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CHUYÊN ĐỀ 1: PHONETICS
A. PRONUNCIATION
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Read the words aloud.
1. A. game B. arrange C. skate D. cake
2. A. hobby B. doll C. collect D. sorry
3. A. difficult B. unusual C. uncle D. result
4. A. piano B. fish C. like D. badminton
5. A. rest B. help C. garden D. identify
6. A. allergy B. calorie C. coordinate D. triathlon
7. A. compound B. concentrate C. monopoly D. melody
8. A. essential B. attention C. vegetarian D. depression
9. A. sick B. swimming C. itchy D. riding
10. A. really B. healthy C. regularly D. identify
11. A. blanket B. calorie C. donate D. allergy
12. A. help B. benefit C. elderly D. garden
13. A. volunteer B. collage C. community D. doctor
14. A. provide B. individual C. situation D. children
15. A. tutor B. student C. university D. discuss
16. A. few B. new C. sew D. nephew
17. A. closed B. practised C. asked D. stopped
18. A. tired B. my C. arrive D. gift
19. A. tables B. noses C. boxes D. changes
20. A. son B. sugar C. soup D. sing
21. A. apple B. fragrant C. fragile D. traffic
22. A. bitter B. delicious C. diet D. music
23. A. pepper B. vegetarian C. shelter D. pen
24. A. food B. tooth C. noodles D. flood
25. A. sunburn B. tuna C. tutor D. unusual
26. A. looked B. stopped C. carried D. watched
27. A. bath B. father C. theater D. health
28. A. study B. success C. surprise D. sugar
29. A. children B. charity C. charm D. champagne
30. A. danger B. angry C. language D. passage
31. A. traffic B. pavement C. plane D. station
32. A. recycle B. vehicle C. helicopter D. reverse
33. A. railway B. mail C. sail D. captain
34. A. sign B. mistake C. triangle D. drive
35. A. nearest B. head C. bread D. health
36. A. new B. sew C. few D. knew
37. A. noon B. tool C. blood D. spoon
38. A. plays B. looks C. wants D. helps
39. A. decided B. played C. listened D. enjoyed
40. A. feed B. heat C. meat D. pleasure
41. A. dear B. fear C. hear D. heart
42. A. stupid B. studio C. study D. student
43. A. brother B. thick C. they D. that
44. A machine B. parachute C. champagne D. cheer
45. A. doctor B. hospital C. pollution D. tomorrow
46. A. cough B. laugh C. enough D. high
47. A. collect B. clean C. city D. cracker
48. A. pottery B. melody C. modal D. profit
49. A. near B. clear C. dear D. learn
50. A. knocked B. needed C. founded D. wanted
II. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Read the words aloud.
1. A. spring B. swimming C. think D. realize
2. A. country B. hungry C. fly D. every
3. A. why B. who C. when D. what
4. A. finished B. reported C. landed D. succeeded
5. A. celebrate B. lazy C. vacation D. mechanic
6. A. played B. travelled C. planned D. watched
7. A. buffalo B. unhappy C. pollution D. structure
8. A. collection B. comic C. concert D. volunteer
9. A. bread B. really C. head D. death
10. A. walked B. crowded C. needed D. excited
11. A. early B. beat C. realize D. reader
12. A. holiday B. lazy C. take D. vacation
13. A. coop B. door C. food D. boot
14. A. nervous B. scout C. household D. mouse
15. A. safety B. tasty C. pancake D. nature
16. A. like B. find C. five D. in
17. A. but B. lunch C. student D. up
18. A. day B. lake C. tall D. plane
19. A. restaurant B. river C. well D. left
20. A. office B. behind C. clinic D. picture
21. A. trees B. chopsticks C. cups D. plants
22. A. matches B. shelves C. fridges D. classes
23. A. notebook B. going C. son D. post
24. A. finger B. leg C. neck D. elbow
25. A. wanted B. decided C. scared D. completed
26. A. dangerous B. machine C. arrangement D. appointment
27. A. measure B. disease C. sweater D. pleasant
28. A. weight B. weigh C. height D. eight
29. A. healthy B. measure C. disease D. spread
30. A. learned B. fished C. cooked D. coughed
31. A. bird B. girl C. first D. sister
32. A. burn B. sun C. hurt D. turn
33. A. nurse B. picture C. surf D. return
34. A. neighbor B. favorite C. culture D. tourist
35. A. hobby B. hour C. hotel D. hot
36. A. prefer B. better C. teacher D. worker
37. A. bear B. hear C. dear D. near
38. A. collect B. concern C. concert D. combine
39. A. absent B. government C. dependent D. enjoy
40. A. future B. return C. picture D. culture
41. A. put B. adult C. junk D. sun
42. A. itchy B. riding C. sick D. swimming
43. A. chemical B. children C. headache D. architect
44. A. regularly B. identify C. really D. healthy
45. A. cycling B. doctor C. aerobics D. calories
46. A. coordinate B. triathlon C. allergy D. calorie
47. A. leaf B. life C. knife D. of
48. A. monopoly B. melody C. compound D. concentrate
49. A. paragraph B. cough C. although D. enough
50. A. vegetarian B. depression C. essential D. attention
III. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Read the words aloud.
1. A. near B. learn C. dear D. clear
2. A. knocked B. needed C. founded D. wanted
3. A. volunteer B. collage C. community D. doctor
4. A. provide B. individual C. situation D. children
5. A. tutor B. student C. university D. discuss
6. A. cough B. laugh C. enough D. high
7. A. collect B. clean C. city D. cracker
8. A. blanket B. donate C. calorie D. allergy
9. A. collection B. tradition C. exhibition D. question
10. A. version B. pleasure C. usual D. design
11. A. closure B. sure C. pleasure D. leisure
12. A. ocean B. concert C. musician D. official
13. A. so B. expensive C. saxophone D. music
14. A. treasure B. closure C. exposure D. ensure
15. A. happy B. hard C. similarity D. talent
16. A. chorus B. brochure C. machine D. chef
17. A. treasure B. vision C. discussion D. decision
18. A. exhibition B. action C. question D. tradition
19. A. wash B. warm C.wall D. walk
20. A. pan B. bag C. water D.add
21. A. sauce B. aunt C. caught D. daughter
22. A. document B. naughty C. audience D. water
23. A. one B. bottle C. coffee D. pot
24. A. morning B. what C. problem D. yogurt
25. A. talk B. salt C. sausage D. cause
26. A. pork B. flower C. cow D. flour
27. A. noodle B. food C. soon D. cook
28. A. theater B. health C. bath D. father
29. A. storage B. advantage C. message D. garage
30. A. feature B. chapter C. literature D. culture
31. A. language B. passage C. danger D. angry
32. A. student B. graduate C. gradual D. soldier
33. A. chocolate B. marching C. chemistry D. speech
34. A. chair B. child C.cheese D. architect
35. A. stopped B. carried C. looked D. watched
36. A. gift B. region C. geography D. germ
37. A. children B. chili C. chaos D. chicken
38. A. result B. unusual C. uncle D. difficult
39. A. piano B. fish C. like D. badminton
40. A. rest B. help C. garden D. identify
41. A. game B. arrange C. skate D. cake
42. A. over B. doll C. collect D. hobby
43. A. rest B. help C. garden D. identify
44. A. traffic B. pavement C. plane D. station
45. A. sign B. mistake C. triangle D. drive
46. A. nearest B. head C. bread D. health
47. A. railway B. mail C. sail D. captain
48. A. came B. lake C. station D. start
49. A. ancient B. radio C. village D. nature
50. A. break B. head C. bread D. heavy
IV. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Read the words aloud.
1. A. wait B. said C. maid D. sail
2. A. train B. wait C. said D. paid
3. A. sailing B. railway C. brainstorm D. captain
4. A. safety B. chat C. taste D. waste
5. A. centre B. let C. belt D. security
6. A. safety B. traffic C. station D. plane
7. A. loved B. liked C. wished D. gripped
8. A. safely B. pavement C. animation D. female
9. A. bored B. amazed C. excited D. enjoyed
10. A. filled B. opened C. played D. wanted
11. A. ended B. shocked C. laughed D. missed
12. A. recommend B. seatbelt C. vehicle D. investigate
13. A. performed B. approached C. advertised D. murdered
14. A. illegal B. sign C. critic D. direct
15. A. terrified B. entertained C. produced D. engaged
16. A. talked B. needed C. cooked D. booked
17. A. those B. they C. than D. Thanksgiving
18. A. cranberry B. lantern C. gather D. apricot
19. A. abundant B. travelling C. character D. biogas
20. A. diverse B. drive C. invention D. crime
21. A. designs B. sails C. pedals D. pollutes
22. A. perform B. end C. festival D. elephant
23. A. cake B. celebrate C. racing D. candle
24. A. desert B. held C. prefer D. celebrate
25. A. hydroelectric B. environment C. solar D. biogas
26. A. pleasure B. feed C. heat D. meat
27. A. plentiful B. electric C. renewable D. energy
28. A. few B. knew C. new D. sew
29. A. nuclear B. truck C. abundant D. dump
30. A. wants B. helps C. plays D. looks
31. A. transport B. power C. report D. short
32. A. listened B. enjoyed C. decided D. played
33. A. many B. carbon C. large D. hard
34. A. blood B. spoon C. noon D. tool
35. A. flood B. typhoon C. groom D. balloon
36. A. hobby B.hour C. humor D. hole
37. A. dynamite B. terrify C. deny D. symbol
38. A. thunder B. earthquake C. gather D. healthy
39. A dump B. nuclear C. bulb D. plumber
40. A. density B. countryside C. reason D. list
41. A. sugar B. slum C. cutting D. luck
42. A. fact B.place C. malnutrition D. traffic
43. A. spacious B. delicious C. social D.decision
44. A. decrease B. healthcare C. sea D. disease
45. A. diverse B. drive C. invention D. crime
46. A. nature B. poverty C. question D. future
47. A. convenient B. social C. ocean D. special
48. A. designs B. sails C. pedals D. pollutes
49. A. measure B. breakfast C. appear D. spread
50. A. arrange B. game C. make D. skate
V. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Read the words aloud.
1. A. heat B. scream C. meat D. dead
2. A. prepared B. particular C. pagoda D.attract
3. A.thrilling B. other C.through D. something
4. A.idea B. going C. will D. trip
5. A. face B. place C. prepared D. days
6. A. around B. sound C. only D. mouse
7. A. teacher B. other C. together D. term
8. A. Germany B. garden C. gate D. gas
9. A. scholarship B. Christ C. school D. chicken
10. A.house B.harm C.hour D.husband
11. A. sing B. morning C. any D. hang
12. A. hundred B. exhausted C. however D. heat
13. A. head B. ready C. mean D. weather
14.A.choir B.cheap C.child D.chair
15.A.charge B.child C. teacher D.champagne
16.A. reason B. clear C. mean D.each
17.A.motion B. question C.mention D.fiction
18. A. gather B.good C. large D. again
19. A. change B. children C. machine D. church
20. A. hand B. bank C. sand D. band
21. A. cooks B. loves C. joins D. spends
22. A. share B. rare C. are D. declare
23. A. clothes B. cloths C. roofs D. books
24. A. naked B. looked C. booked D. hooked
25. A. laughed B. weighed C. helped D. missed
26. A. apply B. university C. identity D. early
27. A. choice B. achieve C. each D. chemistry
28. A. final B. applicant C. high D. decide
29. A. average B. indicate C. application D. grade
30. A. course B. four C. our D. yours
31. A. worker B. whom C. interview D. answer
32. A. honest B. holiday C. home D. happiness
33. A. character B. teacher C. chemist D. technical
34. A. interview B. minute C. question D. suitable
35 A. explained B. disappointed C. prepared D. interviewed
36. A. economy B. industry C. qualify D. priority
37. A. right B. private C. communist D. minority
38. A. measure B. subsidies C. domestic D. hospital
39. A. though B. encourage C. enough D. country
40. A. improve B. introduce C. move D. lose
41. A. future B. mature C. pasture D. nature
42. A. chore B. technology C. much D. exchange
43. A. threaten B. earth C. healthy D. breathe
44. A. wipe B. allow C. powerful D. answer
45. A. service B. practice C. office D. device
46. A. grasses B. stretches C. comprises D. potatoes
47. A. lie B. wide C. circle D. comprise
48. A. compound B. route C. house D. south
49. A. dune B. hummock C. shrub D. buffalo
50. A. west B. between C. growth D. which
B. STRESS
I. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. comprise B. sandy C. circle D. northern
2. A. Aborigines B. expedition C. kilometer D. scientific
3. A. corridor B. enormous C. mystery D. separate
4. A. remain B. hummock C. explore D. between
5. A. territory B. Australia C. geography D. society
6. A. eject B. crossbar C. except D. commit
7. A. canoeing B. opponent C. windsurfing D. defensive
8 A. participant B. publicity C. competitive D. individual
9 A. interfere B. memory C. personal D. vertical
10 A. award B. defeat C. refer D. scuba
11. A. social B. conduct C. survey D. value
12. A. marvelous B. attention C. consider D. excited
13. A. verbal B. whistle C. precede D. marriage
14. A. attract B. decide C. reject D. beauty
15. A. solution B. suitable C. confidence D. family
16. A. conical B. determine C. contractual D. supportive
17. A. physical B. mischievous C. suitable D. romantic
18. A. ancestor B. measurement C. counterpart D. appearance
19. A. commitment B. inflation C. collection D. enterprise
20. A. dissolve B. observe C. publish D. appraise
21. A. technology B. psychology C. reconstruction D. apology
22. A. between B. result C. ago D. coffee
23. A. waving B. teaching C. pointing D. divide
24. A. student B. listen C. blackboard D. between
25. A. traditional B. professional C impossible D. decoration
26. A. economics B. interfere C. philosophy D. punctuality
27. A. secondary B. primary C. fantastic D. national
28. A. education B. curriculum C. technology D. integrity
29. A. because B. method C. standard D. wooden
30. A. ashtray B. music C. severe D. temper
31. A. farewell B. thoughtful C. toward D. approach
32. A. mischievous B. family C. supportive D. suitable
33. A. desert B. parallel C. hummock D. aerial
34. A. measure B. pressure C. unwise D. sacrifice
35. A. attitude B. partnership C. actually D. Vietnamese
36. A. survey B. enormous C. remained D. mystery
37. A. diversity B. marriage C. engagement D. importance
38. A. European B. Victorian C. Brazilian D. Korean
39. A. America B. equal C. maintain D. attractive
40. A. confide B. reject C. precede D. conical
41. A. expedition B. exploration C. Australian D. Geographical
42. A. appropriate B. interesting C. different D. cultural
43. A. culture B. engage C. majority D. determine
44. A. romantic B. counterpart C. discussion D. appearance
45. A. bridegroom B. bamboo C. wedding D. survey
46. A. supernatural B. explanation C. redundancy D. electronic
47. A. gymnastics B. criminal C. investment D. excitement
48. A. financial B. ambitious C. refusal D. evidence
49. A. confess B. function C. jealous D. patient
50. A. possibility B. manufacture C. instrument D. disappointed
Exercise 1. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense form.
