I have several good friends but I suppose that my best (1)friend is Ellen. We have been friends with each other (2)since we were very young because she used to live next door to me. We were in the (3)same class at school. She has always been much more clever than me at all subjects. I don't mind (4)because she often helps me with my homework! Anyway, I have always been better at sport than she is. I beat her at tennis and she didn't like that. In fact, she hates (5)losing at anything and gets very annoyed if she does. That is the only thing that I don't like about her. Otherwise, she has a great sense of (6)humour and she always makes me laugh. We get on very well (7) together although we have arguments about silly little things sometimes. Ellen and her family moved to another district last year but I (8)still see her a lot. We're planning to go on a (9)trip around Europe next summer. I'm really looking forward to it because I think we'll (10)have a lot of fun and see exciting places.

I have several good friends but I suppose that my best (1) friend is Ellen. We have been friends with each other (2)since we were very young because she used to live next door to me . We were in the (3)same class at school. She has always been much more lever than me at all subjects . I don't mind (4)because she often help me with my homework ! Anywa,I have always been better at sport than she is . I beat her at tennis and she did not like that . In fact, she hates (5)losing at anything and gets very annoyed if she does. that is the only thing that I don't like about her. Otherwise, she has a great sense of (6)humour and she always makes me laugh. We get on very well (7) together althought we have arguments about silly little things sometimes . Ellen and her family moved to another district last year but I (8) still see her a lot. We're planning to go on a(9) trip around Europe next summer .I'm really looking forward to it because I think we'll (10) have a lot of fun and see exciting places

I have several good friends but I suppose that my best (1)friend is Ellen. We have been friends with each other (2)since we were very young because she used to live next door to me . We were in the (3).same class at school. She has always been much more lever than me at all subjects . I don't mind (4)because he often help me with my homework ! Anywa,I have always been better at sport than she is . I beat her at tennis and she did not like that . In fact, she hates (5)losing .at anything and gets very annoyed if she does. that is the only thing that I don't like about her. Otherwise, she has a great sense of (6)humour and she always makes me laugh. We get on very well (7)together althought we have arguments about silly little things sometimes . Ellen and her family moved to another district last year but I (8)still see her a lot. We're planning to go on a
(9)trip around Europe next summer .I'm really looking forward to it because I think we'll (10) have a lot of fun and see exciting places

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1.We postponed our holiday (because of, in spite of, although, because) the bad weather

2.We can’t go to the cinema (although, even though, because, because of) it isn’t open today

3.(although, despite, in spite, though) her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.

4.Mary will take a plane, (in spite of, even though,therefore, moreover) she dislike flying

5.I would like to come, (but, nor, and, so) i do not have time

6.( Despite of, also, apart from, in spite of) Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest,she managed to smile

7.The moon will rise (as soon as, than before, yet) the sun sets

8.It looks (while, as, if, as if) the train would be late.

9.(because, as if, even if, so that) I told the truth, you would not believe me.

10.I’m going to bring along my umbrella (because of, as a result, in case, if) it rains

11.Will you come with me? (Also, otherwise, as well as, in case) i shall have to go alone

12.She is kind (However, Consequently, Therefore, But),she is rather forgetful

13.The work was new to me (Consequently, Nevertheless,To sum up, Whereas), it did not seem difficult

14.Continue along Queen Street.(Then, Therefore, Also, Too) turn left

15.It was very misty. (So, Nevertheless, Hence, However), we could not get a clear view of the mountain

16.We had walked several miles.(Accordingly, However, Since, As a result),we did not feel tired.

17.She is a talented actress. (In addition to, Absolutely, Moreover , Thus), she is very beautiful

18.We take the bus every day. (As if, Nevertheless, Therefore, So), we are familiar with the bus route.

19. The child was sleepy.( Otherwise, Thus, Consequently, Additionally), we went home early.

20.The food was delicious.(Additionally, Nevertheless, Hence, Consequently),the service was excellent

21.We looked everywhere.(However, Thus, Likewise, Yet), we could not find the keys.

