TLTC Av12 HS

REPORTED SPEECH – TƯỜNG THUẬT
Exercise 1, revision
1. John asked me _______ interested in any kind of sports.
A. if were I B. if I was C. if was I D. if I were
2. He wanted to know _______ shopping during the previous morning.
A. whether we had been going B. if we were going
C. that we were going D. that we had been going
3. He asked, "Why didn't she take the final exam?"  He asked why __________ the final exam.
A. she hadn't taken B. she had taken C. did she take D. she took
4. They said that their house had been broken into ______.
A. two days before B. last week C. yesterday D. two days ago
5. Mr. Hawk told me that he would give me his answer the ____ day
A. last B. previous C. following D. before
6. She asked me ____ classical music or not.
A. that I like B. that I liked C. if I like D. whether I liked
7. I said that I had met her ______.
A. the next day B. yesterday C. the before day D. the previous day
8. Nam wanted to know what time ________.
A. does the movie begin B. the movie began C. did the movie begin D. the movie begins
9. He wanted to know whether I _____ back the following day.
A. came B. would come C. come D. will come
10. John asked me _______ in English.
A. what does this word mean B. what did this word mean
C. what that word meant D. what that word means
11. She asked me where I _____ from.
A. came B. come C. would come D. have come
12. The student said that the English test ______ the most difficult.
A. was B. have been C. is D. will be
13. Nancy asked me why I had not gone to New York the summer _______.
A. last B. previous C. before D. ago
14. Someone said that there ______ an accident on the motorway the previous day.
A. has been B. had been C. would be D. was
15. He said that he was leaving way _____ afternoon.
A. that B. this C. next D. before
16. In the past, people thought the Sun ________ around the Earth.
A. goes B. is going C. went D. would go
17. She _________ me whether I liked classical music or not.
A. said B. told C. asked D. asks
18. Paul asked her, “Have you got 20 pounds?”  Paul asked her _______ 20 pounds.
A. if she got B. if she had got C. whether she got D. whether had she got
19. He told me _______ him up at six o'clock.
A. please pick B. to pick C. if I pick D. can I pick
20. He said that Linda and John _______ married _______.
A. were getting / tomorrow B. are getting / the next day
C. were getting / the next day D. will getting / the day after
21. They asked me when _______.
A. did I arrive B. will I arrive C. I could arrive D. I can arrive
22. The farmer said, “I didn’t see her.”  The farmer said _______ her.
A. hadn’t he seen B. I hadn’t seen C. he didn’t see D. he hadn’t seen
23. Charlie _______ that his father was in hospital.
A. told me B. ordered C. said me D. asked me
24. Mr. Brown said, “I watched TV last night.”  Mr. Brown said that he _______ TV the night
before.
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A. was watching B. watched C. had watched D. has watched
25. He asked _______ him some money.
A. her to lend B. her lent C. she has lent D. she lends
1. Bill: "I won't work late today."
A. Bill said he wouldn't work late that day. B. Bill said I wouldn't work late that day.
C. Bill said I won't work late that day. D. Bill said he wouldn't work late today.
2. "I didn't break your watch" the boy said.
A. The boy told the girl that he hadn't broken her watch.
B. The boy told the girl that he hadn't broken your watch.
C. The boy told the girl that he didn't break her watch.
D. The boy asked the girl that he hadn't broken her watch.
3. Sharon: "I can give you a ride."
A. Sharon told me that I can give you a ride.
B. Sharon told me that she can give me a ride.
C. Sharon told me that she could give you a ride.
D. Sharon told me that she could give me a ride.
4. "I was intending to meet you tomorrow" she said.
A. She told me she had intending to meet me the next day.
B. She told me she had been intending to meet me tomorrow.
C. She told me she was intending to meet me tomorrow.
D. She told me she had been intending to meet me the next day.
5. “Can you help me?”, said she
A. She asked me if I could help her B. She asked me if could you help me
C. She told me that could you help me. D. She asked me whether she can help me
6. Susan: "I'm not taking any English classes this semester."
A. Susan said she wasn't taking any English classes that semester.
B. Susan said I'm not taking any English classes this semester.
C. Susan said she wasn't taking any English classes this semester.
D. Susan said she isn't taking any English classes that semester.
7. Are you listening to me?
A. She said you were listening to me B. She asked me if you were listening to her
C. She told me you were listening to her D. She asked me if I was listening to her
8. Jerry said to me "I'll help you!"
A. Jerry said me that he would help me. B. Jerry told me that I would help him.
C. Jerry told me that he will help me. D. Jerry asked me if I would help him.
9. Tom: "I'm thinking about buying a new computer."
A. Tom asked if he was thinking about buying a new computer.
B. Tom said me that he is thinking about buying a new computer.
C. Tom said he is thinking about buying a new computer.
D. Tom told me that he was thinking about buying a new computer.
10. James: "My sister is coming over this afternoon."
A. James said my sister was coming over this afternoon.
B. James said his sister was coming over that afternoon.
C. James said my sister was coming over that afternoon.
D. James said his sister came over this afternoon.
11. Kevin: "I'm not hungry."
A. He said I was not hungry. B. He asked me if he wasn't hungry.
C. He told me he wasn't hungry. D. He told me he hasn't been hungry.
12. Anna: "Joe has already left."
A. Anna told me that she had already left. B. Anna told Joe that I had already left.
C. Anna told me that Joe has already left. D. Anna said that Joe had already left.
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13. “Please come and join our party tonight”, said Lana.  Lana invited us _______.
A. to come and join our party tonight B. to their party that night
C. to come and join their party that night D. to our party tonight
14. “Be aware of the dog,” said Tom.  Tom warned us _______.
A. to be aware of the dog B. being aware of the dog
C. we should be aware of the dog D. aware of the dog
15. “Please don't tell anyone what happened," Ann said to me.
A. Ann said to me please don't tell anyone what happened.
B. Ann told me didn't tell anyone what had happened.
C. Ann said me not to tell anyone what happened.
D. Ann told me not to tell anyone what had happened.
16. She asked me, "How high is the church?"
A. She asked me how high the church was.
B. She asked me how high is the church.
C. She asked me how high the church had been.
D. She asked me how high the church is.
17. “Who did you meet yesterday?” the teacher said to the boy.
A. The teacher said to the boy who he met the day before.
B. The teacher told to the boy who he had met the day before.
C. The teacher asked the boy who he had met the day before.
D. The teacher asked the boy who he met yesterday.
18. John said to his friend, “I saw the US President.”
A. John told his friend he had seen the US president.
B. John told his friend whether he saw the US president.
C. John told his friend did he see the US president.
D. John told his friend if he had seen the US president.
19. ''What are you going to do after school, Anne?'' Kevin asked.
A. Kevin asked Anne what was she going to do after school.
B. Kevin asked Anne what she was going to do after school.
C. Kevin wanted to know what Anne would do after school.
D. Kevin wanted to know what would Anne do after school.
20. “Why didn’t you complain to the company, John?” said Peter.
A. Peter asked John why he didn’t complain to the company.
B. Peter wanted to know why hadn’t John complained to the company
C. Peter asked John why didn’t he complain to the company
D. Peter wanted to know why John hadn’t complained to the company.
Exercise 3, reported speech with special verbs.

1. Mr. Brown said, “Could you please wait here about half an hour?”
A. Mr. Brown asked me if could I wait there about half an hour.
B. Mr. Brown asked me if I was pleased to wait there about half an hour.
C. Mr. Brown asked me if I had been able to wait there about half an hour.
D. Mr. Brown asked me to wait there about half an hour.
2. "You got an A in Chemistry. Congratulations!" Peter said to his classmate.
A. Peter congratulated his classmate on getting an A in Chemistry.
B. Peter insisted on getting an A in Chemistry for his classmate.
C. Peter encouraged his classmate to get an A in Chemistry.
D. Peter persuaded his classmate to get an A in Chemistry.
3. The doctor said, “You really ought to rest for a few days, Jasmine”
A. It is doctor’s recommendation that Jasmine rested shortly.
B. Jasmine’s doctor insisted that she should rest for a few days.
C. the doctor suggested that Jasmine should take a short rest.
D. The doctor strongly advised Jasmine to take a few days’ rest.
4. "I'm sorry I haven't finished the assignment," Fiona said.
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A. Fiona refused to finish the assignment.
B. Fiona apologised for not finishing the assignment.
C. Fiona regretted having finished the assignment.
D. Fiona denied having finished the assignment.
5. “Can I see your ticket, please?”
A. The curator asked for my ticket.
B. The curator expected to see my ticket.
C. The curator offered to see my ticket.
D. The curator asked to see my ticket.
6. “Sorry, we’re late. It took us ages to look for a parking place,” said John.
A. John said that he was late because he had spent a lot of time finding a parking place.
B. John apologized for being late because it took them much time to find a parking place.
C. John said sorry for being late because he had to try his best to look for a parking place.
D. John finally found a parking place after a long time searching even though they were late.
7. “ Don’t touch that flower!” the old lady said to the boy.
A. The old lady warned the boy against touching that flower.
B. The old lady congratulated the boy on not touching that flower.
C. The old lady insisted the boy on touching that flower.
D. The old lady wanted the boy not to touch that flower.
8. “Are you going to the cinema with us tonight, Susan?” asked her friends
A. Susan’s friends invited her to go to the cinema with them that night.
B. Susan’s friends advised her to go to the cinema with them that night.
C. Susan’s friends would rather her went to the cinema with them that night.
D. Susan’s friends asked her if was she going to the cinema with them that night.
9. "If I were you, I would ask the teacher for help," John said to Tom.
A. John told Tom to ask the teacher.
B. John advised Tom not to ask the teacher for help.
C. John advised Tom to ask the teacher for help.
D. John told Tom that he would ask the teacher for help.
10. "You should take better care of your health," said Tom's mother.
A. Tom's mother ordered him to take better care of his health.
B. Tom's mother advised him to take better care of his health.
C. Tom's mother promised to take better care of his health.
D. Tom's mother required him to take better care of his health.
11. “Would you mind turning down the TV, Tom?” I have a headache,” said Jane.
A. Jane has a headache and she would mind Tom turning down the TV.
B. Jane would mind Tum turning down the TV as she has a headache.
C. Jane asked Tom to turn down the TV because she had a headache.
D. Jane refused Tom to turn down the TV if she had a headache.
12. "Don't forget to give the book back to Mary", said he.
A. He advised me to forget to give the book back to Mary.
B. He reminded me to forget to give the book back to Mary.
C. He advised me to give the book back to Mary.
D. He reminded me to give the book back to Mary.
13. “You’d better stay at home during this time,” he said to Lan.
A. He thanked Lan for staying at home during that time.
B. He warned Lan against staying at home during that time.
C. He advised Lan to stay at home during that time.
D. He ordered Lan to stay at home during that time.
14. “You had better see a doctor if the sore throat does not clear up. ” she said to me.
A. She insisted that I see a doctor unless the sore throat did not clear up.
B. She ordered me to see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
C. She suggested that I see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
D. She reminded me of seeing a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
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15. John said, “Mary, do not forget to send the letters”.
A. Mary asked Peter to send the letters.
B. Mary promised not to forget to send the letters.
C. John reminded Mary to send the letters.
D. John told Mary that he did not forget to send the letters.
16. “Remember to bring your books,” he said.
A. He said I remembered to bring my books.
B. He warned me against bringing my books.
C. He reminded me to bring my books.
D. He asked me if I remembered to bring my books.
17. “My father doesn’t work in the factory anymore,” Bella told us.
A. Bella wished that her father didn’t work in the factory anymore.
B. Bella hoped that her father was used to working in the factory.
C. Bella said that her father no longer worked in the factory.
D. Bella denied that her father used to work in the factory.
18. "No, I won't go to work at the weekend," said Sally.
A. Sally regretted not going to work at the weekend.
B. Sally apologized for not going to work at the weekend.
C. Sally promised to go to work at the weekend.
D. Sally refused to go to work at the weekend.
19. “I’ll call you as soon as I arrive at the airport,” he said to me.
A. He objected to calling me as soon as he arrived at the airport.
B. He denied calling me as soon as he arrived at the airport.
C. He reminded me to call him as soon as he arrived at the airport.
D. He promised to call me as soon as he arrived at the airport.
20. “Don’t forget to feed the chicken twice a day,” he said.
A. He suggested me to feed the chicken twice a day.
B. He reminded me to feed the chicken twice a day.
C. He said don’t forget to feed the chicken twice a day.
D. He told not to forget to feed the chicken twice a day.
20. "Why don't we go camping at the weekend?" he said.
A. He suggested going camping at the weekend.
B. He objected to going camping at the weekend.
C. He denied going camping at the weekend.
D. He apologized for going camping at the weekend.
22. “Why don’t you choose German as your optional subject?” said Jane.
A. Jane suggested choosing German as my optional subject.
B. Jane reminded me of choosing German as my optional subject.
C. Jane admitted that I choose German as my optional subject.
D. Jane suggested that I choose German as my optional subject.
23. “If I were you, I wouldn’t read the job advertisement and position description carelessly. ”
Helen said.
A. Helen advised me against reading the job advertisement and position description
carelessly.
B. I was blamed for not reading the job advertisement and position description carefully by
Helen.
C. Helen recommended that I take no notice of the job advertisement and position description.
D. Helen advised me on reading the job advertisement and position description carelessly.
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RELATIVE CLAUSE – MỆNH ĐỀ QUAN HỆ
1. Susan, ________ is your sister, lives far away.
A. who B. that C. whom D. which
2. Have you received the parcel _______ we sent you?
A. who B. whom C. whose D. ∅
3. Where is that man ________ parked his car here?
A. whose B. which C. who D. ∅
4. Smartphones, laptops and tablets are the modern devices ____ have changed the way we think.
A. who B. which C. whom D. whose
5. I gave Marcus the CD ____ he said he really wanted to hear."
A. whose B. whom C. who D. which
6. The farmers ________ we saw were in the field.
7. I don't believe that story, _______ she told us.
A. which B. whom C. that D. ∅
8. My teacher, ____ has been teaching for years, finds it hard to make use of electronic devices in
her teaching.
A. that B. who C. whom D. whose
9. The man ________ you sent to the general has reported the victory.
A. whose B. which C. who D. whom
10. We are using books _________ were printed last year.
A. whom B. whose C. that D. who
11. Only one of the people _________ work in the company is qualified.
A. which B. who C. whose D. whom
12. What's the music to ___________ you are listening?
A. that B. ∅ C. which D. whom
13. Give me the ball ________ I lent you last Sunday.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. ∅
14. The painting_________ Ms. Wallace bought was very expensive.
A. whose B. whom C. which D. who
15. The man _________ is resting is very tired.
A. whom B. which C. whose D. that
16. Dogs ________ bite people are dangerous.
A. which B. whom C. who D. ∅
17. A tablet is perfect for people ____ work is to draw and write.
18. This is the boy ________ I met in the park.
A. ∅ B. who C. whose D. which
19. Students ____ get below-average exam results do not have the best prospects.
A. that B. which C. whose D. whom
20. My wife, _________ is a doctor, works at Community Hospital.
A. that B. whom C. which D. who
21. That's the actor ____ biography I bought last year.
A. whom B. which C. who D. whose
22. ** "Who's that over there?" - "Oh, it's our new teacher, ____ just started work today."
A. which B. whose C. that D. who
23. Where is the bike ________ you have repaired?
A. whose B. ∅ C. whom D. who
24. She was killed by a man ________ friends we know.
A. whom B. which C. that D. whose
25. The man _________ we consider as our leader had much experience in climbing mountains.
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A. ∅ B. which C. whose D. who
26. Simon is the man _________ Mary loves.
A. that B. whose C. who D. which
27. "Why do you like Tania so much?" - "Well, she's one of the few people to ____ I can really
talk."
A. who B. that C. which D. whom
28. Frank invited Janet, __________ he had met in Japan, to the party.
A. whom B. that C. ∅ D. who
29. I have just found the book for ____ you were looking.
A. which B. that C. who D. whose
30. I see some girls ________ are pretty.
A. whose B. that C. whom D. which
31. The old man is working in this factory. I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
A. The old man whose bicycle I borrowed yesterday is working in this factory.
B. The old man that I borrowed his bicycle yesterday is working in this factory.
C. The old man is working in this factory which I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
D. The old man whom is working in this factory I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
32. This is the girl. She is my best friend.
A. This is the girl whose is my best friend. B. This is the girl whom is my best friend.
C. This is the girl who is my best friend. D. This is the girl who she is my best friend.
33. The meal was expensive. We didn't enjoy it very much.
A. The meal we didn't enjoy very much was expensive.
B. The meal whom we didn't enjoy very much was expensive.
C. The meal that we didn't enjoy it very much was expensive.
D. The meal we didn't enjoy it very much was expensive.
34. Ngoc is friendly. We are talking about her.
A. Ngoc, about whom we are talking, is friendly.
B. Ngoc, we are talking about, is friendly.
C. Ngoc, about her we are talking, is friendly.
D. Ngoc, whom we are talking about is friendly.
35. He told her about the book. He liked it best.
A. He told her about the book which he liked it best.
B. He told her about the book which he liked best.
C. He told her about the book whom he liked best.
D. He told her about the book whose he liked best.
36. This is the girl. Her brother sits next to me.
A. This is the girl whom brother sits next to me.
B. This is the girl brother sits next to me.
C. This is the girl who brother sits next to me.
D. This is the girl whose brother sits next to me.
37. Do you know the boy? He is wearing a blue shirt.
A. Do you know the boy who is wearing a blue shirt.
B. Do you know the boy is wearing a blue shirt.
C. Do you know the boy which is wearing a blue shirt.
D. Do you know the boy whose is wearing a blue shirt.
38. The man is very intelligent. My sister loves him.
A. The man my sister loves him is very intelligent.
B. The man whom my sister loves him is very intelligent.
C. The man who my sister loves is very intelligent.
D. The man my sister loves is very intelligent.
39. The man is my teacher. I am grateful to him.
A. The man to him I am grateful is my teacher.
B. The man whom I grateful to him is my teacher.
C. The man whom I am grateful to is my teacher.
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D. The man is my teacher who I am grateful.
40. Peter comes from Whitney. It is near Oxford.
A. Peter comes from Whitney is near Oxford.
B. Peter comes from Whitney, which is near Oxford.
C. Peter comes from Whitney, that is near Oxford.
D. Peter comes from Whitney which is near Oxford.
Exercise 2, reduced relative clause

1. She was the first in her family ____ a college education.
A. to get B. gotten C. get D. getting
2. Just imagine what would happen to a nuclear power station ______ by terrorists?
A. to capture B. captured C. capturing D. which is capturing
3. Harvard University, ______ in 1636, is one of the most famous universities in the United States.
A. founding B. being founded C. to be founded D. founded
4. Despacito, ______ over four billion times on YouTube, is one of the most favourite songs among
teenagers worldwide.
A. viewed B. is viewed C. viewing D. which viewed
5. A survey on alternative sources of energy ______ out by those scientists will be reported to the
public next week.
A. which carried B. that carried C. carried D. carrying
6. LOL, ______ for Laughing Out Loud, is now in the OED.
A. that stands B. standing C. stand D. to stand
7. The man _______ next to me kept talking during the film, which really annoyed me.
A. sitting B. to be sit C. to sit D. sit
8. The man ______ yesterday's lottery lives next door.
A. win B. won C. to win D. winning
9. My lifelong dream is to live in a house ______ by a big garden full of flowers and trees.
A. surrounded B. is surrounding C. surrounding D. is surrounded
10. A lesson, ______ with pictures and diagrams, will be more interesting and comprehensible.
A. was illustrated B. illustrated C. have illustrated D. illustrating
11. The girl ______ in the accident is in the hospital now.
A. whom was injured B. injured C. to injured D. injuring
12. Marie Curie was the first woman ______ the Nobel Prize in chemistry.
A. to award B. awarded C. to be awarded D. awarding
13. The heat ______ from the sun is infinite.
A. releasing B. to release C. released D. is released
14. The instructions ______ by Professor Johnson helped us know more about the danger of energy
pollution.
A. explained B. that explained C. explaining D. which explained
15. I have a message for people __________ by the traffic chaos.
A. who delaying B. to delay C. who delay D. delayed
16. Who was the last person ______ the young man alive?
A. seeing B. seen C. to saw D. to see
17. Wikipedia, ______ in 2001, is one of the great internet successes.
A. to launch B. having launched C. launching D. launched
18. The people ______ the street are trying to get a better view.
A. to cross B. crossed C. crossing D. cross
19. Only a few of the movies ______ on this channel are suitable for the children.
A. showing B. to show C. to be shown D. shown
20. All the candidates ______ were given a second interview.
A. to be selected B. to select C. selecting D. selected
21. He was the first man ______ into space.
A. to fly B. flew C. flown D. flying
22. Marie Curie was the first and only woman ______ two Nobel prizes.
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A. that win B. to have won C. who win D. to be won
23. Applications _____ in after 30th April will not be considered.
A. sending B. sent C. send D. to send
24. The ideas ______ in that book are interesting.
A. presenting B. to present C. to be presented D. presented
25. The road ______ to my school is very smooth.
A. leading B. leads C. lead D. to lead
26. The solar panel _________ on the roofs of the house can get enough energy for the whole
family.
A. fixed B. to be fixed C. to fix D. fixing
27. The woman ______ to your mother is my aunt.
A. talked B. talking C. talk D. to talk
28. I was wakened by the sound of the laughter______ from the room next door to mine.
A. come B. to come C. came D. coming
29. Was Neil Armstrong the first person ________ foot on the moon?
A. setting B. set C. to set D. who was set
30. The energy _______by the windmill drives all the drainage pumps
A. to produce B. producing C. produced D. produce
Exercise 3, mixed exercise

