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TÀI LIỆU ÔN TẬP THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2018
MÔN TIẾNG ANH
Năm học: 2017-2018
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TT Nội dung
1 Tenses
2 Subject-verb agreement
3 Comparison
4 Passive voice
5 Cleft sentences
6 Modal verbs
7 Infinitives and gerunds
8 Conjunctions
9 Transitives and Intransitives
10 Conditional sentences
11 Relative clauses
12 Inversion
13 Adverbial clauses
14 Reported speech
15 Prepositions and articles
16 Collocations
17 Tag questions
18 Phrasal verbs
19 Pronunciation: Vowels, consnants and stress
20 Synonyms and Antonyms
21 Vocabulary and structures related to Education
22 Vocabulary and structures related to Environment
23 Vocabulary and structures related to Jobs, hobbies
24 Vocabulary and structures related to You and me
25 Vocabulary and structures related to Sports
26 Vocabulary and structures related to Recreation
27 Vocabulary and structures related to the topic Community
28 Vocabulary and structures related to People and Places
29 Cloze tests
30 Reading comprehension
31 Practice tests
1. TENSES
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I. THE PRESENT SIMPLE AND PRESENT CONTINOUS TENSES
A. PRESENTATION
1. The Present Simple Tense.
+ “TO BE”
* Formation
Eg. I am a student.
She isn’t a teacher.
Are they workers? – Yes, they are.
Where is Lan? – She is in the kitchen.
(+) S + am/is/are .............
(-) S + am/is/are + not .............
(?) – Yes/No question: Am/Is/Are+ S ..................?
- Wh- question: Wh- + am/is/are + S?
+ ORDINARY VERBS
Eg. (+) They live in Tuyen Quang.
(-) They don’t live in Ha Giang.
(?) Do they live in Tuyen Quang? – Yes, they do.
(+) He works in Hanoi.
(-) He doesn’t work in Tuyen Quang.
(?) Does he work in Hanoi? – Yes, he does.
* Wh-questions:
(?) Where do they live? – They live in Tuyen Quang.
(+) S (I, We, You, They) + V (infinitive without “to”)
S (He, She, It) + V (s/es)
(-) S (I, We, You, They) + do not (don’t ) + V(infinitive without “to”)
S (He, She, It) + does not (doesn’t) + V(infinitive without “to”)
(?) Do + I/we/you/they + V(infinitive without “to”) ?
Does + he/she/it + V(infinitive without “to”) ?
* Wh- + do/does + S + V(infinitive without “to”) ? (Chú ý: Khi từ để hỏi là chủ ngữ thì không áp
dụng cấu trúc này mà trật tự từ trong câu ở dạng khẳng định)
Eg. Who does it?
What makes you sad?
* Đối với các chủ ngữ là các đại từ nhân xưng I, We, You, They và các danh từ số nhiều thì động từ
chia ở dạng nguyên thể không “to”:
Eg. They often play volleyball in the afternoon.
* Nếu chủ ngữ ở dạng số ít (He, she, it) thì thêm “s” hoặc “es” vào sau động từ:
- Cách thêm ‘s, es’ :
+ Thông thường ta thêm "s" vào sau động từ: works, likes, loves, wants, ...
+ Thêm “es” vào sau động từ tận cùng là "ss, x, z, ch, sh, o": misses, kisses, passes, relaxes,
boxes, buzzes, teaches, approaches, finishes, washes, goes, does ...
+ Động từ tận cùng là phụ âm + "y", chuyển thành ‘i+es’: cry cries, fly  flies, study 
studies, ...
+ Động từ tận cùng là nguyên âm + "y" thì vẫn tuân theo quy tắc thêm “s” thông thường: play 
plays, say  says, pray  prays ...
+ Số ít của “have” là “has”.
* Use:
- Diễn tả một chân lí, một sự kiện khoa học hay một hiện tượng tự nhiên.
Ex : Water boils at 100oC.
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
- Diễn tả một phong tục, thói quen ở hiện tại, thường có các trạng từ: always, often, usually,
sometimes, occasionally, never, generally, forever, rarely, every day/ year/ once/ three times a week/a
month, . ..
Ex: We always go to school at 6 a.m.
He often gets up at 5.30.
- Một tình huống, công việc lâu dài, hoặc một chương trình, thời khóa biểu, lịch tàu xe...
Ex: I’m a teacher.
He works in a bank.
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The train to Ho Chi Minh City leaves at 5.30 am.
There is a football match at 9 p.m on TV tonight.
More examples: + She usually(go)...............to school by bus
+ John and Ann always(watch)...................TV after dinner
2. The Present Continuous Tense
* FORM
Eg. (+) I am reading an English book.
(-) She is not cooking in the kitchen at the moment.
(?) Are they playing handball with their friends now?
* Wh-questions: Why is she crying?
(+) S + am/is/are + V-ing.
(-) S + am/is/are + not + V-ing
(?) Am/Is/Are+ S + V-ing?
Wh-questions: Wh- + am/is/are + S + V-ing?
(Chú ý: Khi từ để hỏi là chủ ngữ thì không áp dụng cấu trúc này mà trật tự từ trong câu ở
dạng khẳng định. Eg. Who is talking in the room?)
a) Cách thêm đuôi "-ing": Thông thường, ta thêm "-ing" vào sau động từ, tuy nhiên :
+ Động từ tận cùng là "e", bỏ ‘‘e’’ rồi thêm ‘‘-ing’’: live  living, drive  driving, ...
+ Động từ tận cùng là "ie", chuyển thành ‘‘y + ing’’: die  dying, lie  lying, ...
+ Động từ 1 âm tiết hoặc 2 âm tiết mà trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2 kết thúc bằng MỘT nguyên
âm và MỘT phụ âm thì nhân đôi phụ âm cuối trước khi thêm "-ing" (ngoại trừ động từ kết thúc bằng
"w", "x")
Stop  stopping, cut  cutting, sit  sitting, swim  swimming, ...
Begin  beginning, ...
But cook  cooking, teach  teaching, grow  growing, fix  fixing ...
* USE
- Diễn tả một hành động đang xảy ra tại thời điểm nói hoặc xung quanh thời điểm nói, thường dùng
với : now, right now, at the moment, at present, ...
E.g: Tom is having dinner at the moment.
What are you doing now?
Be quiet! The baby is sleeping.
Listen! Someone is crying somewhere.
- Diễn tả hành động sẽ xảy ra ở tương lai có kế hoạch trước:
E.g: George is leaving for New York tomorrow.
What are you doing tonight?
- Diễn tả hành động thường xuyên lặp đi lặp lại gây sự bực mình hay khó chịu cho người nói. Cách
dùng này được dùng với trạng từ “always, continually”
E.g. He is always losing his keys (Anh ấy cứ hay đánh mất chìa khóa)
Notes: Không sử dụng dạng tiếp diễn (V_ing) với các động từ chỉ nhận thức, tri giác hoặc sự sở
hữu như: to be, see, hear, understand, know, like, want, feel, smell, remember, forget, …. Với các
động từ này, ta dùng thì hiện tại đơn giản.
E.g: I’m tired . (Tôi đang mệt)
B. PRACTICE.
Exercise 1: Choose the best answers
1. He often …………… up late.
A. get up B. gets up C. got up D. getting up
2. ……….. you often ……………. TV?
A. Do/watch B. Do/watches C. Have/watch D. Does/watches
3. Mr. Brown ……………….. English.
A. speak B. speaks C. does speak D. spoke
4. I usually ………………….. shopping on weekend.
A. goes B. does go C. go D. went
5. Hai often ………………… his face at 6.15.
A. washes B. washing C. does wash D. Wash
6. Thanh and Mai always …………………… a movie on Saturdays.
A. see B. sees C. do see D. does
7. ………….he often …………………… a bus to school?
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A. Do/take B. Is/take C. Does/takes D. Does/take
8. We …………………… students in class 8A.
A. are B. is C. do D. eat
9. She ………………… homework in the evenings.
A. do not B. does not do C. doing D. do
10. He usually …………………… a taxi to the railway station
A. takes B. take C. taking D. does take
11. Look! A man ……………..you.
A. calls B. call C. is calling D. are calling
12. Keep silent! I ……………..to the radio.
A. am listening B. listen C. is listening D. listens
13. At the moment, I …………….a book and my brother ………………… TV.
A. read/watch B. am reading/is watching C. reading/watching D. is reading/are watching
14. At the moment, Nam and his friends ………………shopping at the mall.
A. is going B. goes C. are going D. go
15. Oh no! Look! It ………….. again. It always ……….. in this country.
A. snow/snow B. snows/snows C. snowing/snowing D. is snowing/snows
* Answer keys:
1- B, 2- A, 3- B, 4- C, 5- A, 6- A, 7- D, 8- A, 9- B, 10- A, 11- C, 12- A, 13- B, 14- C, 15- D
C. HOMEWORK
Exercise: Choose the best answers
1. My and I always …………………… to the countryside by bus.
A. went B. goes C. do go D. go
2. Our teacher usually …………………… us many exercises.
A. give B. giving C. gives D. does give
3. He often …………………… a train to work.
A. catches B. catch C. don’t catch D. catching
4. The sun ……………………in the East.
A. rise B. rises C. raise D. does rise
5. My old friend, Manh …………………… to me twice a month.
A. phone B. phones C. phoned D. do phone
6. What she says …………………… true.
A. is B. are C. do D. does
7. The weather generally ……………. quite hot in July and August.
A. get B. gets C. got D. getting
8. Michael………….. thirsty eight hours a week.
A. worked B. work C. works D. working
9. Peter usually ………lunch at school.
A. have B. has C. had D. having
10. They often ……………………their parents on every Saturday.
A. visit B. visits C. does not visit D. visiting
11. I …….. with my parents but right now I ………. with some friends for a few days.
A. live/stay B. living/staying C. am living/stay D. live/am staying
12. Look! That boy ……….. after the bus. He …………. to catch it.
A. is running/wants B. run/want C. running/wanting D. runs/wants
13. What are you doing next Saturday? Nothing special. I ………… at home.
A. staying B. am staying C. stay D. stayed
14. Where's John? He …………….. to a new CD in his room.
A. listens B. listen C. listening D. is listening
15. Jean has been working hard all day but she ………… at the moment.
A. isn’t working B. not working C. doesn’t work D. aren’t working
* Answer keys:
1- D, 2- C, 3- A, 4- B, 5- B, 6- A, 7- B, 8- C, 9- B, 10- A, 11-D, 12- A, 13- B, 14- D, 15- A.
II. THE PRESENT PERFECT AND PRESENT PERFECT CONTINOUS TENSES

A. PRESENTATION
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1. The Present perfect Tense.
* Form:
Examples: (+) Nam has lived in Hanoi for 10 years.
(-) I have not found my door keys yet.
(?) Have you ever met him before? Yes, I have./No, I haven’t.
(?) What have you just done?
(+) S + have/has + V(past participle)
(-) S + have not (haven’t)/has not (hasn’t)+ V(past participle).
(?) Have/Has + S + V(past participle)?
* Wh- + have/has + S + V(past participle)?
(I/We/You/They + have … ; He/She/It + has …)
* USE:
- Hành động đã xảy ra trong quá khứ nhưng kết quả của nó vẫn còn ở hiện tại.
- Hành động đã xảy ra trong quá khứ nhưng chúng ta không biết rõ hoặc không muốn đề cập đến thời
gian chính xác mà hành động xảy ra.
Eg: I have read the instructions but I don’t understand them.
He has gone away
- Hành động bắt đầu trong quá khứ, kéo dài đến hiện tại và có khả năng tiếp tục ở tương lai. Thường
dùng với up to now, up to present, so far và các giới từ for, since.
Eg: We have lived in this city for 10 years.
She has worked in that company since 2000.
- Dùng để thông báo tin mới hoặc loan báo một sự việc mới xảy ra.
Eg: I have just bought a dictionary.
- Hành động dùng trog các câu trả lời khẳng định với already và phủ định với not…yet
Eg: I have not written to him yet
He has done this job before.
- Chỉ trải nghiệm hoặc kinh nghiệm, dùng với ever, never
Eg: I have never read this book.
- Chỉ số lần thực hiện hành động: twice, three times, several times
Eg: I have been to Ho Chi Minh City several times.
*Signal words: never, ever, recently, lately, already, up to now, so far, for a long time, for ages, for
the past few months/years…
2. The Present Perfect Continuous Tense.

* Form:
Examples: (+) Nam has been living in Hanoi for 10 years.
(-) I have not been finding my door keys yet.
(?) Have you been cooking? Yes, I have./No, I haven’t.
(?) What have you been doing ?
(+) S + have/has + been + V-ing...
(-) S + have not (haven’t)/has not (hasn’t)+ been + V-ing.
(?) Have/Has + S + been + V-ing?
* Wh- + have/has + S + been+ V-ing?
(I/We/You/They + have … ; He/She/It + has …)
* USE:
- Thì này diễn tả một hành động bắt đầu trong quá khứ và kéo dài liên tục đến hiện tại.
Notes:
Không dùng thì hiện tại hoàn thành tiếp diễn để nói những tình huống tồn tại 1 thời gian dài nhất
là khi có always.
Eg: Alice has always worked hard.
(Không dùng has always been working hard)
Không dùng thì hiện tại hoàn thành tiếp diễn với các động từ được liệt kê ở thì hiện tại tiếp
diễn(các động từ chỉ nhận thức, tri giác).
Eg: How long have Bob and Alice been married?
(Không dùng have Bob and Alice been being married)
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Các từ hay đi kèm là:
* Since: + Mốc thời gian
* For: + khoảng thời gian
Eg: I have been studying French for five years.
B. PRACTICE
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.
1. My mother _______ (teach) at Tan Trao High School since 1990.
2. He already _______ (be) in Ho Chi Minh City twice.
3. All the students in our class ________ (study) harder recently.
4. It is the second time we ________ (visit) Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum.
5. ________ you _________ (feed) the cat yet? No, I _________ (not do) it.
6. English _________ (be) popular all over the world for a very long time.
7. She ________ (earn) her living since she graduated from university.
8. What they just ___________ (do)?
9. We ________ (not finish) our homework yet.
10. It _________ (rain) a lot this summer.
C. HOMEWORK
Exercise : Hoàn thành các đoạn hội thoại sau bằng cách chia các động từ.
Tom: Hi Ana. I (try) ___1___ to ring you several times today. Where (you / be) _____2______?
Ana: I (be) ___3_____ at home all the time. But I (clean) ______4_____ the house all day, so maybe I
didn't hear the phone ring.
Tom: (you/ clean) ____5________ everything now?
Ana: No, not yet. I (tidy/ not) _____6_____ up the kitchen yet. But why are you here?
Tom: Don't you remember? Jane (invited) ____7______ us to her birthday party and we (buy/ not)
_____8_____ a present for her yet.
Ana: Oh, that's right. (you/ find out/ already)___9___ what she wants?
Tom: Well, she (learn) _____10______ Spanish for a year and wants to spend her next holiday in
Mexico. Maybe we could get her a guide book.
Ana: That's a good idea. There is a good bookshop in the big shopping centre. I (see) ____11____
some nice books about Mexico there recently.
* Answer keys:
1- have tried, 2- have you been, 3- have been, 4- have been cleaning,
5- Have you cleaned, 6- haven’t tidied, 7- has invited, 8- have gone already found out,
9- has been learning, 10- have seen, 11- have seem.
III. THE SIMPLE PAST AND PAST CONTINUOUS TENSES

A. PRESENTATION.
1. The Simple Past Tense
* Form.
+ TO BE
S + was/ were (not) + ….
Was/Were + S + .............?
Wh- + was/were + S + ......... ?
(I, he, she, it + was; you, we, they + were)
+ ORDINARY VERBS
S + Ved
S + did not (didn’t)+ V(infinitive)
Did + S + V(infinitive”)?
* USE:
- Diễn tả một hành động xảy ra và kết thúc trong quá khứ với thời gian xác định
Eg: She went shopping with me yesterday afternoon.
Lan wrote a long letter to her sister last night.
- Diễn tả một thói quen hay một công việc lâu dài trong quá khứ: used to + V-infinitive
Eg: They used to play on the swings when they were children.
When I was a student, I always went to the library to borrow books.
- Các trạng từ thường dùng: ago, yesterday, the day before yesterday, last week/month/year/Christmas,
in 1995, ...
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2. The Past Continuous Tense
* Form:
S + was/were + V- ing
S+ was/ were + not + V-ing
Was/Were + S + V-ing?
* USE.
- Diễn tả một hành động đang xảy ra ở một thời điểm hay cả một khoảng thời gian trong quá khứ,
thường dùng với at 7.00 pm yesterday, at this time last night, ...
Eg: I was watching a football match on T.V at 8 o'clock last night.
- Diễn tả một hành động đang tiếp diễn trong quá khứ (QKTD) thì một hành động khác xen vào/cắt
ngang (quá khứ đơn)
Eg: I was having dinner when he came.
- Diễn tả hai hoặc nhiều hành động xảy ra đồng thời tại cùng một thời điểm xác định trong quá khứ.
Eg: At 8p.m yesterday, Mary was watching TV while Tom was reading a newspaper.
B. PRACTICE.
Choose the best option by circling A, B, C or D.
1. I ______ my old school teacher last week.
A. visited B. visit C. am visiting D. have visited
2. A burglar _________ into the house while we __________ television.
A. broke/ were watching B. broke/ watched
C. had broken/ watched D. broke/ had watched
3. I ______ all of my homework last night.
A. finish B. will finish C. have finished D. finished
4. In the 19th century, it _______ two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon.
A. took B. had taken C. had taken D. was taking
5. When Carol _______ last night, I ______ my favorite show on television.
A. was calling / watched C. called / have watched
B. called / was watching D. had called / watched
6. When I _______ home last night, I _______ that Jane _______ a beautiful candlelight dinner.
A. had arrived / discovered / prepared
B. was arriving / had discovered / was preparing
C. have arrived / was discovering / had prepared
D. arrived / discovered / was preparing
7. Sam _______ to change a light bulb when he _______ and _______.
A. was trying / slipped / fell C. tried / was slipping / falling
B. had been trying / slipped D / was falling d. has tried / slips / falls
8. I _______ you last night after dinner, but you _______ there. Where _______ you?
A. was calling / are not / are C. called / were not / were
B. had called / had not been / were D. called / have not been / are
9. The Titanic _______ the Atlantic when it _______ an iceberg.
A. was crossing / struck C. had crossed / was striking
B. crossed / had struck D. is crossing / strikes
10. The number of the participants in the survey _______ 250 students for Oxford University.
A. are B. was C. were D. have been
11. I _______ a terrible accident while I _______ on the beach.
A. see / am walking C. saw / was walking
B. was seeing / walked D. have seen / were walking
12. What _______ when the fire alarm _______ off?
A. are you doing / will go C. have you done / would go
B. were you doing / went D. will you do / are going
13. They ______ enthusiastically when their teacher ______ in.
A. discuss / comes C. will have discussed / comes
B. will discuss / will come D. were discussing / came
14. I have not met her for three years.
A. The last time I met her was three years ago. B. It is three years when I will meet her.
C. I did not meet her three years ago. D. During three years, I met her once.
15. He last visited London three years ago.
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A. He has been in London for three years. B. He hasn't visited London for three years.
C. He didn't visit London three years ago. D. He was in London for three years.
Answer keys:
1. A 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. B
6. D 7. A 8. C 9. A 10. B
11. C 12. B 13. D 14. A 15. B
C. HOMEWORK.
Choose the best option by circling the letter A, B, C or D
1. I have not seen Tom for ages.
A. It has been a long time since I last saw Tom. B. Tom and I do not look the same age.
C. Tom and I are friends for a long time. D. I often met Tom ages ago.
2. I haven't met my grandparents for five years.
A. I have met my grandparents for five years. B. I often met my grandparents five years ago.
C. I didn't meet my grandparents five years ago. D. I last met my grandparents five years ago.
3. It is three years since I ______ her in Bangkok in 2013.
A. last saw B. saw last C. had seen D. have seen
4. Lan ______ learning English a few years ago.
A. starts B. will start C. started D. is starting
5. _______ Tom Cruise's last movie? Yes, I _______ it three days ago
A. Have you ever seen / saw C. Did you ever see / have seen
B. Had you ever seen / would see D. Will you ever see / saw
6. In the past, people _______ to the beach more often.
A. have gone B. used to go C. were going D. had gone
7. Last week, we ______ an interesting film about the animal world.
A. see B. saw C. are seeing D. will see
8. He__________his job last month and then he___________out of work.
A. lost / was B. was lost / had been C. has lost / was D. lost / have been
9. The plane from Dallas ________ two hours late, so I missed my connecting flight from Frankfurt to
London.
A. takes off B. has taken off C. will take off D. took off
10. When we came, they _________ a meeting in the hall.
A. are having B. were having C. have been having D. have had
Answer keys:
1. A, 2. D, 3. A, 4. C, 5. A, 6. B, 7. B, 8. A, 9. D, 10. B
IV. THE PAST PERFECT AND PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS TENSES

A. PRESENTATION.
1. The Past Perfect Tense
* FORMATION
(+) S + had + V(past participle)
(-) S + had not (hadn’t)+ V(past participle).
(?) Had + S + V(past participle)?
Examples:
(+) By the end of 1999, Tom had lived in Hanoi for 5 years.
(-) We had not done anything about it before the problem was solved.
(?) Had you finished all the work before you left the office?
* USE
- Thì QKHT diễn tả một hành động xảy ra và kết thúc trước một thời điểm hoặc một hành động khác
trong quá khứ.
E.g. He had worked in that company for 5 years before 1995.
She had known the news before I told her about it.
- Thì QKHT được sử dụng trong câu điều kiện loại 3 trong mệnh đề ĐK.
E.g. If I had known that she was in hospital, I would have come to visit her.
2. The Past Perfect Continuous Tense

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* FORMATION:
(+) S+ had + been + V_ing ….
(-) S+ hadn’t+ been+ V-ing …..
(?) Had+S+been+V-ing …..?
* USE
- Thì quá khứ hoàn thành tiếp diễn nhấn mạnh khoảng thời gian của 1 hành động đã xảy ra và kết thúc
trước 1 thời điểm hoặc một hành động khác trong quá khứ.
E.g. They had been waiting 2 hours before they gave up.
B. PRACTICE.
Exercise 1. Choose the best option by circling A, B, C or D.
1. They _______ for 3 hours when the storm suddenly broke.
A had been running C. have been running
B. are running D. will be running
2. He was sorry that he _________ his identity.
A. revealed B. had revealed C. has revealed D. reveals
3. Mary’s house …….before the firemen came.
A. was burnt B. had been burnt C. have been burnt D. burnt
4. Yesterday, I _______ for work late because I _______ to set my alarm.
A. had left / forgot C. was leaving / was forgetting
B. left / had forgot D. had been leaving / would forget
5. By the time we _______ to the train station, Susan _______ for us for more than two hours.
A. will get / has been waiting C. got / was waiting
B. got / had been waiting D. get / will wait
6. _______ in Rome than he _______.
A. No sooner he had arrived / was being kidnapped
B. No sooner had he arrived / was kidnapped
C. Had he no sooner arrived / kidnapped
D. No sooner was he arriving / had been kidnapped
7. He ______ email before, so I ______ him how to use it.
A. did not use / had shown C. had not used / showed
B. has not used / showed D. was not using / will show
8. Doctor Pike ______ the hospital after he ______ an uneventful evening on duty. He ______ of his
day of rest.
A. was leaving / has had / thought C. left / had had / was thinking
B. will leave / had / will think D. is leaving / will have / thinks
Exercise 2. Put the verbs into the correct form (past perfect or past perfect continuous)
1. They were very tired in the evening because they (help) ________________ on the farm all day.
2. We were very hungry because we (not eat) __________________anything.
3. We (look for) ____________________ her ring for two hours and then we found it in the bathroom.
4. They (wait) ______________________ at the station for 90 minutes when the train finally arrived.
5. I (not / see) _______________ Jacob for several years, but I recognised him immediately.
Answer keys:
Exercise 1: 1- A, 2- B, 3- D, 4- B, 5- B, 6- B, 7- C, 8- C.
Exercise 2: 1- had been helping; 2- hadn’t eaten; 3-had been looking for;
4- had been waiting; 5- hadn’t seen
C. HOMEWORK.
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (past simple, past continuous, past perfect or past
perfect continuous)
1. We (go) ______________to the cinema last week.
2. A bird pooed on the window that I (clean) __________________ only some minutes before.
3. Yesterday at nine he (sit) __________________ in front of his computer.
4. When their mum got home, the boys (watch) ______________________ TV for two hours.
5. He (want) ____________ to repair our washing machine that (break) ______________ a few days
before.
Answer keys: 1- went, 2- had cleaned, 3- was sitting, 4- had been watching, 5- wanted/ had
broken
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V. THE SIMPLE FUTURE TENSE, BE GOING TO AND BE V.ING
A. PRESENTATION.
1. The Simple Future Tense
* FORMATION:
(+) S + will + V(infinitive)
(-) S + will not (won’t) + V(infinitive)
(?) Will + S + will + V(infinitive) ?
(I và We có thể dùng với “shall”; will not = won’t, shall not = shan’t)
* USE:
- Quyết định bột phát trong khi nói (không được trù tính trước)
- Dự đoán dựa vào quan điểm hoặc kinh nghiệm.
- Một quyết tâm, lời hứa đề nghị yêu cầu
E.g: He will be 20 next week.
I won’t go there tomorrow.
Will you open the door?
Nam is in hospital.
Really? I will visit him.
Tomorrow will be warm, with some cloud in the afternoon.
* Signal words: tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, next week/ someday, in the future......,soon, sooner
or later,.. think, believe, expect, hope, be sure, be certain, possibly, probably, perhaps……
2. Be going to
* FORMATION:
(+) S + is/am/are + going to + V(infinitive)
(-) S + is/am/are + not + going to + V(infinitive)
(?) Is/Am/Are + S + going to + V(infinitive)?
* USE:
- Chỉ dự đoán có căn cứ, dựa vào hiện tượng cụ thể.
- Hành động trong tương lai có dự định và chuẩn bị.
E.g: Look at the black clouds in the sky. It's going to rain.
I am going to sell my house next week.
3. Be V-ing (The present continuous)
* FORMATION:
(+) S + am/is/are + V-ing.
(-) S + am/is/are + not + V-ing
(?) Am/Is/Are+ S + V-ing?
* USE:
- “Be + Ving”: Diễn tả hành động sẽ xảy ra ở tương lai có kế hoạch trước:
Eg. My parents have bought some air tickets. They are taking us to Ho Chi Minh city.
B. PRACTICE.
1. - There is someone knocking at the door. - ……
A. I'll answer it B. let me open it C. I'm opening it D. I’m answering it
2. Why have you bought so much food? - I ………… for ten people.
A. will cook B.am going to cook C. cooked D. have cooked
3. Look out! That tree…………………………
A. is going to fall B. will fall C. falls D. will be falling
4. Why are you so sad? I think …………. the exam next week.
A. I would fail B. I will fail C. I failed D. I fail
5. Let me know as soon as Mary …. here.
A. will get B.is going to get C. gets D.is getting
6. John ……….back until ten o’clock. Can I take the message?
A. is going to be B. will be C.is D. won’t be.
7. Great news! Jean and Chris …………… to stay with us.
A. will come B. are coming C. would come D. were coming
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8. Don’t worry. I’m sure your son … the exam.
A. will pass B. won’t pass C.is passing D. passed
9. The doctor says I …. a baby.
A. will have B. would have C.am going to have D. will be having
10…….. successful in The Beauty Contest.
A. I don’t think she is B. I think she is not going to be
C. I don't think she will be D. I don’t think she won’t be
* Answer keys:
1- A, 2- B, 3- A, 4- B, 5- C, 6- D, 7- B, 8- A, 9- C, 10- C.
C. HOMEWORK.
Exercise 1: Find the mistake in the following sentences
1. We are probably going to go to Scotland this summer.
A B C D
2. Do you think Mary is going to get the job?
A B C D
3. What do we do tomorrow morning, Lan? - I haven’t decided yet.
A B C D
4. Look at the black clouds! It will rain soon.
A B C D
5. I’ve got two tickets. We will watch the football match tonight.
A B C D
Exercise 2: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct forms.
1. Why do you want all the furniture out of the room?
Because I (shampoo) ____________ the carpet. It’s impossible to do it unless you take everything
off it first.
2. Do you have to carry so much stuff on your back?
Yes, we do. We (camp) ____________ out and (cook) ____________ our own meals, so we have to
carry a lot.
3. If you leave your keys with the hall porter he (take) ____________ the car round to the garage.
4. Have you decided on your colour scheme?
Oh yes, and I've bought the paint. I (paint) ____________ this room blue and the sitting room green.
Answer keys:
Exercise 1: 1. B, 2. C, 3. B, 4. C, 5. C
Exercise 2: 1- am going to shampoo, 2- are going to camp/ cook, 3- will take, 4- am going to
paint/ am painting
VI. THE FUTURE CONTINUOUS, FUTURE PERFECT AND FUTURE PERFECT

CONTINUOUS TENSES
A. PRESENTATION.
1. The Future Continuous Tense
* FORMATION:
(+) S + shall/will + be + V_ing+ ….
(-) S + shall/will + NOT+ be + V_ing+ ….
(?) shall/will +S+ be + V_ing+ …..?
* USE
- Thì tương lai tiếp diễn diễn tả hành động sẽ xảy ra ở 1 thời điểm nào đó trong tương lai.
E.g. At this time tomorrow morning, they will be attending an important meeting.
* Signal words:
at this time tomorrow, at this moment next year, at present next Friday, at 5 p.m. tomorrow...
2. The Future Perfect Tense

* FORMATION:
(+) S + shall/will + have + Past Participle…
(-) S + shall/will + not + have + Past Participle…
(?) Shall/will +S + have + Past Participle…?
* USE
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- Thì tương lai hoàn thành diễn tả 1 hành động sẽ hoàn thành trước 1 thời điểm hoặc 1 hành động khác
trong tương lai.
E.g. When you come back, we will have finished the work.
* Signal words: by the time, by the end of.., before+ future time
3. The Future Perfect Continuous Tense
* FORMATION:
(+) S + shall/will + have been + V_ing+ ….
(-) S + shall/will + not + have been + V_ing+ ….
(?) Shall/will +S+ have been + V_ing+ …..?
* USE:
- Thì tương lai hoàn thành tiếp diễn nhấn mạnh tính tiếp diễn của 1 hành động sẽ hoàn thành trước 1
thời điểm hoặc một hành động khác trong tương lai.
E.g. By the end of this year, he will have been working in this hospital for 30 years.
B. PRACTICE.
1. Many natural resources _________ by the end of the century.
A. will have disappeared C. had disappeared
B. have disappeared D. disappeared
st
2. By the end of the 21 century, the first car running on the sea water ________.
A. will finish C. will have been finished
B. will be finished D. will be finishing
3. No matter what happens next I _______ help you.
A. am B. have C. will D. would
4. By this time next summer, you _______ your studies.
A. completes B. will complete C. are completing D. will have completed
5. What _______ at this time tomorrow?
A. will you do C. will you be doing
B. will you have done D. will you have been doing
6. Soon, people _______ most of the time at home.
A. will work B. are working C. have worked D. work
7. _______ you send this wedding card to Peter, please?
A. Will B. Are C. Did D. Had
8. When Peter _______, I _______ him to your new house.
A. will arrive / take C. arrives / will take
B. has arrived / am taking D. had arrive / had taken
9. I think that everything ______ ready for the project procedure by the end of next month.
A. will have been B. has been C. had been D. is
10. Dan and Crystal ______ married in June.
A. are getting B. has got C. was getting D. will have got
* Answer keys:
1- A, 2- C, 3- C, 4- D, 5- C, 6- A, 7- A, 8- C, 9- A, 10- A.
C. HOMEWORK.
Put the verb in brackets into the correct form.
1 Don't phone between 7 and 8. We (have) …………... dinner then.
2. Phone me after 8 o'clock. We (finish) .................. dinner by then.
3. Lisa is from New Zealand. She is travelling around Europe at the moment.
So far she has travelled about 1,000 miles. By the end of the trip, she (travel)…........more than 3,000
miles.
4. Ben is on holiday and he is spending his money very quickly. If he continues like this, he (spend)
…........... all his money before the end of his holiday.
5. If you need to contact me, I (stay)…… .... at the Lion Hotel until Friday.
6. Peter has to go to a meeting which begins at 10 o'clock. It will last about an hour.
Mary: Will you be free at 11.30?
Peter: Yes, the meeting (end) …………..by then.
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Answer keys:
1- will be having, 2- will have finished, 3- will have travelled,
4- will have spent, 5- will be staying, 6- will have ended
MIXED EXERCISES
* Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

1. I learned that the college ________ in 1900.
A. found B. was founded C. founded D. had been founded
2. After he.......................his English course, he went to England to continue his study.
A. has finish B. had finished C. was finished D. would finish
3. How.........................since we .....................college?
A. are you- left B. were you- left
C. have you been- have left D. have you been- left
4. I..................you lately. We..........................three months ago.
A. haven’t seen- last met B. didn’t see- met
C. haven’t seen- have meet D. didn’t see- have met
5. The Chinese...............spaghetti dishes for a long time before Marco Polo............. back to Italy..
A. made- brought B. have made- brought
C. made- had brought D. had been making- brought
6. When I arrived at the meeting the first speaker.................speaking and the audience...................
A. just finished- were clapping B. had just finished- had clapped
C. had just finished- were clapping D. just finished- had clapped
7. He.............................his job last month and then he..................out of work.
A. lost- was B. was lost- had been C. has lost- was D. lost- has been
8. In the last hundred years, travelling.......................much easier and more comfortable.
A. become B. has become C. became D. will became
9. He _____ in Quang Ngai before I moved to Binh Thuan.
A. has been living B. has lived C. had lived D. was living
10. In the past, the trip...................very rough and often dangerous, but things..........a great deal in the
last hundred and fifty years.
A. was- have changed B. is- change
C. had been- will change D. has been- changed
11. She................ to Hanoi for her summer vacation last year.
A. went B. go C. goes D. is going
12. The train ______ half an hour ago.
A. has been leaving B. left C. has left D. had left
13. When Carol....................last night, I................my favorite show on television.
A. was calling- watched B. called- have watched
C. called- was watching D. had called- watched
14. By the time next summer, you....................your studies.
A. completes B. will complete C. are completing D. will have completed
15. By Christmas, I _______ for Mr. Smith for six years.
A. will have been working B. will work C. have been working D. will be working
16. I’ll come and see you before I _______ for the States.
A. leave B. will leave C. have left D. shall leave
17. Sam..............to change a light bulb when he................and..................down.
A. was trying-slipped- fell B. tried- was slipping- falling
C. had been trying- slipped- was falling D. has tried- slips- falls
18. I couldn’t cut the grass because the lawn mower ______ a few days previously.
A. broke down B. has been broken
C. had broken down D. breaks down
19. I............. for this company for more then thirty years, and I intend to stay here until
I.................next year.
A. am working- will retire B. am going to work- am retiring
C. work- am going to retire D. have been working- retire
20. Since _______, I have heard nothing from him.
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A. he had left B. he left C. he has left D. he was left
21. The man got out of the car, ________ round to the back and opened the book.
A. walking B. walked C. walks D. walk
22. By the time you receive this letter, I ................for the USA.
A. have left B. will leave C. will have left D. am leaving
23. While I ……………….along the road, I saw a friend of mine.
A. was cycling B. have cycled C. cycled D. am cycling
24. By the time I . . . . . . . . . . this report, I will give you a ring.
A. type B. will type C. have typed D. will have typed
25. While my mother .................... a film on TV, my father was cooking dinner. It was March 8 th
yesterday.
A. watched B. was watching C. had watched D. watches
26. When we came, they _________ a meeting in the hall.
A. are having B. were having C. have been having D. have had
27. Tom and Mary ______ for Vietnam tomorrow.
A. leave B. are leaving C. leaving D. are left
28. Having finished their work, the workers expected to be paid.
A. The workers expected to be paid because they had finished their work.
B. Having their work finishing, the workers expected to be paid.
C. Having expected to be paid, the workers finished their work.
D. Having been finished their work, the workers expected to be paid.
29. I haven't heard from Susan for several months.
A. I didn't hear from Susan several months ago.
B. I last heard from Susan several months ago.
C. Susan heard from me several months ago.
D. Susan didn't hear from me several months ago.
30. Eight years ago we started writing to each other.
A. We have rarely written to each other for eight years.
B. Eight years is a long time for us to write to each other.
C. We wrote to each other eight years ago.
D. We have been writing to each other for eight years.
* Find out the underlined part of each sentence that needs correction
31. This time last week I were staying in Ho Chi Minh city.
A B C D
32. Before I moved here in 1990, I has lived in Ha Noi.
A B C D
33. I was hungry now. I haven’t had breakfast this morning.
A B C D
34. I was used to go swimming in summer when I was small.
A B C D
35. There are a lot of blacks clouds in the sky. It will rain
A B C D
36. Did you met anyone interesting at the party last night?
A B C D
37. Someone will stole your car if you leave the car unlocked.
A B C D
38. It is not until 1915 that the cinema really became an industry.
A B C D
39. I don’t need your umbrella today. I don’t think it is going to rain.
A B C D
40. When I came, the room was in a terrible mess because someone have broken in.
A B C D
* Answer keys:
1. B 6. C 11. A 16. A 21. B 26. B
2. B 7. A 12. B 17. A 22. C 27. B
3. D 8. B 13. C 18. C 23. A 28. A
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4. A 9. C 14. D 19. D 24. C 29. B
5. D 10. A 15. A 20. B 25. B 30. D
31. C 32. C 33. A 34. A 35. D 36. B
37. B 38. A 39. D 40. D
2. Subject-verb agreement
A- Singular subject + singular verb:
BÊt cø ngêi häc tiÕng anh nµo còng ®Òu n¾m ®îc mét nguyªn t¾c trong tiÕng anh lµ chñ
ng÷ sè Ýt ph¶i kÕt hîp víi ®éng tõ sè Ýt vµ ngîc l¹i.
Ex: - Mr Orson is a doctor.
- She lives in Ha Noi. ect.
TÊt nhiªn ®ã lµ lý thuyÕt cßn khi d¹y phÇn nµy chóng ta nªn giíi thiÖu cho häc sinh n¾m ®-
îc nh÷ng trêng hîp chñ ng÷ cô thÓ díi ®©y ®îc coi lµ sè Ýt vµ lu«n kÕt hîp víi ®éng tõ sè Ýt:
1- Chñ ng÷ lµ nh÷ng ®¹i tõ bÊt ®Þnh (infinitive prronouns): someone/somebody, something,
noone/nobody, nothing, anybody/anyone,
anything, everyone/everybody, everything .
Ex: - Everyone thinks that He is innocent.
- Nothing is more valuable than health.
2- Chñ ng÷ cã each vµ every:
Each/Every + singular noun + singular verb
Ex: - Each student has to overpass an important examination.
- Every person likes independence and freedom.
* Lu ý: nÕu chñ ng÷ lµ each of + plural noun th× cã thÓ dïng ®éng tõ ë c¶ hai h×nh thøc sè Ýt hay
sè nhiÒu.
Ex: - Each of the men has/have known this.
Tuy nhiªn häc sinh nªn sö dông ®éng tõ sè Ýt dùa theo " careful written English"
3- Chñ ng÷ cã "More than one..."
More than one + singular noun + singular verb
Ex: - More than one building was built last year. ect.
4- Chñ ng÷ lµ "One of/ Not one of......"
One of/ Not one of + plural noun + singular verb

Ex: - One of my close friends has died.
- Not one of those girls has been in love with him. ect.
5- Chñ ng÷ lµ "uncounable nouns" nh: water, beer, wine, oil, petrol, rice, wheat flour, sugar, milk,
cheese, butter, salt, sausage, food, meat, sand, soap, information, air, money,work, homework,......
Ex: - Water boils at 100 degrees centigrade.
- Bad information on the internet causes social evils. ect.
* Lu ý:
a/ Some non-count nouns, such as food, meat, money and sand may be used as count nouns in
order to indicate different types.
b/ The word "time" can be either countable or non-countable depending on the context. When it
means an occasion, it is a countable. When it means a number of hours, days, years, etc... it is
non-countable.
6- Chñ ng÷ lµ:
Some (of)
Most of
Any of
None of + uncountable noun + singular verb
A lot of + plural noun + plural verb
Plenty of
All (of)
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The majority of
The minority of
Ex: - All the furniture was destroyed in the fire.
- Most of the rooms in the hotel have air-conditioning. ect.
7- Chñ ng÷ lµ danh ®éng tõ (gerund): learning, teaching, playing, speaking, ect......, ®éng tõ kÕt
hîp lu«n lµ sè Ýt.
Ex: - learning English is interesting.
- Playing badminton is popular nowadays. ect.
8- Chñ ng÷ lµ ®éng tõ nguyªn thÓ (infinitive): to do, to work, to explain, to understand, to meet,
to see, ect..... còng lu«n ®i víi ®éng tõ sè Ýt.
Ex: - To understand his feeling is difficult.
- To complete this duty is not easy. ect.
9- Chñ ng÷ lµ mét mÖnh ®Ò (clause)
That + clause + singular verb
What
Ex: - That they once loved eachother is really true.
- What we have said to you is completely right.
10- Chñ ng÷ lµ "the number"
The number (of) + singular verb
A number (of) + plural verb

Ex: - The number of homless children is becoming bigger and bigger.
- A number of negative young men easily cause social evils.
11- Chñ ng÷ lµ "many a...."
Many a + singular noun + singular verb
Ex: - Many a student has been awarded the scholarship.
B- Plural subject + plural verb:

Trong tiÕng anh khi chñ ng÷ lµ mét danh tõ hay ®¹i tõ sè nhiÒu th× sÏ ®îc theo sau bëi
mét ®éng tõ sè nhiÒu.
Ex: - These countries have developed economy.
- They are active men.
Khi d¹y ®Õn sù kÕt hîp nµy t«i còng thêng ®a thªm nh÷ng trêng hîp sau lu«n ®îc dïng víi
®éng tõ sè nhiÒu:
1- Chñ ng÷ cã: Both ....and.... + plural verb
Ex: - Both you and I were wet yesterday.
- Both literature and English are important subjects.
2- Chñ ng÷ lµ tÝnh tõ: The + adjective + plural verb:
Ex: - The poor need being helped by the rich.
- The intelligent often talk little.
3- Mét sè danh tõ cã h×nh thøc sè nhiÒu vµ lu«n kÕt hîp víi ®éng tõ sè nhiÒu nh: glasess(çi
kÝnh/cÆp kÝnh), scissors(çi k×m), trousers(çi quÇn), shorts, pliers, pants, jeans, tongs, tweezers,
belongings, clothes, congratulations, earnings, ouskirts, paticulars(=information),
premises(=building), riches, savings, staires, surroundings, thanks.
Ex: - Which trousers are yours?
- The scissors are mine.
C- Subject + singular/plural verb

1- Chñ ng÷ lµ:
Any of
Either of + plural noun + singular/plural verb
Neither of
Ex: - Any of them has/have known this.
- Neither of the English athletes has/have won this year.
Tuy nhiªn chóng ta nªn dïng ®éng tõ sè Ýt tu©n theo "written careful English"
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2- Chñ ng÷ cã:
None of / + uncountable/ singular noun + singular verb
No + plural noun + plural verb
Ex: - None of my friends have finished the exam yet.
- None of the counterfeit money has been found.
- No example is relevant to this case.
- No examples are relevant to this case.
3- Khi chñ ng÷ cã hai hoÆc nhiÒu h¬n çc ®èi tîng ®îc nèi víi nhau b»ng "and" th× ta thêng dïng
®éng tõ sè nhiÒu.
Ex: - Mary and Tom are classmates.
- A strong wind and a full sail bring joy to the sailor.
Nhng còng cã trêng hîp sö dông ®éng tõ sè Ýt khi chñ thÓ muèn qui vÒ mét ®èi tîng,
hoÆc khi hai vËt hoÆc hai bé phËn kh¸c nhau nhng ®îc hîp l¹i thµnh mét còng ®îc coi lµ danh
tõ sè Ýt vµ kÕt hîp víi ®éng tõ sè Ýt.
Ex: - Bread and egg was all I like.
- The writer and the poet is arriving tonight.(Nhµ v¨n kiªm nhµ th¬ sÏ.....)
4- Chñ ng÷ lµ:
Some (of)
Part of
Half of
Most of + plural noun + plural verb
A lot of + non-count noun + singular verb
Plenty of
The remainder
The last
The rest
The minority
The majority
§éng tõ phô thuéc vµo danh tõ ®øng sau
Ex: - The majority of the students believe him tobe innocent.
- Some of the salt is necessary.
* Lu ý:
The minority
+ singular verb
The majority
Ex: The majority believes that we are in danger.
5- Çc danh tõ tËp hîp cã thÓ kÕt hîp ®îc víi ®éng tõ ë c¶ hai h×nh thøc tïy theo ý ngêi nãi. Mét
sè danh tõ tËp hîp th«ng dông nh: audience, army, crew, crowd, class, committee, company, family,
flock, group, government, team ......
Th«ng thêng ta dïng ®éng tõ sè Ýt khi ngêi nãi xem tËp hîp Êy nh mét ®¬n vÞ duy nhÊt.
Ex: - Almost every family on the street has a son or a daughter studying in universities.
- The audience was like a stone wall, silent and cold.
§éng tõ sè nhiÒu ®îc dïng khi ngêi nãi muèn ®Ò cËp hay nhÊn m¹nh ®Õn tõng thµnh viªn
trong nhãm ®ang ho¹t ®éng mét çch riªng lÎ hoÆc tËp hîp Êy ®îc xem nh nh÷ng bé phËn hay
thµnh phÇn kh¸c nhau.
Ex: - The audience were applauding, cheering, even stamping their feet.
- Poultry are being fed.
6- Víi mÉu c©u "There + be....."th«ng thêng ®éng tõ phô thuéc vµo danh tõ ®øng ngay sau nã.
Ex: - There is much traffic at night and many mules on the road.
- There were two lorries, a car and a motorcycle there yesterday.
* Lu ý: §«i khi ®éng tõ hßa hîp víi tÊt c¶ çc chñ tõ sau nã:
Ex: - There are a plaza, a cathedral, and a governor'r palace on the hill.
D- Confused subjects:
1- Khi chñ ng÷ lµ mét côm tõ cã h×nh thøc sè nhiÒu chØ thêi gian, träng lîng vµ sù ®o lêng th×
®éng tõ ®îc kÕt hîp ë h×nh thøc sè Ýt.
Ex: - Twenty years in prison is a very long time.
(Twenty years = a period of time)
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- Five miles on that road seems impossible for us to walk.
( Five miles = a distance of forty miles)
- Twenty dollar is too much for me.
(Twenty dollar = a sum of money)
2- Khi chñ tõ ®i kÌm víi côm giíi tõ b¾t ®Çu b»ng: with, a long with, together with, as well as,
besides, in addition to, other than, like, accompanied by... th× ®éng tõ ®îc chia theo chñ tõ ®øng
tríc çc côm giíi tõ nµy (çc côm giíi tõ nµy kh«ng ¶nh hëng ®Õn chñ tõ tríc nã)
Ex: - Mr Black with his children lives there.
- The actress, along with her manager and some friends, is going to a party tonight.
- All the books other than the blue one are very interesting.
3- Khi hai chñ tõ kÕt hîp víi nhau b»ng: ...or...; either... or...; neither...nor...; not...but...; not
only...but also... th× ®éng tõ ®îc chia theo chñ tõ ®øng gÇn ®éng tõ nhÊt.
Ex: - Either you or I am responsible for this.
- Not his friends but He has caused this.
- Neither her children nor She has done that.
4- Mét sè danh tõ cã h×nh thøc sè nhiÒu nhng lu«n ®îc coi lµ danh tõ sè Ýt lu«n kÕt hîp víi
®éng tõ sè Ýt: mathematics, physics, economics, politics, phonetics, linguistics, ethics, optics,
civics, genetics, measles, mumps, rickets, AIDS, SARS, news...
Ex: - The news of the war has surprised all of us.
- Measles is not a dangerous disease nowadays.
* Proper names with "s" at the end are used like singular nouns.
Ex: - The Philippines is famous for beautiful sights.
- "Gulliver's Travels" is a very interesting novel.
5- Mét sè danh tõ kh«ng cã h×nh thøc sè nhiÒu nhng l¹i lu«n lµ danh tõ sè nhiÒu: police, clergy,
children, people, men, women, cattle, poultrry, oxen, mice, lice, geese, feet, teeth, data, erata,
curricular, bacteria,... lu«n kÕt hîp víi ®éng tõ sè nhiÒu.
Ex: - The police have been looking for the murder for three months now.
- The data are not suitable for my purpose.
Nh÷ng danh tõ nµy cã thÓ çc em ®· gÆp ë phÇn "Danh tõ bÊt qui t¾c" nhng chóng ta còng
nªn hÖ thèng l¹i gióp çc em ®îc kh¾c thªm mét lÇn n÷a
* Lu ý: "People" nÕu mang nghi· "d©n téc" lµ danh tõ sè Ýt, sè nhiÒu ph¶i thªm "s".
Ex: - There are many peoples living in Viet Nam.
6- Chñ ng÷ lµ "percent":
+ plural noun + plural verb
... percent of
+ non-count noun + singular verb
Ex: - Fifty percent of the old people of over ninety live in the city.
- Fifty percent of the oil was lost by evaporation.
* Khi chñ ng÷ cã ph©n sè còng vËy:
Ex: - Two-thirds of the school children here live in the country.
- Two-thirds of the money He earned was illigal.
7- Mét vµi danh tõ cã thÓ ®i víi ®éng tõ sè nhiÒu hoÆc sè Ýt tïy theo nghÜa:
Ex: - Statistics doesn't appeal me (Statistics : m«n thèng kª häc)
- Statistics don't convince me (Statistics: çc d÷ liÖu thèng kª)
- Tatics is the art of moving military forces. (Tatics: ChiÕn thuËt lµ...)
- Northern and Southern Tatics towards the end of the Civil war were quite different.
(Tatics: Chiến thuật...)
8. Thông thường các từ nối với nhau bởi từ and làm chủ ngữ thì động từ luôn chia theo số nhiều,
nhưng chú ý các truờng hợp sau:
* Sau each, every dù có liên từ and thì động từ luôn chia theo số it:
Ex: Each girl and boy has to tell a story.
* Khi 2 từ nối với nhau bằng từ and để diễn tả 1 vật, 1 ý tưởng duy nhất thì động từ cũng chia theo
số it:
Ex: Bread and butter is my favourite breakfast.
The teacher and the painter is coming here
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PRACTICE ON SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
I. Choose the best answer to finish each sentence:

1. Each of the men _____ responsible for this.
A. are B. being C. is D. were
2. Bill together with his brothers ______ to the beach every morning.
A. going B. goes C. go D. went
3. Either the monitor or the athletes _____ to blame for the bad result.
A. be B. are C. is D. to be
4. Everyone _______ with me about my plans
A. have agreed B. agreeing C. disagree D. agrees
5. Tim as well as his relatives _______ safe from the hurricane.
A. be B. is C. are D. being
6. The results of Dr. Frank’s experiment ______ announced on TV last night.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
7. Fifty minutes ______ the maximum length of time allowed for the exam.
A. is B. be C. are D. were
8. The cost of living ______over 10% in the last few years.
A. rises B. has risen C. rose D. is rising
9. A number of sheep ______eating grass now.
10. Measles ________ sometimes a serious disease.
A. is B. are C. being D. be
11. Making cakes and pies ________Mrs. Reed’s specialty.
A. are B. were C. is D. have been
12. The United States _______ between Canada and Mexico.
A. lying B. lies C. lain D. lie
13. The students in the next classroom _______very loudly everyday.
A. was talking B. talked C. are talking D. talk
14. The singer and the actor ______ coming.
A. is B. are C. were D. have been
15. A cart and horse _______ seen at a distance now.
A. are B. is C. were D. was
16. Two million dollars _______not enough for the victims of the tsunami.
A. is B. are C. were D. both A &B
17. Cattle _______ allowed to graze here now.
A. is B. are C. were D. was
18. Each of the boys _____ a book now
A. need B. needs C. needing D. is needing
19. The poor living here _______ help.
A. is needing B. need C. are needing D. needs
20. Two-thirds of the money _______ mine now.
21. Three years in a strange land ______ like a long time for lonely people.
A. seemed B. seeming C. seems D. seem
22. The teacher, along with his students,_______ the procession.
A. are watching B. is watching C. have watched D. were watching
23. Seventy-five percent of the students _______ another language.
A. speak B. speaks C. spoken D. has spoken
24. My new pair of pants _______at the cleaners.
A. is B. are C. be D. has been
25. The police ______on the alert for the escaped convict.
A. are B. is C. was D. both A & B
26. The battery, along with the alternator and starter, ______ up the electrical system of a car.
A. make B. have made C. have been made D. makes
27. Much of what you were told ______ inaccurate.
A. are B. was C. been D. were
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28. Miss White_______ her parents is going to pay a visit to the Great Wall.
A. and B both C. as well as D. or
29. The Vietnamese ________hard-working and brave.
A. is B. are C. be D. being
30. A good deal of money _______ spent on the books.
A. have B. has C. have been D. has been
31. The manager or his secretary ______ to give you an interview.
A. is B. are C. were D. have
32. Ninety percent of the work _______ been done.
A. is B. are C. has D. have
33. Those who _______ to go with me, please raise your hand.
A. want B. wants C. wanting D. are wanting
34. Three-fifths of the police________ in the school near the town recently.
A. has trained B. have trained C. has been trained D. have been trained
35. ______ not only you but also he going to Japan?
A. Are B. Is C. Were D. Was
36. All the books on the shelf ______to me.
A. belong B. belongs C. belonging D. is belonging
37. The trousers you bought for me _____me.
A. don’t fit B. doesn’t fit C. fits D. not fit
38. Mumps _________ usually caught by children.
A. are B. was C. is D. were
39. The United States _____ between Canada and Mexico.
A. lying B. lies C. lain D. lie
40. Physics_________ us understand the natural laws.
A. helps B. help C. have helped D. are helping
41. The police _________ the robber.
A. were arrested B. has arrested C. have arrested D. was arresting
42. Either you or he ____________ wrong.
43. John as well as Mary __________ very kind.
A. were B. are C. is D. have been
44. The doctor with the nurses ___________ exhausted after the operation yesterday.
A. were B. was C. have been D. are being
45. Five miles ___________ not very far.
46. _______ ten years too long?
A. Are B. Is C. Have been D. Were
47. Neither his parents nor his teacher ____________ satisfied with his result.
A. are being B. were C. is D. are
48. None of the butter in the fridge ____________ good.
A. is being B. is C. have been D. are
49. None of the students ___________ the test yet.
A. finished B. has finished C. is finishing D. have finished
50. A pair of shoes _________ under the bed.
A. have been B. are C. are being D. is
51. 200 tons of rice ___________ last month.
A. is used B. had been used C. was used D. were used
52. In the hotel, the bread and butter ________ for breakfast.
A. is served B. are served C. serves D. have been served
53. John, along with twenty friends, ______ planning a party now .
A. is B. are C. been D. being
54.The picture of the soldiers often ______ back many memories.
A. have brought B. brought C. bring D. brings
55.The quality of this recordings _______not very good.
A. be B. is C. are D. were
56. The effects of cigarette smoking _______ been proven to be extremely harmful so far.
A. have B. has C. had D. will have
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57. The use of credit cards in place of cash _______ increased rapidly in recent years.
A. has had B. had had C. have D. has
58. Neither Bill nor Mary ______ going to the play tomorrow.
A. are B. is C. been D. being
59. Anything ______ better than going to another movie tonight.
A. are B. is C. be D. have been
60. A number of reporters ______ at the conference yesterday.
61.Skating ________ becoming more popular nowadays .
A. are B. is C. have been D. both A&B
62.A number of reporters ________at the conference now.
A. is B. are C. has been D. being
63.Either John or his wife________ breakfast each morning.
A. make B. are making C. have made D. makes
64.After she had perused the material , the secretary said that everything ______ in order.
A. were B. was C. have been D. has been
65. Every elementary school teacher ______ to take this training course.
A. is having B. are having C. have D. has
66. Neither Jill nor her parents ______ seen this movie before.
A. have B. has C. have been D. both A&B
67. The number of days in a week ______ seven.
A. were B. have been C. is D. are
68.A number of the applicants _______already been interviewed.
A. have B. have had C. has D. had had
69.Twenty dollars ______ all I can afford to pay for that car.
70. The majority of the students _______ him to be innocent.
A. believes B. is believing C. believe D. has believed
71. The majority ________ that we are in no danger.
A. believe B. believes C. have believed D. both A &C
72. Writing many letters ________ her happy.
A. have made B. are making C. makes D. make
73. No example ________relevant to this case.
A. were B. is C. are D. have been
74. John, along with 20 friends, ______ planning a farewell party now.
A. have been B. are C. is D. were
75. The quality of these recordings ______ not very good.
A. is B. are C. have been D. were
76. Mr Robbins, accompanied by his wife and children, _______arriving tonight.
A. are B. is C. being D. has been
77. If either of you ______ a vacation now, we will not be able to finish the work.
A. take B. takes C. are taking D. are taken
78. Living expenses in this country, as well as in many others, _____at an all-time high.
A. is B. are C. have been D. were
79. Mr John, accompanied by several members of the committee, ___ proposed some changes of
the rules.
A. has B. having C. have D. both A & C
80. Neither the doctor nor the secretary ______ left yet.
A. have B. has C. are D. is
81. Fifty minutes ______not enough time to finish the test.
A. are B. is C. were D. have been
82. Every body who ______ not purchased a ticket should be in this line.
A. had B. have C. has D. had had
83. The view of these disciplines ______ from time to time.
A. vary B. have varied C. varies D. are varied
84. The pictures of the soldiers often _____ back many memories.
A. has brought B. brings C. bring D. is bringing.
85. The number of residents ______ been questioned on this matter quite small.
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A. has B. have C. had D. have had
86. Both of my brothers ________ in London.
A. is working B. works C. work D. was working
87. Studying late at night ______ one of those things that ______ me tired.
A. is/makes B. are/make C. is/make D. are/makes
88. Physics ______ nearly as interesting to me as literature.
A. were B. are C. is D. have been
89. Vehicles ______ just been recalled because of a design fault recently.
A. had has C. have D. both B &C.
90. The data_____ not suitable for my purpose
A. is B. has been C. was D. are
91. Anyone who _______ to apply must do so in writing.
A. wishes B. wish C. have wished D.
92. Everything I have _______ to you.
A. have belonged B. belongs C. belong D. both A& B
93. A great number of our students _____ American this year.
A. is B. are C. has been D. was
94. Not only the child, but also the grandparents ________the party.
A. is joining B. joins C. were joining D. have joined
95. The number of people at the exhibit_______ amazing.
A. are B. were C. was D. has
96. Either of my parents or my brother______ next week.
A. has coming B. have come C. are coming D. is coming
97. None of the information______ announced to the public.
A. is B. were C. are D. have been
98. Neither the table nor the chairs _______ here.
A. was B. been C. is D. are
99. How many musical notes of the 11,000 tones that human ear can distinguish
____in the musical scale?
A. it is B. are there C. there are D. was there
100. Mark won’t like that bread, nor _______that cheese.
A. he likes B. he will like C. does he D. will he like
101. The new manager, accompanied by his wife, ________arriving today.
A. are B. is C. were D. was
102. French _______ in parts of Canada.
A. is speaking B. are spoken C. is spoken D. speaks
103. Seventy-five per cent of the students______another language.
A. speak B. speaks C. has spoken D. is speaking
104. Everyman and a woman_______the right to vote.
A. have B. has C. are having D. have had
105. Nine of every ten people in the world________in the country in which they
were born.
A. has lived B. was living C. lives D. live
106. The average temperature of rocks on the surface of the earth______55 F.
A. have been B. are C. is D. were
107. More than half of the pollution in this river_________from industrial waste.
A. come B. have come C. are coming D. comes
108. The police_______ on the alert for the escaped convict.
A. are B. be C. is D. was
109. Everyone who _______into the woods should recognize common poisonous
plants such as poison ivy and poison oak.
A. have gone B. go C. went D. goes
110. The number of chromosomes in a cell ______from species to species.
A. varies B. vary C. varying D. to vary
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111. Neither Mary nor her friends_______ going to the party.
A. is B. are C. was D. A or B
112. The battery, along with the alternator and starter,______ up the electrical
system of a car.
A. have made B. have been made C. makes D. are making
113. Each of the Ice Ages_______ more than a million years long.
A. is C. was B. are C. has been
114. The production of different kinds of artificial materials______ essential to the
conservation of our natural resources.
115. His knowledge of languages and international relations_______ him a lot in
his present work.
A. helps B. is helping C. have helped D. has been helping
116. I’m happy that everything_________ in its place.
A. are B. have been C. is D. were
117. One of my best friends______ five credit cards.
A. have B. has had B. have had C. are having
118. There________ never been an environmental disaster of this magnitude.
A. has B. have C. are D. is
119. Far too few of us________ financial discipline.
A. have B. is having C. has had D. has
120. Both viruses and genes________ made form nucleoproteins.
A. are B. is C. were D. has been
121. Mary, accompanied by her brother on the piano, ___very well received at the
talent show yesterday.
A. was B. were C. have been D. has been
122. None of the work________ completed yet.
A. have been B. were C. being D. has been
123. It _____ these questions that are difficult.
A. be B. was C. is D. have been
124. The facilities at the new research library, including an excellent microfilm file
_____among the best in the country.
A. are B. is C. has been D. was
125. Many parts of our once beautiful city_____ to look like mini garbage dumps.
A. is starting B. is started C. are starting D. has started
126. The radiation levels from a computer display terminal ____ well below
presently accepted.
A. is B. are C. was D. has been
127. The news_____ quite alarming at present.
A. are B. is C. was D. were
128. Thirty five dollars_____ too much for this shirt.
129. Neither the local environmentalist nor the mayor_________a plan that will
satisfy everyone.
A. has B. had have C. have had D. are having
130. No news _____ good news.
131.Here ______some accounts that you must check.
132.A lot of homework _______ me tired.
A. make B. makes C. have made D. are making
133.Not only Mr. Pike but also his sons _______ tea.
A. likes B. like C. has liked D. is liking
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134.Mathematics ______ us with many aspects.
A. helps B. help C. have helped D. helping
135.The United States ________of about 160 nations.
A. consists B. consist C. consisting D. have consisted
136. Coffee contains caffeine, and ______
A. tea does so B. so tea does C. so does tea D. does tea so
137.Plenty of milk _______ consumed everyday.
A. are B. is C. was D. were
138.Neither you nor I _______ responsible for the bad result.
A. are B. is C. am D. be
139. Both Jane and Mary, as well as John, _______ ready for the exam.
A. is B. was C. are D. has been
140.Working for 12 hours a day ________ her very tired.
A. make B. makes C. making D. have made
141.The number of the days in a week ________ seven.
A. is B. was C. are D. were
142.The army ________ eliminated this section of the training test.
A. has B. have C. are D. is
143. _______ Julia _______ her sister are going to the party.
A. Both /and B. Not only / but C. Either /or D. both A &B
also
144. My wife had never been to Hue, and ______ I.
A. never have B. neither have C. neither had D. neither did
145. Plants and animals in high mountain areas ___with freezing temperatures, fierce
winds, and thin air.
A. live B. lives C. was living D. being lived
146. Tom’s family ______ wondering whether there_______ anything that they can
do
A. are/ are B. is/ is C. are/ is D. is /are
147. The couple _______ in Denver but_______ to Houston for the winters
A. lives/ go B. lives/ goes C. live/ go D. live/ goes
148. Each nation ______ its own culture, and our nation has______ own culture, too
A. has/ its B. have/ our C. have/ its D. has/ their
149. None of the corporations_____ received the necessary state charter yet.
A. has B. have C. is having D. have had
150. The news of the economic decline ________ upsetting now.
A. were B. are C. is D. both B&C
II. Choose the letter A/B/C or D of the underlined portion which is not correct in standard
written English:
1. Neither his parents nor his teacher are satisfied with his result when he was at high school.
A B C D
2. Daisy was the only one of those girls that get the scholarship.
A B C D
3. Working provide people with personal satisfaction as well as money.
A B C D
4. Either the doctor or the nurses takes care of changing the patients’ bandages.
A B C D
5. Every student who majors in English are ready to participate in the oratorical contest.
A B C D
6. One hundred eight thousand miles are the speed of light.
A B C D
7. The guest of honors, along with his wife and children, were sitting at the first table when we had a
party yesterday. A B C D
8. The audience was enjoying every minute of the performance.
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A B C D
9. All the books on the top shelf belongs to me.
A B C D
10. Five thousand pounds were stolen from the bank.
A B C D
11. Happiness and success depends on yourself.
A B C D
12. The loss of her husband as well as two of her sons were too much for her.
A B C D
13. David or his brother were indicted yesterday on charges of grand theft.
A B C D
14. Current research on AIDS, in spite of the best efforts of hundreds of scientists, leave
A B C
serious questions unanswered.
D
15. Everyone have to plan a program that fits into the day’s schedule and that allows for good
A B C
exercise and appropriate rest.
D
16. The number of people at the exhibit were amazing.
A B C D
17. Every man and a woman have the right to vote.
A B C D
18. Nine of every ten people in the world lives in the country in which they were born.
A B C D
19. The average temprature of rocks on the surface of the earth are 55 F
A B C D
20. More than half of the pollution in this river come from industrial waste.
A B C D
21. Buying clothes are often a very time-consuming practice because those clothes that a person
A B C
likes are rarely the ones that fit him or her.
D
22. Many theories on conserving the purity of water has been proposed, but not one has
A B C
been widely used as this one.
D
23. There were a time that I used to swim five laps every day, but now I do not have enough time.
A B C D
24. The police is on the alert for the escaped convict.
A B C D
25. The battery, along with the alternator and starter, make up the electrical system of a car.
A B C D
26. A number of graduates has received scholarships from this apartment.
A B C D
27. Statistics are now compulsory for all students taking a course in engineering.
A B C D
28. All the office staff has agreed to work late tonight to get the job finished.
A B C D
29. Some people has the strangest hobbies. My brother collects bottles.
A B C D
30. None of the information are particularly useful to me.
A B C D
31. Although women in this century faces less discrimination than ever before, they still
A
encounter many obstacles that men do not.
B C D
32. Every one have to plan a program that fits into the day’s schedule and that allows for
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A B C
good exercise and appropriate rest.
D
33. John is the only one of the hikers who have climbed above fifteen thousand feet.
A B C D
34. Current research on AIDS, in spite of the best efforts of hundreds of scientists, leave
A B C
unanswered serious questions
D
35. Neither apple pie nor her faded cat posters nor her neglected guppy collection hold the slightest
A B C
interest for Dorothy any more.
D
36. Today, many scientists disagree over whether the chimpanzee or the boobook are more human in
A B C
its behavior.
D
37. Along with statistics, strategy, and intelligence, logistics are one of the four main elements of
A B C D
military cience
38. Five percent of the profits was to be distributed to the stockholders.
A B C D
39. Food tests taken on Friday has confirmed my original diagnosis.
A B C D
40. Neither the employers nor the union desire a strike vote.
A B C D
III. Choose the incorrect sentence in which the verb disagrees with the subject:
1. A. The invoice and the purchase order have to be approved by the director.
B. A sandwich and a milk shake were all he wanted for breakfast
C. Faith, hope, and charity represent virtues to most of us
D. fish and chips are one of her favorite dishes
2. A. Neither has brought the music for the duet
B. Where has everybody gone?
C. Every city, town, and hamlet has a Main Street
D. Every boy and girl in the class do volunteer work
3 A. Thirty pounds is a lot to lose in one mouth
B. Nine miles were the length of the race
C. Five hours of waiting has reduced the kidnapper to bundle of nerves
D. Four thousand dollars is the minimum bid for the foreclosed property
4. A. Here are the subjects the president will discuss
B. There are still several oranges in the baskets
C. Here come trouble
D. Each of the loans has been recalled by the bank.
5. A. Most of the problems have been solved
B. All is ready
C. All was concerned
D. My entire supply of checks were missing.
6. A. Neither the students nor the teacher have signed the petition
B. Not a new machine but new workers are needed for the job
C. Not only the Arab states but also Venezuela has major oil reserved
D. Not only strength but agility is essential in bicycling
7. A. Both of the players were late
B. Many books on the best-seller list have little literacy value
C. Many a prisoner have tried to escape
D. Few of the contestants are here
8. A. half of the rent is missing
B. Two-thirds of her house have been painted
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C. Forty percent is a big commission
D. Half of the apartments in the building are without heat
9. A. John is one of the chemists who believe that science is an art
B. He is the only one of four candidates who refuse to attend the course
C. David is one of the employees who always work overtime
D. His grandfather is the only one of his relatives who still goes to church
10. A. Either his book or that one contains the information
B. Neither the governor nor his top aids were implicated in the scandal
C. The records or the stereo has to go
D. Neither my roommate nor my sisters plans to move
KEYS
I
1.C 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.B 6.C 7.A 8.B
9.A 10.A 11.C 12.B 13.D 14.B 15.A 16.A
17.B 18.B 19.B 20.A 21.C 22.B 23.A 24.B
25.A 26.D 27.B 28.C 29.B 30.D 31.A 32.C
33.A 34.D 35.A 36.A 37.A 38.C 39.B 40.A
41.C 42.A 43.C 44.B 45.A 46.B 47.C 48.B
49.D 50.B 51.D 52.A 53.A 54.D 55.B 56.A
57.D 58.B 59.B 60.D 61.B 62.B 63.D 64.B
65.D 66.A 67.C 68.A 69.C 70.C 71.D 72.C
73.B 74.C 75.A 76.B 77.B 78.A 79.A 80.B
81.B 82.C 83.C 84.C 85.A 86.C 87.C 88.C
89.C 90.A 91.A 92.B 93.B 94.D 95.C 96.D
97.A 98.D 99.B 100.D 101.B 102.C 103.A 104.B
105.D 106.C 107.D 108.A 109.D 110.A 111.B 112.C
113.A 114.C 115.C 116.C 117.B 118.A 119.A 120.A
121.A 122.D 123.C 124.A 125.C 126.B 127.B 128.A
129.A 130.A 131.B 132.B 133.B 134.A 135.A 136.C
137.B 138.C 139.C 140.B 141.A 142.A 143.D 144.C
145.A 146.B 147.B 148.A 149.B 150.C
II
1.C 2.D 3.B 4.B 5.C 6.C 7.B 8.B
9.C 10.B 11.B 12.D 13.A 14.C 15.A 16.C
17.C 18.B 19.D 20.B 21.A 22.B 23.A 24.A
25.C 26.B 27.A 28.B 29.A 30.B 31.A 32.A
33.C 34.C 35.C 36.D 37.C 38.C 39.C 40.C
III
1.D 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.D 6.A 7.C 8.B
9.D 10.D
3. COMPARISONS
I. KIẾN THỨC CƠ BẢN
1. So sánh ngang bằng
Cấu trúc sử dụng là as .... as
S + V + as + {adj/ adv} + as + {noun/ pronoun}
My book is as interesting as yours.
John sings as well as his sister.
His job is not as difficult as mine.
They are as lucky as we.
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Nếu là câu phủ định, as thứ nhất có thể thay bằng so.
He is not as tall as his father.
He is not so tall as his father.
Sau as phải là một đại từ nhân xưng chủ ngữ, không được là một đại từ tân ngữ.
Peter is as tall as I. (ĐÚNG)
Peter is as tall as me. (SAI)
Danh từ cũng có thể được dùng để so sánh, nhưng nên nhớ trước khi so sánh phải đảm
bảo rằng danh từ đó phải có các tính từ tương đương.
adjectives nouns
heavy, light weight
wide, narrow width
deep, shallow depth
long, short length
big, small size
Khi so sánh bằng danh từ, sử dụng cấu trúc sau:

S + V + the same + (noun) + as + {noun/ pronoun}
My house is as high as his.
My house is the same height as his.
Chú ý rằng ngược nghĩa với the same...as là different from... Không bao giờ dùng different than. Sau
đây là một số ví dụ khác về so sánh bằng danh từ.
These trees are the same as those.
He speaks the same language as she.
Her address is the same as Rita’s.
Their teacher is different from ours.
She takes the same course as her husband.
2. So sánh hơn kém
Trong loại so sánh này người ta chia làm hai dạng: tính từ và phó từ ngắn (chỉ có một hoặc hai âm tiết
khi phát âm) và tính từ, phó từ dài (3 âm tiết trở lên). Khi so sánh không ngang bằng:
 Đối với tính từ và phó từ ngắn chỉ cần cộng đuôi -er. (thick – thicker; cold-colder; quiet-
quieter)
 Đối với tính từ ngắn có một phụ âm tận cùng (trừ w,x,z) và trước đó là một nguyên âm, phải
gấp đôi phụ âm cuối. (big-bigger; red-redder; hot-hotter)
 Đối với tính từ, phó từ dài, thêm more hoặc less trước tính từ hoặc phó từ đó (more beautiful;
more important; more believable).
 Đối với tính từ tận cùng là phụ âm+y, phải đổi y thành -ier (happy-happier; dry-drier; pretty-
prettier).
 Đối với các tính từ có hậu tố -ed, -ful, -ing, -ish, -ous cũng biến đổi bằng cách thêm more
 Trường hợp đặc biệt: strong-stronger; friendly-friendlier than = more friendly than.
Chú ý:
1. Chỉ một số phó từ là có đuôi –er, bao gồm: faster, quicker, sooner, latter.
2. Nhớ dùng dạng thức chủ ngữ của đại từ sau than, không được dùng dạng tân ngữ.
Ví dụ về so sánh không ngang bằng:
John’s grades are higher than his sister’s.
Today is hotter than yesterday.
This chair is more comfortable than the other.
He speaks Spanish more fluently than I. (không dùng than me)
He visits his family less frequently than she does.
This year’s exhibit is less impressive than last year’s.
So sánh không ngang bằng có thể được nhấn mạnh bằng cách thêm much hoặc far trước cụm từ so
sánh.
A waterlemon is much sweeter than a a lemon.
His car is far better than yours.
Henry’s watch is far more expensive than mine.
That movie we saw last night was much more interesting than the one on TV.
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She dances much more artistically than her predecessor.
He speaks English much more rapidly than he does Spanish.
Danh từ cũng được dùng để diễn đạt phép so sánh ngang bằng hoặc hơn/kém. Chú ý dùng tính từ bổ
nghĩa đúng với danh từ đếm được hoặc không đếm được.
He earns as much money as his brother.
They have as few classes as we.
Before payday, I have as little money as my brother.
I have more books than she.
February has fewer days than March.
Their job allows them less fredom than ours does.
Khi so sánh một người/ một vật với tất cả những người hoặc vật khác phải thêm else sau
anything/anybody...
He is smarter than anybody else in the class.
Lưu ý:
 Đằng sau as và than của các mệnh đề so sánh có thể loại bỏ chủ ngữ nếu nó trùng hợp với chủ
ngữ thứ nhất, đặc biệt là khi động từ sau than và as ở dạng bị động. Lúc này than và as còn có
thêm chức năng của một đại từ quan hệ thay thế.
Their marriage was as stormy as had been expected
(Incorrect: as it had been expected).
He worries more than was good for him.
(Incorrect: than it/what was good for him).
 Các tân ngữ cũng có thể bị loại bỏ sau các động từ ở mệnh đề sau THAN và AS:
Don’t lose your passport, as I did last year.
(Incorrect: as I did it last year).
They sent more than I had ordered.
(Incorrect: than I had ordered it).
She gets her meat from the same butcher as I go to.
(Incorrect: as I go to him).
3. Phép so sánh không hợp lý
Khi dùng câu so sánh nên nhớ các đối tượng dùng để so sánh phải tương đương nhau: người với người,
vật với vật. Các lỗi thường mắc phải khi sử dụng câu so sánh không hợp lý được chia làm 3 loại: sở
hữu cách, that of và those of.
3.1 Sở hữu cách:
Incorrect: His drawings are as perfect as his instructor.
(Câu này so sánh các bức tranh với người chỉ dẫn)
Correct: His drawings are as perfect as his instructor’s.
(instructor's = instructor's drawings)
3.2 Dùng thêm that of cho danh từ số ít:
Incorrect: The salary of a professor is higher than a secretary.
(Câu này so sánh salary với secretary)
Correct: The salary of a professor is higher than that of a secretary.
(that of = the salary of)
3.3 Dùng thêm those of cho các danh từ số nhiều:
Incorrect: The duties of a policeman are more dangerous than a teacher .
(Câu này so sánh duties với teacher)
Correct: The duties of a policeman are more dangerous than those of a teacher
(those of = the duties of)
4. Các tính từ và phó từ đặc biệt
Một số ít tính từ và phó từ có dạng thức so sánh đặc biệt. Chúng không theo các quy tắc nêu trên.
Nghiên cứu bảng sau:
Tính từ hoặc trạng
So sánh hơn kém So sánh nhất
từ
far Farther/further farthest /furthest
Little/few less least
Much/many more most
Good/well better best
bad /badly worse worst
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I feel much better today than I did last week.
He has less time now than he had before.
This magainze is better than that one.
He acts worse now than ever before.
Lưu ý: farther dùng cho khoảng cách; further dùng cho thông tin hoặc các trường hợp trừu tượng
khác.
The distance from your house to school is farther than that of mine.
If you want further information, please call to the agent.
Next year he will come to the U.S for his further education.
5. So sánh bội số
So sánh bội số là so sánh: bằng nửa (half), gấp đôi (twice), gấp ba (three times),...
Không được sử dụng so sánh hơn kém mà sử dụng so sánh bằng, khi so sánh phải xác định danh từ là
đếm được hay không đếm được, vì đằng trước chúng có many/much
This encyclopedy costs twice as much as the other one.
Jerome has half as many records now as I had last year.
At the clambake last week, Fred ate three times as many oysters as Bob.
Các lối nói: twice that many/twice that much = gấp đôi ngần ấy... chỉ được dùng trong khẩu ngữ,
không được dùng trong văn viết.
We have expected 80 people at that rally, but twice that many showned up. (twice as many as that
number).
6. So sánh kép
Là loại so sánh với cấu trúc: Càng... càng... Các Adj/Adv so sánh phải đứng ở đầu câu, trước chúng
phải có The. Dùng một trong hai mẫu câu sau đây để so sánh kép:
The + comparative + S + V + the + comparative + S + V
The hotter it is, the more miserable I feel.
(Trời càng nóng, tôi càng thấy khó chịu)
The sooner you take your medicince, the better you will feel.
(Anh càng uống thuốc sớm bao nhiêu, anh càng cảm thấy dễ chịu bấy nhiêu)
The bigger they are, the faster they fall.
(Chúng càng to bao nhiêu thì càng rơi nhanh bấy nhiêu)
The more + S + V + the + comparative + S + V
The more you study, the smarter you will become.
(Càng học, anh càng thông minh hơn)
The more I look into your eyes, the more I love you.
(Càng nhìn vào mắt em, anh càng yêu em hơn)
Sau The more ở vế thứ nhất có thể thêm that nhưng không mẫu câu này không phổ biến.
The more (that) you study, the smarter you will become.
Trong trường hợp nếu cả hai vế đều có chủ ngữ giả it is thì có thể bỏ chúng đi
The shorter (it is), the better (it is).
Hoặc nếu cả hai vế đều dùng to be thì bỏ đi
The closer to the Earth’s pole (is), the greater the gravitational force (is).
Các cách nói: all the better (càng tốt hơn), all the more (càng... hơn), not... any the more... (chẳng...
hơn... tí nào), none the more... (chẳng chút nào) dùng để nhấn mạnh cho các tính từ hoặc phó từ được
đem ra so sánh. Nó chỉ được dùng với các tính từ trừu tượng và dùng trong văn nói:
Sunday mornings were nice. I enjoyed them all the more because Sue used to come
round to breakfast.
He didn’t seem to be any the worse for his experience.
He explained it all carefully, but I was still none the wiser.
Cấu trúc này không dùng cho các tính từ cụ thể:
Those pills have made him all the slimmer. (SAI)
7. Cấu trúc No sooner... than (Vừa mới ... thì đã...)
Chỉ dùng cho thời quá khứ và thời hiện tại, không dùng cho thời tương lai. No sooner đứng ở đầu một
mệnh đề, theo sau nó là một trợ động từ đảo lên trước chủ ngữ để nhấn mạnh, than đứng ở đầu mệnh
đề còn lại:
No sooner + auxiliary + S + V + than + S + V
No sooner had we started out for California than it started to rain.
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Một ví dụ ở thời hiện tại (will được lấy sang dùng cho hiện tại)
No sooner will he arrive than he will want to leave.
Lưu ý: No longer có nghĩa là not anymore. Không dùng cấu trúc not longer cho các câu có ý nghĩa
không còn ... nữa.
He no longer studies at the university.
(He does not study at the university anymore.)
S + no longer + Positive Verb
8. So sánh hơn kém không dùng than (giữa 2 đối tượng)
Khi so sánh hơn kém giữa 2 người hoặc 2 vật mà không dùng than, muốn nói đối tượng nào đó là tốt
hơn, giỏi hơn, đẹp hơn,... thì trước adj và adv so sánh phải có the. Chú ý phân biệt trường hợp này với
trường hợp so sánh bậc nhất dưới đây (khi có 3 đối tượng trở lên). Trong câu thường có cụm từ of the
two + noun, nó có thể đứng đầu hoặc cuối câu.
Harvey is the smarter of the two boys.
Of the two shirts, this one is the prettier.
Pealse give me the smaller of the two cakes.
Of the two books, this one is the more interesting.
9. So sánh bậc nhất .
Để biến tính từ và phó từ thành dạng so sánh bậc nhất, áp dụng quy tắc sau:
 Đối với tính từ và phó từ ngắn: thêm đuôi -est.
 Đối với tính từ và phó từ dài: dùng most hoặc least.
 Trước tính từ hoặc phó từ so sánh phải có the.
 Dùng giới từ in với danh từ số ít đếm được.
 Dùng giới từ of với danh từ số nhiều đếm được.
adjective/ adverb + est in + singular countable noun
S + V + the most + adjective / adverb +
least + adjective / adverb of + plural countable noun
John is the tallest boy in the family.

