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<span class='text_page_counter'>(1)</span>Name:Nông Văn Kiên Class:9A. PHÒNG GD&ĐT TỈNH TUYÊN QUANG. CÁC BÀI TẬP ÔN LUYỆN TIẾNG ANH PART 1:PHONETIC I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest (5 points) 1. A. winter B. where C. wrong D. warm 2. A. said B. neighbor C. grade D. great 3. A. anything B. bath C. thin D. those 4. A. shout B. through C. mountain D. household 5. A. used B. pleased C. reached D. cleaned 1. A. trust B. junkjard C. eruption D. pull 2. A. mineral B. sight C. divide D. tidal 3. A. occasional B. tropical C. collection D. pollute 4. A. crack B. battery C. label D. sample 5. A. modify B. justify C. liquify D. quality 1.A. eventually B. invention C. preparation D. shyness 1.A. reputation B. communicate C. documentary D. hundred 1.A. migrant B. signature C. habit D. limitation 1.A. dormitory B. occupy C. minority D. territory 1.A. advised B. amazed C. practiced D. changed 1. A. returned B. cursed C. started D. learned 2. A. construction B. physical C. industry D. satisfy 3. A. recent B. receive C. faucet D. efficient 4. A. eruption B. tradition C. suggestion D. addition 5. A. beard B. search C. pearl D. hear IV. Choose the letter (A, B, C or D) next to the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others . (10 pts) 1.A. industry B. poisonous C. atmosphere D. awareness 2.A. generous B. extensive C. accomplish D. eternal 3A. medicine B. decide C. distance D. patient 4.A arrangement B. relationship C. scientist D. improve 5.A. discount B. compile C. locate D. website 1. A. activity B. average C. adventure D. appliance 2. A. effective B. experience C. chemical D. biology 3. A. variety B. remedy C. primary D. satisfy 4. A. compulsory B. population C. immediate D. occasionally 5. A. influence B. favourite C. identify D. government 1. A. communicate B. effectively C. efficiency D. innovation 2. A. occasional B. industrial C. information D. variety 3. A. plentiful B. adequate C. relative D. electric 4. A. distinguish B. compliment C. slavery D. excellent 5. A. compost B. migrant C. typhoon D. natural PART 2: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY I. Choose the best answer (10 points) 1. We are all _____ that you passed your English exam. Congratulation! A. upset B. afraid C. delighted 2. Reading many books _____ you widen your knowledge. A. helps B. helping C. help 3. Can you tell me where _____?. D. certain D are helped.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(2)</span> A. we shall meet B. shall we meet C. we meeting D. we to meet 4. The temple _____ many years ago is old and mossy now. A. building B. was built C. built D. builds 5. Would you mind if she _____ the room with you? A. cleans B. tidies C. stayed D. shared 6. He came to my house _____ help me do the assignments. A. to not B. so as not to C. not so as to D. so as to not 7. Hoa is reading short stories _____ Jack London. A. of B. from C. by D. with 8. His car has the similar color _____ my uncle’s. A. with B. like C. as D. to 9. The natural resources are limited _____ we recycle used things. A. so B. because C. and D. but 10. _____ for some minutes and you’ll feel more _____. A. Relax B. Relaxing C. Relaxation D. To relax 1. Lan suggested ……… to the cinema tonight. A. go B. to go C. went D. going 2. I’m ……… that you are working hard. A. pleasant B. pleased C. pleasure D. pleasing 3. ……… goes the bus! Now we’ll have to walk. A. On time B. At once C. There D. Early 4. The traffic lights ………to green, and the cars drove on. A. turned B. exchanged C. shone D. removed 5. Environmental …… is a serious problem facing mankind today. A. polluted B. pollute C. pollution D. polluting 6. ……… Paul brings the money for lunch, we’ll go right down to the cafeteria. A. As soon as B. Since C. Now that D. Until 7. I’m really ……… that people have spoiled the environment by littering the garbage everywhere. A. disappointing B. disappointed C. disappoint D.disapointment 8. You cannot smoke in here. It’s ……… the law. A. anti B. according C. against D. opposite 9. It took him ages to ……… living in the new town. A. used to B. get used to C. use to D. accustomed 10. Her parents never ……… her to go out after 8 p.m. A. made B. let C. allowed D. agreed 11. If he had not given me advice, I ……… again. A. would fail B. would be failed C. wouldn’t fail D.would have failed 12. It was difficult to guess what her ……… to the news would be. A. feelings B. reaction C. opinion D. memories 13. His house was full of boys, ten of ……… were his students. A. who B. which C. whom D. whose 14. The woman said, “This carpet was made ……… so it’s expensive” A. by hand B. by the hand C. by hands D. by our hands 15. This morning the postman was ……… down the street by my dog. A. chased B. hunted C. run D. sped 16. Look ………! There is a big hole in front of you. A. off B. out C. over D. on 17. Just watch me, and do ……… I tell you. A. whatever B. whenever C. whoever D. however 18. Why did you do it? Was it ……… what you said yesterday?.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(3)</span> A. in account of B. for C. because D. because of 19. Your computer can sometimes let you ……… A. up B. out C. down D. off 20. What we heard was quite ……… She’ll get well soon. A. discouraged B. discouraging C. encouraged D. encouraging 0._________ you do better work than this, you won’t pass the exam. A. When B. Although C. If D. Unless 1. I was just _________ to go out when you telephoned. A. around B. about C. thinking D. round 2. It’s difficult to pay one’s bills when prices keep_________. A. growing B. gaining C. rising D. raising 3. She _________ her neighbor’s child for the broken window. A. blamed B. accused C. complained D. denied 4. "Did you like the novel that I gave you last week?” -“ _________ the novels that I’ve read, I enjoyed this one the most.” A. All of B. Of all C. For all D. From all 5. That old lady is _________ deaf to hear what you say. A. so B. enough C. not D. too 6. I failed to buy that nice dress, for I had forgotten to bring my _________. A. gloves B. purse C. bonnet D. trousers 7. The radio is _________ loud. I can’t hear the noise. A. too many B. too much C. much too D. lot much 8. The visitor spoke _________ the subject of wildlife in Northern Britain. A. in B. from C. with D. on 9. Not they but Tom _________ the reward. A. receives B. receive C. receiving D. to receive 10. They have _________ of helpers even when they are in need. A. a great quantity B. a large amount C. a large number D. great number 11. One person _________ seven in the world speaks perfect English. A. out of B. within C. for among D. from 12. “Pollution worries me” – “Me too. It’s something _________ lots of problems”. A. that has brought B. which has brought C. is bringing D. that bringing . 13. We quarreled _________ the choice of a house. A. on B. over C. for D. to 1. You have never been to England, __________you? A. haven’t B. have C. never D. ever 2. Many students go there on weekends to have a rest after a __________week. A. working hard B. hardly C. hard working D. worked 3. Ba dropped his watch when he was __________the bus. A. turning off B. getting off C. taking off D. going off 4. Mary’s eyes are weak. __________, she has to wear glasses. A. But B. However C. And D. Therefore 5. Scientists are looking for an __________way to reduce energy consumption. A. effective B. affection C. effect D. effectively 6. __________to have a lunch at 12 o’clock every day? A. Did she used B. Was she used C. Is she used D. Did she use 7. The lion – tamer and his lion __________we saw on the stage came from Moscow. A. who B. which C. that D. whom.