Bộ đề ôn tập thi vào Lớp 10 THPT môn Tiếng Anh

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1. Lesson 1: TENSES Choose the best answer C. had had/ rang D. having/ringing 1.He ___ for London one year ago. 17. Father ___ his pipe while mother ___ a magazine. A. left B. has left C. leaves D. had left A. smoked/read B. had smoked/read 2.She ___ in Hue for twenty years. C. was smoking/was reading D. smoking/reading A. lives B. has lived C. lived D. will live 18. When I ___ into the office, my boss was waiting for me. 3.I ___ to the market with my mother yesterday. A. came B. was coming C. had come D. come A. go B. went C. have gone D. was going 19. When I saw Brian, he ___ a taxi. 4.What ___ you ___, Nam? – I’m thinking of my mother. A. drives B. was driving C. drove D. is driving A. do/think B. are/thinking C. have/thought D. were/thinking 20. When he ___, we ___ dinner. 5.How long ___ you ___ her? – For five months. A. arrived/having B. arrived/were having A. do/know B. are/knowing C. have/known D. had/known C. was arriving/had D. had arrived/had 6.I usually ___ to school by bus. 21. Don’t leave untill I ___ A. went B. am going C. go D. have gone A. arrived B. arrive C. will arrive D. had arrived 7.Yesterday morning I ___ up at 6.30. 22. They ___ football when the lights in the stadium ___ out. A. got B. get C. was getting D. had got A. were playing/went B. played/was going 8.Please don’t make so much noise. I ___. C. were playing/ was going D. playing/went A. studying B. study C. am studying D. studied 23. I ___ the film with my friends last week. 9.Water ___ at 100 degrees Celsius. A. watched B. watch C. have watched D. had watched A. boils B. boiled C. is boiling D. will boil 24. We will give him the message as soon as he ___ 10. It is raining now. It began raining two hours ago. So it ___ for two A. phones B. will phone C. phoned D. is phoning hours. 25. He ___ in the same house since 1975. A. rains B. is raining C. has been raining D. rained A. has lived B. is living C. lived D. had lived 11. ___ you ___ out last night? 26. We ___ him since he ___ married. A. Did/go B. Do/go C. Have/gone D. Were/going A. didn’t see/got B. haven’t seen/got C. don’t/get D. hadn’t seen/got 12. This house ___ 35,000 pounds in 1980. 27. When I saw Bob, he ___ his car A. costs B. cost C. had cost D. was cost A. washed B. had washed C. was washing D. is washing 13. While Tom ___ tennis, Ann ___ a shower. 28. He ___ up at five every morning. A. played/took B. playing/taking A. is getting B. got C. gets D. was getting C. was playing/was taking D. was play/was take 29. We ___ what to do with the money yet. 14. I ___ the book by the time you came here last night A. not decide B. didn’t decide C. haven’t decided D. hadn’t decided A. finish B. finished C. had finished D. was finishing 30. My father ___ as a teacher for thirty years. 15. When they ___ in the garden, the phone rang. A. works B. is working C. worked D. has worked A. worked B. were working C. have worked D. are working 31. He ___ to New York three times this year. 16. They ___ tea when the doorbell ___. A. had been B. was C. has been D. is A. have/is ringing B. were having/rang 32. She ___ the house last weekend 1
2. A. was cleaning B. cleans C. clean D. cleaned 42. Nga’s brother is good at ___ household appliances. 33. They ___ stamps and coins when they were young A. repair B. repairs C. repairing D. repaired A. used to collect B. are used to collecting 43. We were delighted ___ your letter yesterday. C. used to collecting D. are used to collect A. got B. get C. getting D. to get 34. Why ___ you absent yesterday ? 44. Nam usually takes a shower after ___ volleyball. A. did B. are C. was D.were A. play B. plays C. playing D. played 35. Who ___ you at the airport last month? 45. Water ___ of hydrogen and oxygen. A. Meet B.met C. did meet D. were meet A. Consists B. consist C. is consisted D. is consisting 36. When I came home, everybody ___ the television 46. ___ Da Lat ___ by thousands of tourists every year ? A. Watched B. were watching C. was watching D. is watching A. Is / visiting B. Is / visited C. Does / visit D. Has / visited 37. How long ___ Trung’s sister ___ English ?- For six years II. Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences if A. did/ learn B. has/ learned C. has/ been learnt D. does/ learn necessary. 38. They ___ since last week 1. (A)At this time (B)next week, Peter (C)was working (D)in London. A. didn’t smoke B. weren’t smoke C. haven’t smoked D. hasn’t smoked 2. (A)Before the 1920s, (B)no women (C)will vote (D)in the US. 39. This baby ___ care of by my grandmother for nearly a month. 3. The teacher (A)got (B)angry with him (C)because he sometimes A. has taken B. has been taken C. is taken D. was taken (D)come to class late. 40. Hong Son ___ for the national team in 99 matches so far. A. has played B. is playing C. played D. was playing 4. (A)Up to now, there (B)had been (C)no woman (D)being chosen the 41. My parents always ___ me proper encouragement. US president. A. give B. gives C. gave D. are giving 5. The mother (A)had always took (B)good care (C)of her (D)little son. 6. We (A)were a few minute late (B)so the film (C)was already started 11. (A)After they (B)were playing cards, (C)someone broke (D)into the when we (D)got to the cinema. house. 7. Why (A)didn’t Peter (B)go to school? What (C)did happened (D)to 12. (A)Almost 300 million people (B)had visited (C)America’s national him? parks (D)every year. 8. I (A)was listening (B)to the radio (C)when the door bell (D)will ring. 13. They (A)have studied English(A) before they went (C)to London. 9. I (A)have learnt English (B)for I (C)was ten (D)years old. 14. They (A)will help you (B)whenever you (C)will ask (D)them. 10. Yesterday evening (A)while I (B)was watching TV, Mai (C)pays me 15. (A)When Sam (B)will arrive, he will (C)open (D)the gift. (D)a visit. 16. Human (A)had struggled (B)against weeds (C)since the beginning (D)of agriculture. Lesson 2: PASSIVE VOICE Choose the best answer: 2
3. 1. The story I’ve just read ___ by Jack London. C.That play was written by Shakespeare. A. was written B. is written C. D.That play are written by Shakespeare. has been written D. wrote 16. Does Professor Jackson teach that course? 2.The boy___ by the teacher yesterday. A. Is that course teached by Prof. Jackson? B. A. punish B. punished C. Has that course been taught by Prof.Jackson? punishing D. was punished C.Is that course taught by Prof.Jackson? D. 3. I’m going to go out and ___ . Was that course taught by Prof.Jackson? 17. Her watch needs ___. A. have cut my hair B. have my hair cut C. A. repairing B. to be repaired C. my hair be cut D. cut my hair repaired D. A and B 4. Something funny ___ in class yesterday. 18. It is hot in this room because the window ___ A. happened B. was happened C. A. closed B.closes C.is happens D. is happened closed D.closing 5. We ___ up by a loud noise during the night. 19. Sarah is wearing a blouse. It ___ of cotton. A. were woken B. are woken A. be made B.are made C.is C.wake D. woke up made D.made 6. I still can believe it. My bicycle ___ last night. 20. They have watched the music programme on T.V since 3 o’clock A. was stolen B. was stealing C. A. The music programme on T.V have been seen since 3 o’clock stolen D . stole B. The music programme on T.V has been seen since 3 o’clock. C. The music programme on T.V have be seen since 3 o’clock 7. John ___ last week. D. The music programme on T.V had been seen since 3 o’clock. A. had his house painted B. had painted his house 21. Mary is reading newspapers now. C. had his father to paint D. had his house paint A. Newspapers are read by Mary now. B. 8.I can’t go along here because the road ___ Newspapers being read by Mary now. A. is reparing B. is repaired C. is C. Newspapers are being read by Mary now. D. being repaired D. repairs Newspapers are reading by Mary now. 9.My wedding ring ___ yellow and white gold. A. is made B. is making C. made D. make 22. Tom bought that book yesterday. 10. Why did Tom keep making jokes about me? I don’t enjoy ___ at. A. That book was bought by Tom yesterday. B. That A. be laughed B. to be laughed C. book was bought yesterday by Tom. laughing D. being laughed C. That book yesterday was bought by Tom D. 15. Shakespeare wrote that play. That book was bought yesterday. A. That play were written by Shakespeare. 24. The new computer system ___ next month. B.That had been written by Shakespeare. A. is be installed B. is being installed C. is been installed D. is being installed by people 3
4. 25. Laura ___ in Boston. III. Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences if A. are born B. were born C. was necessary. born D. born 1. That is (A)a (B)new circus which (C)formed (D)in 1992. II. Choose the best answer: 2. The bridge (A)was hitting by a large ship (B)during a (C)sudden 1. The house ___in the storm has now been rebuilt. storm (D)last week. a. destroyed b. destroying c. which 3. The destruction (A)of most of (B)the city of London (C)made by destroyed d. that is destroyed a fire (D)in 1600s. 2. The bridge ___ by french architects is very nice. 4. (A)Most of (B)the films (C)made (D)for entertainment. a. was designed b. designing c. to 5. The report (A)has not be examined (B)by the (C)committee of design d. designed experts (D)yet. 3. Many of the pictures ___ from outer space are presently on display in the public library. 6. (A)The matter (B)will discussing (C)at the (D)next meeting. a. sent b. sending c. 7. He (A)was think (B)to be the most (C)handsome boy (D)in our having sent d. that send class. 4. Airplanes ___ in the twentieth century is one of the sources of 8. (A)All the main (B)streets (C)in this city (D)are be widening. pollution. 9. Peter (A)usually (B)has his car (C)washing (D)at weekend. a. which invented b. to invent c. 10. (A)Do you know the boy (B)whose bicycle (C)was stole (D)last invented d. that is invented night ? 5. The printing press ___ by Gutenburg in Germany has changed 11. (A)Hand me the letters (C)type (C)by the secretary (D)yesterday. forever the process of writing. 12. Tom (A)is consider (B)to be the (C)most good student (D)in his a. to develop b. developed c. class. developing d. that developed 13. It (A)believes that (B)our lives (C)will (D)better in the future. 6. The books ___ from the library are on my desks. 14. (A)Many people (B)think (C)this novel (D)writing by Ngo Tat To. a. borrowing b. borrowed c. borrow d. to borrow 15. (A)This house (B)has been build (C)since (D)last month. 7. Do you know the woman ___ to the headmaster? a. is talking b. she is talking c. that is 16. He (A)couldn’t read French (B)so he (C)had the letter talking d. whom is talking (D)translating into English. 8. I’m reading a book ___ by Jack London. 18. (A)This room (B)has not been used (C)since (D)a long time. a. was written b. that wrote c. written d. which written 9. We’re living in a house ___ by green trees. a. is surrounded b. that surrounded c. to be surrounded d. which is surrounded Lesson 3: CONDITIONAL SENTENSES I. Choose the word or phrase that best complete the sentence (A, B, 4
5. C, or D): A. would write B. write C. will 1. If that hat costs much, I___ a small one. write D. wrote A. would have bought B. will buy C. 14. It’s too bad Helen isn’t here. If she___ here, she___ what to do. bought D. would buy A. is / will know B. was / knows C. were 2. If you___ more carefully, you wouldn’t have so many accidents. / would know D. are / would have known A. drive B. drove C. had 15. If I don’t eat breakfast tomorrow morning, I___ hungry driven D. driven during class. 3. If I___ that mistake again, my teacher will get angry with me. A. will get B. got C. would A. make B. makes C. madeget D. had D. hadgot made 4. If I spoke English, my job___ a lot easier. 16. If she___ late again, she’ll lose her job. A. was B. were C. will A. come B. comes C. came D. had come be D. would be 17. I’ll let you know if I___ out what’s happening. 5. I will lend them some money if they___ me. A. find B. finds C. found D. had found A. ask B. will ask C. asked18. If we___ D. had in asked a town, life would be better. 6. If we had known who he was, we___ him to speak at our meeting. A. live B. lived C. would A. would have invited B. have invited C. will live D. had lived invite D. would invite 19. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind if we___ early. 7. My dog will bark if it___ any strange sound. A. arrive B. arriving C. A. hear B. hears C. heardarrived D. had heard D. had arrived 8. If I___ enough money, I would buy a house. 20. We___ you if we have time. A. had B. had had C. will A. will phone B. would phone C. have D. have phoned D. had phoned 9. They___ you in if you come late. 21. If I won the lottery, I___ you half the money. A. won’t let B. not let C. A. gave B. had given C. will wouldn’t let D. hadn’t let give D. would give 10. If you___ away, I’ll send for a policeman. 22.It___ be a pity if she married Fred. A. not go B. don’t go C. hadn’t A. will B. would C. can D. may gone D. didn’t go 23. If I’m free on Saturday, I___ to the mountains. 11. If I___ in your place, I would accept Mr. Anderson’s invitation. A. to go B. could go C. went D. can go A. were B. am C. be24. She___ D. was a nervous breakdown if she goes on like this. 12. If I___ a big prize in a lottery, I’d give up my job. A. will has B. had C. will A. win B. had won C. wonhave D. have D. winning 13. If I___ you, I___ the truth. A. is B. am C. was25. I know D. I’ll were feel better if I___ smoking. 14. What___ we do if they do not come tomorrow? A. will stop B. stopped C. stop D. had stopped A. would B. will C. did26. If I___ D. had you, I would help him. 15. If I had enough time now, I___ to my parents. 5
