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1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job.
A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of
2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it.
A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite
3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.
A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet
4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.
A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However
5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how
6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.
A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though
7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.
A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words
1. The sofa was (A) big enough (B)as=>X to scat four (C) people(D)comfortably
2 The stars are (A) so father=>far (B) from (C) the earth that we cannot see(D) most of them
3. Although Bill(A)has owned many(B)kind=>kinds of cameras, he hasnever considered (C) buying this kind (D) before
4. Jogging is (A) more (B) vigorous exercises (C) than (D) to play=>playing golf
6. He (A) had (B)so many=>so much homework that he (C) could not go to (D) the movies
7. If I (A) will finish=>finish studying, I (B) will go to the (C)movies (D) with you
8. The explanation he (A) had given was (B) so confusing as=>so confusing that I (C)could not understand (D)it
9. We would have (A) went=>gone to Florida, (B)but it (C) was having an unusual (D)cold spell
10. If my father (A) knew (B) the truth , he (C) would have been=>would be (D) very angry
1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.
a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although
2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
a. Despite b. Because c, because of d, of
3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.
a. Although b. Because of c. In spite of d. Because
4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.
a. because b. because of c. Even though d. in spite of
5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.
a. Even though b. In spite of c. Since d. As
6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.
a. since b. as c. because d. in spite of
7. ____________ the meeting’s at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.
a. Although b. In spite of c. Because d. Because of
8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.
a. because b. because of c. since d. as
9. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications
a. because b. because of c. although d. despite
10. It’s unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.
a. in spite of b. despite c. due to d. a & b are correct
11. Many people don’t want to live in big cities ________ big cities are often heavily polluted
a. but b. because c. and d. though
12. __________ she heard the door bell ring, she did not answer it.
a. However b. Because c. Even though d. As if
13. Despite the storm, the climbers decided to go on
a. In spite of it was storm b. Although there was a storm
c. Because ut stormed d. Due to it storms
14. He stopped working because he was too tired
a. because of his tiredness b. since being tired
c. for tired d. although his tiredness
1. Because the sea was rough, the ferry couldn’t sail.
à Because of_____ the rough sea , the ferry couldn’t sail._________
2. In spite of being full water, the boat sailed on
à Although______the boat was full water, the boat sailed on______
3. There were a lot of accidents because of the icy roads
à Because ____the roads were icy,There were a lot of accidents _____
4. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in life.
à Despite__having a good salary, he was unhappy in life.____
5. Despite losing her way tiwe, she arrived safely
à Though___she lost her way tiwe, she arrived safely_____
1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.
a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although
2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
a. Despite b. Because c, because of d, of
3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.
a. Although b. Because of c. In spite of d. Because
4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.
a. because b. because of c. Even though d. in spite of
5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.
a. Even though b. In spite of c. Since d. As
6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.
a. since b. as c. because d. in spite of
7. ____________ the meeting’s at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.
a. Although b. In spite of c. Because d. Because of
8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.
a. because b. because of c. since d. as
9. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications
a. because b. because of c. although d. despite
10. It’s unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.
a. in spite of b. despite c. due to d. a & b are correct
11. Many people don’t want to live in big cities ________ big cities are often heavily polluted
a. but b. because c. and d. though
12. __________ she heard the door bell ring, she did not answer it.
a. However b. Because c. Even though d. As if
13. Despite the storm, the climbers decided to go on
a. In spite of it was storm b. Although there was a storm
c. Because ut stormed d. Due to it storms
14. He stopped working because he was too tired
a. because of his tiredness b. since being tired
c. for tired d. although his tiredness
1. Because the sea was rough, the ferry couldn’t sail.
à Because of_____ the rough sea , the ferry couldn’t sail._________
2. In spite of being full water, the boat sailed on
à Although______the boat was full water, the boat sailed on______
3. There were a lot of accidents because of the icy roads
à Because ____the roads were icy,There were a lot of accidents _____
4. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in life.