Deana is the shortest of the three sisters.
These shoes are the least expensive of all.
Of the three shirts, this one is the prettiest.
Sau cụm từ One of the + so sánh bậc nhất + noun phải đảm bảo chắc chắn rằng noun phải là số nhiều,
và động từ phải chia ở số ít.
One of the greatest tennis players in the world is Johnson.
Kuwait is one of the biggest oil producers in the world.
Các phó từ thường không có các hậu tố -er hoặc –est. Chúng được chuyển sang dạng so sánh tương đối
bằng cách thêm more hoặc less; sang dạng so sánh tuyệt đối bằng cách thêm most hoặc least phía trước
chúng.
Sal drove more cautiously than Bob.
Joe dances more gracefully than his partner.
That child behaves most carelessly of all.
Một số các tính từ hoặc phó từ mang tính tuyệt đối thì không được dùng so sánh bậc nhất, hạn chế
dùng so sánh hơn kém, nếu buộc phải dùng thì bỏ more, chúng gồm: unique/ extreme/ perfect/
supreme/ top/ absolute/prime/ primary
His drawings are perfect than mine.
II. PRACTICE
1. I’m 40 years old. Jane is 30 years old.
=> I ...........................................................................................................................................................
2. Peter always gets mark 10 and Mary only gets mark 5 at Maths.
=> Peter.....................................................................................................................................................
3. The colour TV is more expensive than the black and white TV.
=> The black.............................................................................................................................................
4. My mother doesn’t speak English as well as my father.
=> My father ............................................................................................................................................
5. Your house is larger than mine.
=> My house ............................................................................................................................................
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6. Nam can run farther than I can.
=> I ...........................................................................................................................................................
7. Mr Binh drives more carefully than he used to.
=> Mr Binh ...............................................................................................................................................
8. Lan is a better typist than Hoa.
=>Hoa .......................................................................................................................................................
9. Apples are usually cheaper than oranges.
=> Apples .................................................................................................................................................
10. I haven’t got as much money as you.
=> You .....................................................................................................................................................
11. Hung is the tallest boy in our class.
=> Nobody ...............................................................................................................................................
12. Have you got a cheaper bike than this?
=> Is this ...................................................................................................................................................
13. No restaurant in the city is better than this one.
=> This restaurant ....................................................................................................................................
14. He is the worst guitarist in the world.
=> Noone ..................................................................................................................................................
15. She knows more about it than I do.
=> I .............................................................................................................................................................
III. CÁC CÂU HỎI TRẮC NGHIỆM THEO CHUYÊN ĐỀ

1. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
1. Bill Gates is one of ________ people in the world.
A. the rich B. richer C. rich D. the richest
2. I am ________ at music than my old sister.
A. good B. better C. goodest D. the best
3. Rita is ________ than the other students in class.
A. hardworking B. the most hardworking
C. more hardworking D. hardworkinger
4. Ice hockey is ________ sport in Canada.
A. popular B. the most popular C. more popular D. populariest
5. Garfield is ________ than Nemo.
A. the funniest B. more fun C. funnier D. funny
6. That is ________ song this band has.
A. the most beautiful B. more beautiful
C. beautifulest D. beautiful
7. The China Wall is ________ wall in the world.
A. the longest B. more long C. longer D. long
8. Cities are ________ than villages
A. busier B. busy C. the busiest D. most busy
9. February is ________ than April.
A. short B. the shortest C. shorter D. most short
10. Amalia is ________ girl in the class.
A. the cleverest B. clever C. cleverer D. more clever
11. German is ________ than English.
A. the most B. difficult difficulter C. difficult D. more difficult
12. Swimming is ________ than running.
A. exciting B. more exciting C. excited D. the most exciting
13. Your new car is _______ than my old one.
A. the cheapest B. cheaper C. more cheaper D. most cheapest
14. Travelling by plane is________ than traveling by ship.
A. fastest B. fast C. faster D. more fastest
15. New York is ________ city in USA.
A. crowded B. the most crowded C. more crowded D. crowder
16. Of the four dresses, which is _______expensive?
A. the best B. the most C. the more D. the greater
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17. The larger the apartment, the_______ the rent.
A. expensive B. more expensive C. expensively D. most expensive
18. The faster we walk,_______ we will get there.
A. the soonest B. the soon C. the more soon D. the sooner
19. “ Why did you buy these oranges? ” “They were _______ I could find. ”
A. cheapest B. cheapest ones C. the cheapest ones D. the most cheapest
20. She plays the piano _______ as she sings.
A. as beautifully B. more beautifully C. as beautiful D. the most beautifully
21: Nam is 5 years ______ than Hoa.
A. old B. older C. elder D. eldest
22: Mary is the______ student in my class.
A. tallest B. taller C. tall D. as tall as
23: Peter wanted to win the race. He ran ______.
A. so fast as he can B. fast as he could C. fast as he can D. as fast as he could
24: Jim is five centimeters _____ than Tom.
A. tall B. tallest C. higher D. taller
25: She speaks Chinese as ________ as I do.
A. well B. good C. very good D. better
26: Lucy answered the questions ______ than Sarah.
A. more intelligent B. most intelligent C. more intelligently D. intelligent
27: One of the ____ diseases mankind has ever faced is cancer.
A. worse B. better C. worst D. best
28: Nancy plays the piano _____ beautifully than I do.
A. most B. as C. more D. quite
29: It is ______ to talk about a problem than to solve it.
A. more easier B. easiest C. easier D. easy
30: The situation continues to get worse and ______.
A. worst B. bad C. worse D. badly
31: You have got a scholarship; you are luckier______.
A. as I do B. than I am C. than I have D. than I do
32: The longer hours you work, ______.
A. the less tired you'll be B. you'll be more tired C. the more tired you'll be D. the most tired
you'll be
33: Nowadays, young people ______.
A. don’t read as many as their parents used to B. don’t hardly read much as their parents did
C. do more reading as their parents used to D. don’t read as much as their parents used to
34: The more you talk about the situation, ______.
A. it seems the worse B. the worse it seems C. it seems worse D. the worse does it
seem
35: “Could you talk ______? I'm learning my lessons.”
A. more quietly B. as quietly C. most quietly D. so quietly
36: John said that no other car could go ______.
A. fastest than his car B. faster like his car C. so fast like his car D. as fast as his car
37: The more you study, ______.
A. you will gain more knowledge B. the more knowledge do you gain
C. you are the more knowledgeable D. the more knowledge you gain
38: John works much ______ than we do.
A. more hardly B. harder C. hardest D. hard
39: The longer he waited, ______ impatient he got.
A. the better B. better C. the more D. more
40: The harder you try, ______ you get.
A. the best B. good C. the better D. better
41. The better the weather is, .
A. the most crowded the beaches get B. the most the beaches get crowded
C. the more crowded the beaches get D. the more the beaches get crowded
42. The more you practise speaking English, . (THPT QG 2017)
A. the more fluently you can speak it B. the more fluent you can speak it
C. the more you can speak it fluent D. the more you can speak it fluently
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43. The larger the area of forest is destroyed, . (THPT QG 2017)
A. the most frequent natural disasters are B. the most frequently natural disasters occur
C. the more frequent are natural disasters D. the more frequently natural disasters occur
44. The higher the cost of living is, . (THPT QG 2017)
A. the life of the immigrants becomes the harder B. the hardest the life of the immigrants becomes
C. the harder does the life of the immigrants become D. the harder the life of the immigrants becomes
2. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
1. Richard feels good than several days ago.
A B C D
2. Mary and Daisy are both intelligent students. Mary is so intelligent as Daisy.
A B C D
4. The Caspian Sea, a salt lake, is the largest than any other lakes in the world.
A B C D
5. He drives the car more dangerous than his brother does.
A B C D
6. It was the most biggest building that I had ever seen.
A B C D
7. I wish my house were so large as Jone’s.
A B C D
8. The Mekong is one of the longer rivers in the world.
A B C D
9. She can play the piano more good than her sister.
A B C D
10. Many people believe that New York is the most great city in America
A B C D
11. His drawings are as perfectly as his instructor’s drawings .
A B C D
12. The salary of a professor is high than that of a secretary
A B C D
13. The duties of a policeman are dangerous than those of a teacher.
A B C D
14. John’s car runs good than Mary’s.
A B C D
15. The climate in Florida is as milder as California.
A B C D
16. Classes in the university are most difficult than those in the college.
A B C D
17. The basketball games at the university are well than those of high school.
A B C D
18. I feel more better today than I did last week.
A B C D
19. This encyclopedia costs three times as more as the other one.
A B C D
20. He visits his family less frequent than she does.
A B C D
21. Jessica is only an amateur, but she sings well than most professionals
A B C D
22. This house is more spacious as that white house I bought in Rapid City, South Dakota last year.
A B C D
23. They asked a lot of questions, checked their figures, and came up with best solution.
A B C D
24. Almost everyone has heard the more famous Olympic saying: “Stronger, Higher, Faster.”
A B C D
25. Louise is the more capable of the three girls who have tried out for the part in the play.
A B C D
26. This telephone isn’t as cheap the other one, but it works much better.
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A B C D
27. Stories are the most good way of teaching moral lessons to young people.
A B C D
28. The first skill to learn is how to write only the more important words, not whole sentences.
A B C D
29. It is certainly true that the average woman has weaker muscles that the average man.
A B C D
30. In 1925, he joined the advertising department of Doubleday Page and
A B
Company, one of the most large publishing houses in New York.
C D
3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
1. They understand more than we do.

A. We don’t understand as much as they do. ..........B. We don’t understand anything at all.
C. They understand everything inside out D. They are very intelligent.
2. It is much more difficult to speak English than to speak French.
A. To speak French is more difficult than to speak English.
B. To speak English is more difficult than to speak French.
C. Speaking English is more difficult than to speak French.
D. Speaking French is not as difficult as to speaking English.
3. My interview lasted longer than yours.
A. Your interview wasn’t as short as mine. ................B. Your interview was shorter than mine.
C. Your interview was as long as mine............................D. Your interview was longer than mine.
4. When I was younger, I used to go climbing more than I do now.
A. Now I don’t go climbing anymore. B. I used to go climbing when I younger.
C. Now I don’t go climbing as much as I did. D. I don’t like going climbing any more.
5. Your coffee is not as good as mine.
A. Mine is better than yours. B. My coffee is better than your.
C. My coffee is better than yours. D. My coffee is more good than yours.
6. I can't cook as well as my mother does.
A. My mother can cook better than I can. B. My mother can't cook better than I can.
C. My mother can cook well than I can. D. I can cook better than my mother can.
7. Murder is the most serious of all crimes.
A. Murder is very serious. B. No crime is more serious than murder.
C. Everyone is very afraid of murder. D. Murder is the dangerous crime.
8. No one in this class is as tall as Richard.
A. Richard is the tallest in this class. B. Richard is taller than in this class.
C. Richard is the most tall in this class. D. Richard is more tall than in this class.
9. This is the best music I have ever heard.
A. I’ve never heard better music than this. B. I’ve never heard such a good music as this.
C. I’ve never heard so good music as this. D. This is the first time I’ve heard this good music.
4. PASSIVE VOICE
PART A. Lý thuyết chung:
* Sơ đồ cách chuyển từ câu chủ động sang bị động:
Sơ đồ chung
Active S + V + O + (place) + (time)
thì hình thức
Passive S + be + Vcột 3 /ed + (place) + by O + (time)
số ít - nhiều
Muốn đổi một câu chủ động sang câu bị động thì phải xác định được chủ từ (S), động từ và túc từ
(O) trong câu song làm như sơ đồ. Chú ý động từ chính trong câu chủ động ở thì nào thì "be" ở câu bị
động chia theo thì đó.
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I. Bị động với 6 thì không tiếp diễn.
1. The Simple present S + V + O
S + (is, am, are) + VpII by O
Ex: She cleans the floor. The floor is cleaned (by her)
2. The Simple past. S + V(ed/irregular) + O
S + were,was + VpII by O
Ex: She cleaned the room yesterday. The room was cleaned (by her yesterday).
3. The Present perfect. S + have, has + VpII + O
S + have, has been VpII + O
Ex: I have bought the book. The book has been bought (by me).
4. The Past perfect S + had + VpII + O
S + had been VpII by O
Ex: I had met him before 4 p.m yesterday. He had been met (by me) before 4 p.m
yesterday.
5. The Future simple. S + will + V + O
S + will be VpII by O
Ex : I will buy the bicycle. The bicycle will be bought (by me).
6. The Future perfect. S + will have + VpII + O
S + will have been VpII by O
Ex : I will have met him by nine. He will have been met (by me).
II. SÁU THÌ TIẾP DIỄN Ở THỂ BỊ ĐỘNG
Sơ đồ chung
S + be + V-ing + O
S + be being VpII by O
1. The Present progressive: S + (is, am, are) + V-ing + O

S + (is, am, are) being PP by O
Ex : He is washing the clothes. The clothes are being washed (by him).
2. The Past progressive:
S + (were,was) + V-ing + O
S + (were,was) being VpII by O
Ex 1. They were watching the play The play was being watched.
3. The Future Present progressive:
S + will be + V-ing + O
S + will be being VpII by O
Ex : He will be reading the book. The book will be being read (by him).
4. The Present Perfect Progressive:
S + have/has been + V-ing +O
S + have/has been being + VpII by O
Ex: She has been repairing the computer for 3 days. The computer has been being
repaired for 3 days.
5. The Past Perfect Progressive:
S + had been + V-ing +O
S + had been being + VpII by O
6. The Future Perfect Progressive:
S + will have been + V-ing + O
S + will have been being + VpII by O
III. CÁC CẤU TRÚC KHÁC.
1. Modal Verbs
S + modal verb + V (bare) + O
S + Modal verb be VpII by O
Ex: 1. She can do the exercises The exercises can be done by her.
2. Be going to:
S + be going to + V + O
S + be going to be PP by O
3. Have to/had to
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S + have to, had to + V + O
S + have to, had to be PP by O
4. Used to:
S + used to + V + O
S + used to be PP by O
5. It is + adj + to V + O
It is + adj for + O + to be + PP OR S + be + adj + to be + PP
IV. OTHER SPECIAL STRUCTURES

STRUCTURE 1: If the verb in that – clause is in the simple present:
S1+ V1(s,es)+that+ S2+ V2 +O
>> 1.( It is V1+ed/p2 + that+ clause không đổi)
2. S2+ V1+ed/p2 + to Vo …
People / they + think / say /suppose / believe / consider / report…+ that + clause
>> 1. It's + thought/ said/ supposed/ believed/ considered/ reported…+ that + clause
1. S + am/ is/ are + thought/ said/ supposed…+ to + V-inf
Eg:
People say that he is 108 years old.
1. It is said that he is 108 years old
2. He is said to be 108 years old
STRUCTURE 2:
If the verb in that – clause is in the simple past or present perfect:
Eg: They believe that she passed the final exam
1. It is believed that she passed the final exam
2. She is believed to have passed the final exam
Eg: People think he stole my car.
>>1. It's thought that he stole my car.
2. He is thought to have stolen my car.
STRUCTURE 3
Somebody + want/ like/expect + someone to do something
Somebody + want /like/expect + something + to be done
Eg:
Our teacher wants us to prepare our lessons carefully.
Our teacher wants our lessons to be prepared carefully.
They expected me to finish my work early.
They expected my work to be finished early.
STRUCTURE 4
Somebody + see/make/let + someone + do + something (active)
Someone is seen/made + to do something (passive)
Someone is let + do something (passive) but we often say: someone is (not) allowed to do
something
Eg:
He made me stay outside yesterday. (active)
I was made to stay outside yesterday.
The teacher let us go home early last week. (active)
We were let go home early by the teacher last week.
often: We were allowed to go home early by the teacher last week.
I saw the thief climb the wall. (active)
The thief was seen to climb the wall.
STRUCTURE 5
Somebody + have + someone + do something
Somebody + get + someone + to do something
Somebody + have + something + done
"To get someone to do something" suggests that you talked to the person and convinced him to do
something.
"To have someone do something" simply states that you arranged for someone to do something,
whether or not that person did it voluntarily.
Eg: He had his waiter carry the luggage home.
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He had the luggage carried home by the waiter.
I got the postman to post the letter for me.
I had the letter posted for me by the postman.
STRUCTURE 6
Don’t do something (active)  something mustn’t be done
It’s impossible to do something (active)  something can’t be done
It’s possible to do something (active)  something can be done
Eg: Don’t touch this switch.
This switch mustn’t be touched
It is impossible to do this
This can’t be done.
STRUCTURE 7
Somebody + advise/ beg/ urge/ recommend someone to do something (active)
Cách 1: Someone is advised/ begged/ urged/ recommended to do something
Cách 2: Somebody advise/ beg/ urge/ recommend that something should be done
Eg: He advised me to sell the car.
I was advised to sell the car.
He advised that the car should be sold.
STRUCTURE 8
Somebody + agree/ arrange/ determine/ decide/ is deternined/ is anxious +to do something
(active)
Somebody + agree/ arrange/ determine/ decide/ is deternined/ is anxious + that something should
be done
Eg: She decided to rebuild the house.
She decided that the house should be rebuilt.
STRUCTURE 9
Somebody + insist/ advise/ propose/ recommend/ suggest + doing something (active)
Somebody insist/ advise/ propose/ recommend/ suggest that something should be done
Eg:
He suggested selling the radio.
He suggested that radio should be sold.
They advised enlarging the garden.
They advised that the garden should be enlarged.
STRUCTURE 10
Mệnh lệnh thức (imperative) + Object  S + should/must + be +P2/ Let+object+be+P.P
Eg: Turn on the lights. Open your book, please!
The lights should be turned on. Let your book be opened, please!
A. MULTIPLE CHOICES
Exercise 1:
1. Everything that _________ remained a secret.
A. had be overheard B. had been overheard
C. had been overheared D. would had been overheard
2. Everything ___________________________.
A. were forbidden B. is forbidden C. is forbidded D. are forbidden
3.Everything___________________________.
A. are going to be forgotten B. is going to be forgotten
C. is going to be forgot D. were going to be forgotten
4. I___________________________.
A. have not given the money B. have not been given the money
C. have not been give the money D. have not be given the money
5. It _________ for years.
A. has not be known B. had not been known
C. had not be known D. have not been known
6. It _________ that learning English is easy.
A. are said B. said C. is said D. is sayed
7. John and Ann___________________________.
A. were not mislead B. were not misleeded
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C. was not misled D. were not misled
8. Our horses ___________________________.
A. are well feeded B. are well fed C. is well fed D. is well fee
ded
9. Peter and Tom _________ in an accident yesterday.
A. is hurt B. is hurted C. were hurt D. were hurt
ed
10. South Florida and HawaiI _________ by a hurricane.
A. is hit B. have been hit C. have are hit D. has been
hit
11. The battles _________ for liberation .
A. had be fought B. had been fighted C. had been fought D. has been f
ought
12. We can’t go along here because the road........................
A. is repairing B. is repaired C. is being repaired D. repairs
13. The story I’ve just read_________ Agatha Christie.
A. was written B. was written by C. was written from D. wrote by
14. I’m going to go out and_________
A. have cut my hair B. have my hair cut C. cut my hair D. my hair b
e cut
15. Something funny_________ in class yesterday.
A. happened B. was happened C. happens D. is happen
ed
16. Many US automobiles_________ in Detroit, Michigan
A. manufacture B. have manufactured C. are manufactured D. are manuf
acturing
17. A lot of pesticide residue can_________ unwashed produce.
A. find B. found C. be finding D. be found
18. We_________ by a loud noise during the night.
A. woke up B. are woken up C. were woken up D. were wak
ing up
19. Some film stars_________ difficult to work with.
A. are said be B. are said to be C. say to be D. said to be
20. Why did Tom keep making jokes about me? – I don’t enjoy_________ at.
A. be laughed B. to be laughed C. laughing D. being lau
ghed
21.Today, many serious childhood diseases_________ by early immunization.[ sự miễn dịch]
A. are preventing B. can prevent C. prevent D. can be pre
vented
22.Do you get your heating_________ every year?
A. checking B. check C. be checked D. checked
23. Bicycles_________ in the driveway.
A. must not leave B. must not be leaving C. must not be left D. must not
have left
24. Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony_________ next weekend.[ Symphony: khúc giao hưởng]
A. is going to be performed B. has been performed
C. will be performing D. will have perform
25. All bottles_________ before transportation.
A. frozen B. were froze C. were frozen D. are froze
26. ___________________________.yet?
A. Have the letters been typed B. Have been the letters typed
C. Have the letters typed D. Had the letters typed
27. English has become a second language in countries like India, Nigeria or Singapore where `______
___ for administration, broadcasting and education.
A. is used B. it is used C. used D. being use
d
28. The telephones_________ by Alexander Graham Bell.
A. is invented B. is inventing C. invented D. was inven
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ted
29. Lots of houses_________ by the earthquake.
A. are destroying B. destroyed C. were destroyed D. is destroy
ed
30. Gold_________ in California in the 19th century.
A. was discovered B. has been discovered C. was discover D. they disco
ver
31.The preparation_________ by the time the guest_________
A. had been finished- arrived B. have finished- arrived
C. had finished-were arriving D. have been finished- were arrived
32. The boy_________ by the teacher yesterday.
A. punish B. punished C. punishing D. was punis
hed
33. “Ms Jones, please type those letters before noon”_ “They’ve already ______, sir. They’re on your
desk.”
A. typed B. been being typed C. being typed D. been type
d
34. Sarah is wearing a blouse. It___________ of cotton.
A. be made B. are made C. is made D. made
35. They had a boy _________ that yesterday.
A. done B. to do C. did D. do
36. We got our mail _________ yesterday.
A. been delivered B. delivered C. delivering D. to deliver
37. James……..the news as soon as possible.
A. should tell B. should be told C. should told D. should be
telled
38. My wedding ring _________ yellow and white gold.
A. is made B. is making C. made D. make
39. Mr. Wilson is _________ as Willie to his friend.
A. known B. knew C. is known D. know
40. References _________ in the examination room.
A. not are used B. is not used C. didn’t used D. are not us
ed
41. Laura _________ in Boston.
A. are born B. were born C. was born D. born
42. His car needs _________
A. be fixed B. fixing C. to be fixing D. fixed
43. Her watch needs _________.
A. repair B. to be repaired C. repaired D. to repair
45. This house is going _________by my mother
A. sold B. sell C. to be sold D. to sell
46. There’s somebody behind us. I think we are _________.
A. being followed B. are followed C. follow D. following
47. Have you _________ by a dog?
A. bite B. bit C. ever been bitten D. ever been
bit
48. The room is being _________ at the moment.
A. was cleaned B. cleaned C. cleaning D. clean
49. It _________ that the strike will end soon.
A. is expected B. expected C. are expected D. was expe
cted
50.It is _________ that many people are homeless after the floods.
A. was reported B. reports C. reported D. reporting
51. He was said _________ this building.
A. designing B. to have designed C. to design D. designed
52. Those letters _________ now. You can do the typing later.
A. need typing B. needn't to be typed C. need to type D. needn't ty
ping
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53. “What a beautiful dress you are wearing”- “Thanks, it_______ especially for me by a French tailo
r.”
A. is made B. has made C. made D. was made
54. Somebody cleans the room every day.
A. The room everyday is cleaned. B. The room is every day cleaned.
C. The room is cleaned every day. D. The room is cleaned by somebody every
day.
55. 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.
56.How do people learn languages?
A. How are languages learned? B. How are languages learned by people?
C. How languages are learned? D. Languages are learned how?
57.Over 1500 new houses _________ each year. Last year, 1720 new houses _________.
A. were built/ were built B. are built/ were built
C. are building / were built D. were built/ were being built
58. Tom bought that book yesterday.
A. That book was bought by Tom yesterday. B. That book were bought yesterday by
Tom.
C. That book yesterday was bought by Tom D. That book was bought yesterday.
59. The new computer system _________ next month.
A. is be installed B. is being installed
C. is been installed D. are being installed by people
Exercise 2:
1. They were interviewing her for the job.
She ________________ for the job.
A. was being interviewed B. was interviewed C. has been interviewed D. are being
interviewed
2. Tom is writing the letter.
The letter ________________ by Tom.
A. was written B. is being written C. has been written D. are being written
3. Everyone understands English.
English ________________.
A. is understood B. has been understood C. was understood D. are understood
4. The employees brought up this issue during the meeting.
This issue ________________ by the employees during the meeting.
A. has been brought up B. is brought up C. was brought up D. is being brought up
5. The professor told him not to talk in class.
He ________________ by the professor not to talk in class.
A. has been told B. was told C. was being told D. is told
6. They say that women are smarter than men. Women ________________ to be smarter than men.
A. were being said B. were said C. are said D. said
7. The fire has destroyed the house. The house ________________ by the fire.
A. has been destroyed B. was being destroyed C. is destroyed D. are destroyed
8. She would have told you.
You ________________ by her.
A. would have been told B. would be told C. were being told D. would have told
9. She would reject the offer.
The offer ________________ by her.
A. will have been rejected B. would be rejected C. will be rejected D. are rejected
B. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means almost the same as the sen
tence printed before it.
1. They must do their task now.
 Their task must be done now.
2. He expected me to buy him a book.
 He expected a book to be bought.
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3. They want him to invite them to the party.
 They want to be invited to the party.
4. They opened the road 10 years ago.
 The road was opened 10 years ago.
5. He can mend all chairs for you now.
 All chairs can be mended for you now.
6. We expected them to forgive us.
 We expected to be forgiven..
7. They allowed women to vote many years ago.
 Women were allowed to vote many years ago.
8. You should open the wine 3 hours before you use it.
 The wine should be opened 3 hours before it is used.
9. They suggested making the test easier.
 They suggested the test should be made easier.
10. People think she is the most beautiful girl.
 She is thought to be the most beautiful girl./ It is said she is the most beautiful girl.
11. It’s your duty to make tea for the party.
 You are supposed to make tea for the party.
12. They let their children go to the zoo last Sunday.
 Their children were allowed to go to the zoo last Sunday.
13. He had the neighbor mend the chair.
 They had the chair mended by the neighbor.
14. The walls need painting.
 The walls need to be painted.
15. He made me clean all the plates last night.
 I was made to clean all the plates last night.
16. Don’t close the door.
 The door mustn’t be closed.
17. People say he is very rich.
 He is said to be very rich. / It is said that he is very rich
18. We see her walk with him every evening.
 She is seen to walk with him every evening
19. They had the typist type all their letters.
 They had all their letters typed by the typist
20. I am going to ask the gardener to cut my fence tomorrow.
 I am going to have my fence cut by the gardener tomorrow
21. Don’t let others see you.
 You aren’t allowed to be seen by others.
22. He needn’t repair the bike.
 The bike needn’t to be repaired.
23. People think he was an artist.
 He is thought to have been an artist./ It is thought that he was an artist.
24. It’s impossible to rebuild the school.
 The school can’t be rebuilt.
25. He let me come in.
 I was allowed to come in.
26. People said she was very intelligent.
 He is said to have been very intelligent./ It is said that she was very intelligent.
27. He doesn’t need to paint the house.
 The house does not need paiting.
28. You needn’t water the flowers.
 The flowers needn’t watering./ The flowers needn’t be watered.
29. Tom used to borrow my pen.
 My pen used to be borrowed by Tom.
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30. He had to finish his work on time.
 His work had to be finished on time.
31. You needn't do all the homework.
 All the homework needn't to be done.
32. You ought to tell him early.
 He ought to be told early.
33. They don't use the room very often
 The room isn't used very often..
34. They must widen the road to school this year.
 The road to school must be widened this year.
35. Have you done your homework?
 Has your homework been done?
36. Did you finish your work early?
 Was your homework finished early?
37. Who will Ann meet at the airport?
 Who will be met at the airport by Ann?
38. What did you do last night?
 What was done last night?
39.Who wrote this book?
 Who was this book writen by?
40. Who has seen her at the party?
 By whom has she been seen at the party?/ Who has she been seen by at the party?
41. Who built this house?
 By whom was this house built?/ Who was this house built by?
42. Who had to tell you about it?
 By whom did you have to be told about it?
43. Who can do this work?
 By whom can this work be done?/ Who can this work be done by?
44. Who will meet you at the airport?
 By whom will you be met at the airport?
45. I can't make tea with cold water.
 .Tea can’t be made with cold water.
46. Tom has taken away some of my books
 .Some of my books has been taken away by Tom.
47. They will hold the meeting before Tuesday.
 .The meeting will be held before Tuesday.
48. Open your books, please!
 . Let your books be opened, please!.
49. They have to repair the enginer of the car.
 .The engine of the car have to be repaired.
50. The boy broke the window and took away some pictures.
 .The window was broken and some pictures were taken away by the boy.
51. A man I know told me about it.
 .I was told about it by a man I know.
52. No one believes his story.
 .His story isn’t believed/ his story is unbelieved
53. Do they teach English here?
 . Is English taught here?
54. Will you invite her to your wedding party?
 . Will she be invited to your wedding party?
55. Some people will interview the new president on TV.
 .The new president on TV will be interviewed.
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56. The manager didn’t phone the secretary this morning.
 .The secretary wasn’t phoned by the manager this morning.
57. They find the new project worthless.
 .The new project is found worthless.
58. Tim ordered this train ticket for his mother.
 .This ticket was ordered for his mother by Tom.
59. You didn’t show me the special camaras.
 .I wasn’t shown the special camaras.
60. She showed her ticket to the airline agent.
 .The airline agent was shown her ticket.
61. He lends his friend his new shoes.
 .His friend is lent his new shoes.
62. She left her relatives five million pounds.
 .Her relatives were left five million pounds.
63. The shop assistant handed these boxes to the customer.
 .These boxes were handed to the customer by the shop assistant.
64. The board awarded the first prize to the reporter.
 .The reporter was awarded the first prize by the board.
65. They make shoes in that factory.
 Shoes are made in that factory.
66. People must not leave bicycles in the driveway.
 Bicycles mustn’t be left in the driveway.
67. They built that skyscraper in 1934.
 That skyscraper was built in 1934.
68. The students will finish the course by July.
 The course will be finished by the students by July.
69. They are repairing the streets this month.
 The streets are being repaired this month.
70. They make these tools of plastic.
 These tools of plastic are made.
71. They have finished the new product design.
 The new product design has been finished. .
72. They were cooking dinner when I arrived.
 Dinner was cooked when I arrived.
73. Smithers painted 'Red Sunset' in 1986.
 'Red Sunset' was painted by Smithers in 1986..
74. Did the plan interest you?
 .Are you interested in the plan?
75. They had finished the preparations by the time the guests arrived.
 The preparations had been finished by the time the guests arrived.
5. CLEFT SENTENCES (Câu nhấn mạnh)

Câu nhấn mạnh được dùng để nhấn mạnh một thành phần của câu như chủ từ, túc từ hay trạng từ
1. Nhấn mạnh chủ từ (Subject focus)
Form: It + is / was + S + WHO/ WHICH/ THAT + V…
Ex1: My brother collected these foreign stamps.
→ It was my brother who/that collected these foreign stamps.
Ex2: Her absence at the party made me sad.
→ It was her absence at the party which/that made me sad.
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2. Nhấn mạnh túc từ (Object focus)
Form: It + is / was + O+ WHO(m)/ WHICH/ THAT + S + V…
Ex1: I met Daisy on the way to school.
→ It was Daisy who(m) I met on the way to school.
Ex2: My brother bought an old motorbike from our neighbor.
→ It was an old motorbike which/that my brother bought from our neighbor.
* Note:
- Khi động từ chính trong câu gốc ở thì quá khứ thì động từ TO BE chia ở quá khứ là WAS, khi ở thì
hiện tại, hoặc tương lai thì nó được chia là IS.
- Khi nhấn mạnh túc từ ta có thể dùng who thay cho whom nhưng khi nhấn mạnh chủ từ thì không
dùng whom thay cho who.
Ex: + The man is learning English
 It is the man who is learning English.
+ The woman gave him the English book.
 It was him who(m) the woman gave the English book.
3. Nhấn mạnh trạng từ (Adverbial focus)
Form: It + is / was + Adverbial phrase + THAT+ S + V …
Ex: - We first met in December.
→ It was in December that we first met.
- I was born in this village.
→ It was in this village that I was born.
4. Cleft sentences in the passive
a. It + is / was + Noun / pronoun (person) + who + tobe + P.P…
Ex: Fans gave that singer a lot of flowers.
→ It was that singer who was given a lot of flowers.
b. It + is / was + Noun (thing) + that +to be + P.P…
Ex: + People talk about this film.
→ It is this film that is talked about.
+ Fans gave that singer a lot of flowers.
→ It was a lot of flowers that were given to that singer.
PRACTICE
Exercise 1: Change these sentences into cleft sentences
1. My father usually complains about my students whenever they go to my house.
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2. I used to like climbing up tress and pick fruits.
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3. My neighbors always make noise at night.
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4. We often complain about the noise at night
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5. You gave her a bunch of rose last week.
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6. Our English teacher is the greatest teacher in the world.
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7. The earthquake destroyed everything two years ago.
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8. My recent computer helps me a lots in preparing tasks for my students.
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9. My students’ bad behavior made me sad yesterday morning.
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10. The man gave her the book
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11. The boy visited his uncle last month.
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12. I and she sang together at the party.
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13. Nam’s father got angry with him.
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14. The boys played football all day long.
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15. The girl received a letter from her friend yesterday.
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16. His presence at the meeting frightened the children.
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17. My mother bought me a present on my birthday party.
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18. The neighbor told them about it.
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19. My friend came to see me late last night.
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20. That boy scored the goal for his team.
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* Answer keys
1. It is my father who usually complains about my students whenever they go to my house.

2. It was I who used to like climbing up tress and pick fruits
3. It is my neighbors who always make noise at night.
4. It is we who often complain about the noise at night.
5. It was you who gave her a bunch of rose last week.
6. It is our English teacher who is the great teacher in the world.
7. It was the earthquake that destroyed everything two years ago.
8. It is my recent computer that helps me a lots in preparing tasks for my students.
9. It was my students’bad behavior that made me sad yesterday morning.
10. It was the man who gave her the book.
11. It was the boy who visited his uncle last month.
12. It was I and she sang together at the party.
13. It was Nam’s father who got angry with him.
14. It was the boys who played football all day long.
15. It was the girl who received the letter from her friend yesterday.
16. It was his presence at the meeting that frightened the children.
17. It was my mother who bought me a present on my birthday.
18. It was the neighbor who told them about it.
19. It was my friend who came to see me late last night.
20. It was that boy who scored the goal for his team.
Exercise 2: Change these sentences into cleft sentences
0. My younger sister always keeps her doll carefully.
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1. The boy hit the dog in the garden.
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2. The woman answered the man rudely.
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3. The boy played ping pong the whole afternoon.
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4. The girl gave the boy a special gift on his birthday.
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5. My wife gave this T-shirt to me on my last birthday party.
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6. I always keep your picture besides me.
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7. He borrowed the money from his close friend – Hoa.
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8. The police arrested the man at the railway station.
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10. The man is learning English.
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11. The woman gave him the English book.
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12. She sent her friend a post card.
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13. Hoa borrowed some English books from Long.
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14. The little boy greeted his grand father in a strange language.
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15. The pedestrian asked the policeman a lot of questions.
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16. The dog barked at the stranger.
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17. My mom is making some cakes for our dinner.
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18. We all saw her husband out side the theater lats night.
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19. Mr. Hao repaired the roof yesterday morning.
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20. I always meet my students in the café whenever I come there.
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* Answer keys:
1. It was the doll that my younger sister always keeps carefully.
2. It was the dog that the boy hit in the garden.
3. It was the man whom the woman answerd rudely.
4. It was the ping pong that the boy play the whole afternoon.
5. It was the special gift that the girl gave the boy on his birthday.(It was the boy that the girl
gave a special gift on his birthday).
6. It was this T-shirt that my wife gave to me on my last birthday party.
7. It is your picture that I always keep besides me.
8. It was the money that he borrowed from his close friend-Hoa.
9. It was the man whm the police arrested at the railway station.
10. It is English that the man is learning.
11. It was him whom the woman gave the English book.
12. It was her friend that she sent a post card.
13. It was some English books that Hoa borrowed from Long.
14. It was the little boy’grand father that he greeted in a strange language.
15. It was the policeman who the pedestrian asked a lot of questions.
16. It was the stranger that the dog barked at.
17. It is some cakes that my mom is making for our dinner.
18. It was her husband whom we all saw outside the theater last night.
19. It was the roof that Mr. Hao repaired yesterday morning.
20. It is my students whom I always meet in the cafe’ whenever I come there.
Exercise 3: Change these sentences into cleft sentences ((Paying attention to the adverbial phrase)
1. We were born in this place.
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2. We often gather for dinner in this restaurant.
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4. He bought the book from that corner shop.
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5. She bought him a present at the shop.
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6. She makes some cakes for tea.
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7. His father repaired the bicycle for him.
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8. The meeting started at 8.00 a.m.
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9. We all bought those things from Susu shop.
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10. He met his wife in Britain.
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11. My mom presented a lap top on my birthday party.
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12. Kathy bought her husband an anniversary gift at a sports shop.
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13. He got married when he was 26 years old.
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14. They were having barbecue in the park.
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15. I met her on the way to school.
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16. They often have parties on the weekend.
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17. The police arrested the thief at the railway station.
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18. I gave him a photo album on his wedding day.
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19. We planted some young trees in the garden.
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20. I met my wife when I was a student at teacher training college.
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* Answer keys:
1. It was this place that I was born.
2. It is in restaurant that we often gather for dinner.
3. It was in the garden that the boy hit the dog.
4. It was from that corner shop that he bought the book .
5. It was at the shop that she bought him a present.
6. It is for tea that she makes some cakes.
7. It was for him that his father repaired the bicycle.
8. it ws at 8.00 a.m that the meeting started.
9. It was from Susu shop that we all bought those things.
10. It was in Britain that he met his wife.
11. It was on my birthday party that my mom presented a lap top.
12. It was at a sport shop that Kathy bought her husband an universary gift.
13. It was when he was 26 years old that he got married.
14. It was in the park that they were having barbecue.
15. It was on the way to school that I met her.
16. It is on the weekend that they often have parties.
17. It was at the railway station that the police arrested the thief .
18. It was on his wedding day that I gave him a photo album.
19. It was in the garden that we planted some young trees.
20. It was when I was a student at teacher training college that I met my wife.
Exercise 4: Change these sentences into cleft sentences in the passive
1. My husband watered the flowers every day.
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2. They celebrated their wedding last week.
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3. He described his home town in his novel.
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4. Most girls like Spring.
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5. My father bought the car for me on my birthday.
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6. The prince kissed my younger sister at the party.
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7. My younger sister always keeps her doll carefully.
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9. The woman answered the man rudely.
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10. The boy played ping pong the whole afternoon.
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11. The girl gave the boy a special gift on his birthday.
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12. My wife gave this T-shirt to me on my last birthday party.
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13. I always keep your picture besides me.
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14. He borrowed the money from his close friend – Hoa.
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19. Hoa borrowed some English books from Long.
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24. We all saw her husband out side the theater lats night.
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26. I always meet my students in the cafee whenever I come there.
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27. I bought this motor in HCM city some years ago.
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28. I met Sasa on the way to my school.
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29. Vietnamese people celebrate Tet as the greatest occasion in a year.
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30. My mother gave me this story book as a birthday present.
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31. Her younger sister broke her glasses.
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32. She frightened the children.
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33. My father bought me a lap top for my birthday.
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34. People talked a lot about his house.
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35. The pedestrian asked the policeman for the direction to the post office.
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* Answer keys:
1. It was the flowers that were watered by my husband everyday.
2. It was their wedding day that was celebrated by them last week.
3. It was his home town that was describes in his novel by him.
4. It is Spring that is liked by most girls
5. It was the car that was bought for me on my birthday by my father.
6. It was my younger sister who was kissed at the party by the prince.
7. It is the doll that is always kept carefully by my younger sister.
8. It was the dog that was hit in the garden by the boy.
9. It was the man who was answered rudely by the woman.
10. It was ping pong that was played the whole day by the boy.
11. It was the boy who was given a special gift on his birthday by the girl.
It was a special gift that was given to the boy on his birthday by the girl.
12. It was the T-shirt was given to me on my last birthday party by my wife.
13. It is your picture that is always kept besides me.
14. It was the money that was borrowed by him from his close friend – Hoa.
15. It was the man that was arrested at the railway station by th police.
16. It is English that is being learnt by the man.
17. It was he who was given the English book by the woman.
It was the English book that was given him by the woman.
18. It was her friend who was sent a post card by her.
It was a post card that was sent to her friend by her.
19. It was some English books that were borrowed from Longby Hoa.
20. It was the little boy’s grand father who was greeted in a strange language by him.
21. It was the policeman who was asked a lot of questions by the pedestrian.
22. It was the stranger who was barked at by the dog.
23. It was some cakes that were being made for our dinner by my mom.
24. It was her husband who was seen out side the theater last night by us.
25. It was the roof that was repaired by Mr. Hao yesterday morning.
26. It is my students who are seen in the cafe’ whenever I come there.
27. It was this motothat was bought in HCM city some years ago by me.
28. It was Sara who was meton the way to my school.
29. It is Tet that is celebrated as the greatest occasion in a year by Vietnamese people.
30. It was I who was given this story book as a birthday present by my mother.
It was this story book that was given me as a birthday present by my mother.
31. It was her glasses that were broken by her younger sister.
32. It was the children who were frightened by her.
33. It was I who was bought a lap top for my birthday by my father.
34. It was his house that was talked a lot about by people.
35. It was the pliceman who was asked for the direction to the post office by the pedestian.
MIXED - EXERCISE
Exercise 1: Change these sentences into cleft sentences:
1. The boy visited his uncle last month.
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2. I and she sang together at the party
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3. Nam’s father got angry with him.
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4. The boys played football all day long.
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5. The girl received a letter from her friend yesterday.
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6. His presence at the meeting frightened the children.
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7. My mother bought me a present on my birthday party.
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8. The neighbor told them about it.
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9. My friend came to see me late last night.
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10. That boy scored the goal for his team.
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11. The dog grabbed at the piece of meat and ran away.
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12. The strong wind blew the roof off.
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17. Hoa borrowed some English books from Long
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22. We all saw her husband out side the theater last night.
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24. I always meet this student in the café whenever I come there.
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25. I bought this motor in HCM city some years ago.
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26. I met Sasa on the way to my school.
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27. We were born in this place.
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28. We often gather for dinner in this restaurant.
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30. He bought the book from that corner shop.
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31. She bought him a present at the shop.
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32. She makes some cakes for tea.
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33. His father repaired the bicycle for him.
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34. I met her on the way to school.
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35. They often had parties at the weekends.
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36. The police arrested the thief at the railway station.
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37. I gave him a photo album on his wedding day.
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38. We planted some young trees in the garden.
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39. I met my wife when I was a student at teacher training college.
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40. My father usually complains about my students whenever they go to my house.
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* Answer keys:
1.It was his uncle who(m)/that the boy visited last month
It was his uncle who(m)/that was visited by the boy last month.
2. It was I and she who/that sang together at the party.
3.It was Nam’father who/that got angry with him.
4. It was football that the boys played all day long.
It was football that was played all day long by the boys
5. It was the girl who/that received a letter from her friend yesterday.
6.It was his presence at the meeting that frightened the children.
7. It was on my birthday party that my mother bought me a present .
8.It was the neighbor who /that told them about it.
9. It was my friend who/ that came to see me late last night.
10. It was that boy who/that scored the goal for his team.
11. It was the dog which/that grabbed at the piece of meat and ran away.
12. It was the roof which/ that the strong wind blew off.
It was the roof which/ that was blown off by the strong wind
13.It was at the railway station that the police arrested the man.
14.It is the man who/that is learning English.
15. It was the English book which/ that The woman gave him
It was the English book which/ that was given him by the woman.
16.It was a post card which/ that She sent her friend
It was a post card which/ that was sent her friend by her.
17.It was Hoa who/that borrowed some English books from Long.
18.It was his grand father who/that the little boy greeted in a strange language.
It was his grand father who/that was greeted in a strange language by the little boy .
19. It was the policeman who/that The pedestrian asked a lot of questions.
It was the policeman who/that was asked a lot of questions by thepedestrian .
20.It was the stranger who(m)/that the dog barked at
It was the stranger who(m)/that was barked at by the dog .
21.It is My mom who/that is making some cakes for our dinner.
22.It was her husband who(m)/ that We all saw out side the theater last night.
It was her husband who(m)/ that was seen out side the theater last night by us.
23.It was the roof which/ that Mr. Hao repaired yesterday morning.
It was the roof which/ that was repaired yesterday morning by Mr. Hao .
24.It is this student who(m)/that I always meet in the café whenever I come there.
It is this student who(m)/that is always met in the café whenever I come there by me.
25. It was this motor which/ that I bought in HCM city some years ago.
It was this motor which/ that was bought in HCM city some years ago.
26.It was Sasa who/ that I met on the way to my school.
It was Sasa who/ that was met on the way to my school by me.
27.It was in this place that we were born.
28.It is in this restaurant that we often gather for dinner.
29. It was in the garden that the boy hit the dog .
30.It was from that corner shop that he bought the book .
31. It was at the shop that she bought him a present .
32.It is for tea that she makes some cakes .
33.It was for him who(m) /that his father repaired the bicycle .
34.It was on the way to school that I met her .
35. It was at the weekends that they often had parties .
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36. It was at the railway station that the police arrested the thief .
37.It was on his wedding day that I gave him a photo album .
38.It was in the garden that we planted some young trees .
39.It was when I was a student at teacher training college that I met my wife .
40.It is my father who/ that usually complains about my students whenever they go to my house.
Exercise 2: Choose the best answer for each of the following question.
1. ________ I bought the golden fish.
A. It was from this shop that B. I was from this shop where
C. It was this shop which D. It was this shop that
2. It was Tom _______ to help us.
A. comes B. that comes C. to come D. who came
3. _______ the police had rescued from the fire.
A. The baby B. The baby that
C. It was the baby whom D. The baby whom
4. ________ my parents gave me the fish tank.
A. It was on my birthday when B. It was my birthday on that
C. It was my birthday that D. It was on my birthday that
5. _______ I first met my girlfriend.
A. It was in London that B. It was in London where
C. It was London that D. It was London which
6. _________ on the phone.
A. It is his mother whom is B. It was his mother whom is
C. It was his mother who is D. It is his mother who is
7. ________ a high level of blood cholesterol.
A. It is eggs that contain B. Those are eggs it contains
C. It is eggs that contains D. It is eggs contain
8. _________ England won the World Cup.
A. It was in 1966 that B. It was on 1966 that
C. It was in 1966 when D. It was 1966 in that
9. __________ we all look for.
A. It is happiness that B. That happiness
C. Happiness it is that D. Happiness it is
10. ____________ me how to play the drum.
A. It was my uncle who taught B. My uncle who taught
C. It was my uncle taught D. It is my uncle teaching
11. It is the room _______ we usually hold our meetings.
A. that B. why C. where D. when
12. It’s my brother ________ gave me this hat on my birthday.
A. he B. whose C. which D. who
13. It was a letter __________ she received from her aunt yesterday.
A. that B. whom C. it D. where
14. It is __________ who I want to make friend with.
A. she B. her C. hers D. she’s
15. It was in New York ___________ I first met her ten years ago.
A. there B. where C. that D. which
16. It ___________ English that the man is learning in the classroom.
A. is B. was C. be D. were
17. It ___________ at the bank that the wanted man changed the money.
A. is B. was C. being D. were
18. It was the dog ___________ the boy hit in the garden.
A. where B. in which C. who D. that
19. It is the student who _________ toward us.
A. is running B. was running C. ran D. were running
20. It ___________ Peter and Sandra who travelled together on the ship to Asia.
21. It was in 1875 ___________joined the staff of the astronomical observatory at Harvard University.
A. that Anna Winlock B. Anna Winlock, who
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C. as Anna Winlock D. Anna Winlock then
22.___________that the capital of South Carolina was moved from Charleston to Columbia.
A. In 1790 was B. There was in 1790 C. In 1790 D. It was in 1790
23. It was Mr. Harding ___________ the bill to yesterday.
A. who sent my secretary B. to whom my secretary sent
C. that my secretary sent D. my secretary sent
24.___________ who was elected the first woman mayor of Chicago in 1979.
A. It was Jane Byrne B. Jane Byrne C. That Jane Byrne D. When Jane Byrne
25. It is in Quebec___________ French is used as an official language .
A. which B. where C. in where D. that
26. ___________that the capital of South Carolina was moved from Charleston to Columbia.
A. In 1790 was B. There was in 1790 C. In 1790 D. It was in 1790
27. ___________ Ruth St. Dennis turned to Asian dances to find inspiration for her choreography.
A. It was the dancer that B. The dancer C. That the dancer D. The dancer was
28. It is the library ____.
A. that I often borrow books B. that I often borrow books from
C. where I often borrow books from D. from that I often borrow books
29. __________ took my car.
A. It was you B. It were you C. It was you that D. It was you whom
30. ___________me how to play the drum.
A. It was my uncle who taught B. My uncle who taught
C. It was my uncle taught D. It is my uncle teaching
31. ___________gave me that picture book.
A. Mary B. It was Mary C. It was Mary whom D. It was Mary whose
32. It is ___________we will leave for Paris.
A. April B. in April that C. April in that D. in April when
33. ___________on my part that I could not manage to deliver the goods on time.
A. An error B. That is an error C. It was an error D. An error it was
34. ___________took my document ?
A. It is Peter that B. It was Peter that C. Was it Peter that D. Was that Peter
35. It is ___________I get emotional satisfaction.
A. collecting stamps that B. from collecting stamps that
C. collecting stamps from that D. collecting stamps that from
36. ___________taught me how to collect butterflies.
A. It was my father B. It is my father C. It was my father whom D. My father
37. It was the woman that ___________us English last year.
A. taught B. teaches C. has taught D. had taught
38. It was the boy ___________ I told you about.
A. that B. whose C. who’s D. None is correct
39. ___________was Nam who wanted to buy my old guitar.
A. There B. Which C. It D. Who
40. Nguyen Du wrote Kieu story.
A. It is Kieu story that was written by Nguyen Du.
B. It was Kieu story that was written by Nguyen Du.
C. It was Kieu story that is written by Nguyen Du.
C. It is Kieu story that is written by Nguyen Du.
41. They grow corn in India.
A. It is corn that they grow in India. B. It was corn that they grow in India.
C. It is corn that was grown in India. D. It was corn that is grown in India
42. The cat is going to catch the mouse.
A. It was the mouse that the cat is going to catch. B. It is the mouse that the cat is going to catch.
C. It is the mouse that was being caught by the cat. D. It was the mouse that was being caught by the
cat.
43. Mary bought this book yesterday.
A. It is this book that Mary bought yesterday.
B. It is this book that was bought by Mary yesterday.
C. It was this book that was bought by Mary yesterday.
D. It is this book that is bought by Mary yesterday.
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44. They feed these animals twice a day.
A. It was these animals that they feed twice a day.
B. It is these animals that were fed twice a day.
C. It was these animals that are fed twice a day.
D. It is these animals that they feed twice a day.
45. My brother bought his new car from our next-door neighbour last Saturday.
A. It is last Saturday that my brother bought his new car from our next-door neighbour.
B. It was last Saturday that my brother bought his new car from our next-door neighbour.
C. It is last Saturday when my brother bought his new car from our next-door neighbour.
D. It was last Saturday which my brother bought his new car from our next-door neighbour.
6. MODAL VERBS
A. Knowledge:
I. Modal verbs.
1. Can:
- We use can to talk about someone’s skill or general abilities at present:
Eg: 1. She can speak five languages.
2. He can swim like a fish.
3. They can’t dance very well.
- We use can to talk about the ability to do something at a given time in the present or future:
Eg: 1.You can make a lot of money if you are lucky.
2. Help. I can’t breathe.
3. They can run but they can’t hide.
- We use the modal can to make general statements about what is possible or impossible:
Eg: 1.It can be very cold in winter.
2. You can easily lose your way in the dark.
3. That can’t be true.
- We use can to ask for permission to do something:
Eg: 1.Can I ask a question, please?
2. Can we go home now?
- We use can to give permission:
Eg: 1.You can go home now if you like.
2. You can borrow my pen if you like.
- We use can I … to make offers:
Eg: 1. Can I help you?
2. Can I do that for you?
2. Could:
- We use could to talk about someone’s skill or general abilities in the past:
Eg: 1. He could ride a bike when he was only three.
2. He couldn’t speak until he was three.
- We use could to ask for permission to do something:
Eg: 1. Could I use your phone?
2. Could I ask you some questions?
- We use could to show that something is possible in the future, but not certain:
Eg: 1. If we don’t hurry we could be late. (=Perhaps/Maybe we will be late)
- We use could as a polite way of telling or asking someone to do something:
Eg: 1. Could you take a message please?
2. Could I have my bill please?
3. Will:
- We use will to say what we believe will happen in the future:
Eg: 1. We'll be late.
2. We will have to take the train.
- We use will to make offers and promises:
Eg: 1. I’ll give you a lift home after the party.
2. We will come and see you next week.
- We use will to talk about what people want to do or are willing to do:
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Eg: 1. We’ll see you tomorrow.
2. Perhaps dad will lend me the car.
4. Would:
- would is the past tense form of will. It is usedto talk about the past.
Eg: I thought I would be late ……
- It is used to talk about hypotheses – things that are imagined rather than true.
Eg: I would give her a call if I could find her number
- It is also used for politeness.
Eg: Would you carry this for me please?
* Phrases with would:
+ would you…, would you mind (not) -ing, for requests:
Eg: 1. Would you mind carrying this?
2. Would you mind not telling him that?
+ would you like ...; would you like to ..., for offers and invitations:
Eg: 1. Would you like to come round tomorrow?
2. Would you like another drink?
+ I would like …; I’d like … (you)(to) ..., to say what we want or what we want to do:
Eg: 1. I’d like that one please.
2. I’d like to go home now.
+ I’d rather… (I would rather) to say what we prefer:
Eg: 1.I’d rather have that one.
2. I’d rather go home now.
+ I would think, I would imagine, I'd guess, to give an opinion when we are not sure or when we
want to be polite:
Eg: 1.It’s very difficult I would imagine.
2. I would think that’s the right answer.
5. May:
- "May" is most commonly used to express possibility.
Eg: 1. A: Where is John?
B: He may be sleeping.
2. I haven’t decided where to go next summer. I may go to Ireland.
3. She may be elected President of the club.
- It can also be used to give or request permission.
Eg: 1. May I use your phone?
2. Johnny, you may leave the table when you have finished your dinner.
- May is also used in expressing a wish.
Eg: 1. May God bless you!
2.May his soul rest in peace!
6. Might:
- Might is the past tense of may in indirect speech.
Eg: He said, ‘I may stand for election.’
 He said that he might stand for election.
- Might is often used to express possibility. Note that might expresses less possibility than may.
Eg:
1. I may pass. (50% chance)
2. I might pass. (20% chance)
3. The patient may recover. (It is possible for the patient to recover.)
4. The patient might recover. (It is possible but very unlikely.)
- It is also often used in conditional sentences ( type 2&3).
Eg: If I didn't have to work, I might go with you.
- We can also use "might" to make suggestions or requests.
Eg: 1. You might visit the botanical gardens during your visit.
2. You might try the cheesecake.
2. Might I have something to drink?
7. Must:
- "Must" is most commonly used to express certainty.
Eg: 1. This must be the right address!
2. The boy has been running for hours. He must be very tired.
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3. Look at all of that snow. It must be really cold outside.
- We use “ Must” to express obligation or duty.
Eg: 1. I must memorize all of these rules about modal verbs.
2. People must remain seated until the show is over.
3. You must wear a seatbelt at all times.
- It can also be used to emphasize the necessity of something.
Eg: 1. Students must pass an entrance examination to study at this school.
2. You must give up smoking, it's bad for you.
3. Plants must have light and water to grow.
- Must is also used to express a strong recommendation.
Eg: 1. We really must get together for dinner sometime.
2. You must see the new Peter Jackson movie, it's fantastic.
3. The ice cream here is delicious. You must try some
8. Mustn’t:
- It is used to express prohibition.
Eg: 1. You musn’t walk on the grass.
2. You mustn’t use your phone while driving
9. Should:
- "Should" is most commonly used to give advice.
Eg: 1. You should study hard to win a place at a university.
2. People with high cholesterol should eat low-fat foods.
3. They shouldn’t drink too much alcohol.
- It is used to make recommendations.
Eg: 1. When you go to Berlin, you should visit the palaces in Potsdam.
- It can also be used to express obligation as well as expectation.
Eg: 1. Susan should be in New York by now.
2. You should be wearing your seat belt
10. Ough to:
- "Ought to" is used to advise or make recommendations.
Eg: You ought to stop smoking.
- "Ought to" also expresses assumption or expectation as well as strong probability, often with the
idea that something is deserved.
Eg: Jim ought to get the promotion.
11. Need/ Needn’t:
- It is used to state that something is/ isn’t necessary.
Eg: 1. You have got plenty of time. You needn’t hurry.
2. You need pay attention to what the teacher is saying.
3. You needn’t wear uniform on Saturday.
II. Modal perfect

1. Could, may, might + have + P2 = có lẽ đã
- Diễn đạt một điều gì đó có thể đã xảy ra hoặc có thể đúng ở quá khứ song người nói không dám chắc.
Eg: 1. He could have forgotten the ticket for the concert last night.
2. I didn’t hear the telephone ring, I might have been sleeping at that time.
3. John might have gone to the movies yesterday.
- Diễn đạt điều gì đó có thể xảy ra nhưng đã không xảy ra
Eg: Why did you leave him come home alone? He might/could have got lost.
2. Should/shouldn’t + have + P2 = lẽ ra phải, lẽ ra nên/ không nên

- Chỉ một việc lẽ ra đã phải xảy ra / không trong quá khứ nhưng vì lí do nào đó lại không xảy ra/đã xảy
ra.
Eg: 1. Maria should have called John last night.
2. John should have gone to the post office this morning.
3. The policeman should have made a report about the burglary.
4. We shouldn’t have treated her like that. She must be really sad.
* Chúng ta cũng có thể dùng cụm từ was/were supposed to + V để thay cho should + have + P2
Eg: 1. John was supposed to go to the post office this morning.
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2. The policeman was supposed to make a report about the burglary.
3. Must + have + P2 = chắc là đã, hẳn là đã

- Chỉ một kết luận logic dựa trên những hiện tượng có đã xảy ra ở quá khứ
Eg:
1. The grass is wet. It must have rained last night.
2. Jane did very well on the exam. She must have studied hard.
4. Would + have + Past Participle: (đã . . . rồi) dùng trong câu điều kiện loại III.
Eg: If I had had enough money, I would have bought that Honda.
5. Can’t + have + Past Participle: dùng để chỉ một sự việc gần như chắc chắn không thể xảy ra.
Eg: Last night, Mary can’t have gone out with John because she had to be at home to do her
homework.
6. Needn’t + have + P2: dùng để chỉ việc không cần thiết phải làm nhưng đã làm rồi.
Eg: 1. I needn’t have brought the umbrella because I didnt rain.
2. You needn’t have bought so much food. We have two.
III. Modal in the passive

Form: Active: S+modals+V infinitive + Object + …
Passive: S+modals + be+ Vp2 +…+(by Object)
Eg: 1. You may forget the rules quickly.

Infi o
-> The rules may be forgotten quickly.

Vp2
2. The doctor can't persuade her.
-> She can’t be persuaded (by the doctor)
3. You should clean your teeth twice a day.
-> Your teeth should be cleaned twice a day.
B. Exercises:
Exercise 1. Complete the sentences with must (not), (do not) have to, must (not), need (not), can
(not), could (not), might (not), be (not) able to, had better or should.
1. I _________ go to the airport. I’m meeting someone.
2. It’s too late. I ________ go now.
3. You _________ lock the door when you go out. These have been a lot of break-in recently.
4. A person ________ to become rich and famous in order to live a successful life.
5. I don’t want to know anyone. You ___________ tell anyone.
6. Tom: What sort of house do you want to buy? Something big?
Susan: Well, it _____ big. That’s not important. But it _____ have a nice garden – that’s essential.
7. Ann: I think I _________ go shopping. We’re run out of food.
Susan: We have enough food for dinner, so I _________ go shopping today.
8. We ________ repair the car ourselves. We __________ take it to garage.
9. George has traveled a lot. He_________ to speak for language.
10. If it´s rainy you ________ take an umbrella.
Answers:
1. have to 2. must 3. must 4. doesn’t have to 5. mustn’t
6. needn’t be 7. must, needn’t 8. couldn’t 9. can/is able to 10. should
Exercise 2: Choose the best option

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1.There are plenty of tomatoes in the fridge. You ______buy any.
A. mustn’t B. needn’t C. shouldn’t D. can’t
2. _______you swim when you were 10?
A. Can B. Could C. Must D. May
3. He's amazing, he _____speak five languages, including Chinese.
A. will B. need C. can D. might
4. You ______ use your mobile phone during the test. It's against the rules.
A. mightn't B. mustn't C. oughtn't D. needn't
5. I'm not sure, but Tony ______ probably get that demanding job.
A. must B. need C. ought D. might
6. You ______ pass the exam in order to graduate from high school.
A. must B. can C. may D. might
7. All students ______ hand in their assignments by Friday at the latest.
A. must B. may C. ought D. might
8. It_____ rain this evening. Why don't you take an umbrella?
A. could be B. must C. might D. had better
9. This road is very narrow. It ___to be widened.
A. might B. needs C. mustn’t D. may
10. They have plenty of time, so they needn’t ___.
A. be hurry B. to hurry C. hurry D. to be hurried
11. You’re having a sore throat. You’d better___ to the doctor.
A. to go B. went C. go D. going
12. My mother permitted me to go out at night. She said, “You ___ go out tonight.”
A. may B. have to C. must D. ought to
13. You ___ ring the bell; I have a key.
A. mustn’t B. needn’t C. couldn’t D. shouldn’t
14. _____ you help me with the homework?
A. May B. Shall C. Should D. Will
15. Many birds will ___ more than 3,000 miles to reach their winter homes.
A. flying B. fly C. be fly D. flew
16. You _____ throw litter on the streets.
A. mustn't B. couldn't C. needn't D. won't
17. ___ you speak any foreign languages?
A. Could B. Must C. Can D. Might
18. ___ you mind my staying here for some days?
A. Would B. Could C. Can D. Should
19. You _____ return the book now. You can keep it till next week.
A can't B. mustn't C. needn't D. may not
20. "Must we do it now?" -"No, you _____ .”
A. won't B. needn't C. can't D. don't
21. “Have you seen Kate?” “No, but she ___ be at her desk.”
A. may B. ought C. would D. will
22. We have enough food for dinner so you _______ go to the market.
A. needn’t B. can’t C. won’t D. mustn’t
23. He _______ go to the beach this weekend if the weather is good.
A. might B. must C. can D. needs
24. You ____ look at me when I am talking to you.
A. could B. should C. would D. can
25. I was using my pencil a minute ago. It ____ be here somewhere!
A. can B. could C. would D. must
26. _____ I go to the bathroom, please?
A. Must B. Would C. May D. Will
27. You ____ eat so much chocolate. It’s not good for you.
A. mustn’t B. shouldn’t C. needdn’t D. won’t
28. Students_____leave the classroom before the ring bells.
A. must B. should C. shouldn’t D. can
29. ___ you pass my pencil to me?
A. Can B. Must C. Need D. Should
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30. ____ you give me a hand, please?
A. Must B. Should C. Might D. Could
Exercise 3: Choose the best option

1. Janet's not at school today. She __________ have overslept.
A. should B. might C. couldn’t D. must
2. Grandpa moved the piano by himself. He's okay, but he _________have injured his back.
A. could B. couldn’t C. should D.must
3. My parents haven't arrived at the party yet. They don't know this city very well. They ______ have
gotten lost.
A. should B. must C. shouldn’t D. mustn’t
4. I'm tired today. I definitely __________ have stayed up so late last night.
A. shouldn’t B. couldn’t C. may D. could
5. How did Linda catch a cold? I'm not sure. She __________ have gone out in the rain.
A. couldn’t B. should C. may D. mustn’t
6. Mother didn't answer the phone. She ________have been sleeping.
A. should B. might C. needn’t D. mustn’t
7. I think I ate too much at dinner. I definitely ______ have skipped dessert.
A. should B. shouldn’t C. may D. must
8. It's too bad you didn't practice for the marathon. You _____ have won.
A. could B. may not C. must D. couldn’t
9. Jennifer had a lot of homework. She ________have gone to the party last night.
A. couldn’t B. must not C. shouldn't D. needn’t
10. Jack ______________ in a car accident yesterday. He was home all day.
A. shouldn’t be B. mustn’t be C. couldn’t have been D. shouldn’t have been
11. Nancy did very well on her history test. She __________ have studied hard.
A. might B. should C. shouldn’t D. must
12. We couldn't hear our teacher all day. He _________ have spoken louder.
A. may B. must C. mustn’t D. should
13. Bill slept too late but he got to work on time. He's lucky. He ______have missed the bus.
A. must B. should C. could D. mustn’t
14. It was a good movie. You _____________ have seen it.
A. shouldn’t B. should C. would D. mustn’t
15.I'm not sure. I _________ have left my keys at home.
A. should B. must C. wouldn’t D. might
16. The bus arrived 2 minutes after you left, so you _____ have taken a cab.
A. needn’t B. couldn’t C. must D. should
Exercise 4: Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
1. I‘m sure Luisa was very disappointed when she failed the exam.
A. Luisa must be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
B. Luisa must have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.
C. Luisa may be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
D. Luisa could have been very disappointed when she failed the exam
2. I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John.
A. John might be very surprised to receive my letter.
B. John might have been very surprised to receive my letter.
C. John must be very surprised to receive my letter.
D. John must have been very surprised to receive my letter.
3. You must clean the machine every time you use it.
A. This machine must clean every time you use it.
B. This machine must be cleaned every time it is used.
C. This machine must be used every time you clean it.
D. This machine must be cleaned every time it uses.
4. Remember to shut down the computer if you don’t use it .
A. The computer must be shut down when it isn’t used .
B. The computer must be shut down every time you use it.
C. The computer mustn’t be shut down whenever you use it.
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D. The computer must be shut down every time it uses.
5. It’s not necessary that you do your homework now.
A. You shouldn’t do your homework now. B. You must do your homework now.
C. You needn’t do your homework now. D. You can not do no homework now.
6. I’m sure my mother was very happy when she got my letter.
A. My mother may be very happy when she got my letter.
B. My mother must be very happy when she got my letter.
C. My mother could have been very happy when she got my letter.
D. My mother must have been very happy when she got my letter.
7. I really believe that he drew this picture last night .
A. He may be draw this picture last night.
B. He must draw this picture the night before .
C. He could have drawn when this picture the previous night.
D. He must have drawn this picture last night.
8. It isn’t necessary for us to discuss this matter in great detail.
A. We should discuss this matter in great detail. B. We might discuss this matter in great detail
C. We needn’t discuss this matter in great detail D. We mustn’t discuss this matter in great detail.
9. It wasn’t necessary for me to go out after all.
A. I didn’t need go out after all. B. I needn’t have gone out after all.
C. I needn’t go out after all. D. I didn’t need to have gone out after all.
10.There’s a possibility that I will study in Spain after graduating.
A. I must study in Spain after graduating. B. I should study in Spain after graduating.
C. I may study in Spain after graduating. D. I am certain about studying in Spain after graduating.
Exercise 5: Change the sentences into passive.

1.We must keep the factory open.
->_______________________________________________________________________________
2. We ought to make things clear to them
->_______________________________________________________________________________
3. They can see the enitre valley from their moutain home.
->________________________________________________________________________________
4. One of the students must have left the book in the earlier class.
->________________________________________________________________________________
5. No one can explain some UFO sightings easily.
->________________________________________________________________________________
6. You shouldn’t make fun of the poor.
->________________________________________________________________________________
Answer:
1. The factory must be kept open.
2. Things ought to be made clear to them.
3. The entire valley can be seen from their mountain home.
4. The book must have been left by one of the students in the earlier class.
5. Some UFO sightings cannot be explained easily.
6. The poor shouldn’t be made fun of.
Exercise 6: Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it has the same meaning as the first
one.
1. It is necessary for the young to learn English. (NEED)
-> ______________________________________________________________________________
2. It is unnecessary for children to get up early. (NEED)
-> ______________________________________________________________________________
3. Maybe she will come here tomorrow. (POSSIBLE)
-> ______________________________________________________________________________
4. Lily cleaned the house, but her mother had cleaned it before. (NEEDN’T)
-> ______________________________________________________________________________
5. He had a lot of homework to do but he did not do them. (SHOULD)
-> ______________________________________________________________________________
6. I would have been able to finish the report if I had had more time. ( COULD)
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-> ______________________________________________________________________________
7. I’m sure they haven’t called yet. ( CAN’T)
-> ______________________________________________________________________________
8. It’s not necessary for you to come early (NEED)
-> ______________________________________________________________________________
9. Perhaps it will be sunny this afternoon.(MAY)
-> ______________________________________________________________________________
10. I’d prefer not to go with her friends. (RATHER)
Answers: 1. The young need learn English.

2. Children needn’t get up early.
3. It’s possible that she will come here tomorrow.
4. Lily needn’t have cleaned the house.
5. He should have done his homework.
6. I could have finished the report if I had had more time.
7. They can’t have called
8. You needn’t come early.
9. It may be sunny this afternoon.
10. I would rather not go with her friend
7. INFINITIVE AND GERUND

A. INFINITIVE (động từ nguyên mẫu)
I. INFINITIVE WITH TO (ĐỘNG TỪ NGUYÊN MẪU CÓ TO)
A. Làm chủ ngữ trong câu.
Ex : To become a teacher is my dream.(trở thành một giáo viên là giấc mơ của tôi)
To take care of children is her duty.( chăm sóc lũ trẻ là nghĩa vụ của cô ấy)
B. Đi theo sau tính từ : thường đi theo sau các cấu trúc sau:
1. It’s + adj + ( for sb) + to – V
Ex : - It’s easy for me to understand him. ( thật dễ dàng đối với tôi để hiểu anh ấy.)
- It’s difficult for her to learn English.( thật khó đối với cô ấy để học tiếng anh.)
2. It’s + adj + of + sb + to-V.
- Thường đi với một số tính từ sau:
Kind : tốt bụng coward: hèn nhát thoughtful: suy tư rude( thô lỗ),
Unkind: không tốt bụng stupid: ngu ngốc careless: bất cẩn Polite (lịch sự)
brave: dũng cảm wise: khôn ngoan tactful: bất cẩn generous: hào phóng
timid: nhút nhát selfish : ích kỉ mean: keo kẹt
Ex: It is very kind of you to help me.( bạn thật tốt bụng khi giúp tôi)
It’s stupid of him to do that.( thật ngu ngốc khi anh ấy làm điều đó)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Đi sau cấu trúc: S + be + adj + to – V
Thường đi với các tính từ sau:
Difficult : khó Supprised : ngạc nhiên Glad : vui Pleased : hài long
Easy : dễ Amazed : ngạc nhiên Happy : hạnh phúc, vui Ready : sẵn sàng
Eager : háo hức Delighted : vui mừng Sorry : xin lỗi
Ex : we are eager to know his girlfriend. ( chúng tôi háo hức để gặp bạn gái của anh ấy.)
This job is difficult to do.( việc này rất khó để làm.)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
C. Theo sau cấu trúc. S + V + O + to – V
Những động từ theo sau bởi một tân ngữ và một động từ nguyên dạng có to là:
Advise : khuyên Command : yêu cầu Teach : dạy Warn : cảnh báo
Order : ra lệnh Invite : mời Select : lựa chọn Forbit : ngăn cấm
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Persuade: thuyết phục Lead: lãnh đạo Enanle: tạo điều kiện Assist : hỗ trợ
Beg : nài nỉ Expect: mong đợi Ask: đề nghị Send : gửi
Allow: cho phép Train: đào tạo Urge: tranh cãi Tell : kể, bảo
Encourage: khuyến khích
Ex : We select him to be a leader. ( chúng tôi lưa chọn anh ấy làm lãnh đạo)
Lan encourage you to study harder. ( Lan mong bạn học hành chăm chỉ hơn)
D.Theo sau một số động từ : có một số động từ theo sao nó là to- V :

Afford: có khả năng Plan :lập kế hoạch Want: muốn
tài chính Decide: quyết định Vow: thề thốt
Wish : ước Attempt : cố gắng, nỗ lực Dare; dám
Demand: yêu cầu Pledge: cam kết Swear thề
Refuse: từ chối Neglect: bỏ qua Arrange: sắp xếp
Agree : đồng ý Manage: xoay sở, quản lí Happen: tình cờ
Promise: hứa Try: cố gắng Hope: hi vọng
Resolve ; giải quyết Learn: học Seek: tìm kiếm + (not) To V
Fail :thất bại Choose: chọn Struggle : đấu tranh
Pretent: giả vờ Threaten: đe dọa Hasten: hối thúc
Dare: dám Hurry: vội Wait: chờ đợi
Prove: chứng Deserve: xứng đáng Undertake: tiến hành
Mind: để ý, chú ý Omit: nhỡ Prepare : chuẩn bị
Offer: đề nghị Pay: trảTend : có xu
thế
Ex: I agree to go out with him.( tôi đồng ý đi chơi cùng anh ấy)
She always tries to learn English.( cô ấy luôn cố gắng học tiếng anh)
Lan refused to answer my question.( Lan từ chối trả lời của tôi)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
II. INFINITIVE WITHOUT TO (ĐỘNG TỪ NHUYÊN MẪU KHÔNG CÓ TO)

*Cách sử dụng:
- Dùng sau động khuyết thiếu:
May/ might : có thể
can/could : có thể
have to: cần phải
Must: phải
used to: đã từng
S + Will : sẽ + (not) V
Would: sẽ
Shall: sẽ
Should: nên
ought to: cần phải
had better: nên
would rather : thích .. hơn
Ex : he can swim
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
- Dùng sau cấu trúc : S + V + O + V
Thường đi với một số động từ sau:
see (saw): nhìn thấy
Watch: nhìn, thấy
feel (felt): cảm thấy
S+ smell (smelt): ngửi + O + (not) V
hear (heard): nghe
let (let): cho phép
make (made): bắt ai làm gì
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Ex: I saw him go with Lan ( tôi nhìn thấy anh ấy đi cùng Lan)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
*Chú ý: - Would you like/love/hate/prefer + to V
- To be said + to V : ai/ cái gì được nói
- To be made + to V: được làm….
Exercise 1. Choose the best answer to complete each of the sentences/Or identify the underlined
part that needs correction:
1. The teacher had his student __________the writing .and handed them in.
A. to have stopped B. stop C. stopped D. to stop
2. It is cloudy, you’d better ____________ an umbrella.
A. take B. to take C. taking D. to be taken
3. Would you mind if I _____________ the window?
A. to open B. opened C. opening D. open
4. Wouldn’t you rather _____________?
A. succeed B. to succeed C. succeeding D. succeeded
5. He made me __________it all over again.
A. done B. do C. to do D. doing
6. I had the boy ___________ a letter yesterday.
A. posting B. to post C. post D. posted
7. You must _____________ a lot of people.
A. to know B. know C. knowing D. known
8. My father doesn’t let me _____________ out at night.
A. going B. to go C. go D. gone
9. We heard him __________________ downstairs.
A. ran B. to be run C. to run D. run
10. Let’s ____________ an English song.
A. singing B. sing C. to sing D. sang
11. We watched him ______________ the car.
A. park B. parked C. to park D. to be parked
12. Why don’t you ____________ for a job?
A. applying B. applied C. to apply D. apply
13. I am planning __________ Da Lat next week.
A. visit B. visiting C. visited D. to visit
14. I must go now. I promised _____________ late
A. not being B. not to be C. not being D. won’t be
15. Suddenly he stopped the car in order __________.
A. smoke B. to smoke C. smoking D. smoked
16. It was late, so we decided ____________ a taxi home.
A. to take B. taken C. taking D. take
17. How old were you when you learnt _______________?
A. how to drive B. how drive C. how driving D. how driven
18. She always encourages her son ____________ harder.
A. to study B. studied C. study D. studying
19. Don’t forget __________ the letter I gave you.
A. to post B. posting C. post D. posted
20. I got my father ________________ my bike.
A. repair B. to repair C. repairing D. repaired
21. The fire isn’t hot enough _________________ a kettle.
A. boiling B. to boil C. boil D. boiled
22. It is too cold for us ______________________.
A. went out B. go out C. to go out D. going out
23. He went to Britain ___________English.
A. learn B. learning C. to learn D. learned
24. I have some letters ________________.
A. to write B. writing C. wrote D. write
25. It takes me ten minutes _________to school every day.
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A. walking B. to walk C. walk D. walked
26. We expect him ______________ tomorrow.
A. arrive B. arriving C. to arrive D. will arrive
27. Would you like __________to my birthday party?
A. coming B. come C. came D. to come
28. I tried ___________the bus, but I missed it.
A. catch B. catching C. to catch D. caught
29. Remember _____________Lan a present because today is her birthday.
A. send B. sending C. to send D. sent
30. We were allowed ___________ photographs in this room.
A. sell B. to sell C. selling D. sold
31. It took me a very long time recovering from the shock of her death.
A B C D
32. Remember taking off your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.
A B C D
33. My parents permitted me going out at weekends.
A B C D
34. Money is used to buying food and clothes.
A B C D
35. He often lets me to use his mobile phone.
A B C D
Exercise 2. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that its meaning remains unchanged,
using the given words:
1. My parents don’t allow me to play games on computer.
 My parents don’t let …………………………………………
2. I had my friend answer the questions.
 I got my friend ……………………………………………….
3. He spent an hour doing his homework last night.
 It took…………………………………………………………
4. I am going to the post office. I want to send some letter.
 I am going to the post office in order………………………………
5. My grandfather is very weak. He can’t lift the box.
 My grandfather is too …………………………………………
6. My father said that I could use his car.
 My father allowed me…………………………………………
7. The sudden noise caused me to jump.
 The sudden noise made me……………………………………
8. “John, please don’t tell anyone my new address”, said Mary.
 Mary told John………………………………………………..
9. I don’t really want to visit the museum.
 I’d rather………………………………………………………
10. Lan told Nam:” Remember to send your parents my regard”
 Lan reminded Nam…………………………………….……….
11. The lesson was too long for us to learn by heart.
 The lesson wasn’t short enough……………………………….
12. She was very stupid when she went out without a raincoat.
 It was very stupid of her……………………………………….
13. Would you mind making me some tea?
 Would you please…………………………………………………?
14. They got out of the car.
 I watched them……………………………………………………
15. He was the first man who reached the top of the mountain.
 He was the first man to……………………………………………
KEY TO “TO- INFINITIVE OR BARE- INFINITIVE”
Exercise 1.
1.B 2. A 3.B 4. A 5. B 6. C 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. B
11.A 12. D 13.D 14. B 15. B 16. A 17. A 18. A 19. A 20. B
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21.B 22. C 23.C 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. C 29. C 30. B
31.C 32. B 33.C 34. C 35. C
Exercise 2
1. My parents don’t let me play games on the computer.
2. I got my friend to answer these questions.
3. It took him an hour to do his homework last night.
4. I am going to the post office in order to send some letters.
5. My grandfather is too weak to lift the box.
6. My father allowed me to use his car.
7. The sudden noise made me jump.
8. Mary told John not to tell anyone her new address.
9. I’d rather not visit the museum.
10. Lan reminded Nam to send his parents her regard.
11. The lesson wasn’t short enough for us to learn by heart.
12. It was very stupid of her to go out without a raincoat.
13. Would you please make me some tea?
14. I watched them get out of the car.
15. He was the first man to reach the top of the mountain.
B. GERUND (DANH ĐỘNG TỪ)

I. Khái niệm : danh động từ chỉ một danh từ bắt nguồn từ một động từ
II. Cấu tạo : là dạng thừc động từ thêm đuôi ing ( v-ing)
Ex : Smoking, singing, reading
III. Cách dùng danh động từ
1. làm chủ ngữ trong câu.
Smoking is harmful to your health.
Singing is one of her hobbies.
* dùng trong các câu cấm đoán ngắn gọn.
No smoking, no físhing, no waiting.
2.Danh động từ theo sau một số động từ sau.
Appreciate : đánh
giá cao Admit: thừa nhận Enjoy: thích Suggest: đề nghị
Imagine: tưởn tượng Mention : quân tâm Fancy: thích Tolerate: miễn cưỡng
Miss: nhỡ, lỡ Postpone: đình hoãn Finish: kết thúc Forgive: từ bỏ
Risk: mao hiểm Delay: hoãn Practise: thực hành Consider: xem xét
Detest: ghét, không Deny: từ chối Mind:phiền lòng Confess:thú nhận
ưa Dread: đe dọa Resist: chống lại Remember; nhớ đã
Save: cứu Resent: oán giận Resumme: lấy lại làm gì
Avoid: tránh Try: thử làm gì Forget: quên đã làm gì Escape: chốn thoát
Hate: hét Stop: tam dừng Love : yêu, thích
Ex: the boy admitted breaking the vase.