22.The book is long.(In summary, Consequently, Furthermore, Accordingly), the vocabulary is difficult.

23.Luckily, the moon was bright.(Accordingly, Otherwise, Besides),we could not have seen the path.

24.He is old (Nonetheless, Therefore, Moreover, As well as), his mind is still active.

25.We opened the window (because, consequently ,so that) fresh sir would blow into the room

26.He is ignorant;( and, furthermore, so, thus), he is lazy

27.You should go to sleep now,( or, otherwise, and, but) < Ủa thiếu hở?>

28.I was worried;(but ,Nevertheless, In addition), I was determined not to show it.

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Read the text and answer the questions

We go to school (1).......... day a week, from Monday to Friday, and we have a lot of subjects at school such as Maths, Literature, English, Geography and so on. I always try my best to study all, especially English because It's my (2)........... subject. Maths is a little difficult but (3)............ However, I don't like Luterature very much (4)............ the teacher gives us so many exercise. I'm not very good at Computer Science, so I'm really afraid (5)...... this subject. Physics, Geography and History are the most useful subjects to me. We learn about the world, about life and nature. I'm rather interested in these subjects.

1. A. Seven B. Four C. Five D. Six

2. A. Lovely B. Likely C. Favourite D. Interesting

3. A. Easy B. Good C. Lovely D. Interesting

4. A. Because B. But C. Then D. And

5. A. For B. At C. Of D. On

We go to school (1).......... day a week, from Monday to Friday, and we have a lot of subjects at school such as Maths, Literature, English, Geography and so on. I always try my best to study all, especially English because It's my (2)........... subject. Maths is a little difficult but (3)............ However, I don't like Luterature very much (4)............ the teacher gives us so many exercise. I'm not very good at Computer Science, so I'm really afraid (5)...... this subject. Physics, Geography and History are the most useful subjects to me. We learn about the world, about life and nature. I'm rather interested in these subjects.

1. A. Seven B. Four C. Five D. Six

2. A. Lovely B. Likely C. Favourite D. Interesting

3. A. Easy B. Good C. Lovely D. Interesting

4. A. Because B. But C. Then D. And

5. A. For B. At C. Of D. On

1.C 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.C

I have a best friend named Linh, we have been together since we were just little kids. She has beautiful bright (1) and brown eyes. We have a lot of things in common, (2) we love the same band, food and books She and I even share the same name, and it is a small surprise for anyone who has talked to us. Linh is not my classmate, but we always help each other (3) the homework and school projects. We spend every minute in our break time (4)about all the things that happen in class, and people usually ask what can even makes us laugh that hard. Sometimes I think it is like we have been best mates since forever, (5) I hope that we (6) happy like this for a very long time.

1. A. nose B. leather C. cheek D. skin

2. A. like B. such as C. likely D. such

3. A. with B. for C.about D. of

4. A. talking B. to talk C. talked D. to talking

5. A. but B. though C. because D. and

6. A. are B.were C. will be D. was

I. Circle the letter preceding the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. (1pt)

1. A. hear B. near C. fear D. pear

2. A. gather B. monthly C. father D. brother

3. A. favorite B. slight C. fine D. high

4. A. cold B. hold C. close D. cloth

II. Vocabulary and grammar. Circle the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete each of the following sentences. (2 pts)

1. "________ a nice T-shirt, Hoa!" " Thank you".

A. How B. What C. Which D. It

2." I've just received a present from my mother."

A. Really B. Thank you C. Congratulations D. Well

3. He can't swim ________he is afraid of water.

A. because B. but C. and D. so

4. At the weekend, we can play a________of badminton or join a football match.

A. sport B. game C. match D. sporty

5. This is the________restaurant I have ever known.

A. worst B. baddest C. badder D. worse

6. Many girls and women________ aerobics to keep fit.

A. play B. went C. do D. go

7. __________eat too much salt. It's not good for you.

