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MINH PHU HIGH SCHOOL
Review for the 2
ndterm – Grade 10
I. Phonetics:
A. Pronunciation:
1. A. Protect B. Provide C. Psychology D. Party 2. A. Erosion B. Stone C. Hydroelectric D. impossible
3. A. Clear B. bear C. hear D. near
4. A. There B. Where C. square D. are
5. A. Learned B. passed C. liked D. stopped 6. A. species B. special C. ethnic D. depend
7. A. visit B. because C. answer D. poison
8. A. Listen B. music C. solemn D. solution
9. A. Peas B. contests C. works D. thoughts
10. A. of B. often C. offer D. after
11. A. Game B. give C. together D. Germany
12. A. played B. destroyed C. eliminated D. failed
13. A. Losing B. close C. open D. hold
14. A. listen B. visitor C. continue D. interesting 15. A. different B. world C. disaster D. practiced 16. A. cooked B. stopped C. watered D. finished
17. A. cup B. become C. consider D. city
18. A. Knock B. knife C. knee D. kick
19. A. Speak B. say C. sure D. bus
20. A. tour B. pour C. your D. mourn
B. Stress :
1. a. disappearance
2. a. conserve 3. a. establish
4. a. variety
5. a. expensive b. tropical c. release d. survival
6. a. history 7. a. develop 8. a. disaster 9. a. championship
10. a. professional 11. a. trophy 12. a. locate 13. a. museum 14. a. apartment 15. a. ideal
b. circulation b. pollute b. butterfly b. recognize b. tropical b. audience b. discover b. voyage b. tournament b. international b. promote b. mingle b. gallery b. character b. region
c. conservation c. circulate
c. orphanage c. contaminate c. release c. cinema c. introduce c. luxury c. committee c. ambassador c. attract c. develop c. harbors c. finance.
c. cathedral
d. environment d. eliminate d. national d. abandoned d. survival d. existence d. prepare d. character d. continent d. retirement d. compete d. attract d. capital d. liberty d. convenient II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR.
1. 'Do you think Margaret will take the job you offered her?' 'I don't know.
She seemed ______ in it, however.'
a. interest b. interesting c. interested d. interestingly 2. 'The students all went to the circus yesterday.' 'I heard it was really ______.'
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a. amused b. amusing c. amuse d. amusingly
3. „I was ______ that Jan couldn't come to the party.' 'Her boss made her work overtime.' a. disappointing b. disappointedly c. disappoint d. disappointed 4. 'What a terrible football game!' 'I thought it was ______.‟
a. delightful b. delighting c. delight d. delighted 5. 'How does Jane like her new car?' 'She's ______ with it.'
a. delighted b. delighting c. delight d. delightful 6. 'You look nervous.' 'This thunder makes me ______.‟
a. scary b. scare c. scaring d. scared
7. Chaplin's movies captivated ______ throughout the world.
a. scientists b. musicians c. directors d. audiences 8. Song Joong-ki is a well-known ___________ in Korea and Vietnam.
a. actor b. actress c. author d. dancer
9. The main ______ is played by Nicole Kidman.
a. actress b. character c. director d. film maker
10. Silence of the Lambs is a ______ film. It makes the audience scared.
a. disaster b. science fiction c. action d. horror 11. Temple of Literature is the famous historical and cultural _____ in Hanoi.
a. temple b. remain c. ground d. site
12. All the pillars of the old house were carved with ornamental designs.
a. written b. engraved c. painted d. decorated
13. Van Mieu was a place to ______ the most brilliant scholars of the nation.
a. remember b. memorialize c. certify d. impress
14. Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate.
a. growing well b. setting up c. closing down d. taking off 15. Hue Imperial City was certified as a World Cultural ______ in 1993.
a. History b. Tradition c. Heritage d. Site
16. Van Mieu is an example of well-preserved _____ Vietnamese architecture.
a. tradition b. traditional c. traditionally d. traditionalism 17. Quoc Tu Giam used to be a Confucian school reserved for sons of the _____.
