nga is hungry ..........she hasn't eaten all day(since,because of,though,and)
LINKING WORDS
1/ I’m tired_____________ I stayed up late watching TV .
A. because B. because of C. so D. but
2/ Nga is hungry_____________ she hasn’t eaten all day.
A. since B. because of C. though D. and
3/ ___________he had no money for a bus, he had to walk all the way home.
A. For B. So C. Thus D. As
4/ Nam was absent from class yesterday________ he felt sick.
A. so B. because C. although D. but
5 / We didn’t go for a walk_________ it was very cold.
A. though B. because C. but D. so
6/ _________they live near us, we can see them very often.
A. Even B. So C. But D. Since
7 / Tom failed the exam ______________his laziness.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
8 / The barbecue was cancelled ___________the heavy rain.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
9/ ______________the forest is important to the environment, people should stop cutting down trees.
A. Despite B. Though C. Since D. Because of
10/ __________there are many celebrations throughout the year, Tet is the most important celebration for Vietnamese people .
A. Because B. But C. Although D. As
11/ __________it rained, the boys played football.
A. Even B. Even though C. Despite D. In spite of
12/ __________I heard the telephone ring, I didn’t answer .
A. Because B. Only if C. Even though D. So
13/ She didn’t apologize___________ she was an hour late.
A. in spite of B. even though C. however D. because
14/ _____________it was late , I decided to phone Brian.
A. Despite B. In spite of C. However D. Though
15/ He went out without an overcoat_________ it was so cold.
A. if B. although C. because D. since
16/ Mr. Pitt still lives in a small flat__________ having a lot of money.
A. although B. even though C. in spite D. despite
17/ Some English words have the same pronunciation_______________ they are spelled differently, for example, deer and dear.
A. though B. unless C. since D. only if
18/ I’d love to go to the party ______ I have to finish my homework.
A. but B. because C. therefore D. however
19/ He bought a lot of things: notebooks, pens ____ pencils from the shop.
A. but B. or C. and D. so
20/ Would you like tea _____ coffee ?
A. and B. but C. so D. or
21/ The train couldn’t run ______ snow.
A. because B. because of C. since D. though
22/ Paul isn’t going to the concert _______ the tickets are too expensive.
A. because B. because of C. so D. and
23/ It was raining . ________, the soccer match was going on.
A. And B. However C. Therefore D. But
24/ _____ it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.
A. If B. Since C. Although D. So
25/ It hasn’t rained for ages. _______, the ground is very dry.
A. And B. But C. Therefore D. So
26/ Lan doesn’t like sports. ______, she doesn’t mind watching football matches.
A. But B. And C. So D. However
27/ He didn’t have much money, _____ he bought a lot of things at the shop for Tet.
A. but B. and C. however D. although
* Choose A, B, C or D to complete the passage
SAVING ENERGY
In Western countries, electricity, gas, and water are not luxuries (1)________ necessities. Companies now realize that consumers want (2)________that will not only work effectively, but also save money .
For most North American households, lighting accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity (3)________ .
However, this amount can be reduced by replacing an ordinary 100-watt light bulb with an energy-saving bulb. These bulbs use a quarter of the (4)________of standard bulbs and last eight times (5)________ . Therefore consumers can save about US$7 to US$21 per bulbs…
1. A. if B. and C. or D. but
2) A. presents B. things C. products D.machines
3. A. bill B. menu C. payment D. book
4.A. electricity B. electric C. electrnonics D. electrician
5.A. long B. longer C. longest D. longer than
TENSES
I. Chia động từ trong ngoặc cho đúng thì (Give correct tenses of the verbs)
1. Mary (be) ____________________ seriously ill since last night.
2. They sometimes (go) ____________________ school by bus.
3. How long __________ you (study) __________ English? - I (study) ____________________ it for 7 years.
4. We last (see) _____________ them last Sunday.
5. I (not meet) ____________________ him since he moved to Hanoi.
6. Now they (play) ____________________ happily in the school yard.
7. We (not finish) ____________________ our exercises yet.
8. My friend said he (be) __________ working in Hanoi then.
9. Mr. David (just buy) ____________________ a new house.
10. They (build) ____________________ a new hospital in my neighborhood next month.
11. It (not rain) ____________________ since the beginning of this month.
12. Lan asked me if I (like) __________ pop music.
13. We (begin) ____________ to learn English three years ago. Now we (learn) __________________ for 3 years.
14. __________ you ever (be) __________ to Ho Chi Minh City?