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(4)</span> 8. Energy-saving bulbs should be used__________electricity . A. to save B. saving C. save D. to saving 9. Analysts suggested the country __________its infrastructure to get foreign investment. A. improve B. to improve C. improves D. improving 10. The report showed the U.S. trade deficit __________in February. A. shrink B. shrunk C. shrunken D. shrinking 11. The controversial film was nominated __________eight Academy Awards. A. of B. about C. with D. for 12. Union members __________the privatization of the country’s airports. A. replied B. annoyed C. protested D. identified 13. The advertising executive resigned over his inappropriate __________made at a conference. A. dress B. acting C. welcome D. remarks 14. Thieves made __________over twenty thousand pounds. A. off with B. off C. up D. up with 15. The children __________to the zoo. A. were enjoyed taken B. were enjoyed taking C. enjoyed being taken D. enjoyed taking 1) He ____ for London one year ago. ( A. left B. has left C. leaves D. had left ) 2) She ____ in Hue for twenty years. ( A. lives B. has lived C. lived D. will live ) 3) I ____ to the market with my mother yesterday. ( A. go B. went C. have gone D. goes ) 4) How long ____ you ____ her? – For five months. A. do/know B. are/knowing C. have/known D. had/known 5) I usually ____ to school by bus. ( A. went B. am going C. go D. have gone ) 6) Please don’t make so much noise. I ____.( A. studying B. study C. am studying D. studied ) 7) Water ____ at 100 degrees Celsius. ( A. boils B. boiled C. is boiling D. will boil ) 8) ____ you ____ out last night?. ( A. Did/go B. Do/go C. Have/gone D. Were/going ) 9) This house ____ 35,000 pounds in 1980. ( A. costs B. cost C. had cost D. was cost ) 10) While Tom ____ tennis, Ann ____ a shower. A. played/took B. playing/taking C. was playing/was taking D. was play/was take 11) When they ____ in the garden, the phone ____. A. worked/was ringing B. were working/rang C. worked/rang D. work/rings 12) After they ____ their breakfast, they ____ shopping yesterday. A. have/go B. had had/go C. had/had gone D. had had/went 13) He ____ in the same house since 1975.( A. has lived B. is living C. lived D. had lived ) 14) We ____ him since he ____ married. A. didn’t see/got B. haven’t seen/got C. don’t/get D. hadn’t seen/got 15) He ____ to HCMC lastyear and I ____ him since then. A. moved/didn’t see B. moves/haven’t seen C. moved/haven’t seen D. moved/hadn’t seen 16) We ____ what to do with the money yet. A. not decide B. didn’t decide C. haven’t decided D. hadn’t decided 17) My father wishes he____ as a teacher for thirty years. A. works B. had worked C. worked D. has worked 18) What would you like -------for breakfast ? ( A. have B. to have C. had D. having ) 19) If you ____ her at the school , tell her to wait for me.( A. met B. meet C. had met D .meeting ) 20) They said that they ……each other the day before. (A. met B. had met C. meet D.would meet ) 21) How long ____ you ____ novels? (A. have/write B. do/write C. have/written D. have/writing ) 22) I ____ a lot of badminton recently. ( A. play B. have played C. am playing D. was playing ) 23) I ____ a new house last year, but I ____ my old house yet, so now I have two houses..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(5)</span> A. buy/didn’t sell B. bought/hadn’t sold C. bought/haven’t sold D. bought/ didn’t sell 24) They ____ a house by June next year.( A.will build B. are building C. have built D. will have built ) 25) I ____ here until he answers me. ( A. stay B. will stay C. am staying D. have stayed ) 26).We………Malaysia last summer. ( A. visited B. visits C. visiting D. have visited ) 27) Open the door,………..( A.do you B.will you C.don’t you D.aren’t you ) 28) By the end of this month ,I …..all the decorating. ( A. will do B. will have do C. will have done D. do ) 29) He is accustomed ……….up early. (A. to get B. got C. to getting D. getting ) 30) Let’s stay inside, . ………? (A.shall we B. shan’t we C. will you D. don’t you ) 31) I hope that you ………our new house. (A. like B. will like C.are liking D. liked ) 32) I have a large room ……..the garden. (A.overlooking B. overlooks C. overlooked D. to overlook. ) 33) ………you turn the light for me, please ? (A. Shall B. Do C. Will D. Are ) 34) .This is the first time Lan ………a buffalo. (A. see B. seeing C. saw D. has seen ) 35) ……….to come and have dinner with us ? I’d love to but I’m busy. A. Do you like B.Would you mind C. Would you like D. Could you please ) 36) George showed me some pictures……….by his father. (A. paint B. painting C. to paint D.painted ) 37) A new bridge over the river ……….at present. . (A. build B.is built C. is building D. is being built ) 38) Don’t let children ………near the river. (A. play B. to play C. played D. playing ) 39) If I were you , I………..do that. (A..can’t B. don’t C. wouldn’t D. didn’t ) 40 ) York, ……….last year , is a nice old city. (A. which I visited B. that I visited C. whom I visited D. I visited ) 41) She cleaned the house and ………dinner. (A. cooking B. cook C. cooked D. to cook ) 42) How about ……….to the cinema tonight ? (A. go B. going C. went D. to go ) 43) He asked me where ………..(A. I went yesterday B. I had gone the day before C. I went the day before D. I go ) 44 ). It's very hot today. I wish I_______on the beach now (. A. am B. was C. were D. had been ) 45 ) When he lived in the city, he_____to the theater twice a week.( A. uses to go B. has gone C. used to go D. was going ) 1. ………………are easy to dissolve. A. Plastic bas B. Banana leaves C. Glass bottles D. Tins ands cans 2. Do you know the man ……….. over there? A. stands B. standing C. who stand D. whose standing 3. When I was younger, I …………to smoke or drink. A. never used B. didn’t used C. not used D. wasn’t used 4. If we …………to the footpath, we won’t get lost. A. follow B. keep C. stay D. remain 5. Hoi An is famous …………its old streets. A. of B. with C. about D. for 6. I enjoy living in the countryside ……….. the air here is very quiet. A. because B. although C. so that D. when 7. I hope he doesn’t keep us ………… A. to wait B. waiting C. for waiting D. wait 8. He asked me ………… A. since when I waited B. since when I am waiting C. how long I have been waiting D. how long I had been waiting 9. It was not ………. to finish that work before 5 o’clock. A. expected B. expecting C. expectative D. expectation 10. Hurry up! They’ve only got ………… seats left..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(6)</span> A. a few B. a little C. a lot of D. plenty of 1 .Many reports in newspapers talked about the __________of UFOs. A. appear B. appearance C. appeared D. appearing 2. We are talking about the preservation of __________resources. A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. naturalize 3 The air in the city is very _________( A. pollute B. polluted C. Pollution D. pollutant ) 4 A large number of inhabitants have made __________ on how to protect the environment. A. suggest B. to suggest C. suggestion D. suggested 5 My father is a ______man who is loved by all his friends. A. ungenerous B. generosity C. generous D. generously 6 I feel _____in this book.