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1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job.
A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of
2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it.
A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite
3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.
A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet
4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.
A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However
5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how
6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.
A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though
7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.
A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words
1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.
a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although
2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
a. Despite b. Because c, because of d, of
3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.
a. Although b. Because of c. In spite of d. Because
4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.
a. because b. because of c. Even though d. in spite of
5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.
a. Even though b. In spite of c. Since d. As
6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.
a. since b. as c. because d. in spite of
7. ____________ the meeting’s at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.
a. Although b. In spite of c. Because d. Because of
8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.
a. because b. because of c. since d. as
9. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications
a. because b. because of c. although d. despite
10. It’s unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.
a. in spite of b. despite c. due to d. a & b are correct
11. Many people don’t want to live in big cities ________ big cities are often heavily polluted
a. but b. because c. and d. though
12. __________ she heard the door bell ring, she did not answer it.
a. However b. Because c. Even though d. As if
13. Despite the storm, the climbers decided to go on
a. In spite of it was storm b. Although there was a storm
c. Because ut stormed d. Due to it storms
14. He stopped working because he was too tired
a. because of his tiredness b. since being tired
c. for tired d. although his tiredness
1. Because the sea was rough, the ferry couldn’t sail.
à Because of_____ the rough sea , the ferry couldn’t sail._________
2. In spite of being full water, the boat sailed on
à Although______the boat was full water, the boat sailed on______
3. There were a lot of accidents because of the icy roads
à Because ____the roads were icy,There were a lot of accidents _____
4. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in life.
à Despite__having a good salary, he was unhappy in life.____
5. Despite losing her way tiwe, she arrived safely
à Though___she lost her way tiwe, she arrived safely_____
1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.
a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although
2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
a. Despite b. Because c, because of d, of
3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.
a. Although b. Because of c. In spite of d. Because
4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.
a. because b. because of c. Even though d. in spite of
5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.
a. Even though b. In spite of c. Since d. As
6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.
a. since b. as c. because d. in spite of
7. ____________ the meeting’s at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.
a. Although b. In spite of c. Because d. Because of
8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.
a. because b. because of c. since d. as
9. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications
a. because b. because of c. although d. despite
10. It’s unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.
a. in spite of b. despite c. due to d. a & b are correct
11. Many people don’t want to live in big cities ________ big cities are often heavily polluted
a. but b. because c. and d. though
12. __________ she heard the door bell ring, she did not answer it.
a. However b. Because c. Even though d. As if
13. Despite the storm, the climbers decided to go on
a. In spite of it was storm b. Although there was a storm
c. Because ut stormed d. Due to it storms
14. He stopped working because he was too tired
a. because of his tiredness b. since being tired
c. for tired d. although his tiredness
1. Because the sea was rough, the ferry couldn’t sail.
à Because of_____ the rough sea , the ferry couldn’t sail._________
2. In spite of being full water, the boat sailed on
à Although______the boat was full water, the boat sailed on______
3. There were a lot of accidents because of the icy roads
à Because ____the roads were icy,There were a lot of accidents _____
4. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in life.
à Despite__having a good salary, he was unhappy in life.____
5. Despite losing her way tiwe, she arrived safely
à Though___she lost her way tiwe, she arrived safely_____
1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. As B .Though C. Since D. Despite
2. He is a very intelligent boy, _______he is very lazy
A. but B. and C. or D. so
3. _______I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends
A. though B. since C. because of D. so that
4. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
5. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______she was too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
6. _______ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so
7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite of C. becacuse of D. though
8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B
9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.
A. though B. although C. eventhough D. all are correct
17. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although
18. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.
A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still
19. He was offered the job______his qualifications were poor.
A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas
19. ______ we were in town, we often met him.
A. For B. Although C. So D. When
20. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. because B. although C. so D. but
21. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that
22. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
23. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
24. ______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
25. The children slept well, despite _____.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
26. She left him __________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
27. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of
28. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
29. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment.
A. despite B. though C. as though D. but
30. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men.
A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though
IV. Circle the best answer:
1.The girls are excited at the thought of seeing their grandmother again.
