1. Mai worked hard , ______ she passed her exam . a. so b. although c. because d. though 2. _____ she was very tired , she helped her brother with his homework . a. Because b. whether c. Although d. so 3. It’s raining hard , _____ we can’t go to the beach . a. or b. but c. so d. though 4. Nam was absent from class yesterday ____ he felt sick . a. so b. because c. although d. but 5. Tom has a computer , _____ he doesn’t use it . a. or b. as because d. but 6. The boy can’t reach the shelf ____ he’s not tall enough. a. because b. although c. even though d. and 7. The film was boring ____ we went home . a. so b. when c. but c. if 8. The girl bought the shoes _____ they are very expensive . a. but b. if c. so d. although 9. He used to smoke a lot ______ now he doesn’t smoke any more . a. still b. therefore c. but d. as 10. She couldn’t unlock it ______ she had the wrong key . a. while b. but c. though d. because 11. ____ it rained , the boys played football . a. Even b. Even though c. However d. In spite of 12. It was still painful , ____ I went to see a doctor . a. so b. however c. but d. or 13. Lan likes oranges _____ her sister doesn’t . a. but b. as c. so because 14. Nam failed the final exam _____ he was lazy . a. while b. though c.because d. but 15. He’s tired _____ he stayed up late watching TV. a. and b. or c. if d. since 16. Jim can speak English _____ French fluently . a. also b. but also c. and d. so 17. _______ the traffic , I arrived on time . a. Though b. Although c. Even though d. In spite of 18. ______ they live near us , we can see them very often . a. So b. As c. Though d. Even 19. ______ I was really tired , I couldn’t sleep . a. If b. Although c. While d. However 20. We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do . a. because b. though c. so d. but 21. It’s cheap _____ I don’t like it . a. and b. because c. so d. however 22. ______ it was late , I decided to phone Brian. a. Despite b. However c. In spite of d. Though 23. The little boy was hungry ______ he ate nothing . a. although b. so c. but d. and 24. ______ the car was cheap , it was in good condition . a. Although b. Because c. As d. If 25. ______ tomorow is a public holiday , all the shops will be shut . a. As b. Just as c. Although d. When 26. She came in _____ turned on the radio . a. so b. and c. or d. but 27. We didn’t go for a walk _____ it was very cold . a. though b. because c. but d. so 28. ______ I tried to persuade her , I didn’t succeed . a. Because b. So c. Although d. However 29. Lan woke up late _____ she didn’t have time for breakfast a. so b. since c. as d. though 30. I like fish ____ I don’t like catching them myself . a. or b. but c. so d. and 31. He had an accident ____ he was careful . a. even though b. because c. so d. since 32. _____ it was raining , I went swimming . a. So b. Because c. However d. Although 33. Ann felt ill , ____ she insisted on going to work . a. though b. so c. and d. but 34. _____ I felt tired , I went to bed early . a. Although b. So c. As d. However 35. _____ he’s got an English name , he is German . a. Although b. However c. Because d. Since 36. They decided not to go out for a meal _____ they were too tired . a. so b. because c. but d. if 37. We were the better team ____ we lost the match . a. so b. and c. but d. because 38. Keith decided to give up his job ____ I advised him not to a. because b. however c. although d. since 39. ______ we were in town , we often met him . a. For b. Although c. So d. When 40 . She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications . a. because b. although c. so d. but 41. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry . a. even though b. in spite c. despite d. in spite the fact that 42. In pite _____ , the baseball game was not cancelled . a. the rain b. of the rain c. it was raining d. there was a rain 43. ______ he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car . a. In spite b. In spite of c. Despite d. Although 44. ______ , he walked to the station . a. Despite being tired b. Although to be tired c. In spite being tired d. Despite tired 45. The children slept well , despite _____ a. it was noise b. the noise c. of the noise d. noisy 46. She left him __________ she still loved him . a. even if b. even though c. in spite of d. despite 47. _______ her lack of hard work , she was promoted . a. In spite b. Even though c. in spite of d. despite of 48. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like . a. Although b. Even c. Despite d. In spite of 49. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces _______ we must also think of our environment . a. despite b. though c. as though d. but 50. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business , the majority of Japanese companies are run by men . a. But b. Even if c. If d. As though 51. The team played on in spite of the rain a. even if b. if c. in case d. despite 52. ………….. the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time. A. In case of B. In spite of C. Because of D. But for 52. He was offered the job ………. he had no experience. A. even though B. despite C. while D. however 53. We postponed the picnic ……………………… A. because it is raining heavily B. because of the raining heavily C. because the heavily rain it was D. because it was raining heavily 54. ……… her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture. A. Although B. Despite C. though D. In spite 55. She went to bed early ……….. she felt tired. A. although B. despite C. because D. because of 56. I couldn’t read the letter ……….. the darkness. A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. because 57. The boys were punished -------------- he made many mistakes. A. in spite of B. because C. even though D. as if 58-------------- the liberation of women, women can take part in social activities. A. Because B. Thanks to C. While D. As 59. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking. A. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking B. Although we felt cold, we kept walking C. However cold we felt, but we kept walking D. However we felt cold, we kept walking 60. She decided to leave her job in the company ------------ she could earn a lot of money there. A. because B. although C. despite D. since 61. The children laughed a lot because of the funny story. A. The children laughed because the story is funny. B. The children laughed because of the story funny C. The children laughed because it was funny. D. The children laughed because the story was funny 62. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert. A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi. B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi. C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert. D. Although Bill took a taxi he can’t come to the concert on time. 63. The flight was delayed -------------- the fog. A. in spite of B. because of C. though D. since 64. Hong didn’t participate in the contest -------------- her lack of confidence. A. because B. because of C. since D. despite 65. He hid that letter in a draw -------------- no one could read it. A. so that B. because C. although D. in spite of 66. -------------- Tom was unable to see anything, he knew some one was in his room. A. Because B. In case C. If D. Even though 67. -------------- other workers’ constant objection, the director dismissed the worker. A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of 68. The mother got angry because --------------. A. her son behaved badly B. her son's bad behavior C. her son will behave badly D. her son bad behaving 69. He lost his job -------------- his laziness. A. due to B. in spite of C. despite D. because 70. She is looking for a new job -------------- she is tired of doing a routine job day after day. A. since B. as C. because D. all are correct II. Choose the best answer : 1. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat. A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although 2. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr. Graham went to visit his aunt as usual. A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still 3. He was offered the job______ his qualifications were poor. A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas 4. ______ we were in town, we often met him. A. For B. Although C. So D. When 5. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications. A. because B. although C. so D. but 6. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry. A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that 7. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled. A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain 8. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car. A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although 9. ______, he walked to the station. A. Despite tired B. In spite being tired C. Although to be tired D. Despite being tired 10. The children slept well, despite _____. A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy 10. She left him __________ she still loved him. A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite 11. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted. A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of 12. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like. A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of 13. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ____ we must think of our environment. A. despite B. though C. as though D. but 14. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men. A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though 15. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris. A. Even though Mike didn’t speak French, but he decided to settle in Paris. B. Mike decided to settle in Paris despite he didn’t speak French. C. Mike decided to settle in Paris though the fact that not speaking French. D. Although Mike didn’t speak French; he decided to settle in Paris. 16. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting though he took a taxi. A. Even though taking a taxi, Mr. Ba was late for the meeting. B. In spite of taking a taxi, but Mr. Ba was late for the meeting. C. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting despite the fact he took a taxi. D. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting although having taken a taxi. 17. We came to the meeting on time though the traffic was heavy. A. Despite the traffic was heavy; we came to the meeting on time. B. In spite of the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time. C. Even though the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time. D. Although the traffic was heavy, but we came to the meeting on time. 18. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert. A. Bill arrived late for the concert whether he took a taxi or not. B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi. C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert. D. Bill took a taxi to the concert, but he couldn’t catch it. 19. Although she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car. A. She doesn’t have enough money to buy the car she likes. B. Rich as she is, she can’t afford to buy the car. C. The car is too expensive for her to buy. D. She wants to buy the car but it costs a lot. 20. Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill. A. Despite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill. B. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill. C. Sue wouldn’t feel tired despite staying up late talking to Jill. D. Sue stayed up late talking to Jill. As a result, she was tired.

