-> When I bought it, I thought it was a beautiful color, but I have GONE to dislike it.
-> When I bought it, I thought it was a beautiful color, but I have GONE to dislike it.
bought a computer last month. It doesn’t work properly.
A. I bought a computer which doesn’t work properly.
B. I bought a computer last week when doesn’t work properly.
C. The computer I bought last week not work properly.
D. The computer I bought last week doesn’t work properly.
1.When he lived in Manchester, he (work) ...... in a bank
2. It (rain)..... but it (stop)... now
3. We thought we'd better invite them to the party although we don't like them very much
=> Despite..........................................
4. Although the heat was on, the room wasn't warm
=> Despite........................................
5. Although I didn't speak the language, I managed to make myself understand
=> In spite of........................................
II. Read the text and answer the questions
I started learning English when I was only five years old at my parents' insistence. Back then, I thought it was a Waste of time but now in college being able to speak and understand English is helping me study better. Firstly, because of the supremacy of English - Speaking countries in science and technology, lots of science books and scientific study are published in English. Being a biology student, I’m glad to have English as my second language. Secondly, English is the “official” language of the Internet. More than half of the content on the Internet is written in English. If I didn’t understand English, I wouldn’t be able to use all these information for research and reference. Finally, researches show that learning a new language has improved problem solving skills and memory, Bilingual people like me tend to perform better academically.
1. What is the writer’s job?
…………
2. Why does the writer feel happy when he/ she was a bilingual person?
…………
3. Do you like living in the country where people speak English? Why?/ Why not ?
…………
1. The moon ( move) ……………………… around the earth.
2. I bought a beautiful scarf. I ( give) ……………………..it to my mom on her next birthday.
3. I ( not receive) …………………….a letter from my old friend last week .
4. It is 11 o’clock. I must (go) ……………………….home now.
Writing
1 My friend has just bought a new bike
2 If I were her, I would spend more time practising English
3 We had just got on the plane when the pilot told us to get off again
4 It is belived that scientists have discovered a new type of plant
I. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence or do as directed
II. Supply the correct form of the word in parentheses to complete each sentence
1 repeat
2 tender
3 beautifully
4 development
III/ Word form
1/ I have some quizzes to check your _________ of the English language. (know)
2/ We like the _________ of the English language. (open)
3/ The ________ of form makes English easy. (simple)
4/ The policy results in a lack of economic ______. (flexible)
5/ Can you tell me three __________ of English? (various)
6/ I can see the _________ between you and your mother. (similar)
7/ Her ________ at her grandfather’s death was obvious. (sad)
8/ Her ________ is beyond belief sometimes. (stupid)
9/ Her _________ has declined since her return from exile two years ago. (popular)
I quite like listening to classical music now although I wasn’t keen on it when I was younger.
→ I am used
Cricket-how I detested this game when I was young! My family would spend hours and hours watching it on television while I angrily waited for it to end. Every game seemed the same. Yes, one team won and the other one lost, but it was always the same game-some men pitching a ball, some running back and forth.
Then something happened. I became old enough to start playing cricket myself with the other kids in my neighborhood. We found a place to play wherever we could put up a wicket. We played on the street, in the backyard-even on the tops of buildings, believe it or not! I can recall so clearly the sounds of the ball hitting the bat and the quick running feet. I can still feel the sun on my face as I played and the bruises and scratches from falling down. I can still see the blue sky fading to darkness behind the buildings as our games continued into the night. It became my favorite thing in the world. Now I watch it not with anger, but with fond memories of the endless days and nights spent playing the game.
Question 29. What title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
A. Cricket: a game for all ages
B. How I learned to love cricket
C. The dangers of playing cricket
D. Learning the rules of a difficult game
Question 30. The word ‘detested’ is closest in meaning to__________.
A. hated B. played C. wanted D. watched
Question 31. What best describes the author’s attitude toward cricket when he was very young?
A. It was boring to watch. B. It was difficult to learn.
C. It was fun to talk about. D. It was dangerous to play
Question 32. According to the author, what was surprising about some of the cricket games he played?
A. They were played without bats. B. They were played on rooftops.
C. No one cared who won them. D. No one got hurt playing them.
Question 33. The author describes memories of all of the following EXCEPT__________.
A. how the sun felt on his skin B. how the ball sounded hitting the bat
C. how the sky turned from light to dark D. how the rules of the game caused arguments
Question 34. What change does the author describe?
A. He could not remember the rules of cricket at first, but then he decided it did not matter.
B. He was afraid of getting hurt playing cricket at first, but then he stopped being afraid.
C. He did not like cricket at first, but then he began to enjoy it.
D. He liked playing cricket at first, but then he grew tired of it.
Question 35. The word ‘fond’ is closest in meaning to__________.
A. old B. cruel C. happy D. boring
9. I didn't like the CD you have recommended me, but I bought it all the same. → Although________ → In spite of_______ 10. I told her all the truth. However she didn't believe me. → Although________ → In spite of_______ 11. They didn't play well, but they won the game. → Although_______ → Despite________ 12. They felt very cold but they didn't turn on the heater. → Despite_______ 13. Bill had a terrible headache. However he kept working. --->Although________ --->In spite of_______ 14. He has all the necessary books but he doesn't use them to study. --->Despite________ 15. She works very hard but she doesn't deserve a raise. → Although________ → In spite of_______ 16. She is not prepared for the test, but she has to do it. --->Despite________ 17. She was ill but she had to go to school. → Although________ 18. It was a nice sunny but there was nobody at the beach. → Although________ --->In spite of_______
Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements are true IT), false (F) or no information (N). Correct the false sentences.
I lived in the Middle East for a while, and when I went out, I had to obey the local custom of wearing something over my head and wearing a dress that covered my whole body. At first, I found it a real nuisance, but after a while, I got used to it and even started to like it. You feel really secure, and also you don't have to worry about what to wear all the time.
The writer lives in the Middle East now.
A. True
B. False
C. Not given