I. Use the right form of "other" to complete the sentences

1. I had a red pen, but I seem to have lost it. I guess I'd better buy ......one

2. Some people are lazy ........are energetic. Most people are mixture of both.

3. Two countries share the island of Hispanola. One is Haiti. .......is the Dominican Republic.

4. Excuse me, waiter? Could you please bring me ..... fork? I dropped mine on the floor.

5. Only two countries in South America, Bolivia and Paraguay, are inland. All of ...... have coastlines

6.Washington is one of the five states of the United States with borders on the Pacie Ocean. What are...... states?

7.I enjoyed watcling everyone at the beach.Some people were playing volleyball, while ......were picnicking.Some were listening to music, some were sleeping, and ....... were just lying in the sun. ....... people were swimming in the surf.

8. We really need......car. One isn't enough for us.

9. I'm going to sell this car and get....one.

10. Some projects are shorter than.......

11. .......... curtains are red, ...... are brown.

12. .......... advertisements tell the truth,..... are full of lies.

13. ......... newspapers are full of want ads,............have little.

14. ........people have services to sell,........buy them.

15. ..........countries spend a lot on advertising, .......don't care much about it

II. Fill in the blank with SOME/OTHERS /ONE /THE OTHER/OTHER

1. The students in my class were divided into two group. ...... group was led by Tom,......by John

2. They have only two children. ........has been abroad, .........is a college student.

3. ........newly graduated students only wait to work right in the city. ........are willing to work in the remote regions.

4. The two cars are very comfortable, ........belongs to his father, ........ will be sold to the manager of a company.

5........ of the lessons in this book are well-prepared and clear. ...... should be cut short or simplified.

6. In our country there are more and more English learners. ........learn English to get good job in a foreign company and......... to widen their knowledge.

7. He was in such in a hurry that he put on different shoes ...... was black and...... brown.

8. I don't know why.......applicants were easily successful while .......were refused although they had enough qualifications.

9. To be frank, .......of your friends are good,...... are almost foolish and even very bad.

10. I've just found......of your shoes. Where's......?

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.

1. Peter emphasized the importance of considering the consequences before talking. -> Peter said that people.....

2. "I didn't check the ticket when receiving it," said Mary. -> Mary should....

3. Hunting endangered species for any purpose is prohibited. ->Endangered species mustn't.....

Rewrite the following sentences with a modal verb + an infinitive in order that it means the same as the given ones

4. We are not allowed to go out after 9 p.m. -> We.....

5. Still waiting for me? I'm really sorry for being late. I think you've gone. -> You......

6. Don't make noise. The baby is sleeping. -> You.....

7. This is the top secret news. -> You....

8. The apartment has been decorated beautifully. ->You....

I. Complete the sentences with "another, other or others"

1. Give me your grammar and your ... books.

2. Mr. Smith went for a walk while the ....stayed at home.

3. He can do many....things in the house.

4. I know three of the boys, but not the ....

5. Some people drank tea ... drank coffee.

6. I don't like these books. Do you have ..... ones?

7. This is his own house, but he has.... one in the country.

8. Some workmen were digging. ..... were bringing stones.

9. I have one book here. All my.......ones are at school

10. Some masons are building. .......are making mortar.

II. Fill in the blanks with the suitable form of "other"

1. The army was practising its drills. One group was doing artillery practice; ......was marching; ...... was at tension; and....was practising combat tactics.

2. We looked at four cars today. The first two were far too expensive, but ...... ones were reasonably priced

3. This glass of milk is sour....... glass of milk is sour too.

4. There are seven students from Japan.... are from Iran, and.......are from....... places.

5. There are thirty people in the room. Twenty are from Latin America and ........are from....... countries.

6. Some metals are magnetic, .........aren't.

7. Have you met Bill's sisters?- I've met one. I didn't know he had......... sister

8. This seat is free, ......... seat has been taken

9. Give me....... cup. This one is cracked.

10. Some goods are advertised on TV,......are advertised in newspapers

11. I have three books. One is mine; .................are yours

12. Some people believe anything they read in newspapers.....don't

13. I got two letters. One was from my friend. ....... was from my sister.

I. Complete the description of this flat with "a/an/ some/the"

In the bedroom of this flat there are twin beds, a cupboard, and (1).... chair. There are (2).... clothes thrown over (3).... chair. In one corner there is (4).... basin.