A. Do B. Please C. Don't D. Can't

8. It's very__________to swim there. The water is heavily polluted.

A. safe B. unpopular C. unsafe D. good

9. ___________the programme is late, we will wait to watch it.

A. Because B. Although C. When D. So

10. As it doesn't snow in Viet Nam, we cannot __________skiing.

A. make B. do C. go D. does

III. Give the correct form of the verbs in simple past or present perfect. (2pts).

1) We (study) studied a very hard lesson the day before yesterday.

2) We (study)  have studied almost every lesson in this book so far.

3) We ( never watch)   have never watched that television program.

4) We (watch)  watched an interesting program on television last night.

5) My wife and I have  travelled   (  travel) by air many times in the past

6) My wife and I (travel) travelled    to Mexico by air last summer

7) I (read)  have read that novel by Hemingway sevaral times before.

8) I (read) read that novel again during my last vacation.

9) I (have) had .a little trouble with my car last week.

10) However, I (have) have had no trouble with my car since then.

IV. Reading: Use the given words in the box to complete the following passage. There is ONE word you don't need to use (2pts) different -some- watch -sporty- go- listening- do -play- chatting

(1)Some students in my school are very (2)sporty . They take part in (3) different  activities after school. Some students usually (4)play  football, table tennis or badminton. Others go (5) swimming or jogging in the park. Some students don't sports. They often go home and (6)watch   television. Sometimes, they (7) listening   to   music or (8)  chatting  on the Internet.

V. Writing 1. Write complete sentences from the following sets of words and phrases. You can make all the necessary changes and additions. (3pts)

1. you / ever /have/ read / that / book / yet? ->  Have you ever read that book yet ? 

2. The USA /in/ has / colour TV / 1953. ->  The USA has had  colour TV since 1953 

3. The Eiffel Tower / most / famous building / Paris/is/the/in. ->  The Eiffel Tower is the most famous building in Paris 

4. Ngoc/has / never / been / to /Ho Chi Minh City / before. -> Ngoc has never been to Ho Chi Minh city before

5. I have never eaten this kind of food before. (This is) ->  This is the first time I have eaten this kind of food 

6. This is the best novel I have ever read. (before) ->  I have never read a better novel than this one before

Combine each pair of sentence using the words given in brackets.

1. Peter and Phong are happy to join the procession. It is going to rain. ( however/ nevertheless)

Peter and Phong are happy to join the procession. However , it is going to rain.

2. Nick wanted to travel around Viet Nam to take pictures of festivals. He statredto save money. ( therefore)

Nick wanted to travel around Viet Nam to take pictures of festivals. Therefor , he statredto save money.

3. You can go to the Giong Festival. You can go to the huong Pagoda Festival. ( otherwise)

You can go to the Giong Festival. Otherwise , you can go to the huong Pagoda Festival.

4. At the Ooc bom bok we float beautiful paper lanterns on the river. We also hold thritting dragon boat races. ( moreover)

At the Ooc bom bok we float beautiful paper lanterns on the river.Moreover , we also hold thritting dragon boat races.

5. We have chance to visit Khanh Hoa, you should join Nha Trang Sea Festival celebrated in June. ( if)

If we have chance to visit Khanh Hoa, you should join Nha Trang Sea Festival celebrated in June.

Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences :
1. Passover is celebrated in Israel by all _________ people.
A. English B. Vietnamese
C. Japanese D. Jewish
2. He has now been formally _________ as presidential candidate.
A. Pointed B. Regarded
C. Received D. Nominated
3. Last night, we came to the show late _________the traffic was terrible.
A. Although B. Despite
C. And D. Because
4. The people _______ live in Greece speak Greek.
A. Whose B. Who
B. Whom D. When
5. ________ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. As B. Although
C. Since D. Despite
6. Easter is a joyful festival ________ is celebrated in many countries.
A. Who B. Which
C. When D. Whose
7. Peter, ________ can compose many pieces of music, sings very well.
A. Which B. Whom
C. Who D. Whose
8. We are so proud _______ her for telling the truth.
A. In B. With
C. Of C. At
9. Ha is not satisfied _________ her preparations for Tet.
A. With B. Of
C. To D. At
10. Let me congratulate you________ your nomination.
A. To B. At
C. With D. On
11. It is nice _______ you to say do.
A. In B. On
C. Of D. At
12. What _______ you go if you had a car ?
A. Would B. Have
C. Will D. Did
13. He is the most ________ activist in the town.
A. Affect B. Effective
D. Effectiviely D. Effectiveness
14. I am the boy _______ is wearing a white T-shirt.
A. Which B. Who
C. Whom D. Whose
Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. I suggest taking a taxi ( take )
2. If the Earth gets warmer, the sea will get warmerb ( get )
3. What will you do if you pass the final examination ? ( pass )
4. What about going to work by bus. ( go )
5. Tuan has been nominated as the most effective activist in the town. ( nominate )
6. Tell me the reason for celebrating the Father's Day. ( celebrate )
7. I want to improve my English. ( improve )
8. Passover is celebrated by all Jewish people. ( celebrate )
Give the correct preposition to each gap
1. Tet is a festival which occurs in late January or early February.
2. Family members who live apart try to be together at Tet.
3. I congratulate Susan on passing her exam.
4. I'm always proud of my father and love father and love him so much.
5. The school has taken part in the festival since 1997.
6. If you're not satisfied with your essay, I suggest you rewrite it.
7. Auld Lang Syne is sung on New Year's Eve.
Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. There are many celebrations throughout the year. ( celebrate )
2. He wants to decorate his room. ( decoration )
3. Tet is a joyful festival of Vietnamese people. ( joy )
4. Easter is a joyful festival which is celebrated in many countries. ( celebrate )
5. I'm very proud of my father. ( pride )
6. In many countries, people crowd the streets to watch colorful parade. ( color )
7. Air and water pollution can make people fall ill. ( pollute )
8. We often go to the town cultural house. ( culture )
Rewrite the following sentences as directed.
1. Tet is a festival. Tet occurs in late January or early February ( which )
--->Tet is a festival which occurs in late January or early February
2. The pupil gets the scholarship. He is very poor. ( who )
--->The pupil who gets the scholarship is very poor
3. Auld Lang Syne is a song. Auld Lang Syne is sung on New Year's Eve. ( which )
--->Auld Lang Syne is a song which is sung on New Year's Eve
4. Have you ever spoken to the people ? They live next door. ( who )
--->Have you ever spoken to the people who live next door ?
5. Is this the book ? You want me to read it ? ( which )
---> Is this the book which you want me to read ?
6. My friend Tom can compose songs. Tom sings Western folk songs very well. ( who )
--->My friend Tom who can compose songs sings Western folk songs very well
7. He often tells lies. Many people believe him. ( Although )
---> Although he often tells lies, many people believe him
8. He is very tired but he has to finish his home work. (event though )
---> Even though he is very tired, he has to finish his home work
9. He took a lot of photographs event though the sky was dark.
--->Despite the dark sky, he took a lot of photographs
10. Although she doesn't earn much money, she spends like a millionaire.
--->In spite of not earning much money, she spends like a millionaire
Fill in each gap with a suitable word in the box

- is - clothes - most - as - joyful - who - at
-food-

Tet or Luna New Year holiday is the most ( 1 ) important festival in Vietnam. Tet is a joyful ( 2 ) festivalwhich occurs in late January or early February. It is ( 3 )
a time for famillies to clean and decorate their houses, wear new clothes ( 4 ) and enjoy special food ( 5 ) such as ( 6 ) sticky rice cakes. Family members who ( 7 ) live apart try to be together at ( 8 ) Tet.

