Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below.21. When you rang, I _________ out.A. went B. used to go C. was going D. go22. When I was at the former company, we _________ training every Friday for 2 hours.A. having B. used to have C. were having D. have23. I really ________ the music that was played last weekenD.A. was liking B. am liking C. like D. liked24. We ________ to the beach every day when we were on holiday.

[Type here] [Type here] [Type here]A. used to going B. went C. go D. were going25. I broke my arm when we _________ basketball at school yesterday.A. were playing B. played C. used to practicing D. are practicing26. Jack lost his job because he ________ too many mistakes.A. make B. makes C. made D. was making27. Do you remember the time we ________ to Japan for holiday?A. was coming B. was going C. came D. went28. My neighbor _________ to complain while I ________ the drum last night.A. came – played B. was coming – was playingC. came – was playing D. was reading – was played29. I saw that Susan _________ a books as I _________past the window.A. was reading – walked C. was coming – was playingB. read – was walking D. was reading – was walking30. We quickly ran to the house because it ________ heavily.A. rain B. rained C. was raining D. rainsChoose the underlined part that needs correcting in each sentence below.31. At 8 o’clock yesterday morning, while(A) I was having(B) breakfast, my father did(C) the(D) gardening.32. Tom usually(A) cries(B) a lot at night when(C) he was(D) small.33. All of us were enjoying(A) spending(B) time on the beach during(C) our holiday last(D) month.34. Fifty years ago, people weren’t spending(A) as much(B) on cars as(C) they do(D) today.35.I didn’t(A) used(B) to like eating cauliflower, but now I eat(C) it almost everyday(D).

I. Circle the letter A, B, C or D next to the word or phrase which best completes the following sentences.

1. Are you interested...........playing badminton after class?      

A. in                           B. with                       C. on                           D. for

2. Hoa works very..........so she always gets good marks.           

A. badly                     B. good                     C. hardly                    D. hard

3. Are you proud…………….your country and its tradition ?  

A. about                     B. on                           C. of                           D. for

4. Do you collect stamps or other things ?- Yes, I am a stamp………….

A. collecting             B. collector               C. collect                   D. collection

5. It is very dangerous ….. in the polluted environment.           

A. to live                    B. lives                      C. living                     D. live

6.. Our ………….. resources are limited so we should recycle all used things.

A. nature                    B. natural                   C. naturing                 D. naturally

7. This ruler …………….. of plastic.        

 A. make                    B. made                      C. is making              D. is made

8. I take part ………….. most youth activities of my school.

A. in                           B. of                           C. on                           D. at

II . Fill in each blank with the correct forms of the words in bracket 

1. It’s ..........................to eat too much sugar and fat                                          (HEALTH)

2.After taking an asprin, her headache................................                                 (APPEAR)

3.My brother often does experients about electricity for.........................          (PLEASE)

4.What is the .............................of Thomas Edison ?                                         (NATION)

5.You must make a quick ........................about who wins the contest.            (DECIDE)

6.I live in a small village and its..........................are very beautiful                   (SURROUND)

7.You don’t have to do that work. In other words, it’s ...................for you.   (NECESSITY)

8.There are a lot of .......................festivals in Viet Nam                                    (TRADITION)

III/ Each line of the paragrap has a mistake, underline the mistake and correct at the end of each line .The first is as an example 

Example: 0. I haven’t saw you for two month                                             0/ seen

IV. Fill in each gap with a suitable word

Learning a language is, in some way, like (1) _____ how to fly or play the piano. There (2) _____ important differences, but there is a very important similarity. It is this: learning how to do such things needs lots (3) ______ practice. It is never simply to “know” something. You must be able to “do” things with what (4) ______know. For example, it is not enough simply to read a book on (5) ______to fly an airplane. A (6) ______ can give you lots of information about how to fly, but if only read a book and then try to (7) _______without a great deal of practice first, you will crash and kill (8) _____. 

V. Choose the word (from the words given in the box) to complete the passage. Two words aren't used. The first has been done for you.

Exercise is one of the best ways of keeping   depression    away. It improves your (1)_________ and your mind and enables you to (2)___________  better in the work place and at home.

Proper breathing is essential if you want to get the most from exercise and you should also take into consideration your (3)___________ rate. It can be harmful to do too much, which is why all good fitness instructors emphasise the (4) __________ of " listening to your body".

