Unit 1 : A visit from a pen pal

VI/ Rewrite :

1.    I’m sorry that I don’t finish my homework.

→ I wish ______________________________________________________

2.    It’s a pity you can’t come to the party with us.

→ We wish ____________________________________________________

3.    Her health is very bad.

→ She wishes __________________________________________________

4.    They play soccer very badly.

→ They wish __________________________________________________

5.    Helen won’t go dancing with us tonight.

→ Helen wishes ________________________________________________

6.    They often make noise in the class.

→ We wish ____________________________________________________

7.    I’d love to be a film star.                                  

→ I wish ______________________________________________________

8.    There were some trees in the field.

→ There used __________________________________________________

9.    She doesn’t live with her parents any more.

→ She used ____________________________________________________

10.People often did this work by hand.

→ This work used _______________________________________________

11.We had a nice garden once, but not any longer.

→ We used _____________________________________________________

12.I’m very nervous when driving on the left.

→ I’m not ______________________________________________________

a)    Would rather :

1.    Please stay at home this Christmas. à I’d rather you …………………………………………

2.    It’s time for the children to go to bed. à I’d rather the ………………………………………..

3.    Please help your mother with housework. à I’s rather you ……………………………………

4.    I don’t like you to come to class late. à I’d rather …………………………………………….

5.    Please keep silent I the classroom. à I’d rather you ……………………………………………

b)    It’s time:

1.         You have to dress yourself now. à It’s ………………………………………………………..

2.         I think the children should go to bed. à It’s about ……………………………………………..

3.         Hurry up or we will be late for the train. à It’s time …………………………………………..

4.       It’s time for children to go to bed. It’s high time ………………………………………………..  

5.         It’s twelve o’clock. Let’s go home! It’s about ………………………………………………….

c)    Present perfect Tense:

1.       She hasn’t gone out with him for 5 months. à The last time …………………………………..

2.       We haven’t seen such a cruel mother before. à This is the first ……………………………….

3.       It’s two years since we last saw Mr. Jones. à We haven’t ……………………………………..

4.       This is the first time I have visited the USA. à I haven’t ………………………………………

5.       I have learnt English for 10 years now. à I began ……………………………………………..

6.       She moved to London 20 years ago. à She has ………………………………………………..

7.       The Pikes haven’t visited Paris for 2 years. à The last time …………………………………..

8.       I stopped writing to him a week ago. à I haven’t ……………………………………………..

9.       Mary has leant French for 6 years. à It’s ………………………………………………………

10.   When did your father buy that car ? à How long ………………………………………………

11.   I didn’t see her again for 3 years. à Three years has …………………………………………..

12.   The last time I saw John was when he was leaving for Edinburgh.

à John hasn’t …………………………………………………………………………………..

13.   They haven’t liked ice-cream since they ate too much and was sick.

à They didn’t ………………………………………………………………………………….

14.   John’s career as a television presenter began five years ago.

à John has ………………………………………………………………………………………

15.   My uncle has been a worker in that factory for 10 years.

à My uncle started ……………………………………………………………………………..

16.   How long have your family read Tuoi Tre Newspaper ?

à When did your ………………………………………………………………………………

17.   My old friend started working on that farm in 2005.

à Since 2005, …………………………………………………………………………………..

18.   When did he start teaching Physical Education in this school ?

à How long ……………………………………………………………………………………..

19.   My mother has had this washing machine for a long time.

à My mother ……………………………………………………………………………………

20.   My father stopped drinking champagne ten years ago.

à My father hasn’t ………………………………………………………………………………

     V/Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence:

1.    _______________ based on trust and understanding is long lasting. (friend)

2.    A foreign _______________ is the one who reports on foreign countries in newspapers or on television. (correspond)

3.    8 is _______________ by 2 and 4, but not by 3. (divide)

