1. Everything has been well prepared for Christmas.
2. This special gift will be specially awarded to the person whose activities contributes the the campaign.
I have so many routines that sometimes I feel ...... I am an automatic robot.
A. as if B. even if C. even though D. like
That was a ...... ceremony.
A. prepared-well B. prepare-well C. well-prepared D. well-prepare
The father sat by his ..... child's bedside all night as he was sick.
He has adopted three orphans ....... his own six children so that, all together, he has nine children to provide for.
1. Mary said to John, “ Open the box for me please”……………………………………………………………………………………….
2. The teacher said to Jim, “ Don’t be late for class again”…………………………………………………………………………..
3. He said to me, “Don’t make noise”. ………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………
4. She said to her classmates, “Be quiet, please” ………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Maryam said, “Help me with this exercise, Tom”……………. …………………………………………………………………………
6. The teacher said to me, “Write that exercise out carefully” ……………………………..……………………………………
7. She said to me, “Don’t believe everything she says”…… ……………………………………………………………………………
8. He said to me, “ Think before you answer” ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. My father said to me, “Put your book here” ……………………………..……………………………………………………………………
10. She said to her brother, “Lock the front door before you go out” ……………………………
Choose the best answers
1. Would you mind my ....................................?
a. smoking b. smoke c. smokes d. smoked
2. I ........................to see you at the meeting. Why didn’t you come?
a. waited b. expected c. thought d. looked
3. All of us were ......................that he came first. He hasn’t been working hard so far.
a. surprising b. to surprise c. to be surprised d. surprised
4. Where is Janet? – She’s out. She said she ......................... back soon.
a. is b. will be c. would be d. came
5. Several people were hurt in the accident but only one ..................to the hospital.
a. has taken b. was taken c. was taking d. are taking
6. The policeman explained to us ...................to get to the airport.
a. how b. how can we c. how we can d. how can
7. I telephoned the station to make ......................of the time of the train.
a. true b. real c. right d. sure
8. The college got some money by selling one of its ...................old pictures.
a. helpful b. usual c. valuable d. useful
9. –“ Pass me that pen, please!” – “.........................”
a. Here you are b. No, it isn’t c. It doesn’t matter d. Yes, please
10. He ....................... in the cafe when she came in.
a. sat b. has sat c. has been sitting d. was sitting
11. It was raining .......................we cancelled the trip to Mount Faber.
a. although b. so c. because d. but
12. How far is it from Ha Noi to Hoa Binh? – It ...................about two hours by bus.
a. takes b. goes c. needs d. wants
13. Everybody was there, including..................Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
a. with b. of c. ___ d. in
14. She hasn’t written to me .......................
a. any longer b. never c. already d. yet
15. Surely David’s not going to drive,........................he?
a. does b. is c. isn’t d. will
II. Put the following sentences into reported speech:
1. She said to him, “ Where do you live?”………………..………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. She said to me, “ Have you been to town today?”…..…………………………………………………………………………………..
3. She said to John, “How is your father today?”. ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. He said, “Where shall I be tomorrow?” ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. John said, “May I close the window?” ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. John said, “What do you say, Mary?” ……………………………..………………………………………………………………………………
7. Mary said, “Do you feel well, John?”…… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
8. He said to me, “ What is your name?” ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. She said to me, “Where are you going for your holidays?” ………………………………………………………………………
10. She said, “How long does it take to get to London, Ba” …………………………………………………………………………
III. Use the words given to write meaningful sentences( 1 pt).
1.middle / room / big table / four chairs.
(……………………………………………………………………………………..……………………
2.students / ought / spend / free time / do / homework.
(…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
IV. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first (2pts)
1.Her hair is long and black.
( She has ……………………………………………………………………..
2.We intend to come over to pick you up.
(We are ………………………………………………….……….…………..
