Complete the sentences with the correct form,gerund of infinitive,of the words in parentheses
1. I think Sam deserves (have) ____________ another chance.

2.Olga finally admitted (be) ___________ responsible for the problem.

3.I don’t recall ever (hear) ____________ you mention his name before.

4.Nadia keeps (promise) _____________ (visit) _____________ us, but she never does.

5.Margaret challenged me (race) ___________ her across the pool.

6.Oscar keeps (hope) ____________ and (pray) ____________ that things will get better.

7.I finally managed (persuade) ______________ Yoko (stay) ___________ in school and (finfish) ____________ her degree.

I. Complete the letter using the words in the box.

New Year is the time which marks the (1) …………. of a calendar year and the beginning of another. Celebrating the start of a year is a tradition observed by almost every culture and country on Earth. (2) ………………, there is nowhere in the world where this holiday is as highly regarded as in Asia. People in Asia consider Lunar New Year as the most important event of the year. Many people (3) …………. long distance to be with their family for the celebration. Although New Year is the (4) ………..….. holiday in many countries in Asia, traditions and customs are diverse and hold different meanings. For (5) ……………….., some countries light fireworks to celebrate New Years’ Eve, while others ring bell at midnight to get rid of sins and welcome good health, happiness.

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 letter using the words in the box.

New Year is the time which marks the (1) …………. of a calendar year and the beginning of another. Celebrating the start of a year is a tradition observed by almost every culture and country on Earth. (2) ………………, there is nowhere in the world where this holiday is as highly regarded as in Asia. People in Asia consider Lunar New Year as the most important event of the year. Many people (3) …………. long distance to be with their family for the celebration. Although New Year is the (4) ………..….. holiday in many countries in Asia, traditions and customs are diverse and hold different meanings. For (5) ……………….., some countries light fireworks to celebrate New Years’ Eve, while others ring bell at midnight to get rid of sins and welcome good health, happiness.

Overeating is a cause of several deadly diseases. Physical inactivity is another cause of several deadly diseases.

A. Not only overeating but also physical inactivity may lead to several deadly diseases.

B. Apart from physical activities, eating too much also contributes to several deadly diseases.

C. Both overeating and physical inactivity result from several deadly diseases.

D. Overeating and physical inactivity are caused by several deadly diseases.

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Question  I. Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group.

1. A. theater                            B. throw                      C. another                               D. bathroom

2. A. plants                              B. jars                          C. gardens                               D. throws

3. A. elephants                                    B. protects                   C. handbooks                          D. cleans

4. A. foxes                              B. bottles                     C. clothes                                D. magazines

5. A. birthday                         B. three                       C. theater                                D. there

6. A. Earth                              B. earthscraper            C. themselves                         D. things

7. A. weather                          B. cathedral                C. think                                   D. thank

8. A. weather                           B. brother                    C. cathedral                           D. although

9. A. parks                                B. computers               C. astronauts                           D. maps

Question II. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the other in each group.

1. A. action                             B. drama                     C. horror                                 D. arrive

2. A. awful                              B. boring                     C. become                               D. funny

3. A. pillow                             B. towel                      C. forest                                  D. confirm

4. A. weekend                         B. campsite                 C. flashlight                            D. highland

5. A. printer                             B. device                     C. robot                                   D. spacesuit

6. A. future                             B. helper                      C. housework                          D. machine

7. A. shopping                         B. building                  C. tower                                  D. result

Mark (') the stressed syllable in the underline words. Then practice saying the sentences.

1.   A’nalogy is the process of comparing one thing with another that has similar features in order to explain it.

2.   Audi’ology is the science that deals with the sense of hearing.

3.   Eth’nology is the scientific study and comparison of human races.

4.   Ide’ology is a set of ideas that an economic or political system is based on.

5.   Bi/o/tech’no/lo/gy is the use of living cells and bacteria in industrial and scientific processes.

6.   Cos’mography is the part of science that deals with the general features of the earth and the universe.

7.   Ca’lligraphy is beautiful handwriting that you can do with a special pen or brush.

8.   Bi’ography is the story of a person’s life written by someone else.

9.   Ocea’nography is the scientific study of the ocean.

10. Histori’ography is the study of writing about history.