15. The telephone (ring) __________ when we (watch) ____________________ television last night.
16. Mrs Hoa (teach) ____________________ English in this school since she (leave) __________ the university.
17. Look! That car (run) _________________ very fast.
18. The Browns (have) ____________________ dinner at the moment.
19. He (live) ____________________ in Hanoi for 20 years.
20. Alexander Graham Bell (invent) _____________ the telephone many years ago.
21. She (be) __________ very ill now. She (not go) ___________________ to school since Monday.
22. + __________ you (be) __________ to Phong Nha before?
+ Yes. I (spend) _____________ my holiday there last summer.
23. I must go now. I (phone) ________________ you when I (arrive) ______________ there.
24. When I last (see) __________ them, they ( work) ____________________ in a factory in Hanoi.
25. Ba's teacher (give) __________ him a lot of homework last week.
26. Tom hopes he (meet) __________ many interesting people when he goes to Hanoi next month.
27. Mai and her friends (walk) ____________________ to school now.
28. They (go) __________ to Sao Mai Movie Theater last night.
29. She (not see) ____________________ that film before.
30. My mother was waiting for me when I (come) ______________ home.
31. Ann and Susan (cook) _____________________ dinner when Martin arrived home.
32. The light (go) ______________ out while we were having dinner.
33. + What __________ you (do) ______________ at this time yesterday?
+ I (play) _____________________ games on the computer.
34. Tom! Turn off the TV. You (always watch) ____________________ TV.
35. Lan often (do) __________ her homework carefully.
36. This is the first time Hoa (meet) ____________________ Tim's family.
37. They said they (go) ____________________ to Hanoi the following day.
38. Yesterday (be) __________ a beautiful day. The Sun (shine) ____________________ brightly when we
(leave) ______________ home.
39. The teacher asked me if I (know) __________ where the Statue of Liberty was.
40. Listen! Mai (play) ____________________ the piano in her room.
41. + What kind of music ____________ you (like) __________ ?
+ I like pop music.
42. In summer, the Sun usually (shine) __________________ brightly.
43. I (not finish) _______________________ reading the novel you lent me yet.
44. Julia (write) ________________________ an email to her boy friend now.
45. Jack (not meet) _______________________ Tom the last time he came to America.
II. Cho dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc. ( Give the correct verb forms )
1. Would you mind (open) ______________ the windows. It's so dark inside.
2. Do you mind (wait ) ______________ a moment?
3. Do you mind if I (smoke) ______________ here?
4. Would you mind if I (use) ______________ your handphone?
5. The boy (read) ______________ a book is Ba.
6. The old lamp (make) ______________ in China is five dollars.
7. The window (break) ______________ last night has been repaired.
8. Do you know the man (talk) ______________ to Tom?
9. The man (sit) ______________ next to me was very nervous.
10. He suggested (travel) ______________ around the town by bike.
11. She has a lot of books (write) ______________ in English.
12. She is interested in (listen) __________________ to pop music.
13. We used to (take) ______________ a bus to school when we were young.
14. It's expensive ( travel) _______________ to Nha Trang by plane. Would you mind (go) __________ by train?
15. Do you mind (show) ______________ me the way to the post-office?
16. Would you mind if I (use) ______________ your pen?
17. Do you mind if I (play) ______________ your guitar?
18. Would you mind (turn) ______________ off the television?
19. Do you mind (tell) ______________ me how to write a book report?
20. Would you mind if I (bring) ______________ these flowers home?
21. Do you mind if I (fix) ______________ this broken chair for you ?
22. Would you mind (make) ______________ a birthday cake?
23. My brother is good at ______________ (fix) things.
24. May I ______________ (go) out now , Mom?
25. I want (come) ______________with my mother.
26.The doctor advised me(not smoke) ______________ cigarettes.