3.Mr.Tan is rich. He can buy a car. (enough)
( Mr. Tan is……………………………………………………………..……
4. This shirt is suitable. You can wear it. (enough)
( This………………………………………………………………………
EXERCISES ON “BOTH ... AND, EITHER .. OR, NOT ONLY ... BUT ALSO, NEITHER ... NOR”
1. Tom doesn't lie to his friends. Paul doesn't either. (neither ... nor)
2. He's betrayed your trust. He's betrayed your love for him. (not only ... but also)
3. He felt disappointed. He felt misunderstood. (both ... and)
4. She will have to study hard. She will have to concentrate to do well on the exam. (not only ... but also)
5. We could fly. We could go by train. (both ... and)
6. The speaker will not confirm the story. The speaker will not deny the story. (neither ... nor)
7. Pneumonia is a dangerous disease. Small pox is a dangerous illness. (not only ... but also)
8. The teacher gave Nam a good book. Nam’s parents gave him a good book. (both ... and)
9. Fred loves traveling. Jane wants to go around the world. (either ... or)
10. It might rain tomorrow. It might snow tomorrow. (both ... and)
11. Smoking isn't good for your heart. Drinking isn't good for your health. (neither ... nor)
12. Young people normally like only music but also sports. (both ... and)
13. The chickens haven’t been fed. The pigs haven’t been fed, either (neither ... nor)
14. Dan came from Thailand and Chow came from Thailand. (both ... and)
15. She carried me in her arms and she lulled me to sleep. (not only ... but also)
16. Mary went to London and Kate did, too. (both ... and)
17. You were mad. You were drunk. (either ... or)
18. My mother likes tea. And my father does, too. (both ... and)
19. Richard and John didn't keep her secret. (neither ... nor)
20. The underground is quick . It is also cheap. (not only ... but also)
21. You can find this book in the library or in a second-hand book shop (either ... or)
22. The boy is intelligent . He is hardworking, too. (both ... and)
23. He didn’t want coffee. He didn’t want tea, either. (neither ... nor)
24. Mary has both toothache and headache. (not only ... but also)
25. Helen likes cats. Mary likes cats. (both ... and)
26. You can take these tablets. You can also seek a doctor’s advice. (either ... or)
27. The thief stole my money. He also tore up my identify card. (not only ... but also)
28. He spoke French. He spoke German. (both ... and)
29. She should get a scholarship or she should work her way through medical school. (either ... or)
30. I’m not happy and you aren’t either. (neither ... nor)
31. Jane owns a shop. She owns a restaurant, too. (both ... and)
32. She’s at the office. She’s at the airport. (either ... or)
33. It was a very boring film and it was very long too. (both ... and)
34. He doesn’t have pen. And he doesn’t have paper. (neither ... nor)
35. Tom is my older brother and Peter is, too. (both ... and)
36. Chris didn’t have time to take a holiday. Sheila didn’t have time to take a holiday. (neither ... nor)
37. Nam’s handsome. Nam’s intelligent. (not only ... but also )
38. Peter was a football player and his brother was, too. (both ... and)
39. David doesn’t play tennis. David doesn’t play table tennis. (neither ... nor)
40. Mai plays the guitar well. Mai dances beautifully. (not only ... but also)
41. You can have fish for dinner. You can have chicken for dinner. (both ... and)
42. They came late. They left early. (not only ... but also)
43. Goats provide milk for cheese. Goats provide wool for clothing. (both ... and)
44. Mr. Brown has read a novel by Charles Dickens and he has seen the film made from it. (not only ... but also)
45. She’s French. She’s Swiss. (either ... or)
46. She can enjoy a good meal and she can go fishing on the lake. (not only ... but also)
47. David can’t play tennis. David can’t play football. (neither ... nor)
48. Ali has studied not only in the United States but also in Europe. (both ... and)
49. She’s tired. She’s hungry. (not only ... but also)
50. We can see the film tonight. We can see the film tomorrow night. (either ... or)
51. The pavements are both narrow and crowded. (not only ... but also)
52. She is not only beautiful but also graceful. (both ... and)
53. The black jacket didn’t fit her. The white one didn’t fit her. (neither ... nor)
54. I don’t have time to learn how to knit. I don’t have patience to learn how to knit. (neither ... nor)
55. They like field events and they like team games. (not only ... but also)
56. I didn’t have to go to school last Sunday. He didn’t have to go to school last Sunday. (neither ... nor)
57. That boy was dirty, and he was lazy, too. (not only ... but also)
58. Dick doesn’t need a bike. He doesn’t like to go on foot. (neither ... nor)
59. Mrs. Brown’s daughter is both beautiful and clever. (not only ... but also)
60. He hasn’t been to Ha Long Bay. And his sister hasn’t been there yet either. (neither ... nor)
61. He likes playing football and so do I. (both ... and)
62. She didn’t say a word and she didn’t smile. (neither ... nor)