A. The girls are thinking of seeing their grandparents again.
B. The girls are planning to see their grandparents again.
C. The girls are looking forward to seeing their grandparents again.
D. The girls are looking ahead to seeing their grandparents again.
2. It is Alice’s job to look after the staff.
A. Alice is responsible for looking after the staff. B. Alice should look after the staff
C. Alice is looking for a job to look after the staff D. Alice is allowed to look after the staff
3. Do ancient cities interest you?
A. Are ancient cities interesting with you? B. Are you interesting in ancient cities?
C. Do you find ancient cities interesting? D.Are you interested in ancient cities?
4. Learning English is not easy.
A. Nobody can learn English B. People are afraid of learning English
C. It is not easy to learn English D. It is important to learn English.
5. Usually, people give much thought to their futureA. Usually, people think much to their future
B. Usually, people think much for their future
C. Usually, people think much in their future
D. Usually, people think much of their future
6. I can’t often afford to spend my holiday abroad.
A. I don’t want to spend my holiday abroad.
B. I am seldom able to afford to spend my holiday abroad
C. I am not thinking about spending my holiday abroad
D. I am not thinking about spending my holiday abroad
7. Judy has to work very hard to earn just enough money to pay her bills.
A. Although Judy works very hard, she never pays her bills on time.
B. Because Judy works very hard, she always pays her bills on time
C. Judy has to work very hard to make ends meet.
D. Judy has to work very hard and her bills have just been paid.
8. I am certainly not going to give you any more money.
A.I have no intention to give you any more money.
B. Because of uncertainty, I don’t give you any more money
C. I don’t want to explain why I am not going to give you any more money
D. It is clear that I am not going to give you any more money.
9. I think cycling is preferable to walk.
A. I prefer cycling to walking B. I like cycling better than walking
C. Cycling and walking is the same to me D. Both A and B
10. He denied taking the calculator
A. He said that he would not take the calculator B. He denied that he didn’t take the calculator
C. It was undeniable that he took the calculator D. He said that he had not taken the calculator
Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete the sentences
1. "Don't talk in class! " the teacher said to his pupils
A. The teacher told his pupils not to talk in class
B. The teacher told his pupils not talking in class
C. The teacher told his pupils not talk in class
D. The teacher told his pupils do not talk in cclass
2. .....he were busy, he would come there
A. If B. When C. Maybe D. Unless
3. I am sorry, I am late because I'm not used to driving.......
A. Slowly B. Carefully C. Fast D. Careless
4. She was still washing her clothes in the bathroom
A. Her clothes were still washed in the bathroom
B. Her clothes is still being washed in the bathroom
C. Her clothes were still being washed in the bathroom
D. Her clothes is still being washed in the bathroom
5. She had not studied well,..... fortunately she passed the final exam
A. Although B. But C. Despite D. In spite of
6. She often has her father..... her old bike
A. To be repair B. Repairing C. Repair
D. A& B
7. Although she has lived in London for three years......
A. But she could not speak English
B. But she can not speak English
C. She can speak English
D. She can not speak English
8. If there were no gravity, water......never run downhill
A. Would B. Will C. Won't D. Wouldn't
9. I regret not.......part in your party tonight because I am badly ill
A. To take B. To taking C. Taking D. Being taken
10. ........ a vacation now if he had more time?
A. Will Hung take B. Would Hung take
C. Is Hung taking D. Does Hung take
11. If I.....the same problems you had as a child, I might not have succeeded in life as well as you are
A. Have B. Would have C. Had had
D. Had
12. Mark Twain was a famous writer......books have been translated into many other languages
A. Who B. Whom C. Whose D. That
13. They made their living by......fish in the ocean every day
A. Catch B. Catching C. Caught
D. To catch
14. They predict that a heavy storm will come in area
A. A heavy storm is predicted to have come in the area
B. A heavy storm is predicted to come in the area
C. A heavy storm is predicted come in the area
D. It is predicted that a heavy storm will be come in the area
15. His father suggested.....there for our lunch
A. To go B. To going C. We can go
D. We should go
16. Before.....to her party, I....my grandparents last Sunday
A. Going/visited B. Had gone/finished
C. Going /had visited D. Had gone/had visited
17. When they......ro their friend's birthday, they.....their homework
A. Came/ finished B. Had come/ finished C. Came/ had finished
D. Was coming/ had visited
18. Can you tell me..... Lan is staying now?
A. How much B. What C. When
D. Where
19. That man has never had any accident.....he doesn't drive carefully
A. Though B. Because C. But D. Despite
20. He is a famous......because he has many important discoveries about plants and animals
A. Scientist B. Biologist C. Physicist
D. Doctor
21. Sally.....here since she left her college
A. Has working B. Works C. Has worked D. Is working
22. Every one in your class goes to school by bicycle,.....?
A. Doesn't she B. Doesn't he
C. Don't they D. Both A & B are correct
II. Choose the correct answer for each sentence:
1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.
