I.  Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning. Use the words in brackets.

1.  Although Hue is far from Hanoi, Peter often travels to Hanoi by motorbike. (but)

=> Hue _____________________________________________________

2.  Christian went to Soc Trang to join Ok Om Bok Festival. (because)

=> Christian _________________________________________________

3.  Sebastien is a French, but he plays Vietnamese folk games well. (although)

=> Although _________________________________________________

4.  He has to join the festival in order to play Vietnamese folk games. (so)

=> He ______________________________________________________

5.  Although the weather was terrible we had a good time. (spite)

=> We ______________________________________________________

6.  So that Susan would be fit for the skiing, she went to the gym three times a week. (order)

=> Susan ____________________________________________________

7.  My family went to Huong Pagoda Festival two months ago. (since)

=> It _______________________________________________________

8.  You won’t get in to see the show if you don’t have reserved seats. (unless)

=> You _____________________________________________________

9.  Brian was really interested in Vietnamese cultural and spiritual events. (interest)

=> Brian ____________________________________________________

10.     If you don’t start early, you will get stuck in the traffic. (otherwise)

=> You _____________________________________________________

II   Combine each pair of sentences using the conjunction in brackets.

1.  The world is getting warmer. Polar bears are in danger of becoming extinct. (because)

     _________________________________________________________

2.  There weren’t enough students. They closed the village school. (as)    

     _________________________________________________________

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

     _________________________________________________________

4.  He got a creampie smashed in his face. Everyone laughed. (when)

     _________________________________________________________

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

     _________________________________________________________

6.  Jackie will take out the trash. She is done with her chores. (after)

     _________________________________________________________

7.  You study for the test. You will do much better. (if)

     _________________________________________________________

8.  Rex practiced his guitar. He could play the song perfectly. (until)

     _________________________________________________________

9.  We could get back to shore. It started to rain hard. (before)

     _________________________________________________________

10.     I saw him. He was always carrying a plastic shopping bag. (whenever)

     _________________________________________________________

VI. Em hãy đọc đoạn văn sau rồi chọn một đáp án đúng cho mỗi câu hỏi.
My name is John, and this is my story. Last year just before Christmas my family and our cousin and uncle and aunt decided to go to Perth for holiday. We went in two cars but when we were about halfway there my uncle wanted to turn round and come back. He said it was too far, and it was terribly hot too, one day it was 48
0C . Even at night it was really
hot. Anyway, what we decided to do was to drive back about 160 km to a place where the train went through. Then we put both cars on the train and we all went to Peth by train. That was fun. It was a good train.
We had a good time in Perth but we had to cut our holiday short. You see, while we were there my grandmother (my mother’s mother) in Melbourne died. Most of us flew back but but my Dad and my uncle came on the train with the cars and then had to drive back to Melbourne from Port Pirie.

It was a really strange holiday because nothing went the way we planned it.
1. Why did John’s uncle want to come back?
A. Because it was too hot B. Because it was too far
C. Because he was to tired. D. Both A and B.
2. In the end john’s family went to Perth…………………….
A. by train B. by coach C. by car D. by plane
3. Who died when John’s family were on holiday?
A. his mother’s father B. his mother’s mother
C. his father’s mother D. his father’s father
4. most of John family came back……………………
A. by train B. by ship C. by plane D. by car
5. Who in John’s family had to go by train and car to Melbourne?
A. his father B. his uncle
C. his parents D. his father and uncle

Exercise 2: Choose the word or phrase in each of the following sentences that needs correcting. 31. I asked (A) him how far was it (B) it was to the station if(C) I went there by taxi(D). 32. All of (A) my students wondered (B) how many(C) people lived in Tokyo? (D) 33. They asked me that (if/whether) (A) I could (B) do the(C) shopping for (D) them. 34. Her mother ordered (A) her do not go (not to go) (B) out with him(C) the night before (D). 35. The traffic warden (A) asked me (B) why had I (I had) parked(C) my car there (D). 36. He said that(A) he will (would) pick(B) me up at(C) 8 am the following(D) day. 37. She said (A) that the books in(B) the library would be(C) available tomorrow(D).the following day 38. He advised (A) her thinking (to think) about (B) that example again(C) because it needed correcting (D). 39. The (A) receptionist said I must(B) (had to)fill out that form(C) before I attended(D) the interview. 40. Marty said a(A) good friendship is (was) (B) like a diamond(C) – valuable, beautiful and durable(D).

Last week John went to his uncle’s farm in a village not very far (1) ______________________ the city center. It’s the busiest time of the year for farmer to (2) ___________________________ their crops. It is also the time for his holyday. He intends to stay here for a week. He wants to do something (3) ____________________ to help him.
John got up early to (4) _______________________ the first bus and after twenty-five minutes he came to the village. The weather was (5) _____________________. John was very glad to meet his uncle. After a while he went to the field where his uncle grows maize. He enjoyed the fresh air and the aroma of the maize
(6) __________________ in the air. John helped his uncle to work in the maize field from early morning till late in the evening (7) _____________________ his stay on the farm.
The week (8) _____________________ by so quickly. Back to the city, John has learned a lot about the farm life.

10. The bomb exploded with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town.
A. went on
B. went out
C. went off
D. went away
11. John, could you look after my handbag while I go out for a minute.
C. take place
A. take part in
B. take over
D. take care of
12. Why do they_
talking about money all the time?
A. keep on
B. give up
C. take after
D. stop by
13. My father gave up smoking two years ago.
A. liked
B. continued
C. stopped
D. enjoyed
14. The government hopes to
its plans for introducing cable TV.
A. turn out
B. carry out
С. carry on
D. keep on
15. When the tenants failed to pay their bill, the authorities decided to
the gas supply to the flat.
A. cut down
B. cut out

C. cut off

D. cut up
16. You go on ahead and then I'll catch
you.
A. along with
B. forward to
C. up with
D. on to
17. Both Ann and her sister look like her mother.
B. take place
A. take after
C. take away
D. take on
18. I'll be back in a minute, Jane. I just want to try out my new tape recorder.
A. resemble
B. test
C. arrive
D. buy

We went on a picnic although the weather was cold.
We went on a picnic in spite of
All of us will go to the meeting although it's very far from here.
All of us
Although Mr. Chanh is nearly seventy, he still likes to participate in every community activity.
In spite of
Although his knowledge of English is still poor, Nam gets along very well in class discussion.
In spite of.
Minh came to class this moming although he had a bad cold.
Minh
Old Mr. Ba attended the tree planting ceremony although the weather was awfully sultry.
Old Mr. Ba
The people of HCM City will accomplish the "green revolution" victoriously although water is
scarce.
The people
Our country will become prosperous and powerful although we have to overcome many
difficulties and hardships.
Our country
The guerillas will win the battle although the fascist govermment has many modern weapons.
The guerillas..
....
The first-year students worked all aftenoon in the trenches although it rained heavily
The first-year students.

11. Although it was snowing, we went out for a walk. 
Despite ………………………………………………………………………..…... 
12. Some experts think the world is growing warmer, but others disagree. 
While …………………………………………………………………………..….... 
13. I don’t enjoy rock music, but I went to the concert anyway. 
Although ………………………………………………………………………..…...
14. Even though they were losing at half-time, City won in the end. 
Despite ………………………………………………………………………..…...
15. Despite the heat, Diana wore her winter clothes. 
Although ………………………………………………………………………..…...