7.Jeans don’t wear out easily. They are very........
weak
strong
expensive
cheap
8.I can’t go to the movies with you, .........it is raining heavily(1 Điểm)
so
but
because
as
9.Teenagers nowadays spend too much of their time .........the internet
surf
surfed
surfing
surfs
10.My brother works 8 hours a day. He works…….. in a coffee shop.
full-time
part-time
sometimes
all the time
I wish I ................. more time to relax.
has
have
had
having
2.It is raining heavily, .......... I can’t go to the movies with you.
so
but
because
as
3.He used to …………. lazy when he was a boy.
was
were
is
be
4.6. They enjoy ………… English.(1 Điểm)
speak
speaking
spoken
spoke
5.I asked Ann _________what she knew about me.
whether
Ø
if
A&C
6.We will finish high school…….. September 2025.
in
on
at
of
· 1Despite my warning, they went ahead with their plan.
2. They went swimming in spite of the coldness of the water.
3. In spite of being bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.
4. She decided to go abroad for a year despite loving her boyfriend very much.
5. He went on holiday to Thailand in spite of the expensive airfare
6. Socrates never had much money despite being very famous in his own day.
7. His career did not really take off despite his ambitions
8. They managed to work together despite their differences of opinion
9. Despite my headache I enjoyed the film.
10. Despite having enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
11. Despite being tired, he walked to the station
12. The children slept well despite the noise.
13. in spite of earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents.
14. Tom went to work in spite of not feeling very well.
15. Their new product turned out to be a success despite pessimistic market studies.
16. The speech made the crowd cheer despite the minister's lack of preparation time
17. Julie failed the exam in spite of working very hard.
18. In spite of getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher
19. In spite of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
20. Despite/in spite of being a little overweight, he is actually quite fit.
21. In spite of being necessary for democracy, politicians are still liars and thieves
22. Valencia is a fantastic place despite of being too hot in July and August
23. She’s a great person In spite of getting jealous over stupid things sometimes
24. In spite of getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher
·
·
25. Cars are a big waste of money although you do need one if you live in the country.
26. The best things in life are free though love is often very expensive
27. I phone my brother in Thailand using Skype nearly every day
though the time difference
28. Although the sun was shining, the water was cold.
29. Although he behaved badly, he wasn’t punished.
30. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.
31. We stayed up late, although we were tired.
32. Although she lost her way twice, she arrived safely.
33. Though Kevin was hard working, he failed the examination.
34. Although she didn't want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.
35. They visited Madrid although they didn't have time to visit El Prado.
36. Although it was raining, we decided to go anyway.
37. Although it was only the first time they met, they made friends immediately.
38. The English actor Oliver Reed was often rude to people although he was always kind to animals.
39. Although it was raining heavily, we played the match as planned
40. Although my doctor had told me to stay in bed I went to work
41. Although he takes a lot of exercises, he’s fat.
42. Although I had practised for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.
45. Although he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
46. The weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.
47. John rarely sees Paul although they live in the same town.
48. Anna never learned the language although she lived there for two years.
In general, people in Britain and the US dress fairly (1) __________. Many wear casual clothes most of (2) _________ time, not just when they are at home or on holiday. Men and women wear jeans (3)__________ a shirt or T-shirt and a sweater to go (4)_________, meet friends, go to a pub or bar, or take their children out. Leggings, which are women’s trousers that stretch to fit tightly, or jogging pants are also (5)_________. Older people are more (6)____________ to dress more smartly, with women wearing a dress or skirt and blouse, and men a shirt, jacket and trousers, when they go out. In summer younger people may wear shorts, but some people think they are only (7)_________ on the beach. When the weather is hot, some men take off their shirts, (8)___________some people do not like this. Most people in Britain dress up, which means putting on smart clothes, to go to party or restaurant. Some restaurants will not (9)________people who are wearing jeans or men (10)__________a tie.
Read the following passage and choose the best answers.
Dear Jean,
I’m sorry I (1)_________ to you lately, but I have been working hard. When I (2) _________ your last letter, I was acting in a play at school, and when I finished that I went on a holiday with some friends. I intended (3)_________ you a postcard, but I forgot to take your address with me. How are you getting (4) _______ at college? You didn’t (5) _________ much about this in your letter. I hope you still like it and don’t work all the time! I’m starting work in London after I (6) _________ school in July, and I want to see you then. Do you still want to come and stay (7) _________ a few days? I know you are busy, but by the time your term (8)_________, I’ll have started my job. I’ve done so (9)_________ things lately! I’ve just learned to drive and my parents sometimes lend me their car, so I often go out with friends. (10)_______ I’ll drive to Birmingham and see you one day.
