Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning.
1) I had just picked up the phone to call Simon when he arrived. (about)
->
2) Even though the athletes is attempting to break her own record of the last year, she is unlikely to make it.
-> Despite
3) Tourists throw trash in the places they come to, which will make the places polluted.
->If
4) Fast food may cause high risks of obesity and heart diseases. Fast food is not a healthy food.
->Fast food
2. Make one sentence from two, using the word in brackets
1. the weather was bad , but they didn't cancel the flight to tokyo ( In spite of)
2. they sill live here .Air is polluted ( although)
3. she can work .It is very noisy ( even though)
4. they drove fast . The road is narrow ( although)
5. she didn't stay at the hospital . Her heart disease is worse ( In spite of)
6. I couldn't sleep during the night . I could see nothing ( In spite of )
7. He carried the case easily . It is very heavy ( In spite of)
8. he answered all questioned . The questions are difficult ( In spite of)
9. her illness is serious . She doesn't see her doctor ( despite)
10. the coffee is strong . he can drink it ( despite)
1. We must use electricity .................................. ( economy ) 2. ....................... energy is the best alternative source of energy ( sun ) 3. Some volunteer .............................. are cleaning up the beach ( conserve ). 4. .................. is better than cure ( prevent ) 5. A good body and love from our parents are the most ......................... thing I have ( price). 6. These toys made in the USA is ............... to children ( harm ) 7. Food is a ............... of our life ( need ). 8. No doubt there will be a great .......................... of food for the world's population ( short ). 9. I am .................... disappointed to know my children have not cleaned up all the trash ( extreme ). 10. Neighbors ............................. to the police about the noise from that house last night ( complaint ) 11. White ao dai symbolizes the .................... of the girl students ( pure ) 12. Smoking does harm ............................... to people's health ( repair ). 13. Speaking in pubic seems to come quite ............................ to her ( nature ). 14. We are looking forward to the latest .......................... in computer technology ( innovate ). 15. ...................................., you will have to make the decision yourself ( ultimate ). 16. The lava in the volcano ........................... as it cools ( solid ). 17. Paper and most plastics are ............................. materials ( recycle ). 18. What should you do at school to ................................. pollution ! ( minimum )
I. Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence or do as directed.
1. I’m not ______________(into / at / with) classical music. It is boring to listen to it.
2. An/A ___________(expedition / trip/ excursion) is an organized journey to a place that is not easy to reach.
3. The motorway was blocked because there had been a _______(accident /pile-up/ problem)
4. What are the reasons that make Viet Nam a tourist _________(place / area / attraction) for foreigners?
5. It is good to have someone __________(lead / guide / show) you when you visit a new place.
6. Travelers who fly across the Atlantic from New York to London often suffer from _________ (jet lag / seasick / tired)
7. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: (stimulating / imperial / admission)
8. Most tourist attractions in London charge an admission (fare / fee / ticket)
II/ Supply the correct form of the words in parentheses to complete the sentences.
1. We can have a lovely time in Hoi An without breaking the bank because things are ________________ here. (afford)
2. An obvious benefit of tourism is that it plays a key role in economic _________ (grow).
3. The hotel where we are staying is quite _______________________ (luxury)
4. Breakfast is the first meal of the day, so it is important to eat _________ things. (nutrition)
5. My brother trained to be a teacher, but then he decided to become a tour______ GUIDANCE
6. If you want to pay a more ……….. Price, remember to book the tour two weeks in advance. REASON
7. My English is a bit ………. I haven’t used it for years. RUST FLUENCY
8. My grandfather is 80 years old and he’s……………. In both French and English. SEASONAL
9. There is nothing more boring than a seaside town in the low…………
10. To make a carrot cake for four people, you need 200 grams of……………. Carrot. GRATE
11. When you place food over boiling water to cook, it means you ……………it. STEAMER
12. Someone who is going past a particular place is a …………….. by. PASS
III/ Supply the correct tense or form of the verbs in parentheses to complete the sentences.
