11. Simon couldn’t come to the meeting. He was busy. (therefore)
.....................................................................................................................................................................
12. Although I was very tired, I couldn’t sleep.
=> In spite ................................................................................................
13. Let’s decorate the house and make lots of cakes for Tet.
=> I suggest ..............................................................................................
14. Promise to try harder or I won’t help you.
=> If .........................................................................................................
15. We didn’t go out because of the rain.
=> Because it ...........................................................................................
16. A locksmith makes and repairs locks.
=> A locksmith is .....................................................................................
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17. Although Tuan took a taxi, he still arrived late for the interview.
=> In spite ................................................................................................
18. We ought to leave the party now if we want to catch the last train.
=> If we don’t …………………………………………………………..
19. “Let’s go abroad for our holiday this year,” said Mr. Ba.
=>Mr. Ba suggested .................................................................................
20. My brother works in a factory which has more than a thousand employees.
=> There…………………. ............................................................................
21. Despite having a bad cold, Minh still went to school.
=>Although ..............................................................................................
22. Unless he works harder, he’ll lose his job.
=> If .........................................................................................................
23. “Why don’t you take part in the contest tomorrow?” I said to Viet.
=>I suggested ………..
24. He is a slower speaker than my teacher.
=>He speaks ............................................................................................. ......
25. Save enough money and you’ll buy a car.
=> If ........................................................................................................

I. Make one sentence from two. Use the word(s) in brackets.
1. The forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day. (although)
.....................................................................................................................................................................
2. I’m no better. I’ve taken the bill. (Even though)
.....................................................................................................................................................................
3. I told the absolute truth. No one would believe me. (but)
.....................................................................................................................................................................
4. He didn’t notice the sign. It was right in front of him. (though)
.....................................................................................................................................................................
...5. Jason was very tired. He leant back and closed his eyes. (because)
.....................................................................................................................................................................
...6. I’m learning English. I like learning English. (and)
.....................................................................................................................................................................
...7. You can’t speak to Tim at the moment. He’s sleeping. (so)
.....................................................................................................................................................................
...8. Nobody would recognize him. He wore glasses and false beard. (so that)
.....................................................................................................................................................................
10. Nick had nowhere to go. He slept on the park bench. (since)
.....................................................................................................................................................................

. Choose the best answer.
1. Mount Pinatubo, (which/ who/ whom/ whose) is a volcano in the Philippines, erupted 1991.
2. Tornadoes and funnel-shaped storms can suck up anything (who/ whom/ that/ whose) is in their path.
3. We (don’t meet/ didn’t meet/ won’t meet/ haven’t met) since we left school.
4. I’ll bring some raincoats just in case. I hope my friends (didn’t/ won’t/ don’t/ haven’t) laugh at me.
5. In 1995, a huge earthquake (strike/ struck/ striking/ striked) the city of Kobe in Japan.
6. Tidal waves (are/ were/ is/ was) the result of an abrupt shift in the underwater movement of the Earth.
7. I can’t hear what you are saying. Can you (turn on/ turn off/ turn up/ turn over) the radio?
8. Neil Armstrong, (which/ whom/ who/ whose) walked on the moon, lived in the USA.
9. Marie Curie, (whom/ whose/ which/ who) is one of the greatest women in our time, discovered radium.
10. The men and the elephants (which/ that/ whom/ who) you saw on TV last night are from Africa.
11. She came back to the village (where/ what/ whose/ which) she was born.