Question 1
A. not write
B. haven’t written
C. don’t write
D. didn’t write
I.Combine these sentences using relative clause.
1. Here is the book.It is on wild animals.
2. These are the picture books. They interest the pupils.
3. Jack has many dictionaries. They are kept for reference.
4. The large room is the library. It is near the laboratory.
5. The long table is for reading. It is in the middle of the room.
6. The books are for reference. They are on the stacks near the librarian.
7. We saw the reader. The reader was reading a newspaper.
8. I met a man. His sister works in television
9. This library is free for the teachers staff. They come here to do research.
10. A girl was injured in the accident. She is now in hospital.
11. I found a cat. The cat's leg was broken
12. That is the woman. She kept this library.
13. This is the boy. I told you about him ( This is the boy whom/ that I told you about)
14. The man turned out to be my friends's father. He sat next to me on the bus.
15. Ann is very friendly. She lives next door.
16. We stayed at the Grand Hotel. Ann recommend it to us.
17. John is one of my closet friends. I have known him for a very long time.
18. Shiela is away from home a lot. Her job involves a lot of traveling.
19. We often go to visit our friends in Bristol. It is only thirty miles away.
20. The young man came to see me about the job. His father used to be my neighbour.
31.can you use this laptop?
-you can__________________.
32.he can't remember the answer to these questions.
-he wish___________________.
33."I must go to Da Lat tomorrow afternoon."SAID Nhung.
-Nhung said________________.
34.Minh spends 2 hours a day studying in a group with his friends.
-it takes____________________.
35.they take their umbrellas because it is raining heavily.
-it is_________________________.
7. a nearby town / works / a grocery store / part- time / in / she / at
....................................
8. his family / has been / the first time / to / he / with / London / this is
.................................
9. his brother / saw / since / nearly twenty years / Mr. Brown / last / it’s
...........................
10. drama group / interested in / you / are / joining / our / local / ?
.........................................
*Practice: Complete the sentences with “because/as/since, if, unless, when, so”.1. We decided to go out for a meal ____________ we had no food at home.
2. He has a very important job ____________ he is particularly well-paid.
3. Can I borrow that book ____________ you’ve finished it?
4. You canh drive a car ____________ you've got a license.
5. No one was watching the television ____________ I switched the television off.
6. ____________ she changed a lot, we didn't recognize her.
7. ____________ you're ready, we can start now.
8. I'm going away for a few days. I’ll phone you ____________ I get back.
9. You should inform the police ____________ your bicycle is stolen.
10. Matthew went to bed ____________ it was too late to go out
* Practice: Rewrite the following sentences with BECAUSE / BECAUSE OF.
1. He couldn’t meet you because of being busy
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2. Nobody can do this test because of its difficulty
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3. She went to bed early because of her sickness
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4. Two cars canh pass each other because the road is narrow
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5. We spent the whole day in the garden because the weather is lovely.
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6. We can’t swim in this part of the river because the water is highly polluted.
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Ex: Although/ though/ even though it was raining, we went out.= We went out although/ though/ even though it was raining.
* Practice:
1. He is very rich. He is not happy. (although).
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2. He tried. He was not successful. (though).
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3. He got good jobs. He was not satisfied. (even though).
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4. He often tells lies. Mary believes him. (although).
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5. She can’t answer my question. She is very intelligent. (although).
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6. The weather changed, but the picnic went ahead as planned. (though).
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I. Give the correct form of the verbs
1. The sun always (rise) in the east. Look, it (rise)! …………………………..
2. I don’t think I (go) out tonight. I’m too tired. ………………………..
3. Where you (spend) your summer holiday last year, Tam? ……………………………..
4. Your dog ever (bite) anyone? - Yes, he (bite) a policeman last week.
……………………………………………………………..……………..
5. There (be) many volunteers in Sea Games 22nd in Viet Nam in 2003. …………………
6. By (work) day and night he succeeded in (finish) the job in time. ………………………
7. Mai (be) very happy when she (receive) a letter from her sister this morning. ……………
8. Would you like (join) my class next Sunday? We (visit) the local museum.
…………………………………………………………..………………..
9. My father (read) now. He always (read) a book after dinner……………………………
10. A friend of my brother’s (call) him last night, but he (not be) at home. So I (take) a message for him. …………………………………………………..………………………..
