❹. VERB FORMS

I. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.

8. Our boss (not make)_____________ the decision yet when management changed their mind.

9. Mark (want) _____________to go to New York, but his wife changed his mind.

10. We (eat already)_____________ so we weren't hungry.

11. _____________ you (take) _____________ part in this game if you have free time?

12. People who do voluntary work in this city (give) _____________ out free food to the poor for a long time.

13. How often _____________ you (practise) _____________ speaking English?

14. I (get) _____________ good marks after my examination finished at school.

15. _____________ they (leave) _____________ their house when their parents visited them?

16. If I were you, I (not go)          _____________ out alone.

17. Jenny usually (attend) _____________ her teachers' lectures on time.

18. In my house, pigs are often (feed) _____________by my mother.

19. How about (travel) _____________ to Nha Trang beach this weekend?

20. Anna (not manage) _____________ to prevent her cats from fighting with each other since the first time.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

You can ______ me the details: I don’t want to know all about our arguments with your boss.

A. spare 

B. save

C. deprive

D. avoid

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Improve Your Time-Managing Skills

 It is common for all of us to take more tasks than our desired potential. This can often result in stress and tiredness. Learn the art of sharing work with your partners based on their skills and abilities. Before the start of the day, make a list of tasks that need your immediate attention as unimportant tasks can consume much of your precious time. Some tasks need to be completed on that day only while other unimportant tasks could be carried forward to next day. In short, prioritize your tasks to focus on those that are more important. Carry a planner or notebook with you and list all the tasks that come to your mind. Make a simple “To Do” list before the start of the day, prioritize the tasks, and make sure that they are attainable. To better manage your time-management skills, you may think of making 3 lists: work, home, and personal. Stress often occurs when we accept more work than our ability. The result is that our body starts feeling tired which can affect our productivity. Instead, share tasks with your partners and make sure to leave some time for relaxation. Most of the successful men and women have one thing in common. They start their day early as it gives them time to sit, think, and plan their day. When you get up early, you are more calm, creative, and clear-headed. As the day progresses, your energy levels start going down, which affects your productivity and your performance as well.

In order to improve your time-management skills, you should________.

A. carry a planer with you all the time

B. have separate lists for different categories

C. make the “To Do” list simple to do

D. prioritize the tasks of time management

72. John gives a bar of chocolate to Linh.

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73. You should drink enough water every day.

=>_______________________________________________________________________

74. The boss showed the new computer to Ann.

=>_______________________________________________________________________

75. Did you buy lots of flowers to surprise me?

=>_______________________________________________________________________

76. Where did you take these books?

=>_______________________________________________________________________

77. We should not use this item when not allowed.

=>________________________________________________________________________

78. They export goods to other countries.

=>________________________________________________________________________

79. The driver caused an accident because of using mobile phone.

=>________________________________________________________________________

  80. Police caught the thief while he was trying to steal my wallet.

=>________________________________________________________________________

Having a hobby that we enjoy brings US joy and enriches our lives. It gives us something fun to do during our (11) _______ time and affords US the opportunity to learn new skills. There are many (12) _______ why all of US should have at least one hobby, but here are the main advantages:

1. It makes you more interesting. People who have hobbies have experiences and stories that they can share (13) _______ others. They also have specialized knowledge that they can teach to anyone who also has an interest in the same topics (14) _______ they do.

2. It helps to (15) _______ stress by keeping you engaged in something you enjoy. Hobbies give you a way to take your mind off the stresses of everyday life. They let you (16) _______ and seek pleasure in activities that aren’t associated with work, chores or other responsibilities.

3. Hobbies help you become (17) _______ patient. In order to develop a new hobby, you have to learn how to do something that is brand new to you. The odds are there will be a learning curve, and you will need to be patient in order to build your skills.

4. Having a hobby can help your social life and create a bond with others. A hobby is something (18) _______ you can frequently enjoy with other people. Whether you join a club, play in a league, or just gift others with the fruits of your labor, a hobby is a great way to meet and get closer to people who have the same (19) _______ as you do.

5. It increases your confidence and self-esteem. The odds are that if you really enjoy an activity, you are usually pretty good at it. Any activity that you can excel in is a(n) (20) _______ for you to build your confidence and develop pride in your accomplishments.

Mark the Letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Though I persuaded my boss to solve a very serious problem in the new management system, he just made light of it.

A. completely ignored

B. treated as important

C. disagreed with

D. discovered by chance