7.

Past simple
a. Form:
Positive: S + V-ed / 2
Negative: S + didn’t + V (bare-inf)
Questions: Did (not) + S + V(bare-inf)...?
- Yes, S +did. / No, S + didn’t.
b. Use: Thì quá khứ thường được dùng để chỉ sự vật, hiện tượng đã xảy ra và đã kết thúc tại một
thời điểm cụ thể trong quá khứ.
8. Past continuous
1. Form:
Positive: S + was / were + V-ing
Negative: S + wasn’t / weren’t + V-ing
Questions: Was / Were (not) + S + V-ing ...?
- Yes, S +was/ were. / No, S + wasn’t/ weren’t.
2. Use:
Thì quá khứ tiếp diễn được dùng để chỉ sự vật, hiện tượng đã xảy ra ở một thời điểm cụ thể trong quá khứ
hoặc một khoảng thời gian không xác định trong quá khứ.
Example:
- It happened at five in the afternoon while he was watching the news on TV.
- He was doing his homework in his bedroom when the burglar came into the house

II. PRACTICE
A. PHONETICS:
I. Find the word which has different sound in the part underlined
1. A. talked B. decided C. asked D. liked
2. A. worked B. stopped C. watched D. swallowed
3. A. promises B. misses C. surprises D. goes
4. A. does B. faces C. mixes D. places
5. A. asks B. plays C. coughs D. hopes
6. A. sees B. sports C. pools D. trains
7. A. tombs B. lamps C. brakes D. invites
8. A. books B. floors C. combs D. drums
9. A. takes B. provides C. clothes D. tables
10. A. sound B. cloud C. found D. favourite
11. A. craft B. culture C. collect D. ceremony
12. A. fable B. brave C. dragon D. tale
13. A. community B. computer C. museum D. cunning
14. A. minority B. ethnic C. tradition D. religion
15. A. giant B. witch C. knight D. kind
16. A. click B. pick C. climb D. kind
17. A. clothing B. blond C. globe D. slogan
18. A. cutlery B. leisure C. buffalo D. custom
19. A. tale B. table C. spray D. lantern
20. A. collect B. convenient C. nomad D. communicate
21. A. scream B. read C. reach D. hear
22. A. cow B. show C. borrow D. slow
23. A. ahead B. capitalist C. also D. important
24. A. peace B. defeat C. break D. beach
25. A. addicted B. virtual C. kit D. active
26. A. communicate B. produce C. computer D. hunt
27. A. herd B. detest C. collect D. generation
28. A. pasture B. vast C. palm D. brave
29. A. practice B. cracker C. tractor D. bracelet
30. A. generous B. grass C. gather D. gong

II. Choose the word that has the stress differently from the others
1. A. leisure B. diverse C. virtual D. curious
2. A. addicted B. harvest C. majority D. detest
3. A. ancestor B. greedy C. heritage D. tradition
4. A. buffalo B. generous C. convenient D. cultural
5. A. congratulation B. procession C. musician D. production
6. A. magician B. electrician C. unkind D. confusion
7. A. preservation B. competition C. politician D. historian
8. A. oblige B. generation C. nomadic D. Canadian
9. A. physician B. pedestrian C. librarian D. communication
10. A. cunning B. commemorate C. impression D. communicate
11. A. legendary B. historical C. ceremony D. spacious
12. A. protect B. ceremony C. performance D. important
13. A. minority B. offspring C. peaceful D. different
14. A. unique B. defeat C. command D. swallow
15. A. adore B. addicted C. leisure D. diverse
16. A. relax B. virtual C. collect D. event
17. A. lantern B. emperor C. pasture D. incense
18. A. bamboo B. disturb C. important D. local
19. A. performance B. nevertheless C. however D. participate
20. A. preserve B. fortune C. ritual D. festival

