Đề kiểm tra học kì I môn Tiếng Anh - Năm học 2018-2019 - Trường THPT Minh Phú

MINH PHU HIGH SCHOOL
REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST 2018-2019
A. PRONUNCIATION
1: A. accurate	B. account	C. accept	D. accuse
2: A. predator	B. restore	C. recollect	D. preface
3: A. confine	B. conceal	C. convention	D. concentrate
4: A. question	B. presentation	C. industrialization	D. modernization
5: A. answered	B. wrapped	C. served	D. exchanged
6: A. enter	B. meter	C. player	D. interest
7: A. cleaned 	B. played 	C. snowed 	D. brushed
8: A. nature 	B. native 	C. nation 	D. natural
9: A. helps	B. laughs	C. finds	D. notices
10: A. young	B. plough	C. couple 	D. cousin
11. A. integrate	B. national	C. assimilate	D. migration
12. A. unique	B. spirit	C. worship	D. ethnic
13. A. custom	B. cultural	C. ancestor	D. intellectual
14. A. diverity	B. remind	C. unite	D. attire
15. A. costume	B. custom	C. culture	D. buff
16. A. unity	B. martial	C. practice	D. spirit
17. A. influenced	B. terrified	C. averaged	D. accompanied
18. A. reposed	B. succeeded	C. proved	D. housed
19. A. picked	B. clicked	C. promised	D. delivered
20. A. wanted	B. developed	C. needed	D. included
B. STRESS
1:  A. approach	B. leftover	C. supportive	D. biologist
2:  A. associate	B. dioxide 	C. dedicate	D. cosmetic
3:  A. convenience	B. mechanic	C. preference	D. official
4:  A. recently	B. attitude 	C. octopus	D. proposal
5: A. eliminate	B. compulsory	C. technology	D. academic
6: A. medicine	B. addition	C. endanger	D. survival
7: A. romantic	B. counterpart	C. discussion	D. appearance
8: A. famine	B. reduce	C. appeal	D. involve
 9: A. victim 	B. resource 	C. passport 	D. history
10: A. ability 	B. appreciate 	C. alcoholic 	D. renewable
11. A. assimilate	B. diversity	C. indentity	D. customary
12. A. nationality	B. globalisation	C. flexibility	D. solidarity 
13. A. achievement	B. encourage	C. integrate	D. tradition
14. A. indentifier	B. multicultural	C. agricultural	D. international
C. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
1: He managed to win the race ___ hurting his foot before the race.
	A. in spite of 	B. despite of	C. although	D. because of
2: I gave the waiter a $50 notes and waited for my ___.
	A. change 	B. supply	C. cash	D. cost
3: ___ ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat.
	A. Had you arrived	B. If you arrived	C. Were you arrived	D. If you hadn’t arrived
4: There is ___ in my bedroom.
	A. a square wooden old table	B. an old square wooden table
	C. a wooden old square table	D. an old wooden square table
5: Sarah and I ___ reserved the rooms in the same hotel. She was really surprised to see me there.
	A. intentionally	B. practically	C. coincidentally	D. deliberately
6: My sister ___ the responsibility for doing the housework.
	A. bears	B. runs	C. holds	D. takes
7: It is not until December 25 ___ the exam will be designed.
	A. which	B. what	C. that	D. when
8: Susan wasn’t in when I arrived. I suppose she ___ I was coming.
	A. must have forgotten	B. must forget	
C. can’t have forgotten 	D. may forget
9: The new manager laid down very strict rules as soon as he had ___ the position.
	A. taken over	B. come over	C. taken up	D. taken off
10: Vietnam’s rice export this year will decrease ___ about 10%, compared with that of last year.
	A. with	B. at	C. by	D. on
11: It is very important for a company to keep ___ the changes in the market.
	A. pace of	B. track about	C. touch with	D. up with
12: I’m sure you’ll have no ___ the exam.