He avoided answering my question.
Do you mind closing the door?
He enjoys practicing English.
* Dùng sau một số cụm động từ sau:
Can’t help: không thể
không
Keep on: tiếp tục See about: lo liệu
Can’t stand:không thể
Look forward to: mong đợi Put off: đ hoãn
chịu đựng
Be/ get used to : quen với việc gì Can’t face: không thể đối mặt
Can’t bear: không thể
Be interested in: say mê Be against: chống lại
chịu được
Go on : tiếp tục
Give up: tử bỏ
Keen on: say mê
He gave up smoking last year.
They put off holding the meeting.
We look forward to meeting him.
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* Dùng sau một số cụm từ như:
- It’s no good/ use + V-ing: làm gì đó không có lợi
It is no good eating too much at dinner.( ăn nhiều vào bữa tối thật không có ích lợi gì)
- It’s (not) worth + V-ing : đáng để làm gì.
It’s worth watching this film. ( bộ phim này thật đáng để xem)
- There’s no point + in + V-ing: làm việc gì vô ích
There is no point in waiting for him so long.( thật vô ích chờ đợi anh ấy lâu như vậy)
- It’s a waste of time/money + V-ing : làm việc gì đó chỉ tốn thời gian/ tiền bạc
It’s a waste of time chatting. ( nòi chuyện phiếm chỉ tốn thời gian)
3. Danh động từ trong cấu trúc:

S + V + O + giới từ + V-ing
Thường đi với các động từ sau:
Accuse sb of + Ving: kết tội …vì Prevent…from…: ngăn ngừa … khỏi
Blame…….for + Ving: đổ lỗi… vì Punish…….for……….. : phạt …vì
Congratulate....on + Ving : Chúc mừng …vì Stop……from……… : ngăn …khỏi
Forgive……..for + Ving: tha thứ… vì thank…..for……….. : cảm ơn …vì
Excuse……..for + Ving: xin lỗi …vì remind….of….......... : nhắc nhở…..
ex: I congratulate them on passing the exams.( tôi chúc mừng họ vì đã vượt qua kì thi.)
The teacher punished students for being lazy.( cô giáo đã phạt học sinh vì lười biếng.)
They thanks us for helping them.( họ đã cảm ơn chúng tôi vì giúp đỡ họ.)
* Danh động đi theo sau với một số danh từ đi cùng với động từ have
- Have (any) problem:gặp khó khăn
- Have trouble: gặp khó khăn
- Have difficulty: gặp khó khăn
- Have a hard time: gặp khó khăn + V- ing (Gặp khó khăn)
- Have a difficult time : gặp khó khăn
- Have a good time : có thời gian tốt
- Have fun: có niềm vui
ex: - she has some problems speaking English.( cô ấy gặp một số khó khăn trong nói tiếng anh)
- we had a hard time living in Thai Nguyen( chúng tôi có thời gian khó khăn sống ở thái
Nguyên)
Chú ý 1 : - Có một số động từ dùng trong ở cả 2 dạng To V và V-ing với nghĩa khác nhau.
* Try
- Try + V-ing : thử làm gì đó( có tính thử nghiệm)
We try making a cake.( chúng tối thử làm cái bánh)
- Try + to V : cố gắng làm gì đó.( để thành công)
He tries to learn to speak English.( anh ấy cố gắng học tiếng anh)
* Stop
- Stop + V-ing: ngưng làm điều gì.
My father stops smoking.
- Stop + to V : ngưng/ dừng làm điều gì khác.
The driver stops to have lunch.( người lái xe dừng lại để ăn trưa)
* Forget
- Forget + V-ing: quên đã làm gì.
I often forget closing the door. ( tôi thường quên là đã đóng cửa sổ )
- Forget + to V: quên phải làm gì.
Don’t forget to post the letter.( đừng quên gửi thư nhé. )
* Regret
- Regret + V-ing : tiếc đã làm điều gì
He regrets giving her that book.( anh ta tiếc đã cho cô ấy quyển sách đó.)
- Regret + to V : tiếc ( thường được dùng để thông báo với ai về điều không may mắn hay từ chối)
We regret to inform you that you failed the exams.( chúng tôi rất tiếc thông báo với bạn là bạn
đã trượt kì thi rồi.)
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* Remember
- Remember + V-ing : nhớ đã làm gì.
I remember meeting her.( tôi nhớ đã gặp cô ấy rồi)
- Remember +to V : nhớ phải làm gì.
Remember to turn off lights before you go out.( nhớ tắt đèn khi bạn ra ngoài.)
* Continue
- continue + Ving: vẫn tiếp tục làm ko nghỉ
Althought they're tired, they countinue working [ mặc dù họ đã mệt nhưng họ vẫn tiếp tục làm
việc]
- continue + To V: tiếp tục làm việc gì đó sau khi nghĩ
We countinue to work after tea break [chúng tôi tiếp tục làm việc sau khi nghỉ uống trà]
Chú ý 2 : sau các giớ từ ta dùng động từ thêm đuôi ING
c. Passive infinitives and gerunds
1. Thể bị động ở động từ nguyên mẫu
Chủ động: S + V + to V
Bị động: S+ V + to be + VPII / to have been + VpII (khẳng định)
Hoặc S + V + not to be + VPII / not to have been + VpII(phủ định)
Example:
He's trying to finish the work soon. He expects most of it to be finished before the weekend.
It needs to be done by the end of this month.
They have chosen Emily Watson to play the part. She's really excited to have been chosen.
They didn't invite us. It was strange not to be invited
2. Thể bị động ở danh động từ
Chủ động: S + V + (not) + V-ing

Bị động: S + V + being + VpII / having been + VpII (khẳng định)
Hoặc S + V + not being + VpII / not having been + VpII (phủ định)
Example:
He was asking about a lot of personal things. I didn't like being asked about my private life.
I think they've promoted Tom, but he didn't mention having been promoted when we talked.
No one had informed me about that. I resented not having been informed
Exercise 1. Give the correct verb form:
1. Students stopped (make) ___________ noise when the teacher came in.
2. She couldn’t help (shed) __________ tears when she saw the film “Romeo and Juliet”.
3. Would you mind (buy) ____________ me a newspaper?
4. They postpone (build) ____________ an Elementary School for the lack of finance.
5. Are his ideas worth (listen) ____________ to?
6. My grandfather is used to (get) _____________ up early in the morning.
7. They are looking forward to our (visit) _______________them.
8. He used to fall asleep without (take) ___________ his shoes off.
9. My watch keeps (stop) ___________.
10. I remember (meet) ____________ you somewhere last month.
Exercise 2. Rewrite the sentences without changing their meanings:
1. Would you please do it for me?
→ Would you mind _______________________________.
2. She doesn’t usually stay up so late.
→ She is not used ________________________________.
3. The children like going in the rain.
→ The children enjoy _____________________________.
4. Why don’t we go out for a meal tonight?
→ I suggest _____________________________________.
5. It took her 2 hours to drive from London to Edinburgh.
→ She spent ____________________________________.
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Exercise 3. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D
1. Instead of ___________ about the good news, Tom seemed to be different.
A. exciting B. to excite C. being excited D. to be excited
2. I remember __________ to the zoo when I was a child.
A. to take B. to be taken C. taking D. being taken
3. Would you mind not _________ the radio on until I’ve finished with this phone call?
A. turning B. to turn C. being turned D. to be turned
4. Julia’s children are used to _____ after school every day. They don’t have to walk home.
A. picking up B. to pick up C. being picked up D. to be picked up
5. It’s not good to avoid _________ the teacher’s questions in class.
A. answer B. answering C. answered D. to answer
6. It is no good _________ sorry for yourself.
A. to feel B. feeling C. feel D. felt
7. Everyday I spend two hours _________ speaking English.
A. practise B. to practise C. practising D. practised
8. Tommy admitted _________ the rock through the window.
A. throwing B. being throwing C. to throw D. to be thrown
9. He suggested _________ a double railway tunnel.
A. to build B. built C. building D. that building
10. I was reading my books, but I stopped _________ a programme on TV.
A. reading to watch B. to read to watch
C. to read for watching D. reading watching
11. Does Dr Johnson mind ________ at home if his patients need his help?
A. to call B. to be called C. calling D. being called
12. We hope that the students themselves will enjoy _______ part in the projects.
A. to take B. taking C. to be taken D. being taken
13. Your house needs _________ .
A. redecorate B. redecorating C. redecorated D. to redecorate
14. Please wait a minute. My boss is busy ________ something.
A. to write B. write C. wrote D. writing
15. The children stopped ___________ games when their mother came home.
A. playing B. play C. to play D. played
16. I really regret _________ your feeling when I asked you such a silly question.
A. hurt B. hurting C. being hurt D. to hurt
17. I can’t go on __________ here any more. I want a different job.
A. working B. to work C. work D. worked
18. My uncle has given up ___________ for 3 years.
A. to smoke B. smoking C. smoke D. smoked
19. This girl can't bear ____________alone.

A. being B. is C. to be D. was
20. I must drive more carefully. I can’t risk____________ another speeding ticket.
A. get B. getting C. to get D. got
Exercise 4. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
21. You had better learn a foreign language before apply for a job.
A B C D
22. Would you mind to check the figures again?
A B C D
23. My little sister suggested to go to the beach for a change.
A B C D
24. I spent most of my time in the train read my favorite book.
A B C D
25. He stopped to smoke because it is harmful to his health.
A B C D
26. My father prefers watching films at home to go to the cinema.
A B C D
27. She is looking forward to see her grandparents again soon.
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A B C D
28. Before to go out, remember to turn off the computer.
A B C D
29. People want to conserve the environment, but they can’t help pollute it.
A B C D
30. I enjoy not have to get up early when I’m on holiday.
A B C D
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
31. Shall we go for a ride?
A. What about going for a ride? B. What about go for a ride?
C. What about to go for a ride? D. What about to going for a ride?
32. Why don’t we go to the cinema for a change?
A. I suggest going to the cinema for a change.
B. I suggest go to the cinema for a change.
C. I suggest not going to the cinema for a change.
D. I suggest to go to the cinema for a change.
33. Please don’t play music so loudly.
A. Would you mind playing your music so loudly?
B. Would you mind not play your music so loudly?
C. Would you mind not to play your music so loudly?
D. Would you mind not playing your music so loudly?
34. Shall we invite our friends to the party on Sunday?
A. Do you consider to invite our friends to the party on Sunday?
B. Do you consider inviting our friends to the party on Sunday?
C. Do you consider invite our friends to the party on Sunday?
D. Do you consider to inviting our friends to the party on Sunday?
35. Let’s get together next Saturday.
A. How about get together next Saturday?
B. How about let getting together next Saturday?
C. How about getting together next Saturday?
D. How about let get together next Saturday?
KEY TO GERUND
Exercise 1.
1. making 2. shedding 3. buying 4. building 5. listening
6. getting 7. visiting 8. taking 9. stopping 10. meeting
Exercise 2.
1. Would you mind doing it for me?
2. She is not used to staying up so late.
3. The children enjoy going in the rain.
4. I suggest going out for a meal tonight.
5. She spent 2 hours driving from London to Edinburgh.
Exercise 3.
1.C 2. D 3.A 4. C 5. B 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. C 10. A
11.D 12. B 13.B 14. D 15. A 16. B 17. A 18. B 19. A 20. B
21.D 22. B 23.C 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. B 29. D 30. B
31.A 32. A 33.D 34. B 35. C
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8. CONJUNCTIONS
I. CLAUSES OF CONCESSION
1. Form:
Though/Although/Even though + A clause ( S + V)
In spite of / Despite + Noun phrase/Gerund
2. Examples:
1. Though he is rich, he is not happy.
In spite of/ Despite his money, he is not happy.
2. She decided to accept the job despite the low salary.
Though the salary is low, she decided to accept the job.
* Note: Remember that but is never used with though, although or even though.
- Ask for some more examples from Ss with the above linking words.
II. CLAUSES OF REASONS

1. Form: The concept of clause can be expressed by:
Since As a result of
As + A Clause = On account of + Noun/Gerund
Because Due to
Because of
2. Examples:
I couldn’t get to work because I was ill.
(= I couldn’t get to work because of my illness.)
- Ask for some more examples from Ss with the above linking words.
III. COODINATING CONUNCTIONS: or, but, nor, yet, however, but, therefore and so
1. However, but, yet : Dùng để nối 2 mệnh đề đối lập
E.g. The test was easy. However I couldn’t finish it.
- The test was easy, but I couldn’t finish it.
- John plays basketball well, yet his favorite sport is badminton.
- The visitors complained loudly about the heat, yet they continued to play golf every day.
2.Therefore, So, for: Nối 2 mệnh chỉ nguyên nhân và kết quả
- Therefore đứng sau dấu(.) và (;)
- “So” đứng sau dấu (,)
Eg: He hadn’t studied hard. Therefore he failed the exams.
He hadn’t studied hard, so he failed the exams.
- Ask for some more examples with therefore and so from Ss.
- John thought he had a good chance to get the job, for his father was on the company's board of
trustees.
- Most of the visitors were happy just sitting around in the shade, for it had been a long, dusty journey
on the train.
IV. CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS: Some conjunctions combine with other words to form
what are called correlative conjunctions. They always travel in pairs, joining various sentence elements
that should be treated as grammatically equal.
 She led the team not only in statistics but also by virtue of her enthusiasm.
 Polonius said, "Neither a borrower nor a lender be."
 Whether you win this race or lose it doesn't matter as long as you do your best.
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both . . . and neither . . . nor
not only . . . but also whether . . . or
not . . . but as . . . as
either . . . or
1. both ... and ...
E.g. She is both intelligent and beautiful (adj)
Both his brother and he are students ( nouns)
* Note: Trong câu sử dụng “Both ….and…” thì động từ phải chia ở dạng số nhiều.
- Ask for some more examples with “ both ...... and ” from Ss.
2. not only.... but (also) .......
e.g. Not only workers but (also) farmers take part in the strike
He studies not only Japanese but (also) Chinese.
*Note: Trong câu sử dụng “Not only ….but also…” thì động từ phải chia phù hợp với chủ ngữ đứng
trước nó.
E.g. Not only does he speak English but also speaks German.
E.g. Not only his friend but also his brother gives him presents
- Ask for some more examples with not only ..... but (also) from Ss.
3. either.... or....
E.g. Either you or your friend is responsible for the damage.
My brother likes either footbal or volleyball.
- Ask for some more examples with either ..... or from Ss.
4. neither ... nor....
E.g. She likes neither tea nor coffee.
Neither Tom nor his friends want to go camping.
Neither Tom nor Tim wants to go camping
5. Inversion
E.g 1. My mother doesn’t like drinking coffee, I don’t like, either.
My mother doesn’t like drinking coffee, neither do I.
E.g 2. Linh is interested in learning English. I am interested in learning English, too.
Linh is interested in learning English, so am I.
E.g 3. Not only did they take care of me, but they also treated me as if I were their own daughter.
* When a clause with neither or nor is used after a negative clause, we invert the subject and the
verb after neither and nor:
E.g 4. He hadn’t done any homework, neither had he brought any of his books to class.
E.g 5. We didn’t get to see the castle, nor did we see the cathedral.
V. PRACTICE
Exercise 1: Find out the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one.
1. Ron enjoys horseback riding. Bob enjoys horseback riding, too.
A. Both Ron and Bob enjoys horseback riding.
B. Both Ron and Bob enjoy horseback riding.
C. Neither Ron nor Bob enjoys horseback riding.
D. Either Ron or Bob enjoys horseback riding.
2. Arthur is absent. Ricardo is absent, too.
A. Arthur is absent but Ricardo is not.
B. Both Ricardo and Arthur is absent.
C. Both Ricardo and Arthur are present.
D. Both Ricardo and Arthur are absent.
3. Coal is an irreplaceable natural resource. Oil is also an irreplaceable natural resource.
A. Neither coal nor oil is an irreplaceable natural resource.
B. Either coal or oil is an irreplaceable natural resource.
C. Both coal and oil are irreplaceable natural resources.
D. Both coal and oil is irreplaceable natural resources.
4. She is both beautiful and intelligent.
A. She is not only beautiful but also intelligent.
B. She is either intelligent or beautiful.
C. She is neither intelligent nor beautiful.
D. She is beautiful but she is not intelligent.
5. She is both a teacher and a good wife.
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A. She is not a good wife and a teacher.
B. She is a teacher although she is a good wife.
C. In spite of being a good wife, she is not a teacher.
D. She is not only a teacher but also a good wife.
6. Jane hasn’t written me a letter for 2 weeks. Tom hasn’t written me for two weeks.
A. Jane hasn’t written me a letter for 2 weeks, so has Tom.
B. Jane hasn’t written me a letter for 2 weeks, neither has Tom.
C. Jane hasn’t written me a letter for 2 weeks, Tom has, too.
D. Jane hasn’t written me a letter for 2 weeks, Tom also has.
7. His grandma was surprised at his school report. His dad’s feeling was the same.
A. His grandma was surprised at his school report, his dad, either.
B. His grandma was surprised at his school report, so was his dad’s feeling.
C. His grandma was surprised at his school report, neither his dad’s feeling.
D. His grandma was surprised at his school report, his dad did, too.
8. I haven’t ever tasted caviar, my classmate Lam has, either.
A. I haven’t ever tasted caviar, neither my classmate Lam has.
B. I haven’t ever tasted caviar, neither has my classmate Lam.
C. I haven’t ever tasted caviar, also my classmate Lam has.
D. Both I and Lam haven’t tasted caviar.
Exercise 2: Choose the best answer
1. You can use my bicycle ______ you bring back tomorrow.
A. as long as B. although C. nevertheless D. in spite of
2. She spoke quietly to him _______ nobody else could hear a word.
A. because B. if C. although D. so that
3. You may stay _________ you like.
A. as far as B. as long as C. so much as D. so far
4. I’m going to Britain _________ learn English.
A. so as to B. in order to C. both A&B D. in order that
5. He went to the library ____________.
A. so as to borrow a book C. to borrowing a book
B. in order that I borrow a book D. both A&B
Exercise 3: Choose the best answer to fill in the gaps.

1. I can’t come out tonight ___________I’ve got too much homework.
A. but B. while C. because D. although
2. Three nuclear power stations were built ___________ widespread opposition.
A. so B. whether C. in case D. despite
3. He is an excellent student. His recent behavior, ___________, has been terrible.
A. despite B. while C. however D. even though
4. I think he’s telling the truth. __________, I don’t trust him.
A. So B. When C. Therefore D. Nevertheless
5. I didn’t go to his party___________I was ill.
A. but B. after C. before D. because
6. _________ the Asian crisis, the company’s profits fell by 15% during 1997.
A. In case B. Because of C. In spite of D. Even though
7. _________ it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
A. While B. Whether C. Although D. Therefore
8. Could you look after the children ___________I cook lunch?
A. though B. while C. whether D. because
9. __________it rained a lot, they enjoyed their holiday.
A. Despite B. Although C. Due to D. In spite of
10. ________ there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle.
A. Unless B. Until C. Because D. Even though
11. I managed to get to sleep__________ a lot of noise.
A. although B. because C. because of D. in spite of
12. I invited him to join us for lunch, ___________ he refused.
A. however B. but C. so D. and
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13. He went to work early this morning ___________he had to translate an urgent letter into English
for his boss.
A. although B. because C. in spite of D. because of
14. Last summer, we went our holiday by the sea. __________it rained a lot, we enjoyed ourselves.
A. In spite of B. Although C. Because D. Because of
15. We didn’t go anywhere yesterday_________the rain.
A. in spite of B. though C. because D. because of
16. __________ what she said yesterday, he still loves her.
A. In spite of B. Though C. Because D. Because of
17. Houses are very expensive nowadays. ___________, they have managed to buy one.
A. So B. However C. But D. Therefore
18. Studying in the USA is good for your son. __________, I think you should let him go.
A. Therefore B. But C. And D. However
19. He went to the cinema ____________he had done his homework.
A. before B. until C. by the time D. after
20. My sister didn’t get the job____________she had all the qualifications.
A. therefore B. although C. however D. in spite of
21. You won’t pass the examination___________you study more.
A. unless B. as long as C. if D. whether
22. Mary searched all over the house,___________she could not find the key.
A. but B. although C. however D. because
23. She neither talked nor___________her feeling.
A. show B. shown C. showing D. showed
24. They told me much about him. When I met him, however, I was disappointed to find that he is
__________handsome___________polite.
A. either/ or B. neither/nor C. both/and D. either/ nor
25. Neither I nor she _________enjoying the party now.
26. Either she or they____________seen the film.
A. has B. have C. having D. has had
27. Don’t be so unreasonable. I can’t_________cook __________iron your clothes.
A. either/ or B. neither/nor C. both/and D. either/ nor.
28. The teacher speaks slowly___________ the pupils may understand him.
A. because B. in order to C. so that D. or
29. They got up very early __________ to the top of the hill before sunrise.
A. so as to get B. in order not to get C. A &D D. in order to get
30. He turned off the lights _________ waste electricity.
A. so as to B. in order to C. so as not to D. in spite of
Exercise 4: Fill in each blank of the following sentences with a suitable conjunction.
1. It looks like they are going to succeed _________ their present difficulties.
2. I like spending my holidays in the mountains___________ my wife prefers the seaside.
3. He could not tell you about that _________ he felt ashamed.
4. My flight was delayed until 3:45. ________, I bought a book to read.
5. He loves his wife......... her long hair.
6. He is kind and polite to me. ___________, I don’t like him.
7. I went to the cinema last night___________ it rained.
8. ________ he wasn’t feeling very well, Alex was determined to take part in the race.
9. The food prices rise too much; _________, people’s life becomes difficult.
10. The test was difficult; ________, all students were able to finish it.
Keys:
1. in spite of 3. because 5. because of 7. though 9. therefore
2. although 4. Therefore 6. However 8. Eventhough 10. however
Exercise 5. Choose the best answer to fill in the gaps.
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1. I knew they were talking about me;..............., they stopped when I entered the room.
A. because B. therefore C. despite D. so that
2. _________ what she said yesterday, I still love her.
3. Your son has decided to study in the USA. __________, I think you should let him go.
4. Don’t forget to say goodbye to the interviewer _______ leaving the office.
A. before B. after C. while D. when
5. _______ most of the food we eat comes from plants or animals, the variety of food is remarkable.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. However
6. She failed the test ________ she studied hard.
A. as B. in spite of C. despite D. although
7. Jack insisted that he didn’t need any help, ________ I helped him anyway.
A. but B. however C. besides D. so
8. _________ David was warned about the dangers of smoking, he continued to smoke.
A. Even though B. Despite C. However D. In spite of
9. She didn’t eat much ___________ she was hungry.
A. though B. because C. but D. however
10. _________ the rain, we have cancelled the party.
A. Because B. Because of C. despite D. in spite of
11. We decided to leave early ________ the party was boring.
A. because B. because of C. although D. however
12. _________ he had taken any kinds of exercise, he got fatter and fatter.
A. Although B. In spite of C. Despite D. Because
13. ___________ they’re very rich, they still want more money. They seems to be no
limit to their greed
A. Though B. Although C. Even though D. A &B & C
14. We have no money, ________ Tom has some.
A. either B. but C. or D. so
15. They left the room ___________ they had finished the exam.
A. while B. soon C. during D. as soon as
16. We have studied hard _________ we will be well prepared for the examination.
A. because B. since C. so that D. in case
17. He is learning English __________ he can study in England.
A. so as B. so that C. in order to D. so as to
9. TRANSITIVES AND INTRANSITIVES

1. Nội động từ:
a. Nội động từ diễn tả hành động nội tại của người nói hay người thực hiện hành động.
* Examples:
- He walks. (Anh ấy đi bộ - Anh ấy tự đi chứ không phải là do người hay vật khác tác động)
- Birds fly. (Chim bay - Con chim tự bay theo bản năng chứ không do người hay vật tác động)
b. Nội động từ không cần có tân ngữ trực tiếp đi kèm. Nếu có thì phải có giới từ đi trước và cụm từ này
sẽ đóng vai trò trạng ngữ chứ không phải là tân ngữ trực tiếp.
* Examples: - She walks in the garden.
- Birds fly in the sky.
2. Ngoại động từ:
a. Ngoại động từ diễn tả hành động gây ra trực tiếp lên người hoặc vật.
* Examples: The cat killed the mouse.
b. Ngoại động từ luôn cần thêm yếu tố bên ngoài là một danh từ hay đại từ theo sau để hoàn thành
nghĩa của câu. Danh (đại) từ đi theo sau ngoại động từ là tân ngữ trực tiếp.
Trong câu trên chúng ta không thể nói “The cat killed” rồi dừng lại được mà phải có “the mouse” đi
kèm theo sau. “The mouse” là tân ngữ trực tiếp của “killed”.
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3. Sự phân chia thành nội động từ và ngoại động từ chỉ là tương đối
Một số động từ có thể làm nội động từ trong câu này và làm ngoại động từ trong câu
khác, nghĩa của chúng có thể thay đổi. Hãy xem các ví dụ trong bảng sau va xem đó là
nội động từ hay ngoại động từ trong câu:
1. The door openned. (Cửa mở)
2. She opened the door. (Cô ấy mở cửa)
3. The bus stopped. (Chiếc xe buýt dừng lại)
4. The driver stopped the bus. (Tài xế dừng xe buýt lại)
5. The bell rings. (Chuông kêu)
6. He rings the bells. (Ông ấy rung chuông)
7. The glass broke. (Cốc vỡ)
8. The boy broke the glass. (Cậu bé làm vỡ cốc)
9. His lecture began at 8pm. (Bài giảng của ông ta bắt đầu lúc 8h tối)
10. He began his work at 8pm. (Anh ấy bắt đầu công việc lúc 8h tối)
11. The fire lit quickly. (Lửa cháy nhanh)
12. I lit the fire. (Tôi đốt lửa)
13. Flowers grow in their garden. (Hoa mọc ở trong vườn)
14. They grow flowers in the garden. (Họ trồng hoa trong vườn)
15. Water boils at 100 degree. (Nước sôi ở 100 độ C)
16. Mary boiled the water for the tea. (Mary đun sôi nước để pha trà)
 Mặt khác, nhiều nội động từ có thể có tân ngữ láy (cognate object); đó là những tân ngữ có cùng
hình thức với động từ.
* Example: - Mary laughed a merry laugh. (Mary nở nụ cười vui vẻ)
[to laugh↔a laugh]
- The old man lived a happy life.(Ông lão đã hưởng một cuộc sống hạnh phúc)
[to live↔a life]
- The little boy slept a sound sleep. (Chú bé ngủ một giấc ngon)
[to sleep↔a sleep]
 Ngoài ra, một số ngoại động từ lại được dùng như nội động từ, trong đó chủ từ không làm chủ hành
động trong câu.
* Example: The books sell well. (Sách bán chạy).
[Thay vì nói: They sell the books well]
II. PRACTICE
EX1: Put the verbs in the correct column.
sleep give arrive ring burn
answer buy live tell drop
park happen shake explain occur
read move rise win exist
either transitive
Transitive Intransitive
or intransitive
_____________ _____________ _____________
_____________ _____________ _____________
_____________ _____________ _____________
_____________ _____________ _____________
_____________ _____________ _____________
_____________ _____________ _____________
_____________ _____________ _____________
EX2:Complete each sentences with a suitable verb in the box. Put the verbs in the
correct tenses.
burn win live give
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tell drink explain ring
1. We _____________ here for 40 years.
2. I ____________ the bell, but no one answered it.
3. William _____________ too much recently, which makes his parent really worried.
4. If you had played for us, we ________________ the game.
5. Gerald ______________ the situation to me, but I couldn’t understand it at all.
6. The firm ______________ him a gold watch when he retired.
7. The fire ______________ furiously, but the fire brigade put it out.
8. The truth ______________ to you soon.
EX3: A.Find the verb in each of the following sentences and write T if it is transitive and I if it is
intransitive.
1. The chef will prepare the food.
2. John is working at the bakery.
3. Lightning didn’t cause the fire.
4. We walked downtown after work yesterday.
5. Thousands of people ride the subway every day.
6. The baby was crying in the room.
7. Joe fell down on his way to school this morning.
8. Our houseguests are going to arrive tomorrow afternoon.
9. The fire burnt all their belongings
10. What happened in class yesterday?
11. That athlete finished 12 seconds outside the world record.
12. John will have finished his project when we arrive next month.
B. Change the sentences that have objects into the passive voice.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
EX4: Rewrite sentences in the passive as in the example:
1. (The floor/ not clear/ yet)
2. (The politician/ interview/ now)
3. The Mona Lisa/ paint/ Leonardo da Vinci)
4. (My flat/ burgle/ last night)
5. (All tickets/ sell/ before we got there)
6. (The dog/ not feed/ yet)
7. The presents/ wrap/ now)
8. The prizes/ award/ President/ tomorrow)
9. (Tea/ grow/ India)
10. (The prisoners/ take/ to prison/ now)
* KEYS:
EX1: Put the verbs in the correct column.
transitive intransitive either transitive
or intransitive
give arrive sleep
answer live ring
buy happen burn
tell occur drop
park rise shake
explain exist move
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read win
EX2:Complete each sentence with a suitable verb in the box. Put the verbs in the correct tenses.
1. have lived 4. would have won 7. burnt

2. rang 5. explained 8. will be told
3. have 6. gave
drunk
EX3: A. Find the verb in each of the following sentences and write T if it is transitive
and I if it is intransitive.
T 1. The chef will prepare the food.
I 2. John is working at the bakery.
T 3. Lightning didn’t cause the fire.
I 4. We walked downtown after work yesterday.
T 5. Thousands of people ride the subway every day.
I 6. The baby was crying in the room.
I 7. Joe fell down on his way to school this morning.
I 8. Our houseguests are going to arrive tomorrow afternoon.
T 9. The fire burnt all their belongings.
I 10. What happened in class yesterday?
I 11. That athlete finished 12 seconds outside the world record.
T 12. John will have finished his project when we arrive next month.
B. Change the sentences that have objects into the passive voice.
1. The food will be prepared by the chef.
3. The fire wasn’t caused by lightning.
5. The subway is ridden by thousands of people everyday.
9. All their belongings were burnt by/ in the fire.
12. John’s project will have been finished when we arrive next month.
EX 4: Choose the correct answer

1. We can’t go along here because the road _____.
A. is repairing B. is repaired C. is being repaired D. repaires
2. The story I’ve just read _____ Agatha Christie.
A. was written B. was written by C. was written from D. wrote by
3. Why don’t you have your brother _____ the roof?
A. repairs B. repair C. repaired D. to repair
4. Something funny _____ in class yesterday.
A. happened B. was happened C. happens D. is happened
5. Claude Jennings is said _____ his memory.
A. to have been lost B. to be lost C. to have lost D. to lose
6. We _____ by a loud noise during the night.
A. woke up B. are woken up C. were woken up D. were waking up
7. How did that window _____? ~ I don’t know.
A. get broken B. broke C. got broken D. broken
8. Some film stars _____ difficult to work with.
A. are said be B. are said to be C. say to be . D.said to be
9. Vitamin C _____ by the human body. It gets into blood stream quickly.
A. absorbs easily B. is easily absorbing
C. is easily absorbed D. absorbed easily
10. Why did Tom keep making jokes about me? I don’t enjoy _____ at.
A. be laughed B. to be laughed C. laughing D. being laughed
11. John _____ last week.
A. had his house painted B. had painted his house
C. had his father to paint D. had his house paint
12. Today, many serious childhood diseases _____ by early immunization.
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A. are preventing B. can prevent C. prevent D. can be prevented
13. ‘_____ about the eight o’clock flight to Chicago?’ ‘Not yet.’
A. Has been an announcement made B. Has an announcement made
C. Has an announcement been made D.. Has been made an announcement
14. ‘Has the commitee made its decision yet?’
‘Not yet. They are still _____ the proposal.’
A. considering B. been considered C. being considered D. considered
15. I might watch this programme. It _____ very funny.
A. supposes to be B. is supposed being C. is supposed to be D. was supposed be
16. Do you get your heating _____ every year?
A. checking B. check C. be checked D. checked
KEYS EX4: Choose the correct answer
1-A 2-B 3-B 4-A 5-C 6-C 7-A 8-B

9-C 10-D 11-A 12-D 13-C 14-A 15-C 16-D
10. CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

1. Conditional sentence type 1:
a. Form
If clause Main clause

Simple present Simple future
S + Verb/ Verb-s/-es S + will + bare infinitive
b. Use
It is used to express a possible condition and a probable result in the present or the future.
* Notes:
+ Dùng thì hiện tại đơn ở mệnh đề chính để diễn tả một điều luôn luôn đúng hoặc 1 sự thật hiển
nhiên.
Eg. If you heat ice, it turns to water.
+ can/ may dùng thay cho will/shall khi chỉ khả năng có thể.
Eg: If you study hard, you can pass the exam.
a. Form
If clause Main clause
If + S + past form of the verb S + would/ could + bare infinitive
b. Use
It is used to talk about things which are unreal (not true or not possible) in the present or the
future.
Eg. If he knew my phone number, he would call me.
a. Form
If-clause Main clause
If + S + had + P.P S + would have + P.P

b.Use
It is used to talk about unreal situations in the past.
Eg. If I had invited her to my party, it would have been more fun.
4. Mixed conditionals:
Form
If-clause Main clause
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If + S + had + P.P S + would + bare infinitive
Use
Câu điều kiện này diễn tả điều kiện giả định ở quá khứ và kết quả không thực hiện được ở hiện
tại.
Eg. If I had gone to bed early last night, I wouldn’t feel sleepy now.
5. Inversion of conditional sentences: Ta bỏ "IF" và đảo trợ động từ trong mệnh đề "IF" đứng trước
chủ ngữ, mệnh đề chính không thay đổi.
1. Đảo ngữ ở câu ĐK loại I: dùng "should" thay cho "if"
Form:
Should + S + V-infinitive, S + Will + V-infinitive

Eg1. If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
-> Should you study hard, you will pass the exam.
Eg2. I'll tell you if I find it.
-> I'll tell you should I find it.
2. Đảo ngữ ở câu ĐK loại II: dùng "were" thay cho "if"
Form:
Were + S + (to + Vinfinitive), S + Would + Vinfinitive

Eg1. If I were in your position, I wouldn't do that.
-> Were I in your position, I wouldn't do that.
Eg2. If I were you, I would tell him about that.
-> Were I you, I would tell him about that.
Eg3. If I had more time, my report would be better.
-> Were I to have more time, my report would be better.
3. Đảo ngữ ở câu ĐK loại III:
Form:
Had + S + P2, S + would have + P2

Eg1. If I had invited her to my party, it would have been more fun.
-> Had I invited her to my party, it would have been more fun.
Eg2. If he hadn't missed the train, he would be here now.
-> Had he not missed the train, he would be here now.
6. Some special conditional sentences
a. Unless = if .... not (nếu không, trừ phi)
Unless + affirmative verb = If + negative
Eg1: If it doesn't rain, we will go on a picnic.
= Unless it rains, we will go on a picnic.
b. Otherwise = if not (nếu không thì) = or(else)
-> Or / otherwise đứng trước mệnh đề chính
Eg: Hurry up or you will be late for school.
= If you don't hurry up, you will be late for school.
Eg: Her father pays her fees; otherwise she wouldn't be here.
= If her father didn't pay her fees she wouldn't be here.
Eg: I used my calculator; otherwise I 'd have taken longer.
= If I hadn't used my calculator I 'd have taken longer.
c. but for (= without/ with): nếu không vì, nhờ
but for/ without + N/ NP/ V-ing = If it were not for .... (loại 2)/ If it hadn't been for ... (loại 3)
Eg1. If you hadn't helped me, I couldn't have finished this assignment.
= If it hadn't been for your help, I couldn't have finished this assignment.
=> If it were not for your help, I couldn't finish this assignment
d. In case: phòng khi, trong trường hợp
- Mệnh đề theo sau in case là thì hiện tại đơn hoặc quá khứ đơn
- Mệnh đề mở đầu bằng in case đưa ra lý do giải thích hành động được nói tới trong mệnh đề chính.
Eg. I always take an umbrella in case it rains.
( = I always take an umbrella because it may rain.)
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e. Suppose/ supposing ....: giả sử
= what if ...? what will you do ...?
Eg. Supposing you won a lot of money, what would you do?
f. As long as/ provided/ providing (that): miễn là
Eg1. You can borow my book as long as you use it carefully.
Eg2. You can borrow my bike provided/ providing (that) you bring it back tomorrow morning.
g. Wish and if only.
* Future wish S + wish = If only
S + wish(es) + S + would/ could/ should/ might + V

Eg. I wish I would study very well.
I wish I could speak English well = If only I could speak English well
* Present wish:
S + wish(es) + S + V-ed/ WERE

-> Be: WERE dùng cho tất cả các ngôi
Eg. I wish I studied very well.
I wish (If only) I had a lot of money
* Past Wish
S + wish(ed) + S + had + VpII
Eg. I wish I had studied well last year.
I wish I hadn’t got a bad mark yesterday.
EXERCISES ON CONDITIONAL SENTENCES AND WISH SENTENCES
Exercise 1: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form:

1. If I see him , I _____ (give ) him a gift.
2. If I had a typewriter, I _____ (type) it myself.
3. If I had known that you were in hospital, I _____ (visit) you.
4. You could make better progress if you _____ (attend) class regularly.
5. If you _____ (arrive) ten minutes earlier, you would have got a seat.
6. If he worked more slowly, he _____ (not make) so many mistakes.
7. If I _____ (find) a cheap room, I will stay a fortnight.
8. A lot of people _____ (be) out of work if the factory closed down.
9. If you had drunk less last night, you (not feel) _________ so bad today.
10. If she (not get) ________married at such an early age, she would be at university now.
Key: 1. will give 2. would 3. would have visited
4. attended 5. had arrived 6. wouldn’t make
7. find 8. would be 9. wouldn’t feel 10. hadn’t got
Exercise 2. Choose the one word or phrase – A, B, C or D – that best completes the sentences.
1. He would get mark 10 if he ________ again the paper. He made one mistake in it.
A. read B. is reading C. reads D. will read
2. If I ________ get a car sick, I would go there with you.
A. won’t B. don’t C. didn’t D. wouldn’t
3. If he worked harder, he ________ pass the entrance examination.
A. will B. would C. is going to D. can
4. If you ________ the front door carefully, the thieves wouldn’t have broken into your house.
A. have locked B. locked C. would lock D. had locked
5. He ________ her an opportunity to work in his office if she had had English proficiency.
A. would have given B. will have given C. will give D. gives
6. If it ________tomorrow, I will not have to water the garden.
A. will rain B. is raining C. rained D. rains
7. Had I known his address, I ________ before.
A. would write B. have written C. had written D. would have written
8. ________ already busy in August, I would gladly accept your invitation.
A. Was I not B. Were I not C. If I am not D. Unless I was not
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9. ________ heat from the sun there would be no life on earth.
A. Except B. Without C. If there is no D. Despite
10. I won't lend you this money ________ you promise to pay it back.
A. if B. unless C. or D. or else
11. Provided that he ________ the car, we ________ able to drive to the country.
A. services - are B. services - will be
C. will service - will be D. services - would be
12. Without your help, we ________ in such a short time.
A. will not do it B. did not do it
C. can not have done it D. wouldn't have done it
13. But for his help, I ________
A. would not have succeeded B. had not succeeded
C. did not succeed D. have not succeeded
14. I didn't know you were asleep. Otherwise, I ________ so much noise when I came in.
A. didn't make B. wouldn't have made C. won't make D. don't make
15. I wish you ________ to me before you went and bought that car.
A. spoke B. have spoken C. had spoken D. would have spoken
16. If only he ________ harder, he wouldn’t have lost his job.
A. worked B. would work C. had worked D. has worked
17. If only we ________ a car. I’m tired of the bad service of public transport.
A. were B. had C. have D. are
18. I wish I ________ so much money when I was in town yesterday.
A. wouldn’t have spent B. hadn’t spent
C. wouldn’t spend D. didn’t spend
19. If you _________5 minutes late, you won’t be able to get into the examination room.
A. will be B. were C. are D. would be
20. If she ____________ English well, she would be offered that job.
A. will speak B. speaks C. is speaking D. spoke
21. I miss my friends. I wish my friends ______ here right now.
A. were B. would be C. had been D. was
22. If he worked harder, he ______________pass the entrance examination.
A. will B. would C. is going to D. can
23. If you ___________ the front door carefully, the thieves wouldn’t have broken into your house.
A. have locked B. locked C. would lock D. had locked
24. He _____ her an opportunity to work in his office if she had had English
proficiency.
A. would have given B. will have given C. will give D. gives
25. If it ______________tomorrow, I will not have to water the garden.
A. will rain B. is raining C. rained D. rains
26. Had I known his address, I ____________ before.
A. would write B. have written C. had written D. would have written
27. I speak terrible English. I wish I ______ English well.
A. spoke B. would speak C. had spoken D. speaks
28. If you had taken my advice, you ____________ in such difficulties now.
A. won’t be B. hadn’t been C. wouldn’t be D. wouldn’t have been
29. ____________ anything suspicious arise, please let me know at once.
A. Should B. Would C. Can D. Did
30. I went out in the rain and now I have a bad cold. I wish I ______ out.
A. didn't go B. wouldn't go C. hadn't gone D. went
31. My friend _______ me at the station if he gets the afternoon off.
A. meets B. will meet C. would have met D. would meet
32. ___he___ hard last year, he would have lost the first prize.
A. Hadn’t – studied B. Had- studied C. Didn’t study D. If – had studied
33. ___ interested in that subject, I would try to learn more about it.
A. Were I B. Should I C. I was D. If I am
34. Unless you ___ all of my questions, I can’t do anything to help you.
A. answered B. answer C. would answer D. are answering
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35. If he___tickets yesterday, he ___ on the beach now.
A. had booked- would be lying B. had booked- would have lied
C. booked – would lie D. books- will lie
* Exercise 3: choose the best answer
1. Get in touch with me as soon as possible if you change your mind about the trip.
A. Should you change your mind about the trip, contact me as soon as possible
B. If you changed your mind about the trip, get in touch with me as soon as possible.
C. You should call me whenever you changed your mind about the trip.
D. Having changed your mind about the trip, you should get in touch with me soon
2. Without his help, we would all die.
A. We died because he didn’t help us.
B. He didn’t help us, so we died.
C. If it hadn’t been for his help, we would all have died
D. If he had helped us, we wouldn’t have died.
3. You can stay in the flat for free if you pay the bills.
A. Provided you pay the bills, you can stay in the flat for free.
B. Without the bills paid, you can stay in the free flat.
C. Unless the flat is free of bills, you cannot stay in it.
D. Whether you pay the bills or stay in the flat, it is free.
4. In my experiments, the liquid is cooled to 32ºF. It always freezes.
A. If you cool the liquid to 32 degrees, it froze.
B. If you cooled the liquid to 32 degrees, it would freeze.
C. If you cool the liquid to 32 degrees, it will freeze.
D. If you had cooled the liquid to 32 degrees, it would have frozen.
5. If he doesn’t apologize, I will never invite him here again.
A. Unless he apologizes, then I will never invite him here again.
B. Unless he apologizes, or I will never invite him here again.
C. Unless he doesn’t apologize, I will never invite him here again.
D. Unless he apologizes, I will never invite him here again.
6. Do your homework first and I’ll let you play the computer games.
A. I won’t allow you to do homework when you play the computer games.
B. Let’s play the computer games without doing your homework.
C. You are allowed to play the computer games without doing your homework.
D. Unless you do homework first, I won’t let you play the computer games.
7. I don’t have enough money with me now; otherwise I would buy that coat.
A. If I didn’t have money with me now, I would buy that coat.
B. If I had money with me now, I would buy that coat.
C. If I had money with me now, I wouldn’t buy that house.
D. If I didn’t have money with me now, I wouldn’t buy that house.
8. Susan regretted not buying that villa.
A. Susan wished she had bought that villa.
B. Susan wished she bought that villa.
C. Susan wished she could buy that villa.
D. Susan wished she hadn’t bought that villa.
9. It’s a pity that you didn’t tell us about this.
A. I wish you told us about this. B. I wish you would tell us about this.
C. I wish you had told us about this. D. I wish you have told us about this.
10. I’m afraid he will not get over his illness.
A. I wish he will get over his illness. B. I wish he would get over his illness.
C. I wish he got over his illness. D. I wish he had got over his illness.
11. Peter regretted buying the secondhand computer.
A. Peter didn’t want to buy the secondhand computer.
B. Peter wished he didn’t buy the secondhand computer.
C. Peter wished he hadn’t bought the secondhand computer.
D. Peter was glad to buy the secondhand computer.
12. I regret that you didn’t give me a chance to tell you the truth.
A. I wish you didn’t give me a chance to tell you the truth.
B. I wish you gave me a chance to tell you the truth.
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C. I wish you had given me a chance to tell you the truth.
D. I wish you hadn’t given me a chance to tell you the truth.
Exercise 4. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as
the sentence printed before it.
1. Throw a stone into water and it sinks.
=> If you ……………………………………………………………………….
2. I feel better now because you talked to me about my problems last night.
=> I wouldn’t ………………………………………………………………….
3. He doesn’t have a car, so he doesn’t go out in the evening.
=> If …………………………………………………………………………….
4. I couldn’t finish the test because I didn’t have enough time.
=> If …………………………………………………………………………….
5. You feel tired all the time because you go to bed so late.
=> If you ……………………………………………………………………….
6. She’ll leave unless he arrives in the next ten minutes.
=> If he ………………………………………………………………………..
7. You are very tired today because you didn’t go to bed when I told you to.
=> You wouldn’t …………………………………………………………………
8. They don’t clean the windows so the room looks rather dark.
=> Were ………………………………………………………………………….
9. You won’t pass unless you revise more.
=> Should ……………………………………………………………………….
10. He was driving too fast so he crashed.
=> Had he ……………………………………………………………………..
11. I would love to be rich and famous.
=> If only ……………………………………………………………………………
12. I'll only help you if you promise to try harder.
=> Unless …………………………………………………………………………….
13. The flat is very noisy but they enjoy living there.
=> Even if …………………………………………………………………………...
14. Unless someone has a key, we can't get into the house.
=> We can only get …………………………………………………………………
15. What a pity you failed your driving test!
=> I wish …………………………………………………………………………..
Key
1. If you throw a stone into water, it sinks/ it will sink.
2. I wouldn’t feel better now if you hadn’t talked to me about my problems last night.
3. If he had a car, he would go out in the evening.
4. If I had had enough time, I could have finished the test.
5. If you didn’t go to bed so late, you wouldn’t feel tired all the time.
6. If he doesn’t arrive in the next ten minutes, she’ll leave.
7. You wouldn’t feel tired today if you had gone to bed when I told you to.
8. Were they to clean the windows, the room would look brighter.
9. Should you not revised more, you won’t pass.
10. Had he not been driving so fast, he wouldn’t have crashed.
11. If only I were rich and famous.
12. Unless you promise to try harder, I won't help you.
13. Even if/ though the flat is very noisy, they enjoy living there.
14. We can only get into the house if someone has a key.
15. I wish you hadn't failed/ had passed your driving test.
Exercise 5. Choose the underlined part in each sentence (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting.
1. What do you do if you won the first prize of the lottery?
A B C D
2. Would people be able to fly if they have feathers instead of hair?
A B C D
3. If a drop of oil is placed in a glass of water, it would float to the top
A B C D
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4. If Peter had been more careful, he wouldn’t break the camera I lent him
A B C D
5. Roger wouldn’t have made such a lot of mistakes if he hasn’t been so tired
A B C D
6. He wouldn’t have able to pass the test if his English hadn’t been good enough
A B C D
7. If your son were old enough, he can be able to take the competition next week
A B C D
8. If she had send a telegram, we would have received it by now.
A B C D
9. They wouldn’t have order more books if they had noticed that the sales were falling.
A B C D
10. I would have called you if I could have known your number
A B C D
11. RELATIVE CLAUSES

I. RELATIVE PRONOUNS
I. Relative pronouns: Who ,whom, which, that, whose
1. WHO: Làm chủ từ trong mệnh đề quan hệ, dùng thay thế cho danh từ chỉ người
….. N (person) + WHO + V + O
Ex: - I need to meet the boy. The boy is my friend’s son.
à I need to meet the boy who is my friend’s son.
- I don't like the man . He lives next door .
à I don't like the man who lives next door.
FNOTE: THAT có thể thay thế cho WHO trong mệnh đề quan hệ xác định. Đại từ quan hệ không
được lược bỏ.
2. WHO/ WHOM: Làm túc từ cho động từ trong mệnh đề quan hệ, dùng thay thế cho danh từ chỉ
người
…..N (person) + WHOM + S + V
Ex: - I know the girl. I spoke to this girl.
à I know the girl who/ whom I spoke to.
- The man is my teacher. Your father is talking to him.
à The man who/ whom your father is talking to is my teacher.
FNOTE: THAT có thể thay thế cho WHO/ WHOM trong mệnh đề quan hệ xác định. Đại từ quan hệ
có thể được lược bỏ.
3. WHICH :
- Làm chủ từ hoặc túc từ trong mệnh đề quan hệ, dùng thay thế cho danh từ chỉ vật.
- WHICH có thể được sử dụng để thay thế cho cả mệnh đề đứng trước nó, chức năng như một liên từ.
….N (thing) + WHICH + V + O
….N (thing) + WHICH + S + V
…..S + V…., WHICH + V (chia ở số ít) ……….
Ex1: I don't like the book . It tells about a famous actor.
à I don't like the book which tells about a famous actor.
Ex2: I like the shirt . You are wearing it.
à I like the shirt which you are wearing.
Ex3: He passed his exam. This pleased his parents.
àHe passed his exam, which pleased his parents. (dùng dấu phẩy trước đại từ quan hệ)
4. WHOSE: Dùng thay thế cho sở hữu của người / vật thường thay cho các từ: her, his, their, hoặc
hình thức ‘s
…..N (person, thing) + WHOSE + N + V ….
Ex1: The woman is my teacher. Her son is my best friend.
à The woman whose son is my best friend is my old teacher.
Ex2: The table is old. Its leg has been broken.
à The table whose leg/ the leg of which has been broken is old.
FNOTE: Nếu để thay thế cho sở hữu chỉ về vật/ con vật ta có thể dùng WHOSE hoặc OF WHICH
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* OF WHICH / OF WHOM:
Ex: - Daisy has three brothers. All of them are teachers.
à Daisy has three brothers, all of whom are teachers.
- He asked me a lot of questions. I couldn’t answer most of them.
à He asked me a lot of questions, most of which I couldn’t answer.
5. THAT: Có thể thay thế cho vị trí của who, whom, which trong mệnh đề quan hệ quan hệ xác định
Ex: - I need to meet the boy that/ who is my friend’s son.
- The woman that/ who is standing over there is my sister.
- I know the girl that/ who/ whom I spoke to.
- The man that/ who/ whom your father is talking to is my teacher.
- She works for a company that/ which makes cars.
- The elephants that/ which people keep in iron cages are big.
* Những trường hợp thường dùng THAT:
- Sau cụm từ quan hệ vừa chỉ người và vật:
Ex: He told me the places and people that he had seen in London.
- Sau đại từ bất định, đại từ phủ định, đại từ chỉ số lượng: no one, nobody, nothing, anyone, anything,
anybody, someone, something, somebody, all, some, any, little, none.
Ex: I’ll tell you something that is very interesting.
All that is mine is yours.
- Sau các hình thức so sánh nhất; sau các từ only, first, last
Ex: - This is the most beautiful dress that I have.
- You are the only person that can help us.
- It was the first time that I heard of it.
- Trong cấu trúc It + be + … + that … (chính là …)
Ex: It is my friend that wrote this sentence.
* Những trường hợp không dùng THAT:
- Trong mệnh đề quan hệ không xác định.
Ex: Mr Brown, that we studied English with, is a very nice teacher.
- Sau giới từ
Ex: The house in that I was born is for sale.
II. DEFINING & NON-DEFINING RELATIVE CLAUSES

1. Defining relative clause (Mệnh đề quan hệ xác định)
- Mệnh đề quan hệ xác định đứng sau danh từ chưa được xác định, nó thêm một thông tin cần thiết cho
danh từ đứng trước và không thể bỏ đi được vì nếu bỏ đi thì câu không rõ nghĩa.
- Không có dấu phẩy giữa danh từ và mệnh đề quan hệ xác định.
Ex: - I saw the girl. She helped us last week.
à I saw the girl who/that helped us last week.
* LƯU Ý:
+ THAT được sử dụng để thay thế cho WHO, WHOM và WHICH.
+ Ta có thể bỏ đại từ quan hệ: WHO, WHOM, WHICH, THAT khi chúng làm tân ngữ trong MĐQH
xác định.
2. Non defining relative clause (Mệnh đề quan hệ không xác định)
- Dùng để bổ nghĩa cho danh từ đứng trước đã được xác định rõ (nó chỉ là phần giải thích thêm), nếu
bỏ đi mệnh đề chính vẫn rõ nghĩa.
- Mệnh đề này ngăn cách với mệnh đề chính bằng dấu phẩy.
- Ta dùng mệnh đề quan hệ không xác định khi:
+ Trước đại từ quan hệ có: this/that/these/those/my/her/his/…
+ Từ trước đại từ quan hệ là tên riêng, danh từ riêng, vật duy nhất, cụm trạng ngữ chỉ nơi chốn
Ex: - My father is a doctor. He is fifty years old.
à My father, who is fifty years old, is a doctor.
- Mr. Brown is a very nice teacher. We studied English with him.
à Mr Brown, who we studied English with, is a very nice teacher.
- The sun made the traveller thirsty. It was hot at midday.
à The sun, which was hot at midday, made the traveller thirsty
- The boys in the next room are my students. They are making noise.
à The boys in the next room, who are making noise, are my students.
* LƯU Ý: + KHÔNG được bỏ đại từ quan hệ trong MĐQH không xác định.
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Note: để biết khi nào dùng mệnh đề quan hệ không xác định, ta lưu ý các điểm sau:
- Khi danh từ mà nó bổ nghĩa là một danh từ riêng
- Khi danh từ mà nó bổ nghĩa là một tính từ sở hữu (my, his, her, their)
- Khi danh từ mà nó bổ nghĩa là một danh từ đi với this , that, these, those
Exercise 1. Fill in the blanks with WHO, WHOM, WHOSE, WHICH or THAT
1. The car ______ the robbers escaped in was a BMW.
2. The dictionary _______ you gave me is very good.
3. The towns people, ______ pride in their community is well- known, raised enough money to build a
new
town hall.
4. The woman ______ daughter was crying tried to calm her down.
5. Do you know the girls _______ are standing outside the church?
6. The police are looking for the thieves _______ got into my house last night.
7. The chocolate _______ you like comes from the United States.
8. I have lost the necklace _______ my mother gave me on my birthday.
9. A burglar is someone _______ breaks into a house and steals things.
10. Buses _______ go to the airport run every half hour.
11. I can’t find the key _______ opens this door.
12. The family ______ car was stolen last week is the Smiths.
13. I gave you a book _______ had many pictures.
14. I don’t like the boy _______ Sue is going out with.
15. The volunteers, ______ enthusiasm was obvious, finished the work quickly.
16. Did you see the beautiful dress _______ she wore yesterday.
17. The man _______ she is going to marry is very rich.
18. This is the bank _______ was robbed yesterday.
19. He wore a mask _______ made him look like Mickey Mouse.
20. The man ______ mobile was ringing did not know what to do.
Keys:
1. which/ that 2. which/ that 3. whose 4. whose 5. who/ that
6. who/ that 7. which/ that 8. which/ that 9. who/ that 10. which/ that
11. which/ that 12. whose 13. which/ that 14. who/whom/ 15. whose
that
16. which/ that 17. who/whom/ 18. which/ that 19. which/ that 20. whose
that
Exercise 2: Choose the best option among A, B, C, or D to complete each of the following
sentences.
1. Tom, ______ is a monitor of the class, is also the captain of the school football team.
A. who B. which C. whom D. that
2. Budapest, ______ is on the Danube, is a beautiful city.
A. whom B. that C. who D. which
3. The street _______ leads to my school is very narrow.
A. who B. which C. whom D. whose
4. Bring me the clock _______ is over there.
A. whom B. which C. whose D. who
5. My friend, ____ aunt is nurse, would like to be a doctor someday.
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
6. The dog, ____ tail I stepped on, bit me.
A. who B. whose C. which D. whom
7. Please give this to the beggar____ is at the door.
A. who B. which C. whom D. whose
8. She gives her children everything ____ they want.
A. that B. who C. whom D. what
9. Have you ever seen the photographs ____ Ann took?
A. that B. whom C. whose D. who
10. I met the woman ____ can speak six languages.
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11. Marie,_________ I met at the party, called me last night.
A. that B. whom C. which D. whose
12. He rushed into the burning building, _______ was very brave.
A. it B. who C. that D. which
13. They are living in the house ______ they bought last month.
A. which B. where C. when D. who
14. We are going to visit Hanoi, ________ is the capital city of Vietnam.
A. which B. that C. where D. who
15. Sally lost her job, ________ wasn’t surprising.
A. that B. what C. it D. which
16. She gives her children everything ________they want.
A. that B. who C. whom D. what
17.What was the name of the girl________passport was stolen?
A. whose B. who C. which D. when
18. Why do you always disagree with everything________I say?
A. who B. that C. when D. what
19. This is an awful film. It is the worst________I have never seen.
A. who B. that C. what D. whom
20. She told me her address ________ I wrote on a piece of paper.
A. what B. which C. when D. where
Exercise 3. Combine these pairs of sentences, using relative pronouns

1. I don’t like the man. He is going out with my sister.
→………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. The book was a lovely story. I was reading it yesterday.
→………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. The only thing is how to go home. It makes me worried.
→………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. The most beautiful girl lives in the city. I like her long hair very much.
→………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. They are looking for the man and his dog. They have lost the way in the forest.
→………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. The tree has lovely flowers. The tree stands near the gate of my house.
→………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7.These children are orphans. She is taking care of these children
→………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. The man works for my father’s company. The man’s daughter is fond of dancing.
→………………………………………………………………………………………………….
9. Charlie Chaplin became a very rich man. He was from a poor family.
→………………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. I don’t like the man. He is going out with my sister.
→………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Keys:
1. I don’t like the man who/ that is going out with my sister.
2. The book which/ that I was reading it yesterday was a lovely story.
3. The only thing that makes me worried is how to go home.
4. The most beautiful girl whose long hair I like very much lives in the city.
5. They are looking for the man and his dog that have lost the way in the forest.
6. The tree which/ that stands near the gate of my house has lovely flowers.
7.These children, whom she is taking care of, are orphans.
8. The man whose daughter is fond of dancing works for my father’s company.
9. Charlie Chaplin, who was from a poor family, became a very rich man.
10. I don’t like the man who/ that is going out with my sister.
III. RELATIVE ADVERBS

1. WHY (for which): Dùng để thay thế cho cụm trạng ngữ chỉ lý do, thường thay cho cụm for the
reason, for that reason.
…..N (reason) + WHY + S + V …
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Ex: I don’t know the reason. You didn’t go to school for that reason.
→ I don’t know the reason why you didn’t go to school.
2. WHERE: Thay thế cho từ cụm từ chỉ nơi chốn, thường thay cho there
….N (place) + WHERE + S + V ….
(WHERE = ON / IN / AT + WHICH)
Ex: - The hotel wasn’t very clean. We stayed at that hotel.
→ The hotel where we stayed wasn’t very clean.
→ The hotel at which we stayed wasn’t very clean.
8. WHEN: Thay thế cho cụm từ chỉ thời gian, thường thay cho từ then
….N (time) + WHEN + S + V …
(WHEN = ON / IN / AT + WHICH)
Ex: - Do you still remember the day? We first met on that day.
→ Do you still remember the day when we first met?
→ Do you still remember the day on which we first met?
- I don’t know the time. She will come back then.
→ I don’t know the time when she will come back.
Exercise 4: Complete each relative clause with why, when, or where:

1. Do you know the reason ……………she is so upset?
2. The day ……………you saw me I was feeling sick.
3. The library is a place ……………you can borrow books.
4. That is the house ……………we used to live.
5. This is the reason ……………I never call her.
6. The place ……………we went yesterday is just around the corner.
7. They never told us the reason ……………they moved away.
8. The school ……………I study English is not far from your house.
9. Was that the time ……………you guys went to France together?
10. That is the drawer ……………I keep my T-shirts.
Keys: 1. why 2. when 3. where 4. where 5. why
6. where 7. why 8. where 9. when 10. where
sentences.
1. I don’t like the place ________ he lives.
A. that B. which C. where D. when
2. The town _______ we are living is noisy and crowded.
A. in where B. which C. at which D. where
3. The year ______ we came to live here was 1975.
A. when B. which C. that D. in the time
4. The year ______ the first man travelled in space will never be forgotten.
A. which B. that C. when D. where
5. This is the place ______ the battle took place forty years ago.
A. which B. in where C. where D. from where
6. I will never forget the time __________ he said good bye to me.
A. when B. where C. why D. which
7. Last month we spent our holiday in Tokyo, ________ there are many temples.
A. which B. that C. where D. whom
8. Do you know the reason ______ they didn’t go swimming with us last week?
A. what B. why C. how D. which
9. Sundays are the days ______ children don’t have to go to school.
A. who B. which C. that D. when
10. The house __________ Mozart was born is now a museum.
A. where B. which C. why D. when
11. The place __________ we spent our holiday was really beautiful.
A. what B. who C. where D. which
12. The last time __________I saw her, she looked very beautiful.
A. who B. that C. where D. when
13. The reason __________ I phoned him was to invite him to a party.
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A. what B. whose C. why D. which
14. The dress didn’t fit her, so she took it back to the shop __________ she had bought it.
A. where B. which C. what D. when
15. 1945 was the year __________ the second world war ended.
A. which B. why C. when D. where
IV. RELATIVE CLAUSES WITH PREPOSITIONS

N(Người) WHOM
+ Preposition – Giới từ +
N(Vật) WHICH
In, on, at, for, to, with, from, of, by, against, by…
- Nếu trong mệnh đề quan hệ có giới từ thì giới từ có thể đặt trước hoặc sau mệnh đề quan hệ (chỉ áp
dụng với whom và which.)
Ex1: Mr. Brown is a nice teacher. We studied with him last year.
à Mr. Brown, with whom we studied last year, is a nice teacher.
à Mr. Brown, whom we studied with last year, is a nice teacher.
Ex2: I don't like the hotel . We are living in that hotel
à I don't like the hotel which we are living in.
àI don't like the hotel in which we are living.
Ex3: That girl is my sister.You are talking about her
àThe girl who/(whom)you are talking about is my sister.
à The girl about whom you are talking is my sister.
FNOTE: Preposition + Whom / Which
- Chúng ta có thể sử dụng giới từ ở đầu hoặc cuối mệnh đề quan hệ. Giới từ thường được đặt ở cuối
trong những trường hợp không trang trọng.
Ex. This is the room. I work in it.
à This is the room in which I work OR the room that I work in.
- Khi chúng ta đặt giới từ ở cuối, chúng ta thường sử dụng that hoặc không sử dụng đại từ quan hệ ở
đầu. Trong những tình huống trang trọng, chúng ta có thể bao gồm which, who và whom ở đầu.
Eg. - Cook's was the shop that everybody went to for shoes.
- There were bunk beds that we slept in.
- Camden is the area (which) I grew up in.
- Is he the boy (who/whom) you were telling us about?
- Chúng ta thường đặt giới từ ở cuối sau động từ trong mệnh đề quan hệ.
Ex. - There are things (which) he's had to cut back on. (NOT ... things on which he's had to cut back.)
- He is a person (who/whom) I've always looked up to. (NOT ... a person to whom I've looked
up.)
- Khi chúng ta đặt giới từ ở đầu mệnh đề quan hệ, chúng ta sử dụng which (không dùng that)
hoặc whom (không dùng who).
Ex. - A clothes horse is a frame on which clothes are hung to dry. (NOT ... a frame on that clothes...)
- A lot will be expected from people to whom a lot is given, (NOT ... people to who a lot is
given.)
- Có một số giới từ mà chúng ta chỉ sử dụng ở đầu (không phải ở cuối) mệnh đề quan hệ.
Ex. - The mid-nineteenth century was a period during which many people left Ireland.
(NOT ... a period which many people left Ireland during.)
Notes: Với giới từ WITHOUT, ta không thể đưa ra sau mệnh đề quan hệ.
Ex: That is the man without whom we’ll get lost.
sentences.
1. The house in ________ I was born and grew up was destroyed in an earthquake ten years ago.
A. which B. where C. that D. where
2. Do you know the man about ___________ they’re talking?
A. whom B. whose C. that D. who
3. The film about _____ they are talking is fantastic.
A. who B. which C. whom D. that
4. I must thank the man from _____ I got the present.
A. who B. whom C. that D. which
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5. He is the singer about ____ I often tell you.
A. that B. who C. whom D. him
6. The concert ____ I listened last weekend was boring.
A. to that B. to which C. for what D. for which
7. That’s the girl to ____ my brother got engaged.
A. which B. who C. whom D. her
8. I like the village ____ I used to live.
A. in that B. in where C. which D. in which
9. I don’t know the reason ____ she hasn’t talked to me recently.
A. on which B. for which C. of which D. about which
10. The little girl ____ I borrowed this pen has gone.
A. whose B. from who C. from that D. from whom
11. The boy ________ I lent my money is poor.
A. to that B. to who C. to whom D. whom
12. The knife ________ we are cutting bread is very sharp.
A. with that B. which C. with which D. that
13. Your career should focus on a field _________ you are generally interested.
A. on which B. in which C. which D. that
14. I like the village ____ I used to live.
A. in that B. in where C. which D. in which
15. The concert ____ I listened last weekend was boring.
A. to that B. to which C. for what D. for which
V. OMISION OF RELATIVE PRONOUNS

Ex: + The man who I want to see was away on holiday.
à The man I want to see was away on holiday.
+ Have you found the keys that you lost?
à Have you found the keys you lost?
+ The dress which Ann bought doesn’t fit her very well.
à The dress Ann bought doesn’t fit her very well.
Form:
...... that
which + S + V ……. S + V
whom
Use: Relative pronouns "whom, which, that" which are used as objects in defining R.C can be omitted,
especially in spoken English.
*Note: Whose is not used in this case.
Exercise 7: Tick (√) the sentences in which the relative pronoun can be ommitted.
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1. A calendar is something which tells you the date.
2. Strikers are soccer players who try to score goals for their team.
√ 3. Jane is a person who everybody likes.
√ 4. A stamp is something which you put on a letter if you want to send it.
5. The Thames is a river which runs through London.
√ 6. Cheese is food which mice like eating.
√ 7. A racket is something which you use to hit a ball when you play tennis or badminton.
√ 8. Socks are things which you wear on your feet.
9. A guide is a person who shows tourists around around a place.
√ 10. Love is a feeling which nobody can describe.
11. The book which is on the table belongs to Brandon.
√ 12. The museum which we visited last month is closed now.
√ 13. The man who you saw in the house is my cousin.
14. Bob, who I know very well, is going out with Mary.
√ 15. I cannot forget the song which they played last night.
16. The woman who is talking to Sue is my aunt.
√ 17. I cannot remember the hotel that we stayed at.
18. Lucy, who I haven't seen for ages, rang me last night.
√ 19. A person that you don't trust won't trust you either.
20. My father, whom I helped to install his computer, always forgets his password.
MIXED EXERCISES
sentences.
1. Tell me __________you want and I will try to help you.
A. that B. what C. who D. which
2. The bed __________I slept in was too soft.
A. whose B. which C. what D. who
3. Nora is the only person__________understands me.
A. which B. who C. what D. whose
4. The hotel __________we stayed was not clean.
A. who B. that C. where D. when
5. What was the name of the people __________car had broken down.
A. which B. who C. whom D. whose
6. I recently went back to the town__________I was born.
A. what B. where C. who D. which
7. I don’t agree with __________ you have just said.
A. what B. who C. when D. which
8. Do you know the girl __________Tom is talking to?
A. whom B. what C. which D. whose
9. I gave her all the money __________ I had.
A. that B. what C. when D. whose
10.The stories __________Tom tells are usually very funny.
A. when B. that C. where D. who
11. I met the woman__________can speak 6 languages.
A. who B. when C. which D. whom
12. The periodic table contains all the elements, ________ has a particular atomic weight and atomic
number.
A. which of each B. each of which C. which each D. each
13. Ansel Adams was a landscape photographer ________ photographs of the western United States
show nature on a grand scale.
A. whose B. of whom C. of his D. his
14. Jan didn't check she had enough petrol before she left, ________ was careless of her.
A. what B. it C. that D. which
15. Have you ever seen the photographs __________ Ann took?
A. that B. where C. when D. who
16. Everybody __________went to the party enjoyed it very much.
A. that B. whose C. which D. whom
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17. Is there a shop near hear __________I can buy a postcard?
A. when B. which C. where D. who
18. Mr. Pike, __________ is our boss, has just come back from Paris.
A. who B. whom C. that D. which
19. Dien Bien Phu is a place __________ our army won a resounding victory in 1954.
A. where B. what C. which D. that
20. We don’t know the reason __________Peter is absent today.
A. who B. which C. that D. why
21. The reading table __________I put my books is in the corner of the room.
A. when B. where C. why D. whose
22. It is him __________helped me last night.
A. whom B. that C. which D. whose
23. Post office is a place __________you can buy stamps, mail letters and packages, and receive mail.
A. that B. which C. where D. who
24. Do you know the date __________we have to hand in the essay?
A. which B. in which C. on that D. when
25. My uncle, __________you met yesterday, is a lawyer.
A. which B. who C. whose D. to whom
26. I’m not the man ____ you are looking for?
A. that B. x (nothing) C. whom D. A, B or C
27. I have two brothers, ________ are professional athletes.
A. two of which B. two of whom C. both of whom D. two of them
28. One of the people _________ I admire most in the history of the world is Gandhi.
A. that B. which C. whose D. of them
29. Sunday is the day _______ which we usually go fishing.
A. during B. at C. in D. on
30. “Is April 21st the day _____________?”~ “ No, the twenty second”.
A. you’ll arrive then B. when you’ll arrive
C. on that you’ll arrive D. when you’ll arrive on
31. He is the singer about ____ I often tell you.
A. that B. who C. whom D. him
32. That’s the girl to ____ my brother got engaged.
A. which B. who C. whom D. her
33. The little girl ____ I borrowed this pen has gone.
A. whose B. from who C. from that D. from whom
34. The children, _____________parents work late, are taken home by bus.
A. that B. whose C. their D. whom
35. _____________told me this refused to give his name.
A. The man whom B. The man whom was
C. The man who was D. The man who
36. The authority gathered those villagers ____ they explained the importance of forests.
A. who B. whom C. to whom D. to that
37. The school has been given 20 computers, half of __________are brand new.
A. that B. those C. them D. which
38.There were many scientists at the meeting, several of ____ were very young.
A. That B. whom C. who D. which
39.This is the novel ____ I’ve been expecting.
A. that B. which C. x (nothing) D. A, B or C
40. Ann failed her exam, _____________surprised everyone.
A. which B. who C. that is D. that
41. Fencing was first introduced at the 13th Asian Games, ____ in Bangkok, Thailand in 1998.
A. to be held B. holing C. when was held D. which was held
42. Each country sends its best athletes ____ participation expresses the friendship and solidarity.
A. who B. which C. that D. whose
43. ____ came from France were really more friendly than any others.
A. The athletes, that B. The athletes whom C. The athletes who D. The athletes which
44. That is Mr. Pike, a referee, ____ I told you about.
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A. that B. which C. whom D. whose
45. This is a picture in the newspaper of a high jumper ____ leg was seriously hurt.
A. who B. who C. whose D. that
46. I like the book ____ you lent me last week.
A. who B. when C. where D. Φ
47. He rang James, ____ a good friend as well as his trainer.
A. who was B. that was C. being D. to be
48. Experts ________feel that they are related to the deep wishes and fears of the dreamer.
A. study dreams B. who dream study
C. whose dream study D. who study dreams
49.The man _____________on the plane talked all the time.
A. who I am sitting next to C. that I was sitting next to
B. that I was sitting next to him D. who I was sitting next to him
50.Vegetarian is someone _____________ doesn’t eat meat.
A. whom B. who C. whose D. which
51. Tom’s father, _____________ is 78, goes swimming everyday.
52. I know the man ____ Miss White is talking to.
A. him B. which C. whose D. Φ
53. Nam passed his driving test, _____________ surprised everybody.
54. A friend of mine, _____________ father is the manager of a company, helps me to get a job.
55. I have to leave for London tomorrow, _______ means I cannot go to the party with you.
A. that B. which C. when D. why
Exercise 2: Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
1. The waiter whom served us yesterday was polite and friendly.
A B C D
2. This class is only for people who’s first language is not Chinese.
A B C D
3. This is the boy who sister studied with me in high school
A B C D
4. He is moving to Lang Son city, that is in the north-east of Viet Nam.
A B C D
5. May is the month when the weather is usually the hostest then.
A B C D
7. Hai phong is the place which I grew up between the age of two and ten.
A B C D
8. My father, that has a special craze for cars, has just bought another sport car
A B C D
9. Earnes Hamwi, who invention of the ice-cream cone brought him a lot of money, was a pastry vendor.
A B C D
10. Marilyn Monroe, who a famous actress, died of drug overdose.
A B C D
11. Hawaii, which is a part of a group of islands, that has active volcanoes
A B C D
12. The man whom remained in the office was the manager.
A B C D
13. 1975 was the year in when the revolution took place.
A B C D
14. Mr. Brown, that teaches me English, is coming today.
A B C D
15. The car who I bought used to be my father’s.
A B C D
16. The radio program to whom I listened last night was so interesting.
A B C D
17. Nancy’s mother, to who I talked in the party, has a big restaurant.
A B C D
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18. The manager about which Mary told was wealthy.
A B C D
19. I have two brothers, both of them are studying in England.
A B C D
20. It was a kind of machine with that we were not familiar.
A B C D
21. Bill went to class late, that was unusual for him
A B C D
22. A person who study science is a scientist
A B C D
23. The picture painting by my brother was bought by a foreigner.
A B C D
24. The story to that I listened yesterday was very interesting
A B C D
25. He’s the man that his novel won the Nobel Prize last year
A B C D
26. I don’t know the reason what he wanted to leave his home country.
A B C D
27. At that time, all commercial centers are very crowded with people who comes to buy food and
A B C D
things to prepare for Tet.
28. Do you ever feel that life is not being fair to you because you cannot seem to get the job where
A B C D
you want or that really suits you?
29. Anyone where works is regarded as a useful member of our society.
A B C D
30. We are working, that means that we are contributing goods and services to our society.
A B C D
Exercise 3: Choose one sentence that is most similar in meaning to the original one.
1. There are a lot of people. The people like to do things together.
A. There are a lot of people who like to do things together.
B. There are a lot of people who like do things together.
C. There are a lot of people whom like to do things together.
D. There are a lot of people like to do things together.
2. Sue lives in a house. The house is opposite my house.
A. Sue lives in a house which is opposite my house.
B. Sue lives in a house who is opposite my house.
C. Sue lives in a house where is opposite my house.
D. Sue lives in a house and which is opposite my house.
3. People’s carelessness can cause forest fires. They are dangerous.
A. People’s carelessness can cause forest fires are dangerous.
B. People’s carelessness can cause forest fires which is dangerous.
C. People’s carelessness can cause forest fires is dangerous.
D. People’s carelessness can cause forest fires which are dangerous.
4. It was a great summer. I’ll never forget that summer.
A. It was a great summer that I’ll never forget it .
B. It was a great summer I’ll never forget .
C. It was a great summer of which I’ll never forget.
D. It was a great summer of that I’ll never forget.
5. I received a letter this morning. It really upseted me.
A. I received a letter this morning really upseted me.
B. I received a letter this morning in which really upseted me.
C. I received a letter this morning which really upseted me.
D. I received a letter this morning of which really upsets me.
6. The table should be repaired. It’s legs were broken yesterday.
A. The table which legs were broken yesterday should be repaired
B. The table whose legs were broken yesterday should be repaired.
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C. The table of which legs were broken yesterday should be repaired
D. The table legs of whose were broken yesterday should be repaired
7. Do you remember the girl? We talked to her last night.
A. Do you remember the girl to who we talked last night ?
B. Do you remember the girl whom we talked to her last night ?
C. Do you remember the girl whom we talked to last night ?
D. Do you remember the girl whose we talked to last night?
8. The student is very tall. His father is an athlete.
A. The student whose father is an athlete is very tall.
B. The student his father is an athlete is very tall.
C. The student who father is an athlete is very tall
D. The student of whom father is an athlete is very tall.
9. We stayed at the hotel. He recommended it
A. We stayed at the hotel which recommended it.
B. We stayed at the hotel which recommended.
C. We stayed at the hotel he recommended .
D. He recommended the hotel which we stayed at.
10. The restaurant was very modern. We had lunch at the restaurant.
A. The restaurant where we had lunch was very modern.
B. The restaurant which we had lunch was very modern.
C. The restaurant that we had lunch was very modern.
D. The restaurant where we had lunch at was very modern.
11. I live in a flat in London. I paid a high rent for it.
A. I live in a flat in London where I paid a high rent for.
B. I live in a flat in London for that I paid a high rent .
C. I live in a flat in London which I paid a high rent.
D. I live in a flat in London for which I paid a high rent.
12. It was a kind of accident. Nobody was really to blame for it.
A. It was a kind of accident for whom was really to blame it.
B. It was a kind of accident why nobody was really to blame.
C. It was a kind of accident for which nobody was really to blame it.
D. It was a kind of accident, which nobody was really to blame for .
13. I must thank the man. I got the present from him.
A. I must thank the man from whom I got the present .
B. I must thank the man from which I got the present.
C. I must thank the man from whom I got the present from him.
D. I must thank the man whom from I got the present.
14. Washington is the man. The Americans owe their independence to him.
A. Washington is the man whose independence the Americans owe to him.
B. Washington is the man that the Americans owe their independence.
C. Washington is the man to whom the Americans owe their independence.
D. Washington is the man to that the Americans owe their independence.
15. The Sales Manager is a young woman. We have great confidence in her.
A. The Sales Manager is a young woman whose confidence we have in.
B. The Sales Manager is a young woman in whom we have great confidence her
C. The Sales Manager is a young woman in which we have great confidence.
D. The Sales Manager is a young woman in whom we have great confidence.
16. The man is my teacher. I am grateful to him.
A. The man whom I am grateful to him is my teacher.
C. The man is my teacher who I am grateful
B. The man whom I am grateful to is my teacher
D. The man to him I am grateful is my teacher.
17. Ngoc is friendly. We are talking about her.
A. Ngoc, we are talking about, is friendly.
C. Ngoc, about her we are talking, is friendly.
B. Ngoc, whom we are talking about is friendly.
D. Ngoc, about whom we are talking, is friendly.
18. That is the student. I borrowed his book last week.
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A. That is the student I borrowed whose book last week.
B. The student whose book I borrowed that is.
C. That is the student, whose book I borrowed last week.
D. That is the student whose book I borrowed last week.
19. The book is very expensive. My father is interested in it.
A. The book in which my father is interested is very expensive.
B. The book which in my father is interested is very expensive.
C. The book which my father is interested is very expensive.
D. The book in that my father is interested is very expensive.
20. He likes the dress. Huong is wearing it.
A. He likes the dress which Huong is wearing it.
B. He likes the dress Huong is wearing it.
C. He likes the dress who Huong is wearing.
D. He likes the dress Huong is wearing.
21. Most of the classmates couldn't come. He invited them to the birthday party.
A. Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
B. Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
C. Most of the classmates that he invited them to the birthday party couldn't come.
D. Most of the classmates which he invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
22. What was the name of the man? You met and talked to him this morning.
A. What was the name of the man who you met and talked to him this morning?
B. What was the name of the man you met and talked to this morning?
C. What was the name of the man you met and talked to whom this morning?
D. What was the name of the man whose you met and talked to this morning?
23. The church is over 500 years old. Our class visited it last summer.
A. The church which our class visited it last summer is over 500 years old.
B. The church that our class visited it last summer is over 500 years old.
C. The church which our class visited last summer is over 500 years old.
D. The church our class visit last summer is over 500 years old.
24. The song says about the love of two young students. She is singing the song.
A. The song which she is singing it says about the love of two young students.
B. The song she is singing says about the love of two young students.
C. The song says about the love of two young students which she is singing.
D. The song says about the love of two young students that she is singing it.
25. The old man is working in this factory. I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
A. The old man is working in this factory which I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
B. The old man whom is working in this factory I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
C. The old man whom I borrowed his bicycle yesterday is working in this factory.
D. The old man whose bicycle I borrowed yesterday is working in this factory.
REDUCTION OF RELATIVE CLAUSES

1. Rút gọn mệnh đề quan hệ bằng cách dùng participle phrases (V-ing phrase)
- Nếu động từ trong mệnh đề quan hệ ở thể chủ động (active), ta dùng cụm hiện tại phân từ (present
participle phrase) thay cho mệnh đề đó. Thao tác: Bỏ đại từ quan hệ và trợ động từ, đưa động từ chính
về nguyên mẫu và thêm đuôi – ing.
Ex: + The man who is standing there is my brother
=> The man standing there is my brother
+ Do you know the boy who broke the windows last night?
=> Do you know the boy breaking the windows last night?
who
N + which + V (active)
that
who
N + which + V-ing
that
Exercise 1. Rewrite the following sentences, replace the relative clauses by present participle
phrases.
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1. Who was that good looking man who is talking to Alison?
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2. The road which joins the two villages is very narrow.
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3. Students who arrive late will not be permitted to enter the classroom.
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4. The nurse who is looking after my aunt is very kind to her.
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5. All the rubbish that is floating in the sea is a real danger to health.
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6. Thompson is the most famous actress who appears on stage here.
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7. The people who are waiting for the bus in the rain are getting wet.
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8. Daniel was the most suitable candidate who applied for the job.
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9. The helicopter which was flying toward the lake made a low droning sound.
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10. The people who are waiting for the bus in the rain are getting wet.
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Keys:
1. Who was that good looking man talking to Alison?
2. The road joining the two villages is very narrow.
3. Students arriving late will not be permitted to enter the classroom.
4. The nurse looking after my aunt is very kind to her.
5. All the rubbish floating in the sea is a real danger to health.
6. Thompson is the most famous actress appearing on stage here.
7. The people waiting for the bus in the rain are getting wet.
8. Daniel was the most suitable candidate applying for the job.
9. The helicopter flying toward the lake made a low droning sound.
10. The people waiting for the bus in the rain are getting wet.
2. Rút gọn bằng cách dùng past participle phrase (V-ed phrase)
- Nếu động từ trong mệnh đề quan hệ ở thể bị động (passive) ta dùng cụm quá khứ phân từ (past
participle phrase).
Ex: The books which were written by Nam Cao are interesting => The books written by Nam Cao are
interesting.
The students who were punished by teacher are lazy =>The students punished by teacher are lazy.
who
N + which + V (passive)
that
who
N + which + Ved/ V3
that
Exercise 2. Rewrite the following sentences, replace the relative clauses by past participle phrases.
1. Left-handed children who are forced to write with their right hands often develop psychological
problems.
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2. Luggage that is left unattended will be taken away by police.
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3. I saw many houses that were destroyed by the storm.
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4. The system which is used here is very successful.
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5. Be sure to follow the instructions that are given at the top of the page.
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6. I come from a city which is located in the southern part of the country
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7. The wild ox which is kept at Nam Cat Tien National Park is of a special kind
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8. John, who was taken by surprise, hardly knew what to say.
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9. They live in a house that was built in 1990.
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10. The vegetables which are sold in this supermarket are grown without chemicals.
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Keys:
1. Left-handed children forced to write with their right hands often develop psychological problems.
2. Luggage left unattended will be taken away by police.
3. I saw many houses destroyed by the storm.
4. The system used here is very successful.
5. Be sure to follow the instructions given at the top of the page.
6. I come from a city located in the southern part of the country
7. The wild ox kept at Nam Cat Tien National Park is of a special kind
8. John, taken by surprise, hardly knew what to say.
9. They live in a house built in 1990.
10. The vegetables sold in this supermarket are grown without chemicals.
3. Rút gọn mệnh đề quan hệ bằng to infinitive