a. royalty b. imperialism c. feudalism d. Confucius 18. His novels were originally published in serial form in a magazine.
a. actually b. unusually c. truly d. initially
19. There's an ______ film on at the local cinema.
a. interest b. interesting c. interested d. interestingly 20. We stayed for the film credits ______ who the music was by.
a. for seeing b. in order see c. seeing d. to see 21. The movie was so ______ that we couldn't sleep last night.
a. thrill b. thrilling c. thrilled d. thriller
22. There isn't ______ airport near where I live. ______ nearest airport is 70 miles away.
a. a/ The b. an/ The c. the/ The d. the/ A
23. 'You look ______ when you see me.' 'Yes. I think you are in China.'
a. astonish b. astonishing c. astonished d. astonishingly 24. It was not until one was found the search for a star ______.
a. will stop b. would stop c. didn't stop d. wouldn't stop 25. The Cup will _____ to the winning team by the president himself.
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a. present b. be presenting c. have presented d. be presented 26. The World Cup is _____ for its clash of football cultures.
a. fascinate b. fascinating c. fascinated d. being fascinated 27. Manchester United _____ a home game this week.
a. will play b. are playing c. are to play d. play 28. He's hoping _____ before next week's game with Liverpool.
a. fit b. fitting c. to fit d. to be fit
29. I think Germany _____ the gold cup in the 2006 World Cup.
a. will win b. is winning c. is going to win d. wins 30. Vega scored an unfortunate own goal when he slipped as he tried _____ the ball.
a. clearing b. to clear c. and cleared d. clear
31. The World Cup _____ every four years.
a. was held b. have held c. holds d. is held
32. I‟d love to watch the final, but I haven't got a ticket.'
'Well. I've got two free tickets to the match. I _____ you one.'
a. am going to give b. give c. am giving d. will give 33. We _____ football together when we were kids.
a. played b. have played c. had played d. were playing 34. „Jane doesn't seem interested in learning to swim.'
'You're right. Betty is the ______ of the two.'
a. most enthusiastic b. more enthusiastic c. enthusiastic d. most enthusiast 35. Brian has been working ______ since has was promoted.
a. much harder b. more harder c. more hardly d. as harder 36. 'I've got ten dollars.' 'I think I have ______ money than you.'
a. least b. fewer c. less d. fewest
37. I‟ll have ______ next week because I'll have done all my exams then.
a. less time b. the most time c. much more time d. more time than 38. _______ people go to the football matches now than twenty years ago.
a. Less b. Lesser c. Fewer d. Few
39 . 'How old is he ?' „I‟ve no idea, but I'm sure he ______ you if you ask him.' a. will have told b. will be telling c. is going to tell d. will tell
40. “Descendants of the Sun” __________ the most mentioned film on social media since it was released.
a. becomes b. has become c. have become d. became
41. The earth, ______ is the fifth largest planet in the solar system, is the third planet from the sun.
a. who b. which c. that d. whom e.
42. She was probably the hardest working student ______ I've ever taught.
a. who b. that c. whom d. which e.
42. Do you remember the date ______ we have to submit the first essay?
a. which b. when c. that d. where e.
43. I didn't get a pay rise, but this wasn't the reason ______ I left.
a. which b. that c. when d. why e.
44. Mr. Carter, to ______ I spoke on the phone last night, is very interested in our plan.
a. who b. whom c. which d. that e.
45. I used to enjoy the summer ______ we had a big family picnic.
a. which b. when c. that d. where e.
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46. The new shopping mail is advertised as a place ______ you can find just about anything you might want to buy.
a. which b. that c. where d. when e.
47. A professor ______ teaches biology at the university received an award for outstanding research.
a. who b. which c. that d. whom e.
III. Grammar: Put the verb in the correct form
1. When we (arrive)……….., the food (already prepare)……….
2. We (just/ tell) ………..by the police that we should go another way go be the road (resurface) ...now.
3. According to the weather forecast, it (be) ……….sunny tomorrow.
4. When we arrived, the train (leave)………... the station already 5. If I (know) ……….who he was, I (ask) ………him to help me.