à Despite__having a good salary, he was unhappy in life.____
5. Despite losing her way tiwe, she arrived safely
à Though___she lost her way tiwe, she arrived safely_____
1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. As B .Though C. Since D. Despite
2. He is a very intelligent boy, _______he is very lazy
A. but B. and C. or D. so
3. _______I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends
A. though B. since C. because of D. so that
4. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
5. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______she was too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
6. _______ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so
7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite of C. becacuse of D. though
8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B
9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.
A. though B. although C. eventhough D. all are correct
17. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although
18. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.
A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still
19. He was offered the job______his qualifications were poor.
A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas
19. ______ we were in town, we often met him.
A. For B. Although C. So D. When
20. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. because B. although C. so D. but
21. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that
22. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
23. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
24. ______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
25. The children slept well, despite _____.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
26. She left him __________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
27. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of
28. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
29. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment.
A. despite B. though C. as though D. but
30. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men.
A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though
1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. As B .Though C. Since D. Despite
2. He is a very intelligent boy, _______he is very lazy
A. but B. and C. or D. so
3. _______I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends
A. though B. since C. because of D. so that
4. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
5. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______she was too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
6. _______ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so
7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite of C. becacuse of D. though
8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B
9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.
A. though B. although C. eventhough D. all are correct
17. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although
18. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.
A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still
19. He was offered the job______his qualifications were poor.
A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas
19. ______ we were in town, we often met him.
A. For B. Although C. So D. When
20. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. because B. although C. so D. but
21. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that
22. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
23. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
24. ______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
25. The children slept well, despite _____.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
26. She left him __________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
27. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of
28. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
29. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment.
A. despite B. though C. as though D. but
30. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men.
A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though
1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. As B .Though C. Since D. Despite
2. He is a very intelligent boy, _______he is very lazy
A. but B. and C. or D. so
3. _______I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends
A. though B. since C. because of D. so that
4. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
5. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______she was too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
6. _______ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so
7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite of C. becacuse of D. though
8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B
9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.
A. though B. although C. eventhough D. all are correct
17. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although
18. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.
A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still
19. He was offered the job______his qualifications were poor.
A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas
19. ______ we were in town, we often met him.
A. For B. Although C. So D. When
20. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. because B. although C. so D. but
21. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that
22. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
23. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
24. ______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
25. The children slept well, despite _____.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
26. She left him __________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
27. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of
28. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
29. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment.
A. despite B. though C. as though D. but
30. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men.
A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though
1.I am angry because you didn't tell me the truth. I don't like................ .
a. being deceived b. to be deceive c. be deceived d.being deceiving
2. I have already finished all my work, so I don't have...............tonight.
a. study b.to study c.studying d.studied
6.It is time .................. .
a.the children to go to bed b.for the children to go to bed
c.for the children to going to bed d.for the children go to bed
7.It took ................
a.me one hour to go to work by bicycle b. I one hour to go to work by bicycle
c.me one our going to work by bicycle d. me one our to go work by bicycle
8. It is two months...................
a.since it has rained b. since last it rained
c.since it last rained d.since it was last rained
9.I really wish...................but I didn't.
a. I had invited her to the party b.had I invited her to the party
c.I invited her to the party d.I has invited her to the par\
10.They are not ........................to take part in this program of the World Health Organization.
a. so old b.old enough c.enough old d.as old
11.Peter doesn't like scuba-diving. ............does his brother.
a.Too b.Neither c.So d.Either
12.My father is very busy. ..........., he is always willing to give a hand with the housework.
a.Despite b.Although c.However d.Therefore
13.This detailed map is ...............the atlas.
a.more useful b.more useful than c.more useful as d.usefuler than
14.The smaller the room is, the..........furniture it needs.
a.less b.fewer c.smaller d.more
15.He hates..............at while he is out in the street.
a.stared b.be stared c.is stared d.being stared
16.It was.............hot day that we decided to leave work early.
