I. Put the verbs into the correct tenses.

1.- The fire ………………………… (already/reach) the roof by the time the firemen arrived.

2.-Joe Smith went to prison because he …..…………. (steal) a lot of money.

3.-Helen went to bed after she …………………… (watch) her favourite TV programme.

4.-My father bought the new car after he ……………….. (try) it a few times.

5.-By the time Sonia got to the party, everyone ……………………. (begin) dancing.

6.-Lorenzo …………………….. (eat) all the ice cream before I opened the fridge.

7.-There was a lot of snow outside because it ……………….. (snow) earlier in that day.

8.-Beatriz didn’t pass the test because she ………………….. (not study) at all.

9.-Look! Somebody …………………… (leave) the windows open.

10.-By the time the police arrived, the burglar ……………….. (break)into my neighbour’s house.

11.-The girl felt guilty because she …………………. (drink) all the milk.

12.-Our flat was robbed because we …………………. (not lock) the front door.

13.-My father couldn’t find the money because he …………….. (hide) it in a drawer.

14.-Leonard didn’t have money for the bus because he …………. (forget) to ask his mother.

15.- My cousin ………………… (never/visit) a mine until his father took him one day.

16.-Her bicycle wasn’t there because a friend ……………..… (take) it without asking her.

17.-Daniel was arrested after he …….…………… (escape) from prison.

18.-When Kathy met Jonathan, he ………………….. (join) the Navy.

19.- Before they arrived at the airport, they …………….. (pay) the taxi driver.

20.-His dog …………………. (die) two weeks ago. He was very sad.

II. Rewrite the sentences starting with the word(s) given:

    1. I've never had such a marvelous opportunity before.

         This is……………………………………………………….. 

   2. John last saw his parents ten years ago.

         John has ………………………………………………………..
   3. I've never read such an interesting book.

         This is………………………………………………………..    
   4. We haven't heard from them since 1st August.

         We last ………………………………………………………..

   5. You've never made a complaint about it before.

         This is the first time……………………………………………………….. 

   6. Our 25th anniversary is at the end of the year.

         By the end of the year we………………………………………………………....

   7. Do you have anything fixed for Saturday evening?

         What are ……………………………………………………….. 

   8. I haven't been to the cinema for two months.

         It's  ………………………………………………………..
   9. Do you have any experience driving this kind of car?

         Have you ………………………………………………………..   

 10. Jack left before I arrived at the office.

          When I ………………………………………………………..

11. I intended to call you yesterday but I forgot.         (going)

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12. Paul had the irritating habit of making trouble.   (always)

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13. Diane was not always as rude as that.  ( be)

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14. I felt happy about the improvement in Jean’s condition.   (better)

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15. What were you doing at the moment of the explosion?   (when)

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16. I had to go pass your house so I decided to drop in.    (passing)

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17. Eating Chiness food is new to me.    (before)

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18. When is the train due to arrive?         (get)

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19. I shouldn’t think Paul knows the answer.   ( doubt)

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20. Brenda had no idea of her next move.   (what)

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21. To get to work on time I have to get up at 6.00.   (means)

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22.  This matter is one of your business.  (concern)

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PAST PERFECT

1.- The fire ………………………… (already/reach) the roof by the time the firemen arrived.

2.-Joe Smith went to prison because he …..…………. (steal) a lot of money.

3.-Helen went to bed after she …………………… (watch) her favourite TV programme.

4.-My father bought the new car after he ……………….. (try) it a few times.

5.-By the time Sonia got to the party, everyone ……………………. (begin) dancing.

6.-Lorenzo …………………….. (eat) all the ice cream before I opened the fridge.

7.-There was a lot of snow outside because it ……………….. (snow) earlier in that day.

8.-Beatriz didn’t pass the test because she ………………….. (not study) at all.

9.-Look! Somebody …………………… (leave) the windows open.

10.-By the time the police arrived, the burglar ……………….. (break)into my neighbour’s house.

11.-The girl felt guilty because she …………………. (drink) all the milk.

12.-Our flat was robbed because we …………………. (not lock) the front door.

13.-My father couldn’t find the money because he …………….. (hide) it in a drawer.

14.-Leonard didn’t have money for the bus because he …………. (forget) to ask his mother.

15.- My cousin ………………… (never/visit) a mine until his father took him one day.

16.-Her bicycle wasn’t there because a friend ……………..… (take) it without asking her.

17.-Daniel was arrested after he …….…………… (escape) from prison.

18.-When Kathy met Jonathan, he ………………….. (join) the Navy.

19.- Before they arrived at the airport, they …………….. (pay) the taxi driver.

20.-His dog …………………. (die) two weeks ago. He was very sad.

I. Rewrite the sentences, so that their meaning stays the same ,using the beginning  (1point)

1. Her hobby is raising money for the poor

→ She enjoys……………………………………………………………………………………..