When you first (5) __________ you should use good judgement, because it's easy to make the (6) _______­____of using the equipment incorrectly or doing too much at one time. Start slowly and build up gradually.

Exercise should not be seen as a demanding task; it can be as easy as a quick (7)_________. To increase your fitness steadily, exercise for 20 minutes a day, 4 to 6 times a week and you will notice a (8) __________ in your body and mind in a few weeks.

VI. Put the sentences in logical order to build a dialogue 

A. Oh, I see. And I have a question for you. Do you know when the color television was invented?

B. It was invented by Peter Carl Goldmark.

C. He was American.

D. Your color television looks very nice. Is it new?

E. What’s his nationality?

F. I know this question. In 1950, wasn’t it?

G. Yes. My father has just bought it.

H. I’m sorry. I don’t know.

I. You’re right. And who invented it?

VII. Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same

1. I don’t watch T.V as often as my brother does

My brother..............................................................................................................

2.  It was such an interresting film that we watched it several times

The film .................................................................................................................

3.  Students must be at least sixteen years old

Students..................................................................................................................

4.  Every tenth student goes free

There is no charge .................................................................................................

5.  Food and transport are included in the price

The price ................................................................................................................

6. There is plenty to choose from the menu.

There is plenty of ...................................................................................................

7. It’s dangerous to walk home late in the evening.

Walking ..................................................................................................................

8. This is the best computer I have ever used

I have never............................................................................................................

VIII. Build the sentences from the given cues

1. The house /   expensive  /  than   /  the apartment.

..……………………………………………………………………………………….

2. I / used / look after / younger / brother / sister / when / parents / at /work

………………………………………………………………………………………...

3. What/ you / going / do / when / you / grow up

..……………………………………………………………………………………….

4. Why / we / put / these things / out / children’s reach ?

    ..…………………………………………………………………………………….

5. I / not / go / school / because  / I  / had  / stay /  home  / help  / mom.

    ..……………………………………………………………………………………

mn giúp tui nha

Part 1: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.  Circle the letter A, B, C or D next to the correct word or phrase. 

1. We don't allow  ................. in the classrooms.

      A. people smoke B. smoke C. people to smoke D. to smoking

2.   What a dangerous thing to do! You .................. have been killed!

      A. may B. can C. must D. might

3.   By the time I applied, all the hoilday vouchers  ................. used up.

      A. had been B have been C. were D. are

4.   I felt as if I ................... a confidence.

      A. have betrayed             B. would betray C. had betrayed D. am betraying

5.   His job was to………….out the good apples from the bad ones.

      A. sort            B. find             C. choose D. share

6.  How could you have  ..........................  him for your brother?

      A. confused B. considered C. thought D. mistaken

7.  The book …………consists of 4 parts, has been translated in French.

      A. which B. in which C. to which D. on which

8.  If we want to ……….up with them we’d better be hurry.

      A. come B. arrive C. approach D. catch

9.   The grocer's shop ................... since the supermarket opened.

      A. closed B. has closed C. has been closing D. is closed

10. In ten year's time the population of the world...................... to 500 million.

      A. grows B. is growing C. has grown D. will have grown

Giúp mk với!!!

I. Circle the letter (A, B, C or D) next to the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.(2pts)

1.  It's a good idea to see your doctor regularly for ................... .

A. a revision              B. a control                C. an investigation               D. a check-up

2.  Last year the potato harvest was very disappointing, but this year it looks as though we shall have a better ................... .

A. product                 B. outcome                C. amount                              D. crop

3.  When the starter gave the ................... all the competitors in the race began to run round the track.

A. signal                     B. warning                 C. shot                                    D. show

4.  ................... from Bill, all the students said they would go

A. Except                   B. Only                       C. Apart                                 D. Separate

5.  The new manager explained to the staff that she hoped to ................... new procedures to save time and money.

A. manufacture         B. establish                C. control                               D. restore

6. There is a fault at our television station. Please do not .................... your television set.

A. change                   B. adjust                     C. repair                                 D. switch

7.  The crowd at a football match are often ................. .

A.  excite                  B. excited                    C. exciting                            D. excitement

8.  I'm very .................... in the information you have given me.

A. concerned             B. surprised               C. bored                                 D. interested

9.  I saw a thief take Peter's wallet so I ran ................... him, but I didn't catch him.

A. into                        B. after                       C. over                                  D. near

10. If it's raining tomorrow, we shall have to................... the match till Sunday.

A. put off                   B. cancel                    C. play                                    D. put away

II.Use the correct  forms of the verbs in the brackets to complete the passage below.(2pts)

