I. Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs given: design/ be/ recognize/ visit/ be/ erect.
The Eiffel Tower (1) ______ in Paris, France. It (2) ______ by millions of people every year. It (3) ______ by Alexander Eiffel (1832-1923). It (4) _______ in 1889 for the Paris exposition. Since that time, it (5) _______ the most famous landmark in Paris. Today it (6) _______ by people throughout the world.
II. Put the verbs in correct form, to-infinitive or Verb-ing.
1. It was late, so we decided (take) ______ a taxi.
2. We were in a hungry, so I suggested (have) ______ dinner early.
3. When I’m tired, I enjoy (watch) ______ television.
4. Would you like (come) ______ to dinner on Friday?
5. It started (rain) ______ when they left home.
6. Would you mind (close) ______ the door?
7. He stopped (talk) ______, then tried (lift) ______ a box into a lorry.
8. Don’t forget (turn off) ______ the lights before (go) ______ out.
9. Can you help (iron) ______ the clothes? I hate (do) _______ the ironing.
10. I hope (finish) ______ (paint) ______ the house by the end of the week.
11. Daniel said to Jim, “Is there a cafe nearby?”
12. I’m beginning (understand) ______ what you mean.
13. I didn’t know how (get) _______ to your house so I stopped (ask) ______ the way.
14. “Would you like me (go) ______ with you?” I said to her. – “I’d rather (go) _____ alone,” he answered.
15. After (hear) ______ the condition, I decided (not/ enter) _____ the competition.
16. I used (ride) ______ a lot but I (not/ have) ______ a chance to do any since (come) ______ here.
17. My mother told me (not/ stay) _______ up too late.
18. Would you mind (look) _______ after the house last week.
19. Jane hopes (become) ________ a lawyer.
20. I can’t (finish) _______ my work before noon.
III. Turn the following questions into the indirect speech.
1. She said, “Can you speak Spanish, Minh?”
2. Thanh said to her teacher, “Will I finish my exercise at home?”
3. Nien asked Hoa, “Do you have many new friends?”
4. They said to us, “Must you go now?”
5. My friend said, “Are you going to leave tomorrow?”
1. I asked Nam, “Are you free tonight?”
2. She asked the tourists, “Do you know the way to the station?”
3. John said, “Is Phong Nha Cave in southern Vietnam, Nhi?”
4. The visitors said, “Can we take photo?”
5. Daniel said to Jim, “Is there a cafe nearby?”
IV. Underline the verb form that best completes each of the following sentences.
1. I like listening to music while I (am studying/ was studying/ was studied).
2. Her teacher was angry because she (wasn’t finished/ didn’t finish) the homework.
3. We (were waking up/ were woken up) by a loud noise during the night.
4. John (was looking/ was looked) for some music CDs when he (was telling/ was told) it was closing time.
5. The exercise was very difficult, but everything (was answered/ could answer) correctedly by nearly half of us.
6. Mom said we (could/ eat/ could be eaten) the meat and the chicken, but not the fish. It (wasn’t ordered/ didn’t order) for us. It was for Dad.
7. The accident (caused/ was caused) by the truck driver, who (was driving/ was driven) too fast.
8. I (was invited/ invited) into an office, offered a cup of tea, and (ask/ asking/ asked) to wait.
V. Complete the second sentences so that it has the same meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.
1. The table and the desk are the same size. (big)
2. Clair and her sister intend to spend summer holiday in Hawaii. (going)
3. Could you tell me the way to the Oxford Street, please? (mind)
4. Martin said to Susan: “Can you work on Saturdays?” (asked)
5. When I was young, I regularly travel around the country. (used)
6. His hobby is to collect stamps. (fond)
7. Etienne Lenoir made the first motor car. (by)
8. Anna said to Mike: “Would you like to join me for lunch?” (invited)
6. I asked Nam, “Are you free tonight?”
7. She asked the tourists, “Do you know the way to the station?”
8. John said, “Is Phong Nha Cave in southern Vietnam, Nhi?”
9. The visitors said, “Can we take photo?”
10. Daniel said to Jim, “Is there a cafe nearby?”
III. Underline the verb form that best completes each of the following sentences.
1. I like listening to music while I (am studying/ was studying/ was studied).
2. Her teacher was angry because she (wasn’t finished/ didn’t finish) the homework.
3. We (were waking up/ were woken up) by a loud noise during the night.
4. John (was looking/ was looked) for some music CDs when he (was telling/ was told) it was closing time.
5. The exercise was very difficult, but everything (was answered/ could answer) correctedly by nearly half of us.
6. Mom said we (could/ eat/ could be eaten) the meat and the chicken, but not the fish. It (wasn’t ordered/ didn’t order) for us. It was for Dad.
7. The accident (caused/ was caused) by the truck driver, who (was driving/ was driven) too fast.
8. I (was invited/ invited) into an office, offered a cup of tea, and (ask/ asking/ asked) to wait.
IV. Complete the second sentences so that it has the same meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.
1. The table and the desk are the same size. (big)
2. Clair and her sister intend to spend summer holiday in Hawaii. (going)
3. Could you tell me the way to the Oxford Street, please? (mind)
4. Martin said to Susan: “Can you work on Saturdays?” (asked)
5. When I was young, I regularly travel around the country. (used)
6. His hobby is to collect stamps. (fond)
7. Etienne Lenoir made the first motor car. (by)
8. Anna said to Mike: “Would you like to join me for lunch?” (invited)
VI. Fill in each blank of the gaps in the passage below with one suitable word
family first festival well fairs have
lucky wishes cooked brightly love crowded
Tet is a national and family (1) _____. It was an occasion for every Vietnamese to (2) ______ a good time while thinking about the last year and the next year. At Tet, spring (3) _____ are organized; streets and public buildings are (4) _____ decorated and almost shops are (5) _____ with people shopping for Tet. At home, everything is tidied; special food is (6) _____ ; offerings of food, fresh water, flowers and betel are made on the (7) _____ altar with burning joss-sticks scenting the air. First-footing is made when the (8) _____ visitor comes, and children are (9) ______ to be given money wrapped in a red envelope. Tet is also a time for peace and (10) ______. During Tet, children often behave (11) _______ and friends, relative and neighbors give each other their best (12) _______ for the new year.
The Eiffel Tower