a.such b.so c.such a d. so a
17.I wish I.........to him. Now it is too late.
a.had listened b. would listen c.listened d.have listened
22..................., Bill arrived late.
a.In spite of having taken a taxi c.Despite of having taken a taxi
c.Although of hah having taken a taxi d. Though having taken a taxi
23.The nurse asked Mrs.Green................. .
a.how was old her son b.how old son was c.how old her son is d.how old her son was
24.The more a car costs,................
a.faster it goes b.the faster it goes c.so faster it goes d.the fastest it goes
25....................,he'll lose his job.
a.If he works harder b.If he doesn't works harder c.Unless he doesn't work harder d.Unless he works harder
3. Accordingto the sign on the restaurant door, all dinners are requiring=> required to wear shirts and shoes.
4. My mother always made me to wash=> wash my hands before every meal.
5.Although his leg was broken however=> ∅, he managed to get out of the car.
("3 Câu này dễ mà! "➹)
II. Choose the correct answer for each sentence:
1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.
a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although
2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
a. Despite b. Because c. Because of d. As
3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.
a. Although b. Because of c. In spite of d. Because
4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.
a. because b. because of c. Even though d. in spite of
5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.
a. Even though b. In spite of c. Since d. As
6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.
a. since b. as c. because d. in spite of
7. ____________ the meeting’s at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.
a. Although b. In spite of c. Because d. Because of
8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.
a. because b. because of c. since d. as
9. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications
a. because b. because of c. although d. despite
10. It’s unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.
a. in spite of b. despite c. due to d. a & b are correct
Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. (5 pts)
1. A. THere B. THough C. THan D. THeme
2. A. SnOWstorm B. knOWledge C. shOW D. slƠ
3. A. treaSure B. Sewage C. Save D. campuS
4. A. effEctive B. rEcognize C. sEntence D. Equality
5. A. enjoyED B. invitED C. mendED D. lastED
b. Use the verbs in brackets in the correct tense or form. (10 pts)
1. He (not finish) hasn't finished his work yet. He only (start) started an hour ago.
2. I recommend that Bob (study) study much more if he wants to pass all his classes.
3. If I (have) had a typewriter, I would type it myself.
4. I tried (explain) to explain but he refused to listen.
5. A lot of people (kill) have been killed by AIDS recently, and I wish nobody would die any more.
6. Only yesterday did I (realise) realise what was going on
7. George as well as his brothers (not go)don't go to the cinema very often.
8. We are going (have) to have our house (repaint) repainted next month.
9. After (stop)being stopped by the police, the man admitted (steal) stealing the car but denied driving at 100 miles an hour.
10. Mary (not wear) wasn't wearing her glasses at that time, so she (not notice) didn't notice what kind of car the man (drive). was driving
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a. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. (15 pts)
1. In the jar, there was a ____ which looked like jam.
A. substance B. material C . solid D. powder
2. Would you care for ____ cup of tea?
A. another B. more C. one other D. some more
3. Let's practice the game, ____?
A. will you B. us C. do we D. shall we
4. ____ we came late, we missed the first part of the film.
A. Since B. Although C. For D. Because of
5. ____ we were tired, we sat down beside the stream.