         I (write) (1) ..................................... to express my dissatisfaction of my stay at the Lord Hotel in London last weekend. I (book) (2) ................................. the hotel in Sweden and

also (receive) (3) ............................. information about the hotel. I (promise) (4) .........................

a luxury weekend. However, I (be) (5)..................................... not satisfied. The room

was comfortable, but the traffic from the road opposite the hotel (make) (6) ....................................

it impossible to (sleep) (7) ................................ I (ask) (8) ...................................... for another room, but no single rooms (be) (9) ................................. available. I required room-service one night and I (have) (10) .................................. to wait for almost one hour before someone came

I. VOCABULARY:

Part 1: Circle the letter (A, B, C or D) next to the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.

1. It's a good idea to see your doctor regularly for ................... .

A. a revision

B. a control

C. an investigation

D. a check-up

2. Last year the potato harvest was very disappointing, but this year it looks as though we shall have a better ................... .

A. product

B. outcome

C. amount

D. crop

3.When the starter gave the ................... all the competitors in the race began to run round the track.

A. signal

B. warning

C. shot

D. show

4.................... from Bill, all the students said they would go

A. Except

B. Only

C. Apart

D. Separate

5. The new manager explained to the staff that she hoped to ................... new procedures to save time and money.

A. manufacture

B. establish

C. control

D. restore

6. There is a fault at our television station. Please do not .................... your television set.

A. change

B. adjust

C. repair

D. switch

7. The crowd at a football match are often ................. .

A. excite

B. excited

C. exciting

D. excitement

8. I'm very .................... in the information you have given me.

A. concerned

B. surprised

C. bored

D. interested

9. I saw a thief take Peter's wallet so I ran ................... him, but I didn't catch him.

A. into

B. after

C. over

D. near

10. If it's raining tomorrow, we shall have to................... the match till Sunday.

A. put off

B. cancel

C. play

D. put away

Part 2: Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.

Kids watch more TV

A study into children's television (0) viewing habits reveals VIEW

that children whose parents have a high level of (1) _________________ EDUCATE

tend to watch less television than children from less educated

family(2) ________________ . The report also suggests that a high rate of BACK

TV watching among children in poorer (3) _________________ areas SUBURB

and in the provinces, compared to those living in large urban centre,

is often due to (4) _________________ and a lack of other kinds of POOR

(5) _________________ in the area. Disco, cinema, theatre and sports ENTERTAIN

(6) ________________ offer children in urban centre a wider range ACTIVE

of pastimes, which leads to far (7) ______________ hours being spent FEW

in front of the box. (8) ______________, comedies and adventure films COMMERCE

are children's (9) _______________ programmes, while twenty per cent FAVOUR

of children said they preferred (10) _______________ films and thrillers. VIOLENCE

Part 3: Match each phrasal verb with the correct definition

II. GRAMMAR

Part 1: Use the correct forms of the verbs in the brackets to complete the passage below.

I (write) (1) ....................................... to express my dissatisfaction of my stay at the Lord Hotel in London last weekend. I (book) (2) ...................................... the hotel in Sweden and also (receive) (3) ............................. information about the hotel. I (promise) (4) ................................ a luxury weekend. However, I (be) (5)..................................... not satisfied. The room was comfortable, but the traffic from the road opposite the hotel (make) (6) .................................... it impossible to (sleep) (7) ............................ I (ask) (8) ...................................... for another room, but no single rooms (be) (9) ................................. available. I required room-service one night and I (have) (10) .................................. to wait for almost one hour before someone came.

Part 2: Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions

1. She was very conscious (1).................. her lack of experience on her first day at work.

2. He has a new solution (2).................. the problem.

3. Nobody helped him. He managed it (3).................. his own.

4. The drivers (4) ................... London kept their cars (5) ............... the left.

5. The summer holiday is coming. We are all excited (6) ................. going (7) ............. a long trip

(8) ............ the South.

