1. Our picnic was cancelled because it rained heavily last Sunday. If.....................

2. They couldn’t deceive customers although they used attractive advertidement. Whatever.....................

3. Because the chemicals were properly combined, the prescription has brought about the expected result.

Because of.....................

4. Newspapers report that hundreds of people died in the eartquake last week. Hundreds of people.....................

5. I dislike it when people criticise me unfairly.

I object.....................

I. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

1. I couldn't eat ______ I was very hungry.

A. Even though B. in spite C. Despite. D. in spite the fact that

2. In spite __________ , the baseball game was not cancelled .

A.The rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain

3. _________ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

A. In spite B. in spite of C. despite D. although

4. __________ ,he walked to the station.

A. Despite being tired B. although to be tired

C. in spite being tired D. despite tired

5. The children slept well, despite __________ .

A. It was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy

6. ______________ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

A. in spite B. even though C. in spite of D. despite of

7. We were the better team _____________ we lost the match.

A. so B. and C. but D. because

8. Keith decided to give up his job I advised him not to give up it

A. Because B. however C. although D. since

II. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 1-5

The large movement of earth under the water causes a very large and powerful tsunami. The tsunami was called the Asian Tsunami in most of the world. It was called the Boxing Day Tsunami in England, Australia, South Africa and Canada because it happened on the holiday they call Boxing Day. The tsunami caused a lot of damage to countries such as Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.

Waves as high as 30m killed many people and damaged or destroyed a lot of buildings and other properties. Over 225,000 people died or were not found after the Tsunami, The wave traveled as far away as South Africa (8000km) where as many as 8 people died because of high water caused by the wave. Because of how much damage was caused and the number of people the earthquake affected, over 7 billion was donated to help the survivors and rebuild the areas damaged.

1. Why was the tsunami called the Boxing Day Tsunami in England?

A. Because it happened when people were boxing.

B. Because it happened when people were collecting boxes

C. Because it happened on Boxing Day

D. Because it destroyed a lot of boxes

2. How high were the waves?

A. Thirteen meters B. Eighteen meters

C. Thirty meters D. Two hundred and twenty-five meters

3. What were some people in South Africa killed by?

A. Earthquake B. High water C. High wind D. Property

4. What does the word "survivors' in line 11 mean?

A. houses that aren't destroyed

B. offices that are being built.

C. people that are dead

D. people that are left alive

5. Which of the following is NOT true?

A nly

in Asia the tsunami was called Asian Tsunami.

B. The tsunami caused a lot of damage to Indonesia.

C. Many people died because of the high waves

D. A lot of money was raised to help people.

III. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.

1. They have just sold that old house.

That old house____________________________________________

2. In spite of the bad weather, they had a wonderful holiday.

Although __________________________________________

3.They will build a new mall here.

A new mall _________________________________

4. Unless he takes these pills, he won't be better.

If _______________________________________

Viết tiếp câu hoàn chỉnh:

1. Our picnic was cancelled because it rained heavily last Sunday. If.....................

2. They couldn't deceive customers although they used attractive advertidement. Whatever.....................

3. Because the chemicals were properly combined, the prescription has brought about the expected result. Because of.....................

4. Newspapers report that hundreds of people died in the eartquake last week. Hundreds of people.....................

5. I dislike it when people criticise me unfairly. I object.....................

6. Years ago women were too busy to take part in social activities. Years ago women didn't.....................

7. " The Times" was first printed 200 years ago. It is.....................

8. John outran the others in the race. John was.....................

9. Although he was tired, he managed to finish the marathon race. In spite of.....................

10. I must have my suit cleaned before the interview. My suit needs.....................

Chọn đáp án đúng

1. They have changed the date of the meeting. The date of the meeting ..............

a, was changed          b, is changed          c, has been changed          d, changes

2. I had ............... in the countryside with my family last month

a, three - weeks vacation          b, a three - weeks vacation             c, three - week vacation          d, a three - week vacation

3. I have known Jane and her family .................... six years

a, since          b, for          c, from          d, in

4. Not many people think that country life is ................

a, bore          b, boring          c, bored           d, boringly 

5. Mrs. Thoa is generous to the poor ........................ she is not rich

a, so          b, but          c, however          d, although

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Human beings are extremely diverse in very many  ways.  People  differ  (23)___opinions,  race,  nationality, gender, age, sexuality, ethnicity, class, religion, lifestyle and so much more, yet at the very basic we are all human species. Ideally, all people feel (24)______and joy despite the differences. Today,   the changes in time and technology have made is extremely impossible for any group of people to live without interacting with others outside their group. Often people of different cultural and geographical (25)________meet in international conferences, education exchange programs, sports, etc.

Sadly, the history of mankind discriminating against each other based on cultural differences has been with us for ages. So many people have died or have been denied their rights (26) _____individual greed. Properties and economies have also been destroyed due to lack of understanding. Unfortunately, some of these occurrences are visible even today, perpetuated by people who little understand the importance of the (27)_______of our diversity.

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Điền vào ô 23.

A. pain

B. pained

C. painful

D. painless

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Human beings are extremely diverse in very many  ways.  People  differ  (23)___opinions,  race,  nationality, gender, age, sexuality, ethnicity, class, religion, lifestyle and so much more, yet at the very basic we are all human species. Ideally, all people feel (24)______and joy despite the differences. Today,   the changes in time and technology have made is extremely impossible for any group of people to live without interacting with others outside their group. Often people of different cultural and geographical (25)________meet in international conferences, education exchange programs, sports, etc.