sự khác nhau giữa lòng nhân hậu và nhân ái là

SAINT DAVID’S DAY

Saint David is the patron saint of Wales. St. David was a Christian holy man and teacher. Saint David’s Day is celebrated on the first day of March every year, in remembrance of the anniversary of his death in the year 589. In 2014, Saint David’s Day falls on a Saturday.

Wales is part of the United Kingdom. It is a country with a long and interesting history. Welsh people have their own language (Cymraeg), customs and traditions. Saint David’s Day is an important festival for Welsh people. Saint David’s Day has been an important national day in Wales for many centuries. Leeks and daffodils are Welsh national symbols. On Saint David’s Day, it is traditional for Welsh people to pin a leek or a daffodil to their coasts or jackets. Many girls in Wales dress up in traditional Welsh national costumes on the day. Concerts and parades to celebrate Saint David’s Day are held in Cardiff (the Welsh capital city) and also lots of other towns and cities. The flag of St. David is flown throughout Wales. Many people in Wales go to poetry readings or attend special church services.

31. On which day is Saint David’s Day celebrated?

A. the date changes yearly      B. May 1^st               C. March 1^st                        D. March 3^rd

32.How long has Saint David’s Day been celebrated as an important national day in Wales?

A. for hundreds of years          B. for tens of years  

C. for a hundred year D. for some of years

33. Which city is the capital of Wales?

A. Cardiff            B. Belfast     C. London         D. Edinburgh

34. What are the Welsh national symbols?

A. the daffodil and the thistle            B. the leek and the thistle

C. the leek and the potato      D. the daffodil and the leek

35.How do people celebrate Saint David’s Day in towns and cities?

A. with readings and services B. with fireworks displays and parties

C. with concerts and parades D. with carnivals and fiestas

III. Chọn một đáp án trong số A, B, C hoặc D điền vào mỗi chỗ trống để hoàn thành đoạn văn sau.

        Plants supply man with food clothing, and shelter- his most important needs.

Many of our most useful medicines are also made (36)_________plants. In addition, plants add beauty and pleasure to our lives. Most people enjoy the smell of flowers, the sight field of waving grain, and the quiet of a forest. Not (37)_______plants are helpful to man. Some species grow in fields and gardens  as weeds that choke off useful plants. Tiny hits of pollen from (38)_______plants cause such (39)_________as asthma and hay fever. Other plants destroy millions of dollars (40)_______of crops yearly.

36.    A. of                               B. from                        C. by                           D. with

37.    A. all                              B. every                       C. any              D. some

38.    A. any                            B. certain                     C. most                        D. all

39.    A. accidents                   B. diseases                  C. misfortune  D. disasters

40.    A. worth                        B. value                        C. price                        D. money         

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II. Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn câu trả lời đúng cho các câu hỏi.

