Revision for the 1st English Exam

REVISION FOR THE FIRST ENGLISH TERM (2010-2011)
Teacher: Pham Thanh Phuong
Topic: Speaking, Preposition, Sentence completion
I. Choose the best options:
1. You shirt is different ......................... mine.
A. from B. with C. to D. of
2. I am looking forward .....................hearing ....................... you soon.
A. to – for B. from – to C. to – from D. on - for
3. It was so relaxing to be ________ old friends.
A. in B. between C. among D. around
4. She's made friends ________ a little girl who lives next door.
A. to B. of C. by D. with
5. The children seem to be totally capable ________ working by themselves.
A. on B. of C. in D. for
6. Sarah brightened ________ considerably as she thought of Emily's words.
A. with B. on C. for D. up
7. Does he tell you how he is getting ________ his new friends?
A. on with B. on of C. away with D. out of
8. She glanced briefly ________ his lapel badge.
A. in B. on C. at D. up
9. ________ my experience, very few people really understand the problem.
A. To B. In C. With D. From
10. People here have a more relaxed attitude ________ their work.
A. to B. in C. on D. for
11. What made you more interested ________ learning English?
A. in B. on C. with D. to
12. He always complained ________ his mother about his work.
A. with B. to C. at D. for
13. A lots of foods and drinks will be served _______ the party.
A. in B. with C. for D. at
14. The anniversary of the founding of the charity falls _______ 12

th
November.
A. in B. on C. at D. to
15. When they get together, all they talk _______ is football.
A. to B. with C. about D. on
16. I prefer to celebrate my birthday party at home _____ in the restaurant.
A. for B. more C. than D. to
17. The boys were taken ______ a fishing trip last weekend.
A. in B. to C. on D. for
18. She frequently volunteers ______ extra work because she really likes her job.
A. to B. for C. with D. in
19. We hope that students themselves will enjoy taking part ______ the projects.
A. in B. on C. at D. for
20. Each nation has many people who voluntarily take care______ others.
A. in B. on C. to D. of
21. They give care and comfort ______ disadvantaged children.
A. for B. to C. on D. at
22. They have no money and are forced to live on ______.
23. The price of petrol has gone ____ by over 50 percent in less than a year.
A. out B. up C. over D. off'
24. At present, more and more people are taking part in the struggle ______ illiteracy
A. for B. with C. against D. to
25. The Vietnam Society of Learning Promotion started a campaign ______ illiteracy
eradication.
A. on B. in C. of D. for
26. The contest aimed to stimulate the spirit of learning English ______ students.
A. on B. for C. of D. among
27. The teacher explained the competition's rules ______ the students very carefully.
A. to B. with C. for D. about
28. Most students are interested ______ the annual English Speaking Contests.

A. on B. in C. with D. at
29. He apologized _______ not being able to complete the poem.
A. in B. on C. of D. for
30. Time was _______, and the judges announced the results.
A. up B. out C. off D. down
31. Nigeria has a population _______ nearly 100 million.
A. about B. in C. of D. with
32. People are not aware ______ the problem of overpopulation.
A. for B. of C. at D. in
33. Scientists say that the main reason ______ population explosion is an increase in
birth rates.
A. of B. to C. for D. in
34. Who will ________ the children while you go out to work?
A. look after B. look up C. look for D. look at
35. "Let's have a pizza." "__________________"
A. Not again B. It doesn't matter C. Not at all D. Not really
36. '____________I carry that bag for you?' - 'Oh, thank you.'
A. Do B. Shall C. Will D. Would
37. "How about driving to the countryside this Sunday?" - " ____________"
A. That's a good idea. B. That's my pleasure.
C. Yes, I am driving. D. Never mind.
38. "How does the washing machine work?" - "________________"
A. Not often B. Like this C. Too much D. A little
39. Hello, my name’s John. - ____________ to meet you.
A. Please B. I am very well C. Pleased D. Thank you
40. Lan: “Are you American?” – John: “__________”
A. Sorry! B. Yes? C. Excuse me? D. Pardon?
41. A: “Would you like some more tea?” – B: “__________.”
A. Yes, please B. Here you are C. It doesn’t matter D. I’m OK
42. A: Could I have an early morning call at 6.30? – B: ____________.

A. No, thanks B. I will C. Yes, certainly D. No, that’s all
43. "Would you like something to eat?"
Kathy: "______. I'm not hungry now."
A. Yes, it is B. No, thanks C. Yes, I would D. No, no problem
II. Complete the following sentences:
1. I'll give you a lift if_____________________________
2. It is the first time I_____________________________
3. If Susan hadn’t been sick, _________________________
4. The teacher advised us ________________________________.
5. It's raining and they can't go camping in the mountain. If it were fine,
_________________________
6. I often lend him my computer, so he thanks ___________________
_____________________.
7. If you were not sick, _________________________with us?