VI . Review the sentences using “used to”

1.My father lived in small village when she was a girl.

My father …………………………………………………………………………

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 brother went swimming when he was a child.

My brother ……………………………………………………………………………

6. Did you often go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang?
Did you use................................................................................................... ?
7. Linda doesn’t live with her parents any more.
Linda used ......................................................................................................
8. I don’t have time to collect stamps as when I was in primary school.
I used..............................................................................................................
9. He is not a poor man any more, but he becomes a rich businessman.
He used ..........................................................................................................
10. My hair now is much longer than that in the past.
In the past my hair used .................................................................................

Ex2: Complete sentences, using the correct verb.
6. We used to (live)……… in a flat when I was a child
7. People didn’t (used to)……… have mobile phones 20years ago.
8. (Do)………. Jim use to go swimming every weekend?
9. My father used to smoke but he (give up)……… five years ago.
10. Lily (not/ used to/ cook)………. much, but now she makes dinner
every day.
11. Did there use to (be)……. a supermarket on the corner?
12. People (not/ used to/ buy)……… so much stuff as they do today.
13. Are you used to (eat)…………fresh fish when you come here?
14. I used to (go)…….. to bed very late but not anymore!
15. Which TV programme …….. you (used to/ watch)………… most when
you were little?

I .complete the sentences with used to or didn't use to , using the given words / phrases

1.your parents / read / to / you ?

2. she / not / drink / bottled water

3. he / study / hard / when / he / a child

4. we / walk / the park / the afternoon

5. he /drink / coffee / now / tea

6. peter / play / violin / now / guitar

7. Jill / live / england / now / spain

8. I / not / watch video / much / now / a little

9. Paul / not / smoke / a pipe

10. My father / smoke / a packet / cigarettes /a day

Trả lời các câu hỏi về bạn và người thân của bạn:

1. Did you use to cry so much every night when you were a baby?

2. Did you use to follow your mom to the market when you were a kid?

3. Where did you use to go in summer?

4. What did you use to do in the summer in those days?

5. Where did your grandparents use to live?

6. Did your father use to smoke when he was yuong?

7. Did your mom use to help your grandmother with the housework when she was a child?

8. Did your grandmother use to tell you folktales?

9. how did your parents use to go to school?

Tung used …………………..………….…. a horse when he was a child. *

ride

to ride

riding

was ride

He did not ………………………. jogging in the evening. *

use to went

used to

used to go

use to go

He used to collect stamps when he ……………… a child. *

was

were

are

is

He used to collect stamps when he ……………… a child. *

was

were

are

is

I) Read the text and answer the questions that follow.

I remember the days when I was still a little girl. When the New Year came, my mother used to tell me not to cry, she used to take me to the market and buy new clothes for me, she used to make sticky rice square cakes and cook them all night. She used to go to the flower market to buy some fresh flowers. My father used to pain the walls and redecorate the house and he used to hepl my mom with housework. Now my parents are old and I am grow up so I do everything myself. But I still remember the days...

1. What did your mother use to tell yu when the New Year came?

=>.............................................

2. Where did she use to take you and what did she buy you?

=>.............................................

3. What did she use to make

=>...............................................

4.Where did she use to go?

=>.................................................

5. What did your father use to do?

=>.................................................

6. Do your parents do those things nowadays? Why or Why not?

=>................................................

(mink đag cần gấp)

Write the new sentences using the given word. Do not change the word given in any way.

6. It is thought that he hit the child yesterday. (HAVE)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

7. Who did you use to help when you were a student? (HELP)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

8. My father is not feeling well these days. (WEATHER)                                                              

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

9. He is certainly not a reliable witness. (MEANS)                                                              

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

10. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to. (LONGER)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Question 1: Did Mary …………………….up early when she was a student?        

            A. used to get             B. use to get                C. use to                      D. used to be

Question 2:Everyone has read the lasted news on the website, ________?

            A. hasn’t he                 B. haven’t they                       C. don’t they.              D.  doesn’t he

Question 3: My friends and I usually play soccer ………….Sunday afternoon.