1. All the information you need for the report ___________ tomorrow. (provide)
2. Be quick, please! If we ___________ now, we will miss the last bus. (not leave)
3. We did not go out because it ________________________________ (rain)
4. Sorry! I am late! – That’s OK. I ___________________________ long. (not wait)
IV. Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word(s) given or do as directed.
1. The car my friend has just bought is modern. (a)
- ___________________________________________________________________.
2. He needs to travel to Singapore on business. (trip)
- ___________________________________________________________________.
3. If Joe doesn’t change his way, he will end up in prison. (unless)
- ___________________________________________________________________.
4. If you eat less fast food, _____________________________. (complete the sentence)
- _____________________________________________________________________
5. If you keep eating fast food, _____________________________. (Complete the sentence)
6. Your sister is making a cake. You advise her to whisk the eggs for 10 minutes so that the cake is lighter.
- If _______________________________________________________________________
7. Study harder or you cannot get high marks.
- If ___________________________________________________________________
8. If she wants to lose weight, ___________________________. (Complete the sentence)
9. Your brother is a good eater. He’s able to eat three bowls of rice when he’s hungry. You tell this to your friend.
- If ____________________________________________________________________
10. Hurry up or we will late for school.
- If ___________________________________________________________________
3 Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence
1. My father sometimes ..................the washing up after dinner
A. washes B. takes C. makes D. does
2. I like my work because I have the ...............to make my own decision A. freed B. freedom C. freely D. free 3................their parents allowed them to go on a camping trip, they don' want to join it. A. Even though B. But C. And D. However 4. The man............. your mother is talking to is my English teacher. D. who A. which B. whom C. when 5. Tet is a Vietnamese festival.............. takes place in late January and February A. which B. who C. when D. whose 6. The little girl............ is wearing the red dress sings beautifully. A. which B. who C. when D. whom 7. Thu enjoyed her trip to Dalat her grandparent lived long ago. A. which B. when C. where D. who 8. Lan's parents came back to Hanoi.............. they visited last year. A. which B. where C. when D. who 9. They like Asian food................ is sold in that market. A. who B. which C. where D. whose 10. Their aunt is the old lady...........you met in front of her house. A. whom B. which C. when D. whose 11. The viliage... .I grew up is famous for temples. A. where B. which C. who D. whom 12. The beach... the students are cleaning up the trash is a beautiful one A. where B. which C. who D. whom 13. The parrot ............ .can speak some words belongs to my close friends. C. whom A. who B. which D. whom 14. This is the best movie........... I have seen. A. that B. whom C. who D. which 15. He enjoys reading book. are on computer science. A. who B. which C. whom D. whose 16. They stayed up late for a new television move ............... they had to go to school in the morning the next day. A. even though B. but C. and D. so 17..... Lan practices speaking English everyday, she felt shy and timid when meeting the foreigners. A. And B. But C. Although D. Therefore 18................ he teacher reminded her not to talk so much in class, she kept on doing that. B. But C. And D. So 19. The weather was so bad........, they set off for their trip. A. Although B. But C. And D. However 20. Her father enjoys films...............her mother is fond of plays. A. although B. but C. and D.alsoII. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
1. “What would you like to drink, Ba?” –“______”
A. Yes, please B. Milk, please C. No, thanks D. OK
2. The librarian asked us______so much noise.
A. don't make B. to not make C. to make D. not to make
3. She can't go to the party because she will have to______her little sister.
A. look up B. look for C. look after D. look at
4. My village is about 20 kilometers______the south of Bac Giang City.
A. to B. at C. for D. with
5. The 2014 UN Day of Vesak attracted thousands of Buddhists from nearly 100
countries______the world.
A. on B. at C. around D. above
6. My family______ go to Sam Son Beach in summer when we lived in Thanh Hoa.
A. use B. were used to C. used D. used to
7. Linh is not______with her test result even though she's got good marks.
A. satisfied B. satisfying C. satisfactory D. satisfaction
8. Tomatoes should______in the spring.
A. plant B. be planting C. to be planted D. be planted
VI. Read the passage carefully then answer the questions.
Every culture and every country in the world celebrate New Year, but not everyone does it the
same way. The countries of America and Europe welcome the New Year on January 1st
. In the
Middle East, New Year is when spring begins. People in Vietnam celebrate it at Tet, which is the
first day of their calendar based on the moon. Tet usually comes between January 21st
and
February 19th
. Rosh Hashanah, which is the Jewish New Year, comes at the end of summer. The
Hindus in India celebrate the first day of each season, so they have four New Years. In many
parts of Africa, New Year is the celebration of new water. It comes at the end of the dry season in
May. The new season will bring rain, and thus, life to the land. The people give thanks for the
water, which is to come.
