The second-hand car Patrick bought was almost new _______ it was made in the 1990s.
A. or
B. because
C. although
D. however
The football match was exciting.
A.I felt excited about the football match.
B.The football match made me feel exciting.
C.I was exciting about the football match.
D.I was excited with the football match.
One of the questions was, “(9)...... people work in your department?”
9. A. How long
B. How often
C. How much
D. How many
Question 21. He …… up his mind yet. A. didn’t make B. hasn’t made C. wasn’t making D. wasn’t made Question 22. The baby …… non-stop for the last two hours. A. was crying B. has been crying C. is crying D. cried Question 23. The beach was so crowded the other day that we ……. difficulty finding empty spot. A. have had B. have been having C. had D. have Question 24. The Olympic Games…………every four years. A. take place B. takes place C. took place D. is taking place. Question 25. I have been waiting for you …………... A. since early morning B. since 9 a.m C. for two hours D. All are correct Question 26. We ............there when our father died. A. still lived B. lived still C. was still living D. were still living Question 27. I.............to New york three times this year. A. have been B. was C. were D. had been Question 28. For several years his ambition............…to be a pilot. A. is B. has been C. was D. had been Question 29. It was noisy next door. Our neighbors.............a party. A. had B. were having C. had had D. have had Question 30. Bad driving often............many accidents. A. caused B. had caused C. causes D. has cause Question 31. Look! That man….............to open the door of your car. A. try B. tried C. is trying D. has tried Question 32. When I was young, I............to be a singer. A. want B. was wanting C. wanted D. had wanted Question 33. They.............me about it last week. A. was telling B. told C. had told D. would tell Question 34. My grandfather............…many years ago. A. had died B. has died C. died D. was dying Question 35. I.........................my son the money for a week. A. gave B. given C. have given D. was given Question 36. I.............the dishwasher on when I heard the shot. A. A. am turning B. was turning C. was turning D. turned Question 37. There was a time when watching TV …............family entertainment. A. were B. was C. had been D. is Question 38. Last year, they.............22 million TV sets. A. were selling B. had sold C. has sold D. sold Question 39. Ted and Amy............for 24 years. A. have been married B. married C. were married D. has been married Question 40. 1. They …… on the lake when it started to rain so they went home. A. finished B. finishing C. were finishing D. are finishing Question 41. Her dad found some money while she …… her suitcase. A. packing B. package C. are packing D. was packing Question 42. Your brother ……… in Myanma when he met his girlfriend. A. study B. was studying C. were study D. was study Question 43. His grandma tried cake for the first time while he ………. in China. A. staying B. is staying C. is stayed D. was staying Question 44 Her mom ………. in the park when she saw a tree. A. was going B. went C. were going D. had gone Question 45. What …….. when his mother came? A. were you doing B. was you doing C. are you doing D. have you done Question 46. What did you watch on TV while you …….. dinner last night? A. were having B. was having C. had D.are having Question 47. The police ………. his letter in the post office at that time. A. is sending B. was sending C. sent D. were sending Question 48. It ………and cloudy when I left Ireland. A. was rain B. was raining C. is raining D. rained
VI. Read the passage, then choose the correct answer - b, c, or d.
Alfred Nobel was born on October 21, 1833 in Sweden. His important invention was dynamite - a power explosive. This dynamite business made him a very rich man. One day, Alfred Nobel read about his death in a newspaper. In fact, it was his brother's death. The reporter called him a salesman of death, 'The Dynamite King'. Nobel was very upset. He had invented dynamite to save lives-lives that were lost because other explosives were dangerous to use. He hated violence and war. And he did not like the world to think of him as a man of war.
He thought of the best way for people to use his fortune for years. Finally he knew what to do with his fortune. Alfred Nobel established the Nobel Prize, an annual award to honor leaders of science, literature, and world peace. Alfred Nobel died on December 10, 1896. He was unmarried and had no children. His important decision changed the way the world thought of him. He was remembered the way he wanted: Alfred Nobel, man of peace.
