We used to cycle to school two years ago. Now we walk.
We used to cycle to school two years ago. Now we walk.
IV. Use the correct form of the words in brackets
1. We used to (cycle ) ....................to school two years ago . Now we walk
2. Nuclear power (replace )....................in the future .
3. In spite of (be ) .................ill, he goes to school today
4. At this time tomorrow , my classmate ( show )........................... a film on types of renewable energy
sources.
5. We liked the (perform ) .....................of that young pianist.
6. Christmas is a popular (festival )....................in many countries and people (celebration )
...............................it in different ways .
7. I have seen a lot of (parade ) ........................in my life
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8. My father drives his motorbike (care )..........................he never has accident.
9. What I like about festivals is that they show the (culture )..................values of different communities.
10. (I)................. books are here on the table. Where are (you ).................?
11. The end of the film was so ( move).......................................................
12. That was an ( interest ) ........................book and I was (interest)..............in reading it.
1. We __________ to school two years ago. Now I go to school on foot. *
used to cycle
cycled
was cycling
went
2. Choose the word whose letter "i" is pronounced differently from the others in each group. *
iron
fill
drill
comic
3. __________ the silly story, many people enjoyed the film. *
In spite of
Although
However
Nevertheless
4. Choose the underlined words or phrases that are incorrect in standard English. Talking to friends are very interesting *
talking
to
are
interesting
5. Careless driving __________ accidents on the road. *
will cause
have caused
is causing
are going to cause
6. The film was so boring. _________, Jack saw it from beginning to end. *
Therefore
However
Although
Despite
7. Wind, hydro and solar are ___________ resources. *
modern
renewable
non-renewable
new
8. Nick washes his hand a lot, _______ he doesn’t have flu. *
so
and
but
although
9. He usually ________ fishing on Saturdays. *
go
goes
will go
had gone
10. Where ____________ you last Sunday? *
is
was
are
were
V. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.
1. We cycled to school two years ago, but now we go by train.
- We used _________________________________________________________
2.It’s a good idea to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables every day.
- We should _____________________________________________________________
3. Do you find the horror film terrifying?
- Are _________________________________________________________________?
4. His new film is really surprising
- You will _______________________________________________________________
5. There were not much traffic in the country, but now it is very busy
- There___________________________________________________________________
6. Did you often go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang?
- Did ____________________________________________________________________
7. Because he was tired, he did not join the game
- Because of_______________________________________________________________
8. He performed excellently in many films. He has never won an Oscar for Best Actor, (although)
- _______________________________________________________________________
9. My foot was hurt. I managed to walk to the nearest village (Nevertheless)
- _______________________________________________________________________
10. Although the sound in the film was terrible, they kept watching it
- In spite of _______________________________________________________________
11. Despite my sickness, I went to see the film.
- Although_________________________________________________________________
V. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.
1. We cycled to school two years ago, but now we go by train.
- We used _________________________________________________________
2.It’s a good idea to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables every day.
- We should _____________________________________________________________
3. Do you find the horror film terrifying?
- Are _________________________________________________________________?
4. His new film is really surprising
- You will _______________________________________________________________
5. There were not much traffic in the country, but now it is very busy
- There___________________________________________________________________
6. Did you often go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang?
- Did ____________________________________________________________________
7. Because he was tired, he did not join the game
- Because of_______________________________________________________________
8. He performed excellently in many films. He has never won an Oscar for Best Actor, (although)
- _______________________________________________________________________
9. My foot was hurt. I managed to walk to the nearest village (Nevertheless)
- _______________________________________________________________________
10. Although the sound in the film was terrible, they kept watching it
- In spite of _______________________________________________________________
11. Despite my sickness, I went to see the film.
- Although_________________________________________________________________
V. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.
1. We cycled to school two years ago, but now we go by train.
- We used _________________________________________________________
2.It’s a good idea to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables every day.
- We should _____________________________________________________________
3. Do you find the horror film terrifying?
- Are _________________________________________________________________?
4. His new film is really surprising
- You will _______________________________________________________________
5. There were not much traffic in the country, but now it is very busy
- There___________________________________________________________________
6. Did you often go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang?
- Did ____________________________________________________________________
7. Because he was tired, he did not join the game
- Because of_______________________________________________________________
8. He performed excellently in many films. He has never won an Oscar for Best Actor, (although)
- _______________________________________________________________________
9. My foot was hurt. I managed to walk to the nearest village (Nevertheless)
- _______________________________________________________________________
10. Although the sound in the film was terrible, they kept watching it
- In spite of _______________________________________________________________
11. Despite my sickness, I went to see the film.
- Although_________________________________________________________________
1. We (cycle) ………… to school two years ago.
2. The Christmas season (call) ….. the festive season.
Complete the seconnd sentences
We cycles to school two years ago.
-> We used to .......................
III. Circle the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. We didn’t ___________ cycle to school two years ago.
A. used to B. use to C. uses to D. using to
2. It must be amazing ___________ elephants racing.
A. see B. to see C. seeing D. saw
3. ___________ often is Burning Festival held?
A. What B. When C. Which D. How
4. When there is a traffic jam, it___________ me a very long time to go home.
A. costs B. takes C. last D. spends
5. I like playing tennis, ……………….. my father doesn’t.
A. because B. but C. and D. even though
6.. …………….. she dislikes coffee, she drinks it to keep herself warm.
A. Although B. Because C. Because of D. Despite
7. Energy can be collected by solar …………….. on sunny days.
A. boards B. panels C. bars D. sheets
8. If he works more slowly, he ……………….. so many mistakes.
A. wouldn’t make B. doesn’t make C. didn’t make D. won’t make
9. We ……………… to school two years ago. Now I go to school on foot.
A. used to cycle | B. cycle | C. were cycling | D. went |
10. Solar energy will ……………………… to solve the problem of energy shortage.
A. use B. be used C. used D. using
11. …………………………… the film is a bit frightening, I really enjoyed it.
A. Nevertheless | B. However | C. Despite | D. Although |
12. …………………… the silly story, many people enjoyed the film.
A. In spite of | B. Although | C. However | D. Nevertheless |
13. To save money, we learn to …………….. some daily products like coca cola bottles.
A. keep | B. reuse | C. produce | D. reduce |
14. In the green future, vehicles will be powered by………………….. .
A. coal | B. solar energy | C. petrol | D. gas |
15. I’m tired of ……………….. nothing to do at home.
A. to have | B. had | C. having | D. have |
16. In order to save energy, don’t forget to……………………. the lights before you leave.
A. turn | B. turn on | C. turn off | D. turn of |
1. My mum lived in a small village when she was a girl.=> My mum …………………………………………
2.There are more vehicles on the roads now.=> There did not ………………………………………………….
3.We cycled to school two years ago.=> We ……………………………………………………………………
4.There did not use to be many traffic accidents before.=> Now there are …………………………………….
5.My uncle was a bus driver some years ago, but now he has a desk job.=> My uncle ………………………