           Did you ever wonder why it is so difficult for adults to start to learn English or a foreign language? Every year, millions of grown-ups around the world spend a handsome amount of money to learn English but not many of them succeed in becoming fluent English speakers. This is because it is not easy to pick up a new language after a certain age.
        However, little children learn foreign languages without much difficulty. This is because they have a special ability that helps them learn languages fast. This ability weakens when people grow older. Think of the little time children need to learn their native language.So, if you have the desire to learn English or any other foreign language, you should begin as soon as possible. Remember that the longer you wait, the harder it will become.
31. The best title for the passage would be _____.
A. Built-in Abilities for Language                B. Languages: the Younger the Better
C. Children and Grown-ups                          D.The necessity to learn English
32. The word "grown-ups" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. adults                         B. children               C. teenagers                     D.speakers

33. According to the passage, “a handsome amount of money” means _____.
A. good-looking money                                        B. a big sum of money
C. a new amount of money                                   D. some money
34. Children learn a foreign language fast because _____.
A. they have much time to do it                B. they are smarter than grown-ups
C. they have a special ability                    D. they are stronger than aldults
35. If you wish to learn English, you should ______.
A. become younger                                   B. learn from children
C. begin as soon as possible                     D. think carefully

III. Chọn một đáp án trong số A, B, C hoặc D điền vào mỗi chỗ trống để hoàn thành đoạn văn sau.

    EFFECTS OF NOISE POLLUTION

        In general, there are three major effects of noise pollution. Firstly, long exposure to noise will (36) ______people's eardrum, which may result in a permanent hearing loss. Secondly, excessive noise affect aquatic animals in one way (37) ______ another. For example, noise pollution is (38) ______ a lot of injuries and deaths to whales. Thirdly, health effects of noise (39) ______ anxiety and stress. Some people are stressed and tired because they listen to loud music (40) ______ karaoke bars every day. In short, the consequences can be very worrying.

                                                  (Adapted from: http://eschooltoday.com)

36. A. pollute                B. make                    C. damage                      D. cause

37. A. or                       B. but                        C. so                   D. however

38. A. resulting             B. causing                 C. leading                      D. making

39. A. including            B. to include          C. includes                       D. include

40. A. from                   B. to            C. in                   D. between

I. Make the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions (4.0 points)

Question 1:  That is the man ___________ helped me yesterday.

A. which         B. what                                   C. whom                     D. who           

Question 2: Please......... your cigarette. I'm allergic to smoke.

A. put aside     B. put off                   C. put out                    D. put on  

Question 3: Hoa went to school early yesterday ___________ the bad traffic.

                        A. although     B. in spite                    C. despite                    D. because

Question 4: You have never seen this film before, ____________?

A. have you                 B. didn’t you  C. haven’t you                        D. did you      

Question 5: Tuan is reading a book___________ by Shakespeare.

A. is written                B. wrote          C. written                    D. writing       

Question 6: I wish I ___________ a smart phone to study English.

                        A. have                        B. had             C. could                      D. were          

Question 7: I suggest that we ___________ something for the poor.

A. doing                      B. to do           C. do                           D. should do  

Question 8: The New Year is celebrated ................... midnight ................. January 1^st.

A. in/ on                         B. at/ on       C. at/ in                         D. in/at        

Question 9: He asked me where ___________.

A. she is working        B. was she working     C. she was working     D. is she working

Question 10: The floor is very dirty. It needs ___________.

A. cleaning                  B. to clean       C. to be cleaning         D. cleaned

Question 11: Malaysia is divided ................. two regions.

            A. to                            B. on                           C. in                            D. into

Question 12: She often goes to the ................ to pray because her religion is Islam.           

            A. church                    B. pagoda                    C. temple                     D. mosque

Question 13: Mary was really .................. by the beauty of Ha Noi.

            A. impress                   B. impression  C. impressive               D. impressed

Question 14: The United States has a ........................... of around 250 million.

            A. population              B. separation               C. addition                  D. introduction

Question 15: Mathematics and Literature are ..................... subjects  in high schools.

            A. adding                    B. compulsory C. optional                  D. religious

Question 16: Parents should encourage their children to  ……. more often.

            A. socialize                  C. socialising               B. socialized                D. social

Question 17: Bill has been ……….to online computer games since he left high school.

            A. addict                     C. addicting                B. addicted                 D. addiction

Question 18: Are you …………… with your exam results?

A. satisfy                     C. satisfied                  B. satisfaction             D. to satisfy

Question 19: The……………. of climate leads to the richness in agricultural products in this area.

A. diversity                 C. diverse                    B. major                      D. majority

Question 20: What do you spend the …………. of your time doing?

A. diversity                 C. diverse                    B. major                      D. majority

II. Make the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined word or phrase in each sentence below that needs correcting (1.0 point)

Question 21: A lot of sea creatures will preserve if people stop using dynamite for fishing.

                          A                                   B                                   C                    D

Question 22: First of all, he asked me where I came from and what did I like.

                             A                        B                 C                                 D

Question 23: I haven’t visited my grandparents when we came to live in the city.

                            A                                    B             C                     D

Question 24: Happiness is a most important thing in my life. Nothing is more valuable than it.

                A            B                                                                   C                 D

Question 25: Your brother hardly goes to work by bus, doesn’t he?

                               A                      B                 C                    D

B. LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. (1.0 point)

Question 26: Sarah: "May I speak to the manager, please?:             - Nick: "____________"

A. Well done.                          B. Yes, I'd love to.     

C. Certainly.                            D. No, of course not.

Question 27: Shall we go camping this weekend?

A. No, I don’t mind.               B. That's a good idea.

C. Yes, you’re right.               D. Well done.

Question 28: John:  "Do you mind if I use your phone?"                  - Tim: "____________"

A. Yes, I do.                           B. No, of course not. 

C. Nothing impossible!           D. I’d prefer you don’t.

Question 29: Tom: “Why don’t we go to the cinema now?” – Peter: “____________”

            A. Will you join us?                B. Yes, let’s                           

           C. I’d like it                             D. No, I don’t mind.

Question 30: Susan: “Let me congratulate you on passing the examination.” – Tim: “____________”

A. Yes, let's.                            B. It’s nice of you to say so.

C. I’m sorry. I can’t.                           D. No, thanks.

C. READING

I. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks. (1.0 point)

New Year is one of the most important (31)_____ in the United States. On New Year’s Eve, most people go to the parties. At twelve o’clock at night, everyone (32)_____ “Happy New Year” and they wish their friends and relatives good luck. New Year’s Eve is usually a long night to many people. They don’t go home until morning. Another holiday, Halloween, is mainly (33)_____ children. On this holiday, children dress as witches, ghosts or others. Most children go from house to house asking for candy or fruit. (34)_____ the people at the house don’t give them candy, the children will play a trick on them. But this (35)_____ ever happens. Many people give them candy or fruit.