1. Frank invited Janet, ______ he had met in Japan, to the party.
A. whose B. that C. whom D. who
2. This is the only boy______ won the scholarship.
A. which B. whom C. who D. whose
3. Mr. Baker, ______ lives next to my door, will buy a new house.
A. whose B. whom C. that D. who
4. The people ______ for the bus in the rain are getting well
A. waiting B. wait C. to wait D. waited
5. This is the place ______we have tea.
A. where B. that C. what D. which
6. This is Henry, ______ sister works for my father.
A. whose B. who C. that D. whom
7. I live in a pleasant room ______ the garden.
A. overlooked B. overlooking C. which overlooking D. to overlook
8. Linda was the last student ______ at the oral exam.
A. asking B. to ask C. asks D. to be asked
9. I have a message for people ______ by the traffic chaos.
A. who delay B. who delaying C. delayed D. to delay
10. The artist ______ name I couldn't remember was one of the best I had ever seen.
A. that B. who C. whose D. whom
11. Michael told me about students _______have just got the scholarship.
A. which B. whose C. Ø D. who
12. The success of shared holidays depends on ______ you shared it with.
A. who B. whose C. whom D. which
13. Do you know the man about ______ they're talking?
A. whose B. whom C. which D. that
14. Where is the girl ______ sells tickets?
A. whose B. which C. who D. whom
15. I'll see you near the post office ______ we met the other day.
A. when B. why C. where D. which
16. The man ______ is resting is very tired.
A. which B. what C. who D. whom
17. Tell me the reason ______ you were absent yesterday.
A. that B. why C. when D. where
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18. Michael told me about students _______have just got the scholarship.
A. who B. which C. whose D. Ø
19. He is the man ______ son is a doctor
A. which B. whom C. whose D. who
20. The magazine ______ you lent me is interesting.
A. which B. whose C. what D. whom
21. The bed in______ he slept last night is really good.
A. who B. whose C. that D. which
22. He spoke to the messengers with ______ you were leaving.
A. which B. whose C. whom D. that
23. The man ______ I introduced you to last night may be the next president of the university.
A. which B. who C. whose D. whom
24. This is the boy ______I met in the park.
A. whose B. who C. what D. that
25. The woman _______next door is a famous singer.
A. who live B. living C. lives D. that living
26. I talked to a woman ______ car had broken down on the way to the party.
A. which B. whose C. whom D. who
27. The book______ I lent to him is very interesting.
A. who B. which C. whose D. whom
28. The house ______ in the storm has now been rebuilt.
A. to be destroyed B. destroying C. which destroyed D. destroyed
29. The boy ______ sat next to you is my friend.
A. whom B. which C. whose D. who
30. There was a time ______ dinosaurs dominated the earth.
A. that B. which C. when D. where
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TAG QUESTION – CÂU HỎI ĐUÔI
1. The poor don't have many things to eat, ______?
A. do you B. do they C. do I D. do we
2. You were driving home when you saw Lan, ______?
A. hadn't you B. weren't you C. didn't you D. wouldn't you
3. The meal won't be ready, ______?
A. won't it B. won't they C. will it D. will you
4. You had a bad cold last night, ______?
A. wouldn't you B. weren't you C. hadn't you D. didn't you
5. Don't forget to do your homework, ______?
A. don't you B. are you C. will you D. do you
6. You have no money to lend me, _____ you?
A. don't B. haven't C. do D. can't
7. Tom can't work with animals, ______?
A. can't he B. they can C. can they D. can he
8. You have finished your homework already, ______?
A. didn't you B. haven't you C. did you D. have you
9. Don't forget to write to me soon, ______?
A. would you B. could you C. can you D. will you
10. This shirt is too big for me, ______?
A. isn't it B. doesn't it C. does it D. is it
11. Harry was working in Bristol then, ______?
A. was he B. didn't he C. was Harry D. wasn't he
12. There was an exciting football match on TV last night, ______?
A. was not there B. wasn't there C. wasn't it D. was it
13. He will be coming, ______?
A. is he B. did he C. won't he D. doesn't he
14. He used to work for the American Armyduring the War II_____?
A. used he B. usedn't he C. didn't he D. did he
15. Monkeys can't sing, ______?
A. can't they B. can it C. can't it D. can they
16. You don't need me any more, ______?
A. don't you B. do you C. do I D. don't I
17. John has worked hard, ______?
A. has he B. does he C. hasn't he D. did he
18. You prefer drinking Nescafe to tea, ______?
A. don't you B. do it C. can you D. did you
19. Kate is a doctor, ______?
A. doesn't she B. is she C. isn't she D. she is
20. Let's go out tonight, ______?
A. would we B. could we C. shall we D. will we
21. Do it right now, ______?
A. do you B. don't you C. shall you D. will you
22. I am not too fat, ______?
A. am I B. don't I C. aren't I D. are I
23. There will be more and more megacities in the world, _____?
A. will there B. will it C. won't it D. won't there
24. You'll be home before midnight, ______?
A. won't you B. will you C. are you D. won't you be
25. They are leaving here tomorrow_____?
A. aren't they B. do they C. did they D. are they
26. Nobody will refuse to help her, ______?
A. do they B. won't they C. are they D. will they
27. We don't need to go to the store today, ______?
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A. need we B. don't we C. do we D. do I
28. This is the right DVD, ______?
A. isn't this B. is this C. is it D. isn't it
29. Nothing is valuable for her_____?
A. isn't nothing B. aren't they C. is it D. isn't it
30. Everyone's going to be there, ______?
A. is he B. aren't they C. are they D. isn't he
31. You wanted that, ______?
A. would you B. wouldn't you C. do you D. didn't you
32. There were some worms in the book, ______?
A. were there B. was there C. weren't there D. there were
33. It's windy today, ______?
A. isn't he B. am I C. isn't it D. aren't they
34. It's not good at all, ______?
A. is it B. do it C. isn't it D. does it
35. Put these flowers near the window, ______?
A. do you B. aren't you C. wouldn't you D. would you
36. There is no one in the house, ______?
A. isn't there B. is there C. is anyone D. isn't
37. David is bringing some wine, ______?
A. isn't David B. is David C. isn't he D. is he
38. You didn't stay home last night, ______?
A. did you B. had you C. would you D. didn't you
39. Tom invited us to come to his party, ______?
A. hadn't he B. couldn't he C. didn't he D. wasn't he
40. These cakes look good, ______?
A. don't these cakes B. don't these C. doesn't it D. don't they
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COMPARISON – SO SÁNH
1. It is getting hotter and ____ every summer. I guess that is the result of global warming.
A. hotter B. colder C. more D. less
2. Before doing something important, Vietnamese people always try to choose ____ time for it.
A. less good B. better C. the best D. the least good
3. Sarah is ____ at chemistry than Susan.
A. best B. well C. good D. better
4. The more I got to know Tom, _______ I liked him.
A. the fewer B. least C. the less D. the least
5. Ann is 18 years old. Sue is 20 years old. Ann is ____ Sue.
A. older B. younger C. younger than D. older than
6. No one in this class as tall as Peter.
A. Peter is the tallest in this class. B. Peter is taller than in this class.
C. Peter is not so tall as everyone in this class. D. Peter is as tall as everyone in this class.
7. Bill's English is much better than it was.
A. Bill has started to learn English but doesn't speak it well
B. Bill's English was much better than it is now.
C. Bill has always spoken good English.
D. Bill speaks English better now than he did before.
8. My new sofa is _______ than the old one.
A. more comfortable B. comfortably C. the most comfortable D. comfortable
9. He did the test _______ I did.
A. badder than B. badly C. more badly than D. worse than
10. The red dress is prettier. But it costs ______ as the blue one.
A. as much B. so many C. twice as many D. twice as much
11. This film is ____ interesting than that film.
A. less B. so C. most D. as
12. Jordan played ____ skillfully____ O'Neal.
A. the most/than B. as/than C. more/than D. more/as
13. She can speak English ____ I can.
A. more well B. better than C. best than D. better
14. They understand more than we do.
A. We understand more than they do. B. They understand as much as we do.
C. We don't understand as much as they do. D. They don't understand as much as we do.
15. ______ you are, the ______ you concentrate.
A. The tireder/ the harder B. The tired/ the harder
C. Tired/ the least hard D. The more tired/ harder
16. His sister becomes ________.
A. more beautiful and more B. difficult more and more
C. more and more beautiful D. the most difficult
17. He drives _______ his brother.
A. more carefully than B. more carefully C. the most carefully D. more careful than
18. As Microsoft grew, Bill Gates got _______.
A. rich and rich B. richer and richer
C. the richest and the richest D. the richer and the richer
19. Janet is ____ tennis player in the club.
A. good B. the best C. best D. well
20. She is _______ student in my class.
A. more hard-working B. most hard-working
C. the most hard-working D. hard-workinger
21. My house is _______ than your house.
A. more bigger B. more big C. biger D. bigger
22. Our team didn't play ____ I expected.
A. better B. as well as C. as bad as D. well
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23. The _______ you practise speaking in your class, the _______ you are at public speaking.
A. most/ best B. more/ best C. much/ good D. more/ better
24. Going by train isn't ____ convenient as going by car.
A. as B. much C. more D. the most
25. The ______ the play lasts, _______ the audience becomes.
A. longer/ the more bored B. long/ the bored
C. longer/ more bored D. longest/ the most bored
26. It was _______ day of the year.
A. coldest B. the colder C. the coldest D. colder
27. The little boy spoke English ____ his brother.
A. faster than B. fast than C. the fastest D. more fast
28. English is thought to be _______ than Math.
A. harder B. the hardest C. the more hard D. hardest
29. Tom drives ____ than Jim does.
A. more carefully B. more careful C. carefully D. careful
30. ________ people go to the football matches now than twenty years ago.
A. Few B. More little C. Fewer D. Less
31. I don't work so hard ____ my father.
A. than B. more C. so D. as
32. This is the most delicious cake I've ever tasted.
A. This cake is not as delicious as I've ever tasted.
B. I've never tasted a more delicious cake than this one.
C. I've ever tasted such a delicious cake as this one.
D. This cake is not more delicious than I've ever tasted.
33. Today the weather is ____ than yesterday.
A. more bad B. worse C. more good D. well
34. Nam is ____ Tan.
A. more big than B. the biggest C. bigger than D. bigger
35. She is always ________than her classmates.
A. happier B. happyer C. more happier D. more happy
36. I know him ____ than you do.
A. the best B. good C. better D. more well
37. She is _______ singer I've ever met.
A. badly B. the worst C. bad D. worse
38. No one in my class is ____ beautiful ____ her.
A. more/as B. as/than C. as/as D. the/more
39. My salary is ____ his salary.
A. more high B. far higher than C. high D. more higher than
40. It's becoming ________ to find a job.
A. more difficult than B. most and more difficult
C. more difficult and more D. more and more difficult
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MODAL VERBS - ĐỘNG TỪ KHIẾM KHUYẾT
Exercise 1: MODAL VERBS IN THE PRESENT

1. She ___ be ill. I have just seen her playing basketball in the school yard.
A. needn't B. shouldn't C. mustn't D. can't
2. Peter has been working for 10 hours. He _______ be very tired now.
A. needn't B. must C. has to D. should
3. He is unreliable. What he says _______ be believed.
A. cannot B. must not C. may not D. might not
4. Jenny's engagement ring was precious! It _______ have cost a fortune.
A. must B. should C. can D. needn't
5. You _______ forget to pay the rent tomorrow. The landlord is very strict about paying on time.
A. needn't B. mustn't C. do not have to D. may not
6. I am not deaf. You _______ shout.
A. must B. mustn't C. need D. needn’t
7. I do not mind at all. You _______ apologize.
A. shouldn't B. needn't C. mustn't D. oughtn't to
8. The lamp _______ be broken. Maybe the light bulb just burned out.
A. should not B. might not C. must not D. will not
9. It is a top secret. You _______ tell anyone about it.
A. mustn't B. needn't C. mightn't D. won't
10. We have plenty of time for doing the work. We _______ be hurried.
A. needn't B. shouldn't C. mustn't D. mayn't
11. Keep quiet. You _______ talk so loudly in here. Everybody is working.
A. may B. must C. might D. mustn't
12. John is not at home. He _____ go somewhere with Daisy. I am not sure.
A. might B. will C. must D. should
13. _______ I have a day off tomorrow? - Of course not. We have a lot of things to do.
A. Must B. Will C. May D. Need
14. The computer _______ reprogramming. There is something wrong with the software.
A. must B. need C. should D. may
15. You _______ touch that switch, whatever you do.
A. mustn't B. needn't C. won't D. wouldn't
16. Susan ___ hear the speaker because the crowd was cheering so loudly.
A. mustn't B. couldn't C. can't D. needn't
17. You _______ be rich to be a success. Some of the most successful people I know haven't got a
penny to their name.
A. needn't B. couldn't C. mayn't D. mustn't
18. Jane often wears beautiful new clothes. She _______ be very rich.
A. must B. could C. might D. needn’t
19. There is plenty of money in our account so those cheques ________ to the bank today.
A. needn't be taken B. needn't be taking C. needn't take D. needn't taking
20. The picnic ________ because Peter has just had a traffic accident.
A. will cancel B. will be cancelling C. will be cancelled D. will have cancelled
21. The situation ________ to continue.
A. cannot allow B. cannot be allowed C. cannot have allowed D. cannot be allowing
22. The machine ________ on by pressing this switch.
A. can turn B. can be turned C. must turn D. should be turning
23. Everybody agrees that no more staff ________.
A. should employ B. should not be employed
C. will not be employed D. will be employed
24. Things ________ clear to them so that they can do the work in the way that you have told them.
A. are making B. ought to be made C. have made D. needn't be made
25. Cigarettes ________ at a bakery.
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A. most buy B. cannot buy C. cannot be bought D. should not buy
26. The next meeting ________ in May.
A. will hold B. will be held C. will be holding D. will have held
27. ________ in simpler words?
A. Has this issue expressed B. Can't this issue express
C. Can this issue express D. Couldn't this issue be expressed
28. All traffic laws ________.
A. is observed B. must be observed C. must have observed D. had better observe
29. Tomatoes ________ before they are completely ripe.
A. can be picked B. can pick C. needn't pick D. should be picking
30. This letter ________, not handwritten.
A. should be typing B. should be typed C. needn't type D. needn't be typed
31. Fruits ________ in a freezer.
A. should not put B. should not be put C. must put D. must be putting
32. Those letters ________ now. You can do the typing later.
A. need typing B. needn't be typed C. need to type D. needn't typing
33. The museum is open to everybody. It _____ between 9am and 5pm.
A. visits B. visited C. can visit D. can be visited
34. Ted's flight from Amsterdam took more than 11 hours. He _______ exhausted after such a long
flight now.
A. must be B. must be being C. must have been D. should have been
35. The room ________ once a day.
A. should clean B. should be cleaning
C. should be cleaned D. should have cleaned
36. Two tablets ________ twice a day to have you recover from the illness quickly.
A. must take B. must be taken C. must have taken D. must be taking
37. Tom watches all the Liverpool games. He ________ be one of their biggest fans.
A. must B. has got C. should have D. couldn't
38. Bring your umbrella. It _______ later.
A. might rain B. might have rained C. couldn't rain D. rains
39. The weather forecast says that ________ tomorrow.
A. it might snow B. it might be snowed C. it needs snowing D. it must snow
40. Children under five years old ______ swim without an adult. It is very dangerous.
A. don't have to B. must not C. have to D. needn’t
Exercise 2: MODAL VERBS IN THE PAST

1. Frank's wallet is lying on the coffee table. He _______ it here last night.
A. must have left B. should have left C. must be leaving D. needn't leave
2. Theresa walked past me without saying a word. She ________ me.
A. can't have seen B. can't see C. can't have been seen D. can be seen
3. I think the match ________. Everybody's gone into the stadium and you can hear them cheering.
A. was started B. will be started C. must started D. must have started
4. The television isn't working. It _______ during the move.
A. should have been damaged B. needn't be damaged
C. must have been damaged D. ought not be damaged
5. John failed again. He _______ harder.
A. must have tried B. should have tried C. can tried D. may have tried
6. The train ________ by bad weather. I am not sure.
A. might delay B. might be delaying
C. might have delayed D. might have been delayed
7. We found the exam extremely easy. We ________ so hard.
A. needn't study B. needn't be studying
C. needn't have studied D. needn't have been studied
8. The fire ________ by lightning.
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A. must cause B. must be causing
C. must have caused D. must have been caused
9. The last decision ________.
A. will be made by the manager B. that the manager will be made
C. that will be made by the manager D. will be making by the manager
10. This work ________ today so that we ________ a holiday tomorrow.
A. must finish / are having B. needn't be finished / will be having
C. should finish / can be had D. must be finished / can have
11. I wish I ________ many times.
A. will not be interrupted B. would not be interrupted
C. will not have interrupted D. would not have been interrupted
12. The package ________ carefully before it ________.
A. must be wrapped / is posted B. needs wrapping / will be posted
C. should wrap / is going to be posted D. will be wrapping / needs posting
13. The car ________ by Karen. The keys are still on the table.
A. must have taken B. must have been taken
C. can't have been taken D. can't have taken
14. The garden ________. It has just started raining.
A. needn't water B. needn't have been watered
C. needn't be watering D. needn't have watered
15. - I saw Grace this morning at the bank.
- It ________ Grace. She has been to Paris on her honeymoon.
A. can't be B. must be C. can't have been D. must have been
16. - Could Tom have been at home yesterday? - He ________. I really don't know.
A. must have been B. might be C. could have been D. could be
17. I failed the test. I ________ harder.
A. should study B. must have studied C. should have studied D. may study
18. You ________ Mark. You knew it was a secret.
A. might have told B. should have told C. shouldn't have told D. couldn't have told
19. Wasn't that Chris in class? - It __________. Chris left last week.
A. could have been B. couldn't have been C. couldn't D. couldn't have
Exercise 3: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION

1. There was no need for you to have left the house in such weather.
A. You needn’t leave the house in such weather.
B. You didn’t need to leave the house in such weather.
C. You needn’t have left the house in such weather.
D. You didn’t have to leave the house in such weather.
2. It’s possible that Mr. Smith committed a crime.
A. Mr. Smith shouldn’t have committed a crime.
B. Mr. Smith may have committed a crime.
C. Mr. Smith needn’t have committed a crime.
D. Mr. Smith must have committed a crime.
3. It was a mistake to ask him to fix the TV set.
A. You should have asked him to fix the TV set.
B. You shouldn’t have asked him to fix the TV set.
C. You needn’t have asked him to fix the TV set.
D. You must have asked him to fix the TV set.
4. I am sure Peter didn’t enjoy his holiday.
A. Peter mustn’t have enjoyed his holiday. B. Peter can’t have enjoyed his holiday.
C. Peter shouldn’t have enjoyed his holiday. D. Peter might not have enjoyed his holiday.
5. Maybe he learned Spanish when he was a child.
A. He should have learned Spanish when he was a child.
B. He might have learned Spanish when he was a child
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C. He must have learned Spanish when he was a child
D. He can’t have learned Spanish when he was a child.
6. It’s possible that Jane will visit Switzerland next year.
A. Jane could have visited Switzerland next year.
B. Jane must visit Switzerland next year.
C. Jane should visit Switzerland next year.
D. Jane might visit Switzerland next year.
7. I thought it was not necessary to book tickets for the film in advance, but I was wrong.
A. I couldn't have booked tickets for the film in advance.
B. I must have booked tickets for the film in advance.
C. I needn't have booked tickets for the film in advance.
D. I should have booked tickets for the film in advance.
8. I’m sure that your classmate took your jacket by mistake.
A. Your classmate must have taken your jacket by mistake.
B. Your classmate might have taken your jacket by mistake.
C. Your classmate needn’t have taken your jacket by mistake.
D. Your classmate shouldn’t have taken your jacket.
9. It was unnecessary for you to study this unit.
A. You mustn’t have studied this unit. B. You should have studied this unit.
C. You shouldn’t have study this unit. D. You needn’t have studied this unit.
10. It isn't necessary for her to phone me back.
A. She cannot phone me back. B. She mustn’t phone me back.
C. She should phone me back D. She doesn’t have to phone me back.
11. It’s possible that the teacher saw me.
A. The teacher must have seen me. B. The teacher might see me
C. The teacher should have seen me. D. The teacher might have seen me.
12. It’s possible the weather will be sunny tomorrow.
A. The weather might be sunny tomorrow. B. The weather must be sunny tomorrow.
C. The weather has to be sunny tomorrow. D. The weather should be sunny tomorrow.
13. Sally paid for her travel in advance, but it wasn’t necessary.
A. Sally might not have paid for her travel in advance.
B. Sally needn't have paid for her travel in advance.
C. Sally couldn’t have paid for her travel in advance.
D. Sally may not have paid for her travel in advance.
14. I’m sure that Mrs. Smith didn’t leave home.
A. Mrs. Smith mustn’t have left home B. Mrs. Smith might have left home.
C. Mrs. Smith shouldn’t have left home. D. Mrs. Smith needn’t have left home.
15. It isn’t possible that that is our plane.
A. That can’t be our plane B. That shouldn’t be our plane.
C. That mustn’t be our plane. D. That can’t have been our plane
16. The students aren't allowed to bring mobile phones to school.
A. Students shouldn’t bring mobile phone to school.
B. Students don’t need to bring mobile phone to school.
C. Students mustn’t bring mobile phones to school.
D. Students can’t bring mobile phones to school.
17. Perhaps we will not see them at the weekend.
A. We should not see him at the weekend. B. We must not see him at the weekend.
C. We may not have seen him at the weekend. D. We might not see him at the weekend.
18. You are not allowed to take photos in the museum.
A. You mustn’t take photos in the museum. B. You needn’t take photos in the museum.
C. You should take photos in the museum, D. You may take photos in the museum.
19. Perhaps we will go swimming tomorrow.
A. We have to go swimming tomorrow. B. We may go swimming tomorrow.
C. We should go swimming tomorrow. D. We must go swimming tomorrow.
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20. You aren’t allowed to talk during exam.
A. You shouldn’t talk during exam. B. You needn’t talk during exam.
C. You don’t have to talk during exam. D. You mustn’t talk during exam.
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ARTICLE – MẠO TỪ
Exercise 1: Put a/ an, the or  in each space to complete the following sentences.
1. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to do that. It was _____ mistake.
2. There were no chairs, so we had to sit on _____ floor.
3. Lucy has just gotten _____ job in _____ bank in Chicago.
4. There’s _____ bookstore on _____ corner near my house.
5. It’s very cold in here. Can you close _____ window, please?
6. If you go past _____ post office, can you get me some stamps?
7. It was _____ very hot day. It was _____ hottest day of _____ year.
8. What’s _____ name of _____ woman who sat beside you at the dinner?
9. How often do you go to _____ movies?
10. “Can you tell me where _____ Room 306 is, please?” “It’s on _____ third floor.”
11. He lay down _____ ground and looked up at _____ sky.
12. You’ll find _____ information you need at _____ top of _____ page 24.
13. _____ moon goes around _____ earth every 27 days.
14. He doesn’t usually have _____ lunch, but he always eats _____ good breakfast.
15. If you live in _____ foreign country, you should try and learn _____ language.
16. _____ next train to Brighton leaves from _____ Platform 5.
17. Last year we visited _____ Canada and _____ United States.
18. _____ highest mountain in _____ Africa is _____ Kilimanjaro.
19. _____ Mediterranean Sea is the sea between _____ Africa and _____ Europe.
20. _____ Mississippi is _____ longest river in _____ North America.
Exercise 2: Put a/ an, the or  in each space to complete the following sentences.
Hi John,
I arrived in (1)______ USA last Monday. We left (2)______ Rome, flew over (3)______Alps and
made (4)______quick stop in (5)______ London. There we went shopping in (6)______ Harrods,
visited (7)______Tower and enjoyed a sunny afternoon in (8)______ Hyde Park. On the following
day we left for (9)______New York. (10)______time on board wasn't boring as there were two films
to watch on (11)______monitor. (12)______people on (13)______plane were all (14)______ Italian.
Before we landed at (15)______ JFK airport, we saw (16)______Statue of Liberty, (17)______ Ellis
Island (18)______ Empire State Building. (19)______hotel I stayed in was on (20)______corner
of (21)______ 42nd Street and (22)______ 5th Avenue. I don't like (23)______ hotels very much, but
I didn't have (24)______ time to rent an apartment.
Please say hello to Peter and Mandy.
Exercise 3: choose the best answer

1. We went out for _____ meal last night. _____ restaurant we went to was excellent.
A. a/ The B. the/ A C. a/  D. the/ 
2. As I was walking along the street, I saw _____ $10 note on _____ pavement.
A. a/ a B. the/ the C. a/ the D. the/ a
3. _____ actress’s life is in many ways unlike that of other women.
A. An B. A C. As D. That the
4. Kate plays _____ violin in an orchestra.
A. the B. a C. an D. 
5. _____ computer has changed _____ way we live.
A. A/ the B. The/ the C. A/ a D. The/ a
6. Excuse me, where is _____ bus station, please?
A. a B. the C.  D. an
7. What did you have for _____ breakfast this morning?
A. a B. an C. the D. 
8. Peter used to work in _____ Middle East.
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A.  B. the C. an D. a
9. My plane was delayed. I had to wait at _____ airport for three hours.
A. the B. a C. an D. 
10. I have _____ problem. Can you help me?
A.  B. a C. an D. the
11. Barack Obama is _____ President of _____ United States.
A. the/ the B. a/  C. the/  D. the/ an
12. He never listens to _____ radio. He prefers watching _____ television.
A. a/ a B. a/ the C. the/  D. / the
13. _____ university will be built in _____ center of the town.
A. A/ the B. An/ the C. The/ a D. An/ a
14. _____ River Nile is _____ longest river of all.
A. /  B. A/ the C. The/ the D. / a
15. _____ Women’s Day is on _____ eighth of March.
A. The/  B. / the C. The/ an D. / an
16. By _____ time we had just left the office, _____ alarm went off.
A. / the B. a/ an C. a/ the D. the/ an
17. He grew up in _____ orphanage in _____ United Kingdom.
A. the/  B. an/ an C. the/ an D. an/ the
18. Laura is friendly. She can make _____ friends easily.
A. a B. an C. the D. 
19. That car can run at _____ speed of 180 miles _____ hour.
A. the/ an B. a/ the C. a/ a D. the/ a
20. _____ experience is _____ best teacher.
A. An/ the B. / the C. the/ the D. an/ an
21. We are looking for_____ place to spend _____ night.
A. the/ the B. a/the C. a/a D. the/a
22. I was given _____ beautiful bag on my birthday by my mother.
A. a B. an C. the D. ø
23. Jack’s father bought him_____ bicycle that he had wanted for his birthday.
24. _____ Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from_____ France to_____ United States.
A. the/ ø/ the B. the/the/the C. ø/the/the D. ø/ ø/ the
25. I am studying _____ English and_____ Math this term.
A. ø/the B. the/the C. the/ ø D. ø/ ø
26. On_____ table for tea there were biscuits and sandwiches
A. the B. a C. an D. ø
27. I saw _____ boy on the street last night.
28. There is_____ umbrella in _____ corner of the house.
A. a/a B. a/ ø C. an/the D. an/ ø
29. Normally, it takes us _____ hour and_____ half to go there.
A. a/a B. an/a C. a/an D. a/ ø
30. We are going to hold_____ home party on Christmas Day.
A. an B. a C. the D. ø
31. Look! _____ boy in the corner is my friends. What is he doing there?
32. He is known as ‘’King of speed’’. He can drive 160 kilometers _____ hour.
33. Please give me_____ cup of_____ coffee with cream and less sugar.
A. a/a B. a/the C. the/ ø D. a/ ø
34. _____ big books on_____ table are for my history class.
A. the/ ø B. the/ a C. ø/ the D. the/the
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35. I was given _____ uniform on_____ first day I went to school.
A. a/a B. a/the C. an/a D. an/the
36. My_____ car is four years old and it still runs well.
37. John and Mary went to school yesterday and then studied in_____ library before returning
home.
38. _____ Lake Erie is one of_____ five great lakes in North America.
A. the/a B. the/an C. ø/the D. ø/ø
39. Most of _____ students working in_____ garden are tired.
A. the/the B. the/a C. ø/the D. a/a
40. He works as_____ assistant in the same shop as I do.
41. _____ oranges are green until they ripen.
42. _____ lunar eclipse occurs when _____ earth is between _____ sun and _____ moon.
A. a/the/the/the B. the/the/the/the C. a/a/a/a D. ø/the/the/the
43. Scientists sent _____ expedition to _____ Mars during _____ 1990s
A. an/ the/ the B. an/ø/the C. a/ø/the D. a/ the/ ø
44. What did you eat for _____ breakfast this morning?
45. Do you think I should go to _____ police?
46. We went to _____ school for a club’s party
47. Have you been in _____ capital city of Vietnam?
A. an B. the C. ø D. a
48. _____ old are often hard in their moving.
49. He has _____ knowledge of economics, which helps him with his work.
50. _____ sugar jar on the table is from Cuba. It is very sweet.
51. Please turn off _____ lights when you leave_____ room.
A. the/the B. the/ ø C. ø/the D. ø/ø
52. My mother often goes to wok in_____ morning
53. This is _____ only way to get away from the trap.
A. a B. the C. an D. ø
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CONNECTORS AND CONJUNCTION – TỪ NỐI
Exercise 1
1. The party began at 8:00 P.M. and lasted ______ midnight.
A. while B. as C. since D. until
2. _______ you study harder, you won't win the scholarship.
A. Because B. In order that C. Unless D. If
3. I asked Angela to run the office while I'm gone _______ I know I can depend on her.
A. since B. therefore C. unless D. although
4. They asked me to wait for them; ______, they didn't turn back.
A. but B. so C. therefore D. however
5. They climbed the mountain ______ it was very windy.
A. or B. nor C. although D. so
6. She accepted the job ______ the salary, which was rather low.
A. because of B. in spite of C. although D. because
7. We had to stay at the airport ______ the controllers strike.
A. in spite of B. although C. because of D. because
8. He knew the danger of smoking;________, he couldn't give it up.
A. although B. therefore C. but D. however
9. The undergone is cheap;_______, it's faster than the train.
A. so B. moreover C. however D. but
10. He tries his best to work hard ________ help her family get over the difficulties.
A. so as that B. in order to C. so as not to D. in order that
11. The sun was warm, ______ the wind was a bit too cool.
A. nor B. so C. yet D. after
12. He didn't wear warm clothes ________ the cold weather in winter.
A. in spite of B. because of C. because D. although
13. ______ we have much time, we shouldn't wait for her
A. Because B. Though C. If D. Unless
14. The windows were all left open. _____, the room was a real mess after the windstorm.
A. Otherwise B. Nevertheless C. Consequently D. However
15. You must lend me the money for the trip. ________, I won't be able to go.
A. Although B. Consequently C. Otherwise D. Nevertheless
16. The Americans had modern weapons, _______ they failed in the war in Vietnam.
A. however B. so C. but D. therefore
17. Our visit to Japan was delayed_______ my wife's illness.
A. because B. although C. because of D. thanks to
18. I couldn't get to sleep ______ the noise.
A. although B. because of C. in spite of D. because
19. I studied Spanish for four years in high school. ________, I had trouble talking with people
when I was traveling in Spain.
A. Nevertheless B. As a result C. Moreover D. Therefore
20. ______he always did well on his English tests, his parents weren't surprised that he got a B
level.
A. Because of B. Since C. Although D. When
21. She wanted to go to bed early ______ her bad tiredness.
A. although B. In spite of C. because D. because of
22. His mother was sick._______, Jane had to stay at home to look after her.
A. therefore B. however C. but D. so
23. I think I did okay in my speech last night _____ I'd had almost no sleep for 24 hours.
A. even B. despite the fact that C. in spite of D. unless
24. I found your house easily ______ you gave me a clear direction.
A. because B. however C. therefore D. so that
25. He didn't stop his car _______ the traffic light turned red.
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A. because B. because of C. in spite of D. although
26. Many people still believe him very much ______ he sometimes tell lies.
A. although B. because C. since D. despite
27. They were walking on the street ______ there was an accident.
A. so that B. because C. while D. when
28. ______ she spoke slowly, I don't understand her.
A. if B. since C. as D. although
29. ______ their poverty in their family, they live happily together everyday.
A. despite B. though C. as D. because
30. I asked for some bread ______ butter.
A. when B. as C. until D. and
Exercise 2
1. You'd better give me your answer quickly, ________ I'll withdraw the invitation.
A. although B. even though C. or else D. nevertheless
2. I turned on the fan __________ the room was hot.
A. despite B. even though C. due to D. because
3. I made a mistake ______ I was tired after the work.
A. so that B. if C. though D. because
4. ______ all our careful planning, a lot of things went wrong.
A. In spite of B. Because of C. Although D. Because
5. It started to rain ______ the children were playing in the garden.
A. until B. or C. while D. since
6. I like sugar in my tea, ______ I don't like milk in it.
A. but B. or C. so D. and
7. Alice looked unhappy ______ she walked in.
A. or B. while C. since D. as
8. I managed to get some sleep ______ there was a lot of noise.
A. in spite of B. because C. although D. because of
9. She's working late next Friday, ______ , she can't come to the party
A. and B. so C. therefore D. but
10. _______ he knew the danger of smoking, he couldn't give it up.
A. since B. despite C. though D. because of
11. I like to keep the windows open at night no matter how cold it gets. My wife, ______, prefers a
warm bedroom with all windows tightly shut.
A. moreover B. on the other hand C. consequently D. nevertheless
12. ______ the hardship he met, he always feels optimistic.
A. Because of B. Even though C. despite D. Because
13. Tom couldn't get a job _______ he couldn't speak English well.
A. because B. in spite of C. although D. because of
14. ________ they had read these books, they went out.
A. as long as B. after C. since D. before
15. He didn't drink beer ______ he was really thirsty.
A. because B. in spite of C. since D. even though
16. Give this letter to Anne ______ you see her.
A. when B. since C. before D. until
17. You should keep the milk in the refrigerator_______ it doesn't go bad.
A. since B. after C. because D. so that
18. A fire must have a readily available supply of oxygen. ________, it will stop burning.
A. Furthermore B. Consequently C. Otherwise D. However
19. We will wait her ______ he comes back.
A. for B. since C. while D. until
20. Mike went ot the bank ________ he could cash his cheque.
A. so that B. however C. although D. therefore
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21. What time do you expect Ted to be home? I must talk to him. I usually go to bed around ten,
but tell him to call me tonight ________ it's past midnight.
A. in case B. however C. even if D. as long as
22. ________ I heard the telephone ring, I didn't answer it.
A. Even though B. Only if C. Because D. Provided that
23. She only accepted the job ______ the salary, which was very high.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. although
24. _______ it rained heavily, we went to school on time.
A. Even though B. though not C. Because D. Despite
25. The class discussion was short;_______, we gained some knowlegde from it.
A. although B. however C. moreover D. therefore
26. I went to work the next day ______ I was feeling unwell.
A. in spite of B. because of C. although D. because
27. Minh had a terrible headache. ________, he still wanted to go to school.
A. although B. therefore C. however D. but
28. ____ you're going to the fruit market, would you please pick up a few apples for me?
A. Although B. As long as C. Even if D. So
29. Is it Thursday ______ Friday today?
A. or B. and C. then D. but
30. ______ what I said yesterday, I still love you.
A. In spite of B. Although C. Because of D. Because
Exercise 3
1. Carol showed up for the meeting ________ I asked her not to be there.
A. provided that B. despite C. because D. even though
2. She has known Jack ______ he was a child.
A. when B. since C. as D. after
3. The professor told me that I was doing well, ________ my final grade was awful!
A. so B. in spite of C. yet D. therefore
4. ________ it was raining, I didn't get wet.
A. Although B. However C. In spite of D. Because
5. Some fish can survive only in salt water ________ other species can live only in fresh water.
A. whereas B. since C. if D. unless
6. ______ Lenny was watching the planes his wife was reading in the car.
A. so B. and C. but D. while
7. We didn't go out ______ it was raining.
A. although B. because C. because of D. in spite of
8. Alex cannot express himself clearly and correctly in writing. He will never advance in his job
________ he improves his language skills.
A. unless B. if C. otherwise D. only if
9. We were very tired ______ happy after our flight to Sydney.
A. so B. and C. but D. or
10. John succeeded in the exam ________ his hard and methodical work.
A. in spite of B. although C. because of D. because
11. He worked hard, ______ , he passed all his exams.
A. therefore B. and C. however D. but
12. I went into town. I bought some food ______ I went to the library.
A. but B. because C. and D. so
13. I guess I'm a soft touch. I just lent Jan some money for lunch ________ she never paid me
back my last loan.
A. unless B. even though C. only if D. or else
14. _______ he had to take her mother to the hospital, he still attended our party yesterday.
A. because of B. because C. although D. in spite of
15. You should say goodbye to your brother _______ you leave for Europe.
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A. since B. despite C. after D. before
16. The students couldn't do the test ________ its copmplicated problems.
A. In spite of B. because of C. because D. though
17. ________ Marge is an honest person, I still wonder whether she's telling the truth about the
incident.
A. In the event that B. Since C. In spite of D. Though
18. ________ Mei Li doesn't speak English, she can't go to university in Canada.
A. Because of B. Since C. although D. Whereas
19. She didn't join our programme _______ she had to take a summer course at the college.
A. so that B. because of C. because D. although
20. I look up many sources of in formation on the Internet ______ I can write a good essay.
A. because B. however C. therefore D. so that
21. I don't have a car, ______ I have a motorcycle
A. however B. but C. so D. because
22. She stopped at the post office _______ she could send the letter to her parents.
A. although B. so as to C. despite D. in order that
23. Sam and I will meet you at the restaurant tonight ________ we can find a baby-sitter.
A. although B. otherwise C. unless D. only if
24. The sky was gray and cloudy. ________, we went to the beach.
A. Nevertheless B. Even though C. In spite of D. Consequently
25. ________ there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle.
A. Unless B. Even C. Only if D. Even though
26. Listen to the story ______ answer the questions in complete sentences.
A. or B. but C. because D. and
27. She can speak French, ______ she can't write it.
A. because B. but C. however D. so
28. The students finished the test well _______ its difficulties.
A. in spite of B. although C. however D. therefore
29. Jack always brushes his teeth ______ he has eaten a meal.
A. and B. or C. while D. after
30. It was already 6p.m, ________ we closed our office and went home.
A. however B. therefore C. so D. but
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WORD FORMATION
Exercise 1
1. Some species of rare animals are in ______ of extinction.
A. danger B. dangerous C. dangerously D. endanger
2. If you work hard, you will eventually ______
A. successfully B. successful C. succeed D. success
3. Smoking is a great ______ to our health.
A. harm B. harmful C. harmness D. harmless
4. You will have to work hard if you want to ______
A. success B. succeed C. successful D. successfully
5. The following day she felt ______ well to go to work.
A. sufficiency B. sufficiently C. suffice D. sufficient
6. The animals gathered closely together for ______.
A. warmed B. warmth C. warmly D. warm
7. Miss White sang very ______ at my birthday party last night.
A. beautifully B. beautify C. beauty D. beautiful
8. There is a ______ of water because it hasn't rained for a long time.
A. shortest B. shortage C. short D. shorter
9. Sarah danced very ______ in her performance last week.
A. beautifying B. beautifully C. beauty D. beautiful
10. My favourite ______is reading
A. occupation B. occupied C. occupy D. occupying
11. She was still ______interested in outdoor activities.
A. keen B. keenly C. keenness D. keener
12. The gallery has a large ______of modern paintings.
A. collect B. colleting C. collected D. collection
13. What is the ______in price between these two bikes?
A. different B. difference C. differently D. differ
14. Dogs are very ______pets.
A. faith B. faithfulness C. faithful D. faithfully
15. Do you have a ______costume in your country?
A. nation B. nationally C. national D. nationality
16. There are many ______differences between Britain and Japan.
A. culture B. cultural C. cultured D. incultural
17. Last year this hospital ______over 40 cases of malariA.
A. treat B. treating C. treatment D. treated
18. They did everything for our ______
A. comfortable B. uncomfortable C. comfortably D. comfort
19. My uncle has a ______collection of paintings.
A. value B. valuable C. valuate D. valuation
20. She has a very busy ______life?
A. social B. society C. sociality D. socialize
21. When did ______come to the village?
A. electric B. electrical C. electricity D. electrialized
22. The plane arrived ______after a violent storm.
A. safe B. safety C. safely D. unsafe
23. He was ______in his career.
A. succeed B. success C. successful D. successfully
24. Ten pounds for a good dictionary seems ______enough.
A. reasoned B. reasoning C. reason D. reasonable
25. It is often useful to make a ______between two things.
A. compare B. comparative C. comparison D. compared
Exercise 2
1. This is the greatest scientific ______of the decade.
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A. achieve B. achieving C. achievement D. achieved
2. They all passed their exams without the slightest ______
A. difficult B. difficulty C. difficultly D. difficults
3. John cannot make a _______ to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house and
a car.
A. decide B. decision C. decisive D. Decisively
4. Although they are twins, they have almost the same appearance but they are seldom in __.
A. agree B. agreeable C. agreement D. Agreeably
5. My parents will have celebrated 30 years of _______ by next week.
A. marry B. married C. marriageable D. marriage
6. Mrs. Pike was so angry that she made a _______ gesture at the driver.
A. rude B. rudeness C. rudely D. rudest
7. She sent me a _______ letter thanking me for my invitation.
A. polite B. politely C. politeness D. impoliteness
8. He is unhappy because of his ______
A. deaf B. deafen C. deafness D. Deafened
9. His country has ______climate.
A. continent B. continental C. continence D. Continentally
10. She has a ______ for pink.
A. prefer B. preferential C. preferentially D. Preference
11. Computers are ______ used in schools and universities.
A. widely B. wide C. widen D. Width
12. I sometimes do not feel ______ when I am at a party.
A. comfort B. comfortable C. comforted D. Comfortably
13. I’m afraid they weren’t very _______ about your idea of going out this evening.
A. enthusiastically B. enthusiastic C. enthusiasm D. enthusiast
14. The information in that article is ________ inaccurate.
A. historian B. historical C. history D. historically
15. The sick child must stay away from others because he has a _________disease.
A. communicate B. communicable C. communicator D. communication
16. The technician applying for the position was asked to supply a _______ list of her former places
of employment.
A. chronological B. chronologically C. chronologist D. chronology
17. There is a ________ of carrots because of the bad weather.
A. shortly B. shorten C. shortage D. short
18. The factory manager was so _________ that the employees left in disgust
A. dictator B. dictatorial C. dictatorship D. dictate
19. The company was _______ and made a tremendous amount of money.
A. progress B. progressive C. progression D. progressively
20. The _____ account given by the witness convinced the jury of the plaintiff’s right to a
settlement.
A. description B. describing C. descriptive D. describe
21. The job was done _______, and we were extremely displeased.
A. incompetence B. incompetency C. competence D. incompetently
22. “Since the goal seems ________, I believe we should begin at once,” Tom argued.
A. achievements B. achieve C. achievable D. achieving
23. She seemed always to speak ________, especially at our club meeting.
A. controversy B. controversial C. Controversially D. controvert
24. When the automobile salesman described the car so _______, we became very uneasy about
buying it.
A. ambiguity B. ambiguousness C. ambiguous D. ambiguously
25. He is under 25, hard- working and ________.
A. energy B. energize C. energizing D. energetic
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Exercise 3
1. Although the professor gave ________ directions for the research paper, I was still confused.
A. define B. definite C. definitely D. definition
2. I am currently researching the reasons why birds _____ in water.
A. migrate B. migrating C. migrant D. migration
3. I don’t know why it caused so much ________
A. embarrass B. embarrassed C. embarrassing D. embarrassment
4. Many spacemen could never get back to the Earth because of ____ accidents.
A. tragedy B. tragic C. tragically D. tragedies
5. Boys and girls may behave _____ in this situation.
A. difference B. differing C. different D. differently
6. Recently pop-rock music has decreased in ________.
A. popular B. popularizing C. popularity D. popularly
7. You should _________ yourselves with some grammatical terms.
A. familiar B. familiarity C. unfamiliar D. familiarize
8. Although some societies are _________ undeveloped, their languages, from a linguist’s point of
view, are very complex.
A. technology B. technologically C. technological D. technologist
9. I like my work because I have the ________ to make my own decision.
A. freed B. freedom C. freely D. free
10. She wants to look ______ in her wedding reception.
A. natural B. naturally C. nature D. natured
11. There are many interesting _________ events included in this book.
A. historical B. historically C. historian D. history
12. The old man has saved a lot of money for his _____________.
A. retire B. retiring C. retirement D. retired
13. Money doesn't always bring ____________.
A. happy B. happily C. happiest D. happiness
14. His _________ makes his parents happy.
A. success B. successful C. succeed D. succeeded
15. The old couple have saved a lot of money for their_____
A. retire B. retirement C. retired D. retiring
16. Lan is______ with the result of her test.
A. satisfaction B. satisfactorily C. satisfy D. satisfied
17. This job is______ and a lot of young people like it.
A. attraction B. attracted C. attract D. attractive
18. This shirt is good and its price is______
A. reason B. reasonable C. reasonably D. reasoning
19. I will not ______ your behaving that way.
A. tolerance B. tolerate C. tolerant D. tolerable
20. They discussed the matter calmly and______
A. reasonable B. reasonably C. reasoning D. reason
21. There are a lot of ______ jobs in this company.
A. attracted B. attraction C. attractive D. attract
22. Fortunately, the plane landed ______ after the violent storm.
A. safely B. safety C. safe D. unsafe
23. Now we are still looking for the ________ to the problem of traffic accidents.
A. solve B. solver C. solution D. solvable
24. Traditionally, Americans and Asians have different ideas about love and .
A. marry B. marriage C. get married D. to love
25. Young Asians are not so as their American counterparts.
A. romance B. Roman C. romantic D. romanticize
26. All of my students appreciate the ______ of English learning.
A. importance B. important C. importantly D. import
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27. English is the language of international ______.
A. communicate B. communicative C. communication D. communicatively
28. We bought this car at a very ______ price.
A. reason B. reasonable C. reasonably D. reasoning
29. With the ______ of weather, the journey was wonderful.
A. except B. exception C. excepting D. excepts
30. The conference discussed ______ issues.
A. environment B. environmental C. environmentally D. Environmentalist
Exercise 4
1. John drives very______ ; he has never had any accidents.
A. careful B. carefully C. carelessly D. careless
2. ______ stamps is my hobby.
A. Collect B. Collecting C. Collected D. Collection
3. There are small ______ between British and American English.
A. differences B. different C. difference D. differently
4. The weather this summer is ______.
A. disappointment B. disappointing C. disappointed D. disappointedly
5. He is a very ______ driver. He rarely causes accidents.
A. carefully B. careless C. bad D. careful
6. His pronunciation causes me a lot of _____.
A. difficulties B. difficult C. difficulty D. difficultly
7. The sick man still finds it _____ to stand without support.
A. comforting B. discomfort C. uncomfortable D. comfortable
8. AIDS is a(n) ______ disease.
A. endanger B. danger C. endangered D. dangerous
9. Their ______ has lasted for more than 20 years.
A. friends B. friendship C. friendly D. friend
10. Don't read that book. It's _____.
A. boring B. bore C. boredom D. bored
11. I find it quite ______ to talk in front of a group of people.
A. embarrassed B. embarrassingly C. embarrassment D. embarrassing
12. Mrs. Kent is ______ with washing the dishes every day.
A. bore B. bored C. boring D. boringly
13. Hoi An is a famous tourist ______.
A. attractive B. attract C. attracted D. attraction
14. You can buy dairy ______ in this shop.
A. production B. productivity C. products D. producers
15. My ______ pastime is going dancing with my friends.
A. favourable B. favourite C. favour D. favoured
16. After a hard working day, Peter felt so ______that he went to bed early.
A. tiredly B. tire C. tiring D. tired
17. John has to live on his ______ benefits because he doesn’t have a job.
A. unemployed B. employment C. unemployment D. employer
18. Physical ______ are good for our health.
A. acts B. activities C. actions D. activists
19. The ______ of the moon causes the tides on the earth.
A. attract B. attraction C. attractive D. attractiveness
20. I was ______ to find that they had already left.
A. disappointing B. disappoint C. disappointment D. disappointed
21. He hoped his ______ would give him a pay rise.
A. employ B. employed C. employee D. employer
22. John is ______ in fashion magazines.
A. interests B. interest C. interested D. interesting
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23. A scientist who studies living things is a ______.
A. biologist B. biologically C. biology D. biological
24. Could you fill out this ______ form?
A. applying B. applicable C. application D. applicant
25. Thomas Edison was a famous American ______.
A. inventor B. invent C. invention D. inventive
26. Despite its successful ______ reforms, this country is still a developing one.
A. economic B. economical C. economizing D. economics
27. That man’s work was ______
A. disappointing B. disappointed C. disappoint D. disappointment
28. Mr. Green is a ______man
A. tolerant B. tolerance C. tolerable D. tolerated
29. The result of the experiment was ______
A. satisfy B. satisfactory C. satisfied D. satisfaction
30. The factory has given ______to my workers.
A. employ B. employment C. employees D. employers
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VERB FORM – DẠNG ĐỘNG TỪ
Exercise 1: to + Vinfi, Vinfi, V-ing
1. She agreed ______ only if Michael came too.
A. coming B. come C. to come
2. They don't allow people ______ here.
A. to park B. parking C. park
3. To live a healthy life, we ought ______ our food wisely.
A. to choose B. choosing C. choose
4. You can ______ your dog with us if you don't want to take him with you.
A. leaving B. to leave C. leave
5. In order ______ time, we tend to buy fast food.
A. save B. to save C. saving
6. She's expected ____ the job.
A. getting B. to get C. get
7. He looks so funny. I can't help ______ at him.
A. smiling B. smile C. to smile
8. He wouldn't let my baby ______ with his gold watch.
A. play B. to play C. playing
9. If you want to get there before dark you should ______ at once.
A. to start B. starting C. start
10. Our neighbour threatened ______ the police if the noise didn't stop.
A. to call B. calling C. call
11. I promised my mother ______ home late.
A. not come B. not coming C. not to come
12. I allow my children _______ late at weekends.
A. to stay up B. stay up C. staying up
13. I enjoyed ____ them again.
A. see B. to see C. seeing
14. You needn't ______ anything. Just nod your head and he will understand.
A. say B. saying C. to say
15. You'll be able ______ it yourself when you are older.
A. doing B. do C. to do
16. She went on ______ her own company.
A. setting up B. to set up C. set up
17. Bad eating habits result in people ______ obese.
A. to become B. become C. becoming
18. Please let me ______ your decision as soon as possible.
A. knowing B. know C. to know
19. I don't mind ________ the washing up.
20. I was advised ______ for a flat at once!.
A. look B. to look C. looking
21. They wouldn't let me _______ to watch the film.
A. stay up B. to stay up C. staying up
22. I'm going to the shop _______ some milk.
A. to get B. get C. getting
23. Could you ______ me the time, please?
A. to tell B. telling C. tell
24. I'm thinking of ______ a party on Saturday.
A. to have B. having C. have
25. We expect ______ the work by Friday.
A. finish B. to finish C. finishing
26. It was a beautiful day so I suggested ______ to the seaside.
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A. to go B. going C. go
27. I don't feel like ____ it.
28. I promised ______ her as soon as I could.
A. to call B. calling C. call
29. You should ______ a notebook if you want to remember vocabulary.
A. keeping B. keep C. to keep
30. Yes, I used ______ here.
A. living B. to live C. live
31. It's easy ________ to the city centre from here.
A. get B. to get C. getting
32. They managed ______ by climbing out of the window.
A. escaping B. escape C. to escape
33. He made us ______ for hours.
A. to wait B. wait C. waiting
34. I can't understand her ______ like that.
A. to behave B. behaving C. behave
35. Is there anything here worth ______?.
A. to buy B. buy C. buying
36. I look forward to _______ you at the conference next month.
A. seeing B. see C. to see
37. It isn't good for children ______ so many sweets.
A. to eat B. eating C. eat
38. Please let me ______ , you're hurting me.
A. go B. to go C. going
39. May I ______ your phone?
A. to use B. using C. use
40. I dislike ________ eat in a hurry.
A. having to B. to have to C. have to
41. I can't resist ________ chocolate.
A. buying B. to buy C. buy
42. I can't imagine ______ in a place without electricity.
43. He is expected ______ in a few days.
A. to arrive B. arriving C. arrive
44. She taught me ____ it.
A. to do B. do C. doing
45. He risked ______ all his savings.
A. losing B. lose C. to lose
46. We're having problems ______ the right material for you dress.
A. find B. finding C. to find
47. Try to avoid ______ him angry.
A. make B. making C. to make
48. I would rather ______ in the country than in the city.
A. live B. living C. to live
49. I finished ______ and went to bed.
A. tidy up B. tidying up C. to tidy up
50. He avoided ____ them do it because he wanted to get home early.
A. help B. helping C. to help
51. He admitted ______ the money.
A. to take B. take C. taking
52. We must ______ him a telegram.
A. sending B. to send C. send
53. They voted ________ the tax on cigarettes.
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A. to increase B. increasing C. increase
54. That's a problem because eating habits are hard ______.
A. shake B. shaking C. to shake
55. I hate ______ get up early.
A. to have to B. have to C. having to
56. I must ______ my sister tonight - it's her birthday.
A. call B. to call C. calling
57. Try to do it without ______ too much noise.
A. make B. making C. to make
58. I avoid ______ in fast food restaurants whenever possible.
A. to eat B. eat C. eating
59. They made her _______ a new contract.
A. signing B. to sign C. sign
60. I miss ____ in London.
61. What can we do ______ a healthy life?
A. living B. live C. to live
62. The high amount of carbohydrates in fast food and sugary drinks is blamed for ______ the
body's regulation of appetite.
A. To upset B. upsetting C. upset
63. We could go to a concert, unless you'd prefer ______ a museum.
A. visit B. visiting C. to visit
64. You'll have to hurry ______ the 5.15 - it's ten past now.
A. catching B. catch C. to catch
65. Please, go on writing. I don't mind ______.
A. to wait B. waiting C. wait
66. But sugar is not mentioned as clearly as the low fat - that's why experts warn against ______ on
the ads.
A. relying B. rely C. to rely
67. I recommend ______ a few days' holiday.
A. take B. to take C. taking
68. I used ______ in a caravan.
A. live B. living C. to live
69. I am looking forward to ______ you next week.
A. see B. to see C. seeing
70. He made her ______ the message.
A. repeating B. repeat C. to repeat
71. I like ______ out for dinner with my friends.
A. to go B. going C. go
72. You really must ______ this book. It's amazing.
A. reading B. read C. to read
73. It's no use ______ him.
A. to try B. trying C. try
74. He keeps asking me the time and I keep asking him ______ himself a watch.
A. buy B. buying C. to buy
75. You needn't ______ for permission; you can use it whenever you like.
A. ask B. to ask C. asking
76. So we often tend ______ preparing healthy meals.
A. ignore B. to ignore C. ignoring
77. Who taught you ______ ?
A. drive B. to drive C. driving
78. Obese people risk ______ from heart diseases.
A. suffer B. to suffer C. suffering
79. You can't make him ______ but you can encourage him.
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A. study B. to study C. studying
80. She gave up ______ to improve her pronunciation.
A. try B. to try C. trying
81. He made us ______ for hours.
A. to wait B. wait C. waiting
82. I used ______ a lot but I haven't had any chance since I came here.
A. to ride B. ride C. riding
83. I'm sorry ______ you but I can't any more money till the end of the month.
A. disappointing B. disappoint C. to disappoint
84. She keeps ________ my coffee cup without asking!
A. to take B. taking C. take
85. She went on ______ all morning. It drove everyone mad.
A. complaining B. to complain C. complain
86. He will be able ______ very soon.
A. swim B. swimming C. to swim
87. It was too late _______ out for dinner.
A. go B. to go C. going
88. The kidnappers told the parents ______ the police, and the parents didn't dare to disobey.
A. not to inform B. not inform C. not informing
89. She asked ______ the manager.
A. seeing B. to see C. see
90. The book tells you how ______ at games without cheating.
A. to win B. win C. winning
Exercise 4, remember – forget – stop – regret – try