6. A. am B. were C. will Choose the best answer be D. had been 1. She wishes her father ___ here now to help her. 27. I could have understood him if he___ more slowly. A. has been B. will be C. is D. were A. speaks B. spoke C. had 2. Julie goes to bed late. Her mother wishes ___. spoken D. would speak A. she went to bed early B. she went to bed late C. 28. If Jake ___ to go on the trip, would you have go? she didn’t go to bed late D. she goes to bed early A. doesn’t agree B. didn’t agree C. hadn’t 3. My father won’t lend me his car. I wish ___ . agreed D. wouldn’t agree A. he lent me his car B. 29.The kitchen will look better if we___ red curtains. he didn’t lend me his car A. have B. had C. had C. he would lend me his car D. had D. would have he wouldn’t lend me his car 30. If I knew his address, I___ round and see him. 4. We wish we ___ a large house, but we can’t afford it now. A. go B. will go C. would A. have B. had C. go D. went can have D. will have 31. It___ quicker if you use a computer. 5. I’m sorry I haven’t got any money on me. I wish I ___. A. will be B. would be C. wereA. I have D. been got no money on me B. I 32. If we have some eggs, I___ you a cake. have some money on me A. made B. makes C. will C. I had got no money on me D. I make D. would make had some money on me II. Mark the letter A,B,C or D to show the underlined part that 6. My father is not free today. I wish ___. needs correcting A. my father is free today B. 1. (A)Unless it (B)rains, we (C)will stay (D)at home. my father won’t be busy today C. my father would be free today D. 2. (A)If I (B)am (C)a director, I (D)would make more film about my father were free today children. 7. I’m afraid our team will lose the game today. I wish ___. 3. We (A)will go (B)to see the film “Titanic” (C)if the weather A. our team would win the game today B. (D)were fine . our team won the game today 4. What (A)would happen (B)if there (C)was (D)no water. C. our team didn’t lose the game today D. 5. (A)What (B)would you have do (D)if you (D)were in my position? our team had won the game today 6. My children (A)won’t go to bed (B)unless they (C)don’t have 8. My friends can’t take part in the game. I wish ___. (D)some money. A. My friends took part in the game B. 7. If you (A)keep on (B)playing games (C)on the computer, I My friends could take part in the game C. My friends did take part in the game D. (D)would sell it. My friends had taken part in the game 9. She wishes he ___ his letter of application earlier next week. A. would write B. had written C. Lesson 4: “WISH” SENTENCES wrote D. would wrote 6
7. 10. I wish you ___ make so much noise. I’m trying to work. A B C D A. shouldn’t B. will C. 3. I wish my house is as large as John’s. couldn’t D. wouldn’t A B C D 11. It isn’t fine. I wish ___. 4. I wishes you were at the meeting now A. it was fine B. it would be fine C. it A B C D will fine D. it were fine 5. She wishes he will stop interrupting her whenever she speaks. 12. She wishes she ___ to told you the bad news right now . A B C D A. is not asked B. was not asked C. 6. I wish I don’t say that to him now. were not asked D. would not be asked A B C D 13. My uncle wishes he ___ time now . A. wouldn’t waste B. didn’t waste C. hasn’t wasted D. hadn’t wasted Lesson 5: REPORTED SPEECH: 14. -Minh: You speak English very well. –Huong: Yes but I wish I Choose the best answer ___ other languages well, too. 1.He begged them ___ . A. can speak B. am speaking C. A. help him B. should help him C. to spoke D. speak help him D. help to him 15. I wish we ___ shopping here together. A. would go B. will go C. 2.She said that she ___ there the year before. can go D. go A. went B. had gone C. 16. I’m not able to visit London. I wish I ___go there. would go D. goes A. can B. will C. 3.Someone was wondering if the taxi ___ yet. may D. could A. had arrived B. arrived C. 17. I wish that the weather ___ not so warm. arrives D. has arrived A. be B. was C. 4.They said they ___ us if we needed. are D. were 18. I’m sorry I will miss your birthday party. I wish I ___ your A. help B. helped C. birthday party. would help D. had helped A. wouldn’t miss B. didn’t miss C. 5.He advised them ___ in class. hadn’t missed D. had missed A. to not talk B. not to talk C. to 19. They will drink wine at the party. I wish they ___. talk not D. don’t talk A. can not B. would not C. 6.She said to us “Don’t be late again”. had not D. should not II. Mark the letter A,B,C or D to show the underlined part that A. She said us not to be late again. B. She needs correcting told us to be not late again. 1. Peter wished that he has gone to the party next week. C. She told to us not to be late again. D. She A B C D told us not to be late again. 2. I sometimes wish that I will have another car. 7
8. 7.Peter asked Jane why ___ the film on T.V the previous night. 14. Some one ___ the tickets are free. A. didn’t she watch B. hadn’t she watched C. she A. said me B. said me that C. told doesn’t watch D. she hadn’t watched to me D. told 8. “I’m sorry I have to leave so early’, he said. me A. He apologized for having to leave early. B. He 15. He said he would do it ___ . apologized to have to leave early. A. yesterday B. the following day C. the C. He apologized that he has to leave early. D. He previous day D. the day before apologized to have left early. 16. He proved that the earth ___ round the Sun. 9.John said “You had better not lend them any money, Daisy”. A. had gone B. was going C. goes D. would go A. John said Daisy not to lend them any money. B. 17. I told you ___ the computer, didn’t it? John advised Daisy should not lend any money. A. to switch off B. don’t switch off C. not C. John said to Daisy not lend them any money. D. switch off D. switch off John advised Daisy not to lend them any money. 18. Claire wanted to know what time ___ . 10. “Can I borrow your pen please, Sam?”, said Gillian. A. do the banks close B. the banks closed C. did A. Gillian asked Sam if she can borrow his pen. B. the banks close D. the banks would close Gillian asked Sam if she could borrow his pen. 20. Mr Brown said, “I watched TV last night.” > Mr C. Gillian asked Sam she can borrow his pen. D. Brown said that he ___ TV the night before. Gillian asked Sam she could borrow his pen. A. was watching B. watched C. had 11. “Where did you go last night, Nam?”, said Hoa watched D. has watched A. Hoa said to Nam where had he gone the night before. B. Hoa 21. Peter reported, “ We played a lot of tennis last year.” > Peter reported that they had played a lot of tennis ___. said to Nam where he had gone the night before. A. the followingyear B. the year before C. last C. Hoa told Nam where he had gone last night. D. Hoa year D. A&B are correct asked Nam where he had gone the night before. 22. “If I were you, I would go to the doctor. ”Minh said to Lan. 12. “What were you doing last night, Mr. John?” The police asked. A. Minh told Lan to become a doctor B. A. The police asked what were you doing last night, Mr. John. Minh advised Lan to go to the doctor B. The police asked Mr. John what he had been doing the night C. Minh told Lan that he would to go to the doctor before. D.Minh advised Lan not to go to the doctor C. The police asked Mr. John what had he been done the night before. 23. Phil asked me, “Were you at the party?” > Phil D. The police asked Mr. John what he had done the night before. asked me ___ at the party. A. had I been B. if I had been C. 13. The government has announced that taxes ___ . whether I was D. B&C are correct A. would be raised B. had been raised C. 24. He asked me: “What time is it?” were raised D. will be raised 8
9. A. He asked me what time it is. B. He A.when would she B. when will she C. asked me what time it was. when she will D. when she would C. He asked me what time was. D. He Choose the word or phrase in each of the following sentences that asked me what time it was? needs correcting. 25.He asked: “ Have you finished your task ?”. 1. I asked(A) him how far was it(B) to the station if(C) I went there by A. He asked Nam whether had he finished his task or not. B. He taxi(D). asked Nam whether he has finished his task. 2. All of(A) my students wondered(B) how many(C) people lived in C. He asked Nam whether he had finished his task. D. He Tokyo? (D) asked Nam whether he finished his task. 3. They asked me that(A) I could(B) do the(C) shopping for(D) them. 26. He said: “I will by a new car”. 4. Her mother ordered(A) her do not go(B) out with him(C) the night A. He said: he would buy a new car. B. He before(D). said he should buy a new car. 5. The traffic warden(A) asked me(B) why had I parked(C) my car C. He said he would buy a new car. D. He there(D). said he will buy a new car. 6. He said that(A) he will pick(B) me up at(C) 8 am the following(D) 27. My father said: “I can’t find my keys anywhere”. day. A. My father said that he can’t find his keys anywhere. B. My 7. She said(A) that the books in(B) the library would be(C) available father said that he can’t find my keys anywhere. tomorrow(D). C. My father said that: he can’t find his keys anywhere. D. My 8. He advised(A) her thinking about(B) that example again(C) because father said that he couldn’t find his keys anywhere. it needed correcting(D). 28. He said to me: “Why are you so lazy?”. 9. The(A) receptionist said I must(B) fill out that form(C) before I A. He said to me why I was so lazy. B. He attended(D) the interview. asked me why I was so lazy. 10. Marty said a(A) good friendship is(B) like a diamond(C) – valuable, C. He asked me why was I so lazy. D. He said to me why I was so lazy? beautiful and durable(D). Lesson 6: TAG – QUESTIONS 29. Jack asked me ___. Choose the best answer : 1. We should call Rita, ___? A.where do you come from? a. should we b. shouldn't we c. shall B.where I come from C.where I came from we d. should not we D.where did I come from? 2. Monkeys can't sing___? 30.She asked me ___ I liked pop music. a. can they b. can’t they c. can A.when B.what C.if D.x it d. can't it 31.The doctor ___ him to take more exercise. 3. These books aren't yours, ___? A. told B. tell C. a. are these b. aren't these c. are have told D. are telling they d. aren’t they 32.I wanted to know___ return home. 9
10. 4. That's Bod's___? a. don’t you b. do you c. will a. is that b. isn’t it c. are you d. won’t you they d. aren’t they 17. You have ever heard about Yuri Gagarin, ___? 5. No one died in the accident, ___? a. do you b. haven’t you c. a. didn’t they b. did he c. don’t you d. didn’t you didn't he d. did they? 18. They used to work as astronauts, ___? 6. I'm right, ___? a. don’t they b. weren’t they c. did a. aren't I b. amn't I c. isn't they d. didn’t they I d. not I am 19. John does not look well today, ___? 7. They are studying pronunciation with Mr. Brown, ___? a. isn’t he b. does he c. does a. are they b. aren’t they c. do him d. will be they d. don’t they 20. Let’s have a drink, ___? 8. She should have obeyed her parents, ___ she? a. will you b. shall we c. do a. should b. should have c. you d. don’t you shouldn't have d. shouldn't 21. I think he will join us, ___? 9. The air-hostess knows the time she has been here, ___ a. doesn’t he b. won’t he c. will a. does she b. isn’t it c. he d. don’t I doesn’t she d. did she 22. I am late, ___? 10. This is the second time she has been here, ___? a. am not I b. aren’t I c. a. has she b. hasn't she c. isn’t don’t I d. won’t I this d. isn't it 23. No one is better cook than his mother, ___? 11. He hardly has anything nowadays, ___? a. is she b. isn’t she c. are a. has he b. doesn’t he c. does they d. aren’t they he d. hasn't she 24. Do it right now, ___? 12. You've never been in Italy, ___? a. will you b. shall you c. do a. haven’t you b. have you c. been you d. don’t you you d. had you 25. He seldom goes to the library, ___? 13. Sally turned in her report, ___? a. doesn’t he b. is he c. does a. had she b. did she c. he d. isn’t he hadn't seen d. didn’t she 26. Somebody has left these socks on the bathroom, ___? 14. You have a ticket to the game, ___? a. have they b. haven’t they c. has a. do you b. haven't you c. don't he d. hasn’t he you d. have you II. Mark the letter A,B,C or D to show the underlined part that 15. Tom knows Alice Reed, ___? needs correcting a. doesn't he b. does he 1. They seldom go c. tois thehe 1. They seldom d. isn’t go tohe the cinema on Sundays, don’t they? 16. Help me with housework, ___? A B C D 10
