!” – Sue: “______”
A. Don’t mention it.
B. How dare you?
C. I’m afraid so.
D. Thank you.
18. Thanh: “Lan’s the best singer in our school.” Nadia: “_________”
A. Yes, please
B. I can’t agree with you more!
C. That’s OK!
D. Yes, tell me about it!
19. Sam: “Let me carry the bag for you.” Susan: “_______________”
A. If you don’t mind
B. Don’t mention it
C. You’re very welcome
D. I’d love to
20. Peter: “You have a good voice! You sang so beautifully!” Jean: “_______”
A. Your compliment is encouraging
B. Your compliment isn’t correct
C. Better than you are thinking
D. Don’t joke me
21. Anne: “Make yourself at home!” John: “_______________”

A. Not at all. Don’t mention it
B. Yes, can I help you?
C. That’s very kind. Thank you
D. Thanks! Same to you.
22. Salesgirl: “_____________” Customer: “Yes. I’d like to buy a computer.”
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A. Do you look for something?
B. Good morning. Can I help you?
C. Excuse me. Do you want to buy it
D. Can you help me buying something?
23. Jack: “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” Jean: “_______________”
A. Sorry, the seat is taken
B. Yes, I am so glad
C. No, thanks
D. Yes, yes. You can sit here
24. Jane: “___________” David: “Thanks. I’ll write to you when I arrive there.”
A. Good luck!
B. Have a go!
C. Have a good trip! D. Good bye!
25. Jane: “It’s going to rain. Mary: “_______________”
A. I hope not so
B. I don’t hope either
C. I don’t hope so
D. I hope not
26. Tom: “Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.” Mary: “_______________”
A. I have nothing to tell you.

B. Oh. Poor me!
C. Never mind!
D. What absent-minded you are!
27. Margaret: Could you open the window, please?” Henry: “_____________”
A. I am, of course
B. With pleasure
C. I feel sorry
D. Yes, I can
28. Nancy: “_______________” Sue: “Great. Thanks”
A. Be careful!
B. Excuse me!
C. How are you doing?
D. What are you doing?
29. Ben: “_______________” Jane: “No problem.”
A. Congratulations! How wonderful!
B. Sorry for staining you carpet. Let me have it cleaned
C. Thank you for being honest with me
D. Would you mind going to dinner next Sunday?
30. John: “Would you like to have a get-together with us next weekend?” Mickey: “___________”
A. No, I won’t
B. No, I wouldn’t
C. Yes, let’s
D. Yes, I’d love to
31. Jean: “I can’t thank you enough for your help.” John: “__________”
A. I’d rather not
B. It’s my pleasure
C. My goodness D. I don’t mind at all
32. Jenny: “Is it all right if I use your bike?” Peter: “_______________”
A. Sure, go ahead
B. I don’t care

C. I accept it
D. Oh, forget it
33. Mike: “I have passed all my examinations!” Joan: “_______________”
A. My dear!
B. Best wishes!
C. Well done!
D. That’s very well!
34. Peter: “Dou you mind my taking this seat?” Jean: “_______________”
A. Yes, sit down please
B. No, of course not
C. Yes, take it please
D. No, you can’t take it
35. John: Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
Laura: “_______________”
A. Yes, It’s a bad idea
B. There’s no doubt about it
C. Of course, not. You bet
D. Well, that’s very surprising!
36. Mary: “Do you fail to send your parents my regards.” Jack: “___________”
A. You’re welcome
B. Good idea, thanks
C. Thanks, I will
D. It’s my pleasure
37. Tom: Would you like another coffee? Jerry: “_______________”
A. I’d love one
B. It’s a pleasure
C. Me, too D. Very kind of your part
38. Peter: “Could I speak to Alex, please?” Jean: “_______________”
A. Can I take a message
B. Just a moment

C. This is Joe speaking
D. Sorry, Alex’s not in
39. Jean: “It’s very kind of you to help me out, John.” John: “____________”
A. That was the least I could do
B. Thanks a million
C. I’m glad you like it
D. You can say that again.
40. Susan: “Sorry, Brian is not here.”
Peter: “_______________”
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A. Can I speak to Brian?
B. Would you like to leave a message?
C. Can I take a message then?
D. Can I leave a message then?
41. Janet: “Can I use your motorbike this evening? Peter: “_______________”
A. Of course, you can
B. Of course, you might
C. It’s my pleasure
D. Do it if you can
42. John: “Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer vacation?” Peter: “_______”
A. Do you think I would
B. I wouldn’t. Thank you
C. Yes, you’re a good friend
D. Yes, I’d love to. Thanks
43. Jack: “Would you like me to get a taxi?” Jean: “_______________”
A. Yes, please if it’s no bother

