1/Nancy often went shopping with me when she lived in Viet Nam
=>Nancy used to go shopping with me when she lived in Viet Nam
2The teacher said to him"You should prepare your lesson carefully before going to class"
the teacher advised him to prepare his lesson carefully before going to class
3/My father gave up smoking in 2005
=>My father hasn't smoked since 2005
Commands and requests in the reported speech:
Negative form
1/Mr Hung said,'Don't talk in class'
2/Lan said,'Don't worry about it,Hoa'
3/He said,'Don't worry about it,Hoa'
4/Mary said to them,'Don't play with the things in the kichen'
5/Mrs.Paker said:'Don't swim out tô far,boys'
6/The lifeguard said,'Don't swim out tô far,boys'
7/The policeman said,'Don't touch anything in the room,please'
8/Their mother said ro them'Don't make noise in class'
9/'Don't behave badly with your friends,children'She said
10/'Don't make noise'.I said to my children
11/'Don't stay up late,Nam' said Nam's mother
Choose the best answer, circle the letter a, b, c or d
1. The baby’s getting…………..everyday.
a. more big b. bigger c. bigger and bigger d. more and more big
2. English…………at the meeting.
a. speak b. speaks c. is speaking d. is spoken
3. These flowers......................
a. smell good b. smells good c. smell well d. smells well
4. She ………..getting up early now.
a. didn’t use to b. is used to c. is using to d. used to
5. Did you put ..................... sugar in my coffee?
a. many b. a few c. so many d. much
6. Do you know……………… yesterday?
a. if did they arrive b. if they arrive
c. if did they arrived d. if they arrived
7. If you are tired, you should………..a break.
a. make b. do c. take d. go
8. Beef is my......................food.
a. preferable b. favorable c. favorite d. likeable
9. I’m looking......................to hearing from you.
a. at b. after c. over d. forward
10. She..............a cake when the telephone rang.
a. makes b. make c. has make d. was making
11. I’ve known him ..........................I left school.
a. when b. before c. until d. since
12. He has left his book here on.........................so that you can read it.
a. design b. intention c. purpose d. meaning
13. What would you........................me to do for you?
a. want b. hope c. wish d. have
14. After retiring, my father will spend his........................on an expensive holiday.
a. dollars b. accounts c. savings d. cheques
15. We can’t go wrong if we.........the instructions.
a. follow b. keep c.take d. guide
Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the two-word verbs.
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bring out do up slow down save up hang over mix up grow up go with dress up run for |
1. Silence______ the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and excitement.
2. Having seen a sharp bend ahead, Tim pressed hard on the brake pedal to______.
3. Charles Dickens was born near Portsmouth, Hampshire on 7 February 1812, but relocated to and ______ in Camden Town in London.
4. Barrack Obama has decided to______ the American presidency in the election that will take place next year.
5. Because I hate______ my shoes, I have bought a pair of shoes without any laces.
6. Sarah wanted to buy some curtains that would______ his furniture, so she had brought a photo of her sofa with her to the store.
7. Kate had been______ in order to buy a new laptop, but then she decided to use the money on the guitar lessons instead.
8. Even though two of the bands are dead, a new ‘The Beatle’ album called Love was recently______.
9. Brendan was worried about having to______ for the boss’ retirement dinner as he didn’t own any formal clothes.
10. He______ his grandmother’s phone number with his girlfriend’s, which led to some embarrassment for him.
Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the form of the given word(s).
1. When I was driving, I realized that the car wasn’t working properly. (WRONG)
→........................................................................................................................................................
2. Sandra said that she was willing to work late. (MIND)
→........................................................................................................................................................
3. They pretended to be enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really. (AS)
→........................................................................................................................................................
4. I can't lift this table on my own. (UNLESS)
→........................................................................................................................................................
5. The coins are believed to have been buried for safe-keeping. (IT)
→........................................................................................................................................................
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1. painted |
joined |
preferred |
stayed |
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2. talked |
visited |
rented |
fitted |
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3. help |
pen |
send |
fever |
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4. stamp |
sew |
opposite |
bookstore |
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5. started |
needed |
protected |
stopped |
II. Circle the correct answer: ( 2ms )
1. Last year, my aunt ………….me a new dress. (buys/ is buying/ buyed/ bought)
2. Hoa watched her neighbor ………….her dress. (make/ to make/ making/ made)
3. He wants to learn ……….to use the computer. (what/ how/ why/ who)
4. ………….did she go to the dentist last week? (When/ What/ Why/ Who)
5. They had to fill ……….their medical records. (in/ at/ on/ up)
6. Yesterday they had a ………….check-up. (medical/ medicine/ medicines/ medicinal)
7. What was wrong ……….you? (to/ with/ about/ in)
8. ……………….is a shop where you can buy medicines and a lot of other things. (Bakery/ Toy store/ Shoe store/ Drugstore)
9. She is 145 centimeters ………………..(tall/ high/ heavy/ old)
10. ………….is a condition of the body when it is too hot because of illness. (Cold/ Fever/ Cough/ Flu)
Read the passage below. Use the word given in bold to form a word that fits in the numbered gap.