4.    There was a conflict between _______________ and national interest. (region)

5.    The building is used for _______________ purposes. (religion)

6.    I’ve been ___________________ invited to the wedding. (official)

7.    The big garden helps _______________ the house. (beauty)

8.    Finding the film ______________, they decided to turn off the TV to go to bed. (interest)

9.    America’s _______________ production fell for the fourth successive month. (industry)

10. Many parents opposed the _______________ of the classes into different sets. (divide)

11. The list of their achievements is pretty _______________. (impress)

12. It is damaging to criticize children when they are at an _______________ age. (impression)

13. Lan isn’t old enough to live _______________. (depend)

14. I am unhappy because of her _______________. (friend)

VI/ Rewrite :

1.    I’m sorry that I don’t finish my homework.

→ I wish ______________________________________________________

2.    It’s a pity you can’t come to the party with us.

→ We wish ____________________________________________________

3.    Her health is very bad.

→ She wishes __________________________________________________

4.    They play soccer very badly.

→ They wish __________________________________________________

5.    Helen won’t go dancing with us tonight.

→ Helen wishes ________________________________________________

6.    They often make noise in the class.

→ We wish ____________________________________________________

7.    I’d love to be a film star.                                  

→ I wish ______________________________________________________

8.    There were some trees in the field.

→ There used __________________________________________________

9.    She doesn’t live with her parents any more.

→ She used ____________________________________________________

10.People often did this work by hand.

→ This work used _______________________________________________

11.We had a nice garden once, but not any longer.

→ We used _____________________________________________________

12.I’m very nervous when driving on the left.

→ I’m not ______________________________________________________

a)    Would rather :

1.    Please stay at home this Christmas. à I’d rather you …………………………………………

2.    It’s time for the children to go to bed. à I’d rather the ………………………………………..

3.    Please help your mother with housework. à I’s rather you ……………………………………

4.    I don’t like you to come to class late. à I’d rather …………………………………………….

5.    Please keep silent I the classroom. à I’d rather you ……………………………………………

b)    It’s time:

1.         You have to dress yourself now. à It’s ………………………………………………………..

2.         I think the children should go to bed. à It’s about ……………………………………………..

3.         Hurry up or we will be late for the train. à It’s time …………………………………………..

4.       It’s time for children to go to bed. It’s high time ………………………………………………..  

5.         It’s twelve o’clock. Let’s go home! It’s about ………………………………………………….

c)    Present perfect Tense:

1.       She hasn’t gone out with him for 5 months. à The last time …………………………………..

2.       We haven’t seen such a cruel mother before. à This is the first ……………………………….

3.       It’s two years since we last saw Mr. Jones. à We haven’t ……………………………………..

4.       This is the first time I have visited the USA. à I haven’t ………………………………………

5.       I have learnt English for 10 years now. à I began ……………………………………………..

6.       She moved to London 20 years ago. à She has ………………………………………………..

7.       The Pikes haven’t visited Paris for 2 years. à The last time …………………………………..

8.       I stopped writing to him a week ago. à I haven’t ……………………………………………..

9.       Mary has leant French for 6 years. à It’s ………………………………………………………

10.   When did your father buy that car ? à How long ………………………………………………

11.   I didn’t see her again for 3 years. à Three years has …………………………………………..

12.   The last time I saw John was when he was leaving for Edinburgh.

à John hasn’t …………………………………………………………………………………..

13.   They haven’t liked ice-cream since they ate too much and was sick.

à They didn’t ………………………………………………………………………………….

14.   John’s career as a television presenter began five years ago.

à John has ………………………………………………………………………………………

15.   My uncle has been a worker in that factory for 10 years.

à My uncle started ……………………………………………………………………………..

16.   How long have your family read Tuoi Tre Newspaper ?

à When did your ………………………………………………………………………………

17.   My old friend started working on that farm in 2005.

à Since 2005, …………………………………………………………………………………..

18.   When did he start teaching Physical Education in this school ?

à How long ……………………………………………………………………………………..

