II. Read the short conversations carefully and choose the suitable phrases or expressions in the box to complete the conversations. (5 pts)

A.        Kay: Hi, Sally. (1) _________________________! What are you doing here?

            Sally: Oh, hi, Kay. (2_________________________, I expect…..just shopping.

B.        James: Do you mind if I sit here?

Lucy: No, (3) _____________________. (4) ______________________.

James: I’m James. (5) ______________________________.

Lucy: Hi, I’m Lucy.

C.        Brian: Was everything all right with your meal?

Tracy: (6) ____________________________________.

Brian: (7) _____________________________________

Tracy: No, thanks. Just the bill. We must get back to work.

D.        Peem: Look at the people in that rowing boat. I’m sure they are in trouble.

James: (8) ___________. _____________. Let’s go and get help.

E.         Beggar: Can you spare any change, sir? For the homeless.

Charles: (9) ______________________________.

Diana: Wait a minute. Here you are.

Beggar: Thanks. (10) ____________________________.

Rewrite the sentences, using perfect gerunds:

1. After Ha had read some documents about Green Earth, she decided to join the organisation.

-> Having..........

2. I have seen him before. I remember that.

-> I......

3. You had saved the lives of hundreds of wild animals. Thank you for that.

-> Thank you for.......

4. They had hunted and killed many wild animals. Later they regretted what they had done.

-> They regretted........

5. Since Mai had refused Nam's offer of a lift in his car, she had to walk home.

-> Having.......

6. ' You've lied to us', the villagers said. The politician denied it.

-> The politician...........

7. The factory has dumped tons of toxic waste into the river. It was heavily fined for that.

-> The factory........

8. Thanh had forgotten to turn off the gas cooker before he left his house. He admitted that.

-> Thanh admitted..........

Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions:

Some parents strongly oppose their children’s romantic relationship.

A. Assist         B. Forbid      C.ignore     D. Preserve

Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE  in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions:

1. I was really depressed about his winning the election, like a lot of people.

A.fed up        B. Pessimistic    C. Satisfied     D. Unhappy

2. Miss Walker was a mature lady when she married.

A. Annoyed    B. Childish     C. Energetic      D. Sensitive

3. Student are advised to tune out distractions and focus on study.

A. Avoid     B. Forget   C. Neglect      D. Regard

4. Don’t confess your love to your friends unless you know they feel the same way.

A. Admit    B. Conceal    C. Declare     D. Expose

Gerund and To-infinitive
1. If a thing is not worth(do) at all, it is worth(do) well.
2. I'm beginning (understand) what you mean.
3. The boys like (play) games but hate (do) exercises.
4, I can't understand her (behave)like that.
5. It wouldn't be safe (start) down now, we'll have (wait)till the mist clears.
6. I tried ( explain) to him but he refused (listen) and went on (grumble)
7. She likes her children (go) to the dentist every 6 months.
8. I know my hair wants (cut) but I never have time (go) to the hairdresser's.
9.-Why didn't you drink it?

-] didn't like (drink) it as I didn't know what it was .
10. Did you advise him (go)to the police?

-No, I didn't like (give) any advice on such a difficult matter.
11. 1 (like) (bathe)there but there wasn't time.
12. Do stop (talk); I'm trying (finish) a letter.
13. It is usually easier (learn) a subject by (read) books than by (listen) to lectures.
14. Some people seem ( have) a passion for (write) to the newspapers.
15. I resented (bve) unjustly accused and asked him (apologise).
16. He made me (repeat) his instructions (make) sure that I understood what I was
(do) after he had gone.
17.1 keep (try) (make) mayonnaise but I never succeed.

-Try (add)the yolk of a hard-boiled egg.
18. I distinctly remember (pay) him. I gave him $2.
19. It's no good (write) to him. He never answers.
20. I knew I was not the first (arrive), for I saw smoke ( rise) from the chimney.
21. I remember (read) a review of that book and think I (like) (get) it.
22. I hate (borrow) money.
23. I (like) (photograph)it but I had no more film.
24. I (like) (ask) a questionbut I was sitting so far back that I'd be heard.
25. I can remember (be) in hospital when I was 4.
25. This book tells you how (win)at games without actually (cheat).
26. The boys next door used (like) (make) and (fly) model aeroplanes, but they
seem (stop) (do) that now.
27. Don't forget (post) the letter I gave you.
28. There was a lot of traffic but we managed (get) to the airport in time.
29. When I'm tired ,I enjoy (watch) TV. It's relaxing.
30. It was a nice day, so we decided (go) for a walk.
31. It's a nice day;Does anyone fancy (go) for a walk?
32. I'm not in a hurry. I don't mind (wait).
33. They don't have much money. They can't afford (go) out very often.
34. I wish that dog would stop (bark). It's driving me mad.
35. Our neighbour threatened (call) the police if we didn't stop the noise.
36. We were hungry, so I suggested (have) dinner early.

Use the words to complete the blanks in the sentences below: horoscopes, headlines, soap operas, editorial, advice column, forecast, sitcoms, forums.

1) You can read the newspaper ... when you want an anwser to your problems. 2) Some ... continue for many years with the same actors. 3) the editor worte an interesting ... in today's newspaper. 4) Kelvn always reads the ... to see what his week will be like.5) The plane crash is in the ... of all tthe newspaper today. 6) online ... are good places to exchange ideas with  people around the world. 7) Did you see today' weather ...? 8) ' Friends' is one of the most popular ... in the world.