a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although
2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
a. Despite b. Because c. Because of d. As
3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.
a. Although b. Because of c. In spite of d. Because
4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.
a. because b. because of c. Even though d. in spite of
5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.
a. Even though b. In spite of c. Since d. As
6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.
a. since b. as c. because d. in spite of
7. ____________ the meeting’s at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.
a. Although b. In spite of c. Because d. Because of
8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.
a. because b. because of c. since d. as
9. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications
a. because b. because of c. although d. despite
10. It’s unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.
a. in spite of b. despite c. due to d. a & b are correct
Best "kiên nhẫn" of the year :D
Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.
1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. As B .Though C. Since D. Despite
2. He is a very intelligent boy, _______he is very lazy
A. but B. and C. or D. so
3. _______I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends
A. though B. since C. because of D. so that
4. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
5. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______she was too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
6. _______ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so
7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite of C. becacuse of D. though
8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B
9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.
A. though B. although C. eventhough D. all are correct
10. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris.
A. Eventhough Mike didn’t speak French, but he decided to settle in Paris.
B. Mike decided to settle in Paris despite he didn’t speak French.
C. Mike decided to settle in Paris though the fact that not speaking French.
D. Although Mike didn’t speak French; he decided to settle in Paris.
11. Mr Ba was late for the meeting though he took a taxi.
A. Even though taking a taxi, Mr Ba was late for the meeting.
B. In spite of taking a taxi, but Mr Ba was late for the meeting.
C. Mr Ba was late for the meeting despite the fact he took a taxi.
D. Mr Ba was late for the meeting although having taken a taxi.
12. We camt to the meeting on time though the traffic was heavy.
A. Despite the traffic was heavy; we came to the meeting on time.
B. In spite of the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.
C. Even though the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.
D. Although the traffic was heavy, but we came to the meeting on time.
13. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.
A. Bill arrived late for the concert whether he took a taxi or not.
B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
D. Bill took a taxi to the concert, but he couldn’t catch it.
14. Although she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car.
A. She doesn’t have enough money to buy the car she likes.
B. Rich as she is, she can’t afford to buy the car.
C. The car is too expensive for her to buy.
D. She wants to buy the car but it costs a lot.
15. Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill.
A. Despite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.
B. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.
C. Sue wouldn’t feel tired despite staying up late talking to Jill.
D. Sue stayed up late talking to Jill. As a result, she was tired.
16. Even though Trung had a bad cold, he went to the concert.
A. In spite of his bad cold, Trung went to the concert.
B. Trung had a bad cold because he went to the concert.
C. Trung went to the concert despite having a bad cold.
D. Trung had a bad cold. However, he went to the concert.
17. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although
18. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.
A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still
19. He was offered the job______his qualifications were poor.
A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas
19. ______ we were in town, we often met him.
A. For B. Although C. So D. When
20. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. because B. although C. so D. but
21. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that
22. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
23. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
24. ______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
25. The children slept well, despite _____.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
26. She left him __________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
27. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of
28. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
29. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment.
A. despite B. though C. as though D. but
30. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men.
A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though
Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words in parentheses
1. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean. (although)
=> Although she has plenty of money, she is very mean
2. They have a car, but they rarely use it. (though)
=> Though they have a car, they rarely use it
3. He was innocent, but he was sent to prison. (although)
=> Although he was innocent, he was sent to prison
4. He has a number of relatives living nearby, but he never visits them (even though)
=> Even though he has a number of relatives living nearby, he never visits them
5. She never takes any kind of exercise, but she is quite fit and healthy. (even though)
=> Even though she never takes any kind of exercise, she is quite fit and healthy
6.The keyboard wasn’t working well. She tried to finish the letter (although)
=> Although the keyboard wasn’t working well, she tried to finish the letter
7.The forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day. (although)
=> Although the forecast said it would rain, it turned out to be a beautiful day
8.I’m no better. I’ve taken the bill. (even though)
=> Even though I've taken the bill, I'm no better
9. The traffic was bad. I arrived at the airport on time. (though)
=> Though the traffic was bad, I arrived at the airport on time
10. I didn’t get the job. I had all necessary qualifications. (though)
=> I didn’t get the job though I had all necessary qualifications
11. We enjoyed the vacation. It rained a lot. (although)
=> We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot
12. She felt sick. She went to work. (though)
=> Though she felt sick, she went to work
13. I was really tired. I couldn’t sleep. (even though)
=> Even though I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep
14. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (although)
=> Although he is very rich, he isn’t happy
15. She couldn’t answer the question. She is very intelligent. (though)
=> She couldn’t answer the question though she is very intelligent
16. He tried. He was not successful. (though)
=> Though he tried, he was not successful
17. His life is hard. He determined to study well. (although)
=> Although his life is hard, he determined to study well
18. He was wise and experienced. He was not taken in. (though)
=> Though he was wise and experienced, he was not taken in
Exercise 5: Complete the sentences with your own words:
1. Although my mom sings very well, she doesn't often sings =))
2. Although I study English very well, I can’t sing English song.
3. Sue didn’t come to my birthday party last Sunday though she promised to go .
4. Although my school is far from the city, many students choose to study here.
5. We really enjoyed the trip to the museum last week though we had to wait for more than two hours to visit it.
6. Although my sister can draw very beautifully, she has never joined any art contests .
Exercise 6: Rewrite the sentences with the word given.
1. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.
=>In spite of having a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid
2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.
=> Despite the fact that I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph
3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.
=>In spite of the quite cold weather, she wasn't wearing the coat
4. We thought we’d better in...
Question I: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in the same line and write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet
(3 points).
1. A. ghost B. mosque C. optional D. tropical
2. A. pleased B. erased C. increased D. amused
3. A. honor B. honest C. hour D. hero
Question II: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in the same line and write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet (2 points)
1. A. economic B. economy C. minority D. encourage
2. A. reputation B. description C. suggestion D. pollution
PART B: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (40 points)
Question I: Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Write the answers on your answer sheet (15 points)
1. No one expected that he was(be) so successful.
2. They (learn)will learn English from nine to ten in this room. Don’t let anyone disturb them then.
3. Five kilometres (be) is a long way for a little boy to walk.
4. “Are you leaving?” - “Yes, but I wish I (not have)didn't have to go.
5. Were he ten years younger, he (take) would take part in the voyage around the world.
6. “Where’s Mary?” -“She (cook) is cooking in the kitchen”
7. It (rain) was raining when I got up this morning.
8. I used to (play) play chess with my father when I was a child.
9. Mr. Hung ( teach) taught us English five years ago.
10. When I saw him, he (sit) was sitting asleep in a chair.
11. There (be) will be an English class in this room tomorrow evening.
12. Where are you?- I’m upstairs. I (have) am having a bath.
13. When he phoned us yesterday, we ( play) were playing.
14. Be quiet! The baby (sleep) is sleeping.
15. My bike is not here. Someone ( steal)has stolen it.
Question II: Supply the correct form of the capital words in brackets. Write the answers on your answer sheet (10 points)
1. What is your favorite television program? (FAVOR)
2. The participants have to cook rice in this contest. ( PARTICIPATE)
3. He was able to provide the police with some invaluable information. (VALUE)
4. Luckily, I found my car key. (LUCK)
5. This hotel looks clean and comfortable. (COMFORT)
6. Peter is an active member of our club. (ACT)
7. Nam can play the guitar very well. He is a good guitarist. (GUITAR)
8. We started our trip on a beautiful sunny morning. (SUN)
9. There are a lot of traditional festivals in Viet Nam. (TRADITION)
10. The teacher was extremely unhappy because we failed the exam. (HAPPY)
Question III: Choose the word/ phrase that best fits the gap in each of the following sentences and write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (15 points)
