Write the new sentences as similar as the previous ones, by using the words given.
1. Although he was not the winner, he was still happy. (DESPITE)
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2. Although it is not a rush hour, there is a lot of traffic now. (HOWEVER)
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3. Although the main actress was beautiful, she didn’t act so well. (IN SPITE OF)
………………………………………………………..…………….…….. .
4. The distance from my hometown to Hanoi is about 50 kilometres. (IT)
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5. My father lived in small village when he was a child. (USED)
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6. My uncle was a dancer some years ago, but now he is an actor. (USED)
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This is Edward Horsley. He's called Ted, for short. He's a pleasant young man. He's good looking and he has got many friends of his own age (he is 22). He's got a job in the office of a large factory, not far from his house, where he works five days a week, Monday to Friday, nine o'clock to give thirty
He lives with his parent, and gives his mother some money every week for food and accommodation
He has got no brothers or sisters, and he is happy to live at home. He has one luxury- a small secondhand car. At weekends he spends sometime repairing, cleaning and improving it. Worry or problem? No, not really. He's got very few responsibilities, and his salary is good for a man of 22
There is just one thought. He like his job, but he's not sure he would like to do the same job for the next 40 years
trả lời câu hỏi sau : Is Ted leading happy life ? Why
Exercise 5: Rewrite sentence
1. He is rich but He isn’t happy. ( Although )
2. Cars cause pollution but people still want them. ( although )
3. Mr. Nam was successful in his life although he came from a poor family. ( despite )
4. Though he is intelligent, he can’t do all these tests well. ( in spite of )
5. In spite of his much experience in machinery , he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine . ( Although )
6. Don’t shout at her in spite of her laziness. ( Though )
7.It was raining heavily but I went swimming . ( in spite of )
8. Though Lan is beautiful and intelligent, she is never proud of herself. (As ).
9. Lan is always admired by her friends because she is intelligent. ( Because of ).
10. We don’t spend much time on our homework because a lot of devices for the home were invented.( Because of
11. We always trust Nam because he is wise and honest. ( Because of ) .
12. Because of Lan’s poverty, she can’t continue her study at the university. ( Because )
Combine the sentences
Minh is very rich. He isn't happy (although/ Despite)
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She can't answer my questions. She is very intelligent (although/ Despite)
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He tried. He was not successful (In spite of/ Even though)
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Chu Van An was born in 1292 and died in 1370. From his childhood, he was (36) _______ for his intelligence. He did not have the dream of (37) _______ part in exams to become mandarins (38) _______ other students. Chu Van An stayed at (39) _______ and taught himself by reading books and opened schools. His school quickly became famous in the region and many students from other places went there to (40) _______.
36.
A. like
B. famous
C. such as
D. similar
37.
A. doing
B. making
C. taking
D. learning
38.
A. like
B. same
C. similar
D. and
39.
A. custom
B. waiter
C. service
D. home
40.
A. recognise
B. study
C. pilot
D. guess
II. Read the following passage then choose the best answer to fill in the blank.(10 points)
Chu Van An was born in 1292 and died in 1370. From his childhood, he was (1)_________ for his intelligence. He did not have the dream of (2) _________ part in exams to become mandarins (3) _________ other students. Chu Van An stayed at (4) _________ and taught himself by reading books, and opened schools. His school quickly became famous in the region and many students from other places went there to (5) _________.
Emperor Tran Minh Tong (6) _________ Chu Van An to be the principal of the Imperial Academy to teach his crown prince and other students to become (7) _________ people for the country. In 1359, Emperor Tran Minh Tong gave his crown (8) _________ his son, Tran Hien Tong, who was also a student of Chu Van An. Under the regime of Emperor Tran Hien Tong, the court and the country were peaceful. (9)_________, this period lasted only for 12 years. Then Emperor Tran Hien Tong died, and Tran Du Tong inherited the crown. The social situation became complicated, the people were very poor and many good people were killed.
Chu Van An bravely submitted a petition which requested the Emperor to behead 7 perfidious mandarins, so it was (10) _________ “Seven Beheaded Petition” (That Tram So). “Seven Beheaded Petition” became the symbol of the courageous attitude of the real intellectuals, and of Chu Van An’s spirit.
1. A. like B. famous C. Such as D. Similar
2. A. approximately B. expressively C. taking D. progressively
3. A. like B. pioneering C. pioneering D. pioneers
4. A. custom B. waiter C. service D. home
5. A. tourists B. study C. pilot D. guess
6. A. invited B. orbition C. orbital D. orbiting
7. A. constructed B. designed C. talented D. painted
8. A. equipment B. to C. equivalent D. furniture
9. A. invitation B. ticket C. space D. However
10. A. called B. departures C. islands D. destinations
1/ Mai was sick, so she could not go to work. → Because ……………………………………………………………………………….
2. The last time he met his brother was 5 years ago → He hasn’t ……………………………………………………………………………….
3. Mary went out because she finished her homework.(so) → Lan ………………………………………………………………………………….
4. She is interested in doing morning exercise. → She likes …………………………………………………………………………………….
5. Nam is taller than any students in his class → Nam is the ……………………………..……………………………………..………………
6. When is your birthday ? → What …………………………………….……………………………………………………?
7. He looks after the sick people (Rewrite the sentence/ Viết lại câu) → He takes ……………………………………………………………………………………….
8. How far is it from your house to your school ? (Answer the question) …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
9. Her new school is different with her old school (Find and correct mistake) …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. What about going to the movies ? → Why …………………………………………………..……………………….……………?
IV. Complete the sentences with suitable verbs
Play | Draw | Compose | Paint |
Take | Perform | Exhibit | Sing |
1. Mozart _____________ his first piece of music when he was five years old.
2. She usually_____________ in water colour.
3. We all _____________ ‘Happy Birthday’ to her.
4. Most pupils learn _____________ a musical instrument.
5. We _____________ many of his works at our gallery so far.
6. Rosie _____________ an elephant and coloured it in.
7. My brother enjoys_____________ photos of the nature and landscape.
8. The band _____________ live at the Central Park tomorrow
VI. Choose the correct answer to complete the text
While art may not be vital to fulfill our basic needs, it does make life (1) ________. When you look at a painting or poster hang on your living room wall, you feel happy. The sculpture on the kitchen windowsill create a (2) ________ of joy. These varieties of art forms that we are surrounded by all come (3) ________to create the atmosphere that we want to live in.
Just like art, music can make life extremely joyful and can have a huge effect (4) ________ our mood. If you have something hard or difficult to work on or are feeling tired, an energetic song will likely (5) ________you up and add some enthusiasm to the situation. Similarly, when stress is high, many people find that relaxing to calming music is (6) ________ that eases the mind.
1. A. boring B. beautiful C. joyful D. helpful
2. A. sense B. feel C. cause D. way
3. A. away B. along C. down D. together
4. A. on B. in C. at D. of
5. A. take B. wake C. pick D. bring
6. A. something B. anything C. everything D. nothing
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This is Edward Horsley. He's called Ted, for short. He's a pleasant young man. He's good looking and he has got many friends of his own age (he is 22). He's got a job in the office of a large factory, not far from his house, where he works five days a week, Monday to Friday, nine o'clock to give thirty. He lives with his parent, and gives his mother some money every week for food and accommodation
He has got no brothers or sisters, and he is happy to live at home. He has one luxury- a small secondhand car. At weekends he spends sometime repairing, cleaning and improving it. Worry or problem? No, not really. He's got very few responsibilities, and his salary is good for a man of 22.There is just one thought. He like his job, but he's not sure he would like to do the same job for the next 40 years.
Is Ted leading a happy life?Why?
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