The wind controls our planet's weather and climate, but how much do we understand about this
complex (1)___, which can kill and spread fear? On the night of 15 October 1987, the south of
England was (2)___ by the strongest winds it had known for over two hundred years. (3)___ of over
130 km/h blew through the region. Nineteen people were killed, $1,5 billion-worth of (4)__ was
caused and 19 million trees were (5)___ in just a few hours.
Although people thought of this as a hurricane, the winds of 1987 were only (6)___ storm force.
They are far better known than the much more serious storms of 25 January 1990, (7)___ most of
Britain was hit by daytime winds of up to 173 km/h. On this (8)___, 47 people were killed, even
though, (9)___ in 1987, the weather forecasters issued accurate (10)___.
1. a. air b. climate c. weather d. force
2. a. occured b. caused c. struck d. destroyed
3. a. Gusts b. Blows c. Hits d. Clouds
4. a. hurt b. damage c. injury d. destruction
5. a. let down b. cut down c. blown down d. fallen down
6. a. severe b. serious c. powerful d. dangerous
7. a. that b. where c. which d. when
8. a. occasion b. incident c. accident d. event
9. a. like b. as c. likely d. unlike
10. a. warnings b. treats c. news d. signs
Vietnamese's New Year is (1)___ according to the Lunar calendar. It is (2)___ known as the Lunar
New Year or Tet. It occurs in (3)___ January or early February. The exact date changes (4)___ year to
year. Vietnamese people usually make (5)___ for Tet holiday several weeks beforehand. They clean
and decorate their homes, cook special food such as (6)___ rice cakes, and make (7)___ on the family
altars. On the New Year's Eve, the whole family (8)___ together for the reunion dinner in which many
different kinds of dishes are served. On Tet, people usually (9)___ their new clothes, give one another
the Tet season's greetings, and pay (10)___ visits.
1. a. made b. organized c. celebrated d. performed
2. a. officially b. hardly c. exactly d. perfectly

3. a. later b. late c. lately d. latest
4. a. in b. for c. through d. from
5. a. decoration b. expression c. preparation d. celebration
6. a. sticky b. cream c. milky d. sponge 
7. a. offers b. offerings c. presents d. fruit
8. a. meets b. takes c. gets d. puts
9. a. take on b. get off c. go with d. put on
10. a. mutual  b. regularly c. annual  d. formal

10. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.
→In spite of ____________________________________________________________________
11. It may rain on your way home, so take a raincoat with you.
→In case ______________________________________________________________________
12. The storm destroyed the town completely.
→The town ____________________________________________________________________
13. Easter / joyful festival / which / celebrate / many countries / world.
→ ____________________________________________________________________________
14. Children / have / special day / express / feelings, memories and love / their parents.
→ ____________________________________________________________________________
15. Members of families / have / chance / get together.
→ ____________________________________________________________________________
16. Sunday / a day off / so everybody / free / work / study.
→ ____________________________________________________________________________
17. Children / give / parents / flowers / send / cards / bring / special cake.
→ ____________________________________________________________________________
 

1. The children are lovely. They are playing there.
→ The children who _____________________________________________________________
2. The books are on science. They are on the long reading table.
→ The books which _____________________________________________________________
3. The little girl was crying. She hurt her knee.
→ The little girl who ____________________________________________________________
4. The shoes are expensive. They were made in Italy.
→ The shoes which ______________________________________________________________
5. Carol had a headache, but she still read until late.
→ Although ___________________________________________________________________
6. She is poor, but she lives in happiness.
→ Although ___________________________________________________________________
7. We’ll finish our placement test in an hour.
→ It’ll take_____________________________________________________________________
8. People send millions of greeting cards every yesr.
→ Million of greeting cards________________________________________________________
9. The novel is very meaningful. I’ve read it twice.
→ The novel which ______________________________________________________________

IV. Supply the correct form of the word:
1. The _____________Easter Parade has become a popular tradition for Easter Sunday in New York.
( color)
2. Children have too much _____________these days. (free)
3. One of the most important ___________ for Vietnamese people is Tet. (celebrate)
4. New Year’s day is a national __________ , so people don’t have to work. (festive)
5. They often take part in charity ___________ organized by the church. (act)
6. Thank you very much for all your___________ . (kind)
7. The streets are filled with ___________ atmosphere when Christmas Day comes. (joy)
8. People sang Auld Language Syne _______ on New Year’s Eve. (joy)
9. He is very ________ towards his friends- he always tries to help if one of them has a problem. (
consider)
10. His _________ of the events leading up to the accident is unclear. (describe)
11. Many people consider Mozart to be the greatest _____________ who ever lived. (compose)
12. His failure was ______________, given his poor study habits. (predict)
13. Our _______________ turns out to be correct, (predict)
14. Smoking is _______________ to your health, (damage)
15. ___________________,the typhoon didn't cause any damage on the village, (lucky)
16. It was the biggest ___________________of Vesuvius for some years, (erupt)
17. I hope you will join in the Christmas _______________. (celebrate)