C. Grammar and Vocabulary

Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.
1. Why don’t you apply for this job? It looks right _______ your street.
a. on b. in c. at d. up
2. Many young people don’t _______ walking to school or playing active games?
a. prefer b. enjoy c. suggest d. want
3. My sister enjoys _______. She usually walks around the mall, but not buying anything.
a. going shopping b. hanging out c. window shopping d. doing DIY
4. They detest ___________ so early in the morning.
A. getting up B.get up C.to get up D.gets up
5. My dad doesn't mind ____________ my mom from work every day.
A. pick up B.picked up C.picking up D.picks up
6. I think country life is so boring and _______ because you’re not close to shops and services.
a. unhealthy b. inconvenient c. comfortable d. peaceful
7. Mongolian children learn to ride when they are _______ as three years old.
a. as young b. younger c. younger than d. so young
8. Does your new stereo play music _______ than your old one did?
a. louder b. more loudly c. loudlier d. more louder
9. Countryside is not polluted; _______, you can breathe there fresh air.
a. although b. however c. therefore d. as
10. The airline only allows two pieces of luggage. You _________ pack too much!
a. shouldn’t b. mustn’t c. don’t have to d. couldn’t
11. The ________ house is a place where villagers gather for festivals and rituals.
a. terraced b. splendid c. communal d. thatched
12. There were lots of interesting folk games, _______ Kenny stayed a little longer to join them.
a. but b. because c. however d. so
13. ________ in terraced fields is the main economic activity of ethnic people in Sapa.
a. Fishing b. Rice cultivation c. Hunting d. Gathering
14. ________ ethnic Khmer live in ________ Mekong Delta of Vietnam.
a. The / - b. The / a c. A / the d. The / the
15. The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology ________ by the architect Ha Duc Linh, a member of the Tay
ethnic group.
a. designed b. has designed c. was designed d. was designing
16. The hare always boasted _________ how fast he could run.
a. at b. for c. on d. about
17. A _________ is a story from ancient times about famous people and events that may ormay not
be true.
a. legend b. folktale c. fable d. fairytale
18. In many cultures, a fox is the symbol for a _________ person.
a. brave b. fierce c. cunning d. kind
19. Vanessa is interested in reading Vietnamese folktales _________ she can’t read Vietnamese well.
a. although b. because c.while d.whereas
20. What a _________ man he is! There’s nothing he wouldn’t do for us.
a. mean b. generous c. gruel d. greedy
21. Helen and I _________ together when the accident happened.
a. talked b. have talked c. was talking d. were talking
22. Tired of hearing the hare’s boast, the tortoise _________ him to a race.
a. urged b. pushed c. challenged d. suggested
23. Everyone _________ wear a helmet when riding a motorbike. It’s mandatory according to traffic law.
a. isn’t allowed to b. must c. can d. shouldn’t
24. Their family have moved to the city ________ 2001.
a. horn b.for c.in d. since
25. I’m tired of ________ inthe city. It’s too busy, noisy and dirty.
a. live b.to live c.to be lived d. living
26. People in rural areas live ________ than those in cities.
a. simplier b. more simply c. more simple d. simpler
37. Among the ___________, the Tay people have the largest population.
A. groups B. majorities C. ethnic minorities D. ethnic cultures
28. So many people nowadays are ___________ computers and mobile phones. They use them a lot.
A. addicted to B. bored with C. worried about D. afraid of
29. You look really tired. You _________ take a few days off and have a holiday.
a. should b. must c. have to d. can
30. – ___________is the most interesting museum in Ha Noi?
– I think it's the Museum of Ethnology.
A. Which do you think B. Which you think
C. What do you think D. What you think
31. I love ___________ with my best friend Susan during the weekend. We go window-shopping or to the
cinema.
A. chatting B. studying C. visiting D. hanging out
32. Both my brother and I help ___________ our family's goats. We feed them on the pastures by the edge
of the village.
A. herds B.to herd C. herding D.to herding
33. A tent can be__________ pulled down and transported than a ger.
A. more easily B. most easily C. easier D.as easily
34. The volunteers have to work much ___________ usual to save the dying animals from the forest fire.
A.as hard as B. more hard than C. harder than D. the hardest
35. There’s a tradition of having parties _________ Christmas.
a. on b.in c. at d. for
36. Generally, rice is served _________ fish, meat, soup and vegetable.
a. to b.as c. in d. with
37. You _________ speak when the teacher is speaking.
a. needn’t b. can’t c. don’t have to d. mustn’t
38. You have to _________ your hat when going inside the main worship area of the temple.
a. take off b. put on c. break with d. get out
39. You _________ place your chopsticks on your rice bowl when finished with a meal. Don’t rest
them on the table.
a. shouldn’t b. don’t have to c. should d. mustn’t
40. In the UK, families often celebrate Christmas together, _________ they can watch each other open their
presents!
a. though b. but c. because d. so
41. _________ the main worship event is taking place at Hung Temple, 100 lanterns are released into the