6. Miss Hoa (teach) ………..in this school since 1995.
7. We (learn) ………in our room when they (come) ………...and (ask) ………..….. to join them in their trip to Ba Den Mountain.
8. I don't go out now because it (rain) ………..and I (not have) ………an umbrella 9. Finally I (stop)……… smoking. I (try)……… to give it up for many times 10. Recently, we (give) ……….a questionnaire of 100 sentences by our English teacher.
11. - Did you remember to book seats?
- Oh, I (forget)………... I (telephone) …………now.
12. If he (be) ………..with us now, he (enjoy) ………the beauty of nature of the national park 13. Tomorrow, we (play)……… tennis instead of football. Would you like to join us?
14. - Would you like a drink? - Oh, Yes. I (have) ………a glass of orange juice.
15. I (check) ………the work for you if you would like.
16. When you (leave)………. Paris? - I left on December 5th 17. If you (finish) ………typing the report, you can go home
18. Unless you (tell) ………me all your troubles, I can't do anything to help you 19. I'm afraid I have to leave now. If so, I (give) ………you a lift.
20. When we (arrive)………., he (go out) ……….10 minutes before, so we (cannot/ meet) ……….him.
IV. Vocabulary: A. Choose the best answer
1. About 400 students……… part in the protest (took, hold, made, did)
2. In the world cup hosted by Japan and South Korea, Brazil defeated Germany … 2 to 0 (with, by, at, on).
3. Pele is famous ………… his football records (for, with, on, of).
4. “The Beatles” is and will be my favorite ……….. (band, flock, team, singer) 5. If you don't bring a map with you, you may get ………. easily (lost, lose, loss, loose) 6. This weather makes me… (depressing/ depressingly/ depressed/ to depress)
7. We need this contract - hundreds of jobs are ………… stake (in, at, on, under)
8. .……. men are often paid more than ………… women for the same job (/, the/the, /the, the/)
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9. ………. Pacific is the world's largest ocean (a, an, the,)
10. That film is only 90 minutes …………. length but it's interesting (on, at, with, in) 11. That house doesn't belong ………. my family (in, for, with, to)
12. ………. from your house to school? (How much is it, How far is it, How far it is, How much far it is) 13. Language distinguishes ………….. human beings from animals (a, an, the, )
14. (How many, How much, How often, How far) do you take a holiday ? - once a year.
15. ……. senses has a human being got? (How many, How much, How often, How far)
16. Tourists go to Cuc Phuong National Park to look ……. the 1,000-year-old tree (at/ for/ after/ through) 17. ……… will you leave? - On October 20th (When, Why, How, Where) 18. I rarely listen to …………. music on ……….. radio ( /the, a/, the/, the/the)
19. He left school to take care………. his sick mother. (for/ with/ of/ off)
20. The …. of vaccines is a turning point in the fight against diseases (discover, discovery, discoverable, discovered)
21. ……….. do you prefer, love story films or thrillers? (which, what, whom, for which)
22. Yesterday she heard ………. news. She was so …………. that she couldn't say anything.
(surprising/surprised, surprising/surprising, surprised/surprising, surprised/ surprised) 23. It is an ………game. ( excitement / exciting/ excited/ excite)
24. Mary finds it ….. to do house work everyday. She feels …….with it (bored/bored, boring/boring, boring/bored, bored/boring)
25. Milk is often added to ………….. tea in ……UK. (/the , the/the, a/a, the/a)
26. The farmers enrich the soil with ………..(fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, gases) 27. (What / how/ which/ how much) is the weather like today?
28. This species of animal is in ………. now (dangerous, endangered, danger, endanger).
29.I want _________ apple from that basket. (a/ an/ the/)
30. Does that species still ………. now? (contain, abandon, surprise, exist) 31. We can finish the rest of the bread for ____ breakfast. (a/ an/ the/)
32. In Vietnam, there're many ethnic ………. that live in the mountains (majorities, minorities, activities, abilities)
33. The regulations of the competition will be announced …… on TV next week (office, official, officially, officer)
34. ……. is traditional music of a country (Jazz, folk music, pop music, classical music) 35. ……? Not bad (How are you/who are you, what are you/ where are you from).