A. And B. Because of C. If D. As
6. The prices of homes are ____ high in urban areas that most young people cannot afford to buy them.
A. as B. so C. such D. so as
7. Over ____ past few decades, ____ schools in the USA have been testing various arrangements.
A. the / x B. x / the C. a / the D. x / x
8. I can't stand the car ____ Therefore, I hate traveling by car.
A. sickness B. illness C. disease D. tiredness
9. The old lady can't see very well. She needs ____ to take her across the street.
A. anybody B. somebody C. nobody D. everybody
10. We don't visit you very often because you live so ____.
A. away far B. further C. far away D. away
11. He moved the TV antenna ____ he could get a clearer picture.
A. because of B. in which C. so which D. so that
12. John decided ____ golf on weekends.
A. to begin B. to commence C. to take up D. to start up
13. You had better ____ the tourist information office.
A. inquire at B. inquiring at C. inquire to D. inquiring at
14. We will serve our guests soon. We had better ____ now.
A. have table set B. set table C. setting table D. set the table
15. I will stay in the Golden Hotel in New York. Why don't you ____?
A. visits B. visit in C. drop in D. call in
TEST 1
I/ CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER
1/ the last time I ..... in Athens, the weather was hot and humid
a. had been b. was c. am d. will have been
2. since i left my hometown, i .... to visit my friends and family several times
a. had returned b. have returned c. returned d. will have returned
1. haft the world's rain forests have already been ....
a/ endangered b. eroded c. found d. destroyed
2/ try to eliminate fatty foods from your diet
a. limit b. get rid of c. move d. add
3. acid rain has caused severe... on the hillside
a. erosion b. pollution c. destruction d. floods
5. this channel allows rainwater to run off
a. keep inside b. move around c. flow into d. flow out of
6. scientists are nơ researching new meansures to prevent... levels from rising
a/ pollute b. polluted c. polluting d. pollution
7. this park is the orphanage where lots of orphaned and abandoned animals are taken care of
a. looked after b. involved in c. dealt with d. moved in
8. new laws have been passed to ... wildlife in this area
a. establish b. conserve c. produce d. endanger
9. they were seeking a solution to the ... of the rain forests
a. destroy b. destroying c. destroyer d. destruction
10........ ken didn't have a ticket he was allowed to come in
a. although b.because of c. because d. in spite of
11. most most species in this forest are threatended with .....
a. appearance b. protection c. extinction d. destruction
12. we really ought to make a start on campaigns to ... our polluted rivers and seas
a. clean up b. clear away c. wipe out d. tidy up
15. the turtle has a long life.....
a. age b. span c. expectancy d. b and C
16. thy water is so contaminated that it is not suitable for drinking
a. toxic b. salty c. dangerous d. polluted
17. without plants, water would... .... as soon as it falls
a. run out b. run off c. run of d. run away
20. he's really delighted with his new CD player
a. pleased b. angry c. entertained d. annoyed
21. will you see tom at lunch today ? i'd like you to give him a message. i'm not going to lunch, but if i ..... him later, I.......him your message
a. should see/ will see b. see/give c. saw/ would d. could see/ will give
22, " john moved the big table alone" did he ? if he ..... me , I .... him
a. asked/ would help b. asked/ might have helped c. had asked/ could help
d. had asked / would have helped
23. what a beautiful dress you're wearing
- thank you, it.... especially for me by a French tailor
a. makes b. has made c. made d. was made
24. last night a tornado swept through Rockville. It..... everything in its path
a. was destroy b. was being destroyed c. destroyed d. had been destroyed
25. in some areas water...... from the ground faster than nature can replenish the supply
a. is being taken b. has been taking c. is taking d. has taken
26. an announcement about the eight o'clock flight to Chicago.......
a. has been already made b. has already made c. has already been made d. already made
27. .......during the storm
a. they were collapsed the fence b. the fence was collapsed c. they collapsed the fence d. the fence collapsed
28. the new computer system.........next month
a. is being install by people b. is be installed
c. will be installed d. is been installed
29. today many serious childhood diseases.....by early immuization
a. are preventing b. can prevent c. prevent d. can be prevented
30. it would have been a much more serious accident ..... fast at the time
a. was she driving b. she had driven c. had she been driving d. if she drove
31. we can't go along here because the road.........
a. is repairing b. is being repaired c. have been repaired d. has repaired
TEST 1
I/ CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER
1/ the last time I ..... in Athens, the weather was hot and humid
a. had been b. was c. am d. will have been
2. since i left my hometown, i .... to visit my friends and family several times
a. had returned b. have returned c. returned d. will have returned
1. haft the world's rain forests have already been ....