( A. interesting B. interested C. interest D. interestingly ) 7. Vietnam is a ______country.( A. develop B. developed C. developing D. development ) 8. They shouted and looked ____at me when I broke the vase. A. angry B. angrier C. angrily D. anger 9. We are talking about the preservation of ________resources. A. natural B. naturally C. nature D. naturalize 10. Scientists are looking for an ________way to reduce energy consumption. A. effect B. effection C. effective D. effectively 11. I have the greatest .........for his courage. A. admire B. admired C. admiration D. admiring 12. The accident happens because of driving ….…. A. careful B. careless C. carefully D. carelessly 13. There are many..........throughout the year. A. celebrating B. celebrated . C. celebrations. D.celebration 14. The children sang _____ during the trip. (A. happily B. happiness C. unhappy D. happy ) 15 . English tends towards _____.( A. simple B. simplicity C. simplier D. simply ) 16 . There is a _____ difference between the North and the South. A. region B. regional C. regionally D. regioner 17.Music is an ……….subject. (A. option B. optional C.optionally D. optioning ) 18.Tan usually wears uniform at school. At home he wears …………..clothes . A .occasional B. formal C. casual D. casually 19. People like jeans .Jeans have never been out of ……….. A. fashion B. fashional C. fashioner D. fashionably 20. My uncle was a ………..He had a large collection of musical instruments. A.music B. musical C. musically D. musician 21.Vietnamese women prefer to wear modern clothing at………..(A. home B.work C. school D. staion ) 22……….the Aodai was fluently worn by both men and women A.Tradional B. Tradionally C. Tradion D. Tradioner 23. It’s ………to call anyone at night.( A.convenience B.inconvenient C. inconvenience D.convenient 24.My village is very beautiful and ………place.(A.peace B.peaceful C. peacefully D.unpeaceful 25.He warn me of the ……in the forest.( A.dangers B. dangerous C. dangerously D. dangerousness ) 26.A book can give you a lot of ……..(A.information B.informative C.informatic D.inform ) 27. Take……….of yourself. ( A. care B. careful C. carelessly D. carefully) 28. I love this city! The sights of it make a deep……..on me A. impress B. impressed C. impressing D. impression 29. Miss Hoa is very………..She goes to church every moring. A. religious B. religiously C. religion D. religioner 30. The……..religion of Malaysia is Islam. (A. office B. official C. officer D. offician ) 31. Like Vietnam, Malaysia is a………country.( A. tropical B. tropic C. tropics D. tropically) 32. The North and the South parts of the city are……by a large river A. sparate B. sparated C. sparation D. sparately 33. Maths is a………. subject (A. compulsory B. compulsion C. compulse D. compulsive) 34. In a few days, the girls visited many…….placesin Ha Noi A. interest B. interesting C. interested D. interests 35. English is an……..second language in Malaysia. (A. office B. official C. officer D. offician) 36. We were……..by the beauty of the princess..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(7)</span> A. impressed B. impression C. to impress D. impressive 37. Tet is a……..festival of the Vietnamese people.( A. joy B. joyful C. joyfully D joyfulness) 38.We’ll make the beach clean and………..(A.beautifully B beautiful C. beautify D. beauty ) 39. A lot of ………come to Van mieu everyday. . A.visiter B. visitor C. visitors D. visiters 40. His………….made us happy. A.friendly B. friendliness C. unfriendly D. unfriendliness 41. I’m very ………. of my father. (A. proud B. proudly C. pride D. prouding ) 42.Can you tell me who ………..this kind of machine ? A. invented B. inventor C. invention D. inventire 43. The Internet is available in our city, so we can ………get access to it . A. easily B. easy C. uneasily D. uneasy 44.Remote controls are used to ……….with TV. A. interaction B. interact C. interactive D. interactively. 45.This book is not ……….. (A. available B. avail C. availably D. availability ) 46.He is going to…………all the bags. A. collector B. collection C. collect D. collective 47.We often take part in many………..activities at school. A. culture B. cultural C. culturally D. cultured 48.I want to……..at course. (A. attend B. attendance C. attendant D. attended ) 49.He is an ……...of this newspaper. A.edition B. editor C. edit D. editing 50. She looks very ……….today. A. happen B. happiness C. happily D. happy 1. I’m going away _____ the end of June. (A. At B. on C. in D. to ) 2. What time did they ____ the hotel? (A. arrive to B. arrive at C. arrive in D. arrive on ) 3. Have you read any books ______ Agatha Christie? (A. of B. from C. by D. with ) 4. I’m not very good _____ repairing things. (A. at B. for C. in D. about ) 5. “What time will you arrive?” “I don’t know. It depends __ the traffic.”( A. of B. for C. from D. on ) 6. I prefer tea _____ coffee. (A. to B. than C. against D. over ) 7. The accident was my fault, so I had to pay for the damage __ the other car.( A. of B. for C. to D. on ) 8. These days everybody is aware _____ the dangers of smoking.( A. on B.of C. with D. about 9. He’s very brave. He’s not afraid _____ anything.( A. at B. about C. withD. of ) 10. Bill and I come from the same town but my accent is different ___ his.( A. with B. on C. at D. from ) 11.Do you know anyone who might be interested ___ buying an old car?( A. on B. in C. with D. about ) 12. Sun oil can protect the skin _____ the sun .( A. in B. for C. from D. by ) 13.The apartment consists ______ three rooms, and a bathroom. (A. of B. about C. on D. at ) 14.Mozart died ______ Vienna in 1791 _____ the age of 35. A. in / on B. in / at C. at / in D. of / for 15. We waited ages for a taxi. We gave up ___ the end and walked home.( A. in B. on C. at D. of ) 16. I like to get up ___ time to have a big breakfast before going to work.( A. on B.to C. in D. for 17. Why are you never _____ time? You always keep everybody waiting.( A. in B. on C. for D. at ) 18. “Romeo and Juliet” is a play ______ Shakespeare.( A. about B. for C. on D. by ) 19. There has been an increase ______ the number of road accidents recently.( A. in B. on C. at D. by ) 20. I’m sure you are capable ______ passing the examination.( A. with B. to C. of D. by) 21. My home town is not especially interesting. It’s not famous ___ anything.( A. for B. with C. at D. on ) 22. Linda is married ____ an American.( A. with B. to C. in D. for ) 23. When I realized that I was wrong, I apologized _____ my mistake. A. to B. at C. on D. for 24. The book is divided ______ three parts. (A. to B. with C. of D. into ) 25. Don’t throw stones _____ the birds! It’s cruel. (A. at B. to C. into D. in ) 26. I saw a really funny program _____ television. (A. at B. from C. in D. on ) 27. I haven’t seen you ______ we left school. (A. for B. from C. since D. by ) 28. What’s the difference ______ a boat and a ship? (A. between B. from C. under D. with ).

