Fill the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words or phrases.

1. In spite of his good salary, Jack gave up his job.

Although …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. She told me the secret, despite having promised not to do so.

Although …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. The weather was very bad, so they had to cancel the live show.

Because of ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Although she said that she would come, I don’t think she ever will.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. In spite of a heavy snowstorm, the reporters went out to do their talks.

Even though ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.

Even though ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. Although the Internet has some bad effects, more and more people use it.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.

Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. He bought a newspaper to read about the football match through he saw it on TV last night.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

II. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question.

Quan used to live in a small house on the outskirts of the City with his grandma. Now, he lives with his parents in an apartment ncar the City Central. Living in an apartment is a very different experience. It is more convenient because the apartment is more modern and transportation is more accessible. Many places that Quan regularly visits are within walking distance. There is even a cinema at the ground floor of his apartment building. When Quan lived on the outskirts of the city, the closest cinema is 30 minutes away on bike. On the downside, the street is always busy. It’s noise and more crowded than the street Quan used to live on. Outside space is also limited making it hard to find fresh air

1. Where did Quan live with his grandma?

A. Near the City Central.                             B. In the middle of the City.

C. At the outer parts of the City.                D. In a town.

2. Where are Quan’s parents living?

A. In a modern apartment.                          B. In a small apartment.

C. In a modern house.                                              D. In a small house.

3. What is the meaning of the word “accessible” underlined in the passage?

A. able to be learned.                                               B. able to be reached.

C. able to be stayed away.                          D. able to be gathered.

4. According to the writer, what are the disadvantages of the City?

A. Limited outside space and cinema at the ground floor.

B. Noisy outside space and crowded street.

C. Cinema at the ground floor and busy street.

D. Busy Street and limited outside space.

5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Quan now lives with his grandma and parents.

B. When Quan lived on the outskirts of the city, he had to bike 30 minutes to the cinema.

C. The Street in the city is nosier and more crowded than one on the outskirts

D. Little fresh air is found in the outside space of the city

I.Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.

1.  He used to depend on his parents for money.

No longer                                                                        

2.  It is the most interesting novel I’ve ever read.

I have                                                                         

3.  Although she lived in difficult conditions, she worked very hard.

In spite of                                                                            

4.  The flight to London lasted more than three hours.

It     

5.  The weather was so bad that we couldn’t go sailing

The weather was not                                                                        

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.

1. i didn't often go to the supermarket every sunday last year

i didn't use ...........................................................................

2. her hair now is much longer than that in the past.

in the past her hair used .........................................................

3. i didn't collect dolls when i was in secondary school.

i used ..........................................................................

4. did she often go to the beach when she lived in haiphong?

did she use........................................................................?

5. there were some flowers in the field, but now there aren't any.

there used........................................................................

6. Peter doesn't live with his parents any more.

peter used........................................................................

Question I :Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.( 1.0 point)

1. They have cleaned their house recently.

Ò Their house has………………………………..............…………………………………..

2. “I live with my parents in this city”, the boy said.

Ò The boy said …………………………………………………………………………….

3.Unless we water these flowers, they'll die.

Ò If we………………………………...................................................................................

4.What a pity ! I can’t speak English well.

Ò I wishes ……………………………………………………………………………

Question II. Complete the sentences, using the words given. (1.0 point)

1. I / everyone / kind / were / wish / and friendly /.

-> …………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. suggests/ Nam / that / we/ play / should /football / every day/.

-> …………………………………………………………………………………………..

3. don’t / know / I / to / how / answer / this question /.

-> …………………………………………………………………………………………..

4.  may / This / used / for / room / be / the classroom /.

-> ……………………………………………………………………………………………..

Comaplete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.

1.Her hair now is loger than that in the past

In the past her hair used...................

2. I didn't collct coll when I was in secondary school .

I used ........................................................................

3. Did she often go to the beach when she lived in Hai Phong ?

Did she use ...............................................................

4.I usually stayed up late to do my homework last year , but now I don't .

I used ...............................................................................

5. There were some flowers in the field , but now there aten't any.

There used ....................................................................

6. peter doesn't live with his parents any more .

Peter used ...............................................................

7. He is not a poor man any more, but he becomes a rich businessman

He used ....................................................................................................

II- SUPPLY THE CORRECT TENSE  OR FORM OF THE VERBS IN BRACKETS :

1.      His parents _________ in HCM City. ( not live )

2.      Tom and I __________  to music  now. (  listen )

3.      He ___________ with his relatives in HCM City at the moment. (stay)

4.      We __________ to work every day. ( not drive )

5.      Nam ________ chocolate and biscuits.  ( like )

6.      My father  _________ TV every night. ( watch )