1. You (think) ……………………… collecting stamps costs much money?
2. My father thinks mountain climbing (be) ……………………… more dangerous than skating.
3. Every year, my mother (give) ……………………… me a nice doll on my birthday.
4. My brother (not like) ……………………… collecting stamps, he likes collecting glass bottles.
5. My sister likes (cook) ……………………… very much. She can cook many good foods.
6. Does your brother like (listen) ……………………… to music in his free time?
7. I think in the future, more people (enjoy) ……………………… going out by bicycles.
8. My father says when he's retired, he (go) ……………………… back to his village to do the gardening.
9. We are planting trees around our school now. Our school (be) ……………………… surrounded by a lot of green trees.
10. Jenny says she loves collecting pens but she (not/continue) ……………………… this hobby from next year.
Answer keys - Exercise 1
Exercise 2. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense form.
1. Nam looks brown. He was on holiday last week. He (get)………………………sunburn.
2. Getting plenty of rest is very good. It (help)…………………. you to avoid depression.
3. The Japanese (eat)………………………..a lot of fish so they are very intelligent.
4. If you wash your hands more, you (have)…………………….less chance of catching flu.
5. Eating carrots regularly (help)……………………….you see better.
6. It is very hot outside. Please (wear)…………………a sun hat when you go out.
7. Do more exercise and you (feel)………………………..healthier.
8. I don’t want (be)……………………………..tired tomorrow so I go to bed early.
9. Nowadays, I don’t feel well. I often (feel)……………………….sick and weak.
10. People who (smile)……………………….more are happier and they live longer.
Answer keys - Exercise 2
Exercise 3. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense form.
1. You ever (do) ……………………… volunteer work?
2. Yes, I (do) ……………………… volunteer work last month.
3. I (collect) ……………………… hundreds of old books and clothes for street children so far.
4. My sister wants to raise funds for street children so she (make) ……………………… hundreds of postcards to sell them.
5. My hobby is carving eggshells and now I (carve) ……………………… nearly 100.
6. Going home from school yesterday, I (help) ……………………… an old man to go cross the street.
7. Last Tuesday, I (go) ……………………… home late because there was a traffic jam near my school.
8. At Tet, my mother and her close friends often go to the hospitals to donate cakes, sweets and ……………………… for the sick children there. She (do) ……………………… it for many years.
9. Lan never (eat) ……………………… Banh tet. She will try some this year.
10. Linh is my close friend. We (know) ……………………… each other for 5 years.
Answer keys - Exercise 3
Exercise 4. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense form.
1. We like (come)……………………to school by bus, but we hate (stand)………………………. and (wait) …………………… in the rain.
2. My house (decorate)…………………… by the new painters last week.
3. There is nothing like (walk)……………………as a means of (keep)……………………fit.
4. The Silver medal (give)……………………… to him yesterday in the formal atmosphere by the Vice Director of the company.
5. The weather last year (be)………………………not so cold as this year.
Answer keys - Exercise 4
Exercise 5. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense form.
1. I (not be)……………… hungry. I (not want)………………… any rice.
2. Wait! Miss Mai (have) …………………………………breakfast.
3. …………….. (be) there any oranges?- Yes there (be)……………. one.
4. ……………………..your sister (like)………………. lemonade?
5. My mother (cook)………………….. in the kitchen at the moment. She likes (cook)………………………….very much.
6. They are tired and they'd like (have)…………………………. a rest.
7. ………………..you ( write) …………………….the essay yet?
-Yes, I (write)………………………. it yesterday.
8. Minh 's sister (fly) …………………………….to Da Nang tomorrow.
Answer keys - Exercise 5
Exercise 6. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Sally and her family love (go) to the park in the summer.
2. Her mum likes (lie) on the blanket and loves (read) her favourite magazines.
3. Anna’s family (like) the park because they love (be) outdoors.
4. I enjoy (collect) dolls and it becomes my pleasure.
5. We love (watch) new films, and we (go) to watch a new Hollywood film next weekend.
6. My brother hates (do) the same things day after day.
7. Our uncle (play) badminton once a week.
8. I (collect) a lot of stamps from foreign countries so far.
9. In 2100, people (travel) in flying cars.
10. I’m so hungry, Mum.
- I (make) you some sandwiches.
Answer keys - Exercise 6
Exercise 7. Put the verb in the parentheses into correct tenses.
1. The sun always (rise) in the east.
2. In my country, it (not, rain) much in winter.
3. The moon (move) around the earth.
4. Mai (be) very happy because she has 3 good marks today.
5. I like (play) tennis.
6. My brother (enjoy) playing football. He usually (play) football every afternoon.
7. My brothers (be, not) engineers.
8. Well, he is 40 years old, bald with a moustache. He (have) large ears and he (wear) glasses.
9. They (have, not) any money.
10. Hoa (visit) her parents once a year.
Answer keys - Exercise 7
Exercise 8. Put the verbs in brackets into the past simple or the present perfect.
1. A: (you/ ever/ meet) anyone famous?
B: Yes, last summer I (sit) next to Brad Pit on a plane to LA.
2. A: How long ago (you/ start) painting?
B: Ten years ago. I (recently/ complete) a painting that the National Gallery (ask) me to do a year ago.
3. A: Last night, I (see) the latest James Bond film.
B: Oh, I (already/ see) it twice.
4. A: Do you know that Mrs Janet (work) here for sixteen years?
B: I thought she (start) working here ten years ago.
Answer keys - Exercise 8
Exercise 9. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct verb form.
1. I (have) dinner when his friend called.
2. Joan (travel) around the world.
3. We (not begin) to study for the test yet.
4. Don’t get on a bus while it (run) .
5. I (invite) them to my birthday party yesterday, however, they (not come) ______.
6. Look! Somebody (clean) the room.
7. My brother (begin) looking for a job in January.
8. Timson (make) 13 films and I think her latest is the best.
9. She (cook) at the moment. That’s why she can’t answer the phone.
10. She doesn’t mind (go) out in the evening.
11. I (not see) him since we (leave) school.
12. Football (be) my favourite sport. I like (play) it in my free time.
13. Jane (leave) just a few minutes ago.
14. She (be) extremely quiet since her husband died.
Answer keys - Exercise 9
Exercise 10. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense form.
1. My hobby is carving eggshells and now I (carve) nearly 100.
2. Going home from school yesterday, I (help) an old man to go across the street.
3. Last Tuesday, I (go) home late because there was a traffic jam near my school.
4. At Tet, my mother and her close friends often go to the hospitals to donate cakes, sweets and toys for the sick children there. She (do) it formany years.
5. Lan never (eat) Banh tet. She will try some this year.
6. Linh is my close friend. We (know) each other for 5 years.
7. You ever (do) volunteer work?
-Yes. I (do) volunteer work last month.
8. I (collect) hundreds of old books and clothes for street children so far.
9. My sister wants to raise funds for street children so she (make) hundreds of postcards to sell them.
Answer keys – Exercise 10
Exercise 11. Supply the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets.
1. This computer (use) for two years.
2. America (discover) by Christopher Columbus.
3. I think this institution (widen) twice since 1999.
4. Sydney Opera House in Australia (finish) in 1973.
5. My sister is studying law at Viet Nam National University, Ho Chi Minh city now. This university (situate) in Thu Due District.
6. The Great Wall in China (build) many centuries ago.
7. David and his father (visit) the Temple of Literature last week.
8. The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco (complete) in 1937.
9. The University of Cambridge (form) in 1209. It is always considered to be one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
10. BurjKhalifa in Dubai, the highest building in the world, (open)in 2010.
Answer keys - Exercise 11
Exercise 12. Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. They will not (provide) pencils at the test, so please bring your own.
2. A new university will (establish) in our province in the near future.
3. The Japanese Covered Bridge in Hoi An (build)in the 16th century.
4. The old buildings (not reconstruct) until at the end of 2000.
5. The Imperial Academy (consider) the first university in Viet Nam.
6. A lot of trees (plant) around the school at the moment.
7. The site for Huong Pagoda (discover) about 2000 years ago.
8. My brother (graduate) from the University of Melbourne in 2012.
9. One-Pillar Pagoda in Ha Noi (complete) in 1049.
10. A painting by Picasso (sell) for 3 million dollars last year.
Answer keys - Exercise 12
Exercise 13. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense form.
1. Does your brother like (listen) to music in his free time?
2. I think in the future, more people (enjoy) going out by bicycles.
3. My father says when he’s retired, he (go) back to his village to do the gardening.
4. We are planting trees around our school now. Our school (be) surrounded by a lot of green trees.
5. Lan says she loves collecting pens but she (not/continue) this hobby from next year.
6. You (think) collecting stamps costs much money?
7. My father thinks mountain climbing (be) more dangerous than skating.
8. Every year, my mother (give) me a nice doll on my birthday.
9. My brother (not like) collecting stamps, he likes collecting glass bottles.
10. My sister likes (cook) very much. She can cook many good foods.
Answer keys - Exercise 13
Exercise 14. Complete the sentences with the correct form of “used to” and the verb in bracket.
1. (you/ enjoy) maths at school?
2. I (not like) flying, but I love it now.
3. We (be) friends, but we don’t get on now.
4. (John/ work) for IBM before he came here?
5. Winters (not/ be) as cold as they are now.
6. She (live) with her mother, but now she lives with her father.
7. I (not do) any exercise.
8. (he/ play) for Manchester United?
Answer keys - Exercise 14
Exercise 15. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense forms to complete the sentences.
1. I (study) at 8.00 tomorrow.
2. You (wait) for her when her plane arrives tonight?
3. Don’t phone me between 7 and 8. We (have) dinner then.
4. What clothes do you think she (wear) when she arrives?
5. I (send) in my application tomorrow.
6. Linda (arrive) in Ha Noi around March.
7. Next week at this time, you (lie) on the beach.
8. My uncle can’t come to your party tomorrow night because he (work) at night.
9. You (meet) your former teachers at 9 a.m. tomorrow morning, won’t you?
10. At this time tomorrow evening, I (play) computer games in my bedroom.
Answer keys - Exercise 15
Exercise 16. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct verb form.
1. I (think) that mountain-climbing is very dangerous.
2. My father (like) collecting stamps so much.
3. She (take) a lot of photos when she (go) on holidays.
4. I like drawing very much. My hobby is (paint) .
5. My mother says when she (retire) , she (go) back to her village to do the gardening.
6. your sister (like) (make) model in her free time?
7. My brother (promise) that he (give) me a nice doll on my birthday.
8. Duong says he loves horse-riding but he (not/ continue) this hobby from next year.
9. My aunt (play) the guitar once a week.
10. Don't worry. I (dance) with you next Sunday.
Answer keys - Exercise 16
1. I think that mountain-climbing is very dangerous.
2. My father likes collecting stamps so much.
3. She takes a lot of photos when she goes on holidays.
4. I like drawing very much. My hobby is painting.
5. My mother says when she retires, she will go back to her village to do the gardening.
6. Does your sister like making model in her free time?
7. My brother promises that he will give me a nice doll on my birthday.
8. Duong says he loves horse-riding but he won’t continue this hobby from next year.
9. My aunt plays the guitar once a week.
10. Don't worry. I will dance with you next Sunday.
Exercise 17
1. It is important (eat) well.
2. It (be) very cold today. You should wear your warm clothes when you (go) out to prevent cold.
3. Do morning exercise every day and you’ll (feel) better.
4. I have a lot of homework to do this evening, so I (not have) ________ time to watch the football match.
5. (Eat) junk food and inactivity (be) the main causes of obesity.
6. I (have) a headache and I need to rest more.
7. I (have) a toothache so I (have to/ see) the dentist.
8. I have to take medicines because I (be) sick.
9. Japanese (eat) more fish instead of meat, so they (stay) more healthy.
10. When you (have) a fever, you (should/ drink) more water and rest more.
11. A healthy diet (help) us feel healthier.
12. Watching TV much (hurt) your eyes.
Answer keys - Exercise 17
1. It is important to eat well.
2. It is very cold today. You should wear your warm clothes when you go out to prevent cold.
3. Do morning exercise every day and you’ll feel better.
4. I have a lot of homework to do this evening, so I do not have time to watch the football match.
5. Eating junk food and inactivity are the main causes of obesity.
6. I have a headache and I need to rest more.
7. I have a toothache so I have to see the dentist.
8. I have to take medicines because I am sick.
9. Japanese eat more fish instead of meat, so they stay more healthy.
10. When you have a fever, you should drink more water and rest more.
11. A healthy diet will help us feel healthier.
12. Watching TV much will hurt your eyes.
Exercise 18
1. you (wash) the dishes yet?
2. I (wash) the dishes yesterday, but I (have) no time yet to do it today.
3. This is the first time I (ever /eat) this kind of food.
4. Susan (go) to England by plane?
5. The children (be/ not) at home last weekend.
6. you (do) your homework yet?
- Yes, I (finish) it an hour ago.
7. I (not/ see) Peter since I (arrive) last Tuesday.
8. The police (arrest) two people early this morning.
9. you (visit) the CN Tower when you stayed in Toronto?
10. They (clean) the car. It looks new again.
11. Columbus (arrive) in the New World in 1492.
12. Last winter Robin (stay) with his father in the Alps for three days.
13. I (lose) my keys, so I can't open that door.
14. Nina (break) her leg. She is still in hospital.
15. I (not/ see) Paul today, but I (see) him last Sunday.
16. anyone (phone) yet?
17. Three people (visit) him in hospital last Friday.
18. How many games your team (win) so far this season?
19. She (go) to Japan but now she (not/ come) back.
20. They (visit) a farm two weeks ago.
Answer keys - Exercise 18
1. Have you washed the dishes yet?
2. I washed the dishes yesterday, but I have not had the time yet to do it today.
3. This is the first time I have ever eaten this kind of food.
4. Did Susan go to England by plane?
5. The children were notat home last weekend.
6. Have you done your homework yet? - Yes, I finishedit an hour ago.
7. I have not seen Peter since I arrived last Tuesday.
8. The police arrested two people early this morning.
9. Did you visit the CN Tower when you stayed in Toronto?
10. They have cleaned the car. It looks new again.
11. Columbus arrived in the New World in 1492.
12. Last winter Robin stayed with his father in the Alps for three days.
13. I have lost my keys, so I can't open that door.
14. Nina has break her leg. She is still in hospital.
15. I have not seen Paul today, but I saw him last Sunday.
16. Has anyone phoned yet?
17. Three people visited him in hospital last Friday.
18. How many games has your team won so far this season?
19. She went to Japan but now she hasn't come back.
20. They visited a farm two weeks ago.
Exercise 19
1. His life (be) so boring. He just (watch) TV every night.
2. I late for school yesterday (be).
3. My father (be/ not) at the office the day before yesterday.
4. Mr. and Mrs. James (come) back home and have lunch late last night?
5. How you (get) there?
6. John (study) hard in class, but I (not think) he'll pass.
7. It (be) cloudy yesterday.
8. Where your children (be) ?
9. The telephone (ring) several times and then (stop) before I could answer it.
10. The bank (close) at four o'clock.
11. The little boy (spend) hours in his room making his toys.
12. Jamie passed the exam because he (study) very hard.
13. My mother (fry) eggs for breakfast every morning.
14. Mozart (have) more than 600 pieces of music.
15. My father (not watch) TV last night but I (do).
Answer keys - Exercise 19
1. His life is so boring. He just watches TV every night.
2. I was late for school yesterday.
3. My father was notat the office the day before yesterday.
4. Did Mr. and Mrs. James comeback home and have lunch late last night?
5. How did you get there?
6. John is studying hard in class, but I don't think he'll pass.
7. It was cloudy yesterday.
8. Where are your children?
9. The telephone rang several times and then stopped before I could answer it.
10. The bank close sat four o'clock.
11. The little boy has spent hours in his room making his toys.
12. Jamie passed the exam because he studied very hard.
13. My mother fries eggs for breakfast every morning.
14. Mozart has more than 600 pieces of music.
15. My father didn't watch TV last night but I did.
Exercise 20
1. How many subjects you (learn) last year?
2. Wait for me a minute. I (have) breakfast.
3. there any butter in the refrigerator?
