I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0 points)

1.    Although the girl is young, she is quite experienced.

-> In spite of ………………………………………………………………….

2. The play started as soon as we arrived at the theatre.

-> No sooner…………………………………………………………………...

3. As Mike earned more money, he bought more clothes.

-> The …..………………………………………………………………………

4. Who often makes people in your class laugh ? 

-> By .………………………………………………………………………….

   5. “Shall I clean the windows for you, Mai ? ” Said  Nam 

 -> Nam offered …………………………………………………………………

   6. He said he was not guilty of stealing the car.

    -> He denied ……………………………………………..…………..

   7.  He never suspected that the money had been stolen.

->  At no time …………………………………………………………………..

8. No one has seen Hoa since her birthday.

-> The last time Hoa .. …………………………………………………………

 9. The boys prefer playing soccer to staying indoors.

  -> The boys would rather  ……………………………………………………..

10. Nam doesn’t like chocolate cakes and his parents don’t, either

  -> Neither............................................................................................................

II. Complete the sentences, using the given words. (1.0point)

1.     Mr.Brown / teach English/ six years now.

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2.     The recent earthquake/ cause/ serious damage/ Japan’s economy.

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3.     If/ I/ you/ I/ take/ public transport/ school/ avoid traffic jams/ save energy.

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4.     It/ essential that/ the boy/ have/ good command/ English.

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5.     We/ having/ very good/ time/ together/ help us/ strengthen/ friendship.

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1. She is quite fat although she plays sport everyday. (despite)

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2. Although I see him every morning, I’ve never spoken to him. (in spite of)

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3. It is quite warm although it is a bit windy. (despite)

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4. We lost the match although we were the better team. (despite) ___________________________________________________________________________

5. We lost the match although we were the better team. (despite)

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6. I couldn’t sleep although I was tired. (despite)

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7. Though Kevin was hard working, he failed the examination. (despite)

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8. Although he takes a lot of exercises, he is fat. (despite)

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9. Although he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car. (in spite of)

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10. Although she was exhausted, she continued to study. (in spite of)

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11. The new restaurant looks good. It seems to have few customers. (however)

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12. We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon. We could not afford the fee. (however)

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13.  My foot was hurt. I managed to walk to the nearest village. (although)

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14. I’ve been too busy to answer by email. I’ll do it soon. (nevertheless)

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15.  I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella. (although)

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16. It was a comedy. Almost all audiences feel asleep. (although)

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17. The film was made twenty years ago. Many people have enjoyed seeing it. (however)

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Question 5: It was _____ that she passed the exam.

A. surprised B. surprise C. surprisingly D. surprising

Question 6: _____ he is a good student, they do not admire him.

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

Question 7: She is the girl _____ I met at the party last month.

A. whom B. who C. whose D. which

Question 8: Amanda is a very _____ pianist.

A. well B. good C. better D. softly

Question 9: You _____ to write them today.

A. should B. must C. had D. ought

Question 10: I suggest _____ money for poor children.

A. to raise B. raising C. raised D. raise

Question 11: You should get a _____ to check the water pipes.

A. worker B. farmer C. teacher D. plumber

Question 12: ‘I think I’ve lost my pen. I’ve _____ it everywhere.’

A. gone on B. turned on C. looked for D. put up

Question 13: Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word of the following sentence.

Ultimately, these innovations will save money as well as conserve the Earth’s resources.

A. Firstly B. Originally C. Initially D. Finally

Question 14: If you have any trouble with your computer, I _____ you.

A. have helped B. am helping C. helped D. will help

Question 15: Choose the underlined words or phrases (A, B, C or D) that need correction.

Let’s have lunch with him, will we?

A B C D

Question 16: Choose the underlined words or phrases (A, B, C or D) that need correction.

Na is very tired. Therefore, she has to finish her homework before she goes to bed.

A B C D

IV. Read the passage below. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) for each space. (1.0 point)

Christmas is a family (17) _____ and many of the customs center on children. When they go to bed on Christmas Eve, children hang up a pillow case or a sack of their presents. (18) _____, it should be a stocking, but a stocking wouldn’t hold enough to satisfy today’s kids.

While the children are sleeping, so the custom goes, Father Christmas or Santa Claus comes but only the children who have been good. He travels (19) _____ the North Pole in a sleigh which is (20) _____ by reindeer. After landing on the roof, Santa Claus climbs down the chimney and puts presents in the sacks that children have left out.

