Complete each sentences with a suitable preposition.
1) I get____with her really well. We are best friends.
2) I found_____last week that I'm getting a promotion at work.
3) I came____an old photo of my father yesterday. I hadn't seen it for years.
4) This is very bad-I've fallen____with my manager at work.
5) The kitchen is in a right mess. I'll have to clean it_____.
6) I've completely cut____meat from my diet. I'm now a vegetation.
7) I gave_____with the crossword in the end. It was too difficult.
8) I have a heart problem so I have to cut_____on my cholesterol intake.
9) I hope to catch_____with my brother this weekend. I've not seen him for ages.
COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE WITH A WORLD/PHRASE FROM THE BOX
painting/pottery/drum/lacquerware/conical hats
1. The products are called.........because they are decoratively covered with lacquerware
2. To play this...............,you should use your hands, not sticks
3. This vase is a beautiful piece of............It's made from clay dug from our river
4. Lots of Vietnamese girls like wearing...........and Ao Dai
5. When i am hon holiday, i usually buy.......as souvenirs because i love works
PART 1: WORD FORM (0.5 pts – 0.05/ each)
Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences.
46. It is not ……………..…………… to stay up late the night before a test. ADVISE
47. The idea of working four, 10-hour work days was attracted to the employees. ATTRACT
46. The major ……………..…………… of the show was a speech by the president. ATTRACT
45. The attorney's ……………..…………… questioning weakened the witness. PERSIST
50. Their ……………..…………… of the plan caused the experiment to be abandoned. APPROVE
51. It was obvious that the house was built ……………..……………. HAPHAZARD
52. His ……………..…………… to captain came unexpectedly. ADVANCE
53. The distribution of seeds is very quick with this new machine. DISTRIBUTE
54. His teacher gave him the encouragement that he needed to learn the material. ENCOURAGE
55. John presented ……………..…………… the argument for his salary increase. PERSUADE
II. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the original sentence. Use the word(s) given and other words as necessary. Do not change the form of the given words. (0.5 p)
1. I can’t play basketball well because of my height. (enough)
____________________________________________________________________________.
2. Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult. (shop)
____________________________________________________________________________.
3. “Why don’t you meet your boss to ask for a pay increase?” John said to me. (suggested)
____________________________________________________________________________.
4. They are going to repair my motorbike in the afternoon. (have)
____________________________________________________________________________.
5. He wrote to me twice a week when I was a student. (used)
____________________________________________________________________________.
II. Complete the sentences with an appropriate form of the words in parentheses. (:5pts)
1. Most of our...............now comes from the use of coal, gas oil or nuclear power. (electrical)
2..............polution is a serious problem today. (environment)
3. I look forward to receiving good................. from your company. (respond)
4. Not so long ago the country was................. with green trees. (cover)
5. She...............declined his invitation. (polite)
6.I think the.............. drivers should be fined heavily. (care)
I. Complete each of the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box,
thuộc đô thịanonying
natural ideal roundabout dynamic liveable polluted packed went around set up downtown Populous(crowded) popular melting pot picturesque busiest delicious delightful keep up with affordable historicCosmopolitan
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1. The __________ area includes the city itself, and the surrounding suburbs or other urban areas.
2. Formerly known as Saigon, HCMC is a metropolis which is still young but very _______
3. Built in the 1680s, the four-kilometer Freedom Trail is the oldest structure in ___________ Boston.
4. The Mekong Delta is well-known for its ___________ waterways with many rivers, canals and streams flowing through the region
5. HCMC is like a ________ of people from different areas
6. We have to ________ more schools to meet the demand of the increasing numbers of children in the area.
7. Singapore is the first on the list of most ___________ cities in Southeast Asia
8. Ha Long Bay, means 'descending dragon, is the _________ heritage of the world with 1,600 limestone islands
9. During the morning and evening rush hours, cities often become __________ with people and vehicles.
10. Nha Trang, a __________ coastal city in Central Viet Nam, is generally recognized as Viet Nam's main beach destination
11. Hoi An used to be one of the ports of Southeast Asia, whitch were used by the Japanese, Portuguese, Dutch, French and Chinese merchants
12. Some people believe that skyscrapers are a ______________ of bug cities
13. Many people say Charleston is one of the most beautiful and ________________ places in the US with a very rich history.
14. Ha Noi, espcially the __________ Quarter, becomes a perfect city for walking with handicraft shops, street food, ect...
15. San Francisco is one of the most _______ cities in the US with the city centre and several suburbs around.
16. It is difficult to _________ the rapid pace of change in big cities
17. The _______________ is kind of circular junction, where traffic flows continuously around a central island
18. Besides the beach, the main attraction in Da Nang is the Museum of Chan Sculpture with the world's ___________ collection of Chamm artefacts
19. That man could not get a work permit to teach English, and this was rather ______ for him
20. Bun cha in HN is so ________ that the former US President Obama tried two helpings when he came there
21. Hue becomes one of the most ___________ destinations for travelers to VN with the number of three million tourists a year
22. Formerly known as Bombay, Mumbat is one of the most __________ cities in the world with a population of over 14 million
23. Below Sa Pa are ________________ rice terraces in the endless vlley
24. Phu Quoc Island is the ______________ place for riding, snorkeling, scuba diving and relaxing.
25. In my opinion, Ha Noi with a history of over one thousand years is more _________ that any
II. Supply the correct form of the words in parentheses to complete the sentences. (1m)
1. We are looking for someone who is ______ and hard-working. (rely)
2. That hotel is ______ situated in a quiet spot near the river. (beauty)
III. Complete each sentence with the correct tense or form of the verb in parentheses. (1m)
1. ______ (not worry)! I can come round and help you immediately.
2. _______ (you/ play) music up there? It’s really noisy.
V. Fill ONE suitable preposition in each gap to complete the sentences.
1. He's just getting _____________ his severe illness.
2. We complained _____________ the landlord _____________ the condition of the house.
3. I don't know why John insists _____________ blaming me _____________ his failure.
4. Our football team lost _____________ three goals to nil.
5. He took me to the station _____________ his car.
6. We had to postpone the picnic _____________ account _____________ the bad weather.
7. The scientist is completely absorbed _____________ his research work.