<span class='text_page_counter'>(8)</span> 29. I can’t find my keys. I had them a minute _____( A. ago B. before C. behind D. back. ) 30. Father: What’s this girl’s name? Son: Julie. She’s ______ college _____ me. A. at / with B. at / on C. in / to D. to / with 31. We all laughed _____ the cartoon. (A. for B. at C. on D. to ) 32. Sally and Kevin had an argument and now they’re not speaking _______ one another. A. about B. to C. for D. at 33. Police are searching _______ the man who escaped from prison.( A. at B. in C. for D. by ) 34. Don’t point that knife _____ me. It’s dangerous. (A. at B. to C. into D. onto ) 35. I heard a noise behind me and turned _____, but there was nothing. A. away B. out C. on D. round 36. Why were you so unfriendly ________ Tessa? Have you had an argument with her? A. of B. for C. to D. with 37. They gave me a form and told me to fill ______ it.( A. in B. on C. at D. with ) 38. Janet warned me ______ the water. She said it wasn’t safe to drink. A. about B. with C. on D. to 39. Albert is 85 and lives alone. He needs somebody to look ______ him.( A. for B. on C. at D. after.) 40. I will not be here next week. I am going _____ business in Singapore. A. in B. on C. with D. at 41. I don’t believe __ ghosts. I think people only imagine that they see them. A. to B. about C. in D. with 42. Don’t go too fast. I can’t keep _____ you.( A. on to B. on with C. up to D. up with ) 43. Polly wants to cycle round the world. She’s really keen ______ the idea. A. about B. for C. on D. with 44. This village is ______ Hanoi. It’s only six miles away.( A. along B. by C. near D. next.) 45. Endangered species are plant and animal species which are _____ danger of extinction. A. on B. in C. at D. by 46. Plant and animal extinction leads ______ loss of biodiversity.( A. on B. in C. into D. to) 47. I’ve just got back ______ holiday. (A. on B. at C. in D. from ) 48. Can I speak ______ Mr. Smithers, please? (A. at B. about C. to D. for ) 49. Tom: How long have you been living there? Peter: Oh, ______ about two years. ( A. In B. Since C. On D. For ) 50. I’ll be at home _____ Saturday morning. (A. at B. onC. in D. by ) II) Connectives : 1.The weather was very nice,……….We decided to go out. ( A.and B. but C.so D. or ) 2. Would you like green tea ……….milk tea ? ( A. and B.but C.or D.so ) 3. She cleaned the house ………..cooked dinner before her mother got home . ( A. and B.but C.or D.so ) 4. His family was poor ………he had to work at an early age.(A. because B. so C.for D.but ) 5. …….Daisy didn’t like to swim, she played on the beach with her sister . A. When B. After C. However D. Since 6. It was raining ……….they stopped the trip to the mountains. (A. therefore B. because C.so D. when ) 7. …….Nam was a vegetarian, he avoided eating meat. ( A. Since B. As C. Because D. All A, B, C ) 8. Tom has a good vocabulary;………., he pronounces well. A. besides B. moreover C. however D. Both A and B 9. I like to spend in the mountain, ……..my parents like the seaside. (A. so B. but C. and D. as ) 10. We won’t take a break …….we finish our work. ( A. after B. until C. when D.as ) 11. I’ll look for another job…….my salary is increased . ( A. If B. when C. as D. unless ) 12. ………she finds Japanese difficult , she enjoys learning it. (A. Because B. Although C. However D. But ) 13. They have known each other ……..they were at high school . ( A. since B. when C. as D. while ) 14. …….it was a formal dinner party , Tom wore his blue jeans . (A. Because B. As C. While D. Although ) 15. We went to the party lastnight …….had a wonderful time .(A. but B. so C. and D.for ) 16. He never learned Chinese ……..he lived in China for 5 years .(A. so B. though C. but D. and ) 17. Bill got wet………..he forgot his raincoat. (A. so B. but C. because D. though ) 18. I fell tired ;……….,I have to finish my home work before going to bed ..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(9)</span> A. But B. However C. Although D. So 19. Our flat is small , …….it is nice and comfortable. (A. and B. so C. but D. for ) 20. I was …….tired and sleepy that I went to bed right away. (A too B. such C. very D. so ) 21. I wear glass………I want to see better. (A. and B. because C. though D. moreover ) 22. She knows how to play the guitar. ……, she can dance very well. (A. Besides B. Moreover C. However D. Both A and B ) 23. Mary’s eyes are weak ;…….., she had to wear glasses .(A.therefore B. besides C. however D. also ) 24. I’ll clean the house ………you’re cooking dinner. (A. since B. though C. while D. although ) 25. We went back to look at the house ……..we used to live. (A. which B. when C. where D. that ) 26. ………they thought the exam had been easy, they all failed. A. Although B. Eventhough C. Though D. All are correct 27. He didn’t get a job …….everyone thought he was the best man for it. A. and B. because C. even though D. since 28. He wrote them three letters……..he didn’t get a reply. (A. so B. and C.but D. that ) 29. It was ……..wonderful music that I went straight out and bought the record. (A. so B. such C. very D. too ) 30. Don’t get off the bus………it is still moving .(A. whenever B. while C. until D. before ) II) - Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B,C,D) that needs correcting to become an exact one. 1. Tony is a good football player. He plays football very good. A B C D 2. My mother asked me to be carefully when crossing the streets. A B C D 3. She tried to smile . She wanted to look as naturally as usual. A B C D 4. Mary’parents were extreme pleased that she won the contest. A B C D 5. Fish catching by electricity is dangerously because people may die from electric shock waves. A B C D 6. How wonderful ! I’m amazing that I could win the first prize. A B C D 7. Lan likes fashion. She always wears fashion clothes. A B C D 8. Traditional, the Aodai was frequently worn by both men and women . A B C D 9. If he does’t study hardly , he can’t pass the exams. A B C D 10..I was worried that I would upset you , so I didn’t tell you the badly news earlier. A B C D II. Choose the underlined words or phrases (A, B, C or D) that are incorrect in standard English. 1. It took me so many time to learn that lesson three months ago. A B C D 2. My father has retired since three years and he is now living on his pension. A B C D 3. Mrs. Brown’s children are used to be picked up after school everyday. A B C D 4. My father asked us not to spend too much time play computer games. A B C D 5. They played so good game of tennis last night that they surprised their audience. A B C D I) Put the verbs in the correct forms : 1. Mr Green always ……………….( go) to work by bus. 2. I wish It …………………( not rain ) tomorrow. 3. They suggest that their parents ………………( have ) lunch in the cafeteria now..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(10)</span> 4. My teacher told me ……………….( drink) a lot of water every day. 5. I have my hair……………. (cut ). 6. He ………………………………..( not write) to me for a long time 7. Look ! The bus……………………. ( come). 8. I would like ………………………….( have) a picnic with my son. 9. He says that the earth ……………….. ( move) around the sun. 10. Your uncle …………………..( teach) English in this school five years ago? 11. When I saw him, he……………….. (sit) asleep in a chair. 12. There ………………..(be) a lot of noise at the fair yesterday. 13. It (take) me 5 minutes ……………………….( walk ) to school last year. 14.They………………….. ( not speak) to each other since they ………….(quarell). 15. I ……………..(try) to learn English for years, but I ……………..( not succee ) yet. 16. I ……………..(not see) her unless she were at school. 17. John would rather ………………( do) his homework than (play) games. 18. It’s time the train…………………… (start) . 19. There ………………( be) an English class in this room tomorrow evening. 20. The film already ……………………(begin) when we got to the cinema. 21. It’s not good for you …………………(stay) at home alone. 22. What you ……………………( do) at 7 p.m yesterday? 