EX9: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one
1. The film I saw last week was better than this one. (good)
=> This film ____________________ the one I saw last week
2. Kate used to be better paid than she is these days. (as)
=> These days Kate is ____________________ she used to be 
3. There are very few buildings in the city higher than this. (one)
=> This is ____________________ buildings in the city
4. I cant't believe this is the best room there is. (better)
=> There must ____________________ this one
5. My house is as big as Mary's. (same)
=> Mary's house ____________________ mine

Điền dạng từ thích hợp của từ trong ngoặc vào chỗ trống:

1. Craig's old jacket was so _______ that he had to buy a new one. (WEAR)

2. Actually, there is no short cut to complete _________ of a foreign language. (MASTER)

3. After her illness she started worrying that she was ___________. (WEIGH)

4. Her being inefficient and _________ accounts for her dismissal. (ORGANISE)

5. After the husband's death, she had to bring up the children _________. (SINGLE)

1. Megan didn't have to insult Jean's cooking in front of everyone at the party last night. She ( just say )....... she was full or had some salad if she didn't like the meal.

2. Five of committee members will be unable to attend the next meeting. In my opinion, the meeting (postpone)..........

3. New research suggests that exercise (reduce).....the chance of heart disease as well as cancer. That's why I told my father that he (start)......walking once a day.

4. We (call)......Tim before we go over to his house, he (not be)..........there. I don't want to drive all the way there for nothing.

5. Try to speak slowly when you give your speech, if you do not, some of your words (misunderstand)...........

6. Some UFO sightings (not explain).......easily. No one is able to explain them easily.

Choose the one option - A, B, C or D - that best fits each of the num¬bered blank.

If you are invited to someone's house for dinner in the United States, you should (26)_______ a gift, such as a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates. If you give your host a wrapped gift, he/ she may open it in front of you. Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is considered polite. It shows that the host is excited (27)_______ receiving the gift and wants to show his/her appreciation to you immediately. Even if the host doesn't like it, he/ she will tell a "(28)_______ lie" and say how much they like the gift to prevent the guest from feeling bad. If your host asks you to arrive at a particular time, you should not arrive (29)_______ on time or earlier than the expected time, because this is considered to be potentially inconvenient and therefore rude, as the host may not (30)_______ ready.

Question 30:

A. been

B. be

C. being

D. to be

Choose the one option - A, B, C or D - that best fits each of the num¬bered blank.

If you are invited to someone's house for dinner in the United States, you should (26)_______ a gift, such as a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates. If you give your host a wrapped gift, he/ she may open it in front of you. Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is considered polite. It shows that the host is excited (27)_______ receiving the gift and wants to show his/her appreciation to you immediately. Even if the host doesn't like it, he/ she will tell a "(28)_______ lie" and say how much they like the gift to prevent the guest from feeling bad. If your host asks you to arrive at a particular time, you should not arrive (29)_______ on time or earlier than the expected time, because this is considered to be potentially inconvenient and therefore rude, as the host may not (30)_______ ready.

Question 29:

A. slowly

B. recently

C. exactly

D. perfectly

Choose the one option - A, B, C or D - that best fits each of the num¬bered blank.

If you are invited to someone's house for dinner in the United States, you should (26)_______ a gift, such as a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates. If you give your host a wrapped gift, he/ she may open it in front of you. Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is considered polite. It shows that the host is excited (27)_______ receiving the gift and wants to show his/her appreciation to you immediately. Even if the host doesn't like it, he/ she will tell a "(28)_______ lie" and say how much they like the gift to prevent the guest from feeling bad. If your host asks you to arrive at a particular time, you should not arrive (29)_______ on time or earlier than the expected time, because this is considered to be potentially inconvenient and therefore rude, as the host may not (30)_______ ready.

Question 27:

A. about

B. for

C. with

D. of

Choose the one option - A, B, C or D - that best fits each of the num¬bered blank.

If you are invited to someone's house for dinner in the United States, you should (26)_______ a gift, such as a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates. If you give your host a wrapped gift, he/ she may open it in front of you. Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is considered polite. It shows that the host is excited (27)_______ receiving the gift and wants to show his/her appreciation to you immediately. Even if the host doesn't like it, he/ she will tell a "(28)_______ lie" and say how much they like the gift to prevent the guest from feeling bad. If your host asks you to arrive at a particular time, you should not arrive (29)_______ on time or earlier than the expected time, because this is considered to be potentially inconvenient and therefore rude, as the host may not (30)_______ ready.

Question 26:

A. take

B. bring

C. give

D. make

Choose the one option - A, B, C or D - that best fits each of the num¬bered blank.

If you are invited to someone's house for dinner in the United States, you should (26)_______ a gift, such as a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates. If you give your host a wrapped gift, he/ she may open it in front of you. Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is considered polite. It shows that the host is excited (27)_______ receiving the gift and wants to show his/her appreciation to you immediately. Even if the host doesn't like it, he/ she will tell a "(28)_______ lie" and say how much they like the gift to prevent the guest from feeling bad. If your host asks you to arrive at a particular time, you should not arrive (29)_______ on time or earlier than the expected time, because this is considered to be potentially inconvenient and therefore rude, as the host may not (30)_______ ready.

Question 28:

A. white

B. deliberate

C. great

D. obvious

1. I...(work) here for too long. it's time to find a new job.

2. I was nineteen and studying at university. I...(be) there for almost a year.

3. It was New Year's Eve but none of the family really wanted to celebrate. they ....( have) a terrible year.

4. the doctor came as quickly as she could but the old man... (already die)

5. she woke up and thought about the night before. it...(certainly be) a night to remember.

6. oh no! you look terrible. what...(happen)?

7. go and help that child.she .... ( fall off) her bike

8. no one in the village had any money because they...(all lost) their jobs.

9. there was no one at the meeting. everyone ... (decide) to boycott it.

10. I hear you're looking for a new job. ....... (you/find) one?