sky.
a. Because b. Even though c. While d. If
42. In Quang Ninh, you can go to Yen Tu Mountain to attend the Yen Tu Festival, _________ you can visit
Ha Long Bay.
a. so b. yet c. or d. otherwise
43. Festival visitors can take part in cultural activities, such as visiting art galleries, historical places and
parks. _________, they can taste exotic food and dishes.
a. Moreover b. Therefore c. However d. Otherwise
44. The festival only lasted for three days; _________ they spent nearly a month preparing for it.
a. when b. moreover c. otherwise d. however
45. Tet is a best time for Vietnamese people paying respects _______ their ancestors.
a. for b.to c. with d. on
46. John can’t come because he _________ work tomorrow.
a. should b. can c. must d. has to
47. _______ Vietnam has been influenced by Buddhism for thousands of years, there are plenty of
Buddhist pilgrimage sites.
A. When b. Although c. If d. As
48. Originally, Tet was celebrated by farmers to thank the gods for the arrival of Spring. ______, through
the years, Tet has turned into the official Vietnamese New Year.
a. Otherwise b. Therefore c. However d. Moreover
49. _______ do you visit Huong Pagoda? - Every year. On the 5th day of the first lunar month.
a. When b. How often c. How long d. What day
50. On the 13th day of the first lunar month, the visitors come to Lim Hill to watch _______ of “quan ho”.
a. performances b. features c. ceremonies d. processions
51. _______ graduate a semester early, I took three extra classes.
a. Although I was determined to b. Because I was determined to
c. If I was determined to d. While I was determined to
52. In 2010, Ha Noi __________ its 1,000th anniversary.
a. celebrated b. commemorated c. worshipped d. remembered
53.The __________ of quan ho singing has been recognised as a world heritage.
a. preservation b. procession c. performance d. song
54. Tet is an occasion for family __________ in Viet Nam.
a. visitings b. meetings c. reunions d. seeings
55. When the __________ arrives at the Cham Tower, the dancers perform a welcome dance in front of the
tower.
a. procession b. crowd c. parade d. dancer
56.People burn incense to show respect to their __________ during Tet.
a. relatives b. ancestors c. friends d. neighbours
57.The Le Mat Festival __________ the founding of the village.
a. worships b. commemorates c. performs d. preserves
58. The tale is about a prince who is turned _________ a frog by his wicked stepmother.
a.to b. into c. out d. over
Everyday English:
1. “My favourite leisure activity is people watching.” “_______”
a. That sounds so weird! b. That’s all right.
c. OK. That’s what you’ve chosen. d. Sure. It’s very entertaining.
2. ‘Children in my village often fly their kites in dry rice fields.’ ‘_______’
a. It’s right up my street! b. That’s awesome.
c. Exactly what I want. d. How interesting!
3. ‘I have just taken an elephant ride in Buon Don.’ ‘________ How interesting!’
a. Certainly. b. Really? c. Terrible. d. Exactly.
4. ‘We don’t sweep the floor on the first day of Tet.’ ‘_________ Why?’
a. What a bad day! b. You’re kidding! c. You’re right. d. Spot on!
5. ‘I was wondering if you’d like to go to Da Lat Flower Festival’
‘_______ When does it take place?’
a. Not bad! b. Are you sure? c. For what? d. Sure, I’d love to!
6. That’s not very nice way to talk to other people. _________ speak like that.
a. Is it all right if I b. Would you mind c. Is it ok. d. I don’t think you should
7. I’m sorry I haven’t got my homework. _________ forget it again?
a. Do you mind if I b. Shall I c. Why don’t we d. What about
8. Mrs Allan is leaving at the end of term. _________ buy her a present.
a. Let’s b. We don’t have to c. Why not d. We must
9. I don’t think I can do this on my own. _________ helping me?
a. Would you like b. I think you should c. Do you mind d. Let’s
10. A: - Shall I do the washing-up? - B: “________”
a. No, thanks. I can do it myself c. I’m afraid not
b. I’m sorry I can’t d. I don’t think so
Choose the underlined word or phrase, A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
1. Some people think young people should to follow the tradition of the society.
A B C D
2. The Japanese are familiar with the western custom to eat a turkey dinner for Christmas.
A B C D
3. Dressing well is important in South Korea; it is considered a sign of respectful.
A B C D
4. Your marks in English are low although you don’t study hard enough.
A B C D
5. You have to making sure children don’t put anything into the sockets.
A B C D
6.They must go to work tomorrow. There’s a holiday.
A B C D
7. There is a custom to giving lucky money on the Tet holiday in Lunar New Year in Viet Nam
A B C D
8. They broke about traditional by leaving their parents after they got married.
A B C D
9. Tet is the most important festival in Viet Nam; and, most Vietnamese return home for Tet
A B C D
10. Nga passed her final test with a high score; so, her parents took her to Nha Trang beach as a gift.
A B C D
11. Drinking and driving is against the rules; and, it’s dangerous.
A B C D
12. Although Sebastien is a French, but he plays Vietnamese folk games well.
A B C D
13. What were they do at 11pm last night - it was really noisy?
A B C D
14. We were playing a computer game when Mum was called for lunch.
A B C D

Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words in the following question.
1. I have read Cinderella three times. It is a fantastic fairy tale.
a. boring c. interesting c. great d. brave
2. My friend, Tony would like to take part in the carnival in Hue, so he stays there for a week.
a. join in b. relax c. preserve d. reunite
3. People in rural areas are more optimistic than ones in the city.
a. positive b. pessimistic d. negative d. bored
4. According to custom, one son inherited all the family property.
a. activity b. tradition c. require d. habit
5. The Muong in Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa are well-known for their rich folk literature and their traditional
songs
a. popular b. unknown c. famous D. store-brand
6. The Le Mat Snake performance is about the history of the village.
A. commemoration B. show C. ritual D. ceremony

Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words in the following question.
1. Kama was a generous king. Every morning, he gave to the poor a hundred pounds of gold.
a. helpful b. mean c. humorous d. kind
2. Our Vietnamese women are proud of the traditional dresses called “ao dai”, we usually wear them in
the special days.
a. modern b. out- of date d. ancient d. old-fashioned
3. The schools in this region have done much to help children of ethnic minorities.
a. majorities b. crowd d. unique d. diversity
4. Young people follow the tradition of living with their parents after they get married.
a. break with b. have c. make d. respect
5. You have to take off your hat when going inside the main worship area of the temple.
a. wear out b. put on c. break with d. get out
6. The students are not allowed to use references in exams
a. let b. made c. forbidden d. asked

