XII. Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 1. I want to eat some food. I have a sore throat.          (but)

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Question 2. Because the Japanese eat healthily, they live for a long time. (so)

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Question 3. Children like picture books very much (interested in)

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Question 4. Linh finds playing board games boring                   ( like)

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Question 5. Thao has had more success in her search for a job than Nam. (less)

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Question 6. Nam works more hours than Lan.  ( less)

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Question 7. This is the first time I had such a delicious meal. (before)

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Question 8. She started driving 1 month ago. (for)

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Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways

I don’t want to buy a new computer although I have enough money.  (having)

Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question37. The only thing is how to go home. It make me worried. (which)

Question38. The water in this lake very dirty so we can’t swim in it. (too)

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Question39. Mary could not go to school yesterday because she was sick. (because of)

Question40. You helped me a lot with the work. Thank you very much for it. (helping)

Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 37. It took me 4 hours to read the first chapter of the book. (SPENT)

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Question 38. He was so brave that he could tell her what he thought about her.     (IT)

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Question 39. Is this car yours? (OWN)   

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Question 40. We didn’t go to the theatre. We stayed at home. (INSTEAD OF)

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Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways.
Question 37: It rained heavily. We went to school. (In spite of)
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Question 38: "Eat more fruits and vegetables", the doctor said to her (told)
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Question 39: I’m sorry I missed the film last night. (wish) 
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Question 40: I often went boating when I was young. (used)
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Choose the option to  combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way:

The Buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening. It is an essential part of the ceremony to worship the Water God.  (Although)

 A.

The Buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening. Although it is an essential part of the ceremony to worship the Water God.

 B.

Although the Buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening, it is an essential part of the ceremony to worship the Water God.

 C.

The Buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening, although it is an essential part of the ceremony to worship the Water God.

 D.

Although the Buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening. It is an essential part of the ceremony to worship the Water God.

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions:

They broke with tradition by making sponge cakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival instead _________ mooncakes.    

 A.

at

 B.

to

 C.

of

 D.

with

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions:

In my family there is a _________ of doing morning exercise at 6a.m.

 A.

play

 B.

work

 C.

action

 D.

custom

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Choose the option to  combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way:

A pair of cows in the Cow Racing Festival go outside the line. They can’t continue the race.  (If)

 A.

If a pair of cows in the Cow Racing Festival go outside the line, they can’t continue the race.

 B.

A pair of cows in the Cow Racing Festival go outside the line, if they can’t continue the race.

 C.

A pair of cows in the Cow Racing Festival go outside the line if they can’t continue the race.

 D.

If a pair of cows in the Cow Racing Festival go outside the line. They can’t continue the race.

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

 A.

ch icken

 B.

ch ef

 C.

ch ildren  

 D.

ch eap

Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 37.Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of  thecar.( In spite of)

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Question 38.I don’t have much time, so I don’t go on holiday this year.  (IF )

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Question 39.Minh had breakfast, then he went to school ( before)

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Question 40. She plays so well that she’s never lost any game. (such )

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Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way

1. The dog s chasing the squirrels. It belongs to Linda. (THAT) _________________________

2. I want a cheesecake. A chocolate cake is also ok. (EITHER) _________________________

3. I can get the time of work. I intend to go to South American next month. (PROVIDED THAT)

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4. My brother was out with his friends. I saw him. (WHEN) _________________________