63. The English team didn’t play well and the Scottish team didn’t play well, either. (neither ... nor)
64. He not only read the book but also remembered what he had read. (not only ... but also)
65. She can’t write fast. She can’t type. (neither ... nor)
66. They won’t come here tomorrow. They won’t stay at home.(either ... or)
67. Mary hasn’t studied Spanish. Her friend hasn’t studied Spanish.(neither ... nor)
68. You can turn in your homework today. You can turn in your homework tomorrow. (either ... or)
69. Jane doesn’t go to school today. Mary doesn’t go to school today. (neither ... nor)
70. Victoria needs a new coat. Victoria needs new tennis shoes. (both ... and)
71. He isn’t a doctor. I’m not a doctor. (neither ... nor)
72. We may go to The Fish House for lunch. We may go to Bahama Breeze for lunch. (either ... or)
73. She can’t ski and I can’t either. (neither ... nor)
74. Yesterday, it was cold. Yesterday, it was windy. (not only ... but also)
75. I don’t know how to sail. I don’t know how to ice-skate. (neither ... nor)
76. If I read a book, it must be interesting. If I read a book, it must be short. (either ... or)
77. Jack isn’t kind. Jack isn’t patient. (neither ... nor)
78. I would like to eat Pizza for lunch. I would like to eat salad for lunch. (either ... or)
79. Barbara doesn’t cook. Barbara doesn’t sew. (neither ... nor)
80. We may go to the movies this evening. We may go to the store this evening. (either ... or)
81. They didn’t like music. They didn’t like sports. (neither ... nor)
82. Bob is angry with his neighbors. Bob is angry with their dog. (both ... and)
83. John’s sons enjoy playing soccer. John’s sons enjoy swimming. (not only ... but also)
84. I can’t speak English. Nor can my sister. (neither ... nor)
85. Cuban food is tasty. Cuban food is nutritious. (both ... and)
86. Enrique doesn’t learn English. Enrique doesn’t learn French. (neither ... nor)
87. Mr Parker will move to France. He will change job and stay here. (either ... or)
88. She decided to change her major. She decided to change universities. (not only ... but also)
89. The architect did not design the building to be modern. She did not design it to be attractive.(neither ... nor)
90. Arthur is absent this evening. Ricardo is absent this evening, too. (both ... and)
91. The leopard faces extinction. The tiger also faces extinction. (either ... or)
92. The boy didn’t do his homework. He didn’t learn his lesson either. (neither ... nor)
93. Fred likes helping his friends. So does Linda. (both ... and)
94. Brian isn't very considerate. Tom isn’t considerate, either.(neither ... nor)
95. Ron enjoys horseback riding. Bob enjoys horseback riding. (both ... and)
96. The library doesn’t have the book I need. The bookstore doesn’t have the book I need. (neither ... nor)
97. It rained yesterday. It also snowed yesterday. (not only ... but also)
98. Jack didn’t do the homework. Tom didn’t do the homework, either. (neither ... nor)
99. Mary comes here tomorrow. Jane also comes here tomorrow. (both ... and)
100. Her husband doesn’t speak English. Her children don’t speak English. (neither ... nor)
Multiple Choice
1. I don’t like this book . It is ______ interesting ______ cheap . A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also
2. Neither Linda nor I _____ classical music. A. liking B. liked C. like D. likes
3. The baby is only two months old . He can ____ speak ____walk . A. neither / nor B. either / or C. both / and D. not / nor
4. He _______ a teacher or a doctor . A. is neither B. neither is C. is either D. either is
5. She is ______friendly _____intelligent so I can’t help admiring her . A. not only / but also B. either / or C. both / and D. A&C are correct
6. John is very poor. He has ______ house ______ money. A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also
7. ______ Linh ______ her sister like listening to pop music . A.Both – and B. Either – or C. Neither – nor D. Not only – but also
8. Neither my friend nor I _____ that movie. A. don’t like B. likes C. doesn’t like D. like
9. Who wrote you this love letter? - I'm not sure. I think it was ___ Michael ___ Paul. A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also
10. ___ Linda ___ Helen called to say sorry. I'm very sad and frustrated. A. Both – and B. Either – or C. Neither – nor D. Not only – but also
11. ___ Ryan ___ Susie have disappointed me. They didn't come to my birthday party. A. Both – and B. Either – or C. Neither – nor D. Not only – but also
12. He hurt ___ her feelings ___ her dignity. This is unforgivable. A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also
13. ___ loyalty ___ honesty are essential in a friendship. A. Both – and B. Either – or C. Neither – nor D. Not only – but also
14. You should ___ disrespect ___ deceive your friends. A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also
15. I will take you ___ to the cinema ___ to the theatre. That's a promise. A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also
