Choose the best answer.
I am interested in … history, especially … history of Western of Europe.
A. the/ the
B. 0/ the
C. 0/ 0
D. a/ a
Circle the correct answer A, B, C or D.
You like history, so Viet Nam National Museum of History is a _____ place.
A. must-see
B. must-be seen
C. must-be seeing
D. to see
Choose the best answer:
John is interested…………the history of Viet Nam.
A. on B. at C. about D. in
B. at
C. about
D. in
John is interested…………the history of Viet Nam.
A. on
B. at
C. about
D. in
Mệnh đề liên hệ 1. That is the book. I bought it yesterday 2. That is the only woman. We want to meet her 3. I met the woman. Her husband is the president of the corporation 4. I come from a country. Its history goes back thousands of years 5. Is this the man? You're waiting for him 6. The film will be shown on TV next Sunday. They've just finished it 7. The office is on the 22nd floor. I work in that office 8. The children were playing football. I saw them at the park 9. I'm the owner. You stayed in my flat 10. The meeting was interesting. I went to it
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option to fill each of the following blanks.
1. In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job.
a. As hard as he work b. Despite he worked hard
c. Though he worked hard d. Although hard work
2. Despite the fact that it rained, we enjoyed our trip.
a. Because of the rain b. Though it is raining
c. Despite of the heavy rain d. Though it rained
3. Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well.
a. that he did not feel very well b. despite of the fact not feeling well
c. because he did not feel very well d. despite not feeling very well
4. Although he is very old, he can walk to the station.
a. In spite of his old age b. Despite his old age
c. Despite the fact that he is old d. All are correct
5. I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.
A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.
B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.
C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.
D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.
6. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.
A. Despite her sick mother, she stayed at home.
B. Because of her sick mother , she stayed at home.
C. In spite of her sick mother, she stayed at home.
D. A & C are correct.
7. Although he took a taxi, Bill 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 in time.
8. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William went to school.
A. Although William suffers from a bad cold, he went to school.
B. Although William suffered from a bad cold, he went to school.
C. William went to school although he is suffering from a bad cold.
D. William went to school; he suffered from a bad cold although.
9. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm.
A. In spite of snowing, I felt warm. B. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing.
C. Although it was snowing, I felt warm. D. Although I felt warm, it was snowing.
10. Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
A. Despite he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
B. In spite of he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
C. In spite of trying hard, he didn’t succeed.
D. Even though he tried hard, but he didn’t succeed.
11. Because of the development of birth-control, women could delay having children .
A. Because birth-control was developed, women could delay having children.
B. Because birth-control is developed, women could delay having children.
C. Despite birth-control is developed, women could delay having children.
D. Though birth-control was developed, women could delay having children.
12. John is fat because he eats so many chips.
A. John is fat because of the fact that he eats so many chips.
B. John is fat because of eating so many chips.
C. John is fat because of not eating so many chips. D. A & B are correct.
13. He was very tired but he kept on working.
A. Despite he was very tired, he kept on working.
B. In spite of he was very tired, he kept on working.
C. Though his tiredness, he kept on working.
D. Although he was very tired, he kept on working.
14. The trip was boring but we enjoyed it a lot.
A. We enjoyed boring trips. B. We are bored with the trip.
C. We liked the trip very much even though it was boring. D. The trip bored us.
15. Because the medical care is improved, we live healthier.
A. Because of the medical care is improved, we live healthier
B. Because of the improvement of the medical care, we live healthier.
C. Despite the improvement of the medical care, we live healthier.
D. B & C are correct.
16. Although he is rich, he feels unhappy.
A. He feels unhappy because of his richness. B. He feels unhappy, so he is rich.
C. Despite his richness, he feels unhappy. D. He feels unhappy because he is rich.
17. She accepted the job because the salary was high.
A.She accepted the job because of the high salary.
B. She accepted the job because of the salary.
C. She accepted the job in spite of the high salary. D. All are correct.
18. We can study although it is noisy.
A. We can study despite of the noise. B. We can study in spite of the noise.
C. We can study despite the fact that it is noisy. D. B & C are correct.
19. People want to learn English because it is important.
A. Because of its importance, people want to learn English.
B. People want to learn English, so it is important.
C. Despite its importance, people want to learn English.
D. People want to learn English though it is important..
20. We have _____ in the house, so we needn't go shopping tomorrow.
A. enough food B. food enough C. too food D. food too
21. The day was _____ that we had a shower four times a day.
A. such a hot B. so hot C. very hot D. hot
22. It was _____ that I couldn't eat it.
A. such a hard cake B. such hard cake
C. so a hard cake D. so hard cake
23. He is _____ a busy man that he really needs a helper.
A. so B. such C. very D. quite 24. It was _____ that we went for a picnic in the countryside.
A. so nice a day B. such nice day C. so nice day D. such a nice day
25. The school boys are in a hurry _____________ be late for school.
A. so as to B. in order not to C. in order that D. for
26. That old woman is _____ deaf to hear what her children say.
A. so B. enough C. too D. not
27. He was _____ terrified to move.
A. enough B. very C. too D. so
28. -"Was the boy upset about his bad marks?"
-"Yes, he was _____ upset that he cried about it afterwards."
A. very B. so C. such D. too
29. She hasn't got _____ to buy a car.
A. enough money B. money enough C. so many money D. so much money
30. There are _____________ that I can not do it
A. so many things B. nobody has so many
C. so many things are on me D. such many things
31. It was _____ a boring film that Tom fell asleep.
A. such B. so C. much D. too
32. My son is _____ young to go to school.
A. very B. too C. so D. enough
33. -"What a cold day!"
-"Yes, it's _____ that I have to wear two pullovers and a coat.
A. such cold B. so cold C. too cold D. cold so
34.He was _____ he could not continue to work.