11. 2. You can help me with this difficult exercise, don’t you? A.am B.aren’t C. wasn’t A B C D D. haven’t 3. They hardly never go to the beach because of their sickness, do they? A B C D 4. Nobody had bothered to plant new ones, do they? 7. You have never seen my pen everywhere , ___ you ? A B C D A.have B. haven’t C.don’t 5. You won’t be leaving for another hour, won’t you? D. didn’t A B C D 8. This is a difficult exercise , ___ ? 6. They enjoy watching soccer on television, do they? A. is it B. isn’t it C. was it A B C D D. didn’t it 7. David and Peter love football but their classmates don’t, do they? 9. By the end of the film we were all in tears , ___ we ? A B C D A. were B. weren’t C. didn’t 8. I’ll help you with your homework, shan’t I? D. aren’t A B C D 10.You wouldn’t have changed for a ten-pound note , ___ ? 9. There are ten children playing in the yard near her house, aren’t they? A. would you B. wouldn’t you C. will you A B C D D. won’t you 10. Smoking isn’t good for our health, so it should be banned, is he? 11.We’d never seen a sunset like that before , ___ ? A B C D A. hadn’t we B. had we C. wouldn’t we More exercises D. would 1. It was never such a hot night ,___ ? 12.That was awful , ___ ? A. wasn’t it B. was it C. did it A. is it B. isn’t it C. wasn’t it D. didn’t it D. didn’t it 2. You could hardly help me carry this bag, ___ you ? 13.Jim didn’t fail his driving test again , ___ ? A. couldn’t B.could C.are A. did he B. didn’t he C. did Jim D. can D. was he 3. Tom’s seldom late again , ___ he ? 14.You and I never talked with the professor , ___ ? A. is B. isn’t C. was A. did we B. did you C. didn’t we D. didn’t D. didn’t you 4. This is the coldest time of year , ___ ? 15.Jill and Joe have never been to Maxico , ___ ? A. is it B. isn’t it C. was it A. did they B. haven’t they C. have they D. didn’t it D. don’t they 5. Tony hasn’t drunk twelvepints of larger , ___ ? 16. Lan can go, ___ ? A. has Tom B. has he C. hasn’t he A. can't she B. can she C. does she D.haven’t he D. can’t Lan 6. I’m just hopeless at telling jokes , ___ I ? 17. Tom likes it, ___ ? 11
12. A. doesn't he B. doesn't Tom C. does Tom A. doesn’t he B. does he C. hasn’t he D. isn’t he D.won’t he 18. The dogs won't run, ___ ? 30. Let’s have a drink, ___? A. will it B. will they C. won’t they A. don’t we B. do we C. shall D. won’t it we D.shan’t we 19. Go out with me, ___ 31. Nobody knows her name, ___? A. do you B. will you ? C. aren’t you A.do they B.don’t they C.isn’t D. won’t you it D.is it 20. I am a student, ___ ? 32. You used to go to school on foot, ___? A. aren't I B. aren't you C. am not I A.weren’t you B.were you C.did D. will I you D. didn’t you 21. Her name is Linda Martin, ___? 33. He can speak three languages, ___? A. isn’t she B.is she C. is A. can he B.can’t he C.isn’t he it D.isn’t it D. is he 22. You have seen this film, ___? 34. You don’t think I will succeed, ___? A. haven’t you B. have you C.do A. do you B.don’t you C.will I you D. don’t you D.won’t I 23. You often have bread and milk for breakfast, ___? 35. I think she is a good teacher, ___? A. haven’t you B.have you C.do A.don’t I B. do I C. is she you D. don’t you D.isn’t she 24. You won’t leave me, ___? 36. Tom rarely does his homework, ___? A. will you B.won’t you C.am I A.doesn’t he B.does he C. is D. do you he D.isn’t he 25. There are many flowers in the garden, ___? 37. No salt is needed,___? A.aren’t they B.isn’t it C.aren’t A. is it B. isn’t it C.did it there D.is it D.didn’t it 26.There is nothing in the fridge, ___? 38. Neither of them complained,___? A. is there B.isn’t there C. is A.do they B.don’t they C.did they it D.isn’t it D.didn’t they 27. I am right , ___ I ? 39. Your mother hardly ever goes to the cinema,___? A. am not B.aren’t C. wasn’t A.does she B.doesn’t she C. is D. am she D.did she 28. Everybody has gone home, ___? 40. They told me a lie , ___ ? A. haven’t they B.has he C.hasn’t A. don’t they B. didn’t they C. did they she D.hasn’t he D. do they 29. He never drinks wine, ___? 12
13. A. that B. which C. Lesson 7: RELATIVE PRONOUNS whom D. x 12. They give their children everything ___ they want. 1.Mrs. Jackson, ___ used to be very beautiful, is now suffering from A. what B. x C. a fatal disease. who D. how A. who B. whose C. 13. Tell me ___ you want and I’ll try to get it for you. she D. that A. that B. how C. 2.I felt very sorry for the woman ___ was stolen. what D. A and C A. that her car B. whose car C. 14. Do you still remember the day ___ we first met? which her car D. A and C A. where B. whom C. 3.They asked me a lot of questions, ___ I couldn’t answer. which D. when A. all of whom B. that C. 15. I don’t know the name of the woman ___ I spoke on the phone. all of which D. who A. whom B. who C. 4.The Titanic, ___, was supposed to be unsinkable. to whom D. to that A. that sinking in 1922 B. which sank in 1922 C. 16. This school is often for children ___ first language is not English. sink in 1922 D. that sank in 1922 A. who B. that C. 5.There are people ___ no one cares. whose D. x A. about which B. who C. 17. Fortunately we had a map, ___we would have got lost. for whom D. to whom A. no which B. without which C. 6.Sheila couldn’t come to the party, ___ was a pity. none that D. without that A. that B. it C. 18. My office, ___ is on the second floor, is small. what D. which A. where B. which C. 7.Some of the people ___ to the party can’t come. who D. whose A. inviting B. invited C. who invited D. they were invited 19. This new stadium, ___ can hold 90,000 people, will be opened next 8.Do you know the woman ___ lives next door? month. A. she B. who C. A. that B. whose C. whom D. her which D. where 9.A pensioner is someone ___ no longer works and gets money from 20. Sheila, ___ job involves a lot of travelling, is away from home a lot. the state. A. whose B. whom C. A. whom B. whose C. that D. which which D. that 21. That is the chair ___ he used to sit for meals. 10. The man ___ answered the telephone told me you were away. A. which B. whose C. A. whom B. he C. that D. where who D. what 22. The house in___ I was born is for sale. 11. Some people ___ were arrested, have now been released. A. which B. whom C. 13
14. that D. where A. where B. whose C. 24. I recently went back to Paris , ___ is still as beautiful as a pearl. which D. when A. where B. which C. 41. It is the best film ___ we ever seen. who D. whose A. when B. which C. 25. This is the house ___ we often stay in the summer. that D. where. A. where B. which C. 42. The only thing ___ she wants from you is money . whose D. when A. that B. who C. 26. Do you remember the clock tower ___ I first met you in ? which D. that is. A. where B. which C. 43. The house ___ owner has gone abroad is over there . who D. whom A. which B. where C. 27. The house in ___ I was born and grew up was destroyed in whose D. that an earthquake ten years ago. 44. The head master , ___ work is too much needs an assistant . A. which B. where C. A. that B. who C. that D. whose which D. whose 28. I know a wood ___ you can find wild strawberries in . 45. I’d like something ___ is different from that one. A. where B. in which C. A. whose B. who C. that D. when where 29. Dalat , ___ attracts many tourists , is a romantic city. D. that A. where B. which C. II. Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences if that D. when necessary. 30. Hanoi , ___ is the capital of Vietnam , is a city of peace 1. The man which lives next door is very friendly. A. where B. which C. 2. Everything what he said was correct. that D. when 3. The person which I wanted to see was not available until Monday. 31. Ann quit her job at the advertising agency, ___ surprised 4. Yesterday I met Mario who told me he was getting married. . every one. 5. Mr Smith is going to go to Moscow , which his daughter has been A. that B. who C. living for some time now. which D. that is. 6. Mr Carlisle, whom I spoke last night, is very interested in our new 38. The house ___ I lived as a child has been pulled down now. project. A. where B. that C. 7. She couldn't come to the conference that was a pity. which D. when 8. Suzanna has many friends, most of which she went to school with. 39. The man ___ I saw last week said something totally different 9. She tried on several jackets, none of whom fit her. . 10. Melanie, that has just bought a house near Gatwick, is getting A. who B. whom C. married. whose D. which 11. This is my brother, who's wife is French 40. Is that the address ___ we send our letter to? 12. He didn't wait at the traffic lights who were red. 13. Samuel Johnson who was born in 1709 was the son of a bookseller. 14
15. 14. I don't like people talk too much 10. Mr. Thomas does not allow___ in his office. 15. My only brother, who lives in Sidney, came to see me last month A. smoke B. to smoke C. 16. The shoes whom I bought yesterday are very comfortable. smoked D. smoking 17. Do you know the girl which I danced with.? 11. We are not allowed ___ in that restricted area. 18. The apples that we bought in the shop are bad A. to enter B. enter C. 19 Apples that we bought in the shop are bad. entering D. to entered 20. That's the car whose brakes are being repared. 12. You had better ___ at home until you feel better. A. stay B. to stay C. staying D. stayed Lesson 8 : VERB FORM 13. The machine needs___ . 1. We are looking forward ___ you again soon. A. to repair B. to be repaired C. A. to see B. to seeing C. saw D. have seen repairing D. B and C are correct 2. I remember ___ but he said I did not. 14. Peter usually help his mother ___. A. to buy him a book B. buy him a book C. A. to do housework B. do housework C. with buying him a book D. to have bought him a book housework D.all are correct 3. Remember ___ john a present . today is his birthday. 15. She used that money ___ a new car. A. send B. to send C. sent D. sending A.buy B. buying C. to buy D. for buying 4. I suggest ___ some more mathematical puzzles. 16. Rex hotel was the best place for us ___. A. do B. to do C. doing D. done A. stays B. staying C. to 5. Would you mind ___ the door? stay D. stay A. open B. to open C. 17. You can’t stop me ___ what I want. opening D. opened A. doing B. do C. to do D. that I do 6. You should give up ___ or you will die of cancer. 18. I must go now. I promise ___ late. A. smoke B. to smoke C. A. not being B. not to be C. to not smoking D. smoked be D. I won’t be 7. The driver stopped ___ a coffee because he felt sleepy. 19. Do you want ___ with you or do you want to go alone? A. have B. to have C. A. me coming B. me to come C. that I having D. had come D. that I will come 8. That old man tried to stop ___ because of his bad health. 20. I’m sure I locked the door. I clearly remember ___ it. A. smoke B. smokes C. A. locking B. to lock C. to smoked D. smoking have locked D. to be locked 9. There is nothing prevent us from___ the mystery of that palace. 21. I like ___ the kitchen as often as possible. A. discover B. discovery C. discovering D. discoveries 15