4. This is the most delicious dish I (ever/ eat) .
5. Noodle (be) very popular in all regions of Vietnam.
6. How much money you (save) last year?
7. Last week, my dad (buy) a lot of candy for my birthday party.
8. This morning my dad (not/drink) tea as usual.
9. How many bottles of oil your family (need) in a month?
10. I (never/ enjoy) Bun Bo Hue before.
Answer keys - Exercise 20
1. How many subjects did you learn last year?
2. Wait for me a minute. I am having breakfast.
3. Is there any butter in the refrigerator?
4. This is the most delicious dish I have ever eaten.
5. Noodle is very popular in all regions of Vietnam.
6. How much money did you save last year?
7. Last week, my dad bought a lot of candy for my birthday party.
8. This morning my dad didn't drink tea as usual.
9. How many bottles of oil does your family need in a month?
10. I have never enjoyed Bun Bo Hue before.
Exercise 21
1. After class, one of the students always (erase) the chalk board.
2. People (spend) a lot of money on advertising everyday.
3. The phonograph (invent) by Thomas Edison in 1877.
4. For the past years, my mother (do) all my washing by hand.
5. No one (believe) his story.
6. The women in most countries in the world (give) the right to vote.
7. People (think) that Jack London's life and writing's (represent) the American love of adventure.
8. How many marks (give) to you by the teacher?
9. The detective (see) the woman (put) the jewelry in her bag.
10. Drivers (advise) to use an alternative route by police.
11. The window (break) and some pictures (take) away by the boys.
12. My father (write) the book many years ago.
13. He (show) his ticket to the airline agent.
14. The human life (completely/ change) with science and technology.
15. People (speak) English all over the world.
16. My brother (eat) a loaf of bread every morning.
17. How many languages (speak) in India?
18. The accident (cause) in this city by some drunk drivers.
19. How long they (wait) for the doctor?
20. The doctor (order) him (take) a long rest.
Answer keys - Exercise 21
1. After class, one of the students always erases the chalk board.
2. People spend a lot of money on advertising every day.
3. The phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison in 1877.
4. For the past years, my mother has done all my washing by hand.
5. No one believes his story.
6. The women in most countries in the world have been given the right to vote.
7. People think that Jack London's life and writing's represent the American love of adventure.
8. How many marks are given to you by the teacher?
9. The detective saw the woman putting the jewelry in her bag.
10. Drivers are advised to use an alternative route by police.
11. The window was broken and some pictures were taken away by the boys.
12. My father wrote the book many years ago.
13. He showed his ticket to the airline agent.
14. The human life has completely been changed with science and technology.
15. People speak English all over the world.
16. My brother eats a loaf of bread every morning.
17. How many languages are spoken in India?
18. The accident was caused in this city by some drunk drivers.
19. How long have they waited for the doctor?
20. The doctor ordered him to take a long rest.
Exercise 22
Traffic jam (to be) a common sight in big cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta etc. This is due to (increase) population of the metropolitan cities.People from far off places rush towards big cities to (earn) as big cities (have) many options and possibilities for them. Then there are permanent citizens also. So with the human traffic, vehicular traffic also increases. As the standard of living is (become) high everyone wants to (purchase) his own car.
Answer keys - Exercise 22
1. is 2. increasing 3. earn
4. have 5. Becoming 6. purchase
Exercise 23
1. When you come tonight, our group (practice) for our class presentation.
2. I (not/study) this evening. Do you want to go out?
3. What (do) this afternoon at 3PM?
4. We (write) essays all semester for English 2. It is going to be a lot of work.
5. My brothers and I (not/camp) this weekend. We will be too busy studying for exams.
6. Tomorrow, I (sit) in the same seat that I am sitting in now.
7. My friend (practice) for the TOEFL exam over her summer vacation. Will be practicing.
8. Please don't call me after 11PM. I (sleep)
9. I (not/travel) with my brother through Europe because I don't have enough money.
10. I (take) English 2 next semester.
11. At this time tomorrow, what (you/do)?
12. (you/visit) me in Lebanon next year? I'd really like to see you again. Will you be visiting.
13. Next week, I (drive) from Hanoi to Da nang. You won't be able to contact me for a couple of days.
14. My brother (not/get) married any time soon. He has no job and he doesn't seem to want to do anything.
15. I thought you were too busy to go to a movie with me. (you/not/help)
Answer keys - Exercise 23
1. will be practicing 2. won’t studying
3. will you be doing 4. will be writing
5. will not be camping 6. will be sitting
7. will be practicing 8. will be sleeping
9. won’t be traveling 10. will be taking
11. will you be doing 12. Will you be visiting
13. will be driving 14. won't be getting
15. Won't you be helping
Exercise 24
1. I don't think he (win) the next election.
2. I’m sure they (not score) another goal.
3. The airport (be) busy in August.
4. (it snow) this year?
5. (you/ able) find a good job when you leave school?
6. Who do you think (win) the next World Cup?
7. Please remind me of my visit to the dentist tomorrow. (I/ certainly/ forget)
8. The bus is late. I have a feeling . (not arrive) before 5 o'clock.
9. Let's purchase at the supermarket. (Coke/ cheaper)
10. Jane knows math well. (she/ help) you.
11. You (earn) a lot of money.
Answer keys - Exercise 24
1. will win 2. won't score
3. will be 4. Will it snow
5. Will you be able to 6. will win
7. I will certainly forget 8. it won't arrive
9. Coke will be cheaper 10. She will help
11. will earn
Exercise 1. Rewrite the sentences, using the given words.
1. What is the price of this watch?
ð How much..................................................................................... ?
2. What is the price of these beautiful scarves?
ð How much..................................................................................... ?
3. Can you tell me the way to Dong Nai Post office?
ð Can you tell me............................................................................. ?
4. Can you tell me the way to the station?
ð Can you tell me............................................................................. ?
5. They are fast typists.
ð They..............................................................................................
6. Peter is a hard worker.
ð Peter..............................................................................................
7. There are no bottles on the shelf.
ð There aren’t...................................................................................
8. We have no time to prepare the speech.
ð We don’t have...............................................................................
Exercise 2. Rewrite the sentences, using the given words.
1. Tim is better at English than Susan.
→ Susan isn’t................................................................................................
2. We spent five hours getting to London.
→ It took....................................................................................................... ...........................................................................................................
3. Listening to music gives him pleasure.
→ He enjoys.................................................................................................. ...........................................................................................................
4. She is more beautiful than her younger sister.
→ Her ........................................................................................................... ...........................................................................................................
5. They began studying English in 2004.
→ They .........................................................................................................
6. You ought to go to school now.
→ It’s time ....................................................................................................
7. My father works as a teacher at a high school.
→ My
8. We can’t afford to buy the car.
→ The car is..................................................................................................
9. People say that he beats his wife.
→ He is said to..............................................................................................
10. She bought that house in 1990.
→ She has...................................................................................................... ...........................................................................................................
Exercise 3. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.
1. People invented the wheel thousands of years ago.
→ The wheel..........................................................................................
2. My father waters these flower every morning.
→ These flowers....................................................................................
3. People use computers all over the world.
→ Computers.........................................................................................
4. Are they building a statue of Chu Van An?
→ Is ?
5. John invited Fiona to his birthday party last night.
→ Fiona.................................................................................................
6. They keep many ancient things in museums.
→ Many ancient things..........................................................................
7. Do four busy streets surround the Temple of Literature?
→ Is ?
8. People make many famous films in Hollywood.
→ Many famous films...........................................................................
9. Her mother is preparing the dinner in the kitchen.
→ The dinner.........................................................................................
10. I do all my homework on my computer.
→ All my homework.............................................................................
Exercise 4. Turn these sentences into passive voice.
1. The bill includes service.
→............................................................................................................
2. Nana chooses the book carefully.
→............................................................................................................
3. We don’t use that room.
→............................................................................................................
4. They grow fruits in California.
→............................................................................................................
5. These jeans attract many young people.
→............................................................................................................
6. People don’t use this road very often.
→............................................................................................................
7. I wash the dishes in the evening.
→............................................................................................................
Exercise 5. Turn these sentences into passive voice.
1. She bought the watch at the shop.
→............................................................................................................
2. They built the house in 1950.
→............................................................................................................
3. We did the exercises last week.
→............................................................................................................
4. The pupils sent the letters the day before yesterday.
→............................................................................................................
5. He learned the lesson two weeks ago.
→............................................................................................................
6. Nguyen Du wrote Kieu story.
→............................................................................................................
7. She made the cake last night.
→............................................................................................................
8. Daisy washed the dishes last night.
→............................................................................................................
Exercise 6. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.
1. A lot of people use cell phones.
→ Cell phones.......................................................................................
2. Miss. Diep hasn’t taught us since the last semester.
→ We.....................................................................................................
3. Mr. Vinh teaches our English lessons.
→ Our English lessons...........................................................................
4. A student is doing that experiment.
→ That experiment................................................................................
5. Our teachers give us a free period this Saturday to prepare the festival.
→ We....................................................................................................
6. Did you buy this dictionary two weeks ago?
→ Was...................................................................................................
7. We should clean our teeth twice a day.
→ Our teeth..........................................................................................
8. Alan’s knowledge about science and technology doesn’t impress me.
→ I.........................................................................................................
9. Her father drive all of us to school every day.
→ All of us............................................................................................. 10. They are going to build a new school here next year.
→ A new school.....................................................................................
Exercise 7. Rewrite the sentences, active or passive.
1. The store was opened in 1932 by Jack.
Jack........................................................................................................
2. Has anyone told you about it yet?
Have you................................................................................................
3. Somebody accused him of stealing the money.
He...........................................................................................................
4. People are going to build a bridge over my house.
A bridge.................................................................................................
5. They built many buildings to commemorate Uncle Ho’s birthday.
Many buildings......................................................................................
6. They will ask us all several questions.
We shall.................................................................................................
7. They must observe the rules of the games carefully.
The rules................................................................................................
8. They were building a new stadium when I arrived.
A new stadium.......................................................................................
9. Newspaper are sold everywhere in the city.
People.....................................................................................................
10. Did the woman buy those vegetables?
Were those vegetables...........................................................................
Exercise 8. Complete the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
1. I usually stayed up late to watch football matches last year, but now I don’t.
→ I used.................................................................................................
2. There were some trees in the field, but now there aren’t any.
→ There used.........................................................................................
3. Anna doesn’t live with her parents any more.
→ Anna used..........................................................................................
4. He is not a poor man any more, but he become a rich businessman.
→ He used..............................................................................................
5. They didn’t often go to the cinema every Sunday last year.
→ They didn’t use.................................................................................
6. My hair now is much longer than that in the past.
→ In the past my hair used....................................................................
7. I don’t have time to collect stamps as when I was in primary school.
→ I used.................................................................................................
8. Did you often go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang?
→ Did you use.......................................................................................
9. Mr. Hung often went to work by motorbike, but now he goes to work by bus.
→ Mr. Hung...........................................................................................
10. There were traffic jams in this street during rush hours, but now the street become wider.
→ There.................................................................................................
Exercise 9. Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change.
1. Van Cao composed Viet Nam's anthem Tien Quan Ca.
→ Viet Nam’s anthem Tien Quan Ca....................................................
2. Be careful or you’ll hurt yourself.
→ If you are...........................................................................................
3. What is the price of the bicycle?
→ How much ?
4. The market does not have any carrots
→ There.................................................................................................
5. You’re the best guitarist in the school.
→ No one...............................................................................................
Exercise 10. Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change.
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
ðIn spite of______________________________________________
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
ðBecause of _____________________________________________
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
ðDespite________________________________________________
4. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
ð In spite of_____________________________________________
5. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
ð Because of_____________________________________________
6. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
ð Despite_______________________________________________
7. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
ð Despite_______________________________________________
8. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
ðAlthough______________________________________________
9. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
ð In spite of_____________________________________________
10. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
ðEven though____________________________________________
Exercise 11. Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change.
1. They will install solar panels on the roof of our house next week.
→ Solar panels ___________________________________________
2. They will build a new school for poor children next month.
→ A new school__________________________________________
3. Will the plumber check cracks on the water pipes in two days?
→ Cracks________________________________________________
4. They sell these chemicals everywhere in my hometown.
→ These chemicals________________________________________
5. They won't show the film on types of future energy sources next Friday.
→ The film______________________________________________
6. Some people will interview the new president on TV.
→ The new president______________________________________
7. They will destroy the old thermal power plant at the end of this year.
→ The old thermal ________________________________________
8. They will widen the road to our village next year.
→ The road______________________________________________
9. We will be using biogas for cooking and heating at this time next month.
→ Biogas________________________________________________
10. They got the first prize at the competition.
→ The first______________________________________________
Exercise 12. Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change.
1. Governments will make more regulations to reduce industrial pollution.
→ More regulations_______________________________________
2. People won’t burn fossil fuels for energy in the future.
→ Fossil fuels____________________________________________
3. People will construct more wind turbines in that area to produce electricity.
→ More wind turbines_____________________________________
4. Shall we reduce our electricity bills to 20% in five months?
→ Will our electricity______________________________________
5. People will develop alternative sources of energy.
→ Alternative sources______________________________________
6. We will be providing electricity this time next year.
→ Electricity_____________________________________________
7. Scientists will find solutions to reduce pollution in our city.
→ Solutions______________________________________________
8. They will increase the tax on petrol to 15% next September.
→ The tax _______________________________________________
9. With that device people will change the wave energy into electricity.
→ With that device the wave energy__________________________
10. We shall replace ordinary 100- watt light bulls with energy- saving ones.
→ Ordinary ______________________________________________
Exercise 13. Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change.
1. We will use renewable energy in the future.
Renewable energy ________________________________________
2. This is our school.
This school is____________________________________________
3. What is the distance between Vinh and Ha Noi city?
How____________________________________________________
4. I often walked to school when I was a student.
I used___________________________________________________
5. Although they are short, they still love playing sports.
In spite of_______________________________________________
6. They will use solar energy to protect the environment.
Solar energy_____________________________________________
7. Although she eats lots of food, she is still very slim.
In spite of_______________________________________________
8. What is the distance between Hanoi and HCM city?
How far_________________________________________________
9. I find English interesting.
Iam ____________________________________________________
10. Our roof will be fixed tomorrow.
They ___________________________________________________
Exercise 14. Rewrite the sentences so that the meaning stays the same to the first.
1. The café has a lot of tables.
______ There ___________________________________________________
2._ Theatre programmes usually have lots of information.
______ There is _________________________________________________
3._ London has more than thirty theaters.
______ There are ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
4._ The garden has a swimming pool.
______ There___________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
5._ The system has both private and state schools.
______ There ___________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
6._ I accomplished this task in three months.
______ It took __________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
7._ Jane spent three hours a week sorting out stamps.
______ Sorting out her stamps _____________________________________
8._ The pictures that are taken will have to travel for three minutes before they reach the earth.
