V. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete each of the following sentences.

1.     Would you describe yourself as a _______ person?                                                                (COMPETE)

2.     I need to buy a new pair of _______.                                                                                      (TRAIN)

3.     When I first started snooker, I had no real  _______ of the rules.                                             (KNOW)

4.     Can you write an _______ for the next issue of the school magazine?                                     (EDIT)

5.     My best friend has a great _______ and everyone likes her.                                                    (PERSON)

VI. Identify one of the underlined parts that is not correct in each of the following sentences and get it right

1.     In the last hundred years, travelling became much easier and more comfortable.

         A                     B                        C                                                    D

2.     There’s differences and similarities between Vietnamese and American cultures.

A                                        B                 C                                                   D

3.     We all know that we have to work hardly to earn a living ourselves and support the family.

                      A                                 B                             C                         D

4.     I have changed my major from History to English because the former isn’t so interested to me as the latter.

          A                     B                                                                                             C                          D

5.     Education and training are an important steps in getting the kind of job that you would like to have.

     A                                   B                                 C                 D

Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to compelete the following passage.

Children love playing computer games. Some people say that of them are addicted to games. If you become addicted, all you think about is computer games and you can’t spend a day without (1)___________. Of course, playing games (2)___________the computer is a great way to spend time and have fun. But there are also bad sides to it as well.

First of all, you don’t get enough exercise because you don’t have to move your body much when playing games. Second, your eyesight becomes (3)____________ because your eyes are fixed on the screen for too long. This is why it isn’t hard to find children wearing glasses around these days. Third, you don’t get to spend much time with your family because you are spending all of your time in front of the computer. Playing computer games is not such a bad thing. But (4)___________much playing can cause problems. (5)___________ hours do you spend in front of the computer? Why not take this opportunity to cut down on computer games?

Question 3:

A. good

B. well

C. bad

D. badly

Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to compelete the following passage.

Children love playing computer games. Some people say that of them are addicted to games. If you become addicted, all you think about is computer games and you can’t spend a day without (1)___________. Of course, playing games (2)___________the computer is a great way to spend time and have fun. But there are also bad sides to it as well.

First of all, you don’t get enough exercise because you don’t have to move your body much when playing games. Second, your eyesight becomes (3)____________ because your eyes are fixed on the screen for too long. This is why it isn’t hard to find children wearing glasses around these days. Third, you don’t get to spend much time with your family because you are spending all of your time in front of the computer. Playing computer games is not such a bad thing. But (4)___________much playing can cause problems. (5)___________ hours do you spend in front of the computer? Why not take this opportunity to cut down on computer games?

Question 1:

A. play

B. to play

C. playing

D. plays

Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to compelete the following passage.

Children love playing computer games. Some people say that of them are addicted to games. If you become addicted, all you think about is computer games and you can’t spend a day without (1)___________. Of course, playing games (2)___________the computer is a great way to spend time and have fun. But there are also bad sides to it as well.

First of all, you don’t get enough exercise because you don’t have to move your body much when playing games. Second, your eyesight becomes (3)____________ because your eyes are fixed on the screen for too long. This is why it isn’t hard to find children wearing glasses around these days. Third, you don’t get to spend much time with your family because you are spending all of your time in front of the computer. Playing computer games is not such a bad thing. But (4)___________much playing can cause problems. (5)___________ hours do you spend in front of the computer? Why not take this opportunity to cut down on computer games?

Question 4:

A. too

B. little

C. few

D. some

Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to compelete the following passage.

Children love playing computer games. Some people say that of them are addicted to games. If you become addicted, all you think about is computer games and you can’t spend a day without (1)___________. Of course, playing games (2)___________the computer is a great way to spend time and have fun. But there are also bad sides to it as well.

First of all, you don’t get enough exercise because you don’t have to move your body much when playing games. Second, your eyesight becomes (3)____________ because your eyes are fixed on the screen for too long. This is why it isn’t hard to find children wearing glasses around these days. Third, you don’t get to spend much time with your family because you are spending all of your time in front of the computer. Playing computer games is not such a bad thing. But (4)___________much playing can cause problems. (5)___________ hours do you spend in front of the computer? Why not take this opportunity to cut down on computer games?

Question 5:

A. How often

B. How much

C. How long

D. How many

Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to compelete the following passage.

Children love playing computer games. Some people say that of them are addicted to games. If you become addicted, all you think about is computer games and you can’t spend a day without (1)___________. Of course, playing games (2)___________the computer is a great way to spend time and have fun. But there are also bad sides to it as well.