a/ endangered b. eroded c. found d. destroyed
2/ try to eliminate fatty foods from your diet
a. limit b. get rid of c. move d. add
3. acid rain has caused severe... on the hillside
a. erosion b. pollution c. destruction d. floods
5. this channel allows rainwater to run off
a. keep inside b. move around c. flow into d. flow out of
6. scientists are nơ researching new meansures to prevent... levels from rising
a/ pollute b. polluted c. polluting d. pollution
7. this park is the orphanage where lots of orphaned and abandoned animals are taken care of
a. looked after b. involved in c. dealt with d. moved in
8. new laws have been passed to ... wildlife in this area
a. establish b. conserve c. produce d. endanger
9. they were seeking a solution to the ... of the rain forests
a. destroy b. destroying c. destroyer d. destruction
10........ ken didn't have a ticket he was allowed to come in
a. although b.because of c. because d. in spite of
11. most most species in this forest are threatended with .....
a. appearance b. protection c. extinction d. destruction
12. we really ought to make a start on campaigns to ... our polluted rivers and seas
a. clean up b. clear away c. wipe out d. tidy up
15. the turtle has a long life.....
a. age b. span c. expectancy d. b and C
16. thy water is so contaminated that it is not suitable for drinking
a. toxic b. salty c. dangerous d. polluted
17. without plants, water would... .... as soon as it falls
a. run out b. run off c. run of d. run away
20. he's really delighted with his new CD player
a. pleased b. angry c. entertained d. annoyed
21. will you see tom at lunch today ? i'd like you to give him a message. i'm not going to lunch, but if i ..... him later, I.......him your message
a. should see/ will see b. see/give c. saw/ would d. could see/ will give
22, " john moved the big table alone" did he ? if he ..... me , I .... him
a. asked/ would help b. asked/ might have helped c. had asked/ could help
d. had asked / would have helped
23. what a beautiful dress you're wearing
- thank you, it.... especially for me by a French tailor
a. makes b. has made c. made d. was made
24. last night a tornado swept through Rockville. It..... everything in its path
a. was destroy b. was being destroyed c. destroyed d. had been destroyed
25. in some areas water...... from the ground faster than nature can replenish the supply
a. is being taken b. has been taking c. is taking d. has taken
26. an announcement about the eight o'clock flight to Chicago.......
a. has been already made b. has already made c. has already been made d. already made
27. .......during the storm
a. they were collapsed the fence b. the fence was collapsed c. they collapsed the fence d. the fence collapsed
28. the new computer system.........next month
a. is being install by people b. is be installed
c. will be installed d. is been installed
29. today many serious childhood diseases.....by early immuization
a. are preventing b. can prevent c. prevent d. can be prevented
30. it would have been a much more serious accident ..... fast at the time
a. was she driving b. she had driven c. had she been driving d. if she drove
31. we can't go along here because the road.........
a. is repairing b. is being repaired c. have been repaired d. has repaired
II/ rewrite the following sentences
1. pay more attention or you won't understand what these people are saying
-> If you don't pay more attention, you won't understand what these people are saying.
2. i have just read one of my most favourite novels
-> One of my most favourite novels has just been read.
3. Alan's knowledge of art hasn't impressed me
-> I haven't been impressed by Alan's knowledge of art.
4. the pollution in the city was affecting people's breathing
-> People's breathing was being affected by the pollution in the city.
5. they are going to steal your money if you're not careful
-> Your money will be stolen if you're not careful.
7. mary really wants to buy the book, but she doesn't have enough money
-> Were Mary to have enough money, she would buy the book.
8. we believe that he has special knowledge which may be useful to the police
-> He is believed to have special knowladge which may be useful to the police.
-> It is believed that he has a special knowledge which maybe useful to the police.
9. lan is going to take a monthly test next tuesday
-> A monthly test is going to be taken by Lan next Tuesday.
10. my father makes me spell this word properly
-> I am made to spell this word properly by my father.