1. I'll never forget to visit/ visiting Malta in 2011.
2. Do you remember to eat/ eating steak in that little restaurant in Rome with Fred?
3. I stopped to call/ calling to my best friend on Skype. I promised to call her then.
4. He should stop to play/ playing video games. He has a lot of homework to do and he hasn't
finished it yet.
5. I cannot stop to dream/ dreaming of you.
6. Mary! Please stop to make/ making noise. The baby is sleeping.
7. She stopped to talk/ talking to her friend when her boyfriend came in.
8. He stopped to walk/ walking to help an old woman.
9. He tried to get/ getting a job in a newspaper firm but he still wasn't satisfied.
10. We were hungry, so we stopped to have/ having a sandwich.
11. She regrets to leave/ leaving school when she was sixteen. She wishes that she had studied
more and then gone to university.
12. I regret to tell/ telling you that the train has been delayed.
13. Don't forget to close/ closing all the windows.
14. If you see him, remember to say/ saying hello from me.
15. I regret to say/ saying that he has not been selected.
16. They tried to get/ getting to the party on time but the bus was delayed.
17. We tried to open/ opening the window, but it was so hot outside. It didn't help.
18. I couldn't sleep so I tried to drink/ drinking some hot milk.
19. Did you remember to post/ posting those letters I gave you yesterday?
20. let's stop to have/ having lunch. We will not have any restaurant on our way.
21. I regret to tell/ telling Julie my secret; now she has told everyone.
22. I regret to tell/ telling you I was going to enter that singing competition!
23. She stopped to drink/ drinking her coffee because she was in a hurry.
24. He regrets to leave/ leaving school at 16.
25. The weather was hot, so we stopped to have/ having a drink.
26. Please remember to lock/ locking the front door when you got out.
27. We stopped to study/ studying because we were tired.
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28. She tried to reach/ reaching the book on the high shelf, but she was too short.
29. You'll regret not to finish/ not finishing university.
30. Oh no! I forgot to buy/ buying milk.
Exercise 5: to + Vinfi, Vinfi, V-ing - active

1. Ms Brown expects ______ about any revisions to her story before it is printed.
A. to be consulted B. being consulted C. to consult D. consulting
2. The driver was so tired of ______ . the same route every day that he asked for a transfer.
A. to drive B. drive C. driving D. being driven
3. The mouse avoided ______ by coming out only when the two cats were outside.
A. being caught B. catching C. to catch D. to be caught
4. She's going to stop _______ dinner so she may be late.
A. to eat B. for eating C. eat D. eating
5. The new students hope ______ in many of the school's social activities.
A. to be included B. including C. being included D. to include
6. Allow me ______ you.
A. to help B. helping C. help D. to have been helping
7. Please have him ______ me by seven.
A. to call B. have called C. call D. calling
8. You were supposed ______ the dishes.
A. wash B. to wash C. to be washed D. washing
9. If we want to develop inner tranquility, we have to stop ______ by every little thing.
A. to be bothered B. bothering C. being bothered D. to bother
10. At fast food restaurants, we can ______ quite a lot without ______ to pay a fortune.
A. to eat/ to have B. eating/ have C. eating/ having D. eat/ having
11. He couldn't help ______ at their suggestion.
A. laughing B. having laughed C. to laugh D. to be laughing
12. I bought this new software ______ Chinese.
A. learned B. for learning C. learning D. to learn
13. My doctor recommends ______ to a mountain resort.
A. go B. having gone C. going D. to go
14. We are looking forward ______ you again soon.
A. to having seen B. to see C. to seeing D. to have seen
15. Although younger than the other children, she demanded ______ in the game.
A. being including B. to be included C. including D. to include
16. It was hot so we stopped ______ some water.
A. to drink B. drink C. drinking D. to drinking
17. _______ in a foreign country is sometimes difficult.
A. Live B. Lives C. To live D. Living
18. He admitted knowing about the embezzlement of funds from his company, but denied ______
in any way.
A. having involved B. involving C. being involved D. to be involved
19. Ann hopes ______ to join the club. She could make business contacts there.
A. being invited B. to be invited C. inviting D. to invite
20. Are you ready? It's time _______.
A. to go B. go C. going D. for going
21. I regret ______ her about it. I shouldn't have told her anything.
A. to have told B. telling C. to be telling D. to tell
22. We stopped ______ the water when we realized it came straight from the river.
A. to drinking B. drinking C. to drink D. drink
23. We expect ______ him tomorrow.
A. seeing B. to see C. see D. having seen
24. And children enjoy ______ chips and burgers and ______ lemonade and cola.
A. eating/ to drink B. eat/ drink C. eating/ drinking D. to eat/ to drink
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25. I finally finished ______ at 7.00 p.m and served dinner.
A. to cook B. to be cooked C. cooking D. being cooked
26. And this is what the advertising for these products wants ______ us ______.
A. Making/ think B. To make/ to think C. Making/ to think D. To make/ think
27. We can ______ such diseases by ______ healthy food.
A. Avoiding/ eating B. Avoid/ eating C. Avoid/ to eat D. To avoid/ eating
28. He avoided ______ their questions.
A. answer B. having answered C. to answer D. answering
29. I didn't mean ______ you. Please forgive me.
A. hurting B. to have hurt C. to hurt D. hurt
30. He seemed ______ his job. Why did he quit?
A. to like B. having liked C. to be liking D. liking
31. It isn't difficult ______ this textbook.
A. understand B. for understanding C. to understand D. in order to understand
32. She finished ______ at about four and went for a walk.
A. having cooked B. to have cooked C. cooking D. to cook
33. He's not used to ______ up so early.
A. wake B. waken C. wakes D. waking
34. Their house looks a little shabby. I think it needs ______ .
A. to paint B. having painted C. paint D. painting
35. He advised ______ a new refrigerator.
A. buy B. having bought C. buying D. to buy
36. Mary's children are used to ______ up after school every day.
A. be picked B. picking C. pick D. being picked
37. I don't think Tom enjoyed ______ me study for the test.
A. helps B. helped C. helping D. to help
38. He stopped ______ a month ago.
A. smoking B. having smoked C. smoke D. to smoke
39. I saw him ______ the door and leave. I don't know where he went.
A. locking B. to lock C. lock D. to have locked
40. We can either ______ to a concert or ______ a museum.
A. to go/ visit B. to/ to visit C. go/ visit D. going/ visit
Exercise 6: to + Vinfi, Vinfi, V-ing – active & passive