19.   My mother has had this washing machine for a long time.

à My mother ……………………………………………………………………………………

20.   My father stopped drinking champagne ten years ago.

à My father hasn’t ………………………………………………………………………………

IV/ Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence:

1.    My aunt and I are far away from each other, but we always __________.

A.   keep on              B. get on                 C. keep in touch     D. write on

2.    Is physical education __________ in your school?

A.   traditional          B. additional            C. national         D. compulsory

3.    Her good behaviors made a deep __________ on all the class members.

A.   impression         B. expression           C. kindness        D. happiness

4.    It seems difficult for me to have a trip __________ at present.

A.   abroad               B. outside                C. aboard           D. above

5.    Visitors are welcomed by friendly and hospitable __________ of Vietnamese people.

A.   attitude               B. expression           C. impression     D. addition

6.    The living room and the dining room are __________ by a short wall where there are many decorative plants.

A.   broken               B. divided               C. parted            D. separated

7.    You can take part in sports activities or not, that depends on you. It’s __________.

A.   optional              B. traditional           C. compulsory     D. official

8.    A soccer team consists __________ 11 members.

A.   in                       B. about                  C. of                  D. for

9.    Lan used to walk __________ the old cafe on her way to primary school.

A.   pass                   B. across                 C. in                  D. past

10. Whether or not you go to Australia __________ on your grade.

A.   corresponds        B. prays                  C. impresses       D. depends

11. The office __________ to every family in the district.

A.   separates            B. depends              C. comprises      D. corresponds

12. “Let me introduce myself. I’m Mai.”       – “__________”

A. Nice to see you again.                        C. I’m very pleased.                            

B. It’s my pleasure.                                D. Pleased to meet you.

13. Tom wishes he could help his sister with her homework, but he __________.

A.   could                 B. can                     C. couldn’t         D. can’t

14. Read the __________ on the box carefully before opening it.

A.   religion              B. instruction           C. revision         D. introduction

15. The __________ language of Malaysia is Bahasa Malaysia.

A.   regional             B. national               C. international     D. religious

16. The Sword Lake is set in beautiful ……………………

A.   situation                  B. views                            C. surroundings           D. environment

17. They haven’t seen each other, but they write to each other frequently. They are ………………

A.   pen pals                   B. writers                          C. co-writer                      D. paper pals

18. Children in this poor village are allowed to go to school without ……………………..

A.   education                B. instruction           C. tuition fee                      D. impression

19. Churches, pagodas and temples are places of …………………..

A.   gossip                     B. worship                         C. warship                             D. friendship

20. They knelt down and …………………. for the peace of the world.

A.   enjoyed                   B. prayed                           C. interested                           D. hoped

21. Since 1960, jeans have become more and more …………… with students.

A.   common                  B. popular                         C. famous                              D. familiar

22. The Singaporean ……………… is Singapore dollars.

A.   currency                  B. capital                           C. language                            D. climate

23.  Islamic people usually go to the …………… to pray.

A.   pagoda                    B. church                           C. mosque                              D. temple

24. The restaurant has the …………………. for serving seafood.

A.   impression               B. business                        C. inspiration               D. reputation

25. Wearing uniform encourages students feel ……………… in many ways.

official               B. fashionable                    C. equal                          D. worried

     V/Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence:

1.    _______________ based on trust and understanding is long lasting. (friend)

2.    A foreign _______________ is the one who reports on foreign countries in newspapers or on television. (correspond)

3.    8 is _______________ by 2 and 4, but not by 3. (divide)