16. A. not cleaned B. clean C. to 33. I waved to Karen but I failed ___ her attention. clean D. that I clean A. to be attracted B. to attract C. attracting D. attracted 22. He tried to avoid ___ my question. 34. We decided ___ because of the bad weather. A. answering B. to answer C. A. not going out B. not to go out C. not go answer D. how to answer out D. not gone 23. Could you please stop ___ so much noise? 35. I don’t know whether ___ for the job or not. A. to make B. make C. to A. to applying B. apply C. to have make D. making apply D. applied 24. I enjoy ___ to music. 36. Do you understand ___? A. listen B. to listen C. A. what done B. what doing C. what listening D. listened to do D. what do 25. Have you finished ___ your hair yet? 37. Can somebody show me ___ the film in this cinema? A. wash B. washed C. A. how to changed B. how change C. how washing D. to wash changing D. how to change 26. Cathy suggested ___ to the cinema. 38. Don’t forget ___ the latter I gave you. A. went B. not to go C. not go A. to post D. going B. posting C. post D. posted 27. They caused her ___ a lot. 39. We’ve got a new computer in our office. I haven’t learnt how A. cried B. crying C. to cry ___ it yet. D. cry 28. Paula quit ___ alcohol three years ago. A. to operate B. operating C. A. to drink B. drank C. being operate D. be operated drunk D. drinking 40. Tom hopes ___ a solution soon. 29. We must do something. We can’t go on ___ like this. A. to be found B. finds C. to find D. finding A. to live B. living C. life 41. You must D. ___ live a lot of people here. 30. It was late, so we decided ___ a taxi home. A. to know B. knowing C. know D. known A. to take B. taken C. taking 42. I’ve been D. invited was taken to the party but I don’t know ___ or not. 31. Simon was in a difficult situation, so I agreed ___ him some A. whether I should to go B. whether go C. money. whether going D. whether I should go A. lend B. lending C. to 43. I would rather ___ this job. lend D. lender A. not taken B. not take C. not to 32. How old were you when you learnt ___ ? take D. not taking A. how to drive B. how driving C. how 44. I spent some time ___ around the shops in Elizabeth street drive D. how drivers yesterday. 16
17. A. looked B. be looking C. look A. hearing D. / looking says / will be B. hear / says / be C. hear / 45. You should be willing ___ . said / would be D. hearing / say / would be A. to do that B. that do C. doing 58. When ___ each other, the American women do not usually shake that D. to be done that hands. 46. Just keep on ___ what you like. A. meet B. to meet C. met D. meeting A. do B. did C. doing 59. On ___ D. at done the airport, I was very worried to find that no one 47. He made me ___ it all over again. ___ for me. A. do B. doing C. to do A. arriving D. /done was waiting B. arrive / was waiting C. 48. It is easy ___ wise after the event. arriving / had waiting D. arrive / had been waited A. be B. to be C. being 60. ___ a foreign D. is language requires great effort. 49. It is up to you ___ the laws of your own country. A. learn B. to learn C. A. learn B. to learn C. learning D. B and C learning D. learned 61. I remember ___ you somewhere but I’m sorry I forget your name. 50. Aren’t you fed up ___ the same thing everyday? A. meet B. to meet C. met D. meeting A. od doing B. with doing C. with 69. Would you mind ___, please. do D. on doing A. to answer the phone B. answer the phone C. 51. Do it and you’re certain ___ a success. answering the phone D. to the phone answered A. being B. to have been C. are 70. My mother D. toldto be me ___ hope. 52. Are you ready ___? A. not to give up B. not give up C. not A. cooperate B. cooperated C. to giving up D. not to giving up cooperate D. cooperation 71. My friend has lost weight ___ everyday. 53. There are a lot of peple ___ London everyday. A. to excercise B. to excercising C. by to A. visit B. to visit C. excercise D. by excercising visiting D. have visited 72. I’m hungry. Is there any food ___ ? 54. We enjoy ___ that film. A. to be eaten B. to eat C. eating D. for me eating A. see B. to see C. seeing 73. Mary was D. the seen last applicant ___ by that interviewer. 55. ___ is my hobby. A. to be interviewed B. to be interviewing C. to A. collect B. collecting C. interview D. to have interviewed collected D. A and C 74. Huong never lets me ___ her books 56. It’s no use ___ about pollution in big cities. A. to borrow B. borrow C. A. to complain B. complain C. borrowing D. borrowed complaining D. complained 75. Please wait a minute! My boss is busy ___ something. 57. I remember ___ him ___ that he ___ on time. 17
18. A. write B. to write C. A B C D writing D. wrote 7. I regret not to help you but I really couldn’t do anything else. 76. My father wanted me ___ a pilot. A B C D A. become B. becoming C. to 8. Many scientists have tried to unlocking the genetic code. become D. became A B C D 77. He began ___ English 2 years ago. 9. Open the letter from her mother, she feels very happy. A. learn B. to learn C. A B C D learning D. B and C 10. To reduce pollution, we have to stop to use many things that make 78. It takes 5 minutes ___ to the school. our lives comfortable. A. walk B. walking C. A B C walked D. to walk D 79. ___ all over the world, English has become the international 11. It is very difficult for us to preventing forest fires during the language. drought. A. Speaking B. Spoken C. A B C D Having spoken D. Speak 12. People want to conserve the environment, but they can’t help 80. ___ the phone as long as you pay for all your calls. pollute it. A. used B. using C. be A B C D using D. being used 13. A: let’s go out for a drink. - B: I suggest staying at home and II. Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences watch television. 1. Before to go out, remember to turn off the computer. A B C D A B C D 14. The government has had the ethnic minority settling down and 2. You had better learning a foreign language before applying for a provided them with land. job. A B A B C D C D 3. On to hear the telephone ring, I answered it immediately. 15. There are many people visit the Pyramids in Egypt everyday. A B C D A B C D 4. There’s something wrong with my computer. It may need to repair 16. We go to school enriching our mind with knowledge. . A B C D A B C D 17. It is very difficult for human beings fighting pollution. 5. It is a dull evening. We have nothing doing. A B C D A B C D 18. If we don’t care conservation the environment, we will get 6. Gets the bad news from her parents, Lan immediately burst into unavoidable disasters. tears. A B C D 18
19. 19. Would you mind give me a hand, I have a lot of things to do? A B C D A B C D 35. Leaves kept to fall and I felt tired of keeping the yard clean. 20. You have to finished writing the report yourself. A B C D A B C D 36. I am only interesting in what he did. 21. Minh is a bit tired. He does not feel like eaten anything. A B C D A B C D 37. Would you please tell me how doing this? 22. There comes my bus! I must go now. Don’t forget giving me a call. A B C D A B C D 38. My parents never let me going out in the evening. 23. Faraday’s father was not rich enough to sending him to school. A B C D A B C D 39. You should do nothing but waiting. 24. She left the house in a hurry without to say goodbye to us. A B C D A B C D 40. Gloria made a lot of friends by work in the cafeteria. 25. I remember that I have something new to telling you. A B C D A B C D 41. Why don’t you help each other studying for the examination? 26. I couldn’t help get angry when he told me about the problem. A B C D A B C D 42. Let’s taking a walk. Walking is good for our health. 27. Language coming from Latin, such as French, Italian and Spanish A B C D are easy learning. 43. Everyone stopped talk when the president came in. A B A B C D C D 44. Understand what he is talking about is dificult. 28. I enjoy not have to get up early when I’m on holiday. A B C D A B C D 45. He hates to be made fun at. 29. I don’t recommend to eat in that restaurant. Its food is awful. A B C D A B C D 46. He was angry with my come late. 30. The flowerist recommended me buying some roses. A B C D A B C D 47. What’s your job? – Hear the phone and typing letters. 31. The police stopped everybody enter the house. A B C D 48. Her favorite sports are climb and skiing. A B C D A B C D 32. Knew that he was poor, I offered to pay his fare. A B C D 49. Are you accustomed to hear airplanes over your house ? 33. If you don’t allow me entering, I’ll break down the door. A B C D A B C D 34. Alan advised me reading some more books. 50. It is impossible imagine what she will say. 19
20. A B C D A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In 51. My friend was fond of attend a higher mathematics course. spite being tired D. Despite tired A B C D 11. She left him ___ she still loved him. 52. Some people say that forget is better than remembering. A. even if B. even though C. in A B C D spite of D. despite 12. ___ her lack of hard work, she was promoted. A. Because B. Even though C. In Lesson 9: CONJUNCTIONS , CONNECTORS , spite of D. Despite of 1. We couldn’t sleep last night___the noise next door. 13. ___ they are twin brothers, they do not look like. A. although B. since C. A. Although B. Because of C. because D. because of Because D. In spite of 2. I did it___they asked me to. 14. Julie failed the exam ___ of working very hard. A. so B. because C. A. despite B. in spite C. because of D. the reason even if D. though 3. Daisy was late___her car was broken down. 15. She walked home by herself ___ she knew that it A. because B. because of C. if D. whether was dangerous. 4. ___he can’t afford a car, he goes to work by bicycle. A. if B. though C. A. because B. as C. because D. which since D. all are correct 16. ___ they are brothers, they do not look like. 5. They were sacked___their carelessness. A. Although B. Even C. A. because B. because of C. Despite D. In spite of although D. despite 17. She left him ___ she still loved him. 6. The boys were punished___they went to school late. A. in spite B. even though C. in A. because B. because of C. spite of D. despite although D. despite 18. He refused to give up work, ___ he’s won a million pounds. 7. The mother got angry because___. A. despite B. however C. A. her son’s bad behaviour B. her son will behave badly C. even though D. as though her son behaved badly D. her son bad behaing 19. We have to start early ___ we won’t be late. 8. He lost his job___his laziness. A. so that B. that C. A. because B. because of C. if D. although because D. because of 9. ___ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new 20. He worked hard ___ they could pass the final car. examination. A. In spite B. In spite of C. A. since B. because C. in Despite D. Although case D. so that 10. ___, he walked to the station. 21. He took his seat quietly ___ 20
21. A. so as not to disturb their conversation B. so A. so that B. in order for C. in as to disturb their conversation order to D. in case C. in order not disturb their conversation D. in 32. She got up early ___ miss the bus. order for him not to disturb their conversation A. in order that B. so that C. not 22. He was looking for an eraser ___ he could erase a mistake to D. for in his composition. 33. It was raining ___I couldn’t go outside,. A. because B. therefore C. so A. because B. So hard that C. so that D. however that D. too hard that 34. My mouth is burning! This is ___ spicy food that I don’t 23. We have studied hard ___ we will be well prepared for think I can finish it. the examination. A. such B. so C. A. because B. since C. so Very D. too that D. in case 35. Skiing is a popular American sport, ___ quite expensive. 24. Peter studies hard ___pass the exam. A. however it is B. even though it is C. A. less B. so that C. todespite its D. in order that D. it is 25. A small fish needs camouflage to hide itself ___its enemies 36. Some fish can survive in salt water, ___ other species can cannot find it. live only in fresh water. A. so that B. because C. A. where B. as long as C. therefore D. due to whereas D. since 26. He felt ill, ___he went to bed early. 37. ___ people to work together effectively, they need to be A. and B. But C.Orsensitive D. so to each other’s needs. 27. I did it___they asked me to. A. In order to B. In order that C. In A. so B. because C. order for D. So that because of D. the reason 38. Last Sunday was ___ that we decided to go on a 28. We decided to join the English speaking club ___ improve our picnic. English. A. so beautiful a day B. such beautiful a day C. such A. so that B. so to C. in beautiful day D. so beautiful day order D. to 39. The Vietnamese students have to take an entrance exam ___. 29. ___ I tried, I could not finish my essay on time. A. in order that they should go to a college or university B. for A. No matter hard B. No matter how hard C. No going to a college and university matter harder D. No matter what hard C. so as go to a college or university D. so 30. She worked hard ___ everything would be ready by 6 o’clock. that they can go to a college or university A. that B. for C. in 40. ___, many animals can still survive and thrive there. order that D. so as to A. Being severe weather conditions in the desert 31. He gave me his address ___me to visit. B. Although the weather conditions in the desert are severe C. The weather conditions in the desert to be severe 21