Question 31. A. celebrations              B. contests                  C. seasons       D. reasons      

Question 32. A. tells                           B. says                         C. talks            D. thinks

Question 33. A. in                              B. for                           C. on               D. at   

Question 34. A. Although                  B. Whether                  C. If                D. Because     

Question 35. A.luckily                       B. completely              C. hardly         D. Unlucky

II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. (1.0 point)

Pollution can be seen not only throughout the world, but also in our own homes. It comes from household chemicals, the amount of water people use and the waste people produce and throw away. What can be done to stop this pollution? Surprisingly, a person can help save the environment by doing simple things.

First, we need to recycle, which allows products to be used over and over again. Recycling can also reduce the number of trees cut down to produce paper products. It takes very little effort. It is not hard to place plastic and glass bottles, aluminum cans and paper in a bin. Anyone can do it.

Second, we need to watch the amount of water used in the home. It can be conserved by taking short showers instead of baths, repairing leaky faucets, using the dishwasher or washing machine only when fully loaded, or simply turning the faucet off while brushing your teeth.

Third, we need to reduce waste. We need to recycle whenever possible, but should also try to use this waste effectively. For example, grass clippings and food scraps can be made into compost for plants. The average person produces 4.3 pounds of waste every day, but we can reduce that amount by recycling and reusing.

If we do our part in our own homes, we can help keep the planet from becoming more polluted.

Question 36. How many ways of saving the environment are mentioned in the passage?

A. one                                     B. two                                     C. three           D. four

Question 37. The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to

      A. the number                          B. recycling                              C. effort         D. paper

Question 38. In order to save water, we can do the following things EXCEPT

A. take short showers                                              B. repair leaky faucets  

C. turn the faucet off while brushing your teeth    D. fully use the washing machine     

Question 39. Which of the following statements are TRUE according to the passage?

A. We can only see environment throughout the world

B. We can reduce waste by means of recycling and reusing

C. Recycling takes great effort

D. It is hard to place plastic and glass bottles

Question 40. What is the topic of the passage?

A. Saving the environment in homes  

B. Causes of environment pollution 

C. Effects of environment pollution 

D. Solving the broblem of recycling

D. WRITING

I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. ( (1.0 point)

Question 41: Study hard or you will fail the exam.

A. You don’t fail the exam unless you study har                  

B. If you don’t study hard, you will fail the exam.

C. You don’t study hard, so you will fail the exam.

D. Because you study hard, you don’t fail the exam.

Question 42: My school has no playground equipment or extra activities.

A. I wish my school had had playground equipment or extra activities.

B. I wish my school had playground equipment or extra activities.

C. I wish my school can have playground equipment or extra activities.

D. I wish my school will have playground equipment or extra activities.

Question 43: . Children are allowed to have a voice in decision making in the family. We are pleased about that.

A. We are pleased about children are allowed to have a voice in decision making in the family.

B. We are pleased that children are allowed to have a voice in decision making in the family.

C. We are pleased that children allowed to have a voice in decision making in the family.

D. We are pleased for children to be allowed to have a voice in decision making in the family.

Question 44: Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.

A. In spite his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car.

B. In spite of his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car.

C. In spite his leg broken, he managed to get out of the car.

D. In spite of his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.

Question 45:   Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.

A. In spite his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car.

B. In spite of his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car.

C. In spite his leg broken, he managed to get out of the car.

D. In spite of his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.

II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can be made from the cues given. (1.0 point)

Question 46:   Father’s Day / be / celebrated / third / Sunday / June / countries.

            A. Father’s Day celebrated the third Sunday in June in countries.

            B. Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in some countries.

            C. Father’s Day is celebrated on third Sunday in June in some countries.

            D. Father’s Day celebrated the third Sunday in June in some countries.

Question 47: Lan / be /taller / work / fashion model.

       A. If Lan were taller, she would work like a fashion model.

       B. If Lan is taller, she will work as a fashion model.

       C. If Lan were taller, she will work as a fashion model.

       D. If Lan were taller, she would work as a fashion model.

Question 48: Complaints/ should/ send/ boss.

       A. Complaints should sent to the boss.               

       B.Complaints should be sent the boss,

       C. Their complaints should be sent to the boss.   

       D.Their complaints to the boss should be sent.

Question 49:   He/ ask/ me/ know/ Long’s address

A. He asked me for Long’s address.

B. He asked me if someone knew Long’s address.

            C. He asked me if I know Long’s address.

            D. He asked me if I knew Long’s address.

Question 50: A new bridge/build/ over the river.

            A. A new bridge is building over the river.

            B. A new bridge is being built over the river.

            C. A new bridge is going to build over the river.

            D. A new bridge is built over the river.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

1. A. curly                   B. bury                        C. hurt                         D. nurse

2. A. recommended    B. enjoyed                   C. recognized              D. arrived

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

5. I sometimes wish that I will have another car.

          A                B                 C            D

6. Your friends went to your native village last weekend, weren’t they?

             A                                         B           C                           D                   

7. I asked him how far was it to the station if I went there by taxi.

         A                            B                           C                          D

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

8. She asked me where I _______ from.

A. come                       B. came                       C. to come                   D. coming

9._________ John’s mother’s birthday, he made her a big cake.

