Exercise: Fill in the blank

1._________is the name of the President of the United States of America?

2._________month is the Chinese new year?

3._________did Neil Armstrong say when he first landed on the moon?

4._________did he first land?

5._________did the Americans drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima?

6._________is New York city?

7._________is that called in English?

8.__________are the Hawaiian Islands?

9._________are you doing this afternoon?

10.________does Tet last?

I. Complete the letter using the words in the box.

New Year is the time which marks the (1) …………. of a calendar year and the beginning of another. Celebrating the start of a year is a tradition observed by almost every culture and country on Earth. (2) ………………, there is nowhere in the world where this holiday is as highly regarded as in Asia. People in Asia consider Lunar New Year as the most important event of the year. Many people (3) …………. long distance to be with their family for the celebration. Although New Year is the (4) ………..….. holiday in many countries in Asia, traditions and customs are diverse and hold different meanings. For (5) ……………….., some countries light fireworks to celebrate New Years’ Eve, while others ring bell at midnight to get rid of sins and welcome good health, happiness.

II. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question.

Quan used to live in a small house on the outskirts of the City with his grandma. Now, he lives with his parents in an apartment ncar the City Central. Living in an apartment is a very different experience. It is more convenient because the apartment is more modern and transportation is more accessible. Many places that Quan regularly visits are within walking distance. There is even a cinema at the ground floor of his apartment building. When Quan lived on the outskirts of the city, the closest cinema is 30 minutes away on bike. On the downside, the street is always busy. It’s noise and more crowded than the street Quan used to live on. Outside space is also limited making it hard to find fresh air

1. Where did Quan live with his grandma?

A. Near the City Central.                             B. In the middle of the City.

C. At the outer parts of the City.                D. In a town.

2. Where are Quan’s parents living?

A. In a modern apartment.                          B. In a small apartment.

C. In a modern house.                                              D. In a small house.

3. What is the meaning of the word “accessible” underlined in the passage?

A. able to be learned.                                               B. able to be reached.

C. able to be stayed away.                          D. able to be gathered.

4. According to the writer, what are the disadvantages of the City?

A. Limited outside space and cinema at the ground floor.

B. Noisy outside space and crowded street.

C. Cinema at the ground floor and busy street.

D. Busy Street and limited outside space.

5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Quan now lives with his grandma and parents.

B. When Quan lived on the outskirts of the city, he had to bike 30 minutes to the cinema.

C. The Street in the city is nosier and more crowded than one on the outskirts

D. Little fresh air is found in the outside space of the city

I. Complete the letter using the words in the box.

New Year is the time which marks the (1) …………. of a calendar year and the beginning of another. Celebrating the start of a year is a tradition observed by almost every culture and country on Earth. (2) ………………, there is nowhere in the world where this holiday is as highly regarded as in Asia. People in Asia consider Lunar New Year as the most important event of the year. Many people (3) …………. long distance to be with their family for the celebration. Although New Year is the (4) ………..….. holiday in many countries in Asia, traditions and customs are diverse and hold different meanings. For (5) ……………….., some countries light fireworks to celebrate New Years’ Eve, while others ring bell at midnight to get rid of sins and welcome good health, happiness.

Complete the description of Diwali. Fill each blank with the correct form of the word in brackets.

Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, is the most important holiday of the year in India. Special Diwali (1. celebrate)_________ are held across the country in October or November. The festival shows the (2. culture) _________richness of this country. People open their doors and windows and light candles to welcome Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth. They also enjoy traditional music and dance (3. perform) _________ and watch fireworks. Also, people can watch (4. parade) _________with beautiful floats. There is a very strong (5. festival) _________atmosphere across India during Diwali.

I. Complete the passage with the words in the box. There is one extra word we don’t need for the blanks

Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, is the most important holiday of the year in India. Special Diwali (1) …….are held across the country in October or November. The festival shows the (2) ……. richness of this country. People open their doors and windows and light candles to welcome Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth. They also enjoy traditional music and dance (3)……... and watch fireworks. Also, people can watch (4)…... with beautiful floats. There is a very strong festive  atmosphere across India during Diwali.

complete the following sentences with the correct form of the adjectives

1. her daughter is ........................................ than her(beautiful)

2. summer is .................................... season ò the year (hot )

3. that dog isn't ................................. as it looks (dangerous)

4. in the past, people were ........................................ than today (polite)

5. it is ..................... today than it was yesterday(cold)

6. our hotel was .................................... than all the others in the town (cheap)

7. what's ...................................... river in the world(long)

8. it was an awful day. it was .................................. day of my life (bad)

9. everest is .................... mountain in the world. it is ............................... than any other mountain (high)

10. i prefer this chair to the other one. it's ..................................(comfortable )

11. i think the temple of literature is as ...............................Quan Thanh Temple(old)

12. i don't like this film very much. it is ..................... the original book (different)

13. some students say maths is ..................................... than music, but i don't think so (important)

14. my grandma thinks modern life is ........................... as life in the past (not/good )

15. learning to play the guitar is ............................... i thought (not/easy)

16. my cows produce ................................. milk than your cows(much)

17. my pen is ........................... than yours (good )

18. this exercise is .............................................. than that exercise (easy)

19. i have ............................... pens thanyou do (many)

20. he grows ...................................... trees than i do (few)

21. my pen is ................................ than your pen (good)

22. my sister is .................................... than i am (confident)

23. my mother drinks ...................................... milk than my father does (little)

24. coffee is ..................................... for health than orange juice (bad)

25. a bicycle is often ....................... than a car in busy cities (convenient)

Complete the dialogue with the correct tense of the verbs in brackets 

6. Hue festival is a………………event that is held every two years. (culture)

7.New Year’s Ever is one of the largest global……………..because it marks the last day of the year. (celebrate)

8.Everybody has gone to the …………………….festival. (music)

9. Rosy has a large …………………..of dolls. (collect)

10. I am ……………….that I will visit Ha Noi with my parents next weekend. (excite)

11. This is a very a ………………………book about the history of the cinema. (interest)

Choose the best word/ phrase to complete the sentences (2,0pts) 

1.The book is open in front   her on the desk. 
A. of B. to C. with D. Æ 

2.Will you be free on Sunday? 
A. not at home B. not busy C. not late D. back 

3.   year is a year in which February has 29 days instead of 28. 
A. Rest B. Leap C. Four D. Last 

4.April is the  month of the year. 
A. forth B. fourth C. third D. three 

5.You will have  new friends soon. 
A. a lot of B. lots of C. many D. All Are Correct 

6.My birthday is on May 25th. 
A. date of birth B. day of birth C. party D. dates 

7.I hope he  to the party. 
A. will come B. come C. comes  D. a & c 

8.I’m quite nervous about starting my new job. 
A. happy B. sorry C. worried D. sure