6. The children were amazed (9) .................... the lion show at the circus.

7. Her small garden looks very beautiful in spring because all the flowers are (10) .................... full bloom.

III. READING:

Part 1: Put ONE suitable word in each space

Miss Darby was one of those people who never threw anything away. “You never know when you might need it” was (1) ...................................... of her favorite sayings. She lived (2) ...................................... herself in a large Victorian house across the road from us. Although I never went to her house, I knew it was full (3) ...................................... antique furniture, Persian carpets and so on. In every room, there were dozens of paintings so that her house was (4) ...................................... an art gallery. I remember my father (5) ...................................... that she was a “ Staffordshire Darby” but I had (6) ...................................... idea what he meant. I (7) ...................................... out years later that the Darby family had made their money from coal-mining in Staffordshire. We used to make up stories (8) ...................................... her. My sister Alice, (9) ...................................... was a romantic girl, told us that Miss Darby once had a lover, but he walked out one day and she (10) ...................................... saw him again!

Part 2 : Read the following passage and answer the questions.

The world's oceans are so vast that they can cope with the present levels of pollution. However, little is known about the long-term effects of such slow poisoning. The most serious problem of modern time is that man is destroying the earth's natural resources and transforming huge areas into waste land. As a result, it is becoming extremely difficult to grow enough to feed the world's rapidly increasing population. A way of protecting all wild life on the earth must also be found as many species are in danger of disappearing completely from the face of the earth. The smoke in the atmosphere, for example, is increasing so much that the amount of sunlight has been reduced in many cities. Man's whole environment is being changed in a serious way.

1) What is the process of making something dirty ?

........................................................................................................................................................

2) Find a word or phrase from the passage with the same meaning as the air, water and land in which we live?

.......................................................................................................................................................

3) What is the air surrounding the earth called?

........................................................................................................................................................

4) What could be best replaced wealth, goods or products people can use ?

.........................................................................................................................................................

5) What is a difficulty which needs attention and thought ?

........................................................................................................................................................

Part 3: Read the passage and decide which is the best answer. Circle the letter A, B, C or D next to the word you choose.

Paper is named for papyrus, a reed like plant used by ancient Egyptians as writing material more than 5000 years ago. The Chinese invented the paper that we use 2000 years ago.

A piece of paper is really made up of tiny fibers, unlike a piece of material. The fibers used in paper, however, are plant fibers, and there are millions of them in one sheet. In addition to the plant fiber, dyes and additives such as resin may be used. Dyes can make the paper different colors; resin may add weight and texture.

Where do these fibers come from ? The majority of paper is made from the plant fiber that comes from trees. Millions are cut down, but new trees are planted in their place. Paper may be also made from things like old rags or pieces of cloth. Wastepaper, paper that has been made and used, can be turned into recycled paper. This recycling process saves forest, energy and reduces air and water pollution.

1. According to the passage, the paper that we use was first invented by ___________.

A. the Chinese

B. the Egyptians 

C. ancient cultures

D. foresters

2. What is the main ingredient in most paper?

A. resin

B. cardboard

C. plant fiber

D. papyrus

3. According to the passage, the primary source of the plant fiber used in paper is ________

A. rags

B. trees

C. fabric

D. wastepaper

4. According to the passage, recycling paper is ______________

A. bad for the environment

B.good for the environment

C.wasteful

D. economical

5. According to the passage, recycling paper does all of the following EXCEPT ______________.

A. reduce the need for ink

B. save energy

C. save forests

D. reduce air pollution

D. WRITING:

Part 1: Rewrite each sentence beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.

Example: He wrote the letter in two hours.

It took him two hours to write the letter.

1. The keepers feed the lions at 3 pm every day.

The lions ................................................................................................................................

2. We got lost because we didn't have a map.

If we ........................................................................................................................................

3. I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday.

I would rather.........................................................................................................................

4. The bridge was so low that the bus couldn't go under it.

It was .......................................................................................................................................

5. That was a silly thing to say.

What ........................................................................................................................................

6. We've run out of tea.

There........................................................................................................................................

7. I last saw him when I was a student.

I haven't ..................................................................................................................................

8. Susan was too excited to sleep.

Susan was ...............................................................................................................................

9. Robert has not had a job for two years.

Robert has been .....................................................................................................................

10. She will complete the work only she is paid extra.

She will not ........................................................................................................................

Part 2 Use the words in the brackets to combine the following sentences.

1. All the students love the principal. He is very kind. (because of)

.................................................................................................................................

2. I have forgotten the tickets. I’m sorry for it. (having)

................................................................................................................................

