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<b>PREPOSITIONS + KEY</b>
<b>Fill in the missing prepositions.</b>
<b>1.</b> I shall meet you __________ the corner __________ the street. <b>at/of</b>
<b>2.</b> I always come __________ school __________ foot. <b>To/on</b>
<b>3.</b> It never snows here __________ Christmas. <b>At</b>
<b>4.</b> The country looks beautiful __________ spring. <b>in</b>
<b>5.</b> I can see you __________ Monday. <b>on</b>
<b>6.</b> I live __________ the country, but she lives __________ the seaside. <b>In/by</b>
<b>7.</b> He always comes __________ bus. <b>by</b>
<b>8.</b> I don’t like getting up __________ the morning. <b>in</b>
<b>9.</b> He has learned the whole poem __________ heart. <b>by</b>
<b>10.</b>Is Miss Smith __________ home?
<b>11.</b> ____________ <b>at</b>
<b>12.</b>I have breakfast __________ 7:30 every morning. <b>at</b>
<b>13.</b>Can you translate that __________ German? <b>into</b>
<b>14.</b>My birthday is __________ May 5th. <b>on</b>
<b>15.</b>My birthday is __________ the 5th. <b>on</b>
<b>16.</b>They come __________ the room. <b>into</b>
<b>17.</b>I like swimming __________ summer. <b>in</b>
<b>18.</b>We get a lot of rain __________ November. <b>in</b>
<b>19.</b>He never comes __________ time for the class. <b>In hoặc on</b>
<b>20.</b>I’m very busy __________ present. <b>at</b>
<b>21.</b>I have no time __________ the moment. <b>at</b>
<b>22.</b>Please write your name __________ the top of the page. <b>at</b>
<b>23.</b>There is vocabulary __________ the end of the book. <b>at</b>
<b>24.</b>I shall see her __________ the beginning of the week. <b>at</b>
<b>25.</b>__________ my opinion, it is a very good book. <b>in</b>
<b>26.</b>She is __________ the garden. <b>in</b>
<b>27.</b>We are going __________ the theatre this evening. <b>to</b>
<b>28.</b>The train arrives __________ Victoria station __________ 4:30. <b>at/at</b>
<b>29.</b>Please tell me __________ once. <b>at</b>
<b>30.</b>I waited __________half an hour, and __________ last she came. <b>For/at</b>
<b>31.</b>The book is __________ the table. <b>on</b>
<b>32.</b>He is sitting __________ an armchair. <b>on</b>
<b>33.</b>The picture is __________ the wall. <b>on</b>
<b>34.</b>She took ten shillings (đồng si linh – Anh)__________ her bag. <b>on</b>
<b>35.</b>__________the last few days I haven’t been able to sleep __________ night. <b>For/at</b>
<b>36.</b>She always agrees __________ everything he says. <b>with</b>
<b>37.</b>Are you acquainted (quen) ____________ the lady? <b>with</b>
<b>38.</b>You will soon get accustomed (quen) ____________ English cooking. <b>to</b>
<b>39.</b>She is very angry __________ me. <b>with</b>
<b>40.</b>I apologize_ __________ keeping you waiting. <b>for</b>
<b>41.</b>The dog begged (xin) ____a piece of cake. <b>for</b>
<b>42.</b>Does this belong __________ you? <b>to</b>
<b>43.</b>She is always borrow money __________ me. <b>from</b>
<b>44.</b>My cat is very fond (thích)__________ fish <b>of</b>
<b>45.</b>I’m very grateful __________ her __________ her help. <b>to/for</b>
<b>46.</b>The room was full __________ people. <b>of</b>
<b>47.</b>I’m quite different __________ her.
<b>48.</b> <b>from</b>
<b>49.</b>She insists (nài nỉ) __________coming. <b>on</b>
<b>50.</b>He is quite incapable __________ such a thing. <b>of</b>
<b>51.</b>I’m afraid (sợ)__________ this dog. <b>of</b>
<b>52.</b>Are you interested __________ literature? <b>in</b>
<b>53.</b>She is very jealous (ghen tị)__________her sister. <b>of</b>
<b>54.</b>Clean air provides us __________ a healthy supply of oxygen. <b>with</b>
<b>55.</b>I’m very sorry __________ what I have done. <b>for</b>
<b>57.</b>My hat is quite similar __________ yours. <b>to</b>
<b>58.</b>I’m tired __________ waiting for her. <b>of</b>
<b>59.</b>I’m so worried __________ my sister who is ill. <b>about</b>
<b>60.</b>It is very bad __________ you to eat so quickly. <b>at</b>
<b>61.</b>I’m not good __________ tennis. <b>at</b>
<b>62. My birthday is __________ the first __________ the month.</b> <b>On/of</b>
<b>63.</b>This will come in very useful __________ her. <b>to</b>
<b>64.</b>The sun rises __________ the east, and sets __________ the west. <b>in/in</b>
<b>65.</b>Were your friends successful __________ getting a loan (sự vay nợ) from the bank. <b>in</b>
<b>66.</b>
<b>67.</b>Miss White was very upset __________ the news of her father’s death. <b>about</b>
<b>68.</b>I’m not familiar (quen thuộc) __________ his name. <b>with</b>
<b>69.</b>We were very grateful __________ our friends __________ all of their assistance. <b>To/for</b>
<b>70.</b>Don’t you think you should try to be friendly __________ your classmates? <b>to</b>
<b>71.</b>Mr. Green is responsible (chịu trách nhiệm) __________ hiring employees. <b>for</b>
<b>72.</b>That type of music is quite popular __________ teenage boys and girls. <b>to</b>
<b>73.</b>Fred is capable __________ doing better work than he is doing at present. <b>of</b>
<b>74.</b>Ken was proud __________ his good marks on English. <b>of</b>
<b>75.</b>My plan is similar______yours, but it is different __________ Ken’s. <b>to/from</b>
<b>76.</b>Pierre said he had become quite fond __________ American hamburgers. <b>of</b>
<b>77.</b>We are still hopeful __________ hearing from our friends before Saturday. <b>of</b>
<b>78.</b>That fashion magazine is full __________ advertising for women’s clothes. <b>of</b>
<b>79.</b>This gloves aren’t very suitable __________ that kind of work. <b>for</b>
<b>80.</b>They were happy __________ the results of the election (cuộc bầu cử). <b>about</b>
<b>81.</b>It was certainly kind __________ you to help me. <b>of</b>
<b>82.</b>Mrs Brown is often worried __________ money. <b>about</b>
<b>83.</b>Her parents are very pleased __________ her French. <b>with</b>
<b>84.</b>I’m not interested __________ politics (chính trị). <b>in</b>
<b>85.</b>She was sad because he was rude (mất lịch sự) __________ her. <b>to</b>
<b>86.</b>Travelling by air is preferable __________ traveling by train. <b>to</b>
<b>87.</b>Thank you. You are kind __________ me.
<b>88.</b> _________________________to
<b>89.</b>Everybody was surprised __________ the news. <b>at</b>
<b>90.</b>1 was delighted __________ the present you gave me. <b>with</b>
<b>91.</b>Are you excited __________ going on holiday next week? <b>about</b>
<b>93.</b>I’m sure you are capable __________ tourists. <b>of</b>
<b>94.</b>Mary is very fond __________ animals. <b>of</b>
<b>95.</b>Ann wasn’t very keen (thích)________going out in the rain, so we stayed at home. <b>on</b>
<b>96.</b>Hurry, or you’ll be late __________ school. <b>for</b>
<b>97.</b>Were they present __________ the meeting. <b>at</b>
<b>98.</b>Jane was absent __________ class yesterday. <b>from</b>
<b>99.</b>The house was crowed __________ students. <b>with</b>
<b>100.</b>Miss White is very kind (tử tế)__________her colleagues (bạn đồng nghiệp). <b>to</b>
<b>101.</b>Tom is very quick __________ maths. <b>at</b>
<b>102.</b>I’m rather anxious __________ her, I haven’t received a letter. <b>about</b>
<b>103.</b>This country is rich __________ oil. <b>In hoặc with</b>
<b>104.</b>Are you aware (coi chừng, nhận biết)_________the time. <i><b>of</b></i>
<i><b>105.</b></i>It is not easy to be open (cởi mở với) __________ strangers. <i><b>with</b></i>
<b>106.</b>Smoking is harmful __________ your health. <b>to</b>
<b>107.</b>Are you afraid __________ snakes? <b>of</b>
<i><b>108.</b></i>Is she serious (nghiêm túc về)_________learning to be a pilot? <i><b>about</b></i>
<b>109.</b>Is this matter important __________ you? <b>to</b>
<b>110.</b>Don’t give up hope yet. Be confident __________ the success. <b>of</b>
<b>111.</b>Please wait here. I’ll have some tickets available __________ them. <b>for</b>
<b>112.</b>Make yourself useful __________ others. <b>to</b>
<b>113.</b>It’s very kind __________ you to help them. <b>of</b>
<b>115.</b>What does NATO stand __________ ? - North Atlantic Treaty Organization. <b>for</b>
<b>116.</b>This is a different car __________ the one I drove yesterday. <b>from</b>
<b>117.</b>Everyone is aware __________ air pollution. <b>of</b>
<b>118.</b>This building belongs __________ those who live in it. <b>to</b>
<b>119.</b>They are good __________ learning English. <b>at</b>
<b>120.</b>I agree __________ you completely. <b>with</b>
<b>121.</b>His opinion differs __________ mine. <b>from</b>
<b>122.</b>She said that she had been absent __________ school the day before. <b>from</b>
<b>123.</b>There were crowds __________ people in the park yesterday. <b>with</b>
<b>124.</b>The convict escaped __________ prison. <b>from</b>
<b>125.</b>I’m fed up __________ my job. <b>with</b>
<b>126.</b>My parents are pleased __________ my result. <b>with</b>
<b>127.</b>Hue is famous __________ its historical vestiges (vết tích, dấu vết). <b>for</b>
<b>128.</b>My mother is always busy __________ her housework. <b>with</b>
<b>129.</b>We are proud __________ our people’s heroic (adj. anh hùng, quả cảm) tradition. <b>of</b>
<b>130.</b>The climate of our country is favorable (thuận lợi cho)________agriculture. <i><b>For hoặc to</b></i>