A. In                            B.X                             C. At                           D. On

10. She will get good marks if she _________ hard

A. studies                    B. studied                   C. study                      D. studying

11. My mum ________ to her hometown recently.

A. didn’t return           B doesn’t return          C. hasn’t returned       D. returned

12. You should avoid ________ chocolate if you want to keep fit.

A. to eat                      B.eat                            C. eating                      D.ate

13. After he __________ his homework, he went to bed.

A. finishes                   B. finished                  C. has finished                        D. had finished

14. If she ________ harder, she ________ get higher marks.

A. worked/ will           B. works/ would         C. worked/ could        D. worked/ can

15. You have read this article on the website, __________?

A. haven"t you            B. do you                    C. have you                 D. did you

16. My brother doesn’t have an Iphone. He wishes he________ one.

A. has                          B. have                        C. had                         D. will have

17. Lan got up late, __________ she couldn’t catch the first bus.

A. as                            B. so                            C. when                       D. then

18. She suggested __________ to the beach for a change.

A. go                           B. to go                       C. going                      D. goes

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

19. Nam: I’ve just finished my painting. Look! Tam: “_________ “

A. How cool!                                                  B. I wish I could do it

C. Wow, I can’t imagine that.                        D. Sure

20. Jane: “Congratulation! You have got high marks in the last term.” Mary:“_________”

A. Really? Never say so.                                 B. I’d love to say so.

C. It is kind of you to say so.                         D. You’re welcome.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

21. His school is located in the mountainous are

A. lain                         B. stood                      C. situated                   D. stayed

22. There are some drawbacks in the city life nowadays.

A. bad                         B. advantage               C. good                       D. disadvantages

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

23. The church is quite an ancient building.

A. old                          B. fresh                       C. historic                    D. modern

24. She"s been trying to find a good job in the city and she"s finally succeeded.

A. stopped                  B. failed                      C. lost                          D. managed

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Over the last century, there have been many significant changes in the way we live. Obviously, it is difficult to (25)………..the life of ancient people and the life of the people living in the twenty- first century because so many changes have occurred Even the changes that have (26)… over the last ten years are amazing.

People in the past were not (27)………… to travel so long distance within such a short period of time. Nowadays, we have become very mobile. We have fast and comfortable cars. In addition, more and more people travel by plane. Moreover, in the past people had to work harder as they did not have (28)……… and machine to make their work easier.

25. A. compare            B. suppose                   C. predict                    D. discuss

26. A. considered        B. expressed                C. occurred                 D. arranged

27. A. capable             B. able                         C. might                      D. use

28. A. rules                  B. ideas                       C. tools                        D. teams

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Package holidays, covering a two weeks" stay in an attractive location are increasingly popular, because they offer an inclusive price with few extras. Once you get to the airport, it is up to the tour operator to see that you get safely to your destination. Excursions, local entertainment, swimming, sunbathing, skiing - you name it - it"s all laid on for you. There is, in fact, no reason for you to bother anything yourselves. You make friends and have a good time, but there is very little chance that you will really get to know the local people. This is even less likely on a coach tour, when you spend almost your entire time travelling. Of course, there are carefully scheduled stops for you to visit historic buildings and monuments, but you will probably be allowed only a brief stay overnight in some famous city, with a polite reminder to be up and breakfasted early in time for the coach next morning. You may visit the beautiful, the historic, the ancient, but time is always at your elbow. There is also the added disadvantage of being obliged to spend your holiday with a group of people you have never met before, may not like and have no reasonable excuse for getting away from. As against this, it can be argued that for many people, particularly the lonely or elderly, the feeling of belonging to a group, although for a short period on holiday, is an added bonus. They can sit safely back in their seat and watch the world go by.

29. In spite of its disadvantages, spending a holiday with a group is particularly good for ____ 

A. schoolboys and schoolgirls                        B. the lonely or elderly people

C. newly married young couples                                D. those who always travel by themselves

30. "Time is always at your elbow." This means ___________________

A.your time always is limited when visiting a place

B. your time is always limited when visiting a place

C. you can take your time visiting a place

D. you can take your time visiting a place

31. When you go on a package holiday, you don"t have to__________

A. arrange anything yourself                                      B. pay for any extra activities

C. follow the tour schedules                                                   D. travel in an organised group

32. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. A coach tour is always exhausting.

B. You are constantly on the move when you are on a coach tour.

C. You get no chance to visit historic buildings in famous cities on a coach tour.

D. You don"t get enough sleep on a coach tour.

Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

33. Study hard or you will fail the exam.

A. You don’t fail the exam unless you study har                  

B. If you don’t study hard, you will fail the exam.

C. You don’t study hard, so you will fail the exam.

D. Because you study hard, you don’t fail the exam.

34. My school has no playground equipment or extra activities.

A. I wish my school had had playground equipment or extra activities.

B. I wish my school had playground equipment or extra activities.

C. I wish my school can have playground equipment or extra activities.

D. I wish my school will have playground equipment or extra activities.

35. Children are allowed to have a voice in decision making in the family. We are pleased about that.

A. We are pleased about children are allowed to have a voice in decision making in the family.

B. We are pleased that children are allowed to have a voice in decision making in the family.

C. We are pleased that children allowed to have a voice in decision making in the family.

D. We are pleased for children to be allowed to have a voice in decision making in the family.

36. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.

A. In spite his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car.

B. In spite of his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car.

C. In spite his leg broken, he managed to get out of the car.

D. In spite of his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.

37. They reported that the troops were coming.

A. It had been reported that the troops were coming.

B. It was being reported that the troops were coming.

C. It was reported that the troops to be coming.

D. It was reported that the troops were coming.

38. “What time did you come home last night, Mark?” said Tom.