	A. difficulty passing	B. difficulties to pass
	C. difficulty to pass	D. difficulties of passing
13: Dr. Evans has _______ a valuable contribution to the life of the school.
	A. done	B. created	C. caused	D. made
14: It was difficult to guess what her _______ to the news would be.
	A. feelings	B. reaction	C. capital	D. opinion
15: Sportsmen _______ their political differences on the sports field.
	A. take part	B. put aside 	C. take place	D. keep apart
16: It is a biological fact that children _______ their parents.
	A. take after	B. take to 	C. look up	D. care for
17: I can’t _______ who it is. He is too far away.
	A. take in	B. stand for 	C. make out	D. look for
18: Looking down at the coral reef, we saw _______ of tiny, multi-colored fish.
	A. teams	B. flocks 	C. shoals	D. swarms
19: A bridge must be strong enough to support its own weight _______ the weight of the people and vehicles that use it.
	A. as far as	B. as long as 	C. so well as	D. as well as
20: I must take this watch to be repaired as it _______ over 20 minutes a day.
	A. accelerates	B. increases 	C. progresses	D. gains
21: The hall was very crowded with over hundred people _______ into it.
	A. stuck	B. packed 	C. pushed	D. stuffed
22: Vietnamese parents normally do not let their children make a decision _____ their own future career.
	A. on	B. of 	C. for	D. on
23: The move to a different environment brought about a significant _____ in my cousin’s state of mind.
	A. change	B. impact	C. effect	D. influence
24: When finding a new house, parents should _____ all the conditions for their children’s education and entertainment.
	A. take into account	B. take actions	C. put pressure	D. put up with	
25: By 1820, there were over sixty steamboats on the Mississippi river, _______ were quite luxurious.
A. which many	B. many of them	C. many of which	D. many that
26: Let’s do something to protect the environment, _______we?
A. needn’t	B. must	C. shall	D. will
27: _______saying was so important that I asked everyone to stop talking and listen.
A. What the woman was	B. That the woman was
C. The woman was	D. What was the woman
28: If we leave now for our trip, we can drive half the distance before we stop _______lunch.
A. for having	B. having had	C. having	D. to have
29: Although he is my friend, I find it hard to _______ his selfishness.
A. keep up with	B. come down with	C. put up with	D. catch up with
30: The discovery was a major _______ for research workers.
A. break-in	B. breakout	C. breakthrough	D. breakdown
31: As the two teams left the football ground, the 100,000 _______ gave them a standing ovation.
A. bystanders	B. spectators	C. viewers	D. audiences
32: My parents lent me the money. _______, I couldn’t have afforded the trip.
A. However	B. Therefore	C. Only if	D. Otherwise
33: 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
34: _______ down to dinner than the telephone rang.
A. No sooner had I sat	B. Scarcely I sat	C. Hardly had I sat	D. No sooner I sat
35: My supervisor is angry with me. I didn’t do all the work that I _______ last week.
A. must have done	B. can have done	C. may have done	D. should have done 
36: We should participate in the movement _______ to conserve the natural environment.
A. to organize	B. organizing	C. which organized	D. organized
37: The 22nd SEA Games was the first time when Vietnam finished top of the medal _______.
A. events 	B. standings	C. spirits 	D. programs
38: You can ___ new words in the dictionary.
A. look up	B. get up	C. turn up	D. take up	
39: The man said that he ___ her the day before.
A. met	B. have met	C. will meet	D. had met 
40: Many young people are fond of ___________ football and other kinds of sports.
	A. play	B. to play	C. playing	D. played
41: What are the _______ between women in old time and women in modern time?
A. differs	B. different 	C. difference	D. differences
42: _______you study for these exams _______ you will do.
A. The harder/ the better	B. The more / the much	
C. The hardest / the best	D. The more hard / the more good
43: The child made _______ a poem and wrote on a small board.