<b>131.</b>The air at the seaside is good __________ health. <b>for</b>
<b>132.</b>My home is far __________ school. <b>from</b>
<b>133. Many young people want to be independent (độc lập vơí)_______their parents.</b> <i><b>of</b></i>
<b>134.</b>Your profession is similar __________ mine. <b>to</b>
<b>135.</b>This chemical is dangerous __________ humans. <b>to</b>
<b>136.</b>This work is not suitable __________ him. <b>for hoặc to</b>
<b>137.</b>My house is next __________ the post office. <b>to</b>
<b>138.</b>What did you do __________ Thursday night ? <b>on</b>
<b>139.</b>Air is necessary __________ life. <b>for</b>
<b>140.</b>He is friendly (thân thiện với) _________ everybody. <i><b>to</b></i>
<b>141.</b>That singer has become very popular __________ the youth. <b>to</b>
<b>142.</b>This sweater (áo len tròng cổ) will keep you safe __________ the cold. <b>from</b>
<b>146.</b>My family has lived here __________ 1998. <b>since</b>
<b>147.</b>Go __________ the river, you’ll see a small shop. <b>Along</b>
<b>148.</b>They are watching TV __________ the living room. <b>In</b>
<b>149.</b>I’ll wait __________ you in front __________ the school gate. <b>For/of</b>
<b>150.</b>Instead __________ going out tonight, I’ll stay at home. <b>Of</b>
<b>151.</b>__________ fever (sốt), she went off school. <b>Of</b>
<b>152.</b>Thanks __________ your help, I can finish my work perfectly. <b>To</b>
<b>153.</b>I would do you a favor __________ pleasure. <b>With</b>
<b>154.</b>She speaks English __________ a native. <b>Like</b>
<b>155.</b>Do this __________ me, don’t you? <b>For</b>
<b>156.</b>I come here __________ meet Mr. Brown. <b>To</b>
<b>157.</b>The army (đoàn quân) marched (tiến về) __________ Paris. <b>On</b>
<b>158.</b>I am __________ good health. <b>In</b>
<b>159.</b>She changes water __________ wine. <b>Into</b>
<b>160.</b>I come __________ England. <b>From</b>
<b>161.</b>I đon’t have money __________ me. <b>About</b>
<b>162.</b>The legs __________ the table are tall. <b>Of</b>
<b>163.</b>He is a man __________ courage. (người đàn ông dũng cảm) <b>of</b>
<b>164.</b>What did she die __________? <b>Of</b>
<b>165.</b>This song was sung __________ Britney Spears. <b>By</b>
<b>166.</b>Apple are sold __________ the dozen (tá). <b>By</b>
<b>167.</b>She is the girl __________ whom I gave a present. <b>To</b>
<b>168.</b>She works in this office __________ a secretary. <b>As</b>
<b>169.</b>I like some sports __________ basketball and football. <b>Like</b>
<b>170.</b>I live on the fourth floor. He lives __________ me on the fifth floor. <b>Over</b>
<b>171.</b>He sits __________ hí bicycle, riding everywhere. <b>On</b>
<b>173.</b>__________ what do you prefer oranges? <b>To</b>
<b>174.</b>__________ what do you congratulate her? <b>On</b>
<b>175.</b>This is the man __________ whom I depend. <b>On</b>
<b>176.</b>What do you come here __________? <b>For</b>
<b>177.</b>I have given __________ the tools I borowed. <b>Back</b>
<b>178.</b>Don’t worry. The pain (cơn đau) should wear __________ (hết) fairly soon. <i><b>Off</b></i>
<i><b>185.</b></i>Cinema has little attraction __________ her. <b>For</b>
<i><b>186.</b></i>The bill __________ the water supply came to $55. <b>for</b>
<i><b>187.</b></i>I have a strong belieft __________ her ability. <b>In</b>
<b>188.</b>Have you got any comments __________ his essay? <b>On</b>
<b>189.</b>Smoking can cause damage __________ the lung. <b>To</b>
<b>190.</b>We had a date __________ him last week. <b>With</b>
<b>191.</b>Their decision had a great effect (ảnh hưởng tới)__________ him. <i><b>On</b></i>
<b>192.</b>I feel more __________ ease (thoải mái) when I stay with my parents. <i><b>At</b></i>
<i><b>193.</b>They matched __________ in step. (Họ đi đều bước)</i> <i><b>in</b></i>
<b>194.</b>Wood is an inefficient (không hữu hiện) source __________ energy. <b>Of</b>
<b>195.</b>He meet her __________ the stress. <b>In</b>
<b>196.</b>Almost selling newspaper children live __________ the stress.(vô gia cư) <i><b>on</b></i>
<i><b>197.</b></i>__________ theory (về mặt lí thuyết), the plan is so potential(có nhiều tiềm năng). <i><b>in</b></i>
<i><b>198.</b></i>I bet (cá cược) $2000 __________ the house. <i><b>On</b></i>
<b>199.</b>He awarded the golden medal (huy chương) __________ the winner. <b>To</b>
<b>200.</b>The bad weather prevented us __________ going picnic. <b>From</b>
<b>201.</b>A student falls __________ love __________ her teacher. <b>In/with</b>
<b>202.</b>All the students complained __________ that teacher. <b>Against</b>
<b>203.</b>They don’t want __________ sell their car. <b>To</b>
<i><b>204.</b></i>They disposed (bán đi) __________ their car. <i><b>Of</b></i>
<b>205.</b>I can ensure (đảm bảo) a good job __________ you. <b>For</b>
<i><b>206.</b></i>She entered (đăng kí, tham dự) __________ the beauty contest. <i><b>For</b></i>
<b>207.</b>The grades were entered (ghi lại, lưu lại) __________ a book. <b>in</b>
<b>208.</b>I still hide (giấu ai cái gì) my love __________ her. <i><b>from</b></i>
<i><b>209.</b></i>We share (cùng làm chung) __________ preparing a big party. <i><b>In</b></i>
<b>210.</b>You needn’t shout (mắng ai) __________ her like that. <i><b>At</b></i>
<b>211.</b>I gave a present __________ her. <b>To</b>
<b>212.</b>My mother bought a doll __________ me. <b>For</b>
<b>213.</b>The poor girl burst __________ tears (ịa khóc, bật khóc). <i><b>Into</b></i>
<b>214.</b>I look __________ my younger sister when my parents are away. <b>After</b>
<b>215.</b>My uncle lives __________ 57 Hang Bac street. <b>at</b>
<b>216.</b>You will have to cheer her __________ a bit. <b>Up</b>
<b>217.</b>He was in London __________ business. <b>On</b>
<b>218.</b>I look forward __________ seeing her again. <b>To</b>
<b>219.</b>Add some milk and sugar __________ your tea. <b>To</b>
<b>220.</b>Help! The house is __________ fire. <b>On</b>
<b>221.</b>I am very impressed __________ your work. <b>By</b>
<b>222.</b>There are some differences __________ Bristish and American English. <b>Between</b>
<b>223.</b>Money isn’t a solution __________ every problem. <b>To</b>
<b>224.</b>You are walking too fast. I can’t keep up __________ you. <b>With</b>
<b>225.</b>Don’t wake the children __________! <b>Up</b>
<b>226.</b>I promise I’ll take good care __________ it. <b>Of</b>
<b>227.</b>The apartment consists (bao gồm, gồm có) __________ 3 rooms. <i><b>Of</b></i>
<b>228.</b>Do you spend much money __________ clothes? <b>On</b>
<b>PREPOSITIONS (Giới từ)</b>
<b>Fill in the missing prepositions.</b>
<b>1.</b> I shall meet you __________ the corner __________ the street.
<b>2.</b> I always come __________ school __________ foot.
<b>3.</b> It never snows here __________ Christmas.
<b>4.</b> The country looks beautiful __________ spring.
<b>5.</b> I can see you __________ Monday.
<b>6.</b> I live __________ the country, but she lives __________ the seaside.
<b>7.</b> He always comes __________ bus.
<b>8.</b> I don’t like getting up __________ the morning.
<b>9.</b> He has learned the whole poem __________ heart.
<b>10.</b>Is Miss Smith __________ home?
<b>11.</b>____________
<b>12.</b>I have breakfast __________ 7:30 every morning.
<b>13.</b>Can you translate that __________ German?
<b>14.</b>My birthday is __________ May 5th.
<b>15.</b>My birthday is __________ the 5th.
<b>16.</b>They come __________ the room.
<b>17.</b>I like swimming __________ summer.
<b>18.</b>We get a lot of rain __________ November.
<b>19.</b>He never comes __________ time for the class.
<b>20.</b>I’m very busy __________ present.
<b>21.</b>I have no time __________ the moment.
<b>22.</b>Please write your name __________ the top of the page.
<b>23.</b>There is vocabulary __________ the end of the book.
<b>24.</b>I shall see her __________ the beginning of the week.
<b>25.</b>__________ my opinion, it is a very good book.
<b>26.</b>She is __________ the garden.
<b>27.</b>We are going __________ the theatre this evening.
<b>28.</b>The train arrives __________ Victoria station __________ 4:30.
<b>29.</b>Please tell me __________ once.
<b>30.</b>I waited __________half an hour, and __________ last she came.
<b>31.</b>The book is __________ the table.
<b>32.</b>He is sitting __________ an armchair.
<b>33.</b>The picture is __________ the wall.
<b>34.</b>She took ten shillings __________ her bag.
<b>35.</b>__________the last few days I haven’t been able to sleep __________ night.
<b>36.</b>She always agrees __________ everything he says.
<b>37.</b>Are you acquainted ____________ the lady?
<b>38.</b>You will soon get accustomed ____________ English cooking.
<b>39.</b>She is very angry __________ me.
<b>40.</b>I apologize_ __________ keeping you waiting.
<b>41.</b>The dog begged ____a piece of cake.
<b>42.</b>Does this belong __________ you?
<b>43.</b>She is always borrow money __________ me.
<b>44.</b>My cat is very fond __________ fish
<b>45.</b>I’m very grateful __________ her __________ her help.
<b>46.</b>The room was full __________ people.
<b>47.</b>I’m quite different __________ her.
<b>48.</b>
<b>49.</b>She insists __________ coming.
<b>50.</b>He is quite incapable __________ such a thing.