A. very tired that B. such tired that C. too tired that D. so tired that
35. They are not _____ to take part in this program of the World Health Organization.
A. as old B. enough old C. old enough D. so old
36. Why can’t you solve _____ easy exercises?
A. so B. such a C. such D. all are correct
37. She is _____ to answer the question.
A. enough intelligent B. so intelligent
C. intelligent enough D. very intelligent
38. I’m not _____ that ceiling.
A. enough tall to reach B. tall enough for reach
C. tall enough reaching D. tall enough to reach
39. She has just received a large order from Japan but she is afraid of not finishing her order on time____ her workshop lacks good artisans.
A. because B. in order to C. although D. so that
40. "Wendy is really tall for her age".
"She is ____________ her friends make fun of her".
A. so tall that B. such tall that C. too tall that D. enough tall to
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction.
41. This lesson is such long that I have written it for 30 minutes.
A B C D
42. The pull of the earth is too strong that no one can jump as high as three meters
A B C D
43. It was so an interesting film that my mother had seen it three times.
A B C D
44. Mary is so an intelligent pupil that she can answer this question.
A B C D
45. Mars is far so from the earth that our spaceships cannot reach it in a few months
A B C D
46. Despite the time of the year, yesterday’s temperature was enough hot to turn on
A B C D
the air conditioning.
47. I was such nervous that I didn’t think I would pass the exams.
A B C D
48. The problems of pollution are too difficult for us to solving.
A B C D
49. His father was so poor to send him to school.
A B C D
50. The woman was too old that she could not run.
A B C D
Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Insects on the Menu
Humans have a long history of eating insects, and it turns out that they can be a very nutritious part of a person’s regular diet. Insects have a lot of protein, and they are often easier to catch than prey animals. Therefore, it is no wonder that when our ancient ancestors saw some tasty worms or grubs wiggling on the ground, they made a quick snack of them.
In Thailand, insects are a regular part of the street food that can be found. The different insects that people snack on are crickets, grasshoppers, giant water bugs, and assorted worms. They are often deep-fried and salted, so they have a crunchy texture that makes them a perfect snack food. If you can get past the fact that you are eating a cricket, it will crunch in your mouth just like a corn chip!
For a lot of people, however, it is difficult to get over the fear of eating insects. People tend to see insects as invaders, especially when they are crawling on the food that we are about to eat. Therefore, being able to eat insects without feeling disgusted is cultural. Some people cannot eat French cheese or stinky tofu because they weren’t brought up doing so. To many of us, insects fall right into that category, making it difficult to even try them.
If given the chance, though, be courageous. Insects can be nutritious and tasty, so long as you can get over the “yuck” factor.
Which is the reason given for gathering and eating insects?
A. They are very easy to find close to the home.
B. They are more nutritious than most vegetables.
C. They come in all shapes and sizes.
D. They are easier to catch than other prey animals.
Read the passage, and do the tasks that follow.
Bat Trang Pottery Village
Bat Trang, a traditional porcelain and pottery village with history of seven centuries, is an interesting attraction in Ha Noi that tourists should not ignore.
Located in an area rich in clay, the village has advantage of ingredients to create fine ceramics. Moreover, lying beside the Red River, between Thang Long and Pho Hien, two ancient trade centers in the north of Viet Nam during the 15th -17th centuries. Bat Trang's ceramics were favourite products not only in the domesticmarket, but also foreign ones thanks to Japanese, Chinese and Western trading boats that passed by.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, due to restricting foreign trade policy of Trinh, Nguyen dynasties, it was difficult for pottery products in Viet Nam to be exported to foreign countries, and some famous pottery-making villages like Bat Trang, or Chu Dau (Hai Duong province) went through a hard time. Since 1986, thanks to economic reforms and development, more attention has been paid to the village and the world gets a chance to know more about Vietnamese porcelain through many high quality exported Bat Trang's ceramic products.
Bat Trang ceramics are produced for daily household use (bows,cups, plates, pots, bottles…), worshipping, or decoration purposes. Nowadays, the pottery artists bring into ceramics many innovations in production techniques, and creativity in products' features, so many new products have been made, and even daily household items may have the beauty like decoration ones.
Visiting Bat Trang, tourists can visit Bat Trang Porcelain and Pottery Market where they can directly make pottery products by themselves. Many youngsters and foreign tourists are interested in this pottery-making experience, and spend a whole day in the market making a souvenir for their families or friends.
Task 1: Match a word in column A with its definition in column B, writing the answer in each blank.
Question 1: Rich
A. of or inside a particular country
B. limiting a certain activity
C. new ideas or methods
D. containing a lot of something
Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
In the old days, Vietnamese roads were seen with bicycles and a few trucks. Now they are full of a variety of vehicles. The Vietnamese carry a huge load of a variety of goods up to over one hundred kilograms, especially during the war.
Time has gone by and fewer bikes are visible in the street. In big cities, many people think that bicycles belong to the inferior classes and seem unfashionable. That is why people often find it hard - psychologically and physically - to park their bikes when going to a modern cafe or shopping malls.
Motorbikes are the main mode of transport in Viet Nam, with 24 million of them in a country of 87 million people in 2009, one of the highest ratios in the world. More motorbikes of all brands have dominated the road. The mobility which motorbikes provide is so crucial to workers in big cities. Some youths try to show off with expensive motorbikes of famous brands. Almost anything can be transported on a motorcycle. The loads include baskets of fruits, tree trunks, live pigs, flocks of live ducks and stacked crates of raw eggs. Two thirds of Viet Nam's population of 85 million arc under 30, and the motorcycle has become the center of youth culture.
Nowadays, bicycles ………….
A. become more visible in the streets
B. are looked down on by some people
C. are used in the war
D. can’t be parked outside a modern café