A. Tom asked Mark what time had he come home the previous night.

B. Tom asked Mark what time he had come home last night.

C. Tom asked Mark what time he came home last night.

D. Tom asked Mark what time he had come home the previous night.

39. Did you always eat sweets when you were small?

A. Were you use to eat sweets when you were small?

B. Did you used to eat sweets when you were small?

C. Were you used to eat sweets when you were small?

D. Did you use to eat sweets when you were small?

40. We last visited Ho Chi Minh city 3 years ago.

A. We didn’t visit Ho Chi Minh city for 3 years.

B. We haven’t visited Ho Chi Minh city for 3 years

C. We haven’t visited Ho Chi Minh city for 3 years ago.

D. We didn’t visit Ho Chi Minh city for 3 years go.

Câu 21: Hoạt động nào sau đây là yếu tố đảm bảo cho các phân tử ADN mới được tạo ra qua nhân đôi, có cấu trúc giống hệt với phân tử ADN ban đầu?

   A. Sự tổng hợp liên tục xảy ra trên mạch khuôn của ADN có chiều 3’→ 5’.

   B. Sự liên kết giữa các nuclêôtit của môi trường nội bào với các nuclêôtit của mạch khuôn theo đúng nguyên tắc bổ sung.

   C. Hai mạch mới của phân tử ADN được tổng hợp đồng thời và theo chiều ngược với nhau.

   D. Sự nối kết các đoạn mạch ngắn được tổng hợp từ mạch khuôn có chiều 5’→ 3’ do một loại enzim nối thực hiện.

Câu 22: Sinh vật nào sau đây là sinh vật sản xuất?

   A. Muỗi.                           B. Mèo rừng.                    C. Sâu ăn lá.                     D. Lúa.

Câu 25: Phát biểu nào sau đây sai?

   A. Thường biến chỉ là biến đổi ở kiểu hình không liên quan đến biến đổi trong kiểu gen.

   B. Mức phản ứng do kiểu gen quy định.

   C. Thường biến là những biến đổi đồng loạt, theo cùng hướng xác định tương ứng với điều kiện môi trường.

   D. Năng suất, sản lượng trứng, sữa ở động vật không phục thuộc vào điều kiện chăn nuôi.

Câu 26: Những tài nguyên nào sau đây là tài nguyên tái sinh?

   A. Địa nhiệt và khoáng sản.                                       B. Năng lượng sóng và năng lượng thủy triều.

   C. Đất, nước và rừng.                                                D. Năng lượng mặt trời và năng lượng gió.

Câu 27: Một loài sinh vật có bộ nhiễm sắc thể 2n = 20. Tế bào sinh dưỡng của thể tam bội được tạo ra từ loài trên có bộ nhiễm sắc thể là bao nhiêu?

   A. 30.                                B. 21.                                C. 19.                               D. 60.

Câu 28: Một phân tử ADN ở vi khuẩn có 30% số nuclêôtit loại Adenin. Theo lí thuyết, tỉ lệ nuclêôtit loại Xitozin của phân tử này là bao nhiêu?                          

   A. 10%.                             B. 30%.                             C. 40%.                             D. 20%.

Câu 29: Phát biểu nào sau đây đúng khi nói về ưu thế lai?

   A. Ưu thể lai biểu hiện ở F₁ sau đó tăng dần qua các thể hệ tiếp theo.

   B. Ưu thế lai luôn biểu hiện ở con lai của phép lai giữa 2 dòng thuần chủng.

   C. Ưu thế lai có thể biểu hiện khác nhau ở phép lai thuận và phép lai nghịch.

   D. Các con lai F₁ có ưu thế lai cao nên thường được sử dụng để làm giống sinh sản.

Câu 30: Để tăng năng suất cây trồng người ta có thể tạo ra các giống mới bằng phương pháp gây đột biến. Loài cây nào dưới đây là thích hợp nhất cho việc tạo giống tam bội có năng suất cao?

   A. Cây ngô.                                                                B. Cây củ cải đường.

   C. Cây đậu Hà Lan.                                                   D. Cây cà chua.

Câu 31: Nguyên nhân chính dẫn tới mối quan hệ cạnh tranh giữa các cá thể trong quần thể là gì?

   A. Nhiệt độ tăng giảm thất thường.                           B. Mật độ các cá thể trong quần thể tăng.

   C. Nguồn thức ăn, nơi ở khan hiếm.                          D. Số lượng cá thể cái quá nhiều.

Câu 32: Biết không xảy ra đột biến, alen trội là trội hoàn toàn. Theo lí thuyết, ở đời con của phép lai nào sau đây thu được thế hệ F₁ có tỉ lệ kiểu gen chiếm 25%?

   A. `              B. `              C. `               D. `

Câu 33: Một loài thực vật có 3 cặp nhiễm sắc thể được kí hiệu là Aa, Bb, Dd. Cơ thể có kiểu gen nào sau đây là thể đa bội?

   A. AaaBbbDDd.              B. AaBbd.                        C. AaBbDdd.                   D. AaBBbDd.

Câu 34: Khi Menđen cho cây đậu hạt vàng, vỏ trơn tự thụ phấn thu được F₁ phân li theo tỉ lệ: 9 vàng, trơn : 3 vàng, nhăn : 3 xanh, trơn : 1 xanh, nhăn. Nếu chọn ngẫu nhiên các cây vàng, nhăn ở F₁ đem giao phấn với nhau. Tính theo lí thuyết, tỉ lệ cây xanh, nhăn ở thế hệ sau là bao nhiêu?

   A. 1/3.                               B. 1/2.                               C. 1/9.                               D. 1/4.

Câu 35: Biểu thức nào sau đây đúng với nguyên tắc bổ sung?

   A. (A + T)/(G + X) = 1.                                              B. A - G = T + X.

   C. (A + G)/( T + X) = 1.                                             D. A + G = U + X.

I. Chọn từ có phần gạch chân được phát âm khác so với các từ còn lại.

1.       A. needed                                        B. eradicated     C. developed   D. contributed

2.       A. breathe          B. threaten    C. healthy           D. earth

PHẦN B: NGỮ PHÁP VÀ TỪ VỰNG (4,0 điểm)

I. Cho dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc để hoàn thành các câu sau.

6.     "Do you mind if I sit here?" - "I'd rather you (sit)...................... over there."