1. Ms Brown expects ______ about any revisions to her story before it is printed.
A. to be consulted B. being consulted C. to consult D. consulting
2. The driver was so tired of ______ . the same route every day that he asked for a transfer.
A. to drive B. drive C. driving D. being driven
3. The mouse avoided ______ by coming out only when the two cats were outside.
A. being caught B. catching C. to catch D. to be caught
4. She's going to stop _______ dinner so she may be late.
A. to eat B. for eating C. eat D. eating
5. The new students hope ______ in many of the school's social activities.
A. to be included B. including C. being included D. to include
6. Allow me ______ you.
A. to help B. helping C. help D. to have been helping
7. Please have him ______ me by seven.
A. to call B. have called C. call D. calling
8. You were supposed ______ the dishes.
A. wash B. to wash C. to be washed D. washing
9. If we want to develop inner tranquility, we have to stop ______ by every little thing.
A. to be bothered B. bothering C. being bothered D. to bother
10. At fast food restaurants, we can ______ quite a lot without ______ to pay a fortune.
A. to eat/ to have B. eating/ have C. eating/ having D. eat/ having
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11. He couldn't help ______ at their suggestion.
A. laughing B. having laughed C. to laugh D. to be laughing
12. I bought this new software ______ Chinese.
A. learned B. for learning C. learning D. to learn
13. My doctor recommends ______ to a mountain resort.
A. go B. having gone C. going D. to go
14. We are looking forward ______ you again soon.
A. to having seen B. to see C. to seeing D. to have seen
15. Although younger than the other children, she demanded ______ in the game.
A. being including B. to be included C. including D. to include
16. It was hot so we stopped ______ some water.
A. to drink B. drink C. drinking D. to drinking
17. _______ in a foreign country is sometimes difficult.
A. Live B. Lives C. To live D. Living
18. He admitted knowing about the embezzlement of funds from his company, but denied ______
in any way.
A. having involved B. involving C. being involved D. to be involved
19. Ann hopes ______ to join the club. She could make business contacts there.
A. being invited B. to be invited C. inviting D. to invite
20. Are you ready? It's time _______.
A. to go B. go C. going D. for going
21. I regret ______ her about it. I shouldn't have told her anything.
A. to have told B. telling C. to be telling D. to tell
22. We stopped ______ the water when we realized it came straight from the river.
A. to drinking B. drinking C. to drink D. drink
23. We expect ______ him tomorrow.
A. seeing B. to see C. see D. having seen
24. And children enjoy ______ chips and burgers and ______ lemonade and cola.
A. eating/ to drink B. eat/ drink C. eating/ drinking D. to eat/ to drink
25. I finally finished ______ at 7.00 p.m and served dinner.
A. to cook B. to be cooked C. cooking D. being cooked
26. And this is what the advertising for these products wants ______ us ______.
A. making/ think B. to make/ to think C. making/ to think D. to make/ think
27. We can ______ such diseases by ______ healthy food.
A. avoiding/ eating B. avoid/ eating C. avoid/ to eat D. to avoid/ eating
28. He avoided ______ their questions.
A. answer B. having answered C. to answer D. answering
29. I didn't mean ______ you. Please forgive me.
A. hurting B. to have hurt C. to hurt D. hurt
30. He seemed ______ his job. Why did he quit?
A. to like B. having liked C. to be liking D. liking
31. It isn't difficult ______ this textbook.
A. understand B. for understanding C. to understand D. in order to
understand
32. She finished ______ at about four and went for a walk.
A. having cooked B. to have cooked C. cooking D. to cook
33. He's not used to ______ up so early.
A. wake B. waken C. wakes D. waking
34. Their house looks a little shabby. I think it needs ______ .
A. to paint B. having painted C. paint D. painting
35. He advised ______ a new refrigerator.
A. buy B. having bought C. buying D. to buy
36. Mary's children are used to ______ up after school every day.
A. be picked B. picking C. pick D. being picked
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37. I don't think Tom enjoyed ______ me study for the test.
A. helps B. helped C. helping D. to help
38. He stopped ______ a month ago.
A. smoking B. having smoked C. smoke D. to smoke
39. I saw him ______ the door and leave. I don't know where he went.
A. locking B. to lock C. lock D. to have locked
40. We can either ______ to a concert or ______ a museum.
A. to go/ visit B. to/ to visit C. go/ visit D. going/ visit
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PREPOSITION – GIỚI TỪ
Exercise 1, complete the sentences with IN, ON, AT
1. Lucy is arriving ______February the 13th at eight o'clock in the morning.
2. We are meeting ______ Friday morning.
3. He's swimming ______ the river.
4. I stayed ______ home all weekend.
5. Please put those apples ______ the bowl.
6. Shakespeare died ______ 1616.
7. Unfortunately, Mr Brown is ______ hospital.
8. I usually go to my parents' house ______Christmas. We eat turkey together then.
9. I had a party ______my birthday.
10. The train leaves tomorrow morning ______8:00 am.
11. My father always reads the paper ______ breakfast time.
12. Do you usually eat chocolate eggs ______ Easter?
13. The weather is often terrible in London ______January.
14. She hung a picture ______ the wall.
15. The trees here are really beautiful ______ the spring.
16. We met at the restaurant ______8pm.
17. Frank is ______ holiday for three weeks.
18. You have something ______ your face.
19. I'll see you ______ Tuesday afternoon then.
20. I like to drink coffee ______the morning.
21. Julie will be ______ the plane now.
22. Columbus sailed to the Americas ______the 16th century.
23. Mobile phones became popular ______ the nineties.
24. There is a spider ______ the bath.
25. The cat is sitting ______ the chair.
26. I graduated from university ______2001.
27. There was a spider ______ the ceiling.
28. She studies ______ every day.
29. I read the story ______ the newspaper.
30. When I called Lucy, she was ______ the bus.
31. Luckily the weather was perfect ______ her wedding day.
32. There was a loud noise which woke us up ______ midnight.
33. Berlin is ______ Germany.
34. Turn left ______ the traffic lights.
35. They usually go to the south of France ______the summer.
36. The party is ______ next Saturday.
37. Pass me the dictionary, it's ______ the bookshelf.
38. His daughter was born ______ the 24th of August.
39. In my hometown, the shops open early ______ the morning.
40. The Beatles were popular ______the 1960s.
Exercise 2
1. When we arrived ______ the cinema, the film had already started.
A. in B. on C. at D. to
2. The cat is ______ the house somewhere.
A. on B. in C. for D. at
3. I don't know what we'll do at the weekend. It depends ______ the weather.
A. for B. in C. at D. on
4. A lot of people borrow money ______ the bank.
A. with B. for C. in D. from
5. The girls insisted on going out with Kerry.
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A. about B. for C. to D. on
6. The answer is ______ the bottom of the page.
A. at B. in C. on D. for
7. Luke is very pleased ______ his exam results.
A. into B. from C. with D. after
8. He isn't really interested ______ getting married.
A. to B. at C. in D. on
9. It's great you got that job - you should be proud ______ yourself.
A. on B. in C. at D. of
10. Mothers always worry ______ their children.
A. about B. like C. with D. into
11. My niece is afraid ______ dogs.
A. in B. of C. at D. on
12. I'm very proud ______ my daughter, she worked very hard.
A. with B. in C. about D. of
13. I don't agree with hunting for fun.
A. about B. to C. with D. on
14. She stood ______ the window and looked out.
A. by B. at C. on D. in
15. She left without paying ______ the meal.
A. on B. for C. to D. with
16. John worries ______ his exam results all the time.
A. about B. for C. from D. with
17. I've waited ______ Judy for 30 minutes. I'm going home.
A. about B. for C. from D. to
18. I'm very excited ______ buying a new computer.
A. at B. with C. from D. about
19. Lucy is extremely good ______ languages.
A. on B. of C. at D. in
20. I've been married ______ my husband for 10 years.
A. for B. to C. on D. with
21. Please explain the meaning of this word ______ your classmates.
A. to B. about C. with D. for
22. He borrowed £20 ______ his brother.
A. at B. into C. from D. with
23. I'll meet you ______ the airport.
A. in B. for C. on D. at
24. A ball gown is similar ______ an evening dress.
A. to B. at C. of D. on
25. English cheese is very different ______ French cheese.
A. about B. from C. for D. with
26. Why are you calling so late? I'm already ______ bed.
A. in B. on C. at D. for
27. When will we arrive ______ Beijing?
A. at B. on C. to D. in
28. I want to go to the beach tomorrow but it depends ______ the weather.
29. The car belongs ______ my father, so I don't think we can use it.
A. to B. in C. at D. on
30. There is a bridge across the river.
A. in B. with C. on D. across
Exercise 3
1. Stop worrying ______ your exam - everything will be fine.
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A. with B. in C. for D. about
2. John is ______ a taxi. He's coming.
A. for B. on C. at D. in
3. Which university you go to depends ______ your exam results.
A. in B. to C. on D. at
4. Who is James married ______ ?
A. on B. with C. in D. to
5. Don't forget to pay ______ the newspaper.
A. on B. for C. with D. to
6. She will arrive ______ Beijing at 3pm.
A. at B. on C. for D. in
7. I don't like flying, so I went to Paris by bus.
A. with B. by C. on D. in
8. There was a picture of a flower ______ her T-shirt.
A. on B. in C. for D. at
9. Unfortunately, I'm very bad ______ music.
A. on B. to C. in D. at
10. England is famous ______ its rainy weather.
A. for B. from C. with D. in
11. A policeman explained ______ the children why they should never run across the road.
A. to B. on C. in D. at
12. I waited for Lucy ______ the station.
A. in B. on C. for D. at
13. We're going to Italy for our holidays.
A. on B. to C. in D. at
14. Julie is very different ______ her sister.
A. with B. from C. for D. about
15. She lives ______ London.
A. at B. for C. in D. on
16. When she arrived ______ the pub, it was already closed.
17. Julie: "What time shall we eat dinner?" Gill: "It depends ______ John - we'll eat when he gets
home".
A. to B. on C. at D. in
18. He has a house ______ the river.
A. in B. at C. by D. on
19. He isn't afraid ______ anything.
A. on B. at C. in D. of
20. I haven't seen you for ages.
A. with B. for C. in D. since
21. He explained the computer program ______ me.
A. with B. to C. for D. about
22. She has a house ______ Japan.
A. in B. at C. on D. for
23. What is your town famous ______ ?
A. at B. for C. on D. in
24. It was so hot I couldn't concentrate ______ my book.
A. at B. on C. into D. in
25. I like to listen ______ the radio when I wake up.
A. to B. on C. for D. at
26. She's very excited ______ the party.
A. with B. about C. on D. for
27. Do not open the tin with a knife!
A. about B. in C. with D. by
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28. Who does this coat belong ______ ?
A. in B. to C. on D. at
29. Stop talking and concentrate ______ your work.
A. into B. at C. in D. on
30. I've been waiting ______ the bus for more than twenty minutes!.
A. at B. for C. with D. on
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PHRASAL VERBS – CỤM ĐỘNG TỪ
Exercise 1
1. It was the third time in six months that the bank had been _____ .
A. held over B. held out C. held down D. held up
2. To avoid hurting the witnesses' feelings, the judge didn't ______ detail about the scene of the
murder case.
A. go over B. go into C. go through D. go down
3. The company's announced it's ______ over 1,000 workers.
A. setting off B. leaving off C. laying off D. giving off
4. I've always _____ well with old people.
A. got off B. got through C. got in D. got on
5. Please ______ the light, it's getting dark here.
A. turn over B. turn into C. turn on D. turn off
6. At the station, we often see the sigh "______. for pickpockets".
A. Watch at B. Watch on C. Watch up D. Watch out
7. Whoever ______ the new idea should have won the Nobel Prize.
A. caught up with B. put up with C. kept up with D. came up with
8. Stephen always wanted to be an actor when he ______.
A. grew up B. brought up C. settled up D. came up
9. Our car ______ at the side of the highway in the snowstorm.
A. broke into B. broke in C. broke down D. broke away
10. Could you lend me some money to ______ to the end of the month?
A. tie me over B. make me over C. hand me over D. get me over
11. I'll ______ you ______ to our research department. Please hold on.
A. put - through B. put - out C. put - up D. put - away
12. The doctor asked me to ______ my shirt.
A. put out B. take out C. put off D. take off
13. There was a power cut and all the lights ______ .
A. went out B. went ahead C. went up D. put up
14. Do you think you could ______ this work with me some time, Peter?
A. go off B. go out C. go over D. go on
15. Your daughter's just started work, hasn't she? How's she _____?
A. getting in B. getting out C. getting on D. getting by
16. I've just spent two weeks _____an aunt of mine who's been ill.
A. looking for B. looking at C. looking after D. looking out for
17. One member of the project group ______ the boss and was fired immediately.
A. put up with B. came up with C. came up against D. talked back to
18. You'll probably have to ______ an application form.
A. fill down B. fill in C. fill on D. fill through
19. Mona's going to leave early this afternoon but she says she'll ______ the hours tomorrow.
A. find up B. make up C. bring up D. catch up
20. The nurse has to ______ at the midnight.
A. take care B. take on C. take off D. take over
21. The government hopes to ______ its plans for introducing cable TV.
A. carry out B. turn out C. carry on D. keep on
22. The racing car ______ after it crashed into the fence.
A. blew up B. blew down C. blew over D. blew out
23. It's cold outside. ______ your coat.
A. Put into B. Put on C. Put off D. Put down
24. Many young people travel all over the world and do all kinds of jobs before they ______
A. put down B. settle down C. touch down D. lie down
25. Bill seems unhappy in his job because he doesn't ______ his boss.
A. get on for B. get on with C. get up to D. get in with
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26. The woman ______ when the police told her that her son had died.
A. broke in B. broke into C. broke away D. broke down
27. She ______ her father; everyone says how alike they are!
A. falls out B. takes off C. lets off D. takes after
28. If orders keep coming in like this, I'll have to_____ more staff.
A. take on B. give up C. gain on D. add in
29. When the tenants failed to pay their bill, the authorities decided to _____ the gas supply to the
flat.
A. cut up B. cut out C. cut off D. cut down
30. We have permission to______ with the plan.
A. go off B. go over C. go ahead D. go on
Exercise 2
1. Linda was about to take a part-time job, but she decided to ______ her studies instead.
A. get on with B. drop out of C. keep up with D. go on with
2. Billy hasn't been working; he won't_____ his examinations.
A. get off B. keep off C. get through D. keep up
3. The firemen had to ______ the room to rescue the children.
A. break out B. break up C. break off D. break into
4. They decided to ______ their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic.
A. turn round B. put off C. do with D. take up
5. They've _____ a new tower where that old building used to be.
A. put down B. pushed down C. pushed up D. put up
6. My grandparents often ______ us without warning.
A. catch up with B. drop in on C. keep up with D. drop out of
7. It's very cold in here. Do you mind if I _________ the heating?
A. put down B. put on C. put off D. put up with
8. Do you want to stop in this town, or shall we ______ ?
A. look after B. turn off C. go on D. turn on
9. Many high school students in Vietnam have to work hard to ________ at a university.
A. keep pace with B. lose touch with C. win a place D. get a cold
10. We were too tired to ______ after the meal.
A. wash out B. wash up C. wash over D. wash away
11. I always _____ of money before the end of the month.
A. run down B. run back C. run up D. run out
12. The bus only stops here to ______ passengers.
A. pick up B. get over C. get off D. get on
13. I see the price of bread has ______ again.
A. fallen out B. gone out C. gone up D. put up
14. Johnny sometimes ______ his grandparents in the countryside.
A. keeps off B. goes up C. takes in D. calls on
15. We had to ______ their invitation to lunch as we had a previous engagement.
A. turn out B. turn over C. turn up D. turn down
16. Did Mr. Tan_____ the class while Miss Fiona was ill in hospital?
A. take up B. take off C. take over D. take away
17. Why do they_____ talking about money all the time?
A. work off B. side with C. take after D. keep on
18. Paula applied for the post but she was_____
A. kept under B. pushed ahead C. turned down D. checked out
19. Over three hundred workers were made redundant because they had to ______ one factory.
A. close down B. take down C. pull down D. cut down
20. I wish you would ______ the TV and go outside and get some exercise.
A. give off B. turn off C. put off D. call off
21. Does this jacket______ my trousers?
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A. go with B. go off C. go through with D. go ahead
22. No one really believed it when the news came through that the "Titanic" had ______ on her
maiden voyage.
A. gone over B. gone down C. gone off D. gone on
23. The job offer was too good for him to ______ down.
A. put down B. cut down C. shut down D. turn down
24. I was ______ the actual manager while she was away on maternity leave.
A. coming in for B. standing in for C. sitting in for D. going in for
25. There is an inflation. The prices ______.
A. are going up B. are going over C. are going down D. are going on
26. All types of dinosaurs ______ long time ago.
A. died for B. die of C. died out D. died away
27. Scientists are trying to ______ the ways to reduce pollution from aircrafts.
A. call out B. turn out C. break out D. work out
28. He ______ about his new car all the time.
A. goes out B. goes off C. goes on D. goes over
29. What may happen if John does not ______ in time?
A. keep away B. count on C. go along D. turn up
30. No wonder the vacuum cleaner isn't working. You haven't ______ it ______
A. brought - in B. given - in C. pulled - in D. plugged - in
Exercise 3
1. I'm searching for websites offering career advise so that I can ______ a plan.
A. come across with B. come up with C. come up against D. draw up with
2. They're planning to______ their operation in Greece and concentrate on Eastern Europe.
A. tie down B. roll down C. wind down D. stretch down
3. Helen usually ______ her childhood with great pleasure.
A. turns back to B. talks back to C. thinks back on D. falls back on
4. UNESCO ______ United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
A. stands for B. gets across C. brings about D. takes after
5. The government is trying not to ______ the money they are spending on vocational training.
A. drop out of B. cut down on C. go on with D. drop in on
6. Children made their hair______ .
A. fall out B. go grey C. let off D. go out
7. The passengers had to wait because the plane ______ one hour late.
A. took off B. turned off C. cut off D. made off
8. Somebody ______ last night and stole our stereo.
A. broke in B. broke off C. broke out D. broke up
9. The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _______ a good answer.
A. came out of B. came up for C. came up to D. came up with
10. Mike ______ Alaska, so he's used to cold weather.
A. comes over B. comes from C. comes across D. comes in
11. Who will ______ the children while you go out to work?
A. look after B. look at C. look up D. look for
12. Because of heavy rain, the game was ______ for a few days.
A. taken out B. set up C. put off D. gotten away
13. My father still hasn't really ______ from the death of my mother.
A. looked after B. taken after C. got over D. gone off
14. He wanted to______ all his work before he came to the cinema with us.
A. put off B. end off C. finish off D. stop off
15. Remember to ______ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.
A. take on B. take over C. take off D. take care
16. If you want to join this club, you must______ this application form.
A. write down B. do up C. fill in D. make up
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17. Many students ______ school to set up their own businesses and become self-employed.
A. move out of B. drop in on C. drop out of D. cut down on
18. It's taking me longer to _____ the operation than I thought.
A. get over B. get up from C. get by D. get through
19. Gertrude _____ her mother; she has blue eyes and fair hair too.
A. takes in B. takes up C. takes after D. takes down
20. Steve Kootenay-Jobin, aboriginal housing coordinator at Mount Royal University, notes that
many indigenous students who move to the city for education, ______ culture shock.
A. get over B. face up to C. wipe out D. get rid of
21. You look upset, Sven. Have you and Niger ______ again?
A. fallen out B. gone out C. let off D. gone grey
22. I'm not sure I'm doing it right, but I'll try to ______ with it anyway.
A. drive ahead B. touch ahead C. bang ahead D. press ahead
23. The building of the new bridge will______ as planned.
A. put up B. go out C. go up D. go ahead
24. Both Ann and her sister ______ her mother.
A. take place B. take away C. take on D. take after
25. I know you find the course boring, Pauline, but since you've started it, you might as well _____
it.
A. go off B. go with C. go through with D. go ahead
26. I was born in Scotland but I ______ in Northern Ireland.
A. grew up B. stood up C. brought up D. picked up
27. They were 30 minutes late because their car ______.
A. broke down B. got down C. cut down D. put down
28. John, could you ______ my handbag while I go out for a minute.
A. take care of B. take part in C. take place D. take over
29. Understanding the need for change is essential for the ability to successfully ______ these
challenges.
A. go down B. cope with C. keep up with D. get rid of
30. She is the only person that I can ______ after all.
A. count on B. turn on C. decide on D. put on
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PASSIVE VOICE – BỊ ĐỘNG
Exercise 1: Active or passive? Circle the best answer for each question.
1. The hamster can keep/ can be kept in a cage.
2. The car is standing/ is being stood at the garage.
3. The ship has left/ has been left the harbour.
4. The police didn't find/ weren’t found the robber last week.
5. The first fast food restaurants opened/ were opened in the USA in 1916.
6. The train is going to arrive/ is going to be arrived late.
7. The friends have looked forward to/ have been looked forward to meeting her
8. They often listen/ are often listened to music.
9. She is reading/ is being read the newspaper now.
10. These cars produce/ are produced in Japan.
11. Alan teaches/ is taught geography.
12. German speak/ is spoken in Austria.
13. Lots of houses destroyed/ were destroyed by the earthquake in 1906.
14. Henry Ford invented/ was invented the assembly line.
15. The bus driver hurt/ was hurt yesterday.
16. You should open/ should be opened your workbooks.
17. Houses have built/ have been built to prepare for immigrants.
18. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire wrote/ was written by J K Rowling.
19. The judge sentenced/ was sentenced Smith to five years in prison.
20. Over a million dollars in cash has stolen/ has been stolen from the Bank of East Asia in
Central.
21. I'll have to come by bus as my car is repairing/ is being repaired.
22. Archaeologists discovered/ were discovered the gold in a cave near the top of the mountain.
23. We have postponed/ have been postponed the meeting until the end of the month.
24. Your letter arrived/ was arrived yesterday morning.
25. A number of people have arrested/ have been arrested following a demonstration in the
Serbian capital, Belgrade.
26. Police have arrested/ have been arrested a number of people following a demonstration in the
Serbian capital, Belgrade.
27. Experts now believe/ is now believed that the painting is a fake.
28. All bills must settle/ must be settled promptly.
29. Police are questioning/ are being questioned two men following a robbery in Mong Kok this
afternoon.
30. We have lost/ have been lost our keys
Exercise 2: Choose the correct form of passive voice.