23. How much time you……………… ( spend) your holiday on ……………(swim) last year? 24. Why didn’t you …………..( listen ) while I …………..(speak) to you? 25. You ……………….(meet) the new students yet? 26. My sister prefer ………………….(get) up early to (go) to bed early. 27. Tomorrow ……………….(be) Sunday. What……….. you …………..(do)? 28. The concert ………………(start) at 8 o’clock this evening. 29. You’d better ……………(wait) for her till half past six. 30. If I found a comfortable house , I ………………(buy) it. 31. In 2030, Computers ……………..(use) in all schools and families. 32. Hoang ………….(read) books while his father………………. (watch) TV. 33. I enjoy……………….. (play) soccer after school. 34. Don’t worry! She …………………..(come) back in a few minutes. 35. Nam talks asif he ……………………………..(know) much about the ocean 36. Your mother cooks well asthough she ………………….( be ) a good cook. 37. I suggest ……………….(go) to work by bus. 38. She …………………(be) happy since she …………….. ( have ) a computer. 39. That building ………………….(build) two years ago. 40. Would you mind if I …………….(stand) in front of you. 41. I think he………………. (leave) as soon as he ………………….(know) the news. 42. They’re going to have a party tonight. They ………………(have) sandwiches and ………………(drink) champagne. 43. Would you mind ……………….(close) the door for me ? 44. He asked me what I ………………..(do) then. 45. The film wasn’t very good. I ………………(not enjoy) it very much. 46. When I…………………….. (see) you yesterday, you ……………………………..(sit) in a cafe. 47. He wishes he …………………….(be) an acrobat. 48. The show just………………….. (begin). You are a bit late. 49. I had my friends ……………………(repair ) my car. 50. Lan would rather you ………………………..(work) in that company. 51. I look forward to ……………………..(hear) from you. 52. It’s high time for us…………………… (go). 53. He is interested in ………………………(make) special cakes on his wife’s birthday. 54. It’s the first time I ……………………(eat) this kind of food. 55. The last time Lan …………………….(write ) to me was a long time ago.. II. Each sentence below has ONE mistake. Find and correct it (10 points). Ex1 1. Let’s decorate the houses themselves. It must be cheaper. 2. She doesn’t like the room because it is not big enough for her family to live. 3. The cars producing in 1990s were not modern. 4. I think five thousand dongs are not enough to buy a hat at present. 5. “Smoking is not good for your health, Nam” ~ “I see and I promise giving it up soon”.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(11)</span> 6. Eiffel Tower of Paris is one of the greatest attractions tourist. 7. Nhi wanted to know the rules of play the game 20 questions. 8. Tuan, you’ve done such a big mistake! 9. Nobody have cleaned this street since the storm so it is very dirty now. 10. Do you know to pronounce this word? I 1. Tom’s very good at science when his brother is absolutely hopeless. 2. Modern farms are much larger than that of former times. 3. A good artist like a good engineer learns as much from their mistakes as from successes. 4. Since vitamins are contained in a wide variety of foods, people seldom lack of most of them. 5. Marry told me that it was the loveliest gift she has ever received. Ex2 It is very important for use water carefully. There are some way you can use less water. First, you should be surely you turn of the faucets tightly. They should not drip in the bathroom or kitchen sink. Second, you should not keep the water on in a long time. You should turn it off while you are doing something else. It should be off while you are shaving or washing your teeth. It should also be off while you are washing the dishes. Final, in the summer you should watering the garden in the evening. That way you will not lose a lot water. During the day the sun dries up the earth too fastly. VII. Complete the sentences by filling in each blank with the correct form of the word in italic. (10 pts) 1.Rob was dismissed by his________ that he must leave in a month’s time. (EMPLOY) 2.The judge told him it was ___________ to drink and drive, and banned him for a year. (RESPONSIBLE) 3.English is a ___________easy language for us to learn. (COMPARE) 4.Some young people today have a very strange ___________. (APPEAR) 5.Many designers took ____________ from Vietnam’s ethnic minorities. (INSPIRE) 6.. It’s …… of him to cheat in the exam. (HONEST) 7.. There are …… about wearing uniforms at school. (ARGUE) 8.. Don’t eat those vegetables. They are …… . (POISON) 9.. In the future, many buildings will be …… by solar energy. (HOT) 10. These …… we conserve the earth resources. (INNOVATE) 11. Liverpool is an …… city in the North of England. (INDUSTRY) 12. Walking among the green trees gave Liz …… (PLEASE) 13. We could see some strange …… on her face. (EXPRESS) 14. My father is a …… person who is loved by us. (CONSIDER) 15. Tet is one of the most important …… for Vietnamese people (CELEBRATE) 16. the weather was terrible, so we had a very ……….. holiday. (PLEASE) 17. I’m afraid you have been …….. .She no longer works for you. (INFORM) 18. When you are late for school, you should …… to your teacher. (APOLOGY) 19. Liverpool is an ……. city in the north of England. (INDUSTRY) 20. The cultural and historical sites in Kyoto and in the ……….. ( SURROUND 21. Our school has a lot of ………. teachers. (QUALIFY) 22. It’s forbidden to destroy ………….. buildings. (HISTORY) 23. John likes a lot of dishes of Vietnam, ……… pho. (SPECIAL) 24. You should write a letter of …….. to the institute. (INQUIRE) 25. Environmental ………. is everybody’s responsibility. (PROTECT 26. There are many cultural _____ between his country and mine. (DIFFER) 27. The festivals in my village are always _____ held. (TRADITION) 28. Vung Tau beach is said to be one of the _____ places in Vietnam. (LOVE) 29. You should _____ your trousers, they are too long for you. (SHORT) 30. “Too many _____ spoil the dish” is a famous saying. (COOK) 31. These _________will conserve the earth. INNOVATE 32. We should be more _________with our electricity. ECONOMIC 33. A list of _________events for the autumn is being prepared. COME 34. The _________of forests has brought about serious floods recently. DESTROY.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(12)</span> 35. My neighbors are very kind. They are _________to me during my parents’ absence. SUPPORT PART 3:. READING COMPREHENSION. Read the following passage and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word (10 points) Ex1 A good memory is a great help in learning a language. Everybody learns his (1)………………… language by remembering what he hears when he is a small child, and some children (2) …………….. boys and girls who live abroad with their parents seem to learn two languages almost (3) ……………… easily as one. In school, it isn't so easy to learn a second language because the pupils have (4) …………………... time for it; and they are busy with other (5) ………….as well. The best way for (6) ………………….. of us to remember things is to join them in our mind with something which we know already or which we easily (7)……………… because we have a picture of it in our mind. That is why it is better to learn words in sentences , not by themselves, or to see, or do, or feel what a (8) ………………… means when we first use it. Ex2 There is now increasing concern about the world’s energy sources, particularly about those involving fossil ……(1)……. In less than a hundred years we shall probably ……(2)…… all the present ……(3)…… of oil and gas. The world’s coal ……(4)……should last longer but, once used, these can’t be ……(5)…… It is important, therefore, that we should develop such ……(6)…… sources of energy as solar energy and nuclear energy as well as water and wind ……(7)…… classed as ……(8)…… energy. Until these energy ……(9)……are widely used, it is important for the developed countries to reduce energy ……(10)…… as much as possible. 