25.______ think of metallurgy as a modern field of science, but it is actually one of the oldest.
a. Although many people b. Many people
c. Many people who d. That many people
III. Choose word or phrase - A, B, C or D – that needs correcting.
26.Despite of a language barrier, humans have managed to communicate
with others through sign language, in which certain motions stand for
letters, words, or ideas.
27.Radio stations at which broadcast only news first appeared in the 1970s.
28.JKL Motorbikes sells six different models, the first which they started
making in 1985.
29.Visitors were not permitted entering the park after dark because of
the lack of security and lighting.
30.If Monique had not attended the party, she never would meet her old
friend Dan, whom she had not seen in years.
VII. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
1.I live in the town not far from the capital.
The town ............................................
2.Nobody does it better than you.
There isn't ...........................................
3.Thanks to Laura's report, I was able to finish the project.
Had ................................................
4.He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk.
No sooner ...........................................
5.That question cannot be answered satisfactorily.
There is .............................................
6.It is my impression that she's enjoying her new job a great deal.
She seems ...........................................
7.The secretary hasn't replied me for ten days.
No reply .............................................
8.All of those presents were in agreement with the proposal.
Everyone ............................................
9.It's a pity that it's too late to do anything about it.
I wish ...............................................
10.She was so good to me that I'll always remember it.
I'll always remember ....................................
37. People think that there are too many obstacles to peace.
A. It is thought that there are too many obstacles to peace.
B. It was thought that there are too many obstacles to peace.
C. It is thought that there is too many obstacles to peace.
D. It is think that there are too many obstacles to peace.
38. Although it was raining heavily, all the guest came.
A. In spite the heavy rain, all the guest came.
B. In spite of the rain heavy, all the guest came.
C. In spite of the heavy rain, all the guest came.
D. Though the heavy rain, all the guest came.
39. “Where can I find more information about this?” he asked.
A. He didn’t know where find more information about that.
B. He didn’t know where to find more information about that.
C. He knew where to find more information about that.
D. He doesn’t know where to find more information about that.
40. We communicated mainly through letters and visits in the past.
A. We used to communicate through letters and visits in the past.
B. We used to communicating through letters and visits in the past.
C. We used to communicated through letters and visits in the past.
D. We didn’t use to communicate through letters and visits in the past.
1. I almost missed my flight there was a long queue in the duty-free shop.
a. although b. since c. despite d. because of
2. I want to be well-groomed other people think nice things about me.
a. in order to b. so as not to c. so that d. as soon as
3. she is young, she is very independent.
a. Although b. Because c. In order that d. In spite of
4. I met the Gills, I had been gardening for nearly ten years.
a. As soon as b. Although c. After d. Before
5. he had finished his studies, he went to America.
a. While b. Before c. After d. Until
6. You’ll never guess what happened I left my room.
a. as long as b. as soon as c. while d. as far as
7. they’re expensive, they last forever and never go out of style.
a. When b. As soon as c. Even though d. Because
8. She went back to live with her mother she did not earn enough money to live in her own house.
a. although b. so that c. in order to d. because
9. They were driving to Dallas they caught an accident.
a.when b. while c. before d. as soon as
10. she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her handbag.
a.In order that b. Although c. Because of d. While
___patience is an uneasy thing, it can gradually bring you benefits
A. Because B. Despite C. Although D. Unless
1. They confess that it was their entire fault. (blame)
=> Their.....
2. Despite their continuos effortsm they made no progress. (got)
=> Although...
3. I'd rather my friends were optimistic. (bright)
=> I am...
I. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
1. Tornadoes can suck up anything ________ is in their path.
A. what B. who C. that D. where
2. When the shaking first started, Yuki thought that it ______ just another standard aftershock.
A. is B. will be C. has D. was
3. I couldn’t sleep _______________________ very tired.
A. despite I was B. in spite of I was C. because of D. although I was
4. The weather _______________ for tomorrow is very worrying.
A. news B. foresee C. forecast D. foreman
5. He is always polite and _________________ towards his employees.
A. priority B. composes C. nominates D. considerate
6. Those buckets must be filled _______________ water for future use.
A. into B. on C. with D. by
7. Mary:” I’d like to congratulate you on your drawing, Tom! “ Tom: ________________
A. Yes, I think so C. It’s very good. B. Thanks, it’s O.K D. It’s very nice of you to say so
8. Tet is a festival which occurs ________ late January or early February.
A. at B. from C. on D. in
9. Scientists can usually ________ when a volcano will erupt.
A. mean B. estimate C. report D. predict
10. He is famous for his _________ . He is very helpful to those less fortunate than himself.
A. kind B. unkind C. kindly D. kindness
11. After a while Yuki realized that something __________ wrong once the shaking did not stop.
A. is B. has been C. was D. will be
12. Tet is a festival which _______________________in late January or early February.
A. holds B. celebrates C. decorates D. occurs
13. In Australia, a 120-km tropical storm is known as a ______________________.
A. hurricane B. tornado C. cyclone D. typhoon
14. Passover is celebrated by ____________________people.
A. English B. Vietnamese C. Japanese D. Jewish
15. Auld Lang Syne is a song ____________________is sung on New Year’s Eve.
A. when B. which C. where D. it
16. ______________Mr Pike is old and weak, he goes jogging every day.
A. Therefore B. Because C. Although D. However
17. Most earthquakes occur ____________________the Pacific Rim.
A. along B. around C. through D. over
18. His sense of humor distinguishes him _____________________others.
A. among B. between C. from D. with
19. “I suggest going to the seaside on the weekend.” – “_____________________.”
