38 What he loves are many kinds of adventures

39 While I was walking home, it started to rain

40 It's 3 days since my little brother last studied lessons

41 It took him 2 hours to write the essay

42 I last saw my brother 14 years ago

43 It took us almost 2 hours to enjoy the play in the theater

44 It takes Mr Brown 3 days to redecorate his house every two years

45 It took me 2 days to travel to Dallas alone

46 She spent 5 years finishing her study

47 The boy spent a week completing the research

48 It's 6 months since I last went to the dentist

II, PHONETICS:  Ex 1: Choose the words that the underlined parts have different sound with the others.

Ex 2: Choose the words that the underlined parts have different sound with the others.

Ex 3: Choose the words that the underlined parts have different sound with the others.

Ex 4: Choose the words that the underlined parts have different sound with the others.

1 They 

2 them

3 them

4 it - its

5 them

6 they

15. After dinner, my dad always does the washing-up.

A. washes the clothes   B. cleans the kitchen C. washes the dishes    D. clears the table

16. My grandmother usually looks after us when our mother has a business trip. A. looks at                 B. takes care of          C. helps                      D. stays with

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

17. Family plays an integral part in our lives. It’s hard to live without family’s love and support.

A. important               B. huge                       C. amazing                 D. unnecessary

18. It’s important to do your best at school because that can lead to a satisfying career in the future.

A. be lazy                   B. try                          C. work hard              D. skip lessons

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

19. Walk along King Street, and there’s a sports centre on the right, next the police station.

A. Walk along            B. there’s                   C. on                          D. next

20. My mum tastes the sauce to see if it has enough salt.

A. tastes                     B. to see                     C. has                         D. salt

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

21. Student A: “ __________”       Student B: “Two hours.”

A. How long does the art lesson last?            B. When does the art lesson start?

C. What time is the art lesson?                      D. How far does the art lesson start?

22. Student A: “How much cheese do you want on your pizza?      

Student B: “ __________”

A. Just a few.  

B. Of course, I want cheeseC. Not a lot of, please. D. Just a little, please.

23. Student A: “Would you like to go on a picnic with me?”      

Student B: “__________” A. Yes, I would.                B. I’d love to C. Yes, a lot.         D. It’s alright.

15. After dinner, my dad always does the washing-up.

A. washes the clothes   B. cleans the kitchen C. washes the dishes    D. clears the table

16. My grandmother usually looks after us when our mother has a business trip. A. looks at                 B. takes care of          C. helps                      D. stays with

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

17. Family plays an integral part in our lives. It’s hard to live without family’s love and support.

A. important               B. huge                       C. amazing                 D. unnecessary

18. It’s important to do your best at school because that can lead to a satisfying career in the future.

A. be lazy                   B. try                          C. work hard              D. skip lessons

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

19. Walk along King Street, and there’s a sports centre on the right, next the police station.

A. Walk along            B. there’s                   C. on                          D. next

20. My mum tastes the sauce to see if it has enough salt.

A. tastes                     B. to see                     C. has                         D. salt

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

21. Student A: “ __________”       Student B: “Two hours.”

A. How long does the art lesson last?            B. When does the art lesson start?

C. What time is the art lesson?                      D. How far does the art lesson start?

22. Student A: “How much cheese do you want on your pizza?      

Student B: “ __________”

A. Just a few.  

B. Of course, I want cheeseC. Not a lot of, please. D. Just a little, please.

23. Student A: “Would you like to go on a picnic with me?”      

Student B: “__________” A. Yes, I would.                B. I’d love to C. Yes, a lot.         D. It’s alright.

III. Word Formation Write the correct form of the words in brackets.

24. In my family, all members have to share the _____household___ chores. (HOUSE)

25. In the summer, my life is very __relaxing___. I don’t do very much and I rest a lot. (RELAX)

31. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

A. Parents should teach children to do housework.

B. There are many advantages of children sharing housework.

C. There are lots of household chores that children can do.

D. Children can learn many skills by doing housework.

32. Sharing housework helps reduce family stress by __________.

A. teaching kids how to communicate clearly

B. helping children to grow up

C. allowing children to work in teams

D. giving family members more free time to spend together

33. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Giving children chores can help reduce the workload for parents.

B. Parents should ask children to do chores that are suitable for their ages.

C. 3-year-old children can help parents with some simple chores.

D. Teenagers often do chores so they can gain life experience.

34. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. Parents shouldn’t pay their kids for chores.

B. Only teenagers can babysit their brothers and sisters.

C. Parents should ask their children to share the housework when they are young.

D. When parents work, children have to do the household chores.

35. The word ‘valued’ in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________. A. expensive               B. great                       C. appreciated                         D. costly

V. Writing Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.

36. I have an appointment with the dentist at 3 o’clock this afternoon. (SEEING) => ___________I am seeing the dentist at 3 o’clock this afternoon___________________________________________.

37. She is considering going on holiday next month. (THINKING) => ____________She’s thinking of going on holiday next month./She’s thinking about going on holiday next month__________________________________________.

38. It’s unusual for Alex to come home late. (USUALLY) => _________Alex doesn’t usually come home late_____________________________________________.

Use the given words to make complete sentences.

39. We/ not need/ wait/ Gary; he/ not come/ with us. => ____We don’t need to wait for Gary; he isn’t coming with us__________________________________________________.

40. Jill/ often/ appear/ be/ tired/ after/ mop/ floor/ or/ dust/ furniture. => _______Jill often appears to be tired after mopping the floor and dusting the furniture_______________________________________________.

26 C

27 D

28 C

29 A

30 B

36 What are you going to do this weekend?

3 My mum worked as a guide in a museum when she was young

38 While visiting the British Museum, I learnt a lot about ancient Egyptian civilisation

39 Every of us are looking forward to our trip to canada next month

40 Clara used to go to the cinema when she was young

11 C

12 A

13 D

14 D

15 D