EX1. By using the words in brackets, join each of the following sentences into logical ones. You may need to change some of the words.
1. He bought a jeep. His friend advised him against it. (Although)
2. Good writing requires general and abstract words as well as specific and concrete ones. It is the latter that make writting vivid, real and clear. (though)
3. It was raining hard. They could not work in the fields. (So......that)
4. The politician is concerned with successful elections. The statesman is interested in the future of his people. (whereas)
5. He chose to study computer science. Comuter science has good employment prospects. (because of)
6. Mary walked very slowly. She did not catch the train. (if)
Choose a phrasal verb to replace the explanation in brackets. |
1. When Caroline goes to work, the babysitter (takes care of) _________ ____ the children. a) looks at b) looks up c) looks for d) looks after |
2. The babysitter (has a good relationship) _________ ____ well with the children. a) gets out b) gets on c) gets up d) gets in |
3. Peter promises he will ( stop) _________ ____ smoking soon. a) give in b) give over c) give up d) give out |
4. They (continue) _________ ____ talking when the teacher arrives. a) carry on b) get on c) break out d) remain on |
5. The fire fighters came and (extinguish) _________ ____ the fire. a) put off b) let away c) put out d) let out |
6. I'll call the shop to (discover) _________ ____ the price. a) find out b) bring out c) turn up d) call up |
7. You never forget the place where you (spend childhood) _________ ____ . a) bring up b) raise up c) grow up d) rise up |
8. If your car (ceases to function) _________ ____ , you should call a garage. a) stops off b) breaks down c) turns off d) breaks out |
9. It's difficult for a plane to (leave the ground) _________ ____ when there is snow on the ground. a) take off b) start up c) lift off d) rise up |
10. You must (return) _________ ____ the books that I lend you. a) hand in b) take back c) give back d) pay for |
I.Phrasal Verbs with ''on''
turn carry put get try |
1.Please.....................on your coat, it's cold outside.
2.Do you mind if I............................on the TV? I want to watch the news.
3.Excuse me. Where can I.......................on the shirt?
4.Can I....................on reading now?
5.If you don't.............................on the train now, it will leave without you.
II.
get up, give up, tidied up, fall down, switched on, try on, woke, sit down, write, put |
1.......................your shoes on- it's too cold to walk around barefoot.
2.You must...........................now or you will be late for school.
3.........................,please. I'll be with you in a minute.
4.Could you....................this word down for me, please?
5.Don't...........................singing. You are very talented.
6.Where is the fitting room? I'd like to.....................these trousers.
7.Have you...........................the kitchen, yet?
8.My little sister..........................me up in the middle of the night.
9.Don't put the vase there, it will..............................
10.Adam......................his torch, so we could find our way home in the dark.
III.
fill in, throw, take off, look, turn off, switch on, turn down, get on, look for |
1.I don't know where my book is. I must..................it.
2. ..........................the form, please.
3. The music is too loud. Could you.....................the volume, please?
4.Quick,..............................the bus or you'll have to walk home.
5. ..................................the lights when you go to bed.
6.Do you mind if I......................the TV? I'd like to watch the news.
7.The dinner was ruined. I had to................it away.
8.When you enter the house, .......................your shose and put some slippers on.
9.If you don't know this word, you can............................it up in a dictionary.
IV. Phrasal Verbs with 'look'
at up after to for |
1.I am looking....................my mobile. Have you seen it?
2. Look..................... these kittens, aren't they cute?
3. There are so many words in this text that I had to look.......................in the dictionary.
4. I cannot go out tonight. I must look.........................my little brother.
5.Are you looking forward........................your holidays?
I.Give the correct forms of verbs in brackets.