- Dùng khi danh từ đứng trước có các chữ sau đây bổ nghĩa: the only, the first, the second,… the last,
so sánh nhất, mục đích.
Ex: Tom is the last person who enters the room = Tom is the last person to enter the room.
John is the youngest person who takes part in the race =>John is the youngest person to take part
in the race.
first
second who V
The last + (N) + which +
only that Ved/V3
superlatives
first
second who to V
The last + (N) + which +
only that to be + Ved/ V3
superlatives
- Động từ là HAVE/HAD
Ex: I have much homework that I must do.
=> I have many homework to do.
- Đầu câu có HERE (BE), THERE (BE)
Ex: There are six letters which have to be written today.
=> There are six letters to be written today.
Exercise 3. Rewrite the following sentences, replace the relative clauses by to-infinitive phrases.
1. The secretary was the only person who was offered a pay rise.
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2. He was the first man who left the burning building.
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3. Lan is the second student who entered the classroom this morning.
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4. He is always the first who comes and the last who goes.
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5. The fifth man who was interviewed was completely unsuitable.
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6. This is the third who is late for the meeting today.
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7. Hoa was the second student who won the first prize in the English speaking contest.
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8. We had a river in which we could swim.
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9. You are the last person who saw her alive.
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10. He was the second man who was killed in this way.
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Keys:
1. The secretary was the only person to be offered a pay rise.
2. He was the first man to leave the burning building.
3. Lan is the second student to enter the classroom this morning.
4. He is always the first to come and the last to go.
5. The fifth man to be interviewed was completely unsuitable.
6. This is the third to be late for the meeting today.
7. Hoa was the second student to win the first prize in the English speaking contest.
8. We had a river to swim.
9. You are the last person to see her alive.
10. He was the second man to be killed in this way.
4. Rút gọn mệnh đề quan hệ dùng cụm danh từ (đồng cách danh từ)
- Dùng khi mệnh đề quan hệ tình từ có dạng: S + BE + DANH TỪ /CỤM DANH TỪ/CỤM GIỚI TỪ
Cách làm: bỏ who ,which và be.
Ex: Football, which is a popular sport, is very good for health => Football, a popular sport, is very
good for health.
Do you like the book which is on the table? => Do you like the book on the table?
5. Mệnh đề rút gọn tính từ có dạng be và tính từ/cụm tính từ
- Có 2 công thức rút gọn:
* Công thức 1: Bỏ who, which…to be -> giữ nguyên tính từ phía sau.
- Điều kiện 1: Nếu phía trước that là đại từ phiếm chỉ như something, anything, anybody…
Ex: There must be something that is wrong => There must be something wrong.
- Điều kiện 2: Có dấu phẩy phía trước và phải có từ 2 tính từ trở lên.
Ex: My grandmother, who is old and sick, never goes out of the house => My grandmother, old and
sick, never goes out of the house.
* Công thức 2: Những trường hợp còn lại ta đem tính từ lên trước danh từ.
Ex: My grandmother, who is sick, never goes out of the house
=> My sick grandmother never goes out of the house.
I buy a hat which is very beautiful and fashionable => I buy a very beautiful and fashionable hat.
- Tuy nhiên nếu cụm tính từ gồm cả danh từ ở trong nó thì ta chỉ còn cách dùng V-ing mà thôi.
Ex: I met a man who was very good at both English and French
=> I met a man being very good at both English and French.
=> Tóm lại cách rút gọn loại này khá phức tạp vì nó tùy thuộc vào đến 3 yếu tố: có một hay nhiều tính
từ – danh từ đứng trước có phải là phiếm chỉ không có dấu phẩy hay không
6. Mệnh đề tính từ thành tính từ ghép
- Cách làm: Ta sẽ rút gọn mệnh đề thành một tính từ ghép bằng cách tìm trong mệnh đề một số đếm và
danh từ đi sau nó, sau đó ta để chúng kế nhau và thêm dấu gạch nối ở giữa. Đem tính từ ghép đó ra
trước danh từ đứng truớc who, which…- những phần còn lại bỏ hết.
Lưu ý:
+ Danh từ không được thêm “s”
+ Chỉ dùng được dạng này khi mệnh để tính từ có số đếm
+ Các cụm như tuổi thì sẽ viết lại cả 3 từ và gạch nối giữa chúng (two years old à two-year-old)
Ex: I have a car which has four seats => I have a four-seat car.
I had a holiday which lasted two days => I had a two-day holiday.
MIXED EXERCISES
Exercise 1: Choose the best option among A, B, C, or D to complete each of the following sentences.
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1. The man ____________ there is a clown.
A. standing B. stands C. is standing D. who standing
2. I saw many houses ________________ by the storm.
A. were destroyed B. destroyed C. which destroyed D. destroying
3. The street ___________ to the school is very wide.
A. to lead B. leading C. leaded D. is leading
4. He was the second man _____________ in this way.
A. to kill B. killed C. to be killed D. killing
5. The candidates ______________ for the exam are all from Vietnam.
A. waits B. who waiting C. to wait D. waiting
6. My brother, ___________ you yesterday, works for a big firm.
A. met B. who meets C. meeting D. to be met
7. The gentleman ______________ next door to me is a well-known orator.
A. lives B. living C. to leave D. lived
8. The system ________________ here is very sucessful.
A. used B. using C. to be used D. to use
9. We are driving on the road _________________ in 1980.
A. building B. to build C. built D. build
10. I have some letter _________________ .
A. write B. writing C. written D. to write
11. They have an apartment _________the park.
A. overlooking B. that overlooking C. overlooks D. overlooked
12.He took me to an expensive restaurant where we enjoyed a good meal.
A. enjoyed a good meal C. and enjoying a good meal
B. to enjoy a good meal D. we enjoyed a good meal in .which
13. He is believed _______by terrorists two months ago.
A. was killed B. to be killed C. being killed D. had been killed
14. The weather is expected ______ good tomorrow.
A. will be B. to be C. is D. being
15. The students____ for the train are good ones.
A. waited B. waiting C. which is waiting D. to wait
16. This is the seventh person____ late.
A. coming B. to come C. come D. all are correct
17. The book____ by Jack, is very famous.
A. which written B. written C. was written D. writing
18. He is only one boy____ in this game.
A. who participating B. participated C. to participate D. who participate.
19. I have a message for people __________ by the traffic chaos.
A. to delay B. who delay C. delayed D. who delaying
20. Airplanes _______ in the twentieth century is one of the sources of pollution.
A. which invented B. to invent C. invented D. that is invented
21. The pilot was the only man __________ after the crash.
A. was rescued B. rescued C. rescuing D. to be rescued
22. The nuclear power plant _______ last year will come to operate tomorrow.
A. completing B. to complete C. completed D. which completed
23. Lady Astor was the first woman _______her seat in Parliament.
A. take B. to take C. taking D. who takes
24. I live in a pleasant room ____________ the garden.
A. to overlook B. overlooking
C. overlooked D. which overlooking
25. The house ______ in the storm has now been rebuilt.
A. destroyed B. destroying C. which destroyed D. that is destroyed
26. Melanie was the only person __________ a letter of thanks.
A. wrote B. written C. to write D. writing
27. Tom was the last ______the classroom yesterday.
A. to leave B. leaving C. left D. leaves
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28. Linda was the last student ______ at the oral exam.
A. to be asked B. asking C. asks D. to ask
29. The bridge _____ by French architects is very nice.
A. was designed B. designing C. to design D. designed
30. The people __________ for the bus in the rain are getting well
A. waiting B. to wait C. waited D. wait
31. Nellie Ross of Wyoming was the first woman ______ governor in the United States.
A. who elected B. to be elected C. was elected D. her election as
32. Pioneers, ______ in isolated areas of the United States, were almost totally self-sufficient.
A. who living B. living C. lived D. that Iived
33. Completed in 1756, Nassau Hall is the oldest building now ______ on the campus of Princeton Uni
versity. .
A. standing B. it stands C. has stood D. stood
34. Jerome Kern's most famous work is Showboat, ______ , most enduring musical comedies.
A. it is one of the finest B. of the finest one
C. the finest one D. one of the finest
35. ______ in large quantities in the Middle East, oil became known as black gold because of the large
profit it brought.
A. Discovering B. which was discovered
C. Discovered D. That when discovered
36. Neil Armstrong, ______ person to set foot on the moon, reported that the surface was fine and
powdery.
A. the first B. to be the first C. was the first D. as the first
37. The Massachusetts State House, ______ in 1798, was the most distinguished building in the United
States at that time.
A. completing B. which was completed
C. was completed D. to be completed
38. New words are constantly being invented ______ new objects and concepts.
A. to describe B. a description of C. they describe D. describe
39. Norman Weiner, ______ mathematician and logician, had an important role in the development of
the computer.
A. who as a B. was a C. whom a D. a
40. War and Peace, ______, was published in 1869.
A. Leo Tolstoy's most celebrated novel
B. that is Leo Tolstoy's most celebrated novel
C. which most celebrated novel of Leo Tolstoy
D. is a Leo Tolstoy's most celebrated novel
41. Hydroelectric power is produced by the fall of water ________in a dam.
A. trapping B. trapped C. to be trapped D. that trapped
42. Coal was the first fuel __________ to power machinery.
A. is used B. using C. to use D. to be used
43. Mohandas K. Gandhi, ______ Mahatma, lived a noble life of fasting and poverty in order to work
for peace and independence.
A. that was called B. was called C. called D. calling
44. The bridge _____ by French architects is very nice.
A. was designed B. designing C. to design D. designed
45. He is only one boy____ in this game.
A. who participating B. participated C. to participate D. who participate.
Exercise 2: Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
1. She always wears clothes are made by a famous fashion designer.
A B C D
2. A dam is a wall building across a river to stop the river’s flow and collect the water.
A B C D
3. Nuclear power stations are costly which to build but they efficiently produce large amounts of
A B
electricity without polluting the atmosphere.
C D
4. Are you usually the first guest coming to a party?
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A B C D
5. We had to eat standing up because we hadn’t anything to sitting on.
A B C D
6. The girl is standing over there is from Australia

A B C D
7. Louisa May Alcott, she best known for her books for children, served as a nurse during the Civil
A B C D
War.
8. I went to a reunion for students educating in the physics department during the 1980s.
A B C D
9. Natural resources provide the raw material are needed to produce finished goods.
A B C D
10. In an essay writing in 1779, Judith Sargeant Murray promoted the cause of women's education.
A B C D
11. Grover Cleveland was the only American president served two nonconsecutive terms.
A B C D
12. The man to speak to me is John’s brother.
A B C D
13. He is the second person be killed in that way.
A B C D
14. They work in a hospital sponsoring by the government.
A B C D
15. It’’s an essay writing in 1779, Judith Sargeant Murray promoted the cause of women’s education.
A B C D
Exercise 3: Choose one sentence that best rewrites the sentence given
1. There was a candle which burnt in the room.
A. There was a candle burning in the room.
B. There was a candle burnt in the room.
C. There was a candle to burn in the room.
D. There was a candle to be burnt in the room.
2. I see a boy who is running in the street.
A. I see a boy running in the street. B. I see a boy to running in the street.
C. I see a boy to run in the street. D. None is correct.
3. He drew from the bag a watch which had been given for his birthday.
A. He drew from the bag a watch given for his birthday.
B. He drew from the bag a watch been given for his birthday.
C. He drew from the bag a watch had given for his birthday.
D. He drew from the bag a watch had been given for his birthday.
4. One of the drivers who was brought by Steward came over to me.
A. One of the drivers that were brought by Steward came over to me.
B. One of the drivers was brought by Steward came over to me.
C. One of the drivers brought by Steward came over to me.
D. One of the drivers bring by Steward came over to me.
5. Your son was the second child who was kidnapped in this way.
A. Your son was the second child kidnapped in this way.
B. Your son was the second child was kidnapped in this way.
C. Your son was thesecond child kidnapping in this way.
D. Your son was the second child to be kidnapped in this way.
13. INVERSION
Để nhấn mạnh ý nào trong câu mà mình muốn diễn đạt, ta dùng phép đảo ngữ. Thông thường,
phép đảo ngữ được thực hiện bằng cách đưa một trạng từ hoặc một cụm trạng ngữ ra đầu câu, đồng
thời đảo trợ động từ hay động từ khiếm khuyết lên trước chủ ngữ hoặc tự động thêm trợ động từ “DO/
DOES” cho câu ở thì hiện tại hay “DID” cho câu ở thì quá khứ.
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V+S+V+O
Cấu trúc của câu nhấn mạnh bắt đầu bằng: Only, Only by, Never, Until, Not until, Not only, No
sooner, In no circumstances(chẳng trong trường hợp nào), in no where else (chẳng có ở một nơi nào
khác), No longer, Only when (chỉ khi)...
E.g: We can never live without air and water.
=> Never can we live without air and water. (Không bao giờ chúng ta có thể sống được nếu không có
không khí và nước).
Eg: She never eats out
==> Never does she eat out.
* Đảo từ với câu điều kiện:
1. Đảo từ với câu điều kiện loại 1
a) Câu điều kiện loại 1 có sử dụng “ should” thay hiện tại không xác định chỉ khả năng xảy ra ít hơn ở
tương lai. Đảo “should” lên đầu câu thay “If”
Eg: If it rains tonight, I will stay at home
==> Should it rain..........
b) Điều kiện loại 1 có sử dụng thời hiện tại hoàn thành
Lấy “should” thay “If” sau đó để nguyên thể hoàn thành với “have done” ở tất cả các ngôi
Eg: If she has finished the work, she can go home
==> Should she have finished ..........
2. Điều kiện loại 2
a) Mệnh đề điều kiện loại 2 có dùng động từ “tobe” ở số nhiều “were” dùng “were” thay”if”
Eg: If I were you, I would love him
==> Were I you.................
b) Trong mẫu câu điều kiện loại 2 đặc biệt có dùng “If” đầu câu ( nếu không phải vì.................
“were” khỏi “not’’sau đó đảo lên đầu câu thay “if”)
Eg: If it weren’t for your progress, I wouldn’t be here
==> Were it not your ....
c) Mẫu câu điều kiện loại 2 đặc biệt
If + S+ were+ to do
Thay động từ ở quá khứ của mệnh đề điều kiện loại 2
Eg: If I were to speak.......
==> Với mẫu câu này đảo “were” lên đầu câu thay “If”
3. Điều kiện loại 3
a) Dùng “Had” đảo lên đầu câu thay “If”
Eg: If she had worked harder last year, she wouldn’t have failed the exam
==> Had she worked harder last year............
b) Câu điều kiện loại 3 đặc biệt đi với đại từ “it” đầu câu
If it hadn’t been for + N ==> Nếu không phải vì.......
==> Tách “had” ra khỏi “not” đảo lên đầu câu thay “If”
Eg: If it hadn’t been for hot weather,we would have had a wonderful holiday
==> Had it not been for............................
c) Mệnh để điều kiện loại 3 đặc biệt có sử dụng” were to have done” thay quá khứ hoàn thành
Eg; If she had driven carefully, she wouldn’t have cause the accident
==> If she were to have driven......
Đảo “were” lên đầu câu thay “If”
==> Were she to have driven
* Đảo ngữ với….. So….that…./ ……such……… that…….
1. So + adj : Trong mẫu câu trạng từ chỉ kết quả
eg; She is so rich that she can buy what she likes
Đảo “so + adj” lên đầu câu
==> So rich is she that...................
2. So + adv that............. : Mệnh đề trạng ngữ kết quả sau trạng từ
Đảo “ so to+ adv” lên đầu câu
eg: He worked so hard in the past that he is now weak
==> So hard did he work in the past that.......
3. Câu có sử dụng “such” thường gặp các dạng:
a) Trong câu có dùng “ so great, so much” biến đổi “ so great, so much”
==> “ such” đảo lên đầu câu để nhấn mạnh
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eg; The question was so great that he had to think it over
==> Such was the question...............
b)Trong câu có dùng “such”
S + tobe+ such+ that+ mệnh đề
Đảo “such” lên đầu câu để nhấn mạnh
eg: She is so poor that she can’t go school
Her poverty is such that........
==>Such is her poverty that........
* Các cấu trúc đảo ngữ khác:
1. Never
Ex: I never come to work late
→ Never do I come to work late
2. At no time = never
Ex: They never suspected him of being a spy
→ At no time did they suspect him of being a spy
3. Seldom, rarely, scarcely
Ex: Rarely has Big Ben gone wrong
I remember very few thing about my early childhood
→ scarcely do I remember things about my early childhood
4. Only by + Ving, Aux + SV
Ex: You can’t succeed unless you try hard
→ Only by trying hard can you succeed
5. Only with + Noun, Aux + SV

Ex: The bank lent him some money, which enabled him to buy a car
→ Only with the bank’s money could he buy a car
6. Only after + Noun, Aux + SV
Ex: He only realized what his father meant to him after his death
→ Only after his father’s death did he realize what he meant
7. Only when/after SV, Aux + SV
Ex: I only recognized who he was when he called hi name
→ Only when he called his name, did I recognize who he was
8. On no account Aux + SV: không vì bất cứ lí do gì
Ex: You should never come to work late
→ On no account should you come to work late
9. Not until: mãi đến tận
a. Not until + Noun, Aux + SV
Ex: Man didn’t fly into pace until the early 1960s
→ Not until the early 1960s did man fly into space
b. Not until + S + V, Aux + S + V
Ex: They continued to feel unsafe until they got home
→ Not until they got home did they feel safe
10. Little Aux + S + V
Ex: I don’t know much about astronomy
→ Little do I know about astronomy.
11. Hardly Aux + S + V: hầu như không
Ex: They hardly had arguments
→ Hardly did they have arguments
+ Hardly anyone wears a hat nowadays
Hardly anything is worth buying
12. In/Under no circumstances Aux + S + V: dù trong bất cứ hoàn cảnh nào (không dùng phủ
định trong mệnh đề sau)
Ex: Under no circumstances must you betray your country
13. Hardly had S done when S did: vừa mới…………..thì đã
No sooner had S done than S did: chưa kịp………….thì đã
Ex: - He had just gone out when his friend called
→ Hardly had he gone out when when his friend called
- The doorbell rang the moment she lay down
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→ No sooner had she lain down than the door bell rang
14. No longer Aux + SV
Ex: They no longer keep in touch with each other
→ No longer do they keep in touch with each other
15. So/Such + adj/adv Aux + SV
Ex: - He became so suspicious that he didn’t let anyone in
→ So suspicious did he become that he didn’t let anyone in
- He was such a fast speaker that it was difficult for us to follow him
→ Such was he a fast speaker that it was difficult for us to follow him/ So fast did he speak that that it
was difficult for us to follow him
16. Not only + Aux + S + V, but + S + also + V
Ex: They robbed him. They beat him
Not only did they rob him, but they also beat him
17. Nor Aux + S + V: cũng thế
Ex: She couldn’t speak Italian nor could she speak Spanish
18. Neither and so
- A:"I am not into hip hop." B: "Neither am I." (Or: "Nor am I.")
- A: "I am fond of flamenco dancing." B: "So am I."
19. Conditionals with inversions
- Should + S + V, S + V; - Were + S + C, S + V
- Had + S + done, S + would + have + done
Ex: - Should you meet him in Ha noi, give him my regards. - Were I you, I would try again.
- Were they to escape, they would be arrested again. - Had he kept calm, he would have
succeeded.
20. Here/ There ở đầu câu:
Ex: There is a letter for you on the desk.
Here is your pen.
21. Here/ There trong câu cảm
Ex: There goes the bus!
Here comes George!
22. Inversions after adjectives
Ex: Blessed are the children who are still unaware of what the future holds.
Gone are the days when I could have been happy
23. Under/in/out/above V+S
Ex: The dog lay under the chair → Under the chair lay the dog
24. Inversions with "as".
Ex: Elisabeth was too shy to dance, as was Gerald.
EXERCISES:
I. Choose the most suitable words underlined.
1. Jim promised that he would never/ never would he tell anyone else.
2. Not until it was too late I remembered / did I remember I call Susan.
3. Hardly had we settle down in our seats than/when the lights went out.
4. Only after checking three times I was/was I certain of the answer.
5. At no time I was aware/was I aware of anything out of usual.
6. Only Mary sang Sally passed/ did they pass the final examination.
7. So the waves were high/ So high were the waves that swimming was dangerous.
8. Only when Peter has arrived / has Peter arrived can we begin the program.
9. No sooner had it stopped raining than/when the sun came out.
10. If should you leave early/ should you leave early could you leave me a lift?
II. Rewrite these sentences, using NEVER.
1. She has never been so happy before.
……………………………………………………………………………………
2. I have never heard such nonsense!
……………………………………………………………………………………
3. I have never seen such a mess in my life.
……………………………………………………………………………………
4. Our profits this year are higher than they have ever been.
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……………………………………………………………………………………
5. She would never again trust her own judgment when buying antiques.
……………………………………………………………………………………
6. The firm has never before laid on such a sumptuous celebration.
……………………………………………………………………………………
7. I’ve never come across such a horrifying film.
……………………………………………………………………………………
8. I have never been so moved by a Shakespeare production.
……………………………………………………………………………………
9. I never for one moment thought the consequences would be so far- reaching.
……………………………………………………………………………………
10. I had never tasted such a wonderful combination of flavors before.
……………………………………………………………………………………
III. Rewrite these sentences, using IN, AT , UNDER, or ON.

1. Keith certainly can’t be held responsible for the accident.
……………………………………………………………………………………
2. The children themselves are not in any way to blame for the disaster.
…………………………………………………………………………………
3.The existence of extraterrestrial is not confirmed by the report.
………………………………………………………………………………………
4. I was never shown how to operate the machinery.
……………………………………………………………………………………
5. He never suspected that she was a witch.
……………………………………………………………………………………
6. There has never been a time when the English language was not in a state of change.
…………………………………………………………………………………...
7. Miss Weaver will not be offered the job under any circumstances.
……………………………………………………………………………………
8. You should not send money to us by post under any circumstances.
……………………………………………………………………………………
9.We can’t exchange tickets in any circumstances.
……………………………………………………………………………………
10.I won’t go out that way to visit him again on my account!
……………………………………………………………………………………
IV. Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with NOT.
1. He is my friend as well as yours.
……………………………………………………………………………………
2. He booked tickets for the afternoon performance and the evening performance as well.
……………………………………………………………………………………
3. Burglars stole a thousand pounds’ worth of electrical goods, and left the flat in an awful mess.
……………………………………………………………………………………
4. Tony was not only late, but he had left all his books behind.
……………………………………………………………………………………
5. You will enhance your posture and improve your acting ability on this course.
……………………………………………………………………………………
6. It isn’t worth considering his suggestion for a moment.
……………………………………………………………………………………
7. She didn’t shed a tear when the story ended in tragedy.
……………………………………………………………………………………
8. The manager not once offered us an apology.
……………………………………………………………………………………
9. She made no sound as she crept upstairs.
……………………………………………………………………………………
10.He only thought about having a holiday abroad after he retired.
…………………………………………………………………………………
V. Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with ONLY.
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1. I only realized how dangerous the situation had been when I got home.
…………………………………………………………………………………
2. It wasn’t until last week that the Agriculture Minister admitted defeat.
……………………………………………………………………………………
3. I understood Hamlet only after seeing it on the stage.
……………………………………………………………………………………
4. They didn’t get round to business until they had finished eating.
……………………………………………………………………………………
5. They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left.
……………………………………………………………………………………
6. I didn’t realize who he was until later.
……………………………………………………………………………………
7. The door could not be opened without using force.
……………………………………………………………………………………
8. I won’t agree until Tom’s apologized.
……………………………………………………………………………………
9. To get the 40% discount, you must buy all twelve books at the same time.
……………………………………………………………………………………
10.The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard every day.
……………………………………………………………………………………
VI. Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with SHOULD.
1. If the Government were forced into another election, it would be the favourite to win.
……………………………………………………………………………………
2. If you should wish to make an appointment to see Dr Simons, she is available between 9.00 and
11.00.
……………………………………………………………………………………
3. If you should have further problems with your printer, contact your dealer for advice.
……………………………………………………………………………………
4. If you should decide to accept the post, you will be expected to start work on 1st April.
……………………………………………………………………………………
5. If we hear any further news, we will be in touch immediately.
…………………………………………………………………………………
6. If you wish to take advantage of the offer, kindly tick the box on your order form.
……………………………………………………………………………………
7. If the film should be a post office success, they may be sequel.
……………………………………………………………………………………
8. If you should change your mind, there will always be a job for you here.
……………………………………………………………………………………
VII. Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with WERE OR HAD
1. If the chemical were to leak, a large area of the sea would be contaminated.
……………………………………………………………………………………
2. If Germany were to beat Romania, they would face Italy in the final.
……………………………………………………………………………………
3. If Mr Morgan were still head master, he would not permit such bad behavior.
……………………………………………………………………………………
4. If you had given it on time, you would have got a high mark.
……………………………………………………………………………………
5. If she had become a lawyer, as her parents wished, she would have earn a large salary.
……………………………………………………………………………………
6. If anything has gone wrong with my plan, I would have held responsibility.
……………………………………………………………………………………
7.If it hadn’t been for Henry,I might not have met you.
……………………………………………………………………………………
8. If only they had confirmed by phone, the airline could have warned them.
……………………………………………………………………………………
9. The coast guards could have saved the vessels if they had been notified.
……………………………………………………………………………………
10. If his solicitor hadn’t advised him, he would have made a serious mistake.
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……………………………………………………………………………………
VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences with the given words in such a way that it means
the same as the sentence printed above it.
1. He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me.
Not only_______________________________________________________
2. He had hardly left the office when the telephone rang.
 No sooner _____________________________________________________
3. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
 Hardly _______________________________________________________
4. He didn’t finish his work until the bell rang.
 Not until ______________________________________________________
5. We only began to see the symptoms of the disease after several months.
 Only _________________________________________________________
6. I have never seen anyone in my life drink as much as you.
 Never ________________________________________________________
7. A sleeping dog was lying under the table.
 Under the table _________________________________________________
8. His brother had rarely been more excited.
Rarely_________________________________________________________
9. The facts were not all made public until later.
Only__________________________________________________________
10. If I had realized what would happen, I wouldn’t have accepted the job.
Had___________________________________________________________
IX. Complete each sentences with a suitable word or phrase.
1.…………..had we arrived at the hotel, when there was a power cut.
2………..are members of staff to accept gratuities from clients.
3. ……….Detective Dawson realized what she was to discover!.
4. ………….so many employees taken sick leave at the same time.
5. ……… to pay the full amount now, there would be a ten per cent discount.
6. I supposed, as……….most people, that I would be retiring at 60.
7. ………………..the doctor seen more difficult case.
8. ………….Jean win first prize, but she was also offered a promotion.
9. ……….will late arrival be admitted to the theatre before the interval.
10. …………one missing child been found, than another three disappeared.
X. Complete each sentence with a suitable word or phrase.
1. Scarcely …………………………….the pilot had to make an emergent landing.
2. Little ………………………….what has been going on in her absent.
3. No sooner ……………………….tan I realized I’d left my bag on the platform.
4. Only when ……………………….on the light did we notice the hole of the ceiling.
5. Not until I asked a passer –by …………………. where I was.
6. Seldom does ………………………below freezing at this time of the year.
7. Hardly ………………….. his speech, when the minister interrupted.
8. On no account am ………………..while I am in a meeting.
9. Rarely has ………………………this school written a better composition.
10. In no way …………………….. bear responsibility for injured passengers.
………………………………………………………………………………
XI. Choose the best answer.
a) John promised that ( (1)he would never smoke/ (2)never would he smoke) again.
b) Not until it was late ( (1)I remembered / (2)did I remember) to do the shopping.
c) At no time ((1)was she fond / (2)she was fond) of going shopping with Jane.
d) Only when ( (1)has William finished / (2)William has finished) work can he begin to play sports.
e) Hardly had I done my homework ( (1)than/ (2)when) I went out.
f) ((1)If should you leave early / (2) Should you leave early ) could you give me a lift?
g) Only Maria and Peter ( (1)passed / (2)did they pass) the final examination.
h) ((1)So the waves were high /(2) So high were the waves) that swimming was very dangerous last week.
i) Only after checking three times ( (1)I was / (2)was I ) certain of the answer.
j) No sooner had it stopped raining ( (1)than/ (2)when) the sun came out.
XII. Choose the best answer.
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Exercise 1
1. Never ________ me again.
A. will she love B. she loves C. she won't love D. she will love
2. Not only_______ but she is also very intelligent
A. she is beautiful B. beautiful she is C. is she beautiful D. beautiful is she
3. No sooner___________ out that it rained.
A. did I go B. I went C. had I gone D. I had gone
4. Seldom___________ the guitar.
A. he plays B. does he play C. he doesn't play D. he does play
5. Hardly___________a work whether son came back.
A. couldn't she say B. she could say C. she couldn't say D. could she say
6. Often___________ a meeting.
A. do we have B. we do have C. have we D. we have
7. Many a time___________ he wants to marry me
A. said he B. he said C. has he said D. he has said
8. Only at weekend___________ my kids to Water Park
A. I don't take B. do I take C. I take D. I do take
9. So old ___________ that she couldn't dance.
A. She wasn't B. she was D. wasn't she D. was she
10._______ here yesterday, you would have met me.
A. Were you B. you were C. Had you been D. You had been
11. On the battle field___________
A. the tanks did lie B. the tanks lay C. did the tanks lie D. lay the tanks
12. At no time___________ greater opportunities.
A. did women had B. has women had C. does women have D. have women had
13. Not once________ into her eyes.
A. he looked B. does he looked C. did he look D. looked he
14. ___________ has the work bee so easy.
A. Never B. only by C. When D. For
15. Nowhere___________ such cooperative staff.
A. you can find B. you found C. you could find D. can you find
16. Never before___________ in a carnest attempt to resolve their differences.
A. have the leaders of these two countries met
B. the leaders of these two countries have met
C. have the leaders of these two countries meet
D. met the leaders of these two countries
17. Not only the child, but also the grandparents___________
A. is joining B. joins C. were joining D. has joined
18. Seldom___________ a newspaper.
A. buys Anna B. does Anna buy C. bought Anna D. Anna does buy
19. Not only__________ at the post office, ___________ at the grocery store.
A. does Mary work/but she also works B. works Mary/but she also works
C. does Mary work/but does she also work D. had entered she
20. No sooner___________ the house than the phone started to ring.
A. had she entered B. she had entered C. entered she D. had entered she
Exercise 2
1. Only by saving money___________ a house.
A. he buys B. he can buy C. can he buy D. buy she
2. Not even once___________ the truth
A. he tells B. he tell C. tells he D. has she told
3. Choose the correct inverted form.
A. Into the room came the teachers
B. Not only lazy she is but she is naughty
C. No sooner had he drunk a cup of coffee than he asked another.
D. A and c are correct
4. Not only___________ beautiful but she is graceful as well.
A. did she B. she was C. is she D. she is
5. Only when at home___________ her children
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A. does she scold B. she scolds C. has she scolded D. she has scolded
6. Seldom___________ treated like that.
A. I have been B. am I C. I am D. I had been
7. Over there___________ the shop that sells souvenirs.
A. is B. are C. has D. have
8. Never before___________ such a disaster.
A. they suffer B. they have suffered
C. had they suffered D. they had suffered
9. Only if I had known the difference___________ the more expensive car.
A. would I bought B. I would have bought
C. would I buy D. would I have bought
10. Neither Mary nor her friends___________ going to the party.
A. is B. are C. was D. a or b
11. Only once a day___________ home.
A. does Mary leave B. left Mary C. Mary leaves D. will Mary left
12. Only once a day___________ home.
A. we can speak B. can we speak C. we speak D. we cannot speak
13. Many a time___________ this mistake.
A. he makes B. he has made C. did he make D. will he make
14. Never___________ the exact cause of earthquakes.
A. scientists discovered B. did scientists discovered
C. do scientists discover D. have scientists discovered
15. Nowhere else___________
A. they can go B. can they go C. they can't go D. can't they go
16. Never ___________ a greater day in the history of mankind.
A. did there be B. was there C. there was D. there has been
17. At no time ___________ that he was the killer.
A. I didn’t suspect B. was I suspect C. I had suspected D. did I suspect
18. Little ___________ that I knew his secret.
A. did John know B. John did know C. was John know D. John knew
19. Not until ___________ her did I realise how beautiful she was.
A. I saw B. did I see C. was I saw D. saw I
20. Seldom ___________such a rude person!

A. have I met B. I have met C. did I met D. am I meeting
Exercise 3
1. "This store has such high prices".
"I agree. Never again___________ here".
A. I will shop B. will I shop C. I do shop D. shop I
2. "Is this machine often in need of repair?"
"No, ___________ problems to arise".
A. Seldom don't we expect B. We expect seldom
C. Seldom we expect D. Seldom do we expect
3. "I can't see the stage very well from here".
"___________"
A. Neither can't I B. Neither I can C. I can't neither D. Neither can I
4. Not until the early 1900s___________ to vote in the United States.
A. women were allowed B. were women allowed
C. they allowed women D. when women were allowd
5. Only recently___________ a favourite sport in the United States.
A. has jogging become B. has become jogging
C. when jogging became D. as jogging has become
6. "This is one of the oldest trees in the world"
"___________ such a big tree".
A. Never I have seen B. I haven't never seen
C. Never have I seen D. I have seen never
7. "What happened to jean' new car?"
"No sooner___________ it than someone ran into her"
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A. had she bought B. she bought C. did she bought D. she ad bought
8. "I would like to apply for the sales position you advertised"
"I'm sorry. No longer___________ applications for that position".
A. are taking we B. we are taking C. are we taking D. we taking
9. "Did you like your trip Niagara Falls?"
"It was beautiful. Hardly ever ___________ such a spectacular sight".
A. can see you B. can you see C. see you D. you can see
10. "Can children swim in this pool?"
"Yes. However, at no time___________ alone".
A. shouldn't they swim B. they should swim
C. should swim they D. should they swim
KEYS
I. Choose the most suitable words underlined.
1. he would never 6. passed
2. did I remember 7. so high were the waves
3. when 8. Peter has arrived
4. was I 9. than
5. was I aware 10. should you leave early
II. Rewrite these sentences, using NEVER.
1. Never before had she been so happy.
2. Never have I heard such nonsense!
3. Never in my life have I seen such a mess.
4. Never have our profits been higher than/ as higher as they are this year.
5. Never again would she trust her own judgment when buying antique.
6. Never before had the firm laid on such a sumptuous celebration.
7. Never have I come across such a horrifying film.
8. Never have I been so moved by a Shakespeare production.
9. Never for one moment did I think the consequences would be so far reaching.
10. Never before had I tasted such a wonderful combination of flavours.
III. Rewrite these sentences, using IN, AT, UNDER, or ON
1. In no way can Keith be held responsible for the accident.
2. In no way are the children themselves to blame for the disaster.
3. In no way is the existence of extraterrestrial life confirmed by the report.
4. At no time was I shown how to operate the machine.
5. At no time did he suspect that he was a witch.
6. At no time has the English language not been in a state of change.
7. Under no circumstance will Miss Weaver be offered the job.
8. Under no circumstance should you send money to us by post.
9. Under no circumstance can we exchange tickets.
10. On any account will I go all that way to visit him again.
IV. Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with NOT
1. Not only is he your friend, but he’s mine too.
2. Not only did he book tickets for the afternoon performance but he also booked for the evening
performance as well.
3. Not only did the burglars steal a thousand pounds’ worth of electrical goods, they also left the
flat in an awful mess.
4. Not only was Tom late, but he had left all his books behind.
5. Not only will you enhance your posture but you will (also) improve your acting ability (as
well) on this course.
6. Not for one moment is it worth considering his suggestion /is his suggestion worth considering.
7. Not a tear did she shed when the story ended in tragedy.
8. Not once did the manager offer is an apology.
9. Not a sound did she make as she crept upstairs.
10. Not until he retired did he think about having a holiday abroad.
V. Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with ONLY
1. Only when I got home did I realize how dangerous the situation had been.
2. Only last week did the Agriculture Minister admit defeat.
3. Only after seeing Hamlet on the stage did I understand it.
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4. Only after they had finished eating did they get round to business.
5. Only after they waited for twelve hours did their flight leave.
6. Only after did I realize who she was.
7. Only by (using) force could the door be opened.
8. Only when Tom’s apologized will I agree.
9. Only when you buy all twelve books at the same time can/will you get the 40% discount.
10. Only by training hard can/will/could you become a good athlete.
VI. Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with SHOULD.
1. Should the government be forces into another election, it would be the favorite to win.
2. Should you wish to make an appointment to see Dr Simons, she is available between 9.00 and
11.00.
3. Should you have further problems with your printer, contact your deal for advice.
4. Should you decide to accept the post, you will be expected to start work on 1st April.
5. Should we hear any further news, we will be in touch immediately.
6. Should you wish to take advantage of the offer, kindly tick the box on your order.
7. Should the film be a box- office success, they may be a sequel.
8. Should you change your mind, there will always be a job for you here.
VII. Rewrite these sentences, using inversion with WERE or HAD
1. Were the chemical to leak, a large area of sea would be contaminated.
2. Were Germany to beat, they would face Italy in the final.
3. Were Mr Morgan still headmaster, he would not permit such bad behavior.
4. Had you given it in on time, you would have got a high mark.
5. Had she become a lawyer, as her parents’ wishes, she would have earned a large salary.
6. Had anything gone wrong, I would have been held responsible.
7. Had it not been for Henry, I might not have met you.
8. Had the coast guards been notified they could have saved the vessels.
9. Had they confirmed by phone, the airline could have warned them.
10. Had it not been for his solicitor’s advice, he would have made a serious mistake.
VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences with the given words in such a way that it means
the same as the sentence printed above it.
1. Not only did he spend all his money but she also borrowed some from me.
2. No sooner had I left the office than the phone rang.
3. Hardly had I put the phone down when the boss rang back.
4. Not until the bell rang did he finish his work.
5. Only after several months did we begin to see the symptoms of the disease.
6. Never in my life have seen anyone drink as much as you.
7. Under the table was lying a sleeping dog.
8. Rarely had his brother been more excited.
9. Only later were sall the facts made public.
10. Had I realized what would happen, I wouldn’t have accepted the job.
IX. Complete each sentences with a suitable word or phrase.
1. Hardly/ Scarcely 6. do
2. Under no circumstances 7. Never had /have
3. Little did 8. Not only did
4. Never had / Rarely had 9. Under no circumstances
5. Were you 10. No sooner had
X. Complete each sentence with a suitable word or phrase. (Suggested answers)
1. had the plane taken off, when 6. the temperature fall
2. Does she know 7. had he begun.
3. had the train left 8. I to be disturbed
4. we turned. 9. a pupil at this / a student from
5. did I know 10. does the company.
XI. Choose the best answer.
a. 1. b. 2 c. 1 d. 2 e. 2
f. 2. g. 1 h. 2 i. 2 j. 1
XII. Choose the best answer.
EXERCISE 1
1. A 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. D 6. A 7. C 8. B 9. D 10. C
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11. C 12. D 13.C 14. A 15. D 16. A 17. C 18. B 19. A 20. A
EXERCISE 2
1. C 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. D 10. B
11. A 12. B 13. C 14. D 15. B 16. B 17. D 18. A 19. A 20. A
EXERCISE 3
1. B 2. D 3. D 4. D 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. D
12. ADVERBIAL CLAUSES

I. KIẾN THỨC CƠ BẢN CỦA MỆNH ĐỀ TRẠNG NGỮ
* Mệnh đề trạng ngữ là mệnh đề có chức năng ngữ pháp của 1 trạng ngữ (bổ nghĩa cho
1 mệnh đề khác); Các mệnh đề trạng ngữ thường được gọi là mệnh đề phụ (Subordinate
Clause - là những mệnh đề không diễn tả được 1 ý trọn vẹn) và các mệnh đề được bổ
nghĩa thường được gọi là mệnh đề chính (Main clause - là mệnh đề có thể tồn tại độc
lập và diễn tả 1 ý trọn vẹn).
* Mệnh đề trạng ngữ trong tiếng anh gồm có:
+ Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ thời gian-Adverbial clause of time
+ Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ lí do-Adverbial clause of reason
+ Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ quan hệ tương phản/ nhượng bộ -Adverbial clause of
contrast/concession)
+ Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ thể cách-Adverbial clause of manner
+ Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ kết quả-Adverbial clause of result
+ Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ mục đích-Adverbial clause of purpose
II. LUYỆN TẬP CÁC DẠNG CỦA MỆNH ĐỀ TRẠNG NGỮ
1. Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ thời gian (Adverbial clause of time ) là mệnh đề bổ nghĩa
cho mệnh đề chính bằng cách xác định thời gian mà hành động của mệnh đề chính thực
hiện/xảy ra.
Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ thời gian bắt đầu bằng: when (khi), as (trong khi, khi), as
long as (tới khi), since (từ khi), until / till (cho đến khi), while (trong khi), as soon
as (ngay khi), once (một khi), whenever (bất cứ lúc nào), by (lúc, vào lúc), before (trước
khi), after (sau khi), every time (mỗi khi), no sooner … than (ngay khi … thì), hardly …
when (ngay khi … thì)
Ví dụ : When I arrived, he was talking on the phone.
(Khi tôi đến anh ấy đang gọi điện thoại.)
She was cooking while I was doing my homework.
(Cô ấy nấu ăn trong khi tôi đang làm bài tập.)
Before you go home, remember to turn off the air-conditioner.
(Trước khi về nhà nhớ tắt máy điều hòa nhiệt độ.)
* Lưu ý: Không dùng thì tương lai trong mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ thời gian.
Ví dụ : I’ll drink a cup of coffe before I leave. (NOT … before I’ll leave)
2. Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ lý do (Adverbial clause of reason)
Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ lý do bắt đầu bằng: because, as, since, seeing that, due to the fact
that, now that (do, bởi vì).
Ví dụ : As we forgot to take the map, we got lost.
(Vì chúng tôi quên mang theo bản đồ nên chúng tôi bị lạc.)
Because he was seriously ill, they took him to hospital.
(Vì ông ấy bệnh nặng nên họ đưa ông ấy đi viện.)
[NOT Because he was serious ill, so they took him to hospital.]
Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ lý do có thể rút gọn thành cụm từ chỉ lý do (phrase of
reason), bắt đầu bằng các giới từ because of, due to, owing to.
because of / due to / owing to + noun / pronoun / gerund phrase
Ví dụ : Due to the bad weather, the match was cancelled.

(Do thời tiết xấu nên trận đấu bị hủy bỏ.)
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I stayed at home because of feeling unwell.
(Tôi ở nhà vì thấy không được khỏe.)
* Lưu ý: Dùng because khi muốn nhấn mạnh mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ lý do; dùng as,
since, seeing that, due to the fact that, now that khi muốn nhấn mạnh mệnh đề chính.
For được dùng như because, nhưng trước for có dấu phẩy (,)
Ví dụ : John shook, for he was scared. (John run vì anh ấy sợ.)
3. Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ sự nhượng bộ (Adverbial clause of concession)
Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ sự nhượng bộ bắt đầu bằng: though, although, even though, even
if, in spite of / despite the fact that (dù, mặc dù)
Ví dụ : Although the course was difficult, he passed with the highest
marks.
(Dù khóa học rất khó nhưng anh ấy vẫn đậu điểm cao nhất.)
[NOT Although the course was difficult, but he passed with …]
I’d quite like to go out, though it is a bit late.
(Tôi rất muốn đi chơi dù đã hơi khuya.)
Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ sự nhượng bộ có thể rút gọn thành cụm từ chỉ sự nhượng bộ
(phrase of concession), bắt đầu bằng in spite of, despite.
despite / in spite of + noun / pronoun / gerund
Ví dụ : The airport is being built despite the residents’ objection.
(Bất chấp sự phản đối của cư dân, sân bay vẫn đang được xây.)
In spite of working hard, she failed her university exams again.
(Mặc dù học hành rất chăm chỉ, cô ấy vẫn lại thi rớt đại học.)
Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ sự nhượng bộ cũng có thể bắt đầu bằng no matter,
whatever, however hoặc adjective / adverb + as / though.
Ví dụ : No matter what you do, don’t touch this switch.
(Bất kể bạn làm gì đi nữa thì cũng không được chạm vào nút này.)
Rich as / though he is, he is unhappy.
(Dù rất giàu, ông ta vẫn không hạnh phúc.)
4. Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ cách thức (Adverbial clause of manner)
Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ cách thức bắt đầu bằng: as (như là, giống như là), as if / as
though (như thể là)
He could not come as he promised. (Anh ấy không thể đến như đã hứa.)
It looks as if / as though it’s going to rain. (Trời trông như thể sắp mưa.)
 As if / as though cũng có thể được dùng để diễn đạt một điều không có thật hoặc
trái với thực tế.
a. Điều không có thật ở hiện tại
S + V + as if / as though + S + V ( p a s t s i m p l e )
Ví dụ : She dresses as if she was an actress. (Cô ấy ăn mặc như thể cô ấy là diễn
viên)=>but she isn’t an actress
He talks as though he knew where she was.
(Anh ấy nói như thể anh ấy biết cô ta ở đâu.) =>but he doesn’t know
* Were có thể được dùng thay cho was (với các chủ từ I, he, she, it) trong mệnh đề giả
định.
Ví dụ : She dresses as if she were an actress.
b. Điều không có thật ở quá khứ
S + V + as if / as though + S + V ( p a s t p e r f e c t )
Ví dụ : He talked about New York as though he had been there before.
(Anh ta kể về New York như thể anh ta đã ở đó trước đây.)
5. Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ kết quả (Adverbial clause of result)
1. So … that (quá … đến nỗi, đến nỗi mà)
so + adjective / adverb + that
Ví dụ : He was so tired that he had to stop working.
(Anh ấy mệt đến nỗi phải ngừng làm việc.)
* Đôi khi, để nhấn mạnh, so + adj được đặt ở đầu câu và theo sau là hình thức đảo ngữ
của động từ.
Ví dụ : So terrible was the storm that whole roofs were ripped off.
(Cơn bão khủng khiếp đến nỗi tất cả các mái nhà bị cuốn bay.)
Khi tính từ là many, much, few, little thì có thể có danh từ theo sau.
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so + many / few + plural countable noun + that
so + much / little + uncountable noun + that
Ví dụ : She has so few friends that she often feels sad and lonely.
(Cô ấy có ít bạn bè đến nỗi cô ấy thường thấy buồn và cô đơn.)
He drank so much wine that he felt sick.
(Anh ấy uống nhiều rượu đến nỗi cảm thấy buồn nôn.)
so + adjective + a + singular countable noun + that
Ví dụ : It was so hot a day that we decided to stay indoors.
(Trời nóng đến nỗi mà chúng tôi quyết định ở nhà không đi đâu cả.)
2. Such … that (quá … đến nỗi, đến nỗi mà)
such (+ a / an) + adjective + noun + that
Ví dụ : It was such an interesting novel that I have read it three times.
(Quyển sách hay đến nỗi tôi đã đọc ba lần.)
It was such good milk that we couldn’t stop drinking it.
(Sữa ngon đến nỗi chúng tôi không thể ngừng uống.)
6. Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ mục đích (Adverbial clause of purpose)
Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ mục đích bắt đầu bằng: so that, in order that (để, để mà)
so that / in order that + S + will / would / can / could / … + V ( b a r e - i n f . )
Ví dụ : She got up early so that / in order that she would not miss the bus.
(Cô ấy dạy sớm để không trễ xe buýt.)
Tom booked the tickets early so that / in order that he could get the seats
near the stage. (Tom đặt vé sớm để có được chỗ ngồi gần sân khấu.)
Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ mục đích có thể rút gọn thành cụm từ, bắt đầu bằng to-infinitive,
in order / so as (+not) + to-infinitive.
Ví dụ : I’m going to Australia to learn German.
(Tôi sẽ đi Áo để học tiếng Đức.)
She got up early so as / in order not to miss the bus.
(Cô ấy dạy sớm để không trễ xe buýt.)
III. BÀI TẬP
Exercise 1: Combine sentences.
1. The house was beautiful . I took a picture of it. (so ........that)
2. There was a lot of food. Everyone ate too much. ( so much ............that)
3. There were a lot of guests. There wasn’t enough food. (so many .........that)
4. Hung was a powerful swimmer. He always won the races. (such .....that)
5. She is very rich. She isn’t happy (Although)
6. His life is hard. He is determined to study well. (Although)
7. Although he got good jobs, he was not satisfied. (despite)
8. Although he often tells lies, many people believe him. ( in spite of)
9. Mr Thomson is learning Vietnamese. He wishes to read the Tale of Kieu. (to – V)
10. Lan often goes home as soon as the class is over. She doesn’t want her mother to wait for her.
(Use so that)
Exercise 2: Choose the best answer to fill in the gaps.
1. I can’t come out tonight ___________I’ve got too much homework.
A. but B. while C. because D. although
2. Three nuclear power stations were built ___________ widespread opposition.
A. so B. whether C. in case D. despite
3. He is an excellent student. His recent behavior, ___________, has been terrible.
A. despite B. while C. however D. even though
4. I think he’s telling the truth. ___, I don’t trust him.
A. so B. when C. therefore D. nevertheless
5. He went to the library ____________.
A. so as to borrow a book B. in order that I borrow a book
C. to borrowing a book D. both A&B
6. _________ the Asian crisis, the company’s profits fell by 15% during 1997.
A. In case B. Because of C. In spite of D. Even though
7. _____ it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
A. While B. Whether C. Although D. Therefore
8. Could you look after the children ____I cook lunch?
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A. though B. while C. whether D. because
9. _____it rained a lot, they enjoyed their holiday.
A. Despite B. Although C. Due to D. In spite of
10. ________ there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle.
A. Unless B. Until C. Because D. Even though
11. I managed to get to sleep____ a lot of noise.
A. Although B. because C. because of D. in spite of
12. I invited him to join us for lunch, ___________ he refused.
A. however B. but C. so D. and
13. He went to work early this morning _________he had to translate an urgent letter into English for
his boss.
A. although B. because C. in spite of D. because of
14. Last summer, we went our holiday by the sea. __________it rained a lot, we enjoyed ourselves.
A. In spite of B. Although C. Because D. Because of
15. We didn’t go anywhere yesterday____the rain.
A. in spite of B. Though C. Because D. because of
16. _____ what she said yesterday, he still loves her.
17. Houses are very expensive nowadays. ___________, they have managed to buy one.
A. So B. However C. But D. Therefore
18. Studying in the USA is good for your son. __________, I think you should let him go.
19. He went to the cinema ____________he had done his homework.
A. before B. until C. by the time D. after
20. My sister didn’t get the job____________she had all the qualifications.
A. therefore B. although C. however D. in spite of
21. You won’t pass the examination____you study more.
A. unless B. as long as C. if D. whether
22. Mary searched all over the house,___________she could not find the key.
A. but B. although C. however D. because
23. She neither talked nor___________her feeling.
A. show B. shown C. showing D. showed
24. They told me much about him. When I met him, however, I was disappointed to find that he is
_____handsome______polite.
25. Neither I nor she _________enjoying the party now.
26. Either she or they______seen the film.
A. has B. have C. having D. has had
27. Don’t be so unreasonable. I can’t_________cook __________iron your clothes.
28. The teacher speaks slowly___________ the pupils may understand him.
A. because B. in order to C. so that D. or
29. They got up very early __________ to the top of the hill before sunrise.
A. so as to get B. in order not to get C. A &D D. in order to get
30. You can use my bicycle ______ you bring back tomorrow.
A. as long as B. although C. nevertheless D. in spite of
31. She spoke quietly to him _______ nobody else could hear a word.
A. because B. if C. although D. so that
32. I’m going to Britain _____ learn English.
A. so as to B. in order to C. both A&B D. in order that
Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option to fill each of the following
blanks.
1. Our seats were _____ far from the stage that we couldn't see the actors and actresses clearly.
A. very B. too C. enough D. so
2. He was _____ he never washed his clothes by himself.
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A. too lazy B. so lazy that C. very lazy that D. such lazy that
3. They are _____ young _____ drive the car.
A. so / that B. too / to C. enough / to D. not only / but also
4. It was _____ a boring speech that I felt asleep.
A. such B. so C. very D. too
5. Is there _____ for everyone?
A. food and drink enough B. enough food and drink
C. enough of food and drink D. enough food and drink enough
6. He was _____ he could not continue to work.
A. very tired that B. such tired that C. too tired that D. so tired that
7. John’s eyes were _____ bad that he couldn’t read the number plate of the car in front.
A. such B. too C. so D. very
8. - Why don’t we make a fire? - It’s not cold _____ to make a fire.
A. too B. enough C. such D. much
9. Most of the pupils are _____ to pass the examination.
A. enough good B. good enough C. too good D. very good
10. You can send me a letter if you want to, but your phone call is _____ for me.
A. enough good B. good as enough C. good enough D. good than enough
11. Davis has _____ many patients _____ he is always busy.
A. too / that B. very / until C. such / that D. so / that
12. It was _____ a difficult question that they couldn't explain.
A.so B. such C. very D. too
13. The lesson _____ for me to understand.
A. is very difficult B. too difficult C. difficult too D. is too difficult
14. The tent show is _____ for us to see.
A. enough interesting B. very interesting C. interesting enough D. interesting
15. They are _____ that they can't buy a bicycle.
A. enough poor B. poor enough C. so poor D. too poor
Exercise 4: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences by circling the
corresponding letter A, B, C or D.
1. I will call you before I ________ over.
A. come B. will come C. will be coming D. came
2. After she graduates, she ________ a job.
A. got B. will get C. had got D. get
3. When I _________ him tomorrow, I will ask him.
A. saw B. have seen C. will see D. see
4. As soon as it _________ raining, we will leave.
A. stops B. stop C. had stopped D. stopped
5. By the time he comes, we will have already __________.
A. leave B. leaving C. left D. leaves
6. Whenever I ________ her, I will say hello.
A. see B. will see C. will have seen D. saw
7. The next time I go to New York, I am going ________ a ballet.
A. seeing B. see C. saw D. to see
8. I will never speak to him again so long as I _______.
A. lives B. will live C. am living D. live
9. By the time Bill ____ to bed tomorrow, he will have had a full day and will be ready for sleep.
A. had gone B. will go C. goes D. went
10. As soon as I finish my report, I will call you and we ________ out for dinner.
A. went B. will go C. will have gone D. go
11. By the time I return to my country, I _____ away from home for more than three years.
A. would be B. will have been C. will be D. am
12. After he _______ breakfast tomorrow, he will get ready to go to work.
A. will have had B. has C. will be having D. have
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13. As soon as he finishes dinner, he _______ the children for a work to a nearby
playground.
A. will take B. takes C. will be taking D. took
14. When Bill gets home, his children ___________ in the yard.
A. played B. will play C. will be playing D. play
15. He will work at his desk until he ______ to another meeting in the middle of the afternoon.
A. went B. go C. will go D. goes
16. She ________ lunch by the time we arrived.
A. finished B. has finished C. had finished D. finishing
17. Bob will come soon. When Bob _______, we will see him.
A. come B. will come C. will be coming D. comes
18. I will get home at 5:30. After I get home, I ________ dinner.
A. will have B. will be having C. had D. have
19. As soon as the taxi _________, we will be able to leave for the airport.
A. arrives B. arrive C. will arrive D. arrived
20. I will go to bed after I _________my work.
A. finish B. finished C. will finish D. finishes
21. I ________ here when you arrive tomorrow.
A. am B. had been C. could be D. will be
22. I am going to wait right here until Jessica ________.
A. comes B. will have come C. is coming D. came
23. As soon as the war ________over, there will be great joy throughout the land.
A. are B. will be C. is D. would be
24. Right now the tide is low, but when the tide comes in, the ship ______ the harbor.
A. left B. will leave C. will have left D. leave
25. I am going to start making dinner before my wife ______ home from work today.
A. get B. gets C. will get D. got
Exercise 5: Identify the underlined part that needs correction

26. When it raining, I usually go to school by bus.
A B C D
27. I learned a lot of Japanese while I am in Tokyo.
A B C D
28. I have not been well since I return home.
A B C D
29. I’ll stay here until will you get back.
A B C D
30. When Sam was in New York, he stays with his cousins.
A B C D
31. Last night, I had gone to bed after I had finished my homework.
A B C D
32. I will call you before I will come over.
A B C D
33. Ever since I was a child, I had been afraid of dogs.
A B C D
34. By the time I left my apartment this morning, someone looked for me.
A B C D
35. Whenever Mark will be angry, his nose gets red
A B C D
36. I had fried chicken when I am at the restaurant.
A B C D
37. The first time that I went to New York, I go to an opera.
A B C D
38. Before I arrived, he was talking on the phone.
A B C D
39. When she will see him tomorrow, she will ask him.
A B C D
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40. As I was walking home, it begin to rain.
A B C D
41. We stayed there after we finished our work.
A B C D
42. Once it will stop raining, we will leave.
A B C D
Exercise 6: Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.
1. We stayed in that hotel despite the noise.
A. Despite the hotel is noisy, we stayed there. B. We stayed in the noisy hotel and we liked it.
C. Although the hotel was noisy, we stayed there. D. Because of the noise, we stayed in the hotel.
2. They can’t work and travel because they are old.
A. Because of their old age, they can’t work and travel. B. In spite of their old age, they can work and travel.
C. Despite their old age, they still work and travel. D. Even though they work and travel, they are old.
3. Despite the bad weather, people travel by air.
A. Even though the weather is bad, people travel by air. B. Because the weather is bad, people travel by air.
C. In spite of people travel by air, the weather is bad. D. Although the bad weather, people travel by air.
4. She is learning English because she wants to get a better job.
A. She is learning English so that she gets a better job.
B. She is learning English so as she gets a better job.
C. She is learning English in order she can get a better job.
D. She is learning English so that she will be able to get a better job.
5. He was very tired but he kept on working.
A. Despite he was very tired, he kept on working. B. In spite of he was very tired, he kept on
working.
C. Though his tiredness, he kept on working. D. Although he was very tired, he kept on
working.
6. Although she was very old, she looked very grateful.
A. Despite she was very old, she looked very grateful. B. Despite her old age, she looked very grateful.
C. In spite of very old, she looked very grateful. D. In spite her being old, she looked very grateful.
7. She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.
A. Because she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.
B. Because she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
C. Although she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.
D. Although she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
8. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking.
A. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking B. Although we felt cold, we kept walking
C. However cold we felt, but we kept walking D. However we felt cold, we kept walking
9. The children laughed a lot because of the funny story.
A. The children laughed because the story is funny. B. The children laughed because of the story funny.
C. The children laughed because it was funny. D. The children laughed because the story was funny.
10. Although she tells lies, I believe her.
A. In spite of telling lies, I believe her. B. In spite her telling lies, I believe her.
C. In spite of her telling lies, I believe her. D. In spite of her tell lies, I believe her.
11. Although he is intelligent, he doesn't do well at school.
A. Despite being intelligent, he doesn't do well at B. In spite he is intelligent, he doesn't do well at school.
school.
C. Although his intelligence, he does well at school. D. In spite of intelligent, he doesn't do well at school.
12. We stayed in that hotel despite the noise.
A. Despite the hotel is noisy, we stayed there. B. We stayed in the noisy hotel and we liked it.
C. Although the hotel was noisy, we stayed there. D. Because of the noise, we stayed in the hotel.
13. Although his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
A. Despite his legs to be broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
B. Despite his broken legs, he was able to get out of the car before exploding.
C. Despite his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
C. Despite of his broken legs, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
14. I usually drive to work, but today I go by bus.
A. Although I can drive to work, I go by bus B. Although I can go by bus, I drive to work
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today. today.
C. Instead of driving to work, I go by bus today. D. Instead of going by bus, I drive to work today.
15. The woman was too weak to lift the basket.
A. She was so weak that she couldn’t lift the basket
B. The woman shouldn’t have lift the basket because she was so weak.
C. Although she was very weak, she could lift the basket
D. The woman lift the basket, so she wasn’t very weak.
14. REPORTED SPEECH

Các bước tiến hành
- Đổi ngôi, thì, từ chỉ thời gian và nơi chốn
Ex: “ I was here last night” → Tom said he had been there the night before.
a.
Ex: “ I (ngôi 1) want to meet you (2) and your (2)sister at the meeting”
→ Jack (chủ từ) told me(tân ngữ) he wanted to meet me and my sister.
Subject Object Possessive Adjective
I (1) Me my
You (2) You your
He (3) Him his
She (3) Her her
It (3) It its
We (1) Us our
You (2) You your
They (3) Them their
b. Đổi thì
Direct Speech Reported Speech
1. Present Simple: V1 1. Past Simple: V2/ed
2. Present Progressive: am/ is/ are +V-ing 2. Past Progressive : was/ were +V-ing
3. Present Perfect: has/have + V3/ed 3. Past Perfect: had + V3/ed
4. Past Simple: V2/ed 4. Past Perfect: had + V3/ed
5. Past Progressive: was/were + V-ing 5. Past perfect progressive had + been +V-ing
6. Past Perfect: had + V3/ed 6. Past Perfect: had + V3/ed
7. Future Simple: will/shall + Vo 7. would/should + Vo
8. can 8. could
9. may 9. might
10. must 10. had to
c. Đổi trạng từ chỉ thời gian và nơi chốn
Direct Speech Reported Speech
1. today/tonight 1. that day/ that night
2. yesterday 2. the day before
3. last week 3. the week before/ the previous week
4. ago 4. before
5. now 5. then
6. tomorrow 6. the following day
7. next week 7. the following week
8. this 8. that
9. these 9. those
10. here 10. there
Forms of reported speech : Các dạng câu tường thuật

1. Statements : ( câu trần thuật, câu kể)
Ex: She said, “ I don’t know what happened.”→ She said she didn’t know what had happened.
S + said / told + O + that S + V (one tense back)
Change these sentences into Reported Speech:

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1. Thu said “All the students will have a meeting next week”
 Thu said that all the students would have a meeting the next week.
2. Phong said “My parents are very proud of my good marks”
 Phong said that his parents were very proud of his good marks.
3. Her father said to her “You can go to the movie with your friend”
 Her father told her that she could go to the movie with her friend”
4. Hoa said “I may visit my parents in the summer”
 Hoa said that she might visit her parents in the summer .
5. She said “She doesn’t buy this book”
 She said that she didn’t buy that book
6. The boys said “We have to try our best to win the match”
 The boys said that they had to try their best to win the match”
2. Yes- No questions ( Câu hỏi Yes- No)
Ex: He said to me, “Will you go with her father next week?”
 He asked me if/whether I would go with her father the following week.
S + asked + O/ wondered, wanted to know + if/whether + S + V ( one tense
back)
Change these questions into Reported Speech:
1. “Do you enjoy reading?” Phong asked Peter
 Phong asked Peter if he enjoyed reading.
2. “Are there some oranges in the fridge?” She asked her mom
 She asked her mom if there were some oranges in the fridge.
3. “Will it rain tomorrow morning?” He asked his friend
 He asked his friend if it would rain the next morning.
4. “Did you go to Hue three years ago?” Tam asked Peter
 Tam asked Peter if he had gone to Hue three previous years.
5. She said to me “Can you speak Chinese?”
She asked if I could speak Chinese.
3. Wh- questions ( Câu hỏi có từ để hỏi)
Ex: He said to me, “Why did you go with her father last week?”
 He asked me why I had gone with her father the week before.
S + asked + O/ wondered, wanted to know+ wh - word + S + V (one tense
back)
1. “Where does your father work?” The teacher asked me
 The teacher asked me where my father worked.
2. “How many people are there in your family?” She asked Lan
 She asked Lan how many people there was in her family.
3. Tam’s friend asked him “How long will you stay in England?”
 Tam’s friend asked him how long he would stay in England.
4. Tuan asked Ba “Why did you go to the bank yesterday?”
 Tuan asked Ba why he had gone to the bank the day before.
5. “How long have you used this card?” Nga asked Hoa
 Nga asked Hoa how long she had used that card.
3. Imperative ( Câu mênh lệnh)
Ex: “Hurry up, Lan”, said he.  He told Lan to hurry up.
“ Don’t eat too much,” Mary said to me.  Mary told me not to eat too much
S + told/ asked/ ordered/ requested… + O + to Vo ( mệnh lệnh khẳng định)
+ not to Vo ( mệnh lệnh phủ định)
1. Henry said too his mother “ Come and spend a week with us.”
 Henry told his mother to come and spend a week with them.
2. The mother said to her son: Don’t move, please.”
 The mother told her son not to move.
3. Mike said to Henry, “ Give me my book back, please.”
 Mike asked Henry to give him his book back.
4. “ Don’t play on the grass, boys,” said she.
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She asked boys not to play on the grass.
5. “ Keep a seat for me in the lecture hall,” he said to me.
He told me to keep a seat for him in the lecture hall.
6. “ Don’t make so much noise,” said he.
He told me not to make so much noise.
Choose the best option that best completes each sentence:
1. Ba said he______________ some good marks last semester.
A. gets B. got C. getting D. have got
2. They asked me how many children_______________ .
A. I had B. had I C. I have D. have I
3. Thu said she had been_____________ the day before.
A. here B. there C. in this place D. where
4. The student said that the English test_____________ the most difficult.
A. is B. was C. will be D. have been
5. They told their parents that they______________ their best to do the test.
A. try B. will try C. are trying D. would try
6. She asked me where I_____________ from.
A. come B. coming C. to come D. came
7. She______________ me whether I liked classical music or not.
A. ask B. asks C. asked D. asking
8. He asked me who the editor of that book____________ .
A. was B. were C. is D. has been
9. He wants to know whether I_____________ back tomorrow.
A. come B. came C. will come D. would come
10. I wonder why he______________ love his family.
A. doesn’t B. don’t C. didn’t D. hasn’t
11. He asked her ------------- if someone stepped on her feet .
A. what she would say B. what would she say
C. what will she say D. she would say what
12. Jack asked his sister……………..
A. where she would go the following day B. where you will go tomorrow
B. where you have gone tomorrow D. where would she go the following day
13. She said she _______.
A. was very tired last night B. was very tired the night before
C. had been very tired last night D. had been very tired the night before
14. Emily said that her teacher _______ to London _______.
A. will go / tomorrow B. went / tomorrow
C. would go / the next day D. had gone / the next day
15. She asked _______.
A. where was her umbrella B. if who has given her umbrella
C. who had given her umbrella D. that who had given her umbrella
16. Robert said that his father _______ to Dallas the year before.
A. goes B. went C. has gone D. had gone
17. The mother asked her son _______.
A. where he has been B. where he had been C. where has he been D. where had he been
18. Martin asked me _______.
A. how is my father B. how my father is
C. how was my father D. how my father was
19. The host asked Peter _______ tea or coffee.
A. whether he preferred B. that he preferred C. did he prefer D. if he prefers
20. She asked me _______ my holidays _______.
A. where I spent / the previous year B. where I had spent / the previous year
C. where I spent / last year D. where did I spend / last year
21. The guest told the host that _______.
A. I must go now B. he must go now C. he had to go now D. he had to go then
4. Reported Speech with infinitive
-Khi lời nói trực tiếp là lời đề nghị, ý định, lời hứa, lời yêu cầu, lời khuyên,……. động từ tường thuật
cùng với động từ nguyên mẫu theo sau nó thường được dùng để chuyển tải nội dung lời nói trên.
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-Tùy theo nhóm động từ tường thuật, ta có vị trí của động từ nguyên mẫu (to-V) như sau
Ask(đề nghị)
Advise(khuyên)
Beg(cầu xin)
Command( ra lệnh)
Encourage (cổ vũ)
Expect (mong đợi)
Instruct (hướng dẫn) +to V
Subject Invite (mời) +Object +not to V
Order (ra lệnh)
Persuade (thuyết phục)
Recommend (khuyên)
Tell (bảo)
Urge (thúc giục)
Warn (cảnh báo)
Want (muốn)
…………………………………………
Ex: He ordered: “ Do it!” He ordered me to do it.
Ex: “Don’t forget to locked the door,” my mother said to me.
 My mother reminded me to lock the door.
A. Lời đề nghị
Would you/Could you/Will you/Can youQ asked+ sb+ to V
Would you mind/do you mind Q asked+ sb+ to V
Ex: “Will you lend me your dictionary?” Mai told me.
 Mai asked me to lend her my dictionary.
B. Lời mời:
Would you like/ Will you Qinvited + sb + to V
Ex: “ Will you have breakfast with me?” he said.
He invited me to have lunch with him.
C. Lời khuyên
Should/ought to/had better/why don’t you/ If I were youQ advised+ sb + to
Ex: “ Why don’t you send her a bouquet of flower?”
He advised me to send her a bouquet of flower.
5. Reported with Gerund
-Khi lời nói trực tiếp là lời đề nghị, lời chúc mừng, lời cám ơn, lời xin lỗi, ………động từ tường
thuật cùng với danh động từ (V-ing) theo sau đó thường được dùng để chuyển tải nội dung lời nói trên.
A. V( suggested, denied, admitted)+ V-ing
Ex: They said: “Let’s not drink a lot of wine when we feel tired.”
 They suggested not drinking a lot of wine when they feel tired.
B. Verb +(sb) +Preposition +V-ing / not V-ing
Ex: “I’m happy to know that you pass the examination.Congratulation.”
Mary congratulated me on passing the examination.
thank sb for : cảm ơn ai về việc gì
object to : phản đối
accuse sb of : buộc tội ai về
insist on : khăng khăng
congratulate sb on : chúc mừng ai về việc gì
complain about : phàn nàn ai về việc gì
warn sb against : cảnh báo ai về việc gì
think of : nghĩ về
apologize (to sb ) for : xin lỗi ai về
dream of : mơ về
prevent sb from : ngăn ai không làm gì
stop sb from: ngăn không cho ai làm gì

1. Joe said, “ Please come to my party.” Joe insisted on coming to his party.
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2. Bill said, “ Don’t touch the hot pot.”Bill warned me against touching the hot pot.
3. “ You should not drink too much coffee at night,” said Bob.
 Bob advised me not to drink too much coffee at night.
4. “ I will come to see you when I have free time,” he said to me
He promised to see me when he had free time.
5. “ Remember to call me tonight,” Mary said to Tom.
 Mary reminded Tom to call her that night.
6. “ How about going for a picnic this weekend,” my brother said
 My brother suggested going for a picnic that weekend.
Choose the best answer
1. He said: “ Let’s go out tonight” - He ……… going out that night.
A. asked B. suggested C. told D. said
2. The lifeguard----------them not to swim too far from the shore.
A .warned B. said C. suggested D. proposed
3. He ---------me to have dinner with him that night.
A. hoped B .agreed C. offered D. invited
6. She----------to help me redecorate the room.
A. enjoyed B. agreed C. insisted D. advised
7. John reminded me ---------- his motorbike by 8 o’clock.
A. please return B. not forget to return C. to return D. remember to return
8. He---------on seeing the manager of the hotel.
A. asked B. convinced C. insisted D. expected
9. Bob------------ having stolen Mary’s pocket calculator.
A. admitted B. agreed C. dreamed D. accepted
10. We warmed him against----------- to the capital by train.
A. to travel B. travel C. traveling D. traveled
11. The rain prevented us ------------climbing to the top of the mountain.
A. for B. from C. at D. on
12. She said that if it ----------the next day, She ------- to see us.
A. doesn’t rain / will come B. didn’t rain / would come
C. hadn’t rained / would have come D. wouldn’t rain / could come
13. If you………..breakfast, you wouldn’t be hungry now.
A. would have B. would have had C. had D. had had
14. John------------to return my book the next Friday.
A. suggested B .promised C. proposed D. reminded
15. They congratulated me ----------- the exams with high marks.
A. passed B. having passed C. to pass D. on passing
16. “You should not drink too much beer.” He ---------me not to drink too much beer.
A. promised B. advised C. asked D. told
17. “ Please don’t smoke in my car” He asked me ----------- in his car.
A. not to smoke B. to not smoke C . not smoking D. not smoke
18. The thief admitted ------------ Mr. Brown’s car.
A. to steal B. stealing C. steal D. stole
19. The boy ----------- breaking the window of the woman’s house .
A. said B. denied C. told D. reminded
20. Peter apologized…………………
A. me for phoning not earlier B. for not phoning me earlier
C. not for phoning me earlier D. not to phone me earlier
21-The teacher told Joe _______.
A. to stop talking B. stop talking C. stops talking D. stopped talking
22-She told the boys _______ on the grass.
A. do not play B. did not play C. not playing D. not to play
23-He advised _______ too far.
A. her did not go B. her do not go C. her not to go D. she did not go
24-He asked _______ him some money.
A. her to lend B. she to lend C. she has lent D. she lends
25-Andrew told me that they _______ fish two _______ days.
A. have not eaten / ago B. had not eaten / previous
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C. did not eat / before D. would not eat / last
26-Jason told me that he _______ his best in the exam the _______ day.
A. had done / following B. will do / previous
C. would do / following D. was going / previous
II. Choose the sentence which has the closed meaning to the original one:
1. “ Don’t talk in class” the teacher said.
A. The teacher told his students do not talk in class.
B. The teacher told his students did not talk in class.
C. The teacher told his students not to talk in class.
D. The teacher told his students not talking in class.
2. Mary said to Ann “ Shall I get you a glass of orange juice ?”
A. Mary offered to get Ann a glass of orange juice.
B. Mary said to Ann if she got a glass of orange juice.
C. Mary told Ann she got a glass of orange juice.
D. May told Ann she getting a glass of orange juice.
3. “ Susan, can you remember to buy me some sugar.?” Bill said.
A. Bill advised Susan to buy him some sugar. B. Bill reminded Susan to me some sugar.
C. Bill reminded Susan to buy him some sugar. D. Bill invited Susan to buy me some sugar.
4 “ I won’t do this work under any circumstances” the worker said.
A. The worker promised to do that work. B. The worker advised me to do that work.
D. The worker agreed to do that work. D. The worker refused to do that work.
5“ Thank you very much for your help , John.” Said Daisy.
A. Daisy thanked John for helping her. B. Daisy told John help her .
B. Daisy wanted John to help her and said thanks. D. Daisy would like John to help her.
6. The police warned me against coming near the barrier.
A. “ Please come near the barrier” the police said.
B. “ Don’t come near the barrier” the police said.
C. “ I would like to come near the barrier” the police said.
D. “ Let’s come near the barrier” the police said.
7. “ How about spending the day at the beach?” said Tom.
A. Tom said he wanted to spend the day at the beach.
B. Tom suggested spending the day at the beach.
C. Tom insisted on spending the day at the beach.
D. Tom advised us to spend the day at the beach.
8. “ Let’s eat out tonight” said my father .
A. My father suggested eating out that night.B. My father invited us to at out that night.
C. My father ordered to eat out to night. D. My father told to eating out to night.
9. “ Will you come to my birthday party?” she said to me.
A. She asked me would I come to her birthday party.
B. She invited me to come to her birthday party.
C. She asked me I would come to her birthday party.
D. She invited that I would come to her birthday party
10.”Have you ever been to Singapore?”, he asked me.
A. He told me if I have ever been to Singapore. B. He asked me if I had ever been to Singapore.
C. He advised me to go to Singapore. D. He told me to go to Singapore.
11.”Don’t come home late, Jenny, it’s dangerous!”, her father said.
A. Jenny’s father told her not go home late and it was dangerous.
B. Jenny’s father told her not to go home late because it was dangerous.
C. Jenny’s father advised her go home early.
D. Jenny’s father asked her against being home late because it may be dangerous.
12.”I’m sorry I forgot your birthday”, Harry told Mary.
A. Harry said sorry to Mary for forgetting her birthday.
B. Harry felt sorry to forget Mary’s birthday.
C. Harry apologized Mary for having forgotten her birthday.
D. Harry really felt a pity not to remember Mary’s birthday.
III. FINDING MISTAKES
1. We were advised not drinking the water in the bottle.
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A B C D
2. The man told the children didn’t play too loudly
A B C D
3. The Nelsons asked us look over their plants for them while they were away on vacation.
A B C D
4. They asked me what had happened last night, but I was unable to tell them.
A B C D
5. My little sister suggested to go to the beach for a change.
A B C D
6. He asked them what time did the plane arrived.
A B C D
7. He said that he will be there again the day after.
A B C D
8. The woman accused the boy to break her house’s window.
A B C D
9. Betty said Bill that she didn’t like this film.
A B C D
10. Did you say that you will have a lot of things to do the following week?
A B C D
15. PREPOSITIONS and ARTICLES

A. Definition
Giới từ là từ hay cụm từ thường được dùng trước danh từ hay đại từ để chỉ mối liên hệ giữa các từ này
với các thành phần khác trong câu.
B. Kinds of prepositions
1. PREPOSITIONS OF TIME: (Giới từ chỉ thời gian)
 On
On Sunday (morning) / 25th April / New Year’s Day …
On holiday / business / duty / a trip / an excursion / fire / sale / a diet…
 In
In April / 1980
In summer / spring / autumn / winter
In five minutes / a few days / two years
In the morning / afternoon / evening
 At
At 8 o’clock / the weekend / night / Christmas
At the end of ... / at the age of
 From...to...
From 1977 to 1985
 Since
Since 1985 / Monday / 2 o’clock
 For
For three days / a long time / one hour.
2. PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE: (Giới từ chỉ nơi chốn, địa điểm)

 On
On a table / a wall / a bus / a train / a plane / the floor / a horse / television / the radio / the
telephone
 In
In a garden / a park / a town / the water / my office / hospital / a car
In the middle of...
 At
At home / work / school / university / the station / the airport / a concert / a party / a football
match
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At 10 Pasteur Street
 By
By car / bus / plane (on foot)
By accident / chance : tình cờ, ngẫu nhiên
 For
For a walk / a swim / a drink
For breakfast / lunch / dinner
(*) SOME OTHER PREPOSITIONS :

- From : từ … Ex : I am from Vietnam, I get the book from the man
- From … to …: từ … đến . Ex: From 4 o’clock to 6 o’clock; from my house to school
- Next to = near : ở cạnh Ex: I live near her house
- Behind : ở phía sau Ex: the shop is behind the postoffice
- In front of : ở trước Ex: my house is in front of the school
- On : ở trên Ex :the book is on the table
- Under : ở dưới Ex : the pen is under the book
- In the middle of : ở giữa. Ex :the tree is in the middle of the yard
- In : ở trong Ex: he is in the room
- Out : ở ngoài Ex: he is out of the room
- Opposite : đối diện Ex: my house is opposite the shop
3. VERB + NOUN + PREP: (Động từ + danh từ + giới từ)

- give way to : nhượng bộ, chịu thua - catch sight of : thoáng thấy
- give place to : nhường chỗ cho - keep pace with : theo kịp
- lose sight of : mất hút, không nhìn thấy nữa - pay attention to : chú ý đến
- lose track of : mất dấu vết - put a stop to : put an end to: chấm dứt
- lose touch with: mất liên lạc với - set fire to: burn : phóng hỏa
- make allowance for: xét đến, chiếu cố - take advantage of : lợi dụng
- make use of : dùng, tận dụng - take care of : chăm sóc
- make fun of : chọc ghẹo, chế nhạo - take account of : quan tâm tới, lưu ý tới
- make room for : dọn chỗ cho - take note of : lưu ý đến
- make a fuss over / about: làm om xòm về - take notice of : chú ý thấy, nhận thấy
4. VERB + PREP: (Động từ + giới từ)
1. VERB + TO 2. VERB + FOR 3. VERB + ABOUT

- apologize to sb for sth - apply for - care about
- belong to - care for - dream about sb / sth
- complain to sb about sb / sth - pay for - think about
- happen to - look for - hear about: be told about
- introduce to - wait for - warn ... about
- listen to - blame ... for
- speak / talk to sb - leave ... for
- write to - search ... for
- prefer ... to ... - ask ... for
- explain ... to ...
- invite ... to ...
4. VERB + ON 5. VERB + OF 6. VERB + AT
- concentrate on / focus on - consist of - laugh at / smile at
- depend on / rely on - die of - shout at
- live on - take care of - look at / stare at / glance at
- congratulate ... on - accuse ... of - point at / aim at
- spend ... on - remind ... of
7. VERB + IN 8. VERB + WITH 9. VERB + FROM
- succeed in - provide ... with - suffer ... from / borrow ... from
- arrive in / at - charge ... with - save / protect / prevent ... from
5. ADJECTIVE + PREP: (Tính từ + giới từ)
1. ADJ + TO 2. ADJ + FOR 3. ADJ + ABOUT
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- accustomed to - available for - angry about
- addicted to - responsible for - anxious about
- harmful to - famous for - worried about
- similar to / agreeable to - late for - excited about
- good / nice / kind / polite /
rude /….to sb
- important to
4. ADJ + ON 5. ADJ + OF 6. ADJ + AT
- keen on - afraid of / full of - surprised at
- dependent on - aware of / tired of - quick at
- ashamed of - bad / good at
- capable of - brilliant at
7. ADJ + IN 8. ADJ + WITH 9. ADJ + FROM
- confident in - equipped with - different from
- successful in - bored with - absent from
- interested in - busy with - safe from
- rich in - acquainted with
1. PREPOSITIONS FOLLOWING VERBS

belong to hope for pay for agree on/with suffer from complain to sb bout/of
consist of insist on qualify for apologize for conform to/with think about/of
happen to lead to refer to appeal to/for remind about/of sympathize with.
hint at listen to relate to care about/of result from/in shout at
crash into count on rely on run into disagree with smile at
drive into depend on glance at search for congratulate on stare at
bump into Plan on glare at agree with point at suspect sb of sth
2. PREPOSITIONS FOLLOWING NOUNS
Access to A threat to Credit for Restriction on