3. I saw it with my own eyes. I believed it. (if)

................................................................................................................................

4. The house at the end of the street has been sold. It has been empty for years. (which)

.............................................................................................................................

5. It's a pity he doesn't take the doctor's advice. (wish)

............................................................................................................................

Part 3 : A friend of yours has written to you, asking for some advice. He wants to visit your country for three weeks this summer and would like to know which places to visit,where to stay, what sights to see, and what clothes to bring. Write to him, giving as many suggestions as you can and mentioning any national customs that may seem strange to him. (about 200 words)

V. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box ( 6,0  pts)

21.When the electricity failed, he _________ a match to find the candle.

        A. rubbed                      B.struck                     C. scratched              D. started

22.I’m reading a / an _____ interesting book about China at the moment.

      A. really                          B. absolutely            C. completely             D. entirely

23. Jane really loves the                      that her parents gave her as a birthday present.

         A. wooden brown nice jewelry box                       B. nice wooden brown jewelry box     

        C. nice brown wooden jewelry box                       D. brown wooden nice jewelry box                                     

24. ___________ new hostel for ___________ poor is being built in___________town centre.

       A. The/the/a               B. A/Ø/ the                 C. The/ a /a               D. A/ the/ the

25. The new school complex cost _______ the city council had budgeted for.

       A. twice more by far than                               B. twice much more than

       C. almost twice as much as                             D. just twice as much as

26. I know this is a big disappointment but don’t take it to _______

      A. soul                     B. mind                              C. spirit                 D. heart

27. I usually buy my clothes _________.  It’s cheaper than going to the dress maker.

        A. on the house     B. off the peg                    C. in public           D. on the shelf

28. My parents lent me the money. ________, I couldn’t have afforded the trip.

       A. However             B. Therefore                    C. Otherwise              D. Only if                 

Question I: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence by choosing the letter A, B, C or D next to the correct word or phrase.

1. I'm afraid a rise in the salary is out of ________ just now.

            A. sight                       B. control                   C. date                        D. question

2. Mr. Black supposes, ________, that he will retire at the age of 60.

            A. like most people do                                B. like most people did      

C. as do most people                                    D. as did most people

3. Please come ________  to us sometimes. You are always welcome.

            A. to                            B. about                     C. round                     D. away

4. He set the alarm clock at 5 a.m so as to ________ he did not oversleep.

            A. assure                    B. ensure                    C. insure                    D. reassure

5. The Sun and the Moon are often ________ in poetry.

            A. personified           B. personalized         C. personal                D. privatized

6. I finished my homework 3 days ahead ________ the deadline.

            A. of                           B. to                            C. by                           D. at

7. The government is expected to ________ steps against the unemployment.

            A. use                         B. take                        C. make                      D. apply

8. ________ he loved her, he didn't forgive what she had done.

            A. Much as                B. Because                 C. However               D. No matter

9. He spent his entire life ________ round the world, never settling down anywhere.

            A. roaming                 B. scattering              C. scrambling            D. transporting

10. She tries to set ________ 15 minutes everyday to do some aerobics.

            A. about                     B. aside                      C. down                      D. in

11. ________   the time you get to the theatre, the play will have finished.

            A. Until                      B. In                            C. By                          D. On

12. He refused to give up work , ________ he had won a million pounds.

            A. despite                  B. however                C. even though          D. as though

13. The new system didn’t ________ expectations.

A. catch up with              B. bring about          C. come across          D. come up to

14. She had no  ________ of selling the clock. It had belonged to her grandmother.

            A. intention               B. meaning                C. interest                  D. opinion

15. Yuri Gagarin was the first person . ________ into space.

A. flew                         B. to fly                        C. flown                       D. fly

16.  ________ saying was so important that I asked everyone to stop talking and listen.

       A. What the woman was                                    B. The woman was    

       C. That the woman was                                     D. What was the woman

17. We were so late that we ________ had time to catch the train.

            A. nearly                    B. almost                    C. hardly                    D. simply

18. Only when you grow up ________ the truth.

         A. you will know      B. you know                C. do you know        D. will you know

19. ________ earlier, I would have done it for you.

            A. Had I known         B. If I knew                C. Should I know      D. Were I to know

20. We delayed our departure ________ the weather condition.

            A. in spite of             B. on account of       C. instead of              D. on behalf of

Question II: The following passage contains 10 unnecessary words. Find and write the word(s) on your answer sheet.