______ The pictures will take______________________________________
9._ She wrote the letter in thirty minutes.
______ It took __________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
10. John finished his essay in two hours.
______ It took __________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
Exercise 15. Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
1... Jakarta doesn’t have as many skyscrapers as Shanghai.
........... → Shanghai............................................................................................
2... You forgot to turn off the T.V last night, didn’t you?
........... → You didn’t remember.............................................................................................................. ?
3... The countryside doesn’t suffer as much pollution as the city.
........... → The countryside................................................................................
4... I think you should go to work by bike.
........... → Who don’t.............................................................................................................. ?
5... New York has more billionaires than Tokyo.
........... → Tokyo ...............................................................................................
6... We will plant more trees along this street.
........... → More trees.........................................................................................
7... Does overpopulation cause a lot of social problems in this area?
........... → Overpopulation .............................................................................................................. ?
8... Is pollution the most serious problem?
........... → Pollution is.............................................................................................................. ?
9... A group of foreigners visited the slums last week, didn’t they?
........... → Did.............................................................................................................. ?
10. Mr Lam lived in the country when he was a child.
........... → Mr Lam used.....................................................................................
Exercise 1.
1. How much is this watch?
2. How much are these beautiful scarves?
3. Can you tell me how to get to Dong Nai Post office?
4. Can you tell me how to get to the station?
5. They type fast.
6. Peter works hard.
7. There aren’t any bottles on the shelf.
8. We don’t have any time to prepare the speech.
Exercise 2.
1. Susan isn’t as good at English as Tim.
2. It took us five hours to get to London.
3. He enjoys listening to music.
4. Her younger sister isn’t as beautiful as she is.
5. They have studied English since 2004.
6. It’s time for you to go to school.
7. My father is a teacher at a high school.
8. The car is too expensive for us to buy.
9. He is said to beat his wife.
10. She has bought that house since 1990.
Exercise 3.
1. The wheel was invented thousands of years ago.
2. These flowers are watered by my father every morning.
3. Computers are used all over the world.
4. Is a statue of Chu Van An being built?
5. Fiona was invited to his birthday party by John last night.
6. Many ancient things are kept in museums.
7. Is the Temple of Literature surrounded by four busy streets?
8. Many famous films are made in Hollywood.
9. The dinner is being prepared in the kitchen by her mother.
10. All my homework is done on my computer.
Exercise 4.
1. Service is included in the bill.
2. The book is chosen carefully by Nana.
3. That room isn’t used.
4. Fruits are grown in California.
5. Many young people are attracted by these jeans.
6. This road isn’t used very often.
7. The dishes are washed in the evening.
Exercise 5.
1. The watch was bought at the shop (by her).
2. The house was built in 1950.
3. The exercises were done last week.
4. The letters were sent by the pupils the day before yesterday.
5. The lesson was learned (by him) two weeks ago.
6. Kieu story was written by Nguyen Du.
7. The cake was made by her last night.
8. The dishes were washed by Daisy last night.
Exercise 6.
1. Cell phones are used by a lot of people.
2. We haven’t been taught by Miss Diep since the last semester.
3. Our English lessons are taught by Mr. Vinh.
4. That experiment is being done by a student.
5. We are given a free period by our teachers this Saturday to prepare the festival.
6. Was this dictionary bought two weeks ago?
7. Our teeth should be cleaned twice a day.
8. I am not impressed by Alan’s knowledge about science and technology.
9. All of us are driven to school by her father every day.
10. A new school is going to be built here next year.
Exercise 7.
1. Jack opened the store in 1932.
2. Have you been told about it yet?
3. He was accused of stealing the money.
4. A bridge is going to be built over my house.
5. Many buildings were built to commemorate Uncle Ho’ birthday.
6. We shall be asked several questions.
7. The rules of the games must be observed carefully.
8. A new stadium was being built when I arrived.
9. People sell newspapers everywhere in the city.
10. Were those vegetables bought by the woman?
Exercise 8.
1. I used to stay up late to watch football matches.
2. There used to be some trees in the field.
3. Anna used to live with her parents.
4. He used to be a poor man, but now he becomes a rich businessman.
5. They didn’t use to go to the cinema every Sunday.
6. In the past my hair used to be shorter.
7. I used to have time to collect stamps when I was in primary school.
8. Did you use to go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang?
9. Mr. Hung used to go to work by motorbike, but now he goes to work by bus.
10. There used to be traffic jams in this street during rush hours, but now the street becomes wider.
Exercise 9.
1. Viet Nam’s anthem Tien Quan Ca was composed by Van Cao.
2. If you are not careful, you’ll hurt yourself.
3. How much is the bicycle?/ How much does the bicycle cost?
4. There are not any carrots in the market.
5. No one in the school plays the guitar better than you (do).
Exercise 10.
1. In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.
2. Because of being sick, Mary couldn’t go to school.
3. Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.
4. In spite of my sickness, my mother told me to go to school.
5. Because of a big storm, I stayed at home.
6. Despite Tom’s bad grades, he was admitted to the university.
7. Despite her physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
8. Although Tom got a good salary, he gave up his job.
9. In spite of having not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
10. Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Exercise 11.
1. Solar panels will be installed on the roof of our house next week.
2. A new school will be built for poor children next month.
3. Will cracks on the water popes be checked in two days (by the plumber)?
4. These chemicals are sold everywhere in my hometown.
5. The film on types of future energy sources won’t be shown next Friday.
6. The new president will be interviewed on TV.
7. The old thermal power plant will be destroyed at the end of this year.
8. The road to our village will be widened next year.
9. Biogas will be used for cooking and heating at this time next month.
10. The first prize was gotten at the competition.
Exercise 12.
1. More regulations will be made to reduce industrial pollution by governments.
2. Fossil fuels won’t be burnt for energy in the future.
3. More wind turbines will be constructed in that area to produce electricity.
4. Will our electricity bills be reduced to 20% in five months?
5. Alternative sources of energy will be developed.
5. Electricity will be being provided at this time next year.
6. Solutions will be found to reduce pollution in our city by scientists.
7. The tax on petrol will be increased to 15% next September.
8. With that device the wave energy will be changed into electricity.
10. Ordinary 100- watt light bulls will be replaced with energy-saving ones.
Exercise 13.
1. Renewable energy will be used in the future.
2. This school is ours.
3. How far is it from Vinh to Hanoi city?
4. I used to walk to school when I was a student.
5. In spite of being short, they still love playing sports.
6. Solar energy will be used to protect the environment.
7. In spite of eating lots of food, she is still very slim.
8. How far is it from Hanoi to HCM city?
9. I am interested in English.
10. They will fix our roof tomorrow.
Exercise 14.
1. There are a lot of tables in the café.
2. There is much information in the theatre programmes.
3. There are more than thirty theatres in London.
4. There is a swimming pool in the garden.
5. There are both private and state schools in the system.
6. It took me 3 months to accomplish this task.
7. Sorting out her stamps took Jane 3 hours a week.
8. The pictures will take 3 minutes to reach the earth.
9. It took her 30 minutes to write the letter.
10. It took him 2 hours to finish his essay.
Exercise 15.
1. Shanghai has more skyscrapers than Jakarta.
2. You didn’t remember to turn off the T.V last night, did you?
3. The countryside suffers less pollution than the city.
4. Why don’t you go to work by bike?
5. Tokyo has fewer billionaires than New York.
6. More trees will be planted along this street.
7. Overpopulation causes a lot of social problems in this area, doesn’t it?
8. Pollution is the most serious problem, isn’t it?
9. Did a group of foreigners visit the slums last week?
10. Mr Lam used to live in the country when he was a child.
Exercise 1. Use the words and phrases to write a passage.
1. Stamp collection/ be/ interesting hobby.
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2. You/ can learn many things, such/ the geography/ a country/ stamps.
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3. Postal stamps/ be a source/ interesting facts/ important dates/ every country/ the world.
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4. It/ make stamp collecting/ become very popular.
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5. As you look at the pages/ a stamp album, you/ can learn interesting details/ foreign customs/ arts/ literature/ history/ culture.
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6. Their colors/ can make/ you feel relaxed/ happy.
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7. Collecting stamps/ can become/ a business.
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8. If you are lucky/ finding/ special stamp, it/ will bring/ you some money besides knowledge/ pleasure.
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Exercise 2. Make correct sentences from the words and phrases given.
1. We/ keep/ our bodies/ warm/ avoid/ flu/ a cold.
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2. Getting/ enough/ rest/ help/ you/ concentrate/ school.
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3. Vitamins/ play/ important/ role/ our diet.
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4. You/ not/ play/ more/ computer games/ free time.
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5. Doctor/ asking/ Mai/ questions/ about/ health problems.
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Exercise 3. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms.
1. Nick/ wash/ hands a lot/ he/ not/ have the flu.
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2. David/ eat/ lots of junk food/ he/ not do exercise.
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3. doctor/ told Elena that she/ sleep more/ she/ try to relax more.
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4. My sister/ play/ computer games/ she does exercise too.
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5. Eating/ carrots help/ you see objects / more clearly/ at night.
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6. Going outside/ wet hair /give/ you a cold or flu.
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7. Eating/ fresh fish/ make/ you smarter.
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Exercise 4. Use the words and phrases to complete sentences.
1. The lakes/ are full/ rubbish. We should/ ask our friends/ clean them this Sunday.
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2. The hurricane/ was terrible. Many houses/ are destroyed/ many people became homeless.
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3. They are cold/ hungry. They have/ live/ the street this winter. We should ask people/ help them.
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4. We/ can cook meals/ bring them/ homeless people.
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5. We can ask people/ donate warm clothes/ help them/ rebuild their houses.
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6. Yesterday I/ go to school late because I/ miss the bus.
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7. Do you like/ work with children/ or with elderly people?
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8. It’s good/ donate blood because you/ can save people’s lives.
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Exercise 5. Use the cues to make sentences in the present perfect.
1. I/ buy/ a laptop/ but I/ not use/ it.
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2. I/ write/ a blog/ but I/ not upload/ any photos to it.
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3. We/ start/ the game/ half an hour ago/ hut we/ not finish/ it.
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4. My dad/ be/ to London/ but he/ not see/ Big Ben.
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5. I/ read/ my English book/ but I/ not do/ my English homework.
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6. They/ have/ lunch/ but they/ not have/ dinner.
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7. I/ download/ some songs/ but I/ not listen/ to them.
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Exercise 6. Use the words and phrases to form the sentences.
1. some/ she / bought / last weekend / interesting book.
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2. I/ love / basketball / volleyball/ watching/ and.
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3. teacher/ dances/ English/ gracefully/ my/ very.
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4. have to/ home/ I/ stay/ at/ because/ is/ raining/ it.
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5. Vietnam/ because/ beautiful/ I/ it/ is/ love/ very.
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6. born/ I/ in/ 1990/ was/ VinhPhuc/ in.
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7. English lessons/ and/ I/ on/ have/ Monday/ Tuesday.
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8. passion/ swimming/ favourite/ my/ is.
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9. family/ here/ in/ moved/ my/ 2004.
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10. her/ Mary/ that/ are/ is/ those/ and/ students.
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Exercise 7. Use the words and phrases to complete the text.
1. Meals/ Viet Nam - lunch or dinner - must/ include rice. Traditionally, Vietnamese meals/ prepared by wives or mothers and the whole family/ is expected/ eat.
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2. However, families now may have only one meal a day at home, and it may not include all the family members.
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3. Tastes, cooking methods, and dishes/ be different among the 3 regions: the North, the Central,/ the South. Nowadays, these differences/ become small.
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4. When family/ not have time to prepare meals, they/ eat out. Employees/ have lunch somewhere/ by the work places.
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5. Since Viet Nam/ opened/ doors to foreign investors, more foreigners/ have stayed/ worked in Viet Nam.
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6. As/ result, more foreign restaurants/ been opened in Viet Nam, especially/ big cities.
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7. Young people/ Viet Nam now like fast food because/ its conveniences. Vietnamese fast food shops/ been opened, and the most successful/ food chain/ is Pho 24.
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8. In recent years, there/ been more Vietnamese fast food chains such/ Bun Bo Hue 3A3.
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Exercise 8. Use the words and phrase to complete the sentences.
1. Chu Van An/ born in 1292 and/ die in 1370. From his childhood, he was famous/ his intelligence.
2. He/ not have the dream of taking part/ exams/ become mandarins like other students.
3. Chu Van An/ stay at home and taught himself/ reading books,/ opened schools.
4. His school quickly/ become famous in the region/ many students from other places/ go there to study.
5. Emperor Tran Minh Tong/ invite Chu Van An to be the principal/ the Imperial Academy/ teach his crown prince/ other students to become talented people/ the country.
6. In 1359, Emperor Tran Minh Tong/ give his crown to his son, Tran Hien Tong, who/ was also a student/ Chu Van An. Under the regime of Emperor Tran Hien Tong, the court/ the country/ were peaceful.
7. However, this period/ last only for 12 years. Then Emperor Tran Hien Tong/ die, and Tran Du Tong/ inherit the crown. The social situation/ become complicated, the people/ were very poor/ many good people/ killed.
8. Chu Van An bravely/ submitted a petition which requested the Emperor to behead 7 perfidious mandarins, so it/ was called “Seven Beheaded Petition” (That Tram So). “Seven Beheaded Petition” became the symbol/ the courageous attitude/ of the real intellectuals,/ of Chu Van An’s spirit.
Exercise 9. Put the words and phrases in the right order to make meaningful sentences.
1... takes/ art/ half/ gallery/ only/ hour/to/ an/ the/ It/ to/ get.
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2... mine/ book/ Her/ from/ is/ different.
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3... playing/ young/brother/the/ very/piano/My/when/was/enjoyed/he.
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4... are/ I/ as/as/not/ thought/ These/ expensive/clothes.
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5... new/ is/ next/ A/ to be/ going/ school/ built/ year/ here.
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Exercise 10. Use the cues given to write correct sentences.
1. Many countries/ already using/ solar energy.
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2. save/energy/one/best/way/conserve/natural/resources.
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3. At present/ most/ our electricity/ come/ use/ coal, gas, oil or nuclear power.
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4. plant/tree/create/shade/around/house/help/keep/cool.
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5. This power/ could/ provide/ sun.
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6. not leave/fridge/open/cold air/escape/use/lot/electricity.
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7. One percent/ solar energy/ reach/ earth/ enough/ provide power/ the total population.
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8. Turn/all/light/every/time/leave/room.
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Exercise 11. Use the cues given to write correct sentences.
1. Solar panels/ place/ the roof/ a house/ and/ sun’s energy/ use/ heat water.
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2. There/many/thing/do/home/help/family/more/energy/efficient.
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3. The energy/ store/ a number of days.
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4. Shut/computer/TV/other/electrical/stuff/when/not/use.
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5. Viet Nam/ an advanced technology/ solar energy.
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6. Cars/ use solar energy/ gas/ by the year 2030.
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7. On/ cloudy/ you/ use/ solar energy/ too.
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8. take/short/shower/instead/long/bath/help/save.
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Exercise 1.
1. Stamp collection is an interesting hobby.
2. You can learn many things, such as the geography of a country from stamps.
3. Postal stamps are a source of interesting facts and important dates about every country in the world.
4. It makes stamp collecting become very popular.
5. As you look at the pages of a stamp album, you can learn interesting details of foreign customs, arts, literature, history and culture.