22. D. Even though the weather conditions in the desert severe A. such B. so C. 41. Mr. Thompson is learning Vietnamese ___ to read Kim muchD. too Van Kieu. 52. Daisy was late___her car was broken down. A. so that not B. so as to C. in A. because B. because of C. if D. whether order not to D. so as not to 53. ___he can’t afford a car, he goes to work by bicycle. 42. They hurried ___ catch the train. A. because B. as C. A. to not B. as not to C. in since D. all are correct order that not D. To 54. They were sacked___their carelessness. 43. We learn English ___ we will have better communication A. because B. because of C. with other people. although D. despite A. so that B. in order for C. in 55. The mother got angry because___. order to D. in case A. her son’s bad behaviour B. her 44. There is ___noise that I can hear nothing son will behave badly A. so many B. such C. so C. her son behaved badly D. her muchD. So son bad behaing 45. My mouth is burning! This is ___spicy food that I don’t think 56. He lost his job___his laziness. I can finish it. A. because B. because of C. if D. although A. such B. so C. 57. We couldn’t go out because the weather was so bad. very D. too A. The weather was so bad but we went out. B. If 46. There are ___ planets in the universe that we can’t count the weather were fine, we could go out. them. C. Whatever weather we had, we couldn’t go out. D. We A. so much B. such C. so couldn’t go out because of the bad weather. manyD. So 58. We’ll never give in___they may do or say. 47. He was ___ tired that he slept all days. A. although that B. no matter how C. A. such B. too C. sodespite D. verywhatever 48. They were ___busy studying ___ they couldn’t go to the 59. ___my father is old, he still goes jogging. restaurant with us. A. Although B. Since C. A. so – that B. such – that C. Despite D. In spite of very – that D. too - that 60. ___the rain, we postpone our picnic. 49. The runners are ___exhausted that none of them finished the A. Because B. Because of C. race. Though D. In spite of A. too B. such C. 61. He refused to give up work___he’d won a million pounds. enough D. so A. despite B. as though C. 50. It was ___ a difficult question that I couldn’t answer it. even though D. however A. so B. such C. too 62. ___is D. very was raining heavily, he went out without a raincoat. 51. It was ___ a boring speech that I fell asleep. 22
23. A. In spite B. In spite of C. A. however B. but C. However D. Although although D. because 67. ___the wet weather, the football match went ahead. 76. Minh had a terrible headache. ___, he went to school. A. In spite of B. Although C. A. Therefore B. Although C. But D. However Though D. However 77. Tom has a bike, ___ he always walks to work. 68. Although she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car. A. so B. but C. A. Rich like she is, she can’t afford to buy the car. B. becauseD. however Rich as she is, she can’t afford to buy the car. 78. Her mother was sick. ___, Jane had to stay home to look C. As rich she is, she can’t afford to buy the car. D. As after. she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car. A. Therefore B. Since C. 69. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking. However D. So A. Although we felt cold, we kept walking B. 79. They asked me to wait for them, ___they didn’t turn Although we felt cold, but we kept walking up. C. Cold as we felt, we kept alking D. both A. but B. however C. so D. therefore a and c are correct 80. It was raining hard. The match went ahead, ___ . 70. Although he took a taxi, Tom still arrived late for the concert. A. therefore B. however C. but D. so A. Tom arrived late for the concert because he took a taxi. 81. We couldn’t get a seat, ___ we arrived quite early. B. Tom arrived late for the concert because of the taxi. A. but B. however C. C. In spite of taking a taxi, Tom arrived late for the concert. although D. because D. Although Tom took a taxi, he can’t come to the concert in time. 82. Anne doesn’t get on well with people around her. She has 71. I’ll find that man no matter how long it takes. ___ changed her job many times. A. It takes me a long time to find that man. B. A. however B. so C. However long it may take, I’ll find that man. therefore D. although C. I can’t find that man because it will take a long time. D. 83. I did my best. ___, it was not good enough. Although it took a long time, I could find that man. A. However B. Therefore C. 72. ___I meet her, she always wears a blue dress. Although D. Even though A. Whatever B. However C. 84. Many airlines are offering discount tickets for flights, ___ more Whoever D. Whenever people are flying for weekend trips to scenic cities. 73. ___comes, don’t open the door. A. so B. because C. A. No matter what B. No matter who C. No although D. whereas matter how D. No matter whom II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs 74. We can not see the road___the fog. correcting. A. because B. although C. 1) In my opinion that girl is enough beautiful to be a movie star. because of D. in spite of A B C D 75. It was late, ___ I decided to phone home. 2) The specific gravity of the water in the great Salt Lake is too great that one cannot sink or completely submerge in it. 23
24. A B A B C D C D 18) His TOEFL score was enough high to be accepted. 3) This lesson is such long that I have written it for 30 minutes. A B C D A B C D 19) It was so an exciting novel that I do not want to stop reading it. 4) The pull of the earth is too strong that no one can jump as high as A B C D three meters. 20) The woman was too old that she could not run. A B C D A B C D 5) It was so an interesting film that my mother had seen it three times. A B C D Lesson 10 : COMPARISONS 6) Mary is so an intelligent pupil that she can answer this question. 1. Lan is the ___ of the three brothers. Tan is his ___ A B C D brother. 7) Mars is far so from the earth that our spaceships cannot reach it in a few A. younger; older B. youngest; older C. months younger; eldest D. youngest ; eldest A B C D 2. The teacher said that I had done my work ___ than anyone else 8) Despite the time of the year, yesterday’s temperature was enough hot to turn on the air conditioning. in class. A B C A. worse B. bad C. D worst D. as bad 9) I was such nervous that I didn’t think I would pass the exams. 3. Maria is ___ than her sister. A B C D A. much pretty B. more pretty C. 10) The problems of pollution are too difficult for us to solving. much more pretty D. prettier. A B C D 11) His father was so poor to send him to school. 4. The president is ___ than he looks . A B C D A. little nervous B. more nervous C. as 12) This refrigerator is very old to keep things at a proper temperature. nervous D. most nervous A B C D 5. The economic conditions today are___ they were in the 13) She is such good at mathematics that everyone admires her. past. A B C D A. the best than B. much better C. 14) George is not enough intelligent to pass this mathematics class. much more good D. much better than A B C D 6. That was ___ delicious meal I’ve ever had for a long time. 15) The novel was such interesting that I had read it all night. A B C D A. the most B. the more C. the less D. the little 16) He was tired that he couldn’t continue his work. 7. Jim didn’t do ___ in his examination as he has hoped. A B C D A . more well B. most well C. so 17) It was so a funny film that I burst out laughing. well D. less well 24
25. 8. The situation was much ___ than we expected. A. oldest B. the oldest C. old A. worse B. badder C. D. older worst D. gooder 20. This hotel must be ___ than the small one next door. 9. The ___ accident in the history of the city occurred last night A. expensive B. more expensive C. the most expensive D. the more expensive on the Free way. A. worse B. badest C. 21. An orange is ___ than a plum worst D. most bad A. more large B. more larger C. 10. He ran ___ than his friends. larger D. the largest A. fast B. very faster C. 22. What is the ___ thing you have ever done? more fast D. Faster A. more difficult B. most difficult C. 11. Peter likes Mathematics ___ English. difficulty D. difficult than A. more B. more good than C. the 23. This river is ___ than that river. most than D. better than. A. narrow B. narrowest C. narrower D.most narrow 12. Their house is ___ beautiful than mine. 24. The test is not ___ difficult ___ it was last month. A. as B. more C. A. as / as B. so / as C. much D. so more / as D. A and B 13. The baby’s illness is ___than we thought at first. 25. Peter usually drives ___ Mary. A. bad B. worst C. A. more fast B. more fast than C. worse D. badly faster than D. B and C 14. Today is the ___ day of the month. 26. My brother sang ___ of all the pupils of the group. A. hot B. hotter C. A. more beautifully B. the most beautifully C. less hottest D. hottest than beautifully D. most beautifully 15. He works more ___ than I. 27. At 3,810 meters above sea level in Bolivia stands Lake Titicaca, A. slow B. slowly C. ___ in the world. slowest D. most slowly A. the highest large lake B. largest high lake C. high 16. My book is as ___ as yours. largest lake D. the high largest lake A. good B. well C. 28. The hotel was ___ any one we had stayed at before. better D. the best A. more expensive than B. more expensive as C. 17. I love you ___ than I can say. most expensive than D. better expensive than A. much B. many C. II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs more D. the most correcting. 18. It’s ___ to go by bus than by car. 1. Richard feels good than several days ago. A. cheaper B. cheapest C. A B C D more cheap D. more cheaper 2. Mary and Daisy are both intelligent students. Mary is so intelligent as 19. That house is ___ one on the street. Daisy. 25
26. A B C D 9. We will live in Hanoi from September ___ 3. I found the conversation as most interesting and I was glad to practice my December. English. 10. She has been here ___ yesterday. A B C D II/. Choose the suitable prepositions in brackets 4. The Caspian Sea, a salt lake, is the largest than any other lakes in the 1. Ba and Tam usually go fishing (on, in, from, at) the weekends. world. 2. The students will visit the capital (on, in, at, of)the summer. A B C D 5. He drives the car more dangerous than his brother does. 3. They heard a very strange noise. (on, in, at, out)midnight. A B C D 4. Our little brother took a long nap from 1p.m. (till, up, between, 6. It was the most biggest building that I had ever seen. at)4p.m. A B C D 5. The competitions will take place (from, between, up to, to) 8a.m and 7. I wish my house were so large as Jone’s. 12a.m. A B C D 6. She talked (in, for, at, up to) an hour to persuade her parents. 8. The Mekong is one of the longer rivers in the world. 7. They have learned English (since, for, in, from).many years. A B C D 8. The boys often go skiing(in, at, on, for)the winter. 9. She can play the piano more good than her sister. 9. I’ve studied French (for, since, in)3 months. A B C D 10. I arrived (in, at, on, to) the bus stop at 4 in the afternoon. 10. Many people believe that New York is the most great city in 11. She has been here (in, since, for, on).yesterday. America 12. We will go(in, at, on, to)a picnic next week. A B C D 13. She took many pictures to show the trip (of, for, to, with)her parents. Lesson 11: PREPOSITIONS – PHRASAL VERBS 14. There is a meeting (in, till, between, at)9 a.m. &2 p.m. 15. We have lived in Hanoi (in, since, for, at)4 years. th I / . Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence : “ in , 16. She was born(in, of, at, on)16 January. at , on , to , for , by , of , with , from , between , till , since" 17. I’ve studied French (for, since, in)last week. 1. We will go ___ a picnic next week. 18. We arrived at the bus stop at 4 (in, at, on, to)the afternoon. 2. My village is about 100 kilometers ___the south of 19. What did she do (on, in, to, for)the weekend? HCH City. III / . PREPOSITIONS 3. We often go for a walk ___ the weekends. 1. I listen the news the radio. 4. She took many pictures to show the trip ___ her 2. I live a small flat London. parents. 3. Can you turn the volume a little ?I can’t hear it very 5. I will stay there till the beginning ___ May. clearly. 6. There is a meeting ___ 9 am and 2 pm. 4. I waited twenty minutes a bus yesterday. 7. He was born ___ 15th January. 5. What are you doing Sunday evening ? 8. She often plays the piano ___ night. 6. She arrived the station two hours ago. 7. I was born 18th June 1987. 8. Students are encouraged to participate .sporting activities. 26