27. The boys stopped (play) ______________ football because of the rain.
28. Mai's mother told Mai (correct) ______________ the mistakes in her dictation.
29. Would you like (listen) ______________ to some music?
30. Nam enjoys ( play) ______________ soccer after school.
31. Lan asked me (go) ______________ to the supermarket.
32. I think you should (do) ______________ morning exercises regularly.
33. They used (go) ______________ to work by train.
34. Don’t let children (play) ______________ with matches.
35. You ought to (do) ______________ the homework yourself.
36. My father stopped (smoke) ______________ five years ago.
37. Mai doesn't have enough money (buy) ______________ a new bicycle.
38. I need (buy) ______________ some notebook.
39. My teacher said I should (spend) ______________ more time on my English.
40. Mr Hung told me (tell) ______________ him the truth.
41. Nga likes ( play) ______________ badminton.
42. They asked their children ( stay) ______________ at home.
43. Nam must (do) ______________ the homework himself.
44. My mother decided ( buy) ______________ a house last week.
45. I'd like (buy) ______________ some eggs.
46. The woman (sit) ______________ between Mrs. Hoa and Mrs. Ha is my mother.
47. I enjoy (play) ______________ soccer after school.
48. The doctor advised me (not smoke) ______________ cigarettes.
49. Would you like ( take) ______________ a photo?
50. It is interesting ( study) ______________ English.
PASSIVE VOICE
Change the following sentences into the passive. (Chuyển các câu sau sang bị động)
1. Pople grow rice in many countries in the world. -> Rice __________________________________ 2. Graham Bell invented the telephone many years ago. -> The telephone _______________________ 3. They have used this car for many years. -> This car _____________________________ 4. Lan practices English every day. -> English _____________________________ 5. They will take the garbage out of the city. -> The garbage ___________________________ 6. Mary sent me this letter two days ago. -> I _________________________________ 7. People make compost from vegetables. -> Compost __________________________ 8. You must finish this work before Sunday. -> This work _________________________ 9. She hasn't used this bicycle for a long time. -> This bicycle ______________________ 10. I saw a strange man in my garden yesterday. -> A strange man _______________________ 11. They clean the floor every morning. -> The floor ___________________ 12. They will solve the problem soon. -> The problem ________________________ | 13. They break the glass into small pieces. -> The glass ______________________ 15. They made these cars in the USA. -> These cars ___________________________ 16. People have used the Internet all over the world. -> The Internet _____________________ 17. We planted many trees in the school garden. -> Many trees _________________________ 18. Someone has taken my book away -> My book ___________________________ 19. He didn't help me with my homework. -> I ________________________________ 20. We have learnt English for three years. -> English _____________________________ 21. My father often reads books before bedtime . -> Books .............................................................. 22. Lan bought some comic books for her brother . -> Some comic books...................................... 23. My sister received a letter yesterday . -> A letter........................................................... 24. She can solve the problem in just 2 minutes . -> The problem ................................................. 25. Nowadays people use electricity for lighting. -> Electricity.............................................. |
1/ I’m tired_____________ I stayed up late watching TV .
A. because B. because of C. so D. but
2/ Nga is hungry_____________ she hasn’t eaten all day.
A. since B. because of C. though D. and
3/ ___________he had no money for a bus, he had to walk all the way home.
A. For B. So C. Thus D. As
4/ Nam was absent from class yesterday________ he felt sick.
A. so B. because C. although D. but
5 / We didn’t go for a walk_________ it was very cold.
A. though B. because c but D. so
She hasn't eaten anything since yesterday. She_____ be really hungry.
A. might
B. will
C. must
D. can
KEY: C
Giải thích: must V: chắc hẳn làm gì
Dịch: Cô ấy chưa ăn gì từ hôm qua. Chắc là cô ấy đói lắm.