<b>51.</b>I’m afraid __________ this dog.
<b>52.</b>Are you interested __________ literature?
<b>53.</b>She is very jealous __________her sister.
<b>54.</b>Clean air provides us __________ a healthy supply of oxygen.
<b>55.</b>I’m very sorry __________ what I have done.
<b>57.</b>My hat is quite similar __________ yours.
<b>58.</b>I’m tired __________ waiting for her.
<b>59.</b>I’m so worried __________ my sister who is ill.
<b>60.</b>It is very bad __________ you to eat so quickly.
<b>61.</b>I’m not good __________ tennis.
<b>62. My birthday is __________ the first __________ the month.</b>
<b>63.</b>This will come in very useful __________ her.
<b>64.</b>The sun rises __________ the east, and sets __________ the west.
<b>65.</b>Were your friends successful __________ getting a loan from the bank.
<b>66.</b>
<b>67.</b>Miss White was very upset __________ the news of her father’s death.
<b>69.</b>We were very grateful __________ our friends __________ all of their assistance.
<b>70.</b>Don’t you think you should try to be friendly __________ your classmates?
<b>71.</b>Mr. Green is responsible __________ hiring employees.
<b>72.</b>That type of music is quite popular __________ teenage boys and girls.
<b>73.</b>Fred is capable __________ doing better work than he is doing at present.
<b>74.</b>Ken was proud __________ his good marks on English.
<b>75.</b>My plan is similar______yours, but it is different __________ Ken’s.
<b>76.</b>Pierre said he had become quite fond __________ American hamburgers.
<b>77.</b>We are still hopeful __________ hearing from our friends before Saturday.
<b>78.</b>That fashion magazine is full __________ advertising for women’s clothes.
<b>79.</b>This gloves aren’t very suitable __________ that kind of work.
<b>80.</b>They were happy __________ the results of the election.
<b>81.</b>It was certainly kind __________ you to help me.
<b>82.</b>Mrs Brown is often worried __________ money.
<b>83.</b>Her parents are very pleased __________ her French.
<b>84.</b>I’m not interested __________ politics.
<b>85.</b>She was sad because he was rude __________ her.
<b>86.</b>Travelling by air is preferable __________ traveling by train.
<b>87.</b>Thank you. You are kind __________ me.
<b>88.</b> ___________________________
<b>89.</b>Everybody was surprised __________ the news.
<b>94.</b>Mary is very fond __________ animals.
<b>95.</b>Ann wasn’t very keen ________ going out in the rain, so we stayed at home.
<b>96.</b>Hurry, or you’ll be late __________ school.
<b>97.</b>Were they present __________ the meeting.
<b>98.</b>Jane was absent __________ class yesterday.
<b>99.</b>The house was crowed __________ students.
<b>100.</b>Miss White is very kind __________ her colleagues.
<b>101.</b>Tom is very quick __________ maths.
<b>102.</b>I’m rather anxious __________ her, I haven’t received a letter.
<b>103.</b>This country is rich __________ oil.
<b>104.</b>Are you aware _________ the time.
<b>105.</b>It is not easy to be open __________ strangers.
<b>106.</b>Smoking is harmful __________ your health.
<b>107.</b>Are you afraid __________ snakes?
<b>108.</b>Is she serious _________learning to be a pilot?
<b>109.</b>Is this matter important __________ you?
<b>110.</b>Don’t give up hope yet. Be confident __________ the success.
<b>115.</b>What does NATO stand __________ ?
<b>116.</b>This is a different car __________ the one I drove yesterday.
<b>117.</b>Everyone is aware __________ air pollution.
<b>118.</b>This building belongs __________ those who live in it.
<b>119.</b>They are good __________ learning English.
<b>120.</b>I agree __________ you completely.
<b>121.</b>His opinion differs __________ mine.
<b>122.</b>She said that she had been absent __________ school the day before.
<b>123.</b>There were crowds __________ people in the park yesterday.
<b>124.</b>The convict escaped __________ prison.
<b>125.</b>I’m fed up __________ my job.
<b>126.</b>My parents are pleased __________ my result.
<b>127.</b>Hue is famous __________ its historical vestiges.
<b>128.</b>My mother is always busy __________ her housework.
<b>129.</b>We are proud __________ our people’s heroic tradition.
<b>130.</b>The climate of our country is favorable ___________agriculture.
<b>131.</b>The air at the seaside is good __________ health.
<b>132.</b>My home is far __________ school.
<b>133. Many young people want to be independent __________their parents.</b>
<b>134._</b>Your profession is similar __________ mine.
<b>135.</b>This chemical is dangerous __________ humans.
<b>136.</b>This work is not suitable __________ him.
<b>137.</b>My house is next __________ the post office.
<b>138.</b>What did you do __________ Thursday night ?
<b>139.</b>Air is necessary __________ life.
<b>140.</b>He is friendly _________ everybody.
<b>141.</b>That singer has become very popular __________ the youth.
<b>142.</b>This sweater will keep you safe __________ the cold.
<b>143.</b>My brother wasn’t confident __________ passing the exam.
<b>144.</b>We are ashamed __________ his behavior.
<b>145.</b>The children gathered __________ the teacher.
<b>146.</b>My family has lived here __________ 1998.
<b>147.</b>Go __________ the river, you’ll see a small shop.
<b>148.</b>They are watching TV __________ the living room.
<b>149.</b>I’ll wait __________ you in front __________ the school gate.
<b>150.</b>Instead __________ going out tonight, I’ll stay at home.
<b>151.</b>__________ fever, she went off school.
<b>152.</b>Thanks __________ your help, I can finish my work perfectly.
<b>153.</b>I would do you a favor __________ pleasure.
<b>154.</b>She speaks English __________ a native.
<b>155.</b>Do this __________ me, don’t you?
<b>159.</b>She changes water __________ wine.
<b>160.</b>I come __________ England.
<b>161.</b>I đon’t have money __________ me.
<b>162.</b>The legs __________ the table are tall.
<b>163.</b>He is a man __________ courage.
<b>164.</b>What did she die __________?
<b>165.</b>This song was sung __________ Britney Spears.
<b>166.</b>Apple are sold __________ the dozen.
<b>167.</b>She is the girl __________ whom I gave a present.
<b>168.</b>She works in this office __________ a secretary.
<b>169.</b>I like some sports __________ basketball and football.
<b>170.</b>I live on the fourth floor. He lives __________ me on the fifth floor.
<b>171.</b>He sits __________ hí bicycle, riding everywhere.
<b>173.</b>__________ what do you prefer oranges?
<b>174.</b>__________ what do you congratulate her?
<b>175.</b>This is the man __________ whom I depend.
<b>176.</b>What do you come here __________?
<b>177.</b>I have given __________ the tools I borowed.
<b>178.</b>Don’t worry. The pain should wear __________ fairly soon.
<b>180.</b>Several people were injured __________ a bus accident.
<b>181.</b>I met an old friend __________ accident.
<b>182.</b>Everything they say is __________ no account.
<b>183.</b>__________ no account give her an apology.
<b>184.</b>There are some new arrivals __________ my class.
<b>185.</b>Cinema has little attraction __________ her.
<b>186.</b>The bill __________ the water supply came to $55.
<b>187.</b>I have a strong belieft __________ her ability.
<b>188.</b>Have you got any comments __________ his essay?
<b>189.</b>Smoking can cause damage __________ the lung.
<b>190.</b>We had a date __________ him last week.
<b>191.</b>Their decision had a great effect __________ him.
<b>192.</b>I feel more __________ ease when I stay with my parents.
<b>193.</b>They matched __________ in step.
<b>194.</b>Wood is an inefficient source __________ energy.
<b>195.</b>He meet her __________ the stress.
<b>196.</b>Almost selling newspaper children live __________ the stress.
<b>197.</b>__________ theory, the plan is so potential.
<b>198.</b>I bet $2000 __________ the house.
<b>199.</b>He awarded the golden medal __________ the winner.
<b>200.</b>The bad weather prevented us __________ going picnic.
<b>204.</b>They disposed __________ their car.
<b>205.</b>I can ensure a good job __________ you.
<b>206.</b>She entered __________ the beauty contest.
<b>207.</b>The grades were entered __________ a book.
<b>208.</b>I still hide my love __________ her.
<b>209.</b>We share __________ preparing a big party.
<b>210.</b>You needn’t shout __________ her like that.
<b>211.</b>I gave a present __________ her.
<b>212.</b>My mother bought a doll __________ me.
<b>213.</b>The poor girl burst __________ tears.
<b>214.</b>I look __________ my younger sister when my parents are away.
<b>215.</b>My uncle lives __________ 57 Hang Bac street.
<b>216.</b>You will have to cheer her __________ a bit.
<b>217.</b>He was in London __________ business.
<b>218.</b>I look forward __________ seeing her again.
<b>219.</b>Add some milk and sugar __________ your tea.
<b>220.</b>Help! The house is __________ fire.
<b>221.</b>I am very impressed __________ your work.
<b>222.</b>There are some differences __________ Bristish and American English.
<b>223.</b>Money isn’t a solution __________ every problem.
<b>224.</b>You are walking too fast. I can’t keep up __________ you.
<b>225.</b>Don’t wake the children __________!
<b>I. Malaysia is one of the countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). It is divided</b>
into 2 regions, known as West Malaysia and East Malaysia. They are seperated by about 640 km of the sea
and together comprise an area of 329,758 sq km. Malaysia enjoys tropical climate. The Malaysian unit of
currency is the ringgit, consisting of 100 sen.
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpua and it is also the largest city in the counry. The population in 2001
was over 22 million. Islam is the country’s official religion. In addition, there are other religions such as
Buddhism and Hinduism. The national language is Bahasa Malaysia (also known simply as Malay).
English, Chinese and Tamil are also widely spoken. The langauge of instruction for primary school children
is Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese or Tamil. Bahasa Malaysia is the primary language of instruction in all
secondary schools, although some students may continue learning in Chinese or Tamil. And English is a
compulsory second language.