A. over	B. up 	C. for	D. off
44: I don’t like the stories ___ have unhappy ending.
A. who	B. whom	C. when	D. which
45: ___ he did the test carefully, he made some mistakes.
A. Despite	B. Because of	C. Although	D. In spite of
46: The film was ___ boring that I couldn’t see it through.
so	B. such	C. too	D. very	
47: They won't come ___ he doesn't invite.
if	B. when	C. so	D. unless	
48: I remember ___ him a message yesterday.
A. sent	B. sending	C. sends	D. to send
49: She takes the responsibility ___________running the household.
	A. in 	B. with 	C. for 	D. of
50: I am thinking ___________my corning job interview.
	A. on 	B. in 	C. of 	D. for
51: The academic year in England ___________into three terms.
	A. divides 	B. is divided 	C. are divided 	D. divide
52: In many Western societies, good eye ___________is often highly appreciated.
	A. attention 	B. contact 	C. watching 	D. looking
53: If you ________to go on studying at a university, you _______pass the GCSE examination.
	A. want/will 	B. want/ must 	C. had wanted/ would 	D. wanted/ would
54: Do you think the coffee ___ is grown in the highland of Vietnam tastes better than that in other areas?
	A. which 	B. which it 	C. where 	D. whose
55: I had to finish my homework last night ___________I was really so sleepy.
	A. despite 	B. in spite of 	C. although 	D. because
56: Remember ___________your school certificates with you when corning to the interview.
	A. bring 	B. bringing 	C. to bring 	D. of bringing
57: ___________a happy marriage should be based on love.
	A. I believe in 	B. I believe that	C. My belief is D. On my opinion,
58: ___________, you will not be able to study at higher education.
	A. If you study harder 	 	B. Unless you study harder
	C. Unless studying harder 	D. Even if you studied harder
59: ___________, tuition fee here are quiet low and stable.
	A. Although the increasing of goods prices 	B. Despite the increasing of goods prices
	C. Because the increasing of goods prices 	D. Because of the increasing of goods prices
60: Working as a doctor would be fascinating job because I would have a chance to ____________ people's health.
	A. look after 	B. pay attention to 	C. focus on 	D. heal
61. Increasing your vocabulary will make it easier for you to ______ reading comprehension skills.
A. fit	B. allow	C. use	D. assimilate
62. Because they are a very close family, there is a probably nothing that can break their ___.
A. share	B. contribution 	C. solidarity	D. group
63. Cultural serves to give a(n) ___ to a group, ensures survival and enhances the feeling of belonging.
A. similarity	B. difference	C. identity	D. interest
64. They go to church every Sunday to ___ their God.
A. celebrate	B. worship	C. support	D. follow
65. Each ethnic group has its own cultural indentities, thus, the Vietnamese culture has both ___ and unity.
A. difference	B. variety	C. similarity	D. diversity
66. We spend a lot of time together as a family, which sometimes is the best way to learn about ___.
A. customs	B. habits	C. activities	D. establishment
67. I can’t believe that you ___ all the three exercises. You just started five minutes ago.
A. have finished	B. have been finishing C. finished	D. are finishing
68. Their children ___ lots of new friends since they ___ to that town.
A. have made - moved	B. were making - have moved
C. made - are moving	D. made - have been moving
69. In some parts of the country, prices are ___ than in others.
A. more and more high	B. high	C. the highest	D. higher and higher
70. There were a lot of people on the bus. It was ___ than usual.
A. more and more crowded	B. crowded	C. a bit crowded	D. the most crwoded 
71. Studies show that children who are exposed to a more ___ community are more creative and tolerant of differences, because these students learn how to resolve conflict more easily.
A. various	B. similar	C. differently	D. diverse
72. Cultural is the lens with which we evaluate everything around us; we ___ what is proper or improper, normal or abnormal, through our culture.
