Question

I will never forget that terrible day when I was bullied by my classmates. I (36)______ a book from Mai - one of my peers. When I finished it, another girl, Linh in our group wanted to read it, so she asked to borrow it. Without much (37)_______  I gave the book to Linh, who then gave it back to Mai after finishing it. Mai took the book from Linh but still asked me to (38) ______  it. I felt helpless and almost burst into tears. I decided (39)_______  our form teacher. After listening to my whole story, our form teacher asked Mai: "Mai, do you really want another copy of the same book?". Then she said to Linh: "Linh, give the book back to Hoa. You took it from Hoa." They stood there saying nothing. Then our teacher asked: "Where's the book now?" Mai got it out from her (40) _______ and gave it back to Linh. Linh gave it back to me with an apology. I could finally return it to Mai, who then felt  ashamed about her trick. I also learnt a lesson: I will return what I borrow to the original lender only.

36. A. borrowed              B. gave                  C. bought              D. lent
37. A. listening               B. looking             C. worrying           D. thinking
38. A. keep                      B. return                C. lend                   D. give away
39. A. telling                             B. to tell                C. tell                    D. told
40. A. backpack              B. suitcase             C. wallet                D. purse 

Answer 1

A. borrowed
D. thinking
B. return
B. to tell
A. backpack