<i><b>* New words:</b></i>
ASEAN : Hiệp hội các quốc gia Đông Nam Á divide into : chia thành
Region : vùng, khu vực separate : phân chia
Comprise : bao gồm unit of currency : đơn vị tiền tệ
Consist of : bao gồm Islam : Hồi giáo
Official : chính thức religion : tơn giáo
In addition : ngoài ra Buddhism : Phật giáo
Hinduism : Ấn Độ giáo national language : quốc ngữ
Instruction : việc giáo dục, dạy dỗ compulsory : bắt buộc
<i>a) Fill in the table with the right information about Malaysia.</i>
MALAYSIA
1. Area: ... 5. Cpital city: ...
2. Population: ... 6. Offical religion: ...
3. Climate: ... 7. National language : ...
4. Unit of currency: ... 8. Compulsory second language : ...
<i>b) True or False? Check (<b></b>) the boxes. Then correct the false statements.</i>
1. Mlaysia is a member country of ASEAN. ...
2. There are 2 religions in Malaysia. ...
3. People speak only Malay in Malaysia. ...
4. Primary school children leran 3 languages at school. ...
5. All secondary school children learn in English. ...
<b>II. For centuries, poets, writers and musicians have mentioned the ao dai in poems,</b>
novels and songs. The ao dai is the traditional dress of Vietnamese women. It consists of a long silk tunic
that is slit on the sides and worn over loose pants. Traditionally, it was frequently worn by both men and
women. The design and material used for men were different from those used for women. Nowadays,
women usually wear it, especially on special occasions. However, many Vietnamese women today often
prefer to wear modern clothing at work, beacause it is more convenient.
Now fashion designers want to change the traditional ao dai. Some have printed lines of poetry on the ao
<i>dai, so they look modern and very fashionable. Other designers have taken inspration from Vietnam’s ethnic</i>
<i><b>* New words :</b></i>
Century : thế kỉ mention : đề cập, nhắc đến poem : bài thơ
Novel : tiểu thuyết traditional : truyền thống silk : bằng lụa
Tunic : tà áo slit : xẻ loose : rộng thùng thình
Pants : quần dài material : chất liệu, vải convenient : tiện lợi, thuận tiện
Designer : nhà thiết kế inspiration : nguồn cảm hứng symbol : kí hiệu
Ethnic manority : dân tộc ít người cross : chữ thập unique : độc đáo
<i>a) Complete the sentences. Use the information from the passage.</i>
1. For a long time the ao dai has been the subject of __________.
2. The ao dai is described as a __________.
3. The majority of Vietnamese women prefer __________.
4. Some designers have modernized the ao dai by printing __________.
5. Another alternative is to add __________.
<i>b) Answer the questions.</i>
1. Who used to wear the ao dai by tradition? ...
2. Why do the majority of Vietnamese women prefer to wear modern clothing at work these days? ...
The journey to the village is very interesting. People have the chance to travel between the green paddy
fields and cross a small bamboo forest before they reach a big old banyan tree at the entrance to the village.
Liz met Ba’s family at his house early in the morning and after 2 hours travelling by bus, they reached the
big old tree. Everyone felt tired and hungry, so they sat down under the tree had a snack.
After the meal, they started to walk into the village for about thirty minutes to visit Ba’s uncle. Then, they
walked up the mountain to visit the shrine of a Vietnamese hero and enjoy the fresh air there. In the
afternoon, they went boating in the river and had a picnic on the river bank before going home late in the
evening. It was an enjoyable day. Liz took a lot of photos to show the trip to her parents.
“I wish I could visit your village again some day.” Liz told Ba.
“You’ll always be welcome here, Liz.” Ba replied.
<i><b>* New words:</b></i>
have a rest : nghỉ ngơi journey : chuyến đi have the change : có cơ hội
paddy field : cánh đồng bamboo : cây tre banyan tree : cây đa
entrance : lối vào snack : bữa ăn nhẹ shrine : miếu
hero : anh hùng go boating : đi bơi thuyền bank : bờ
<i>a) True or False? Check (<b></b>) the boxes. Then correct the false statements.</i>
1. Ba and his family had a two-day trip to their home village. ...
2. Many people like going there for their weekends. ...
3. There is a small bamboo forest at the entrance to the village. ...
4. Liz had a snack at the house of Ba’s uncle. ...
5. There is a shrine on the mountain near Ba’s village. ...
6. Everyone had a picnic on the mountain. ...
7. Everyone left the village late in the evening. ...
8. Liz had a videotape to show the trip to her parents. ...
9. Liz want to go there again. ...
<i>b) Answer the questions.</i>
1. Where is Ba’s village? ...
2. How did Ba and his family get to the village? ...
3. Where is the banyan tree? ...
4. What did they see on the mountain? ...
5. Where did they have their picnic? ...
6. What did Liz do to show the trip to her parents? ...
7. What does Liz wish? ...
<b>IV. Although there are many celebrations throughout the year, Tet or the Lunar New Year holiday is the</b>
most important celebration for Vietnamese people. Tet is a festival which occurs in late January or early
February. It is time for families to clean and decorate their homes and enjoy specail food such as sticky rice
cake. Family members who live apart try to be together at Tet.
Passover is in late March or early April. This festival is celerbrated in Israel by all Jewish people. On this
festival, people celebrate freedom from slavery. Passover is also an ancient spring festival. On the first and
second nights of Passover, Jewish families eat a special meal called the Seder.
Easter is a joyful festival which is celebrated in many countries. It happens at around the same time as
Passover. On Easter Day (Easter Sunday), young children receive chocolate or sugar eggs – as long as they
<i><b>* New words:</b></i>
Celebration : tổ chức occur : xảy ra decorate : trang trí
Sticky rice cake : bánh chưng Passover : Lễ Quá Hải Jewish : thuộc về Do Thái
Slavery : chế độ nô nệ freedom : sự tự do parade : cuộc diễu hành
Easter : lễ phục sinh ancient : cổ meal : bữa ăn, bữa cơm
Complete the table with the information from the passage.
<b>Celebration</b> <b>When?</b> <b>Activities</b> <b>Food</b> <b>Country</b>
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
The city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. At first, it was called Fort Amsterdam, and then New
Amsterdam. In 1664, the English took over the city and renamed it New York. New York is a very unusual
city. Although it is not the capital of the country, it is the home of the United Nations and the centre of
global finance, communications and business. New Yorkers are people who come from all over the United
States and many different countries in the world. The city is characterised by its hundreds of tall offices and
apartment biuldings, some of which are among the tallest buildings in the world. Visitors to New York are
all attracted by places such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Wall Street and the
Broadway theatre district. New York is also the place where tourists can visit some world famous art
galleries and museums.
<i><b>* New words :</b></i>
Located : nằm ở southeastern : đơng nam State : bang
Mingle : hịa lẫn Harbour : hải cảng ice-free : khơng bị đóng băng
Metropolitant : thuộc đô thị Dutch : người Hà Lan take over : tiếp quản
art gallery : phòng triển lãm museum : viện bảo tàng unusual : khá thường
<i>a) The words in A appear in the reading passage. Match them with their definitions in B</i>.
<b>A</b> <b>B</b>
1. metropolitant region
2. take over
3. unusual
4. ice-free
5. mingle with
a/ not covered with ice
b/ mix with
c/ get control of
d/ city and large area around it
e/ special
1 - ... 2 - ... 3 - ... 4 - ... 5 - ...
<i>b) True or False? Check (<b></b>) the boxes. Then correct the false statements.</i>
1. New York is the name of both a state and a city. ...
2. New York Harbour has a lot of ice in winter. ...
3. New York is on 2 rivers. ...
4. The United Nations Building is in New York. ...
5. New York belonged to the Dutch when it was founded. ...
<i>c) Answer the questions.</i>
1. Where is New York City? ...
2. What is its population? ...
3. Why was New York originally called New Amsterdam? ...
...
4. What makes New York an unusual city? ...
...
5. What places in New York are visitors attracted to? ...
...
<b>Mrs. Ha:</b> I’m worried about my most recent water bill. It’s enormous.
<b>Mrs. Mi:</b> Let me see. 200,000 dong! You should reduce the amount of water your family uses.
<b>Mrs. Ha:</b> How do I do that?
<b>Mrs. Mi:</b> First of all, get a plumber to make sure there are no cracks in the pipes.
<b>Mrs. Ha:</b> I’ll do that.
<b>Mrs. Mi:</b> Baths use twice as much water as showers, so I suggest taking showers. And remember to
turn off the faucets. A dripping faucet can waste 500 liters of water a month.
<b>Mrs. Ha:</b> I see. Thank you.
<i><b>* New words:</b></i>
Recent : gần đây, mới đây enormous : khổng lồ
Reduce : cắt giảm, giảm thiểu plumber : thợ sửa ống nước
Crack : vết nứt pipe : ống nước
Bath : bồn tắm shower : vịi hoa sen
Turn off : khóa, tắt faucet : vịi nước
Drip : chảy từng giọt waste : lãng phí
<i>True or False? Check (<b></b>) the boxes. Then correct the false statements.</i>
1. Mrs. Ha is worried about her water bill. ...
2. Mrs. Mi gives Mrs. Ha advice on how to save water. ...
3. Mrs. Ha has checked the pipes in her house and found no cracks. ...
4. Mrs. Ha suggests getting some tool to check cracks in the pipes. ...
5. Mrs. Mi suggests taking showers to save water. ...
T F
<b>Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) that best completes the passage.</b>
<b>VII. It’s not surprised that when a Vietnamese person said that “Ao dai is a famous model (1) __________</b>
of Vietnam.” The ao dai has had many versions (2) __________ the years. There were collarless versions
made famous by former first lady of south Vietnamese madame Nhu in 1958. There is also a mini made for
everyday use, its panels were knee-length and (3) __________ up to the waist. Whatever the design, the Ao
dai (4) __________ a beautiful Vietnamese dress revealing the strong yet feminine side of Vietnamese
women. Mrs. James Sterson, an American, said that : No country in the world has the traditional fashion (5)
__________ so extremely amazing, include traditional culture in its (6) __________ ao dai of Vietnam.
Nowadays, ao dai has been (7) __________ over the world. Vietnam’s women who live in foreign country
always wear it like the (8) __________ emotions of them about Vietnam.
1. A. material B. uniform C. fashion D. style
2. A. since B. throughout C. for D. in
3. A. makes B. sets C. breaks D. slits
4. A. consists B. matches C. inspires D. remains
5. A. it’s B. there’s C. that’s D. thet’re
6. A. like B. similar C. same D. such as
7. A. unique B. fashionable C. popular D. special
8. A. practical B. proud C. confident D. free
...