1. How many people took part _________ the contest?
A. in B. from C. with D. to
2. The man ___________his car outside hasn’t come back for it yet.
A. whom left B. who he left C. who left D. whose left
3. Andrew came to the party ____________ he hadn't been invited.
A. although B. despite C. in case D. even
4. Our teacher wants us to attend his classes_________.
A. abruptly B. regularly C. widely D. Logically
5. The competition starts _________9 a.m on Wednesday.
A. at B. for C. in D. On
6. Nga is both_____________ and intelligent.
A. beauty B. beautiful C. beautify D. beautifully
7. Your children go to school in the morning,_________?
A. do they B. does he C. don’t they D. doesn’t he
8. I enjoy playing badminton, volleyball,_________ table tennis.
A. and B. or C. but D. so
9. Everyone likes him because he is_________ honest boy.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
10. We didn’t stay in the city very long_________it was noisy and dirty.
A. although B. however C. because D. so
11. My daughter likes to dress ____________ without my help.
A. her B. hers C. she D. herself
12. Hometown is a place _________we were born and grew up.
A. where B. which C. when D. why
13. You are really interested_________ studying abroad, aren’t you?
A. at B. on C. with D. in
14. Can this car _________________?
A. repair B. repaired C. repairing D. be repaired
15. Mrs. Lee is very good at speaking _________ Korean.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
PART C: READING (20 points)
Question I: Read the text below and choose the most suitable word from the ones given to fill in each gap. Write the answers on your answer sheet (15 points)
(stay, ago, been, for, after, there’s, be, done, would, take, remembered, impossible, what, that, with )
I came to this village five years ago (1) because I wanted to teach people about modern health care. I will be leaving in about two months. I wish I could stay (2) longer, but it’s time for (3) me to go home. My work here has been (4) very interesting. I am learning so much. I always wish that there would be(5) more hours in the day so that(6) I could do more work here. Maybe it’s silly, but I worry about what(7) will happen to the villagers after(8) I leave. I wish my students remembered(9) all the things I’ve tried with(10) them. I’ve become so close to the people here, I wish I could take(11) them home with me! But that’s impossible(12), of course. I wish more people would(13) join the Peace Corps. It’s so rewarding (satisfying) and there's(14) so much work to be done(15).
Question II: Read the text and answer the questions that follow. Write the answers on your answer sheet (5 points)
Fiona and Frank were sister and brother. Although they loved each other, they always quarrelled with each other. They quarrelled almost every day over the smallest things.
One day, Fiona and Frank were watching television. Frank switched the channel suddenly. This irritated Fiona. She grabbed the remote control from Frank and switched the channel back to the one that she was watching. “You are such a rude girl!” Frank shouted at Fiona. Fiona looked at Frank and said angrily, “And you are the most annoying brother in the whole wide world!”. The next moment, Fiona and Frank were punching and pinching each other. Suddenly, Frank screamed in pain. His mouth was bleeding. When Fiona saw the blood, she ran to get her father.
“ Is Frank going to be all right?” Fiona asked her father with a worried look on her face. Before her father could answer, Frank said, “ I am okay, Fiona. It’s just a small cut. Don’t worry.” Then Frank gave her a big smile and Fiona rushed forward to give him a hug.
1. How often would Fiona and Frank quarrel with each other?
They always quarrel with each other.
2. Why was Fiona irritated?
Because Frank switched the channel suddenly.
3. What did Frank accuse Fiona of?
Frank accused Fiona of a rude girl.
4. What happened immediately after Fiona said that Frank was the most annoying brother?
They punched and pinched each other.
5. How did Fiona show her love for Frank?
She rushed forward to give him a hug.
PART D: WRITING (15 points)
Question I: Rearrange the given words to make meaningful sentences. Write the answers on your answer sheet (5 points)
1. radio / years / about / Marconi/ ago / a / invented / hundred.
Marconi invented radio about a hundred years ago.
2. you/ Did/ the/ summer/ go/ last/ to/ beach?
Did you go to the beach last summer?
3. free/ I/ If/ would/ books/ read/ had/ I /time.
If I had time, I would read books.
4. I / call / will / you / the police / don't / if /me / leave / alone.
If you don't leave me alone, I will call the police.
5. was / so / The girl / everyone/ that / admired / beautiful / her.
The girl was so beautiful that everyone admired her.
Question II: Complete the following sentences using the given words. Write the answers on your answer sheet (5 points)
1. Minh / answer / very soft / so / teacher / not hear / her / clear.
Minh answered very softly so the teacher didn't hear her clearly.
2. my/ pen pal/ want/ visit/ Ha Long Bay / next/ summer.
My penpal want to visit Ha Long Bay next summer.
3. I / wish/ I/ taller.
I wish I were taller.
4. I suggest/ fixing/ faucet.
I suggest fixing the faucet.
5. He / be / excited /go to Greece / holiday
He is excited to go to Greece on his holiday.
Question III: Rewrite the following sentences beginning as shown so that the meanings stay the same. Write the answers on your answer sheet (5 points)
1. The fire will go out if he doesn’t put more wood on.
--> Unless he puts more wood on, the fire will go out.
2. “ How many survivors are there?” asked the journali...