2. Because he was tired , he went to bed early

→  He ……………………………….., so …………………………………………

II. Write full sentences using the suggested words and phrases given : (1point )

1. They / visited / Ha Long Bay / many times . 

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2. My brother / not like / ice-skating / because  he thinks / it/ dangerous .

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III.Writing (1pt) :Rearrange the words to form the sentences about healthy living.

1. apple/keeps/An/day/doctor/ a/ the/ away……………… …..……………….

2. sleep/ are/ the/ cures/ A/ good/ and/ best/ laugh/ a/ long.………… ……… …………

3.eat/ not/ live/ Eat/ to / live/ to/,/………………………………………….

4.thirds/ health/ Hygiene/ two/ of/ is.…………………………………… ……………….

5.good/ eat/ cheerfully/ To/ health/ :/ lightly/ ensure/and/ laugh.…… ………………

Rewrite the folowing sentences without changing the meaning of the root ones 1. He couldn't meet you because of being busy(because) 2. She can't work hard because she is very old((because ) 3. She went to bed early because of her sickness(because) 4. He likes her because she is very beautiful (because of) 5. Nobody can do this test because of its difficulty(because) 6. He couldn't go to school because he was very poor (because of) 7. Two cars can't pass each other because of narrow road(because) 8. We spent the whole day in the garden because of lovely weather (because) 9. I can't buy this bike because i don't have enough money( because) 10. Tom will not pass the examination though he studies well(despite) 11. Despite not having enough money, we decided to have a party (though) 12. He took a lot of photos though the sky was dark( in spite of) 13. Our guests arrived late because of the heavy rain( because) 14. Because of his friend's absence, he had to copy the lesson for her( because) 15. This girl is ignorant because she is lazy(because of) 16. My friend was absent because of his illness(because) 17. Julia doesn't go to school because she is ill( because of her) 18. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job( in spite of) 19. The little girl crossed the street although the traffic was heavy(in spite of) 20. Not having enough money, i didn't buy the computer(because) 21. Although the weather was very hot, they continued playing football( in spite of) 22. Despite the rain, they went to the football match (although) 23. Kate never learnt Spanish. She lived in Spain for years ( though) 24. I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella(although) 25. David smokes. He seems to be in good health (although) 26. Although Nam is not an intelligent student, he can learn very fastb( despite/in spite of) 27. Because Hoa was rich, she could buy that house( because of) 28. Because the rain was so heavy, i couldn't go to school( because of) 29. His father asked him to go stay at home because he was sick(because of) 30. Because there was an accident, i was late(because of) 31. She failed the University entrance exam because her grades were bad( because of)

Chia động từ trong ngoặc

1 Every morning, Linda ( get )...........up at 6. She ( have) .................. breakfastat 6:10. After breakfast, she ( brush ) her teeth. She (go) ................... to school .

2 We ( watch ) ................... TV every morning

3 I ( do ) .......................my homework every afternoon

4 Mai and Lan ( play ) ........................games after school

5 Vy (listen)......................to music every nigt

6 They ( play)...............volleyball every afternoon.

7 Mai (brush) ..............................her teeth every morning.

8 He always (watch)..................TV at night.

9 Our teacher (live)...........................on Quang Trung Street.

10 Steve(smoke)..............10 cigarettes a day

11 We usually(have).............dinner at 7:00

12 Anne( wash ).............................her hair twice a weak

13 Jane ( teach ) .............. English to children.

14 You ( meet ).....................a lot of people.

chuyên đề clause of concession/ phrase of concession clause of reason, clause of reason

1.Many people wear dress now because it is fashionable

Because of............................................................................

2.Although our lives are difficult, we have to try to get over

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

3. Although he behaves badly, she loves him

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

4.Because she is disabled,everyone helps her to with housework

Because of............................................................................

5. Although she is young, she has attained a lot of excellent accomplishments in chemistry

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

6. Although she was hungry , she refused to eat the food I gave her.

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

7. Because her family was poor, she couldn't go to university as her dream

Because of..............................................................................

8. Because the weather was cold, we stayed at home and watch TV

Because of..................................................................................

9. Because there was a lot of dust in the room, we watsed a lot of time to clean it

Because of............................................................................................

10. Because Marie Curie wanted to be a scientist, she went to there to there to conduct her dream

Because.............................................................................................

11.Because she didn't want everybody to disturb her, she closed the room's door

Because of.....................................................................................

12.Although it is hot, we still sleep soundly in the room.

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

13. Because there was so much noise there, we went to another cafe.

Due to..........................................................................................

Rewrite these sentences by using''because''

1.He couldn't meet you because of being busy

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2.She went to bed early because of her sickness

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3.We spend the whole day in the garden because of lovely weather

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4.I can't play volleyball because of my height

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5. We can't swim in this part of the river because of highly polluted water

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