A. express	B. evaluate	C. calculate	D. signal
73. Most of the ethnic groups in the United States adjust to mainstream America, but many still ___ many of their cultural customs and their native ethnic language.
A. retain	B. limit	C. hold	D. contain
74. Cultural identity must be ___ and locals should be encouraged to continue their traditions in the wake of tourism.
A. protected	B. insured	C. assured	D. confirmed
75. Touring the small villages of Vietnam by bicycle was a(n) ___ experience.
A. existing	B. general	C. particular	D. unique
76. Combining physical activity with a healthy diet is the best way to ___ a healthy body weight.
A. provide	B. support	C. maintain	D. express
77. We think they ___ all that is necessary.
A. have done	B. doing	C. had done	D. would do
78. “Where’s Tony?” “He ___ to the travel agent’s, and he hasn’t come back”.
A. has been	B. has been going	C. has gone	D. had gone
79. Unfortunately, her illness was ___ than we thought at first.
A. more and more serious	B. serious and serious C. serious	D. the most serious
80. It gets ___ to understand what the professor has explained.
A. most difficult	B. mostly difficult	C. the most difficult	D. more and more difficult
81. After you ___________, it automatically connects you to all the people in your address book who also are using WhatsApp.
A. log out	B. sign up	C. start 	D. access
82. Focusing upon human curiosity is an ingenious idea that would ______ to the creation and launch of Quora in June, 2009.
A. direct	B. go	C. lead	D. aim
83. The App _ WhatsApp - relies ___________ the Internet to send images, text, documents, audio and video messages to other users that have the app installed on their devices.
A. on	B. at	C. in	D. with
84. Don’t regard it _______ a failure, but recognize it ____ a chance to learn more.
A. as - as	B. as - to	C. by - on	D. to - as
85. She blamed ______ me _________ not explaining the lesson _________ her carefully.
A. on - for - to	B. for - on - for	C. € - about - for	D. € - for - to
COMMUNICATION-FUNCTION SENTENCES
1: - Tom: “What a lovely house you have?” – Mary: “______________”
	A. No problem	 	B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in
	C. I think so	D. Of course not, it’s not costly
2:	Mary: “My first English test was not as good as I expected?” – Thomas: “_____”
	A. Good Heavens!	B. That’s brilliant enough!
	 C. It’s okay, don’t worry!	D. Never mind, better job next time!
3: “Can I get you something to drink?” - : “__________________”.
	A. I’d like some Coke, thanks 	B. Thank you. You’re welcome
	C. Yes, why not?	D. Yes, you can, of course
4: Mike: “I apologize to you for not keeping my promise” - Mary: “__________”
	A. Well, that’s out of question	B. Your apology is accepted
	C. I am grateful to that	D. That was very sweet of you
5: -“Do you mind if I take a seat?” - “_____________ .“
A. Yes, I don’t mind	B. No, do as you please
C. No I mind	D. Yes, do as you please
6: - “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards” - “_____________ .“
A. It’s my pleasure	B. Good idea, thanks	C. You’ve welcome	D. Thanks, I will
7: David met Maria after he got a gift from Maria.
David: “Thanks a lot for your wonderful gift.” - Maria: “ _____________.”
A. It’s nice of you to say so. B. It’s my pleasure. C. You’re welcome.	D. That’s okay.
8: John and Helen are talking in their school yard.
John: “Shall we have a drink when you finish your class?” - Helen: “ _____________.”
A. No, we can’t	B. You needn’t do that	C. You’re welcome	D. All right
9: -Tom: ''Your hairstyle is terrific, Mary" - Mary: “__________________."
A. I think so 	B. Why do you say so?
C. Sorry, I don't like it 	D. Thanks. That's a nice complement
10: - Tommy: "Would you like something else?" - Lan: “__________________."
