1. I am ………………than my brother.

A. tall B the tallest C. taller D. more tall

2.Mount Everest is the highest mountain ………… the world.

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

3. Big cities are often very………………., but Da Nang is quiet.

A. noisy B. happy C. boring D. expensive

4. My parents always say that I ……………………… eat lots of sweets.

A. should B. mustn’t C. must D. do

5. It is often rainy in Hue, ……………….. remember to bring an umbrella

A. but B. or C. so D. must

6. It is called the Tiger room …………. there is a big tiger on the wall.

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

7. There ………. four chairs and a table ………… the middle of the room.

A. is – on B. are – in C. is – in D. are – at

8. We live in a town house, but our grandparents live in a ……… house.

A. villa B. city C. apartment D. country

5. Can you.......... to the university?

a. tell me the way

b. show me the way

c. tell me how to get

d. all are correct

6. Cities are often noisy and crowded.......... Dalat is peacefuland quiet

a. but

b. and

c. so

d. therefore

7. First take the second turning on your letf. Then.......... . It's on your letf

a. straight on

b. go straight ahead

c. keep straight

d. all are correct

choose the word or phrase among A B C or D that best fits the blanks space in the following passage

the country and the city have advantage and (1).......................... . people in the country live in more beautiful surrounding. they enjoy(2) .................. and puietness and can do their work at their (3)................. pace because no one is in a (4) ............ . they live in larger , more comfortable houses , and their neighbors are more friendly and ready to help them (5) ......................... they need it . their life. however, can be (6)............... and they may be isolated. which is serious problem (7).................. they are ill or want to take children to school

the city has all the services that the country lacks , but it (8)................. has a lot of disadvantages cities are often polluted . they not (9)...................... have polluted air but also have noisy streets. everyone is always in hurry and this (10)................ that people have no time tho get to know each other and make friends.

1 A joy B enjoyment C happiness D disadvantages

2 A quiet B quietly C peace D peaceful

3 A less B own C just D only

4 A hurry B hurried C hurriedly D hurrying

5 A when B which C what D that

6 A bore B bored C boring D bores

7 A unless B because C although D if

8 A also B yet C alrealy D so

9 A never B ever C hardly D only

10 A aims B means C asks D said

II. Choose the best answer

1. Osaka has become one of the........................... “livable” cities in Asia. A. more B. better C. much D. most

2. London is one of the largest cities in the world but its populations is a lot...........................than Tokyo. A. small B. few C. smaller D. fewer

3. London is probably most famous for its museums, galleries, palaces, and other sights, but it also includes a ..........range of peoples, cultures and religions than many other places. A. greater B. big C. wide D. wider

4. Ha Noi city now is ......................... than it was 10 years ago. A. as large B. more large C. much larger D. the largest

5. This river now is much less ......................... than before. People are aware of the environment and they try to keep the river clean. A. polluted B. pollutes C. polluting D. pollution

6. When we were in Da Nang, we spent a lot of time ......................around and looking at the ancient temples, bridges and houses. A. wander B. wandering C. wandered D. wanders

7. On children festival, the zoo is always............................with people, mainly children. A. packed B. had C. contained D. scored

8. You should take your shoes...........................when you go into the temples. A. up B. in C. off D. on

9. When the doctor came in, he went............................ all my test results and gave me a prescription. A. out B. over C. in D. of

10. A close friendship has gradually grown ..............................between them. They help each other in their daily life. A. in B. out C. of D. up 11. It is considered that life in a city is wonderful and ……………… A. funny B. boring C. enjoyable D. helpful

12. You’ll have...............................opportunities to widen your global horizons while living in this cultural capital city. A. unlimited B. comfortable C. cheerful D. populous

13. Dubai’s Palm Islands in the blue ocean is the ........................of a good and sunny life. A. indicator B. view C. signal D. sign

14. This place is so ………………. with the non-stop flow of customers to come and enjoy Pho. A. delicious B. convenient C. popular D. exciting

15. Visitors can take a free boat from Manhattan to Staten Island for a great.............................of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. A. view B. sight C. scene D. landscape

16. Ha Noi also offers a nightlife as exciting as............................ in Ho Chi Minh City. A. itt B. which C. what D. that

17. When you want to relax, you’ll have one of the world’s......................... cities at your feet, with more than 40% green space and open water to enjoy. A. greener B. greenest C. mostly green D. green mostly

18. Let me know when you come to Ha Noi and I’ll ……………….. A. take you out B. bring you around C. cheer you up D. show you round

19. We expected her at nine but she finally.......................... at eleven. A. turned up B. turned out C. came over D. grew up

20. Ann is taking extra lessons to ...........................what she missed while she was sick. A. take back B. get on well with C. keep up with D. look forward to 21. The architects got inspired to use the lotus flower in the design for the …………. A. city B. skyline C. skyscraper D. downtown

22. Villagers are more kind, friendly, and warm-hearted than city ……………. A. dwellers B. foreigners C. beginners D. movers

23. You can see the.......................... of the suburbs in Ho Chi Minh City with many apartment buildings, supermarkets, shopping centres, and schools. A. urban area B. convenience C. urban sprawl D. living condition

24. Dong Khoi street is the main shopping street in the............................of downtown in Ho Chi Minh City. A. mind B. heart C. head D. spot

25. Opened in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco still ranks among the top 10 …………… bridge spans in the world. A. long B. longer C. mostly long D. longest

26. No city in America has.......................... monuments and museums into one area as Washington D.C. A. as much B. such many C. as many D. a few 27. The new student was very shy at the beginning, but then he....................... Well with everyone. A. got on B. went on C. got over D. cheered up

28. The police never.......................all hope of finding the lost child. A. stops B. think over C. grow up D. give up

29. He’ll be very upset if his employer....................... his offer. A. pulls down B. finds out C. turns off D. turns down

30. It’s time to say goodbye, but I’m.......................meeting you all again soon. A. looking forward to B. getting on with C. keep up with D. put up with

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I. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence

1.My bike was broken ..........I borrowed a new bike .   

          A. But                     B. So                     C. And                    D. Or

2.I arrived at Da Nang railway station and my uncle took me home _____ car.

          A. on                    B. in                     C. with                 D. by

3. .............. the film was gripping, Tom slept from beginning to the end..

      A. Although         B. However      C. In spite of      D. Despite

4. Mr Bean is a ...............

       A. comedy            B. horror          C. animation       D. sci-fi

5.Tom borrowed my bike ..............was broken .  

             A. He                   B. His bike                     C. He bike             D. Bike

6 .My friend used .............books in his room five years ago.

          A. to read             B. read                   C. reads               D. reaing

7. Last summer, Mom ........................... me a new bike.

     A. buy             B. buys              C. buyed            D. bought

8. A.......................... looks after people's teeth.

     A. teacher         B. farmer          C. student           D. dentist

9. Don't eat too _____________candy. It's not good for your teeth

     A. some              B. any             C. many                 D. much

10 . Lan was at home ............ she had a bad cold.

    A. so                  B. because        C. of                    D. from