Question 17: A. tradition B. nation C. internation D. celebration

Question 18: A. Actually B. Traditionally C. Fortunately D. Usually

Question 19: A. to B. for C. from D. in

Question 20: A. pull B. to pull C. pulling D. pulled

V. Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each question (1.0 point)

Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems facing mankind today. Air, water and soil are necessary to the survival of all living things. Man operates machines and motor vehicles that fill the air with disturbing noise.

They also dirty the air with gases and smoke. Badly pollution air can cause illness and even death. Man ruins nature beauty by scattering junk and litter on the land and in the water. They poison the water with the chemicals and other substances. Polluted water kills fish and other marine life. They damage the soil with too many fertilizers and pesticides. Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land that is available for growing food. Environmental pollution also brings ugliness to man’s naturally beautiful world.

It’s time people and government all over the world did something about the pollution problem. People should stop using many things that are harmful to the environment. Government would have to pass and enforce laws that require individuals and business to stop or cut down on certain polluting activities.

Question 21: How does man dirty the air?

A. with machines and motor vehicles B. with junk and litter

C. with gases and smoke D. with fertilizers and pesticides

Question 22: What does polluted water kill?

A. mankind B. fish and other marine life

C. living things D. the environment

Question 23: What reduces the amount of land available for growing food?

A. air pollution B. water pollution

C. soil pollution D. noise pollution

Question 24: What would governments all over the world have to do about the pollution problem?

A. to pass and enforce laws to stop or cut down on polluting activities

B. to think about environmental pollution

C. to stop using things harmful to the environment

D. to do something about environmental problems

VI. Complete the conversation below by choosing the correct letter A – D. (1.0 point)

There is ONE EXTRA option.

A. Is it a non – smoking room? B. It faces the street C. But at least it will be quieter. D. I’d like to move to a different room, if possible.

A: Can I help you?

B: Yes, (25) _____

A: Of course, is there something wrong with your room, ma’am?

B: Yes. (26) _____, so it’s pretty noisy.

A: I see. I can move you to a room on the opposite side. That should be much quieter.

B: Great. (27) _____

A: I’m sorry, it’s not. All the non-smoking rooms are occupied at that moment.

B: That’s too bad. I hate the smell of smoke. (28) _____

B. WRITING

VII. Supply the correct form of the word in the blankets. (0.5 point)

Question 29: He wants to cut down on _____. ( ELECTRIC)

Question 30: He is probably the most _____ tennis player of the time. ( SUCCEED)

VIII. Rewrite the sentences as directed in the brackets. (1.5 point)

Question 31: He broke the vase because he was careless. (Rewrite the sentence without changing its original meaning using “because of”)

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Question 32: Although she was very poor, she studied very well. (Rewrite the sentence without changing its original meaning using “but”)

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Question 33: I haven’t seen the teacher. She moved to Ho Chi Minh City two years ago. (Combine the sentences using relative pronoun)

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Question 34: “Why don’t we go to Da Lat next week?” – I said. (Make a suggestion using the given words)

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Question 35: If / we / not stop / throw / garbage / into / river, / it / be polluted. (Complete the sentence using the cues given.)

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Question 36: all / Half of / the United State / the garbage / be / in / can / recycled. (Reorder the given words to make a meaningful sentence)

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Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.

1. I wanted to see the film…………………..feeling sleepy

a. although b. but c. in spite of d. spite

2. It is a horror film. …………………….., it is a good film.

a. Although b. However c. And d. So

3. She sings very well…………………..she is very fat

a. however b. but c. in spite of d. and

4. He drove a car to home………………………his headache.

a. although b. and c. in spite of d. so

5. ………………………being young, he is an excellent manager

a. Although b. But c. In spite of d. Spite

6. ………………they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.

a. However b. Nevertheless c. When d. Although

7. Last night, I didn’t go to the bed early…………………being very tired.

a. despite of b. although c. in spite of d. because of

8. Not many people went to see the film; …………….., it received good reviews from critics.

a. however b. but c. despite d. because of

9. ……………….difficulties, the firemen managed to save many people who were caught in the fire.

a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless

10…………………he got top marks at high school, he never went to university.

a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless

11. She failed the test………………..she studied hard.

a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless

12. Everyone thought she would accept the offer…………………….. , she turned it down.

a. although b. despite c. however d. in spite of

Rewrite sentences with in spite of/ despite/ because/ because of

1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well 

In spite of......

2. Mary could noy go to school because she was sick

Because of...........

3. Although thw weather was bad, she went to school on time 

Despite..........

4. Beacase there was a big storm, i stayed at home

Because of....

5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job

Although........

6. He is so young. His acting is excellent

Although...........

7. The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film

In spite of........

8. Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes 

Despite.............