II. TRẮC NGHIỆM CÂU

1. In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job.

a. As hard as he work b. Despite he worked hard

c. Though he worked hard d. Although hard work

2.Despite the fact that it rained, we enjoyed our trip.

c. Despite of the heavy rain d. Though it rained

3. Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well.

a. that he did not feel very well b. despite of the fact not feeling well

c. because he did not feel very well d. despite not feeling very well

4.Although he is very old, he can walk to the station.

a. In spite of his old age b. Despite his old age

c. Despite the fact that he is old d. All are correct

5. I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.

A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.

C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.

D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

6. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.

A. Despite her sick mother, she stayed at home.

B. Because of her sick mother , she stayed at home.

C. In spite of her sick mother, she stayed at home.

D. A & C are correct.

7. Although he took a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

A.Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi.

B.Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.

C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

D. Although Bill took a taxi, he can’t come to the concert in time.

8. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William went to school.

A. Although William suffers from a bad cold, he went to school.

B. Although William suffered from a bad cold, he went to school.

C. William went to school although he is suffering from a bad cold.

D. William went to school; he suffered from a bad cold although.

9. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm.

A. In spite of snowing, I felt warm. B. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing.

C. Although it was snowing, I felt warm. D. Although I felt warm, it was snowing.

10. Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

A. Despite he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

B. In spite of he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

C. In spite of trying hard, he didn’t succeed.

D. Even though he tried hard, but he didn’t succeed.

12. John is fat because he eats so many chips.

A.John is fat because of the fact that he eats so many chips.

B.John is fat because of eating so many chips.

C. John is fat because of not eating so many chips.

D. A & B are correct.

Ex I.Choose the best option to complete the sentences

1.Many people believe him……….he often tells a lie

a.because b.in spite of

c.although d.because of

2………...her poverty, she feels happy

a.Although b.Because

c.If d.In spite of

3.In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job

a.As hard as he work b.Despite he worked hard

c.Though he worked hard d.Although hard work

4.Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well

a.that he did not feel very well

b.despite of the fact not feeling well

c.because he did not feel very well

d.despite not feeling very well

5.I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money

a.Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money

b.Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money

c.In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money

d.Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money

6.She couldn’t unlock it……….she had the wrong key

a.while b.but

c.though d.because

7.We watched TV the whole evening……….we had nothing better to do

a.because b.though

c.so d.but

8.They decided not to go out for a meal……….they were too tired

a.so b.because

c.but d.if

9.Last night we came to the show late……….the traffic was terrible

a.although b.despite

c.and d.because

10……….his broken leg,he didn’t come to class yesterday.

a.Because b.Because of

c.Despite d.So

As a child, Phong always dreamt of going........... to study................. he graduated from high school, his parents sent him over to New Zealand to attend college. Phong was very happy that his dream finally....true.When he first arrived in the country, Phong's English wasn't very good and st he did not....... what orther people said.He also had difficulties in class because he wasn't familiar with the new teaching and learning method.He felt .......... in this new place, and missed all his bubbies in Vn.The food there was so different..............what his mum used to cook for him.And for the first time in his life, Phong had to think about his finances, and to plan his spending.............. But Phong was young and enthusiastic.He learnt to.......... to this new environment. After 2 years, Phong is now very...... in English and has achieved the top academic award at his school . He has a lot of friends from different countries, He is even good ....... being able to earn money for his daily needs from his part-time job at a restaurant

III. Read the passages and write True for (T) of False for (F).

His early life

George Washington was born in Virginia. His family owned abigfarm and had George didn’t have much education. Duringhis life he had three jobs: he was a farmer,a soldier, and a politician. He loved the life of a farmer. He grew tobacco and owned horses. He worked hard but he also liked dancing and going to the theatre. In 1759 he married a widow called Martha Custis. They were happy together, but didn’t have anychildren.

His later life

He was Commander-in-Chief of thearmy and fought the British in the War ofIndependence. When the war ended in 1781 he was happy to go back to the farm, but his country wanted him to be President. Finally, in 1789, he became President, and gave his name to the new capital city. He started the building of the White House, but he never lived in it. By 1797 he was tired of politics. He went back to his farm and died there two years later.

1. ____________ He came from a rich family.

2. ____________ He loved being a politician.

3. ____________ He worked hard.

4. ____________ He had a lot of other interests.

5. ____________ He had a good education.

6. ____________ He married, but didn’t have any children.

7. ____________ He was in office for eight years.

8. ____________ He was happy to live and work on the farm.

9. ____________ Finally he was tired of politics and resigned.

10. ____________ Americans loved him very much.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 34.