A solution to A witness to Cure for An exception to
An attitude to Link with Desire for An contrast with
Ban on Sympathy for Disregard for Quarrel with
Effect on Room for Provision for Relationship with
Influence on Comment on Recipe for Admiration for
Tax on Craving for Respect for Responsibility for
3. PREPOSITIONS FOLLOWING ADJECTIVES
afraid of annoyed about certain about connected with prone to commensurate with
ashamed of full of excited about be good at married to incompatible with
full of be good of upset about happy with liable to baffled by
aware of indicative of sorry about keen on immune to surprised at
capable of irrespective of angry with pleased with kind to indifferent to
conscious of jealous of annoyed with be bad at attentive to grateful to sb for sth
fond of anxious about angry at annoyed at addicted to preoccupied with
early for deficient in eligible for famous for late for liable for
interested in absorbed in safe from experienced in absent from different from
ready for distressed by responsible for derived from obsessed with implicated in
4. EXPRESSIONS WITH PREPOSITIONS
In advance At the end By mistake On the verge of By coincidence

In the balance With intent to At large Beyond belief With the exception of
In all likelihood With regard to On average Under control For the time being
In charge of With a view to On approval Out of control In comparision with
In decline At any rate On behalf of Out of danger Under repair
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By the time At fault On the contrary Out of breath Under an obligation
In harmony At first sight On good terms Out of doors Without delay
By rights By surprise For fear of Out of work Without a chance
5. PREPOSITIONS OF TIME, PLACE AND MOVEMENT

1. At:
* For time:
+ At 4 o’clock, at 5 p.m … + At last:
+ At night + At the moment:
+ At Christmas, at Easter, at Whitsun + At present:
+ At once: + At weekends:
* For place:
+ At home + At the top
+ At the theatre + At the bottom
+ At the seaside + At the foot of the page
+ At the grocer’s, at the hairdresser’s, … + At the beginning of…,
+ At school + At the end of…
+ At the corner of the street + At the shop
+ (arrive) at the airport, at the station, …
II. LUYỆN TẬP

Choose the correct prepositions.
1. She was very surprised __________ the grade she received.
A. at B on C. of D. about
2. Tom’s grandfather died __________ 1977 __________ the age of 79.
A. for/at B. on/in C. at/in D. in/at
3. Jane doesn't spend much money __________ clothes.
A. over B. about C. at D. on
4. She always takes good care __________ her children.
A. for B. in C. of D. with
5. There are usually a lot of parties__________ New Year’s Eve.
A. in B for C. on D. with
6. Mr. Smith is not accustomed ________ hot weather.
A. to B. at C. for D. in
7. Tom has to try hard to keep pace __________ his classmates.
A. to B. with C. at D. for
8. The librarian advised us to take full advantage__________ all the facilities available.
A. of B. at C. for D. about
9. Don't make fun __________ that disabled boy.
A. upon B. in C. to D. of
10. Did you know that Linda is engaged __________ a friend of mine?
A. to B. at C. for D. towards
11. She stood there, saying nothing until she lost sight __________the plane.
A. to B. of C. inside D. about
12. The Vietnamese participants always take part ______sports events with great enthusiasm.
A. in B. on C. at D. to
13. He isn’t independent _____ any means. He depends _____ his father _____ everything.
A. by/ on/ in B. for/ on/ in C. of/ in/ for D. on/ in/ with
14. He may be quick _____ understanding but he isn’t capable _____ remembering anything.
A. in/ of B. on/ at C. at/ of D. of/ at
15. Mum is always busy __________ her work in the laboratory.
A. with B. at C. in D. of
16 Lan will stay there _____ the beginning in September _____ November.
A. from/ to B. till/ to C. from/ in D. till/ of
17. I would like to apply _____ the position of sales clerk that you advised in the Sunday newspaper.
A. for B. to C. with D. in
18. I have been looking _____ this book for months, and at last, I have found it.
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A. over B. up C. for D. at
19. My sister is very keen _____ eating chocolate candy.
A. on B. with C. about D. at
20. Who’s going to look _____ the children while you’re away?
A. at B. up C. after D. Over
III. CÁC CÂU HỎI TRẮC NGHIỆM

Choose the correct prepositions.
21. I’m not going out yet. I’m waiting __________the rain to stop.
A. for B. away C. from D. up
22. Sorry I haven’t written __________ you for such a long time.
A. into B. to C. for D. round
23. Who was that man I saw you talking __________in the pub?
A. up B. back C. from D. to
24. What happened __________the gold watch you used to have?
A. with B. against C. for D. to
25. I look stupid with this haircut. Everyone will laugh __________me.
A. in B. at C. into D. away
26. George’s salary is very low. It isn’t enough to live __________
A. about B. round C. on D. down
27. I’ve lost my keys. Can you help me look __________them?
A. up B. after C. for D. into
28. I believe __________saying what I think.
A. on B. in C. with D. for
29. When I realized I was wrong, I apologized to him __________my mistake.
A. at B. for C. up D. before
30. Would you care _________a cup of coffee?
A. for B. about C. of D. with
31. When I heard he had passed his examination, I phoned him to congratulate him ____his success.
A. back B. over C. on D. with
32. Three students were accused _________cheating in the examination.
A. on B. off C. with D. of
33. We had an enormous meal. It consisted_________seven courses.
A. off B. of C. in D. up
34. I’m really satisfied _________.what I have.
A. with B. along C. back D. out
35. I feel sorry __________ Bob. He has no friends and no money.
A. with B. about C. for D. by
36. I’m sorry __________the noise last night. We’re having a party.
A. with B. about C. for D. by
37. I wasn’t very impressed __________the film.
A. back B. up C. by D. through
38. I’m sure you are capable __________passing the examination.
A. round B. along C. among D. of
39. Are you interested __________art and architecture.
A. from B. for C. up D. in
40. Mary is very fond __________animals. She has three cats and two dogs.
A. about B. since C. of D. between
41. We are grateful ________ our teacher
A. with B. about C. to D. out
42. I’m a bit short __________money. Can you lend me some?
A. at B. over C. of D. down
43. I was amazed __________her knowledge of French Literature.
A. by B. about C. of D. off
44. He is excellent __________playing the flute.
A. at B. over C. to D. behind
45. Why are you always so jealous __________other people?
A. on B. of C. in D. below
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46. He was proud __________himself for not giving up.
A. of B. during C. after D. under
47. Are you excited __________going on holiday next week?
A. into B. about C. above D. over
48. You get fed up __________doing the same thing every day.
A. between B. up C. against D. with
49. I’m really satisfied _________what I have.
A. with B. along C. back D. out
50. It’s silly _________you to go out without a coat. You’ll catch cold.
A. to B. of C. since D. by
Suggested answers:
1. A 6. A 11. B 16. A 21. A 26. C 31. C 36. B 41. C 46. A

2. D 7. B 12. A 17. A 22. B 27. C 32. D 37. C 42. C 47. B
3. D 8. A 13. A 18. C 23. D 28. B 33. B 38. D 43. A 48. D
4. C 9. D 14. C 19. A 24. D 29. B 34. A 39. D 44. A 49. A
5. C 10. A 15. A 20. C 25. B 30. A 35. C 40. C 45. B 50. B
Exercise 1: Fill in the missing prepositions

1. I shall meet you………..the corner ……….. the street.
A. at/in B. at/of C. in/in D. in/on
2. I always come……….. school………..foot.
A. at/on B. to/by C. to/on D. to/of
3. It never snows here………..Christmas.
A. on B. in C. for D. at
4. The country looks beautiful……….. spring.
A. in B. on C. by D. of
5. I can see you……….. Monday.
A. in B. on C. with D. at
6. I live ……….. the country, but she lives ……….. the seaside.
A. in/at B. in/on C. of/to D. with/at
7. Have you any money……….. you?
A. of B. for C. to D. with
8. He always comes ……….. bus.
A. on B. for C. by D. of
9. I don’t like getting up ……….. the morning.
A. on B. into C. in D. with
10. He had learned the whole poem ……….. heart.
A. in B. with C. by D. for
11. This book was written ……….. Dickens.
A. by B. of C. in D. for
12. Is Miss Smith……….. home?
A. at B. in C. with D. to
13. I have breakfast……….. 7:30 every morning.
A. in B. at C. of D. on
14. Can you translate that……….. German?
A. in B. to C. by D. into
15. My birthday is……….. May 5th.
A. of B. with C. on D. in
th
16. My birthday is ……….. the 5 .
A. on B. in C. before D. for
17. They come……….. the room.
A. to B. from C. into D. on
18. I like swimming……….. summer.
A. on B. in C. after D. with
19. We get a lot of rain ……….. November.
A. on B. of C. in D. about
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20. He never comes……….. time for the class.
A. in B. for C. with D. by
21. I’m very busy……….. present.
A. in B. at C. for D. from
22. I have no time…….. the moment.
A. about B. after C. at D. in
23. He was standing……….. the middle of the room.
A. at B. in C. between D. of
24. Please write your name………..the top of the page.
A. in B. on C. to D. at
25. There is vocabulary………..the end of the book.
A. at B. on C. with D. after
26. I shall see her……….. the beginning of the week.
A. in B. for C. at D. of
27. What would that be ………..German?
A. to B. in C. at D. with
28. ……….. my opinion, it is a very good book.
A. in B. from C. for D. on
29. She is ……….. the garden.
A. with B. in C. of D. about
30. We are going ……….. the theatre this evening.
A. from B. by C. with D. to
31. The train arrives……….. Victoria station……….. 4:30.
A. in/at B. at/on C. at/at D. to/at
32. Please tell me ……….. once.
A. at B. to C. for D. with
33. I waited for half an hour, and……….. last she came.
A. at B. to C. between D. for
34. The book is……….. the table.
A. in B. on C. with D. of
35. He is sitting……….. an armchair.
A. on B. in C. with D. about
36. The picture is ……….. the wall.
A. on B. in C. for D. at
37. I put my hands……….. my pockets.
A. with B. into C. for D. of
38. She is drinking ……….. a cup.
A. by B. in C. with D. before
39. She took ten shillings(đồng siling)……….. her bag.
A. in B. to C. between D. from
40. For the last few days I haven’t been able to sleep……….. night.
A. on B. for C. in D. at
41. She always agrees……….. everything he says.
A. with B. to C. of D. to
42. Are you acquainted ……….. the lady?
A. with B. for C. about D. to
43. You will soon get accustomed………..English cooking.
A. of B. to C. for D. after
44. She is very angry……….. me.
A. to B. at C. with D. for
45. I apologize ……….. keeping you waiting.
A. of B. to C. with D. for
46. The dog begged……….. a piece of cake.
A. for B. from C. to D. of
47. Does this belong ……….. you?
A. with B. to C. of D. about
48. She is always borrow money……….. me.
A. to B. for C. from D. of
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49. My cat is very fond………..fish.
A. with B. in C. of D. to
50. I’m grateful ……….. her………..her help.
A. to/for B. to/from C. at/for D. with/ for
Exercise 2. Fill in the missing prepositions:

1. The room was full………..people.
A. of B. with C. for D. to
2. I’m quite different………..her.
A. with B. from C. to D. before
3. She insists………..coming.
A. on B. from C. after D. of
4. He is quite incapable………..such a thing.
A. in B. with C. of D. on
5. I should like to be independent………..everyone.
A. on B. from C. with D. of
6. May I introduce you………..Miss Brown?
A. to B. with C. for D. about
7. I’m afraid………..this dog.
A. to B. of C. with D. between
8. Are you interested………..literature?
A. on B. with C. by D. in
9. She is very jealous………..her sister.
A. for B. to C. of D. about
10. Won’t you join………..the game?
A. with B. in C. of D. to
11. Clean air provides us………..a healthy supply of oxygen.
A. for B. with C. about D. of
12. I’m very sorry………..what I have done.
A. about B. for C. from D. by
13. His son succeeded………..throne.(ngai vµng, ng«i vua)
A. in B. for C. about D. of
14. My hat is quite similar………..yours.
A. with B. to C. of D. into
15. I’m tired………..waiting for her.
A. with B. in C. of D. from
16. I’m so worried………..my sister who is ill.
A. of B. with C. for D. about
17. It is very bad………..you to eat so quickly.
A. at B. with C. to D. for
18. I’m not good………..tennis.
A. for B. at C. by D. from
19. My birthday is………..the first………..the month.
A. on/of B. on/in C.in/of D. on/to
20. This will come in very useful………..her.
A. of B. in C. for D. with
21. Out………..sight, out………..mind.(xa mÆt çch lßng)
A. of/with B. of/of C. to/of D. from/of
22. The sun rises………..the east, and sets………..the west.
A. in/of B. of/of C. in/in D. from/from
23. Were your friends successful………..getting a loan(tiÒn cho vay) from the bank.
A. in B. of C. with D. by
24. I’m sure the explanation in the book will be quite clear………..you.
A. for B. to C. with D. of
25. Miss White was very upset……….the news of her father’s death.
A. about B. of C. to D. for
26. I’m not familiar………..his name.
A. to B. about C. with D. from
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27. We were very grateful ………..our friends………..all of their assistance.
A. to/from B. to/for C. to/with D. of/for
28. Don’t you think you should try to be friendly……….your classmates.
A. with B. to C. of D. about
29. Mr Green is responsible……….hiring employees.
A. for B. to C. about D. from
30. That type of music is quite popular……….teenage boys and girls.
A. to B. with C. for D. between
31. My daily expenses(sù chi tiªu) are just about equal……….my income.
A. with B. by C. to D. of
32. Fred is capable……….doing better work than he is doing at present.
A. to B. for C. with D. of
33. We were very doubtful……….his ability.
A. of B. about C. in D. with
34. Ken was proud……….his good marks on English.
A. about B. to C. of D. with
35. My plan is similar……….yours, but it is different……….Ken’s.
A. to/ of B. to/from C. for/from D.with/from
36. Piere said he had become quite fond……….American hamburgers.
A. in B. on C. to D. of
37. We are still hopeful……….hearing from you friends before Saturday.
A. about B. on C. of D. with
38. That fashion magazine is full……….advertising for women’s clothes.
A. of B. with C. for D. from
39. This glove aren’t very suitable……….that kind of work.
A. with B. for C. to D. on
40. They were happy……….the results of the election.(cuéc tuyÓn cö)
A. for B. about C. from D. with
41. It was certainly kind……….you to help me.
A. of B. with C. on D. to
42. Mr Brown is often worried……….money.
A. about B. for C. of D. at
43. Her parents are very pleased……….her French.
A. for B. at C. with D. to
44. I’m not interested……….politics.
A. to B. in C. with D. of
45. She was sad because he was rude……….her.
A. with B. from C. by D. to
46. She was angry……….Tom.
A. to B. about C. with D. for
47. Travelling by air is preferable……….travelling by train.
A. to B. about C. for D. of
48. Thank you. You are kind……….me.
A. to B. of C. with D. for
49. Everybody was surprised……….the news.
A. about B. at C. for D. to
50. I was delighted……….the present you gave me.
A. about B. to C. with D. for

1. Are you excited……….going on holiday next week.
A. with B. about C. at D. from
2. Tom is excellent……….repairing things.
A. at B. about C. for D. ot
3. You get bored……….doing the same every day.
A. of B. for C. to D. with
4. I’m sure you are capable……….tourists.
A. from B. after C. of D.on
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5. Mary is very fond……….animals.
A. in B. of C. on D. at
6. Ann wasn’t very keen……….going out in the rain, so we stayed at home.
A. on B. with C. at D. from
7. Hurry, or you’ll be late……….school.
A. to B. for C. about D. from
8. Were they present……….the meeting.
A. at B. from C. for D. with
9. Jane was absent……….class yesterday.
A. from B. for C. at D. of
10. She was confused……….the date.
A. for B. of C. about D. to
11. The house was crowded……….students.
A. of B. on C. to D. with
12. Miss White is very kind……….her colleagues.
A. of B. to C. with D. for
13. She is accustomed……….rising early.
A. with B. of C. to D. about
14. He was successful……….his job.
A. in B. with C. on D. at
15. Tom is very quick……….maths.
A. of B. about C. by D. at
16. I’m rather anxious……….her, I haven’t received a letter.
A. with B. for C. at D. about
17. He was sad……….his failure.
A. about B. to C. from D. at
18. This countryis rich……….oil.
A. of B. in C. on D. for
19. Are you aware……….the time?
A. about B. with C. of D. before
20. The museum is now open……….all visitors.
A. with B. for C. to D. about
21. Smoking is harmful……….your health.
A. to B. since C. after D. with
22. Are you afraid……….snakes?
A. of B. in C. on D. with
23. Is she serious……….learning to be a pilot.
A. with B. about C. to D. of
24. Is this matter important……….you?
A. for B. to C. with D. after
25. I just couldn’t believe what he said. It was contrary……….his thought.
A. with B. for C. to D. about
26. Don’t give up hope yet. Be confident……….the success.
A. of B. about C. by D. at
27. Please wait here. I’ll have some tickets available……….them.
A. with B. for C. to D. before
28. Make yourself useful……….others.
A. of B. with C. about D. for
29. It’s very kind……….you to help them.
A. of B. to C. for D. with
30. Hurry up, or you’ll be late……….school.
A. from B. for C. at D. with
31. He said he had given……….drinking.
A. up B. in D. under C. to
32. Don’t put……….until tomorrow what you can do today.
A. on B. off C. in D. for
33. What does NATO stand……….?
A. at B. of C. for D. about
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34. This is different car……….the one I drove yesterday.
A. with B. from C. to D. for
35. Everyone is aware……….air pollution.
A. with B. for C. at D. of
36. This building belongs……….those who live in it.
A. with B. about C. to D. by
37. They are good……….learning English.
A. at B. for C. about D. from
38. A man usually takes off his hat when he is introduced……….a woman or a girl……….the street.
A. to/of B. to/in C. with/in D.with/of
39. Drinking is harmful……….your health.
A. to B. with C. for D. since
40. We are interested……….swimming..
A. of B. in C. with D. about
41. He has waited……….her for a long time.
A. for B. on C. in D. about
42. I agree……….you completely.
A. with B. to C. at D. for
43. His opinion differs……….mine.
A. with B. to C. from D. by
44. She said that she had been absent……….school the day before.
A. for B. at C. to D. from
45. There were crowds……….people in the park yesterday.
A. with B. of C. for D. between
46. The park was crowded……….people.
A. with B. of C. on D. at
47. The convict(tï nh©n) escaped……….prison.
A. off B. for C. from D. to
48. I’m fed up……….my job.
A. with B. of C. for D. to
49. My parents are pleased……….my results.
A. to B. on C. at D. with
50. I think you are qualified……….this job.
A. for B. after C. before D. with

1. Mr Smith is very kind……….us.
A. to B. of C. about D. for
2. We are pleased……….the result of our work.
A. about B. for C. with D. at
3. We are confident……….the success.
A. about B. in C. of D. to
4. Most people are afraid……….snakes.
A. with B. to D. for D. of
5. Our country is rich……….natural resources.
A. in B. about C. of D. before
6. Hue is famous……….his historical vestiges.
A. about B. for C. at D. with
7. My mother is always busy……….her housework.
A. in B. of C. with D. for
8. Dirty air is harmful……….health.
A. of B. with C. to D. since
9. We are proud……….our people’s heroic tradition.
A. of B. about C. after D. to
10. The teacher’s advices is profitable……….the students.
A. to B. of C. with D. on
11. The streets are crowded……….vehicle at the rush hour.
A. by B. with C. about D. before
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12. The climate of our country is favorable……….agriculture.
A. to B. for C. with D. by
13. The air at the seaside is good……….health.
A. at B. with C. for D. to
14. My friend is good……….maths and physics.
A. for B. to C. about D. at
15. John is skilful……….dancing.
A. about B. in C. for D. at
16. This opportunity is luck……….us.
A. for B. to C. from D. by
17. I’m not acquainted……….those fellows.
A. with B. about C. from D. on
18. Mr Smith is not accustomed……….hot weather.
A. to B. for C. of D. with
19. Your words are contrary……….your acts.
A. to B. with C. for D. after
20. My home is far……….school.
A. since B. from C. of D. about
21. He is sad……….his son’s laziness.
A. in B. for C. about D. on
22. Many young people want to be independent……….their parents.
A. on B. in C. for D. of
23. We are grateful……….our teacher.
A. for B. of C. on D. to
24. I’m interested……….current events.
A. in B. of B. with C. by
25. Your profession is similar……….mine.
A. with B. of C. to D. at
26. This chemical is dangerous……….humans.
A. with B. for C. about D. at
27. This work is not suitable……….him.
A. in B. for C. with D. since
28. Her voice sounds familiar……….me.
A. to B. on C. with D. for
29. My house is next……….the post office.
A. to B. with C. near D. in
30. This man is greedy(tham lam)……….fame.(danh tiÕng)
A. for B. with C. for D. of
31. I was absent……….class yesterday.
A. from B. with C. to D. for
32. Children are fond……….candies.
A. in B. of C. with D. to
33. Teachers are responsible……….the principal……….their teaching.
A. to/with B.with/ for C.to/for D. to/of
34. The beach is full……….tourists in summer.
A. with B. by C. from D. of
35. We are present……….the lecture yesterday.
A. at B. in C. on D. with
36. We must hurry, otherwise we should be late……….school.
A. from B. for C. with D. before
37. Air is necessary……….life.
A. with B. to C. about D. for
38. He is friendly……….everybody.
A. with B. to C. near C. for
39. The day seems perfect……….a picnic.
A. of B. for C. at D. on
40. That singer has become very popular……….the youth.
A. for B. since C. of D. with
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41. This sweater will keep you safe……….the cold.
A. for B. of C. from D. with
42. She said she came two hours ahead……….the performing time.
A. of B. about C. to D. before
43. Everything looks sad……….autumn.
A. about B. in C. by D. on
44. Your plan will be acceptable……….some respect.
A. in B. with C. for D. at
45. Was she aware……….not doing anything contrary ……….her parents’ expectations?
A. in/of B. with/to C. of/to D. to/with
46. The lesson was difficult……….us, but the teacher was capable……….making us understand it
thoroughly.
A. for/ in B. for/of C. to/of D.with/of
47. My brother wasn’t confident……….passing the exam.
A. of B. in C. for D. at
48. After many months of living in Canada he got accustomed……….the cold.
A. for B. with C. of D. to
49. He was absent……….work yesterday because he was ill.
A. by B. from C. for D. about
50. He are ashamed……….his behaviour.
A. for B. with C. of D. in
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1. Định nghĩa: Mạo từ là từ dùng trước danh từ và cho biết danh từ ấy đề cập đến một đối tượng
xác định hay không xác định.
Chúng ta dùng “the” khi danh từ chỉ đối tượng được cả người nói lẫn người nghe biết rõ đối tượng nào
đó. Ngược lại, khi dùng mạo từ bất định a, an; người nói đề cập đến một đối tượng chung hoặc chưa
xác định được:
Mạo từ trong tiếng Anh chỉ gồm ba từ và được phân chia như sau:
Mạo từ xác định (Denfinite article): the
Maọ từ bất định (Indefinite article): a, an
Maọ từ Zero (Zero article): thường áp dụng cho danh từ không đếm được (uncountable nouns) và
danh từ đếm được ở dạng số nhiều: coffee, tea; people, clothes
Mạo từ không phải là một loại từ riêng biệt, chúng ta có thể xem nó như một bộ phận của tính từ dùng
để bổ nghĩa – chỉ đơn vị (cái, con chiếc).
2. Mạo từ bất định (Indefinite articles) – a, an – Dùng trước danh từ đếm được (số ít) – khi danh từ
đó chưa được xác định (bất định). “an” dung cho danh từ bắt đầu bằng nguyên âm (nhưng phụ thuộc
vào cách phát âm).
Ví dụ: a book, a table an apple, an orange
– Đặc biệt một số từ “h” được đọc như nguyên âm.
Ví dụ: an hour, an honest man
3. Mạo từ xác định (Definite article)

3.1 Cách đọc:“the” được đọc là [di] khi đứng trước danh từ bắt đầu bằng nguyên âm (a, e, i, o, u) và
đọc là (dơ) khi đứng trước danh từ bắt đầu bằng phụ âm (trừ các nguyên âm):
The egg the chair
The umbrellae the book
The được đọc là [dơ] khi đứng trước danh từ có cách viết bắt đầu bằng nguyên âm nhưng có cách đọc
bằng một phụ âm + nguyên âm: /ju:/ và /w^n/ như:
The United Stated
The Europeans
The one-eyed man is the King of the blind.
The university
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The được đọc là [di] khi đứng trước danh từ có h không đọc:
The [di] hour (giờ)
The [di] honestman
The được đọc là [di: ] khi người nói muốn nhấn mạnh hoặc khi ngập ngừng trước các danh từ bắt đầu
ngay cả bằng phụ âm:
Ví dụ:I have forgotten the [di:], er, er the [di:], er, check.
(tôi đã bỏ quên cái, à, à…, cái ngân phiếu rồi)
3.2 Một số nguyên tắc chung:

a/ The được dùng trước danh từ chỉ người , vật đã được xác định :
Mạo từ xác định “the” được dùng trước danh từ để diễn tả một ( hoặc nhiều) người , vật, sự vật nào đó
đã được xác định rồi, nghĩa là cả người nói và người nghe đều biết đối tượng được đề cập tới. Khi nói
‘ Mother is in the garden’(Mẹ đang ở trong vườn), cả người nói lẫn người nghe đều biết khu vườn
đang được đề cập tới là vườn nào, ở đâu. Chúng ta xem những ví dụ khác:
The Vietnamese often drink tea.
We like the teas of Thai Nguyen.
I often have dinner early.
The dinner we had at that retaurant was awful.
Butter is made from cream.
He likes the butter of France .
b/ The dùng trước danh từ chỉ nghĩa chỉ chủng loại: The có thể dùng theo nghĩa biểu chủng
(generic meaning), nghĩa là dùng để chỉ một loài:
I hate the television.
The whale is a mammal, not a fish.
3.3 Những trường hợp đặc biệt:

a/ Các từ ngữ thông dụng sau đây không dùng the :
Go to church: đi lễ ở Nhà thờ
go to the church: đến nhà thờ (ví dụ: để gặp Linh mục)
Go to market: đi chợ
go to the market: đi đến chợ (ví dụ: để khảo sát giá cả thị trường)
Go to school : đi học
go to the school : đến trường (ví dụ: để gặp Ngài hiệu trưởng)
Go to bed : đi ngủ
go the bed : bước đến giường (ví dụ: để lấy quyển sách)
Go to prison : ở tù
go to the prison : đến nhà tù (ví dụ: để thăm tội phạm)
Sau đây là một số ví dụ tham khảo:

We go to church on Sundays
We go to the church to see her
(chúng tôi đến nhà thờ để gặp cô ta)
We often go to school early.
(chúng tôi thường đi học sớm)
My father often goes to the school to speak to our teachers.
(Bố tôi thường đến trường để nói chuyện với các thầy cô giáo của chúng tôi)
Jack went to bed early.
(Jack đã đi ngủ sớm)
Jack went to the bed to get the book.
(Jack đi đến giường lấy cuốn sách)
Trong khi, các từ dưới đây luôn đi với “the” :
cathedral (Nhà thờ lớn) office (văn phòng)
cinema (rạp chiếu bóng) theatre ( rạp hát)
Chú ý:Tên của lục địa, quốc gia, tiểu bang, tỉnh , thành phố, đường phố, mũi đất, hòn đảo, bán
đảo , quần đảo , vịnh , hồ, ngọn núi không dùng mạo từ “the”:
b/ Các trường hợp dùgn mạo từ the
1/ use of the definite article: The + noun( noun is defined)
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Ví dụ:
I want a boy and a cook the boy must be able to speak
2/ A unique thing exists (Một người, vật duy nhất tồn tại)
Ví dụ:
The earth goes around the sun.
The sun rises in the East.
3/ Khi một vật dùng tượng trưng cho cả loài
Ví dụ:
The horse is a noble animal
The dog is a faithful animal
4/ So sánh cực cấp
Ví dụ:
She is the most beautiful girl in this class
Paris is the biggest city in France
5/ Trước 1 tính từ được dung làm danh từ để chỉ 1 lớp người và thường có nghĩa số nhiều
Ví dụ:
The one-eyed man is the King of the blind.
The poor depend upon the rich.
6/ Dùng trong thành ngữ: BY THE (theo từng)
Ví dụ:
Beer is sold by the bottle.
Eggs are sold by the dozen.
7/ Trước danh từ riêng (proper noun) số nhiều để chỉ vợ chồng hay cả họ ( cả gia đình)
Ví dụ:
The Smiths always go fishing in the country on Sundays.
Do you know the Browns?
8/ Trước tên: rặng nú, song, quần đảo, vịnh, biển, đại dương , tên sách và báo chí, và tên các chiếc tàu.
Ví dụ:
The Thai Binh river; the Philippines , the Times …
9/ Trước danh từ về dân tộc tôn phái để chỉ toàn thể
Ví dụ:
The Chinese, the Americans and the French were at war with the Germans
The Catholics and the protestants believe in Christ
The Swiss; Dutch; the Abrabs
10/ Both, all, both, half, double + The + Noun
Notes:
All men must die (everyone)
All the men in this town are very lazy
11/ Use “the” for Musical Instruments
The guitar (I could play the guitar when I was 6.),
The piano, The violin
12/ Khi sau danh từ đó có of
The history of England is interesting.
trong khi các môn học không có “the”
I learn English; He learns history at school.
B¶ng dïng the vµ kh«ng dïng the trong mét sè trêng hîp ®Æc biÖt.
Dïng the Kh«ng dïng the
 Tríc çc ®¹i d¬ng, s«ng ngßi, biÓn, vÞnh vµ  Tríc tªn 1 hå (hay çc hå ë sè Ýt).
çc hå ë sè nhiÒu. VÝ dô:
VÝ dô: Lake Geneva, Lake Erie
The Red sea, the Atlantic Ocean, the Persian
Gulf, the Great Lakes.
 Tríc tªn çc d·y nói.  Tríc tªn 1 ngän nói

VÝ dô: The Rockey Moutains VÝ dô: Mount Mckinley
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 Tríc tªn 1 vËt thÓ duy nhÊt trªn thÕ giíi hoÆc  Tríc tªn çc hµnh tinh hoÆc çc chïm sao
vò trô.
VÝ dô: the earth, the moon, the Great Wall VÝ dô: Venus, Mars, Earth, Orion
 Tríc School/college/university + of + noun

VÝ dô:  Tríc tªn çc trêng nµy khi tríc nã lµ 1 tªn riªng.
The University of Florida. VÝ dô:
The college of Arts and Sciences. Cooper’s Art school, Stetson University.
 Tríc çc sè thø tù + noun.

VÝ dô: The first world war.  Tríc çc danh tõ mµ sau nã lµ 1 sè ®Õm.
The third chapter. VÝ dô: World war one
chapter three
 Tríc tªn çc níc cã tõ 2 tõ trë lªn. Ngo¹i trõ
Great Britain.  Tríc tªn çc níc cã 1 tõ nh : Sweden, Venezuela vµ
VÝ dô: çc níc ®îc ®øng tríc bëi new hoÆc tÝnh tõ chØ
The United States, the United Kingdom, the ph¬ng híng.
Central Africal Republic. VÝ dô: New Zealand, South Africa.
 Tríc tªn çc níc ®îc coi lµ 1 quÇn ®¶o.

VÝ dô: The Philippines.  Tríc tªn çc lôc ®Þa, tiÓu bang, tØnh, thµnh phè,
quËn, huyÖn.
 Tríc tªn çc nh¹c cô. VÝ dô: Europe, California.
VÝ dô: To play the piano.
 Tríc tªn bÊt cø m«n thÓ thao nµo.
 Trước tên các môn học cụ thể VÝ dô: Base ball, basket ball.
VÝ dô: The applied Math.
The theoretical Physics  Trước các môn học chung
Ví dụ: Mathematics
 Tríc tªn çc danh tõ trõu tîng mang nghĩa cụ
thể
Ví dụ: The happiness he had after the  Tríc tªn çc danh tõ trõu tîng mang nghĩa chung.
marriage is very important. VÝ dô: Freedom, happiness.
 Trước tên các bữa ăn cụ thể

Ví dụ: The beakfast we had yesterday was  Trước tên các bữa ăn: breakfast, lunch , dinner
delicious
 Trước các từ chỉ bộ phận cơ thể trong các  Trước các từ chỉ bộ phận cơ thể (dùng tính từ
cụm giới từ ON, IN, OVER, BY sở hữu thay thế)
Ví dụ: He cut himself on the thumb. Ví dụ: She cut her finger
The victim was shot in the chest
II. LUYỆN TẬP
Exercise 1: Complete using a, an, the

1.We had……really good science lesson at school today
2. I found……unusal insect on the wall outside our house.
3. It’s your birthday next week. Are you going to have….party?
4. We waited for hours,but we finally saw…Queen.
5. Why don’t we listen to….radio?
6. Mum has gone to……….bank, but she’ll be back soon.
7. Where have you been? I’ve been waiting for over….hour!
Suggested answer
1. a 2. an 3.a 4. the 5. the 6. the 7. an
Exercise 2: Circle the correct word or phrase.

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1.I love this time in evening/ the evening when the sun is going down.
2. It’s too far to walk so I think I’ll catch bus/ the bus.
3. Jane had to go home from school because she had a headache/ the headache.
4. I like listen to music/ the music in my free time.
5. My favourite subject at school is chemistry/ the chemistry.
6. Jazz music appeared in America in 1920s/ in the 1920s.
7. My cousin works as waiter/ a waiter in cafe near where we live.
Exercise 3: Choose the best option to complete the following sentences

1. My mother goes to church in ______ morning.
A. x B. every C. the D. a
2. I eat ______orange everyday.
A. an B. orange C. the orange D. any orange
3. Harry is ______ sailor.
A. a B. an C. the D. X
4. We had _____ dinner in a restaurant.
A. a B. an C. x D. the
5. Mary loves _____ flowers.
6. ______ is a star.
A. Sun B. A sun C. The sun D. Suns
7. London is _____ capital of England.
A. an B. a C. x D. the
8. I want ______ apple from that basket.
9. She works six days _____ week.
A. in B. for C. a D. X
10. I bought ______ umbrella to go out in the rain.
11. My daughter is learning to play ______violin at her school.
12. Please give me ______pen that is on the counter.
13. Our neighbour has ______cat and ______ dog.
A. a/ a B. an/ a C. the/ the D. X/ X
14. It is ______funniest book that I have ever read.
15. I usually go to school by______bike.
III. CÁC CÂU HỎI TRẮC NGHIỆM

Exercise 4:Choose the best answer to complete the sentences:
1. There are billions of stars in _____ space.
A. a B. an C. X D. the
2. He tried to park his car but _____ space wasn’t big enough.
A. the B. a C. an D. X
3. Can you turn off _____ television, please?
A. X B. a C. an D. the
4. We had _____ meal in a restaurant.
A. a B. X C. the D. an
5. Thank you. That was ______ very nice lunch.
6. My daughter plays _____ piano very well.
A. the B. a C. X D. an
7. Jill went to ______ hospital to see her friend.
A. x B. the C. a D. an
8. Mrs Lan went to ______ school to meet her son’s daughter.
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A. x B. the C. a D. an
9. We visited _______ two years ago.
A. Canada and the United States B. the Canada and the United States
C. the Canada and United States D. Canada and United States
10. Are you going away next week? No, _______ week after next.
A. a B. the C. some D. X
11. We haven’t been to ______ for years.
A. cinema B. the cinema C. a cinema D. any cinema
12. It took us quite a long time to get here. It was ______ journey.
A. three hour B. a three- hours C. a three- hour D. three-
hours
13. I can’t work here. There’s so much ______.
A. noise B. noises C. the noise D. a noise
14. I’ve seen ______ good films recently.
A. a B. the C. some D. an
15. I often watch ______ television for two hours every night.
A. some B. the C. any D. X
16. The injured man was taken to _____.
A. hospital B. any hospital C. the hospital D. hospitals
17. She went out without _____ money.
A. any B. an C. a D. x
18. Did _______ police find ______ person who stole your bicycle?
A. a /a B. the / the C. a / the D. the / a
19. Can anyone give me .......................... hand, please because I have just fallen over?
20. I don’t know what to do. It’s ................................ problem.
A. quite difficult B. a quite difficult C. quite a difficult D. the quite difficult
21. I have left my book in .......................... kitchen and I would like you to get it for me.
22. Please meet me at the train station in ............................ hour from now.
Exercise 5: Identify the one underlined word or phrase ( A,B,C or D ) that must be changed in
order to make the sentence correct .
1. I visited Mexico and United States last year.
A B C D
2. France and Britain are separated by channel.
A B C D
3. Next year we are going skiing in Swiss Alps.
A B C D
4. The word ‘restroom’ is an euphemism for toilet.
A B C D
5. The mechanic in the orange shirt put the quart of oil into the engine.
A B C D
6. If you are in the hurry, I can get it for you now.
A B C D
7. My grandmother had a bad heart and a arthritis.
A B C D
8. The most people believe that marriage and family life are the basis of our society.
A B C D
9. In Britain the coffee is more expensive than tea.
A B C D
Exercise 6:Choose the best answer to complete the sentences:
1. _____driver was_____strong athletic young man.
A. The/the B. The/a C. A/ the D. A/a
2. He took_____cigar from his mouth and blew away_____long trail of smoke.
A. the/a B. a/a C. the/the D. a/the
3. We sat_____side by_____side smoking and thinking.
A. /a B. /the C. the/ D. /
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4. We got back to _____inn as _____night was falling.
A. the/the B. a/the C. the/ D. the/a
5. It was_____ late afternoon and their shadows lay long across _____road.
A. /the B. / C. the/the D. a/the
6. _____invitations to_____dinner for 16 people were sent out.
A./the B. /a C. the/the D. a/the
7. He worked hard and often got out of _____bed at _____night to make sure that he had written
_____point down.
A./the/a B. //a C. the/the/ D. a/the/
8. They stood for _____moment, then all together slowly moved towards_____church.
A./the B. / C. the/a D. a/the
9. “Do you usually go to _____church?” “Occasionally”
A. a B. an C. the D. 
10. They are at_____sea now. They write that they are having_____marvelous time.
A.the/the B. a/the C. / D. the/a
11. I’ll drive you to _____town this morning.
A. a B.  C. the D. an
12. Although it was_____early afternoon, all_____lights in_____restaurant were on.
A./the/the B. //a C. the/the/ D. a/the/
13. _____Nile flows right through_____city
A./the B. /a C. the/the D. a/the
14. It was _____sort of_____occasion when one wants to help but doesn’t know how.
A.the/the B. a/the C. the/a D. the/
ĐÁP ÁN
Exercise 3:
1. C 2. A 3. A 4. D 5. D 6. C 7. D 8. B
9. C 10. B 11. D 12. C 13. A 14. C 15. C 16.
Exercise 4:
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. A 6. A
7. B 8. B 9. A 10. B 11. B 12. C
13. A 14. C 15. D 16. C 17. A 18. B
19. A 20. C 21. C 22. B
Exercise 5:
1. C 2. D 3. D 4. B 5. B
6. B 7. D 8. A 9. B 10.
Exercise 6:
1B 2A 3D 4C 5B
6B 7B 8D 9D 10D
11B 12A 13C 14D

16. COLLOCATIONS
Collocations là những cặp hoặc nhóm từ luôn luôn đi với nhau, và các cặp từ đó làm cho người
bản xứ thấy câu hoặc từ đúng như cách họ dùng từ, tức khi bạn dùng Collocations đúng thì câu nó tự
nhiên và đúng tiếng Anh hơn.
Chẳng hạn như bạn sẽ dùng a fast car chứ không phải là a quick car hoặc là dùng watch TV chứ
không dùng look at TV
Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to fill the gap in each of the following.
1. The meeting took almost five hours so it was impossible to _______ attention all the time.
A. pay B. give C. have D. make
2. The problem is difficult to ___________ under control.
A. hold B. keep C. do D. make
3. It took us all day to clean up the office after the burglary - the thieves_________ a terrible mess.
A. did B. took C. had D. made
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4. I don't think we should___________ a decision yet; we should wait.
A. make B. do C. take D. create
5. Only 31% of the students who___________ the final exam passed it.
A. had B. made C. wrote D. took
6. I think we should look for a new supplier - the one we have at the moment___________ us too
many problems.
A. causes B. makes C. does D. solves
7. Could you__________ me a favour and post these letters on your way home?
A. do B. make C. give D. get
8. I've told him ten times that he's got the wrong telephone number. I'll___________ crazy if they call
again.
A. go B. be C. become D. get
* go crazy: to become very excited about something
9. The company offers its employees free language training but not many people ___________
advantage of it.
A. make B. take C. do D. keep
*take advantage of sth; to use the good things in a situation
10. Our personal assistant is leaving next month - she's___________ a baby.
A. waiting B. waiting for C. making D. expecting
Exercise 2: Choose the best option A or B, C, D to complete each of the following sentences:
1. Most doctors and nurses have to work on a _______ once or twice a week at the hospital.
A. solution B. night shift C. household chores D. special dishes
2. We enjoy _______ time together in the evening when the family members gather in the living room
after a day of working hard.
A. spending B. caring C. taking D. doing
4. He is a _______ boy. He is often kind and helpful to every classmate.
A. frank B. lovely C. obedient D. caring
4. According to the boss, John is the most _______ for the position of executive secretary.
A. supportive B. caring C. suitable D. comfortable
5. Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.
A. help B. prepared C. be busy D. attempt
6. Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
A. happen B. encounter C. arrive D. clean
7. You should not burn _______. You had better dig a hole and bury it.
A. dishes B. lab C. garbage D. shift
8. One of Vietnamese traditions is a belief in _______ families and in preserving their cultures.
A. wealthy B. secure C. safe D. close-knit
9. The ..................that our family members share closely is watching film
A. concern B. interest C. pleasure D. entertainment
10. We share the house with my mother and father and my wife‘s sister and her kids, it is
a..........family
A. nuclear B. extended C. crowed D. single-parent
11. My mother.............the responsibility for running the household.
A. holds B. takes C. runs D. bears
12. My husband and I both go out to work so we share the………………
A. happiness B. household chores C. responsibility D. employment
13. Family is a base from which we can go into the world with confidence.
A. part B. place C. position D. foundation
14. Lee, who is Chinese, learns English as a ……………… language.
A. native B. second C. foreign D. first
15. This villa is the ……………. of my parents
A. belong B. possession C. having D. wealth
16. I really cannot accept your ……………. demands.
A. easy B. usual C. hard D. unreasonable
17. Don’t share the matter with anyone else. Please keep it in ……………….
A. private B. possession C. property D. tongue
18. Millions of people all over the world ……… English as their native language.
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A have B. talk C. choose D. produce
19. I have learned a lot about the value of labor from my .................... at home.
A. pot plants B. chores C. energy D. credit
20. If you practice regularly, you can learn this language skill in a short ................ of time.
A. activity B. arrangement C. period D. aspect
21. London is home to people of many cultural _______.
A. diverse B. diversity C. diversify D. diversification
22. She sent me a _______ letter thanking me for my invitation.
A. polite B. politely C. politeness D. impoliteness
23. Some researchers have just _______ a survey of young people's points of view on contractual
marriage.
A. sent B. directed C. managed D. conducted
24. It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding.
A. approximately B. generally C. frankly D. simply
25. Many young people have objected to _______ marriage, which is decided by the parents of the
bride and groom.
A. agreed B. shared C. contractual D. sacrificed
26. He is not really friendly and makes no attempt to be _______.
A. society B. social C. socialize D. sociable
27. It is thought that traditional marriage _______ are important basis of limiting divorce rates.
A. appearances B. records C. responses D. values
28. Mr. Pike held his wife's hands and talked urgently to her in a low voice, but there didn't seem to be
any response.
A. feeling B. emotion C. reply D. effect
29. Family is the place where _______ children is not only tolerated but welcomed and encouraged.
A. taking B. having C. giving D. showing
30. Socially, the married _______ is thought to be the basic unit of society.
A. couple B. pair C. twins D. double
31. Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.
A. variety B. changes C. conservation D. number
32. You are not _______ to say anything unless you wish to do so.
A. obliged B. willing C. equal D. attracted
33. A woman can never have a happy married life without _______ her husband.
A. demanding B. agreeing C. trusting D. determining
34. Many Vietnamese people ______ their lives for the revolutionary cause of the nation
A. sacrifice B. sacrificed C. sacrificial D. sacrificially
35. Most of us would maintain that physical ______ does not play a major part in how we react to the
people we meet.
A. attract B. attractive C. attractiveness D. attractively
36. They had a ______ dinner last night and she accepted his proposal of marriage.
A. romance B. romantic C. romantically D. romanticize
37. Reading the story of the ______ having her dress torn off in the lift reminded me of my friend's
wedding.
A. groom B. bride C. celebrate D. groomsman
38. I do not think there is a real ______ between men and women at home as well as in society.
A. attitude B. value C. measurement D. equality
39. The ______ to success is to be ready from the start.
A. key B. response C. agreement D. demand
40. They decided to divorce and Mary is ______ to get the right to raise the child.
A. equal B. determined C. obliged D. active
41. She is a kind of woman who does not care much of work but generally _______ only with
colleagues for meals, movies or late nights at a club.
A. supposes B. socializes C. attention D. discussed
42. I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.
A. correct B. right C. exact D. suitable
43. You should _______ more attention to what your teacher explains.
A. make B. get C. set D. pay
44. Body language is a potent form of _______ communication.
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A. verbal B. non-verbal C. tongue D. oral
45. Our teacher often said, "Who knows the answer? _______ your hand."
A. Raised B. Lift C. Raise D. Heighten
46. This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate.
A. situation. B. attention C. place D. matter
47. The boy waved his hands to his mother, who was standing at the school gate, to _______ her
attention.
A. attract B. pull C. follow D. tempt
48. If something _______ your attention or your eye, you notice it or become interested in it.
A. pays B. allow C. catches D. wave
49. When you are in a restaurant, you can raise your hand slightly to show that you need assistance.
A. bill B. menu C. help D. food
50. After a _______ hesitation, she began to speak with such a convincing voice.
A. rude B. slight C. small D. impolite
51. He is one of the most _______ bosses I have ever worked with. He behaves rudely to not only me
but also others in the staff.
A. thoughtful B. impolite C. attentive D. communicative
52. In many cultures, people signify their agreement by _______ their head.
A. turning B. raising C. pointing D. nodding
53. When you see your teacher approaching you, a slight wave to attract his attention is appropriate.
A. coming nearer to B. catching sight of C. pointing at D. looking up to
54. When you catch someone's _______ you do something to attract his attention so that you can talk
to him.
A. head B. hand C. eye D. ear
55. When the play finished the audience stood up and _______ their hands loudly.
A. clapped B. nodded C. shook D. hold
56. It is _______ not to say "Thank you" when you are given something.
A. small B. rude C. slight D. formal
57. A whistle is the _______ for the football players to begin the match.
A. communication B. instance C. attention D. signal
58. It is often considered to be impolite to _______ at someone.
A. look B. smile C. point D. raise
59. TV and film characters on TV have a great ........... on children.
A. function B. influence C. strength D. result
60. The World Wild Fund’s aim is to protect……. wild animals and their habitat.
A. endangered B. endanger C. endangerment D. danger
61. All the children should learn to speak a foreign……
A. story B. country C. language D. tongue
62. A(n)……in the number of rare animals can help attract more tourists here.
A. drop B. fall C. decrease D. increase
63. This is a valuable book. You must look after it ……and you mustn’t lose it.
A. care B. carefully C. careful D. carelessly
17. TAG QUESTIONS

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I. CÁCH THÀNH LẬP
1. Câu hỏi đuôi gồm có: chủ ngữ (phải là đại từ nhân xưng) và trợ động từ hay động từ đặc biệt.
2. Nếu câu phát biểu ở thể khẳng định thì câu hỏi đuôi ở thể phủ định và ngược lại.
3. Nếu câu hỏi đuôi ở thể phủ định thì phải dùng hình thức tĩnh lược (contractive form).
Ex:
STATEMENTS QUESTION-TAGS
He is a good boy, isn’t he?
The girl didn't come here yesterday, did she?
They will go away, won't they?
She hasn't left, has she?
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II. ĐẶC BIỆT:
a. Phần đuôi của “I am” là “aren’t I” .
Eg: I’m going to do it again, aren’t I?
b. Imperatives and Requests ( Câu mệnh lệnh và câu yêu cầu):
+ Có phần đuôi là “won’t you?” khi câu phát biểu diễn tả lời mời:
Eg: Take your seat, won’t you? (Mời ông ngồi)
+ Có phần đuôi là “will you?” khi câu phát biểu diễn tả lời yêu cầu hoặc mệnh lệnh phủ định.
Eg: Open the door, will you? ( Xin vui lòng mở cửa)
Don’t be late, will you? (Đừng đi trễ nha.)
c. Phần đuôi của câu bắt đầu bằng “ Let’s ...” : là “shall we ?”
Eg: Let’s go swimming, shall we?
Nhưng phần đuôi của “Let us / Let me” là “will you”
d. Nothing, anything, something, everything được thay là thế bằng “ It” ở câu hỏi đuôi:
Eg : Everything will be all right, won’t it?
No one, Nobody, anyone, anybody, someone, somebody, everybody, everyone được thay thế
bằng “They” trong câu hỏi đuôi.
Eg: Someone remembered to leave the messages, didn’t they?
Lưu ý: Nothing, Nobody, No one được dùng trong mệnh đề chính, động từ ở câu hỏi đuôi sẽ phải
ở dạng thức khẳng định. (Vì Nothing, Nobody, No one có nghĩa phủ định)
Eg: Nothing gives you more pleasure than listening to music, does it ?
e. This/ That được thay thế là “It”. Eg: This won’t take long, will it?
f. These/ Those được thay thế là “They”. Eg: Those are nice, aren’t they?
g. Khi trong câu nói có từ phủ định như: seldom, rarely, hardly, no, without, never, few, little…
phần đuôi phải ở dạng khẳng định. Eg: He seldom goes to the movies, does he?
h. Nếu câu phát biểu có dạng : You ‘d better → câu hỏi đuôi sẽ là : hadn’t you ?
You’d rather → câu hỏi đuôi sẽ là : wouldn’t you ?
You used to → câu hỏi đuôi sẽ là : didn’t you ?
III. Ý nghĩa của câu hỏi đuôi:
Ý nghĩa của câu hỏi đuôi phụ thuộc vào ngữ điệu diễn đạt nó:
- Xuống giọng và hy vọng người nghe trả lời “yes”
- Lên giọng và người nghe có thể trả lời “yes or no”
1. Quy tắc chung:
- Câu nói và phần đuôi luôn ở dạng đối nhau
câu nói khẳng định, đuôi phủ định?
câu nói phủ định, đuôi khẳng định?
Ex: The children are playing in the yard, aren’t they?
They can’t swim, can they?
- Chủ từ của câu nói là đại từ, ta lặp lại đại từ này
Ex: She is a doctor, isn’t she?
- Chủ từ là danh từ, ta dùng đại từ tương ứng thay thế
Ex: People speak English all over the world, don’t they?
- Đại từ bất định nothing, everything: được thay bằng “it”
Ex: Everything is ready, isn’t it?
- Các đại từ no one, nobody, someone, somebody, everyone, everybody, anyone, anybody: được thay
bằng “they”
Ex: Someone called me last night, didn’t they?
- Đại từ this / that được thay bằng “it”; these / those được thay bằng “they”
Ex: That is his car, isn’t it?
These are your new shoes, aren’t they?
- “There” trong cấu trúc “there + be” được dùng lại ở phần đuôi
Ex: There aren’t any students in the classroom, are there?
- Câu nói có trợ động từ (will / can / shall / should / is / are …): trợ động từ được lặp lại ở phần đuôi
Ex: You will come early, won’t you?
- Câu nói không có trợ động từ: trợ động từ do / does / did được dùng ở phần đuôi
Ex: It rained yesterday, didn’t it?
She works in a restaurant, doesn’t she?
- Câu nói có chứa các từ phủ định (never, seldom, rarely, hardly, …) thì phần đuôi khẳng định
Ex: He never comes late, does he?
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Note: Động từ trong phần đuôi ở phủ định thì luôn được viết ở dạng rút gọn.
2. Một số trường hợp đặc biệt:

- Phần đuôi của I AM là AREN’T I
Ex: I am writing a letter, aren’t I?
- Phần đuôi của Let’s là SHALL WE
Ex: Let’s go out tonight, shall we?
- Câu mệnh lệnh khẳng định:
+ dùng phần đuôi WON’T YOU để diễn tả lời mời
+ dùng phần đuôi WILL / WOULD / CAN / CAN’T YOU để diễn tả lời yêu cầulịch sự
Ex: Have a piece of cake, won’t you?
Close the door, will you?
- Câu mệnh lệnh phủ định: dùng phần đuôi WILL YOU để diễn tả lời yêu cầu lịch sự
Ex: Please don’t smoke her, will you?
- Phần đuôi của ought to là SHOULDN’T
Ex: She ought to do exercise every morning, shouldn’t she?
EXERCISE 1. Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best completes the sentence
1. No one is better cook than his mother, ______?
A. is she B. isn’t she C. are they D. aren’t they
2. Do it right now, ______?
A. will you B. shall you C. do you D. don’t you
3. There are no easy ways to learn a foreign language, _______?
A. are they B. are there C. aren’t they D. aren’t there
4. He seldom goes to the library, ______?
A. doesn’t he B. is he C. does he D. isn’t he
5. Let’s go for a long walk, ______?
A. will we B. shall we C .don’t you D. do you
6. I think he will join us, _____?
A. doesn’t he B. won’t he C. will he D. don’t I
7. The film is good, _______________?
A. is it B. are they C. isn’t it D. aren’t they
8. You are going to the party, ____________?
A. is you B. are you C. aren’t you D. were you
9. He can speak English, _________________ ?
A. can he B. can’t he C. can’t him D. could he
10. You don’t know him,__________________ ?
A. do you B. don’t you C. are you D. aren’t you
11. Lan speaks Chinese very well, __________?
A. does she B. doesn’t she C. is she D. was she
12. John has worked hard, _________________?
A. does he B. did he C. has he D. hasn’t he
13. They invited him to the party, ___________?
A. do they B. don’t they C. did they D. didn’t they
14. They are leaving here tomorrow________?
A. do they B. are they C. aren’t they D. did they
15. I’m a bit late, ______?
A. am not I B. aren’t you C. are you D. aren’t I
16. No one is indifferent to praise, ______?
A. is one B. isn’t one C. is he D. are they
17. Somebody has left these socks on the bathroom floor, ______?
A. have they B. haven’t they C. has he D. hasn’t he
18. James owns a restaurant, ______?
A. does he B. is he C. doesn’t he D. didn’t he
19. You aren’t too busy to talk, ______?
A. are you B. have you C. aren’t D. do you
20. The ticket to London doesn’t cost a lot, ______?
A. do they B. does it C. is it D. isn’t it
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21. You don’t need me any more, ______?
A. do I B. don’t I C. do you D. don’t you
22. Nobody knows who invited the wheel, ______?
A. do they B. don’t they C. does it D. doesn’t it
23. Harry was working in Bristol then, ______?
A. was Harry B. wasn’t he C. was he D. didn’t he
24. You’ll be home before midnight, ______?
A. will you B .won’t you C. are you D. won’t you be
25. David is bringing some wine, ______?
A. is he B. isn’t he C. is David D. isn’t David
26. Don’t leave anything behind, ______?
A. do you B. don’t you C. will you D. shall we
27. That isn’t Bill driving, ______?
A. is it B. is that C. isn’t that D. isn’t it
28. Nobody likes the play, __________?
A. do they B. don’t they C. didn’t they D. did they
29. The children can read English, __________?
A. can’t they B. can they C. they can D. they can’t
30. Your grandfather was a millionaire, ______?
A. was he B. is he C. wasn’t he D. isn’t he
31. Your brother’s here, ______?
A. is he B. are he C. isn’t he D. aren’t he
32. That was Ann on the phone, ______?
A. was it B. was that C. wasn’t that D. wasn’t it
33. Tom didn't see her, ______?
A. did Tom B. did he C. do Tom D. does he
34. Mary wasn't angry, ______?
A. was she B. is she C. wasn’t she D. was Mary
35. Susan doesn't like oysters, ______?
A. did she B. does she C. doesn’t she D. she does
EXERCISE 2 : Add tag questions to the following.
1/ They want to come,………………….?
2/ Elizabeth is a dentist, ……………….. ?
3/ They won’t be here, …………………?
4/ That is your umbrella, ………………….?
5/ There aren’t many people here yet, …………….. ?
6/ He has a bicycle,……………………?
7/ Peter would like to come with us to the party, ……………………..?
8/ Those aren’t Fred’s books, ………?
9/ You have never been to Paris,…………?
10/ Something is wrong with Jane today, ………… ?
11/ Everyone can learn how to swim, ……………… ?
12/ Nobody cheated in the exam, ………………….. ?
13/ Nothing went wrong while I was gone, ………… ?
14/ I am invited, ………………….?
15/ This bridge is not very safe,……………..?
16/ These sausages are delicious, …………….?
17/ You haven’t lived here long, …………?
18/ The weather forecast wasn’t very good, ……………. ?
19/ He’d better come to see me, .............. ?
20/ You need to stay longer, ................................?
1. Lan enjoys watching TV after dinner, does she?
2. Tam didn’t go to school yesterday, did he?
3. They’ll buy a new computer, won’t t hey?
4. She can drink lots of tomato juice everyday, can ’t she?
5. She may not come to class today, ?
6. We should follow the traffic rules strictly, shouldn’t we?
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7. Your mother has read these fairy tales for you many times, .hasn’ t she?
8. He seldom visits you, doe s he?
9. You’ve never been in Italy, .hav e you?
10. That’s Bob, isn’ t it?
11. No-one died in the accident, did they?
12. I’m supposed to be here, aren’ t I?
13. Nothing is wrong, is it?
14. Nobody called the phone, did they?
15. Everything is okay, isn’t it they?
16. Everyone took a rest, didn’t they ?
17. Going swimming in the summer is never boring, is it ?
18. Let’s dance together, shall we?
19. Don’t talk in class, wil l you?
20. Sit down, won’t you?
21. This picture is yours, isn’ t it?
22. Hoa never comes to school late, do es she?
23. You took some photos on the beach, .didn’t y ou?
24. He hardly ever makes a mistake, does he?
25. We must communicate with you by means of e-mail or chatting, mustn’t w e?
26. Nobody liked the play, did t hey?
27. She’d saved money if she bought fresh food, cou ldn’t she?
28. The area was evacuated at once, wasn’t it?
29. She’s very funny. She’s got a great sense of humor, hasn’ t she?
30. It never works very well, does it?
31. Mr.Smith usually remembered his wife’s birthdays, did n't he?
32. Neither of them offered to help you, did t hey?
33. He ought to have made a note of it, shouldn’t he?
34. There’ll be plenty for everyone, won’t the re?
35. Let’s go out for dinner tonight, shall w e?
36. That isn’t Bill driving, is it?
37. Nothing went wrong, did I t?
38. There used to be trees here, didn’ t there?
39. This won’t take long, will I t?
40. Don’t touch that button, will y o u?
41. I’m not too late, aren’t I?
42. Not a very good film, is I t?
43. Somebody wanted a drink, didn’t they?
44. They think he’s funny, don’t the y?
KEYS
EXERCISE 1. Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best completes the sentence
1. A 5. B 9. B 13. D 17. B 21. C 25. B 29. A 33. B
2. A 6. B 10. A 14. C 18. C 22. A 26. C 30. C 34. A
3. B 7. C 11. B 15. D 19. A 23. B 27. A 31. C 35. B
4. C 8. C 12. D 16. D 20. B 24. B 28. A 32. D
1. don’t they 6. hasn’t he 11. can’t they 16. aren’t they
2. isn’t she 7. wouldn’t he 12. did they 17. have you
3. will they 8. are they 13. did it 18. was it
4. isn’t it 9. have you 14. aren’t I 19. hadn’t he
5. are there 10. isn’t it 15. is it 20. needn’t you

1. doesn’t she 12, aren’t I 23. didn’t you 34. won’t there
2. did she 14. is it 24. does he 35. shall we
3. won’t they 15. isn’t it 25. mustn’t we 36. is it
4. can’t she 16. did they 26. did they 37. did it
5. may she 17. is it 27. hadn’t she 38. didn’t there
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6. shouldn’t we 18. shall we 28. wan’t it 39. will it
7. hasn’t she 19. will they 29. hasn’t she 40. will you
8. does he 20. won’t they 30. does it 41. aren’t I
9. have you 21. isn’t it 31. didn’t he 42. is it
10. isn’t it 22. does she 32. did they 43. didn’t they
11. did they 33. shouldn’t he 44. isn’t he
18. PHRASAL VERBS

I. THEORY
 A phrasal verb is essentially a verb and one or two additional particles
EX: look for, look after, look up, look forward to, look down on …
 There are four types of phrasal verbs. These are as below:
1. Type 1 = verb + adverb (no object)
(The verb and adverb cannot be separated and there is no passive form in this type.)
carry out
break down = stop working
EX: The car broke down and we had to walk.
2. Type 2 = verb + adverb + object
verb + object + adverb
EX: Put off = postpone
We must put off the meeting for another week.
We must put the meeting off for another week
If the object is a pronoun the adverb must come after the object
We must put it off for another week
But not:
We must put off it for another week. (wrong sentence)
3. Type 3 = verb+ preposition + object
(The preposition cannot be separated from the verb.)
EX:
call on =visit
look after
take after = be similar to older relative (resemble)
He takes after his mother.
He takes after her.
But not:
He takes his mother after.
He takes her after.
4. Type 4 = verb + adverb + preposition
keep up with= maintain pace with

go on with = continue
think back on= recall
talk back to= answer impolitely
cut down on= reduce
get on with=have a good relationship with
run out of=have none left
drop in on =pay a short visit
come up with= give a good idea/solution
watch out for=look out, take care! be careful!( coi chừng)
face up to= cope with ( đương đầu,đối mặt)
look forward to=exciting
drop out of= leave/give up
put up with = tolerate
+The object (underlined below) always comes immediately after the preposition.
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EX: I can’t put up with his behavior any more
He dropped out of school at fifteen.
+If another verb is used after a phrasal verb,it must be in the -ing form
EX: We’re really looking forward to seeing you.(= We’re pleased and excited because we are
going to see you.)
II. PRACTICE
Exercise 1: Choose the best answer for each gap.
1. UNESCO _____ United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
A. stands for B. brings about C. takes after D. gets across
2.Who will ________ the children while you go out to work?
A. look for B. look up C. look after D. look at
2. Please ________ the light, it’s getting dark here.
A. turn on B. turn off C. turn over D. turn into
3. There is an inflation. The prices __________.
A. are going on B. are going down C. are going over D. are going up
4. Remember to _______ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.
A. take care B. take on C. take over D. take off
5. You can __________ the new words in the dictionary.
A. look for B. look after C. look up D. look at
6. It’s cold outside. __________ your coat.
A. Put on B. Put down C. Put off D. Put into
7. Frank never turns up on time for a meeting.
A. calls B. arrives C. reports D. prepares
8. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
A. do B. let C. delay D. leave
9. My father still hasn’t really recovered from the death of my mother.
A. looked after B. taken after C. gone off D. got over
10. The bomb exploded with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town.
A. went on B. went out C. went off D. went away
11. John, could you look after my handbag while I go out for a minute.
A. take part in B. take over C. take place D. take care of
12. Bill seems unhappy in his job because he doesn’t get _______ his boss.
A. up to B. on for C. on well with D. in with
13. Why do they ______ talking about money all the time?
A. keep on B. give up C. take after D. stop by
14. My father gave up smoking two years ago.
A. liked B. continued C. stopped D. enjoyed
15. The government hopes to _________ its plans for introducing cable TV.
A. turn out B. carry out C. carry on D. keep on
16. When the tenants failed to pay their bill, the authorities decided to _____ the gas supply to the flat.
A. cut down B. cut out C. cut off D. cut up
17. I was born in Scotland but I ________ in Northern Ireland.
A. grew up B. raised C. brought up D. rose
18. Both Ann and her sister look like her mother.
A. take after B. take place C. take away D. take on
19. I’ll be back in a minute, Jane. I just want to try out my new tape recorder.
A. resemble B. test C. arrive D. buy
20. I came ………..this ring while I was doing the gardening
A. across B on C to D along
21. The plane from Dallas ....................two hours late, so I missed my connecting flight
from Frankfurt to London.
A. took on B. took in C. take over D. took off
22. It took him a long time to ________ the death of his wife.
A. take away B. get over C. take off D. get through
23. Mrs. Jones's husband passed away fast Friday. We are all shocked by the news.
A got married B . divorced C. died D. were on business
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24. Billy hasn't been working; he won't________ his examinations.
A. get off B. get through C. keep up D. keep off
25. The national curriculum is made _______of the following subject: English, Math , Chemistry and
so on... .
A. from B. on C. up D. in
26.If orders keep coming in like this, I'll have to________ more staff.
A. give up B. add in C. gain on D. take on
27. She was tired and couldn’t keep ________the group.
A. on to B. up against C. up with D. out of
28.We were too tired to wash ________ after the meal.
A. over B. out C. up D. on
29.I don't know whether I'll go out tonight. It depends ________ how I feel.
A. in B. at C. on D. over
30.The police made an appeal ________ the public to remain calm.
A. by B. to C. at D. for
31.Part of the path had been ________ by the sea.
A. washed over B. washed away C. washed down D. made in
32.Paula applied for the post but she was________
A. turned down B. checked out C. kept under D. pushed ahead
33.The committee ____________ of different people of different views.
A. composes B. comprises C. consists D. contains
34.Try to study harder to catch …………….your classmates .
A up B .up with C out D with
35.I've been trying to ________ him all day.
A. fall in love with B. take track of C. take advantage of D. get in touch with
36.Please _________ an eye on the baby when I am cooking.
A. put B. keep C. lay D. catch
37.The bomb ________ when he rang the bell.
A. went over B. went on C. went out D. went off
38.Does this jacket ________ my trousers?
A. go with B. go through with C. go ahead D. go off
39.He is very mean and impolite. I don’t know how she can________ him.
A. keep up with B. go up with C. put up with D. climb up with
40. If you want to be health, you should ………….your bad habits in your lifestyles
A give up B call off C break down D get over
41.We have permission to ________ with the plan.
A. go ahead B. go over C. go on D. go off
42.I don’t want people to________ me without calling in advance.
A.drop out of B. drop up on C. drop down on D. drop in on
43.The doctor said that he had to________ his drinking or his health would get worse
A.cut down on B.run out of C.go on with D.get on with
44. If it is a good book, you might say, "It's so good. I can't ________."
A. put it out B. put it down C. take it out D. take it down
45. What may happen if John will not arrive in time?
A go along B . count on C keep away D. turn up
46. Johnny sometimes visits his grandparents in the countryside.
A. calls on B. keeps off C. takes in D. goes up
47. They decided to postpone their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic.
A. take up B. turn round C. put off D. do with
48.At the station, we often see the sigh “________ for pickpockets”.
A. watch on B. watch out C. watch up D. watch at
49.WHO’s main activities are carrying _____ research on medical development and improving health
care.
A. out B. in C. for D. of
50. While I was looking through my old albums the other day, I ______ this photograph of my parents'
wedding.
A. made up B. came across C. took after D. turned down
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*HOMEWORK
Exercise 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
1. When the police investigate a crime, they ________evidence such as fingerprints, hair, or clothing
A. look after B. look up to C. look for D. look into
2. “Do you ________ your new roommate, or do you two argue?”
A. keep in touch with B. get along with C. on good terms with D. get used to
3. After months of testing, the Russian space scientists ______ a space suit that works better than any
other in history.
A. came to B. came up with C. came up to D. came out with
4. Let’s check our hotel room _______before we pay for it.
A. out B. away C. up D. off
5. He lost the tennis match, so we will try to cheer him ______.
A. off B. away C. on D. up
6. The mechanic broke the engine_______ its many components
A. up into B. into C. down into D. off into
7. The couple broke _______ their engagement after they had a huge argument.
A. in B. over C. off D. away
8. The new mayor will bring ______a change in local government policies.
A. with B. out C. up D. about
9. Sara said she took golf _______ so that she could meet more interesting people.
A. on B. over C. back D.up
10. Try _____ this bicycle to determine if you feel comfortable on it.
A. out B. on C. off D. at
questions
1. She turned the first offer _____ because she wanted more money for her house.
A. off B. away C. out D. down
2. They decided to name the new baby boy ________Grandpa.
A. of B. after C. with D. as
3. Mom told her little boy to put all his toys ________ before coming to dinner.
A. out B. off C. away D. in
4. The couple put their wedding ______ until next year.
A. off B. up C. on D. away
5. The gunman told the victim to hand _____ all his money.
A. out B. over C. in D. off
6. Don’t throw your jacket on the bed. Hang it _____
A. up B. over C. on D. in
7. The supervisor told her to keep _______ the good work.
A. over B. on C. with D. up
8. Man is killing _______ all the fish in the sea.
A. out B. away C. off D. up
9. If you leave ______any information, the form will be returned to you.
A. down B. out C. up D. away
10. Security is very important in this building. Don’t let anyone ____unless they show you proper
indentification.
A. in B. out C. off D. on
Exercise 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each od the following
questions
1. Look this document ________carefully before you sign it.

A.up B. on C. at D. over
2. If you don’t know what a word means, look it _____ in the dictionary.
A. over B. up C. on D. at
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3. I couldn’t make ______ all the words on the sign because my glasses were dirty.
A.up B. out C. clear D. up with
4. Tony and Nancy always kiss and make ______after their arguments.
A. up B. off C. with D. up with
5. Cross _____ my name because I won’t be able to attend.
A. out B. down C. up D. away
6. She will cut ____ the number of cigrarettes she smokes.
A. off B. in C. up D. down
7. Have you figured _______ how to solve the problem yet?
A. out B. on C. in D. of
8. After you fill the application form______, sign it and date it.
A. on B. off C. out D. with
9. You should always fill _______ your tank when it gets down to a quarter full.
A. off B. up C. in D. out
10. All students must hand _____ their homework the day after it is assigned.
A. out B. on C. to D. in
Exericse 4: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions
1. The daughter looked______ her mother after her mom was sent home form the hospital with a
broken hip.
A. upon B. after C. on D. at
2. Why don’t you look ______ this situation and see if you can figure out a way to fix it without
spending too much money?
A. out B. over C. away D. off
3. My grandfather passed ______when I was only six years old. He had lung cancer.
4. Every day many of us have to put ______people that we don’t like.
A. on with B. off with C. up D. up with
5. Nancy ran ____ Bob while both were shopping at the supermarket.
A. over B. across C. upon D. onto
6. If you go hiking, you should watch ______for poison oak and snakes. Both can cause you problems.
A. over B. up C. out D. on
7. Let’s get _______ the bus at the next stop. We can’t visit the museum and catch another bus in a
couple of hours.
A. onto B. out C. in D. off
8. When the student got ____ the test, he gave it to the teacher.
A. over with B. through with C. through at D. over
9. If you’re going to give ______ smoking, you must have a lot of will power.
A. away B. up C. in to D. off
10. After you write your report, give it to your boss. He will go________ it and make any necessary
changes.
A. upon B. through with C. over D. with
questions
1. She kept ____ taking the real estate exam until she finally passed it and got her license
A. on B. onto C. in D. at
2. Kids have to talk fast if they want to ____their parents on a stroll through the park.
A. keep with B. keep up with C. keep onto D. keep over with
3. You’d better cut______animal fat if you want to lower your cholesterol.
A. down with B. off with C. out in D. down on
4. I wish my friends would call me first before they drop _______.
A. in B. out C. at D. off
5. Sales of the toy dropped ________ sharply when the TV news reported that a child had swallowed
part of the toy and almost died.
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6. People who don’t get _______their coworkers sometimes don’t lasr long at their jobs.
A. up with B. along with C. on to D. by with
7. At a crime scene, the police will tell you to get back. They don’t want civilians to interfere ______
the investigation.
A. at B. on C. with D. into
8. The boy was always getting ________ trouble as a youth. Then, to everyone’s surprise, he became a
policeman.
A. into B. onto C. on D. with
9. Mankind has managed to wipe _____many kinds of animals.
A. away B. off C. out D. over
10. My car broke ______ on the way to work. I had to call a tow truck.
A. down B. up C. off D. away
questions
1. Before you finish this project, check ______ your supervisor for further instructions
A. on B. on with C. back with D. up
2. As soon as we got to the motel, we checked _______.
A. at B. in C. on D. off
3. While looking for my nail clipper, I came _______a knife that I thought I had lost.
A. at B. with C. up D. across
4. We’ve ________ out of milk. You’ll have to drink your tea without it.
A. come B. taken C. gone D. run
5. It’s difficulty to _______luxuries when you’re used to having them.
A. cut down on B. cut down at C. cut off on D. cut down into
6. I missed the seven o’clock news on the radio this morning. I _____ up too late.
A. came B. turned C. grew D. woke
7. Governments should ______ international laws against terrorism.
A. bring up B. bring about C.bring in D. bring back
8. You can’t possibly say no to such a wonderful job offer. It’s too good to ______.
A. turn it up B. turn it down C. put it up D. put it down
9. Eve was born in the South, but she grew ________ in the North.
A. up B. on C. about D. at
10. “What ______ your flight?” “There was a big snowstorm in Denver that delayed a lot of flights”.
A. delayed up B. postponed up C. held up D. hung up
questions:
1. “Can you read that sign?” “Just a minute . Let me ______ my glasses”.
A. put off B. put on C. put with D. put away
2. This is Bob speaking. I need my pocket calculator. Can I have it back tomorrow? I can’t ________
it.
A. do with B. do without C. deal with D. deal without.
3. “That old paint that you have stored in your garage is a fine hazard”. “You’re right. I should
______it”.
A. get away from B. get rid of C. get through with D. get along with.
4. “You must be anxious to go on your vacation.”. “I certainly am. I am really ______this trip”.
A. looking for B. looking forward C. looking forward to D. looking up to
5. “Who ______ out that tie for you?” No one. I choose it myself.”
A. bought B. brought C. turned D. picked
6. We didn’t like John when we first met him, but he has turned_______ to be a good friend to us.
A. down B. up C. on D. out
7. “Have you_______ this contract yet?” “Not yet. I’ll try to read this weekend”
A. looked over B. looked into C. looked up D. looked out
8. After ten times, the students _____in their quizzes to the instructor.
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A. gave B. had C. held D. handed
9. “Hello, is Bill there?”. Yes, ________a minute, and I’ll get him
A. hang in B. hang up C. hold on D. hang off
10. I was talking to my aunt when suddenly my cousin George _____ in on our conversation.
A. interrupted B. broke C. went D. intervened
19. PRONUNCIATION
VOWELS AND DIPTHONGS
A. THEORY:
[æ] Trong những từ 1 âm tiết, tận cùng là 1 hay nhiều phụ âm : lad, dam
Trong âm tiết mang trọng âm của từ nhiều âm tiết và đứng trước 2 PÂ
( Phụ âm) : Candle
[ei] Từ một âm tiết có tận cùng là: A+ PÂ( Phụ âm) + E : Bate
- Động từ có tận cùng ATE : intimate, deliberate
Trong âm tiết trước tận cùng -ION và –IAN: Nation, Translation
Ngoại lệ: Companion [k∂m`pænj∂n], Italian [i`tælj∂n],
[ɔ:] Trong từ một âm tiết tận cùng là “LL”
Examples: all, call, tall, small
[ɔ] Trong những âm tiết có trọng âm của một từ , hoặc từ một âm tiết bắt
1 A đầu bằng W: Was, Want
[a:] Trong những từ 1 âm tiết tận cùng bằng R hoặc R+ PÂ hoặc trong âm
tiết của từ khi A đúng trước R+ PÂ
Examples: Bar, Far
Ngoại lệ: scarce [ske∂]
[i] Trong tận cùng - ATE của tính từ
Examples: Itimate [ìntimit], Animate, Delicate [`delikit]
Trong tận cùng - AGE của danh từ 2 âm tiết.
Examples: Village, Cottage
[∂] Trong những âm tiết không có trọng âm. Again, Balance
[e] Trong những từ 1 âm tiết tận cùng bằng 1 hay nhiều PÂ(trừ R).Hoặc
trong âm tiết có trọng âm của 1 từ : Bed, get
Ngoaị lệ: Her, term
[i:] Khi đứng liền trước tận cùng PÂ+ E và trong những từ be, she, he,
me:
2 E Cede, Scene
[i] Trong những tiền tố BE, DE, RE; begin, become, decide, return
[∂] : silent, open

[ei] Khi AI đứng trước 1 PÂ trừ R
AI Examples: Mail, Sail
3
[e∂]: Khi đứng trước R: air, fair
[ɔ:]Trong hầu hết các từ chứa AU : Fault, Launch

4 AU
[a:]Trong một số từ mà ta phải ghi nhớ
Examples: Aunt, laugh
5 AW Tất cả các từ chứa AW thường đọc là [ɔ:]: law, draw, crawl, drawn
[ei] trong hầu hết các từ chứa AY: clay, day, play
6 AY
Ngoại lệ: Quay, Mayor, Papaya
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[e] Head, Bread, Breakfast, Steady, Jealous, Measure, Leather
[i:] East, Easy, Heat, Beam, Dream, Breathe, Creature
[ə:] learn, earth, heard..