...
...
<b>VIII. Singapore is an island country and the smallest country in South East Asia. Singapore (1) __________</b>
of 63 island, including the main island itself. The area of Singapore is about 697.2 sq km, about 23% of
Singapore’s land area comprises forests and (2) __________ reserves. The capital and largest city is
Singapore. City and the (3) __________ in June 2006 was about 4 million. Singapore has a tropical
rainforest climate, its tempreatures (4) __________ from 22 degree Celsius to 34 degree Celsius. Singapore
is also a multireligion country with Buddhism, Christianity, Muslims, Taoism, Sikhism, Hinduism and
others. The (5) __________ language of Singapore is Malay, English, Chinese and Tamil are also offical
languages. Today, Singapore has one of the highest (6) __________ of living in Asia with its economy
centered on the production of electronic items, ship building, petroleum refining, tourism and the
international trade.
1. A. includes B. comprises C. consists D. combines
2. A. nature B. natural C. naturalized D. naturally
3. A. resident B. occupation C. community D. population
4. A. run B. range C. drop D. measure
5. A. nation B. nation’s C. national D. native
6. A. standards B. aspects C. levels D. samples
...
...
...
<b>IX. Last weekend, I had a day trip to the countryside with some of my classmates. We went to visit a farm</b>
on (1) __________ Peter’s Uncle Tom works.
We left early in the morning and went there by bus. Uncle Tom and some workers met us at the bus stop
and (2) __________ us to their farm. Om the way, Uncle Tom showed us (3) __________of wheat, corn and
vegetables where some tractors were running up and down, plowing and breaking soil, distributing manure
and (4) __________ seeds. After lunch, we all went for walk round the farm. In the large yard of the farm
we saw a lot of (5) __________ machinery. In the afternoon we went to the cattle farm. A lot of horses,
sheep and cows were (6) __________ here. We saw a new-born (7) __________ in the crowshed when we
help the farmers to feed the cows. After having some tea and cakes we said goodbye and went home. It was
an (8) __________ day!
1. A. whom B. that C. which D. where
2. A. dropped B. picked C. brought D. took
3. A. areas B. fields C. forests D. meadows
4. A. planting B. plowing C. growing D. producing
5. A. farm B. farming C. farmer D. farmyard
6. A. trapped B. collected C. raised D. risen
7. A. calf B. puppy C. colt D. lamb
...
...
...
<b>X. Van, a student from Ho Chi Minh city, is an (1) __________ student in the USA. He is now living with</b>
the Parker family on a farm 100 kilometers outside Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Parker grows maize on his farm,
(2) __________ Mrs Parker works part-time at a grocery store in a (3) __________ town. They have 2
children, Peter and Sam. Peter is as the same age as Van, and Sam is still in primary school.
Van has been learning a lot about life on a farm (4) __________ his arrival. Everyday, after school he often
feeds the chicken and (5) __________ their eggs. On weekends, the three boys often help Mr. Parker on the
farm. Van likes the Parker and he enjoys (6) __________ a member of their family.
1. A. replace B. substitute C. change D. exchange
2. A. when B. while C. where D. which
3. A. near B. nearly C. nearby D. nearside
4. A. since B. from C. for D. on
5. A. picks B. keeps C. beats D. collects
6. A. be B. to be C. being D. of being
...
...
<b>XI. There is now increasing concern about the world’s energy (1) __________, particularly about those</b>
involving fossil (2) __________. In less than a hundred years we shall probably (3) __________ all the
present sources of oil and gas. The word’s coal reserves should last longer but, once used, these can not (4)
1. A. possessions B. resources C. goods D. materials
2. A. fuels B. powers C. forms D. energies
3. A. end in B. run off C. get out D. use up
4 A. renew B. renewing C. be renewing D. be renewed
5. A. however B. moreover C. therefore D. though
6. A. possible B. strong C. well D. much
7. A. wide B. widely C. main D. mainly
8. A. consume B. consuming C. consumptive D. consumption
...
...
...
<b>XII. Tet Nguyen Dan, more commonly known by its shortened name TET, is the most important and</b>
popular holiday and (1) __________ in Vitenam.
Tet takes (2) __________ from the first day of the first month of the Lunar calendar (around late January or
early February) until at least the third day. Many Vietnamese (3) __________ for Tet by cooking special
holiday foods and cleaning the house. There are a lot of customs (4) __________ during Tet, like visiting a
1. A. activity B. parade C. festival D. occasion
2. A. place B. part C. care D. back
3. A. practice B. prepare C. celebrate D. support
4. A. practices B. practicing C. to practice D. practiced
5. A. in B. for C. on D. at
6. A. lucky B. spending C. paper D. saving
7. A. relations B. reunions C. contacts D. joints
8. A. well B. worse C. better D. best
<b>VII. It’s not surprised that when a Vietnamese person said that “Ao dai is a famous model (1) __________</b>
of Vietnam.” The ao dai has had many versions (2) __________ the years. There were collarless versions
made famous by former first lady of south Vietnamese madame Nhu in 1958. There is also a mini made for
everyday use, its panels were knee-length and (3) __________ up to the waist. Whatever the design, the Ao
dai (4) __________ a beautiful Vietnamese dress revealing the strong yet feminine side of Vietnamese
women. Mrs. James Sterson, an American, said that : No country in the world has the traditional fashion (5)
<i><b>* New words:</b></i>
Version : phiên bản, kiểu collarless : không cổ (áo)
Reveal : bày tỏ, bộc lộ panel : vạt (áo)
1. A. material B. uniform <b>C. fashion</b> D. style
2. A. since <b>B. throughout</b> C. for D. in
3. A. makes B. sets C. breaks <b>D. slits</b>
4. A. consists B. matches C. inspires <b>D. remains</b>
5. A. it’s B. there’s <b>C. that’s</b> D. thet’re
6. <b>A. like</b> B. similar C. same D. such as
7. A. unique B. fashionable <b>C. popular</b> D. special
8. A. practical <b>B. proud</b> C. confident D. free
<b>VIII. Singapore is an island country and the smallest country in South East Asia. Singapore (1) __________</b>
of 63 island, including the main island itself. The area of Singapore is about 697.2 sq km, about 23% of
Singapore’s land area comprises forests and (2) __________ reserves. The capital and largest city is
Singapore. City and the (3) __________ in June 2006 was about 4 million. Singapore has a tropical
rainforest climate, its tempreatures (4) __________ from 22 degree Celsius to 34 degree Celsius. Singapore
<i><b>* New words:</b></i>
degree Celsius : độ C (o<sub>C)</sub> <sub>multireligion : đa đạo</sub> <sub>trade : thương mại</sub>
1. A. includes B. comprises <b>C. consists</b> D. combines
2. A. nature <b>B. natural</b> C. naturalized D. naturally
3. A. resident B. occupation C. community <b>D. population</b>
4. <b>A. run</b> B. range C. drop D. measure
5. A. nation B. nation’s <b>C. national</b> D. native
6. <b>A. standards</b> B. aspects C. levels D. samples
<b>IX. Last weekend, I had a day trip to the countryside with some of my classmates. We went to visit a farm</b>
on (1) __________ Peter’s Uncle Tom works.
We left early in the morning and went there by bus. Uncle Tom and some workers met us at the bus stop
and (2) __________ us to their farm. Om the way, Uncle Tom showed us (3) __________of wheat, corn and
vegetables where some tractors were running up and down, plowing and breaking soil, distributing manure
and (4) __________ seeds. After lunch, we all went for walk round the farm. In the large yard of the farm
we saw a lot of (5) __________ machinery. In the afternoon we went to the cattle farm. A lot of horses,
1. A. whom B. that C. which <b>D. where</b>
2. A. dropped B. picked C. brought <b>D. took</b>
3. A. areas <b>B. fields</b> C. forests D. meadows
4. A. planting B. plowing C. growing <b>D. producing</b>
5. <b>A. farm</b> B. farming C. farmer D. farmyard
6. A. trapped B. collected <b>C. raised</b> D. risen
8. A. enjoy B. enjoying C. enjoyed <b>D. enjoyable</b>
<b>X. Van, a student from Ho Chi Minh city, is an (1) __________ student in the USA. He is now living with</b>
the Parker family on a farm 100 kilometers outside Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Parker grows maize on his farm,
(2) __________ Mrs Parker works part-time at a grocery store in a (3) __________ town. They have 2
children, Peter and Sam. Peter is as the same age as Van, and Sam is still in primary school.
Van has been learning a lot about life on a farm (4) __________ his arrival. Everyday, after school he often
feeds the chicken and (5) __________ their eggs. On weekends, the three boys often help Mr. Parker on the
farm. Van likes the Parker and he enjoys (6) __________ a member of their family.
1. A. replace B. substitute C. change <b>D. exchange</b>
2. A. when <b>B. while</b> C. where D. which
3. A. near B. nearly <b>C. nearby</b> D. nearside
4. <b>A. since</b> B. from C. for D. on
5. A. picks B. keeps C. beats <b>D. collects</b>
6. A. be B. to be <b>C. being</b> D. of being
<b>XI. There is now increasing concern about the world’s energy (1) __________, particularly about those</b>
involving fossil (2) __________. In less than a hundred years we shall probably (3) __________ all the
present sources of oil and gas. The word’s coal reserves should last longer but, once used, these can not (4)
__________. It is important, (5) __________, that we should develop such alternative sources of energy and
nuclear energy as (6) __________ as water and wind power (classed as renewable energy). Until these
energy supplies are (7) __________ used, it is important for the developed countries to reduce energy (8)
__________ as much as possible.
<i><b>* New words:</b></i>
Concern : mối quan tâm particularly : đặc biệt involving : liên quan
Fossil : hóa thạch probably : có lẽ sources : nguồn năng lượng
Coal : than đá reserves : tồn tại develop : phát triển
Alternative : có sẵn nuclear : hạt nhân wind power : điện phong
Supply : sụ cung cấp renew : làm mới energy : năng lượng
1. A. possessions <b>B. resources</b> C. goods D. materials
2. <b>A. fuels</b> B. powers C. forms D. energies
3. A. end in B. run off C. get out <b>D. use up</b>
4 <b>A. renew</b> B. renewing C. be renewing D. be renewed
5. <b>A. however</b> B. moreover C. therefore D. though
6. A. possible B. strong <b>C. well</b> D. much
7. A. wide <b>B. widely</b> C. main D. mainly
8. A. consume B. consuming C. consumptive <b>D. consumption</b>
<b>XII. Tet Nguyen Dan, more commonly known by its shortened name TET, is the most important and</b>
popular holiday and (1) __________ in Vitenam.
