Read the following passage and fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word.

Dear Mom and Dad,

This is just a quick letter to let you know that I’m fine. We are all working quite hard because the exams are only few weeks away, but our teacher (1)______he thinks we’ll do well.

Anyway, we (2)______a wonderful time at half term. We went off to Paris for a (3)______days with my friends and we went on a guided tour. We saw most of the famous sights (4)______ the Louver; here they have an amazing collection of paintings, and the Eiffel Tower. Then we went down to the South of France (5)_____train. It was so (6)________the whole journey was only about four hours. We (7)_____ a little time in Nice and in Cannes as well, and we all (8)______enjoyed it. On our last day we went to a small island (9)______the Llea des Pelerins, and saw the castle where they (10)________ to keep the “Man in the Iron mask”. All in all, we had a great time and the weather was really good as well.

Anyway, I must go now as I’ve got to do a lot of homework for tomorrow. Will you write soon?

Love,

Jane

VIII- Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered box. Dear Mary,

Thanks (1)…………. your letter. I am very glad to (2)..……………. that you are fine. I am fine, too. It’s really interesting to know about vacations (3)…………. American students.

You are (4)……… . We have fewer vacations than American students. Each year, we just have (5)…………. four vacations. We have a (6)………….. off for Independent Day on September 2^nd, two days off on April 30^th and May Day. Our most important vacation is Tet. Tet holiday often lasts for nine or ten days. Our (7)…………...vacation is summer vacation. It lasts for almost three (8)……………… . We usually spend time (9)……………. our families. We don’t have (10)…………… for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, but we also celebrate them.

Please write and tell me your last summer vacation.

     Your friend,   

          Hoa

Fill in each black in the letter with a suitable word

Dear Mom and Dad,

This is just a quick letter to let you know that I'm fine. We are all working quite hard because the exama are only a few weeks aways, but our teacher (1) ................ he thinks we'll do well.

Anyway, we (2) ................... a wonderful time at half term. We went off Paris for a (3) .............. days with my friends and we went on a guided tour. We saw most of the famous sights (4) ................. the louver, here they have an amazing collections of painings, and the Eiffel Tower. Then we went down to the south of France (5) ............. train. It was so (6) ............... thw whole journey was only about fours hours. We (7) ........... a little time in Nice and in Cannes as well, and we all (8) ............... enjoyed it. On our last day we went to a small island (9) ................... the Ilea des Pelerins and we saw the castle where they (10) .................. to keep the '' Man in the Iron Mask''. All in all we had a great time and the weather was really good as well.

Anyway, I must go now as I've got to do a lot of homework for tomorrow. Will you write soon?

Love,

Jane

II. Read the following passage and fill each numbered blank with a suitable word:                            Making use of a library
If you wish to make the best use of a library, you (1) first of all know (2) the books are arranged on the (3). In some very small libraries (4) the books are arranged (5)
alphabetical order of the authors' surnames. In larger libraries, (6), the books are
arranged (7) systematically. They are usually divided into two main categories- fiction (novels and short stories) and non- fiction (all other books). When you know the (8) of a book, but not the author, and it is a novel or a book of short stories, you may be able to refer (9) title catalogue or card index if the library is equipped with one. Nonfiction books are usually arranged (10) to the subject matter.

IX. Read and find a suitable word to fill in each numbered blank to complete the following passage

Nobody likes (1)_________ at home on a public holiday especially if the weather is fine. Last August we decided to (2)_________ the day in the country. The only difficulty was (3)_________ millions of other people had exactly the same idea. We moved (4)_________ of the city slowly behind along (5) _________of cars, but at last we came to a quiet country road and after some time, stopped at a lonely farm. We had brought plenty of food with (6)_________ and we got it out of the car. Now everything was ready, so we sat (7)_________ near the path at the foot of the hill. It was very peaceful in the cool grass until we (8)_________ bells ringing at the top of the hill. What we saw made us (9)_________ up our things and run back to the car as (10)_________ as possible. There were about two hundred sheep coming towards us down the path.

IX. Read and find a suitable word to fill in each numbered blank to complete the following passage

Nobody likes (1)_________ at home on a public holiday especially if the weather is fine. Last August we decided to (2)_________ the day in the country. The only difficulty was (3)_________ millions of other people had exactly the same idea. We moved (4)_________ of the city slowly behind along (5) _________of cars, but at last we came to a quiet country road and after some time, stopped at a lonely farm. We had brought plenty of food with (6)_________ and we got it out of the car. Now everything was ready, so we sat (7)_________ near the path at the foot of the hill. It was very peaceful in the cool grass until we (8)_________ bells ringing at the top of the hill. What we saw made us (9)_________ up our things and run back to the car as (10)_________ as possible. There were about two hundred sheep coming towards us down the path.

VI. Read the following passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word from the box. There is ONE word that you don’t need.

snorkelling      buy       cloudy       take       rain       sightseeing

Amy: Hi, Poppy. It’s Amy.

Poppy: Oh, hi Amy! Are you enjoying yourself in the Caribbean?

Amy: Yes, the weather is a bit (38) ______________ but I’m still having a lot of fun. 

Poppy: What are you doing right now?

Amy: I’m relaxing on the beach. We’re staying in a big hotel right on the beach, so it’s really fantastic. This afternoon we are going (39) ______________ in the sea. My sister Zoey thinks it’ll be scary, but I can’t wait. 

Poppy: Wow! What else are you going to do?

Amy: Tomorrow, we’re going to take a jeep tour and go (40) ______________  around the island. We’re going to visit a banana farm and a fishing village. People can (41) ______________ amazing souvenirs there. 

Poppy: Promise me you’ll (42) ______________ lots of photos.

Amy: Of course, Poppy. See you next week. Bye

C. Read the passage and fill one suitable word in each blank. (1 point) Everyone is becoming aware that the environment is a (0) .... serious.... issue. However, we have not done (1) .......... to deal with this problem because we seem to wait for governments to (2) ........... actions. In my opinion, individuals can do many things to help (3) .......... the problem. To begin (4) .........., we can be more responsible in the (5) .......... we dispose of waste. We should not throw rubbish into lakes and (6) ........... . Moreover, we also need to (7) .......... the water we use. Fresh water (8) ..........drinking is running out in many (9) .......... of the world. Finally, I think that if we use (10) ........... transport more we can reduce air pollution in cities.

IX. Read the following passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word or phrase from the box. There is ONE word/phrase that you don’t need.

reuse      electricity       water       plastic      free       picking up

Our planet is in big trouble – animals are disappearing, the sea and the air are dirty. But there are many different things we can do to protect the environment. First, recycle everything you can. Don’t throw away plastic bottles, glass jars, cardboard boxes or cans. We can (1) _______ them to store food, toys or grow flowers. Second, why not walk or cycle to school or work? It’s (2) _______, good exercise and good for the environment. Third, don’t waste (3) _______. Switch the lights off when you leave the room. And keep the city clean by (4) _______ litter off the streets. When you go shopping, bring your own bags instead of taking (5) _______ bags. Together we can make a big difference and help save the planet.