B. Supply the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the sentence
1. The best time to visit Cuc Phuong is from October to April when the (rain)………… season is over.
2. Thank you for your ( invite)……… to the dinner tomorrow.
3. Sharks are swimming animals that move (depend) ………..of the water currents.
4. The river is highly ( danger)………. for swimmers.
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5. Water was found at a (deep)……… of 30 feet underground.
6. Researchers have made some important ( discover)………
7. He has been living in an (orphanage)………….since his parents died.
8. The Muong ethnic (minor)……….. live in Cuc Phuong National Park.
9. Do you have (nation) ……….costume?
10. It‟s forbidden to hunt that kind of bird. It has been listed as one of (danger) ………species.
11. FIFA planned to organize a world (champion)……….before 1930.
12. His story was very (amuse) ……….and we were very ( amuse) ……….at it.
13. Tom drives very (quick)……….. He is a (danger) ……… driver 14. Music adds (joy) ………to the atmosphere of a festival.
15. We feel (pride) ……….of our country whenever hearing the National Anthem.
16. Music can express ideas, (think)………., and feelings.
17. The fire in the forest caused terrible (destroy)………
18. Many kinds of plants can be used to treat (vary)……….. killing diseases.
19. What will happen to this river if more ( chemist)……….. are released into the water.
20. Cuc Phuong national park was (office) ………..opened in 1960.
21. Oil spills are a great (threaten)……….to the undersea world.
22. Can you play any ( music )……….instruments? - No, I cannot.
23. Trees, grasses, and other plant life play an important part in the natural (circulate)…….of water.
24. Do you believe in the ……….(exist)of ghosts.
25. (Tragic) ………, his wife was killed in a car accident V. Writing: A. Error recognition
1. If I knew her phone number, I'd have phoned her to come there last night.
2. If I were her, I'll quit that job immediately and look for another one 3. If I had known that you were ill, I had gone to see you
4. Unless the horse didn't fall, it'd have won the race
5. What would you do if you have chance to travel in the submarine?
6. It isn't until last month that I knew who she was.
7. It wasn't until he had been 32 that he got married to a pretty girl
8. - How far does it take to get to the new railway station? - 5 minutes
9. - Why do you ask me about the party? - Because I wasn't been inviting to it 10. When we came, the film was started an hour before
11. When does your daughter practice singing all day for? – to become a singer.
12. The milk was brought to my door but the letters leave in the hall.
13. A rare species of beetle were discovered during the journey of the explores 14. Have the students be told about the changes of their timetable yet?
15. I like classical music because it is so relaxed
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16 Whales are under danger because of the increase in the number of hunters 17. You should bring an umbrella so as protect yourself from rain.
18. It's impossible for me telling a lie to her
19. Growing up, a tree needs sunshine, water and air.
20. Singing well, one needs to listen to and live with the music
B. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meanings
* Rewrite the following sentences, using Conditional Sentences Type 2 or Type 3 1. I lost my job because I was late for work
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2. She eats much sugar. She is very fat
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3. He drinks too much coffee. He can't sleep well at night
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4. We can‟t bathe in this part of river because the water is too dirty.
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5. We spend too much money on electricity because we have four air conditioners in our house.
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* Change these sentences into the passive voice 1. Somebody has robbed the bank near our house.
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2. They will complete the new high way from north to south next year.
...
3. My aunt made this sweater for her son.
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4. My mother cooks meals for us everyday
...
5. Mary is cutting the cake with a sharp knife
...
* Rewrite these sentences, using: It wasn’t until ………..………… that………..
1. She didn‟t become a teacher until 1990.
It was not until ...
2. They didn't pay the bill until the electricity was cut off.
It was not until ...
3. We didn‟t see her until she came back.
It was not until ...
4. I didn‟t watch that film until yesterday.
It was not until ...
5. She didn‟t write to him until she received his letter.
It was not until ...