27. 9. Please take care everything while I am not at home 8. They turn ___ the water while they repair a burst 10. The opening ceremony was held .May ,2004. pipe. 11. We arrived England by train. 9. Who’s looking ___ the baby when you are away ? 12. The play is divided three parts. 10. There is a power cut and the light went ___ 13. He spent a lot of money his new car. 11. Are you still looking ___ a job? 14. Why are these two schools so different each other ? 12. If we keep ___ using more and more cars, we’ll run 15. My brother is interested chess but he is not very out of oil. good . it. 13. Who’s going to look ___ the children while you’re 16. He has become very famous his fictions. away? 17. Anita is fond .playing the piano. 14. Turn ___ the TV for me. I want to watch the IV /. PHRASAL VERBS cartoon. turn off look for turn down go on 15. She looked ___ her keys everywhere. look forward wake up give up turn on 16. Turn ___ the radio. I’m working. 1. After graduating from college , he wants to a job. 17. If we go ___ littering, the environment will become 2. “Please the radio, it’s too loud.” seriously polluted. 3. Remember to . all lights before you leave the room 18. Don’t throw these newspapers ___ 4. Don’t be depressed by your result 19. Could you fill ___ this form? 5. . studying or you’ll get even worse ones. 20. Don’t wake the baby ___ Let’s him sleep. 6. “ ” , he said. “ This is not the time for sleeping” 21. Susan took ___ her coat and put it on the soda. 7. I’m going to .smoking tomorrow. VI. Choose the best answer : 8. May I the ceiling fan ? It’s too hot there. 1. I’m not going out yet. I’m waiting .the rain to stop. 9. We are . to our holiday. A. for B. away C. from D. up V /. Complete these sentences , using a suitable preposition. 2. Sorry I haven’t written . you for such a long time. 1. The radio is a bit aloud. Can you turn it ___ a bit , A. to B. into C. for please? D. round 2. The children are asleep. Don’t wake them ___ 3. Who was that man I saw you talking .in the pub? 3. There were words that I didn’t understand , so I look A. up B. back C. ___ in my dictionary. from D. to 4. Sorry I’m late. The car broke ___ on the way here. 4. What happened .the gold watch you used to have? 5. I’ve lost my keys . Can you help me look ___ them A. with B. against C. for ? D. to 6. Thank you for your looking ___ my children when 5. I look stupid with this haircut. Everyone will laugh .me. we were away. A. in B. at C. into 7. Why don’t we turn ___ TV ? The Miss Contest is on D. away now. 6. George’s salary is very low. It isn’t enough to live . 27
28. A. about B. round C. on A. with B. about C. of D. down D. out 7. I’ve lost my keys. Can you help me look .them? 18. He was proud .himself for not giving up. A. up B. after C. for A. of B. during C. after D. into D. under 8. I believe .saying what I think. 19. Are you excited .going on holiday next week? A. on B. in C. with A. into B. about C. D. for above D. over 9. When I realized I was wrong, I apologized to him .my 20. You get fed up .doing the same thing every day. mistake. A. between B. up C. A. at B. for C. up against D. with D. before 21. I’m really satisfied .what I have. 10. . He died .his beliefs. A. with B. along C. A. for B. of C. up back D. out D. down 22. It’s silly .you to go out without a coat. You’ll catch cold. 11. I feel sorry . Bob. He has no friends and no money. A. to B. of C. A. with B. about C. for since D. by D. by 23. Why were you cruel .Ann? 12. I’m sorry .the noise last night. We’re having a party. A. to B. of C. A. with B. about C. for under D. up D. by 24. Look! That car is .fire. 13. I wasn’t very impressed .the film. A. at B. on C. A. back B. up C. by against D. above D. through 25. Tom has gone to France .holiday. 14. I’m sure you are capable .passing the examination. A. on B. over C. for A. round B. along C. D. down among D. of VII. Choose the best answer : 15. Are you interested .art and architecture. 1. She should stay at home to ___her sick mother. A. from B. for C. up A. look up B. look after C. look D. in into D. look for 16. Mary is very fond .animals. She has three cats and two 2. What will happen if the pollution ___on ? dogs. A. goes B. puts C. A. about B. since C. of pulls D. takes D. between 3. I’ve ___my glasses every where, but I can’t find them 17. The letter I wrote was full .mistakes. anywhere. 28
29. A. looked after B. looked for C. Lesson 12 : ADVERBS - ADJECTIVES looked up D. looked into I. Choose the best answer: 4. It’s dark here, please ___ all the lights. 1. In spite of her illness, she is ___ cheerful. A. turn on B. go on C. get A. relation B. related C. on D. keep on relativeD. relatively 5. If we ___wasting electricity, we’ll have to pay a lot 2. Smoking is ___ to the health. next month. A. turn on B. go on C. A. harm B. harmful C. come on D. live on unharmed D. harmless 6. ___the TV. There is nothing interesting on 3. The surgeons tried their best to save his life, but unfortunately the A. Turn on B. Turn off C. operation was ___ Turn down D. Turn up A. succeeded B. successful C. 7. If you ___using hot water for all your machine washes, your unsuccessful D. successfully electricity bill will be higher. 4. The pilot of an airplane is ___ for the safely of the passengers. A. go on B. turn on. C. take A. responsible B. responsibility C. on D. put on responsibly D. responsive 8. “ What are you doing there?” “I am ___a book on energy 5. Mike Tyson is a ___ boxer. uses.” A. looking after B. looking up C. A. profession B. professional C. looking for D. looking at professionally D. professor 9. During the daytime, when the room is light enough, do not 6. These children look ___. ___the lights. A. health B. healthy C. A. go on B. turn on C. look healthful D. healthily for D. turn off 7. Nowadays, women are more ___ than they used to be. 10. To look after means to ___. A. independent B. independently C. A. turn off B. go on C. take independence D. independency care of D. take off 8. Many people were ___ after the storm. 11. She ___the bus and ran into her school. A. got out B. got off C. got A. home B. homely C. over D. got up homeless D. homelessness 12. Her father ___smoking last month. 9. You look ___ in your new dress. A. gave away B. gave off C. A. beauty B. beautiful C. gave up D. gave out beautifully D. beautify 13. May I borrow your dictionary? I want to ___this word. 10. They dealt with the problem in a ___ way. A. take up B. look up C. go A. purpose B. purposeful C. up D. come up purposefully D. purposelessly 29
30. 11. Jim is a very ___ person. 20. Faraday was the ___ of the first generator. A. rely B. reliable C. A. inventing B. invention C. reliability D. reliance inventor D. inventive 12. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is a geo-political and 21. The teacher’s explanation was ___. Most of the ___ organization. students didn’t understand it. A. economy B. economic C. A. confuse B. confused C. economics D. economical confusing D. to confuse 13. ASEAN's aims include the acceleration of economic growth, 22. I seldom visit art galleries. I’m not particularly ___ in art. ___ progress, cultural, development among its A. interested B. interesting C. members, and the promotion of regional peace. bored D. boring A. society B. social C. 23. He works very hard. It’s not ___ that he’s always tired. socially D. socialize A. confuse B. to confuse C. 14. A holiday in America can be ___cheap. confused D. confusing A. surprise B. surprised C. 24. The lecture was ___. I fell asleep. surprisingD. surprisingly A. interesting B. interested C. 15. The panda’s ___ habitat is the bamboo forest. boring D. bored A. nature B. natural C. 25. I’ve been working very hard all day and now I’m ___ naturally D. natured A. exhausted B. exhausting C. to 16. He was born blind; but despite this___he still managed to become be exhausted D. exhaust one of the top pop singers of his generation. 26. I’m starting a new job next week. I’m quite ___ about it. A. disability B. ability C. A. exciting B. excited C. unable D. disable boring` D. bored 17. His health was seriously affected and he suffered from 27. Tom is very good at telling funny stories. He can be very constant___. ___ A. sleeping B. sleeplessness C. A. amuse B. to amuse C. sleepy D. asleep amusing D. amused 18. He hoped his ___ would give him a pay rise. 28. I’ve got nothing to do. I’m ___ A. employee B. employ C. A. boring B. bored C. employed D. employer interesting D. interested 19. The ___was a success; the patient will fully recover in a month's 29. Lisa is a very ___ person. She knows a lot, she’s traveled time. a lot and she’s done lots of different things. A. operating B. operator C. A. interests B. interest C. operate D. operation interested D. interesting 30
31. 30. I’m ___ at his success. 18. It’s sometimes ___ (embarrassing / embarrassed) A. surprise B. to surprise C. when you have to ask people for money. surprised D. surprising 18. Do you usually get ___ (embarrassing / embarrassed) ? II. Choose the best answer : 19. I had never expected to get the job. I was really ___ 1. Rita plays the violin ___ (good /well) (amazing / amazed) when I was offered it. 2. That is an ___ (intense / intensely) novel. 20. She has really learnt very fast. She has made 3. The sun is shining ___ (bright / brightly). ___(astonishing / astonished) progress. 4. The following day she felt ___ (sufficiently / sufficient) 21. It was a really ___(terrifying / terrified) experience. well to go to work. Afterwards everybody was very ___ (shocking / 5. We don’t like to drink ___ (bitter / bitterly) tea. shocked) 6. He had an accident because he was driving too ___ (fast / 22. I didn’t find the situation funny. I was not ___ fastly). (amusing / amused). 7. Your cold sounds ___ (terrible / terribly). 23. Why do you always look so ___ (boring / bored)? Is 8. They became ___ (sick / sickly) after eating the your life really so ___ (boring / bored) ? contaminated food. 24. He’s one of the most ___ (boring / bored) people I’ve 9. There’s no point in doing a job if you don’t do it ___ ever met. He never stops talking and he never says anything (proper / properly) ___ (interesting / interested) 10. Rose is ___ (terrible / terribly ) upset about losing her 25. We are all ___ destroying the environment around job. us. (slow / slowly) 11. Nam works very ___ (hard / hardly). 26. Wild plants and animals on the earth are ___ 12. Miss White sang very ___ (beautiful / beautifully) at disappearing. (quick / quickly) 27. Farm workers have to work very ___ during the my birthday party last night. harvest. (hard / hardly) 13. I like this motorbike because it ‘s very ___ (economical 28. Please don’t go too ___ the edge of the cliff. / economically). It consumes less petrol. (near / nearly) 14. His boss sacked him because he had behaved ___ 29. Mr.Black sounded really ___ this morning. He (irresponsible / irresponsibly). had his car stolen. (unhappy / unhappily) 15. Thanks to ___ (economic / economically) reforms, 30. Frogs are found ___ rare in this area. our country has had a lot of changes. (comparative / comparatively) 16. Are you ___ (interesting / interested) in football ? 31. The lakes in our town are polluted ___ (bad / 17. The football match was quite ___ (exciting / excited). badly) 32. My uncle’s old car was ___ but his new one is I enjoyed it. very ___ (slow / slowly – fast / fastly) 31
32. 33. What is for dinner ? It smells very ___ (delicious / A. OK B. Don’t worry C. deliciously) Hold the line, please D. Go ahead 34. Bob is sometimes a ___ driver. I think he drives 10. Mary: “I’ve got an interview for a job tomorrow.” – Peter: ___ when he’s in a hurry. (dangerous / dangerously) “___.” Lesson 13: SPEAKING A. Thank you B. Same to me C. Good luck D. See you 1. Peter: “How do you do?” – Mary: “___” 11. A: “Thank you for the lovely present.” – B: “___.” A.Yeah,OK B. Not too bad. C. A. Go ahead B. Not at all C. How do you do? D. I’m well.Thank you Come on D. I’m pleased you like it. 2. Lam: “Bye!”- Lan “___.” 12. A: “Are you coming on Saturday?” – B: “___.” A.See you lately B. See you later A. I’m afraid not B. I’m afraid not to C. I’m C.Thank you D. Meet you again afraid to D. I’m afraid I don’t 3. John: “I’ve passed my final exam.”- Tom: “___” 13. Ann: “Do you think you’ll get the job?” – Mary: “___.” A.Good lock. B. It’s nice of you to say so. A. I know so B. Well, I hope so C. I C.That’s a good idea. D.Congratulations! think not D. Yes, that’s right 4. Hung: “Would you like to have dinner with me?”- Lam: 13. A: “Are you free this coming Sunday?” – B: “___” “___.” A. Yes, I will B. No, thank you C. Yes, A.Yes, I’d love to B. I’m very happy I can D. I think so. Why? C.Yes,it is D.Yes,so do I 14. A: “___” – B: “Certainly” 5. David: “You’ve got a beautiful dress!” – Helen: “___.” A. Welcome back! B. A. I do B.You, too C. What are you doing there? Thanks for your compliment D. Okay C. I’m sorry I am late D. 6. Jack: “I’ve got to go, Sarah. So long.” – Sarah: “So long, Jack. May I borrow a pencil , please? And___.” 15. A: “Would you like some more tea?” – B: “___” A.be careful B.don’t hurry C. take A. Yes, please B. Here you are C. It care D.don’t take it seriously doesn’t matter D. I’m OK 16. Hello, my name’s John. ___ to meet you 7. Mary: “That’s a very nice skirt you’re wearing.”- Julia: “___.” A. Please B. I am very well C. A.That’s nice B. I like it C. Pleased D. Thank you That’s all right D. I’m glad you like it 17. Peter: “Thanks a lot for your wonderful gift.” – Mary: 8. David: “Happy Christmas!”- Jason: “___” “___” A.You are the same! B. Same for you! C. The A. You are welcome B. Thank you C. same to you! D. Happy Christmas you! Cheers D. Have a good day 9. A: “Sorry I’m late.” – B: “___.” 32