1. A. fuels B. powers C. forms D. energies 2. A. end B. complete C. total D. exhaust 3. A. findings B. productions C. amounts D. sources 4. reserves B. stores C. mines D. contents 5. A. updated B. repeated C. renewed D. produced 6. A. traditional B. alternative C. surprising D. revolutionary 7. A. force B. strength C. power D. motion 8. A. repeatable B. continual C. renewable D. continuous 9. A. goods B. supplies C. provisions D. materials 10. A. exhaustion B. destruction C. waste D. consumption Ex3. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each Television is one of man’s important means of communication. It brings events and sounds around the world into million of homes. A person with the television set can sit in his house and watch the president making a speech or visit a foreign country. He can see war being fought and watch statesmen try to bring peace. Through TV, home viewers can see and learn about people, places, and things in faraway lands. Television even takes its viewers out of this world. It brings them coverage of America’s astronauts as the astronauts explore outer space. In addition to these things, TV brings its viewers a steady stream of programs that are designed to entertain. In fact, TV provides many more entertainment programs than any other kinds. The programs include action packed dramas, light comedies, sporting events and motion pictures. 1. What does television bring us? A. Noise from around the world. B. Man’s most important means of talking. C. Events and sounds around our globe. D. President making speech. 2. What can’t viewers do with the TV at home? A. watch a president giving a talk. B. see a war being fought..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(13)</span> C. watch a statesmen making attempt to bring about peace. D. see heavens and hells. 3. Which of the following is NOT true? A. TV can bring us entertainment. B. By watching TV, people can widen their knowledge. C. People know events and sounds from different world. D. People can meet presidents without going out. 4. According to the passage, what don’t entertainment programs include? A. dramas B. tragedies C. musicals D. motion pictures. 5. With TV set a person can..................... Ex4. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.(20 pts) Crime Prevention You can make life more difficult for thieves by (1)_________ your wallet in an inside pocket instead of a back pocket. But make sure that you still have it if someone bumps into you in a (2)_________. Most pickpockets are very skillful. Never let your handbag out of your (3)_________. On public transport, (4)_________ hold of it. You are also (5) _________ to take travelers’ checks rather than cash when you go abroad, and to use cash dispenses which are on (6)_________ streets, or are well lit at night. A quarter of all crimes are car thefts or things from cars, like radio and cassette players. If your car is (7)_________, you may not get it back. One in four are never found, and even if it is, it may be badly (8) _________. Always lock all doors and windows and think about fitting a car alarm too. If you are buying a new radio cassette player, it is (9_________ choosing one that is security-code or removable by the drive. These precautions will help to (10)_________ thieves. 1. A. taking. B. holding. C. carrying. D. bringing. 2. A. mass. B. band. C. crowd. D. group. 3. A. view. B. sight. C. visibility. D. vision. 4. A. keep. B. catch. C. take. D. have. 5. A. suggested. B. told. C. informed. D. advised. 6. A. main. B. important. C. principal. D. major. 7. A. robbed. B. burgled. C. stolen. D. hijacked. 8. A. hurt. B. damaged. C. spoilt. D. injured. 9. A. beneficial. B. practical. C. worthwhile. D. sensible. 10. A. put off B. put down C. put out D. put back Ex5. Fill in each numbered blank ONE suitable word.(20 pts) Learning a foreign language is, in some ways, like learning how to fly or (1) …………… the piano. There are important differences, but there (2………….. a very important similarity. It is this: learning how to do such things needs lots (3) ……………. practice. It is never enough simply to “know” something. You must be able to “do” things with (4…………………. you know. For example, it is not enough simply to read a book on (5) ……………. to fly an aero plane. A book can give you lots of information (6) ……………. how to fly, but you only read a book and then try to (7)…………… without a great deal of practice first, you will crash and kill (8) ……………... The same is true of (9) ………………… the piano. So you think it is enough simply to read about it? Can you play the piano (10) …………………….. having lots of practice first? Ex5: Filling in each space with one appropriate word. (1,0m).

<span class='text_page_counter'>(14)</span> Most people know the names of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his good friends Dr.Watson. But perhaps you don’t ……(1) ……. these facts about Sherlock Holmes. The first Sherlock Holmes story……(2) ……written by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1886.Conan Doyle was a doctor and he could only ….(3) …… his books when he wasn’t busy …..(4) ….. sick people. In the stories, Holmes and Waston ……(5) …… at 221 B Banker street. Hundreds of people from all over the ….(6) … still write to Holmes at that ….(7)…..every week asking …..(8)….. his help. The building is now a bank and …..(9)……. is a secretary in the Bank …..(10)…… reads all Sherlock Holmes’ letter. Ex6. Read the following passage carefully, and then choose the words ( A ,B, C or D ) that best answers each of the questions about it. (1,0m) Paper is named for papyrus, a reed like plant used by ancient Egyptians as writing material more than 5000 years ago. The Chinese invented the paper that we use 2000 years ago. A piece of paper is really made up of tiny fibers, unlike a piece of material. The fibers used in paper, however, are plant fibers, and there are millions of them in one sheet. In addition to the plant fiber, dyes and additives such as resin may be used. Dyes can make the paper different colors: resin may add weight and texture. Where do these fibers come from? The majority of paper is made from the plant fiber that comes from trees. Millions are cut down, but new trees are planted in their place. Paper may be also made from things like old rags or pieces of cloth. Wastepaper, paper that has been made and used, can be turned into recycled paper. This recycling process saves forest, energy and reduces air and water pollution. 1. According to the passage, the paper that we use was first invented by A. the Chinese B. the Egyptians C. ancient cultures D. foresters 2. What is the main ingredient in most paper? A. resin B. cardboard C. plant fiber D. papyrus 3. According to the passage, the primary source of the plant fiber used in paper is A. rags B. trees C. fabric D. wastepaper 4. According to the passage, recycling paper is A. bad for the environment B. wasteful C. good for the environment D. economical 5. According to the passage, recycling paper does all of the following EXCEPT A. reduce the need or ink B. save forests C. save energy D. reduce air pollution Ex7. Read the passage, and then decide which word best fits each space. (1,0m) Tonight I’m going to stay in and watch television. There is a film on that I want to see. It is … (1) …a policeman trying to find the man who killed his brother. I saw it last year …..(2) the cinema. It was on late at night and I fell asleep …(3)…. the end so I can’t remember …(4)... happened. I don’t ….(5) …. watch much TV. There are too …..(6) ….. stupid quiz shows and boring programs about politics. I sometimes watch the news …..(7) …… I don’t enjoy it. There is never …(8) ….. good news- just wars and disasters. I don’t think that there are ….(9) ….. comedy programs. They should put on more. They cheer me …(10) …. and make me laugh. And, of course, I’d like to see more exciting movies! 