XI. Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given in brackets.

46. It is no use arguing; I’ve made up my mind. (point)

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47. If she doesn’t work harder, she’ll fail her entrance exam. (unless)

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48. My son was ill. I had to take a day off to look after him. (so……that)

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49. Phong didn’t notice the sign. It was right in front of him. (even though)

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50. Jane is quite warm and friendly. Her sister is quite warm and friendly. (Both)

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Read the passage and complete each gap with one suitable word beginning with the letter provided.

Why are family relationships important?

Good family relationships are (Ex).... enjoyable... for their own sake - it just feels good to be part of a warm and loving family. But good family relationships are important for lots of other reasons too. They:

• make children (1) f… secure and loved, which helps their brains develop.

• can help children to (2) o……………….. difficulties with their eating, sleeping, learning and behaviour.

• make it easier for your family to solve problems and resolve (3) c………………..

• help you and your children respect differences of opinion as your children develop more (4) i………………..

• give children the skills they need to build healthy (5) r… of their own.

This is why it's always (6) w……………….. looking at the relationships you share with your children  and other family members, and thinking about how you can improve them.

As a parent, you're doing the best you can for your children, probably while you're (7) m………………..your work, friends, household, and more. But even for the busiest parents, there are plenty of easy things you can do to develop good (8) f… relationships.

41. As I get older, I want to travel less.
The older …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
42. I haven’t done gardening for three months.
The last time ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
43. Sally lost all her hope; she decided to stop her business.
Such ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
44. He feels sorry that he can’t come to his brother’s wedding.
He wishes …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
45. The local government will enlarge the roads in upcoming years.
The roads …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Rewrite each of the following sentences to emphasize the underlined part.

1.  Good family relationship makes children feel secured and love, which helps their brains develop.

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2.  I really admire my teacher for his memory.

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3.  Jane decided to break up with her boyfriend, with whom she had been dating for many years.

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4.  My daughter finds YouTube helpful to her English learning.

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5.  Owning a business is more interesting to many young people these days.

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6.  Teenagers tend to talk to their close friends about their romantic relationships

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7.  James usually argues with his parents about whom to play with.

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8.  Parents' hugs, kisses and eye contact send a message that they want to be closer to their kids.

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9.  My best friends give me much help with my personal problems.

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10.  Her parents' divorce resulted in Lilly's decision to leave home before 16.

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Bài 1: Complete each gap with a word/phrase to form collocations.

1.  achieve       

2.  make    

3.  change                                                                     

4.  raise                                                                        

5.  join                                                                          

6.  ease                                                                         

7.  take                                                                         

8.  betray                                                                      

9.  tell                                                                           

10.  lend                                                                       

Bài 2:  Complete the following sentences with the phrases inthe Exercise 1. You may need to change the forms of the words to fit the sentence.

1.  In order to __________ in studying, students need to set up clear and realistic goals.

2.  It is true that _______ frequently lets someone down and their relationship is likely to get worse. They no longer believe in each other.

3.  It may be hard for parents to_______ to become a caring and empathic person as he or she grows up.

4.  Best friends sometimes________ to each other because they understand that the truth may upset their  friend.

5.  High school students should ______ many co-educational activities and community services in order to develop their soft skills.

6.  Anna always _________ or listens sympathetically and attentively to all the problems that her daughter shares with her.

7.  Music is a wonderful therapeutic tool to help you get through difficult times or to ________                                       

8.  Students of all ages should be encouraged to _________ to charity so that they learn how to care and share with others.

9.  One of the most common motivators for a person to _________ is to interact with other people of a shared passion or a specific hobby such as sport, dance, theatre or comedy.

10.  At first, James decided to go on a date with Kate, but he _______ because they had always argued with each other.

Complete each sentence with a suitable word (A, B, C or D).

1.  Jamie looked ________in her new dress at her 20th birthday party.

A. amazed      B. amazing     C. amaze        D. amazingly

2.   What's wrong with your mother? She  sounded very _________ when I talked with her last Saturday at the supermarket.

A. sad      B. sadness      C. sadly       D. sadder

3.  Ami has said goodbye to her boyfriend for many months, but it doesn't _____ she can forget their relationship.

A. get      B. grow      C. seem        D. stay

4.  For the reason of personal safety, the informant wishes to _________ anonymous.

A. seem      B. look       C. remain       D. feel

5.  We went to a five-star restaurant last night. All the dishes we ordered tasted as  _______ as they look.

A. good        B. well            C. better               D. best

6. It is likely that children spend less time talking with or going out with their parents when they older.

A. become       B. grow        C. get          D. All are correct

7. Having her song in the top-hit of last year, Ann Rich has become_______ as a well-known singer not only in England, but also all over the world.

A. success    B. successful   C. successfully    D. succeeding

8.  Teenagers tend to________their relationship a    secret if their parents are too strict to them.

A. keep       B. appear       C. stay           D. sound

9.    Mai was so surprised when a friend of hers, who has left Vietnam for more than twenty years, ________ , appeared at her house.

A. sudden   B. suddenly   C. depressing     D. depressed

10.  It doesn't _________ right for parents to force their teenage children to share everything with them.

A. taste       B. become         C. feel           D. sound