41. Dynamite, invented by Nobel, is __________________.
a. a business b. an explosive c. a king d. a prize
42. Alfred Nobel invented dynamite ________________.
a. to make money b. to make war
c. to be the “Dynamite King” d. to save people’s lives
43. The newspaper called him a salesman of death when _______________.
a. he invented dynamite b. he died c. his brother died d. he became a rich man
44. Alfred Nobel died at the age of ______________.
a. thirty-three b. sixty c. sixty-three d. ninety-six
45. The Nobel Prize is awarded to leaders of science, literature and world peace ______________.
a. every year b. every month c. every two years d. every four years
VI. Read the passage, then choose the correct answer - b, c, or d.
Alfred Nobel was born on October 21, 1833 in Sweden. His important invention was dynamite - a power explosive. This dynamite business made him a very rich man. One day, Alfred Nobel read about his death in a newspaper. In fact, it was his brother's death. The reporter called him a salesman of death, 'The Dynamite King'. Nobel was very upset. He had invented dynamite to save lives-lives that were lost because other explosives were dangerous to use. He hated violence and war. And he did not like the world to think of him as a man of war.
He thought of the best way for people to use his fortune for years. Finally he knew what to do with his fortune. Alfred Nobel established the Nobel Prize, an annual award to honor leaders of science, literature, and world peace. Alfred Nobel died on December 10, 1896. He was unmarried and had no children. His important decision changed the way the world thought of him. He was remembered the way he wanted: Alfred Nobel, man of peace.
41. Dynamite, invented by Nobel, is __________________.
a. a business b. an explosive c. a king d. a prize
42. Alfred Nobel invented dynamite ________________.
a. to make money b. to make war
c. to be the “Dynamite King” d. to save people’s lives
43. The newspaper called him a salesman of death when _______________.
a. he invented dynamite b. he died c. his brother died d. he became a rich man
44. Alfred Nobel died at the age of ______________.
a. thirty-three b. sixty c. sixty-three d. ninety-six
45. The Nobel Prize is awarded to leaders of science, literature and world peace ______________.
a. every year b. every month c. every two years d. every four years
His reply was so _________ that I didn’t know how to interpret it.
A. Explicable
B. assertive
C. explantory
D. ambiguous
Question. His reply was so _________ that I didn’t know how to interpret it.
A. Explicable
B. assertive
C. explantory
D. ambiguous
I.Complete the sentences with "Ving" and "to Vinf"
1. He refused ( allow) her ( think) for herself.
2. I was relieved (find out) that I had passed the exam.
3. She made her son _____(wash) the windows before he could go outside _______(play) with his friends.
4. She lets her children (stay) up very late.
5. We had nothing (do) except look at the cinema posters.
6. We both heard him (say) that he was leaving.
7. It made him angry (wait) for people who were late.
8. I couldn’t understand what the passage said, so I had my friend ( translate) it for me.
9. It’s important ( start) the meeting on time.
10. There are too many people here for me (talk) to all of them.
11. Whenever I have free time, I like ( watch) the basketball team (practice).
12. She sent me an e- mail ( inform) me that the meeting had been canceled.
13. I am happy ( know) that you have passed the exam.
14. We’ve got a few jobs ( do).
15. He keeps (ask) ____________ me the time and I keep (tell) _____________him (buy) _____________himself a watch.
16. I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind (wait) _____________for you.
17. I didn’t have enough time (finish) my work yesterday.
18. He refused ( allow) her ( think) for herself.
19. I was relieved (find out) that I had passed the exam.
20. She made her son (wash) the windows before he could go outside (play) withhis friends.
21. She lets her children (stay) up very late.
22. We had nothing (do) except look at the cinema posters.
23. We both heard him (say) that he was leaving.
24. It made him angry (wait) for people who were late.
25. I couldn’t understand what the passage siad, so I had my friend ( translate) it for me.
26. It’s important ( start) the meeting on time.
27. There are too many people here for me (talk) to all of them.
28. It took ages (download) the pictures from the Internet.
29. Whenever I have free time, I like ( watch) the basketball team (practice).
30. She sent me an e- mail ( inform) me that the meeting had been canceled.
31. It was a thrill ( see) my brother (win) the chess tournament last year.
32. John helps me ( choose) a present.
33. I must ( speak) to the manager.
34. It’s cold. You had better ( wear) a coat.
35. I’d rather ( stay) at home.
36. My mother encourages me (learn) harder.
37. She reminded him ( close) the door carefully.
38. My parents permit me ( go) camping with my classmates.
39. She ordered him ( open) the door.
40. I heard them ( talk) in the next room.
41. They let him ( write) a letter to his wife.
42. I’ll lend you the book when I’ve finished (read) _____________it.