Complete the sentences with the correct form (comparative or superlative) of the words In brackets. Add any necessary words.

1. Sao Paulo is __________________ London. (crowded)

2. Paris is __________________ city in the world. (romantic)

3. New York is much __________________ Sydney. (expensive)

4. The Eiffel Tower is __________________ building in France. (famous)

5. China is one of __________________ countries in the world. (big)

6. In my opinion, Tokyo is __________________ Mumbai. (interesting)

7. Barcelona is __________________ Stockholm. (hot)

8. I think that Istanbul is __________________ city in the world. (beautiful)

Write questions for the underlined parts.

1. Brazil is in the continent of South America.

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2. Canberra is the capital city of Australia.

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3. The weather in Stockholm has been perfect.

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4. New York is 54,555 square miles big.

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5. We have lived in New York for ten years.

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6. My family moved to Sydney in 1997.

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7. I have never been to South Africa.

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8. He travelled to Mexico by train.

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IX. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.

Are you planning your next trip? Then why not visit London? London is one of the most exciting cities in the world.

Sights and attractions

There are lots of things to see and do in London. Walk around the centre and see famous (1)_________ like Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Visit the Tower of London where England’s kings and queens lived. Go to Buckingham Palace at 11:30 and (2)_________ the famous ‘Changing of the Guard’ ceremony. And don’t miss London’s art galleries and museums - (3)_________ are free to get into!

Shopping

There are over 40,000 shops in London. Oxford Street is Europe’s (4)_________ high street with over 300 shops.

Eating

With over 270 nationalities in London, you can try food from just about (5)_________ country in the world. Make sure you try the UK’s most famous dish - fish and chips!

Getting around

London has a quick underground train system (the ‘tube’ as the locals call it). (6)_________ are also the famous red ‘double-decker’ buses. The tube is quicker, but you will see more of London from a bus!

1. a. sights b. landscapes c. landmarks d. facts

2. a. notice b. see c. realize d. take

3. a. lots b. much c. more d. most

4. a. busy b. busier c. busiest d. the busiest

5. a. every b. all c. one d. many

6. a. They b. There c. These d. Those

X. Read the passage carefully, then answer the questions.

Seoul is South Korea’s capital. It is located in the northern part of South Korea. It has a population of nearly 10 million people. In this city you can find many tall buildings and skyscrapers. Seoul is known around the world as a technology capital. It has a large subway system. Incheon International Airport is a forty minute train ride from Seoul. Gangnam, Itaewon and Hongdae are popular neighbourhoods in Seoul. Here you can find bustling downtown districts, social life, shopping and great dining. The War Memorial of Korea and Namsan Seoul Tower are popular tourist destinations in Seoul.

1. Where is Seoul?

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2. How many people live in Seoul?

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3. Is Seoul a technology capital?

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4. How long does it take to travel from Seoul to Incheon Airport by train?

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5. Are Gangnam, Itaewon and Hongdae districts of Seoul?

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6. What are popular tourist destinations in Seoul?

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XI. Rearrange the words to make correct sentences.

1. wonderful/ in/ We/ time/ are/ Hanoi/ a/ having.

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2. for/ two/ been/ We/ have/ here/ days.

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3. Hanoi/ interesting/ and/ is/ a/ city/ it/ large/ is/ also.

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4. are/ very/ The people/ sunny/ and/ the weather/ warm/ has/ and/ been/ friendly.

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5. the/ Yesterday/ Temple of Literature/ visited/ we.

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6. Vietnam/ of/ is/ one/ the/ It/ popular/ most/ tourist attractions/ in

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7. Bat Trang Pottery Village/ going/ Today/ we/ are/ to.

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8. will/ my family and friends/ buy/ I/ make/ some/ gift/ pottery/ a/ to/ for.

I. Read the passage carefully, then answer the following questions

London is by far the largest city in England and the United Kingdom. 8.63 million people live in London, which is on the River Thames. It is the capital of the United Kingdom. London is the biggest city in middle Europe, and the world's largest financial centre. London was founded by the Romans in AD 43 and called Londinium. The city has a huge network of transport systems. The Victorians built a number of railway systems in the mid-19th century.

There is also the world's first underground railway system, London Underground, which is the main way commuters get into London .There are five airports, though only one is actually in London (the City Airport). Most people in London are British. However, London also has many immigrants. These people come from many different countries. Many people visit London as tourists. They may see the famous "Sights of London". These sights include palaces, churches and museums. London is one of the world's most important cities for business, finance, and politics. It is also important for culture: media, entertainment, fashion, and art.

1. Is the largest city in England and the United Kingdom also the capital of the United Kingdom?

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2. What is the population of London?.

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3. How many airports actually are there in London?

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4. When were the railway systems in London built?

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5. Do you want to visit London? Why or Why not?

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XIV. Tick the correct sentences. Find the incorrect sentences and correct the mistake
1. The boys were exciting about the trip to the zoo.
2.  London is one of my favorite cities. The London Eye is amazing.
3. There was a terrible storm last night. We were really frightened.
4. The film was really disappointed. We didn't enjoy it.
5. I fell asleep during the lesson. It was really embarrassed.
6. There was some surprising news. Nobody expected it.
7. You look very relaxing. Have you been on holiday?
8. It was an interesting story. We all loved it.
9. Paul wasn't very happy despite he got very high marks.
10. It wasn’t very warm however the sun was shining.