            A. on                           B. at                            C. in                            D. up

Question 4:I………………. English here since I graduated from the university.

            A. taught                     B. teaching                  C. am teaching            D. have taught

Question 5:…………………are funnel-shaped storms passing overland below a thunderstorm.

            A. Earthquakes           B. Tropical storms       C. Tornadoes               D. Typhooon

Question 6:Where......................if you have a car?

            A. you will go             B. do you do               C. will you go             D. you will

Question 7: What a pity! Mai can’t come. I wish  Mai ……………… come.

            A. could                      B. did                          C. couldn’t                  D. can 

Question 8:We have many well- ........................ teachers here.

            A. qualify                    B. quality                    C. qualified                 D. qualification

Question 9:Do you know the man ………………..is talking to our teacher?

            A. who                                    B. whom                     C. which                      D. what

Question 10:I read the book, …………………..I did not understand it.

            A. but                          B. so                            C. therefore     D.  because                   

Question 11:Many tourists enjoy most of the festivals in Viet Nam although they don’t understand Vietnamese …………………very much.

            A. information                        B. seasons                   C. culture                    D. cultural      

Question 12: Churches and pagodas are places of ........................

            A. visit                        B. worship                   C. amusement             D. entertainment

Question 13:The ................ religion in Malaysia is Islam.

            A. biggest                    B. official                    C. popular                   D. first

Question 14:...................... clothes do you prefer, T-shirt or pullover?

            A. What                      B. How                       C. Which                     D. Where

Question 15:My uncle was a ................... He had a large collection of musical instruments.

            A. music                      B. musical                   C. musically                D. musician

Question 16:Vietnamese women prefer to wear modern clothing ............................ work.

            A. at                            B. in                            C. to                            D. with

Question 17:Environmental pollution can be caused by ……….. events such as volcanoes and  forest fires but it largely occurs due to the pollutants caused by human activities. 

A. nature                     B. natural                    C. naturally                 D. naturalize

Question 18:It’s ............... to call anyone at night.

            A. convenience           B. inconvenience         C. convenient              D. inconvenient

Question 19: The Muong people follow the tradition of  …………….. a rock. 

            A. tradition                 B. worshiping              C. custom                    D. commemorating

Question 20:The national dress of Japanese women is...............................

            A. Kimono                  B. Aodai                     C. Sari             D. Jeans

II. Make the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined word or phrase in each sentence below that needs correcting (1.0 point)

Question 21: Yesterday when Jane phoned, Mike had dinner with his family.

                                          A                  B                  C                D

Question 22: This book was writingby Jack London, an American writer.

                         A                     B         C                         D

Question 23: Mr. Johnson used to running every morning, but he doesn’t now.

                                             A            B                                 C            D

Question 24: Bob and Susan usually goes out fora mealon Saturday evenings.

                                                              A           B      C     D

Question 25: I am afraid this camera is too expensive for weto buy.

                              A                                B                          C     D

B. LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. (1.0 point)

Question 26: Lan : Let me congratulate you on your success.

                       Mai : …………………………

A. I'm sorry. I can't.                            B. Yes, let's.                           

C. That's very kind of you to say so.  D. Congratulations!

Question 27: Trung: I’ve passed the entrance exam to Nguyen Trai High School.

Nam:  …………………………….

            A. You’re welcome.                            B. Congratulations!    

C. Oh, thank you very much.              D. Yes, let’s

Question 28:Tom: Do you mind if I take a photo?

John:...................................................................

A. No, I wouldn’t.          B. I’d prefer you didn’t.

C. I’d prefer you don’t.      D. Yes, I do

Question 29:Nhung: What about going to the cinema for a new film?

Trang:   ……………………..

