III. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of the word in brackets.

1. Since 2009, Iceland has been the global in gender equality. (lead)

2. For the past five years, Iceland has been in the first rank of educational and in women’s economic conditions. (achieve/ improve)

3. On October 24, 1975, more than 25 thousand women in Iceland took a day off to emphasize the importance of women’s _____ to the economy, both in paid and unpaid work. (contribute)

4. Gender equality is also a part of the to the challenges facing society. (solve)

5. The of women in the labour market in Iceland is one of the highest in the world. (participate)

I.Put in a suitable article ( a / an / the ) if necessary :

1.I have …….. big supper , I can’t sleep at …….. night .

2.Summer is ….. warmest season but ….. summer of 1971 was unusually cool .

3.Love of money is ……… root of all evil .

4……. statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from France to ….… United States .

5……… big books on the table are for my history class .

6.Tung’s father bought him ……… bicycle that he had wanted for his birthday .

7. He lay down _____ ground and looked up at _____ sky.

8. You’ll find _____ information you need at _____ top of _____ page 24.

9. _____ moon goes around _____ earth every 27 days.

10. He doesn’t usually have _____ lunch, but he always eats _____ good breakfast.

11. If you live in _____ foreign country, you should try and learn _____ language.

12. _____ next train to Brighton leaves from _____ Platform 5.

13. Last year we visited _____ Canada and _____ United States.

14. _____ highest mountain in _____ Africa is _____ Kilimanjaro.

15. _____ Mediterranean Sea is the sea between _____ Africa and _____ Europe.

IX.Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first one.

1. The film I saw last week was better than this one (good)

 This film .................................................................... the one I saw last week

2. Mary used to be better paid than she is these days (as)

  These days Mary is .................................................... she used to be

3. There are very few buildings in the old city higher than this (one)

  This is ............................................................................ buildings in the old city

4. I can’t believe this is the best room there is (better)

  There must ......................................................................... this one.

5. My house is as big as Peter’s (same)

  Peter’s house ............................................................................... mine

X.Give the correct form of the words in brackets:

1. The ................ ceremony is one of the 3 stages of a Vietnamese traditional wedding

2. Before a wedding ceremony, there must be an .................... ceremony (engage)

3. As a rule of thumb, a number of superstitious people choose a ......... date before starting something (favour)

4. It is believed that meeting a black cat is lucky , but it is ................. to walk under a ladder or break a mirror (luck)

5. Working as a volunteer provides you with opportunities to know more about cultural ............. (diverse)

6. If you want to get on well with your colleagues, you should pay..... to some common features of their cultures (attend)

7. He is trying to work hard so that he is promoted to a higher and more ............. position (prosper)

8. After he had flirted her for a long time, they ...................fell in love (gradual)

9. It cannot be denied that superstitious ................. exist in many cultures (believe)

10. After the wedding day, the ................. of couples leave on honeymoon in a very romantic places (major)

VIII.Fill in each gap with a suitable preposition.

1. I never visit people’s homes __________the first day of the New Year unless they invite me.

2. There are numerous rituals related________daily activities.

3. Vietnamese people strongly believe ________ life after death.

4. The origin of Vietnamese superstitions based ______ scientific research.

5. People care much ________ the first person who visits their home______the first day of the year.

6. Lan has just made a decision to get engaged _______a foreign man.

7. Like many things in the society, the custom of a country can change_________ time.

8. My boyfriend asked me to go out _______ a date.

9. People don’t object_________ cross-cultural marriages any longer.

10. ______Tet, People often prepare ______ the traditional meals.

II. Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order to make the sentence correct :

1.NewYork is the larger of all American cities .

2.The advertisements whom I have seen on the billboards were painted colourfully

3.Some of my books are on science , the another are on culture .

4.I found it wonderfully to travel abroad .

5.Susan asked David where she has left her glasses .

6.She found it hard to concentrating on her book because of the noise .

7.He has so a bad handwriting that I can not read it .

8.Advertising makes it possible to sell much things .

9.The new models are not only less expensive but also the more efficient .

10.After read the new advertisement on the newspaper the child asked his mother to buy that new product for him .

11.I have invited Tom to the party but I don’t think he is coming.

12.There are a lot of black clouds in the sky.It will rain.

13.You look tired.I am getting something for you to drink.

14.Pele was famous with his powerful kicking and controlling the ball.

15.In the 17th World Cup , the final match was among Brazil and Germany.

16.Language is not necessarily the private proverty of those who uses it .

17.I wonder why the Engish are driving on the left-hand side of the road.

18.If the question were not so difficult I will be able to answer it.

19.He didn’t get the job despite of his experience in the field.

20.If I were you, I didn’t buy that old house.

21.I will tell John about it when I will see him this afternoon.

22. Before doing important something, I often ask for the useful advice from my grandparent.

23. Lots of people believe that when they set out for an important occasion, they should avoid cross the path of a woman.

24. Superstitions has existed in all human societies throughout history.

25. I guess the bride and groom will be happier if they don’t have to waste money in unnecessary things.

26. Wedding consists the proposal ceremony, the engagement ceremony and the wedding ceremony.

III. Complete the sentences with the comparative and superlative of the adjectives in brackets.

1. A cut is _________________________ (painful) than an insect bite.

2.The weather this summer is even (bad) __________________________ than last summer.

3. Apartments are usually _________________________ (cheap) than separate houses.

4. A tumour is _________________________ (bad) of all diseases.

5. He was the (clever) _____________________ thief of all.

6. A man is normally___________________________ (strong) than a woman.

7. This flower is (beautiful) _____________________ than that one.

8. This is the (interesting) _______________________ book I have ever read.

9. Fruit and vegetables are ____________________________ (healthy) than fast food.

10. Fish is one of ___________________________ (nutritious) food possible.

11. Non-smokers usually live (long) _____________________ than smokers.

12. Which is the (dangerous) ___________________ animal in the world?

III. Complete the sentences with the comparative and superlative of the adjectives in brackets.

1. A cut is _________________________ (painful) than an insect bite.

2.The weather this summer is even (bad) __________________________ than last summer.

3. Apartments are usually _________________________ (cheap) than separate houses.

4. A tumour is _________________________ (bad) of all diseases.

5. He was the (clever) _____________________ thief of all.

6. A man is normally___________________________ (strong) than a woman.

7. This flower is (beautiful) _____________________ than that one.

8. This is the (interesting) _______________________ book I have ever read.

9. Fruit and vegetables are ____________________________ (healthy) than fast food.

10. Fish is one of ___________________________ (nutritious) food possible.

11. Non-smokers usually live (long) _____________________ than smokers.

12. Which is the (dangerous) ___________________ animal in the world?

1. John (ask) ………………………. to make a speech at the meeting yesterday.

2. If I (know) ………………………… about his condition, I would have phoned for you.

3. ………………………. it (rain) ……………….………, we won't walk to the town. (Inversion – Type 1)

4. The cat will scratch you if you (pull) ……………………… her tail.

5. I (offer) ………………………….. to give you a lift if I had my car here