21. She is looking for a new job ……………... she is tired of doing a routine job day after day.
A. since B. as C. because D. all are correct
22. She can't marry her cousin .................. she loves him.
A. though B. so C. despite D. because
23. He's still going to school ………........ his injury.
A. even though B. although C. in spite of D. even
24. He left home early .................. he could arrive at the station on time.
A. because of B. in order to C. although D. so that
25. We will wait here ................ he comes back.
A. while B. until C. before D. after
26. Thousands of people came to see the Queen ................ the rain.
A. because B. owing to C. in spite of D. according to
27. We could reach the house .................. the road was flooded.
A. although B. whether C. as if D. even
28. You have to make up your mind fast, ............... you slip the best opportunity.
A. and B. so that C. if D. or
29. My mother looks ............. she is tired. Perhaps she didn't sleep well last night.
A. like B. although C. until D. as if
30. Our teacher speaks slowly ................... we may understand him.
A. because B. in order to C. so that D. or
21 D
22 A
23 C
24 D
25 B
26 C
27 A
28 D
29 D
30 C
he/ was/ not/ hungry/ all/ had/ day/ Tim/ because/ eaten
=>.......................................................................................................................
Đáp án: Tim was hungry because he had not eaten anything all day.
The little girl was hungry because she hadn’t eaten anything _____ a while
điền since/for
1. ______ it was late, I decided to phone Brian.
A. Despite B. However C. In spite of D. Though
2. The little boy was hungry ______ he ate nothing.
A. although B. so C. but D. and
3. ______ the car was cheap, it was in good condition.
A. Although B. Because C. As D. If
4. ______ tomorrow is a public holiday; all the shops will be shut all day.
A. As B. Just as C. Although D. When
5. She came in _____ turned on the radio.
A. so B. and C. or D. but
6. We didn’t go for a walk _____ it was very cold.
A. though B. because C. but D. so
7. ______ I tried to persuade her, I didn’t succeed.
A. Because B. So C. Although D. However
8. Lan woke up late _____ she didn’t have time for breakfast
A. so B. since C. as d. though
9. I like fish ____ I don’t like catching them myself.
A. or B. but C. so D. and
10. He had an accident __although__ he was careful.
1. ______ it was late, I decided to phone Brian.
A. Despite B. However C. In spite of D. Though
2. The little boy was hungry ______ he ate nothing.
A. although B. so C. but D. and
3. ______ the car was cheap, it was in good condition.
A. Although B. Because C. As D. If
4. ______ tomorrow is a public holiday; all the shops will be shut all day.
A. As B. Just as C. Although D. When
5. She came in _____ turned on the radio.
A. so B. and C. or D. but
6. We didn’t go for a walk _____ it was very cold.
A. though B. because C. but D. so
7. ______ I tried to persuade her, I didn’t succeed.
A. Because B. So C. Although D. However
8. Lan woke up late _____ she didn’t have time for breakfast
A. so B. since C. as d. though
9. I like fish ____ I don’t like catching them myself.
A. or B. but C. so D. and
10. He had an accident __because__ he was careful.
1. ______ it was late, I decided to phone Brian.
A. Despite B. However C. In spite of D. Though
2. The little boy was hungry ______ he ate nothing.
A. although B. so C. but D. and
3. ______ the car was cheap, it was in good condition.
A. Although B. Because C. As D. If
4. ______ tomorrow is a public holiday; all the shops will be shut all day.
A. As B. Just as C. Although D. When
5. She came in _____ turned on the radio.
A. so B. and C. or D. but
6. We didn’t go for a walk _____ it was very cold.
A. though B. because C. but D. so
7. ______ I tried to persuade her, I didn’t succeed.