A. Yes, I like everything 	B. That's all. Thank you
C. Two, please. 	D. No, I wouldn't.
11: Tim: “____________” – Jeycy: “Certainly”
 	A. Welcome back! 	B. What are you doing there? 
C. I’m sorry I am late 	D. May I borrow a pencil, please?
12: “What’s the matter? You don’t look very well.” – “I feel a little _______.”
 A. out of the blue 	 B. out of order 	C. under the weather	D. under the impression
13. Nadine: “ __________________”
Monica :”Good luck!”
A. I don’t like rock music	B. How do you do!
C. Have a nice day!	D. I’m taking a test this afternoon.
14. Linda: “I enjoy watching film in the evening.”
Mary : “____________”
A. I don’t	B. So do I	C. I am,too	D. No, I am not
15. Mary :” Shall we eat out tonight?” - Sarah : “____________”
A. That’s a great idea	B. That’s acceptable	
C. You are welcome	D. It’s kind of you to invite
16. John: “I’ve passed my final exam.”	Tom: “_______”
A: That’s a good idea.	B. Good luck.
C. It’s nice of you to say so!	D. Congratulations!
17. A: “Congratulations on your new home! It’s wonderful!” – B:___________.
A. Thank you!	B. You’re welcome!	C. It’s OK!	D. Really!
18. Mary: “Thank you for your lovely dinner. You are an excellent cook!”-Peter :”..”
A. I’m glad you like it. You must come again!	B. No, thanks, I’ll have to try more.
C. No, I’m not. My sister cooks better than me.	D. Yes, right. I often cook in my family.
19. A: That play is the worse I have ever seen. ~ B: ____________
A. I don’t agree all	B. I couldn’t agree more	
C. Not completely true!	D. Sorry to interrupt you!
20. Linda: “ Thomas thinks he knows everything about dinosaurs.” – Jill: “_________”
A. He’s such a know-all	B. He knew a lot about dinosaurs
C. He knows enough.	D. Everything he knows is about dinosaurs.	
CLOSEST in meaning
1: In 1985, the Coca-Cola Company altered the secret formula of the drink’s ingredients.
A. modified	B. proposed	C. enriched	D. restored
2: Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He’s always putting his foot in his mouth. 
A. saying embarrassing things	B. making a mistake
C. doing things in the wrong order	D. speaking indirectly
3: It was boiling yesterday. We have a very humid and dry summer this year.
A. very hot	B. cooking	C. dry	D. cooked
4: It was inevitable at the smaller company should merge with the larger one.
A. vital	B. unnecessary	C. urgent	D. unavoidable
5: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. skillful	B. famous	C. perfect	D. modest
6: After many year of unsuccessfully endeavoring to form his own orchestra, Glenn Miller finally achieved world fame in 1939 as a big band leader.
A. requesting	B. trying	C. offering	D. deciding
7: The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be well- informed.
A. popular     	B. suspicious           	C. easily seen            	D. beautiful
8: Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps it has taken brilliant thinkers to recognize their potential.
A. accidents       	B. misunderstandings    C. incidentals 	D. misfortunes
9: The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.
A. from time to time 	B. time after time 	C. again and again 	D. very rapidly
10: The teacher gave some hints on what could come out for the examinations.
A. effects B. suggestions C. symptoms D. demonstrations 
OPPOSITE in meaning 
1: During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. holding at	B. holding back	C. holding to	D. holding by
2: Some vegetables are grown without soil and artificial light.
A. real	B. natural	C. genuine	D. true
3: Names of people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity.
A. reveal	B. conserve	C. cover	D. presume	
4: In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in. 
A. empty	B. refill	C. repeat	D. remake
5: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.
A. uninterested	B. unsure	C. open	D. slow
6: The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war.
A. happiness	B. worry and sadness	C. pain and sorrow	D. loss
7: A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable        B. responsive    	C. calm           	 D. miserable
8: Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.
A. failed to pay	B. paid in full	
C. had a bad personality       	D. was paid much money
9: Using Facebook, you can post update sayings about your life everyday.