PART D: WRITING

Question I: Rewrite the sentences so that the new one has a similar meaning as the given one.

1. We have never seen more people turn to the traditional herbal remedies than now.

 It's _____________________________________________________________

2. The only thing that prevented the passing of the bill was the death of the Prime Minister.

Had it not ________________________________________________________

3. They have reported that the number of people using acupuncture is increasing.

 The number of ____________________________________________________

4. "Let's go out for a change," said Andrew.

Andrew suggested _________________________________________________

5. Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them.

 They had ________________________________________________________

Help !!!

I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each of the following sentences. Indicate your answer by
writing A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. (0.4pt/each)
1. We sometimes ...................... to the National Museum, but I’m not really interested in old things.
A. goes                        B. go                           C. are going                             D. have gone
2. She is too busy to think of any kind of entertainment. She ...................... goes out with her friends.
A. hardly                     B. always                    C. usually                                D. regularly
3. The kids ...................... for their dad to take them home, but he hasn’t arrived yet.
A. waiting                   B. wait                        C. waited                                D. are waiting
4. He ...................... at the meeting on Monday because he was away on business.
A. didn’t                     B. wasn’t                     C. hasn’t                                  D. isn’t
5. How fast .......................... when the accident happened?
A. did he drive            B. was he driving        C. he was driving                    D. is he driving
6. What time _________ work? At 5.00
A. are you usually finish                                 B. you usually finish
C. usually you finish                                       D. do you usually finish
7. It was a sad story ...................... it had a happy ending.
A. because                   B. so                            C. although                             D. when
8. Who ...................... to Italy last year?
A. did go with            B. went with you        C. you went with                    D. you did go with
9. He stood up immediately. .................. , he ran after the girl.
A. After                      B. Next that                C. After that                           D. After then
10. My father is standing next to me in the picture. He is quite short and a bit ....................
A. medium weight      B. extra weight           C. overweight                         D. heavy weight
11. My brother is very .................... . He enjoys giving things to people.
A. mean                       B. funny                      C. generous                             D. talkative
12. My baby girl always thinks she is a princess. She wears lots of sparkling necklaces around her neck and
............... around her wrist.
A. rings                       B. scarves                    C. bracelets                             D. socks
13. They spent the morning .................... the museum.
A. in                            B. at                            C. in front                               D. on
14. What kind of presents did you often get .................. Christmas when you were small?
A. on                           B. in                            C. at                                        D. of
15. The best moment to enjoy in my life was when I ................... on Australian Bondi beach.
A. sunbathed               B. swam                      C. went skiing                         D. sightseeing
16. I’d love to travel and explore the world but until now I have never gone..................
A. abroad                    B. shopping                 C. cycling                                D. sailing
17. I’d like to .................. Rosie out to dinner at the weekend, but I’m afraid she will refuse.
A. meet                       B. get                          C. invite                                  D. have
18. If you don’t mind, please ............... me your home phone number, so I can contact you in the evening.
A. take                        B. have                        C. give                                     D. get
19. We ............... a wonderful evening on Saturday. It was a great party.
A. were                       B. had                         C. got                                      D. took
20. (At a hotel): ‘I have a problem with the Wi-fi in my room. I can’t get a signal.’
‘I’m sorry, sir. I’ll .................... to IT.’
A. put you through     B. send you up            C. call you                               D. talk to you

IX. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space.  (2.0 points)

When Linh was younger, she liked to go to school (1) __________ than anything. She used to study every day and even tried harder when preparing for exams. In class, she listened attentively (2) __________ lectures and (3) ___________ her teachers’ questions perfectly. That was why she often performed well in exams and appeared in the list of “Top 10 Students” of the school. She was much (4) ___________ at learning languages than any (5) __________ subjects. At the age of fifteen, she could (6) ___________ two foreign languages, English and French, quite fluently. Her dream (7) __________ to become a successful diplomat. Unfortunately, her father died in a car accident when she was a first-year student at university. She had to quit school to help her mother (8) __________ care of her family. Nevertheless, she continued studying by (9) __________ and tried her best to graduate (10) ___________ the Institute of International Relations at the age of 30. She is now the director in the Department of Foreign Affairs. She says “the more I try, the more I see the meaning of life”.