Tet takes (2) __________ from the first day of the first month of the Lunar calendar (around late January or
early February) until at least the third day. Many Vietnamese (3) __________ for Tet by cooking special
holiday foods and cleaning the house. There are a lot of customs (4) __________ during Tet, like visiting a
person’s house (5) __________ the first day of the new year, ancestral worshipping, wishing New Year’s
greeting, and giving (6) __________ money to children and elderly people. Tet is also an occasion for
pilgrims and family (7) __________. During Tet, Vietnamese visit their relatives and temples, forgetting
about the troubles of the past year and hoping for a (8) __________ upcoming year.
1. A. activity B. parade <b>C. festival</b> D. occasion
2. <b>A. place</b> B. part C. care D. back
3. A. practice <b>B. prepare</b> C. celebrate D. support
4. A. practices B. practicing C. to practice <b>D. practiced</b>
5. A. in B. for <b>C. on</b> D. at
6. <b>A. lucky</b> B. spending C. paper D. saving
7. A. relations B. reunions C. contacts <b>D. joints</b>
8. A. well B. worse <b>C. better</b> D. best
<i><b>* New words:</b></i>
Commonly : phổ biến custom : phong tục ancestral worshipping : thờ cúng tổ tiên
Occasion : dịp, cơ hội pilgrim : người hành hương trouble : khó khăn, nhọc nhằn
<i>* Choose the correct word or phrase for each space from the list. There are more words than </i>
<i><b>bkanks, so you don’t need all of them.</b></i>
<b>XIII. a, best, at, has, his, helpful, close</b>
His name’s Le Van Tam and he’s fourteen years old. He lives (1) __________ 26 Tran Phu Street in Ha Noi
with (2) __________ mother, father and his elder brother, Hung. He’s tall and thin and (3) __________
short black hair. He is sociable, humorous and (4) __________. His (5) __________ friends are Ba and Bao.
...
...
<b>XIV. took, speak, midday, at, about, telephoned, of</b>
A customer (1) __________ the Thanh Cong Delivery Service on June 16 just after (2) __________. The
customer’s name was Mr. Nam, and he wanted to (3) __________ to Mrs. Van. Mrs. Van was in a meeting
and could not come to the phone. So Mr. Toan (4) __________ a message. Mr. Nam called (5) __________
his stationary order. He said Mrs. Van could reach him (6) __________ 8 634 487.
...
...
<b>XV. burned, escaped, went, told, was, appeared, left, lit, tied, was grazing, said, grazed</b>
HOW THE TIGER GOT HIS STRIPES
One day, as a farmer was in his field and his buffalo (1) __________ nearby, a tiger (2) __________. The
tiger wanted to know why the strong buffalo was the servant and the small man (3) __________ the master.
The farmer (4) __________ he had something called wisdom, but he (5) __________ it at home that day. He
(6) __________ to get the wisdom, but before that he (7) __________ the tiger to a tree with a rope because
he didn’t want it to eat the buffalo. When he returned, the farmer brought some straw with him. He said it
was his wisdom. He (8) __________ the straw and the fire (9) __________ the tiger. The tiger (10)
__________, but it still has black stripes from the burns today.
...
...
<b>XVI. send, rich, received, poor, teacher, meet, Math, celebrate, pleased, English</b>
Dear Tim,
Thanks for your letter. I’m (1) __________ to hear you had an enjoyable Christmas vocation.
We (2) __________ our first semester report a few days ago. I got good grades for Science, (3) __________
and History, but my (4) __________ result was (5) __________. My Math (6) __________ asked me to
spend more time on it. I must study harder next semester.
It is almost Tet. That’s the Lunar New Year Festival in Vietnam. I think I told you about it in my last letter.
We’re going to Hue tonight to (7) __________ the festival with my grandmother. I’ll (8) __________ you a
postcard from here.
Write soon and tell me all your news.
Regards,
Hoa
...
...
<b>XVII. while, suggested, that, when, explaned, which, others</b>
Hoa, Nga and her cousin Nhi were bored, so Nga (1) __________ that they play a game called 20 questions.
She (2) __________ the rules and then the girls started to play. Nga thought of a place and she gave the (3)
__________ a clue by saying that it wasn’t in Asia. Nhi found out the place was in New York. Hoa thought
it was the Golden Gate Bridge, but (4) __________ is in San Francisco. Nhi was right (5) __________ she
said it was the Statue of Liberty.
...
...
<b>XVIII. go, to go, second, seconds, wet, wetter in, within, early, after</b>
<b>XIX. Summer, much, Spring, talking, no, about, is, many, for, of, seasons</b>
It was the first lesson after the summer holidays at a small school. The lesson was (1) __________ the
seasons of the year. “There are four (2) __________ in a year.” said the teacher, “They are Spring, Summer,
Autmn and Winter. In Spring it (3) __________ warm and every thing begins to grow. In (4) __________ it
is hot and there are (5) __________ flowers in the fields and gardens, in Autumn there are many vegetables
and (6) __________ fruit. Everybody likes to eat fruit. In Winter it is cold and it often rains. Sometimes
there is snow on the ground.” Here the teacher stopped and looked at one (7) __________ the pupils. “Stop
(8) __________, Tom.” he said. “When is the best time (9) __________ apples?” “It is when the farmer is
not at home and there is (10) __________ dog in the garden.” Tom said.
...
...
<b>XX. journey, sky, of, or, time, by, life, and, last, fell, clouds, much, interesting, up, I</b>
During my weekend, I travelled (1) __________ air for the first (2) __________ in my (3) __________. I
generally travel by train (4) __________ bus. It is both cheaper (5) __________ faster. But this was a short
(6) __________. At the beginning, I didn’t (7) __________ very happy. (8) __________ I was soon high (9)
__________ in the (10) __________ among the (11) __________ (12) __________. The view (13)
__________ mountain, fields and rivers was interesting and unusual. (14) __________ enjoyed my short
and comfortable journey very (15) __________.
...
...
<b>XXI. over, under, up, put, good, some, by, out, cooked, of</b>
Late in the afternoon, the boys (1) __________ up their tent in the middle of a field. As soon as this was
done, they (2) __________ a meal (3) __________ an open fire. They were all hungry and the food smelt
(4) __________. After a wonderful meal, they told stories and sang songs (5) __________ the camp fire.
But (6) __________ time later it began to rain. The boys felt tired so they put (7) __________ the fire and
crept into their tent. Their sleeping bags were warm and comfortable, so they all slept soundly. In the middle
of the night, two boys woke (8) __________ and began shouting. The tent was full (9) __________ water.
They all leapt out of their sleeping bags and hurried outside. It was raining heavily and they found that a
stream had formed in the field. The stream wound its way across the field and then flowed right (10)
__________ their tent.
...
...
<b>XXII. reached, at, least, rest, so, too, away, ordered, that, nor, search, remains, brought, been, matter,</b>
<b>nearest, been, for, ate, longer</b>
When I at last (1) __________ the town, I felt (2) __________ tired to go in (3) __________ of a room at
once so I went into the (4) __________ restaurant to where I had parked my car and sat down (5)
__________ a table. A waitress was clearing (6) __________ the (7) __________ of a meal which must
have (8) __________ eaten by at (9) __________ forty people. She gave me a menu which I examined for a
minute and I then (10) __________ from her fried chicken and salad and a glass of wine. The waitress (11)
__________ the wine at once but I had to wait a long time (12) __________ the (13) __________ of the
meal. When it came, there was so much on the plate (14) __________ it must have (15) __________ a
whole bird. I (16) __________ a little first and it was (17) __________ delicious that I ate all of it. I was
now neither hungry (18) __________ thirsty and as a (19) __________ of fact, I was no (20) __________
tired out.
...
...
<b>XXIII. variety, located, highest, various, to protect, tropical, locating</b>
Bach Ma national park is (1) __________ in central Vietnam in the province of Thua Thien Hue. The
national park vovers an area of about 22,000 ha in the districts of Phu Loc and Nam Dong. It was created in
1991 (2) __________ the centre of the last corridor of forest stretching from the South China Sea to the
Annaminate mountain range at the border with the Load PDR. With steep mountains and dense forests this
area is home to a wide (3) __________ of animals and plants.
<i>* Choose the correct word or phrase for each space from the list. There are more words than </i>
<i><b>bkanks, so you don’t need all of them.</b></i>
<b>XIII. a, best, at, has, his, helpful, close</b>
His name’s Le Van Tam and he’s fourteen years old. He lives (1) at 26 Tran Phu Street in Ha Noi with (2)
<b>his mother, father and his elder brother, Hung. He’s tall and thin and (3) has short black hair. He is sociable,</b>
humorous and (4) helpful. His (5) best friends are Ba and Bao.
<b>XIV. took, speak, midday, at, about, telephoned, of</b>
A customer (1) telephoned the Thanh Cong Delivery Service on June 16 just after (2) midday. The
customer’s name was Mr. Nam, and he wanted to (3) speak to Mrs. Van. Mrs. Van was in a meeting and
could not come to the phone. So Mr. Toan (4) took a message. Mr. Nam called (5) about his stationary
order. He said Mrs. Van could reach him (6) at 8 634 487.
<b>XV. burned, escaped, went, told, was, appeared, left, lit, tied, was grazing, said, grazed</b>
HOW THE TIGER GOT HIS STRIPES
One day, as a farmer was in his field and his buffalo (1) was grazing nearby, a tiger (2) appeared. The tiger
wanted to know why the strong buffalo was the servant and the small man (3) <b>was the master. The farmer</b>
(4) said he had something called wisdom, but he (5) left it at home that day. He (6) went to get the wisdom,
but before that he (7) tied the tiger to a tree with a rope because he didn’t want it to eat the buffalo. When he
returned, the farmer brought some straw with him. He said it was his wisdom. He (8) <b>lit the straw and the</b>
fire (9) burned the tiger. The tiger (10) escaped, but it still has black stripes from the burns today.