A. locate 	B. displace 	C. establish 	D. put up
10: People sometimes choose partners who compensate for their own shortcomings.
A. disadvantages 	B. benefits 	C. flaws	 D. strengths
THE SAME MEANING
1: The gate was closed to stop the children running into the road.
	A. The gate was closed so the children can’t run into the road.
	B. The gate is closed so that the children don’t run into the road.
	C. The gate was closed so that the children couldn’t run into the road.
	D. The gate is closed so that the children couldn’t run into the road.
2: If it hadn’t been for the wind, the fire would never have spread so fast.
	A. Even without the wind, the fire would have spread just as fast.
 	B. It was the wind that caused the fire to spread at such a speed. 
	C. Had there been a wind, the fire would have spread even faster.
	D. The force of the wind affected the way the fire spread.
3: “Don’t forget to hand in the report, Peter!” said Kate.
	A. Kate reminded Peter of handing in the report.
	B. Kate said that Peter had forgotten to hand in the report.
	C. Kate forgot to hand in the report to Peter.
	D. Kate reminded Peter to hand in the report.
4: “Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!”, shouted the lady to the man. 
	A. The lady said she will call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
	B. The lady told the man that she would call the police he didn’t leave her house
	C. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house
	D. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house	
5: He last had his eyes tested ten months ago.
	A. He had tested his eyes ten months before.
	B. He didn’t have any test on his eyes ten months before.
	C. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then.
	D. He hasn’t had his eyes tested for ten months.	
6: He survived the operation thanks to the skillful surgeon.
	A. He survived because he was a skillful surgeon.
	B. He wouldn’t have survived the operation without the skillful surgeon.
	C. There was no skillful surgeon, so he died.
	D. Though the surgeon was skillful, he couldn’t survive the surgeon.
7: While I strongly disapproved of your behavior, I will help you this time.
A. Despite of my strong disapproval of your behavior, I will help you this time.
B. Despite my strong disapproval of your behavior, I will help you this time.
C. Although I strongly disapproved of your behavior, but I will help you this time.
D. Because of your behavior, I will help you this time.
8: I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.
A. By having failed his driving test, Harry made no surprise.
B. If Harry had not failed his driving test, I would have been surprised.
C. Harry’s having failed his driving test is not my surprise.
D. It came as no surprise to me that Harry had failed his driving test.
9: I have called this meeting in order to present the latest sale figures.
A. This meeting is in order to present the latest sale figures.
B. My purpose in this meeting is in order to present the latest sale figures.
C. My purpose in having called this meeting is to present the latest sale figures.
D. This meeting is called in order to present the latest sale figures.
10: "Why don’t we go out for dinner?” said Mary.
A. Mary suggested a dinner out. 	B. Mary ordered a dinner out.
C. Mary demanded a dinner out. 	D. Mary requested a dinner out.
11: We've run out of tea.
A. There's not much more tea left. 	B. There's no tea left.
C. We have to run out to buy some tea. 	D. We didn’t have any tea.
12: The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all concerned.
A. If we could solve this problem soon, it would be better for all concerned.
B. It would be better for all concerned if we can solve this problem soon.
C. If all concerned are better, we can solve this problem soon.
D. If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all concerned.
13: “I'll give you a new bike if you pass the GCSE exam" said his mother.
A. His mother promised to give him a new bike if he passes the GCSE exam.
B. His mother promised to give him a new bike if he passed the GCSE exam.
C. His mother promised that she will give him a new bike if he passes the GCSE exam.
D. His mother promised of giving him a new bike if he passed the GCSE exam.
14: Both men want to remain silent.
A. Neither men want to speak.	B. Neither man wants to speak.
C. Either men don't want to speak.	D. Either man doesn't want to speak.
15: It is possible that some of the students saw the exam paper last week.