6. Their colors can make you feel relaxed and happy.
7. Collecting stamps can become a business.
8. If you are lucky in finding a special stamp, it will bring you some money besides knowledge and pleasure.
Exercise 2.
1. We should keep our bodies warm to avoid flu or a cold.
2. Getting enough rest helps you (to) concentrate well at school.
3. Vitamins play an important role in our diet.
4. You should not play more computer games in your free time.
5. The doctor is asking Mai some questions about her health problems.
Exercise 3.
1. Nick washes his hands a lot, so he doesn’t have the flu.
2. David eats lots of junk food, and he doesn’t do exercise.
3. The doctor told Elena that she should sleep more, or she should try to relax more.
4. My sister plays computer games, but she does exercise too.
5. Eating more carrots helps you see objects more clearly at night.
6. Going outside with wet hair gives you a cold or flu.
7. Eating more fresh fish makes you smarter.
Exercise 4.
1. The lakes are full of rubbish. We should ask our friends to clean them this Sunday.
2. The hurricane was terrible. Many houses are destroyed and many people became homeless.
3. They are cold and hungry. They have to live on the street this winter. We should ask people to help them.
4. We can cook meals and bring them to homeless people.
5. We can ask people to donate warm clothes and help them to rebuild their houses
6. Yesterday I went to school late because I missed the bus.
7. Do you like working with children or with elderly people?
8. It’s good to donate blood because you can save people’s lives.
Exercise 5.
1. I have bought a laptop, but I have not used it.
2. I have written a blog, but I have not uploaded any photos to it.
3. We started the game half an hour ago, but we have not finished it.
4. My dad has been to London, but he has not seen Big Ben.
5. I have read my English book, but I have not done my English homework.
6. They have had lunch, but they had not had dinner.
7. I have downloaded some songs, but I have not listened to them.
Exercise 6.
1. She bought some interesting books last weekend.
2. I love watching basketball and volleyball.
3. My English teacher dances very gracefully.
4. I have to stay at home because it is raining.
5. I love Vietnam because it is very beautiful.
6. I was born in 1990 in VinhPhuc.
7. I have English lessons on Monday and Tuesday.
8. Swimming is my favourite passion.
9. My family moved here in 2004.
10. That is Mary and those are her students.
Exercise 7.
1. Meals in Viet Nam - lunch or dinner - must include rice. Traditionally, Vietnamese meals are prepared by wives or mothers and the whole family is expected to eat.
2. However, families now may have only one meal a day at home, and it may not include all the family members.
3. Tastes, cooking methods, and dishes are different between the 3 regions: the North, the Central, and the South. Nowadays, these differences have become small.
4. When family do not have time to prepare meals, they eat out. Employees have lunch somewhere nearby the work places.
5. Since Viet Nam opened its doors to foreign investors, more foreigners have stayed and worked in Viet Nam.
6. As a result, more foreign restaurants have been opened in Viet Nam, especially in big cities.
7. Young people in Viet Nam now like fast food because of its conveniences. Vietnamese fast food shops have been opened, and the most successful fast food chain is Pho 24.
8. In recent years, there have been more Vietnamese fast food chains such as Bun Bo Hue 3A3.
Exercise 8.
1. Chu Van An was born in 1292 and died in 1370.
2. From his childhood, he was famous for his intelligence.
3. He did not have the dream of taking part in exams to become mandarins like other students.
4. Chu Van An stayed at home and taught himself by reading books, and opened schools.
5. His school quickly became famous in the region and many students from other places went there to study.
6. Emperor Tran Minh Tong invited Chu Van An to be the principal of the Imperial Academy to teach his crown prince and other students to become talented people for the country.
7. In 1359, Emperor Tran Minh Tong gave his crown to his son, Tran Hien Tong, who was also a student of Chu Van An. Under the regime of Emperor Tran Hien Tong, the court and the country were peaceful. However, this period lasted only for 12 years. Then Emperor Tran Hien Tong died, and Tran Du Tong inherited the crown. The social situation became complicated, the people were very poor and many good people were killed.
8. Chu Van An bravely submitted a petition which requested the Emperor to behead 7 perfidious mandarins, so it was called “Seven Beheaded Petition” (That Tram So). “Seven Beheaded Petition” became the symbol of the courageous attitude of the real intellectuals, and of Chu Van An’s spirit.
Exercise 9.
1. It only takes half an hour to get to the art gallery.
2. Her book is different from mine.
3. My brother enjoyed playing the piano when he was very young.
4. These clothes are not as expensive as I thought.
5. A new school is going to be built here next year.
Exercise 10.
1. Many countries are already using solar energy.
2. Saving energy is one of the best ways to conserve natural resource.
3. At present, most of our electricity comes from the use of coal, gas, oil or nuclear power.
4. Plant trees because trees create shade around your house and help keep it cool.
5. This power could be provided by the sun.
6. Don’t leave the fridge door open because cold air escapes and this uses a lot of electricity.
7. One percent of the solar energy that reaches the earth is enough to provide power for the total population.
8. Turn off all the lights every time you leave the room.
Exercise 11.
1. Solar panels are placed on the roof of a house and the sun’s energy is used to heat water.
2. There are many things you can do at home to help your family more energy efficient.
3. The energy can be stored for a number of days.
4. Shut down the computer, TV and other electrical stuff when you aren’t using it.
5. Viet Nam has an advanced technology of solar energy.
6. Cars will use solar energy instead of gas by the year 2030.
7. On cloudy days you can use solar energy, too.
8. Talking a short shower instead of a long bath can help save energy.
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A. PRONUNCIATION
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Read the words aloud.
1. A. game B. arrange C. skate D. cake
2. A. hobby B. doll C. collect D. sorry
3. A. difficult B. unusual C. uncle D. result
4. A. piano B. fish C. like D. badminton
5. A. rest B. help C. garden D. identify
6. A. allergy B. calorie C. coordinate D. triathlon
7. A. compound B. concentrate C. monopoly D. melody
8. A. essential B. attention C. vegetarian D. depression
9. A. sick B. swimming C. itchy D. riding
10. A. really B. healthy C. regularly D. identify
11. A. blanket B. calorie C. donate D. allergy
12. A. help B. benefit C. elderly D. garden
13. A. volunteer B. collage C. community D. doctor
14. A. provide B. individual C. situation D. children
15. A. tutor B. student C. university D. discuss
16. A. few B. new C. sew D. nephew
17. A. closed B. practised C. asked D. stopped
18. A. tired B. my C. arrive D. gift
19. A. tables B. noses C. boxes D. changes
20. A. son B. sugar C. soup D. sing
21. A. apple B. fragrant C. fragile D. traffic
22. A. bitter B. delicious C. diet D. music
23. A. pepper B. vegetarian C. shelter D. pen
24. A. food B. tooth C. noodles D. flood
25. A. sunburn B. tuna C. tutor D. unusual
26. A. looked B. stopped C. carried D. watched
27. A. bath B. father C. theater D. health
28. A. study B. success C. surprise D. sugar
29. A. children B. charity C. charm D. champagne
30. A. danger B. angry C. language D. passage
31. A. traffic B. pavement C. plane D. station
32. A. recycle B. vehicle C. helicopter D. reverse
33. A. railway B. mail C. sail D. captain
34. A. sign B. mistake C. triangle D. drive
35. A. nearest B. head C. bread D. health
36. A. new B. sew C. few D. knew
37. A. noon B. tool C. blood D. spoon
38. A. plays B. looks C. wants D. helps
39. A. decided B. played C. listened D. enjoyed
40. A. feed B. heat C. meat D. pleasure
41. A. dear B. fear C. hear D. heart
42. A. stupid B. studio C. study D. student
43. A. brother B. thick C. they D. that
44. A machine B. parachute C. champagne D. cheer
45. A. doctor B. hospital C. pollution D. tomorrow
46. A. cough B. laugh C. enough D. high
47. A. collect B. clean C. city D. cracker
48. A. pottery B. melody C. modal D. profit
49. A. near B. clear C. dear D. learn
50. A. knocked B. needed C. founded D. wanted
II. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Read the words aloud.
1. A. spring B. swimming C. think D. realize
2. A. country B. hungry C. fly D. every
3. A. why B. who C. when D. what
4. A. finished B. reported C. landed D. succeeded
5. A. celebrate B. lazy C. vacation D. mechanic
6. A. played B. travelled C. planned D. watched
7. A. buffalo B. unhappy C. pollution D. structure
8. A. collection B. comic C. concert D. volunteer
9. A. bread B. really C. head D. death
10. A. walked B. crowded C. needed D. excited
12. A. holiday B. lazy C. take D. vacation
13. A. coop B. door C. food D. boot
14. A. nervous B. scout C. household D. mouse
15. A. safety B. tasty C. pancake D. nature
16. A. like B. find C. five D. in
17. A. but B. lunch C. student D. up
18. A. day B. lake C. tall D. plane
19. A. restaurant B. river C. well D. left
20. A. office B. behind C. clinic D. picture
21. A. trees B. chopsticks C. cups D. plants
22. A. matches B. shelves C. fridges D. classes
23. A. notebook B. going C. son D. post
24. A. finger B. leg C. neck D. elbow
25. A. wanted B. decided C. scared D. completed
26. A. dangerous B. machine C. arrangement D. appointment
27. A. measure B. disease C. sweater D. pleasant
28. A. weight B. weigh C. height D. eight
29. A. healthy B. measure C. disease D. spread
30. A. learned B. fished C. cooked D. coughed
31. A. bird B. girl C. first D. sister
32. A. burn B. sun C. hurt D. turn
33. A. nurse B. picture C. surf D. return
34. A. neighbor B. favorite C. culture D. tourist
35. A. hobby B. hour C. hotel D. hot
36. A. prefer B. better C. teacher D. worker
37. A. bear B. hear C. dear D. near
38. A. collect B. concern C. concert D. combine
39. A. absent B. government C. dependent D. enjoy
40. A. future B. return C. picture D. culture
41. A. put B. adult C. junk D. sun
42. A. itchy B. riding C. sick D. swimming
43. A. chemical B. children C. headache D. architect
44. A. regularly B. identify C. really D. healthy
45. A. cycling B. doctor C. aerobics D. calories
46. A. coordinate B. triathlon C. allergy D. calorie
47. A. leaf B. life C. knife D. of
48. A. monopoly B. melody C. compound D. concentrate
49. A. paragraph B. cough C. although D. enough
50. A. vegetarian B. depression C. essential D. attention
III. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Read the words aloud.
1. A. near B. learn C. dear D. clear
2. A. knocked B. needed C. founded D. wanted
3. A. volunteer B. collage C. community D. doctor
4. A. provide B. individual C. situation D. children
5. A. tutor B. student C. university D. discuss
6. A. cough B. laugh C. enough D. high
7. A. collect B. clean C. city D. cracker
8. A. blanket B. donate C. calorie D. allergy
9. A. collection B. tradition C. exhibition D. question
10. A. version B. pleasure C. usual D. design
11. A. closure B. sure C. pleasure D. leisure
12. A. ocean B. concert C. musician D. official
13. A. so B. expensive C. saxophone D. music
14. A. treasure B. closure C. exposure D. ensure
15. A. happy B. hard C. similarity D. talent
16. A. chorus B. brochure C. machine D. chef
17. A. treasure B. vision C. discussion D. decision
18. A. exhibition B. action C. question D. tradition
19. A. wash B. warm C.wall D. walk
20. A. pan B. bag C. water D.add
21. A. sauce B. aunt C. caught D. daughter
22. A. document B. naughty C. audience D. water
23. A. one B. bottle C. coffee D. pot
24. A. morning B. what C. problem D. yogurt
25. A. talk B. salt C. sausage D. cause
26. A. pork B. flower C. cow D. flour
27. A. noodle B. food C. soon D. cook
28. A. theater B. health C. bath D. father
29. A. storage B. advantage C. message D. garage
30. A. feature B. chapter C. literature D. culture
31. A. language B. passage C. danger D. angry
32. A. student B. graduate C. gradual D. soldier
33. A. chocolate B. marching C. chemistry D. speech
34. A. chair B. child C.cheese D. architect
35. A. stopped B. carried C. looked D. watched
36. A. gift B. region C. geography D. germ
37. A. children B. chili C. chaos D. chicken
38. A. result B. unusual C. uncle D. difficult
39. A. piano B. fish C. like D. badminton
40. A. rest B. help C. garden D. identify
41. A. game B. arrange C. skate D. cake
42. A. over B. doll C. collect D. hobby
43. A. rest B. help C. garden D. identify
44. A. traffic B. pavement C. plane D. station
45. A. sign B. mistake C. triangle D. drive
46. A. nearest B. head C. bread D. health
47. A. railway B. mail C. sail D. captain
48. A. came B. lake C. station D. start
49. A. ancient B. radio C. village D. nature
50. A. break B. head C. bread D. heavy
IV. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Read the words aloud.
1. A. wait B. said C. maid D. sail
2. A. train B. wait C. said D. paid
3. A. sailing B. railway C. brainstorm D. captain
4. A. safety B. chat C. taste D. waste
5. A. centre B. let C. belt D. security
6. A. safety B. traffic C. station D. plane
7. A. loved B. liked C. wished D. gripped
8. A. safely B. pavement C. animation D. female
9. A. bored B. amazed C. excited D. enjoyed
10. A. filled B. opened C. played D. wanted
11. A. ended B. shocked C. laughed D. missed
12. A. recommend B. seatbelt C. vehicle D. investigate
13. A. performed B. approached C. advertised D. murdered
14. A. illegal B. sign C. critic D. direct
15. A. terrified B. entertained C. produced D. engaged
16. A. talked B. needed C. cooked D. booked
17. A. those B. they C. than D. Thanksgiving
18. A. cranberry B. lantern C. gather D. apricot
19. A. abundant B. travelling C. character D. biogas
20. A. diverse B. drive C. invention D. crime
21. A. designs B. sails C. pedals D. pollutes
22. A. perform B. end C. festival D. elephant
23. A. cake B. celebrate C. racing D. candle
24. A. desert B. held C. prefer D. celebrate
25. A. hydroelectric B. environment C. solar D. biogas
26. A. pleasure B. feed C. heat D. meat
27. A. plentiful B. electric C. renewable D. energy
28. A. few B. knew C. new D. sew
29. A. nuclear B. truck C. abundant D. dump
30. A. wants B. helps C. plays D. looks
31. A. transport B. power C. report D. short
32. A. listened B. enjoyed C. decided D. played
33. A. many B. carbon C. large D. hard
34. A. blood B. spoon C. noon D. tool
35. A. flood B. typhoon C. groom D. balloon
36. A. hobby B.hour C. humor D. hole
37. A. dynamite B. terrify C. deny D. symbol
38. A. thunder B. earthquake C. gather D. healthy
39. A dump B. nuclear C. bulb D. plumber
40. A. density B. countryside C. reason D. list
41. A. sugar B. slum C. cutting D. luck
42. A. fact B.place C. malnutrition D. traffic
43. A. spacious B. delicious C. social D.decision
44. A. decrease B. healthcare C. sea D. disease
45. A. diverse B. drive C. invention D. crime
46. A. nature B. poverty C. question D. future
47. A. convenient B. social C. ocean D. special
48. A. designs B. sails C. pedals D. pollutes
49. A. measure B. breakfast C. appear D. spread
50. A. arrange B. game C. make D. skate
V. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Read the words aloud.