7
EA
[eə] bear, pear, swear
[iə] tear, clear
[ei] great, break, steak
i:] gee, free

8 EE
[iə] beer, cheer, deer
[i:] Ceiling, Deceive, Receipt
[ei] eight, weight

9 EI
[eə] Their
[e] Leisure, Heifer
“eks” Khi EX là âm tiết mang trọng âm: exercise, Excellent

Iks Khi EX là âm tiết không mang trọng âm, đứng trước 1 PÂ: Explain,
10 EX
Experience
“igz” Khi EX là âm tiết không mang trọng âm, đứng trước 1 nguyên âm
hoặc âm H câm: Examine, Existence
“ei” they, prey, grey
11 EY
“i:” money, key
[ai] Trong những từ 1 âm tiết tận cùng bằng i + PÂ: Bike, side
12 I
[i] Trong những từ 1 âm tiết tận cùng bằng i + PÂ + E : bit, sit
[i:] machine, magazine

13 IE
[i:] Khi nó là nguyên âm ở giữa 1 từ: Grief, Chief, Believe
[ai] Khi nó là nguyên âm cuối của từ 1 âm tiết : die, lie, tie

[əʊ]
- Khi nó đứng cuối một từ: no, go, so
- Khi nó đứng trong từ 1 âm tiết tận cùng bằng 2 PÂ hay PÂ+ E và trong
âm tiết có trọng âm của từ nhiều âm tiết: comb, cold
14 O Ngoại lệ: long, strong, bomb
[ɔ] Khi nó đứng trong từ 1 âm tiết tận cùng bằng 1 PÂ và trong âm tiết có
trọng âm của một số từ nhiều âm tiết : dot, nod
[ɔ:] Khi nó đứng trước R+ PÂ : born, north
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[L] Khi nó đứng trong từ 1 âm tiết và trong âm tiết có trọng âm của một
số từ nhiều âm tiết : come, some
[ʊ:] / [u:] do, move
[oʊ]Trong những từ một âm tiết tận cùng bằng 1 hay 2 phụ âm : coal, coat
15 OA
[ɔ: ] Khi đứng trước R : roar, Board
[u] : book, look
[u:] cool, food

OO
16
[L] : blood, flood
[ɔ:] door, floor
[aʊ] bound, clound
[aʊə] our, hour
17 OU [ʊə] tour, tourist
[ɔ:] four, pour
[ oʊ] Soul, Shoulder
[au] how, power

18 OW
[ ou] grow, know
[u] pull, full
[u:] blue, lunar
[ju:] tube, humour

19 U
[jʊə] Trong những từ có U+ R+ nguyên âm : Cure, pure
[ə:] Trong những từ một âm tiết tận cùng bằng U+ R hoặc U+ R+ PÂ :
fur, burn
[L] Trong những từ có tiền tố là UM-, UN- hoặc 1 số từ thông dụng : but,
cup, Unhappy, Umbrella
[ai] Trong những từ có UI+ PÂ+ E : guide, quite
20 UI
[i] built, guitar
[ai] khi nó là âm cuối của từ có 1 âm tiết : dry ; cry
ở các từ có đuôi là ify và các từ deny , reply, rely,
21 Y
[i] khi nó là âm cuối của từ có nhiều âm tiết: copy
B. PRACTICE
Choose the word whose underlined part is different from the others
1. A. fun B. sum C. utter D. union
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2. A. noon B. tool C. blood D. spoon
3. A. thought B. tough C. taught D. bought
4. A. pleasure B. heat C. meat D. feed
5. A. knit B. hide C. tide D. site
6. A. put B. could C. push D. moon
7. A. how B. town C. power D. slow
8. A. hear B. clear C. bear D. ear
9. A. heat B. great C. beat D. beak
10. A. blood B. pool C. food D. tool
11. A. university B. unique C. unit D. undo
12. A. faithful B. failure C. fairly D. fainted
13. A. course B. court C. pour D. courage
14. A. new B. sew C. few D. nephew
15. A. month B. son C. come D. home
16. A. wood B. food C. look D. foot
17. A. genetics B. generate C. kennel D. gentle
18. A. cleanse B. please C. treat D. retreat
19. A. thank B. band C. complain D. insert
20. A. sign B. minor C. rival D. trivial
21. A. beard B. rehearse C. hearsay D. endearment
22. A. dynamic B. typical C. cynicism D. hypocrite
23. A. bore B. more C. explore D. boss
24. A. candy B. sandy C. many D. handy
25. A. earning B. learning C. searching D. clearing
26. A. given B. risen C. ridden D. whiten
27. A. cough B. tough C. rough D. enough
28. A. accident B. jazz C. stamps D. watch
29. A. bought B. naught C. plough D. thought
30. A. spear B. gear C. fear D. pear
31 A. pudding B. put C. pull D. puncture
32. A. promise B. devise C. surprise D. realize
33. A. liable B. vivid C. revival D. final
34. A. bush B. brush C. bus D. cup
35. A. boat B. broad C. coast D. alone
36. A. more B. north C. lost D. water
37. A. distribute B. tribe C. triangle D. trial
38. A. thought B. tough C. bought D. fought
39. A. homeless B. done C. become D. month
40. A. hidden B. minor C. written D. kitten
41. A. many B. lamb C. handle D. camera
42. A. there B. appear C. wear D. prepare
43. A. occupy B. puppy C. ready D. study
44. A. private B. irrigate C. guidance D. environment
45. A. instruction B. shrub C. eruption D. supply
46. A. necessarily B. mechanic C. exception D. apprentice
47. A. worry B. infer C. dirtying D. fertilizer
48. A. mile B. militant C. smile D. kind
49. A. women B. bench C. lend D. spend
50. A. food B. good C. look D. blood
51. A. property B. access C. possession D. American
52. A. much B. number C. cut D. put
53. A. particular B. park C. smart D. hard
54. A. adverb B. access C. ache D. man
55. A. respect B. send C. set D. then
56. A. hunt B. run C. use D. lunch
57. A. occupation B. occasion C. shake D. miraculous
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58. A. easy B. seat C. learn D. eat
59. A. chew B. news C. crew D. screw
60. A. cow B. low C. how D. round
KEY
1. D 21. B 41. A
2. C 22. A 42. B
3. B 23. D 43. A
4. A 24. C 44. B
5. A 25. D 45. D
6. D 26. D 46. B
7. D 27. A 47. A
8. C 28. D 48. B
9. B 29. C 49. A
10. A 30. D 50. D
11. D 31. D 51. A
12. C 32. A 52. D
13. D 33. B 53. A
14. B 34. A 54. C
15. D 35. B 55. A
16. B 36. C 56. C
17. C 37. A 57. D
18. A 38. B 58. C
19. A 39. A 59. B
20. D 40. B 60. B
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CONSONANTS AND ENDING CONSONANTS
A. THEORY
I. PHỤ ÂM
Chúng ta hãy chú ý đến một số trường hợp sau.
Chữ cái c thường được phát âm là:
1. /k/: can, close
2. /s/ (đặc biệt khi nó đứng trước i, e hoặc y): city, certify, cycle
3. /ʃ/: special, ocean
Chữ cái d thường được phát âm là:
1. /d/: day, demand
2. /dʒ/: educate, graduate
Chữ cái g thường được phát âm là:
1. /g/: gain, regular
2. /dʒ/ (đặc biệt khi nó đứng trước i, e, hoặc y):origin, germ, gymnast
3. /ʒ/: garage, beige
Chữ cái n thường được phát âm là:
1. /n/: not, fun
2. /ŋ/: uncle, drink
Chữ cái s thường được phát âm là:
1. /s/: son, economist
2. /z/: rise, resumption
3. /ʃ/: sure, sugar
4. /ʒ/: usually, occasion
Chữ cái t thường được phát âm là:
1. /t/: ten, pretend
2. /tʃ/: culture, question
3. /ʃ/: mention, initial
Chữ cái x thường được phát âm là:
1. /gz/: example, exist
2. /ks/: box, mixture
3. /kʃ/: luxury, anxious
Một số nhóm chữ cái phụ âm thường gặp:
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Nhóm chữ cái Cách phát âm thường gặp Ví dụ
/k/ chemist, mechanic
-ch- /tʃ/ chair, lunch
/ʃ/ machine, chef
rough, laugh photograph,
-gh- hoặc -ph- /f/ paragraph
-qu- /kw/ queen, require
-sh- /ʃ/ share, smash
/θ/ think, depth
-th- them, without
/ð/
Cách phát âm tận cùng -s hoặc -es
Đối với cách phát âm của tận cùng -s hoặc -es của động từ ngôi thứ ba số ít thì Hiện tại đơn hoặc danh
từ số nhiều, ta có 3 cách đọc khác nhau dựa vào âm cuối của từ đó.
1. Phát âm là /s/ khi âm cuối của từ đó là: /f/, /k/, /p/, /t/, /θ/.
Ví dụ: laughs /la:fs/, parks /pa:ks/, hopes /həʊps/, hates /heɪts/, cloths /klɒθs/.
2. Phát âm là /z/ khi âm cuối của từ đó là: /b/, /d/, /g/, /1/, /m/, /n/, /r/, /v/, /ð/, /ŋ/ và các nguyên âm.
3. Phát âm là /iz/ khi âm cuối của từ đó là /s/, /ʃ/, /t ʃ/, /z/, /dʒ/.
Ví dụ: crosses /'krɔ:sɪz/, pushes /'poʃɪz/, watches /'wɒtʃɪz/, buzzes /'bʌzɪz/, changes /'tʃeɪdʒɪz/.
Cách phát âm của tận cùng -ed của động từ có quy tắc
Đối với cách phát âm của tận cùng -ed của động từ có quy tắc (regular verbs), ta có 3 cách phát âm
khác nhau dựa vào âm cuối của động từ nguyên mẫu.
1. Phát âm là /t/ khi âm cuối của động từ nguyên mẫu là: /f/, /k/, /p/, /s/, /tʃ/, và /ʃ/.
Ví dụ: coughed /kɒft/, talked /tɔ:kt/, stopped /stɒpt/, watched /wɒtʃt/, brushed
/brʌʃt/.
2. Phát âm là /d/ khi âm cuối của động từ nguyên mẫu là: /b/, /g/, /l/, /m/, /n/, /dʒ/,
/r/, /v/, /z/ và các nguyên âm.
3. Phát âm là /id/ khi âm cuối của động từ nguyên mẫu là: /t/, /d/.
Ví dụ: waited /'weɪtɪd/, added /'ædɪd/.
II. ÂM CÂM
Một số chữ cái trong một số từ bao gồm phụ âm và nguyên âm không được phát âm thành tiếng được
gọi là âm câm (silent sounds). Sau đây là một số âm câm thường gặp:
Chữ cái – Trường hợp thường gặp Ví dụ
b đứng cuối trong một số từ (thường đi sau m) climb, dumb, comb doubt, debt
b đứng trước t
c đứng trước k snack, dock
c đứng sau s trong một số từ scene, muscle, science
d trong một số từ handsome, Wednesday
h trong một số từ hour, exhausted
gh trong một số từ (đặc biệt là sau i) weigh, sight
k đứng trước n know, knee, knife
l trong một số từ half, could
n đứng sau m autumn, condemn
p đứng đâu một từ, theo sau là một phụ âm và một số psychology, receipt
trường hợp khác
r đứng trước một phụ âm khác hoặc đứng cuối từ đó card, park, farm, burn, neighbour,
volunteer
t trong một số từ listen, castle
w đứng trước r hoặc h trong một số từ wreck, who
B. PRACTICE: Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Exercise 1:
1. A. receipt B. concept C. adopt D. script
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2. A. please B. measure C. rise D. pause
3. A. resume B. statistics C. position D. designer
4. A. prison B. discipline C. digest D. scarf
5. A. season B. sugar C. suit D. sale
6. A. transition B. resort C. desert D. conserve
7. A. basic B. positive C. sunshine D. seashore
8. A. rose B. disease C. impose D. increase
9. A. pleasure B. measure C. ensure D. leisure
10. A. divisible B. decision C. disease D. design
11. A. same B. sour C. summer D. season
12. A. kidney B. knowledge C. killer D. kite
13. A. folk B. milk C. walk D. half
14. A. naughty B. hymn C. button D. fence
15. A. column B. lunar C. noon D. noun
16. A. comment B. solemn C. fasten D. applicant
17. A. income B. incredible C. ink D. infer
18. A. sigh B. thigh C. high D. cough
19. A. enough B. cough C. plough D. tough
20. A. laughter B. bought C. brought D. fought
21. A. accurate B. accept C. accident D. success
22. A. fasten B. listen C. soften D. enter
23. A. tomb B. comb C. doubt D. chamber
24. A. honorable B. honesty C. historic D. rhythm
25. A. gentle B. goose C. game D. gift
26. A. hour B. honest C. heir D. hospital
27. A. exchange B. ache C. stomach D. architect
28. A. number B. column C. neighbor D. anonymous
29. A. this B. thick C. maths D. thin
30. A. country B. cover C. economy D. ceiling
KEY:
1. A 6. D 11. D 16. B 21. A 26. D
2. B 7. B 12. B 17. C 22. D 27. A
3. B 8. D 13. B 18. D 23. D 28. B
4. A 9. C 14. B 19. C 24. C 29. A
5. B 10. B 15. A 20. A 25. A 30. D
Exercise 2:
1. A. neighbors B. friends C. relatives D. photographs
2. A. snacks B. follows C. titles D. writers
3. A. streets B. phones C. books D. makes
4. A. cities B. satellites C. series D. workers
5. A. develops B. takes C. laughs D. volumes
6. A. explains B. wakes C. phones D. names
7. A. phones B. streets C. books D. makes
8. A. proofs B. regions C. lifts D. rocks
9. A. involves B. believes C. suggests D. steals
10. A. serves B. blocks C. banks D. tourists
11. A. remembers B. cooks C. walls D. pyramids
12. A. miles B. words C. accidents D. names
13. A. sports B. plays C. households D. minds
14. A. makes B. views C. reads D. decides
15. A. albums B. tanks C. shops D. plants
16. A. gets B. loves C. sings D. buys
17. A. collects B. cooks C. swims D. claps
18. A. stamps B. friends C. relatives D. guitars
19. A. envelops B. tunes C. books D. guitarists
20. A. washes B. flies C. catches D. watches
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KEY:
1. D 6. B 11. B 16. A
2. A 7. A 12. C 17. C
3. B 8. B 13. A 18. A
4. B 9. C 14. A 19. B
5. D 10. A 15. A 20. B
Exercise 3:
1. A. invited B. attended C. celebrated D. displayed
2. A. removed B. washed C. hoped D. missed
3. A. knocked B. watched C. stopped D. called
4. A. looked B. laughed C. moved D. stepped
5. A. wanted B. parked C. stopped D. watched
6. A. laughed B. passed C. suggested D. placed
7. A. believed B. prepared C. involved D. liked
8. A. lifted B. lasted C. happened D. decided
9. A. practiced B. ranged C. washed D. touched
10. A. collected B. changed C. formed D. viewed
11. A. walked B. entertained C. reached D. looked
12. A. watched B. stopped C. pushed D. improved
13. A. approached B. stocked C. developed D. painted
14. A. admired B. looked C. missed D. hoped
15. A. played B. admired C. liked D. called
16. A. collected B. discarded C. watched D. wanted
17. A. placed B. practiced C. stopped D. named
18. A. hoped B. attracted C. added D. participated
19. A. equipped B. delivered C. transferred D. received
20. A. worked B. pumped C. watched D. contented
KEY:
1. D 6. C 11. B 16. C
2. A 7. D 12. D 17. D
3. D 8. C 13. D 18. A
4. C 9. B 14. A 19. A
5. A 10. A 15. C 20. D
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STRESS
A. THEORY
 TWO-SYLLABLE WORDS
1. Đa số các động từ 2 âm tiết , trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2
for'get , re'lax Ngoại lệ : 'enter , 'happen , 'open , 'listen
2. Đa số danh từ và tính từ 2 âm tiết trọng âm rơi vào âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất :
'butcher , 'standard , 'porter ( trừ mis'take , ma'chine )
3 ) Trọng âm của từ chỉ số đếm
thir'teen, four'teen
'thirty, 'forty, 'fifty
4 ) Hầu hết danh từ ghép trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 1
'raincoat , 'airport , 'tea-cup
5 ) Tính từ ghép có từ đàu là tính từ hoặc trạng từ  trọng âm rơi vào âm thứ 2 tận cùng là ed
bad-'tempered ' short-'sighted
6 ) Các trạng từ + động từ ghép: trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2
adv : up'stairs
verb : ill'-treat
7) Đa số tính từ, giới từ, và trạng từ có âm tiết thứ 1 là “A” thì trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2
a'gain, a'live, a'fraid, a'sleep, a'bove, a'lone, apart,
 THREE - SYLLABLE WORDS OR MORE THAN THREE-SYLLABLE ONES
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1. Những từ tận cùng bằng các đuôi sau có trọng âm chính rơi vào âm tiết ngay trước âm tiết
chứa đuôi đó
a ) -TION pro'tection
appli'cation
b ) -SION de'cision
permission trừ 'television
c ) -IC , -ICAL : ar'tistic e'lectric 'musical scien'tific po'litical
ngoại lệ : a'rithmetic : số học 'politics
d ) -ITY : a'bility, ac'tivity, possi'bility
e ) - IAL , -IALLY : artificially, official, es'sential, social
f ) -ITIVE : com'petitive , 'sensitive
g ) - LOGY : tech'nology, e'cology, physi'ology
h ) - GRAPHY : ge'ography
2 . Những từ có đuôi là ATE và ARY thì tròng âm chính rơi vào âm tiết thứ cách nó 2 âm
a ) ATE : con'siderate , com'municate
'illustrate , 'fortunate
b ) ARY : 'january , 'literary
'necessary , 'dictionary
Trừ: docu'mentary , supple'mentary , ele'mentary , ex'traodinary
3. Những từ có đuôi là những từ sau thì trọng âm rơi vào chính nó
a ) EE : refu'gee, nomi'nee ( trừ com'mittee, 'coffee )
b ) EER : pio'neer, mountai'neer , engi'neer
c ) ESE : Vietna’mese, Portu'gese , Chi'nese
d ) AIRE : million'naire, question'naire
e ) IQUE : tech'nique, u'nique, an'tique
f ) ESQUE : pictu'resque
B. PRACTICE
Choose one word whose stress pattern is different. Identify your answer by circling the
corresponding letter A, B, C or D.
1. A. compulsory B. technology C. curriculum D. independent
2. A. children B. subject C. certain D. divide
3. A. disruptive B. primary C. secondary D. educate
4. A. applicant B. maximum C. important D. lecturer
5. A. tutorial B. certificate C. philosophy D. application
6. A. solicitor B. spacious C. sequence D. separately
7. A. intuitive B. decorative C. accusative D. acquisitive
8. A. international B. assassinated C. differentiate D. preferential
9. A. dynasty B. dialect C. diamond D. diagonal
10. A. committee B. referee C. absentee D. engineer
11. A. understanding B. experience C. rapidity D. intensity
12. A. supply B. propose C. agree D. garden
13. A. extent B. advent C. access D. process
14. A. basic B. bamboo C. structure D. profit
15. A. available B. absolutely C. certificate D. appropriate
16. A. combined B. social C. surprised D. mature
17. A. interpret B. horizon C. pagoda D. sympathy
18. A. engineering B. application C. preferential D. identity
19. A. household B. concern C. garbage D. conflict
20. A. appropriate B. confidence C. maximum D. applicant
21. A. electrician B. appropriate C. majority D. traditional
22. A. supervisor B. agriculture C. catastrophe D. dictionary
23. A. entertain B. celebrate C. influence D. decorate
24. A. arrangement B. contractual C. disappear D. opponent
25. A. opportunity B. determination C. experimental D. communication
26. A. behaviour B. punishment C. influence D. interview
27. A. advantage B. preference C. attraction D. infinitive
28. A. majesty B. marine C. machine D. mature
29. A. decay B. settle C. appeal D. affect
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30. A. contour B. content C. continent D. continue
31. A. permission B. reaction C. apologize D. mutually
32. A. documentary B. multimedia C. education D. environment
33. A. finally B. approaching C. probably D. obvious
34. A. youngster B. integral C. terrific D. visually
35. A. responsibility B. conversation C. documentary D. trigonometry
36. A. conference B. lecturer C. researcher D. reference
37. A. resident B. tolerance C. hopelessness D. athletics
38. A. subsequent B. immature C. memory D. implement
39. A. millennium B. application C. criteria D. curriculum
40. A. commercial B. survival C. endangered D. industry
41. A. Asian B. gather C. advanced D. decade
42. A. globalize B. creditor C. priority D. tolerate
43. A. activity B. intelligence C. observation D. development
44. A. wonderful B. confident C. regular D. impressive
45. A. bamboo B. hello C. hotel D. beauty
46. A. believe B. couple C. decide D. connect
47. A. independence B. experiment C. individual D. reputation
48. A. physical B. musical C. possible D. domestic
49. A. alive B. ancient C. central D. vacant
50. A. poverty B. pottery C. decision D. astronaut
51. A. different B. important C. impressive D. attractive
52. A. medicine B. protection C. conclusion D. attention
53. A. destroy B. threaten C. collect D. begin
54. A. possible B. excellent C. industrial D. attitude
55. A. attract B. marry C. demand D. connect
56. A. capture B. destroy C. discharge D. respect
57. A. infinite B. renewable C. gigantic D. impressive
58. A. improvement B. cosmonaut C. reminder D. belongings
59. A. acquaintance B. apartment C. confidence D. donation
60. A. sneaky B. childish C. cosy D. remote
KEY
1. D 11. A 21. A 31. D 41. C 51. A
2. D 12. D 22. C 32. D 42. C 52. A
3. A 13. A 23. A 33. B 43. C 53. B
4. C 14. B 24. C 34. C 44. D 54. C
5. D 15. B 25. A 35. A 45. D 55. B
6. A 16. B 26. A 36. C 46. B 56. A
7. B 17. D 27. B 37. D 47. B 57. A
8. B 18. D 28. A 38. B 48. D 58. B
9. D 19. B 29. B 39. B 49. A 59. C
10. A 20. A 30. D 40. D 50. C 60. D
20. SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS

* SYNONYMS
+ join hands = work together
+ gets on one’s nerves = annoys sb
+ compulsory = obliged/mandatory
+ optimistic = hopeful
+ assistance = help
+ concentrate on = pay all attention to
+ fantastic = wonderful
+ come up = happen
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+ diversity = variety
+ suggestion = hint
+ pollute = contaminate
+ calm oneself down = to stop feeling excited
+ accomplished = well-done
+ take part in = participate in
+ résumé = curriculum vitae
* ANTONYMS
+ shortcoming >< strength
+ chance >< deliberate
+ acceptance >< refusal
+ concern >< ease
+ come to an end >< begin
+ threatened >< defended
+ punctuality >< being late
+ pessimist >< optimist
+ outstanding >< humble
+ advanced >< low level
+ admitt >< deny
+ vanish >< appear
+ nervousness >< confidence
+ promoted >< restricted
+ secure >< unsure
+ depressed >< cheerful
Exercise 1: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 1: Please stop making that noise. It really gets on my nerves.
A. cheers me up B. wakes me up C.amuses me D. annoys me
Question 2: Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
A. deal with B. manage
C. help together D. work together
Question 3: We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings. That is why we do
not want to leave.
A. possessed by the surroundings B. planted many trees in the surroundings
C. loved the surroundings D. haunted by the surroundings
Question 4: Schooling is compulsory from the age of 6 to 16 for Vietnamese children.
A. traditional B. obliged C. difficult D. free
Question 5: Although our opponents are stronger, the fans of our team are optimistic about the chance
of winning the match.
A. hopeful B. interested C. hopeless D. depressed
Question 6: When you are in a restaurant, you can raise your hand slightly to show that you need assistance.
Question 7: When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or
asking you.
A. be related to B. be interested in
C. pay all attention to D. express interest to
Question 8: I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.
A. reasonable B. wonderful C. pretty high D. accept
Question 9: I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.
A. successful B. hopeless C. hopeful D. unsuccessful
Question 10: Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
A. happen B. encounter C. arrive D. clean
Question 11: Humans depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile
soil for agriculture.
A. destruction B. contamination C. fertilizer D. variety
Question 12: I felt down when my parents broke their promise to buy me a pet on my birthday.
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A. discouraged B. disappointed C. frustrated D. upset
Question 13: Punctuality is imperative in your new job.
A. Being efficient B. Being courteous C. Being on time D. Being cheerful
Question 14:The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations
Question 15: She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.
A. strict B. outspoken C. firm D. tactful
Question 16: Ask Mum for permission to go out now. She looks like she’s in a good mood.
A. fashionable B. unconcerned
C. healthful D. happy
Question 17: To calm myself down before the interview, I decided to wait a while in a nearby park
and read the newspaper.
A. To stop feeling excited B. To stop my fear
C. To stop my uneasiness D. To fight my hunger
Question 18: He drove so fast that I really felt my life was in danger.
A. at the target B. in accident C. at stake D. in comfort
Question 19: We can use either verbal or non-verbal forms of communication.
A. using gesture B. using speech
C. using verbs D. using facial expressions
Question 20: Let’s wait here for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long.
A. arrive B. return C. enter D. visit
Question 21: Polluted water and increased water temperatures have driven many species to the verge
of extinction.
A. enriched B. contaminated C. purified D. strengthened
Question 22: Hunting for meat and burning forests for soil cause destruction to wildlife.
A. organization B. contamination C. protection D. damage
Question 23: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play it.
A. well-done B. well-trained C. well-educated D. well-equipped
Question 24: Chicken pox results in an eruption on the skin and sometimes it leaves permanent
marks.
A. rash B. hole C. erosion D. division
Question 25: Unselfishness is the very essence of friendship.
A. important part B. difficult part C. romantic part D. interesting part
Question 26: Only 489 athletes took part in the first Asian Games.
A. added to B. gave up C. participated in D. got rid of
Question 27: English, Maths and Literature are core subjects, which are compulsory in the national
examination.
A. unimportant B. main C. minor D. nonessential
Question 28: I finished my exam 30 minutes early. It was a piece of cake!
A. difficult B. incredible C. easy D. interesting
Question 29: Water and fresh air are very necessary for every living thing.
A. essential B. difficult C. expensive D. wasteful
Question 30: The augmentation in the population has created a fuel shortage.
A. increase B. necessity C. demand D. decrease
Question 31: I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.
A. out of work B. out of practice C. out of fashion D. out of order
Question 32: Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your résumé to the
company.
A. recommendation B. photograph
C. reference D. curriculum vitae
Question 33: We must cooperate closely in order to finish the project on time .
A. help B. work together C. agree D. assist
Question 34: Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth.
A. irritations B. annoyances C. fears D. risks
Question 35: I was asked to acount for his presence at the scene of crim.
threats to all species on Earth.
A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange
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Exercise 2: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE
in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 1: It is advisable that you should not tell the interviewer about your shortcomings.
A. weaknesses B.drawbacks C. faults D. strengths
Question 2: I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.
A. unplanned B. deliberate C. accidental D. unintennational
Question 3: He is very interested in watching football matches on TV at weekends.
A. bored with B. fond of C. keen on D. enjoyable with
Question 4: Their classmates are writing letters of acceptance.
A. confirmation B. agreement C. refusal D. admission
Question 5: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A. ease B. attraction C. consideration D. speculation
Question 6: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same
region.
A. restrain B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. fluctuate
Question 7: At about six in the evening the birthday party came to an end. We were all tired but
happy.
A. completed B. finished C. began D. stopped
Question 8: The earth is being threatened and the future looks bad.
A. defended B. made C. done D. varied
Question 9: “That is a well-behaved boy whose behavior has nothing to complain about”
A. behaving nice B. behaving cleverly
C. good behavior D. behaving improperly
Question 10: Punctuality is imperative in your new job.
A. Being late B. Being cheerful C. Being courteous D. Being efficient
Question 11: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.
A. slow B. open C. unsure D. uninterested
Question 12: There was a long period without rain in the countryside last year so the harvest was
poor.
A. famine B. flood C. drought D. epidemic
Question 13: He was one of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night.
A. easy - looking B. humble
C. well- known D.impressive.
Question 14: Advanced students need to be aware of the importance of collocation.
A. great importance B. high level C. Low level D. reputation
Question 15: Hiroko's feeling a bit under the weather. He thinks he might have the flu.
A. tired B. strong C. ill D. fine
Question 16: “Don’t be such a pessimist. I’m sure you’ll soon get over it. Cheer up!”.
A. optimist B. activist C. hobbyist D. feminist
Question 17: Mr. Brown is a very generous old man. He has given most of his wealth to a charity
organization.
A. kind B. hospitable C. mean D. honest
Question 18: He admitted breaking his mother's vase.
A. agreed B. regretted C. confessed D. denied
Question 19: She had a cozy little apartment in the heart of downtown.
A. uncomfortable B. warm C. lazy D. dirty
Question 20: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be optimistic B. be pessimistic C. be confident D. be smart
Question 21: Life on Earth is vanishing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is
taken.
A. appearing B. damaging C. polluting D. destroying
Question 22: Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has promoted its
trade relations with other countries.
A. boosted B. restricted C. balanced D. expanded
Question 23: He always treats me very well. I really look up to him.
A. look down on B. put up with C. take away from D. give on to
Question 24: We ofer a speeedy and secure service of transferring money in les than 24 hours.
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A. unhappy B. unsure C. uncomfortable D. unlimited
Question 25: The three animals have made an incredible journey to find their owners.
A. believable B. forgettable C. unforgettable D. unbelievable
Question 26: Remember not to show your nervousness during a job interview.
A. challenge B. confidence C. anxiety D. creativeness
Question 27 : I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.
A. hopeless B. hopeful C. successful D. unsuccessful
Question 28: Cholera is rare in less developed countries due to poor water and sanitation conditions.
A. common B. ordinary C. general D. normal
Question 29: One by one the old buildings in the city have been constructed and replaced with new
tower blocks.
A. repaired B. demolished C. improved D. dissolved
Question 30: We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being
A. revealed B. frequented C. accessible D. lively
Question 31: They protested about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners
A. vicious B. warmhearted C. callous D. coldblooded
Question 32: I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer
A. unplanned B. intention C. deliberate D. odd
Question 33: The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country
A. soak B. permanent C. complicated D. guest
Question 34: Maureen usually felt depressed on Mondays, because she never got enough sleep on the
weekends.
A. unhappy B. cheerful . C. glum D. understanding
Question 35: This new washing machine is not a patch on our old one. These clothes are still dirty.
A. to be expensive B. to be strange C. to be broken D. to be better
VOCABULRARY
21. EDUCATION
PART I: VOCABULARY, STRUCTURES
* Topic vocabulary
- compulsory - applicant - educate
- optional - application form - graduate (from)
- academic - certificate/ degree - separate
- parallel - qualification - divide (into)
- core/ main - semester/ term - attend
- independent/private/public - category - research/ study
- tuition fees - pass/ fail (an exam)
- acceptance - revise/ summarize/ consolidate
- scholarship - earn/achieve/gain/get
- Curriculum
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- candidate
*Phrasal verbs and structures

- apply to/for - get on well with - speak to/about
- cheat in - make fun of - do exercise
- drop out of - responsible for - make mistake
- make friend with - make a progress - make a good example for
- take an exam - be in term of - contribute to
- fall behind - catch/keep up with - pass with flying colours
- learn by heart
PART II: PRACTICE

* Exercise 1. Complete each of the following sentences by using the phrases from the box. Give
the correct form of the phrases if necessary.
make a good example for get on well with make friends with
make fun of make mistakes make a progress
cheat in exams pass with flying colours drop out of
responsible for
1. Tom has to rewrite his essay because he ________ a number of______.

2. Jack is overweight, so his classmate always ________ him.
3. It is necessary for students to work hard in order to ________ with high marks.
4. My monitor is always early for class to ________ the other students in my class.
5. Students mustn’t ________. It is one of the rules of any exams.
6. I am a newcomer here. I am not very happy because I haven’t _________ many students.
7. Some boys have got addicted to playing video games, so they want to_______ school.
8. The children who are ______ household chores usually do better at school and _____ their
teachers and their friends.
9. Congratulations! You ________ in the final exam!
10. I started learning English last month, but I haven't ________.
( Key: 1. made… mistakes, 2. make fun of, 3. make a progress, 4. make a good example for, 5. cheat
in exams, 6. make friends with, 7. drop out of, 8. responsible for/ get on well with, 9. passed with
flying colours, 10. make a progress )
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to
complete each sentence.
1. In Vietnam, children from the age of six must go to school.
A. compulsory B. optional C. choosing D. volunteered
2. In England, an _______ year runs from September to July.
A. academy B. academic C. academically D. academies
3. A school year in England _______ into three terms.
A. is dividing B. divides C. are divided D. is divided
4. In England, each term _______ by a one-week break called half term.
A. divides B. educates C. puts into force D. is separated
5. In a school year in Vietnam, there are two terms called the first term and the second term.
A. infants B. semester C. semesters D. system
6. There are two _______ school systems in England: state school system and public school ones.
A. parallel B. paragraph C. paradise D. pyramid
7. State school system in England is _______ for all students and _______ by the state.
A. free / pays B. free / paid C. fee-paying / paid D. fee-paid / pays
8. School system in England is divided into two_______ consisting of the state and the public ones.
A. levels B. schools C. years D. categories
9. The state school system in England has two _______ of education: primary education and
secondary education.
A. levels B. subjects C. terms D. semesters
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10. The National _______ is set by the Government and must be followed by in all state schools.
A. Stadium B. Curriculum C. Gallery D. Circus
11. In English schools, English, Math and Science are_______ subjects.
A. more B. store C. score D. core
12. Core subjects in Vietnamese schools_______ of Math, Literature and English.
A. makes for B. makes of C. are made up D. will make by
13. Schooling is _______ for all English children from the age of six to sixteen.
A. optional B. pioneer C. compulsory D. plastically
14. When do children in Vietnam go to _______? – They begin to go to school at the age of six.
A. High School B. Nursery C. Secondary School D. Primary School
15. In Vietnam, a stage of study for children aged from 11 to 17 is called_______.
A. Primary Education B. Pre-school C. Secondary Education D. Higher Education
16. My nephew is four years old, he may enter a _______ in Vietnam.
A. High School B. Kindergarten C. Secondary School D. Primary School
17. In England, schooling is compulsory for all children from the age of 5 to 16.
A. put into blush B. put on clothes C. put into force D. taken off
18. In Vietnam, schooling is _______ for all children from the age of three to four.
A. optional B. obliged C. compulsory D. compulsive
19. Many high school students in Vietnam have to work very hard to _______ at a university.
A. win a place B. get a cold C. lose touch with D. keep pace with
20. Nowadays, Vietnamese students have to study more _______ than those of twenty years ago to
keep pace with the developments of modern society.
A. substitute B. subjects C. subways D. subjunctives
21. The _______ year in Vietnam runs from September to June and is divided into 2 terms
A. academically B. academical C. academic D. academy
22. Children receive its early ____ at home so parents should buy some _______ magazines to put
them in the bookcase.
A. educational / educate. B. educational /education.
C. education / educational D. education / educated.
23. Schools in which all students can attend without paying tuition _______ are public schools.
A. fees B. charge C. payment D. bill
24. In Vietnam a school year lasts for nine months and is divided _______ 2 terms.
A. into B. to C. from D. on
25. _______ the end of the school year, students take an exam in each subject.
A. On B. To C. In D. At
26. Students usually _______ their GCSE at the age of eighteen.
A. pass B. make C. take D. follow
27. School boards are usually made _______ of people who live in the area, often parents of children
in the school.
A. up B. of C. into D. over
28. Tom left high school _______ the age _______ seventeen.
A. at / of B. in / for C. on / with D. of / in
29. The academic year in Vietnam is over _______ the end _______ May.
A. from / in B. for / on C. on / in D. at / of
30. The school library is open _______ all of the students and the teaching staff of the school.
A. for B. over C. to D. among
31. Fee-paying schools are often called "independent schools", "private schools" or “_______
schools"
A. college B. primary C. secondary D. public
32. In the UK, _______ schools refer to government-funded schools which provide education free of
charge to pupils.
A. state B. secondary C. independent D. primary
33. School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. depended B. required C. divided D. paid
34. In England schooling is compulsory _______ all children from the age of 5 to 16.
A. with B. for C. to D. over
35. For the government, education is now at the top of _______.
A. agenda B. outline C. order D. plan
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36. We want the kids to have the best _______ education
A. probable B. possible C. possibly D probably
37. Watching TV can be very _______.
A. education B. educated C. educate D. educational
38. The expansion of _______ education at college and university should be a powerful force for
change
A. further B. higher C. extra D. extended
39. Most children in the UK remain in _______ education until they are at least 16 years old.
A. full B. full – period C. full time D. part time
40. We have to _______ an exam at the end of the course.
A. write B. do C. take D. make
41. If you want to learn a new language, you must _______ foreign language classes.
A. follow B. present C. attend D. assist
42. My favorite _______ at school is history.
A. topic B. class C. theme D. subject
43. Students in public school in England have to pay _______.
A. free B. tuition fees C. fee-paying D. freedom
44. You can meet Mr. Pike, who is _______ behalf _______ the university to solve the problems of
foreign students.
A. on / of B. in / for C. with / at D. for / at
45. You can choose four subjects either in Arts _______ in Sciences.
A. nor B. or C. and D. as
46. He has not been offered the job because he cannot meet the _______ of the company.
A. requirements B. applicants C. information D. education
47. Parents can express a _______ for the school their child attends.
A. prefer B. preference C. preferential D. preferable
48. These students are wondering what university they should _______ for.
A. apply B. ask C. go D. attend
49. All _______ to universities or colleges in England are made through UCAS.
A. applicants B. applications C. application D. applicant
50. Students who study far from home often have problems with _______.
A. houses B. rooms C. flats D. accommodation
51. Universities send letters of _______ to successful candidates by post.
A. agreement B. acceptance C. announcement D. reply
52. What is minimum entrance _______ for this course?
A. condition B. requirement C. certificate D. ability
53. Not only did he win the first prize, _______.
A. and he was given a place at the university B. so he was given a place at the university
C. but he was also given a place at the university D. for he was offered a holiday abroad
54. The questions on the test were too long and difficult. I found it_______ to finish them on time.
A. possible B. impossible C. possibility D. possibly
55. He owed his success not to privilege but to self-education and a driving desire for _______.
A. achieve B. achiever C. achievement D. achievable
22. ENVIRONMENT
I. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
*TOPPIC VOABULARY
- acid rain: - environmental group
- animal welfare: - dispose (of)
- carbon monoxide: - pollute( v)
- conservation(n) - recycle( v)
- endangered species: - tidal wave
- fertilizers( n) - typhoon(n)
- greenhouse effect - volcanic eruption
- (non)-renewable resources - Biodiversity
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- nuclear fallout - Survival
- nuclear reactor - Environmental groups
- oil-slick - Harmful
- ozone layer - Economy
- pollution (n) - Argriculture
- protected animal - Investment(n)
- unleaded petrol - Commercial exploration
- nuclear waste - wildlife
*PHRASAL VERBS
- cut down - dress down
- throw away - give in
- use up - hang out
- Turn into - hand in
- look after - put up with
- pick on - looking forward to
- run into - bearing down on
- take after - teeing off on
- pass for - loaded up on
- stand by - sitting in for
- brought up - across
- think over - bank on
- getting over - bank sb on.
- getting st over - take on
- thinking over - take sb on.
- thinking st over
*PREPSITIONAL PHRASES
- Be in danger of + Ving
- Shortage of water
*WORD FORMATION
- Danger mercury-contaminated
endanger uncontaminated
endangered
dangerous - deforestation
- conservation
- pollution conservation of charge
antipollution conservation of electricity
self-pollution conservation of energy
pollute conservation of mass conservation of matter
unpolluted conservation of momentum
conservation of parity
- contaminate conservationist
contaminated
decontaminate
*WORD PATTERNS
- Dangerous for
- Impact on
- Kill off
- Verge of
- Dependent on
II. EXERCISES
Exercise 1. Mark the letter A or B on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
1. Exhaust fumes cause a lot of ________, especially in big cities.
A. recycling B. pollution
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2. Everyone should learn to ________ energy. Using lights/lamps only when needed is a good way to
do this.
A. conserve B. converse
3. Nancy is ________ about pollution. This is why she walks to work instead of driving.
A. cornered B. concerned
4. ________ is much healthier than driving, and it doesn't pollute the air.
A. Baking B .Biking
5. David conserves water by not letting it ________ when he's not using it.
A. run B. jog
6. I'd like to conserve water... But I feel dirty if I don't ________ three times a day!
A. bath B. shower
7. Many unethical companies ________ their waste into rivers.
A. dump B. give
8. ________, which is partly caused by exhaust fumes from cars, is a very big problem in many big
cities across the world.
A. Smog B. Smoke
9. ________ rain occurs when pollution in the air is absorbed by water droplets in clouds.
A. Dirty B. Acid
10. Oil ________ pollute sea water and kill marine life.
A. soil B. spills
Exercise 2:
Choose the right words: windmill/ protection/ effect/ biodiversity / warming / pollution/ used
up /gases /deforestation /recycle
1. There is a growing concern over the ________of species habitat and _______.
2. The earth's resources are being ________ at an alarming rate.
3. The greenhouse ________ is an increase in the amount of carbon dioxide and other _______ in
the atmosphere which is believed to be the cause of a gradual __________ of the surface of the
Earth.
4. The energy generated by the __________ is both very efficient and clean.
5. There have been many reports about ______ which is destroying large areas of tropical rain
forest.
6. The Japanese ________ more than half their waste paper.
7. We're not doing enough to protect the environment from ______
Exercise 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
1. We should protect plants and animals of the sea to keep its _________.
A. resource B. energy C. existance D. biodiversity
2. _______ are used to catch fish and other sea creatures.
A. Explodes B. Explosion C. Explosive D. Explosives
3. Be sure to wash these vegetables thoroughly. A lot of pesticede residue _____ on unwashed
produce.
A. can find B. can found C. can be found D. can be finding
4. A shortage of water is a problem in many parts of the world. In some areas, water _______ from the
ground faster than naturre can replanish the supply.
A. is being taken B. has been taking C. is taking D. has taken
5. Hundreds of species of plants and animals ________
A. are already be eliminated B. have already being eliminated
C. have already been eliminated D. are already been eliminated
6. One species is dependent on another for _______.
A. survival B. arrival C. national D. approval
7. It would have been a good crop_________ through.
A. if a storm didn't sweep B. had a storm not swept
C. would a storm not have swept D. didn't a storm sweep
8. If the oceans _________ of fresh water, there ________ plenty of water to irrigate all the deserts on
earth.
A. is - will be B. were - would be
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C. had been - would have been D. would be - were
9. The rhinoceros, whose numbers have dropped alarmingly recently, has been declared a/an ________
species.
A. danger B. endanger C. endangered D. dangerous
10. Environmental groups try to stop farmers from using harmful ________ on their crops.
A. economy B. argriculture C. investments D. chemicals
11. My mother ______ for an environment group. She helps raise money to protect wildlife.
A. identifies B. encourages C. shares D. volunteers
12. The environmental impact on tourism can be shocking and upsetting, but many governments think
it is _______.
A. negative B. comprehensive C. bad D. acceptable
14. Governments have ______ laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade and overhunting.
A. practised B. acted C. enacted D. observed
15. Forests all the world are being _______ into deserts.
A. switched B. turned C. sent D. transferred
16. Commercial exploration has driven many species to the _______ of extinction.
A. verge B. bank C. limit D. edge
17. The tsunami in 2004 _______ some countries and caused a lot of damage.
A. reached B. beat C. defeated D. hit
18. Man is killing ______ all the fish in the sea.
A. out B. away C. off D. up
19. The beach was so crowded the other day that we ________ difficulty finding an empty spot.
A. have B. have had C. had D. have been having
20. Some fish can survive only in salt water, ______ other species can live only in fresh water.
A. whereas B. unless C. if D. since
21. We must do more to protect __________.
A. environment B. an environment C. the environment D. environments
22. The chemical that his company is producing is dangerous ______ humans.
A. to B. for c. with D. against
23. A fund will be set up for the ______ species.
A. endangered B. endangering C. popular D. dangerous
24. Killing endangered animals for fur , skin and food should be ________.
A. encourage B. protected C. banned D. established
25. Great apes are in _________ of becoming extinct.
A. crisis B. threat C. danger D. warming
26. The blue whale is _______ endangered species.
A. on B. a C. the D. an
27. Why do people keep ______ whales?
A. to hunt B. hunting C. hunted D. hunts
28. The animals and plants _______ in the zoo.
A. protect B. protected C. are protected D. being protected
29. Scientists say that 5,000 species of plans and animals ____ each year.
A. elimate B. is elimited C. eliminating D. are eliminated
30. Snakes and crocodiles are _________.
A. animals B. poison C. reptiles D. worms
31. Concern for whales is worldwide. Some governments will not let people sell whales _____ in their
countries.
A. producing B. production C. product D. products
32. The animals in a modern zoo live together in an environment that is _____ to nature than a cage.
A. close B. closer C. clolest D. closely
33. The number of animal species that have died out _____ 1600 has increased shraply.
A. before B. yet C. since D. for
34. The __________ruined the soil for the next three generations.
A. disrupted B. disordered C. acid rain D. negated
35. By cutting down trees we ________ the natural habitat of birds and animals.
A. hurt B. harm C. damage D. injure
36. Many of the world’s people concern about the _____ number of whales in the oceans and seas.
A. dwindling B. dwindle C. to dwindling D. dwindled
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37. The giant pandas which _______ in the zoo will soon become extinct.
A. are fed B. fed C. is fed D. are feed
38. Human depend ____ species to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture.
A. at B. on C. in D. about
39. The details about the zoo’s closure were obtained from an unnamed ______
A. origin B. focus C. source D. store
40. Human being ________ stop polluting the environment.
A. must B. musn’t C. will D. need
41. We must consider animal _________as we strive to create a balance between man and nature.
A. fertilizers B. acid rain C. greenhouse effect D. welfare
42. It's important to have a _____________detector in your home for safety.
A. injure B. dispose C. carbon monoxide D. renewable resources
43.The ___________of an area can change over long periods of time.
A. climate B. injure C. carbon monoxide D. fertilizers
44. ____________focuses on making sure we protect the nature we haven't already lost.
A. renewable resources B. carbon monoxide
C. Conservation D. dangerous
45. There are many___________ all over the planet that need our help.
A. dangerous B. conservation C. origin D. endangered species
46. _____________used by huge farms can pollute drinking water for miles around.
A. Fertilizers B. injure C. greenhouse effect D. origin
47. ____________ can burn out of control and create hazy weather conditions.
A. Economy B. Forest fires C. dispose D. disordered
48. The _________ is said to heat up the earth.
A. carbon monoxide B. dangerous
C. greenhouse effect D. dispose conservation
49. As we move forward, we need to become more dependent on renewable ________
A. energy resources. B. renewable resources
C. greenhouse effect D. disordered
50. The exploration of nuclear science has created great boons, as well as horrific humanity_______.
A. conservation B. carbon monoxide C. fertilizers D. dangers for
Exercise 4. Word formation
Complete these sentences using the word on the right. The word has to be changed into the correct
form. The first one has been done for you.
1. Smoke from factories is polluting the atmosphere. POLLUTION

2. This is one of many problems. ENVIRONMENT
3. Pollution is very to people's health. HARM
4. Fortunately there are now many groups. CONSERVE
5. Their aim is the of all natural things. PROTECT
6. Pollution is the environment. DESTROY
7. The effects of radiation can be very . DAMAGE
8. waste is a big problem. INDUSTRY
ANSWERS!
1. polluting
2. environmental
3. harmful
4. conservation
5. protection
6. destroying
23. JOBS AND HOBBIES

A. Vocabulary
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interview : phỏng vấn dress neatly : ăn mặc chỉnh tề
stressful : căng thẳng formally : một cánh trang trọng
pieces of advice : vài lời khuyên concentrate : tập trung
pressure : áp lực effort : nỗ lực
impression : ấn tượng technical aspect : về phương diện kỹ thuật
express : biểu lộ admit : thú nhận
suitable : thích hợp enthusiasm : lòng nhiệt tình
candidate : ứng viên pest side : mặt tốt nhất
position : vị trí sense of responsibility : tinh thần trách nhiệm
certificate : chúng chỉ, bằng cấp comment : lời nhận xét
letters of recommendation : thư giới thiệu available : sẵn có
previous : trước đây experience : kinh ngiệm
employer : người thuê, chủ relate to : liên quan đến
qualification : chất lượng make sure : bảo đảm
dismiss: sa thải (việc làm) reject (v): đuổi ra (thể thao)
B. Phrasal verbs
blame sib for sty : đổ lỗi ai việc gì concentrate on : tập trung vào
jot down : ghi nhanh work as (a teacher/doctor) : nghề : làm nghề
move in : dọn (nhà ) đến take care of : chăm sóc
move out : dọn (nhà ) đi apply for/to : nộp đơn xin/cho ai
relate to : liên quan đến be out : đi vắng
prepare for : chuẩn bị cho sack for: sa thải vì
C. Structures
Like/ love/ẹnjoy
be keen on/ interested in/ fond of/ crazy about
not like/dislike/hate
be tired of/bored with/ fed up with noun/ V-ing
Available for : sẵn sàng cho
In term of : về mặt
Be unemployed/employed
He loves football/ He loves watching football
An by you bong a/ an by you thigh gem bong a
Tom is keen on getting together
Tom thigh to top (ban be)
Jessica enjoys your book so much.
Jessica rat thigh queen such can ban.
– I like (+ N/Vying) để mow to so thigh chug.
– I’d like + (to V) để no eve hang dip co the.
I like going to the cinema.
D. Exercises
I. Mark the letter a, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer in each of the following questions.
1. According to the boss, John is the most for the position of executive secretary.
A. supportive B. caring C. suitable D. comfortable
2. The lecturer explained the problem very clearly and is always in response to questions.
A. attention B. attentive C. attentively D. attentiveness
3. Not all teenagers are well for their future job when they are at high school.
A. interested B. satisfied C. concerned D. prepared
4. Most doctors and nurses have to work on a once or twice a week at the hospital.
A. solution B. night shift C. household chores D. special dishes
5. He has been very interested in doing research on since he was at high school.
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A. biology B. biological C. biologist D. biologically
6. It is of great importance to create a good impression _______ your interviewer.
A. on B. about C. for D. at
7. Good preparations _______ your job interview is a must.
A. with B. upon C. in D. for
8. Many children are under such a high _______ of learning that they do not feel happy at school.
A. recommendation B. interview C. pressure D. concentration
9. She likes meeting people and traveling so she wants to apply for a _______ of a receptionist or
tourist guide.
A. location B. position C. site D. word
10. To my _______, I was not offered the job.
A. happiness B. dream C. joy D. disappointment
11. Being well-dress and punctual can help you create a good _______ on your interviewer.
A. impression B. pressure C. employment D. effectiveness
12. She often reads newspapers and look through the Situations _______ columns every day, but up to
now she has not found any job yet.
A. Article B. Space C. Vacant D. Spot
13. Many people will be out of _______ if the factory is closed.
A. work B. career C. profession D. job
14. His dream of becoming _______ doctor became true after seven years of learning hard.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
15._______ information you need is. In this book. Read it carefully.
A. A B. An C. The D. Ø
16. Doctors have to assume _______ for human life.
A. responsible B.responsibly C. responsibility D. responsibles
17._______ is increasing, which results from economic crisis.
A. Employment B. Unemployment C. Employ D. Unemployed
18. He was offered the job thanks to his _______ performance during his job interview.
A. impress B. impression C. impressive D. impressively
19. There was no one _______.
A. I could ask for help B. when I could ask for help
C. I could ask whom for help D. for that I could ask for help
20. The children were quite attracted by the tamer and his animals _______ were performing on the stage.
A. that B. which C. whom D. who
21. His work involves helping students to find temporary _______ during their summer vacation.
A. decision B. employment C. choice D. selection
22.To prepare for your job interview, you should jot down your qualifications and experience as well
as some important information about yourself.
A. draw B. place C. put D. write
23. When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. be related to B. be interested in C. pay all attention to D.express interest to
24. Before _______ for a position, check whether you can fulfill all the requirements from the employer.
A. deciding B. applying C. requiring D. demanding
25. If you are _______ for a particular job, someone asks you questions about yourself to find out if
you suitable for it.
A. paid B. chosen C. interviewed D. recommended
26. You should ask the interviewer some questions about the job to show your _______ and keenness.
A. anger B. thrill C. amazement D. interest
27. You should show the interviewer that you are really keen _______ the job you have applied.
A. in B. for C. on D. over
28. They held a party to congratulate _______ their son's success to become an engineer.
A. with B. on C. for ` D. about
29. He was refused because he had no _______ experience related to _______ job he applied.
A. a / the B. an / Ø C. the / a D. Ø / the
30. Show your interviewer your sense of responsibility for work.
31. The interviewer gave his consent to John's _______ for work and promised to give him a job.
A. keen B. keenly C. keener D. keenness
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32._______! I have heard of your success in the new project.
A. Congratulate B. Congratulating C. Congratulation D. Congratulations
33. It is _______ to fail a job interview, but try again.
A. disappoint B. disappointing C. disappointedly D. disappointment
34. Frank invited Janet, _______, to the party.
A. met in Japan B. meeting in Japan
C. whom he had met in Japan D. that he had met in Japan
35. He wasn't able to cope _____ the stresses and strains of the job.
A. with B. to C. in D. on
36. These ideas have now been completely discarded.
A. come up with B. got rid of C. put forward D. put into practice
37.The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
A. busy B. relaxed C. comfortable D. free
38. Marta Graham, ___ of the pioneers of modern dance, didn't begin dancing until she was 21.
A. who as one B. she was C. one D. was one
39. _____ who was elected the first woman mayor of Chicago in 1979.
A. It was Jane Byrne B. Jane Byrne
C. That Jane Byrne D. When Jane Byrne
40.The first American novelist to have a major impact on world literature _____.
A. who was James Fenimore Cooper B. James Fenimore Cooper was
C. it was James Fenimore Cooper D. was James Fenimore Cooper
41. It was in 1875 _____ joined the staff of the astronomical observatory at Harvard University.
A. that Anna Winlock B. Anna Winlock, who
C. as Anna Winlock D. Anna Winlock then
42. _____ that the capital of South Carolina was moved from Charleston to Columbia.
A. In 1790 was B. There was in 1790
C. In 1790 D. It was in 1790
43. It was Mr. Harding _____ the bill to yesterday.
A. who sent my secretary B. to whom my secretary sent
C. that my secretary sent D. my secretary sent
II. Choose the word or phrase - A, B, C or D – that needs correcting.
44. Small distinctions among stamps, unimportant to the person average, would mean a great deal to
the
A B C
stamp collector.(average person)
D
45. Calcium, the most abundantly mineral in the body, works with phosphorus in maintaining bones
and
A B C D
teeth. (abundant)
46. Mark's known for ages that his parents are coming to stay with us this weekend, but it was only
A B
yesterday did he told me. (that he)
C D
47. On May 20, 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. (to
fly)
A B C D
48. Nitrogen and oxygen are too important that most living organisms cannot survive without these
A B C D
elements. (so important)
III. READING
1. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best /its each space in the following passage.
Manuel Gonzalez comes from Spain. He usually lives in Madrid and works (49)_________a journalist
for a Spanish newspaper, but two years ago he decided to take a year (50)__________work to live in
different countries in Europe and write a book about Europeans. He spent the first two months in
Scandinavia (51) ___________information and then moved to Germany for a month. At present he is
staying in Paris, where he is renting a flat for five weeks. Four years ago he wrote a
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(52)___________travel guide to Spain and now he is working hard to have the same
(53)____________with his book about Europeans.
49. A. in B. for C. by D. as
50. A. off B. to C. away D. from
51. A. collected B. to collect C. collecting D. collection
52. A. best-sell B. best-sold C. best-selling D. best-to- sell
53. A. succeed B. success C. successful D. Successfully
2. Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes the unfinished statement (or best answers
the question) about each passage.
It is often said that books are always a good friends and reading is an active mental process.
Unlike TV, books make you use your brain. By reading, you think more and become smarter. Reading
improves concentration and focus. Reading books takes brain power. It requires you to focus on what
you are reading for long periods. Unlike magazines, Internet posts or e-Mails that might contain small
pieces of information. Books tell the whole story". Since you must concentrate in order to read, you
will get better at concentration. Many studies show if you do not use your memory; you lose it.
Reading helps you stretch your memory muscles. Reading requires remembering details, facts and
figures and in literature, plot lines, themes and characters.
Reading is a good way to improve your vocabulary. Do you remember that when you were at
elementary school you learned how to infer the meaning of one word by reading the context of the
other words in the sentence? While reading books, especially challenging ones, you will find yourself
exposed to many new words.
Reading is a fundamental skill builder. Every good course has a matching book to go with it.
Why? Because books help clarify difficult subjects. Books provide information that goes deeper than
just classroom discussions. By reading more books you become better informed and more of an expert
on the topics you read about. This expertise translates into higher self-esteem. Since you are so well-
read, people look to you for answers. Your feelings about yourself can only get better.
Books give you knowledge of other cultures and places. The more information you have got, the
richer your knowledge is. Books can expand your horizons by letting you see what other cities and
countries have to offer before you visit them.
Question 54: Books have great influence on ________.
A. TV B. friendship C. brain D. muscles
Question 55: What is NOT mentioned in the first paragraph to indicate the comparison with books?
A. magazine B. internet C. radio D. E-mail
Question 56: When you are reading a book, ________.
A. you have to read small pieces of information
B. you use your brain in concentration and focus
C. you have to read during a very long time
D. you lose your memory
Question 57: A challenging book ________.
A. helps you to improve your vocabulary C. is only for primary pupils
B. contains a lot of difficult vocabulary D. can translate all new words
Question 58: Books ________.
A. are compulsory in every course
B. are not needed in most of course
C. contain less information than class discussions
D. make a sick patient feel better
Question 59: Books cannot give you ________.
A. knowledge B. information C. self-esteem D. muscles
Question 60: What does this passage mainly talk about?
A. The habits of reading books C. The ways of reading books
B. The benefits of reading books D. What kinds of books you should read
24. YOU AND ME
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solution whistle / nod/wave upset/ frightened/ disappointed
confident/ self-reliant argument/discussion sympathetic
obey well-inform/intelligent anniversary/ celebration
curfew acquaintance/friend attract/draw someone’s attention
assistance/help self-respect make a fuss
make a joke
* Phrasal verbs
break up /split up end a relationship
grow up mature
get on with have a good relationship
call on visit
throw away put sth in a rubbish bin
bring up raise (a child)
fall out (with) have an argument with sb and stop being friends
come across find sth by chance
catch up (with) reach the same point/ level as
* Word patterns
judge (by/from) make friend with sb
rely on sb/depend on be capable of doing sth/ be able to do sth
oblige sb to do sth base on sth
join hands to do sth be content with/ be satisfied with
take responsibility for/ be responsible for reconciled with sb
glance at sth
* Word formation
attract attraction, attractive, attractiveness
solve solvable, solution, solvability
confide confident, confidence
communicate communication, communicative, communicator
tradition traditional, traditionally
change changeable
sympathy sympathize, sympathetic, sympathetically
decide decision, decisive
concentrate concentration, concentrative
EXERCISES ON VOCABULARY “YOU AND ME”

*Exercise 1. Choose one of the four options A, B, C or D to complete each of the following
sentences. Identify your answers by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D.
1. Each of us must take ______ for our own actions.
A. probability B. ability C. possibility D. responsibility
2.These quick and easy _______ can be effective in the short term, but they have a cost.
A. solve B. solvable C. solutions D. solvability
3. My family is the base from which we can go into the world with _______.
A. confide B. confidence C. confident D. confiding
4. The Americans are much more concerned than the Indians and the Chinese with physical
______________.
A. attraction B. attractiveness C. attractively D. attractive
5. To make sure a happy marriage , equal ___________is one of the important things that you should
appreciate
A. maintenance B. attractiveness C. responsibility D. partnership
6. When you ride a motorbike, you must ________ the general road rules.
A. judge B. force C. obey D. concentrate
7. You will get into trouble if you come back home after the ________.
A. norm B. curfew C. value D. objection
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8. Many teenagers ________ heavily on their parents, so they cannot live
independently.
A. admire B. rely C. decide D. impose
9. In a restaurant, we can raise our hand to show the waiter that we need his________.
A. fame B. sponsor C. assistance D. donation
10. You shouldn’t ________ or clap your hands to get the person’s attention in a
restaurant.
A. whistle B. smile C. nod slightly D. keep silent
11. He broke the glass vase during a(n) ____ with his cousin.
A. argument B. relationship C. decision D. motivation
12. My cousin is a very ________ person because he has a lot of knowledge about
current topics and particular situations.
A. determined B. decisive C. well-informed D. motivated
13. I don't understand why you like ________ clothes. They are too bright and young
for your age.
A. flashy B. fashionable C. comfortable D. casual
14. Mary __________ with her boyfriend last week. She couldn't stand his complaining anymore.
A. broke up B. reconciled with C. broke out D. quarreled at
15. All of the students are ________to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the university.
A. obsessed B. obliged C. obtained D. observed
16. Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and ________.
A. communicate B. communication C. communicative D. communicator
17. Why don’t you make it bigger and more careful to __________people’s attention ?
A. keep B. raise C. attract D. make
18. In many countries , people signify their agreement by _______________their head.
A. turning B. raising C. pointing D. nodding
19. One of the most important skills is time management which can help you build your confidence
and ___________.
A. self- reliant B. self-discipline C. self-respect D. self-assertive
20. Sometimes when I hear the news, I feel very _________.
A. confused B. frightened C. upset D. disappointed
21. Instead of _____someone by their appearance, you should get to know them better.
A. swearing B. judging C. controlling D. sibling
22. Whistling and _________in a restaurant is considered to be impolite and even rude.
A. talking B. clapping hands C. smiling D. sighing
23. In some special situations, pointing at someone is completely _______.
A. lovely B. acceptable C. gentle D. formal
24. Mary looks very attractive in her _________ clothes.
A. terrible B. old fashioned C. fashionable D. out-dated
25. My mother is a _______woman. She does all the household chores to make us more
comfortable.
A. caring B. careless C. harmful D. boring
26. In my family, both my parents _______to give us a nice house and a happy home.
A. join hands B. get out C. shake hands D. deal with
27. Mark enjoys having fun by causing trouble. He’s very _______ boy.
A. stubborn B. spoiled C. mischievous D. bright
28. She doesn't want to waste her money on clothes, so she ignores the ________
fashion trend.
A. comfortable B. current C. mature D. elegant
29. Our teacher often said, "Who knows the answer? _______ your hand."
A. Rise B. Lift C. Raise D. Heighten
30.________, women are responsible for the chores in the house and taking care of the children.
A. With tradition B. On tradition C. Traditional D. Traditionally
31. She's made friends ________ a little girl who lives next door.
A. to B. of C. by D. with
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32.The children seem to be totally capable ________ working by themselves.
A. on B. of C. in D. for
33.Your friendship should be based on ________ trust.
A. basic B. fragile C. mutual D. blind
34. I've got lots of ________, but only a few are really good friends
A. close friends B. acquaintances C. neighbors D. partners
35. Does he tell you how he is getting ________ his new friends?
A. on with B. on of C. away with D. out of
36.We stayed friends even after we ________ and left home.
A. brought up B. turned up C. grew up D. took up
37.The aim of the culture festival is ________ friendship between the two countries
A. promote B. promoting C. to promote D. being promoted
38.They were extremely ________ to my plight.
A. sympathized B. sympathetic C. sympathy D. sympathetically
39.Let me know if you see anyone acting ________.
A. properly B. constantly C. suspiciously D. carefully
40. Business leaders gave an ________ welcome to the proposal.
A. official B. exciting C. enthusiastic D. warmly
41.The school appeared essentially ________ since my day.
A. changed B. unchanged C. changeable D. unchangeable
42. ‘How about going to the theater?' 'OK,' but I would rather ______ a concert.'
A. attend B. to attend C. attending D. have attended
43. She glanced briefly ________ his lapel badge.
A. in B. on C. at D. up
44. I’m going to throw these old shoes ________. I’ve never wear them anymore.
A. off B. away C. down D. back
45.She made a big ________ about not having a window seat on the plane.
A. complaint B. fuss C. excitement D. interest
46. He has a very outgoing ________ and makes friends very easily.
A. person B. personal C. personality D. personage
47. He ________ to the spot where the house used to stand.
A. pointed B. showed C. directed D. glanced
48. Does he tell you how he is getting ________ his new friends?
A. on with B. on of C. away with D. out of
49. An only child often creates an ________ friend to play with.
A. imagery B. imaginable C. imaginary D. imaginative
50. I believe that everyone has had ________ experiences in their life.
A. memorable B. observable C. acceptable D. reflexible
51. He rose from his chair and ________ her warmly.
A. protected B. replaced C. embraced D. appreciated
52. David has fallen ___________ with Jason and they’re not talking to each other at the moment.
A. out B. off C. of D. on
53. May be we should _________ Mr. Smith to see his rose garden.
A.Call at B. call on C. call for D. call out
54. We tried to make a _______ of our situation, but it wasn't funny.
A. joke B. trick C. tension D. risk
55. They held a concert to mark the _______ of Mozart's death.
A. occasion B. anniversary C. situation D. remembrance
56. Minh was brought __________ by his aunt because his parents lived abroad
A. in B. of C. up D. down
57. The novel is based on his ________ in the war.
A. attitudes B. images C. situations D. experiences
58. I _________ across this book about the moon in the library. It’s really interesting!
A. went B. came C. found D. looked
59. I missed a few lessons but I’m catching ________ with the rest of the class quite quickly.
A. on C.from C. up down
60. She showed her ________ by asking lots of trivial questions.
A. experience B. experienced C. inexperienced D. inexperience
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Exercise 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase
that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. Unselfishness is the very essence of friendship.
A. romantic part B. important part C difficult part D. interesting part
2. The President expressed his deep sorrow over the bombing deaths.
A. sadness B. anxiety C. disappointment D. interest
3. I don't like that man. There is a sneaky look on his face.
A. furious B. humorous C. dishonest D. guilty
4. I had a glance at the article, but I haven't read it yet.
A. close look B. quick look C. direct look D. furtive look
5. John isn't content with his present salary.
A. excited about B. satisfied with C. disappointed about D. interested in
6. She purchased a number of shares in the company.
A. invested B. sold C. exchanged D. bought
7. Most people start to lose their memory as they get older.
A. ability to remember B. ability to impress
C. feeling of admiration D. ability to affect
8. My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy.
A. feeling embarrassed B. talking too much
C. very happy and satisfied D. easily annoyed or irritated
9. A revolution in women's fashion during the second half of the twentieth century made trousers
acceptable for almost all activities.
A. available B. permissible C. attractive D. ideal
10. When you are in a restaurant, you can raise your hand slightly to show that you need assistance.
Exercise 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the italic part in each of the following questions.
1. The earth is being threatened and the future looks bad.
A. done B. made C. defended D. varied
2. Now, when so many frogs were killed, there were more and more insects.
A. lesser and lesser B. fewer and fewer
C. lesser and fewer D. less and less
3. Mr. Brown is a very generous old man. He has given most of his wealth to a charity organization.
A. hospitable B. honest C. kind D. mean
4. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. excess B. large quantity C. small quantity D. sufficiency
5. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. fluctuate B. stay unchanged C. restrain D. remain unstable
Exercise 4: Fill in each blank with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. There are at least three ____________living under the same roof in my family. (Generational)
2. She had an argument with one of her close friend, but she's managed to be _______________ with
her.(RECONCILIATION)
3. When you have a romantic relationship, you're having a relationship based on love
and ___________ attraction.(EMOTION)
4. My parents always worry that I am in a ____________ with Nam, my close friend.(RELATION)
5. My best friend and I had an _______________ because she had revealed my secret.(ARGUE)
6. My parents and teachers are always telling me that I have to ____________ on my study.
(CONCENTRATION)
7. Teenagers like catching up with ______________ clothes, which puts a financial burden on their
parents. (fashion)
8. Have you made up your mind? We need to know your __________ as soon as possible. (DECIDE)
9. If you make a good___________ at the interview, you will get the job. (IMPRESS)
10. The elderly are more _______________ about their eating habit. (conservatively)
Key: 1. generations 2. reconciled 3. emotional

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4. relationship 5. argument 6. concentrate
7. fashionable 8. decision 9. Impression 10. conservative
25. SPORTS
Vocabulary
Sports
Rowing(n) : đua thuyền
Synchronized swimming(n) Bơi nghệ thuật
Water polo(n) Bóng nước
Swimming (n) Môn bơi
Water skiing(n) lướt ván nước
Windsurfing (n)Lướt ván có buồm
Scuba diving(n)Lặn có bình khí
Wrestling(n) vật
Bodybuilding (n) thể hình
Weightlifting(n) cử tạ
Badminton(n) cầu lông
Gymnastics(n) thể dục dụng cụ
Aquatic sports (n) thể thao dưới nước
Diving(n) lặn
Referee (n) trọng tài
Fan (n) người hâm mộ
Spectator (n) khán giả
Goalie = goolkeeper (n)
Gymnast (n) vận động viên thể dụng dụng cụ
Defensive (n) Cầu thủ hậu vệ
Attacker (n)Cầu thủ tấn công
Midfielder (n) Cầu thủ tiền vệ
Opponent = rival(n) Đối thủ
Competitior(n)Người thi
Participant(n)Người tham gia
Enthusiast(n) Người hăng say, nhiệt tình
Athlete(n) Vận động viên
host(n) Nước chủ nhà
Penalize(v) Phạt penaty
Eject(v) Đuổi khỏi sân
Score(v) Ghi bàn
Take part in = Participate in(v) Tham gia
Be held = take place(v) Tổ chức
Kick(v) đá
Pass(v) Chuyền bóng
Perform(v) Thực hiện
Dive(v) Lặn
Defeat(v) Đánh bại
Jump(v) Nhảy
Advance(v)Chuyền về phía trước
Interfere(v)Can thiệp
crossbar: Xà ngang
Net(n) lưới
Event(n): sự kiên
Foul(n): lỗi
Solidarity:(n) sự đoàn kết, tình đoàn kết
Useful structures
- Hold the ball with two hands: Giữ quả bóng bằng hai tay
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- Underneath the crossbar: Bên dưới xà ngang
- Win the gold/silver/bronze medal in… : Đạt huy chương vàng/bạc/đồng trong….
- Be called for a foul: Được gọi là mắc lỗi
- Be excluded from: Bị loại khỏi từ..
- Make a deep impression on …..: Tạo ấn tượng sâu sắc đối với …
- depend on his preference: tùy thuộc vào sở thích của mình
- Take part in = Participate in(v) Tham gia
- Be held = take place(v) Tổ chức
- Defeat so/ sth : Đánh bại ai/ cái gì
- Set a new record : Thiết lập một kỷ lục mới
Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: How many _________took part in the 29th SEA Games?
A. compete B. competition C. competitor D. competitors
Question 2: The referee had no hesitation in awarding the visiting team a _______.
A. penalty B. penalize C. penal D. penalization
Question 3: In water polo, a shot is successful if the ball completely passes between the goal posts
and underneath the _______.
A. net B. crossbar C. ball D. goalie
Question 4: A defensive player may only hold, block or pull a / an _______ who is touching or
holding the ball.
A. audience B. referee C. goalie D. opponent
Question 5: Beckham scored the _______ but it was Fowler’s brilliant_______that created the
opportunity.
A. goal/pass B. kick/pass C. goal/pitch D. pass/ goal
Question 6: Nguyen Thi Anh Vien ______ the gold medal in women’s swimming. She set a new
Seagame 29th record time of 1 minuse 59 seconds.
A. win B. won C.winning D. has won
Question 7: _______ is a sport in which people or teams race against each other in boats with oars.
A. Rowing B. Windsurfing C. Swimming D. Water polo
Question 8: I have never taken part in any water sports _______ I cannot swim.
A because B. because of C. due to D. partly because of
Question 9: Many people do not like scuba diving _______.
A. because it is dangerous B. because of it is dangerous
C. because its danger D. due to it is dangerous
Question 10: _______ is a sport in which two or more people perform complicated and carefully
planned movements in water in time to music.
A. Rowing B. Windsurfing C. Diving D. Synchronized swimming
Question 11: If the tie is not broken after two overtime _______, a penalty shootout will determine
the winner.
A. opponents B. waves C. parts D. periods
Question 12: Minor _______ occur when a player impedes or otherwise prevents the free movement
of an opponent including swimming on the opponent's shoulders, back or legs.
A. penalties B. shots C. fouls D. motions
Question 13: _______ is a game played in a swimming pool in which two teams of swimmers try to
score goals with a ball.
A. Water polo B. Rowing C. Swimming D. Water skiing
Question 14: Offensive players may be called for a foul by pushing off a defender to provide space
for a _______ or shot.
A. pass B. crossbar C. box D. goal
Question 15: _______ is a sport in which you move along the surface of the sea or a lake on a long
narrow board with a sail on it.
A. Water polo B. Diving C. Windsurfing D. Scuba diving
Question 16: Water polo balls _______ with a special texture so it will not slip from the hands of a
player.
A. cover B. are covered C. are being covered D. covered
Question 17: John could not continue the match _______ his badly injured leg.
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A. because B. since C. as D. because of
Question 18: In water polo game, only the goalie can hold the ball _______ two hands.
A. at B. in C. with D. from
Question 19: If the score is tied at the end of regulation play, two _______ periods of three minutes
each are played.
A. half B. halftime C. quarter D. overtime
Question 20: lf a defender _______ with a free throw, holds or sinks an attacker, he is excluded from
the game for twenty seconds.
A. punches B. passes C. plays D. interferes
Question 21: Water polo is a team water game, with six field players and one goalie in each team. The
winner of the game is the team that scores more _____.
A. nets B. goals C. plays D. balls
Question 22: _______ is the activity of swimming underwater using special breathing equipment.
A. Synchronized swimming B. Rowing
C. Water polo D. Scuba diving
Question 23: Johnny used to be one of the most _______ athletes in my country.
A. succeed B. success C. successful D. successfully
Question 24: The 22nd SEA Games consisted of athletes from eleven _____ countries.
A. participate B. participant C. participation D. participating
Question 25: _______, the athlete broke the world's record with two attempts.
A. Surprise B. Surprised C. Surprising D. Surprisingly
Question 26: On behalf of the referees and athletes, referee Hoang Quoc Vinh and shooter Nguyen
Manh Tuong swore to an oath of "_______, Honesty and Fair Play".
A. Performance B. Delegation C. Participation D. Solidarity
Question 27: The ASEAN Para-Games is a biannual multi-sport _______ held after every Southeast
Asian Games for athletes with physical disabilities.
A. games B. event C. work D. situation
Question 28: In beach volleyball, Indonesia defeated Thailand in straight sets to take men's gold
_______.
A. present B. award C. medal D. reward
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Question 29: The 22 SEA Games was the first time when Vietnam finished top of the medal
_______.
A. standings B. events C. spirits D. programs
Question 30: Viet Nam's successful hosting of the 22nd SEA Games is considered a/an _____
example for other countries to follow, particularly in honesty, consistence and organizing method.
A. festival B. peaceful C. energetic D. outstanding
Question 31. Our field _______ have performed very well.
A. Artists B. athlestes C. specialists D. sportment
Question 32: The football match was so dull that most of ……… left at half-time.
A. attendents B. audiences C. paricipants D. spectators
1. Question 33: In addition to pleasure, ______ excitement, challenge and relaxation.
A. games provide B. games if providing
C. the games which provide D. the providing of games
Question 34: The _______ wanted to reduce the breadth of the games, with many events currently
having small fields and weak competition.
A. organize B. organization C. organizable D. organizers
Question 35: In 2006, Viet Nam made a deep impression ______ other countries in the region by
successfully hosting the Southeast Asian Student Sport Festival.
A. with B. for C. in D. on
Question 36: The Southeast Asian Student Sport Festival is the biggest sport event _______ the
youths in the region.
A. for B. on C. in D. of
Question 37: At his last attempt the athlete was successful _______ passing the bar.
A. in B. for C. with D. on
Question 38: At the 23rd SEA Games, Viet Nam proved its position in the region by ____ third
behind the host - the Philippines and second-ranked Thailand.
A. finishing B. playing C. preparing d. performing
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Question 39: In the 22nd SEA Games in 2003, the country _______ the competition with 340 medals,
including 156 golds, 91 silvers and 93 bronzes.
A. defended B. cost C. topped D. ranked
Question 40: To improve its athletes' _______, Viet Nam has regularly exchanged delegation of sport
officials, coaches, referees and athletes with other countries.
A. team B. competitor C. appearance D. performance
Question 41: _______ is the activity of doing special exercises regularly in order to make your
muscles grow bigger.
A. Wrestling B. Bodybuilding C. Weightlifting D. Badminton
Question 42: He is a great sports _______. He rarely misses any sport games although he was busy.
A. enthusiast B. player C. energy D. programmer
Question 43: He became Jamaica's first Olympic gold medalist when he won the 400-meter _______
in 1948.
A. distance B. title C. runner D. sport
Question 44: She won the race in _______ time and got the gold medal.
A. included B. durable C. rank D. record
Question 45:A water polo cap is used to ____ the players' heads and to identify them.
A. tie B. penalize C. protect D. move
Question 46: What kind of sport one chooses to play mostly depends _______ his preference and
health.
A. with B. for C. in D. on
Question 47: World Cup is the most popular sporting _______ today.
A. event B. series C. incident D. team
Question 48: The game was ______ nationwide once every four years.
A. taken place B. happened C. made D. held
Question 49: France won Brazil _____3 ___ 0 in the final match of the 1998 world cup.
A. by – to B. to – by C. by – by D. to – to
Question 50: Manchester United is practicing hard_______ the coming UEFA Cup .
A. for B. at C. in D. to
Excercise2. Complete sentences with words in the box.

popular , match, by , to become ,set up, host, defeated, win
popular, in, held, promoting, adventurous, aquatic sports
Question 1: Football is certainly the most ________ sport in Vietnam.

Question 2: The ____ at the football match cheered their taem on.
Question 3: In the world Cup hosted by Japan and South Korea, Brazil defeated Germany ___ 2 to 0.
Question 4: Uruguay is the first country _____ the World Cup champion in 1930.
Question 5: Rowing,Synchronized swimming,Water polo is,Swimming is _____ .
Question 6: The international football _______ is held every four years.
Question 7: FIFA was _______ in 1904 in England.
Question 8: Germany was the _______ nation of the 2006 world cup final.
Question 9: Uruguay ______ Argentina in the final match of the first world cup.
Question 10: Brazil became the first team to ______ the trophy five times.
Question 11: World cup is considered the most ______ sporting event in the world.
Question 12: Pele participated _______ three world cup.
Question 13: The 13th World Cup was ______ in Mexico in 1986.
Question 14: Sporting games held a great deal in ______ friendship among nations.
Question 15: Many young men prefer scuba-diving because it is _______.
Keys
1.popular , 3.by , 4. to become , 5. aquatic sports 6. match, 7. set up, 8. host, 9. defeated, 10.win,
11.popular, 12. in, 13. held, 14. promoting, 15. adventurous
Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1. The goalkeeper can also be ejected for twenty seconds if a major foul is committed.
A. advanced B. sprinted C. played D. excluded
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Question 2. The ASEAN Para-Games are hosted by the same country where the SEA Games took
place.
A. organized B. impressed C. participated D. defended
Question 3. The number of Vietnamese sport officials and referees of international standard taking
part in regional tournaments has increased rapidly.
A. hosting B. participating C. achieving D. succeeding
Question 4. The host nation was Uruguay and it defeated Argentina in the final.
A. creamed B. vanquished C. suppressed D. overwhelmed
Question 5. Where was the 2006 Word Cup held?
A. supported B. maintained C. possessed D. organized
Question 6. Which team became the champion?
A. victor B. leader C. guardian D. defender
Question 7. He was the captain of the football team for 5 years and led the team to some impressive
victories.
A. boss B. referee C. head D. striker
Question 8. As expected, she could not come first in the annual tennis tournament.
A. crowd B. profession C. match D. competition
Question 9.Therry Henry is a world famous soccer star.
A. swimming B. tennis C. movie D. football
Question 10. Founded in 1930 with just 13 teams, the tournament now attracts more than 140
countries.
A. Established B. Produced C. Started D. Erected
26. RECREATION
VOCABULARY:
- Recreation (n) giải trí
- Home-based ( a) ở nhà
- leisure (n) thời gian rỗi
- sophisticated (adj) Phức tạp
- solitude (n) Sự biệt lập, cô độc
- spectacular (a) ngoạn mục, hùng vĩ
- Spectator (n) khán giả
- Entertaine (v) giải trí entertainement (n)
- accomplished (a) có tài, tài hoa
- occupied (a) = busy
Exercise1. Fill in each blank with one suitable word from the box.
Recreation leisure spectacular stock market pursuits spectators
sophisticated memento solitude home-based
1. She has time now to follow her various artistic ______.
2. Many people indulge in ______ leisure pursuit such as watching television.
3. I play golf and football for ______ only.
4. She enjoyed a few moments of peace in the ______ of the garden.
5. Crowds of ______ were massed along the route of the parade.
6. I'm looking forward to more ______ time in my retirement.
7. He invested everything in the ______.
8. Jane kept the coin as a ______ of her trip.
9. We had a ______ view of the coastline from the airplane.
10. Medical techniques are becoming more ______ all the time.
Key
1. She has time now to follow her various artistic pursuits.
2. Many people indulge in home-based leisure pursuit such as watching television.
3. I play golf and football for recreation only.
4. She enjoyed a few moments of peace in the solitude of the garden.
5. Crowds of spectators were massed along the route of the parade.
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6. I'm looking forward to more leisure time in my retirement.
7. He invested everything in the stock market.
8. Jane kept the coin as a memento of her trip.
9. We had a spectacular view of the coastline from the airplane.
10. Medical techniques are becoming more sophisticated all the time
Exercise 2: Choose the word or phrase that can substitute for the underlined word.
1. His recreations include golf, football and shooting. .
a. sports b. activities c. pastimes d. pleasures
2. Walking and swimming are the two most popular sporting activities undertaken by men and
women.
a. taken over b. taken in c. taken up d. taken out
3. I bought the ring as a memento of Greek.
a. souvenir b. relic c. heirloom d. remainder
4. In Britain, the most common leisure activities are home-based.
a. regular b. popular c. standard d. distinctive
5. My other pursuits include listening to music, reading and gardening.
a. chases b. occupations c. specialities d. hobbies
6. The most popular spectator sports are football and baseball.
a. onlooker b. competitor c. individual d. professional
7. The train passed through a rich variety of spectacular scenery.
a. amazing b. powerful c. impressive d. considerable
8. The course can be as simple as bricklaying or as sophisticated as making your own stock market
decisions.
a. external b. complicated c. intensive d. advanced
9. She enjoyed a few moments of peace in the solitude of the garden.
a. privacy b. bottom c. center d. end
10. Most households now own at least one television set.
a. farms b. campuses c. families d. courses
11My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
a. skilful b. famous c. perfect d. modest
12. The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
a. busy b. relaxed c. comfortable d. free
Exercise 3: Choose the antonym of the underlined word.

1. There are number of things I like to do in my free time.
a. pleisure b. precious c. busy d. idle
2. My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
a. unimpaired b. unskilled c. ill-educated d. unqualified
3. Now I can playa few simple tunes.
a. compound b. plain c. easy d. complicated
4. He advised me to practise playing the guitar regularly.
a. unusually b. commonly c. freely d. completely
5. I have a modest little glass fish tank where I keep a variety of small fish.
a. limitted b. excessive c. conceited d. moderate
6. I always remove the stamps before discarding the envelopes.
a. dispensing b. disposing c. dumping d. keeping
7. Another hobby of mine is keeping fish.
a. omitting b. discharging c. releasing d. delivering
8. I usually throwaway the common stamps.
a. distinctive b. beautiful c. unpopular d. ordinary
II. Grammar
1. Correlative Conjunctions:
- Các cụm “both ... and ...” (vừa ... vừa), “not only ... but also ...” (không những ... mà còn...),
“either ... or ...” (hoặc ... hoặc ...), “neither ... nor” (không ... mà cũng không ...) được dùng để nối hai
từ đồng loại (danh từ, tính từ, động từ hoặc các cụm từ ...) với nhau.
* Both ... and:
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a1: Both + noun + and + noun:
Eg : She plays both tennis and badminton.
He is both singer and an actor.
a2: Both + verb + and + verb:
Eg : He both sings and dances.
We both cried and laughed.
a3: Both + adj + and + adj:
Eg : She is both intelligent and beautiful.
The film is both boring and long.
a4: Both + adverbial phrase + and + adverbial phrase:
Eg : We go to school both in the morning and in the evening.
They work hard both at home and at work.
Notes:
Động từ đi sau both ... and ... được chia ở số nhiều:
Both Mary and Linda are students.
* Not only .... but also:
Cách dùng cũng tương tự như Both ... and:
Eg : There are problems not only with teachers but also with students themselves.
She not only wrote the text but also selected the illustrations.
Not only workers but (also) farmers take part in the strike
He studies not only Japanese but (also) Chinese.
*Note: Trong câu sử dụng “Not only ….but also…” thì động từ phải chia phù hợp với chủ ngữ đứng
trước nó.
E.g. Not only does he speak English but also speaks German.
E.g. Not only his friend but also his brother gives him presents
* Either ... or:
c1: Cách dùng của “either ... or ...” cũng tương tự như “both ... and ...” và “not only ... but
also...”:
Eg : I’m going to buy either a camera or a CD player with the money.
Either he could not come or he did not want to.
Either you or your friend is responsible for the damage.
My brother likes either footbal or volleyball.
c2: Tuy nhiên, ta lưu ý cách hoà hợp chủ ngữ và động từ:
Eg : Either you or he is right.
Either he or I am wrong.
=> Động từ trong “either ... or ...” hoà hợp với chủ ngữ đứng gần động từ nhất:
* Neither ... nor:
d1: Cách dùng của “neither ... or ...” cũng tương tự như “both ... and ...”, “not only ... but
also...” và “either ... or ...”:
Eg : I am neither rich nor poor.
He likes neither the city nor the country.
She likes neither tea nor coffee.
Neither Tom nor his friends want to go camping.
Neither Tom nor Tim wants to go camping
d2: Tuy nhiên, ta cũng lưu ý cách hoà hợp chủ ngữ và động từ:
Eg : Neither you nor he is right.
Neither he nor I am wrong.
=> Động từ trong “neither ... nor ...” cũng hoà hợp với chủ ngữ đứng gần động từ nhất:
d3: Và khi “neither” đứng một mình động từ được chia ở số ít hoặc số nhiều:
Eg : Neither answer is correct.
Neither of them has/ have a car
5. Inversion
E.g 1. My mother doesn’t like drinking coffee, I don’t like, either.
My mother doesn’t like drinking coffee, neither do I.
E.g 2. Linh is interested in learning English. I am interested in learning English, too.
Linh is interested in learning English, so am I.
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E.g 3. Not only did they take care of me, but they also treated me as if I were their own daughter.
* When a clause with neither or nor is used after a negative clause, we invert the subject and the
verb after neither and nor:
E.g 4. He hadn’t done any homework, neither had he brought any of his books to class.
E.g 5. We didn’t get to see the castle, nor did we see the cathedral.
Exercise 1 Choose the word or phrase- a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
1. He neither drank …………… smoked so he had good health.
A. nor B. or C. but D. also
2. She ……………hard but also gets on well with her classmates.
A.doesn’t only study B. studies not only C. not only studies D.not studies only
3. Either you leave now…….
A.I will also call the police B. or will I call the police
C. or I will call the police D. but I will call the police).
4. Not only John but also his two brothers ……..football as their recreation every weekend.
A.play B.plays C. were playing D.has played
5.……..Julia………….her sister are going to the park.
A.Both-and B.neither-nor C Either-or D.Not only – but also
6. I left it ……on the table……on the bookshelf……..
A. either-nor B. neither-or C. either-or D. Either-either
7. Now women work both before ……… after having children.
A.or B. also C.nor D.and
8. She has neither read the book …….the film.
A.or seen B. nor see C. or see D. nor seen
9. ………. were punished because they were late.
A.Both Tom and Ann B. Either Tom or Ann,
C. Neither Tom nor Ann D. All of Tom and Ann
10. The film was …..boring …..long.
A.either/or, B.neither/and C. both/and D. either/nor
11. She neither talked nor …….her feelings
A.show B.showed C.showing D.shown
12. You must either go at once or ……..till tomorrow.
A.waiting B. must wait C. wait D. to wait
13. Either I or they enjoying the party now.
A.are B. is C. was D. were
14. Neither I nor she ……… seen the film before
A. has B. have C. was D. were.
15. Thomas Eakins studied not only painting ______ anatomy when he was training to become an
artist.
A. moreover B. but also C. as well D. and
Exercise 2 Write the sentences with either... or or neither... nor.

