Complete each sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence above it.

1. I disagree with his point of view, but I understand why he thinks that way.

Although ...........................................................................................................

2. Jack is still unemployed in spite of spplying for about a dozen diferent jobs.

Though.................................................................................................................

3. While most people agreed that the car was a bargain, none of them wanted to buy it.

Even.......................................................................................................................

4. Though it seems unlikely, the children may not want to go to the zoo on Saturday.

Unlikely.....................................................................................................................

5. The old people didn't have very much money, but they were really generous.

Despite........................................................................................................................

Complete each sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence above it.

1. I disagree with his point of view, but I understand why he thinks that way.

Although ...........................................................................................................

2. Jack is still unemployed in spite of spplying for about a dozen diferent jobs.

Though.................................................................................................................

3. While most people agreed that the car was a bargain, none of them wanted to buy it.

Even.......................................................................................................................

4. Though it seems unlikely, the children may not want to go to the zoo on Saturday.

Unlikely.....................................................................................................................

5. The old people didn't have very much money, but they were really generous.

Despite........................................................................................................................

29.Lighting (strike) …………………… the tree that they (shelter) 
……………………under. Of course, they (have) ……………… a 
terrible fright, but they (be) ……………… very lucky. No harm 
(come) ……………………to them at all.
30.When I (arrive) ………at his house, he still (sleep) ……………….
31.The light (go) ……………………out while we (have) 
……………………dinner.
32.Bill (have) ……………breakfast when I (stop) …………… at his 
house this morning.
33.As we (cross) ……………………the street, we (see) ………………… 
an accident.
34.Tom (see) …………… a serious accident while he (stand) 
……………… at the bus stop.
35.While my father (read) ……………… a newspaper, I (learn) 
…………… my lesson and my sister (do) ……………… her 
homework.
36.The children (play) …………… football when their mother (come) 
……………back home.
37.The bell (ring) ………………while Tom (take) …………… a bath.
38.I (be) ………very tired because I (work) ………… all day yesterday.
39.He (sit) ……………in a cafe when I (see) ………………… him.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

The Amazon rainforest is home to more than a third of all the world's species of plants, birds and animals. Twenty per cent of all the birds in the world live in the rainforest. Scientists have discovered thousands of types of plants and animals that can only be found there. There are thousands - probably millions more that we haven't discovered yet. There are at least 2.5 million species of insects there. Imagine what would happen if they all lost their home? It couldn't happen, could it? Unfortunately, it's happening right now. Yet, the rainforest is big. But it's getting smaller. The problem is that people are cutting down the trees, mainly to make room for cows. These provide meat and make money for their owners. This process of cutting down trees is called ‘deforestation'.

The good news is that it is slowing down. In 2004, for example, more than 27,000 square kilometres were cut down. That's an area bigger than Wales. In 2006, because of all the campaigns to save rainforest, it dropped to just over 13,000 square kilometres. The bad news is that it's not enough. Scientists predict that by 2030, the rainforest will have become smaller by 40%. It's possible that by the end of the 21st century, the rainforest will have completely disappeared. With deforestation, thousands of the animals, birds, fish and plants that live in the Amazon rainforest lose their home, their natural habitat. Some of them move to other areas, but most of them die. Many species have already become extinct, and many more will if deforestation continues. That will change the balance of life in the rainforest and could cause enormous problems to the region's ecosystem.

There's another problem too. Trees and plants are a vital source of oxygen. If we cut them down, we lose that oxygen. But it's worse than just that. With deforestation, the trees and plants are burnt. This sends gases into the Earth's atmosphere, which stops some of the Earth's heat escaping. That then leads to the temperature here on the ground going up. This increase in the world's temperature is called 'global warming', and most scientists believe it's a very serious issue. If they stopped deforestation, it might help prevent global warming.

Question. What might help to restrain global warming?

A. increasing deforestation

B. stabilising deforestation

C. stop cutting down trees

D. clearing more trees for farming

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

The Amazon rainforest is home to more than a third of all the world's species of plants, birds and animals. Twenty per cent of all the birds in the world live in the rainforest. Scientists have discovered thousands of types of plants and animals that can only be found there. There are thousands - probably millions more that we haven't discovered yet. There are at least 2.5 million species of insects there. Imagine what would happen if they all lost their home? It couldn't happen, could it? Unfortunately, it's happening right now. Yet, the rainforest is big. But it's getting smaller. The problem is that people are cutting down the trees, mainly to make room for cows. These provide meat and make money for their owners. This process of cutting down trees is called ‘deforestation'.

The good news is that it is slowing down. In 2004, for example, more than 27,000 square kilometres were cut down. That's an area bigger than Wales. In 2006, because of all the campaigns to save rainforest, it dropped to just over 13,000 square kilometres. The bad news is that it's not enough. Scientists predict that by 2030, the rainforest will have become smaller by 40%. It's possible that by the end of the 21st century, the rainforest will have completely disappeared. With deforestation, thousands of the animals, birds, fish and plants that live in the Amazon rainforest lose their home, their natural habitat. Some of them move to other areas, but most of them die. Many species have already become extinct, and many more will if deforestation continues. That will change the balance of life in the rainforest and could cause enormous problems to the region's ecosystem.

There's another problem too. Trees and plants are a vital source of oxygen. If we cut them down, we lose that oxygen. But it's worse than just that. With deforestation, the trees and plants are burnt. This sends gases into the Earth's atmosphere, which stops some of the Earth's heat escaping. That then leads to the temperature here on the ground going up. This increase in the world's temperature is called 'global warming', and most scientists believe it's a very serious issue. If they stopped deforestation, it might help prevent global warming.

Question. In paragraph 2, the word "it” refers to  ____.

A. room 

B. process

C. rainforest 

D. deforestation

Peter: "Hi, David, do you think it's possible for you to have a talk sometime today?"

-David: “_____”.

A. I'd love to, but I've got a pretty tight schedule today.

B. No more time for me. I have to work with my boss.

C. I wish I had been free yesterday to have time with you.

D. Excuse me; however, I'm so busy all day from morning.

Write a short essay about 200 words about what community can do to help the homeless.

The passage below is a sample writing. Choose the correct answer to complete the essay.

In today society, not all of people are able to live in big house and enjoy their lives. There have several people who even don't have a home to stay. They need care from society. In my perspectives, (1) ______.

First and foremost, (2) ______. Society need to build some particular apartment for homeless people, which can be stared for a long time. To give homeless people a home is capable to solve the most important problem of them.

Second, (3)______. Homeless people usually feel lonely and depressed because they usually stay alone on the streets and feel hopeless of future. Volunteers can use their enthusiasm to let homeless people feel warm. Therefore to use volunteer help homeless people is not only good for their physical health but also mental health.

The last but not least, (4) ____. Many homeless people still have ability to do some manual works, so society need to give them some opportunities and help them get suitable works. When homeless people get jobs, they are not homeless anymore.

In conclusion, (5)______. I think this is what homeless people want.

Question 2:

A. to be a volunteer help homeless people's daily life in their apartment.

B. society should help homeless people find a place to live.

C. society can offer some appropriate jobs for homeless people.

D. the way to help homeless people have a good life from giving their material conditions to giving them a new opportunity to create their lives