VI. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage. Tokyo is Japan’s capital and largest city. It’s also one of the largest cities in the world.(1)    in 1457, Tokyo has grown into a major part of a (2)     region that also includes the cities of Yokohama and Kawasaki. The metropolitan region, also known as Greater Tokyo, has over 30 million residents, (3)        makes it one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. Tokyo today is a very welcoming metropolis. Tourists (4)         about the street, taking in Japanese culture. Hundreds of shrines and temples adorn the city. Shinto and Buddhism are the major (5)        of Japan. Tourists can also experience Japanese cuisine. There are thousands of restaurants (6)         Tokyo. You can choose from noodle shops, sushi bars, or even McDonald’s with special Japan-(7)        items found only in Japan. If you ever have the chance to visit Japan, make sure you stop in Tokyo for (8)       a few days.

1. a. Found b. Founded c. Founding d. Finded

2. a. metropolitan b. influence c. attractive d. complex

3. a. what b. which c. that d. this

4. a. run b. show c. drive d. roam

5. a. provinces b. attractions c. festivals d. religions

6. a. at b. in c. on d. of

7. a. inspire b. inspiring c. inspired d. inspiration

8. a. at time b. at all c. at least d. at first

C. READING (2.5 pts)

Complete the passage with the words in the box, then answer the questions bellow. at most around West learning divided

Dear Hoa,

I’m writing to tell you a little about London. London is one of the _______ (1) famous cities in the world? It is _______ (2) into three parts: The City, the West End and the East End. The City is Britain’s commercial and banking center. The _______ (3) End is the part where rich people live. The East End is the part where poor people live. Lenin visited London before the Great October Socialist Revolution. He often came to work _______ (4) the British museum. He gathered material for his works. Lenin studied the life of the British workers and British labour movement. He attended meetings and gatherings. He spent much time in _______ (5) English in

order to master it. Lenin liked to walk _______ (6) the city to learn more about the British capital. He called London the city of striking contrasts. I’ll write again soon.

Love Mai

1. How many parts is London divided into?

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2. Where do the rich people live?

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3. Do the poor people live in the East End?

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4. Who visited London before the Great October Socialist Revolution?

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V.  Complete the text with the most suitable form of the adjectives in brackets.

      London is one of (1) __________ (large) cities in the world. Its population is(2) __________(low) than Tokyo and Shanghai, but it is one of (3) __________(popular) tourist destinations of all. London is probably (4) __________ (famous) forits museums, galleries, palaces and other sights, but it also includes a (5) __________(wide) range of peoples, cultures and religions than many other places. People used to saythat it was (6)    __________(dirty) city too, but it is now much (7) __________(clean) than it was. It now has some of (8) __________ (good) restaurants in Europe too.

Circle the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the passage.

London has a (1) _____ of about 7 million. It lies on the Thames River, where the Romans landed nearly 200 years ago. (2) ______ about 1,800 until World War II, London was the biggest city in the world, but now there are many cities which are much bigger.

London is famous (3) ______ many things. Tourists come from all over the world to visit its historic buildings, such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, which has a huge dome, and the Houses of Parliament, where you can see and hear the famous clock, Big Ben. They also come to visit its theatres, its museums, and its many shops, such as Harrods, (4) ______ you can buy anything.

(5) _____ many big cities, London has problems with traffic and pollution. Over one million use the London Underground a day, but there are still too many cars on the streets.

Question 4:

A. that

B. which

C. where

D. when

Circle the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the passage.

London has a (1) _____ of about 7 million. It lies on the Thames River, where the Romans landed nearly 200 years ago. (2) ______ about 1,800 until World War II, London was the biggest city in the world, but now there are many cities which are much bigger.

London is famous (3) ______ many things. Tourists come from all over the world to visit its historic buildings, such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, which has a huge dome, and the Houses of Parliament, where you can see and hear the famous clock, Big Ben. They also come to visit its theatres, its museums, and its many shops, such as Harrods, (4) ______ you can buy anything.

(5) _____ many big cities, London has problems with traffic and pollution. Over one million use the London Underground a day, but there are still too many cars on the streets.

Question 1:

A. residents

B. people

C. population

D. crowd

Circle the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the passage.

London has a (1) _____ of about 7 million. It lies on the Thames River, where the Romans landed nearly 200 years ago. (2) ______ about 1,800 until World War II, London was the biggest city in the world, but now there are many cities which are much bigger.

London is famous (3) ______ many things. Tourists come from all over the world to visit its historic buildings, such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, which has a huge dome, and the Houses of Parliament, where you can see and hear the famous clock, Big Ben. They also come to visit its theatres, its museums, and its many shops, such as Harrods, (4) ______ you can buy anything.

(5) _____ many big cities, London has problems with traffic and pollution. Over one million use the London Underground a day, but there are still too many cars on the streets.

Question 5:

A. Alike

B. Similar

C. Same

D. Like