Sadly, the history of mankind discriminating against each other based on cultural differences has been with us for ages. So many people have died or have been denied their rights (26) _____individual greed. Properties and economies have also been destroyed due to lack of understanding. Unfortunately, some of these occurrences are visible even today, perpetuated by people who little understand the importance of the (27)_______of our diversity.

(Source: https://www.springbreakwatches.com)

Điền vào ô 23.

A. from

B. by

C. in

D. with

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Most of the river ferries have been cancelled today due to the lack of visibility caused by the fog.

A. A few of the ferries need to be rescheduled because of the fog that is causing poor visibility on the river.

B. Since today’s fog is obstructing visibility, the majority of the river ferries will not be running.

C. Because of the fog, it will be difficult for most of the ferries to cross the river safely today.

D. Whenever visibility is poor owing to the fog, nearly all of the river ferries are cancelled during the day.

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one:   

They cancelled the concert because of the bad weather. 

A    concert were cancelled because of the bad weather.

B    The concert was because of the bad weather cancelled.

C     The concert was cancelled because of the bad weather.

D      The concert because of the bad weather.

27. Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one:  The beef noodle soup you cook and the beef noodle soup I cook are different. 

A   The beef noodle soup you cook is different from the one I cook.

B    The beef noodle soup you cook are different from the one I cook.

C    The beef noodle soup you cook is as different as the one I cook.

D    The beef noodle soup you cook are not as same as the one I cook.

tents come in ___ shapes and sizes
A. vary B. variety C. various D. variously
12/ ____, we'll arrive before dark
A. Hope B. hopeful c. hopefully d. hopefulness
13/ we're reading a ___ book this week
a. differ b. difference c. different d. differently
14/ she has been ___ criticized in the press
a. heavy b. heaviness c. heavier d. heavily
15/ after the accident he suffered from loss of____
a. momory b. memorize c. memorable d. memorably
16/ diet plays an important role in the ___ of heart disease
a. manage b. manager c. management d. manageable
17/ students say it is helpful if teachers ____ their pronunciation
a. correct b, correction c. correctuve d. correctly
18. many locals are ___ opposed to the development
a. strength b. strong c. strengthen d. strongly
19/ keep ___ by eating well and exercising regularly
a. health b. healthful c. healthy d. healthily

II Grammar
1. the taxi driver's strike ____ last month
a. began b. had begun
2. we ___ her brother since last sunday
a. didn't see b. haven't seen c. don't see d. hadn't seen
3. she has worked forr this company ___ many years ,____1990
a. since/ since b. for / since c. for/ in d. since / in
4. i haven't see Julie ___ christmas
a. for b. from c. since d. during
5. my wife and i ___ three time since we ___ married
a. moved/ got b. move / have got c. have moved / got d. have moved / have got
6. we are talking about the car __ has a red roof
a. who b. whom c. which d. where
7.they have changed the law
a. the law has been change
b. the law has been changed
c. the has to be changed
d. the law has been changing
8. this is the bank __ was robbed yesterday
a. which b. that c. who d. a&b
9. he came with a friend ___ waited outside
a. whom b. which c. who d. when
10. i have received your letters
a. your letters have been received
b. your letters have been receive
c. yourr letters has been receive
d. your letters have received
11. mary , __ knew nothing about the mountain thought it would be safe to climb alone
a. who b. that c. whom d. a&b
12. the book about ____ i told you yesterday has been stolen
a. that b. who c. whom d. which
13. look at the those dark clouds!. Yes, it looks like ___ any minute
a. it's going to rain b. it's raining c. it will rain
14. i'd better get back to the hotel room before the storm. OK___ you later
a. i'm seeing b. i'll see c. i see
15. hi, honey. how's is going ? Great ___ fishing with Grandpa tomorrow
a. i go b. i'm going to c. i'm going
16. have fun but don't forget. you have to finish that paper. I know. Mom ___ it tomorrow. i already have the envelope
a. i'm mailing b. i won't mail c. i mail
17 . Ann is in hopspital. Yes i know ___her tomorrow
a. i visit b. will visit c. are going to visit
18. would you like to join linda and me tomorrow? we __ the natural history museum." sure. I've never been there
a. visit b. will visit c. are going to visit
19. we can't go to Julia's party __ we're going away that weekend
a. because b. because of c. although d. in spite of
20. she walked home by herself __ she knew that it was dangerous
a. because b. although c. and d. despite
21. __ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences between them
a. in spite b. in spite of c. although d. despite
22. I could not eat ___ I was very hungry
a. even though b. in spite c. despite d. in spite the fact that
23. julie passed the exam __ of woking very har
a/ despite b. because c. in spite d. though
24. ___ he had enough money, he could buy a new car
a. despite b. in spite of c. because of d. because
25. ___, he walked to the station
a. despite being tired b. although to be tired c. in spite being tired d. despite tired
26 the children slept well, despite_____
a. it was noise b. the noise c. of the noise d. noisy
27. she left him __ she still loved him
a. even if b. even though c. in spite of d. despite
28. ___ her lack of hard work, she wasn't promoted
a. because b. even though c. because of d. in spite of
29/ ourr new neighbors are quite nice ___ they are sometimes talkative
A. despite b. in spite of the fact c. though d. despite of
30/ __ of the difficulty they managed to climb to the top of the mountain
a. in spite b. despite c. but a. although
31. because __ , we arrived late
a. of the traifec b. the traffic b. the heavy traffic. d. of there was heavy traffic