C. READING
Read 1:
Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to complete the following passage.
Children love playing computer games. Some people say that of them are addicted to games. If you become
addicted, all you think about is computer games and you can’t spend a day without (1)______. Of course,
playing games (2)_______the computer is a great way to spend time and have fun. But there are also bad
sides to it as well.
First of all, you don’t get enough exercise because you don’t have to move your body much when playing
games. Second, your eyesight becomes (3)____________ because your eyes are fixed on the screen for too
long. This is why it isn’t hard to find children wearing glasses around these days. Third, you don’t get to
spend much time with your family because you are spending all of your time in front of the computer.
Playing computer games is not such a bad thing. But (4)___________much playing can cause problems.
(5)___________ hours do you spend in front of the computer? Why not take this opportunity to cut down
on computer games?
1. A. play B. to play C. playing D. plays
2. A. in B. on C. at D. of
3. A. good B. well C. bad D. badly
4. A. too B. little C. few D. some
5. A. How often B. How much C. How long D. How many
Read 2:
Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to complete the following passage.
Khau Vai Love Market Festival – Beauty of Love
Khau Vai Commune, located in Meo Vac District, is home to (1) ________ minority group of Giay, Nung
and Muong. The love market festival is held (2) ________ Lunar March 26th and 27th with the
participation of a large number of local people. The festival (3) _______ food and drink culture, song
performances and folk games. Ethnic (4) ________, jewellery, ethnic musical instruments, culture and art
publications are on (5) ______ at the market, reflecting activities of the local people.
1. A. cultural B. ethnic C. traditional D. unique
2. A. in B. at C. on D. during
3. A. features B. to feature C. feature D. featuring
4. A. cloth B. materials C. fashion D. costumes
5. A. show B. display C. performance D. stage
Read 3:
Read and choose the best answer to complete the following email.
Tet is the biggest festival in Viet Nam. To (1) …………Tet, Vietnamese people make many tasty (2)
………… foods. The most important food includes chung cakes, sausages, boiled chicken, spring rolls, and
sticky rice. Chung cake is made of sticky rice, pork, green beans, and other spices, wrapped in green leaves;
(3) ……… , this cake needs a lot of (4)…………. . This cake can be kept for a long time, even though the
weather is often humid during Tet. Other significant foods that cannot be missed to (5)……………. the
ancestors are sausages, spring rolls, and sticky rice. (6) ……………. sausages are difficult to make, people
often buy them from famous suppliers.

1.A. perform B. celebrate C. eat D. have

2.A. traditional B. strange C. modern D. foreign
3.A. but B. or C. therefore D. although
4.A. money B. preparation C. cutlery D. concentration
5.A. commemorate B. respect C. worship D. follow
6.A. Because B. However C. Although D. Moreover

Read 4:
Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to complete the following passage
My parents are farmers. They work very (1) …………. on the paddy fields. They usually get (2)
…………very early in the morning. After (3) ………… breakfast, they feed the buffaloes, pigs, chicken,
ducks and they (4) …………… the eggs. From about eight, they work on the fields. They (5) ………….
rice but their main (6) ………. is vegetables. From eleven thirty to one thirty, they rest and have lunch.
They continue to work until five in the afternoon they come back home. My mother (7) …………. the
animals again while my father (8) ………… the buffalo shed and the chicken coop. They usually finish
their work at about six thirty. Twice a week, my mother (9) ………… the vegetables and eggs to the town
market to sell them then she often buys the things we need for our daily life. She also (10) …………… me
a small present each time.
1. A. hard B. hardly C. harder D. hardest
2. A. on B. off C. up D. in
3. A. to have B. having C. have D. had
4. A. take B. see C. have D. collect
5. A. plant B. water C. grow D. cut
6. A. period B. crop C. time D. harvest
7. A. leads B. feeds C. gives D. calls
8. A. cleans B. washes C. polishes D. clears
9. A. makes B. takes C. carries D. brings
10. A. buying B. buys C. to buy D. bought
Read 5:
Read the following text and complete the statements below.
Sport is one of the UK’s most popular leisure activities, with two- thirds of all adults taking part in
one or more sporting activities. Sadly, this is not true for children and young adults. Of all sporting
activities, walking is by far the most popular for men and women of all ages. While men tend to dominate
golf and “cue sport” such as snooker and billiards, women generally prefer swimming, keep- fit classes and
yoga. The UK claims to be among the top five most successful nations in world sport. UK sportsmen and
sportswomen hold over 50 world titles in a variety of sports, such as professional boxing, modern
pentathlon, rowing, snooker, squash and motorcycle sports. The Government’s view is that sport is an
important component of regeneration and can have a beneficial effect in helping the development of run-
down areas.
1. Two- thirds of all adults taking part in ______.
A. one sporting activities B. many sporting activities
C. one or more sporting activities D. no sporting activities
2. Among sporting activities, walking is the most popular for ______.
A. children B. men and women of all age.
C. young adults D. men only
3. Women generally like ______.
A. golf B. keep- fit class
C. “cue sports” D. swimming, keep-fit classes and yoga
4. UK sportsmen and sportswomen hold over 50 world titles in ______.
A. a variety of sports B. “cue sports”
C. motorcycle sports D. keep- fit classes
5. The Government’s view is that sport can have a beneficial effect in helping the development of ______.
A. running activities B. neglected areas
C. prosperous areas D. remote areas
Read 6:
Read and choose the best answer for the questions
WEDDING CUSTOMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
There are a lot of ceremonies in Indian weddings. An Engagement Ceremony is part of the wedding
ceremonies. In this ceremony, the bride and groom give rings to each other and the families give sweets
and gifts to one another. The Mehendi Ceremony is another ceremony before the wedding ceremony. In
this ceremony, people decorate the bride’s arms, legs, wrists and feet.
On the big day, the bride and the groom put flowers around each other’s necks in the Var Mala Ceremony
to show that they are married.
In Malaysia, a groom may send his future bride such presents as trays of food with origami flowers with the
hope that she will give birth to many children. Hindu traditions add interesting things to the ceremony. The
bride and groom feed each other yellow rice. At the ceremony, each guest may receive a hard- boiled egg to
show that everyone can have babies.
1: How many ceremonies does an Indian wedding have?
A. one B. two C. three D. four
2: Malaysian groom may send his future bride……………………
A. a ring B. some food with origami flowers
C. some clothes D. yellow rice.
3: In Malaysia, the bride and groom feed each other yellow rice in a wedding ceremony. They do so to
follow…………………………
A. Malaysian traditions B. Chinese traditions
C. Hindu traditions D. Indian traditions
4: What does each guest get at the ceremony?
A. a flower B. a hard- boiled egg
C. a fried egg D. a necklace