1. When do Canada and French welcome the New Year?
2. Does Tet usually come between January 21st
and February 19th
?
3. Why do the Hindus have four New Years?
4. What will the new season bring to the land in many parts of Africa?
VII. Rewrite the sentence so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given
words.
1. The last time I saw him was 2 years ago.
→I haven't____________________________________________________________________
2. We should study hard for the final exam.
→ It's time_____________________________________________________________________
3. He isn't very rich but he always helps the poor.
→ Although____________________________________________________________________
4. "How old is your little girl now?" said the doctor.
→ The doctor asked me___________________________________________________________
VIII. Use the words and phrases provided to make meaningful sentences.
1. If/ today/ Sunday/ 1/ go/ for a picnic/ classmates.
___________________________________________________
2. Your children/ love/ go/ the sea/ summer?
___________________________________________________
3. We/ going/ visit/ home village/ this summer holiday.
___________________________________________________
4. I / wish/ I/ know/ answer key/ this test.
___________________________________________________
II. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
1. “What would you like to drink, Ba?” –“______”
A. Yes, please B. Milk, please C. No, thanks D. OK
2. The librarian asked us______so much noise.
A. don't make B. to not make C. to make D. not to make
3. She can't go to the party because she will have to______her little sister.
A. look up B. look for C. look after D. look at
4. My village is about 20 kilometers______the south of Bac Giang City.
A. to B. at C. for D. with
5. The 2014 UN Day of Vesak attracted thousands of Buddhists from nearly 100
countries______the world.
A. on B. at C. around D. above
6. My family______ go to Sam Son Beach in summer when we lived in Thanh Hoa.
A. use B. were used to C. used D. used to
7. Linh is not______with her test result even though she's got good marks.
A. satisfied B. satisfying C. satisfactory D. satisfaction
8. Tomatoes should______in the spring.
A. plant B. be planting C. to be planted D. be planted
VI. Read the passage carefully then answer the questions.
Every culture and every country in the world celebrate New Year, but not everyone does it the
same way. The countries of America and Europe welcome the New Year on January 1st
. In the
Middle East, New Year is when spring begins. People in Vietnam celebrate it at Tet, which is the
first day of their calendar based on the moon. Tet usually comes between January 21st
and
February 19th
. Rosh Hashanah, which is the Jewish New Year, comes at the end of summer. The
Hindus in India celebrate the first day of each season, so they have four New Years. In many
parts of Africa, New Year is the celebration of new water. It comes at the end of the dry season in
May. The new season will bring rain, and thus, life to the land. The people give thanks for the
water, which is to come.
1. When do Canada and French welcome the New Year?
2. Does Tet usually come between January 21st
and February 19th
?
3. Why do the Hindus have four New Years?
4. What will the new season bring to the land in many parts of Africa?
VII. Rewrite the sentence so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given
words.
1. The last time I saw him was 2 years ago.
→I haven't____________________________________________________________________
2. We should study hard for the final exam.
→ It's time_____________________________________________________________________
3. He isn't very rich but he always helps the poor.
→ Although____________________________________________________________________
4. "How old is your little girl now?" said the doctor.
→ The doctor asked me___________________________________________________________
VIII. Use the words and phrases provided to make meaningful sentences.
1. If/ today/ Sunday/ 1/ go/ for a picnic/ classmates.
___________________________________________________
2. Your children/ love/ go/ the sea/ summer?
___________________________________________________
3. We/ going/ visit/ home village/ this summer holiday.
___________________________________________________
4. I / wish/ I/ know/ answer key/ this test.
___________________________________________________