* Combine the following sentences by changing the second sentence into a relative clause. Use commas for non-defining relative clauses.
1. I remember the day. I was afraid to use my new computer then
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2. I work in an office. In my office, the software changes frequently.
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3. The secretary can give you the information. She sits at the first desk on the right.
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4. The Southam Chess Club meets weekly on Friday evenings. It has more than 50 members.
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5. Professor Johnson is to visit the university next week. I have long admired him.
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6. The playground wasn't used by those children. It was built for those children.
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7. People often suffer from backache. Their work involves standing for most of the day.
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8. They climbed up to the top of a large. rock. They got a good view from there.
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9. A doctor has had to retire through ill health. We know him.
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10. Jane has sold the old car. She was given it by her father.
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11. Thanksgiving is a time. Everyone eats turkey in America then.
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12. The island's two million inhabitants have been badly affected by the drought. Most of the island's inhabitants are peasant farmers.
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13. Dr Rowan has had to do all his own typing. His secretary resigned two weeks ago.
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14. I would like to thank to my tutor. I would never have finished the work without her.
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15. She has now moved back to the house on Long Island. She- was born there.
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* Join each pair of sentences. Be careful where you put the words in brackets.
1. This shirt is still dirty. I've washed it twice. (even though)
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2. Mark enjoyed his helicopter trip over the Grand Canyon in Arizona. He was afraid of heights. (despite) __________________________________________________________________________
3. He lost a lot of blood. He is in a stable condition. (in spite of)
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4. John had the necessary. qualifications. He was not hired because of h (even though) .
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5. She was successful. She felt dissatisfied. (in spite of)
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6. They drank from the stream. They knew it was polluted. (although)
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7. The villagers refuse to leave. Their food supply is threatened. (despite)
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8. Reid failed to score himself. He helped Jones score two goals. (although)
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9. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village. (in spite of)
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10. Brian went ahead with his original plan for the company. Everyone disagreed with him. (although) ____________________________________________________________________________
* Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.
1. This train is more convenient than all the others. (most)
This train_____________________________________________________________________________
2. The living room isn't as large as the kitchen. (than)
The kitchen __________________________________________________________________________
3. My salary is high, but yours is higher.
Your salary ______________________________________________________________________________
4. The table and the desk are the same size. (big)
The table ____________________________________________________________________________
5. The dress is cheaper than the skirt. (expensive)
The skirt ____________________________________________________________________________
6. They‟ve lived here for a quite long time but we‟ve lived here longer. (than)
This crossword _______________________________________________________________________
7. No one in class studies as well as Huong. (best)
Huong studies _________________________________________________________________________
8. I've never read a more romantic story. (most)
' It's _________________________________________________________________________________
9. This car is more expensive than that car. (cheaper)
That car _______________________________________________________________________________
10. A bus is cheaper than a taxi. (less)
A bus _______________________________________________________________________________
C. Rewrite the following sentences using the given cues
1. People are destroying large areas of forest now. (change into passive voice)
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2. I go to the theatre once a week. (make a question to ask the underlined part) _________________________________________________
3. We weren‟t invited to the party until Tom suggested.
It was __________________________________________
4. This work is really tiring, We can‟t stand it.
We are very __________________
5. No one can study better than Nam in my class .=>Nam is ___________________________________
6. We didn‟t leave the office until 5pm. => It was not ...
7. People speak English all over the world. => English is ...
8. Lan did not have a city map, so she got lost her way. => If Lan...
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9. The movie was disappointing. => We ...
10. I like pop music. => I am...
11. In spite of the crowded shop, people are not buying much.
Although...
12. In spite of the hot weather, they went jogging in the park.
Althought………
13. I didn‟t sleep until midnight.
It was not until ……...
14. He bought the laptop at the supermarket. (Write the question for the underlined words).
………...
15. They haven‟t stamped the letter.
The letter ...………
16. We didn‟t hurry, so we missed the train.
If...
17. We didn‟t go on holiday because we didn‟t have enough money.
If we ...