33. 18. A: “Thank you for a lovely evening.” – B: “___” 26. “ Thanks for your help.” – “ ___ ” A. Don’t mention it B. I’m A. You are welcomed B. That’s all right C. glad you enjoy it Thank you, too D. The same to you C. Yes, I’d like that D. 27. A: Does Maria speak English well? – B: ___ . Yes, that would be very nice A. Yes. I do B. I think not C. I 19. A: “I hope to see you again.” – B: “___” don’t think so D. She thinks so A. I hope so, too B. 28. Helen: “ May I introduce you to Mary, Peter ?” – Peter: “ Good enough ___ ?” C. Thank you D. I A. How are you, Mary? B. How realy enjoy meeting you, too. do you do, Mary? 20. “Would you like a cup of coffee?” – “___” C. Pleased to meet you, Mary D. B A. Yes, thanks a lot B. No, thanks you C. Yes, and C are correct please D. No, you are welcome 29. A: “ How about a biscuit?” – B: ___ I’m on a diet. 21. Charles: “ Excuse me .Mr. Ward?” – Mr. Ward: A. Yes, please B. Yes, thank you C. No, “___?” thanks D. It’s OK A. Eh! What B. Yes C. No 30. “ Thank you very much for the wonderful gift.” – “ D. Thank you ___ ” 22. A: “Let’s meet for a coffee tonight.” – B: “___” A. Good luck B. Don’t mention it C. A. I hope not B. I’m afraid I can C. Yes, Congratulations D. You are welcome let’s D. Yes, thank you 23. “ Is she coming to the party tonight ?” – “___ ” . I can’t Lesson 14: PHONETICS stand seeing her behaviour.” A. I don’t think so B. I hope so C. I I. Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part don’t hope so D. I hope not pronounced differently from the rest : 24. Alice: “ What shall we do this evening?” – Carol: “ 1. a. mention b. option c. ___ ” federation d. question A. Let’s go out for dinner. B. Oh, 2. a. ghost b. office c. long d. modern 3. a. climate b. comprise c. that’s good! notice d. divide C. No problem D. I 4. a. house b. happen c. hair d. honor went out for dinner 5. a. took b. look c. 25. “ Thank you for coming to meet us” – “ ___ ” blood d, good A. You are welcomed B. Same to you C. 6. a. almost b. not c. gold d. post Thank you too D. Not at all 7. a. catalogue b. past c. cast d. bar 33
34. 8. a. issue b. divide c. 30. a. cried b. published c. library d. dictation ordered d. sprayed 9. a. read b. ready c. 31. a. labour b. label c. land d. favourite reach d. teach 32. a. remote b. relax c. 10. a. city b. my c. sky reputationd. cry d. respond 11. a. fashion b. elephan c. 33. a. comprise b. comment c. champagne d. casual communicate d. compulsory 12. a. cotton b. colorful c. 34. a. sure b. purpose c. surf d. further comfort d. compass 35. a. minority b. deny c. 13. a. uniform b. ticket c. tidecostly d. inspiration d. widely 14. a. want b. wall c. walk36. a. interested d. label b. fighting c. 15. a. hack b. habitual c. habitlibrary d. hag d. find 16. a. economic b. equal c. ethic37. a. november d. evening b. movie c. 17. a. chair b. champagne c. notion d. notice children d. church 38. a. gratitude b. discover c. wild d. building 18. a. depend b. design c. 39. a. almost b. hot c. gold d. post deposit d. desk 40. a. title b. little c. 19. a. bear b. tear c. heartmiddle d. pear d. children 20. a. put b. luck c. 41. a. referee b. see c. subject d. publish goalkeeper d. cheer 21. a. mountain b. found c. 42. a. garbage b. mass c. trash d. flat ground d. double 43. a. popular b. population c. 22. a. thing b. hiking c. forest d. melody climbing d. sight 44. a. seat b. seaside c. 23. a. bought b. plough c. search d. seaport brought d. course 45. a. random b. machine c. 24. a. relax b. blanket c. ramo d. rap hamburger d. pagoda 46. a. environment b. webside c. 25. a. grocery b. locate c. localwidely d. long d. live 26. a. experience b. except c. 47. a. dump b. thumb c. bulb d. full excellent d. exchange 48. a. mass b. trash c. car d. hat 27. a. union b. unit c. until49. a. prevent d. university b. press c. 28. a. campus b. relax c. prepare d. prescript locate d. fashion 50. a. polar b. pollute c. 29. a. qualify b. baggy c. polite d. political grocery d. scenery 34
35. 51. a. torch b. sport c. 74. a. cycle b. widely c. record d. colorful typhoon d. fly 52. a. tower b. slow c. 75. a. intermediate b. immediate c. flower d. down medium d. medicine 53. a. balloon b. hand c. band76. a. great d. bamboo b. bread c. 54. a. prepare b. prepayment c. break d. steak preposition d. prescribe 77. a. carrier b. carriage c. car d. carrot 55. a. competition b. competence c. 78. a. children b. child c. line d. sign competent d. compete 79. a. eight b. weight c. 56. a. flow b. row c. freight d. heighten know d. now 80. a. bury b. hurry c. 57. a. fly b. hobby c. hungry d. thunder energy d. ordinary 81. a. locate b. celebrate c. 58. a. dump b. bulb c. nominate d. private nuclear d. plumber 82. a. hobby b. honest c. 59. a. receive b. replace c. humor d. hole regularly d. reduce 83. a. dynamite b. terrify c. 60. a. label b. slavery c. latesymbol d. last d. deny 61. a. groom b. room c. 84. a. love b. oven c. bloom d. flood prove d. lovely 62. a. lunch b. lung c. 85. a. account b. aboard c. lunar d. luxury acquaintance d. alien 63. a. generous b. general c. get86. a. voice d. gentle b. volume c. 64. a. flow b. flower c. show volcanod. meadow d. volunteer 65. a. season b. search c. seal87. a. crazy d. seam b. sample c. 66. a. boat b. float c. coatgrade d. coarse d. spacecraft 67. a. shove b. boss c. shot88. a. spot d. long b. object c. hole d. model 68. a. stream b. team c. tear89. a. launder d. teach b. laundry c. 69. a. choose b. stood c. floorlaugh d. took d. launch 70. a. south b. mouth c. 90. a. catalogue b. card c. course d. house catwalk d. hat 71. a. behave b. lake c. bakeII. Choose the d. bwordattery whose inderlined part is pronounced differently 72. a. earthquake b. easy c. from the rest Easter d. eat 1. A. proofs B. books C. 73. a. funnel b. fun c. fundpoints D. days d. further 35
36. 2. A. asks B. breathes C. 18. A. collected B. changed C. breaths D. hopes formed D. viewed 3. A. sees B. sports C. 19. A. walked B. entertained C. pools D. trains reached D. looked 4. A. tombs B. lamps C. 20. A.admired B. looked C. brakes D. invites missed D. hoped 5. A. books B. floors C. combs D. drums Lesson 15 : Error identification 6. A. cats B. tapes C. Circle the letter of the incorrect underlined part . 1. The water and land around the chemical factory are serious polluted. rides D. cooks A B C D 7. A. walks B. begins C. 2. The letter has just written by one of my closest friends. helps D. cuts A B C D 8. A. shoots B. grounds C. 3. If I was in your place, I will make a trip to England. concentrates D. forests A B C D 9. A. helps B. laughs C. 4. Physics are very difficult for students to learn. A B C D cooks D. finds 5. Mary's mother gave her a new hat at her birthday. 10. A. hours B. fathers C. A B C D dreams D. thinks 6. He loves his parents very much and wants them to be happily . 11. A. worked B. stopped C. A B C D forced D. wanted 7. This man on TV supposes to be the tallest person in the world. 12. A. kissed B. helped C. A B C D 8. Lan didn’t go to the cinema with her friends last Saturday evening forced D. raised because her sickness. 13. A. looked B. laughed C. A B moved D.stepped C D 14. A. wanted B.parked C. 9. Michelle has got the job. You must congratulate her for her success. stopped D.watched A B C D 15. A. laughed B. passed C. 10. We are used to live next door to each other at one time. A B C D suggested D. placed 11. My brother goes to study in New York next month. 16. A.believed B. prepared C. A B C D involved D. liked 12.If there are too much exhaust fume in the air, our breathing will be 17. A.lifted B. lasted C. badly affected. happened D. decided A B C D 36
37. 13. Your parents are pride that you are the most intelligent 30. How about to share the cost of accommodation ? student in your class. A B C D A B C 31. Are you interesting in learning foreign languages ? D A B C D 14. Will you tell him the truth if you met him tomorrow? 32. Despite I didn’t like the sweater, I decided to buy it. A B C D A B C D 15. I am looking forward to hear from my parents. 33. Would you like visiting the museum with us ? A B C D A B C D 16. The students seemed very nervously before the final exam. 34. He watched T.V when somebody knocked at the door. A B C D A B C D 35. He couldn’t sleep so he turned off the TV to watch some programs. 17. When you want to go fishing this morning , I’ll go with you. A B C D A B C D 36. She is out of work now; therefore, she is looking after any jobs in the 18. If anyone come here , wake me up immediately. city. A B C D A B C D 19. How much languages can you speak fluently? 37. I bought a computer which screen was not very good. A B C D A B C D 20. They sing so beautiful that everyone wants to listen to them. 38. I feel tired now since I went to home on foot yesterday. A B C D A B C D 21. These windows are very dirty . They need to clean immediately. 39. We are extreme happy because we have 3 days off. A B C D A B C D 22. I enjoyed listening to music and go shopping . 40. I want to go to the bed now because I’m tired. A B C D A B C D 23.She is tired; moreover , she has to finish her homework . 41. I suggest you should have attention to your lesson. A B C D A B C D 24. Who look for your children when you are away from home? 42. I am writing for you about my decision. A B C D A B C D 25. My daughter likes watching cartoon films, and so do my son. 43. I disappointed that you got 2 points on your test. A B C D A B C D 26. Although I liked the sweater, I decided to buy it. 44. These children speak English quite good. A B C D A B C D 27. I haven’t finished to decorate the Christmas tree yet. 45. Three new buildings built here last year. A B C D A B C D 28. We suggest planting more trees along the streets have more shades 46. English is wide spoken in Malaysia. and fresh air. A B C D A B C 47. Opposite our house is a nice park which there are lots of trees and D flowers. 29. Peter is trying to study hardly to prepare for the exam. A B C A B C D D 37
38. 48. It took Peter three hours opening the doors. A B C D 49. I saw a stranger which was walking along the street in front of my house at midnight. A B C D 50. Nam is one of my friends whom tried hard to succeed in his school age. A B C D 51. In 1989 I left university and started work. A B C D 52. If you feel unwell , you shouldn’t stay in bed instead of going to work. A B C D 53. It is far too hot today for you for digging the garden . A B C D 54. There is no water in the house . If there is some, we could cook dinner. A B C D 55. The twentieth century was a time which there were a lot of important events. A B C D 56. If you went out in rain, you had a cold. A B C D 57. They played so good game of tennis last night that they surprised their spectators. A B C D 58. Kangaroos, which come in Australia, have long tails. A B C D 38