There is also (5).... basin in (6).... bathroom. (7).... basin in (8) .... bathroom is bigger. Above it there is (9)..... shelf. This flat has(10)..... nice kitchen. There is (11)..... table with (12).... chairs round it. In (13).... middle of (14)..... table is (15).... apple.

II. Fill in each gap with a suitable preposition from the list. Some are used more than once

of, about, to, in, with, for, on

1. I think you are wrong. I don't agree.... you at all.

2. Im not interested....... what you think or what you want.

3. We might have a picnic. It depends ..... the weather.

4. What are you listening...?

5. If you have a problem, talk .... the teacher.

6. "What did you talk ......? "Oh, this and that."

7. You aren't concentrating on your work. What are you thinking ..... ?

8. "What do you think .... Peter?" "I really like him."

9. Where's the weather, 4. What to cash desk? I'd like to pay ....this book.

10. "I've lost your pen. Sorry...""It's all right. Don't worry .... it."

I.Complete the sentences with the proper word from the list

expectancy, fatal, cure, links, eternal, contribution, burden, labour-saving, experiences, treatment

1. Modern ...... devices such as washing machines and dishwashers are popular in Vietnamese households nowadays.

2. I was sent a free copy in acknowledgement .... .

3. They always follow the ..... struggle between good and evil.

4. Everyone ..... these problems at some time in their lives.

5. I don't want to become a .... to my children when I'm old.

6. To visit similar websites to this one, click on the ..... at the bottom of the page.

7. Aspirin is a simple but highly effective ....

8. As late as the 1950s, tuberculosis was still a .... illness.

9. An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of ....

10. A number of social factors influence life.....

II.Put the correct preposition of time into each gap.

1. Beethoven began his musical education ... the age of five.

2. I lived in Hanoi ....five years, ..... 2000.... 2005.

3. We never see our cat....the day it sleeps, and it goes out ...... night.

4. I don't usually go out ...the evening, except ..... Monday evening, when I play snooker.

5. Generations of my family have lived in this house..... 1920.

6. How long have you in England for?-......... six months.

7 How much longer are you staying? - .... the end of the month.

8. I'm just going out to the shops. If anyone rings, tell then I'll be back ..... a few minutes.

9. Are you going away ..... Easter?

10. I met my husband in Dalat. .....the time I was working in an office.

I. Give the correct form of the word in brackets.

1. She is not very interested in (secure).

2. The government wants big industries to be run with greater (efficient).

3. We shouldn't ignore her (warn).

4. I mean, I'm not (threaten) you.

5. Those who were involved in the (violence) attack yesterday have been arrested.

6. Early on New Year's Day, the children with (expect) faces wait for their relatives to give them lucky money.

7. The little boy was full of (optimistic) despite his disabilities.

8. The (terrorism) threatened to attack the underground station in the city centre.

9. It's very unlikely for a (pessimism)

10. His cooperation is a major (contribute) to the success of the project.

11. The new law will (security) the civil rights of the disadvantaged.

I. Put a/an /the or zero article (X) in the spaces. Give all possible answers

1. A special award was given to.....novelist Ian McMurphy.

2.I've been offered the position of.... Director of Personnel.

3. I've always wanted to meet.... Michael Owen.

4. "What make is your computer?" "It's......... Dell."

5. I'm ..... marketing adviser at Unifleet.

6. Let me introduce you to .......Paula Cox.

7. We met our good friend.... Jean Wools when we were in Plymouth.

8. I found myself talking to .... George Bush! Not ..... George Bush, of course, but someone with the same name.

9. Brian is....... manager of the local football team.

10. I didn't even know Joan was interested in art until I heard that she owns.......... Van Gogh.

11. When Jennie was young she knew .... Picasso.

12. She determined to be ...... author.

13. He has been appointed ...... Minister of Industry.

14. She recently became....... minister of the new government.

15. We're going on holiday with ...... Smiths.

16. He's really keen on playing football. He likes to think of himself as .... Ronaldo.

17. ..........Linda Green is outside. Do you want to see her?

Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không đổi

1. I haven't enjoyed myself so much for ages.

-> It's ages.........................

2. In the middle of our sleep there was a knock at the door.

-> While...........................

3. The snow started this morning and it is still snowing.

-> It.....................................