Bài tập ôn thi HSG

I. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first.
1. We expect the gorvernment to propose changes to the taxation system.
Changes to the taxation system ...........................................................................................................................................
2. He couldn't play well in the last match because of his injured knee.
His injured knee made..........................................................................................................................................................
3. You can try to get Jim to lend you his car, but you won't succeed.
There's no point....................................................................................................................................................................
4. Supermarkets started to sell fresh pasta only in 1990s.
Fresh pasta .........................................................................................................................................................................
5. He wished he had invited her to his birthday party.
He regretted..........................................................................................................................................................................
6. Mastering a second language takes time and patience.
It...........................................................................................................................................................................................
7. I prefer having dinner at home to going out for dinner.
I'd rather ..............................................................................................................................................................................
8. After four years abroad, Mr. Brown returned home as an excellent engineer.
After Mr. Brown..................................................................................................................................................................
9. It won't be difficult to get a ticket for the game.
You won't have any..............................................................................................................................................................
10. Driving on the left is strange and difficult for Americans.
Americans aren't...................................................................................................................................................................
II. Put the verb into correct form infinitive, to-infinitive, or -ing.
1. You shouldn't let your children __________(play) with matches. It's very easy __________(catch) fire.
2. I enjoy __________(be) busy. I don't like it when there is nothing __________(do)
3. Let's hurry! We must finish __________(paint) the office before 3:00 today.
4. As we don’t agree __________(carry out) a proposal we generally avoid __________ (discuss) the subject.
5. I don't mind __________ (remind) you __________(lock) the door but you'd better __________ (try)
__________(remember) on your own.
6. Please stop __________ (interrupt) when I'm explaining something to you. You can _________(ask) questions at the end.
7. He admitted __________ (enter) the house but refused __________(steal) the money.
8. I don't really fancy __________(spend) my whole holiday with your cousins. I'd rather _______(spend) my time with you.

9. We had hoped ________(finish) the project by the end of the month but we keep _______(delay) by changes in the plans.
10. You'd better __________ (go) and see the boss and say what you've done. If you put off __________ (explain) it to her,
she'll only more annoyed.
11. No that's not what I meant __________(say). How can I make you __________ (understand)?
12. Those shirts need __________ (iron), but you don’t need __________(iron) them now
13. Are we permitted __________(bring) guests to the ceremony? I'd like __________(invite) my friend to join us.
14. Children shouldn't be allowed __________(catch) violent programs on TV. Parents should encourage their children
__________ (watch) educational programs.
15. It's no use __________(try) __________(persuade) her __________(change) her mind. Spend your time __________ (do)
something more worthwhile.
III. Write a second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first. Use the word or words in brackets.
1. I started working in this hotel six months ago. (worked)......................................................................................................
2. Sue has been in Italy for the last three weeks. (went)...........................................................................................................
3. I met her during my stay in Paris last summer. (while)........................................................................................................
4. We haven't gone to the cinema for over a year. (It's)...........................................................................................................
5. Sam played tennis yesterday and it was his first game. (never)............................................................................................
6. How long is it since they went to Nairobi? (When)..............................................................................................................
7. Mac Kenzie wrote four best-sellers before he was twenty. (By the age)..............................................................................
8. She is still working on her homework. (stopped).................................................................................................................
9. Could you deliver the goods to my house? (delivered).........................................................................................................
10. In the middle of our dinner there was a knock at the door. (when).......................................................................................
IV. Complete each of these sentences with a suitable preposition.
1. She had a quick glance ________ the newspaper as she gulped down her coffee.
2. She got ________ the bus and sit ________ next ________ an old man.
3. If you don't like the scarf, you can take it ________ to the shop.
4. She showed her new toy ________ her friends.
5. How much did you pay ________your new car?
6. He pointed ________ the dog when it ran ________ them.
7. Are you interested ________ practicing speaking English?
8. You should have more confidence ________ your own abilities.

9. The fire started in the kitchen because she forgot to turn the light ________.
10. My parents gave me a bicycle ________ my birthday.
V. Write the complete sentences, using the words given.
Dear Karen,
1. I/ have/ a great time/ here/ England......................................................................................................................................
2. My university term/ not start/ until/ the autumn/ so/ I1 take/ opportunity/ improve my English.
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3. I/ stay/ some English friends/ own/ a farm...........................................................................................................................
4. On weekdays/ I catch/ a bus/ Torquay/ go/ language classes.
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5. My friends/ say/ my pronunciation/ much better/ when/ I arrive.
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6. At weekends/ I/ help/ the farm. It/ quite/ hard work/ but/ I/ like.
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7. you/ come/ see/ me/ Christmas?...........................................................................................................................................
8. My friends/ want/ meet/ you/ and there/ plenty/ space.........................................................................................................
9. Let/ me/ know/ as soon/ you/ decide....................................................................................................................................
10. I/ look forward/ hear/ you/ soon...........................................................................................................................................
Love, Paul
VI. Rewrite the sentence or join the pairs of sentences beginning with the word(s) given.
1. He worked out the answer. It was clever of him.
It was....................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Marie always pays her bills regularly. She's careful that way.
Marie is always ...................................................................................................................................................................
3. He was crossing the road. I caught sight of him.
I noticed ..............................................................................................................................................................................
4. When we finally heard that David had arrived, we were very relieved.
We were relieved ................................................................................................................................................................
5. Why have you thrown up your job? You're mad.
You are ................................................................................................................................................................................

6. Jimmy got into his car and drove away. I saw this.
I saw.....................................................................................................................................................................................
7. It is disappointing that we haven't heard from Molly.
We are .................................................................................................................................................................................
8. Contacting her at work is usually quite easy.
She is ...................................................................................................................................................................................
9. The house shook violently and all of us felt that.
All of us felt ........................................................................................................................................................................
10. Can you sign the papers please? They are ready now.
The papers are .....................................................................................................................................................................
11. Don't lend Tom any money. That would be most unwise.
You......................................................................................................................................................................................
12. Mr. Pinchley doesn’t allow his teenage children to go out in the evenings.
Mr. Pinchley makes .............................................................................................................................................................
13. What I want to do is start my own business. I’m keen.
I am.....................................................................................................................................................................................
14. Harry couldn’t get his parents’ permission to buy a motorbike.
Harry’s parents didn’t let .....................................................................................................................................................
15. We can’t possibly work in this noise.
It’s .......................................................................................................................................................................................
Choose the best option
1. He was looking at his parents _______, waiting for recommendations.
a. obey b. obedience c. obedient d. obediently
2. The interviews with parents showed that the vast majority were _______ of teachers.
a. support b. supportive c. supporter d. supporting
3. Billy has been seriously ill, and he was taken to _____ hospital yesterday
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
4. My husband and I both go out to work so we share the _______.
a. happiness b. household chores c. responsibility d. employment