4.    There was a conflict between _______________ and national interest. (region)

5.    The building is used for _______________ purposes. (religion)

6.    I’ve been ___________________ invited to the wedding. (official)

7.    The big garden helps _______________ the house. (beauty)

8.    Finding the film ______________, they decided to turn off the TV to go to bed. (interest)

9.    America’s _______________ production fell for the fourth successive month. (industry)

10. Many parents opposed the _______________ of the classes into different sets. (divide)

11. The list of their achievements is pretty _______________. (impress)

12. It is damaging to criticize children when they are at an _______________ age. (impression)

13. Lan isn’t old enough to live _______________. (depend)

14. I am unhappy because of her _______________. (friend)

III. Supply the correct VERB TENSE :

1.       The coffee was all right, but the cream (be)…………………..sour.

2.       He has a piano and a violin, but he (not have)………….a flute.

3.       He says that he (arrive)……………..on time tomorrow.

4.       She said that she (arrive)…………..on time yesterday.

5.       I think that Victor (be)……………late.

6.       He said that he (graduate)……………….from university in 1991.

7.       We thought they (move)……………to California.

8.       The teacher said that water (consist) …………………. of hydrogen and oxygen.

9.       I (be)……….there when you arrive.

10.   They were still waiting when I ( get)……………..there.

11.   He has worked very hard since he ( be)………………here.

12.   We have just come in when you (call)…………..

13.   We’ll have already gone before you (get )……………back.

14.    We decided to go home because it ( be )…………….very late.

15.   We have been very busy while they ( be)…………..here.

16.   I haven’t seen him since he (arrive)…………..

17.   The teacher gave us too many assignments, that we (cannot)………go to the concert.

18.   It was such a beautiful day that I (feel)……….like taking a walk.

19.   He works on Sundays so that he (can)………earn money to pay his tuition.

20.   I (be)……………… busy since we last met.

21.   I’m very fond of Jane but I (not see)……………….much of her lately.

22.   There (be)………..no guests at all since I left?

23.   I never(see)………….anyone more beautiful than your wife.

24.   I (meet)………………..your husband this afternoon at the station.

25.   He solved the problem more quickly than I (do)………….

26.   This one of the best books that I (ever read)………………….

27.   She has already telephoned the people who (come)………tomorrow.

28.   I’ll never forget the kindness that you (show)………………me.

29.   Are they the Italians who (own)………… this store?

30.   It was the Smiths who (call)………….you.

IV/ Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence:

1.    My aunt and I are far away from each other, but we always __________.

A.   keep on              B. get on                 C. keep in touch     D. write on

2.    Is physical education __________ in your school?

A.   traditional          B. additional            C. national         D. compulsory

3.    Her good behaviors made a deep __________ on all the class members.

A.   impression         B. expression           C. kindness        D. happiness

4.    It seems difficult for me to have a trip __________ at present.

A.   abroad               B. outside                C. aboard           D. above

5.    Visitors are welcomed by friendly and hospitable __________ of Vietnamese people.

A.   attitude               B. expression           C. impression     D. addition

6.    The living room and the dining room are __________ by a short wall where there are many decorative plants.

A.   broken               B. divided               C. parted            D. separated

7.    You can take part in sports activities or not, that depends on you. It’s __________.

A.   optional              B. traditional           C. compulsory     D. official

8.    A soccer team consists __________ 11 members.

A.   in                       B. about                  C. of                  D. for

9.    Lan used to walk __________ the old cafe on her way to primary school.

A.   pass                   B. across                 C. in                  D. past

10. Whether or not you go to Australia __________ on your grade.

A.   corresponds        B. prays                  C. impresses       D. depends

11. The office __________ to every family in the district.

A.   separates            B. depends              C. comprises      D. corresponds

12. “Let me introduce myself. I’m Mai.”       – “__________”