BLACK WIDOW SPIDER
The black widow spider’s notoriety is not without foundation. However, an element of exaggeration has led to certain______ (1. CONCEPT) regarding its evil nature.
Firstly, this spider is not as dangerous as is often thought. While it is indeed one of the most______ (2. VENOM) species of spider, its venom being fifteen times stronger than that of the prairie rattlesnake, its bite injects such as amount of venom by______ (3. COMPARE) that it is unlikely to kill humans. In fact, ______ (4. FATAL) are rare.
Black widows bite only if they are touched or their web is threatened. Furthermore, only the adult female is poisonous. Those most at risk from the female are the spider’s natural pray-insects-and male black widow spiders. The latter are vulnerable as the female is______ (5. SOLITUDE) by nature, and has been known to kill and eat the male after mating. Such______ (6. OCCUR) are rare, but they explain how the spider got its name – and its reputation.
Nevertheless, the______ (7. PLEASE) effects of this spider’s bite should not be______ (8. ESTIMATE), and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, it is advisable to take______ (9. CAUTION). Black widow spiders often inhabit wood piles, so you should wear gloves when handling firewood. Furthermore, since black widow spiders are______ (10. RESIST) to many insecticides, you should regularly clean out likely hiding places.
Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in Standard English.
1. My sister uses to play tennis a lot but she doesn't play very often now.
A B C D
2. She ate all the chocolates - there are no in the box.
A B C D
3. The company is losting money all the time.
A B C D
1. Children like to share interests and _______________ with their parents.(enjoy)
2. She had an _______________ weekend. (enjoy)
3. His first solo _______________ took place in Barcelona in 1925. (exhibit)
4. Jeans are always in _______________. (fashionable)
5. It's _______________ to have long hair again. (fashion)
6. Hundreds of schools entered the_______________ . (compete)
7. Over 200 _______________entered the race. (compete)
8. Those businesses are operating in an extremely _______________ environment.
(compete)
I. Choose the best option to complete each of the sentences.
1. The strike was______ owing to a last minute agreement with the management.
A. called off B. broken up C. set back D. put down
2. Lindsay’s excuses for being late are beginning to______ rather thin.
A. get B. turn C. wear D. go
3. ______ the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties.
A. By and large B. Altogether C. To a degree D. Virtually
4. My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but she rose to the______ wonderfully.
A. event B. performance C. incident D. occasion
5. The train service has been a______ since they introduced the new schedules.
A. shambles B. rumpus C. chaos D. fracas
6. Is an inexperienced civil servant______ to the task of running the company.
A. capable B. skilled C. eligible D. suited
7. We______ have been happier in those days.
A. can’t B. couldn’t C. might not D. must not
8. You’ve lived in the city for most of your life, so______ you’re used to the noise.
A. apparently B. presumably C. allegedly D. predictably
9. The storm ripped our tent to______.
A. slices B. shreds C. strips D. specks
10. He______ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered.
A. indicted B. inferred C. induced D. inflicted
11. Hotel rooms must be______ by 10 a. m, but luggage may be left with porters.
A. vacated B. evacuated C. abandoned D. left
12. I do not think there is so much as a______ of truth in that rumor.
A. crumb B. speck C. grain D. pebble
13. He’s not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough money to______.
A. get through B. get by C. get on D. get up
14. I have very______ feelings about the plan – it might possibly work or it could be a disaster.
A. certain B. mixed C. doubtful D. troubled
15. The noise of the typewriter really______ me off. I just couldn’t concentrate.
A. put B. pulled C. set D. took
16. The sixth time he called me at night was the______.
A. last cause B. last straw C. touch and go D. hot air
17. All three TV channels provide extensive______ of sporting events.
A. broadcast B. network C. coverage D. vision
18. They seemed to be______ to the criticism and just carried on as before.
A. disinterested B. sensitive C. uncaring D. indifferent
19. “Shall we go out tonight?” - “____________”
A. Yes, I can B. Yes, we are C. Yes, we go D. Yes, let’s
20. It's no use______ over______ milk.
A. crying/ spilt B. to cry/ spilling C. crying/ spilling D. crying/ to spill