1. The library doesn't have the book I need. The bookstore doesn't have the book I need.
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2. We can fix dinner for them here or we can take them to a restaurant
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3. I'll never speak to you again if you don't apologise.
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4. Brian doesn't play sports and he doesn't watch them on TV.
_____________________________________________________
5. Did Mrs Michael feed Lulu? Did Mrs Michael feed Archie?
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6. We didn't hear the window break. We didn't hear the thief come in.
_____________________________________________________
7. You may begin working tomorrow or you may begin next week.
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8. I suppose we could watch TV this evening or we could go out for a snack.
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_____________________________________________________
9. My cousin can't draw well. He can't paint well, too.
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10. I haven't seen him. I haven't heard him speak.
Key:
1. Neither the library nor the bookstore has the book I need.
2. We can either fix dinner for them here or take them to a restaurant.
3. Either you apologise or I'll never speak to you again.
4. Brian neither plays sports nor watches them on TV.
5. Did Mrs Michael feed either Lulu or Archie?
6. We heard neither the window break nor the thief come in.
7. You may begin working either tomorrow or next week.
8. I suppose we could either watch TV this evening or go out for a snack.
9. My cousin can neither draw nor paint well.
10. I have neither seen him nor heard him speak.
Exercise 3 Combine the sentence with not only... but also or both...and.
1. The city suffers from air pollution. The city suffers from water pollution. ( both... and)
_____________________________________________________
2. He is interested in gardening. He is interested in collecting stamps. ( not only... but also)
_____________________________________________________
3. Solar energy is free. Solar is inexhaustible. ( both... and)
_____________________________________________________
4. In the summer school he studied writing. He studied how to increase his vocabulary. (not only... but.
also)
_____________________________________________________
5. I was usually tired when I arrived home from school. I was usually hungry too. (both... and)
_____________________________________________________
6. My sister can sing beautiful. She can play the guitar very well. (not only... but also)
_____________________________________________________
7. On the trip you can enjoy spectacular scenery. You can have a lot of outdoor activities. (both... and)
_____________________________________________________
8. He is good at math. He is good at English. (not only... but also)
_____________________________________________________
9. Joanna enjoys listening to rock music, so does her brother. (both... and)
_____________________________________________________
10. She cleaned the house and she cooked the dinner. ( not only... but also)
Key:
1. The city suffers from both air pollution and water pollution.
2. He is interested in not only gardening but also collecting stamps.
3. Solar energy is both free and inexhaustible.
4. In the summer school he studied not only writing but also how to increase his vocabulary.
5. I was usually both tired and hungry when I arrived home from school.
6. My sister can not only sing beautiful but also play the guitar very well.
7. On the trip you can both enjoy spectacular scenery and have a Iot of outdoor activities.
8. He is good not only at math but also at English.
9. Both Joanna and her brother enjoy listening to rock music.
10. She not only cleaned the house but also cooked the dinner
2. Cleft constructions
Cleft constructions with the pattern below
Form: It + be+ danh từ / đại từ + mệnh đề quan hệ xác định.
1. Subject focus
It is/was + S+ that/who +verb: 2. Object focus
- It is she who/that teaches me to learn English
2. Object focus
It is/was + O+ that/who(m)+ S +verb
- It was the boy that we met yesterday
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3. Adverbial focus
It is/was + adverbial of place + that+ S+verb+…
- It was at the shop that I met her a few years ago
 Passive: it is/ was... that + passive voice.
eg: it is/ was the dog that was hit in the gardent.
It is the house that was talked a lot about.
Exercise1. Rewrite the following sentences using the structure it is/ was... that + passive voice.
1. It was Mr. Johnson that every student respected to.
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2. It was in Bristol where they made the film.
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3. It was the manager that we saw.
_______________________________________________________
4. It was wine that we ordered.
_______________________________________________________
5. It is the English exam that the students most worry about.
_______________________________________________________
6. It is pop music that my brother prefers.
_______________________________________________________
7. It is Tet that Vietnameses celebrate, as the greatest occasion in a year.
_______________________________________________________
8. It was the computer that my parents gave me as a birthday present.
_______________________________________________________
9. It is Santa Clause who most children are waiting for on Christmas Eve.
_______________________________________________________
10. It is English that people all over the world use.
_______________________________________________________
Key:
1. It was Mr John son that was respected to by every student.
2. It was in BristoI that the film was made.
3. It was the manager that was seen.
4. It was wine that was ordered.
5. It is the English exam that is most worried about by the students.
6. It is pop music that is prefered by my brother.
7. It is Tet that is celebrated as the greatest occasion in a year by Vietnameses.
8. It was the computer that was given to me as a birthday present by my parents.
9. It is Santa Clause that is been waiting for on Christmas Eve by most children.
10.It is English that is used by people all over the world
Exercise 2 : Choose the best answer for each of the following question.
1. It is the room _______ we usually hold our meetings.
A. that B. why C. where D. when
2. It’s my brother ________ gave me this hat on my birthday.
A. he B. whose C. which D. who
3. It was a letter __________ she received from her aunt yesterday.
A. that B. whom C. it D. where
4. It is __________ who I want to make friend with.
A. she B. her C. hers D. she’s
5. It was in New York ___________ I first met her ten years ago.
A. there B. where C. that D. which
6. It ___________ English that the man is learning in the classroom.
7. It ___________ at the bank that the wanted man changed the money.
A. is B. was C. being D. were
8. It was the dog ___________ the boy hit in the garden.
A. where B. in which C. who D. that
9. It is the student who _________ toward us.
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A. is running B. was running C. ran D. were running
10. It ___________ Peter and Sandra who travelled together on the ship to Asia.
3. Thứ tự sắp xếp tính từ trong tiếng anh chuẩn nhất

Khi dùng từ 2 tính từ trở lên để miêu tả cho một danh từ, nếu các tính từ cùng loại thì ta phân cách
chúng bằng dấu phẩy, còn nếu khác loại thì ta xếp chúng cạnh nhau. Trật tự các tính từ được quy định
theo thứ tự sau: Opinion – Size – Age – Shape – Color – Origin – Material – Purpose.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
General Specific
Size Age Shape Colour Nationality/origin Material
opinion opinion
Tính từ chỉ Tính từ chỉ Tính từ
Tính Tính từ
quan điểm, ý quan điểm, ý chỉ Tính từ Tính từ chỉ quốc Tính từ chất
từ chỉ chỉ hình
kiến một cách kiến một cách tuổi màu sắc tịch, nguồn gốc liệ
kích cỡ dạng
chung chung cụ thể tác
 Opinion – tính từ chỉ quan điểm, sự đánh giá. Ví dụ: beautiful, wonderful, terrible…
 Size – tính từ chỉ kích cỡ. Ví dụ: big, small, long, short, tall…
 Age – tính từ chỉ độ tuổi. Ví dụ: old, young, old, new…
 Color – tính từ chỉ màu sắc. Ví dụ: orange, yellow, light blue, dark brown ….
 Origin – tính từ chỉ nguồn gốc, xuất xứ. Ví dụ: Japanese,American, British,Vietnamese…
 Material – tính từ chỉ chất liệu . Ví dụ: stone, plastic, leather, steel, silk…
 Purpose – tính từ chỉ mục đích: swimming, wedding, riding, sleeping, flower,…
 Danh từ (noun)
Một ví dụ khác: Japanese/ a/ car/ new/ red / big/ luxurious/
+ Ta sẽ sắp xếp như sau: a luxurious big new red Japanese car. Hi vọng helpful tips trên sẽ thật sự hữu
ích với các bạn trong việc ghi nhớ trật tự các tính từ trong tiếng anh.
Eg: In my nice big flat there’s an old round box for my green
Swiss hat my my wooly walking stocks
1.opinion 2.size 3.age 4.shape 5.color 6.country 7.material 8.purpose
Ví dụ: A blue English plastic swimming glasses Một cái kính bơi bằng nhựa màu xanh da trời xuất xứ
từ Anh A red Spanish wine cup Một ly rượu đỏ từ Tây Ban Nha An white American cotton shirt Một
chiếc áo sơ mi cotton từ Mỹ
Exercise 1: Choose an adjective below to put in the suitable box on the right
To me, one of my good friends is Phong. Phong is seventeen. He has brown hair, a broad
forehead, a straight nose and blue eyes. He is very good-looking. He has a kind heart
and is easy to get on with everybody. We have been friends for a very long time. We are
the best pupils in our class. Nam is always at the top. He is good at every subject, but he
never shows pride in his abilities and always tries to learn harder.
Loại tính từ
Opinion (ý kiến)
Size (kích thước)
Age (tuổi thọ)
Shape (Hình dạng)
Color (Màu sắc)
Origin (Nguồn gốc)
Material (Chất liệu)
Purpose (Mục đích)
Key:
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To me, one of my good friends is Phong. Phong is seventeen. He has brown hair, a broad forehead,
a straight nose and blue eyes. He is very good-looking. He has a kind heart and is easy to get on with
everybody. We have been friends for a very long time. We are the best pupils in our class. Nam is
always at the top. He isgood at every subject, but he never shows pride in his abilities and always tries
to learn harder.
Loại tính từ Tính từ

Opinion (ý kiến) Good, good-looking, kind, easy, best
Size (kích thước) Broad, long
Age (tuổi thọ)
Shape (Hình dạng) straight
Color (Màu sắc) Brown, blue
interesting round great pink young old long
oval rectangular square thick Vietnamese grey woolen
thin attractive black racing walking

Opinion (ý kiến)
Size (kích thước)
Age (tuổi thọ)
Shape (Hình dạng)
Color (Màu sắc)
Key:
Exercise 2:
Opinion (ý kiến) Interesting, attractive
Size (kích thước) Thin, long, square, thick
Age (tuổi thọ) Young, old
Shape (Hình dạng) Round, oval, rectangular, square
Color (Màu sắc) Pink, grey, black
Origin (Nguồn gốc) Vietnamese
Material (Chất liệu) woolen
Purpuse (Mục đích) Racing, walking
Exercise 3: Put the words below in the right order to complete the sentence.
1. wedding/ dress/ she/ long/ wore/ white/ a.
-> ………………………………………………………..
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2. woman/ English/is/an/ young/ intelligent/ it.
-> ………………………………………………………..
3. is/ bag/ this/ sleeping/ black/ a/ new.
-> ………………………………………………………..
4. pink/ he/ house/ bought/ big/beautiful/ a.
-> ………………………………………………………..
5. gave/ wallet/ him/ she/ brown/ small/ leather/ a.
-> ………………………………………………………..
Key:
1. wedding/ dress/ she/ long/ wore/ white/ a.
-> She wore a long white wedding dress.
2. woman/ English/is/an/ young/ intelligent/ it.
-> It is an intelligent young English woman.
3. is/ bag/ this/ sleeping/ black/ a/ new.
-> This is a new black sleeping bag.
4. pink/ he/ house/ bought/ big/beautiful/ a.
-> He bought a beautiful big pink house.
5. gave/ wallet/ him/ she/ brown/ small/ leather/ a.
-> She gave him a small brown leather walle
Homework:
Exercise 1: Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best fits the blank space in the
following passage
FUN AND GAMES

Do you think computer games is just for kids? Then you should think again. You might be (1) ______
to learn that the game industry now (2) ______ more money than Hollywood. (3) ______ a family
buys a new PC, all they really want to do is to play games. It is hardly surprising that video gaming has
(4) ______ one of the most popular (5) ______ of entertainment today. A good game is like a good
film; it will hold your (6) ______, capture your imagination and play with your emotions. The big (7)
______, however, is that watching a movie is a passive (8) ______. You have no say in how the plot
(9) ______ or which characters dominate the story. With computer games, you direct the (10) ______
and that is what makes them so exciting. Finding the (11) ______ game is likely to signal the
beginning of a lasting love (12) ______ with the interactive (13) ______ of make-believe. It is (14)
______ to think of gaming as something simply for children and teenagers. In fact, the (15) ______
growth area of the market is the 25-35 age group.
1. A. concerned B. admired C. startled D. surprised
2. A. has B. makes C. does D. gains
3. A. As soon as B. as well as C. As far as D. As long as
4. A. begun B. grown C. become D. sounded
5. A. makes B. branches C. shapes D. forms
6. A. gaze B. attention C. breath D. control
7. A. gap B. variety C. difference D. direction
8. A. pastime B. task C. routine D. employment
9. A. becomes B. produces C. turns D. develops
10. A. movement B. change C. action D. performance
11. A. accurate B. right C. complete D. proper
12. A. affair B. story C. secret D. match
13. A. region B. area C. society D. world
14. A. immoral B. wrong C. false D. dishonest
15. A. longest B. widest C. biggest D. deepest
Exercise 2.Choose word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that needs correcting.

1.Children enjoy telling and listening to ghosts stories, especially on Halloween night. (ghost stories)
A B C D
2. Not only Laura's parents but also her husband think she should return to school and
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A B C
finish her graduate degree.
D
3. Each year million of tons of fertile topsoil that could produce good crops washed away by rains.
A B C D
4. It was in 1971 that transatlantic supersonic transportation became commercially availability.
A B C D
5.Success in karate requires not only balance and skill but also concentration and mental alert.
A B C D (alertness)
6. Her brother seems to be totally incapable in looking after himself.
A B C (of looking) D
7. Either Mr. Andersin or Ms Wiggins are going to teach our class today.
A B C (is) D
8. Pollution is a topic of such important today that even elementary
A B (importance)
School children are well-informed about its danger
C D
Exercise 3: Choose the word or phrase- a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
1. Which one do you want? -I don't want ______.
a. both b. neither c. either d. each
2. She has neither read 'the book ______ the film.
a. or seen b. nor see c. or see d. nor seen
3. Thomas Eakins studied not only painting ______ anatomy when he was training to become an
artist.
a. moreover b. but also c. as well d. and
4. Endive can be used ______ as a salad green or as a cooking vegetable.
a. such b. both c. either d. neither
5. They invited ______ to their golden anniversary.
a. my wife and I b. I and my wife
c. both my wife and I d. my wife and me
6. Have you finished your work? - No, I haven't and ______.
a. she has not too b. neither she has
c. she has either d. neither has she.
7. I believe not only people are important to the world, ______.
a. nature is important, too b. nature is important either
c. neither is nature important d. but nature is important
8. Not only ______ shade and beauty, but they also reduce carbon dioxide.
a.do trees provide b. trees provide c. provide trees d. trees do provide
9. It was the musical performance on TV that ______ by our family.
a. was most enjoying b. was most enjoyed
c. most enjoyed d. was most enjoyable
10. Neither the teacher nor his students ______ pleased with the performance of the team.
a. was b. were c. has been d. being
Exercise 4 Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences.
1. She plays tennis ______ recreation only.
a. in b. to c. on d. for
2. I'm very fond ______ natural spectacular scenery.
a. of b. in c. with d. at
3. We were all attracted ______ the beauty of nature there.
a. in b. to c. with d. on
4. Watching television is by far the most popular ______.
a. intensity b. occupation c. recreation d. passion
5. I am very ______ in the information you have given me.
a. interested b. surprised c. depressed d. concerned
6. I like him ______ for his shyness.
a. by far b. far better c. furthermore d. all the better
7. He ______ us for hours with his stories and jokes.
a. supported b. entertained c. regarded d. raised
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8. I've already had one holiday in Africa, and I'm not ______ on going there again.
a. willing b. keen c. eager d. ready
9. We have bought extra food ______ our friends stay to dinner.
a. provided b. if c. in case d. as long as
10. Football, rugby and baseball are the most popular ______ sports in Britain.
a. watcher b. looker c. amateur d. spectator
27. COMMUNITY
PART 1
A. Theory
I. Phrases of concession:
In spite of + Noun/ Noun phrase/ Gerund phrase, …

Despite
Ex1. Despite his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.

Ex2. In spite of her bad grades, Jane will be admitted to the university.
Ex3. In spite of two broken leg, he managed to get out of the car.
II. Clauses of concession:
1. Although, though, even though:
Although + S + V, …
Though
Even though
Ex1. Although the weather was very bad, we had a picnic.

Ex2. We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy.
Ex3. Nam didn’t pass the exam even though he worked very hard.
2. No matter, Whatever:
No matter + Who/ what/ when/ where/ how (adj, adv) + S + V, …

Whatever (+ Noun) + S + V, …
Ex1. No matter who you are, I still love you.
Ex2. No matter what she says, I don’t believe her.
Ex3. Whatever others may say, you are certainly right.
3. However + adj + S + linkverb, …
Ex1. However strong you are, you can’t move this rock.
B. Exercise: Choose one suitable preposition to fill in the following sentences by circling its
correspoding letter A, B, C or D.
1. The new policies include cutting _______ subsidies and trade barriers.
A. agriculture B. agricultural C. agriculturalist D. agriculturally
2. The control of _______ has been carried out through measures rooted in monetarism.
A. inflate B. inflationist C. inflation D. inflator
3. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was
a rain
4. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
B. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
5. _______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
6. She left him _______ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
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7. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of
8. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
9. Economic reforms are often carried _______ to promote the developing of a country.
A. out B. on C. for D. in
10. Being aware _____ the importance of economic reforms, the Vietnamese Communist Party
initiated an overall economic reform policy.
A. for B. at C. of D. in
11. For more than ten years, we have seen the significant _______ in the economy of our country.
A. develop B. development C. developing D. developed
12. During the time of economic reforms, the economy has grown _______ with only a few major
setbacks.
A. constant B. constantly C. constants D. constancy
13. The Doi Moi reforms have _______ new possibilities in farming systems research in Vietnam.
A. risen B. opened C. renovated D. called
14. New neighbours are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative.
A. despite B. in spite of the fact C. though D. as though
15. _______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
A. In spite B. Despite C. But D. Although
16. In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job.
A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard
C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work
17. Despite the fact that _______, we enjoyed our trip.
A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather
C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad
18. Julie failed the exam _______ of working very hard.
A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though
19. Tom went to work despite _______.
A. that he did not feel very well C. he did not feel very well
B. of the fact not feeling well D. not feeling very well
20. Though _______, they are good friends.
A. their sometimes quarrel B. to have a quarrel sometimes
C. they sometimes have a quarrel D. of having a quarrel sometimes
21. Despite _______, we arrived on time.
A. heavy traffic B. of heavy traffic
C. there was heavy traffic D. of there was heavy traffic
22. John rarely sees Paul _______ they live in the same town.
A. notwithstanding B. despite C. in spite of D. although
23. I have not finished that report yet despite _______.
A. of working overtime last night B. to work overtime last night
C. working overtime last night D. I worked overtime last night
24. Though he was appointed to a higher promotion _______.
A. and he decided to quit his job. B. but he still decided to quit his job
C. but he decided to quit his job D. he decided to quit his job
25. I didn't get the job _______.
A. even as my qualifications B. in spite of I had some qualifications
C. without my qualifications D. despite my qualifications
PART 2
A. Theory: PREPOSITIONS
At In on
Chỉ thời gian Chỉ thời gian Chỉ thời gian
At 6 o’clock In 2008 On Monday
at night In July On July 21st 2009
at lunch time In the 1990s On the New Year Eve
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At noon In the future
At Christmas In the morning/evening, …
At the weekend/the In time On time
moment/the age of ...
Chỉ nơi chốn Chỉ nơi chốn Chỉ nơi chốn
At home In the sky On the table
At work In the room On the way to
At school In Le Loi Street On the train
At the station In the river
At the end of (the
road/film/…)
At the beginning
* Note: Không dùng “in”, “at”, “on” trước this, next, last.....
B. Exercise: Choose one suitable preposition to fill in the following sentences by circling its
correspoding letter A, B, C or D.
1. There is something I want to watch ____________ television.
A. on B. in C. at D. to
2. We have had a few nice days, but ______________ general it’s been a poor summer.
3. They decided to go ____________ foot.
4.What time did the lesson stop? ______ five to twelve.
5.I often wake up ______ five o’clock ______ the morning.
A. on/at B. in/on C. at/on D. at/in
th
6. Columbus discovered America _________ the 15 century.
Ex 2:Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that need correcting.
1. InVietnam children have to start school on the age of six.
A B C D
2. Our classroom is in the second floor of the building.
A B C D
3. In Sunday afternoon I usually go for a walk in the country.
A B C D
4. What time is convenient forour appointment? It may be from 5 and 6 pm.
A B C D
5. - When do the American celebrate the Independence Day?
A B
- It is celebrated inthe fourth of July.
C D
Ex 3. Choose the best anser to fill in the following sentences by circling its correspoding letter A, B,
C or D.
1. The letter I wrote was full …..... mistakes.
A. on B. of C. to D. in
2. I don’t like going up ladders. I’m ........of heights.
A. afraid B. interested C. excited D. keen
3.. The station platform was crowded ................ people waiting for the train.
A. out B.into C.for D. with
4. She is a very honest person. I don’t think she is capable ...........telling a lie.
A. to B. of C. with D. about
5. Our house is similar........... yours.
A. from B. to C. for D. about
6. Ms. Sanders is friendly ............... everyone.
A. with B. in C. to D. of
7. I’m accustomed.................. living here.
A. about B. with C. to D. for
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8. The editor is responsible ……….. what appears in a newspaper.
A. for B. on C. of D. to
9. Can you tell me how many men were absent ................work last week?
A. from B. to C. of D. with
10. I certainly hope that David is aware ........... all the problems involved.
A. for B. of C. to D. up
11. We might need more food, depending ……how many people turn up.
A. for B. on C. at D. with
12. Lan doesn’t spend much money …..clothes.
A. over B. about C. at D. on
13. Do you belong …..any clubs or organizations?
A. on B. to C. for D. up
14. Williams insisted…..getting up early, even on weekend.
A. on B. to C. toward D. for
15. Many companies participated….the trade fair.
A. for B. up C. to D. in
Ex4: Fill in each space with a correct preposition to complete the following sentences.
1. Jane is very strict __________ the children in her class. She’s perticularly strict ______ punctuality.
However, her relationship _______ the children is a happy one.
2. Helen was very jealous ________ her sister’s popularity. Her sister was very popular _______ the
teachers at school. She impressed them ___________ her work and her personality.
3. You say we’re a country rich _________ tradition. Surely that’s true________ most country .
What’s important __________ us is that we should remain true _________ our best traditions.
4. I’d like to congratulate you _________ your cooking. You’ve centainly succeeded ________
turning out a wonderful meal. You’d have no difficulty _________ finding a first – class job as a chef.
5. There’s going to be an improvement _________ the weather. The weather has a great influence
______ my mood.
Keys:1. with – about – with 2. of – with – with 3. in – of – to – to
4. on – in- in 5. in - on
PART 3
A. Theory: Article: a / an / the
1. Cách dùng quán từ không xác định “a” và “an”
a) Dùng “an” với:
Quán từ an được dùng trước danh từ đếm được số ít bắt đầu bằng một nguyên âm, âm h câm hoặc một
phụ âm có âm là nguyên âm. Bao gồm:
 Các từ bắt đầu bằng các nguyên âm a, e, i, o: an aircraft, an empty glass, an object
 Một số từ bắt đầu bằng h câm: an heir, haft an hour
 Các từ mở đầu bằng một chữ viết tắt: an S.O.S/ an M.P
b) Dùng “a” với:
Dùng a trước danh từ đếm được số ít bắt đầu bằng một phụ âm, nguyên âm có âm là phụ âm.
VD: a house, a university, a home party, a heavy load, a uniform, a union, a year income,…
Đứng trước một danh từ mở đầu bằng “uni…” phải dùng “a” (a university/ a uniform/ universal/
union)
+ Dùng trong các thành ngữ chỉ số lượng nhất định như: a lot of/a great deal of/a couple/a dozen.
+ Dùng trước những số đếm nhất định thường là hàng ngàn, hàng trăm như a/one hundred – a/one
thousand.
+ Dùng trước “half” (một nửa) khi nó theo sau một đơn vị nguyên vẹn: a kilo and a half, hay khi nó đi
ghép với một danh từ khác để chỉ nửa phần (khi viết có dấu gạch nối): a half – share, a half – holiday
(ngày lễ chỉ nghỉ nửa ngày).
+ Dùng với các đơn vị phân số như 1/3 a/one third – 1/5 a /one fifth.
+ Dùng trong các thành ngữ chỉ giá cả, tốc độ, tỉ lệ: $5 a kilo, 60 kilometers an hour, 4 times a day.
2. Cách dùng quán từ xác định “The”
+ Dùng the trước một danh từ đã được xác định cụ thể về mặt tính chất, đặc điểm, vị trí hoặc đã được
đề cập đến trước đó, hoặc những khái niệm phổ thông, ai cũng biết.
The boy in the corner is my friend. (Cả người nói và người nghe đều biết đó là cậu bé nào)
+ Với danh từ không đếm được, dùng the nếu nói đến một vật cụ thể, không dùng the nếu nói chung.
Sugar is sweet. (Chỉ các loại đường nói chung)
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+ Với danh từ đếm được số nhiều, khi chúng có nghĩa đại diện chung cho một lớp các vật cùng loại thì
cũng không dùng the.
Oranges are green until they ripen. (Cam nói chung)
a) Sau đây là một số trường hợp thông dụng dùng The theo quy tắc trên:
+ The + danh từ + giới từ + danh từ: The girl in blue, the Gulf of Mexico.
+ Dùng trước những tính từ so sánh bậc nhất hoặc only: The only way, the best day.
+ Dùng cho những khoảng thời gian xác định (thập niên): In the 1990s
+ The + danh từ + đại từ quan hệ + mệnh đề phụ: The man to whom you have just spoken is the
chairman.
+ The + danh từ số ít tượng trưng cho một nhóm thú vật hoặc đồ vật: The whale = whales (loài cá
voi), the deep-freeze (thức ăn đông lạnh)
+ Đối với man khi mang nghĩa “loài người” tuyệt đối không được dùng the: Since man lived on the
earth …(kể từ khi loài người sinh sống trên trái đất này)
+ Dùng trước một danh từ số ít để chỉ một nhóm, một hạng người nhất định trong xã hội: The small
shopkeeper: Giới chủ tiệm nhỏ/ The top offcial: Giới quan chức cao cấp
+ The + adj: Tượng trưng cho một nhóm người, chúng không bao giờ được phép ở số nhiều nhưng
được xem là các danh từ số nhiều. Do vậy động từ và đại từ đi cùng với chúng phải ở ngôi thứ 3 số
nhiều: The old = The old people;
The old are often very hard in their moving
+ The + tên gọi các đội hợp xướng/ dàn nhạc cổ điển/ ban nhạc phổ thông: The Back Choir/ The
Philharmonique Philadelphia Orchestra/ The Beatles.
+ The + tên gọi các tờ báo (không tạp chí)/ tàu biển/ các khinh khí cầu: The Times/ The Titanic/ The
Hindenberg
+ The + họ của một gia đình ở số nhiều = giađình nhà: The Smiths = Mr/ Mrs Smith and children
+ Thông thường không dùng the trước tên riêng trừ trường hợp có nhiều người hoặc vật cùng tên và
người nói muốn ám chỉ một người cụ thể trong số đó:
There are three Sunsan Parkers in the telephone directory. The Sunsan Parker that I know lives on the
First Avenue.
+ Tương tự, không dùng “the” trước bữa ăn: breakfast, lunch, dinner:
We ate breakfast at 8 am this morning.
+ Trừ khi muốn ám chỉ một bữa ăn cụ thể:
The dinner that you invited me last week were delecious.
+ Không dùng “the” trước một số danh từ như home, bed, church, court, jail, prison, hospital, school,
class, college, university v.v… khi nó đi với các động từ và giới từ chỉ chuyển động chỉ đi đến đó là
mục đích chính hoặc ra khỏi đó cũng vì mục đích chính:
Students go to school everyday.
+ Nhưng nếu đến đó hoặc ra khỏi đó không vì mục đích chính thì dùng “the”.
Students go to the school for a class party.
b) Bảng sử dụng “the” và không sử dụng “the” trong một số trường hợp điển hình
Có “The” Không “The”
+ Dùng trước tên các đại dương, sông ngòi, +Trước tên một hồ Lake Geneva+ Trước tên
biển, vịnh và các cụm hồ (số nhiều)The Red một ngọn núi Mount Vesuvius
Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, the Persian Gufl, the + Trước tên các hành tinh hoặc các chòm sao
Great Lakes + Trước tên các dãy núi:The Venus, Mars
Rocky Mountains + Trước tên các trường này nếu trước nó là
+ Trước tên những vật thể duy nhất trong vũ một tên riêng
trụ hoặc trên thế giới: Stetson University
The earth, the moon + Trước các danh từ đi cùng với một số đếm
+ The schools, colleges, universities + of + Chapter three, Word War One
danh từ riêng + Trước tên các nước chỉ có một từ:
The University of Florida China, France, Venezuela, Vietnam
+ The + số thứ tự + danh từ + Trước tên các nước mở đầu bằng New, một
The third chapter. tính từ chỉ hướng:
+ Trước tên các cuộc chiến tranh khu vực với New Zealand, North Korean, France
điều kiện tên khu vực đó phải được tính từ hoá + Trước tên các lục địa, tỉnh, tiểu bang, thành
The Korean War (=> The Vietnamese phố, quận, huyện:
economy) Europe, Florida
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+ Trước tên các nước có hai từ trở lên (ngoại
trừ GreatBritain)
The United States, The Central African
Republic
+ Trước tên các nước được coi là một quần đảo
hoặc một quần đảo The Philipines, The Virgin + Trước tên bất kì môn thể thao nào
Islands, The Hawaii baseball, basketball
+ Trước tên các tài liệu hoặc sự kiện lịch sử + Trước các danh từ trừu tượng (trừ một số
The Constitution, The Magna Carta trường hợp đặc biệt):
+ Trước tên các nhóm dân tộc thiểu số freedom, happiness
the Indians + Trước tên các môn học nói chung
+ Trước tên các môn học cụ thể mathematics
The Solid matter Physics + Trước tên các ngày lễ, tết
+ Trước tên các nhạc cụ khi đề cập đến các Christmas, Thanksgiving
nhạc cụ đó nói chung hoặc khi chơi các nhạc + Trước tên các loại hình nhạc cụ trong các
cụ đó. hình thức âm nhạc cụ thể (Jazz, Rock,
The violin is difficult to play classical music..)
Who is that on the piano To perform jazz on trumpet and piano
B. Exercise: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
1. My friend’s uncle has been _________ MP (Member of Parliament for 5 years.
2. This year’s conference coincided ___________ two other major conventions.
A. on B. to C. for D. with
3. ___________ Mr Smith helped her start the motorbike.
A. The B. A C. An D. Ø
4. I __________ in the middle of the film and woke up at the end.
A. hung up B. fell out C. dropped off D. put down
5. __________ handball is the fast becoming __________ popular sport worldwide.
A. The – the B. Ø – a C. A – Ø D. Ø – the
6. David paid __________ everyone’s lunch yesterday, as he’s just won some money ______ the
lottery.
A. for – on B. for – for C. on – on D. on – for
7. She spends hours ________ talking to all her friends.
A. on phone B. on the phone C. at a phone D. at phone
8. In the future factories will be ________ largely by robots.
A. jogged B. done C. played D. run
9. Artificial intelligence is ___________ to have a large influence on our lives.
A. subject B. alike C. bound D. busy
10. On the ___________, optimists believe that life will be much better than it is today.
A. contrary B. contrast C. opposition D. opponent
11. We are really ________ about the peace process in the region.
A. optimism B. optimistic C. optimist D. optimistically
12. People believe that he was killed by a group of __________
A. terrorize B. terror C. terrorists D. terrorism
13. The earth is being _____________ by pollution.
A. threat B. threaten C. threatening D. threatened
14. As a child’s head went under the water for the third time, I stood and watch ___ to help. I can’t
swim.
A. powerless B. power C. powerful D. powerfully
15. In the future cars can run on anything from _________ to methane gas.
A. electric B. electricity C. electrician D. electrical
16. I’m afraid you’ll have to see Mr. Pound. All matters concerning finance are his ______.
A. response B. responsible C. responsibility D. responsibly
17. Although she arrived __________, we made her welcome just the same.
A. expected B. unexpected C. expectedly D. unexpectedly
18. Tom fell into a deep __________ on hearing the news.
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A. impress B. impression C. impressing D. impressed
19. He was very sad because he was told that his best friend got an _________ disease.
A. incurable B. curabe C. cure D. incurably
20. I’m sorry I haven’t phoned. I’ve been ________ busy this week.
A. credible B. incredible C. incredibly D. credibility
28. PEOPLE AND PLACES
A. PRESENTATION
I. Vocabulary
a) Vocabulary in contrast
relationship/connection support/assist company/group
blame/fault kind/polite popular/famous
old/ancient sympathetic/ likeable typical/usual/ordinary
crowd/audience nervous/ bad-tempered close/near
enjoy/ please sensitive/sensible unknown/infamous
b) Phrasal verbs
Ask after ask for news about Make up become friends again after an argument
Bring up look after a child until he or she Pass away die
becomes an adult
Fall for fall in love with; believe (a lie/ trick) Pick on keep treatingsomeone badly or unfairly
Fall out (with) have an argument with and stop Put down criticise, make someone feel stupid
being friends
Get on (with) have a good relationship (with) Settle down become calm after being upset, ect;
stay in one place or get married and live quietly
Grow up become older Stand up for support in an argument or fight
Look down on think that you are better than Take back surprise (usually in passive voice)
Look up to admire and respect
c) Word formation
Able unable, (in)ability, disabled, Happy unhappy, Obey disobey,(dis)obedient(ly),
disability (un)happiness, (un)happily (dis)obedience
Achieve achievement Jealous jealousy, jealously Person (im)personal(ly),

personality
Argue argument, argumentative Kind unkind,(un)kindness, Polite impotite,(im)politely,
kindly (im)politeness
Care careful(ly),careless(ly), Marry marriage, (un)married, Relate relative(ly), relation,

(un)caring (un)married relationship
Correspond correspondence Nerve nervous(ly), Willing unwilling,
nervousness (un)willingness, (un)willingly
II. Structures
1. S + V + too + adj/adv + (for someone) + to do something: (quá....để cho ai làm gì...)
e.g. This structure is too easy for you to remember.e.g. He ran too fast for me to follow.
2. It + be + time + S + V (-ed, cột 2) / It’s +time +for someone +to do something : (đã đến lúc ai đó
phải làm gì...)
e.g. It is time you had a shower.
e.g. It’s time for me to ask all of you for this question.
3. To be/get Used to + V-ing: (quen làm gì)
e.g. I am used to eating with chopsticks.
4. Used to + V (infinitive): (Thường làm gì trong quá khứ và bây giờ không làm nữa)
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e.g. I used to go fishing with my friend when I was young.e.g. She used to smoke 10 cigarettes a day.
5. would like/ want/wish + to do something: thích làm gì...
e.g. I would like to go to the cinema with you tonight.
6. It + be + something/ someone + that/ who: chính...mà...
e.g. It is Tom who got the best marks in my class.
e.g. It is the villa that he had to spend a lot of money last year.
7. It’s the first time smb have ( has ) + PII smt ( Đây là lần đầu tiên ai làm cái gì )
eg: It’s the first time we have visited this place.( Đây là lần đầu tiên chúng tôi tới thăm nơi này )
8. Would ( ‘d ) rather (not) do smt (Thà làm gì )
VD: I’d rather stay at home. I’d rather not stay at home.
9. Would ( ‘d ) rather smb did smt ( Muốn ai làm gì )
eg: I’d rather you ( he / she ) stayed at home today.( Tôi muốn bạn / anh ấy / cô ấy ở nhà tối nay)
10. Would rather ('d rather) + V (infinitive) + than + V (infinitive): (thích làm gì hơn làm gì) e.g.
She would rather play games than read books.
e.g. I’d rather learn English than learn Biology.
11. CHỈ SỰ NHƯỢNG BỘ
- No matter + what / who / when / where / why + S + V
- No matter + how (adj / adv) + S + V
- Whatever (+ noun) / whoever / whenever / wherever + S + V
- However (+ adj) + S + V
No matter who you are, I still love you. Don’t trust him, no matter what he says.
Phone me when you arrive, no matter how late it is. Whatever problems you have, you can
phone me.
Whatever you say, I don’t believe you. I’m not opening the door, whoever you
are.
However much he eats, he never gets fat.
- adj / adv + as / though + S + V: mặc dù, dù
Rich as he is, he is unhappy. = Rich though he is, he is unhappy.
12. WISH / IF ONLY
Hiện tại: S + wish + S + QKĐ
If only + S + QKĐ
I am poor now. → I wish / If only I were rich.
Quá khứ: S + wish + S + QKHT
If only + S + QKHT
I didn’t meet her . I wish / if only I had met her.
Tương lai: S + wish + S + would / could + V1
If only + S + would / could + V1
I wish I could attend your wedding next week.
13. CHỈ KẾT QUẢ:
– so many / so few + danh từ đếm được số nhiều + that + clause
– so much / little + danh từ không đếm được + that + clause
There were so few people at the meeting that it was canceled.
I have got so little time that I can’t manage to have lunch with you.
– Cấu trúc khác của so … that
S + V + so + adj + a + Noun (đếm được số ít) + that + S + V
S + V + so + adj/ adv + that + S + V: (quá... đến nỗi mà...) = So + Adjective/ Adverb +( Auxiliary)
/ be + S ( Verb) that S+ Verb
e.g. This box is so heavy that I cannot take it.
e.g. He speaks so soft that we can’t hear anything.
It was so hot a day that we decided to stay indoors.
It + V + such + (a/an) + Adj+ N(s) + that + S + V: (quá... đến nỗi mà...)
e.g. It is such a heavy box that I cannot take it.
e.g. It is such interesting books that I cannot ignore them at all.
– Có thể dùng such trước danh từ không có tính từ
She is such a baby that we never dare to leave her alone. (Nó trẻ con đến nỗi chúng tôi không bao giờ
dám để nó ở nhà một mình).
– So được dùng với many, much, few, little; such được dùng với a lot of
Why did you buy so much food? = Why did you buy such a lot of food?
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– So được đặt ở đầu câu để nhấn mạnh, theo sau phải đảo ngữ
So terrible was the storm that whole roofs were ripped out.
B. PRACTICE
Exercise 1: Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
1. Everyone said they had…………………….themselves at the wedding.
A. enjoyed B. impressed C. pleased D. excited
2. Mary seems to go out with a different ……………of friends almost every night.
A. group B. company C. band D. collection
3.People can become very………..when they are stuck in traffic for a long time.
A. nervous B. bad-tempered C. stressful D. pressed
4. More and more people are living into ………..age and it’s a serious social problem.
A. high B. ancient C. far D. old
5. Stephanie seems to be very………….with her classmates.
A. likeable B. famous C. known D. popular
6. Most……….people have no idea what it’s like to be famous.
A. usual B. ordinary C. typical D. medium
7.When my parents got divorced, my best friend was very ………and listened to all my problems.
A. likeable B. amusing C. sympathetic D. enjoyable
8. Rita’s very……….and easily gets upset when people criticise her.
A.level-headed B. sensitive C.sensible D. open-minded
9. Police were called in when the………..of people began to get violent.
A. crowd B. company C. audience D. herd
10. My dad says he once met Robbie Williams when he was still…………
A. unknown B. hidden C. infamous D. unrelated
11.The city is quite a…………away from my house.
A. journey B. space C. length D. distance
12.The supermarket is trying ………..people to use paper bags.
A. to bar B. to ban C. to encourage D. to prohibit
13. Our mother Earth has now been………only planet in the solar system to support human life.
A. a B. an C. the D. no article
14. Rob has a lot of ……………problems at the moment, and it’s affecting his schoolwork.
A. person B. personal C. personalized D. personnel
15. The national ……………of the Phillipines is Christianity.
A. culture B. nationality C. religion D. tradition
Exercise 2: Complete using the words from the box. You need to use one word twice.
get make put look bring fall grow
PERSONALITY
Some of us seem to be infinitely kind, while others seem to (1)…..….down on everyone around them.
Some of us never forget an argument, while others (2)…………up and forgive easily. As we (3)
……….up, our personality develops and we find that we (4)…....on with cetain people more than
others. Who we seem to have a large genetic element, but is also influenced by those who (5)……us
up. If we (6)….…..up to our parents seem to (7)……us down all the time and we (8)……out with
them a lot, then perhaps we will develop quite different personalities.
* Answer key:
1. look 2. make 3. grow 4. get 5. bring 6. look 7. put 8. fall
Exercise 3: Choose the best answer A, B, C or D.

PLACES
When I first arrived here to take up my new job, I stayed in a hotel, but I soon started looking for some
permanent(1)………. The first flat (2)………over was in a basement and was obviously extremely
damp in winter. Quite apart from the fact that the only (3)……was of thick wall. Then I had a look at a
small flat in a modern block. It had a (4)…..space and a garden, but the rent was far too high for me. I
didn’t want to end up in a tiny place, so I answered an ad for house-sharing. The house was in a quiet
(5)…….., and as soon as I saw it I fell in love with it. There was a high overgrown (6)……..around the
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front garden, and (7)…..to park cars in the drive. The room to let looked out (8)…. The back garden,
and had a big bay window. Although it meant (9)…..the kitchen and living room, I did have my own
bathroom, really just a shower and washbasin (10)…..into what must have once been a cupboard.
1. A. home B. accommodation C. house D. landlords

2. A. passed B. viewed C. came D. looked
3.A. A. view B. entrance C. distance D. bathroom
4. A. living B. breathing C. working D. parking
5. A. surroundings B. context C. neighbourhood D. premises
6. A. fence B. bush C. hedge D. lawn
7. A. room B. permission C. areas D. place
8. A. in B. at C. over D. for
9. A. sharing B. in C. without D. having
10. A. crammed B. crowded C. cluttered D. poured
Exercise 4: Choose the best answer A, B, C or D.

1.I study harder…………I can pass the university entrance examination.
A. as if B. so that C. in order to D. although
2. I would rather Jane ……………..my brother so much money. I know for sure that I will have to pay
his debt.
A. not lend B. would not lend C. had not lent D. did not lend
3.My friend said she was very glad…………..real Hollywood star.
A. to meet B. in meeting C. for meeting D. that she could meet
4. The drum player ………….play with a dance band when he was young.
A. usually B. is used C. used to D. is used to
5. At first Jam was reluctant, but we finally got him ………..his piano at our opening ceremony.
A. played B. playing C. play D. to play
6. It was ……………..day that I want to hang out with my classmates.
A. so wonderful day B. such a wonderful
C. so a wonderful day D. such wonderful a
7……………your help, I would have been late for the urgent meeting yesterday.
A. Thanks to B. Because of C. But for D. Despite
8. You …………….. You’ve made your point clearly enough already.
A. needn’t continue B.mustn’t continue C. don’t have continue D. won’t continue
9. I wish they ………….me for the coffee tasting group. I didn’t sleep all night.
A. didn’t choose B. wouldn’t choose C. hadn’t chosen D. don’t choose
10. It is the only kind of books …………people do not read but are immersed in.
A. which B. that C. who D. whom
11. ……..hard he has worked, he hardly support his family of ten people.
A. However B. Although C. Despite D. In spite
12. I’d rather you……..…those important documents with you.
A. don’t take B. didn’t take C. won’t take D. not take
13. It’s high time the children………….to bed.
A. should go B. go C. went D. would rather go
14. I’d prefer to find out the truth my self……………here to wait for him.
A. than to stay B. rather than to stay C. than stay D. rather than stay
15. “ Did you go to the shopping mall to see a movie last night?” “ Yes, I ………….home, because I
had a little fever.”
A. would rather stay B. would rather stayed
C. would stay D. would rather have stayed
16………………that Marie was able to retire at the age of fifty.
A. So successful her business was B. So successful was her business
C. Her business was so successful D. B&C are correct
17.Michelle’s got so………to opera that it has become a constant companion of her life.
A. used to listening B. used to listen
C. used in listening D. use to listen
18. The cook made …………..that some people were not served.
A. too little B. so little food C. so few food D. so much food
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19. It was not until recently…………….how truthful he was.
A. did we realize B. that we realized C. which we realized D. when we realized
20. The problem ws difficult; therefore, …………….students could answer it.
A. few B. a lot of C. a great number D. a few
Exercise 5: Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.
1. Janet is so creative that we all can rely on her for original ideas.
A. Being creative, we all can rely on Janet for original ideas.
B. Creative as Janet is, we all can rely on her for original ideas.
C. So creative is Janet that we all can rely on her for original ideas.
D. Janet is such creative girl that we all can rely on her for original ideas.
2. It was careless of you to leave the windows open last night.
A. You shouldn’t leave the windows open last night.
B. You are so careless that you left the windows open last night.
C. You shouldn’t have left the windows open last night.
D. You might have been careless because you left the windows open last night.
3. I wish you hadn’t said that.
A. I wish you not to say that B. If only you didn’t say that
C. I hope you will not say that. D. It would be nice if you hadn’t said that.
4. Wealthy as they were, they were far from happy.
A. They were as wealthy as they were happy.
B. They were not happy as they were wealthy.
C. Even if they were wealthy, they were not unhappy.
D. Although they were wealthy, they were not happy.
5. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm.
A. In spite of snowing, I felt warm. B. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing.
C. Although it was snowing, I felt warm. D. Although I felt warm, it was snowing.
6. This is the first time I attend such an enjoyable wedding party.
A. The first wedding party I attended was enjoyable.
B. I had the first enjoyable wedding party.
C. My attendance at the first wedding party was enjoyable.
D. I have never attended such an enjoyable wedding party before.
7.Barry continued to smoke even though we had advised him to quit.
A. Barry took our advice so he stopped smoking.
B. If we had advised Barry, he would have quit smoking.
C. Barry did not quit smoking because of our advice.
D. Despite being told not to smoke, Barry continued to do.
8.Many people think Steve stole the money.
A. It was not Steve who stole the money. B. Steve is thought to have stolen the money.
C. Many people think the money is stolen by Steve. D. The money is thought to be stolen by Steve.
9. If I were taller, I could reach the top shelf:
A. I am not tall enough to reach the top shelf.
B. I am too tall to reach the top shelf.
C. I cannot reach the top shelf because I am very tall.
D. In spite of being tall, I cannot reach the top shelf.
10.If only I had studied hard enough to pass the final exam.
A. I regret not studying hard enough to pass the final exam.
B. I had studied hard enough and I passed the final exam.
C. I studied too hard to pass the final exam.
D. I studied hard otherwise I would fail the final exam.
11. It was your assistance that enabled us to get achievement.
A. But for you assistance, we could not have got achievement.
B. Your assistance discouraged us from get achievement.
C. If you assisted us, we could not get achievement.
D. Without your assistance, we could get achievement.
12. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.
A. Mary was too disappointed to keep calm.
B. Disappointed as she was, Mary tried to keep calm.
C. Mary lost her temper because of her disappointment.
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D. Feeling disappointed, Mary tried to keep calm, but she failed.
13. Because it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it.
A. I stayed up all night to finish the novel, therefore, it was interesting.
B. Unless it were an interesting novel, I would stay up all night to finish it.
C. Though it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it.
D. So interesting was the novel that I stayed up all night to finish it.
14. He cannot afford a new computer.
A. The new computer is so expensive that he cannot buy it.
B. Therefore, he would buy a new computer.
C. So, he would buy a new computer.
D. The new computer is so expensive but he can buy it
15. It’s time we left for the disco.
A. We may leave for the disco now.
B. We needn’t leave for the disco now.
C. We should leave for the disco now.
D. We must have leave for the disco now.
16. If I were you, I would take the train instead of the bus.
A. You should have taken the train instead of the bus.
B. You should take the train instead of the bus.
C. I advise you to take the bus.
D. You must have taken the train instead of the bus.
17. The boy was too fat to run far.
A. The boy was very fat and couldn’t run far.
B. The boy’s fatness didn’t stop him running far.
C. The boy had to run a lot because he was too fat.
D. The boy became ill because he was too fat.
18. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t open the door.
A. Try as hard as I might, I couldn’t open the door.
B. I tried hard to open the door.
C. It was difficult for me to open the door.
D. I could open the door with difficulty.
19. I’d like you to wait until they bring out a new model.
A. I’d rather you waited until they bring out a new model.
B. I’d rather you to wait until they bring out a new model.
C. I’d rather you wait until they bring out a new model.
D. I’d rather you waiting until they bring out a new model.
20. I used to work as a security guard.
A. I am used to working as a security guard.
B. I no longer work as a security guard.
C. I worked as a security guard and I am used to it.
D. I am going to work as a security guard.
29. CLOZE TESTS

Exercise 1: Read the following pasage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each
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I don’t believe in ghosts!
Last year I stayed for a few days in an old house in Scotland which was famous for its ghost. I
don’t really believe in ghosts, so I’m not afraid of them of course. So when my hosts suggested
(1)________ up all night to see their ghost, I simply laughed at them. Then they told me about the
woman who haunted their house. She had been accused (2)________ murdering her husband in the
eighteenth century because she had been jealous of him, but she had avoided (3)_________tried, and
had disappeared. She appeared quite regularly, walking through the house as if she was searching for
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something. I agreed to watch that night, although it would (4)_________ sitting for hours in the cold. I
expected one of my friends to appear dressed as the ghost, and so when the figure of a woman finally
came towards me, I (5)_______to be terrified. You can imagine my surprise when the figure took a
knife from her dress, and then vanished. I decided to disappear myself, and drove home to London as
quickly as I could.
1. A. walking B. getting C. staying D. coming
2. A. that B. of C. for D. while
3. A. and B. being C. but D. having
4. A. mean B. be C. have D. uncomfortable
5. A. wanted B. imagined C. pretended D. supposed
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Holidays
Is it better to go on a package tour, or to travel on your own? I suppose the answer depends on
what kinds of (1) _________ you are. A complicated tour organized by a travel agent has some
advantages. You have an itinerary, which give you definite departure (2) _________ arrival dates, and
a list of all your destination. The accomodation may be cheaper, as it has been (3)_________ in
advance, so you spend less time worrying about where you are going to stay. If you book your own
hotel, you might have trouble finding a/an (4) _________ , unless you are going to stay for a fortnight,
for example. On the other hand, organizing your own trip can be fun. Many students hitch-hike or buy
cheap train tickets, and (5)_________ the night in student hotel or guess-house.
1. A. voyager B. passenger C. tourist D. mover
2. A. and B. but C. or D. so
3. A. booking B. booked C. book D. to book
4. A. empty B. free C. vacancy D. available
5. A. have B. make C. do D. spend
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Choosing a job
One of the most difficult decision is choosing what to do for a living. For example, do you
want to follow a definite career, and (1) _________ a low salary at the beginning but have a good
prospect in a company (2) ___________trains its staff? Or you are more interested in taking away any
kind of work, because you need an income? You may have to (3) ___________the fact that a good job
can be difficult to find. In that case, why not take a (4) ___________ one? You will gain some useful
experience. Remember that even if you have the right qualification, you may have to fill in lots of
application forms before you are asked to (5)__________ an interview. But don’t worry if you don’t
know what you want to do exactly. You’ll enjoy finding out!
1. A. earn B. gain C. win D. take
2. who B. whose C. that D. where
3. A. face up to B. go over C. come up with D. call off
4. A. temporary B. overtime C. profitable D. short
5. A. be B. attend C. make D. advertise
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Sport
Someone once said that there are three kinds of people who are interested in sport: people who
are (1) __________ part, people who watch and people who watch on television. It’s very easy to
make fun of stay-at-home sports fans, but (2)__________the other hand, television does enable us to
enjoy all kinds of sports events. We can watch a racing car overtake another, see a cyclist cross the
finishing line, or enjoy the goals of our favorite football (3) _______. The first time I watched a tennis
match was on television, and I found it (10)_______ interesting. It’s not always easy to travel long
distances to football grounds, and television is good solution. Of course, you can get used to sitting
indoors all the time, and this is dangerous. We should all try to (5) _______ fit, and have other
interests and pasttimes.
1. A. take B. have C. make D. get
2. In B. on C. with D. on
3. A. group B. class C. band D. team
4. A. valuable B. imaginatively C. unexpectedly D. real
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5. A. keep B. make C. do D. have
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Choosing clothes
Are you one of the thousands of people who eagerly follow every new fashion that appears? Or are
you one of those who go to the shops and just buy what ever they can find in their (1)________that
suits them? Or perhaps you order from a mail-order catalogue, and then have to send everything back
because nothing fits? Whatever (2) ________of shopper you are, one thing is certain. Everyone finds
clothes important. According to a recent survey, people spend more time either buying clothes, or
thinking about buying them, or looking at them in shop windows than they do on most other products,
(3) ________ from food. And the reason is obvious. Clothes are an important part of our appearance.
At work, you may need to impress a customer, or persuade the boss that you know what you are doing,
and clothes certainly help. (4) ________ dressed people, so they say, get on in the world. And as far as
attracting the opposite sex is concerned, clothes also play a vital role. If a friend who has been wearing
the same old jacket of the same old dress suddenly appears in the latest fashion, you can be sure that
romance is in the air. And apart form work and romance, there are influences of sport, music and
leisure on the way we dress. So excuse me while I (5) ________ on my tracksuit and training shoes.
I’m just dashing off for some fast window-shopping.
1. A. place B. price C. size D. self
2. A. means B. typical C. idea D. kind
3. A. or B. apart C. according D. taken
4. A. Well B. Good C. Best D. Fancy
5. A. put B. dress C. wear D. have
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Moving in
The entrance to the flat was at the side of the house. Jane had to walk along a path across the
lawn and past a shed full of gardening equipment. Inside the back door there was a flight (1)
________ stair and then another door on the landing. It was a furnished flat with a bedroom, living
room, kitchen and bathroom. There was not a lot of (2) ________ but certainly enough for a
student like Jane. There was a fireplace in the living room with an electric fire, and the kitchen had
a small (3) ________ and a fridge. The bathroom did not have a bath, only a shower and a basin,
but Jane didn’t mind. She was thinking about other problems. There wasn’t a washing machine,
and there was (4) ________central heating. It was raining outside, and the flat felt damp and chilly.
On the bed there were some blankets and a duvet, but no sheets. It was lucky that Jane had brought
a sleeping bag. As she was wondering what to do next, there was a knock (5) ________ the door.
1. A. in B. on C. off D. of
2. A. furniture B. rent C. neighbours D. housing
3. A. cook B. cookery C. cooker D. cooking
4. A. no B. much C. any D. many
5. A for B behind C to D at
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Past, present and future.
A hundred years ago, most people traveled on foot, by train, or on horse back. Railways had made
it possible to travel rapidly over long distances. Bicycles were also becoming popular, after the
(1)_________ of the air-filled tyre, which made cycling a lot more comfortable. Buses, trams and
underground railways had already been invented, and cities all over the world already had traffic
(2) ________ . There were very few private cars, and city streets were still full of horses. What a
difference a hundred years have (3) ________! Nowsadays we have got used to the problem of
private cars, and some cities are so noisy and (4) ________ that in many places vehicles have been
banned from the city centre. How will we be traveling in a hundred years’ time? Perhaps by then
there will be only personal helicopters. There may be no beed to (5) ________ to work or school in
the future, since everyone will have a computer at home. There might even be more people
walking and horse-riding, for pleasure and exercise.
1. A. invention B. invented C. inventor D. inventing
2. A. blocks B. sticks C. knots D. jams
3. A. taken B. done C. made D. got
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4. A. even B. polluted C. so D. poisoned
5. A. have B. transport C. decide D. commute
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Do it yourself
What do you do when something breaks down? Are you the kind of person who knows how things
(1) ________? Or do you prefer to have them repaired by an expert? Personally when I use a hammer I
always hit my finger, and I can never unscrew anything with my screwdriver (2)__________I can
never find it. Despite having all the wrong equipment, and despite being a useless mechanic, I recently
decided to take my bike to pieces and fix it. I had (3) ________out of money as usual, and as I use my
bike for getting to college, I had no choice. It was making a terrible noise, and the front tyre was (4)
________. I had a few tools but I didn’t have any apsre parts. I managed to undo the wheel and take it
(5)__________, but then I lost my spanner, and couldn’t put the wheel back on properly. At least I am
taking more exercise, as I now have to walk to college.
1. A. do B. make C. fix D. work
2. A. because B. however C. so D. although
3. A. spent B. paid C. run D. fallen
4. A. flat B. empty C. over D. bad
5. A. on B. back C. down D. off
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A letter to the editor
Dear Sir,
We are writing to suggest that all cars should be bannedfrom t he centre of the city as soon as
possible. The amount of pollution from the car exhaust fumes is now (1) ________, and we believe
that the public must be protected. Apart from this, the streets are crowded (2)________ cars, and
our lives are at risk when we try to cross the road! There has been a huge (3)________ in the
amount of traffic recently, and the government just seems to put off the problems, instead of
dealing with it. Unless we (4) ________ the traffic problem, and seriously consider some of the
sollutions, life in our city will become impossible. Our organization, Cities for People, has been set
up to make the government do something! We are holding a (5) ________ next week in the city
centre, and hope that many people will join us.
1. A. unbearable B. much C. overcrowded D. exceeded
2. A. from B. in C. with D. between
3. A. size B. number C. growing D. increase
4. A. look for B. make out C. face up to D.come round to
5. A. demonstrate B. demonstrator C. demonstrative D. demonstration
Exercise 10:: Read the following pasage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each
space.
The London Underground map is extremely well designed. Simple, clear to understand and (1)
__________, it performs its primary tasks of guiding both inhabitants and tourists round the undergrou
nd systems in London very well. The man behind this great (2)________was called Henry Beck, an em
ployee of the London Underground Drawing office, (3)___________designed the map in 1931. The de
sign of the map showed great speciality because it represented a complex network of communication c
learly. This design was later used by most of the world’s underground systems.
The map used before 1931 was messy and unclear, (4)__________ Beck decided to sketch out
a better one using a diagram rather than a traditional map. This new map was an enormous success
with the public, when, In 1931,it made its first (5)___________on underground platforms and at
station entrances.
1. A. attract B. attractive C. attractively D. attraction
2. A. finding B. result C. gain D. achievement
3. A. that B. who C. whose D. whom
4. A. so B. because C. but D. as
5. A. look B. turn C. show D. appearance
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You have probably never heard of Charles Burgess Fry but in the early years of this century, he was
the most famous while still at university, mainly on (1)________of his achievements in sport. He was,
at the same time, captain of the university football, cricket and athletics teams and (2)________the
world record for the long run jump. He was also a popular sports journalist. He was so famous that
letters addressed to Mr Fry, Oxford were delivered to him without any difficulty. His college,
(3)__________it had quite a different name, was known as “Fry” College.
Some people have criticized Fry’s sporting achievements. They point out that he lived at a time
when standards were quite low and it was much easier to (4)_________well in several sports. It is
certainly true that athletes of that time did not have the totally dedicated skills of modern athletes.
However, it is only fair to judge him (5)________the standards of his own time. There is no doubt that
he had extraordinary skill combined skill with an ability to write about sport with style and
intelligence.
1. A. case B. account C. view D. regard
2. A. held B. did C. made D. reached
3. A. despite B. although C. however D. otherwise
4. A. make B. be C. go D. do
5. A. for B. by C. with D. as
Exercise 12: Read the following pasage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits
each space.
Polar bears are in danger of dying out. Unlike some other endangered animals, it's not hunters that are
the problem, it's climate change. Since 1979, the ice cap at the Arctic Circle where the polar bears has
reduced in size (1)_______ about 30 per cent. The temperature in the Arctic has slowly been rising and
this is (2)_______ the sea ice to melt, endangering the polar bears' home. The polar bears' main
sources of food are the different types of seals found in the Arctic. They catch them by waiting next to
the air holes seals have made in the ice. (3)_______ the bears are very trong swimmers, they could
never catch seals in water. This means that the bears really do rely on the ice to hunt.
Polar bears also need sea ice to travel. They can cover a huge territory and often swim from one
part of the ice to another. They have been (4)_______ to swim up to 100 km, but when there is less
ice, they may have to swim further and this can (5)_______ fatal to the bears. A number of bears have
drown in the last few years and scientists believe that it is because they were not able to reach more ice
before they became too tired and couldn't swim any further.
1. A. for B. by C. in D. within
2. A. making B. resulting C. causing D. turning
3. A. Even B. As C. Despite D. Although
4. A. known B. experienced C. learnt D. noticed
5. A. end B. prove C. come D. happen
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Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always expected to be successful? Having
someone around who always fears the worst isn't really a lot of (1)________-we all know someone
who sees a single cloud on a sunny day and says, 'It looks like rain.' But if you catch yourself thinking
such things, it's important to do something about it.
You can change your view of life, according to psychologist. It only takes a little effort, and you'll
find life more rewarding as a (2)________ .Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and
confidence but it's also a more positive way of looking at life and all it has to (3)___________.
Optimists are more likely to start new projects and are generally more prepared to take risks.
Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your attitude to the world. Some people are
brought up to depend too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when anything
(4)_________ wrong. Most optimists, on the other hand, have been brought up not to (5)_________
failure as the end of the world - they just get on with their lives.
1. A. amusement B. play C. enjoyment D. fun
2. A. result B. reason C. purpose D. product
3. A. supply B. suggest C. offer D. propose
4. A. goes B. falls C. comes D. turns
5. A. respect B. regard C. suppose D. think
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Left-handers are the odd ones out. Sure, lefties make up about 10 percent of the population — but,
frankly, it seems (1)________society has forgotten about them. Just consider all of the right-handed
gadgets, awkwardly designed desks, and cooking tools that fit comfortably only in your right hand.
What (2)__________ someone to become a lefthand ? Scientists aren’t exactly sure, but research
points to a complex (3)__________ between genes and environment. While no exact set of “leftie
genes” have been discovered, people who dominantly use their left hands do have more left-handed
family members. And researchers have found different brain wirings in righties vs. lefties. But no
matter (4) ________ it is that drives someone to use their antipodal paw, science has also uncovered a
particular set of personality traits that left-handed people tend to have. So for all of you lefties, leftie-
loving righties, and ambidextrous folks out there — it’s time to brush up on your left-handed
knowledge and help (5) ________ an end to leftie discrimination once and for all.
1. A. as B. like C. untrue D. common
2. A. causes B. does C. makes D. gets
3. A. collaborate B. collaborated C. collaboration D. collaborating
4. A. who B. which C. that D. what
5. A. put B. make C. take D. bring
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Tomato originated in Central and South America. The Nahuatl (Aztec language)
word tomatl gave rise to the Spanish word "tomate", from which the English word tomato originates.
Numerous varieties of tomato are (1) ______ grown in temperate climates across the world,
with greenhouses allowing its production throughout the year and in cooler areas. The plants typically
grow to 1–3 meters (2) _________ height and have a weak stem that often sprawls over the ground and
vines over other plants. It is a perennialin its native habitat, and grown as an annual in temperate
climates. An average common tomato (3) ________ approximately 100 grams.
Its use as a food originated in Mexico, and spread throughout the world following the Spanish
colonization of the Americas. Tomato is (4) _______ in diverse ways, including raw, as an ingredient
in many dishes, sauces, salads, and drinks. (5) ________ tomatoes are botanically berry-type fruits,
they are considered culinary vegetables, being ingredients of savory meals.
1. A. wide B. widely C. widen D. width
2. A. in B. on C. at D. about
3. A. rises B. raises C. weighs D. grows
4. A. bought B. sold C. stored D. consumed
5. A. While B. Although C. Because D. When
Exercise 16: Read the following pasage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits
each space.
Clear communication between the pitcher and catcher is (1) __________ important to successful
baseball. Obviously the catcher and pitcher cannot verbally communicate, so, they must communicate
through a series of (2)________ signals. The most common way for the catcher to relay a sign to the
pitcher, or call a pitch, is using the fingers of his throwing hand. The signal is given from the squatting
position and the hand should be positioned between the legs and be back up against or close to your
cup. Watch that your hand is not too low or your signs will be visible under your body. The signal
should be given with deliberate finger movements to (3)________ the pitcher to see the signs. Do not
give your sign too quickly or you will confuse your pitcher. The catcher's legs should be opened wide
(4) _______ so only the pitcher and middle infielders can see what pitch is being called. Do not open
your legs too far or the coaches from the (5) ________ team can see your signs and relay the pitch to
the hitter. Your glove hand should be positioned to the outside and just below the knee of your left leg
(for right-handed catchers) to aid in blocking your signs.
1. A. vital B. vitally C. vitality D. vitals
2. A. hand B. head C. arm D. eye
3. A. let B. have C. get D. allow
4. A. too B. so C. such D. enough
5. A. home B. visiting C. opposing D. winning
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The majority of people assume an autograph is the same (1)_______ a signature. There are
some very important differences. A legal signature can be anything at all and does not have to be
legible. As long as you sign all your legal documents in the same general manner, it is binding in a
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court of law. An autograph on the other hand, must be legible enough to (2)___________ your fans
and it should not be confused with your signature. As a case in point, a fan may hand you a pretty
document and in your rush to get to an appointment, you might just scribble your name. If you
autograph it as if it were a book jacket, that shows you were there in your celebrity persona. If that
document happens to be an agent agreement or power-of-attorney contract, it can easily be argued that
you did not legally sign it. (3)_________, if you use the same signature for both legal documents and
fan collectibles, you may one day find yourself in a tight spot. Consider as well, that an autograph
should be (4)_______ quick and easy to create. That is why an aspiring author should practice it
regularly. After all, once you’re famous, you’ll (5)_______ yourself facing a horde of adoring fans at
the next convention and won’t have time to think about it.
1. A. as B. like C. with D. to
2. A. discourage B. disappoint C. satisfy D. encourage
3. A. As a result B. On the other hand C. In addition D. Likewise
4. A. fair B. unfair C. fairly D. unfairly
5. A. find B. think C. see D. look
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Tattooing is an old art. In ancient Greece, people who had tattoos were regarded as members of
the (1) __________ classes. On the other hand, tattooing was banned in Europe by the early Christians,
who thought that it was a sinful thing to (2) __________. It was not until the late 18 th century, when
Captain Cook saw South Sea Islander decorating their bodies with tattoos that attitudes began to
change. Sailors came back from these islands with pictures of Christ on their backs and from then on,
tattooing (3)__________ in popularity. A survey by the French army in 1881 showed that among the
387 men questioned there were 1,333 designs.
Nowadays, not everybody finds tattoos acceptable. Some people thing that getting one is silly
because tattoos are more or less permanent. There is also some (4) __________ about catching a
blood disease from unsterilized needles. Even for those who do want a tattoo, the (5)__________ of
getting one is not painless, but the final result, in their eyes, is worth the pain.
1. A. upper B. greater C. high D. extreme
2. A. be B. create C. do D. make
3. A. gained B. won C. earned D. made
4. A. danger B. concern C. trouble D. threat
5. A. progress B. system C. pace D. process
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Nearly 200 of the 1500 native plant species in Hawaii are at risk of going extinct in the near
future because they have been (1)_______ to such low numbers. Approximately 90 percent of
Hawaii's plants are found nowhere else in the world but they are (2)_______ by alien invasive species
such as feral goats, pigs, rodents and non-native plants.
The Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Group is striving to prevent the extinction of the 182 rare
Hawaiian plants with fewer than 50 individuals remaining in the wild. Since 1990, (3)_______ a result
of their "Plant Extinction Prevention Program", sixteen species have been brought into production and
three species have been reintroduced. Invasive weeds have been removed in key areas and fencing put
up in order to (4)_____ plants in the wild.
In the future the Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Program aims (5)_______ collecting genetic
material from the remaining plants in the wild for storage as a safety net for the future. They also
aim to manage wild populations and where possible reintroduce species into (42)_______ .
1. A. developed B. reduced C. disappeared D. increased
2. A. conserved B. guarded C. invested D. threatened
3. A. so B. due C. as D. but
4. A. derive B. vary C. remain D. protect
5. A. at B. on C. with D. for
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GOING ON A DIET
A typical person needs about 1,800 calories per day to stay running.. They keep your organs
operating (1) _______ and your brain running. They also keep your body warm. A person gains weight
because he or she consumes more calories per day than (2) ________. The only way to lose fat is to
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reduce the amount of calories that you consume per day. This is the basic principle behind going on a
diet.
Unfortunately, diets don’t work for most people. They do lose weight but then go off the diet
and put it back. Building a sensible diet and exercise plan is the key (3) ________ maintaining a
consistent weight. You need to figure out how many calories you need in a day and how many you
actually (4) ________. The next step is to add exercise so that you can raise the number of calories you
can consume per day.
Burning 250 or 500 calories per day can make a big difference. You can ride an exercise bike
while you are watching television (5) ________ you can take the stairs instead of the elevator. Find an
exercise partner. Exercises can be a lot easier if there is someone to talk to. It’s a good idea to wear
firm-fitting clothes if you are on a diet. Tight clothing acts as a reminder of what you are trying to
accomplish.
1. A. proper B. properly C. improper D. improperly
2. A. necessity B. need C. needed D. necessary
3. A. for B. with C. at D. to
4. A. take off B. take in C. take up D. take away
5. A. and B. or C. but D. so
II. Practice:
Exercise 1. Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5
New Home – New School (By Megan Williams, aged 13)
Last year my Dad got a new job. It was in a town where was 100 km from our home. Mum and Dad
(1) ____________ we would have to move, because it was a long way for Dad to tour every day.
When they explained me about their plan I was upset (2) ____________ I loved my home and school.
I was worried that I would (3) ____________ all my friends and teachers a lot. Anyway, six months
after that, my family moved to the town of Hexford. The house was much bigger than our old one, and
alongmy bedroom window I (4) ____________ see the sea. I wasn’t looking forward to the first day at
my new school. I felt really angry about meeting lots of new people. But when I got there everyone
was great! My class teacher was nice and I (5) ____________ friends with two girls in my class.
Moving home isn’t that bad, after all!
1 A .chose B decided C selected D picked
2 A. because B so C but D and
3 A. forget B lose C leave D miss
4 A. shall B could C must D would
5 A. knew B found C made D met
Keys: 1. B 2. B 3.D 4.C 5. B
Exercise 2: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
We are using up the world’s petroleum. We use it in our cars and to heat our building in winter.
Farmers use petrochemicals to (1) _______ the soil rich. They use them to kill insect (2) ______ eat
plants. These chemicals go into rivers and lakes and kill the fish there. Thousands of pollutants also go
into the air and pollute it. Winds carry this (3) _______ air to other countries and other continents.
Poor farmers use the same land over and over. The land needs a rest so it will be better next
year. However, the farmers must have food this year. Poor people cut down forests (4) ______
firewood. In some areas when the trees are gone, the land becomes desert. Poor people can’t save the
environment for the future. This is not a problem for one country or one area of the world. It is a
problem for all- humans. The people and the nations of the world must work together to (5) _______
the world’s resources.
Question 1: A. work B. change C. make D. let
Question 2: A. what B. who C. whom D. which
Question 3: A. pollute B. polluting C. polluted D. pollution
Question 4: A. of B. for C. with D. at
Question 5: A. recycle B. preserve C. keep D. use
Keys: 1. C 2. D 3.C 4.B 5. B
Exercise 3: Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.
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The United State has many different types of families. While most American families are traditional,
(1) _______a father, mother and one or more children, 22 percent of all American families in 1980
were dead by one parent, usually a woman. In a few families in the United States, there are no
children. These (2) _______couples may believe that they would not make good parents, they may
want freedom the responsibilities of childrearing; or, perhaps they (3) _______ physically able to have
children. Other families in the United States have one adult (4) _______ is a stepparent. A stepmother
or step father is a person who joins a family by marrying a father or mother.
Americans tolerate and accept these different types of families. In the United States, people have
the right to privacy and Americans do not believe in telling other Americans what types of family
group they must belong to. They respect each other's choices regarding family groups. Families are
very important (5) _______Americans.
Question1: A. consisting of B. consisting C. consist of D. in concluding of
Question2: A. childlike B. childish C. childless D. childhood
Question3: A. weren't B. can't C. are not D. couldn't
Question4: A. who B. whose C. which D. when
Question5: A. to B. of C. for D. in
Keys: 1. A 2. C 3.C 4.A 5. A
Exercise 4. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
Camping
Although some groups of people have always lived outdoor in tents, camping as we know it today only
began to be (1) _________ about 50 years ago. The increase in the use of cars and improvement in
camping equipment have allowed more people to travel longer (2) __________ into the countryside
and to stay there in greater comfort.
Many campers like to be by themselves in quiet areas, so they (3)__________ their tent and food, and
walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains. Others, preferring to be near people, drive to a public
or privately-owned campsite (4) __________ has up-to-date facilities, like hot showers and swimming
pools.
Whether campers are alone in the mountains or on a busy site, they should remember to (5)________
the area clean and tidy. In the forests, they must put out any fires and keep food hidden to avoid
attracting wild animals.
Question 1. A. fame B. popular C. favorite D. current