A. Nice to see you again.                        C. I’m very pleased.                            

B. It’s my pleasure.                                D. Pleased to meet you.

13. Tom wishes he could help his sister with her homework, but he __________.

A.   could                 B. can                     C. couldn’t         D. can’t

14. Read the __________ on the box carefully before opening it.

A.   religion              B. instruction           C. revision         D. introduction

15. The __________ language of Malaysia is Bahasa Malaysia.

A.   regional             B. national               C. international     D. religious

16. The Sword Lake is set in beautiful ……………………

A.   situation                  B. views                            C. surroundings           D. environment

17. They haven’t seen each other, but they write to each other frequently. They are ………………

A.   pen pals                   B. writers                          C. co-writer                      D. paper pals

18. Children in this poor village are allowed to go to school without ……………………..

A.   education                B. instruction           C. tuition fee                      D. impression

19. Churches, pagodas and temples are places of …………………..

A.   gossip                     B. worship                         C. warship                             D. friendship

20. They knelt down and …………………. for the peace of the world.

A.   enjoyed                   B. prayed                           C. interested                           D. hoped

21. Since 1960, jeans have become more and more …………… with students.

A.   common                  B. popular                         C. famous                              D. familiar

22. The Singaporean ……………… is Singapore dollars.

A.   currency                  B. capital                           C. language                            D. climate

23.  Islamic people usually go to the …………… to pray.

A.   pagoda                    B. church                           C. mosque                              D. temple

24. The restaurant has the …………………. for serving seafood.

A.   impression               B. business                        C. inspiration               D. reputation

25. Wearing uniform encourages students feel ……………… in many ways.

official               B. fashionable                    C. equal                          D. worried

11. The beauty of the city really impressed the tourists.
➔ The tourists were
12. The friendliness of the local people deeply impresses the tourists.
➔ The friendliness of the local people makes
13. The peaceful atmosphere outside the church really impressed me.
➔ I was
14. Her lovely smile makes a deep impression on me.
➔ I am
15. Her strong voice makes an impression on us.
➔ We are
1. Lan can’t visit Marym in Malayisa.
➔ I wish
2. They can’t return to their hometown.
➔ I wish
3. The teacher can’t meet their students this month.
➔ I wish
4. She is very busy with her work.
➔ I wish
5. I am very tired of my school work.
➔ I wish
6. The number of people who die of the covid-19 is increasing.
➔ I wish
7. She doesn’t understand the lesson.
➔ I wish
8. They don’t work hard enough for the exam.
➔ I wish
9. My alarm clock doesn’t go off exactly.
➔ I wish
10. The teacher gives us too much homework.
➔ I wish
11. She doesn’t give us enough information.
➔ I wish
12. She doesn’t come early enough to catch the last bus.
➔ I wish
13. The children don’t get up early enough for their lesson.
➔ I wish
14. The patients don’t get enough vacccination.
➔ I wish
15. The teacher doesn’t inform us about the lesson tomorrow.
➔ I wish
16. Mary doesn’t get in touch with me any more.
➔ I wish
17. She doesn’t correspond with me.

➔ I wish

1. This is my first visit to the mosque.
➔ I have
2. This is her first time to be abroad.
➔ She has
3. It is our first time to talk to her.
➔ We have
4. It is their first time to travel abroad.
➔ They have
5. It is my first time to eat lobster.
➔ I have
6. It is his first time to correspond with me.
➔ He has
7. It is our first time to correspond with Maryam.
→ We have
8. It is our first time to read English books.
➔ We have
9. It is their first time to visit the mausoleum.
➔ They have
10. It is her first time to walk in the rain.
➔ She has

Use the correct word forms:
1. The beauty of the city really ..............................the tourists. IMPRESS
2. The tourists are really ..............................by the beauty of the city. IMPRESS
3. His visit to Vietnam made a strong ..............................on him. IMPRESS
4. The singer gave us an ..............................performance. IMPRESS
5. The surprise party was ..............................organized. IMPRESS
6. My decision on traveling abroad ..............................on my parents. DEPEND
7. She expressed her .....................in choosing a career different from that of her parents. DEPEND
8. He can’t marry now because of his economic ..............................on his parents. DEPEND
9. To get a good education is largely ..............................on where you live. DEPEND
10. He is old enough to have an ..............................life. DEPEND
2
11. She is too young to live ..............................of her parents. DEPEND
12. Lan and Mary have ..............................with each other for over two years. CORRESPOND
13. Their ..............................lasted over two years. CORRESPOND
14. The flowers have ..............................the room. BEAUTY
15. The tourists were impressed by the ..............................of the city. BEAUTIFUL
16. The tourists were impressed by the ..............................of the city’s people. FRIEND
17. The flowers have been ..............................arranged. BEAUTY
18. The ..............................they made at school will last through their lives. FRIEND
19. Mary was praying inside the mosque while Lan enjoyed the............atmosphere in the garden. PEACE
20. He hopes to die ..............................on his girlfriend’s arm. PEACE
21. Whenever I pass the pagoda, I whisper a quick ..............................PRAY
22. It seems very ..............................for me to have a trip abroad. DIFFICULTY
23. Lan has ..............................traveling to Malaysia. DIFFICULT
24. There were a lot of ..............................in the pagoda yesterday. WORSHIP
25. Lan used to walk past the mosque but it is her first ..............................to the mosque. VISIT
26. This is the first time she has ..............................the mosque. VISIT
27. English is ..................spoken in Malaysia as a second language. WIDE
28. Reading books ..................our knowledge. WIDE
29. Besides Islam, there are other ..................such as Buddhism, Hinduism in Malaysia. RELIGIOUS
30. Islam is one of the main ..................in Malaysia. RELIGIOUS
31. He expressed his ..................beliefs in God. RELIGION
32. Like Vietnam, Malaysia ..................tropical climate. ENJOYMENT
33. Her impressive performance brought ..................to the audience. (ENJOY)
34. The party passed ..................(ENJOY)
35. Thanks for this ..................moments. (ENJOY)
36. Fashion designers have ..................the ao dai for years. (MODERN)