1. We can’t go along here because the road _____.
A. is repairing B. have been repaired C. is being repaired D. repairs
2. The story I’ve just read _____ by Agatha Christie.
A. written B. was written C. has written D. wrote
3. Many US automobiles _____ in Detroit, Michigan.
A. manufacture B. have manufactured C. are manufactured D. are manufacturing
4. A lot of pesticide residue can _____ on unwashed produce.
A. find B. found C. be finding D. be found
5. We _____ by a loud noise during the night.
A. woke up B. had been woken up C. were woken up D. were waking up
6. Vitamin C _____ by the human body. It gets into blood stream quickly.
A. absorbs easily B. is easily absorbing C. is easily absorbed D. can easily absorbed
7. Today, many serious childhood diseases _____ by early immunization.
A. are preventing B. can prevent C. prevent D. can be prevented
8. _____ the announcement about the eight o’clock flight to Chicago ______? _Not yet.
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A. Has/ made B. Did/ make D. Has/been made D. Will/ be made
9. ‘Has the committee made its decision yet?’ _ ‘Not yet. They are still _____ the proposal.’
A. considering B. been considered C. being considered D. considered
10. The flight attendant reminded the man that smoking _____ there.
A. was not allowed B. is not allowed D. doesn't allow D. not allow
11. America _____ By Columbus in 1492.
A. are discovered B. were discovering D. discovered D. was discovered
12. Parrots and crows _____ the most intelligent birds.
A. were considering B. are considered C. considered D. was considered
13. I still can’t believe! My bicycle _____ last night.
A. was stolen B. was stealing C. were stolen D. stole
14. Mary traffic accidents _____ by dangerous driving.
A. cause B. caused D. are caused D. is caused
15. Many US automobiles _____ in Detroit, Michigan.
A. manufacture B. are manufactured D. have manufactured D. are manufacturing
16. Grass _____ by fat cows on the green meadow.
A. are eaten B. was eaten D. were eat D. ate
17. So much progress _____ that there may be space-frights to Mars
A. is being made B. are being made D. will be made D. makes
18. Many people believe we can look forward to the day when even our household jobs like
cleaning and decorating _____ by computer-control robots.
A. will be doing B. will do D. would be done D. will be done
19. English _____ since 2002.
A. have been taught B. has been taught C. has taught D. is taught
20. Your bill should _____ before you leave the hotel.
A. be paid B. is paid C. are paid D. pay
21. I hate _____ personal questions by newly-acquainted friends
A. to be asking B. be asked C. being asked D. of asking
22. English has become a second language in some countries where ______ for administration,
broadcasting and education.
A. is used B. it is used C. used D. being used
23. Lots of houses______ by the earthquake.
A. are destroying B. destroyed C. were destroying D. were destroyed
24. In the US, the first stage of compulsory education _____ as elementary education.
A. generally knew B. is generally known
C. generally known D. is generally knowing
25. Education _____ to be the most important element to develop a country.
A. can often is considered B. can often consider
C. often considers D. can often be considered
Exercise 3: active or passive? Choose the best option for each question.
1. This problem _____ by your brother yesterday
A. was solved B. will be solved C. is solved D. solves
2. My father wrote this book. It _____ by my father
A. will be wrote B. was write C. was written D. is written
3. This clock _____ in 1750
A. is made B. was made C. is making D. will be made
4. Bronson scored a goal. Yes, a goal _____ by Bronson
A. is scored B. scored C. will be scored D. was scored
5. Last night a tornado swept through Rockville. It _____ everything in its path.
A. destroyed B. was destroyed C. was being destroyed D. has been destroyed
6. This job _____ by my friend next week
A. is done B. did C. will be done D. was done
7. This house _____ my grandfather before we were born
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A. build by B. has been built by C. built D. was built by
8. This exercise _____ at home by me
A. will be doing B. will do C. will have done D. will be done
9. Many writters _____ Shakespeare
A. were influence by B. influenced by C. will influence by D. has been influenced by
10. Mr Johnson _____ this book
A. is translated B. translated by C. translated D. was translated
11. This policeman _____ that man
A. was arrested by B. arrested for C. arrested D. will be arrested
12. Something funny _____ in class yesterday.
A. happened B. was happened C. happens D. is happened
13. We will _____ by that teacher
A. teach B. have taught C. be taught D. been taught
14. This mansion _____ in 1750
A. is built B. was built C. will be built D. built
15. They will _____ this car soon
A. be bought B. buying C. buy D. is bought
16. The jar _____ by the maid
A. was broken B. broke C. is broken D. breaks
17. ‘Has the committee made its decision yet?’ _ ‘Not yet. They are still _____ the proposal.’
A. considering B. been considered C. being considered D. considered
18. All the fish _____ by the cat last night
A. was eaten B. has been eaten C. is eaten D. will be eaten
19. My sister _____ out to the cinema by David
A. has taken B. was taken C. took D. is going
20. The baby _____ the milk
A. is going to be drunk B. will drink C. will be drunk by D. is drunk by
21. The fire _____ an electrical fault
A. is caused B. caused by C. was caused by D. was caused for
22. These boys _____ the missing child
A. found B. was found by C. were found D. founded
23. This car _____ by Johnson in the next race
A. will drive B. will be driven C. is driven D. has driven
24. My mother _____ all the dishes
A. were washed B. washed C. are washed D. will be washed
25. The washing _____ by my mother every day for the last twenty years
A. is done B. was doing C. has been done D. will be done
26. My brother _____ the TV set right now
A. has repaired B. is repairing C. repaired D. was repaired by
27. The eclipse _____ by everybody
A. will see B. has seen C. will be seen D. is going to see
28. Your beer _____ by that man
A. was drunk B. is drunk C. is drinking D. has drunk
29. The ball has _____ by that player
A. thrown B. be throw C. throws D. been thrown
30. The accident _____ as the driver was asleep
A. happened B. is happened C. was happened D. happens
Exercise 4: transformation. Choose the best option for each question