One of the highest honors for formalists, writers, and musical composers is the PulitzerPrize. First awarded in 1927, the Pulitzer Prize has been won by Ernest Hemingway, Harper Lee,John F. Kennedy, and Rodgers and Hammerstein, among others. As with many famous awards,this prize was named after its founder, Joseph Pulitzer.

Joseph Pulitzer’s story, like that of many immigrants to the United States, is one ofhardship, hard work and triumph. Born in Hungary, Joseph Pulitzer moved to United States in1864. He wanted to be a reporter, but he started his American life by fighting in the AmericanCivil War. After the war, Pulitzer worked for the German - language newspaper, the WestlichePost. His skills as a reporter were wonderful, and he soon became a partial owner of the paper.

In 1978, Pulitzer was able to start a newspaper of his own. Right from the first edition,the newspaper took a controversial approach to new. Pulitzer wanted to appeal to the averagereader,   so   he   produced   exciting   stories   of   scandal   and   intrigue.   Such   an   approach   iscommonplace today, but in Pulitzer’s time it was new and different. The approach led to thediscovery of many instances of corruption by influential people. Pulitzer ‘paper became veryfamous and is still produced today.

The success of Joseph Pulitzer’s newspaper made him a very wealthy man, so he wantedto give something back to his profession. Throughout his later years, he worked to establishuniversity programs for the teaching of journalism, and he funded numerous scholarships toassist journalism students. Finally, he wanted to leave a legacy that would encourage writers toremember the importance of quality. On his death, he gave two million dollars to ColumbiaUniversity so they could award prizes to great writers

The Pulitzer Prize recipients are a very select group. For most, winning a Pulitzer Prize isthe highlight of their career. If an author, journalist, or composer you know has won a PulitzerPrize, you can be sure they are at the top of their profession.

Which sentece about Joseoph Pulitzer is true according to the reading passage?

A. He received a scholarship when he was a university student

B. He was rich even when he was young

C. He was a reported during the American Civil War

D. He immigated to the United States from Hungary

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 34.

One of the highest honors for formalists, writers, and musical composers is the PulitzerPrize. First awarded in 1927, the Pulitzer Prize has been won by Ernest Hemingway, Harper Lee,John F. Kennedy, and Rodgers and Hammerstein, among others. As with many famous awards,this prize was named after its founder, Joseph Pulitzer.

Joseph Pulitzer’s story, like that of many immigrants to the United States, is one ofhardship, hard work and triumph. Born in Hungary, Joseph Pulitzer moved to United States in1864. He wanted to be a reporter, but he started his American life by fighting in the AmericanCivil War. After the war, Pulitzer worked for the German - language newspaper, the WestlichePost. His skills as a reporter were wonderful, and he soon became a partial owner of the paper.

In 1978, Pulitzer was able to start a newspaper of his own. Right from the first edition,the newspaper took a controversial approach to new. Pulitzer wanted to appeal to the averagereader,   so   he   produced   exciting   stories   of   scandal   and   intrigue.   Such   an   approach   iscommonplace today, but in Pulitzer’s time it was new and different. The approach led to thediscovery of many instances of corruption by influential people. Pulitzer ‘paper became veryfamous and is still produced today.

The success of Joseph Pulitzer’s newspaper made him a very wealthy man, so he wantedto give something back to his profession. Throughout his later years, he worked to establishuniversity programs for the teaching of journalism, and he funded numerous scholarships toassist journalism students. Finally, he wanted to leave a legacy that would encourage writers toremember the importance of quality. On his death, he gave two million dollars to ColumbiaUniversity so they could award prizes to great writers

The Pulitzer Prize recipients are a very select group. For most, winning a Pulitzer Prize isthe highlight of their career. If an author, journalist, or composer you know has won a PulitzerPrize, you can be sure they are at the top of their profession.

Which sentence about Joseph Pulitzer is NOT true according to the reading passage?

A. Joseph Pulitzer was the first time writer to the win the prize in 1917

B. The prize is aimed at encouraging a writer’s career

C. Joseph Pulitzer left money to award the prizewinners

D. Receiving the prize on the highest honors for writers.

II. Each sentence has a mistake. Find and correct it. Sentence Correction

1. Maria tried to read a novel in French, and the book was too difficult for her to understand.

2. The waiter was not very nice, or the food was delicious.

3. Although he worked very hard, he still cannot earn enough money to support his family.

4. I wanted to give him some money after he helped me with the car although he absolutely refused to accept it.

5. Everyone is ready for the discussion in spite of him.

6. In spite of I was tired, I managed to finish the work.

7. Is her children a boy or a girl? 8. I forgot to bring the map, or I got lost.

9. He failed the examination because of he didn’t study hard enough.

10. I don’t like watching films on TV and I like watching them