Task 3.Put these statements into indirect speech

1. “I’m going away tomorrow, mother”, he said.

_________________________________________________________________________

2. “Nothing can grow in my garden. It never gets any sun”, she said.

_________________________________________________________________________

3. “It is foggy today”, he said.

à_________________________________________________________________________

4. “If you answer the questions correctly, you may win US $100”, she said.

_________________________________________________________________________

5. “I have to clean the floor today”, he said sadly.

_________________________________________________________________________

6. “What country do you come from?” said Bill.

_________________________________________________________________________

7. “What are you going to study?” asked Ann.

_________________________________________________________________________

8. “Do you want to buy any second-hand books?” said Bill.

________________________________________________________________________

9. “Do you play any musical instruments?” said Bill.

_________________________________________________________________________

10. “Will you have time to play regularly?” said Bill.

_________________________________________________________________________

11. “Do you play for your school team?” said Bill.

_________________________________________________________________________

12. “Can you speak any other languages?” said Bill.

_________________________________________________________________________

13. “Are you interested in learning English?” said Ann.

_________________________________________________________________________

14. “How will you use English in the future?” said Bill.

_________________________________________________________________________

Task 4. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verb in the brackets.

1. Do you enjoy (write) _____________ letters to your friends?

2. He has decided (install) _____________ the Internet to look for information more easily.

3. She intends (participate) _____________ in the program called "The survivor” to experience the life in an isolated island.

4. We’ll need (bring) _____________ more food and drinks for the trip.

5. You should avoid (spend) _____________ much time (play) _____________ computer games because you can lose your skills to communicate with people face to face.

6. He plans (book) _____________ an appointment with the doctor. He needs (examine) _____________ his health.

7. Our teacher didn't mind (explain) _____________ the exercise until we understood it yesterday.

8. Peter denied (steal) _____________ that mobile phone.

1. I (make) ……….….. a cake when the light went out.
2. If my cheque comes, I (buy) ……………….. us all a meal.
3. My brother wrote several plays. He just (finish) ………..…… his second tragedy.
4. You (lock)………….... the door before you left the house.
5. The meeting (hold) ……………..… a long time ago?
6. When I saw him, he (sit) …………….. asleep in a chair.
7. You ever (see) ……………….. a snake alive?
8. The match (go) .…………….. on since three o’clock.
9. As I was walking home, I (meet) ………………. one of my old friend.
10. Her father ………………….. there since 1992. (work)
11. I will go to bed after I (finish) ........................ my work.
12. When we arrived on the field, the match (already, start) ......................... .
13. She has felt better since she (be) ............................. here.
14. Tom asked me if I (enjoy) ...................... my trip.
15. Water (freeze) ........ if the temperature goes below zero Celsius degree.
16. He fell down when he …………………. towards the church. (run)
17. Hoa ………………… her parents once a year. (visit)
18. I have 2 tickets. We ……………………. to the theater tomorrow. (go)
19. Don’t talk. The baby …………………….. (sleep)
20. The book ………………….. every day. It is the best seller. (read)