18. They didn't come back until 9 p.m.
It was not until...
19. Despite her illness, she still went to school.
Although...
20. Nam has sold the old clothes for 2 days.
The old clothes...
21. The movie was disappointed.
We were...
22. The government will pass the new laws to restrict wildlife destruction.
The new laws ...
23. I was tired because I stayed up late last night.
If ………...
24. It took us eight and a half hours from here to Australia by plane.
...
25. We didn‟t recognize him until he came into the light.
It was not ………...
26. In spite of his bad cough, he keeps on smoking.
Although ………...
27. Lan didn‟t go to school yesterday because she was ill.
If Lan ………..
28. We didn‟t have a holiday until last year.
...
29. In spite of the noisy and crowded city , it is an ideal place to live
Although………
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30. The forest fire destroyed many valuable trees and animals.(passive voice)
………
31. Despite the bad traffic, we got home on time.
Although ………..
32. Nobody cleans the room everyday.
The room ………
33. He didn't prepare for the interview, so he didn't get the job.
If………
34. Susie was not happy until she earned some money.
It was not ………
35. My new job is quite boring.
I am……….
36. The book is very interesting.
He is ...
37. The fire has destroyed many houses. (Passive voice)
...
38. Helen wasn‟t happy until she returned her hometown.
It was ...
39. He is still interested in playing sports in spite of his old age.
Although ...
40. He didn't study his lessons very carefully, so he got bad marks.
If ...
41. Despite the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Although……….………
42. There are over 84 lessons in my laptop now.
……….………?
43. He didn‟t stop working until he felt too tired.
It was……….………
44. Someone took Bob to the hospital.(changing into passive)
……….………
45. Because she tried to work hard, she was successful.
If ……….………
46. The program was boring.
I was……….………
47. In spite of being tired, he continued to work
Although……….………
48. My favourite musician is Beethoven.
……….………?
49. We didn‟t finish it until the end of last summer.
It was……….………
50.You can buy videos like this one anywhere .(changing into passive)
……….………?
51. He didn‟t prepare for the interview, so he didn‟t get the job.
If ……….………
52. I find the action film really interesting.(interesting → interested)
I‟m ……….………
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53. My father will grow many trees in the park next week.
Many trees ...
54. . Lisa felt tired, so she left the work for later.
If ...
49. They go dancing with their team once a week.
... ? 50. My sister didn‟t become a good doctor until she worked in that hospital.
It was not ...
51. Many students find these classes very boring.
These classes make ...
52. In spite of earning a low salary, Lina gave money to her parents.
Although ...
53. I didn‟t have free time, so I couldn‟t go to see him.
if………
54. Minh goes to the post office twice a month.
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55. I didn't comment further until I had all the information.
It was not until………
56. The film is disappointing.
They ………
57. She decided to accept the job despite the low salary.
Although………
58. They use a computer to do that job nowadays
A computer...
59. I was punished because I went out late last night.
If...
60. Mary didn‟t work for the United Nations until 2004
It was not until...
61. There were about 90 to 100 people at the concert last night.
………?
62. That film is interesting.
I……….…..….………
63. In spite of having a little money, I am happy.
Although……….……….………
64. The weather was so bad that all students couldn‟t go to school.
If ………...
65. I often listen to music in my free time.
……….………..
66. Mr. Minh painted his house last month.
His house- ……….………..
67. Lam didn‟t know how to use computer until last year.
It was not until- ……….
68. The song is boring.
He ……….
69. In spite of having a bad cold, Hoa finished her homework.
Although ……….
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70. Mrs. Linh didn‟t make a success of her career until last year.
It was not until ...
71. In spite of being a millionaire, he hates spending money.
Althought...
72. No one has ever held the meeting in that room.
The meeting ...
73. We got lost because we didn‟t have a map.
if...
74. Peter left for London on December 5th. (Make question with the underlined part) ...
75. I found that the film was boring.
I was ...
VI. WRITE A PARAGRAPH (at least 60 words) 1. Your favorite film
2. Your favorite football player 3. Hanoi city
4. Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam
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