. Correct the sentences if necessary. Tick any which are already correct.

1. In spite of he revised hard for his exams, he didn’t pass.

2. Despite his extended illness, he managed to complete his doctoral dissertation

. 3. I can’t accept, but it’s very kind of you to offer all the same.

4. Although having a fax machine, he couldn’t send the documents.

5. Even though your lack of agreement, you must admit it’s a strong case.

6. Mary doesn’t go to school because of her ill.

7. Because the husbands are absent, women go to work in factories.

8. Nick is often punished because he lazy.

9. I read a magazine at the moment.

10. He’s gardening every Sunday morning.

11. She is living in Paris but at the moment she lives in London.

12. Are you watching TV or are you studying?

13. I’m flying to Manchester this Friday.

14. Look! the boy runs across the street!

15. Are you owning a house or a flat?

16. Who is this house belonging to?

17. I am believing that you will get on well with the subject.

18. She speaks English because she comes from England

There are a number of options when it refers to choosing childcare. These range from child minders and nannies through to Granny or the kind lady across the street. In reality, however, many parents do not have any choice; they have to accept anything they can get. Be prepared! No (1) _____ how good the childcare may be, some children are going to protest wildly if they are left. This is a (2) _____ normal stage of child development. Babies separate well in the first six months, but soon after that they start to get a crush on Mum and close family (3) _____. Make sure that in the first week, you allow plenty of time to help your child settle in. All children are different. Some are independent, while others are more (4) _____ to their mothers. Remember that if you want to do the best for your children, it’s not the quantity of time you spend with  them; it’s the (5) _____ that matters.

Điền vào số 4

A. used

B. attached

C. keen

D. fond

There are a number of options when it refers to choosing childcare. These range from child minders and nannies through to Granny or the kind lady across the street. In reality, however, many parents do not have any choice; they have to accept anything they can get. Be prepared! No (1) _____ how good the childcare may be, some children are going to protest wildly if they are left. This is a (2) _____ normal stage of child development. Babies separate well in the first six months, but soon after that they start to get a crush on Mum and close family (3) _____. Make sure that in the first week, you allow plenty of time to help your child settle in. All children are different. Some are independent, while others are more (4) _____ to their mothers. Remember that if you want to do the best for your children, it’s not the quantity of time you spend with  them; it’s the (5) _____ that matters.

Điền vào số 3

A. people

B. adults

C. members

D. grown-ups

There are a number of options when it refers to choosing childcare. These range from child minders and nannies through to Granny or the kind lady across the street. In reality, however, many parents do not have any choice; they have to accept anything they can get. Be prepared! No (1) _____ how good the childcare may be, some children are going to protest wildly if they are left. This is a (2) _____ normal stage of child development. Babies separate well in the first six months, but soon after that they start to get a crush on Mum and close family (3) _____. Make sure that in the first week, you allow plenty of time to help your child settle in. All children are different. Some are independent, while others are more (4) _____ to their mothers. Remember that if you want to do the best for your children, it’s not the quantity of time you spend with  them; it’s the (5) _____ that matters.

Điền vào số 2

A. perfectly

B. extremely

C. very

D. certainly

There are a number of options when it refers to choosing childcare. These range from child minders and nannies through to Granny or the kind lady across the street. In reality, however, many parents do not have any choice; they have to accept anything they can get. Be prepared! No (1) _____ how good the childcare may be, some children are going to protest wildly if they are left. This is a (2) _____ normal stage of child development. Babies separate well in the first six months, but soon after that they start to get a crush on Mum and close family (3) _____. Make sure that in the first week, you allow plenty of time to help your child settle in. All children are different. Some are independent, while others are more (4) _____ to their mothers. Remember that if you want to do the best for your children, it’s not the quantity of time you spend with  them; it’s the (5) _____ that matters.

Điền vào số 1

A. way

B. matter

C. surprise

D. exception

There are a number of options when it refers to choosing childcare. These range from child minders and nannies through to Granny or the kind lady across the street. In reality, however, many parents do not have any choice; they have to accept anything they can get. Be prepared! No (1) _____ how good the childcare may be, some children are going to protest wildly if they are left. This is a (2) _____ normal stage of child development. Babies separate well in the first six months, but soon after that they start to get a crush on Mum and close family (3) _____. Make sure that in the first week, you allow plenty of time to help your child settle in. All children are different. Some are independent, while others are more (4) _____ to their mothers. Remember that if you want to do the best for your children, it’s not the quantity of time you spend with  them; it’s the (5) _____ that matters.

Điền vào số 5

A. quality

B. attitude

C. behavior

D. manner

VIII. Some of these sentences are correct, but some need the (perhaps more than once). Correct the sentences where necessary. Put ‘right if the sentence is already correct.

1.      Everest was first climbed in 1953.                                                     ________right___________

2.      Milan is in north of Italy.                                                                   _____the north of Italy_____

3.      Africa is much larger than Europe.                                                     ________________________

4.      I visited Mexico and United States.                                                   ________________________

5.      South of England is warmer than north.                                             ________________________

6.      Portugal is in western Europe.                                                            ________________________

7.      France and Britain are separated by Channel.                                    ________________________

8.      Jim has travelled a lot in Middle East.                                               ________________________

9.      Chicago is on Lake Michigan.                                                            ________________________

10.  The highest mountain in Africa is Kilimanjaro.                                 ________________________

11.  Next year we are going skiing in Swiss Alps.                                    ________________________

12.  United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.     ________________________

13.  Seychelles are a group of islands in Indian Ocean.                            ________________________

14.  River Volga flows into Caspian Sea.                                                  ________________________

15.  Ritz is an elegant hotel.                                                                      ________________________

* Some of the sentences below are correct but the others are incorrect. Put a tick (v) in the space at the beginning of the sentence if it’s right and underline and correct the mistake at the beginning of the sentence if it’s wrong. Two examples have been done for you.
…………v……………… 0. He laughed because the girl was funny.
…………so……………… 00. I was hungry because I ate a lot of food.
…………………………… 31. Don’t to forget to bring me the book.
…………………………… 32. It was necessary that he came on time.
…………………………… 33. However she is not rich, she is generous.
…………………………… 34. She suggested to go to the dancing club tonight.
…………………………… 35. In spite of he is a good singer, he is not famous.
…………………………… 36. Who is taking after your mother in the hospital?
…………………………… 37. Although it was raining, they went out for a drink.
…………………………… 38. The teacher requested that all students left the room.
…………………………… 39. Could you turn on the light, please? I want to read this magazine.
…………………………… 40. They went on to look for the missing child when it started to get dark.

IV. Corect the sentences if necessary. Tick any which are already correct:

1. This is my brother, who's wife French

2. I don't like people which talk too loudly

3. That's the car whose brakes are being repaired.

4. Do you understand what he said?

5. I suppose that's the house where we have to stay in.

6. That I can't stand is queuing in the rain.

7. Have you got any idea to whom I'll speak to

8. Is that the school which you studied?

9. Susan will show the new students which to do.

10. That's the old chap whom you met at the bus stop last week, isn't it?