I usually work out at the gym early in the morning before leave for work at 8 am
I usually work out at the gym early in the morning before leaving for work at 8 am
I usually work out at the gym early in the morning before leave for work at 8 am
I usually work out at the gym early in the morning before leaving for work at 8 am
Part I. Complete each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the one printed before it. Use the word given in CAPITALS (if provided).(10 points)
1. Thousands of people were unable to go to work because of the heavy rain. (PREVENTED)
The fact that
2. Her father was so proud of being a soldier.
Her father prided .
3. I have never known a singer as talented as Thuy Linh. (FAR)
Thuy Linh is
4. Could you watch my bag while I am away?
Could you keep ?
5. Her passport and other identification were stolen.
She .
VII. Complete each sentence with a correct phrasal verb. Use a verb given in the box
and a suitable adverb particle.
get
grow
try
turn(x2)
get
look(x2)
give
take
1. When I ____, I'm going to be a TV star.
2. Helen starts work at 8 a.m, so she at 6 a.m.
3. Could you ____ the light, please? I can't sleep.
4. It's very hard to ____ smoking. I've tried many times!
5. +It's hot in here. -____ your sweater, then.
6. He's trying to ____ a job in London.
7. Why don't we the television to watch the news?
8. I can't go tonight. I have too much homework to do.
9. My sister is a children's nurse. She really likes ____ babies
10.
+ I'd like to ____ this dress, please.
- Of, course. The fitting rooms are over there.
III. Join these 2 sentences into 1
6.My father taught me how to use the computer. Before that, I didn't know how to use it.
7.I arrive at the station. I will call you right after.
8.My brother is very out-going. I am quiet reserved.
9.Mr Peter was walking home.He was robbed of his wallet.
10.I don't have a pet. My mother doesn't allow me to have one.
I. READ THE PASSAGE AND FILL IN EACH GAP WITH ONE SUITABLE WORD OF YOUR OWN
ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK
In these days of high unemployment, it is often difficult (1) ............ young people to find a job. If they are lucky (2)............. to be asked to go for an interview, they may find (3)............... there are at least 20 other applicants for the (4)................. If a company is thinking of offering (5)............. a job, they will ask you for at least one reference from either your previous employer (6)......... someone who knows you well. (7)............. taking up your job, you may have to sign a contract. You will probably have to do some training, (8) .......... help you to do the job more successfully. Once you have decided that this is your chosen career, you will then have to work (9).............. to try and get promotion, which usually brings more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made redundant, and not be able to find (10)............... job. It is also a good idea to pay some money into a persion scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family when you are ratired. Finally, good lucky!
II. GIVEN THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORDS IN BRACKETS. WRITE YOUR ANSWER IN THE NUMBERED BOX
1. David has been a bit......... today (TROUBLE)
2. I have told you on.................. occasions not to leave the safe unlocked ( NUMBER)
3. She was presented with the gift in............ for her long service (GRATEFUL)
4. Jack's parents keep complaining about him because he's very....... (OBEY)
5.My boss was so angry that he was absolutely...............(SPEECH)
III. USE THE CORRECT FORMS OF THE VERBS IN THE BRACKETS TO COMPLETE THE PASSAGE BELOW
I (write) .............. to express my dissatisfaction of my stay at the Lord Hotel in London last weekend. I (book)........... the hotel in Sweden and also (receive)...... information about the hotel. I (promise) .............. a luxury weekend. However, I (be)............... not satisfied. The room was comfortable, but the traffic from the road opposite the hotel (make) it improssible to (sleep)............. I (ask).............. for another room, but no single rooms (be) .................. available. I required room-service one night and I (have)........... to wait for almost one hour before someone came
Use the conjunctions at the end of each group to connect the sentences.
1. My brother likes action films. He likes romantic comedies. ( and )
2. Vinh usually stays up late to watch soccer matches. He knows it isn't good for his health. ( although )
3. I'm not interested in soap operas. They are often long and boring. ( because )
4. Lan went to bed before the game show ended. She was tired and sleepy. ( so )
5. David loves wild animals. He never watches nature programs. ( but )
III/ because/ or/ at/ on/ in/ of/for 1. she is famous…………………her beautiful face and voice. 2. I broke the cup………………..I was careless. 3. Hurry up………………you’ll be late. 4. Nam usually goes to school _____________ 7:00 in the morning. 5.Lan saw this movie……………………....Sunday afternoon.
Exercise 2: Rewrite the following sentences so that the second sentence means exactly the same as the sentences before it.
1. That man used to work with me when I lived in New York.
That’s the man _______________________________________________________________
2. It was raining, so we decided to postpone the football match.
Since _______________________________________________________________
3. I think it would be a good idea to take the train.
I suggest _______________________________________________________________
4. She couldn't join us because she was busy.
She was busy, _______________________________________________________________
5. The flowers were roses. I bought the flowers for my sister.
The flowers _______________________________________________________________
6. She can't work hard because she is very old.
Because of _______________________________________________________________
7. He couldn't meet you because of being busy.
Because _______________________________________________________________
8. We must finish the project on time.
The project _______________________________________________________________
9. He started working as an engineer for this company 5 years ago.
He has _______________________________________________________________
10. What about organizing a charity event to raise money?
I suggest we _______________________________________________________________
11. Stop littering or our school will be full of rubbish.
If we don’t _______________________________________________________________
12. He stopped working at school, but he still taught street children.
Although _______________________________________________________________
13. He is a careless driver, so he has caused a lot of accidents.
He drives _______________________________________________________________
14. I am fond of listening to folk music.
I enjoy _______________________________________________________________
15. We usually spent two hours a day learning English.
It took _______________________________________________________________
I/ Use the words in brackets to write sentence using “ will ” and the present simple.
1. Tom / help/ us/ when/ he/ come home. ………………………………………………………………….
2. I buy/ the tickets/ before/ I/ go/ work
………………………………………………………………….
3. as soon as/ Herry/ arrive,/ we/ have/ something/ eat ……………………………………………………
4. The play/ start/ after/ the music/ stop. ………………………………………………………………….
5. He/ not/ stop/ until/ he/ finish/ the job. ………………………………………………………………….
6. When/ john/ get/ here, /we/ go/ beach. ………………………………………………………………….
In which sentences do you think the relative pronoun can be left out? Put a tick (ü) at the end of the sentence you decide to leave out the relative pronoun and a cross (X) at the end of the sentence you think can’t leave out the relative pronoun.
1. The job that he got was exciting. ……
2. I have got a job which is interesting. ……
3. I’ve lost the toys which you gave me. ……
4. This is the dog which I love very much. ……
5. Our teacher is a person who I really respect. ……
6. Hue is the place which attracts many tourists. ……
7. I can’t forget the lady who offered me the job. ……
8. She keeps telling me things which I have already known. ……
9. Once upon a time there was a prince who was turned into a frog. ……
10. He never appreciates his wife who has devoted all her life to him. ……