1. A. heat B. scream C. meat D. dead
2. A. prepared B. particular C. pagoda D.attract
3. A.thrilling B. other C.through D. something
4. A.idea B. going C. will D. trip
5. A. face B. place C. prepared D. days
6. A. around B. sound C. only D. mouse
7. A. teacher B. other C. together D. term
8. A. Germany B. garden C. gate D. gas
9. A. scholarship B. Christ C. school D. chicken
10. A.house B.harm C.hour D.husband
11. A. sing B. morning C. any D. hang
12. A. hundred B. exhausted C. however D. heat
13. A. head B. ready C. mean D. weather
14.A.choir B.cheap C.child D.chair
15.A.charge B.child C. teacher D.champagne
16.A. reason B. clear C. mean D.each
17.A.motion B. question C.mention D.fiction
18. A. gather B.good C. large D. again
19. A. change B. children C. machine D. church
20. A. hand B. bank C. sand D. band
21. A. cooks B. loves C. joins D. spends
22. A. share B. rare C. are D. declare
23. A. clothes B. cloths C. roofs D. books
24. A. naked B. looked C. booked D. hooked
25. A. laughed B. weighed C. helped D. missed
26. A. apply B. university C. identity D. early
27. A. choice B. achieve C. each D. chemistry
28. A. final B. applicant C. high D. decide
29. A. average B. indicate C. application D. grade
30. A. course B. four C. our D. yours
31. A. worker B. whom C. interview D. answer
32. A. honest B. holiday C. home D. happiness
33. A. character B. teacher C. chemist D. technical
34. A. interview B. minute C. question D. suitable
35 A. explained B. disappointed C. prepared D. interviewed
36. A. economy B. industry C. qualify D. priority
37. A. right B. private C. communist D. minority
38. A. measure B. subsidies C. domestic D. hospital
39. A. though B. encourage C. enough D. country
40. A. improve B. introduce C. move D. lose
41. A. future B. mature C. pasture D. nature
42. A. chore B. technology C. much D. exchange
43. A. threaten B. earth C. healthy D. breathe
44. A. wipe B. allow C. powerful D. answer
45. A. service B. practice C. office D. device
46. A. grasses B. stretches C. comprises D. potatoes
47. A. lie B. wide C. circle D. comprise
48. A. compound B. route C. house D. south
49. A. dune B. hummock C. shrub D. buffalo
50. A. west B. between C. growth D. which
B. STRESS
I. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. comprise B. sandy C. circle D. northern
2. A. Aborigines B. expedition C. kilometer D. scientific
3. A. corridor B. enormous C. mystery D. separate
4. A. remain B. hummock C. explore D. between
5. A. territory B. Australia C. geography D. society
6. A. eject B. crossbar C. except D. commit
7. A. canoeing B. opponent C. windsurfing D. defensive
8 A. participant B. publicity C. competitive D. individual
9 A. interfere B. memory C. personal D. vertical
10 A. award B. defeat C. refer D. scuba
11. A. social B. conduct C. survey D. value
12. A. marvelous B. attention C. consider D. excited
13. A. verbal B. whistle C. precede D. marriage
14. A. attract B. decide C. reject D. beauty
15. A. solution B. suitable C. confidence D. family
16. A. conical B. determine C. contractual D. supportive
17. A. physical B. mischievous C. suitable D. romantic
18. A. ancestor B. measurement C. counterpart D. appearance
19. A. commitment B. inflation C. collection D. enterprise
20. A. dissolve B. observe C. publish D. appraise
21. A. technology B. psychology C. reconstruction D. apology
22. A. between B. result C. ago D. coffee
23. A. waving B. teaching C. pointing D. divide
24. A. student B. listen C. blackboard D. between
25. A. traditional B. professional C impossible D. decoration
26. A. economics B. interfere C. philosophy D. punctuality
27. A. secondary B. primary C. fantastic D. national
28. A. education B. curriculum C. technology D. integrity
29. A. because B. method C. standard D. wooden
30. A. ashtray B. music C. severe D. temper
31. A. farewell B. thoughtful C. toward D. approach
32. A. mischievous B. family C. supportive D. suitable
33. A. desert B. parallel C. hummock D. aerial
34. A. measure B. pressure C. unwise D. sacrifice
35. A. attitude B. partnership C. actually D. Vietnamese
36. A. survey B. enormous C. remained D. mystery
37. A. diversity B. marriage C. engagement D. importance
38. A. European B. Victorian C. Brazilian D. Korean
39. A. America B. equal C. maintain D. attractive
40. A. confide B. reject C. precede D. conical
41. A. expedition B. exploration C. Australian D. Geographical
42. A. appropriate B. interesting C. different D. cultural
43. A. culture B. engage C. majority D. determine
44. A. romantic B. counterpart C. discussion D. appearance
45. A. bridegroom B. bamboo C. wedding D. survey
46. A. supernatural B. explanation C. redundancy D. electronic
47. A. gymnastics B. criminal C. investment D. excitement
48. A. financial B. ambitious C. refusal D. evidence
49. A. confess B. function C. jealous D. patient
50. A. possibility B. manufacture C. instrument D. disappointed
CHUYÊN ĐỀ 2: TENSES – VERB FORMS
Exercise 1. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense form.
1. You (think) ……………………… collecting stamps costs much money?
2. My father thinks mountain climbing (be) ……………………… more dangerous than skating.
3. Every year, my mother (give) ……………………… me a nice doll on my birthday.
4. My brother (not like) ……………………… collecting stamps, he likes collecting glass bottles.
5. My sister likes (cook) ……………………… very much. She can cook many good foods.
6. Does your brother like (listen) ……………………… to music in his free time?
7. I think in the future, more people (enjoy) ……………………… going out by bicycles.
8. My father says when he's retired, he (go) ……………………… back to his village to do the gardening.
9. We are planting trees around our school now. Our school (be) ……………………… surrounded by a lot of green trees.
10. Jenny says she loves collecting pens but she (not/continue) ……………………… this hobby from next year.
Answer keys - Exercise 1
| 1. Do you think... 2. is 3. give 4. doesn’t like 5. cooking | 6. listening 7. will enjoy 8. will go 9. will be 10. won’t continue |
Exercise 2. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense form.
1. Nam looks brown. He was on holiday last week. He (get)………………………sunburn.
2. Getting plenty of rest is very good. It (help)…………………. you to avoid depression.
3. The Japanese (eat)………………………..a lot of fish so they are very intelligent.
4. If you wash your hands more, you (have)…………………….less chance of catching flu.
5. Eating carrots regularly (help)……………………….you see better.
6. It is very hot outside. Please (wear)…………………a sun hat when you go out.
7. Do more exercise and you (feel)………………………..healthier.
8. I don’t want (be)……………………………..tired tomorrow so I go to bed early.
9. Nowadays, I don’t feel well. I often (feel)……………………….sick and weak.
10. People who (smile)……………………….more are happier and they live longer.
Answer keys - Exercise 2
| 1. got 2. helps 3. eat 4. will have 5. helps | 6. wear 7. will feel 8. to be 9. feels 10. smiles |
Exercise 3. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense form.
1. You ever (do) ……………………… volunteer work?
2. Yes, I (do) ……………………… volunteer work last month.
3. I (collect) ……………………… hundreds of old books and clothes for street children so far.
4. My sister wants to raise funds for street children so she (make) ……………………… hundreds of postcards to sell them.
5. My hobby is carving eggshells and now I (carve) ……………………… nearly 100.
6. Going home from school yesterday, I (help) ……………………… an old man to go cross the street.
7. Last Tuesday, I (go) ……………………… home late because there was a traffic jam near my school.
8. At Tet, my mother and her close friends often go to the hospitals to donate cakes, sweets and ……………………… for the sick children there. She (do) ……………………… it for many years.
9. Lan never (eat) ……………………… Banh tet. She will try some this year.
10. Linh is my close friend. We (know) ……………………… each other for 5 years.
Answer keys - Exercise 3
| 1. Have you ever done... 2. did 3. have collected 4. has made 5. have carved | 6. helped 7. went 8. has done 9. has never eaten 10. have known |
Exercise 4. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense form.
1. We like (come)……………………to school by bus, but we hate (stand)………………………. and (wait) …………………… in the rain.
2. My house (decorate)…………………… by the new painters last week.
3. There is nothing like (walk)……………………as a means of (keep)……………………fit.
4. The Silver medal (give)……………………… to him yesterday in the formal atmosphere by the Vice Director of the company.
5. The weather last year (be)………………………not so cold as this year.
Answer keys - Exercise 4
| 1. coming, standing, waiting 2. was decorated 3. walking, keeping 4. was given 5. was |
Exercise 5. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense form.
1. I (not be)……………… hungry. I (not want)………………… any rice.
2. Wait! Miss Mai (have) …………………………………breakfast.
3. …………….. (be) there any oranges?- Yes there (be)……………. one.
4. ……………………..your sister (like)………………. lemonade?
5. My mother (cook)………………….. in the kitchen at the moment. She likes (cook)………………………….very much.
6. They are tired and they'd like (have)…………………………. a rest.
7. ………………..you ( write) …………………….the essay yet?
-Yes, I (write)………………………. it yesterday.
8. Minh 's sister (fly) …………………………….to Da Nang tomorrow.
Answer keys - Exercise 5
| 1. am not/ don’t want 2. is having 3.Are/ is 4. Does... like | 5. is cooking/ cooking 6. to have 7. Have ... written/ wrote 8. will fly |
Exercise 6. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Sally and her family love (go) to the park in the summer.
2. Her mum likes (lie) on the blanket and loves (read) her favourite magazines.
3. Anna’s family (like) the park because they love (be) outdoors.
4. I enjoy (collect) dolls and it becomes my pleasure.
5. We love (watch) new films, and we (go) to watch a new Hollywood film next weekend.
6. My brother hates (do) the same things day after day.
7. Our uncle (play) badminton once a week.
8. I (collect) a lot of stamps from foreign countries so far.
9. In 2100, people (travel) in flying cars.
10. I’m so hungry, Mum.
- I (make) you some sandwiches.
Answer keys - Exercise 6
| 1. going / to go 2. lying - reading 3. likes - being 4. collecting 5. watching (/ to watch) - will go | 6. doing 7. Plays 8. have collected 9. will travel 10. will make |
Exercise 7. Put the verb in the parentheses into correct tenses.
1. The sun always (rise) in the east.
2. In my country, it (not, rain) much in winter.
3. The moon (move) around the earth.
4. Mai (be) very happy because she has 3 good marks today.
5. I like (play) tennis.
6. My brother (enjoy) playing football. He usually (play) football every afternoon.
7. My brothers (be, not) engineers.
8. Well, he is 40 years old, bald with a moustache. He (have) large ears and he (wear) glasses.
9. They (have, not) any money.
10. Hoa (visit) her parents once a year.
Answer keys - Exercise 7
| 1. rises 2. does not rain 3. moves 4. is 5. playing | 6. enjoys – plays 7. are not 8. has – wears 9. do not have 10. visits |
Exercise 8. Put the verbs in brackets into the past simple or the present perfect.
1. A: (you/ ever/ meet) anyone famous?
B: Yes, last summer I (sit) next to Brad Pit on a plane to LA.
2. A: How long ago (you/ start) painting?
B: Ten years ago. I (recently/ complete) a painting that the National Gallery (ask) me to do a year ago.
3. A: Last night, I (see) the latest James Bond film.
B: Oh, I (already/ see) it twice.
4. A: Do you know that Mrs Janet (work) here for sixteen years?
B: I thought she (start) working here ten years ago.
Answer keys - Exercise 8
| 1. Have you ever met – sat 2. did you start - have recently completed – asked 3. saw - have already seen 4. has worked – started |
Exercise 9. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct verb form.
1. I (have) dinner when his friend called.
2. Joan (travel) around the world.
3. We (not begin) to study for the test yet.
4. Don’t get on a bus while it (run) .
5. I (invite) them to my birthday party yesterday, however, they (not come) ______.
6. Look! Somebody (clean) the room.
7. My brother (begin) looking for a job in January.
8. Timson (make) 13 films and I think her latest is the best.
9. She (cook) at the moment. That’s why she can’t answer the phone.
10. She doesn’t mind (go) out in the evening.
11. I (not see) him since we (leave) school.
12. Football (be) my favourite sport. I like (play) it in my free time.
13. Jane (leave) just a few minutes ago.
14. She (be) extremely quiet since her husband died.
Answer keys - Exercise 9
| 1. was having 2. has travelled 3. haven’t begun 4. is running 5. invited- didn’t come 6. is cleaning 7. began | 8. has made 9. is cooking 10. going 11. haven’t seen- left l2. is playing 13. left 14. has been |
Exercise 10. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense form.
1. My hobby is carving eggshells and now I (carve) nearly 100.
2. Going home from school yesterday, I (help) an old man to go across the street.
3. Last Tuesday, I (go) home late because there was a traffic jam near my school.
4. At Tet, my mother and her close friends often go to the hospitals to donate cakes, sweets and toys for the sick children there. She (do) it formany years.
5. Lan never (eat) Banh tet. She will try some this year.
6. Linh is my close friend. We (know) each other for 5 years.
7. You ever (do) volunteer work?
-Yes. I (do) volunteer work last month.
8. I (collect) hundreds of old books and clothes for street children so far.
9. My sister wants to raise funds for street children so she (make) hundreds of postcards to sell them.
Answer keys – Exercise 10
| 1. am carving 2. helped 3. went 4. has done 5. has never eaten | 6. have known 7. Have you ever done/ did 8. have collected 9. has made |
Exercise 11. Supply the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets.
1. This computer (use) for two years.
2. America (discover) by Christopher Columbus.
3. I think this institution (widen) twice since 1999.
4. Sydney Opera House in Australia (finish) in 1973.
5. My sister is studying law at Viet Nam National University, Ho Chi Minh city now. This university (situate) in Thu Due District.
6. The Great Wall in China (build) many centuries ago.
7. David and his father (visit) the Temple of Literature last week.
8. The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco (complete) in 1937.
9. The University of Cambridge (form) in 1209. It is always considered to be one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
10. BurjKhalifa in Dubai, the highest building in the world, (open)in 2010.
Answer keys - Exercise 11
| 1. has been used 2. was discovered 3. has been widened 4. was finished 5. is situated | 6. was built 7. visited 8. was completed 9. was formed 10. was opened |
Exercise 12. Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. They will not (provide) pencils at the test, so please bring your own.
2. A new university will (establish) in our province in the near future.
3. The Japanese Covered Bridge in Hoi An (build)in the 16th century.
4. The old buildings (not reconstruct) until at the end of 2000.
5. The Imperial Academy (consider) the first university in Viet Nam.
6. A lot of trees (plant) around the school at the moment.
7. The site for Huong Pagoda (discover) about 2000 years ago.
8. My brother (graduate) from the University of Melbourne in 2012.
9. One-Pillar Pagoda in Ha Noi (complete) in 1049.
10. A painting by Picasso (sell) for 3 million dollars last year.
Answer keys - Exercise 12
| 1. provide 2. be established 3. was built 4. weren’t reconstructed 5. was considered | 6. are being planted 7. was discovered 8. graduated 9. was completed 10. was sold |
Exercise 13. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense form.