1.Do you enjoy...................short stories? (write)
2.It's nice .............you again. (see)
3.I have trouble...............people's names. (remember)
4.I'd rather.........than drive a car because I want......................the environment. (walk/protect)
5.It's very difficult...............what you mean. (understand)
6.I didn't use....................him much when we were at school. (like)
7.It's easier....................a language in a country when it is...................(learn/speak)
8.My kids spend hours........................on the phone to their friends. (chat)
9.I suggest....................to school on foot so as to save energy. (go)
10.Mrs.Thu told her children.................to bed early. (go)
11.We're really looking forward to.....................you again. (see)
12.In my view, parents should not let their children..............too much television. (watch)
13.I have little difficulty....................the others to attend the meeting. (persuade)
14.I like reading books......................by Jane Austen. (write)
15.The vegetable....................in our garden are better than those from markets. (grow/buy)
16.The posters for the protection of the environment.................by the students of Phu My Junior High School have just been put up all over the school. (design)
17.The building was completely.................by the fire. (destroy)
18.The little boy has repeatedly denied........................the window. (break)
19.The chair is broken. I need (fix)................it.The chair needs (fix)...........
20.I don't enjoy (laugh).....................at by other people.
21.Margaret had a hard time (learn)...........................................................how to spell Spanish.
22.I apologized to Tom for (make)..................him wait for me.
23.It was a beautiful day and Sandra was lying under a tree (listen).............to the birds sing.
24.Mrs.Jackson had warned her young (not, touch)...................the hot stove.
25.The teacher reminded the students (finish)................their assignments.
26.Residents are not allowed (keep)...................pets in my apartment building.
27.I expected (invite)......................to the party but I wasn't.
28.My friend advised me (get)....................some automobile insurance.
29.I would rather (go) to the movie tonight than (study)............grammar.
30.Peeling onions always makes me (cry).....................
II.Rewrite the following sentences without changing the original meaning.
1.What a pity you can't take part in with us. =>We wish........................
2.I'm sorry I don't have a computer. =>I wish.....................
3.Ba doesn't study hard. =>His father wishes......................
4.It's a pity my father can't speak English. =>If only......................
5.I'm sorry that i haven't time to help you with this. =>I wish..............................
6.I'm sorry I missed the fashion show. =>I wish...........................
7.I regret selling my car. =>I wish.....................
8.I used to play soccer. =>I often........................................
9.I haven't seen her for a year. =>I last.....................................
10.Lan is sorry now that she didn't accept the job. =>Lan now wishes....................................
II. Give the correct forms of verbs in brackets.
1.What you (do).............last weekend?
-I (go)................to the theater with my family.
2.John and I (be)...............pen pals for nearly three years.
3.We used (write)...............to each other every month when we (be)..................at secondary school.
4.Minh (know)...................a little English, so she (wish).............she (can).................speak it fluently.
5.Maryam (stay)...........with us at the moment. She (be).............my sister's friend.
II. Fill in the blank with ONE suitable word.
Cherating is one of Malaysia's (1).....................famous beach resorts.Very few places(2).................match Cherating's beauty and serenity.
A few(3).....................my friends and I decided to visit Cherating during our school vacation.We knew that we(4).................mostly going to have a good time.It(5)......................us about one hour to cycle(6)............................our town to Cherating.When we reached the place, we(7)....................many fishing villages and beautiful beaches stretching for several kilometers.
Cherating is sunny(8).............................the year and many people come to Cherating either to swim(9).................to dive.While at Cherating, we also enjoyed the excellent local food.Cherating is indeed(10)...................os Malaysia's best tourist attractions.
III.Write the questions for each numbered blank.
You: Oh, Lan! You have been to Malaysia, haven't you?
Lan: That's right.
You: So, (1)...............................................................................
Lan: I got home two days ago.
You:(2).......................................................................................
Lan: I stayed there for five days.
You:(3)..........................................
Lan:It was fine and sunny all the time.
You:(4)...............................................................................
Lan:I visited PETRONAS Twin towers and some other interesting places in Kuala Lumpur.
You:(5).........................................................................................
Lan:Yes, of course. I spoke English to everyone I met.
III.Give the correct forms of words in brackets.
1. We’re very impressed by the ____________ of your town’s people. (FRIEND)
12. Liverpool is an ____________ city in the north of England. (INDUSTRY)
13. Is Buddhism the country’s ____________ religion of Thailand? (OFFICE)
14. Should English be a ____________ foreign language in Vietnam (COMPEL)
15. This handbook gives us ____________ information about ASEAN (ADD)