1. a. about b. along c. around d. ago 2. a. at b. by c. to d. of 3. a. after b. behind c. with d. before 4. a. that b. what c. which d. who 5. a. possible b. possibly c. probably d. usually 6. a. many b. more c. much d. lot 7. a. because b. but c. if d. although 8. a. any b. less c. some d. many 9. a enough b. extra c. fewer d. little 10. a. off b. of c. on d. up Ex8: You are going to read a passage about The Battle of Dien Bien Phu. Five sentences or phrases have been from the passage. Choose from the sentences A- G the one which fits each gap 1-5. Remember that there are more sentences or phrases than needed. (1,0m). A. tourists can enjoy the beautiful scenery B. You can see historical evidences here. C. and share the hospitability of the local people. D. Today Dien Bien Phu is a tourist destination..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(15)</span> E. there are many more interesting things in Dien Bien Phu. F. an important trading center G. who live in the area members The Battle of Dien Bien Phu ended the Indochina War. ……(1) ….. . Many visitors are battle veterans or members of their families. As well as visiting the battle site, …(2) ……. of the Muong Thanh valley, visit the neighboring villages, …(3)…. Most of the people …….(4) …….of the Thai or H’Mong ethnic minorities. However, they do not depend on tourism alone to live. As Dien Bien Phu is only 30 kilometers from Laos border, it is ……(5)…….. Food leaves here for Laos and Thailand and goods arrive back to provide for the northern provinces of Vietnam. Ex9: Use the correct forms of the verbs in the brackets to complete the passage below.(1,0m) I (write) (1) ………. ….to express my dissatisfaction of my stay at the Lord Hotel in London last weekend. I (book) (2) …………….the hotel in Sweden and also (receive) (3) ………………. information about the hotel. I (promise) (4) …………… a luxury weekend. However, I (be) (5) …………… not satisfied. The room was comfortable, but the traffic from the road opposite the hotel (make) (6) ……... …….it impossible to (sleep) (7) …………….. I (ask) (8)…… ………for another room, but no single rooms(be) (9) …............. available. I required room service one night and I (have) (10)……………………to wait for almost one hour before someone came. Ex10: Fill each gap in the passage with a suitable word from the box. (1,0m). tourists popular railways fares private double-decker transport have conductors and Buses and coaches are the necessary means of public (1) ………. for those who do not own a (2) …………car and for areas where (3) ……..are not accessible (4) ……… are a distinctive type old bus in many areas throughout Britain. They have two decks, or floors, so they are ideal for (5) ……… who want to see the sight. Traditionally, double-deckers were red in color with a conductor walking around collecting (6) ……from passengers and no doors at the sides. Buses nowadays (7)……doors and no ((8) ………and passengers pay to the drivers. International buses (9) …… coach services have become more and more(10) … …especially with holiday makers Ex11: () Choose from the sentences A- G the one which fits each gap 1-5. Remember that there are more sentences or phrases than needed. (1,0m). Languages are marvellously complex and wonderfully complicated organs of culture: they embody the quickest and the most efficient means of communicating ……(0)…… To learn a foreign language is to learn ……(1)…… in the word of a poet “As many languages as one speaks, so many lives one lives” . A culture and its language are as inseparable as brain and body: …….(2)…… one is a part of the other, neither can function ……(3)…… . In learning a foreign language, the best beginning is with guestures, its body language. Eye contact is ……(4)……. in English. Direct eye contact leads to understanding or as the English saying has it, seeing eye-to-eye. We can never see eye-to-eye ……(5)…… we have learned to look directly into his eyes. A. while. E. with foreigners. B. extremely important. F. because. C. very interesting. G. without the other. D. with a native speaker of English. H. another culture. Example: (0) – D. with a native speaker of English. I. until. Ex12: (1,0 ®iÓm) : Use the correct forms of the verbs in the brackets to complete the passage below Colombia is located in a north western part of South America and is the fourth largest ………….…… in South America. It has ………………… lines on both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It has a ……………….…… of around thirty six millions and is a very beautiful country ………………. snowcapped mountains as well as hot lowland plains. The capital city is Bogota, which was …………….. by the Spaniards in 1538. Almost all Colombians speak Spanish, which is the country’s ……………….language. The religion of the …………………. of the population is Roman Catholic. Some of the most important ……………………… are textiles and clothing. Other industries include mining and oil. Agriculture is the most important section of the economy and Colombia’s main ……………… products are coffee, flowers, sugar, bananas, rice, corn and cotton. Colombia ………………… more coffee than any other countries except Brazil Ex13.. Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(16)</span> Last week I was walking home after playing tennis when it started raining very heavily. “Oh no, I will get soaked before I reach home”, I thought. I wish I (1)_______ (remember) to bring my raincoat. But unfortunately I had left it at home. How stupid of me! I always forget to bring it with me. Luckily just then a friend of mine passed in her car and offered me a lift. “Are you going home? Or do you want to go for a drink?” she asked. “I think I’d rather you (2)_______ (take) me home,” I said. “If I don’t change my clothes, I know I (3)_______ (fall) ill, and then I won’t be able to play in the tennis tournament next week. And I (4)_______ ( practice ) hard for the last month.” “I will wait for you to change if you like” she told me. “I think it’s time you (5)_______ (relax) for a change. You have been worrying too much, which makes you fall ill more easily. It’s got nothing to do with the rain!” Ex14.Choose the best answer BIRTH OF THE COMPUTER Most people think of computer as very modem inventions, products of our new technological ____ (0). But actually the idea for a computer ______ (1) worked out over two centuries ago by a man ____ (2) Charles Babbage. Babbage was born _____ (3) 1791 and grew up to be a brilliant mathematician. He drew up plans for several calculating machines _____ (4) he called “engines”. But despite the fac that he _____ (5) building some of these he never finished any of them. Over the years people have argued ____ (6) his machines would ever work. Recently, however, the Science Museum in London has finished building _____ (7) engine based on one of Babbage’s designs. ____ (8) has taken six years to complete and more _____ (9) four thousand parts have been specially made. Whether it works or not, the machine will be on show at a special exhibition in the Science Museum ____ (10) remind people of Babbage’ work. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9. A. age A. has A. known A. on A. whose A. wanted A. until A. some A. one A. than. 10 A. to PART 4:. B. year B. was B. recognized B. in B. who B. made B. wheter B. the B. he B. therefore. C. time C. had C. written C. by C. these C. started C. while C. an C. they C. when. D. days D. is D. called D. for D. which D. missed D. though D. that D. it D. then. B. as. C. for. D. so. WRITING. I. Write the second sentence that has the same meaning with the first one (10 points) 1. He last visited his home village in 2002. He hasn’t ………………………………………………………………………… 2. “I am going to the movies with my parents tonight”, said Nga Nga said …………………………………………………………………………. 3. She brought a big basket because she wanted to buy many things. In ………………………………………………………………………………… 4. Nobody in my class can run as fast as Hung. Hung is ………………………………………………………………………….. 5. People speak both English and French in Canada. Both ……………………………………………………………………………...