B. Well, let’s see
C. That would be delightful. Thanks
D. Yes, I see
44. Peter: “I’ve been awarded a scholarship to study in America.” Kate: “Uh, really?_________”
A. Take care of yourself!
B. Congratulations!
C. You are always lucky
D. Lucky as you are
45. Patient: “Can I make an appointment to see the doctor, please?” Receptionist: “__________”
A. Not at the moment. He can’t be disturbed B. Ok, you will need to check my diary
C. Ok, let me just check the diary
D. Have a seat and I’ll be with you in an hour
46. Jean: “Thank you very much for a lovely party!” Jack: “_______________”
A. You’re welcome B. Thanks
C. Have a good day D. Not at all
47. Liz: “Thank for the nice gift you brought to us!” Jennifer: “___________”
A. Actually speaking. I myself don’t like it
C. Not at all. I don’t think so
B. All right. Do you know how much it costs?
D. Welcome. It’s nice of you
48. Jack: “Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!” Jean: “______________”
A. Certainly. Do you like it too?
B. I like you to say that.
C. Yes, of course. It’s expensive
D. Thanks. My mother bought it for me.
49. Henry: “Do you want me to help you with those suitcases?” Mary: “_____”
A. Of course, not for me.
B. No, I can’t help you now
C. No, those aren’t mine
D. No, thanks. I can manage them myself

50. Jean: “Well done. You won the race.” Jack: “_______________”
A. It’s nice of you to say so
B. It’s OK now
C. With all my heart
D. Not at all

CHAPTER 5: reading skills

A. READING COMPREHENSION
I. THEORY
THUẬT
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chính và cách cấu tạo của bài đọc
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DẠNG 1: TÌM Ý CHÍNH
MAIN IDEA QUESTIONS
What is the topic of the passage?
What is the subject of the passage?

What is the main idea of the passage?
CÁCH NHẬN DẠNG
What is the author’s main point in the passage?
With what is the author primarily concerned?
Which of the following would be the best title?
NƠI TÌM ĐÁP ÁN
Dòng đầu và cuối mỗi đoạn văn.
1. Đọc dòng đầu hoặc cuối.
2. Tìm kiếm chủ đề.
PHƯƠNG PHÁP TRẢ LỜI
3. Đọc nhanh cả bài để kiểm tra câu chủ đề.
4. Loại bỏ các đáp án sai và chọn đáp án đúng.
DẠNG 2: TÌM CÂU KHÔNG CÓ THÔNG TIN
“UNSTATED” DETAIL QUESTIONS
Which of the following is not stated…?
Which of the following is not mentioned…?
CÁCH NHẬN DẠNG
Which of the following is not discussed…?
All of the following are true except…
NƠI TÌM ĐÁP ÁN
Đáp án không có trên bài.
1. Đọc từng đáp án và dò lên trên bài đọc xem đúng hay sai.
2. Chọn đáp án không đề cập trong bài đọc.
PHƯƠNG PHÁP TRẢ LỜI Lưu ý:
- 4 đáp án thường nằm rải rác trong cả bài đọc.
- Những từ chỉ tuyệt đối: never, always, all, only ……..
DẠNG 3: TÌM ĐẠI TỪ THAY THẾ
PRONOUN REFERENTS
The pronoun “…” in line X refers to which of the following?
CÁCH NHẬN DẠNG

What does “..” in line refer to?
NƠI TÌM ĐÁP ÁN
Tìm danh từ ở phía trước đại từ xuất hiện.
1. Định vị đại từ (it, they, them, their, this, that, here…..).
2. Nhìn ở phía trước vị trí xuất hiện của đại từ.
PHƯƠNG PHÁP TRẢ LỜI
3. Tìm danh từ thích hợp. Chú ý số ít, số nhiều, chỉ người hay
vật.
DẠNG 4: ĐOÁN NGHĨA TỪ NGỰ CẢNH
VOCABULARY QUESTIONS CONTAINING SIMPLE WORDS
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