A. Because B. So C. Although D. However
8. Lan woke up late _____ she didn’t have time for breakfast
A. so B. since C. as d. though
9. I like fish ____ I don’t like catching them myself.
A. or B. but C. so D. and
gấp !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry. (IN SPITE OF)
2. He couldn’t solve the problem because he is over sixty. (BECAUSE OF)
3. Because it was so noisy, I cannot focus on studying. (BECAUSE OF)
4. Despite the bad weather, I went to school on time. (EVEN THOUGH)
5. In spite of the fog, the flight was not delayed. (THOUGH)
6. Mary could not go to school because of her sickness. (BECAUSE)
7. My mother still went to work yesterday in spite of being sick. (ALTHOUGH)
8. He enjoys collecting stamps and old china. (BOTH…AND…)
9. The chickens haven’t been fed; the pigs haven’t been fed,either (NEITHER…NOR…)
10. You can find it in the library OR in a second-hand book shop (EITHER…OR…)
1. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry. (IN SPITE OF)
She didn't eat much in spite of her hunger.
2. He couldn’t solve the problem because he is over sixty. (BECAUSE OF)
He couldn't solve the problem because of being over sixty.
3. Because it was so noisy, I cannot focus on studying. (BECAUSE OF)
Because of the noise, I cannot focus on studying
4. Despite the bad weather, I went to school on time. (EVEN THOUGH)
Even though the weather was bad, I went to school on time.
5. In spite of the fog, the flight was not delayed. (THOUGH)
Though it was foggy, the flight was not delayed
6. Mary could not go to school because of her sickness. (BECAUSE)
Because mary was sick, she couldn't go to school
7. My mother still went to work yesterday in spite of being sick. (ALTHOUGH)
My mother still went to work yesterday although she was sick
8. He enjoys collecting stamps and old china. (BOTH…AND…)
He enjoys both collecting stamps and old china
9. The chickens haven’t been fed; the pigs haven’t been fed,either (NEITHER…NOR…)
Neither the chickens nor the pigs have been fed
10. You can find it in the library OR in a second-hand book shop (EITHER…OR…)
You can find it either in the library OR in a second-hand book shop
1. The sound is very low. We can’t hear it.(because)
……………………………………………………………………… .
2. The car is very old . He can’t buy it.(since)
…………………………………………………………………… .
4. Though Lan is beautiful and intelligent, she is never proud of herself. (As )
………………………………………………………………… .
5. Lan is always admired by her friends.she is intelligent. ( Because )
…………………………………………………………………………………… .
6 We always trust Nam. he is wise and honest. ( since
…………………………………………………………………………………… .
7 . Lan is very poor. she can’t continue her study at the university. ( Because )
…………………………………………………………………………………… .
8.the cake is too hard for him to eat.( as)
………………………………………………………………………………..
9. he restaurant is so dirty that noone wants to eat there.(since)
…………………………………………………………………………………..
10.can’t go with you . I have a lot of work to do.(because)
……………………………………………………………………………………..
1. . We can’t hear it because the sound is very low.
2. He can’t buy it since the car is very old .
4. Beautiful and intelligent as Lan is, she is never proud of herself.
5. Lan is always admired by her friends because she is intelligent.
6 W.Since he is wise and honest, we always trust Nam.
7 . Because Lan is very poor, she can’t continue her study at the university.
9. Since he restaurant is so dirty, no one wants to eat there.
10.I can’t go with you because I have a lot of work to do.
Bài tập thực hành chuyển đổi because / because of / although / in spite of / despite …
1. Although she was ill, she went to school.
- In spite of....................................................................................................................................
2. He didn’t come because he was sick.
- He didn’t come because of.........................................................................................................
3. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
- Despite........................................................................................................................................
4. The train was late because the fog was thick.
- Because of..................................................................................................................................
5. I accepted the job although the salary was low.
- In spite of....................................................................................................................................
6. The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.
- Because of..................................................................................................................................
7. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.
- Because of..................................................................................................................................
8. He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor.
- Despite........................................................................................................................................
9. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good.
- Because of..................................................................................................................................
10. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
- Despite........................................................................................................................................
11. We couldn’t study because it was noisy.
- Because of..................................................................................................................................