7.     There (be) ………….. no rain here for 6 months.

8.     He spoke to me as if he (be) ………… my father.

9.      The film (begin) ......................at 7.30 or 8.00?

10.    Don’t forget (lock) ………… the door before going to bed.

II. Chọn một đáp án đúng trong số A, B, C hoặc D để hoàn thành mỗi câu  sau.

16. I have bought ……..FM radio for my aunt, who lives in ……. countryside.

A. the/a                          B. a/the                          C. the /the             D. Փ / an

17. He said  he was  afraid this article  was .................. date..

    A. over                                B. on                              C. behind              D. out of

18. Those towns ________  you were looking at in Gaul are small.

        A. who                   B. where                        C. which                        D. whom

19. She looks very beautiful today, ___?
     A. does she              B. doesn't she           C. did she      D. didn’t she

20. This hat  is ____from the one I had.

   A. different                 B. far          C. apart                         D. away

21. I wish  I ……………. near my school.

    A.  would live   B. lived       C. had live            D. lives

22. I try to do my homework ___________ the noise

          A. because of                 B. although          C. despite of                  D. in spite of

23. George had his papers______ at the police  station.

             A. take                    B. to take            C. taking              D. taken

24. Nga had difficulties in bringing the heavy box, and Mai, her friend, offered to help.

Mai : “Need a hand with your heavy box, Nga ?”  -Nga : “.....................”

   A. I don’t need      B. Not at all        C. That’s very kind of you     D. No, thanks

25. The government hopes to _________ its plans for introducing cable TV.

       A. turn out              B. carry out                   C. carry on D. keep on

     PHẦN C: ĐỌC HIỂU (3,0 điểm)

I. Đọc và chọn một từ thích hợp đã cho trong khung điền vào mỗi chỗ trống để hoàn thành đoạn văn sau.

The country is more beautiful than a town and pleasant to live in. Many people think so, and go to the country (26)______ the summer holidays though they cannot live there all the year round. Some have a cottage built in a village so that they can go there whenever they can find the time. English villagers are not all alike, but (27)______ some ways they are not very different from each other. Almost every village has a church, the round or square tower of (28)______ can be seen for many miles around. Surrounding the church is the churchyard, where people are buried.

The village green is a wide stretch of grass, and houses or cottages are (29)______ round it. Country life is now fairly comfortable and many villages have water brought through pipes into each (9)______. Most villages are so close to some small towns that people can go there to buy what they can’t find in the village shops.

II. Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn câu trả lời đúng cho các câu hỏi.

The Stone Age was a period of history which began in approximately two million B.C and lasted until 3,000 B.C. Its named was derived from the stone tools and weapons that modern scientists found. This period was divided into the Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic Ages. During first period (2,000,000 to 8,000 B.C), the first hatchet and use of fire for heating and cooking were developed. As a result of the Ice Age, which evolved about one million years into the Paleolithic Age, people were forced to seek shelter in caves, wear clothing and developed new tools.

During the Mesolithic Age (8,000 to 6,000 B.C), people made crude pottery and the first fish hooks, took dogs hunting, and developed the bow and arrow, which were used until the fourteenth century A.D.

The Neolithic Age (6,000 to 3,000 B.C) saw humankind domesticating sheep, goats, pigs and cattle, being less nomadic than in previous eras, establishing permanent settlements and creating governments.

31. With what subject is the passage mainly concerned?

A. The Neolithic Age     B. The Paleolithic Age   C. The Stone Age D. The Ice Age    

32. Into how many periods was the Stone Age divided?

A. 2                      B. 3                      C. 4                      D. 5

33. According to the passage, what does the word "which" in line 5 refer to?

A. Neolithic Age      B. Paleolithic Age          C. Ice Age             D. Mesolithic Age

34. Which of the following developments is NOT related to the conditions of the Stone Age?

A. Farming           B. Clothing           C. Living indoors D. Using fire

35.Where in the passage does the author mention the stone tools and weapons?

A. lines 1-3           B. lines 4-6           C. lines 7-9                    D. lines 10-13

III. Chọn một đáp án trong số A, B, C hoặc D điền vào mỗi chỗ trống để hoàn thành đoạn văn sau.

Singapore is an island city of about three million people. It’s a beautiful city with lots of parks and open spaces. It’s also a very (36)______ city.

Most of the people (37)______ in high-rise flats in different parts of the island. The business district is very modern with (38)______ of high new office buildings. Singapore also has some nice older sections. In Chinatown, there (39)______ rows of old shop houses. The government buildings in Singapore are very beautiful and date from the colonial days.

Singapore is famous (40)______ its shops and restaurants. There are many good shopping centers. Most of the goods are duty free. Singapore’s restaurants sell Chinese, Indian, Malay and European food, and the prices are quite reasonable.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the others

(1) A. head                                B. bread                      C. meat                        D. heavy

(2) A. children                           B.champagne              C. kitchen                    D. chicken

(3) A. likes                                B. burns                       C. tests                        D. links

(4) A. brushed                           B.lived                        C. washed                   D. wished

(5) A. hate                                 B. cake                        C. late                          D. bad

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

(1) The Ao Dai seems the traditional dress of Vietnamese women, ______?

                   A. don’t it               B. hasn’t it                   C. doesn’t it                 D. isn’t it

(2) She is ______ engineer in a big factory.

                   A. a                        B. an                           C. the                          D. no article

(3) My daughter was born _______ November.

                   A. at                       B. in                            C. on                           D. for

(4) He dislikes _______ a bath in the evening.

                   A. to have              B. have                        C. had                         D. having

(5) They ______ to the cinema with their friends for 3 hours.  