11. all his friend will see him off at the airport
-> He will be seen off at the airport by all his friends.
12. without helen's help, I couldn't have finished the work on time
-> If helen hadn't helped me, I couldn't have finished the work on time.
-> If it hadn't been for Helen's help, I couldn't have finished the work on time.
2. _____ my grandfather is very old he still goes fishing with his friends every Sunday.
a. because b. although c. despite d. in spite of
3. Some of the new horror movies are _____ because they are so realistic
a. frighten b. frightened c. frightful d. frightening
4. These trees hadn't grown realistic ____there had been enough water
a. when b. as c.if d. unless
5. They are talking realistic the discussion along with many other take _____ organizations.
a. apart b. after c. part in d. up
6, Our grandparents do morning exercises regularly _____ improve their health.
a. so as to not b. in order that c. so that d. in order to
7. Lady Gaga's a new album is very _____ thousands of CDs were sold only on the first day
a. popularity b. population c. popularize d. popular
8. My mother bought a lot of seafood this morning. We _____ barbecue in the garden tonight.
a. have had b. will have c. have d. are going to have
9. Before the competitors joined the world cup, they _____careful preparation.
a. made b. has made c. was making d. had made
10. Tom " _____ beef do you need to buy for spaghetti" - Mary " Only one kilo"
a. how much b. how far c. how many d. how long
11. Many species of wildlife are _____ of extinction
a. in dangers b. on the verge c. on the side d. at risk
MARK THE LETTER A, B, C OR D ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET TO INDICATE THE UNDERLINED PART THAT NEED CORRECTION IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FROM 12 to 15
12. ( The ) new television model has just ( being ) ( displayed) by ( our) company. BEEN
13. If ( my ) brother hadn't (followed) your advice, he (wouldn't have ) such a (wonderful) WONDERFULNESS
14. I can't believe how ( much ) Johny (changed) since the last time I ( saw) him (in London) HAS CHANGED
15. Thanks to many ( scientific discoveries) and inventions. We can (enjoy) more and more (excited films ) with a lot of ( wonderful ) scenes. EXCITING FILMS
READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND MARK THE LETTER ABC OR D ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET TO INDICATE THE CORRECT WORD FOR EACH OF THE BLANKS FROM 16 to 20
Music plays an important (16)____ in our daily lives. it would be impossible for a day to go by without music. music serves many functions within our society: it (17)_____ to entertain, relax, motivate, persuade, teach, treat diseases, promote and so on advertiser are fully aware (18)______ the role music can play in entering the mind of the consumer. for example. the most effective way to add the memory of the consumer is to accompany an advertisement with and (19)_____ song, once the consumer like that song they might remember the brand name of the advertised product as well they will choose that product while standing in front of a shell full of goods of different brand names music at special occasions is essential. At the Olympic sports events, it is interesting to observe how music is played. entertainment is an obvious function but further music at such events help create an exciting atmosphere the use of national (20)_____ is to promote the feeling of patriotism thus encouraging the athletes to make great efforts
16. a . place b. thing c. life d. part
17. a. used b. is used c. using d. to use
18. over b. of c. to d. about
19. interest b. to interest c. interesting d. interested
20. a . anthems b. classical music c. songs d. folk music
21. Peter and Mary are talking about some activities which they do in their free time
-Peter: I love listening to music. I often download 500 songs every day
- Mary ______
a/ you must be kidding
b. i don't believe in you
c. that's what i think
d. that sounds like fun
22. Henry and Jack are having lunch at the local restaurant. They see someone is smoking there
Henry: I think smoking should be banned in all restaurants - Jack _____
a. I don't know about that b. I don't care for all
c. I couldn't agree with you more.
d. Sorry but I don't think I can make it.