12. Even though it was cold, I went swimming.
- In spite of....................................................................................................................................
13. These students didn’t arrive late although there was the traffic jam.
- Despite........................................................................................................................................
14. Mary can’t sleep because there was the noise.
- Because of..................................................................................................................................
15. She didn’t get ill though she worked very hard.
- In spite of....................................................................................................................................
16. His wife usually gives him a list because he often forgets things.
- Because of..................................................................................................................................
17. Though he had much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.
- Despite........................................................................................................................................
18. Though Kid has failed so often, he has never been disappointed.
- Despite........................................................................................................................................
19. Though I hadn’t eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.
- In spite of....................................................................................................................................
20. He ate all the fruits though they were green.
- He ate all the fruits despite.........................................................................................................
21. He left school because his life was hard.
- Because of .................................................................................................................................
22. Although he hadn’t finished the paper, he went to sleep.
- Despite........................................................................................................................................
23. He is dismissed because of being late for work often.
- Because.......................................................................................................................................
24. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.
- Because.......................................................................................................................................
25. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.
- In spite of....................................................................................................................................
26. Because he got up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.
- Because of..................................................................................................................................
27. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
- In spite of....................................................................................................................................
28. My neighbor couldn’t return home because of losing all of his money.
- Because.......................................................................................................................................
29. He carried the bed onto the roof of his house because of the hot weather.
- Because.......................................................................................................................................
30. I can sleep although it is hot.
- In spite of....................................................................................................................................
Bài tập thực hành chuyển đổi because / because of / although / in spite of / despite …
1. Although she was ill, she went to school.
- In spite of her illness, she went to school.
2. He didn’t come because he was sick.
- He didn’t come because of his sickness.
3. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
- Despite her hunger/ being hungry, she didn’t eat much.
4. The train was late because the fog was thick.
- Because of the thick fog, the train was late.
5. I accepted the job although the salary was low.
- In spite of the low salary, I accepted the job.
6. The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.
- Because of the bad weather, the plane couldn't take off.
7. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.
- Because of her mother's sickness, she stayed at home.
8. He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor.
- Despite his family's poverty, he didn't leave school.
9. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good.
- Because of his good conduct, all the teachers love him.
10. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
- Despite the fog, the flight was not delayed.
11. We couldn’t study because it was noisy.
- Because of the noise, we couldn't study.
12. Even though it was cold, I went swimming.
- In spite of the cold weather/the coldness, I went swimming.
13. These students didn’t arrive late although there was the traffic jam.
- Despite the traffic jam, these students didn’t arrive late.
14. Mary can’t sleep because there was the noise.
- Because of the noise, Mary can’t sleep.
15. She didn’t get ill though she worked very hard.
- In spite of working very hard, she didn’t get ill.
16. His wife usually gives him a list because he often forgets things.
- Because of forgetting things, his wife usually gives him a list.
17. Though he had much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.
- Despite having much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.
18. Though Kid has failed so often, he has never been disappointed.
- Despite having failed so often, he has never been disappointed.
19. Though I hadn’t eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.
- In spite of not having eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.
20. He ate all the fruits though they were green.
- He ate all the fruits despite being green.
21. He left school because his life was hard.
- Because of his hard life, he left school.
22. Although he hadn’t finished the paper, he went to sleep.
- Despite not having finished the paper, he went to sleep.
23. He is dismissed because of being late for work often.
- Because he is late for work often, he is dismissed.
24. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.
- Because he drove too fast, he caused a serious accident.
25. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.
- In spite of the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.
26. Because he got up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.
- Because of getting up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.
27. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
- In spite of his strength, I’m not afraid of him.
28. My neighbor couldn’t return home because of losing all of his money.
- Because my neighbour lost all of his money, he couldn’t return home.
29. He carried the bed onto the roof of his house because of the hot weather.
- Because the weather was hot, he carried the bed onto the roof of his house.
30. I can sleep although it is hot.
- In spite of the heat, I can sleep.
Good luck!