I.       Choose the word (a, b, c or d) that best fits each of the blank spaces.

Dear Kate,

Dave and I are having (16) _____ best holiday of our lives! We are in Barbados, one of the (17) _____ islands in the Caribbean. Although it is (18) _____ smaller than Jamaica, there seems to be more to do than in Jamaica. (19) _____, the people here seem (20) _____ friendlier than those on the other islands. We are staying in the most modern hotel I have (21) _____ seen. It’s large and cool, and many people think it’s the best hotel on the island. It’s (22) _____ more comfortable than any of the other hotels, and it’s even bigger than the world famous Belton Hotel. The nearest beach is (23) _____ than a hundred meters away, and so we can go swimming a lot. It’s really good, and I (24) _____ wish you (25) _____ here.

Love,

Mike

16. a. a                                b. an                                 c. the                              d. Æ

17. a. most lovely               b. loveliest                       c. more lovely                d. lovelier

18. a. much                         b. more                             c. less                              d. little

19. a. Moreover                  b. However                      c. Nevertheless               d. Whatever

20. a. to                               b. be                                 c. more                           d. to be

21. a. never                         b. ever                              c. yet                              d. been

22. a. high                           b. long                              c. far                               d. many

23. a. few                            b. little                             c. much                           d. less

24. a. did                            b. do                                c. are                               d. will

25. a. are                             b. were                             c. will be                        d. aren’t

I.       Choose the word (a, b, c or d) that best fits each of the blank spaces.

Dear Kate,

Dave and I are having (16) _____ best holiday of our lives! We are in Barbados, one of the (17) _____ islands in the Caribbean. Although it is (18) _____ smaller than Jamaica, there seems to be more to do than in Jamaica. (19) _____, the people here seem (20) _____ friendlier than those on the other islands. We are staying in the most modern hotel I have (21) _____ seen. It’s large and cool, and many people think it’s the best hotel on the island. It’s (22) _____ more comfortable than any of the other hotels, and it’s even bigger than the world famous Belton Hotel. The nearest beach is (23) _____ than a hundred meters away, and so we can go swimming a lot. It’s really good, and I (24) _____ wish you (25) _____ here.

Love,

Mike

16. a. a                                b. an                                 c. the                              d. Æ

17. a. most lovely               b. loveliest                       c. more lovely                d. lovelier

18. a. much                         b. more                             c. less                              d. little

19. a. Moreover                  b. However                      c. Nevertheless               d. Whatever

20. a. to                               b. be                                 c. more                           d. to be

21. a. never                         b. ever                              c. yet                              d. been

22. a. high                           b. long                              c. far                               d. many

23. a. few                            b. little                             c. much                           d. less

24. a. did                            b. do                                c. are                               d. will

25. a. are                             b. were                             c. will be                        d. aren’t

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.

James and Kate are in a café.

James: “_______” – Kate: “Thank you. Could I have a cup of coffee?”

A. Will you buy tea or coffee on the way home?

B. Do you want something to eat right now?

C. Would you like something to drink?

D. Are you tired after a long journey?

III.   Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each of the blank spaces. James: Excuse (1)                , I‟m your new (2)    , Jack. I just moved in.

Mrs. Jones: Oh. Yes?

James: I‟m looking for a grocery store. Are there (3)                  around here?

Mrs. Jones: Yes, there are some (4)                        Pine Street.

James: OK. And is there a Laundromat near here?

Mrs. Jones: Well, I think there‟s one across from the shopping center. James:    (5)      

Mrs. Jones: By the way, there‟s a barber shop in the shopping center, (6)                         

James: A barber shop?

(laundromat (n): hiệu giặt tự động            barber shop (n): hiệu cắt tóc)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Mike an Joe are talking about transport in the future.

- Mike: “Do you think there will be pilotless planes?”

- Joe: “_____”

A. I’m afraid I can’t

B. What for? There are quite a few around

C. Why not? There have been cars without drivers

D. I’m glad you like it

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Mike and Sue are talking about transport in the future.

- Mike: “Do you think there will be pilotless planes?” - Sue: “ _____________ ”

A. I’m afraid I can’t. 

B. What for? There are quite a few around. 

C. Why not? There have been cars without drivers. 

D. I’m glad you like it.

III. Read the following postcard from Mike to Kate. Use the correct form of comparision of each adjective in brackets and write your answers in the blanks.

Dear Kate,

Dave and I are having the (good) .......... holiday of our lives! We are in one of the (lovely)........ islands in the Caribbean. Although it is much (small)........... than Jamaica, there seems to be (much) .......... to do than in Jamacia. The people here are also (friendly) ................ . We are staying in the (modern) ............ hotel I have seen. It's large and many people think it's the (good) ............ hotel on the island. It's (comfortable)............ than any other hotels and it's even (big) .......... than Belton hotel. The (near) ........... beach is (little)......... than a hundred metres away so we go swimming a lot . I wish you were here with us .

love, Mike

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Mike and Tim are university students. They are talking about Tim upcoming high-school reunion.

Mike: “So, you have your fifth high-school reunion coming up?” - Tim: “ _____________

A. Oh, the school reunion was wonderful. 

B. No. You’re in no mood for the event 

C. The food at the reunion was excellent. 

D. Yeah. I’m really looking forward to it.