II. Read the text and choose the best options to answer the following questions. This is a story that Charlie Chaplin liked to tell about himself. It happened after the great actor had become internationally famous. A theater announced that a competition would be held to see who could act like Charlie Chaplin. Those taking part in it had to dress like Chaplin, walk like Chaplin and act one of the roles in a Charlie’s film. When Charlie Chaplin heard about the competition, he decided to take part in the competition himself. Naturally he kept his plan a secret from everybody. When the results of the comptition were announced, Charlie said: “ I didn’t know whether to feel angry or only surprised. I didn’t win the first prize. But after thinking about it, I decided that it would be best to laugh”.

11. This is a story which ____________

A. was told by his friends.

B. happened even he was not famous yet.

C. Charlie was fond of telling.

D. was announced at the competition.

12. People who took part in the competition had to _______________

A. imitate Chaplin’s walking, dressing and acting.

B. keep a secret from other people.

C. sing a song.

D. be a great actor.

13. Charlin didn’t ________________________

A. take part in the competition.

B. allow this competition to be held.

C. like a competition.

D. tell anybody about his plan.

14. When the results of the comptition were announced _________

A. he was very surprised and angry.

B.he learnt that he had won the first prize.

C. he learnt that somebody else had won the first prize.

D. he learnt that his new film was a success.

15. When he learnt the news he decided ________

A. to keep a secret

B. to laugh

C. to be angry

D. not to take part in such a competition

II. Choose the correct answer.

1.She tried a lot. _______, she didn’t win the first prize in the school’s speaking contest.

Although

However

But

So

2.
Tom didn’t go out yesterday _______ the heavy rain.

because of

because

as

since

3.
 My sister wants to buy that dress _______ it is too expensive.

and

but

so

because

4.
_______ her brother has read the book twice, he still doesn’t understand it.

Although

Despite

Because of

In spite of

5.After the tragic accident last year, she was _______ deaf _______ mute.

both .... and

either … or

neither…. nor

either … and

6._______ his ability to play the piano wheel, James was sent to the conservatory for training.

And

Beacause

But

Because of

7. Tracie is not attending the ceremony _______ she needs to look after her sick mother.

but

so that

because

yet

8.
The team had a great time _______ they lost the game.

still

so

untill

although

9.
Hilary slept early _______ she would not be sleepy the next day.

because of

so that

although

because

10.Rita studied for the tests _______ late into the night.

until

since

before

so

11.Tom didn’t sleep last night. I __________.

did, either

didn’t, too

did, too

didn’t, either

12.Levers are important in our daily lives. __________ ramps.

So do

So are

Neither do

Neither are

13.You shouldn’t work overnight. __________ your brother.

Neither should

Neither work

So should

Neither shouldn’t

14.My sister likes playing soccer. My brother __________.

likes, too

does, too

does, either

like, either

15.My mother doesn’t cook well. __________ my father.

Neither don’t

Neither does

Neither doesn’t

Neither do

16.My father drank beer yesterday. __________ my uncle.

So drank

So didn’t

So did

Neither did

17.I don’t like red. __________ my best friends.

So do

So don’t

Neither don’t

Neither do

18.He doesn’t play the guitar. __________ I.

So do

So don’t

Neither don’t

Neither do

19.She has a good voice. He __________.

sings, either

does, too

does, either

sing, too

20. Jane won’t go to the concert. __________ her friends.

Neither will

Neither won’t

So will

So won’t

21.He stopped his car ___________ the traffic light turned red.

because

in spite of

because of

although

22.I had to work on Saturday ________ I couldn't go to John's party.

so

and

but

if

23.The history test was difficult, ________ the English one was easy.

and

but

so

although

24.I'm not leaving ______ I get an apology from you.

so

until

and

because

25.Minh had a terrible headache. __________________, he still wanted to go to school.

Because

But

However

Although

1. He won a prize at the competition because he spoke English fluently.

Because of …………………………………………………………………………..

2. Mr. Le said to his daughter, “Do as many exercises in English as you can.”

Mr. Le advised …………………………………………………………………………...

3. I think no other flowers are as beautiful as rose.

I think rose …………………………………………………………………………...     

4.  They will open the flower garden to the public for ten days.          

The flower garden …………………………………………………………………………...     

5.  The pagoda is very small. A lot of visitors cannot stay inside at the same time.

The pagoda is not …………………………………………………………………………...

4.2. Write a meaningful sentence using given words.

1. Linh/ parents/ proud/ him/ because/ he/ always/ get/ good marks.

…………………………………………………………………………...

2. We/ very interested/ play/ soccer/ when/ live/ countryside.

…………………………………………………………………………...

3. I/ not talk/ uncle/ since/ he/ buy/ new house/ city center.

…………………………………………………………………………...

4. The Browns/ buy/ lot/ food/ because/ they/ go/ have/ party.

…………………………………………………………………………...

5. It/ only/ small car/ so/ there/ not/ enough room/ all/ us.

…………………………………………………………………………... 

II. Read the text and choose the best options to answer the following questions.
This is a story that Charlie Chaplin liked to tell about himself. It happened after the great actor had become internationally famous. A theater announced that a competition would be held to see who could act like Charlie Chaplin. Those taking part in it had to dress like Chaplin, walk like Chaplin and act one of the roles in a Charlie’s film.
When Charlie Chaplin heard about the competition, he decided to take part in the competition himself. Naturally he kept his plan a secret from everybody. When the results of the comptition were announced, Charlie said: “ I didn’t know whether to feel angry or only surprised. I didn’t win the first prize. But after thinking about it, I decided that it would be best to laugh”.
11. This is a story which ____________
A. was told by his friends. B. happened even he was not famous yet.
C. Charlie was fond of telling. D. was announced at the competition.
12. People who took part in the competition had to _______________
A. imitate Chaplin’s walking, dressing and acting.
B. keep a secret from other people.
C. sing a song.
D. be a great actor.
13. Charlin did not ________________________
A. take part in the competition. B. allow this competition to be held.
C. like a competition. D. tell anybody about his plan.
14. When the results of the comptition were announced _________
A. he was very surprised and angry.
B. he learnt that he had won the first prize.
C. he learnt that somebody else had won the first prize.
D. he learnt that his new film was a success.
15. When he learnt the news he decided ________
A. to keep a secret B. to laugh
C. to be angry D. not to take part in such a competition

1.If you....................that again, I will cry.

A.say B.will say C.to say D.saying

2................the pollution in that river is awfully bad, the water is not fit to drink.

A.since B.because of Calthough D.when

3.Nam spoke English..............,but he didn't win the first prize in the competition.

A.unwell B.badly C.good D.well

4.The baby laughed..........when her mother told her a funny story.

A.happy B.happiness C.unhappy D.happily

5.If we plant moretrees along the streets,we..............the amount of pollution in the atmosphere.

A.reduce B.reduced C.will reduce D.would redure

6.They were..........that he redused to help them

A.surprising B.suryrised C.surprisingly D.surprise

7....................you are a student , you can get a discount on books.

A.Before B.After C.If D.Unless

8.There is too..............pollution in the city. I'm going to move to the countryside.

A.many B.a lot of C.little D.much

9.We.............to you id we have time.

A.write B.would write C.will write D.wrote

10.If he has a lot of money, he.............abroad

A.trave B.will travel C.travels D.would travel

11.I'm............that people have spoiled this area.

A.disappoint B.disappointment C.disappointoong D.disappointed