I. 1...................you are interested in this film, don't go to see it at any cost. A.if B. Unless C. Because D. So 6. If you like that book, I will give it .................you as my present D. to A. for B. from C. at 7. If you live in this small town, you................earn much money
A. aren' B. couldn't C. can't D. didn't 8. If you have .....................money, you can travel abroad this summer D. a lots A. a lot of B. many C. lot of 9. If you are a student, you can get a discount .....................books A. on B. in C. at D. for 10. I won't go unless you ..............me the money back A. to pay B. paid C. paying D. pay II. simply -dirt-health- importance-quick-poison We are all destroying the earth. The seas and rivers are too (1).....dirt..............to swim in. There is so much smoke in the air that it is (2).................. to live in many of the world's cities. In one well-known city, for example, (3)........poison...... gases from cars poilute the air so much that policemen have to wear oxygen masks. We have cut down so many trees that there are now vast areas of wasteland all over the world. As a result, famers in parts of Africa can not grow enough to tat. in certain countrics in Asia there is so little rice. Moreover, we take enough care of the countryside. Wild animals are (4).....quick........ disappearing. For instance, igers are rare in India now because we have killed too many for them to survive. However, it isn't so (5) .....importance...........to talk about the problem. We must act now before it is too late to do anything about it. Join us now Save the Earth. This is too (6)......simply....... to ignore

I. 1...................you are interested in this film, don't go to see it at any cost.

A.if B. Unless C. Because D. So

6. If you like that book, I will give it .................you as my present

D. to A. for B. from C. at

7. If you live in this small town, you................earn much money

A. aren' B. couldn't C. can't D. didn't

8. If you have .....................money, you can travel abroad this summer

D. a lots A. a lot of B. many C. lot of

9. If you are a student, you can get a discount .....................books

A. on B. in C. at D. for

10. I won't go unless you ..............me the money back

A. to pay B. paid C. paying D. pay

II. simply --health- importance-quick-poison

We are all destroying the earth. The seas and rivers are too (1).........dirty..........to swim in. There is so much smoke in the air that it is (2).........unhealthy......... to live in many of the world's cities. In one well-known city, for example, (3)...... poisonous ........ gases from cars poilute the air so much that policemen have to wear oxygen masks. We have cut down so many trees that there are now vast areas of wasteland all over the world. As a result, famers in parts of Africa can not grow enough to tat. in certain countrics in Asia there is so little rice. Moreover, we take enough care of the countryside. Wild animals are (4).....quickly........ disappearing. For instance, igers are rare in India now because we have killed too many for them to survive. However, it isn't so (5) .....simply...........to talk about the problem. We must act now before it is too late to do anything about it. Join us now Save the Earth. This is too (6)......important....... to ignore

1) Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same , using the word given

1 the hotel we saw first was rather expensive. We decided to look for another. (so )

The hotel we saw first was rather expensive , so we decided to look for another.

2 We like Tet because itis a long way . We can also receive lucky money (moreover )'

We like Tet because itis a long way . Moreover, we can also receive lucky money.

3 Tet is considered a holiday .People become even busier than on ordinary day . (nevertheless)

Tet is considered a holiday . Nevertheless , people become even busier than on ordinary day .

4 the Khmer belive they have to float lanterns . They may not get good luck ( otherwise )

The Khmer belive they have to float lanterns . Otherwise, they may not get good luck.

1 the hotel we saw first was rather expensive. We decided to look for another. (so )

=>The hotel we saw first was rather expensive , so we decided to look for another.

2 We like Tet because itis a long way . We can also receive lucky money (moreover )'

=>We like Tet because itis a long way . Moreover , we can also receive

3 Tet is considered a holiday .People become even busier than on ordinary day . (nevertheless)

=>Tet is considered a holiday . Nevertheless , people become even busier than on ordinary day

4 The Khmer belive they have to float lanterns . They may not get good luck ( otherwise )

=>The Khmer belive they have to float lanterns . Otherwise , they may not get good luck