CLOSET
23. We need to express what we feel letting out the emotions through word and actions.
a. talk b. speak c. show d. say
24. Water pollution is more and more serious due to the tests of nuclear weapons in the seas
a. elimination b. environment c. contamination d. circulation
MARKT HE LETTER ABC OR D ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET TO INDICATE THE WORD THAT DIFFERS FROM THE REST IN POSITION OF THE MAIN STRESS IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTION FROM 25 to 26
25. a. semester b. audience c. language d. solemn
26. a. environment b. entertainment c. conservation d. popularity
27. a. misses b. arrives c. finishes d. teaches
28 a. eliminated b. protected c. visited d. destroyed
OPPOSITE
29. Without plants. Most water would run off as soon as it falls talking away valuable soil.
a. impossible b. rich c. unimportant d. precious
30. My mother is a live wire who is always as busy as a bee
a. leisurely b. suitably c. freely d. appropriately
WRITING
36. If he_____ more carefully, he couldn't make so many mistakes in his writing (write) WRITES
37. Don't be jealous of their _____ try your best and you'll have it (successful) SUCCESS
38. the classrooms are being _____ by the students at the moment. (decorate) DECORATED
39. I never watch that _____ film. When I watch a thriller. I can't sleep well ( thriller) THRILLING
40, Scientists have overcome many of the challenges of the _____ by using modern devices ( deep) DEPTH
FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH ONE SUITABLE WORD THAT MAKES THE SENTENCE MEANINGFUL
41. we've already met the man _____ often appears on television every night. WHO
42. Mary was interested _____ drawing when she was a child. IN
43. I looked up the new words in the dictionary in _____ to find the meanings of them. ORDER
44. mike: what was the score of the football match _____ Vietnam and Thailand. BETWEEN
jack: by one to nil
45. Kaen still wanted to come to the cinema with us _____ she had already seen the film. ALTHOUGH
REWRITE
46. Kenvis didn't finish his report until last Thursday.
-> It was not until last Thursday that Kenvis didn't finish his report.
47. We reserve these seats for special guests who will come at 7 pm.
-> These seats are reserved for special guest who will come at 7 pm.
48. Jack doesn't have time to talk to us because he is busy with his homework.
-> If Jack wasn't busy with his homework, he would have time to talk to us.
49. He didn't like dramas until he watched the one played by Thanh Loc.
-> Not until did he like dramas but also he didn't watch the one played by Thanh Loc.
50. Huong didn't study english well in high school so she doesn't have many job opportunities now.
-> Huong would have had many job opportunities now if she had studied English well in high school.
Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B,C, or D) to complete each sentence.
6. They are not _________to take part in this program of the World Health Organization.
A. so old B. old enough C. enough old D. as old
7. The football match was postponed _________the bad weather.
A. despite B. in spite C. because D. because of
8. Peter doesn’t like scuba-diving. _________does his brother.
A. Too B. Neither C. So D. Either
9. If I had the map now, I _________a short-cut across the desert.
A. could have taken B. take C. could take D. can take
10. If I were you, I would advise _________the new teaching method.
A. try B. trying C. to try D. tries
11. My father is very busy. _________, he is always willing to give a hand with the housework.
A. Despite B. Although C. However D. Therefore
12. The capital of Thailand is_________.
A. London B. Paris C. Bangkok D. Phnom Penh
13. This detailed map is _________the atlas.
A. more useful B. more useful than C. more useful as D. usefuler than
14. The smaller the room is, the _________furniture it needs.
A. less B. fewer C. smaller D. more
15. He hates _________at while he is out in the street.
A. stared B. be stared C. is stared D. being stared
16. If I _________you, I’d take some rest before the exam tomorrow.
A. is B. are C. were D. would be
17. It was _________hot day that we decided to leave work early.
A. such B. so C. so a D. such a
18. Let’s go for a walk, _________we?
A. will B. shall C. do D. must
19. I wish I _________to him. Now it is too late.
A. had listened B. would listen C. listened D. have listened
20. Ellen: “_________?” ~ Tom: “He’s tall and thin with blue eyes.”
A. How is John doing B. What does John like
C. What does John look like D. Who does John look like