21. Passover is celebrated in Israel and by all __________ people.
a. English b. Vietnamese c. Japanese d. Jewish
22. Let me congratulate you _____ winning the prize!
a. on b. at c. with d. because of
23. It is very nice _________ you to say so.
a. at b. of c.in d. on
24. The show raised thousands of dollars for _________.
a. charity programs b. wedding day c. council d. congress
25. My parents’ feelings for me are so strong that the word love can't _______ them.
a. describe b. compose c. make d. celebrate
26. Children under the age of 4 cannot always ____________ between the truth and a lie.
a.differ b. distinguish c. separate d. sort
27. We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated _________.
a. national b. nationality c. nationwide d. nation
28. She is so sad because she is not ___________ with her exam result.
a. considerate b. generous c. satisfied d. terrific
29. Children can't get to sleep on Christmas Eve because they are too ________.
a. excited b. bored c. interested d. worried
30. Auld Lang Syne is the title of a Scottish song ________ means good time long ago.
a. who b. which c. having d. with
31. Peter, __________ can compose many pieces of music , sings very well.
a. which b. who c. whom d. whose
32. The men and animals ____ you saw on TV are from China.
a. who b. whom c. which d. that
33. I saw the boy _______ helped me last week.
a. who b. whom c. which d. whose
34. Thuy's grandma turned the television __ to see the weather forecast.
a. off b. up c. on d. down
35. A funnel-shaped storms passing overland below a thunderstorm is called a ___.
a. typhoons b. tsunami c. tornado d. hurricane
36. The floods have killed hundreds and made thousands _____.
a. homely b. homeland c. homeless d. homesick
37. Do you remember Mrs. Lake, ___ taught us English composition?
a. who b. whom c. that d. which
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38. Is Dr. Brown the person ____ you wish to speak?
a. that b. whom c. to who d. to whom

1. On Easter Day , people crowded the streets to watch colorful ________.
a. shows b. parades c. contests d. paradises
2. We are going to ________ the anniversary of our 50th wedding. Please stay and come.
a. welcome b. celebrate c. open d. hold
3. Tet is a festival which _________ in late January or early February.
a. begins b. causes c. carries d. occurs
4. On Passover, Jewish people celebrate freedom ____ slavery.
a. on b. to c. for d. from
5. There are lots of parties ___ Christmas.
a. in b. at c. on d. for
6. In 1981, a tornado lifted a baby into the air and ____ safely 100 meters away.
a. let it off b. put it down c. take it on d. suck it up
7. She's very kind. She's always ___ towards her employees.
a. distinguished b. proud c. considerate d. happy
8. This letter needs ___ immediately. Will you take care of it?
a. to send b. sending c. being sent d. send
9. He has already been ___ as a candidate.
a. called b. nominated c. remembered d. said
10. Most people you meet will be polite to you ___ you are polite to them.
a. in case b. only if c. unless d. if
11. Isn't it time the children ___?
a. go to bed b. going bed c. go bed d. went to bed
12. Do you remember the name of the shop __ you bought this dictionary?
a. who b. that c. which d. where
13. Mr. Wilson, ____ yesterday, teaches chemistry.
a. I met b. whom I met c. that I met d. with who I
met
14. The word ___ means “big wind” in Chinese.
a. hurricane b. tornado c. typhoon d. tsunami
15. Chocolate and eggs are what children receive _____ Easter.
a. at b. on c. in d. with
16. Tet is a good time when family members live ________ get together.
a- on b. at c. apart d. outside
17. Tet is a time for families to clean and ________ their homes
a. cover b. install c. conserve d. decorate
18. Passover, a Jewish festival is celebrated freedom from __________.
a. slavery b. servants c. service d. labor
19. Some people consider Easter a __________ festival rather than a religious festival.
a. joyful b. joke c. cheer d. happy
20. Passover is also a / an __________ spring festival.

VI. Give the right word formation for these provided word
1. ________waves are one of the great forces of nature. (tide)
2. Tsunamis, earthquakes and typhoons are _________________ disasters. (nature)
3. Our _________ turns out to be correct. (predict)
4. The building was _______ damaged by the fire.( extend)
5. The most ____ earthquake in Japanese history damaged Tokyo and Yokohama.(disaster)
6. A typhoon is going to hit our area. What sorts of__________ shall we make? (prepare)
7. _____________ food is very convenient for campers. (can)
8. Today __________________can predict when a tidal wave hits land. (science)
9. It was the biggest ___________of Mt. Vesuvius for some years. (erupt)
10. A tidal wave brings death and _________ in its way. (destroy)