1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. As B .Though C. Since D. Despite
2. He is a very intelligent boy, _______he is very lazy
A. but B. and C. or D. so
3. _______I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends
A. though B. since C. because of D. so that
4. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
5. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______she was too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
6. _______ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so
7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite of C. becacuse of D. though
8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B
9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.
A. though B. although C. eventhough D. all are correct
17. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although
18. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.
A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still
19. He was offered the job______his qualifications were poor.
A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas
19. ______ we were in town, we often met him.
A. For B. Although C. So D. When
20. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. because B. although C. so D. but
21. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that
22. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
23. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
24. ______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
25. The children slept well, despite _____.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
26. She left him __________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
27. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of
28. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
29. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment.
A. despite B. though C. as though D. but
30. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men.
A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though
1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. As B .Though C. Since D. Despite
2. He is a very intelligent boy, _______he is very lazy
A. but B. and C. or D. so
3. _______I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends
A. though B. since C. because of D. so that
4. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
5. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______she was too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
6. _______ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so
7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite of C. becacuse of D. though
8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B
9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.
A. though B. although C. eventhough D. all are correct
17. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although
18. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.
A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still
19. He was offered the job______his qualifications were poor.
A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas
19. ______ we were in town, we often met him.
A. For B. Although C. So D. When
20. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. because B. although C. so D. but
21. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that
22. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
23. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
24. ______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
25. The children slept well, despite _____.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
26. She left him __________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
27. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of
28. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
29. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment.
A. despite B. though C. as though D. but
30. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men.
A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though
Choose the part that needs correcting in each sentence
1. please remember A.doing=> to do all the exercises and B.prepare C.for the D.presentationtomorrow
2. it's very A.difficult for you B.to do well C.in school if you do not pay D.attentive=> attentoin tothe lessons3. A.to me=> For me, B.getting C. a 10 in an english test is not D. an inachieveble task
4. the teacher threatened A. to talk B. to my parents if I didn't C. promise D. learning=> to learn better
5. we can't A. continue our B. presentation if he doesn't stop C. to talk=> talking D.on thephone
6. some schools do not A. allow students B. using => to use cellphones C. in class because it can influence D. student's learning outcomes
7. A. when=> How long are you going B. to stay C. with John? ~ For two weeks then I'm D. taking a trip to Canada
8. the teacher was very A. impressed with my B. improve=> improvement in C.chemistry andD.physics
9. it is essential A. having=> to have a rest after you B. have studied so C. hard D. for the whole day
10. A.Where=> Who do B. you often practice C. speaking english?~ I practice D. with my brother-in law. He's American
Choose the part that needs correcting in each sentence
1. please remember A.doing all the exercises and B.prepare C.for the D.presentationtomorrow
2. it's very A.difficult for you B.to do well C.in school if you do not pay D.attentive tothe lessons
3. A.to me, B.getting C. a 10 in an english test is not D. an inachieveble task
4. the teacher threatened A. to talk B. to my parents if I didn't C. promise D. learningbetter
5. we can't A. continue our B. presentation if he doesn't stop C. to talk D.on thephone
6. some schools do not A. allow students B. using cellphones C. in class because it can influence D. student's learning outcomes
7. A. when are you going B. to stay C. with John? ~ For two weeks then I'm D. taking a trip to Canada
8. the teacher was very A. impressed with my B. improve in C.chemistry and D.physics
9. it is essential A. having a rest after you B. have studied so C. hard D. for the whole day
10. A.Where do B. you often practice C. speaking english?~ I practice D. with my brother-in law. He's American
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A. for B. on C. after D. at
2. I don't feel very ..............this morning.
A. good B, better C. well D. best
3. She passed the exam .............she studied very hard
A. so B. although C. if D. because
4. My sister is very good ............. English
A. at B. on C. in D. with
5. He doesn't often play tennis as he ....................
A. is b. did C. does D. used to
6. I went fishing twice a week ......... I was in my village
A. since B. when C. for D. while
7. The traffic is very heavy............. I often go to school late
A, because B. although C. so D. and
8. I wish I ...........speak English fluently
A. could speak B. speak C. spoke D. would speak
9. He warned them.....................in the rough sea
A. not to swim B. not swim C. don't swim D. not swimming
10. She asked him, "Did you drive to see Mr. Pitt?"
A. She asked him did he drive to see Mr.Smith
B. She asked him if he drove to see Mr. Pitt
C. She asked him had he driven to see Mr. Pitt
D. She asked him if he had driven to see Mr. Pitt