D. Writing:
Writing 1:
Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the meaningful sentence from the cues given
1. The Eagle team/ perform/ successful/ than/ the Lion team/ yesterday
a. The Eagle team performed more successful than the Lion team, yesterday.
b. The Eagle team performed more successfully than the Lion team, yesterday.
c. Yesterday, the Eagle team performed successfully than the Lion team.
d. Yesterday, the Eagle team performed successful than the Lion team.
2. In/ countryside,/children/ play/ free/ than/ / the city.
a. In the city, children play less free than in the countryside.
b. In the countryside, children play more freely than in the city.
c. In the countryside, children play freely than in the city.
d. In the countryside, children play more free than in the city.
3. My uncle /work/ careless/ his wife.
a. My uncle works more carelessly than his wife.
b. My uncle works carelessly than his wife.
c. My uncle works more careless than his wife.
d. My uncle works carelesslier than his wife.
4. Hung Kings Temple Festival / significant/ festival/ Viet Nam
a. Hung Kings Temple Festival is significant festival of Viet Nam.
b. Hung Kings Temple Festival is significant festival in Viet Nam.
c. Hung Kings Temple Festival is a significantly festival of Viet Nam.
d. Hung Kings Temple Festival is the most significant festival of Viet Nam.
5. This ceremony/ organised/ to commemorate/ Hung Kings.
a. This ceremony is organising to commemorate the Hung Kings.
b. This ceremony organised to commemorate the Hung Kings.
c. This ceremony is organised to commemorate by the Hung Kings.
d. This ceremony is organised to commemorate the Hung Kings.
6. They/ traditional founders/ our nation/ and/ became/ first kings/ our country.
a. They are the traditional founders in our nation, and they became first kings of our country.
b. They are the traditional founders in our nation, and they became the first kings our country.
c. They are the traditional founders of our nation, and they became the first kings of our country.
d. They are the traditional founders of our nation, and they became kings of our country.
7. At / time last week, we/not/work/ the /office.
a. At this time last week, we don’t work in the office
b. At this time last week, we aren’t work in the office
c. At time last week, we aren’t working in the office
d. At this time last week, we aren’t working in the office
8. My friend /like / eat out/ tonight/ because /she/too tired / cook.
a. My friend likes to eat out tonight because I’m too tired cooking
b. My friend likes eating out tonight because I’m too tired to cook.
c. My friend like eating out tonight because I’m too tired to cooking.
d. My friend likes to eat out tonight because I’m too tired for cook.