            A. Good idea.                        B. I’d prefer you didn’t          

           C. Not at all. You can do it.    D. Good luck

Question 30:Mai:Let^’s go for a drink ~Nhung: ______________

           A. Yes, please                  B. You^’re  welcome             C. It ^‘s all right       D. That^’s a good idea

C. READING

I. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks. (1.0 point)

Water pollution is the contamination of bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater (the water beneath the Earth’s surface). It is one of the most serious types of pollution.Water pollution can have many different causes. Factories dump (31)……………….waste into lakes and rivers. Sewage from households is another cause. Farms using pesticides to kill insects and herbicides to kill weeds can also lead to water pollution. These factors cause ‘point source’ pollution while (32)………………from storm water and the atmosphere result in ‘non-point source’ pollution.Water pollution can have dramatic effects. In many poor nations, there are frequent outbreaks of cholera and other diseases (33)………………..people drinking untreated water. Humans can even die if they drink contaminated water. (34)……………water also causes the death of aquatic animals such as fish, crabs, or birds. Other animals eat these dead animals and may also get sick. In addition, herbicides in water can kill aquatic plants and (35)…………..further damage to the environment.So what should we do to reduce water pollution?

Question 31: A. industry                                B. industrial                C. technology              D.  technological

Question 32: A. because                                B. because of              C. so                            D. but

Question 33: A. because                                B. because of              C. so                            D. but

Question 34: A. Polluting                              B. Pollute                    C. Polluted                  D. To pollute

Question 35: A. get                                        B. has                          C. make                       D. cause         

II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. (1.0 point)

            In the USA, people celebrate Mother’s day and Father’s day. Mother’s day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. On this occasion, mother usually receives greeting cards and gifts from her husband and children. The best gifts of all American Mom are a day of leisure. The majority of American mothers have outside jobs as well as housework, so their working days are often very hard. Flower is an important part of Mother’s day. Mothers are often given a plant for the occasion, particularly if “they” are elderly.

Father’s day is celebrated throughout the USA and Canada on the third Sunday in June. The holiday customs are similar to Mother’s day. Dad also receives greeting cards and gifts from his family and enjoys a day of leisure.

Question 36: Where do people celebrate Father’s day and Mother’s day?

A. In Viet Nam                       B. In the USA             C. In the world  D. All are correct

Question 37: What are the best gifts of all American Mom?

A. Flowers                  B. A day of working               C. A free day  D. Dresses      

Question 38: What is an important part of Mother’s day?

A. Gift                                    B. Present                                C. Working                             D. Flower

Question 39: The word “they” in line 5 refer to?

A. Fathers.                  B. Mothers.                             C. Flowers                               D. Presents     

Question 40: Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Father’s day is celebrated on the third of June every year.

B. Mother’s day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May

C. American mothers often have hard working days. 

D. Dad also receives greeting cards and gifts from his family.

D. WRITING

I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. ( (1.0 point)

Question 41: You’d better take a taxi in case it was raining

B. She advised us to take a taxi because it was raining outside

C. She gave us a lift because it was raining heavily

D. She didn’t lend us any raincoats but a taxi

Question 42:We’ll get there early so that we’ll be able to get tickets.

A. If we get there early, we’ll be able to get tickets.

B. If we don’t get there early, we’ll be able to get tickets.

C. If we get there early, we won’t be able to get tickets.

D. Unless we get there early, we’ll be able to get tickets.

Question 43: “Close your books and go out to play”, the teacher said to us.

A. The teacher told us close our books and go out to play.

B. The teacher told us to closing our books and go out to play.

C. The teacher told us closing our books and go out to play.

D. The teacher told us to close our books and go out to play.

Question 44:My dad worked in a factory in the past, but doesn’t work there now.

A. My dad used to working in a factory.

B. My dad used to be working in a factory.

C. My dad used to work in a factory.

D. My dad used to be work in a factory.

Question 45: Mr. Peter has written a lot of articles for the CNN News.

A. A lot of articles have written for the CNN News by Mr. Peter.

B. A lot of articles have been written for the CNN News by Mr. Peter.

C. A lot of articles has written for the CNN News by Mr. Peter.

D. A lot of articles has been written for the CNN News by Mr. Peter.

II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can be made from the cues given. (1.0 point)

Question 46:   He / say / he / be/ artisan / workshop / since 2010.