1. They cancelled all flights because of fog.
A. All flights were because of fog were cancelled
C. All flight were because of fog cancelled.
B. All flight were cancelled because of fog.
D. All flights were cancelled by them of fog.
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2. They had to postpone the meeting because of illness.
A. The meeting because of illness had to be postponed.
B. The meeting had to because of illness be postponed.
C. The meeting had to postponed because of illness.
D.The meeting had to be postponed because of illness
3. They are building a new highway around the city.
A. A new highway around the city is being built.
C. A new highway is being built around the city.
B. A new highway is being built around the city by them.
D. Around the city a new highway is being built.
4. They will ask you a lot of questions at the interview.
A. You will be asked a lot of questions at the interview
B. You will be asked a lot of questions at the interview by them.
C. A lot of questions will be asked you at the interview.
D. A lot of questions will be asked at the interview.
5. They have built a new hospital near the airport.
A. A new hospital near the airport has been built.
C. A new hospital has been built near the airport.
B. A new hospital has been built near the airport by them.
D. Near the airport a new hospital has been
6. My father gives me a new shirt.
A. A new shirt is given me by my father B. A new shirt is give me by my father.
C. A new shirt is given by me my father. D. A new shirt are given me by my father
7. A new hat is bought by Lan.
A. Lan buys a new hat. B. Lan buy a hat new.
C. Lan bought a new hat. D. Lan is bought a new hat.
8. People speak English everywhere.
A. English was spoken everywhere. B. English was speak
C. English is spoken everywhere. D. English is speaks everywhere.
9. They drink much wine.
A. Much wine are drunk by them. B. Much wine is drank by them.
C. Much wine is drunk by them. D. Much wine is drink by them.
10. Some body cleans the room every day
A. The room is cleaned every day B. The room every day is cleaned
C. The room is every day cleaned D. The room is cleaned by somebody every day
11. They cancelled all flights because of fog.
A. All flights were cancelled because of fog.
B. All flights because of fog were cancelled.
C. All flights were because of fog cancelled
D. All flights were cancelled by them because of fog
12. People don't use this road very often.
A. This road is not used very often B. Not very often this road is not used
C. This road very often is not used D. This road not very often is used
13. Somebody accused me of stealing money
A. I was accused by somebody of stealing money.
B. I was accused of stealing money
C. I was accused of stealing money by somebody
D. I was accused stealing money.
14. How do people learn languages?
A. Languages are learned how? B. How are languages learned by people?
C. How languages are learned? D. How are languages learned?
15. People warned us not to go out alone.
A. We were warned not going out alone
B. We were warned not to go out alone.
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C. We were warned not to go out alone by people.
D. We weren't warned to go out alone.
16. Somebody is using the computer at the moment.
A. The computer is being use at the moment.
B. The computer at the moment is being used.
C. The computer is being used by some body at the moment.
D. The computer is used at the moment.
17. I didn't realize that somebody was recording our conversation.
A. I didn't realize that our conversation was being recorded by someone.
B. I didn’t realize that our conversation was recorded.
C. I didn't realize that our conversation was being recorded
D. Our conversation wasn't realized to be recorded.
18. We found that they had cancelled the game.
A.. The game were found to be cancelled.
B. The game had been cancelled.
C. We found that the game had been cancelled by them.
D. We found that the game had been cancelled
19. They are building a new highway around the city.
A. A new highway is being built around the city.
B. A new highway is being built around the city by them
C. A new highway around the city is being built.
D. Around the city a new highway is being built.
20. They have built a new hospital near the airport.
A. A new hospital has been built near the airport.
B. A new hospital has been built near the airport by them.
C. A new hospital near the airport has been built.
D. Near the airport a new hospital has been.
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COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE – CÂU GIAO TIẾP
Exercise 1
1. Would you mind if I opened the windows? It's too stuffy in here.
A. Yes, of course. B. You look so tired. C. No, please do. D. I think it is OK.
2. Could you show me how to get to the nearest train station from here?
A. I'm busy. now. B. I'm not certain but it's maybe at the end of the street.
C. I totally agree with you. D. Sorry, I never know you.
3. From my point of view, all family members should share the chores equally.
A. It's a breathtaking view. B. But you're right.
C. There's no doubt about it. D. You lied to me.
4. I've been awarded a scholarship to Harvard University.
A. It's up to you. B. Just kidding! C. Same to you. Thanks! D. Good job!
5. Don't forget to finish your homework before class.
A. Not much. B. I'll do it later.
C. It's quite difficult. D. Thank you for reminding me.
6. Thanks a lot for helping me fix the car yesterday.
A. I'd love to. B. I like it. C. You're welcome. D. Of course not.
7. I've seen John at the workshop on communication skills.
A. That can't be John because he's in Paris now. B. I see. I'll call him.
C. No, I don't think so. D. The workshop was very useful.
8. How do I sign up for the psychology course?
A. Your deadline is May 15. B. The course was full.
C. You need to fill in the online application form first. D. It's not yours.
9. What's about going to the waterpark?
A. Of course! B. I'm sorry I can't. C. That's a good idea. D. That's right.
10. Hi, I'd like to buy three tickets for the Lost in Fear.
A. We don't like this film. B. You should see other interesting films.
C. I'm sorry. They were sold out. D. How many tickets?
11. Do you enjoy buying souvenirs?
A. No, thank you! B. Never mind. C. No, I am not. D. No, I don't.
12. Which show would you like to watch, madam?
A. Pardon? B. I am sorry. C. Here you are! D. No, thanks.
13. What did you do on Sunday?
A. No way! B. Not much. C. I don't care. D. It was great.
14. I love listening to rock n' roll. How about you?
A. I can't wait for it. B. I can't help it. C. I can't do it. D. I can't stand it.
15. What's wrong with the shirt you bought last week?
A. Oh! What a beautiful shirt! B. I've the receipt.
C. The zip has come off. D. I wore it last night.
16. "Are you ready? The school bus is leaving. " - "Yes, just a minute. ____"
A. I'm coming. B. No longer. C. I'd be OK. D. I'm leaving.
17. "Hi, Jenny. Where are you going?" - "Sorry, Mike. I can't stop now. ____"
A. See you. B. Of course not! C. Oops! D. Watch out!
18. "Were you in school yesterday?" - "No, ____"
A. I was absent. B. I was free. C. I was not sure. D. It was boring
19. "Do you mind if I sit next to you?" - "____"
A. Yes, why not? B. My pleasure. C. Don't mention it. D. No, not at all.
20. "Your new dress looks fantastic!" - "Thanks, ____"
A. You can say that again. B. I bought it at Daisy's.
C. I'd rather not. D. It's up to you.
21. "Do you feel like going to the prom with me?" - " ____"
A. I feel very bored. B. Yes, congratulations.
C. That would be great. D. You're welcome.
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22. "I'm afraid there is no real friendship between boys and girls!"_ "____, Mommy. We are just
good friends. "
A. I hope so B. Of course not C. Don't mention it D. Don't worry
23. "I think students must go to single sex schools. " - "No, ____"
A. I totally approve. B. What a pity. C. I disagree. D. How amazing
24. "Didn't you feel tired of being alone?" - "____"
A. Of course not. B. Sounds boring. C. No, thanks. D. No, why not?
25. "What's wrong with you?" - "____"
A. I'm having a headache. B. Thank you.
C. Yes, I was tired yesterday. D. You are welcome.
26. "You look so sad. ____" - "I couldn't have my parent's permission. "
A. What should I do? B. Can you help me?
C. How do you deal with it? D. What's the problem?
27. "I can't understand why my parents don't allow me to play with boys. " - "____"
A. Me, neither. B. Me also. C. Me too D. Me either.
28. "Why don't we talk to Mr. Green first? I think he can help. " - "____"
A. I understand. B. You are wrong. C. Yes, thanks. D. Good idea.
29. "Hello. ____" - "Hello. Hold on please. I get you through. "
A. Can I meet Mr. Green? B. May I speak to Mr. Green?
C. Where is Mr. Green's room? D. Can I take Mr. Green's number?
30. "What does your younger sister look like?" - "____"
A. She likes a secondary student. B. She's very kind and hard working.
C. My sister is a university student. D. She's tall and thin with long hair.
Exercise 2
1. "Could I leave a message for your manager?" - "____"
A. He's off work today. B. Of course not. He's not in.
C. Sure. I'll make sure he gets it. D. He's busy now. You can come back later.
2. "How often do you have your teeth checked?" - "____"
A. Not much. B. Two months.
C. Rarely. D. They're checked carefully.
3. "Many happy returns!" -"____"
A. Thanks. B. Wish you all the best. C. Not at all. D. Same to you.
4. "How long have you learnt Japanese?" - "____"
A. For 2005. B. Since I was 10.
C. I learnt it at my university. D. It lasted 3 months.
5. "Is it say going to rain tomorrow?" - "____"
A. I don't hope so. B. Just a moment. C. I bet. D. I think not.
6. "You look very pretty in this dress. " - "____"
A. It's so nice of you to that. B. Yes, it is fairly expensive.
C. Thanks for your wish. D. I see what you mean.
7. "Huy hasn't finished his assignment, has he?" - "____"
A. Yes, he hasn't. He's too lazy. B. No, he hasn't because of his illness.
C. No, he has in spite of being a good student. D. Yes, he has. He hasn't finished it yet.
8. "When will our factory be expanded?" - "____"
A. It was expanded in 1556. B. I didn't hear about it.
C. That's good news. D. It depends on our director's decision.
9. "You're late again, Peter. " - "____"
A. I expect not to be fired. B. It's none of your business.
C. Only 5 minutes left. D. I'm sorry. My car was broken this morning.
10. "I'm meeting some friends for a meal in town tomorrow. Fancy joining us?" - "____"
A. What's the time now? B. I am not sure. What time?
C. That's fine. D. Fine. I won't!
11. "Can you give me some information about the city?" - "____"
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A. Great. Thanks very much. B. No. I'm afraid not.
C. I can't help doing it. D. Certainly.
12. "Excuse me. I have a reservation for tonight. " - "____"
A. I liked that one, too. B. Just a moment, please, while I check.
C. Wonderful! I'd like to hear some of your ideas. D. What's up?
13. "Don't forget. We are invited out to dinner tonight. " - "____"
A. It's so unforgettable. B. I remember you. C. Oh, I almost forgot. D. OK, I'll try it first.
14. Dr. Jonas can see you next Thursday. Do you prefer morning or afternoon?
A. Morning is best for me. B. Thank you very much.
C. That would be fine. D. I am looking forward to seeing you.
15. "Shall we join the Green Summer Camp after the semester finishes?" - "____"
A. They're very good! B. That's a great idea! C. Not at all! D. No, let's!
16. "Thanks for your support for our campaign!" - "____"
A. That's a nuisance. B. I don't bother. C. It's my pleasure. D. That'll be fine for
me.
17. "Why don't we send them some textbooks, newspapers and picture books?" - "____"
A. You should agree with us. B. No, they are not available.
C. We're sorry to hear this. D. Great idea! What meaningful gifts!
18. "As far as I know, doing charity work is a really helpful thing for everyone in the society. "
______"
A. That's fine for me. B. That sounds great.
C. I'll take part in this campaign. D. I couldn't agree with you more.
19. "If I were you, I would collect this waste paper for a charity activity at school. " - "____"
A. I guess I should. B. It's a waste of money C. I don't agree. D. It doesn't matter.
20. "Guess what? I've been recruited to be a member of Green Dream Volunteer Group. " - "____"
A. That's great! Congratulations! B. It doesn't make sense to me.
C. Good luck next time! D. That's the least thing I could do for you.
21. "Mom, may I go away to Quang Binh at the weekends to help the unlucky people there?" -
"____"
A. No way, you've run out of time. B. Yes, of course. That's a good thing to do.
C. No, of course, I won't. D. Never mind. Your first priority is to study.
22. "Merry Christmas!" - "____"
A. You are the same! B. The same to you! C. Happy Christmas to you! D. Same for you!
23. "I will pick you up around 7:30. The movie starts at 8:00. " - "____"
A. Thanks, no big deal. B. I don't like waiting. C. No, you don't D. OK. See you then.
24. "____ going on a picnic this weekend?" - "That's great!"
A. Would you like B. Why don't we C. How about D. Let's
25. "Mr. Green had an accident. He's been in hospital for a week. " - "____"
A. Oh, is he? B. Poor it. C. Poor him. D. How terrific
26. "Do you really think that I should take the job?" - "____ Trust me. Take it. What do you have
to lose?"
A. I hope so. B. I know so. C. I doubt so. D. I don't think so.
27. "Do you fancy a drink?" _ "____"
A. No, everything is OK. B. Oh! Of course not.
C. Sure, let's go and get one. D. Wow! I am so excited.
28. "What are you doing here, Tom? Do you want to join us?" - "____ Please continue. I'm just
coming to find my stuff. "
A. Don't mind me. B. Not at all. C. Not to mention. D. Don't worry.
29. "Take the second turning on the left and then go straight ahead until you see the cinema on the
right. " - "____ Thanks. "
A. I agree with you. B. It makes sense. C. I have got that. D. I don't think so.
30. "Do you mind if I turn on the volume?" - "____"
A. No, please go ahead. B. I'm sorry, but you have to.
C. I don't think so. D. Of course, you can't.
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Exercise 3
1. "Would you mind if I smoked?" - "____"
A. Don't mention it. B. I'd rather you didn't. C. Mind your head! D. You don't want to.
2. "Let's have a pizza. " - "____"
A. Sure thing! B. Not at all. C. It doesn't matter. D. Not really
3. "It's freezing outside! What happened to the weather report? I thought this cold front was
supposed to pass. " - "Yeah, ____"
A. I thought so too. B. That's good point. C. You are right. D. I agreed with you.
4. "Let's play Scrabble! I'm really good at spelling, too!" - "Oh, yeah? ____"
A. I can't believe in that. B. I worry about it.
C. We'll see about that! D. Does that make sense?
5. "____" - "No, that would be fine. "
A. Could you allow me to read your essay on how to help the disabled?
B. Would you correct your essay on how to help the disabled?
C. Do you mind if I have a look at your essay on how to help the disabled?
D. Are you writing your essay on how to help the disabled?
6. "Oh, this suitcase is really heavy, and my back is killing me!" - "____"
A. Shall I carry it for you? B. Oh, thanks for your help.
C. I sometimes have a backache. D. It's very good of you to do that.
7. "Let's join hands to help the lonely elderly in our neighbourhood!" - "____"
A. By all means, we can't. B. It's true for now. C. You're welcome! D. Yes, let's plan on it.
8. "What a charitable deed you have, Mary!" - "____"
A. Thank you very much, I'm afraid. B. I don't like your sayings.
C. You are a liar. D. It's nice of you to say so.
9. " Can you tell me the way to Hoa Binh Orphanage?" - "____"
A. It's about two kilometres. B. It opens at nine o'clock.
C. You can walk or go there by taxi. D. Go straight and turn to the first left.
10. "Can students from other schools join "Special Christmas Gifts" campaign, Maria?" - "____"
A. It is very kind of you to say so.
B. Oh, how can they lend us a hand?
C. Sure, a few other schools have already joined us.
D. Great idea! What a meaningful gift!
11. "How often do you visit the nursing home for the elderly?" - "____"
A. From that bus stop over there. B. Much often.
C. Every two weeks. D. Twice or three times.
12. "Would you mind helping me with the heavy boxes?" - "____"
A. My Gosh! B. Yes, I would C. Not at all. D. What a pity!
13. "It's so stuffy in here. " - "____"
A. Do I have to open the window? B. Shall I open the window?
C. Must I open the window? D. Would you like to open the window?
14. "Merry Christmas!" - "____"
A. Happy Christmas to you! B. The same to you!
C. Same for you! D. You are the same!
15. "Could you pass that book over to me, please?" - "____"
A. Yes, go ahead. B. Yes, of course. C. No, why not? D. Actually, I'm busy.
16. "If I were you, I would apply for the scholarship to the University of Melbourne. " - "____"
A. I guess I should. B. No way! C. I'm not afraid so. D. I hope so.
17. "I hear you've passed your exam. Congratulations!" - "____"
A. I'm alright. B. Thank you. C. What a pity! D. You're welcome.
18. "Why do you choose French as your second major?" - "____"
A. Because it's quite like English. B. Because they are friendly.
C. It's nice to say so. D. I don't really care.
19. "Can I have a quick look at your lecture notes?" - "____"
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A. So far, so good! B. Sorry, I'm using them myself.
C. Of course not today. D. No, I don't think so.
20. "Let's go to the Dr. Millet's seminar on learning styles this afternoon!" - "____"
A. I would if I were you. B. I wish I could but I'm busy then.
C. Learning styles are really subjective. D. Thanks, I won't.
21. "Mom, I've received an offer for a summer internship in Singapore!" _ "____"
A. Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. B. I couldn't agree more.
C. Really? Good luck! D. Oh, that's great! Congratulations!
22. "Sorry, I'm late! May I come in, Miss Millie?" - "____"
A. Let's do it! B. Not right now. C. Yes, come in, please! D. I guess so.
23. "What an imaginative essay you've written, Matt!" - "____"
A. Thanks, it's nice of you to say so. B. Sorry, just my luck!
C. Actually, I don't mind. D. That's the least I could do.
24. "It was very kind of you to help me with the difficult homework!"
A. Sorry, I don't know. B. Thanks a lot. C. Oh, don't mention it. D. That sounds nice.
25. "Do you mind if I use your dictionary for a while?" - "____"
A. Yes, go ahead. B. Yes, I don't mind. C. No, go right ahead. D. No, I don't think so.
26. "Work harder or you'll fail the exam!" - "____"
A. Thanks, I will. B. Sure, go ahead! C. That sounds great! D. Oh, that's fine for me!
27. "I'm sorry, teacher. I've left my exercise book at home today!" - "
A. I'm afraid, you can't. B. No, of course not.
C. I hope you won't. D. Well, don't do that again next time.
28. "Shall I lend you a hand with the survey questionnaire?" - "____"
A. Yes, I'd love to. B. That sounds interesting!
C. Sure! That would be great help! D. How about tomorrow?
29. "I'll celebrate my graduation party this weekend. Could you come?" - "____"
A. The more, the merrier. B. How can this be?
C. Great work! Keep up! D. Yes, of course, I will.
30. "I'm not hot. I'm absolutely roasting" - "____"
A. You lucky thing! I'm sure you'll enjoy it. B. Let's go and cool down in the sea.
C. You'll get a lovely suntan. D. Maybe you've got a sun stroke.
Exercise 4
1. "Why don't you take your T-shirt off?" - "____"
A. Yes, let's take it off. B. No, of course not. It's boiling here.
C. Because I don't want to get sunburnt. D. That sounds like a good idea.
2. Have you decided who to talk about? ~ "______"
A. Let's talk about your study. B. I need to talk to you now.
C. I see. I will talk to him. D. Not yet. I am still considering.
3. What do you think about Steve Jobs? ~ "______"
A. That's right! B. I doubt it. It is not true.
C. Well, he is talented. D. I agree with you about him.
4. Good luck to you in your exam! ~ "______"
A. Well, I'll see. B. Yeah. That's the one.
C. Don't worry! I'll be fine. D. Thank you! Same to you.
5. What a wonderful party! ~ "______"
A. I don't know. Let me check. B. Same to you. Thanks!
C. I am happy you like it. D. I am fine. Thank you!
6. What's new with you? ~ "______"
A. See you later B. Nothing much. C. Help yourself. D. Me too.
7. Hello. May I speak to Fred, please?
A. Good. I'll call you. B. Just a minute. C. Thanks, I'd love to. D. Fine, I'll be ready
8. What are you doing? ~ "______"
A. I see. I will tell Tom about it. B. I am seeing Tom. Do you have anything to tell him?
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C. I am reading the note Tom left to me. D. I am doing fine.
9. I am so happy. I have just passed my history exam. ~ "______"
A. Congratulations! B. Thanks a lot C. What's the matter? D. Get well soon!
10. Would you mind moving your suitcase? ~ "______"
A. No, not at all. B. Yes, please! C. Of course! D. Oh, I am sorry to hear.
11. Do you know anything about Mrs. Jackson? ~ "______"
A. No, nothing B. Yes, that's the way it is.
C. Excuse me. D. Oh, I know how you feel.
12. Would you like some cookies? I have just baked them. ~ "______"
A. Thank you. Yes, I would. B. Yes, I think so.
C. Here you are. D. Take it easy.
13. Shall we talk about Larry or Oprah? ~ "______"
A. We'd better talk about them both. B. Wow! They are adorable.
C. Oh, I see what you mean. D. Never mind. There is always something to do.
14. What kind of books do you like? ~ "______"
A. Nothing special. B. Novels. I believe.
C. I believe novels are boring. D. No, I don't have any hobbies.
15. I think it is the best movie I have ever seen. ~ "______"
A. Same to you. B. Not me. C. Me neither. D. Me too.
16. Did you watch The Voice last night? ~ "______"
A. Yes, sir. B. For a while, then I had to study.
C. Not now. I am studying. D. Yes, please.
17. Mark: "How do you do?" _ Jenny: "____"
A. I'm well. Thank you.B. Not too bad. C. Yeah, OK. D. How do you do?
18. Mark: "____" Jenny: "I think there are various reasons."
A. Do you mind if I think about reasons for urbanization?
B. I'd like to invite you to think about reasons for urbanization.
C. What do you think about reasons for urbanization?
D. Would you mind thinking about the reasons for urbanization?
19. Jenny: "I think higher living standard is one of the reasons that many people want to be a city
dweller." _ Mark: "____"
A. That's quite all right. B. Why not?
C. It's nice of you to say so. D. I couldn't agree more.
20. Anna: "Personally, I love peaceful and quiet life in rural areas." Jenny: "____"
A. So do I. B. Yes, I like it. C. No, I won't. D. Neither do I.
21. Anna: "In my opinion, some people should stay in rural areas as well as work on agriculture." _
Mark: "____"
A. I'm so sorry, but I agree. B. Not at all, thanks.
C. I'm not sure about that. D. I'm not afraid I don't agree.
22. Jenny: "Do you think we'll finish in time?" Anna: "____"
A. Well, I hope so. B. Yes, that's right. C. I think not. D. I know so.
23. Mark: "What about starting the presentation with results of our research? Jenny: " ____ "
A. Well done! B. What a pity! C. Congratulations! D. Sounds great!
24. Anna: "Do you think we should add some pictures and videos?" Jenny: "____"
A. Sure. B. Please do. C. Not much. D. None.
25. Mark: "Let's collect information and then create the PowerPoint slides." - Jenny: "Oh, ____
A. why is that? B. I don't. C. I need it. D. good idea.
26. Mark: "We've passed the first round." Alex: "____"
A. It's nice of you to say so B. That's a good idea.
C. Do you? D. Congratulations!
27. Alex: "You've got a brilliant performance today!" Mark: " ____"
A. You, too. B. I do. C. Okay. D. Thank you.
28. Alex: "We've tried hard but we couldn't make it!" Mark: "Oh. ____"
A. You are welcome. B. What a pity! C. I'm sorry. D. Thank you.
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29. Alex: "____" Mark: "Oh, it's great!"
A. How is the English presentation competition like?
B. Would you like the English presentation competition?
C. What do you like about the English presentation competition?
D. What do you think of the English presentation competition?
30. Mark: "In the next round, we are going to present about the pros and cons of urbanization."
Alex: "____"
A. Good day. B. Good time. C. Good luck. D. Good chance.
Exercise 5
1. Alex: "It was nice meeting you. Have a nice weekend". Mark: "Thanks. ____"
A. The same to you. B. Wish you be the same. C. Wish the same to me. D. I hope so, too.
2. Did you have a good weekend? ~ "______"
A. Yes, let's keep in touch. B. Yes, it is lovely.
C. Yes, I didn't do much. D. Yes, I am a teacher.
3. During the trip, we can visit some wildlife reserves to see lions and giraffes. ~ "______"
A. Really? I am so excited. B. That was OK at first.
C. Oh, I see. No problem. D. That's great. How does it work?
4. Can I leave a message to Jim? ~ "______"
A. Yes, you can take it. B. I'll ask him to call you.
C. If you don't mind. D. Of course, you can.
5. You should not leave the light on when you are away. ~ "______"
A. Try me! B. OK, let's do it. C. You are right. D. That's a good idea.
6. Excuse me! Can you show me the way to Main Street? ~ "______"
A. Am I going right? B. It's easy to do it.
C. Um, I am sorry I have no idea. D. Continue.
7. What's the matter? ~ "______"
A. No, I don't think so. B. Well, sort of. C. I am not very well. D. A few problems.
8. Would you mind closing the door? ~ "______"
A. No, thank you. B. Yes, please C. Yes, I do. D. No, of course not.
9. The shop opens from Monday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. ~ "______"
A. There's one around the corner. B. Yes, of course, I will join you.
C. There's no way I can do it. D. Really? That's wonderful.
10. Hi, what are you looking for? ~ "______"
A. No way I am gonna show you. B. Yes, I usually look for things.
C. OK, I'll take it. D. Oil. Oil that we use for cooking.
11. Hi, Alice. Would you like to go to the movies tonight? ~ "______"
A. Why? What's the matter? B. Thanks. I love to.
C. Fine. I'll be there. D. I'll be ready in no time.
12. Anything to drink? ~ "______"
A. Just water please. B. Maybe I will go.
C. Well-done! D. Yes, I will have soup and beef.
13. Excuse me, is this seat taken? ~ "______"
A. No, I don't want to. B. No, I am OK. C. No never. D. No, it isn't.
14. Do you know which animal sleeps the most? ~ "______"
A. Let me see it. B. Let me try it. C. Let me think. D. Let me down.
15. Excuse me, could I talk to the manager? ~ "______"
A. Yes, of course. B. Yes, thank you.
C. Yes, I would love to. D. Yes, I will give it to you.
16. Everyone should learn more about how to treat the environment well. ~ "______"
A. I don't think so. B. It's not true. C. I am sure about that. D. That's not sure.
17. A: What are you doing later? ~B: ____ There's a TV program on that I really want to watch.
A. I'm staying in tonight. B. I'm going to the cinema with Tom.
C. I'll go out for a drink. D. I'm going to go to bed early.
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18. A: Is there anything worth watching on TV tonight? ~B: ____
A. No, there's just an article on love stories.
B. Yes, there's an action film shown at the cinema.
C. No, it's all repeats again.
D. Yes, that's a good idea.
19. A: I really don't like chat shows very much. ~B: ____
A. Yes, so do I. B. No, nor do I. C. I do, either. D. Yes, me too.
20. A: Have you seen they've made Oliver Twist into a TV series? ~B: ____
A. Thanks, I'll see it. B. Yes, it's on every Sunday for the next twelve weeks.
C. Yes, there's a novel like that. D. No, I don't like watching reality TV.
21. A: I want to record the MTV awards tonight. Could you set the video for me before we go out?
~B: ____
A. Yes, let's go to see it tonight. B. No, I'm not into TV series.
C. No, I prefer live concerts. D. Yes, of course. Which channel is it on?
22. A: Do you think the match will be on TV later? ~B: ____
A. Yes, of course. It's being shown live on BBC1. B. Yes, I'm a big fan of soap operas.
C. I can't agree with you. It's so dull. D. No, I don't mind watching it.
23. A: Thanks a lot for fixing the computer for me! ~B: ____
A. It's my pleasure to help you! B. You must say again!
C. You will be welcome! D. Safe and sound!
24. A: Your new smartphone looks so nice! ~B: ____
A. Don't mention it. B. I'm glad you like it. C. Don't worry about it. D. It doesn't matter.
25. A: Would you like to come with me to the newsagent's? ~B: ____
A. No, sorry. I don't like movies. B. Yes, I'd love to.
C. No, I wouldn't. D. I would like it.
26. A: Have you finished the presentation on mass media? ~B: ____
A. I'm on my last page. B. I'll go for it. C. It's going to end. D. It's very long.
27. A: How many hours a day do you spend on the net? ~B: ____
A. So far, so good! B. Er... Most of my day. C. As soon as possible. D. Twice a week.
28. A: Do you find it interesting to go to the cinema on your own? ~B: ____
A. Never mind. B. No, not at all. C. What a pity! D. You're welcome.
29. A: I think people nowadays prefer instant messaging and social networking to emails. ~B: ____
A. That's true! B. I'd prefer text messaging,
C. I don't like emails. D. That's OK!
150. A: Do you like e-books? ~B: ____
A. No, e-books are good. B. I like them both.
C. No, I prefer them printed. D. They're expensive.
Exercise 6
1. A: What's your favourite TV programme? ~B: ____
A. It's costly. B. Sports news. C. It's time-consuming. D. Daily newspapers.
2. Alex: "Thank you for taking the time to come here in person." Amy: "____"
A. Do you have time for some gossip? B. I'd love to come. What time?
C. It's my pleasure. D. I don't know what time that person comes.
3. Alex: "How have you been recently?" Amy: "____"
