. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets. You may need to change the word.
Here is an example.
0. The bookshop is opposite the library.
_________________________ a bookshop opposite the library. (THERE)
Answer: There is
1. The English speaking countries exhibition finishes at 8p.m. (END)
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2. How long is the presentation? (LAST) _________________________________________________________
3. The photo session takes place in the library. (HOST) _________________________________________________________
4. What time does the HN302 leave? (DEPARTURE) _________________________________________________________
5. A kilt is the traditional garment for Scottish men.(TRADITIONALLY) _________________________________________________________
Choose the best option A, B, or C to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
1. Chicago ______________ the third largest city in the United States. |
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A. has been |
B. will be |
C. is |
2. Chicago ______________ "The Windy City". |
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A. often calls |
B. is often called |
C. often is called |
3. Over three million people ______________ in the two hundred and twenty-five mile area of Chicago. |
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A. live |
B. are living |
C. is living |
4. Today, some of the world's tallest and most famous skyscrapers ______________ in the city. |
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A. is found |
B. finds |
C. are found |
5. Located in the heart of the city ______________ the one hundred and ten story Sears Tower. |
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A. has been |
B. is |
C. will be |
. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets. You may need to change the word.
Here is an example.
0. The bookshop is opposite the library.
_________________________ a bookshop opposite the library. (THERE)
Answer: There is
1. The English speaking countries exhibition finishes at 8p.m. (END)
_________________________________________________________
2. How long is the presentation? (LAST) _________________________________________________________
3. The photo session takes place in the library. (HOST) _________________________________________________________
4. What time does the HN302 leave? (DEPARTURE) _________________________________________________________
5. A kilt is the traditional garment for Scottish men.(TRADITIONALLY) _________________________________________________________
. Read the passage and complete the sentences. Circle A, B, or C.
America is known as the land of opportunity. Thousands of people immigrate to the United States every year from different parts of the world to have access to these kinds of opportunities. This is what is known as, "the American dream".
America is also home to many of the world's top colleges and universities. The California Institute of Technology is a top world-ranked college that focuses highly on science and engineering. It is located in the city of Pasadena. Harvard University is another top world-ranked college that you might be familiar with. The buildings at Harvard date all the way back to the year 1636, making Harvard the oldest university in the United States. It is located in the state of Massachusetts. University of California, Los Angeles is another institute worthy of recognition. Located next to Hollywood, UCLA has distinguished itself as a prestigious and selective university due to the number of people who apply for admission throughout the United States. The universities mentioned are but a few of the many other excellent schools that make the United States so outstanding.
1. America is called the land of __________. |
A. dream |
B. opportunity |
C. immigration |
2. The word immigrate in line 1 can be replaced by__________. |
A. come into |
B. go out of |
C. travel |
3. The California Institute of Technology __________. |
A. ranks first in the world |
B. is a university focusing on natural sciences |
C. focuses on science and engineering |
4. What is NOT true about Harvard? |
A. It was founded in 1636. |
B. It is the oldest university in the world. |
C. It is located in Massachusetts. |
5. University of California, Los Angeles __________. |
A. is in Hollywood |
B. is different from other universities |
C. has a high number of applications |
. Read the passage about Miguel. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F.
Miguel moved to the United States from Brazil three years ago. He lives with his mother and his sister in a small house that they rent in Minneapolis. His father, Alfredo, stays behind in Brazil because he owns a small business. He'll rejoin the family sometime next year.
Miguel's family had to wait almost ten years to immigrate to the United States. They applied for a visa when Miguel was two years old. They didn't realize it would take so long to obtain permission to enter the United States. They're happy about their new lives, but they get homesick from time to time, and they miss Alfredo.
Miguel is gradually adjusting to his new life in Minneapolis. He still struggles a little with his English, but his new American friends are helping him learn about the language and the culture. He's in his second year in high school, which means he's a sophomore. He has two more years to go before he graduates. His grades are good and he's very active in sports. He plays American-style football in the fall and soccer in the spring.
1. Miguel is in USA now with his mother and sister. |
T |
F |
2. Miguel’s dad is a businessman. |
T |
F |
3. Miguel’s family had their visa right after application. |
T |
F |
4. Miguel has no difficulty learning English. |
T |
F |
5. Miguel will graduate in a couple of years. |
T |
F |
2. Fill each gap with the correct form of the verb in brackets, using the passive voice.
1. Hundreds of people ________ in last night’s earthquake. (kill)
2. ________ the whole city ________ by the storm? That was terrible! (destroy)
3. Three people ________ here. We need to help them now. (trap)
4. All the victims ________ to an evacuation centre in the early morning. (take)
5. Five people ________ missing after the flood swept through the town last week. (report)
1. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. Circle A, B, or C.
1. A. visual |
B. thermal |
C. pollute |
2. A. medical |
B. electric |
C. botanic |
3. A. chemical |
B. specific |
C. national |
4. A. dramatic |
B. logical |
C. continue |
5. A. dynamic |
B. festival |
C. illegal |
1. Complete each of the following sentences using the cues given. You can use other words in addition to the cues to complete the sentences.
Here is an example.
0. Ngoc/ usually/ play/ badminton/ Sunday.
Answer: 0. Ngoc usually plays badminton on Sundays.
1. A boy/ trap/ two hours/ debris/ earthquake/ yesterday.
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2. When/ rescuers/ arrive/ whole family/ already/ evacuate.
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3. Three/ victims/ take/ shelter/ medical/ treatment/ this morning.
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4. The typhoon/ gone/ but/ its/ damage/ remain/ long/ this area.
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5. Because/ residents/ informed/ earlier/ this earthquake/ the/ damage/ not significant.
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Read the passage. Complete each sentence with no more than THREE words.
The recent announcement from the Viet Nam government has claimed that Formosa – a Taiwan steel corporation based in Ha Tinh – was responsible for the mass fish deaths in central Vietnamese provinces in April and May 2016. According to this announcement, Formosa has discharged a significant amount of industrial waste, containing lots of harmful chemicals, into the ocean. This seriously polluted the water and killed the fish. The officials of the company, in a national correspondence meeting, apologized the Vietnamese people with a bow. Formosa would pay $500 million to treat the oceanic pollution and to compensate for economic losses of the region. However, according to environmentalists, it will take a long time for the ecosystem of the central Viet Nam to fully recover. In the mean time, local tourism and fishing industries have already been negatively affected. Due to the fear of polluted water and seafood, many tourists have cancelled their pre-booked tours to Ha Tinh, and fishermen haven’t been able to sell their fish to customers.
1. Formosa caused ______ fish deaths in Ha Tinh province.
2. The polluted water had many ______ and was dumped directly into the ocean.
3. The company promised to pay $500 million to treat the ______and to make up for economic losses.
4. ________ say that the polluted ocean will not restore its previous state very soon.
5. The incident has made tourists cancel their _______ to Ha Tinh.
. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given.
1. I like to speak English to people from ________ countries. |
DIFFER |
2. Speaking English with correct ________ is difficult. |
PRONOUNCE |
3. Hoa has made lots of ________ in her learning English. |
IMPROVE |
4. Singlish is an ________ of Singaporean English. |
ABBREVIATE |
5. I’m learning English to join an ________ summer camp. |
NATION |