16. Neither my brother ________________ my mother knows about this. A. both B. either C. and D. nor
17. I felt ________________ happy and sad at the same time. A. both B. neither C. either D. not only
18. ________________ of the girls know how to dance. ( = Both girls are bad dancers) A. too B. either C. neither D. nor
19. He ________________ has a cat or a dog. I can't remember. A. too B. either C. neither D. nor
20. Not only Lee but also his sons ___ chess very well. A. plays B. has played C. is playing D. play
21. I'm thinking of traveling to either Argentina ________________ Brazil. A. or B. either C. neither D. nor
22. I left it ____ on the table ____ in the drawer. A. either – nor B. neither – or C. either – or D. not only – but also
23. ____ the radio ____ the television works properly. A. Neither – nor B. Neither – or C. Either – nor D. Not – nor
24. He ____ could not come ____ did not want to. A. either – or B. neither – or C. either – nor D. not only – but also
25. Not ____ did she refuse to speak to him, but she also vowed never to see him again. A. even B. only C. at all D. always
26. He neither drank ____ smoked, so he had good health. A. nor B. or C. but D. also
27. Now women work both before ____ after having their children. A. or B. also C. nor D. and
28. She ____ hard but also gets on well with her classmates. A. doesn’t only study B. studies not only C. not only studies D. not studies only
29. Either you leave now ____! A. I will also call the police B. but I will call the police C. or will I call the police D. or I will call the police
30. Not only John but also his two brothers ____ football as their recreation every weekend. A. play B. plays C. were playing D. has played
31. ____ Julia ____ her sister are going to the party. A. Both - and B. Neither - nor C. Either - or D. Not only – but also
32. She feels very lonely because she has ____ husband ____ children. A. both - and B. neither - nor C. either - or D. not only – but also
33. I love____ of my sisters equally! A. both B. either C. neither D. nor
34. ____ me nor my brother like mushrooms. A. Both B. Either C. Neither D. Or
35. I'm so lucky! I went to ____ Spain and Tenerife this year! A. both B. either C. neither D. or
36. Both his parents and he ____ here now. A. are B. is C. was D. were
37. Either John or you ________________ responsible for the things that happened. A. is B. was C. were D. has been
38. I hate that song, and my sister hates it ________________ . A. too B. either C. neither D. nor
39. I'm not a big fan of that writer, and ________________ is my father. A. too B. either C. neither D. nor
40. I’m going to bed early tonight. I’m too tired; I can’t watch movie on TV. - ____ can I. A. Either B. Not C. So D. Neither
41. I don’t speak ____ French ____ German. A. neither/nor B.either /or C. neither/or D. either/ nor
42. Neither Tom nor his friends_________yet. A. has come B. have come C. hasn’t come D. haven’t come
43. Neither Jane nor her parents_________this film before. A. see B. sees C. has seen D. have seen
I. Use the correct form of the word in parentheses :
1. There has been a rise number of ________________ coming from Eastern Europe. (immigrate)
2. My sister has a _________________ for fried food. (perfect)
3. My mother is very good at keeping the _________________ within our family. (peaceful)
4. People were deeply shocked by the ________________ news of his death. (tragedy)
5. They have settled __________________ in New Zealand. (permanence)
6. These actors gave good _________________ last night. (perform)
7. He gave the teacher a _______________ of reasons for his absence yesterday. (vary)
8. She prefers this black chair to that brown chair because the brown chair is ________. (comfort)
9. We like attending English __________________ contests at school. (speak)
10. Alexander Graham Bell _________________ to Canada in 1870. (migrant)
11. It was very difficult for the boss to ________________ the workers. (peaceful)
cho dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc:
1. many designers took .................... from viet nam 's ethnic minorities (inspire)
2. you should ............... lot near my house (park)
3. he is an ..................... of new paper (edition)
4.we enjoyed the .....................atmosphere in ha noi (peace)
5. his attempt to break the world record was sadly ................... (success)
Question 2: Match a verb in A with a phrase in B to have a completel phrase.:
A
0. to drink
1. to go
2. to look
3. to live
4. to provide
5. to watch
6. to fix
7. to have
8. to prefer
9. to need
10. to arrive
B
a. in an urban area
b. more money
c. the news
d. a meeting
e. at the station at 5.30
f. for suitable jobs in the city
g. the countryside to the city
h. facilities for the people
i. the computer
j. to the countryside in the weeked
k. a cup of tea
0-k 1-..... 2-..... 3-..... 4-...... 5-..... 6-...... 7-...... 8-...... 9-...... 10 -.......