A. No, I'll not be busy. B. It's too late. C. By bus, I think. D. Pretty busy, I think.
4. Jenny: "Thanks for the nice gift you bought to us!" Peter: "____"
A. Actually speaking, I myself don't like it. B. Welcome! it's very nice of you.
C. All right. Do you know how much it costs? D. Not at all, don't mention it.
5. Jenny: "You must have found reading my essay very tiring." Peter: "____ I enjoyed it."
A. Just in case. B. You are welcome. C. Not in the least. D. At all costs.
6. Jenny: "You are so patient with us." Mrs. Green: "____"
A. Thanks. Have a nice trip. B. I know. I have trouble controlling my temper.
C. I'm fine, thanks. D. Thanks, that's nice of you to say so.
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7. Tom: "Can I have another cup of tea?" Mrs. Green: "____"
A. Do it yourself. B. Allow yourself. C. Be yourself. D. Help yourself.
8. Ken: "Where is your studying group going to meet next weekend?" Mark: "____"
A. Studying in a group is great fun! B. Why don't you look at the atlas?
C. We are too busy on weekdays. D. The library could be best.
9. John: "Do you think that people should protect their cultural identities in the age of
globalization?" Jane: "____"
A. Yes, it's an absurd idea. B. There is no doubt about it.
C. Of course not, you bet! D. Well, that's very surprising.
10. Kay: "I wouldn't do that if I were you." Amy: "____"
A. Wouldn't you? Why? B. I'd rather you didn't.
C. Would you, really? D. It's out of question.
11. Jenny: "I think that some languages will no longer be spoken." Anna: "____"
A. Don't you think so? B. Let's speak up. C. I'm afraid so. D. I agree. It sounds nice.
12. "It was very kind of you to help me out, Paul?" Paul: "____"
A. Thanks a million. B. You can say that again.
C. That was the least I could do. D. I'm glad you like it.
13. Amy: "Would you mind sending those flowers to Mrs. Brown?" Mark: "____"
A. He wouldn't mind. B. I would if I were you.
C. No, I can handle it myself. D. Sure, I'll do it now.
14. Mary: "I'll never do that again". Linda: "Me, ____."
A. either B. too C. neither D. do so
15. Jackson: "I get impatient when the teacher doesn't tell us the answer." Rose: "____"
A. Yes, she speaks too quickly. B. Yes, she would know the answer.
C. Yes, I wish she'd hurry up. D. Yes, it's hard to think of the answer.
16. Jane: "Don't fail to send your parents my regards." Ben: "____"
A. Good idea, thanks. B. You are welcome. C. It's my pleasure. D. Thanks, I will
17. Nam: "Would you like to join my wildlife protection team?" ~ Lan: " ______"
A. Yes, I like working for this organization very much.
B. Thank you. I've always wanted to do something to help.
C. Where is it located?
D. There are so many wildlife protection teams.
18. Lan: "Can we meet this Sunday to discuss our plan for the wildlife protection project?" ~ Nam:
" ______"
A. Sunday is a great day. B. Sunday suits me fine.
C. Sunday is the weekend. D. Yes, we did that.
19. Nam: "What do you think about killing animals like dogs and cats for food?" ~ Lan: " ______"
A. It is really cruel. B. I prefer dogs to cats.
C. Dogs are really faithful. D. Both of them are pets.
20. Lan: "Do you think I should accept an offer to do voluntary work in the zoo?" ~ Nam: "
______"
A. I definitely think you should say yes. B. Voluntary work is meaningful.
C. Why did they offer you the job? D. Zoos have a lot of animals.
21. Nam: "I'd like to hear your ideas on how to protect vulnerable species." ~ Lan: " ______"
A. I'd say people's awareness is very important. B. You're always asking me for advice.
C. These animals are vulnerable. D. I like your ideas so much.
22. Nam: I'm planning to raise a couple of rabbits at home. ~ Lan: " ______"
A. That's a good idea. B. I've never seen rabbits before.
C. Rabbits are very fast. D. I've decided to keep a cat.
23. Nam: "Do you need a lift home?" ~ Lan: " ______"
A. Thank you. It's very kind of you! B. I live in a flat on the eighth floor.
C. A lift? No, I'm afraid of height. D. My house doesn't have a lift.
24. Nam: "If you like, I can check the deadline for our assignment." ~ Lan: " ______"
A. Assignments are just a waste of time. B. Thanks, but that won't be necessary.
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C. I don't really like this assignment. D. I am scared of deadlines.
25. Nam: "Would you mind if sometimes I call at around 10 pm to discuss our assignment?" ~
Lan: " ______"
A. I like discussions. B. No, of course not
C. Yes, of course I would. You ring call anytime. D. I mind a lot
26. Nam: "Could you find all the information related to Komodo dragons?" ~ Lan: " ______"
A. Komodo dragons are also vulnerable.
B. I think that'll be very difficult. But I'll do my best.
C. I've never heard of them. What do they like?
D. Are they still living?
27. Lan: "Do you enjoy visiting zoos?" ~ Nam: " ______"
A. I like funny animals. B. Zoos are places where animals are kept.
C. I've visited that zoo twice. D. Yeah, that's fun.
28. Lan: "Have you ever visited a botanical garden or a nature park?" ~ Nam: " ______"
A. There are a lot of trees and flowers in the botanical garden.
B. There is a botanical garden in the area.
C. Nature parks are expensive to maintain.
D. Yes, only once when I was 10.
29. Lan: "Are you concerned about animals becoming extinct?" ~ Nam: " ______"
A. Which animals are endangered?
B. When will they become extinct?
C. I love keeping animals as pets.
D. I'm really worried. Our biodiversity will be broken.
30. Nam: "What animals in our country are endangered?" ~ Lan: " ______"
A. Are they endangered animals? B. Tigers and elephants are nearly extinct.
C. Endangered animals should be protected. D. Endangered animals are dangerous.
Exercise 7
1. Lan: "How can we protect endangered species?" ~ Nam: " ______"
A. Poachers don't care about endangered animals.
B. It is out of the question.
C. All endangered animals are extinct.
D. Both the governments and individuals need to help them.
2. A: "Hello, is that Liz speaking?" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. You can leave a message, please. B. Yes, who's that? I can hardly hear you.
C. Hi, there. I'm Juliet. D. Hello, how are you?
3. A: "Hello, could I speak to Chris, please?" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. Sorry, he's not in. B. Sure. Go ahead. C. Yes, you could. D. Certainly, I am.
4. A: "Shall I ring you later?" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. Yes, but I may be out. B. No, you won't.
C. Sorry, I'm busy now. D. I couldn't agree more.
5. A: "Do you know how this machine works?" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. Will you call the mechanic tomorrow? B. It's very expensive.
C. Plug it in and push the green button. D. I think it's quite heavy.
6. A: " ______" ~ ~B: "Oh, the bulb went out when I switched it on."
A. Are there anything wrong? B. Does the machine work properly?
C. What matters to the lamp? D. What's wrong with the lamp?
7. A: "Do you mind if I make a phone call? ~ ~B: " ______"
A. Of course not. The phone's in the hall. B. I don't think so. It's so annoying.
C. Why not? I'm using my mobile phone. D. Yes, certainly. The phone's in the hall.
8. A: Would you take this calculator along to the office for me? ~ ~B: " ______"
A. Never mind. B. Not at all. C. Yes, that's right. D. Yes, with pleasure.
9. A: "How often do you check mail?" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. It's not normal. B. Almost every day.
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C. It's quite far from here. D. No, I really don't
10. A: "I have bought you a new toy car. Happy birthday to you!" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. What a pity! B. The same to you!
C. What a lovely toy! Thanks. D. Have a nice day!
11. A: "Guess what? I've been awarded a scholarship to study about information technology in the
U.S. ~ ~B: "Uh, really? ______ .
A. You are always lucky! B. Take care of yourself!
C. Lucky as you are! D. Congratulations!
12. A : " ______" ~ ~B: "Yes. I'd like to buy a computer."
A. Good morning. Can I help you? B. Can you help me buy something?
C. Excuse me. Do you want to buy it? D. Do you look for something?
13. A: "Can you help me carry this vacuum cleaner upstairs?" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. I think that, too. B. Yes, I'm afraid not. C. Why not? D. Not completely.
14. A: "I believe that modern robots will be more intelligent and replace humans in many
dangerous jobs." ~ ~B: " ______"
A. That's just what I think of course. B. That sounds interesting.
C. That's a good idea. D. Why not? Believe me!
15. A: "Watching television is a waste of time." ~ ~B: " ______"
A. I don't think so either. B. News is not my favorite program.
C. I think so, too. D. I enjoy watching cartoons.
16. A: "Do you like using a PC or laptop?" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. No, I have no choice. B. I couldn't agree more.
C. Yes, I'd love to. D. I prefer something portable.
17. A: "Hello, may I speak to the manager please?" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. You're welcome. B. No, you may not C. That's OK. D. Hold on, please
18. A: "Hi, Chris. Good day at work?" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. I'm terribly sorry. B. Yeah, not bad, thanks. C. No, thanks. D. I'm fine, thanks.
19. A: "Your e-mail was a bit of a shock: Rob is trying to sell the coffee shop to Café Pronto. I
couldn't believe it!"
A. So couldn't I B. Me, too. C. I couldn't, too. D. Me, neither.
20. A: "Congratulations! You did a great job!" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. You're welcome. B. It's nice of you to say so.
C. That's OK. D. It's my pleasure.
21. A: "Could you pick me up before 4 p.m.?" ~ ~B: " ______ I'll be still working then."
A. I'm afraid I can't. B. I have to. C. Yes, of course. D. Yes, I could.
22. A: "What do you usually do on your days off?" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. Very few. B. Nothing much. I usually sleep until 10 a.m.
C. I often do not much. D. I usually ride to work.
23. A: "I'll help you write the CV if you want." ~ ~B: " ______"
A. You shouldn't. B. I don't want.
C. I really want. D. Really? That's very kind of you.
24. A: "What do you do?" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. I work in advertising. B. I do as an advertiser. C. I am an advert. D. What do you do?
25. A: "That new French restaurant does a fixed price menu for only £18." ~ ~B: " ______"
A. It's very good value for money. B. I'll save a bit of money.
C. It costs a fortune. D. What a waste of money!
26. A: "Can I pay by credit card?" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. Yes, I think I've got some pound coins. B. Well, there's 10% off if you pay in cash.
C. Yes, we take Visa and Master card. D. Not too bad.
27. A: "Mandy doesn't seem very happy at the moment. Is she finding the course difficult?" ~ ~B: "
______"
A. No, the course is difficult. B. Yes, I think she's going to drop out and get another job.
C. No, she's going to drop out. D. Yes, she's happy.
28. A: "Hi, Susie, I haven't seen you around much recently." ~ ~B: " ______"
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A. I haven't seen you for ages either. B. No, I've been at home revising most nights.
C. Me, neither. D. Well, me too.
29. A: "What gave you the impression that Greg was depressed?" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. He pressed me. B. Oh, I don't know. He just seemed a bit down.
C. He's really depressing. D. Mary told me.
30. A: "What are your weaknesses?" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. I'm perfect. B. I'm not weak.
C. Well, I suppose I'm a bit of a perfectionist. D. In fact, I'm very strong.
Exercise 8
1. A: "How do you do. Nice to meet you!" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. I'm fine, thank you. B. How do you do. Nice to meet you, too.
C. Not bad. What about you? D. It's very kind of you to say so.
2. ~ A: "Why don't you wear trainers to work?" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. My boss makes me not to. B. We aren't allowed to.
C. My boss doesn't want to. D. We aren't let wear.
3. ~ A: "Would you mind telling me where he works?" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. Yes, I would. B. No, of course not.
C. Never mind. D. Well, he works in a hospital
4. ~ A: "How's your new car?" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. More fast than my old one. B. Much faster than my old one.
C. Most fast so far. D. As fast as possible.
5. ~ A: "What are you going to do after leaving school?" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. My dream job is becoming a journalist. B. I'd like to take a year out and travel abroad.
C. I'm going to drop out of school. D. Well, I love taking care of kids.
6. ~ A: "What's your dream job?" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. I want to gain work experience first. B. I've always wanted to be a doctor.
C. I want to be successful. D. I'd like to go straight into university.
7. ~ A: "What qualities do you have that make you a suitable candidate for this post? ~ ~B: " ____
."
A. I consider myself to be trustworthy, responsible and punctual.
B. I'm highly qualified for the post.
C. I used to work in a similar position for two years.
D. Well, I have a lot of qualifications that match.
8. ~ A: "Do you like my jacket? It's made of pure silk." ~ ~B: " ______"
A. Yes, give it to me. B. You're such a show off!
C. Really? It must have cost you a fortune. D. No, not for me.
9. ~ A: "What do you do for a living?" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. I earn enough for a living. B. I live by working as a secretary.
C. I live a happy life, thank you. D. I am a secretary.
10. ~ A: "How much do you earn in your new job?" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. That's a bit nosey of you! B. You can be so bossy at times!
C. You shouldn't ask that. D. I'm not your slave!
11. ~ A: "I think Mark took some money from my bag while we were out." ~ ~B: " ______"
A. No, he's far too honest to do a thing like that.
B. No, he's far too sensible to do a thing like that.
C. No, he's much too proud to do a thing like that.
D. No, he's much too shy to do a thing like that.
12. ~ A: " ______" ~ ~B: "Tall and fair, pretty, cheerful-looking."
A. How does Mandy like? B. How is Mandy?
C. What does Mandy look like? D. What is Mandy like?
13. ~ A: "Would you like some spaghetti?" ~ ~B: … I'm full."
A. Yes, I would. B. Yes, please. C. No, thanks. D. No, I wouldn't
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14. A: "How's the new job? Does it pay well?" ~ ~B: " ______"
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A. B. I make a lot more. B. Not too bad. I get £400 a week after tax.
C. I earn pretty good money. D. I get a rise.
15. ~ A: "It usually costs £150, but I got it for £75 in the sale!" ~ ~B: " ______"
A. Lucky you. B. It's a real bargain!
C. I'm not that lucky. D. Really? You are so lucky.
16. ~ Nam: "Would you like to register for an online course on extensive reading?"~ Lan: "
______"
A. Extensive reading courses are available online.
B. Online courses are really popular these days.
C. We should improve our extensive reading.
D. Yes, I'd love to. How can I register?
17. ~ Lan: What do you think about lifelong learning? ~ Nam: " ______"
A. I am thinking about lifelong learning.
B. Lifelong learning helps us to improve our job prospects.
C. What is the definition of lifelong learning, do you think?
D. Do you like lifelong learning?
18. ~ Nam: "May I borrow your books on soft skills?" ~ Lan: " ______"
A. Who needs books on soft skills? B. What do soft skills mean?
C. Sure. When do you need them? D. Soft skills are important these days.
19. ~ Lan: "When will our course on time management start?" ~ Nam: " ______"
A. What is time management? B. Time management is important.
C. Are you good at time management? D. I'm not sure. Perhaps next month.
20. ~ Nam: "I'd like to hear your ideas on how to maintain lifelong learning." ~ Lan: " ______"
A. I am not interested in lifelong learning. B. I'd say it really depends on people's
attitudes.
C. You're always asking me for advice. D. I like your ideas so much.
21. ~ Nam: "I'm planning to enroll a cake baking course." ~ Lan:. " ______"
A. That's a good idea. I hope you'll enjoy it. B. Who wants to bake cakes?
C. Baking courses are available everywhere. D. Cake baking is really fun.
22. ~ Nam: Do you want me to help with your homework?" ~ Lan: " ______"
A. Thank you. It's very kind of you. B. Why do we need homework?
C. Homework? I don't like homework. D. If you like, you can do it every day.
23. ~ Nam: "If you like, I will find a piano class for you."~ Lan: " ______"
A. I can play the piano very well. B. Thanks, but that won't be necessary.
C. Who can play the piano in our class? D. Every child wants to play the piano.
24. ~ Nam: "Would you mind if sometimes I borrowed your notebook? I was absent last time."~
Lan: " ______"
A. Of course not. B. I mind a lot. C. Yes, of course I would. D. I like discussions.
25. ~ Nam: "Could you find all the information related to the course we registered? ~ Lan: "
______"
A. What do they look like? B. I think that'll be very difficult, but I'll try.
C. All the courses are related to lifelong learning. D. Are they available?
26. ~ Nam: "Will you continue your further education after leaving school?" ~ Lan: " ______"
A. Leaving school is an important milestone.
B. I haven't decided yet.
C. Further education is not for everyone.
D. Are you interested in my academic results at school?
27. ~ Nam: "Do you think students get too much homework these days?" ~ Lan: " ______"
A. It depends on each school policy. B. Students always get homework.
C. Homework helps students study better. D. Homework can never be done in class.
28. ~ Lan: "Should students be allowed to leave school when they are 14?" ~ Nam:. " ______"
A. I don't think so. I think it is very important to have a good education.
B. It is a hard decision.
C. Who wants to leave school at the age of 14?
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D. Students can't have their own choice at the age of 14.
29. ~ Nam: "Do you think the school holidays should be longer?" ~ Lan: " ______"
A. School holidays are getting longer. B. Students really enjoy their summer holiday.
C. The longest school holiday is summer holiday. D. Sure. Every student would love that.
30. ~ Lan: "Do you think your schooldays are the happiest days of your life? ~ Nam: " ______"
A. We didn't have schooldays when we were at school.
B. Were you happy during your schooldays?
C. I believe schooldays last forever.
D. I think so. We are worry-free and full of ambitions in the schooldays.
Exercise 9
1. "How fashionable a pair of trainers you have!" - "_____
A. Do you want to know where I bought them?B. I know it's fashionable.
C. Thanks for your compliment. D. Yes, of course.
2. "What can I do for you?" - "_____"
A. Sorry for not buying anything. B. No need to help.
C. Thank you. D. Thanks, I'm just looking.
3. "How was the game show last night?" - "____"
A. Great. I gained more knowledge about biology. B. It showed at 8 o'clock.
C. Just talking about it. D. I think it wasn't a good game.
4. "What did the meeting discuss? I didn't attend it because of traffic jam." - " ____"
A. I'm sorry, I can't. B. I didn't, either.
C. That was great. D. You missed the meeting.
5. "I've called many times but the plumber hasn't come yet." - " ____"
A. The problem has been fixed already.
B. He's maybe busy now.
C. Wait a minute, please.
D. We do apologise for this matter. We'll fix it soon.
6. " Would you like to have a picnic with us on the weekend?" - "____"
A. Yes, I'd love to. B. Of course not. C. It's my pleasure. D. You're welcome.
7. "Have a good day, Peter!" - "____"
A. The weather is fine. B. Just a little bit cold.
C. Thanks. The same to you. D. It's really a good day.
8. "Which one will you purchase, yellow dress or blue one?" - "____"
A. It's up to my choice. B. I don't like, either.
C. They're suitable for you. D. I prefer the blue.
9. "What's the deadline of our assignment?" - "____"
A. I am not sure. B. About 1 hour.
C. We will write about the environment. D. We have to submit it by Friday 12.
10. "Don't touch the subjects on display, Nam." - "____"
A. I agree with you, it's a rule. B. Sorry, I don't know.
C. That's right. D. Ok, let me touch.
11. "Why do you like pop music?" - "____"
A. Because it is soft and beautiful.
B. Westlife is a pop band.
C. Pop music originated in the Western world.
D. Since the 1950s, pop has had some new elements.
12. "What's your neighbourhood like?" - "____"
A. No, there is no hospital there. B. I live in Ha Noi.
C. Sounds good. I like living there D. It's good. I love it.
13. "It's nearly Tet holiday already." - "____"
A. Thanks a million. B. No such luck! C. How time flies! D. Don't make me laugh!
14. "You can borrow my book." - "____"
A. No way! B. Thanks tons. C. There's nothing to it! D. You can such that again!
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15. "Excuse me. Could you tell me the way to Central Station?" - "____"
A. There is no way you can do it. B. Sure. Just go along this street.
C. That's it! Thanks for your instruction! D. Oh no. This way will take us nowhere.
16. Doctor: "Good morning. What can I do for you?
Patient: "Good morning. ____"
A. I am fine. Thank you. B. I have got a bad cough.
C. I feel very bored. D. I want to know it, too.
17. "Do you know an apple a day can help you keep fit, build healthy bones and prevent disease
like cancer?" - "Wow! ____"
A. It's a good idea. B. That's incredible. C. You must like apple. D. I would love to.
18. Doctor: "How long has your headache been going on?"_ Patient: "____"
A. Three times a day. B. For a week. C. After midnight. D. Last month.
19. Doctor: "Can I listen to your chest?"_ Patient: "____"
A. All up to you. B. No, thanks. C. Of course D. My pleasure.
20. Patient: "Will I get better soon?"
Doctor: "____ Take these tablets and it should clear up in a few days."
A. I am sorry. B. No way. C. Don't worry. D. Not at all
21. Patient: "Please tell me how I shall take this medicine?" _ Doctor: "____"
A. Take it back to me. B. Take it home with you.
C. Take it twice per day. D. Take as much as you can.
22. Patient: "Is the surgery a major one?"_ Doctor: "____"
A. Yes, it is. B. It's OK. C. Why not? D. I am not sure.
23. Patient: "____"_ Doctor: "Yes. But don't worry. You'll be given painkillers."
A. Will it be painful afterwards? B. Will I be checked for temperature?
C. Will I get better soon? D. Will there be any side effects?
24. Patient: "How much shall I pay you, doctor?"_ Doctor: "____"
A. Take your time. B. £35. C. Don't mention it. D. It's my pleasure.
25. "How are you coming to the dentist tomorrow?" - "____"
A. At 8 o'clock. B. Just in time. C. Nearly 20 minutes. D. By bus or car.
26. "I don't think we should exercise late at night." - "____"
A. Neither do I. B. So do I. C. I think so, too. D. I don't, neither.
27. "Have you had a flu shot in the past year?" - "No, ____"
A. I am too scared to have one. B. I will have one next year.
C. I have one last years. D. not in the last few years.
28. Doctor: "When did the pain start?'_ Claire: "____"
A. From me B. For a month C. About 2 weeks ago. D. Every morning
29. Doctor: "Here is your medical certificate!"_ Patient: "____"
A. Congratulation. B. Thank you. C. You're welcome. D. What's a pity.
30. "When will the conference finish?" - "____"
A. Yes, it's very interesting. B. No, it won't.
C. It finished at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow D. Maybe 10:00 a.m.
Exercise 10
1. "What was your major at university?" - "____"
A. I'll choose Physics. B. It's up to my decision.
C. University of Cambridge. D. Economics.
2. "Pardon me, where can I find the restroom?" - "____"
A. It has only one. B. I want to find the restroom.
C. Here you are. D. One flight up, to the left of the shoe department.
3. "Excuse me, I would like to book two double rooms." - "____"
A. You need to fill out this application form. B. Sorry, we only have one double room left.
C. Thank you for booking. D. The rooms have been cleaned already.
4. "Thank you for your birthday gift, I really like it." - "____"
A. It's nice of you. B. I'm happy you like it.
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C. Of course, it's valuable. D. Not at all.
5. "My print machine's run out of paper.' - "____"
A. I'll go and get some from the office supply store. B. I'll give you a bottle of ink.
C. You used too much. D. Wait a minute.
6. "Why don't you go shopping with me this Sunday?" - "____"
A. Not bad. B. OK. I'll call you soon.
C. It's none of your business. D. Sorry, I have to work overtime.
7. "You've already finished the project, haven't you?" - "____"
A. Yes, this project is mine. B. I'll arrive here in 5 minutes.
C. We've been given a new project. D. Sorry, but I need more time.
8. "What a lovely cat you have!" - "____"
A. Thanks. My mom gave it to me last week. B. It's very naughty.
C. That's a nice cat. D. Thanks, it's my pet.
9. "How often do you go to the supermarket?" - "____"
A. Yes, it's important to do it every day. B. At least once a week.
C. I want to buy some fruits. D. It takes me 5 minutes.
10. "What are you arguing about?" - "____"
A. Yes, we are. B. Well, I think she's right.
C. That doesn't matter. D. Nothing.
11. "Hi, you look happy. What's going on?" - "____"
A. Take yourself at home. B. Oh yes, I enjoyed it very much.
C. Well, I loved running. D. I have passed the exam.
12. "How have you been?" - "____"
A. Pretty good. Thanks. B. Nice talking to you.
C. Well, talk to you later. D. Take care. Bye bye.
13. "Would you mind turning down the TV please?" - "____"
A. What! You must be kidding! B. Sorry. I didn't know I was disturbing you.
C. No, I don't like it very much. D. Sure. Here you are.
14. "Do you like playing football?" - "____"
A. Yes, I'd love to. B. Yes, I love it. C. That's interesting. D. He's OK.
15. "Why don't we visit the Happy Mind Charity Centre this weekend?" - "____"
A. That's a good idea! B. Until next time.
C. Because it is so useful. D. I'll tell you about this center.
16. "Hello, I'm Minh, the leader of Dream Sky volunteer team." - "____"
A. Don't mention it. I'm John, from Volunteer Bolivia.
B. It's nice of you so say so, I'm John, from Volunteer Bolivia.
C. Fine, see you again soon, Minh.
D. Nice to meet you. I'm John, from Volunteer Bolivia.
17. "Thank you very much for helping the disadvantaged children here!" - "____"
A. It's our pleasure. B. Sorry, we don't know. C. What a pity! D. That's nice of you!
18. "Take care! Have a safe trip back!" - "____"
A. Thanks, bye. B. Sounds good. C. Good luck next time. D. Thanks for
coming.
19. "Well, I think volunteering will bring some useful experience for our future job." - "____"
A. I don't think so, either. B. I'm sorry, but I have to agree
C. That's also what I think. D. That's unbelievable!
20. "Let's open a small craft store to raise money for the poor villagers!'' - "____"
A. That's the way it is. B. Thanks, I can manage C. That's a good idea! D. No problem.
21. "What a meaningful thing you've done for your less fortunate friends, my son!" - "____"
A. What a wonderful gift you've made for me.
B. Thank you, Mom. That's just a bit I can do for them.
C. Thanks for taking care of me, Mom.
D. I don't really care. I must go now.
22. "New Year is coming. I'll repaint the house for Mrs. Poor Old Amanda." - "____"
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A. That would be great help. B. It is very expensive.
C. No, not for me. D. Not at all.
23. "Who came up with this wonderful idea?" - "____"
A. In order to raise some funds. B. To protect our environment.
C. The class monitor did. D. Mr. Billy came yesterday.
24. "What can we do for a better community?'' - "____"
A. I hate collecting rubbish in public places.
B. Doing charity work is a must for everyone.
C. To ensure healthy lifestyles.
D. Why not protect public facilities such as kindergartens or parks?
25. "Haven't you done any volunteer work before, Jen?" - "____"
A. Sure, no problem. B. Yes, I have never done it.
C. No, not now! D. Yes, I've done it once.
26. "Are you teaching English or Math at Hoa Binh Orphanage?" - "____"
A. English, of course. B. Yes, I am. C. No, I'm not. D. I'll choose literature.
27 . "Can I join your volunteer group this summer?" - "____"
A. No, not at all. B. No, I think so. C. Yes, you are. D. Yes, of course.
28. "Do you mind if I have a look at your project on community development?" - "____"
A. Yes, you're welcome. B. No, not at all.
C. As quickly as possible. D. Yes, it's a good project.
29. "____" - "If I were you, I would teach them how to read first."
A. What can I do for you now? B. What are these street children's lives like?
C. What do you think of these street children? D. What should I do for these street children?
30. "Good luck with the exam, Minh!" - "____, Dad."
A. Never mind B. Thank you C. I wish so D. By no means
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REPORTED SPEECH – TƯỜNG THUẬT

Exercise 3, reported speech with special verbs.

Exercise 2, reduced relative clause

Exercise 3, mixed exercise

Exercise 1: MODAL VERBS IN THE PRESENT

Exercise 2: MODAL VERBS IN THE PAST

Exercise 3: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION

Exercise 3: choose the best answer

Exercise 4, remember – forget – stop – regret – try

Exercise 5: to + Vinfi, Vinfi, V-ing - active

Exercise 6: to + Vinfi, Vinfi, V-ing – active & passive

Exercise 2: Choose the correct form of passive voice.

Exercise 4: transformation. Choose the best option for each question

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