                   A. were going         B. have gone               C. went                        D. woud go

(6)  Jack ________ his cousin two months ago.

              A. doesn’t see       B. didn’t see                C. hasn’t seen              D. won’t see

(7) If I have a car, I ______ to work.

                   A. will drive           B. drove                      C. would drive            D. drive

(8) “Tom and Jerry” cartoon is very ________.

                   A. interestingly       B. interested                C. boring                     D.bored

(9) We couldn’t go to Julia’s party ______ we were busy.

                   A. since                  B. because of              C. although                  D. when

(10) It was cold and wet,______Bob still went to the beach.

                   A. therefore            B. so                            C. but                          D. however

(11) She doesn't have money. She wishes she ______some to buy a house.

                   A. has                     B. have                        C. had                         D. were have

(12) We bought our tickets to go to Ha Long Bay on holiday. We ______ go to the beach.

                   A. ought                 B. must                        C. need                        D. may

 (13) Our classroom ______ a day ago.

                   A. is cleaning         B. is cleaned                C. was cleaned            D. cleans

 (14) We can't ______ living in this small house. We'll find a bigger one.

                   A. take on              B. go on                      C. put on                     D. turn on

(15) The children spent a day _______ to the zoo last weekend.

                   A. going                 B. to going                   C. to go                       D. went

(16) The Nile river is _______than any other in the world.

                   A. longer                B. long                        C. most long                D. longest

(17) I think this newspaper is not ______ any more.

                   A. inform               B. informatively          C. informative             D. information

(18) We should ______ a taxi. Let's go on holiday.

                   A. do                      B. have                        C. make                       D. take

(19) My children are very ______with going to the zoo.

                   A. excited             B. surprised                 C. pleased                   D. bored

(20) Turn off the faucet when we don't use to save ______.

        A. electricity           B. water                       C. wood                      D. gas

(21) The singer _______ the girls in this class consider as an idol is Jack.

                   A. whose                B. which                      C. whom                     D. who

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning.

(1) Kuala Lumpur is the biggest city in Malaysia.

                   A. smallest             B. largest                     C. oldest                      D. cheapest

(2) Young people still dislike wearing jeans nowsaday.

                   A. enjoy                 B. hate                         C. love                        D. mind

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning.

(1) My parents will borrow me a new bike to go to the market.

                   A. sell                     B. lend                        C. give                         D. post                       

(2) My mother is very hopeful that I will pass the final exam.

                   A. luckily               B. slowly                     C. hopeless                  D. quickly

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer that best completes each of the following exchanges.

(1) An is having small talk with Binh .  - An "_______?"    - Waiter: "Twice a week."

                   A. How do you get to work every day       B. How far is it from your house to the city

                   C. How often do you go shopping             D. How long have you worked here

(2) Linda is taking to Anna about recycling. Linda: “What about collecting bottles and cans?”    Anna-“Ok, ____.”

                   A. Thannk you         B. I don’t know         C. let's do that            D. not at all

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer the correct answer to each of the questions.

  Tet holiday is celebrated on the first day of the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam. Some weeks before the New Year, the Vietnamese clean their houses and paint the walls. New clothes are bought for the occasion. One or two days before the festival, people make Banh chung, which is the traditional cake, and kinds of jam. On the New Year’s Eve, the whole family get together for a reunion dinner. Every member of  the family should be present during the dinner in which many different kinds of dishes are served. On the New Year morning, the young members of the family pay their respects to the elders. And the children receive lucky money wrapped in red tiny envelopes. Then people go to visit their neighbors, friends and relatives.

1. When is Tet holiday celebrated of Lunar New Year in Viet Nam?

2. What do they do one or two days before the festival?        

3. What do they do on the New Year’s Eve?  

4. Who receives lucky money?           

5. When do they visit their neighbors, friends and relatives?

Mark the letter A B, C, or D on your answer that needs correction the following questions.

(1). My father always get up very early in the morning.

A. always                                  B. get up                     C. early                                   D. in

(2). It takes usually her thirty minutes to do the shopping.

A. takes usually                         B. thirty.                      C. minutes                               D. do the shopping

(3). When we were small, we used  to go fishing, playing  soccer and fly  kites.

A. were                                     B. used                        C. playing                               D. fly

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions

 I am writing about the short stop that your trucks (1)…… around my house on their way to the north. When the trucks of your company have a short (2)………there, the drivers have left lots of garbage on the ground after their refreshment. When the trucks leave the place, the ground is (3)………of trucks and a few minutes later there is bad smell and flies all over the place, I myself, (4)…….the people living around here, would urge that your company should tell your drivers to clean up all the trash on the ground before leaving.(5)……. You do something about it and soon. We will have to report this to the local authority. I am looking forward to hearing from you and seeing positive response from your company.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

(1) We are talking about a film. It is about the Titanic.

A.We are talking about the film who is about the Titanic  B.We are talking about the film where is about the Titanic.

C.We are talking about the film when is about the Titanic D.We are talking about the film which is about the Titanic

(2) Michael is not tall enough. He can’t join the basketball team.

A. If Michael is tall enough, he can join the basketball team.                          

B. If Michael were not tall enough, he could join the basketball team.

C. If Michael were tall enough, he couldn’t join the basketball team.

D. If Michael were not short, he could join the basketball team.

(3) The weather was very hot. They continued playing football.

A. Although the hot weather, they continued playing football.

B. In spite of the hot weather, but they continued playing football.

C. Despite the hot weather, they continued playing football.

D. Despite the weather was hot, they continued playing football.

(4) “If I were you, I would buy that coat,” she said to me.

A. She advised me to buy that coat.                                 B. She advised me not to buy that coat.

C. She asked me to buy that coat.                                                    D. She promised not to buy that coat.

(5) They will widen this road next year.

A. This road was widened next year.                               B. This road will is widened next year.

C. This road will be widened next year.                           D. This road will widened next year.