<b>XVI. send, rich, received, poor, teacher, meet, Math, celebrate, pleased, English</b>
Dear Tim,
Thanks for your letter. I’m (1) pleased to hear you had an enjoyable Christmas vocation.
We (2) received our first semester report a few days ago. I got good grades for Science, (3) English and
History, but my (4) Math result was (5) poor. My Math (6) teacher asked me to spend more time on it. I
must study harder next semester.
It is almost Tet. That’s the Lunar New Year Festival in Vietnam. I think I told you about it in my last letter.
We’re going to Hue tonight to (7) celebrate the festival with my grandmother. I’ll (8) send you a postcard
from here.
Write soon and tell me all your news.
Regards,
Hoa
<b>XVII. while, suggested, that, when, explaned, which, others</b>
Hoa, Nga and her cousin Nhi were bored, so Nga (1) suggested that they play a game called 20 questions.
She (2) explaned the rules and then the girls started to play. Nga thought of a place and she gave the (3)
<b>others a clue by saying that it wasn’t in Asia. Nhi found out the place was in New York. Hoa thought it was</b>
the Golden Gate Bridge, but (4) that is in San Francisco. Nhi was right (5) when she said it was the Statue
of Liberty.
<b>XVIII. go, to go, second, seconds, wet, wetter in, within, early, after</b>
Nhi and her parents are visiting Hoi An and My Son. They are staying at a hotel near Cua Dai. (1) <b>Early</b>
this morning, Nhi decided (2) to go for a run. She left the hotel and started jogging (3) in the direction of
Cua Dai beach. She thought she might (4) go along the beach for 20 minutes before heading for the hotel.
Unfortulately, (5) after 10 minutes, dark cloud began gathering and it started to rain. Nhi tried to reach a
shelter, but (6) within a few (7) seconds she was completely (8) wet. So she decided to continue her run
because she couldn’t get (9) wetter!
It was the first lesson after the summer holidays at a small school. The lesson was (1) <b>about the seasons of</b>
the year. “There are four (2) seasons in a year.” said the teacher, “They are Spring, Summer, Autmn and
Winter. In Spring it (3) is warm and every thing begins to grow. In (4) Summer it is hot and there are (5)
<b>many flowers in the fields and gardens, in Autumn there are many vegetables and (6) much fruit.</b>
Everybody likes to eat fruit. In Winter it is cold and it often rains. Sometimes there is snow on the ground.”
Here the teacher stopped and looked at one (7) of the pupils. “Stop (8) talking, Tom.” he said. “When is the
best time (9) for apples?” “It is when the farmer is not at home and there is (10) no dog in the garden.” Tom
<b>XX. journey, sky, of, or, time, by, life, and, last, fell, clouds, much, interesting, up, I</b>
During my weekend, I travelled (1) by air for the first (2) time in my (3) life. I generally travel by train (4)
<b>or bus. It is both cheaper (5) and faster. But this was a short (6) journey. At the beginning, I didn’t (7) feel</b>
very happy. (8) Last I was soon high (9) interesting in the (10) up among the (11) sky (12) clouds. The
view (13) of mountain, fields and rivers was interesting and unusual. (14) I enjoyed my short and
comfortable journey very (15) much.
<b>XXI. over, under, up, put, good, some, by, out, cooked, of</b>
Late in the afternoon, the boys (1) put up their tent in the middle of a field. As soon as this was done, they
(2) cooked a meal (3) over an open fire. They were all hungry and the food smelt (4) good. After a
wonderful meal, they told stories and sang songs (5) by the camp fire. But (6) some time later it began to
rain. The boys felt tired so they put (7) out the fire and crept into their tent. Their sleeping bags were warm
and comfortable, so they all slept soundly. In the middle of the night, two boys woke (8) up and began
shouting. The tent was full (9) of water. They all leapt out of their sleeping bags and hurried outside. It was
raining heavily and they found that a stream had formed in the field. The stream wound its way across the
field and then flowed right (10) under their tent.
<b>XXII. reached, at, least, rest, so, too, away, ordered, that, nor, search, remains, brought, been, matter,</b>
<b>nearest, been, for, ate, longer</b>
When I at last (1) reached the town, I felt (2) too tired to go in (3) search of a room at once so I went into
the (4) nearest restaurant to where I had parked my car and sat down (5) at a table. A waitress was clearing
(6) away the (7) remains of a meal which must have (8) been eaten by at (9) least forty people. She gave
me a menu which I examined for a minute and I then (10) ordered from her fried chicken and salad and a
glass of wine. The waitress (11) brought the wine at once but I had to wait a long time (12) for the (13) rest
of the meal. When it came, there was so much on the plate (14) that it must have (15) been a whole bird. I
<b>XXIII. variety, located, highest, various, to protect, tropical, locating</b>
Bach Ma national park is (1) located in central Vietnam in the province of Thua Thien Hue. The national
park vovers an area of about 22,000 ha in the districts of Phu Loc and Nam Dong. It was created in 1991 (2)
<b>to protect the centre of the last corridor of forest stretching from the South China Sea to the Annaminate</b>
mountain range at the border with the Load PDR. With steep mountains and dense forests this area is home
to a wide (3) variety of animals and plants.
<b>Full name : ... Age : ...</b> <b>Mark : ...</b>
<b>Ex 1: Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each sentence below.</b>
Every year students in many countries learn English. Some of these student are young children. Others
are teenagers. Many are adults. Some learn at school, others study by themselves. A few learn English just
by hearing language in films, on television, in the office or among their friends. But not many are lucky
enough to do that. Most people must work hard to learn another language.
Learning another language! Learining English! Why do all these people want to learn English? It’s not
difficult to answer that question. Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their
subjects. They study their own language, and Math.. and English. (In England, or America, or Australia,
many boys and girls study their own language, which is English, and Math,... and another language, perhaps
French, or German, or Spanish.)
Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work. Teenagers often learn English for their
<i><b>1. According to the writer, __________.</b></i>
<b>A. only adults learn English</b> . <b>B. no children like learning English.</b>
<b>C. English is only useful to teenagers.</b> <b>D. English is popular in much of the world.</b>
<i><b>2. Many people learn English by __________.</b></i>
<b>A. watching videos only.</b> <b>B. hearing the language in the office.</b>
<b>C. talking with the film stars.</b> <b>D. working hard on their lessons.</b>
<i><b>3. Many boys and girls learn English because __________.</b></i>
<b>A. English can give them a job.</b> <b>B. it is included in their study courses.</b>
<b>C. their parents make them.</b> <b>D. they have to study their own language.</b>
<i><b>4. In America or Australia many school children study __________.</b></i>
<b>A. English as a foreign language.</b>
<b>B. English and Math only.</b>
<b>C. such foreign languages as French, German and Spanish.</b>
<b>D. their own language and no foreign language.</b>
<i><b>5. Many adults learn English because __________.</b></i>
<b>A. their work is useful.</b> <b>B. they want to go abroad.</b>
<b>C. most of their books are in English.</b> <b>D. it helps them in their work.</b>
<b>Ex 2: Read the report card below and then decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).</b>
<b>REPORT CARD</b>
<b>Name: Nguyen An Viet</b> <b>Subject: English</b>
<b>Class: 8A</b> <b>Marking period: First semester</b>
<b>Days present: 80</b> <b>Days absent: 1</b>
<b>Behavior – Participation: S</b> <b>Co-operation: B</b>
<b>Listening: B</b> <b>Speaking: C</b> <b>Reading: B</b> <b>Writing: A</b>
<b>A = Excellent</b> <b>B = Good</b> <b>C = Fair</b> <b>D = Poor</b>
<b>F = Fail</b> <b>S = Satisfactory</b> <b>U = Unsatisfactory</b>
<b>Comments: Viet’s grammar is very good. However, he should spent more time on </b>
<i>pronouncing and speaking.</i>
<b>Teacher’s signature</b> <b>Parent’s signature</b>
<i>Mr. Cuong</i> <i>Mr. Nam</i>
<b>1.</b> Viet wasn’t absent from school this semester.
<b>2.</b> Viet behaved badly at school.
<b>3.</b> Viet’s grammar was really bad.
<b>4.</b> His writing is better than his speaking.
<b>6.</b> His pronunciation is worse than his grammar.
<b>7.</b> The teacher advised Viet to spend more time on listening.
<b>8.</b> Viet should practice speaking more.
<b>9.</b> His listening and reading are excellent.
<b>10.</b>Viet’s father signed the report cart.
<b>Ex 3: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each space.</b>
Jeans are very popular with young people all (1) __________ the world. Some people say that jeans are
the “uniform” of (2) __________. But they haven’t always been popular. The story of jeans started (3)
__________ two hunded years ago. People in Genoa, Italy made pants. The cloth (4) __________ in Gernoa
was called “jeanos”. The pants were called “jeans”. In 1850, a saleman (5) __________ Canifornia began
selling pants made of canvas. His name was Levi Strauss. (6) __________ they were so strong, “Levi’s
pants” became (7) __________ with gold miners, farmers and cowboys. Six years (8) __________, Levi
began making his pants with blue cotton (9) __________ called denim. Soon after, factory workers in the
United States and Europe began (10) __________ jeans. Young people usually didn’t wear them.
<b>1. A. in</b> <b>B. on</b> <b>C. over</b> <b>D. above</b>
<b>2. A. youth</b> <b>B. young</b> <b>C. younger</b> <b>D. youngest</b>
<b>3. </b> <b>A. lots</b> <b>B. much</b> <b>C. most</b> <b>D. almost</b>
<b>4. A. make</b> <b>B. makes</b> <b>C. making</b> <b>D. made</b>
<b>5. A. in</b> <b>B. on</b> <b>C. at</b> <b>D. with</b>
<b>6. A. Although</b> <b>B. But</b> <b>C. Because</b> <b>D. So</b>
<b>7. </b> <b>A. famous</b> <b>B. popular</b> <b>C. good</b> <b>D. wonderful</b>
<b>8. A. late</b> <b>B. later</b> <b>C. latest</b> <b>D. last</b>
<b>9. A. cloth</b> <b>B. clothing</b> <b>C. clothes</b> <b>D. cloths</b>
<b>10. A. wear</b> <b>B. wearing</b> <b>C. wore</b> <b>D. worn</b>
Every year students in many countries learn English. Some of these student are young children. Others
are teenagers. Many are adults. Some learn at school, others study by themselves. A few learn English just
by hearing language in films, on television, in the office or among their friends. But not many are lucky
enough to do that. Most people must work hard to learn another language.
