Combine each pair of sentences into one, using the given word in brackets :

1. Pollution happens. There is a change in animals’ living pattern. (CAUSES)

2. You send this letter now. She will receive it tomorrow. (conditional sentence type 1)

3. My sister takes good care of the garden. It looks so beautiful. (conditional sentence type 2)

4. Vy had a stomachache. She ate a big dinner. (BECAUSE)

5. Households dump waste into the river. It’s polluted. ( SO)

6. People keep eating dirty food. They will have cancer. (conditional sentence type 1)

7. She works in a noisy office. She has a headache every day. (conditional sentence type 2)

I. Combine each pair of sentences to make one sentences, using the words given in the brackets.

1. The novel is long. It is interesting to read. (yet)

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2. During Tet, Vietnamese people buy all kinds of sweets. They make Chung cakes as well. (so)

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3. I have many things to do. I'll go to the carnival. (Even though)

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4. You should start early. You will be stuck in the traffic jam. (Otherwise)

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5. The water is highly polluted. We can't swim in this part of the river. (because)

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6. It rained heavily, so we cancelled the football match. (Because)

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7. I really enjoyed the concert. The music was too loud. (although) 

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8. He made a funny joke. Everyone laughed. (when) 

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9. Paul was walking to the bus stop. He found somebody’s wallet on the ground. (while) 

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10. Jackie will take out the trash. She has finished her chores. (after) 

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11. You prepare carefully for the test. You will get good mark. (if) 

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Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question37. The only thing is how to go home. It make me worried. (which)

Question38. The water in this lake very dirty so we can’t swim in it. (too)

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Question39. Mary could not go to school yesterday because she was sick. (because of)

Question40. You helped me a lot with the work. Thank you very much for it. (helping)

Choose the option to  combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way:

The Buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening. It is an essential part of the ceremony to worship the Water God.  (Although)

 A.

The Buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening. Although it is an essential part of the ceremony to worship the Water God.

 B.

Although the Buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening, it is an essential part of the ceremony to worship the Water God.

 C.

The Buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening, although it is an essential part of the ceremony to worship the Water God.

 D.

Although the Buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening. It is an essential part of the ceremony to worship the Water God.

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions:

They broke with tradition by making sponge cakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival instead _________ mooncakes.    

 A.

at

 B.

to

 C.

of

 D.

with

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions:

In my family there is a _________ of doing morning exercise at 6a.m.

 A.

play

 B.

work

 C.

action

 D.

custom

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Choose the option to  combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way:

A pair of cows in the Cow Racing Festival go outside the line. They can’t continue the race.  (If)

 A.

If a pair of cows in the Cow Racing Festival go outside the line, they can’t continue the race.

 B.

A pair of cows in the Cow Racing Festival go outside the line, if they can’t continue the race.

 C.

A pair of cows in the Cow Racing Festival go outside the line if they can’t continue the race.

 D.

If a pair of cows in the Cow Racing Festival go outside the line. They can’t continue the race.

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

 A.

ch icken

 B.

ch ef

 C.

ch ildren  

 D.

ch eap

IX. Combine each pair of the following sentences into one, using the suggested words or phrases in the brackets. 1. John is very sad. He fails the final exam. (BECAUSE)  ………………………….………………………………………….……… 2. It was cold. However, Tom still went swimming. (ALTHOUGH)  ………………………….………………………………………….……… 3. The weather is bad, so we can’t go hiking in the mountains. (IF)  ………………………….……………………………………………….… 4 . Somebody has taken some of my books away. (BEEN)  …………………………………………………………………...………..

I. Combine each pair of sentences using the words given in brackets. (1ps)

34. Peter and Phong are happy to join the procession. It is going to rain. (however/nevertheless)

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35. Nick wanted to travel around Viet Nam to take pictures of festivals. He started to save money. (therefore)

→ ………………..................................................................................

36. You can go to the Giong Festival. You can go to the Huong Pagoda Festival. (otherwise)

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37. At the Ooc om bok we float beautiful paper lanterns on the river. We also hold thrilling dragon boat races. (moreover)

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II. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words given. (0.5pt)

38Vietnamese students are obligated to wear uniforms when they go to school.     HAVE

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39.You are not allowed to use your mobile phone on the plane.                                      MUSTN’T

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40. Which festival do you like best? WHY?

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Bài 3:Combine each pair of sentences, using the words/ phrases in brackets.

1.Noise pollution is one of the major causes of stress and anxiety. People suffer from stress and anxiety. (because of)

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2. Because she was absent from the meeting, she didn’t know the resolution.
Because of___________________________________________________________

3. Due to the hurricane last night, I was without electric power.
Since there___________________________________________________________

4. As the world’s temperatures rise, the Arctic keeps losing its ice.
Due to_______________________________________________________________

5. There was a loud noise next to my door last night so I couldn’t sleep. (because)

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6. The tsunami happened. Many people in this area became homeless. (made)

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7. The acid rain happened last month. Many plants and trees died. (Since)

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Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 37. It took me 4 hours to read the first chapter of the book. (SPENT)

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Question 38. He was so brave that he could tell her what he thought about her.     (IT)

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Question 39. Is this car yours? (OWN)   

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Question 40. We didn’t go to the theatre. We stayed at home. (INSTEAD OF)

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Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 37.Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of  thecar.( In spite of)

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Question 38.I don’t have much time, so I don’t go on holiday this year.  (IF )

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Question 39.Minh had breakfast, then he went to school ( before)

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Question 40. She plays so well that she’s never lost any game. (such )

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