A. He said he was an artisan of the workshop since 2010.

B. He said was an artisan at the workshop since 2010.

C. He said he had been an artisan of the workshop since 2010.

D. He said he has been an artisan atthe workshop since 2010.

Question 47:   I / look forward / make / own conical hat / Tay Ho village / Hue.

A. I look forward to making my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.

B. I look forward making my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.

C. I look forward to make my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.

D. I am looking forward to make my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.

Question 48: there / new / customs / different / be / countries / for / celebrating / year.

A. There are customs different countries for celebrating the New Year.

B. There are various customs for celebrating the New Year in different countries.

C. There are customs in different countries for celebrating New Year.

D. There is customs in different countries for celebrating the New Year.

Question 49:   day  / May / celebrated / mother’s / second / Sunday.

A. Mother’s day celebrated on the second Sunday in May.

B. Mother’s day was celebrated on the second Sunday in May.

C. Mother’s day is celebrated the second Sunday in May.

D. Mother’s day celebrated on second Sunday in May.

Question 50:The teacher asks me if I speak an English fluent.

A. The teacher asks me if I speak English fluent.

B. The teacher asked me if I spoke English fluently.

C. The teacher asks me if I can speak English fluent.

D. The teacher asked me if do I speak English fluently.

**Exercise 7: Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets: used to + V or

simple past. (1)

1. I (see) .................. Marcus at the library working hard. He told me to say hello to you.
2. She (be) ....................... a lot happier, but then she lost her job.
3. There (be) ....................... three restaurants in this town, but two closed down
leaving only one.
4. If you look over there, you can see the field where they (fight) ....................... the
Battle of Harris Hill in 1509.
5. Did you (take) ....................... a lot of photos when you were in Moscow last year?
6. How many hours a day did you (go) ....................... to school when you were ten?
7. Children never (talk) ....................... so aggressively to their parents. It’s terrible!
8. Soldiers (build) ....................... this bridge near the end of the Second World War.
9. Your mother (have) ............................... a Yorkshire Terrier when she was a young
girl, didn’t she?
10. When I was five, I (be) ....................... able to do incredible gymnastics. Now I can’t
even touch my toes.
Exercise 8: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1. Astronauts ................. in their spaceship, but they frequently work outside now.

A. were used to stay B. used to stay
C. were staying D. had used to stay
2. People ................. that the earth is round before.
A. were not used to believe B. used to believing
C. would not use to believe D. did not use to believe
3. Tuberculosis ................. incurable before.
A. use to be thought B. used to be thought
C. used to think D. use to think
4. Formerly babies ................. of whooping cough.
A. have died B. used to die
C. would die D. both B and C
5. These city girls are used ................. in the field.
A. to work B. used to lie
C. would like D. to working
6. Newton ................. scientific books when being a boy.
A. used to read B. has read
C. had read D. bad been reading
7. I am sorry I am not ................. fast.
A. used to drive B. used to driving
C. use to drive D. use to driving
8. Frank used to work in a small shop. He .................
A. doesn’t any more B. still does
C. is now D. had never done anything else
9. I ................. in Jakarta. I’ve lived here all my life.
A. am used to living B. used to living
C. use to live D. am used to live
10. Jane ................. for the telephone company, but now she has a job at the post office.
A. used to working B. used to work
C. is used to working D. am used to work
Exercise 9: Reorder the words to make correct sentences.
1. is/ to/ it/ from/ How far/ the hospital?/ the park

2. is/ from/ three/ It/ here./ kilometers
3. it/ the/ Is/ to/ the/ far/ library?/ from/ supermarket

4. is/ National Museum?/ the/ Where

5. is/ The National Park/ from/ kilometers/ the University./ five
6. is/ to/ 200/ It/ from/ Nghe An/ nearly/ Hanoi./ kilometers

7. offices/ near/ Is/ post/ any/ here?/ there

8. here/ It/ from/ is/ minute/ walk/ to/ five/ the/ parking lot./ just / a
9. is/ row/ from/ the first/ to/ second/ the/ centimeters/ row./ It/ 30

10. house/ My/ so/ is/ school,/ I/ walk./ my/ near