Writing 2:
Make sentences, using the words or phrases provided. You can add some words or make changes.
1. While/ Little Red Riding Hood/ pick/ some flowers/ path/ she/ meet/ wicked wolf.
________________________________________________________________________

2. How many/ pictures /you take / while/ you /travel / around/ Hue festival?
________________________________________________________________________
3. Lim Festival/ take place/ every year/ 13th day/ first lunar month
________________________________________________________________________
4. officially/ national holiday/ Tet/ last/ three days/ however/ Vietnamese people/ often/ spend/ nearly a
month/ celebrate/ this special event
________________________________________________________________________
5. while/ elephants/ race/ people/ cheer/ encourage/ them
_________________________________________________________________________

Writing 3:
Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each
of the following questions
1. Hue is far from Hanoi. Peter often travels to Hanoi by motorbike.
a. Although Hue is far from Hanoi, Peter often travels to Hanoi by motorbike.
b. Hue is far from Hanoi, and Peter often travels to Hanoi by motorbike.
c. Because Hue is far from Hanoi, Peter often travels to Hanoi by motorbike.
d. Hue is far from Hanoi, and Peter often travels to Hanoi by motorbike.
2. Sebastien is a French, but he plays Vietnamese folk games well.
a. Sebastien is a French, so he plays Vietnamese folk games well.
b. Sebastien is a French, and he plays Vietnamese folk games well.
c. Sebastien is a French, although he plays Vietnamese folk games well.
d. Although Sebastien is a French, he plays Vietnamese folk games well.
3. It’s Saturday tomorrow, so it’s not necessary for Jane to get up early.
a. It’s Saturday tomorrow, then Jane doesn’t have to get up early.
b. It’s Saturday tomorrow, therefore Jane doesn’t have to get up early.
c. It’s Saturday tomorrow, although Jane doesn’t have to get up early.
d. It’s Saturday tomorrow, so Jane doesn’t have to get up early.
4. When I return home, I have to say hello to everyone in my family.
a. Saying hello to everyone in my family when I return home is I must.
b. I must go home to say hello to everyone in my family.
c. Everyone in my family says hello to me when I return home.
d. I must say hello to everyone in my neighbors when I return home.
5. What about going to Bac Ninh to see the Lim Festival?
a. Should we go to Bac Ninh to see the Lim Festival?
b. We should go to Bac Ninh to see the Lim Festival.
c. What about go to Bac Ninh to see the Lim Festival?
d. Let’s going to Bac Ninh to see the Lim Festival.
6. At / time last week, we/not/work/ the /office.
a. At this time last week, we don’t work in the office
b. At this time last week, we aren’t work in the office
c. At time last week, we aren’t working in the office
d. At this time last week, we aren’t working in the office
Writing 4:
Combine and rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning.
1. He has to join the festival in order to play Vietnamese folk games. (so)
He _____________________________________________________________________
2. Although the weather was terrible we had a good time. (spite)
We ____________________________________________________________________
3. So that Susan would be fit for the skiing, she went to the gym three times a week. (order)
Susan __________________________________________________________________
4. My family went to Huong Pagoda Festival two months ago. (since)
It ______________________________________________________________________
5. You won’t get in to see the show if you don’t have reserved seats. (unless)
You ___________________________________________________________________
6. Brian was really interested in Vietnamese cultural and spiritual events. (interest)
Brian __________________________________________________________________
7. If you don’t start early, you will get stuck in the traffic. (otherwise)
You ___________________________________________________________________
8. Although he studied very hard, he still didn’t pass the exam. (despite)
He ____________________________________________________________________
9. Governments should preserve all the world’s languages. (ought)
All the world’s languages _________________________________________________
10. In spite of having no interest in folklore, Sylvia still enjoyed the story.
Although _____________________________________________________________
11. Charles Perrault wrote Cinderella in French in 1697.
Cinderella ____________________________________________________________
12. I had a shower and the telephone rang.
When I ______________________________________________________________
13. The children were doing their homework when I got home.
While _______________________________________________________________
Combine each pair of sentences using the conjunction in brackets.
1. The world is getting warmer. Polar bears are in danger of becoming extinct. (because)
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2. There weren’t enough students. They closed the village school. (as)
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3. I really enjoyed the concert. The music was too loud. (although)
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4. Paul was walking to the bus stop. He found somebody’s wallet on the ground. (while)
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5. You study for the test. You will do much better. (if)
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