1. Does your brother like (listen) to music in his free time?
2. I think in the future, more people (enjoy) going out by bicycles.
3. My father says when he’s retired, he (go) back to his village to do the gardening.
4. We are planting trees around our school now. Our school (be) surrounded by a lot of green trees.
5. Lan says she loves collecting pens but she (not/continue) this hobby from next year.
6. You (think) collecting stamps costs much money?
7. My father thinks mountain climbing (be) more dangerous than skating.
8. Every year, my mother (give) me a nice doll on my birthday.
9. My brother (not like) collecting stamps, he likes collecting glass bottles.
10. My sister likes (cook) very much. She can cook many good foods.
Answer keys - Exercise 13
| 1. listening 2. will enjoy 3. will go 4. is 5. will not continue | 6. Do you think 7. is 8. gives 9. does not like 10. cooking |
Exercise 14. Complete the sentences with the correct form of “used to” and the verb in bracket.
1. (you/ enjoy) maths at school?
2. I (not like) flying, but I love it now.
3. We (be) friends, but we don’t get on now.
4. (John/ work) for IBM before he came here?
5. Winters (not/ be) as cold as they are now.
6. She (live) with her mother, but now she lives with her father.
7. I (not do) any exercise.
8. (he/ play) for Manchester United?
Answer keys - Exercise 14
| 1. Did you use to enjoy 2. did not use to like 3. used to be 4. Did John use to work | 5. did not use to be 6. used to live 7. did not use to do 8. Did he use to play |
Exercise 15. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense forms to complete the sentences.
1. I (study) at 8.00 tomorrow.
2. You (wait) for her when her plane arrives tonight?
3. Don’t phone me between 7 and 8. We (have) dinner then.
4. What clothes do you think she (wear) when she arrives?
5. I (send) in my application tomorrow.
6. Linda (arrive) in Ha Noi around March.
7. Next week at this time, you (lie) on the beach.
8. My uncle can’t come to your party tomorrow night because he (work) at night.
9. You (meet) your former teachers at 9 a.m. tomorrow morning, won’t you?
10. At this time tomorrow evening, I (play) computer games in my bedroom.
Answer keys - Exercise 15
| 1. will be studying 2. Will you be waiting 3. will be having 4. will be wearing 5. will send | 6. will arrive 7. will be lying 8. will be working 9. will be meeting 10. will be playing |
Exercise 16. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct verb form.
1. I (think) that mountain-climbing is very dangerous.
2. My father (like) collecting stamps so much.
3. She (take) a lot of photos when she (go) on holidays.
4. I like drawing very much. My hobby is (paint) .
5. My mother says when she (retire) , she (go) back to her village to do the gardening.
6. your sister (like) (make) model in her free time?
7. My brother (promise) that he (give) me a nice doll on my birthday.
8. Duong says he loves horse-riding but he (not/ continue) this hobby from next year.
9. My aunt (play) the guitar once a week.
10. Don't worry. I (dance) with you next Sunday.
Answer keys - Exercise 16
1. I think that mountain-climbing is very dangerous.
2. My father likes collecting stamps so much.
3. She takes a lot of photos when she goes on holidays.
4. I like drawing very much. My hobby is painting.
5. My mother says when she retires, she will go back to her village to do the gardening.
6. Does your sister like making model in her free time?
7. My brother promises that he will give me a nice doll on my birthday.
8. Duong says he loves horse-riding but he won’t continue this hobby from next year.
9. My aunt plays the guitar once a week.
10. Don't worry. I will dance with you next Sunday.
Exercise 17
1. It is important (eat) well.
2. It (be) very cold today. You should wear your warm clothes when you (go) out to prevent cold.
3. Do morning exercise every day and you’ll (feel) better.
4. I have a lot of homework to do this evening, so I (not have) ________ time to watch the football match.
5. (Eat) junk food and inactivity (be) the main causes of obesity.
6. I (have) a headache and I need to rest more.
7. I (have) a toothache so I (have to/ see) the dentist.
8. I have to take medicines because I (be) sick.
9. Japanese (eat) more fish instead of meat, so they (stay) more healthy.
10. When you (have) a fever, you (should/ drink) more water and rest more.
11. A healthy diet (help) us feel healthier.
12. Watching TV much (hurt) your eyes.
Answer keys - Exercise 17
1. It is important to eat well.
2. It is very cold today. You should wear your warm clothes when you go out to prevent cold.
3. Do morning exercise every day and you’ll feel better.
4. I have a lot of homework to do this evening, so I do not have time to watch the football match.
5. Eating junk food and inactivity are the main causes of obesity.
6. I have a headache and I need to rest more.
7. I have a toothache so I have to see the dentist.
8. I have to take medicines because I am sick.
9. Japanese eat more fish instead of meat, so they stay more healthy.
10. When you have a fever, you should drink more water and rest more.
11. A healthy diet will help us feel healthier.
12. Watching TV much will hurt your eyes.
Exercise 18
1. you (wash) the dishes yet?
2. I (wash) the dishes yesterday, but I (have) no time yet to do it today.
3. This is the first time I (ever /eat) this kind of food.
4. Susan (go) to England by plane?
5. The children (be/ not) at home last weekend.
6. you (do) your homework yet?
- Yes, I (finish) it an hour ago.
7. I (not/ see) Peter since I (arrive) last Tuesday.
8. The police (arrest) two people early this morning.
9. you (visit) the CN Tower when you stayed in Toronto?
10. They (clean) the car. It looks new again.
11. Columbus (arrive) in the New World in 1492.
12. Last winter Robin (stay) with his father in the Alps for three days.
13. I (lose) my keys, so I can't open that door.
14. Nina (break) her leg. She is still in hospital.
15. I (not/ see) Paul today, but I (see) him last Sunday.
16. anyone (phone) yet?
17. Three people (visit) him in hospital last Friday.
18. How many games your team (win) so far this season?
19. She (go) to Japan but now she (not/ come) back.
20. They (visit) a farm two weeks ago.
Answer keys - Exercise 18
1. Have you washed the dishes yet?
2. I washed the dishes yesterday, but I have not had the time yet to do it today.
3. This is the first time I have ever eaten this kind of food.
4. Did Susan go to England by plane?
5. The children were notat home last weekend.
6. Have you done your homework yet? - Yes, I finishedit an hour ago.
7. I have not seen Peter since I arrived last Tuesday.
8. The police arrested two people early this morning.
9. Did you visit the CN Tower when you stayed in Toronto?
10. They have cleaned the car. It looks new again.
11. Columbus arrived in the New World in 1492.
12. Last winter Robin stayed with his father in the Alps for three days.
13. I have lost my keys, so I can't open that door.
14. Nina has break her leg. She is still in hospital.
15. I have not seen Paul today, but I saw him last Sunday.
16. Has anyone phoned yet?
17. Three people visited him in hospital last Friday.
18. How many games has your team won so far this season?
19. She went to Japan but now she hasn't come back.
20. They visited a farm two weeks ago.
Exercise 19
1. His life (be) so boring. He just (watch) TV every night.
2. I late for school yesterday (be).
3. My father (be/ not) at the office the day before yesterday.
4. Mr. and Mrs. James (come) back home and have lunch late last night?
5. How you (get) there?
6. John (study) hard in class, but I (not think) he'll pass.
7. It (be) cloudy yesterday.
8. Where your children (be) ?
9. The telephone (ring) several times and then (stop) before I could answer it.
10. The bank (close) at four o'clock.
11. The little boy (spend) hours in his room making his toys.
12. Jamie passed the exam because he (study) very hard.
13. My mother (fry) eggs for breakfast every morning.
14. Mozart (have) more than 600 pieces of music.
15. My father (not watch) TV last night but I (do).
Answer keys - Exercise 19
1. His life is so boring. He just watches TV every night.
2. I was late for school yesterday.
3. My father was notat the office the day before yesterday.
4. Did Mr. and Mrs. James comeback home and have lunch late last night?
5. How did you get there?
6. John is studying hard in class, but I don't think he'll pass.
7. It was cloudy yesterday.
8. Where are your children?
9. The telephone rang several times and then stopped before I could answer it.
10. The bank close sat four o'clock.
11. The little boy has spent hours in his room making his toys.
12. Jamie passed the exam because he studied very hard.
13. My mother fries eggs for breakfast every morning.
14. Mozart has more than 600 pieces of music.
15. My father didn't watch TV last night but I did.
Exercise 20
1. How many subjects you (learn) last year?
2. Wait for me a minute. I (have) breakfast.
3. there any butter in the refrigerator?
4. This is the most delicious dish I (ever/ eat) .
5. Noodle (be) very popular in all regions of Vietnam.
6. How much money you (save) last year?
7. Last week, my dad (buy) a lot of candy for my birthday party.
8. This morning my dad (not/drink) tea as usual.
9. How many bottles of oil your family (need) in a month?
10. I (never/ enjoy) Bun Bo Hue before.
Answer keys - Exercise 20
1. How many subjects did you learn last year?
2. Wait for me a minute. I am having breakfast.
3. Is there any butter in the refrigerator?
4. This is the most delicious dish I have ever eaten.
5. Noodle is very popular in all regions of Vietnam.
6. How much money did you save last year?
7. Last week, my dad bought a lot of candy for my birthday party.
8. This morning my dad didn't drink tea as usual.
9. How many bottles of oil does your family need in a month?
10. I have never enjoyed Bun Bo Hue before.
Exercise 21
1. After class, one of the students always (erase) the chalk board.
2. People (spend) a lot of money on advertising everyday.
3. The phonograph (invent) by Thomas Edison in 1877.
4. For the past years, my mother (do) all my washing by hand.
5. No one (believe) his story.
6. The women in most countries in the world (give) the right to vote.
7. People (think) that Jack London's life and writing's (represent) the American love of adventure.
8. How many marks (give) to you by the teacher?
9. The detective (see) the woman (put) the jewelry in her bag.
10. Drivers (advise) to use an alternative route by police.
11. The window (break) and some pictures (take) away by the boys.
12. My father (write) the book many years ago.
13. He (show) his ticket to the airline agent.
14. The human life (completely/ change) with science and technology.
15. People (speak) English all over the world.
16. My brother (eat) a loaf of bread every morning.
17. How many languages (speak) in India?
18. The accident (cause) in this city by some drunk drivers.
19. How long they (wait) for the doctor?
20. The doctor (order) him (take) a long rest.
Answer keys - Exercise 21
1. After class, one of the students always erases the chalk board.
2. People spend a lot of money on advertising every day.
3. The phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison in 1877.
4. For the past years, my mother has done all my washing by hand.
5. No one believes his story.
6. The women in most countries in the world have been given the right to vote.
7. People think that Jack London's life and writing's represent the American love of adventure.
8. How many marks are given to you by the teacher?
9. The detective saw the woman putting the jewelry in her bag.
10. Drivers are advised to use an alternative route by police.
11. The window was broken and some pictures were taken away by the boys.
12. My father wrote the book many years ago.
13. He showed his ticket to the airline agent.
14. The human life has completely been changed with science and technology.
15. People speak English all over the world.
16. My brother eats a loaf of bread every morning.
17. How many languages are spoken in India?
18. The accident was caused in this city by some drunk drivers.
19. How long have they waited for the doctor?
20. The doctor ordered him to take a long rest.
Exercise 22
Traffic jam (to be) a common sight in big cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta etc. This is due to (increase) population of the metropolitan cities.People from far off places rush towards big cities to (earn) as big cities (have) many options and possibilities for them. Then there are permanent citizens also. So with the human traffic, vehicular traffic also increases. As the standard of living is (become) high everyone wants to (purchase) his own car.
Answer keys - Exercise 22
1. is 2. increasing 3. earn
4. have 5. Becoming 6. purchase
Exercise 23
1. When you come tonight, our group (practice) for our class presentation.
2. I (not/study) this evening. Do you want to go out?
3. What (do) this afternoon at 3PM?
4. We (write) essays all semester for English 2. It is going to be a lot of work.
5. My brothers and I (not/camp) this weekend. We will be too busy studying for exams.
6. Tomorrow, I (sit) in the same seat that I am sitting in now.
7. My friend (practice) for the TOEFL exam over her summer vacation. Will be practicing.
8. Please don't call me after 11PM. I (sleep)
9. I (not/travel) with my brother through Europe because I don't have enough money.
10. I (take) English 2 next semester.
11. At this time tomorrow, what (you/do)?
12. (you/visit) me in Lebanon next year? I'd really like to see you again. Will you be visiting.
13. Next week, I (drive) from Hanoi to Da nang. You won't be able to contact me for a couple of days.
14. My brother (not/get) married any time soon. He has no job and he doesn't seem to want to do anything.
15. I thought you were too busy to go to a movie with me. (you/not/help)
Answer keys - Exercise 23
1. will be practicing 2. won’t studying
3. will you be doing 4. will be writing
5. will not be camping 6. will be sitting
7. will be practicing 8. will be sleeping
9. won’t be traveling 10. will be taking
11. will you be doing 12. Will you be visiting
13. will be driving 14. won't be getting
15. Won't you be helping
Exercise 24
1. I don't think he (win) the next election.
2. I’m sure they (not score) another goal.
3. The airport (be) busy in August.
4. (it snow) this year?
5. (you/ able) find a good job when you leave school?
6. Who do you think (win) the next World Cup?
7. Please remind me of my visit to the dentist tomorrow. (I/ certainly/ forget)
8. The bus is late. I have a feeling . (not arrive) before 5 o'clock.
9. Let's purchase at the supermarket. (Coke/ cheaper)
10. Jane knows math well. (she/ help) you.
11. You (earn) a lot of money.
Answer keys - Exercise 24
1. will win 2. won't score
3. will be 4. Will it snow
5. Will you be able to 6. will win
7. I will certainly forget 8. it won't arrive
9. Coke will be cheaper 10. She will help
11. will earn
CHUYÊN ĐỀ 3: REWRITE SENTENCES
Exercise 1. Rewrite the sentences, using the given words.
1. What is the price of this watch?
ð How much..................................................................................... ?
2. What is the price of these beautiful scarves?
ð How much..................................................................................... ?
3. Can you tell me the way to Dong Nai Post office?
ð Can you tell me............................................................................. ?
4. Can you tell me the way to the station?
ð Can you tell me............................................................................. ?
5. They are fast typists.
ð They..............................................................................................
6. Peter is a hard worker.
ð Peter..............................................................................................
7. There are no bottles on the shelf.
ð There aren’t...................................................................................
8. We have no time to prepare the speech.
ð We don’t have...............................................................................
Exercise 2. Rewrite the sentences, using the given words.
1. Tim is better at English than Susan.
→ Susan isn’t................................................................................................
2. We spent five hours getting to London.
→ It took....................................................................................................... ...........................................................................................................
3. Listening to music gives him pleasure.
→ He enjoys.................................................................................................. ...........................................................................................................
4. She is more beautiful than her younger sister.
→ Her ........................................................................................................... ...........................................................................................................
5. They began studying English in 2004.
→ They .........................................................................................................
6. You ought to go to school now.
→ It’s time ....................................................................................................
7. My father works as a teacher at a high school.
→ My
8. We can’t afford to buy the car.
→ The car is..................................................................................................
9. People say that he beats his wife.
→ He is said to..............................................................................................
10. She bought that house in 1990.
→ She has...................................................................................................... ...........................................................................................................
Exercise 3. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.
1. People invented the wheel thousands of years ago.
→ The wheel..........................................................................................
2. My father waters these flower every morning.
→ These flowers....................................................................................
3. People use computers all over the world.
→ Computers.........................................................................................
