C. READING I.Read the information about France and Spain. Complete the sentences about the countries, using a comparative form of the words in bracket. FRANCE SPAIN Size: 550,000 sq km Population: 64 million Summer temperature: 18 degree C Winter temperature: 5 degree C Rainfall: 650mm Size: 500,000 sq km Population: 40 million Summer temperature: 24 degree C Winter temperature: 11 degree C Rainfall: 300mm 1. France .................................. Spain.(big) 2. Spain .................................. France.(smaller) 3. Spain’s population .................................. France’s population. (large) 4. France’s population .................... not ..................... Spain’s population.(small) 5. Spain .................................. France in summer. (hot) 6. Spain .................... not ................... France in winter.(cold) 7. Spain .................... not .................... France. (rainy) 8. France .................................. Spain.(rainy) II.Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D. Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting. There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous: its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973. 1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788? A. South Pacific B. Sydney Harbor C. Britain D. Sydney 2. Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage? A.Sydney’s Opera House B. The history of Sydney C.Sydneys beaches and harbors D. An introduction of Sydney 3. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney? A.Sydney is not a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. B.Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. C.Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia. D.Sydney is the biggest port in the South Pacific. 4. How many beaches are there close to Sydney? A.11 beaches C.nearly 20 beaches 5. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built? A.1788 B. 1973 B. over 20 beaches D. 770 beaches C. 1932 D. 1625

I. Read the information about France and Spain. Complete the sentences about the countries, using a comparative form of the words in bracket.

*France:

Size: 550,000 sq km

Population: 64 million

Summer temperature: 18degree C

Winter temperature: 5 degree C

Rainfall: 650mm

* Spain:

Size: 500,000 sq km

Population: 40 million

Summer temperature: 24 degree C

Winter temperature: 11 degree C

Rainfall: 300mm
1. France............................ Spain(big)

2. Spain .............................France(smaller)

3. Spain's population ............................... France's population(large)

4. France's population ............................ not ......................... Spain's population(small)

5. Spain .............................. France in summer(hot)

6. Spain ............................... not ............................... France in winter(cold)

7. Spain ............................... not ...............................France(rainy)

8. France ............................. Spain(rainy)

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Read the information about France and Spain. Complete the sentences about the countries, using a comparative from of the words in brackets.

FRANCE

Size: 550,000 sq km

Population: 64 million

Summer temperature: 18^oC

Winter temperature: 5⁰C

Rainfall: 650mm

SPAIN

Size: 500,000 sq km

Population: 40 million

Summer temperature: 24^oC

Winter temperature: 11^oC

Rainfall: 300mm

1. France ______________ Spain. (big)

2. Spain ______________ France. (small)

3. Spain's population _______________ France's population. (large)

4. France's population _____________ not____________ Spain's population.(small)

5. Spain ____________ France, in summer. (hot)

6. Spain _______________ not_____________ France, in winter. (cold)

7. Spain______________ not___________ France. (rainy)

8. France _______________ Spain.(rainy)

II. Complete sentences using the correct form of the words in brackets.

12. We must learn about keeping our environment ................................ (pollute)
13. Help is immediately sent to the ............................... of the earthquake. (survive)
14. ................................ are doing their best to save the species from dying out. (Environment)
15. These ...................................... will conserve the earth’s resources. (innovate)
16. The President’s New Year speech is going to be broadcast ............................... (nation)
17. We can protect the environment by .......................... air pollution. (reduce)
18. He failed because he answered all my questions ................................ (logic)
19. Wearing uniforms encourages students to be ....................... of their school. (pride)
20. He can’t pay attention to the lecture due to his ............................ (sleep)
21. It's ................................ of you to say that. You know it isn't true! (honest)
22. We must test the ............................ of the water. (pure)
23. Three firms are in ................................... for the same contract. (compete)
24. She is extremely ................................. about the history of art. (know)
25. I’m applying for .................................. of this club. (member)
27. What I hate most about Tom is his ................................ (rely)
28. The boy was not ............................ enough to admit his mistake. (courage)
29. This is Alexandra, my personal .............................. (assist)
30. The police asked me to give a .............................. of the suitcase I had lost. (describe)

Give the correct form of the words in the brackets in each of the following sentences.

Complete the sentence using the correct form of the words in brackets.

1.      There is a …………. similarity between the fashions of the 1980s and the 1960. (compare)

2.      Let me know when you make a decision about what to wear for the wedding. (decide)

3.      The plan is completely … Let’s just forget it. (work)

4.      Jimmy left the office keys in a pub and he was sacked for being so ……………. (responsible)

5.      All applicants are asked to send their CV to Mrs. Simpson in the Personnel Department. (apply)

6.      Did you know that George Washington had  wooden teeth. (wood)

7.      There is an …………. rule on tabloid newspapers that the truth always takes second place to a good story. (write)

8.      Kevin is so sensitive that you have to be very …………… what you say to him. (care).

9. Don’t you think that we should make sure that ………….. people have the  same right as    everyone else.                                                                                                                                                          (able)

10. Terry is really …………. and is always looking for fights with other people            (argue)

III. Complete the sentences, using the comparative form of the adverbs from the correspondent adjectives
in the brackets.
1. I like to eat , so I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables every day. (health)
2. It usually rains in Central Viet Nam than in other region. (heavy)
3. I will have to try a bit than this. (hard)
4. The hall was lighted than the corridors. (bright)
5. Time goes by when we are busy. (quick)
6. Our family has lived in the country than in the town since last year. (happy)
7. The boys were playing the game than the girls. (noisy)
8. This task can be completed than that one. (easy)
9. A tractor can plough than a buffalo or a horse. (good)