VIII.Fill in each gap with a suitable preposition.

1. I never visit people’s homes __________the first day of the New Year unless they invite me.

2. There are numerous rituals related________daily activities.

3. Vietnamese people strongly believe ________ life after death.

4. The origin of Vietnamese superstitions based ______ scientific research.

5. People care much ________ the first person who visits their home______the first day of the year.

6. Lan has just made a decision to get engaged _______a foreign man.

7. Like many things in the society, the custom of a country can change_________ time.

8. My boyfriend asked me to go out _______ a date.

9. People don’t object_________ cross-cultural marriages any longer.

10. ______Tet, People often prepare ______ the traditional meals.

II. Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order to make the sentence correct :

1.NewYork is the larger of all American cities .

2.The advertisements whom I have seen on the billboards were painted colourfully

3.Some of my books are on science , the another are on culture .

4.I found it wonderfully to travel abroad .

5.Susan asked David where she has left her glasses .

6.She found it hard to concentrating on her book because of the noise .

7.He has so a bad handwriting that I can not read it .

8.Advertising makes it possible to sell much things .

9.The new models are not only less expensive but also the more efficient .

10.After read the new advertisement on the newspaper the child asked his mother to buy that new product for him .

11.I have invited Tom to the party but I don’t think he is coming.

12.There are a lot of black clouds in the sky.It will rain.

13.You look tired.I am getting something for you to drink.

14.Pele was famous with his powerful kicking and controlling the ball.

15.In the 17th World Cup , the final match was among Brazil and Germany.

16.Language is not necessarily the private proverty of those who uses it .

17.I wonder why the Engish are driving on the left-hand side of the road.

18.If the question were not so difficult I will be able to answer it.

19.He didn’t get the job despite of his experience in the field.

20.If I were you, I didn’t buy that old house.

21.I will tell John about it when I will see him this afternoon.

22. Before doing important something, I often ask for the useful advice from my grandparent.

23. Lots of people believe that when they set out for an important occasion, they should avoid cross the path of a woman.

24. Superstitions has existed in all human societies throughout history.

25. I guess the bride and groom will be happier if they don’t have to waste money in unnecessary things.

26. Wedding consists the proposal ceremony, the engagement ceremony and the wedding ceremony.

III. Complete the sentences with the comparative and superlative of the adjectives in brackets.

1. A cut is _________________________ (painful) than an insect bite.

2.The weather this summer is even (bad) __________________________ than last summer.

3. Apartments are usually _________________________ (cheap) than separate houses.

4. A tumour is _________________________ (bad) of all diseases.

5. He was the (clever) _____________________ thief of all.

6. A man is normally___________________________ (strong) than a woman.

7. This flower is (beautiful) _____________________ than that one.

8. This is the (interesting) _______________________ book I have ever read.

9. Fruit and vegetables are ____________________________ (healthy) than fast food.

10. Fish is one of ___________________________ (nutritious) food possible.

11. Non-smokers usually live (long) _____________________ than smokers.

12. Which is the (dangerous) ___________________ animal in the world?

III. Complete the sentences with the comparative and superlative of the adjectives in brackets.

1. A cut is _________________________ (painful) than an insect bite.

2.The weather this summer is even (bad) __________________________ than last summer.

3. Apartments are usually _________________________ (cheap) than separate houses.

4. A tumour is _________________________ (bad) of all diseases.

5. He was the (clever) _____________________ thief of all.

6. A man is normally___________________________ (strong) than a woman.

7. This flower is (beautiful) _____________________ than that one.

8. This is the (interesting) _______________________ book I have ever read.

9. Fruit and vegetables are ____________________________ (healthy) than fast food.

10. Fish is one of ___________________________ (nutritious) food possible.

11. Non-smokers usually live (long) _____________________ than smokers.

12. Which is the (dangerous) ___________________ animal in the world?

IV. Are the following sentences right (Ö) or wrong (x)? Mark them with (Ö ) or (x) and correct the mistakes.

1. Syrups are gooder than pills in treating a sore throat.___________________

2. Ointments are the most effective medicines for bruises. __________________

3. Inhalers are best for breathing problems. __________________

4. My Latin class is more boring than my English class._____________________

5. In the UK, the streets are generally more narrow than in the USA._________________

6. London is more busier than Glasgow . ___________________

7. My garden is a lot colourful than this park. __________________

8. Yesterday the weather was much more nicerthan it istoday. ___________________

9. Amanda is the most ambitious than her classmates. ____________________

10. This is the most interesting type of recreation. __________________________