Question 2. A. parts B. directions C. voyages D. distances
Question 3. A. take B. make C. pick D. do
Question 4. A. where B. who C. which D. when
Question 5. A. remain B. stay C. keep D. let
Keys: 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. C
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger. Many species of animals
are threatened, and could easily become (1) ______ if we do not make an effort to protect them. There
are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of
their bodies. Some birds, (2) ______ as parrots are caught alive and sold as pets. For many animals
and birds, the problem is that their habitat-the place where they live-is disappearing. More (3) ______
is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were.
Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute (4)
______ environment and harm wildlife. The most successful animal on earth-human beings-will soon
be the only ones left, (5) ______ we can solve this problem.
Question 1: A. extinct B. extinction C. extinctive D. extinctions
Question 2: A. such B. for C. like D. or
Question 3: A. area B. earth C. land D. soil
Question 4: A. the B. zero article C. an D. a
Question 5: A. because B. however C. if D. unless
Keys: 1. A 2. A 3.C 4.A 5. D
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In the early twentieth century, an American woman named Emily Post wrote a book on etiquette. This
book explained the proper behavior Americans should follow in many different social (1) ______,
from birthday parties to funerals. But in modern society, it is not simply to know the proper rules for
behavior in your own country. It is necessary for people (2) ______ work or travel abroad to
understand the rules of etiquette in other cultures as well. Cultural (3) ______ can be found in such
simple processes as giving or receiving a gift. In Western cultures, a gift can be given to the receiver
with relatively little ceremony. When a gift is offered, the receiver usually takes the gift and expresses
his or her thanks. (4) ______, in some Asian countries, the act of gift-giving may appear confusing to
Westerners. In Chinese culture, both the giver and receiver understand that the receiver will typically
refuse to take the gift several times before he or she finally accepts it. In addition, to (5) ______
respect for the receiver, it is common in several Asian cultures to use both hands when offering a gift
to another person.
Question 1. A. positions B. conditions C. situations D. locations
Question 2. A which B. who C. where D. whose
Question 3. A. differences B. different C. differently D. differ
Question 4. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. However D. Otherwise
Question 5. A. show B. get C. feel D. take
Keys: 1. C 2. B 3.A 4.C 5. A
As teenagers approach university level, a decision has to be made on what course to pursue. In this
world of diversity, (1) ______ such a choice is not easy for both children and parents. In the
old days, it was not much a problem to do the task because there were not so many diverse learning
areas to choose from. Besides, there were only a few distinctive professional careers like doctor,
engineer, accountant, nurse, teacher, etc. to think about. Most higher learning usually led to a
financially successful life. (2)______, the cost of education was not so high. Today's world is entirely
different from the things (3) ______ have just been described. The job market is constantly changing
due to innovative technology and new (4) ______. Meanwhile, most teenagers have difficulty in
identifying their own interests. There are a variety of well-organized career talks and student
counseling workshops to guide and help teenagers (5) ______ what course to take. Furthermore,
psychological tests are also used. Certain instruments such as surveys, interviews and computer
software can help to find out preferences, interests, or learning styles of the students.
Question 1. A. making B. taking C. giving D. having
Question 2. A. In addition B. Otherwise C. For example D. Therefore
Question 3. A. when B. that C. what D. where
Question 4. A. competition B. competitively C. competitive D. compete
Question 5. A. apply B. study C. decide D. employ
Keys: 1. A 2. A 3.B 4.A 5. C
Graphic novels, as the name suggests, are books written and illustrated in the style of a comic book.
Adults may feel that graphic novels do not help children become good readers. They believe that this
type of reading material somehow prevents "real" reading. (1)______, many quality graphic novels are
now being seen as a method of storytelling on the same level as novels, films or audio books. Many
librarians and teachers are now accepting graphic novels as proper literature for children as they (2)
______ young people and motivate them to read. This has been especially true with children who are
not (3) ______ to read, especially boys. Language learners are also motivated by graphic novels
because the pictures provide clues to the meaning of the words. Therefore, they will (4) ______ new
vocabulary more quickly. Many teachers have reported great success when they used graphic novels
with their students, especially in the areas of English, social studies and art. The idea that graphic
novels are too simple to be regarded as serious reading is no longer valid. Reading them can,
undoubtedly, help students develop the skills (5) ______ are necessary to read more challenging
works.
Question 1. A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. However D. In addition
Question 2. A. attract B. attractively C. attraction D. attractive
Question 3. A. active B. willing C. careful D. able
Question 4. A. learn B. take C. know D. accept
Question 5. A. where B. that C. who D. when
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Keys: 1. C 2. A 3.B 4.A 5. B
Culture has a strong influence on non-verbal communication. Even the simple act of looking someone
in the eye is not at all that simple. In the USA, Americans are (1) ______ to look directly at people
when speaking to them. It shows interest in what they are saying and is thought to carry a (2) ______
of honesty. Meanwhile, in Japan and Korea, people avoid long periods of eye contact. It is considered
more polite to look to the side during a conversation. The Lebanese, (3) ______, stand close together
and look intensely into each other's eyes. The action shows sincerity and gives people a better sense of
what their counterparts want. Given such differences with even the most common expressions, people
(4) ______ travel or work abroad have a real need to learn the other culture's body language. People
tend to be unaware of the messages they are sending to others. So, it is (5) ______ to consider your
own body language before dealing with people from other cultures. Knowing about the body language
of friends, clients, and colleagues can be very helpful in improving understanding and avoiding
miscommunication.
Question 1. A. encouraged B. forbidden C. opposed D. assisted
Question 2. A. touch B. sound C. sense D. taste
Question 3. A. moreover B. therefore C. in contrast D. in addition
Question 4. A. which B. whose C. where D. who
Question 5. A. useful B. usefulness C. usefully D. use
Keys: 1. A 2. C 3.C 4.D 5. A
As teenagers approach university level, a decision has to be made on what course to pursue. In this
world of diversity, (1) ______ such a choice is not easy for both children and parents. In the old days,
it was not much a problem to do the task because there were not so many diverse learning areas to
choose from. Besides, there were only a few distinctive professional careers like doctor, engineer,
accountant, nurse, teacher, etc. to think about. Most higher learning usually led to a financially
successful life. (2)______, the cost of education was not so high. Today's world is entirely different
from the things (3) ______ have just been described. The job market is constantly changing due to
innovative technology and new (4) ______. Meanwhile, most teenagers have difficulty in identifying
their own interests. There are a variety of well-organized career talks and student counseling
workshops to guide and help teenagers (5) ______ what course to take. Furthermore, psychological
tests are also used. Certain instruments such as surveys, interviews and computer software can help to
find out preferences, interests, or learning styles of the students.
Question 1. A. having B. making C. taking D. giving
Question 2. A. Otherwise B. In addition C. Therefore D. For example
Question 3. A. when B. what C. that D. where
Question 4. A. compete B. competition C. competitive D. competitively
Question 5. A. employ B. apply C. study D. decide
Keys: 1. B 2. B 3.C 4.B 5. D
If you want to (1) ______ your best in an exam, you should be relaxed and so one of the best things to
do is to take regular breaks even if they are only for few minutes. During revision time, you take some
time off to go (2) ______ a walk or play your favourite sport. It is a mistake to take up all physical
activity. Exercise can help you to relax. You should (3) ______ at least twenty minutes doing
something different every day. Parents don't like if their teenage children spend hours on the phone, (4)
______, in fact, chatting with a friend is very good for you; parents think that children are wasting
time and money; but research says talking to friends gives you a chance to relax, and this will make the
time you spend studying more (5) ______.
Question 1: A. make B. do C. go D. write
Question 2: A. on B. for C. away D. to
Question 3: A. spend B. waste C. use D. relax
Question 4: A. and B. so C. but D. therefore
Question 5: A. effect B. effectiveness C. effectively D. effective
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Keys: 1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. D
Today computers come ____(1)___ all shapes and sizes.There were still big computers for companies
or universities. There are other special computers for factories. These large computers tell the fatory
machines ___(2)___ to do. But there are also small ___(3)___ computers to use at home or in an
office. There are even computers in telephones, television sets and cars. These computers have to be
small. They are so small that you cannot even see all their parts.
Computers are very useful, but they also can ____(4)___ problems. One kind of problems is with the
computer's memory. It is not perfect so sometimes computers lose important information. Another
problem is with the machinery. Computers are machines, and machines can break down. When the
computers break down, they may erase information, ___(5)___ chalk on a blackboard. Or they may
stop doing anything at all. And there is another different kind of problem with computers. Some
doctors say they may be bad for your health. They say you should not work with computers all day.
1. A. at B. in C. under D. with
2. A. everything B. something C. what D. thing
3. A. personal B. private C. individual D. owner's
4. A. get B. cause C. suffer D. gain
5. A. as B. like C. such as D. for instance
Keys: 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. B
Exercise 1: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 1 to 5.
The General Certificate of Secondary Education or the GCSE examinations for (1) _____ are the
standard school-leaver qualifications taken by virtually all UK students in the May and June following
their 16th birthday. If you come to a UK independent school before you (2) _____ the age of 16, you
will study towards GCSE examinations in up to 12 subjects. Some subjects are compulsory, including
English and mathematics, and you can select (3) _____, such as music, drama, geography and history
from a series of options. GCSEs provide a good all-round education that you can build on at college
and eventually at university.
AS- and A-levels are taken after GCSEs. They are the UK qualifications most (4) _____ accepted
for entry to university and are available in subjects from the humanities, arts, sciences and social
sciences as well as in (5) _____ subjects such as engineering, and leisure and tourism. You can study
up to four subjects at the same time for two years.
1. A. short B. long C. big D. length
2. A. reach B. come C. approach D. go
3. A. other B. each other C. another D. others
4. A. wide B. widely C. width D. widen
5. A. practical B. apprentice C. vocational D. physical
Exercise 2: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in _____ (1). Many species
of animals are threatened, and could easily become _______(2) if we do not make an effort to protect
them. There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are hunted ______(3) their fur or for
other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive and sold as pets. For
many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat is disappearing. More land is used for farms,
for houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful
chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute the environment and ______(4)
wildlife. The most successful animals on earth – human beings – will soon be the only ones left unless
we can ______ (5) this problem.
1. A. danger B. threat C. problem D. dangerous
2. A. disappeared B. died C. dead D. extinct
3. A. with B. about C. for D. to
4. A. spoil B. harm C. would D. injure
5. A. answer B. solve C. explain D. calculate
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Exercise 3: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase
to fill in the blank in the following passage
What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and what is its purpose? The
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a multilateral organization which was (1) _____
to give Southeast Asian states a forum to communicate (2) _____ each other. Since the region had a
long colonial past and a history of endemic warfare, there has never been much peaceful and
constructive interaction between kings, presidents and other officials. A neutral forum was, (3) _____,
a very useful development for all of those countries.
ASEAN was formed as a result of the Bangkok Declaration of 1967 and initially had five
members: Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Singapore. Brunei subsequently joined in
1984 after it had won independence from Britain. Vietnam became the seventh member of the group,
officially joining in 1995. (4) _____ several years of negotiation, Myanmar and Laos joined in 1997
and the final member of the ten, Cambodia, joined in 1999. The only (5) _____ state in Southeast Asia
which is not a member of ASEAN is now East Timor. It is still too vulnerable and fragile to be able to
participate for the foreseeable future.
1: A. created B. made C. done D. discovered
2: A. in B. on C. for D. with
3: A. nevertheless B. moreover C. therefore D. however
4: A. Before B. After C. Since D. While
5: A. dependent B. independent C. independently D. independence
Exercise 4: Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks.
What do you do at the weekend? Some (1)_______ like to stay at home, but others like to go
for a walk or play football. My friend Jack works (2)_______ a factory during the week. At the
weekend, he always does the same thing. On Saturday, he washes his car. On Sunday, he goes with his
family to a village (3)_______ the country. His uncle and aunt have a farm there. It isn't a big one
(4)_______ there's always so much to do on a farm. The children help with the animals and give them
their food. At the end of the day, they (5)_______ hungry.
1: A. people B. ones C. peoples D. one
2: A. hardly on B. hard on C. hardly in D. hard in
3: A. in B. at C. into D. on
4: A. or B. so C. and D. but
5: A. all are B. are all C. have all D. all have
Exercise 5: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
In the modern world, there is a wealth of leisure activities to choose from. Entertainment
industries (1) ________ for your leisure time. You can watch TV, listen to music, go to an art gallery
or, of course, read a book. Sometimes it seems that reading is neglected because it can take a (2) _____
amount of time to finish a novel, for example. But in the modern world, time is something that can be
in short supply. Book publishers haven't been slow to realize this and are now selling a product which
needn't take (3) _______ as much of your time but still tells you an excellent story. The new product
is the audio book - cassette recordings of shortened novels, often read by well-known personalities or
the authors themselves. Audio books are relatively new (4) ________ people are becoming more
aware of them and sales are increasing all the time. Much of their appeal lies in their flexibility. They
allow you to do other things while you're listening, such as driving or doing the housework. For some
people, audio books can be a much more enjoyable way of (5) ________ knowledge than reading.
1: A. chase B. compete C. oppose D. pursue
2: A. considerable B. considerably C. consider D. consideration
3: A. in B. over C. up D. out
4: A. as B. and C. so D. but
5: A. grasping B. raising C. catching D. gaining
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Water polo originated in England during the 1870s and soon became popular in the United
States. It was (1) played in the Olympic Games as a men’s exhibition sport in 1900. In 1908 it
was (2) internationally at the Olympics. Over the succeeding decades water polo became
especially popular in Europe.
From approximately 1920 to 1946 the United States departed (3) the international rules
for water polo by adopting for play a loosely inflated ball that could be gripped in one hand carried
toward the goal. Opposing players usually attempted to seize the ball carriers, wrestle them under
water, and render them helpless from loss of breath. This rough style of play virtually disappeared by
1946. Since that time, traditional water polo has grown (4) in North America, especially as a
college sport.
Women have played water polo since the game’s early days, but participation was not
widespread until the 1960s. In 1961 United States Water Polo (5) national club championship
for women.
1: A. first B. last C. final D. end
2: A. retested B. contested C. compiled D. supported
3: A. from B. for C. of D. in
4: A. hurriedly B. instantly C. steadily D. rapidly
5: A. participated B. issued C. established D. published.
The reality of an interview is never as bad as your fears. For some reason people imagine the
interviewer is going to jump on every tiny mistake they (1) …….. . In truth, the interviewer is as keen
for the meeting to go well as you are. It is what makes his or her job enjoyable.
The secret of a good interview is preparing for it. What you wear is always important as it
creates the first impression. So dress (2)………. , but comfortably. Make sure that you can deal with
anything you are asked. Prepared for that are certain to come up, for example: Why do you want to
become a nurse? What is the most important quality a good nurse should have? Apart (3) …………
nursing, what other careers have you consider? What are your interests and hobbies?
Answer the fully and precisely. For example, if one of your interests is reading, be prepared to
talk about the sort of books you like. (4) …………., do not learn all your answers off by heart. The
interviewer wants to meet a human being, not a robot. Remember, the interviewer is genuinely
interested in you, so the more you relax and are yourself, the (5) ………….. you are to succeed.
1. A. do B. perform C. make D. have
2. A. neatly B. neat C. neaten D. neatness
3. A. to B. from C. on D. at
4. A. However B. Although C. Despite D. Therefore
5. A. less B. most C. more D. least
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international non- governmental organization for
the (1) _______, research, and restoration of the environment. The organization was formed as a
charitable trust on September 11, 1961, in Morges, Switzerland, under the name World Wildlife Fund.
It was an initiative of Julian Huxley and Max Nicholson.
It is the world's largest independent conservation organization (2) ________ over 5 million
supporters worldwide, working in more than 90 countries, supporting 100 conservation and
environmental projects around the world. It is a charity, with (3) ____ 9% of its funding coming from
voluntary, donations by private individuals and businesses.
The group says its mission is "to halt and reverse the (4) _____ of our environment". Currently,
much of its work focuses on the conservation of three biomes that contain most of the world's
biodiversity: forests, freshwater ecosystems, and oceans and coasts. Among other issues, it is also
concerned with endangered species, pollution, and climate change. The organization runs more than 20
field projects worldwide. In the last few years, the organization (5)______ offices and operations
around the world.
1. A. challenge B. keeping C. conservation D. awareness
2. A. with B. on C. about D. to
3. A. generally B. individually C. commercially D. approximately
4. A. destroy B. destructive C. destruction D. destroyed
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5. A. give up B. set up C. go on D. call on
Our family has got many books. All the …(1)… of our family buy books and read them. My
mother says that books help us in self-education. In ancient times books were written by hand. It was
difficult to write a book with a pen. Then printing came into our life. Printing played an important
……(2)…. in the development of literature and culture. Now there are a lot of books in the shops,
there are many books in our flats. But it is difficult to buy all books …(3)…… we want to read. That’s
why we get books in public libraries. There are some problems in our life and sometimes it is difficult
……(4)… solve them. I think that books can help us. Last year I read a very interesting book “ An
American Tragedy” by Theodore Dreiser. This novel was published at the beginning of the 20th
century. The novel describes the tragic fate of a boy and a girl, Clyde and Roberta by name. It is a sad
story. This novel was written many years ago, but it is …(5) …. nowadays. Books must be our friends
during our life.
1. A. members B. partners C. groups D. relates
2. A. step B. stage C. chain D. role
3. A. who B. which C. when D. where
4. A. on B. at C. to D. in
5. A. amazing B. favorite C. popular D. worth
English is the (1)………important in the world today. A very large number of people
understand and use English in many countries of the world. Indeed English is a very useful language.
If we (2)……… English we can go to any place or country we like. We shall not find it hard to make
people understand what we want to say. English also helps us to learn all kinds of subjects. Hundreds
of books are published in English everyday in many countries to teach people many useful things. (3)
…….. English language has therefore helped to spread ideas and knowledge to all the corners of the
world. There is no subject that cannot be taught in English. As English is used so much everywhere in
the world, it has helped to make the countries in the world more (4)………….The leaders of the world
use English to understand one another. The English language has, therefore, helped to spread better
understanding and friendship among countries of the world. Lastly, a person who knows English is
respected. It is for all these (5)……..…that I want to learn English
1. A. most B. mostly C. chiefly D. best
2. A. realize B. say C. speak D. tell
3. A. A B. An C. That D. The
4. A. friend B. friendly C. friendship D. friendliness
5. A. reasons B. causes C. effects D. results
30. READING COMPREHENSION

Topic 1: CULTURAL DIVERSITY
I. Read the following text then answer the questions that follow by circling its corresponding
letter marked A, B, C, or D.
Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral
speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in
which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf and the mute have had to resort to
this form of expression. Many of these symbols of the whole words are very picturesque and exact and
can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot. Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by
certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating
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that the party is only joking. A nod signifies (biểu thị) approval, while shaking the head indicates a
negative reaction. Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised
dots read with the fingertips), signal flags. Morse code (mã Mooc-xơ), and smoke signals. Road maps
and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people. While verbalization is the most common form
of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
Question 1: The word “these” in the first paragraph refers to____.
A. tourists B. the deaf and the mute C. thoughts and feelings D. sign language
motions
Question 2: Which form other than oral speech would be most common used among blind people?
A. Picture signs B. Braille C. Body language D. Signal language
Question 3: How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?
A. 5 B. 7 C. 9 D. 11
Question 4: The word “ wink “ in the second paragraph means most nearly the same as
A. close one eye briefly B. close two eyes briefly
C. nod the head up and down D. shake the head from side to side
Question 5 People need to communicate in order to
A. create language barriers B. keep from reading with their fingertips
C. be picturesque and exact D. express thoughts and feelings
II. Read the following text then answer the questions that follow by circling its corresponding
Greetings in all languages have he same purpose: to establish contact with another person, to
recognize his or her existence and to show friendliness. The formulas for greeting are very specific and
usually do not carry any literal meaning people say “Good morning” even if it is a miserable day and
may reply to “ How are you?” with “ Fine, thanks” even if they aren’t feeling well. Closings, like
greetings are commonly used to exchange with no literal meaning. People who are leaving each other
permanently or for a long time shake hands or embrace, depending on the relationship. If you are in an
unfamiliar situation and wonder what to do, watch other people or ask. It is interesting, and sometimes
very important to learn about the standards of courtesy in different cultural areas of the world so that
we can practice them well and avoid awkwardness in case we get a chance to visit a person or a
community of unfamiliar social customs.
Question 1: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a purpose of greetings?
A. To create contact with the person being greeted. B. To show that you recognize his or her present
C. To show that you admire him or her. D. To show that you are willing to be his or her friend.
Question 2: Which of the following is a characteristic of the formulas for greeting?
A. literal B. specific C. usual D. common
Question 3: In what way are closings similar to greeting?
A. They are common B. They are exchanges C. They are familiar D. They have no literal meaning
Question 4: According to the passage, what should you do when you are in an unfamiliar situation?
A. Observe what other people do B. Use formulas you know.
C. Wonder what you should do D. Ask your friends for help
Question 5: Which of the following is a benefit of learning about the standards of courtesy in a
different cultural area?
A. You can act comfortably when you have a chance to visit the community
B. You can have a chance to visit a community of unfamiliar social customs
C. You can practice meeting with people from different cultural areas
D. You can avoid meeting with a community of unfamiliar social customs
III. Read the following passage and mark A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer for each of the questions
Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of
communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every
known culture. The main function of a signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it
attracts attention, as for example, the dots and dashes of telegraph curcuit. Coded to refer to speech,
the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also
contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and more
difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the
receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theatre provides performers with an
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auditory symbol of approval. Gestures, such as waving and hand-shaking also communicate certain
cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols and gestures are very useful, they do have a major
disadvantages. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent
to the receiver. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and
extended periods are based on speech. Radio, television, and telephone are only a few.
Question 1: Which of the following would be best title for the passage?
A. Signs, signals, and symbols. B. Gestures
C. Communication D. Speech
Question 2: What does the author say about speech?
A. That it is the only true form of communication.
B. That it is dependent upon the advances made by inventors.
C. That it is necessary for communication to occur.
D. That it is the most advanced form of communication.
Question 3: Applauding was cited as an example of_____.
A. A sign B. A signal C. A symbol D. A gesture
Question 4: Why were the telephone, radio, and television invented?
A. Because people were unable to understand signs, symbols, and signals.
B. Because people wanted to communicate across long distances.
C. Because people believed that signals, and symbols were obsolete.
D. Because people wanted new form of entertainment.
Question 5: It may be concluded from this passage that_____.
A. Signals, signs, symbols and gestures are forms of communication.
B. Symbols are very easy to define and interpret.
C. Only some cultures have signals and symbols,
D. Waving and handshaking are not related to culture.
Question 6: The word curcuit is closest meaning to ____.
A. Hand B. Letter C. Email D. Round
Question 7: Find the word in the passage that mean support____.
A. Convey B. Cultural C. Approval D. Useful
Question 8: All of the following are true EXCEPT_____.
A. Signals, symbols, signs and gestures are found in every culture.
B. Signals, symbols, signs and gestures are very useful.
C. Signals, symbols, signs and gestures also have disadvantages.
D. Signals, symbols, signs and gestures are used for long distance contact.
Question 9: From the passage, we all know that waving hand to say good bye is a____.
A. Signal B. Symbol C. Gesture D. Sign
Question 10: Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Speech is the only way of communication
B. Speech is the most advanced form of communication.
C. There are many ways of communicating without using speech.
D. Speech can be replaced somehow in communication by signs, signals…
IV. Read the following text then answer the questions that follow by circling its corresponding
Sometimes you know things about people the first time you see them, for example, that you
want to be friends with them or that you don’t trust them. But perhaps this kind of intuition isn’t as
hard to explain as it may seem. For instance, people give out body language signal all the time. The
way you hold your body, head and arms tells people about your mood. If you hold your arms tightly at
your sides, or fold them across your chest, people will generally feel that you are being defensive.
Holding your head to one side shows interest in the others, while an easy, open posture (điệu bộ)
indicates that you are self-confident. All this affects the way you feel about someone. Also, a stranger
may remind you of a meeting with someone. This may be because of something as simple as the fact
that he or she is physically similar to someone who treated you well or badly. Your feeling about a
stranger could be influenced by a smell in the air that brings to mind a place where you were happy as
a child. Since even a single word can bring back a memory such as that, you may never realize it is
happening.
Question 1: What does the word “open” in the passage most closely mean?
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A. unrestrained B. relaxed C. confined D. unlimited
Question 2: What influences your impression of a person you meet the first time?
A. intuition B. familiarity C. knowledge D. feeling
Question 3: What one fells about a stranger may be influenced by something that ______________
A. strengthens one’s past behaviors B. reminds one of one’s past treatment
C. revives one’s past memories D. points to one’s childhoods
Question 4: What does the second paragraph discuss?
A. Meanings of signal some implies towards a stranger
B. How people usually behave to a stranger.
C. Factors that may influence one’s feelings about a stranger.
D. Factors that cause people to act differently.
Question 5: Intuition described in the passage can be explained by means of ___________________
A. styles B. languages C. patterns D. behaviors
Topic 2: EDUCATION
At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the American educational system was desperately
in need of reform. Private schools existed, but only for the very rich. There were very few public
schools because of the strong sentiment that children who would grow up to be laborers should not
“waste” their time on education but should instead prepare themselves for their life’s work. It was in
the face of this public sentiment that educational reformers set about their task. Horace Mann,
probably the most famous of the reformers, felt that there was no excuse in a republic for any citizen
to be uneducated. As Superintendent of Education in the state of Massachusetts from 1837 to 1848, he
initiated various changes, which were soon matched in other school districts around the country. He
extended the school year from five to six months and improved the quality of teachers by instituting
teacher education and raising teacher salaries. Although these changes did not bring about a sudden
improvement in the educational system, they at least increased public awareness as to the need for a
further strengthening of the system.
Question 1: The best title for the passage could be ______.
A. A Flight for Change B. American Education in the Beginning of the 19th Century
C. Nineteenth - the Century of Reform D. The Beginnings of Reform in American Education
Question 2: The passage implied that to go to a private school, a student needed ______.
A. a high level of intelligence B. a strong educational background
C. a lot of money D. good grades
Question 3: The word “desperately” in the passage mostly means ______.
A. partly B. urgently C. completely D. obviously
Question 4: The author of the passage puts the word “waste” in quotation marks because he ______.
A. does not want students to waste their time on education
B. is quoting someone else who said that education was a waste of time
C. wants to emphasize how much time is wasted on education
D. thinks that education is not really a waste of time
Question 5: According to the passage, Horace Mann wanted a better educational system for
Americans because___.
A. education at the time was so cheap
B. people had nothing else to do except go to school
C. Massachusetts residents needed something to do with their spare time
D. all citizens should be educated in a republic
Question 6: The word “reformers” in the passage mostly means ______.
A. people who work for the government B. people who really enjoy teaching
C. people who try to change things for the better D. people who believe that education is wasted
Question 7: The word “citizen” in the passage mostly means ______.
A. a person who lives in a particular city
B. a person who works in a particular place
C. a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country
D. a person who works, especially one who does a particular kind of work
Question 8: According to the passage, which sentence is NOT TRUE?
A. Horace Mann began raising teachers’ salaries.
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B. Horace Mann suggested schools prepare children for their life’s work.
C. Horace Mann brought about changes in many schools in the United States.
D. Horace Mann was a famous US educational reformer.
Question 9: According to the passage, which of the following is a change that Horace Mann
instituted?
A. The five-month school year. B. Better teacher training.
C. Increased pay for students. D. The matching of other districts’ policies.
After two decades of growing student enrollments and economic prosperity, business schools
in the United States have started to face harder times. Only Harvard's MBA School has shown a
substantial increase in enrollment in recent years. Both Princeton and Stanford have seen decreases in
their enrollments. Since 1990, the number of people receiving Masters in Business Administration
(MBA) degrees, has dropped about 3 percent to 75,000, and the trend of lower enrollment rates is
expected to continue.
There are two factors causing the decrease in seeking an MBA degree. The first one is that
many graduates of four-year colleges are finding that an MBA degree does not guarantee a plush job
on Wall Street or in other financial districts of major American cities. Many of the entry-level
management jobs are going to students graduating with Master of Arts degrees in English and the
humanities as well as those holding MBA degrees. Students have asked the question, "Is an MBA
degree really what I need to be best prepared for getting a good job?" The second major factor has
been the cutting of American payrolls and the lower number of entry-level jobs being offered.
Business needs are changing, and MBA schools are struggling to meet the new demands.
Question 1: Which of the following business schools has not shown a decrease in enrollment?
A. Princeton B. Harvard C. Stanford D. Yale
Question 2: Which of the following descriptions most likely applies to Wall Street?
A. a center for international affairs B. a major financial center
C. a shopping district D. a neighborhood in New York
Question 3: According to the passage, what are two causes of declining business school enrollment?
A. lack of necessity for an MBA and an economic recession
B. low salary and foreign competition
C. fewer MBA schools and fewer entry-level jobs
D. declining population and economic prosperity
Question 4: The first paragraph is mainly concerned with which of the following?
A. factors contributing to the decline in MBA
B. a current trend affecting the nation’s business schools
C. the difference between Harvard, Princeton, and Stanford
D. two decades of hard times for business schools
Question 5: What is the main focus of this passage?
A. jobs on Wall Street B. types of graduate degrees
C. changes in enrollment for MBA schools D. how schools are changing to reflect the economy
Topic 3: ENGDANGERED SPECIES

There are thousands of types of animals on earth, but only few types are popular as pets. People
usually keep pets for company. The most common pets are cats and dogs. But why did people choose
these two animals and not, for example, pigs, or chickens? The most likely explanation is that dogs and
cats have special qualities which have always made them more suitable as animal companions. Some
of these qualities are easy to understand. For example, dogs and cats do not need to be kept in cages in
order to remain close to their owners. They are also both very clean-living animals. They are active
during the day, the same time that people are usually active. The physical size of dogs and cats is
another important reason for their success as companions. They are a good size, since most cats and
dogs are not so large that they are dangerous, and not so small that they are unnoticeable. These
qualities mean that dogs and cats can live quite comfortably with human. They do not disturb people's
routines or change their way of life. But there is another reason why these two animals are the most
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popular pets. Most people need to feel loved and wanted, and cats and dogs make people feel wanted.
Cats and dogs need people as well. They show this through the noises they make and they way they
like being touched. To someone who doesn't like animals, keeping a pet probably seems like a lot of
trouble. They need to be fed regularly and exercised, and they can be noisy and expensive. But for pet
owners, these disadvantages are not important, because of the friendship that pets offer. Clearly, cats
and dogs will continue to be the most popular pets.
Question 1: People usually keep _____.
A. thousands of pets. B. many types of animals.
C. pets for company D. special animals
Question 2: One quality that cats and dogs have in common is that both_____.
A. need to be kept in cages. B. are very clean animals
C. are active at night-time D. like their owners.
Question 3: One reasons that cats and dogs are such popular pets is that they are _____.
A. the right age. B. very physical
C. a dangerous size. D. the right size.
Question 4: People like living with dogs and cats because _____.
A. pets and people like doing the same thing B. they do not disturb people
C. people do not disturb their pets' routines. D. neither needs to feel loved and wanted.
Question 5: Both people and animals _____.
A. need to be loved and wanted. C. are a lot of trouble to keep.
B. need owners to look after them. D. need to be exercised regularly
The sea has always interested people. From it they can get food, minerals, and treasures. For
thousands of years, they sailed on the sea. But they could not go far beneath its surface. People want to
explore deep into the sea. However, they are not fishes. Because people must breathe air, they cannot
stay under the water’s surface for any length of time. To explore deep water, men and women face
even more dangers and problems. A diver who wants to stay under water for more than a few minutes
must breathe air or a special mixture of gases. Divers can wear diving suits and have air pumped to
them from above. They can carry tanks of air on their back and breathe through a hose and a
mouthpiece. Water weighs 800 times as much as air. Tons of water push against a diver deep in the
sea. The diver’s body is under great pressure. When divers are under great pressure, their blood takes
in some of the gases they breathe. As they rise too quickly, the gases in their blood form bubbles.
Divers then suffer from the bends. The bends can cause divers to double up in pain. Bends can even
kill divers.
Question 1: A diver’s body in deep water ____.
A. is under great pressure. B. is just like a fish’s body.
C. suffers from the bends. D. weighs very little.
Question 2: The story does not say so, but it makes you think that
A. divers explore the deep seas only for treasure. B. diving under the water too quickly causes the bends.
C. Divers can wear diving suits to avoid the bends. D. deep-sea divers should be in good health.
Question 3: The gases in a diver’s blood can form
A. great pressure. B. air. C. bubbles. D. oxygen
Question 4: Why do drivers get the bends?
A. They try to do exercises under the water. B. Their diving suits weigh too much.
C. They come to the surface too quickly. D. Their blood takes some of the gases they breathe.
Question 5: Which statement does the story lead you to believe?
A. The sea began to interest humans in the last few years.
C. All divers get the bends sooner or later.
B. Humans are not at home deep in the sea.
D. Diving suits do not help divers.
III. Read the following text then answer the questions that follow by circling its corresponding
The elephant is another animal that lives in groups. An elephant herd (bầy) usually has from
twenty to forty members. The elephants in the herd depend on one another for help in time of trouble.
The leader of the group is usually a wise and strong female. She travels at the head of the herd and is
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followed by the other females and their young. The bull elephants follow last. When danger threatens,
the bulls form a circle around the weaker animals and guard them.
The members of the herd are loyal to one another. A sick or wounded elephant is not left
behind to die. If an elephant is sick, the whole herd stops traveling until it gets well. When an elephant
is injured, two others walk on both sides of it and support it with their bodies. Elephants are fond of the
youngsters in the group and give them special care. They help young animals stay afloat when the herd
crosses a river. They work together to rescue a calf that has wandered into a dangerous place. A female
elephant that is about to give birth to her young leaves the herd for a short time. However, she takes
another female along to act as “aunt.” The aunt stands guard and helps the mother with her new-born
calf. In this way, the whole herd protects its newest member.
Question 1: A young elephant is called____.
A. a bull B. an “aunt” C. a herd D. a calf
Question 2: In times of danger, the males form a circle around_____.
A. the enemy B. the weaker animals C. the leader of the group D. the females
Question 3: The story does not say so, but it makes you think that_____.
A. elephants are often sick. B. elephants have no enemies.
C. elephants do not care about one another. D. bull elephants are the strongest elephants.
Question 4: Why does a female elephant take along an “aunt” when she gives birth?
A. The aunt keeps the baby elephant for her.
B. The aunt is the only one that will go with the mother.
C. The aunt tries to protect the other female elephant.
D. The aunt prevents the mother elephant from running away.
Question 5: On the whole, this story is about_____.
A. an elephant herd. B. how elephants give birth.
C. how elephant herds travel. D. how young elephants are protected.
IV. Read the following text then answer the questions that follow by circling its corresponding
Long ago prehistoric man began to domesticate a number of wild plants and animals for his own
use. This not only provided more abundant food but also allowed more people to live on a smaller plot
of ground. We tend to forget that all of our present-day pets, livestock, and food plants were taken
from the wild and developed into the forms we know today.
As centuries passed and human cultures evolved and blossomed, humans began to organise their
knowledge of nature into the broad field of natural history. One aspect of early natural history
concerned the use of plants for drugs and medicine. The early herbalists sometimes overworked their
imaginations in this respect. For example, it was widely believed that a plant or part of a plant that
resembles an internal organ would cure ailments of that organ. Thus, an extract made from a heart-
shaped leaf might be prescribed for a person suffering from heart problems.
Nevertheless, the overall contributions of these early observers provided the rudiments (tiền đề,
tiền lệ) of our present knowledge of drugs and their uses.
Question 1. What does this passage mainly discuss?
A. Cures from plants. B. The beginning of natural history.
C. Prehistoric man. D. Early plants and animals.
Question 2. Domestication of plants and animals probably occurred because of ____.
A. need for more readily available food B. lack of wild animals and plants
C. early mans power as a hunter D. the desire of prehistoric man to be nomadic
Question 3. The word “this” refers to ____.
A. providing food for man B. mans domestication of plants and animals
C. mans ability to live on a small plot of land D. the earliest condition of prehistoric man
Question 4. The word “blossomed” is closest in meaning to ____.
A. produced flowers B. changed C. learned D. flourished
Question 5. An herbalist is which of the following?
A. A dreamer. B. An early historian.
C. Someone who uses plants in medicine. D. A farmer.
Question 6: The phrase “in this respect” refers to ____,
A. the development of human culture B. the development of the field of natural history
C. the use of plants for drugs and medicine D. the origin of knowledge of nature
Question 7. The word “extract” is closest in meaning to ____.
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A. design B. substance C. flavor D. ailment
Question 8. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The shape of a plant is indicative of its ability to cure ailments of a similarly shaped organ.
B. Early herbalists were unimaginative.
C. The work of early herbalists has nothing to do with present day medicine.
D. There is little relation between a cure for illness and the physical shape of a plant.
Question 9. The word “rudiments” is closest in meaning to ____.
A. beginnings B. history C. requirements D. proofs
Question 10: The passage would most likely lead to a more specific discussion in the field of____.
A. zoology B. biology C. anatomy D. astrology
V. Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions or
statements:
Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become
extinct or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the
jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will
become extinct. What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have
been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in
material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to
the problem of extinction. Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are
valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to
ensure their survival – and the survival of our planet.
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some
countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animals
reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they
often must also depend on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in
equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is
an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by
itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed.
Question 1: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Endangered species B. Problems with industrialization
C. The Bengal tiger D. International boycotts
Question 2: The word “poachers” could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. Concerned scientists B. Enterprising researchers
C. Illegal hunters D. Trained hunters
Question 3: The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. incompetence B. indirectness C. insensitivity D. independence
Question 4: The previous passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast____.
A. A comparison and a contrast B. A problem and a solution
C. A statement and an illustration D. Specific and general information
Question 5: What does the word “this” refer to in the passage?
A. Bengal tiger B. Interest in material gain
C. Killing animals for personal satisfaction D. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population
Question 6: Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction?
A. Lines 4-6 B. Lines 7-9 C. Lines 10-16 D. Lines 1-3
Question 7: Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated”?
A. set aside B. combined C. taken D. organized
Question 8: The word “defray” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. make a payment on B. raise C. lower D. make an investment
toward
Question 9: What does the term “international boycott” refer to?
A. A global increase in animal survival B. A refusal to buy animal products worldwide
C. Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks D. Buying and selling of animal products overseas
Question 10: Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?
A. indifferent B. forgiving C. concerned D. surprised
Topic 4: ENTERTAINMENT
I. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question below.
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If you enjoy cycling for pleasure, it can be a shock in London. There are not enough lanes
especially for bikes, and making your way through the traffic can be very risky. But if you have great
passion, cycling in London can be exciting, and it is an inexpensive way of keeping fit if you live
there. Some cyclists don’t mind spending a lot of money in expensive bikes. However, if you just want
a basic bike that is only for occasional use, there are many cheap choices. Several markets have cheap
bikes on sale which may not be impressive to look at but should be satisfactory. You should buy a
cycling helmet if you want to cycle in London. Wearing a cycling a helmet is not compulsory in
Britain, but it is a good idea to wear one for protection.
Question 1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Cycling helmet B. Cheap bikes C. Bicycle markets D. Cycling in
London
Question 2. According to the passage, cycling in London is _________
A. easy B. difficult C. tiring D. boring
Question 3. The word “it” (in bold) refers to_______________
A. cycling B. passion C. excitement D. doing exercise
Question 4. The difficulty of cycling in London is described in sentences ________
A. 2 B. 3-4 C. 5-6 D. 7
Question 5. According to the passage, all the following are true EXCEPT that_____
A. it is compulsory to wear a helmet when cycling in London.
B. some bikes in London are cheap
C. there are not many lanes especially for bikes
D. some cyclists want to buy expensive bikes.
II. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question below.
A hobby can be almost what a person likes to do in his/her free time. Hobbyists raise pets,
watch birds or hunt animals. They also climb the mountains, go fishing, go skating, or go swimming.
They also paint pictures, attend concerts and play musical instruments. They collect everything from
books to butterflies and from shells to stamps.
People have hobbies because these activities bring enjoyment, friendship, knowledge and
relaxation. Sometimes, they can bring financial profits. Hobbies also bring interesting activities for
people who have retired. People, rich or poor, old or young, sick or well, can follow a satisfying hobby
regardless of their age, position, or income.
Hobbies can help a person’s mental and physical health. Doctors have found that hobbies are
available in helping patients suffer from physical or mental illness. Hobbies give these patients
activities to do, and provide interests that prevent them from thinking about themselves.
Question 1. According to the passage, a hobby is what a person likes to do when_____
A. he/she has free time C. he/she is at home
B. he/she is at work D. he/she is busy
Question 2. The word “income” is closest in meaning to _______
A. salary B. job C. loan D. career
Question 3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an advantage of having
hobbies?
A. enjoyments B. relaxation C. knowledge D. surprises
Question 4. In which paragraph does the writer mention different activities taken by hobbyist?
A. paragraph 1 B. paragraph 2 C. paragraph 3 D. paragraph 4
Question 5. According to doctors, hobbies are helpful to__________
A. patients’ physical health B. patients’ mental health
C. patients’ material life D. patients’ physical and mental health
III. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question below.
In an effort to produce the largest, fastest, and most luxurious ship afloat, the British built the
Titanic. It was so superior to anything else on the seas that it was dubbed “unsinkable”. So sure of this
were the owners that they provided only twenty lifeboats and rafts, less than one half the number
needed for the 2,227 passengers on board.
Many passengers were aboard the night it rammed an iceberg, only two days at sea and more
than half way between England and the New York destination. Because the luxury liner was traveling
so fast, it was impossible to avoid the ghostly looking iceberg. An unextinguished fire also contributed
to the ship's submersion. Panic increased the number of casualties as people jumped into the icy water
or fought to be among the few to board the lifeboats. Four hours after the mishap, another ship, the
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Carpathia, rescued the 705 survivors. The infamous Titanic enjoyed only two days of sailing glory on
its maiden voyage in 1912 before plunging into 12,000 feet of water near the coast of Newfoundland,
where it lies today.
Question 1: Which of the following did NOT contribute to the large death toll?
A. panic B. fire C. speed D. the Carpathia
Question 2: How many days was the S.S. Titanic at sea before sinking?
A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 12
Question 3: The word “dubbed” in the passage is closest in meaning to_____.
A. initiated B. called C. christened D. listed
Question 4: Which of the following is NOT true?
A. only a third of those aboard died B. the Carpathia rescued the survivors
C. the S.S. Titanic sank near Newfoundland D. the S.S. Titanic was the fastest ship afloat in 1912
Question 5: What is the main idea of this passage?
A. The S.S. Titanic proved itself the most seaworthy vessel in 1912.
B. Attempts to rescue the S.S. Titanic’s survivors were not successful.
C. Overconfidence by builders and owners was greatly responsible for the sinking of the vessel.
D. A fire and panic were the only causes for the sinking of the ship
IV. Read the passage and answer the question that follow.
Accustomed though we are to speaking of the films made before 1927 as "silent," the film has
never been, in the full sense of the word, silent. From the very beginning, music was regarded as an
indispensable accompaniment; when the Lumiere films were shown at the first public film exhibition
in the Unites States in February 1896, they were accompanied by piano improvisations on popular
tunes. At first, the music played bore no special relationship to the films; an accompaniment of any
kind was sufficient.
Within a very short time, however, the incongruity of playing lively music to a solemn film
became apparent, and film pianists began to take some care in matching their pieces to the mood of the
film.
As movie theaters grew in number and importance, a violinist, and perhaps a cellist, would be
added to the pianist in certain cases, and in the larger movie theaters small orchestras were formed. For
a number of years the selection of music for each film program rested entirely in the hands of the
conductor or leader of the orchestra, and very often the principal qualification for holding such a
position was not skill or taste so much as the ownership of a large personal library of musical pieces.
Since the conductor seldom saw the films until the night before they were to be shown (if, indeed, the
conductor was lucky enough to see them then), the musical arrangement was normally improvised in
the greatest hurry.
To help meet this difficulty, film distributing companies started the practice of publishing
suggestions for musical accompaniments. In 1909, for example, the Edison Company began issuing
with their films such indications of mood as "pleasant," "sad," "lively." The suggestions became more
explicit, and so emerged the musical cue sheet containing indications of mood, the titles of suitable
pieces of music, and precise directions to show where one piece led into the next.
Certain films had music especially composed for them. The most famous of these early special
scores was that composed and arranged for D.W. Griffith's film Birth of a Nation, which was released
in 1915.
Question 1: The passage mainly discusses music that was _____ .
A. performed before the showing of a film
B. played during silent films
C. specifically composed for certain movie theaters
D. recorded during film exhibitions
Question 2: What can be inferred from the passage about the majority of films made after 1927?
A. They were truly "silent."
` B. They were accompanied by symphonic orchestras.
C. They incorporated the sound of the actors' voices.
D. They corresponded to specific musical compositions.
Question 3: The word "solemn" is closest in meaning to____.
A. simple B. serious C. short D. silent
Question 4: It can be inferred that orchestra conductors who worked in movie theaters needed to
_____ .
A. be able to play many instruments B. have pleasant voices
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C. be familiar with a wide variety of music D. be able to compose original music
Question 5: The word "them" refers to _____ .
A. years B. hands C. pieces D. films
Question 6: The word "scores" is closest in meaning to_____.
A. totals B. successes C. musical compositions D. groups of musicians
V. Read the passage and choose the correct answer. Identify your choice by marking A, B, C or D
on the answer sheet.
History books recorded that the first film with sound was The Jazz Singer in 1927. But sound
films, or talkies, did not suddenly appear after years of silent screenings. From the earliest public
performances in 1896, films were accompanied by music and sound effects. These were produced by a
single pianist, a small band, or a full – scale orchestra; large movie theatres could buy sound effect
machines. Research into sound that was reproduced at exactly at the same time as the pictures – called
“synchronized sound” – began soon after the very first films were shown. With synchronized sound,
characters on the movie screen could sing and speak. As early as 1896, the newly invented
gramophone, which played a large disc carrying music and dialogue, was used as a sound system. The
biggest disadvantage was that the sound and pictures could become unsynchronized if, for example,
the gramophone needle jumped or if the speed of the projector changed. This system was only
effective for a single song or dialogue sequence.
In the “sound-on-film” system, sound was recorded as a series of marks on celluloid which
could be read by an optical sensor. These signals would be placed on the film alongside the image,
guaranteeing synchronization. Short feature films were produced in this way as early as 1922. This
system eventually brought us “talking picture”.
Question 1: The word “screenings” is closest in meaning to _________.
A. revelations B. demonstrations C. diversions D. projections
Question 2: It can be inferred that ________.
A. most movie theatres had a pianist
B. sound-effects machines were not common because they were expensive
C. orchestra couldn’t synchronize sound with the pictures
D. gramophones were developed about the same time as moving pictures
Question 3: The word “sequence” is closest in meaning to ________.
A. interpretation B. organization C. distribution D. progression
Question 4: According to the passage, sound-on-film guaranteed synchronization because the
recording was _____.
A. read by an optical sensor B. inserted beside the image on the film
C. made during the film of the picture D. marked on the gramophone
Question 5: The passage is mainly about the ________.
A. development of sound with movies B. history of silent movies
C. disadvantages of synchronized sound D. research into sound reproduction
Topic 5: ENVIRONMENT
I. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65.
An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the
atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely. Air
pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits continuous change. When the first air
pollution laws were established in England in the fourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to
compounds that could be seen or smelled - a far cry from the extensive list of harmful substances
known today. As technology has developed and knowledge of the health aspects of various chemicals
has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened. In the future, even water vapor might be
considered an air pollutant under certain conditions.
Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and
nitrogen oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentration of these pollutants was
altered by various chemical reactions; they became components in biogeochemical cycles. These serve
as an air purification scheme by allowing the compounds to move from the air to the water or soil. On
a global basis, nature's output of these compounds dwarfs that resulting from human activities.
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However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city. In such a region,
human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural purification scheme of the
cycles. The result is an increased concentration of noxious chemicals in the air. The concentrations at
which the adverse effects appear will be greater than the concentrations that the pollutants would have
in the absence of human activities. The actual concentration need not be large for a substance to be a
pollutant; in fact, the numerical value tells us little until we know how much of an increase this
represents over the concentration that would occur naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide
has detectable health effects at 0.08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level.
Carbon monoxide, however, has a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level
reaches about 15 ppm.
Question 1: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The economic impact of air pollution.
B. What constitutes an air pollutant.
C. How much harm air pollutants can cause.
D. The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere.
Question 2: The word "adversely" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. negatively B. quickly C. admittedly D. considerably
Question 3: It can be inferred from the first paragraph that _______.
A. water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas
B. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled
C. the definition of air pollution will continue to change
D. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities
Question 4: The word "These" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to_.
A. the various chemical reactions B. the pollutants from the developing Earth
C. the compounds moved to the water or soil D. the components in biogeochemical cycles
Question 5: The word "localized" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. specified B. circled C. surrounded D. encircled
Question 6: The word "detectable" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to_____.
A. beneficial B. special C. measurable D. separable
Question 7: Which of the following is best supported by the passage?
A. To effectively control pollution, local government should regularly review their air pollution laws.
B. One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air pollution laws.
C. Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants.
D. Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution.
II. Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
In the world today, particular in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe,
recycling is the big news. People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be
sensitive to the environment. Recycling means finding ways to use products a second time. The motto
of the recycling movement is “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”.
The first step is to reduce garbage. In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs,
boxes and expensive plastic wrappings. A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of
packaging: usually paper, a box and a bag. All that packaging is wasted resources. People should try to
buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils. Another way to reduce waste is to
buy high-quality products. When low-quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and
buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy. For example, if a customer buys a high-
quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message. In the
same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important
message to the manufacturers. To reduce garbage, the throw-away must stop.
The second step is to reuse. It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles. After
customers empty the bottles, they return them to the stores. The manufacturers of the drinks collect
bottles, wash them, and then fill them again. The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved.
In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice. In those places, the
garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throw-away bottles.
The third step being environmentally sensitive is to recycle. Spent motor oil can be cleaned and
used again. Aluminum cans are expensive to make. It takes the same amount of energy to make one
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aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours. When people collect and recycle
aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world’s precious resources.
Question 1. What does the word “sensitive” means?

A. cautious B. logical C. responding D. friendly
Question 2. The word “motto” is closest in meaning to _______.
A. meaning B. value C. belief D. reference
Question 3. What is the topic of the passage?
A. How to live sensitively to the environment. B. How to reduce garbage disposal.
C. What is involved in the recycling movement. D. What people understand the term “recycle”
Question 4. People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT _______.
A. buy high-quality products B. buy simply-wrapped things
C. reuse cups D. buy more hamburgers
Question 5. What best describe the process of reuse?
A. The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed.
B. The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again.
C. The bottles are washed, returned filled again and collected.
D. The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed.
Question 6. The word “practice” is closest in meaning to _______.
A. training B. exercise C. deed D. belief
Question 7. What are the two things mentioned as examples of recycling?
A. TV sets and aluminum cans. B. Hamburger wrappings and spent motor oil.
C. Aluminum cans and plastic wrappings. D. Aluminum cans and spent motor oil.
III. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions from 61 to 65.
In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to
put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of
readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth – friendly. Two such
resources are solar power and geothermal power. Solar energy, which reaches the earth through
sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times
over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to
electricity. In the US alone, more than 100, 000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the
form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing
countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is
geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot
water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a
generator, which is produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the
entire known supply of fossil fuel resources. And as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize
geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region
of high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy
sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global
scale.
Question 1. What is the main topic of this passage ?
A. The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy sources.
B. How energy resources are tapped from nature.
C. Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized.
D. Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide.
Question 2. According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources ?
A. Because fossil fuels are no longer available.
B. Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth.
C. Because they are free and available worldwide.
D. Because conventional energy resources are being depleted, and they cause environmental damage.
Question 3. According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles?
A. They are being used in many undeveloped countries.
C. They are more expensive than solar panels.
B. They can convert geothermal energy to electricity.
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D. They contain photovoltaic cells.
Question 4. According to the passage, how is solar energy production similar to geothermal energy
production ?
A. They both require the use of a generator.
B. They both use heat from the earth’s surface.
C. They both require fairly simple technology.
D. They are both conventional and costly.
Question 5. What best describes the author’s purpose in writing the passage ?
A. To warn people about the hazards of fossil fuel use.
B. To describe the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy use.
C. To convince people of the benefits of developing alternative energy sources.
D. To outline the problems and solutions connected with global warming.
IV. Read the passage carefully and choose the best parts to fill in the blanks
What exactly is a tornado? The general picture is familiar enough. The phenomenon usually
occurs on a hot, sticky day with south wind and an ominous sky. From the base of a thunderhead, a
funnel-shaped cloud extends a violently twisting spout toward the Earth. As it sucks in matter in its
path, the twister may turn black, brown or even white. The moving cloud shows an almost continuous
display of sheet lightning. It lurches along in a meandering path, usually northeast ward, at 25 to 40
miles per hour. Sometimes it picks up its finger from the earth for a short distance and then plants it
down again. The funnel is very slender; its wake of violence averages about 400 yards wide. As the
tornado approaches, it is heralded by a roar as a hundreds of jet planes or thousands of railroad cars. Its
path is a path of total destruction. Buildings explode as they are sucked in by the tornado’s low-
pressure vortex (where the pressure drop is as much as 10 percent) and by its powerful whirling winds
(estimated at up to 500 miles per hour). The tornado’s lifetime is as brief as it is violent. Within a few
tens of miles (average about 16 miles), it spends its force and suddenly disappears.
Question 1. Tornadoes usually occur on _____ .
A. hot and humid days B. hot days C. cold days D. rainy days
Question 2. The twister’s colour is caused by _____.
A. the sun B. the colour of the sky C. snow D. what it picks up
Question 3. The speed of a tornado is _____.
A. 10 miles per hour B. 85 miles per hour
C. 25 to 40 miles per hour D. 25 to 40 miles per day
Question 4. A building in the path of a tornado most likely would _____.
A. be partially destroyed B. be totally destroyed
C. lose its roof D. escape damage
Question 5. According to this article, the winds of tornado _____.
A. are estimated at up to 500 miles per hour B. drop the pressure 40 percent
C. have been clocked at 500 miles per hour D. travel at 16 miles an hour
V. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question below.
We are all destroying the earth. The seas and the rivers are too dirty to swim in. There is so
much smoke in the air that it is unhealthy to live in many of the world’s cities. In one well-known city,
for example, poisonous gases from cars pollute the air so much that traffic policemen have to wear
oxygen masks.
We have cut down so many trees that there are now vast areas of land all over the wor ld. As a
result, farmers in parts of Africa cannot grow enough food to eat. In certain countries in Asia there is
too little rice. Moreover, we do not take enough care of the countryside. Wild animals are quickly
disappearing. For instance, tigers are rare in India now and because we have killed too many for them
to survive. However, it isn’t enough simply to talk about the problem. We must act now before it is too
late to do anything about it. Join us now. Save the earth.
Question 1: Why can’t we swim in the seas and the rivers?
A. because they are too dirty B. because they are too healthy
C. because they are too harmful D. because there is too much smoke
Question 2: How is the air in many of the world’s cities?
A. It is very pure B. there is so much smoke in it
C. it is healthy to breathe it D. none are correct
Question 3: What kinds of animals are rare in India now?
A. lions B. tigers C. elephants D. bears
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Question 4: The result of cutting down trees in Asia and Africa is________
A. farmers cannot grow enough to eat B. there is enough rice
C. traffic policemen have to wear oxygen masks D. a and b are incorrect
Question 5: Wild animals are quickly disappearing because__________
A. we take care of the city B. we do not take care of the city
C. we take care of the countryside D. we do not take care of the countryside
Topic 6: FAMILY
I. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions
If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius (thiên tài), they
will cause a disaster. According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest
mistakes which ambitious parents make. Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his
parents expect, and will fail. Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children.
However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are
ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well – especially if the parents are
very supportive of their child. Michael Collins is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents
help him a lot by taking him to concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him. They
even drive him 50 kilometers twice a week for violin lessons. Michael’s mother knows very little
about music, but his father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra. However, he never makes Michael
enter music competitions if he is unwilling. Winston Smith, Michael’s friend, however, is not so
lucky. Both his parents are successful musicians, and they set too high a standard for Winston. They
want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for every piano competition held.
They are very unhappy when he does not win. Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his
parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy.
Question 1: One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to ______.
A. push their child into trying too much B. help their child to become a genius
C. make their child become a musician D. neglect their child’s education
Question 2: Parents’ ambition for their children is not wrong if they ______.
A. force their children into achieving success B. themselves have been very successful
C. understand and help their children sensibly D. arrange private lessons for their children
Question 3: The phrase "crazy about" in the passage mostly means ______.
A. "surprised at" B. "extremely interested in" C. "completely unaware of" D. "confused about"
Question 4: Winston’s parents push their son so much and he ______.
A. has won a lot of piano competitions B. cannot learn much music from them
C. has become a good musician D. is afraid to disappoint them
Question 5: The word "They" in the passage refers to ______.
A. concerts B. violin lessons C. parents in general D. Michael’s parents
Question 6: All of the following people are musical EXCEPT _____.
A. Winston’s father B. Winston’s mother C. Michael’s father D. Michael’s mother
Question 7: The word "unwilling" in the passage mostly means ______.
A. "getting ready to do something" B. "eager to do something"
C. "not objecting to doing anything" D. "not wanting to do something"
Question 8: The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that ______.
A. successful parents always have intelligent children
B. successful parents often have unsuccessful children
C. parents should let the child develop in the way he wants
D. parents should spend more money on the child’s education
II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65.
For more than six million American children, coming home after school means coming back to
an empty house. Some deal with the situation by watching TV. Some may hide. But all of them have
something in common. They spend part of each day alone. They are called “latchkey children”. They
are children who look after themselves while their parents work. And their bad condition has become a
subject of concern. Lynette Long was once the principal of an elementary school. She said, “We had a
school rule against wearing jewelry. A lot of kids had chains around their necks with keys attached. I
was constantly telling them to put the keys inside shirts. There were so many keys; it never came to my
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mind what they meant.” Slowly, she learned that they were house keys. She and her husband began
talking to the children who had keys. They learned of the effect working couples and single parents
were having on their children. Fear was the biggest problem faced by children at home alone. One in
three latchkey children the Longs talked to reported being frightened. Many had nightmares and were
worried about their own safety. The most common way latchkey children deal with their fears is by
hiding. They may hide in a shower stall, under a bed or in a closet. The second is TV. They often turn
the volume up. It’s hard to get statistics on latchkey children, the Longs have learned. Most parents are
slow to admit that they leave their children alone.
Question 1: The phrase “an empty house” in the passage mostly means ______.
A. a house with no people inside B. a house with no furniture
C. a house with nothing inside D. a house with too much space
Question 2: One thing that the children in the passage share is that ______.
A. they all watch TV B. they spend part of each day alone
C. they are from single-parent families D. they all wear jewelry
Question 3: The phrase “latchkey children” in the passage means children who ______.
A. close doors with keys and watch TV by themselves
B. like to carry latches and keys with them everywhere
C. are locked inside houses with latches and keys
D. look after themselves while their parents are not at home
Question 4: The main problem of latchkey children is that they ______.
A. are also found in middle-class families B. watch too much television during the day
C. suffer a lot from being left alone D. are growing in numbers
Question 5: What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. How kids spend free time. B. Why kids hate going home.
C. Bad condition of latchkey children. D. Children’s activities at home.
III. Read the following passage carefully and complete the sentences that follow by circling letter A,
B, C or D as the correct answers
In many modern countries, people think of a family as a mother, a father and their children. But
this is not the only kind of the family group. In some parts of the world, a family group has many other
members. This kind of large family is called an "extended family" or a "joint family".
The joint family includes all living relatives on either the mother's or the father's side of the
family. It is made up of grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts and cousins. They live
together in a large house or in huts built close together.
Early people probably live in joint families. They had to be part of a large in order to survey.
The members of the group help each other hunt. They work together to protect themselves from
dangerous animals and other enemies.
In China, people lived in joint families. When a son married, he and his wife lived at his
parents' home. Unmarried daughters remained at home until they married. Chinese children felt very
loyal to their parents. Younger members of the joint family always took care of the old ones.
India and Africa, some people still live in joint families. The members of a joint family share
their earnings and property. If one member of the group becomes ill or has bad luck, the others help
the person. As in the past, the members of the joint family offer each other help and protection.
Question 1. The word in paragraph 2 that means "to be made up of” is_______ .
A. include B. relatives C. live D. hut
Question 2. Long time ago, members of joint families________ .
A. did not live together B. helped each other catch animals
C. only played together D. lived separately in order to survive
Question 3. Chinese people felt loyal to their________ .
A. relatives B. parents C. cousins D. younger members
Question 4. In India and Africa, people in joint families help a person when ______ .
A. he has good luck B. he has bad luck
C. he gets rid of illness D. he shares them his earnings
Question 5. On the whole, this story is about________ .
A. all types of family B. families in China
C. joint families D. families found in India and Africa
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Topic 7: FUTURE JOBS
I. Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best answers the question or completes the unfinished
statement about the passage
Student at the eight of 18 always have to face a difficult decision to make some want to go on
with their study at college or university, others prefer to start work immediately. Many school leavers
are eager to go to work in order to make money to live independently and help their parents. They
always do their best to overcome any obstacles they may encounter. Unfortunately, owing to the
guidance poor and biased from their parents and teachers, most boys and girls are ill-prepared for
employment. Therefore, they often feel worried and build up all sorts of fearsome prospects in their
mind as the time to start work gets nearer. It is the duty of the school and family to prepare these
young people for their future jobs.
Question 1. The main idea of the passage is ________
A. Learning at university B. Making an important decision at 18
C. Starting to work after leaving school D. Getting to know about new jobs
Question 2. Why do some young people want to find a job after they leave school?
A. They are badly in need of money B. They want to get rid of schooling
C. Their parents do not help them D. They want to lead an independent life
Question 3. What attitude do young people have when they are faced with difficulty?
A. They just let things go
B. They make good efforts
C. They complain about their parents and teachers
D. They become discouraged
Question 4. The word "biased" in line 4 is nearest in meaning to_______
A. subjective B. objective C. bad D. emotional
Question 5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned concerning young people starting work?
A. Poor preparation B. Anxiety C. Fear D. Encouragement
II. Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions
Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care.
View a career as an opportunity to do something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living.
Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between
finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt to find
the right one. Work influences virtually every aspect of your life, from your choice of friends to where
you live. Here are just a few of the factors to consider.
Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision. You may want to
begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses. Think about the classes, hobbies,
and surroundings that you find most appealing. Ask yourself questions, such as “Would you like to
travel? Do you want to work with children? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work?”
There are no right or wrong answers; only you know what is important to you. Determine which job
features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept. Then rank
them in order of importance to you.
The setting of the job is one factor to take into account. You may not want to sit at a desk all
day. If not, there are diversity occupation – building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent – that
involve a great deal of time away from the office. Geographical location may be a concern, and
employment in some fields in concentrated in certain regions. Advertising job can generally be found
only in large cities. On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail
sales are found in all regions of the country.
If a high salary is important to you, do not judge a career by its starting wages. Many jobs, such
as insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along
with your experience, additional training, promotions and commission.
Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it. Some industries evoke positive
or negative associations. The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a
plumber does not. Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have
merits or demerits that are less obvious. Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without
sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors. Another point to consider is that as
you mature, you will likely develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new
opportunities. The choice you make today need not be your final one.
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Question 1. The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to
A. questions B. answers C. features D. jobs
Question 2. The word “assessing” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by___.
A. discovering B. considering C. measuring D. disposing
Question 3. According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who
does not want to live in a big city?
A. plumbing B. law C. retail sales D. advertising
Question 4. It can be inferred from the paragraph 3 that
A. jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid.
B. insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career.
C. people should constantly work toward the next promotion.
D. a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career.
Question 5. According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary.
B. To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs.
C. If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant
D. Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate.
Topic 8: HEALTH
Smallpox (đậu mùa) was the first widespread disease to be eliminated by human intervention
(can thiệp). In May, 1966, the World Health Organization (WHO), an agency of the United Nations
was authorized to initiate a global campaign to eradicate smallpox. The goal was to eliminate the
disease in one decade. At the time, the disease posed a serious threat to people in more than thirty
nations. Because similar projects for malaria and yellow fever had failed, few believed that smallpox
could actually be eradicated but eleven years after the initial organization of the campaign, no cases
were reported in the field. The strategy was not only to provide mass vaccinations but also to isolate
patients with active smallpox in order to contain the spread of the disease and to break the chain of
human transmission. Rewards for reporting smallpox assisted in motivating removed from contact
with others and treated. At the same time, the entire village where the victim had lived was vaccinated.
By April of 1978 WHO officials announced that they had isolated the last known case of the disease
but health workers continued to search for new cases for additional years to be completely sure. In
May, 1980, a formal statement was made to the global community. Today smallpox is no longer a
threat to humanity. Routine vaccinations have been stopped worldwide.
Question 1. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The World Health Organization B. Smallpox Vaccinations
C. The Eradication of Smallpox D. Infectious Disease
Question 2. The word “threat” in line 4 could best be replaced by
A. debate B. humiliation C. bother D. risk
Question 3. According to the passage, what was the strategy used to eliminate the spread of
smallpox?
A. Vaccinations of entire villages B. Treatments of individual victims
C. Isolation of victims and mass vaccinations D. Extensive reporting of outbreak
Question 4. The word “isolated” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. separated B. restored C. attended D. located
Question 5. The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to
A. officials B. health workers C. victims D. cases
Question 6. Which statement does not refer to smallpox?
A. People are no longer vaccinated for it
B. It was a serious threat
C. Previous projects had failed
D. WHO mounted a worldwide campaign to eradicate the disease
Question 7. It can be inferred that
A. no new cases of smallpox have been reported this year.
B. malaria and yellow fever have been eliminated.
C. smallpox victims no longer die when they contact the disease.
D. smallpox is not transmitted from one person to another.
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Topic 9: SOURCES OF ENERGY
Today’s cars are smaller, safer, cleaner, and more economical than their predecessors, but the
car of the future will be far more pollution-free than those on the road today. Several new types of
automobile engines have already been developed than run on alternative sources of power, such as
electricity, compressed natural gas, methanol, steam, hydrogen, and propane. Electricity, however, is
the only zero-emission option presently available. Although electric vehicles will not be truly practical
until a powerful, compact battery or other dependable source of current is available, transport experts
foresee a new assortment of electric vehicles entering everyday life: shorter-range commuter electric
cars, three-wheeled neighborhood cars, electric delivery vans, bikes and trolleys. As automakers work
to develop practical electrical vehicles, urban planners and utility engineers are focusing on
infrastructure systems to support and make the best use of the new cars. Public charging facilities will
need to be as common as today’s gas stations. Public parking spots on the street or in commercial lots
will need to be equipped with devices that allow drivers to charge their batteries while they stop, dine,
or attend a concert. To encourage the use of electric vehicles, the most convenient parking in
transportation centers might be reserved for electric cars. Planners foresee electric shuttle buses, trains,
buses and neighborhood vehicles all meeting at transit centers that would have facilities for charging
and renting. Commuters will be able to rent a variety of electric cars to suit their needs: light trucks,
one-person three-wheelers, small cars, or electric/gasoline hybrid cars for longer trips, which will no
doubt take place on automated freeways capable of handling five times the number of vehicles that can
be carried by freeway today.
Question 1. The following electrical vehicles are all mentioned in the passage EXCEPT
A. vans B. trains C. planes D. trolleys
Question 2. The author’s purpose in the passage is to
A. criticize conventional vehicles
B. support the invention of electric cars
C. narrate a story about alternative energy vehicles
D. describe the possibilities for transportation in the future
Question 3. The word “compact” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. long-range B. inexpensive C. concentrated D. squared
Question 4. In the second paragraph, the author implies that
A. a dependable source of electric energy will eventually be developed.
B. everyday life will stay much the same in the future.
C. a single electric vehicle will eventually replace several modes of transportation
D. electric vehicles are not practical for the future
Question 5. The word “charging” in this passage refers to
A. electricity B. credit cards C. aggression D. lightning
Question 6. The word “commuters” in paragraph 4 refers to
A. daily travelers B. visitors C. cab drivers D. shoppers
Question 7. The word “hybrid” is closest in meaning to
A. combination B. hazardous C. futuristic D. automated
Today we take electricity for granted and perhaps we do not realize just how useful this
discovery has been. Steam was the first invention that replaced wind power. It was used to drive
engines and was passed through pipes and radiators to warm rooms. Petrol mixed with air was the next
invention that provided power. Exploded in a cylinder, it drove a motor engine. Beyond these simple
and direct uses, those forms have not much adaptability. On the other hand, we make use of electricity
in thousands of ways. From the powerful voltages that drive our electric trains to the tiny current
needed to work a simple calculator, and from the huge electric magnet in steel works that can lift 10
tons to the tiny electric magnet in a doorbell, all are powered by electricity. An electric current can be
made with equal ease to heat a huge mass of molten metal in a furnace, or to boil a jug for a cup of
coffee. Other than atomic energy, which has not as yet been harnessed to the full, electricity is the
greatest power in the world. It is flexible, and so adaptable for any task for which it is wanted. It
travels so easily and with incredible speed along wires or conductors that it can be supplied instantly
over vast distances. To generate electricity, huge turbines or generators must be turned. In Australia
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they use coal or water to drive this machinery. When dams are built, falling water is used to drive the
turbines without polluting the atmosphere with smoke from coal. Atomic power is used in several
countries but there is always the fear of an accident. A tragedy once occurred at Chernobyl, in Ukraine,
at an atomic power plant used to make electricity. The reactor leaked, which caused many deaths
through radiation. Now scientists are examining new ways of creating electricity without harmful
effects to the environment. They may harness the tides as they flow in and out of bays. Most
importantly, they hope to trap sunlight more efficiently. We do use solar heaters for swimming pools
but as yet improvement in the capacity of the solar cells to create more current is necessary. When this
happens, electric cars will be viable and the world will rid itself of the toxic gases given off by trucks
and cars that burn fossil fuels.
Question 1. Which of the following power sources causes pollution by emitting harmful gases?
A. Wind. B. Petrol. C. Water. D. Sunlight.
Question 2. The word "they" in the last paragraph refers to ______.
A. the tides B. scientists C. harmful effects D. new ways
Question 3. The author mentions the sources of energy such as wind, steam, petrol in the first
paragraph to ______.
A. emphasize the usefulness and adaptability of electricity
B. suggest that electricity should be alternated with safer sources of energy
C. imply that electricity is not the only useful source of energy
D. discuss which source of energy can be a suitable alternative to electricity
Question 4. Electric magnets are used in steel works to ______.
A. heat the molten steel B. lift heavy weights up to ten tons
C. test the steel for strength D. boil a jug of water
Question 5. The advantage of harnessing the power of the tides and of sunlight to generate electricity
is that they _____.
A. do not require attention B. are more adaptable
C. do not pollute the environment D. are more reliable
Question 6. The best title for this passage could be ______.
A. “Types of Power Plants” B. “Why Electricity Is So Remarkable”
C. “Electricity: Harmful Effects on Our Life” D. “How to Produce Electricity”
It is hard to think of a world without gas or electricity. Both are commonly used for lighting
and heating today. We now can instantly flick a lighter or strike a match to make a flame. But it was
not long ago that there were no such things as matches or lighters. To make fire, it was necessary to
strike a piece of iron on flint for sparks to ignite some tinder. If the tinder was damp, or the flint old,
you had to borrow some fire from a neighbor. We do not know exactly when or how people first used
fire. Perhaps, many ages ago, they found that sticks would burn if they were dropped into some hole
where melted lava from a volcano lay boiling. They brought the lighted sticks back to make their fire
in a cave. Or, they may have seen trees catch fire through being struck by lightning, and used the trees
to start their own fires.
Gradually people learned they could start a fire without traveling far to find flames. They
rubbed two pieces of wood together. This method was used for thousands of years. When people
became used to making fires with which to cook food and stay warm at night, they found that certain
resins or gums from trees burnt longer and brighter. They melted resins and dipped branches in the
liquid to make torches that lit their homes at night. Iron stands in which torches used to be fixed can
still be seen in old buildings of Europe. There was no lighting in city streets until gas lamps, and then
electric lamps were installed. Boys ran about London at night carrying torches of burning material.
They were called torch boys, or link boys, and earned a living by guiding visitors to friends’ houses at
night. For centuries homes were lit by candles until oil was found. Even then, oil lamps were no more
effective than a cluster of candles. We read about the splendors and marvels of ancient palaces and
castles, but we forget that they must have been gloomy and murky places at night.
Question 1. The word “lighter” in the passage mostly means ______.
A. a device that uses electricity, oil or gas to produce light
B. a small device that produces a flame for lighting cigarettes, etc.
C. the energy from the sun, a lamp, etc. that makes it possible to see things
D. a hot bright stream of burning gas that comes from something that is on fire
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Question 2. To make a fire in times just before the advent of matches, it was essential to have access
to ______.
A. a burning fire or to possess flint B. a burning fire or to possess iron
C. flint, iron and dry tinder D. a magnifying glass
Question 3. The first fire used by people was probably obtained ______.
A. from the sun’s heat through glass B. by rubbing wood together
C. from heat or fire caused by nature D. by striking iron against flint
Question 4. The word “splendors” in the passage mostly means ______.
A. wonderful things that have been achieved
B. places where a lot of people go on holiday
C. things that fill one with surprise and admiration
D. the beautiful and impressive features of a place
Question 5. Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. We know exactly when and how people first used fire.
B. A world is impossible without gas or electricity.
C. We can make a fire by striking a piece of iron on flint to ignite some tinder.
D. Matches and lighters were invented not long ago.
Question 6. The best title for the passage could be ______ .
A. Prehistoric People and Fire B. Fire: Discovery and Uses
C. Different Types of Lamps D. The Advantages of Candles
Topic 10: TECHNOLOGY

When the automobile was first invented, few people thought of buying one. Gradually, as cars
were improved, more people wanted to buy them. Designers tried to think of improved ways to
manufacture automobiles. Finally, Henry Ford set up a factory with an assembly line to produce
automobiles. Even with this new system of manufacturing, the automobile industry remained fairly
small. Almost all the assembly work was done in a few large factories near Detroit, Michigan, the
United States. Then the cars were shipped to wholesalers all over the country. Wholesalers bought the
cars from the factory and sold them to auto dealers in each city. The dealers then sold the cars to the
people who wanted to buy them. During the 1920s, this system began to change. The automobile
industry had grown rapidly. Soon it was no longer practical to have assembly plants in Detroit only.
New plants were built all over the country. With plants near each dealer, the wholesaler’s job was
unnecessary. The dealers could buy cars directly from the factory. Many other kinds of industries have
moved their factories from the cities to small towns. In place of one large factory, these companies
now have several smaller plants. Like the automobile industry, they have found that many small
factories can be more efficient than fewer large plants.
Question 1. A job that became unnecessary was that of the_____.
A. factory worker. B. car dealer. C. manufacturer. D. wholesaler
Question 2. Henry Ford set up a factory______.
A. that had no machinery. B. that sold cars directly to the people.
C. with an assembly line. D. with few workers.
Question 3. Which of the following is true?
A. many small plants can be more efficient than a few large ones.
B. Auto dealers always need wholesalers.
C. The automobile industry did not change until 1930s.
D. Automobile plants cannot be found in small towns.
Question 4. Why were new assembly plants built?
A. There was not enough room to make the Detroit factory bigger.
B. There were not enough workers in Detroit.
C. No dealers wanted to buy cars manufactured in Detroit.
D. It was no longer practical to have only one factory.
Question 5. On the whole, this story is about_____.
A. the job of a wholesaler. B. how to sell cars in Detroit, Michigan.
C. industries that have changed. D. automobile manufacturing in the United States.
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II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the following questions from 56 to 60.
Telecommunicating is a form of computer communication between employees’ homes and
offices. For employees whose jobs involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or
typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence. If the machine can communicate
over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office computer from a
distant site and transmit the material to their employers. A recent survey in USA Today estimates that
there are approximately 8.7 million telecommuters. But although the numbers are rising annually, the
trend does not appear to be as significant as predicted when Business Week published "The Portable
Executive" as its cover story a few years ago. Why hasn't telecommuting become more popular?
Clearly, change simply takes time. But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part
of many managers. These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large work force
scattered across the country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not yet
developed, thereby complicating the manager's responsibilities.
It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are often reluctant to
accept the opportunity. Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are
concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible
in the office setting. Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a work
area, they never really get away from the office.
Question 1. The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuters EXCEPT_____ .
A. the lack of interaction with a group B. the different system of supervision
C. the fact that the work space is in the home D. the opportunities for advancement
Question 2. How many American workers are involved in telecommuting?
A. More than 8 million B. More than predicted in Business Week
C. Fewer than estimated in USA Today D. Fewer than last year
Question 3. It can be inferred from the passage that the author is _______.
A. the manager of a group of telecommuters B. a reporter
C. a telecommuter D. a statistician
Question 4. The word "resistance" could best be replaced by_______.
A. participation B. consideration C. opposition D. alteration
Question 5. Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?
A. A definition of telecommuting B. The advantages of telecommuting
C. An overview of telecommuting D. The failure of telecommuting
III. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question below.
Computerization has changed high school education in many ways. The first is the use of the
computer as a teaching aid for teachers. The next is the massive data storage and fast data gain from
computers. In early 1980s only 20% of high school teachers in the US used computers. However, since
then high schools in the US have computerized rapidly. In 1987, school acquired about 1.5 million
computers with 95% of the schools having at least one computer. At school, teachers can use a
computer to bring texts, sound and pictures into a classroom. With a computer, they can more readily
attract and retain students’ attention. Computers can also speed up the teaching process and make
difficult- to- explain ideas straights forward. This means that teachers can spend more time answering
students’ questions and catering for other needs. Computer software can shorten the learning process
by illustrating real world applications of abstract theories.
Question 5. What is the main idea of the text?
A. Computers can not be used at school. B. Teachers are banned to use a computer.
C. Computers can be used as a teaching aid. D. In 1980 there were no computers used for teaching.
Question 5. According to the passage, which sentence is not true?
A. Computerization is not done at high school B. Students can get data from computers.
C. Teachers can use a computer as a teaching aid. D. Teachers can store data in a computer.
Question 5. The word “they” refer to --------
A. teachers B. students C. computers D. teaching aids
Question 5. In 1987, ----------
A. No teachers could use computers B. 95% of the school had at least one computer.
C. computers were not used as a teaching aid. D. all high schools had computers.
Question 5. With a computer, ---------
A. nothing can be done for both teachers and students.
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B. students don’t have to learn their lessons.
C. teachers must spend a lot of time explaining the lesson.
D. teachers can speed up their teaching process.
A pilot cannot fly by sight alone. In many conditions, such as flying at night and landing in
dense fog, a pilot must use radar, an alternative way of navigating. Since human eyes are not very
good at determining speeds of approaching objects, radar can show a pilot how fast nearby planes are
moving. The basic principle of radar is exemplified by what happens when one shouts in a cave. The
echo of the sounds against the walls helps a person determine the size of the cave. With radar,
however, the waves are radio waves instead of sound waves. Radio waves travel at the speed of light,
about 300,000 kilometers in one second. A radar set sends out a short burst of radio waves. Then it
receives the echoes produced when the waves bounce off objects. By determining the time it takes for
the echoes to return to the radar set, a trained technician can determine the distance between the radar
set and other objects. The word “radar”, in fact, gets its name from the term “radio detection and
ranging”. Ranging” is the term for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set.
Besides being of critical importance to pilots, radar is essential for air traffic control, tracking ships at
sea, and for tracking weather systems and storms.
Question 1. What is the main topic of this passage?
A. The nature of radar. B. History of radar. C. Alternatives to radar. D. Types of ranging.
Question 2. According to the passage, what can radar detect besides location of objects?
A. Shape. B. Size. C. Speed. D. Weight.
Question 3. The word “exemplified” in the passage can be replaced by _______.
A. “specified” B. “resembled” C. “illustrated” D. “justified”
Question 4. The word “shouts” in the passage most closely means _______.
A. “exclaims” B. “yells” C. “shoots” D. “whispers”
Question 5. Which of the following words best describes the tone of this passage?
A. argumentative B. explanatory C. humorous D. imaginative
Question 6. The word “tracking” in the passage most closely means _______.
A. sending B. searching for C. ranging D. repairing
Question 7. Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph?
A. A history of flying. B. Other uses of radar.
C. The technology used by pilots. D. Uses of some technology.
Question 8. What might be inferred about radar?
A. It takes the place of a radio. B. It has improved navigational safety.
C. It was developed from a study of sound waves. D. It gave birth to the invention of the airplane.
Topic 11: SPORTS

Foot-racing is a popular activity in the United States. It is seen not only as a competitive sport
but also as a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people, and to donate money to
a good cause. Though serious runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and
walkers might not train at all. Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time
or simply to enjoy the fun and exercise. People of all ages, from those of less than one year (who may
be pushed in strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into this sport. The races are held on city streets,
on college campuses, through parks, and in suburban areas, and they are commonly 5 to 10 kilometers
in length.
The largest footrace in the world is the 12-kilometer Bay to Breakers race that is held in San
Francisco every spring. This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends
on the west side at the Pacific Ocean. There may be 80,000 or more people running in this race
through the streets and hills of San Francisco. In the front are the serious runners who compete to win
and who might finish in as little as 34 minutes. Behind them are the thousands who take several hours
to finish. In the back of the race are those who dress in costumes and come just for fun. One year there
was a group of men who dressed like Elvis Presley, and another group consisted of firefighters who
were tied together in a long line and who were carrying a fire hose. There was even a bridal party, in
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which the bride was dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo ( áo lễ). The bride and
groom threw flowers to bystanders, and they were actually married at some point along the route
Question 1. The main purpose of this passage is to____.
A. encourage people to exercise. B. describe a popular activity.
C. make fun of runners in costume. D. give reasons for the popularity of footraces.
Question 2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage?
A. Some runners looked like Elvis Presley. B. Some runners were ready to put out a fire.
C. Some runners were participating in a wedding. D. Some runners were serious about winning.
Question 3. The second paragraph is mainly concerned with which of the following?
A. a description of the Bay to Breakers race
B. the reasons people run the Bay to Breakers race
C. a wedding during the Bay to Breakers race
D. a description of the location of the Bay to Breakers race
Question 4. As used line 1 of the passage, the word “activity” is most similar to
A. pursuit B. motion C. pilgrimage D. expectation
Question 5. Which of the following is NOT implied by the author?
A. Footraces appeal to a variety of people.
B. Walkers can compete for prizes.
C. Entering a race is a way to give support to an organization.
D. Running is a good way to strengthen the heart.
There was a surprise victory at the World Championship yesterday. British 400 meter runner
Bob Smith won the title in the third fastest time ever. The British champion, who won the silver medal
at the last Olympics, finished the race in 43.6 seconds. From the start, it was clear that this race was
not going to be like any others. After two false start, the athletes finally broke away from the starting
line on the third attempt. Smith took an early lead, and maintained his speed for almost 200 meters.
Then Michael Ball, from West Africa, came up from behind to take the lead. He was still leading right
up until the final 20 meters. At this point, Smith was in third place and didn't look likely to win. Then
Ball suddenly tripped and fell over onto the inside track. He fell into the path of Richard Dandie, his
West African team-mate, who had been in second place. Dandie couldn't jump over Ball in time, and
instead ran into him, also falling over. It was at this point that Smith took the lead to safely cross the
finish line. There was no doubt that it was a lucky win for Smith. He would have come third if the two
athletes had not tripped.
Question 1. At the World Championship yesterday, _____.
A. there were 400 runners B. Bob won the silver medal
C. there was a surprise D. a record was set
Question 2. At the start of the run _____.
A. three attempts were made B. The runners looked tired
C. things were like other runs D. there were two false runners
Question 3. Smith ran _____.
A. for 200 meters. B. took the lead in the whole run
C. was beaten by a West African runner D. finished the third at 250 meters
Question 4. Ball _____.
A. was unlucky in the run B. made Smith fall during the run
C. ran faster than Smith D. finished the third
Question 5. Which if these is NOT mentioned in the text?
A. Smith was lucky B. Ball ran into Dandie
C. West African runners didn't win the race D. The run was fu
IS WINNING EVERYTHING?
Ask kids and the answer is probably "No". Ask the adults and the answer is probably "Yes". And it is
adults who control sports for young people - with terrible results for many kids. Twenty millions of
children between the ages of eight and sixteen play organized sports outside of school. Their
experiences are sometimes very bad. Why? Because of the adults, often their parents, who watch the
games. Children's sports are organized like professional sports Children play baseball and football.
They wear all the equipment that professional athletes wear. They have uniforms and umpires and
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referees and leagues. They have games. And many people come to watch their games, especially the
families of the players. Because the children's games are like adults, professional games, their parents
want adult professional competition. When a child drops a ball, his father becomes angry. When a
child doesn't run fast, his mother might shout , "Run faster! Run faster!" And the child? With an angry
father and a shouting mother, this is not a happy time. Unhappy and nervous, the child wants to stop
playing. The game is not fun now. But he or she can't stop, because the competition is not finished.
Question 1. How are the children's sports organized?
A. They are easier. B. They are for children only.
C. They are the same as adults'. D. They are not competitive.
Question 2. Why do some children become unhappy playing sports?
A. Because they often lose. B. Because they play worse than adults.
C. Not all of them can play. D. The adults watch them play.
Question 3. What do parents want from children players?
A. Win the game B. Not to drop the ball. C. Run faster. D. Play a lot more.
Question 4. The children will play better if _____
A. the sport is easy. B. their parents encourage them.
C. they have uniforms to wear. D. they can play for fun.
Question 5. What is the most important idea in the text?
A. Winning is everything. B. Winning is more important to parents than to children.
C. Winning is important to parents. D. Winning is important to both children and parents.
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TÀI LIỆU ÔN TẬP THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2018

MÔN TIẾNG ANH

Năm học: 2017-2018

II. THE PRESENT PERFECT AND PRESENT PERFECT CONTINOUS TENSES

2. The Present Perfect Continuous Tense.

III. THE SIMPLE PAST AND PAST CONTINUOUS TENSES

IV. THE PAST PERFECT AND PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS TENSES

2. The Past Perfect Continuous Tense

VI. THE FUTURE CONTINUOUS, FUTURE PERFECT AND FUTURE PERFECT

2. The Future Perfect Tense

* Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

One of/ Not one of + plural noun + singular verb

A number (of) + plural verb

B- Plural subject + plural verb:

C- Subject + singular/plural verb

I. Choose the best answer to finish each sentence:

Khi so sánh bằng danh từ, sử dụng cấu trúc sau:

John is the tallest boy in the family.

III. CÁC CÂU HỎI TRẮC NGHIỆM THEO CHUYÊN ĐỀ

1. They understand more than we do.

1. The Present progressive: S + (is, am, are) + V-ing + O

IV. OTHER SPECIAL STRUCTURES

5. CLEFT SENTENCES (Câu nhấn mạnh)

1. It is my father who usually complains about my students whenever they go to my house.

II. Modal perfect

2. Should/shouldn’t + have + P2 = lẽ ra phải, lẽ ra nên/ không nên

3. Must + have + P2 = chắc là đã, hẳn là đã

III. Modal in the passive

Passive: S+modals + be+ Vp2 +…+(by Object)

Eg: 1. You may forget the rules quickly.

-> The rules may be forgotten quickly.

Exercise 2: Choose the best option

Exercise 3: Choose the best option

Exercise 5: Change the sentences into passive.

Answers: 1. The young need learn English.

7. INFINITIVE AND GERUND

D.Theo sau một số động từ : có một số động từ theo sao nó là to- V :

II. INFINITIVE WITHOUT TO (ĐỘNG TỪ NHUYÊN MẪU KHÔNG CÓ TO)

B. GERUND (DANH ĐỘNG TỪ)

Ex: the boy admitted breaking the vase.

3. Danh động từ trong cấu trúc:

Chủ động: S + V + (not) + V-ing

19. This girl can't bear ____________alone.

II. CLAUSES OF REASONS

Exercise 3: Choose the best answer to fill in the gaps.

Exercise 5. Choose the best answer to fill in the gaps.

9. TRANSITIVES AND INTRANSITIVES

1. have lived 4. would have won 7. burnt

EX 4: Choose the correct answer

KEYS EX4: Choose the correct answer

1-A 2-B 3-B 4-A 5-C 6-C 7-A 8-B

10. CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

If clause Main clause

If + S + had + P.P S + would have + P.P

Should + S + V-infinitive, S + Will + V-infinitive

Were + S + (to + Vinfinitive), S + Would + Vinfinitive

Had + S + P2, S + would have + P2

S + wish(es) + S + would/ could/ should/ might + V

S + wish(es) + S + V-ed/ WERE