A. That’s a reason B. That’s a trip C. That’s a fine day D. That’s a good idea
20. Many people were injured when the building ______________ .
A. collapsed B. destroyed C. struck D. erupt
21. We will arrive ________ the morning of the sixth.
A. in B. for C. on D. at
22. Tuan was an effective ____ in that volunteer program. He spent his free time heping people.
A. active B. activist C. actor D. activity
23. The ___________ of the volcano was a terrible disaster .
A. prediction B. eruption C. cyclone D. shift
24. Thank you for your donation. It was very generous________________ you.
A. in B. at C. since D. of
25. Are they preparing for a military _________ to celebrate National Day?
A. parade B. celebration C. exhibition D. nomination
26. When tropical storm reaches 120 kilometers per hour, it is called a ___________ in America.
A. cyclone B. hurricane C. tornado D. typhoon
27. They went on walking _____________ it started to rain heavily.
A. so B. though C. because D. despite
28. The women and animals _____________ you saw on TV were from China.
A. that B. which C. whom D. who
29. “Thank you very much for that!” - “_______________.”
A. of course B. thank you C. I don’t mind D. Not at all
30. Let me congratulate you ______________ your nomination.
A. about B. for C. with D. on
31. ___________ Easter Day , many children and adults enjoy painting eggs.
A. On B. At C. During D. In
32. My friend Nigel, _____________ works in the City Bank, earns much more than I do.
A. that B. which C. who D. whose
33. “I suggest going to London for the weekend.”
A. That‘s fine day B. That‘s a good idea. C. That’s a trip. D. That‘s reason.
34. ________________ the man felt very tired, he did not stop working.
A. Though B. Because C. If D. Despite
35. ___________ a sudden shaking of the earth's surface that often causes a lot of damage.
A. Earthquake B. Tidal wave C. Typhoon D. Tornado
36. I think that nothing is more precious than __________________.
A. acquaintance B. parade C. damage D. freedom
37. Easter is a joyful festival which ____________ in late March or early April.
A. celebrates B. holds C. organizes D. occurs
38. Hurricane Andrew, _____swept through southern Florida in 1992, killed 41 people.
A. which B. that C. who D. both A and B
39. “That’s a delicious cake, my daughter.” “Thanks, Mom._____________.”
A. I’m a clever girl. B. Well done. C. It is very kind of you to say so. D. Yes, of course
II. Choose the best answer. 1. I turned the light on _______ the room was dark. A. although B. despite C. because D. because of 2. Edward came to the party _______ I asked him not to be there. A. despite B. even though C. if D. because 3. _______ you lend me the money for the trip, I won’t be able to go. A. Because B. If C. Unless D. Because of 4. All the seats on that flight are taken, but ______ there is a cancellation, I will call you. A. unless B. if C. although D. because 5. ______ Mary says she doesn’t need any help, I’ll help her anyway. A. Because B. Because of C. Even though D. In spite of 6. I will agree to tutor you _______ you promise to study hard. A. although B. if only C. only if D. unless 7. _______ the old man spoke very slowly and clearly, I couldn’t understand him at all. A. If B. However C. Since D. Although 8. She has worked as a secretary _______ she graduated from college. A. since B. before C. while D. until 9. If I had time, I _______ to the beach with you this weekend. A. will have gone B. will go C. would have gone D. would go 10. You ________ ring the bell; I have a key. A. must B. need not C. might not D. may 11. Which of the following animals and insects are in_________ of becoming extinct? A. danger B. endangered C. endanger D. dangerous 12. Hung studied very hard, _______ he still failed at the exam. A. and B. so C. although D. but 13. The old man is said _______ all his money to an old people’s home when he died. A. to have left B. to leaving C. have left D. to leave 14. The doctor decided to give her a thorough examination _______ he could identify the causes of her illness. A. so that B. unless C. after D. so as 15. “I have bought you a toy. Happy birthday to you.” “_______.” A. The same to you B. Have a nice day C. What a pity! D. What a lovely toy! Thanks. 16. I remember _______ to the hospital but nothing after that. A. taking B. being taken C. to be taken D. to take 17. Realizing he got lost, he started to _______ help. A. go for B. call at C. call for D. go to 18. Nowadays, women have to do most of the house keeping tasks _______ their husband’s share of the housework. A. although B. in spite of C. even though D. but 19. The price of fruit has increased recently, _______ the price of vegetables has gone down. A. whereas B. whether C. when D. otherwise 20. We didn’t go to the zoo yesterday________ the heavy rain. A. in spite of B. because of C. so D. because
Tìm lỗi sai và sửa lỗi
1.Many people voluntarily offer care for elderly and disabled.
2. He couldn’t use his motorbike because it was repairing.
3. Lan has so interesting novel that she can’t put it down.
4. Bowling, one of the more popular indoor sports, is popular all over the United States and in other countries.
16. I could not eat ______ I was very hungry.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. because of
17. We ___________ Nam since he left school.
A. didn’t met B. didn’t meet C. don’t meet D. haven’t met
18. Susan doesn’t want to go out with us,…………………..?
A. does she B. isn’t she C. is she D. doesn’t she
19. The endangered species was struggling to survive in its rapidly changing…………..
A. habitat B. property C. possession D. comfort
20. You have to ………… your hat when you go inside the main worship area of the temple.
A. turn off B. put on C. take off D. put down
Part 3. Write the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
21. She enjoys help her mother cook dinner for homeless people on the weekend.
A B C D
22. He said that he is listening to English songs then.
A B C D
23. The purpose of volunteer work is to help poor people how improving their life.
A B C D
24. Lan wishes that she can go to Thailand to visit her pen pal.
A B C D
25. Mary as well as her friends are going to a party tonight.
A B C D