* Supply each blank with one suitable word.
Our oceans are becoming extremely polluted. Most of this pollution comes from the land, which means it comes from people. Firstly, there is (01) …………………sewage, which is pumped directly into the sea.
Many countries, both developed and developing, are guilty of doing this. Secondly, ships (02)…………………about 6 million tons of garbage into the sea each year. Thirdly, there are oil (03)…………………from ships. A ship has an accident and oil leaks from the vessel. This not only pollutes the water, but it also kills (04) …………………life. Next, there are waste materials from factories. Without proper regulations, factory owners let the waste run directly into the rivers, which then leads to the sea.
And finally, oil is washed from land. This can be the result of carelessness or a deliberate (05) …………………of waste.

* Rewrite the following sentences as directed.
01. Health is more important than money.
Money isn’t ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
02. He doesn’t pass the exam because he doesn’t work hard.
If he ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
03. We went to the movies last night in spite of the cold weather.
Although …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
04. Those students were punished. They didn’t do their homework.
Those students, …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
05. We delayed our journey because there was a serious typhoon. (use phrasal verb ‘put off’)
There ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

* Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition.
01. Why don’t you ask …………………a pay increase?
01. That student is very quick …………………mathematics.
03. This theatre is often crowded …………………viewers.
04. It was very lucky …………………me that my bag was found.
05. Thuy’s grandma turned the television …………………to see the weather forecast.

* Read the passage and choose the best option to fill in each blank.
                             A WELSH FESTIVAL

Wales has a population of about three million. English is the main language and only twenty per cent speak both Welsh and English. Every year, (01) ………………August there is a Welsh-speaking festival. It takes place in a different town each year so everyone has a chance for it to be near them. Local people (02) ………………years making plans for the festival when it is organized in their town. Each festival is attended by about 160.000 people. They travel not only from nearby towns and villages (03) ………………
also from the rest of the British Isles and even from abroad. There are concerts, plays and (04) ………………to find the best singers, poets, writers and so on. Shops sell Welsh music, books, pictures and clothes as well as food and drink. The festival provides a chance (05) ………………Welsh-speaking people
to be together for a whole week, with the Welsh language all around them.
01. A. on B. by C. in D. at
02. A. pass B. put C. do D. spend
03. A. but B. and C. since D. however
04. A. tests B. competitions C. examinations D. races
05. A. for B. to C. on D. of

* Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences.
01. Tuan was an effective ……………………in that volunteer programme. (actor)
02. I watch the news every day because it’s very ……………………. (inform)
03. He didn't feel happy because he worked ……………………. (successful)
04. We are talking about the preservation of ……………………resources. (naturalize)
05. Many chemicals have a ……………………effect on the environment. (disaster)

* Give the correct form of the verb in bracket.
01. If it (not / rain) ………………………, we will go to the movies.
02. Gold (discover) ………………………in California in the 19th century.
03. A large number of fishermen (kill) ………………………when the storm struck.
04. Unless I have a quiet room, I (not / be) ………………………able to do any work.
05. We saw three houses, the roof of which (blow) ………………………off in the storm.

* Choose the words whose main stress is placed differently from that of the others.
01. A. wonderful B. volunteer C. disappear D. disappoint
02. A. generous B. humorous C. precious D. mysterious
03. A. earthquake B. evidence C. accidental D. slavery
04. A. temperature B. thunderstorm C. Pacific D. celebrate
05. A. typhoon B. nominate C. volcano D. considerate

* Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.
01. A. wishes B. practices C. introduces D. leaves
02. A. failed B. reached C. absorbed D. solved
03. A. confused B. faced C. cried D. defined
04. A. roses B. villages C. likes D. matches
05. A. call      B. cup C. coat D. ceiling

* Read the passage and then do the tasks that follow.
It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the Internet computer network around the world.
The Internet allows people to work at home instead of travelling to work. The Internet allows businesses to communicate with customers and workers in many parts of the world for the cost of a local telephone call. Email allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least 5 minutes. People can use the Internet to do shopping. This saves a lot of time. It is possible to use the Internet for education – students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive email or talk their problems through “on-line” rather than attend a class.
01. According to the passage, how many Internet users are there around the world?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
02. How much do businesses pay to communicate with customers and workers in many parts of the world?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
03. How long does it take to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
04. Can people use the internet to do shopping?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
05. What may students connect with their teachers from home for?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

* Choose the most suitable word or phrase.
01. Many people were injured when the building ………………….
A. erupted B. destroyed C. struck D. collapsed
02. If we …………………littering, the environment will be more polluted.
A. turn on B. turn off C. go to D. go on
03. My aunt Judy, …………………works in the national bank, earns a lot of money.
A. which B. who C. that D. where
04. A tropical storm which reaches 120 km per hour is called …………………in Asia.
A. typhoon B. hurricane C. cyclone D. tornado
05. The man …………………I introduced to you last night may be the next president of the university.
A. which B. whom C. whose D. to whom

Choose the most suitable word or phrase.

1. …………………he studied hard, he failed his exam. (Although / Because / If / However)

2. Mary is sad …………………she has lost her calculator. (even though / so / but / because)

3. The film started a few minutes ago, …………………? (didn’t it / did it / does it / doesn’t it)

4. It was …………………hot day that we decided to leave work early. (such / so/ so a / such a)

5. The smaller the room is, the …………………furniture it needs. (less / fewer / smaller / more)

6. The woman …………………is our teacher has been to Canada. (who / whose / which / whom)

7. Peter doesn’t like scuba-diving. …………………does his brother. (Too / Neither / So / Either)

8. I tried my …………………but I didn’t manage to pass the test. (hard / efforts / best / everything)

Put the following words in the correct order.

1. developing country, / the children / Gill wants / in / will do / so he / voluntary service / to help /.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. casual clothes / He can’t wear / in his company / to work / is compulsory / because wearing uniform / .

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