First of all, you don’t get enough exercise because you don’t have to move your body much when playing games. Second, your eyesight becomes (3)____________ because your eyes are fixed on the screen for too long. This is why it isn’t hard to find children wearing glasses around these days. Third, you don’t get to spend much time with your family because you are spending all of your time in front of the computer. Playing computer games is not such a bad thing. But (4)___________much playing can cause problems. (5)___________ hours do you spend in front of the computer? Why not take this opportunity to cut down on computer games?

Question 2:

A. in

B. on

C. at

D. of

Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals when this is necessary.

1 I need to buy a new pair of.....................(TRAIN).

2 Ellie used to......................(PRACTICE) for hours to learn to juggle properly.

3 That was the most ..................... (INTEREST) book I've ever read. I can't wait for the sequel!

4 Would you describe yourself as a ................... (COMPETE) person?

5 Many professional basketball players earn a ...................(FORTUNE) these days.

6 F.A. stands for Football ...................(ASSOCIATE).

7 The gold, silver and bronze.................... (MEDAL) took their places on the podium for the presentation ceremony.

8 In Britain, the money parents give their children is called pocket money. In America, it's called an................. (ALLOW).

9 I'm afraid the swimming pool is closed at the moment as they're carrying out some essential ........ (MAINTAIN).

Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

KNOW -ENJOY- EQUIP- PRACTICE -COMPETE- OPPOSE -LOSE- FORTUN

A snooker player speaks When I first started playing snooker, I had no real (1).................of the rules. I just thought it looked an (2) ...................game. Also, I didn't need to buy any expensive (3)..................... because the snooker hall near my house had tables and cues. I spent (4)....................all the free time I had practising, and then decided to enter a (5) ......................It was great fun! My (6)......................was someone who'd been playing for years. Of course, he beat me, but the fact that I'd (7).................... didn't put me off at all. And, (8}....................., my game improved enough for me to become a professional snooker player three years ago.

Read the following passage. Find the five mistakes, underline the mistakes and write the correct words.

Children love to play computer games. Some people say that many of them are addicted to games. If you become addicting, all you can think about is computer games and you cannot spend a day without playing. Of course, playing games on the computer is the great way to spending time and have fun. But there are also bad sides to it as well.

First of all, you do not get enough exercise because you do not have to move your body much when play games. Second, your eyesight becomes badly because your eyes are fixed on the computer screen for to long. This is why not it is not hard to find children wearing glasses around theses days. Third you do not get to spend much time with your family because are spending all time of your time in front of the computer.

Playing computer games is not such as bad thing. But too much playing can cause problems. How much hours do you spend in front of the computer? Why not take this opportunity to cut down on the computer games?

Exercise 04. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Tom regrets ______________ (spend) too much time on playing computer games.
2. Students stopped _________________ (make) noise when the teacher came in.
3. He’ll try ____________________ (not make) the same mistake again.
4. Would you mind __________________ (turn) off the radio?
5. When you see Tom, remember _________________ (give) him my regards.
6. They postponed _________________ (build) an elementary school for lack of finance.
7. We missed _________________ (watch) a football match last night.
8. The principal tells him ________________ (come) in.
9. My parents decided _________________ (take) a taxi because it was late.
10. Do you agree _______________ (lend) me some money?
11. Tom refused ________________ (give) me his address.
12. I didn’t know how _____________ (get) to your house, so I stopped ____________ (ask) the way.
13. We found it very difficult _______________ (reach) a decision .
14. I will remember ________________ (give) Mr. Brown your message.
15. She remembers ________________ (be) taken to the zoo by her mother.
16. My family is considering ________________ (take) a trip to the USA next year.
17. The police didn’t permit ________________ (camp) in this wood for security reasons.
18. We don’t allow people ________________ (smoke) in the lecture room.
19. The teacher advised _________________ (review) the grammatical structures carefully.
20. He’s used to ________________ (go) on foot to work.
21. We get used to _________________ (work) on Sundays.
22. She is looking forward to __________________ (see) her friends.
23. Sometimes students avoid _________ (look) at the teacher if they don’t want _________ (answer) a question.
24. You should try _________________ (wear) any shirts you want to buy.
25. People can’t help ________________ (laugh).
26. He went to bed without _________________ (lock) the doors.
27. They don’t have enough patience __________________ (wait) for him.
28. When the rainy season comes, you need ________________ (repair) the roof of the house.
29. This man let me ______________ (use) his phone yesterday.
30. Are we allowed ________________ (go) out with Tom?