Sarah _____ the lottery by the time she _____ twenty-five.
A. wins/ was
B. won/ was
C. won/ is
D. had won/ was
Combine the sentences. Use the words in brackets.
1. It was a comedy. Most audience fell asleep. (although)
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2. The film was made twenty years ago. Many people have enjoyed seeing it. (however)
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3. She has been nominated for Best Actrees five times. She has never won once. (in spite of)
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4. This is his first role. His acting is excellent. (nevertheless)
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5. The film didn't receive good investment. The film was a great success. (despite)
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Choose the best answer.
Please let Helen (go/ to go/ going/ goes) with you.
The exam was quite (more easily/ more easy/ easier than/ easier as) we expected.
What’s (good/ better/ the best/ well) film you’ve ever seen?
He (wins/ won/ has won/ is winning) five gold medals since the beginning of the Sea Games.
The students are playing (happy/ happier/ happiest/ happily) in the schoolyard.
I’m going away (since/ in/ for/ during) a few days.
My friend suggested (to go/ go/ going/ goes) by bus.
She told me (giving/ to give/ gave/ given) you this dictionary.
Kết hợp 2 câu thnahf 1 , sử dụng động từ trong ngoặc
1. It was a comedy . Almost audience fell as sleep ( although )
2. The film was made twenty years ago . Many people have enjoyed seeing it ( however )
3. She has been nominated for Best Actress times . She has never won once ( in spite of )
4. This is first ide . His acting is excellent ( neverthless )
5. The film didn't receive good investment . The film was a great success ( despite )
1, Underline and correct the mistake in each sentence
1, Althought his old car, he won the race.
2, He got sleep in spite of this film was good.
3, Ifind English excited.
4, She has watch that film five times.
5, In spite of be so young, he won a lot of gold medals.
Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống được đánh số với MỘT từ thích hợp:
Paula Radcliffe is a British long – distance (1) …………………... She was born in the north of England in 1973, and by the age of 20 was competing (2) …………..….. world championships. However, she didn’t start running marathons until ten years later. She was immediately successful, and (3) …………………. the London marathon in 2002. The following year, she not only won the marathon, but (4) ………….…… set a new world record for the women’s marathon with a time of 2 hours, 15 (5) ………………… and 25 seconds.
Because (6) ………….… her success, many people expected Paula Radcliffe to win the marathon at the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004, but she had to stop after 36 kilometers. Five days later, she took (7) …………….. in the 10,000 meters, but again was (8) ……………… to finish the race. This was a low point in Paula’s career (9) ………..…… an athlete, and some people thought it was the beginning of the end, but they were wrong. She won marathons in New York and London in 2005, making her one of the most successful runners in the (10) ………………….. of athletics.
Điền "although/despite/in spite of" vào chỗ trống:
1. .......... Peter was not invited to the party, he was the first to come
2. ......... he promises he won't tell lie again, I won't trust him anymore
3. This is an old car. .........., it's very reliable
4. I am exhausted after school. ..........., I will help mom do housework
5. Ted is only 6 years old. He, ............ can play the piano very well
6. She bought that sweater ....... its high price
7. They rushed to the cinema. ..............., they were to late
8. ....... Sally hates crowed places, we've invited her to the prom
9. I didn't like her rude behavior. .............. , I sad nothing
10. I do exercises every day. I haven't lost any weight,.....
II. Read the text and choose the best options to answer the following questions.
This is a story that Charlie Chaplin liked to tell about himself. It happened after the great actor had become internationally famous. A theater announced that a competition would be held to see who could act like Charlie Chaplin. Those taking part in it had to dress like Chaplin, walk like Chaplin and act one of the roles in a Charlie’s film.
When Charlie Chaplin heard about the competition, he decided to take part in the competition himself. Naturally he kept his plan a secret from everybody. When the results of the comptition were announced, Charlie said: “ I didn’t know whether to feel angry or only surprised. I didn’t win the first prize. But after thinking about it, I decided that it would be best to laugh”.
11. This is a story which ____________
A. was told by his friends. B. happened even he was not famous yet.
C. Charlie was fond of telling. D. was announced at the competition.
12. People who took part in the competition had to _______________
A. imitate Chaplin’s walking, dressing and acting.
B. keep a secret from other people.
C. sing a song.
D. be a great actor.
13. Charlin did not ________________________
A. take part in the competition. B. allow this competition to be held.
C. like a competition. D. tell anybody about his plan.
14. When the results of the comptition were announced _________
A. he was very surprised and angry.
B. he learnt that he had won the first prize.
C. he learnt that somebody else had won the first prize.
D. he learnt that his new film was a success.
15. When he learnt the news he decided ________
A. to keep a secret B. to laugh
C. to be angry D. not to take part in such a competition
Fill in the blank ,by using with “Although” or “In spite of”.
1.Salim went to school alone, ____________ she knew that it was very unsafe.
2. They liked their camping holiday, _________ of the rain.
3. ________ the pain in her leg, she still won the marathon excellent.
4. My father decided to buy the car _____ he didn’t really have enough money.
5. _______ she was very sick, she still try to complete this job.
6. ________ his age, he still plays badminton every morning.
7. ________ Land and Mike went to university together, they weren’t close friend.
8. We still play football outside __________ of the heavy rain.
9. ____________ her illness, she must go to school.
10. Loan knew what he wanted ___________ of not understanding anything.
11.__________ the story of the film was good, I didn’t like the acting.
12. I went to see the film ____________ feeling really tired.
13. I really enjoyed the Water War____________ most of my friends said it wasn’t a very good film.
14.______ careful preparation, they had a lot of difficulties in making the film.
15._________ the film was gripping, Tom slept from beginning to end.