A. The exam paper can be seen by some of the students.
B. The exam paper may have been seen by some of the students.
C. The exam paper should have been seen by some of the students.
D. The exam paper is possibly seen by some of the students.
COMBINATION
1: Ann jogs every morning. It is very good for her health.
	A. Ann jogs every morning and is very good for her health.
	B. Ann jogs every morning, which is very good for her health.
	C. Ann jogs every morning and then it is very good for her health.
	D. Ann jogs every morning that it is very good for her health.
2: The student was very bright. He could solve all the math problems.
	A. He was such bright student that he could solve all the math problems.
	B. The student was very bright that he could solve all the math problems.
	C. He was so bright a student that he could solve all the math problems.
	D. Such bright was the student that he could solve all the math problems.
3: John is studying hard. He doesn’t want to fail the next exam.
	A. John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam.
	B. John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam.
	C. John is studying hard in order to not fail the next exam.
	D. John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam.
4: Joe does a lot of exercise. He’s still very fat.
	A. Despite the fact that doing a lot of exercise, Joe’s still very fat.
	B. Joe does a lot of exercise, so he’s very fat.
	C. Even though Joe does a lot of exercise, he’s very fat.
	D., Joe’s very fat, but he does a lot of exercise
5: I did not read his book. I did not understand what the lecturer was saying .
	A. What the lecturer wrote and said was too difficult for me to understand.
	B. I found it very difficult to understand what the lecturer said in his book.
	C. I would have understood what the lecturer was saying if I had read his book.
	D. The lecturer's book which I had not read was difficult to understand.
6: I understand why you detest her. I’ve finally met her.
	A. I understand why you don’t like her due to I’ve lastly met her
	B. Now that I have finally met her, I understand why you hate her.
	C. I met her and I know your feeling to her.
	D. Since I finally met her, I understand why you like her.
7. The sea was so rough. The children couldn’t go swimming. 
	A. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming in.
	B. The sea was rough enough for the children to go swim in.
	C. The sea wasn’t rough enough for the children to go swim in.
	D. The sea was so rough that the children could go swimming in it
8. Peter had very little money. He managed to make ends meet.
	A. Having little money, Peter couldn’t make ends meet.
	B. Peter could hardly live on little money.
	C. Peter got by on very little money.
	D. Peter found it hard to live on very little money.
9: They booked the hotel. They had stayed there on their honeymoon.
	A. They booked the hotel where they had stayed on their honeymoon.
	B. They booked the hotel where they had stayed there on their honeymoon.
	C. They booked the hotel which they had stayed on their honeymoon.
	D. They booked the hotel which they had stayed there on their honeymoon.
10: The roads were slippery because it snowed heavily.
	A. It snowed too heavily to make the roads slippery. 
	B. The heavy snow prevented the roads from being slippery.
	C. Thanks to the slip of the roads, it snowed heavily.
	D. The heavy snow made the roads slippery.
ERROR CORRECTION
1: Because the highway system was built 40 years ago, most of the roads now need to repair.
2: Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable when a teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class.
3: If a student takes a course on Computer Science, it will take him four years doing the course.
4: If you take the train, it would be much more convenient.
5: Some of his favorite subjects at school are Maths, English and Geographical.	
6: Could you tell me how can I get to the city library, please?
7: The tongue is the principle organ of taste, and is crucial for chewing, swallowed, and speaking.
8: Although his family is poor, but he studies very well
9: The suitcase seemed to get heavy and heavier as I carried it along the road.
10: The package must be wrapped carefully before it is post.
11: I am very interesting in problems caused by pollution.
12: The result of that test must be inform before August.	
13: Children nowadays seem to be more intelligenter than their parents when they were at the same age.
14: I didn’t feel like to go to church this morning because it was raining hard
15: Buying clothes are often a very time- consuming practice because those clothes that a person likes are rarely the one that fit him or her.	
16: We had better to review this chapter carefully because we will have some questions on it on our test tomorrow.