Learning another language! Learining English! Why do all these people want to learn English? It’s not
difficult to answer that question. Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their
subjects. They study their own language, and Math.. and English. (In England, or America, or Australia,
many boys and girls study their own language, which is English, and Math,... and another language, perhaps
French, or German, or Spanish.)
Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work. Teenagers often learn English for their
higher studies, because some of their books are in English at the college or university. Other people learn
<i><b>1. According to the writer, __________.</b></i>
<b>A. only adults learn English</b> . <b>B. no children like learning English.</b>
<b>C. English is only useful to teenagers.</b> <b>D. English is popular in much of the world.</b>
<i><b>2. Many people learn English by __________.</b></i>
<b>A. watching videos only.</b> <b>B. hearing the language in the office.</b>
<b>C. talking with the film stars.</b> <b>D. working hard on their lessons.</b>
<i><b>3. Many boys and girls learn English because __________.</b></i>
<b>A. English can give them a job.</b> <b>B. it is included in their study courses.</b>
<b>C. their parents make them.</b> <b>D. they have to study their own language.</b>
<i><b>4. In America or Australia many school children study __________.</b></i>
<b>A. English as a foreign language.</b>
<b>B. English and Math only.</b>
<b>C. such foreign languages as French, German and Spanish.</b>
<b>D. their own language and no foreign language.</b>
<i><b>5. Many adults learn English because __________.</b></i>
<b>A. their work is useful.</b> <b>B. they want to go abroad.</b>
<b>C. most of their books are in English.</b> <b>D. it helps them in their work.</b>
<b>Ex 2: Read the report card below and then decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).</b>
<b>Name: Nguyen An Viet</b> <b>Subject: English</b>
<b>Class: 8A</b> <b>Marking period: First semester</b>
<b>Days present: 80</b> <b>Days absent: 1</b>
<b>Behavior – Participation: S</b> <b>Co-operation: B</b>
<b>Listening: B</b> <b>Speaking: C</b> <b>Reading: B</b> <b>Writing: A</b>
<b>A = Excellent</b> <b>B = Good</b> <b>C = Fair</b> <b>D = Poor</b>
<b>F = Fail</b> <b>S = Satisfactory</b> <b>U = Unsatisfactory</b>
<b>Comments: Viet’s grammar is very good. However, he should spent more time on </b>
<i>pronouncing and speaking.</i>
<b>Teacher’s signature</b> <b>Parent’s signature</b>
<i>Mr. Cuong</i> <i>Mr. Nam</i>
<b>11.</b>Viet wasn’t absent from school this semester.
<b>12.</b>Viet behaved badly at school.
<b>13.</b>Viet’s grammar was really bad.
<b>14.</b>His writing is better than his speaking.
<b>15.</b>He co-operated well at school.
<b>16.</b>His pronunciation is worse than his grammar.
<b>17.</b>The teacher advised Viet to spend more time on listening.
<b>18.</b>Viet should practice speaking more.
<b>19.</b>His listening and reading are excellent.
<b>20.</b>Viet’s father signed the report cart.
<b>Ex 3: Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each space.</b>
Jeans are very popular with young people all (1) __________ the world. Some people say that jeans are
the “uniform” of (2) __________. But they haven’t always been popular. The story of jeans started (3)
__________ two hunded years ago. People in Genoa, Italy made pants. The cloth (4) __________ in Gernoa
was called “jeanos”. The pants were called “jeans”. In 1850, a saleman (5) __________ Canifornia began
selling pants made of canvas. His name was Levi Strauss. (6) __________ they were so strong, “Levi’s
pants” became (7) __________ with gold miners, farmers and cowboys. Six years (8) __________, Levi
began making his pants with blue cotton (9) __________ called denim. Soon after, factory workers in the
United States and Europe began (10) __________ jeans. Young people usually didn’t wear them.
<b>1. A. in</b> <b>B. on</b> <b>C. over</b> <b>D. above</b>
<b>2. A. youth</b> <b>B. young</b> <b>C. younger</b> <b>D. youngest</b>
<b>3. </b> <b>A. lots</b> <b>B. much</b> <b>C. most</b> <b>D. almost</b>
<b>4. A. make</b> <b>B. makes</b> <b>C. making</b> <b>D. made</b>
<b>5. A. in</b> <b>B. on</b> <b>C. at</b> <b>D. with</b>
<b>6. A. Although</b> <b>B. But</b> <b>C. Because</b> <b>D. So</b>
<b>7. </b> <b>A. famous</b> <b>B. popular</b> <b>C. good</b> <b>D. wonderful</b>
<b>8. A. late</b> <b>B. later</b> <b>C. latest</b> <b>D. last</b>
<b>9. A. cloth</b> <b>B. clothing</b> <b>C. clothes</b> <b>D. cloths</b>
<b>10. A. wear</b> <b>B. wearing</b> <b>C. wore</b> <b>D. worn</b>
<i>(0.4 point for each correct answer)</i>
T F
<b>Full name : ... Age : ...</b>
<b>Mark : ...</b>
1. Please wait (1) until half past ten. She’ll definitely be back (2) at half past ten.
2. Sandra often goes to church (3) at 5 o’clock (4) on Sunday.
3. “What do you usually do (5) at weekends?”
“I usually go swimming (6) from 8 a.m to 10 a.m.
4. The New Year is celebarted (7) at midnight (8) on January 1.
5. Bill has worked in this company (9) for ten years, (10) since 1999.
<b>II. Fill in each blank with the correct preposition by choosing A, B, C or D.</b>
6. I was very impressed __________ the efficiency of the staff.
A. on <b>B. by</b> C. to D. in
7. The project’s success depends __________ the support of everyone concerned.
A. to B. for C. in <b>D. on</b>
8. This report is devided broadly __________ 2 parts.
A. with B. in <b>C. into</b> D. by
9. We haven’t seen Tom __________ a while.
A. in <b>B. for</b> C. on D. at
10. This job is a lot different __________ what I’m used to.
A. with B. against C. over <b>D. from</b>
11. The boy looks very proud __________ his success at school.
A. in B. for <b>C. of</b> D. on
12. Children’s shoes usually wear __________ very quickly.
<b>A. out</b> B. up C. away D. for
13. Are you fond __________ wearing jeans?
A. with <b>B. of</b> C. off D. by
14. The dog begged __________ a piece of cake.
<b>A. for</b> B. in C. of D. with
15. Is this matter important __________ you?
<b>III. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition if necessary.</b>
<b>1.</b> Ba invited Liz to join his family (16) on a day trip to his home village about 60 kilometers
(17) to the north of Ha Noi. The village lies (18) at the foot of a mountain and (19) by a river.
Getting (20) to the village is a very interestin journy. People have the chance to travel (21)
<b>between the two green fields. Then they reached (22) Ø a big old banyan tree. They sat under</b>
the tree and rested (23) for lunch.
After lunch, they started to walk (24) into the village for about thirty minutes to visit Ba’s uncle.
In the afternoon, they went boating in the river and had a picnic (25) <b>on the river bank. What a</b>
relaxing day they had!
<b>2.</b> Last Sunday, Mr. Nguyen had a meeting (26) at British Council (27) at 40 Cat Linh, Ha Noi
(28) from 8 a.m (29) to 10 a.m. Then he had lunch (30) with his friends (31) at Queen Bee
restaurant (32) between 10.30 a.m and 11.30 a.m. He left (33) Ø Ha Noi at 2 p.m. After flying
(34) for 2 hours, he arrived (35) in Ho Chi Minh city at 4 p.m.
Full name : ... Age : ...
Mark Comments
<b>I. Put a preposition into each gap.</b>
1. Please wait __________ half past ten. She’ll definitely be back __________ half past ten.
2. Sandra often goes to church __________ 5 o’clock __________ Sunday.
3. “What do you usually do __________ weekends?”
“I usually go swimming __________ 8 a.m __________ 10 a.m.
4. The New Year is celebarted __________ midnight __________ January 1.
5. Bill has worked in this company __________ ten years, __________ 1999.
<b>II. Fill in each blank with the correct preposition by choosing A, B, C or D.</b>
6. I was very impressed __________ the efficiency of the staff.
A. on B. by C. to D. in
7. The project’s success depends __________ the support of everyone concerned.
A. to B. for C. in D. on
8. This report is devided broadly __________ 2 parts.
A. with B. in C. into D. by
9. We haven’t seen Tom __________ a while.
A. in B. for C. on D. at
10. This job is a lot different __________ what I’m used to.
A. with B. against C. over D. from
11. The boy looks very proud __________ his success at school.
A. in B. for C. of D. on
12. Children’s shoes usually wear __________ very quickly.
A. out B. up C. away D. for
13. Are you fond __________ wearing jeans?
A. with B. of C. off D. by
14. The dog begged __________ a piece of cake.
A. for B. in C. of D. with
15. Is this matter important __________ you?
<b>III. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition if necessary.</b>
1. Ba invited Liz to join his family (16) __________ a day trip to his home village about 60
kilometers (17) __________ the north of Ha Noi. The village lies (18) __________ the foot of a
mountain and (19) __________ a river. Getting (20) __________ the village is a very interestin
journy. People have the chance to travel (21) __________ the two green fields. Then they
reached (22) __________ a big old banyan tree. They sat under the tree and rested (23)
__________ lunch.
After lunch, they started to walk (24) __________ the village for about thirty minutes to visit Ba’s
uncle. In the afternoon, they went boating in the river and had a picnic (25) __________ the river
bank. What a relaxing day they had!
2. Last Sunday, Mr. Nguyen had a meeting (26) __________ British Council (27) __________
40 Cat Linh, Ha Noi (28) __________ 8 a.m (29) __________ 10 a.m. Then he had lunch (30)
__________ his friends (31) __________ Queen Bee restaurant (32) __________ 10.30 a.m and
11.30 a.m. He left (33) __________ Ha Noi at 2 p.m. After flying (34) __________ 2 hours, he
arrived (35) __________ Ho Chi Minh city at 4 p.m.