Although the test was difficult, we could do it.
1/ I live in a dormitory.Its residents come from many countries.
-->I live....................................
2/ Although the test was very difficult,we could do it.
-->In spite.............................
3/ They wanted us to leave the place at once.
--> They suggested......................................
33. The test was very long. We couldn’t do it in forty-five minutes.
A. We couldn’t do the test in forty-five minutes though it was long.
B. The test was too long for US to do in forty-five minutes.
C. The test was long enough for US to do in forty-five minutes.
D. Forty-five minutes is the time we needed to do the long test.
34. I failed the exam. My mother was disappointed.
A. I failed the exam, but my mother was disappointed.
B. I failed the exam, or my mother was disappointed.
C. I failed the exam, so my mother was disappointed.
D. I failed the exam although my mother was disappointed.
35. We started to play golf last month.
A. We have played golf since last month. B. We played golf since last month.
C. We have played golf for last month. D. We have started to play golf since last month.
36. “Close your books”, the teacher said to us.
A. The teacher told US close our books. B. The teacher told US to closing our books.
C. The teacher told US closing our books. D. The teacher told US to close our books.
1 . this is the most expensive car i have ever seen it
- i haven't ....
2 . we can't afford to buy the car
- the car ....
3 . the test was too difficult for us to do
- the test was so.....
4 . they have cancelled our train
- our train........
5 . the old man is my grandfather . He lives next door
- the old man.....
Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không đổi
1. The exercise was so difficult that we couldn't do it.
=> It was
2. He is sorry he is not able to speak English well.
=> He wishes
3. Tom passed the test easily.
=> Tom had no
4. My friend cannot run as fast as me.
=> I can
5. People speak English in almost every corner of the word.
=> English
The exercise was so difficult that we couldn't do it.
=> The exercise was not
Choose the correct choice among A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences
Question 37. The test is not ___________________
A. as difficult as it was last month. B. so difficult as it was last month
C. more difficult as it was last month. D. Both A & B are correct
Question 38. The boy always does his homework before class _______.
A. so as not to be punished by the teacher
B. so as to be punished by the teacher
C. so that not to be punished by the teacher
D. in order that not to be punished by the teacher
Question 39. People will respect and try to protect the environment ________________ .
A. if they are aware of the importance of environment.
B. if they are aware of importance of the environment.
C. if they are aware of the importance of the environment.
D. because they are aware of the importance of the environment.
Question 40. The wind power can ___________________________
A. be used to generating electricity B. be used to generate electricity
C. be used to generate electricity D. used to generate electricity
1. It was very noisy but we continued to study our lesson.
-> Although ...............................................................................................................
2. Although Bill took a taxi, he still arrived late for the concert.
-> In spite ..................................................................................................................
3. It rained a lot but we enjoyed our holiday so much.
-> Even though ..........................................................................................................
4. Although the traffic was bad, I arrived at the cinema on time
-> Despite .................................................................................................................
5. I was very tired but I couldn’t sleep
-> I couldn’t sleep.......................................................................................................
*Practice: Complete the sentences with “because/as/since, if, unless, when, so”.1. We decided to go out for a meal ____________ we had no food at home.
2. He has a very important job ____________ he is particularly well-paid.
3. Can I borrow that book ____________ you’ve finished it?
4. You canh drive a car ____________ you've got a license.
5. No one was watching the television ____________ I switched the television off.
6. ____________ she changed a lot, we didn't recognize her.
7. ____________ you're ready, we can start now.
8. I'm going away for a few days. I’ll phone you ____________ I get back.
9. You should inform the police ____________ your bicycle is stolen.
10. Matthew went to bed ____________ it was too late to go out
* Practice: Rewrite the following sentences with BECAUSE / BECAUSE OF.
1. He couldn’t meet you because of being busy
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2. Nobody can do this test because of its difficulty
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................
3. She went to bed early because of her sickness
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................
4. Two cars canh pass each other because the road is narrow
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................
5. We spent the whole day in the garden because the weather is lovely.
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................
6. We can’t swim in this part of the river because the water is highly polluted.
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Ex: Although/ though/ even though it was raining, we went out.= We went out although/ though/ even though it was raining.
* Practice:
1. He is very rich. He is not happy. (although).
........................................................................................................................................................................................................
2. He tried. He was not successful. (though).
........................................................................................................................................................................................................
3. He got good jobs. He was not satisfied. (even though).
........................................................................................................................................................................................................
4. He often tells lies. Mary believes him. (although).
........................................................................................................................................................................................................
5. She can’t answer my question. She is very intelligent. (although).
........................................................................................................................................................................................................
6. The weather changed, but the picnic went ahead as planned. (though).
........................................................................................................................................................................................................
IX. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.
When we feel anxious, we often give ourselves negative messages like: “I can’t do this”, “I’m useless” and “I’m going to fail”.
It can be difficult but (1) to replace these with positive thoughts such as: ‘this is just anxiety, it can’t harm me’ and, ‘relax, concentrate - it’s going to be okay’.
Picturing how you’d like things to go can help you feel more (2) . Try to imagine yourself (3) up to an exam feeling confident and relaxed. You turn over your paper, write down what you do know and come away knowing you tried your best on the day.
It can sometimes feel like your whole future depends on (4) grades you get. There can be a lot of pressure (5) young people to do well in exams which can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. You might have (6) certain grades or put into a higher set, and feel if you don’t get the grade you’ll let your teachers or parents (7) .
Remember, exams are important – but they’re not the only way to a successful future. Lots of people (8) success in life without doing well in school exams.
1. a. afford b. allow c. let d. try
2. a. positive b. negative c. tense d. stressful
3. a. to turn b. turning c. turn d. turned
4. a. why b. when c. what d. how
5. a. about b. with c. on d. for
6. a. been predict b. predicted c. be predicted d. been predicted
7. a. down b. up c. on d. off
8. a. take b. achieve c. go d. seek