39. 11. While Hoa was picking up the broken plates, she ___ SAMPLE EXERCISES her finger. Exercise 1: A. cut B. was cut C. was 1. Air ___ is often seen as a major environmental result of cutting D. is cutting modern living. 12. I fell and hurt myself ___ I was playing tennis. A. pollution B. smoke C. fumeA. while D. sewage B. during C. if D. because 2. These vegetables are poisonous; they are ___ . 13. Keep ___ your mother for a valuable gold ring until she A. eatable B. adible C. inediblesays yes. D. eaten 3. ___ are used to kill insects and weeds so as to help crops A. asking B. to ask C. and ask D. ask grow better. 14. We are really looking forward ___ you again. A. Pesticides B. Dynamite C. A. to see B. seeing C. to Treasures D. Creatures seeing D. for seeing 4. We can protect our environment save a lot of money by buying 15. This man ___ 50,000 VND yesterday for cutting down the ___ products. trees in the forest. A. used B. recycled C. wasteA. was D. finerecycling B. has been fined C. fined D. was fined 5. If we plant more trees along the streets, we ___ the amount of Exercise2: pollution in the atmosphere. 1. Oh dear ! How ___ our household bills are ! We can’t pay A. reduce B. reduced C. will them. reduce D. would reduce A. heavy B. enormous C. small D. low 6. The baby laughed ___ when her mother told her a funny 2. In winter, heating ___ for 50 percent of our electricity story, bill. A. happy B. happiness C. unhappyA. takes D. happily B. occupies C. 7. Tuan spoke English ___, but he didn’t win first prize in accounts D. costs the competition, 3. Energy can be collected by solar ___ on cloudy days. A. unwell B. good C. wellA. boards D. bad B. panels C. bars D. sheets 8. I failed my exam. I worked really hard for it. I’m so ___ 4. If we don’t find ___ sources of power, we will use up all . the fossil fuels in the near future. A. disappointment B. disappoint C. A. effective B. efficient C. natural D. alternative disappointed D. disappointing 5. We want to use solar energy, ___ it cannot be used on 9. ___ the pollution in that river is awfully bad, the water is cloudy days. not fit to drink. A. but B. so C. because D. however A. Because of B. Since C. When6. Are wind D. Although power ___ solar power new kinds of energy for 10. We ___ up our neighborhood when that conservationist future use ? arrived. A. and B. or C. with D. but A. cleaned B. cleaning C. are 7. He is always broke, He can afford neither luxuries ___ cleaning D. were cleaning basic necessities. A. or B. nor C. and D. but 39
40. 8. Her husband bought not only two energy. saving light bulbs but 4. He is famous for his ___. He is very helpful to those less ___ one cheap washing fortunate than himself. machine last Sunday. A. kind B. unkind C. kindly D. kindness A. also B. too C. as well5. Tuan D. was some an effective ___ in that volunteer programme. 9. You can’t have both of these products. Take one ___ the A. active B. activitist C. actor D. activity other. 6. ___ Easter, many children and adults enjoy painting eggs. A. and B. with C. butA. On D. or B. At C. During D. In 10. Ba really wants to buy new tables and chairs. ___, new 7. People in Ireland dance ___ Easter Day to win prize furniture costs too much. cakes. A. However B. But C. A. on B. at C. for D. in Therefore D. So 8. Easter is a joyful festival ___ comes in early spring. 11. If the TV is always on in your house, you will not reduce the A. which B. that it C. where D. when ___ of electricity you use. 9. Anna was the woman ___ first thought of Mother’s A. number B. amount C. muchday. D. plenty A. that B. who she C. she D. whose A. We will. B. Good idea ! C. Yes, 10. Mrs. Thoa is generous to the poor ___ she is not rich. please. D. I’m afraid not. A. although B. but C. however D. so 13. Lan spoke English ___ after she lived in England for 11. January 1st ___ widely recognized as New Year’s Day in the several months. 1500s. A. nature B. natural C. A. becomes B. become C. has naturally D. unnaturally become D. became 14. There’s nothing good on TV. Why don’t you turn it ___ ? 12. In homes, presents ___ round the Christmas tree on A. on B. down C. offChristmas D. day. up 15. I’m trying to cut down ___ the amount of driving I do to A. place B. is piacing C. placed D. are placed save energy. 13. Passover, a Jewish festival, ___ freedom from slavery. A. off B. to C. out ofA. is D.celebrated on B. celebrate C. Exercise 3: celebrates D. celebrating 1. By ___, it is enjoyable for many Americans to buy a 14. Father’s Day ___ a national holiday in America since 1972. Christmas tree and decorate it. A. has been B. was C. is D. will be A. celebration B. tradition C. priority15. “You D. arememory a great dancer, Doris !” “Thanks, Rita. 2. Was the movie “Star wars” ___ for an Oscar ? ___.” A. taken B. recognized C. A. That’s very nice of you to say so C. Well nominated D. accepted done 3. There is a(n) ___ need for greetings cards when Christmas B. Let’s have a celebration D. I’m an day comes. awful dancer A. considerable B. considerate C. terrificExercise D.4: ancient 1. Many people were injured when the building ___ . 40
41. A. collapsedb. B. destroyed C. struckA. of D. erupted B. into C. with D. on 2. No ships are sailing today because of the high ___. Exercise 5 A. volcano B. earthquake C. winds1. The little D. snowstormgirl started crying. She ___ her doll, and no one 3. The ___ of the volcano was a terrible disaster. was able to find it for her. A. prediction B. eruption C. cycloneA. D.has shift lost B. had lost C. was 4. The church caught fire when it was struck by ___ . losing D. was lost A. hurricane B. lightning C. thunder2. Next week D. battery when there ___ a full moon, the ocean tides 5. A large number of fishermen ___ when the storm struck. will be higher A. killed B. was killed C. are A. will be B. will have been C. is being D. is killed D. were killed 3. David and Peter ___ to live next door to each at one time 6. The number of people killed in the tsunami last year ___ A. had uses B. used C. were used D. have used. more than 200,000. 4. It would have been a much more serious accident ___ fast A. were B. was C. isat the D. aretime 7. I always watch the weather forecast on TV to see what tomorrow’s A. he drove B. was he driving C. had he weather ___ . been driving D. he had driven A. likes B. would like C. is like5. He promised D. will tobe telephone like ___ I have never heard from 8. It’s over six months since the tidal wave ___ Phuket, him again Thailand. A. but B. except C. although D. because A. destroyed B. was destroyed C. destroys6. She came D. has in quietlydestroyed ___ not to wake the baby 9. Bill Gates, ___ is known as the king of computer programmes, A. as if B. so as C. such as D. if so is famous for his charitable work. 7. I had to get up early, ___ I’d have missed the train. a. that he B, that C. whoA. D.despite who he B. otherwise C. or else D. however 10. Elephants, ___ come from Africa, can live until they’re 8. Be careful ! Don’t ___ your drink on the table. seventy. A. spill B. spread C. flood D. flow A. they which B. that C. which9. ___ D. they of all the staff, I would like to wish you a happy 11. Ho Chi Minh City, ___ I live, lies on the River Sai Gon. retirement A. which in B. which C. in whereA. D.Instead where B. In place C. On behalf D. On account 12. They never forget their trip to Hue, ___ was the old capital of 10. Anne : “ Make yourself at home.”John : “. ___ ” Vietnam, under the Nguyen dynasty. A. Yes, can I help you ? B. Not at all. A. which B. where C. in whichDon’t D. that mention it 13. This product will be available at this market ___ C. Thanks ! Same to you D. That’s September and December. very kind. Thank you A. on B. from C. for11. The D.___ between about travelling by train rather than by car is that 14. The 1991 volcanic eruption in the Philippines was ___ in you can sleep or road during the world in more than 50 years. the journey A. the largest B. largest C. largerA. D.enjoyable large B. enjoyed C. enjoying D. enjoyment 15. There buckets must be filled ___ water for future use. 41
42. 12. Now, don’t tell anyone else what I’ve just told you. Remember, it is 25. He refused to give up work ___ he’d won a million ___ dollars A. confidence B. confident C. A. despite B. however C. even confidential D. confidentially though D. as though 13. I’m afraid the we don’t have any ___ size in stock, 26. There was nothing special about his clothes ___ from his madam flowery tie A. higher B. large C. greater D.A. taller but B. except C. other D. apart 14. The manager did not offer her the job because of her untidy 27. You can use my bicycle ___ you bring it back tomorrow. ___ A. as long as B. although C. A. sightB. view C. presence D. nevertheless D. in spite of appearance 28. He missed the lecture, so I lent him my notes ___ . 15. ___ amount of money can buy true friendship A. after B. afterwards C. at last D. finally A. Never B. None C. No29. Trung: D. Not “Why only do you think most people learn English?”Phong: 16. He was unable to ___ his niece’s wedding as he was ill ___ A. be present B. visit C. attend D.A. assist All of them are B. I heard it 17. You will have to ___ your holiday if you are too ill to was very good travel C. Very often it’s to get a better job D. Because I A. call off B. cut down C. back out D.like put it aside 18. Leave it in the oven until it ___ brown. 30. John: “What kind of job would you like?” Mike: “ A. turns B. colors C. changes D.___ cooks ” 19. I can’t possibly lend you any more money, it is quite out of the A. Is there a good chance of promotion? B. I heard it ___ . was very good. A. order B. practice C. place D.C. question Anytime after next week D. Anything 20. I wonder who drank all the milk yesterday. It ___ have to do with computers been Maria because she was out all day. 31. Martin was very ___ of what he had done A. can’t B. must C. could D.A. needn’t shame B. shameful C. ashamed D. ashamed 21. I’ll show you around the city when you ___ to visit me. 32. Peter ___ opened the door of the cellar, wondering what A. come B. are coming C. will come D.he will might be comingfind. 22. I ___ for Mary for the last two hours, but she still hasn’t A. cautious B. cautiously C. cautional D. cautionally arrived 33. That large dog is perfectly ___ and has never been known A. am waiting B. have been waiting C. was to attack anyone. waiting D. had been waiting A. harming B. unharmed C. harmless D. harmful 23. I’m absolutely no good at all ___ any kind of sport 34. He kindly offered to ___ me the way to the station. A. with B. on C. at D. for A. explain B. direct C, describe D. show 24. I’d have told you if I ___ the book 35. Several items of ___ were found on the river bank A. had seen B. should have seen C. saw D.A. would clothes have seen B. dress C. costume D. clothing 42
43. 36. Nobody knows what the ___ of the explosion A. who B. whom C. those D. which A. source B. cause C. reaction49. The D. reasoncity ___ at one time prosperous, for it enjoyed a high 37. The discovery was a major ___ for research workers level of civilization. A. breakthrough B. breakdown C. break. in DA. breakout must have been B. can have been C. may have been D. was 38. ___ me to phone them before I go out. 50. We ___ out yesterday because it ___ . A. Remind B. Remember C. Mention D. A. Make hadn't gone / was raining B. didn't go / 39. Please ___ and see us some time. You ‘re always rained welcome. C. didn't go / was raining D. didn't go / A. come to B. come about C. come had been raining around D. come away. 51. Let’s wait until the rain ___ 40. The police are looking for a man of ___ height A. stops B. will stop C. has stopped D. is stopping A. medium B. extra C. tall52. Working D. special for 12 hours a day ___ her very tired. 41. Henry will not be able to attend the meeting tonight because A. makes B. made C. make D. making ___ 53. I am right, ___ ? A. he must to teach a class C. of he will A. am not I B. don’t I C. aren’t I D. am I teach a class 54. I don’t like hunting. . ___ B. he will have teaching a class D. he will be A. Either do I B. I do, too C. Neither do I D. I don’t neither teaching a class 55. ___ my hat of the peg, I went out of the room. 42. We ___ for three hours and are very tired. A. Take B. Taking C. Taken D. Took A. are walking B. have been walking C. were 56. ___ with the size of the whole earth, the highest walking D. had been walking mountains do not seem high at all. 43. Mary was sacked, ___ wasn't surprising. A If you compare B. Compare them C. When A. that B. for that C. which D.compared for which D. A comparison 44. I don't suppose you like pineapples, __? 57. I'd prefer to stay at home tonight ___ to the cinema A. do ! B. do you C. don't I D. A. don't rather you than go B. rather than would go C. rather than will 45. The severe drought ___ occurred last summer ruined the go D. rather than went corn crop. 58. Near the park is a famous landmark ___ the Unification A. it B. that C. that it D.Palace. which it 46. I have always wanted to visit Paris, ___ of France. A. is B. which call C. called D. it is called A. is the capital B. the capital C. which the 59. "Do you mind if I smoke?" capital is D. that is the capital A. I'd not rather you do B. I'd rather you 47. "Have you seen the place ___ the graduation ceremony will won't be held?" "Yes. It's big enough to hold 5,000 people." C. I'd rather you don't D. I'd rather you A. where B. in that C. is where didn't that D. which 60. I remember ___ them somewhere in the city. 48. "How's your class this term?" "Great. I have seventeen students, A. to see B. saw C. seen D. seeing most of ___ speak English very well." 43