From the four words or phrases (A, B, C or D), choose the one that best completes the sentence

I think you need a holiday to_______your batterie

A. get back 

B. recharge 

C. take up 

D. change 

From the four words or phrases (A, B, C or D) choose the one that best completes the sentence

If you have a ______ to make about the food, I am willing to listen

A. dislike 

B. complaint 

C. trouble 

D. discontent

Mark the better A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word from the four words or phrases (A, B, C or D) choose the one that best completes the sentence

At _________time did I ever promise you a pay rise

A. some 

B. all 

C. any 

D. no

31. _____ I love you, I can’t let you do whatever you like.

A. Whatever            B. Whether     C. Despite          D. Much as

32. Busy _____ he was, Bob’s father still played with him.

A. like        B. though          C. although    D. however

33. _____, Sue couldn’t get the door open.

A. Even though she tries hard              B. Despite she tried

C. Try hard as she might                      D. Hard as she tries

34. The plan for a new office tower went ahead _____ local opposition.

A. regardless of           B. because of         C. even though    D. yet

35. Although born in Germany, _____ a citizen of the United States in 1940.

A. but Albert Einstein became                 B. that Albert Einstein became

C. Albert Einstein became                       D. since became Albert Einstein

36. Kimberly missed the meeting without a good reason _____ she had been told that it was critical that she be there.

A. despite         B. despite the fact that          C. even             D. however

37. _____ many times I read my essays before handing them into the teacher, she always finds spelling mistakes in them.

A. Much as           B. However             C. No matter            D. More than

38. _____ how carefully you drive, you may still have a few minor accidents in the city traffic.

A. Even if            B. No matter         C. Whenever          D. Although

39. _____ she says, we won’t believe her any more.

A. However        B. Whatever            C. Wherever         D. Whoever

40. Though _____, they have now been estranged from each other due to some regrettable misunderstandings.

A. were formerly close friends               B. they are formerly close friends

C. to be formerly close friends               D. formerly close friends

From the four words or phrases (A, B, C or D) choose the one that best completes the sentence

Solar energy is considered as one kind of ______ fuel

A. various 

B. alternative 

C. replacing 

D. changing

III. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence. 6. Would you like to go to the concert? – “_____. I have a lot of homework to do.” A. All right, let me see B. I’d love to, but I can’t C. No, not at all D. I don’t think so 7. “May I borrow your newspaper?” - ______” A. That’s a good idea B. It doesn’t matter C. Sure. Here you are D. It’s my pleasure 8. You shouldn’t’ spend too _____ time playing computer games. A. much B. few C. many D. little 9. “_____ will clean the classroom tomorrow?” – “Peter and Mike.” A. What B. Who C. When D. Why 10. “_____ is it from here to school?” – “About two kilometers.” A. How far B. How high C. How long D. How often 11. Minh _____ television last night. A. watches B. watchs C. watching D. watched 12. She works hard from morning _____ night. A. in B. at C. till D. before 13. Liz is _____ than her sister. A. beautifulest B. more beautiful C. beautifuller D. most beautiful 14. _____ late! A. No B. Don’t be C. Aren’t D. Not be 15. Would you like some coffee? A. Yes, please B. Of course C. No, thanks D. Both A and C are correct