<span class='text_page_counter'>(17)</span> 6. I wasn’t good at drawing and neither was my sister. Neither my sister nor I …………………………………………………………. 7. “Are you in grade 8 or grade 9?”, the man asked me. The man ………………………………………………………………………… 8. My mother enjoys watching Korean movies. Watching Korean movies gives ………………………………………………… 9. Did you clean the board this morning, Minh? Was …………………………………………………………………………….. 10. “Would you like some coffee?”, she said to me. She offered me ………………………………………………………………… Ex2: 1. Don’t you believe that the man has landed on the moon ? Manhas …………………………………………………………………………? 2. The language that they spoke was Russian.  The language that was ………………………………………………………….. 3. We are wrong to think that we can learn without studying.  It’s wrong of…………………………………………………………………….. 4. “I’d take a taxi if I were you,” said Peter.  Peter suggested………………………………………………………………….. 5. John found a wallet with no name in it.  The wallet which ………………………………………………………………... 6. I don’t know her address so I don’t write to her.  If I………………………………………………………………………………... 7. He asked me: “What were you doing at seven o’clock yesterday when I called you?”  He asked me that ………………………………………………………………. 8. I can’t speak several languages.  I wish ……………………………………………………………………………. 9. He never suspected that she was a witch.  At no time………………………………………………………………………. 10. Their wedding was held in a very lovely church.  The church ………………………………………………………………………. Ex3. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (20 pts) 1. She doesn’t get up late anymore. → She used............................................................................................................................ 2. They started learning English four years ago. → They have ......................................................................................................................... 3. She is a far more serious student now than she used to be. → She studies ........................................................................................................................ 4. I’d like you to help me to put the chairs away. → Do you mind.................................................................................................................... 5. I’ll do anything for you because I love you. → I’ll do anything for you because of ................................................................................ 6. He will come because he wants to be sure of meeting you. → He will come so............................................................................................................... 7. Your hair needs combing properly..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(18)</span> → Your hair........................................................................................................................ 8. “Would you mind not smoking in here?” → I’d rather ........................................................................................................................... 9. He wrote the letter in two hours. → It took ............................................................................................................................. 10. “Why don’t we go out for a walk?” → My father suggested ....................................................................................................... EX4. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. 1. People say that they bought this shop last year. - It is_____________________________________________________________________________. - They are_________________________________________________________________________. 2. "How much will these books cost?" he said to me. - He asked me______________________________________________________________________. 3. Mr.Brown's team has lost the game. He looks very sad. - Mr. Brown whose__________________________________________________________________. 4. It takes Minh 2 hours to do his homework every day. - Minh spends_______________________________________________________________________. 5. We were late for school because of the heavy rain. - Because it_________________________________________________________________________. 6. My mother used to make us clean the house. - We used__________________________________________________________________________. 7. "I'm working in a restaurant, and don't care much for it."she said - She said__________________________________________________________________________. 8. It’s two years since I last spoke to her. - I haven’t__________________________________________________________________________. 9. Going swimming in the river in the summer is interesting. - It________________________________________________________________________________. 10. Can you use this computer? You can________________________________________? 11. I can’t remember the answers to these questions. I wish____________________________________________________________________________ . 12. “I must go to Ha Noi tomorrow.” said Nam. Nam said_________________________________________________________________________ . 13. Nga spends 4 hours a day practicing English with her friends. It takes___________________________________________________________________________ . .14. We take our umbrellas because it is raining heavily. It is______________________________________________________________________________ 15. I couldn’t sleep. I was tired. - Although_________________________________. 16. The planet is Venus. The planet is closest to the Earth. - The planet which___________________________________________________________________. 17. They have just sent an ambulance to the school. - An ambulance_____________________________________________________________________. 18. “There are flights from Nha Trang to Ha Noi twice a week” they said to me. - They told me______________________________________________________________________. 19. “Don’t interrupt me while I am speaking.” Nam said to Hoa. - Nam told Hoa not__________________________________________________________________. 20. It’s a pity. I can’t play chess.  I wish ………….. . 21. “Where does Mai live?”  He asked me ……………… 22. Lan doesn’t have enough time to do it well.  If Lan had more time,.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(19)</span> 23. It’s 3 years since I last saw Nam. I haven’t_______________________________________________________________________. 24. “Don’t make so much noise, Peter.” said Carol Carol told Peter__________________________________________________________________. 25. Keeping the environment clean is very important. It’s____________________________________________________________________________. 26. “You should turn off the lights before going out”. Mrs. Hoa said. Mrs. Hoa suggested_______________________________________________________________. 27. Why don’t you plant some trees around your house to get more fresh air? How about______________________________________________________________________? 28. The girl is very friendly. She lived next door to us. - The girl who_____________________________________________________________________. 29. “What is your name?” Mr. Brown asked me. Mr. Brown asked me______________________________________________________________. 30. Learning English is very necessary. It is____________________________________________________________________________. 31. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car. - In spite of his____________________________________________________________________. - In spite of the____________________________________________________________________. 32. If someone doesn’t put the coal in, the fire will go out. - Unless__________________________________________________________________________ 33. Although I was very tired, I couldn’t sleep. In spite.................................................................................. 34- Let’s decorate the house and make lots of cakes for Tet. I suggest........................................................................... 35- Promise to try harder or I won’t help you. If......................................................................................... 36. We didn’t go out because of the rain Because it.................................................................... 37. He is a more persuasive speaker than his brother. He speaks................................................................... EX5: Rewrite these sentences so that it has the same meaning as the sentences printed before it (2ms) 1. Althought his leg was broken , he managed to get out of the car . => Despite ------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2. If she doesn’t hurry, she will miss the last train. => Unless----------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3.The water is very polluted . We can’t swim in this part of the river . =>Because of -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4.He said he was not guilty of stealing the car . => He denied-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5. “I am sorry , Daisy” ,said John . “ I am afraid I have damaged your car” . =>John apologized------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6. As TV programs become more popular , they seem to get worse . => The ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7. The teacher started to write the lesson plan right after he returned home . =>Hardly -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8. It’s such an old car that it isn’t bought in the shop . =>The car is too ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9.They think that I built an expensive hotel in the center of the city. =>An expensive hotel---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10.She hasn’t written home for 2 months . =>The last time ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ex6. Rewrite the following sentences using the words in bold, in such a way that it means the same as the one given. Do not alter these words in any way. 1. “Please don’t smoke in the house.” she said to us. (to)  She told 2. They’re telling me that I must make a decision soon. (pressure).

<span class='text_page_counter'>(20)</span>  They are 3. I only found out the truth because I heard the two of them talking. (found)  If I 4. I bought myself some good new clothes. I need them for my new job. (which)  I bought myself 5. I’m trying to concentrate, but all that noise you’re making is distracting me. (putting)  I’m trying to concentrate, but all that noise Ex7. Use the following set of words and phrases to complete the following sentences. You can put additional words and make any changes necessary. 1. Tidal waves/ be/ result/ abrupt shift/ underwater movement/ Earth.  2. Jeans/ never be/ out/ fashion, today/ young generation/ still/ fond/ wear/ them.  3. North American/ European/ countries/be/ interested/ save money / natural resources.  4. One percent/ solar energy/ that/ reach/ Earth/ be/ enough/ provide power/ total population.  5. Passover/be/ late March/ early April/. /This festival/ celebrate/ Israel/ and/ all Jewish people.  Ex8. Rewrite these sentences so that it has the same meaning as the sentences printed before it. 1 France presented the Statue of Liberty tothe United States in 1876. The Statue ....................................................................................... 2.“Do you know the nam of the person who first climbed Mount Everest?” He asked me .................................................................................... 3.She last ate this kind of food in January. She hasn’t ............................................................................................ 4.Walking in the rain gives my brother pleasure. My brother enjoys ............................................................................. 5.Have you ever played a computer game before? Is this ................................................................................................. --------------------The end-------------------------.

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