EXERCISE 1

I. Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.

1. She's not only beautiful_________ intelligent.
A. but also B. but C. however D. yet
2. I was very tired, ________ I determined to walk on to the next village.
A. therefore B. however C. and D. or
3. You can come here either on Monday__________ on Friday.
A. or B. nor C. both D. and
4. He had to act immediately; ________ he would have been too late.
A. consequently B. nevertheless C. still D. otherwise
5. They said both he_________ I were to come.
A. and B. but C. or D. so
6. The weather in Dalat is neither too hot in summer________ too cold in winter.
A. or B. nor C. or else D. otherwise
7. Jane is beautiful and intelligent________
A. too B. so C. both D. moreover
8. John's family is very happy_______his being a warded a scholarship.
A. because of B. if C. either D. nor
9. He likes travel, and_______ does she.
A. too B. such C. so D. but
10. He got wet_______ he forgot his umbrella.
A. because of B. because C. but D. and
11. He stops working _______ heavy raining.
A. in spite of B. although C. despite D. because of
12. They have a lot of difficulties in their life _______ their poverty.
A. in spite of B. although C. because D. because of
13. Nobody could hear her_______ she spoke too quietly.
A. although B. because C. because of D. in spite of
14. We decided to leave early _______the party was boring.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
15. Many people believe him__________ he often tells a lie.
A. because B. in spite of C. although D. because of
16. _______she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.
A. In spite of B. Because C. Because of D. Although
17. _______her absence from class yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
A. Although B. In spite of C. Because of D. Because
18. ______her poorness, she feels happy.
A. Although B. Because C. If D. In spite of
19. We all feel sad _______ the bad news
A. because B. because of C. though D. despite
20. John lost his job__________ his laziness.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
21. I went to the club last Saturday________ the heavy rain.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
22. He has had this car_________ six months.
A. in B. since C. during D. for
23. Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.
A. so B. although C. because D. though
24. It was _____ a boring speech that I felt asleep.
A. such B. so C. very D. too
25. She is _____ kind that everybody loves her.
A. such B. such a C. so D. so a
26. “I spoke slowly. The foreigner could understandme”.
A. I spoke slowly so that the foreigner could understand me
B. I spoke slowly in order to the foreigner could understand me.
C. I spoke slowly that the foreigner could understand me
D. I spoke slowly to make the foreigner could understand me
27. He studies very hard ……………………………………
A. in order to pass the examination B. so that to get knowledge
C. so as not to pass examination D. in order that he could be illiterate
28. We have to start early…………………………we won’t be late
A. so that B. so as to C. because D. although
29. We set off early…………………..we wouldn’t get stuck in the traffic
A. although B. so that C. because D. in case
30. He turned out the light ________ waste electricity.
A. not B. without C. so that not D. in order not to
31.She was such old that she couldn’t run.
A B C D
32. There were so much books on the shelves that I didn’t know which one to choose
A B C D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
Rapid urbanization can hold long-term economic, social and (33)_______ promise for developing countries
(34) ____ investments made now in infrastructure, housing and public services are efficient and sustainable,
the World Bank says in a new report.
In the next two decades, cities are (35) ____ to expand by another two billion residents, as people move in
unprecedented numbers from rural areas to pursue hopes and aspirations in cities. More than 90 percent of this
urban (36)________ growth is expected to occur in the developing world, (37) ____ many cities are already
struggling to provide basic needs such as water, electricity, transport, health services and education.
33. A. environmentally B. environment C. environmental D. environmentalist
34. A. if B. unless C. whether D. while
35. A. predictable B. predicted C. predicting D. predictions
36. A. population B. populated C. popularize D. popularly
37. A. what B. why C. which D. where

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
When you apply for a job, one of the most important things is job interview. In order to make a good
impression during a job interview, you need to prepare yourself for the interview carefully.
Punctuation is very necessary. You should arrive in plenty of time so that you have a little of time to relax and
keep calm before the interview.
You should be well dressed. Do not wear a skirt which is too short or jeans. You also need to plan what you
are going to say. You have to answer a lot of questions about your education and experience. You may be
asked many things about yourself, and especially about the reason why you decide to apply for the job.
You can ask the interviewer about the salary you expect, the position you are applying and the duties you
have to do in the job.You also must try to find out as much as possible about the company you want to work
for.
38: When you apply for a job, ___________________ .
A. job interview is not important. B. don't make any good impression.
C. preparation is not necessary. D. the interview is important for you to prepare.
39: What about punctuation?
A. Being late is all right. B. You should arrive early enough to relax.
C. Punctuation is not important. D. If you are late, the interviewer will wait.
40: What should you wear ?
A.You can wear whatever you like. B. You should be well dressed.
C. Jeans are suggested. D. A short skirt makes you more attractive.
41: You may be asked about _________________________.
A. your study. B. the reason why you are interested in the job.
C. your experience. D. All are correct.
42: You can ask the interviewer about _________________.
A. the salary, position and duties B. the salary, position and his age
C.the salary and education . D. the salary, the interviewer's family and his duties.
ĐÁP ÁN

1-D
2-A
3-D
4-C
5-B

LỜI GIẢI CHI TIẾT

Question 1: D
Learning to Manage Time = học cách quản lý thờigian
Question 2: A
A. They do not prioritise tasks.
Thông tin ở đoạn 1: “People commonly complain that they never have enough time to accomplish
tasks. The hours and minutes seem to slip away before many planned chores get done. According to
time management experts, the main reason for this is that most people fail to set priorities about
what to do first.” (Mọi người thường than phiền rằng họ chẳng bao giờ có đủ thời gian để hoàn thành
các công việc. Hàng giờ và hàng phút dường như trôi qua đi trước khi các công việc đã được lên kế
hoạch hoàn thiện. Theo các chuyên gia quản lý thời gian, nguyên nhân chính cho việc này chính là
hầu hết mọi người không thể ưu tiên làm việc gì trước.)
Question 3: D People
Thông tin ở đoạn sau: “One simple solution... accomplished daily.” (Một giải pháp thường được
những người đó sử dụng đầu tiên chính là để cho danh sách các công việc được hoàn thành hàng
ngày. ) Question 4: C
C. keep daily lists of priorities and check them regularly
Thông tin ở đoạn 2: “One simple solution... progress.” (Một giải pháp thường được những người đó
sử dụng đầu tiên chính là để cho danh sách các công việc được hoàn thành hàng ngày. Những
danh sách này sắp xếp các công việc từ cần thiết nhất đến ít cần thiêtết nhất và được kiểm tra
thường xuyên qua từng ngày để tiến hành quá trình.)
Question 5: B
another solution to time management problems = Một giải pháp khác để quản lý thời gian