4. Are they building a statue of Chu Van An?
→ Is ?
5. John invited Fiona to his birthday party last night.
→ Fiona.................................................................................................
6. They keep many ancient things in museums.
→ Many ancient things..........................................................................
7. Do four busy streets surround the Temple of Literature?
→ Is ?
8. People make many famous films in Hollywood.
→ Many famous films...........................................................................
9. Her mother is preparing the dinner in the kitchen.
→ The dinner.........................................................................................
10. I do all my homework on my computer.
→ All my homework.............................................................................
Exercise 4. Turn these sentences into passive voice.
1. The bill includes service.
→............................................................................................................
2. Nana chooses the book carefully.
→............................................................................................................
3. We don’t use that room.
→............................................................................................................
4. They grow fruits in California.
→............................................................................................................
5. These jeans attract many young people.
→............................................................................................................
6. People don’t use this road very often.
→............................................................................................................
7. I wash the dishes in the evening.
→............................................................................................................
Exercise 5. Turn these sentences into passive voice.
1. She bought the watch at the shop.
→............................................................................................................
2. They built the house in 1950.
→............................................................................................................
3. We did the exercises last week.
→............................................................................................................
4. The pupils sent the letters the day before yesterday.
→............................................................................................................
5. He learned the lesson two weeks ago.
→............................................................................................................
6. Nguyen Du wrote Kieu story.
→............................................................................................................
7. She made the cake last night.
→............................................................................................................
8. Daisy washed the dishes last night.
→............................................................................................................
Exercise 6. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.
1. A lot of people use cell phones.
→ Cell phones.......................................................................................
2. Miss. Diep hasn’t taught us since the last semester.
→ We.....................................................................................................
3. Mr. Vinh teaches our English lessons.
→ Our English lessons...........................................................................
4. A student is doing that experiment.
→ That experiment................................................................................
5. Our teachers give us a free period this Saturday to prepare the festival.
→ We....................................................................................................
6. Did you buy this dictionary two weeks ago?
→ Was...................................................................................................
7. We should clean our teeth twice a day.
→ Our teeth..........................................................................................
8. Alan’s knowledge about science and technology doesn’t impress me.
→ I.........................................................................................................
9. Her father drive all of us to school every day.
→ All of us............................................................................................. 10. They are going to build a new school here next year.
→ A new school.....................................................................................
Exercise 7. Rewrite the sentences, active or passive.
1. The store was opened in 1932 by Jack.
Jack........................................................................................................
2. Has anyone told you about it yet?
Have you................................................................................................
3. Somebody accused him of stealing the money.
He...........................................................................................................
4. People are going to build a bridge over my house.
A bridge.................................................................................................
5. They built many buildings to commemorate Uncle Ho’s birthday.
Many buildings......................................................................................
6. They will ask us all several questions.
We shall.................................................................................................
7. They must observe the rules of the games carefully.
The rules................................................................................................
8. They were building a new stadium when I arrived.
A new stadium.......................................................................................
9. Newspaper are sold everywhere in the city.
People.....................................................................................................
10. Did the woman buy those vegetables?
Were those vegetables...........................................................................
Exercise 8. Complete the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
1. I usually stayed up late to watch football matches last year, but now I don’t.
→ I used.................................................................................................
2. There were some trees in the field, but now there aren’t any.
→ There used.........................................................................................
3. Anna doesn’t live with her parents any more.
→ Anna used..........................................................................................
4. He is not a poor man any more, but he become a rich businessman.
→ He used..............................................................................................
5. They didn’t often go to the cinema every Sunday last year.
→ They didn’t use.................................................................................
6. My hair now is much longer than that in the past.
→ In the past my hair used....................................................................
7. I don’t have time to collect stamps as when I was in primary school.
→ I used.................................................................................................
8. Did you often go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang?
→ Did you use.......................................................................................
9. Mr. Hung often went to work by motorbike, but now he goes to work by bus.
→ Mr. Hung...........................................................................................
10. There were traffic jams in this street during rush hours, but now the street become wider.
→ There.................................................................................................
Exercise 9. Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change.
1. Van Cao composed Viet Nam's anthem Tien Quan Ca.
→ Viet Nam’s anthem Tien Quan Ca....................................................
2. Be careful or you’ll hurt yourself.
→ If you are...........................................................................................
3. What is the price of the bicycle?
→ How much ?
4. The market does not have any carrots
→ There.................................................................................................
5. You’re the best guitarist in the school.
→ No one...............................................................................................
Exercise 10. Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change.
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
ðIn spite of______________________________________________
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
ðBecause of _____________________________________________
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
ðDespite________________________________________________
4. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
ð In spite of_____________________________________________
5. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
ð Because of_____________________________________________
6. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
ð Despite_______________________________________________
7. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
ð Despite_______________________________________________
8. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
ðAlthough______________________________________________
9. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
ð In spite of_____________________________________________
10. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
ðEven though____________________________________________
Exercise 11. Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change.
1. They will install solar panels on the roof of our house next week.
→ Solar panels ___________________________________________
2. They will build a new school for poor children next month.
→ A new school__________________________________________
3. Will the plumber check cracks on the water pipes in two days?
→ Cracks________________________________________________
4. They sell these chemicals everywhere in my hometown.
→ These chemicals________________________________________
5. They won't show the film on types of future energy sources next Friday.
→ The film______________________________________________
6. Some people will interview the new president on TV.
→ The new president______________________________________
7. They will destroy the old thermal power plant at the end of this year.
→ The old thermal ________________________________________
8. They will widen the road to our village next year.
→ The road______________________________________________
9. We will be using biogas for cooking and heating at this time next month.
→ Biogas________________________________________________
10. They got the first prize at the competition.
→ The first______________________________________________
Exercise 12. Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change.
1. Governments will make more regulations to reduce industrial pollution.
→ More regulations_______________________________________
2. People won’t burn fossil fuels for energy in the future.
→ Fossil fuels____________________________________________
3. People will construct more wind turbines in that area to produce electricity.
→ More wind turbines_____________________________________
4. Shall we reduce our electricity bills to 20% in five months?
→ Will our electricity______________________________________
5. People will develop alternative sources of energy.
→ Alternative sources______________________________________
6. We will be providing electricity this time next year.
→ Electricity_____________________________________________
7. Scientists will find solutions to reduce pollution in our city.
→ Solutions______________________________________________
8. They will increase the tax on petrol to 15% next September.
→ The tax _______________________________________________
9. With that device people will change the wave energy into electricity.
→ With that device the wave energy__________________________
10. We shall replace ordinary 100- watt light bulls with energy- saving ones.
→ Ordinary ______________________________________________
Exercise 13. Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change.
1. We will use renewable energy in the future.
Renewable energy ________________________________________
2. This is our school.
This school is____________________________________________
3. What is the distance between Vinh and Ha Noi city?
How____________________________________________________
4. I often walked to school when I was a student.
I used___________________________________________________
5. Although they are short, they still love playing sports.
In spite of_______________________________________________
6. They will use solar energy to protect the environment.
Solar energy_____________________________________________
7. Although she eats lots of food, she is still very slim.
In spite of_______________________________________________
8. What is the distance between Hanoi and HCM city?
How far_________________________________________________
9. I find English interesting.
Iam ____________________________________________________
10. Our roof will be fixed tomorrow.
They ___________________________________________________
Exercise 14. Rewrite the sentences so that the meaning stays the same to the first.
1. The café has a lot of tables.
______ There ___________________________________________________
2._ Theatre programmes usually have lots of information.
______ There is _________________________________________________
3._ London has more than thirty theaters.
______ There are ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
4._ The garden has a swimming pool.
______ There___________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
5._ The system has both private and state schools.
______ There ___________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
6._ I accomplished this task in three months.
______ It took __________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
7._ Jane spent three hours a week sorting out stamps.
______ Sorting out her stamps _____________________________________
8._ The pictures that are taken will have to travel for three minutes before they reach the earth.
______ The pictures will take______________________________________
9._ She wrote the letter in thirty minutes.
______ It took __________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
10. John finished his essay in two hours.
______ It took __________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
Exercise 15. Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
1... Jakarta doesn’t have as many skyscrapers as Shanghai.
........... → Shanghai............................................................................................
2... You forgot to turn off the T.V last night, didn’t you?
........... → You didn’t remember.............................................................................................................. ?
3... The countryside doesn’t suffer as much pollution as the city.
........... → The countryside................................................................................
4... I think you should go to work by bike.
........... → Who don’t.............................................................................................................. ?
5... New York has more billionaires than Tokyo.
........... → Tokyo ...............................................................................................
6... We will plant more trees along this street.
........... → More trees.........................................................................................
7... Does overpopulation cause a lot of social problems in this area?
........... → Overpopulation .............................................................................................................. ?
8... Is pollution the most serious problem?
........... → Pollution is.............................................................................................................. ?
9... A group of foreigners visited the slums last week, didn’t they?
........... → Did.............................................................................................................. ?
10. Mr Lam lived in the country when he was a child.
........... → Mr Lam used.....................................................................................
Exercise 1.
1. How much is this watch?
2. How much are these beautiful scarves?
3. Can you tell me how to get to Dong Nai Post office?
4. Can you tell me how to get to the station?
5. They type fast.
6. Peter works hard.
7. There aren’t any bottles on the shelf.
8. We don’t have any time to prepare the speech.
Exercise 2.
1. Susan isn’t as good at English as Tim.
2. It took us five hours to get to London.
3. He enjoys listening to music.
4. Her younger sister isn’t as beautiful as she is.
5. They have studied English since 2004.
6. It’s time for you to go to school.
7. My father is a teacher at a high school.
8. The car is too expensive for us to buy.
9. He is said to beat his wife.
10. She has bought that house since 1990.
Exercise 3.
1. The wheel was invented thousands of years ago.
2. These flowers are watered by my father every morning.
3. Computers are used all over the world.
4. Is a statue of Chu Van An being built?
5. Fiona was invited to his birthday party by John last night.
6. Many ancient things are kept in museums.
7. Is the Temple of Literature surrounded by four busy streets?
8. Many famous films are made in Hollywood.
9. The dinner is being prepared in the kitchen by her mother.
10. All my homework is done on my computer.
Exercise 4.
1. Service is included in the bill.
2. The book is chosen carefully by Nana.
3. That room isn’t used.
4. Fruits are grown in California.
5. Many young people are attracted by these jeans.
6. This road isn’t used very often.
7. The dishes are washed in the evening.
Exercise 5.
1. The watch was bought at the shop (by her).
2. The house was built in 1950.
3. The exercises were done last week.
4. The letters were sent by the pupils the day before yesterday.
5. The lesson was learned (by him) two weeks ago.
6. Kieu story was written by Nguyen Du.
7. The cake was made by her last night.
8. The dishes were washed by Daisy last night.
Exercise 6.
1. Cell phones are used by a lot of people.
2. We haven’t been taught by Miss Diep since the last semester.
3. Our English lessons are taught by Mr. Vinh.
4. That experiment is being done by a student.
5. We are given a free period by our teachers this Saturday to prepare the festival.
6. Was this dictionary bought two weeks ago?
7. Our teeth should be cleaned twice a day.
8. I am not impressed by Alan’s knowledge about science and technology.
9. All of us are driven to school by her father every day.
10. A new school is going to be built here next year.
Exercise 7.
1. Jack opened the store in 1932.
2. Have you been told about it yet?
3. He was accused of stealing the money.
4. A bridge is going to be built over my house.
5. Many buildings were built to commemorate Uncle Ho’ birthday.
6. We shall be asked several questions.
7. The rules of the games must be observed carefully.
8. A new stadium was being built when I arrived.
9. People sell newspapers everywhere in the city.
10. Were those vegetables bought by the woman?
Exercise 8.
1. I used to stay up late to watch football matches.
2. There used to be some trees in the field.
3. Anna used to live with her parents.
4. He used to be a poor man, but now he becomes a rich businessman.
5. They didn’t use to go to the cinema every Sunday.
6. In the past my hair used to be shorter.
7. I used to have time to collect stamps when I was in primary school.
8. Did you use to go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang?
9. Mr. Hung used to go to work by motorbike, but now he goes to work by bus.
10. There used to be traffic jams in this street during rush hours, but now the street becomes wider.
Exercise 9.
1. Viet Nam’s anthem Tien Quan Ca was composed by Van Cao.
2. If you are not careful, you’ll hurt yourself.
3. How much is the bicycle?/ How much does the bicycle cost?
4. There are not any carrots in the market.
5. No one in the school plays the guitar better than you (do).
Exercise 10.
1. In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.
2. Because of being sick, Mary couldn’t go to school.
3. Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.
4. In spite of my sickness, my mother told me to go to school.
5. Because of a big storm, I stayed at home.
6. Despite Tom’s bad grades, he was admitted to the university.
7. Despite her physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
8. Although Tom got a good salary, he gave up his job.
9. In spite of having not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
10. Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Exercise 11.
1. Solar panels will be installed on the roof of our house next week.
2. A new school will be built for poor children next month.
3. Will cracks on the water popes be checked in two days (by the plumber)?
4. These chemicals are sold everywhere in my hometown.
5. The film on types of future energy sources won’t be shown next Friday.
6. The new president will be interviewed on TV.
7. The old thermal power plant will be destroyed at the end of this year.
8. The road to our village will be widened next year.
9. Biogas will be used for cooking and heating at this time next month.
10. The first prize was gotten at the competition.
Exercise 12.
1. More regulations will be made to reduce industrial pollution by governments.
2. Fossil fuels won’t be burnt for energy in the future.
3. More wind turbines will be constructed in that area to produce electricity.
4. Will our electricity bills be reduced to 20% in five months?
5. Alternative sources of energy will be developed.
5. Electricity will be being provided at this time next year.
6. Solutions will be found to reduce pollution in our city by scientists.
7. The tax on petrol will be increased to 15% next September.
8. With that device the wave energy will be changed into electricity.
10. Ordinary 100- watt light bulls will be replaced with energy-saving ones.
Exercise 13.
1. Renewable energy will be used in the future.
2. This school is ours.
3. How far is it from Vinh to Hanoi city?
4. I used to walk to school when I was a student.
5. In spite of being short, they still love playing sports.
6. Solar energy will be used to protect the environment.
7. In spite of eating lots of food, she is still very slim.
8. How far is it from Hanoi to HCM city?
9. I am interested in English.
10. They will fix our roof tomorrow.
Exercise 14.
1. There are a lot of tables in the café.
2. There is much information in the theatre programmes.
3. There are more than thirty theatres in London.
4. There is a swimming pool in the garden.
5. There are both private and state schools in the system.
6. It took me 3 months to accomplish this task.
7. Sorting out her stamps took Jane 3 hours a week.
8. The pictures will take 3 minutes to reach the earth.
9. It took her 30 minutes to write the letter.
10. It took him 2 hours to finish his essay.
Exercise 15.
1. Shanghai has more skyscrapers than Jakarta.
2. You didn’t remember to turn off the T.V last night, did you?
3. The countryside suffers less pollution than the city.
4. Why don’t you go to work by bike?
5. Tokyo has fewer billionaires than New York.
6. More trees will be planted along this street.
7. Overpopulation causes a lot of social problems in this area, doesn’t it?
8. Pollution is the most serious problem, isn’t it?
9. Did a group of foreigners visit the slums last week?
10. Mr Lam used to live in the country when he was a child.
CHUYÊN ĐỀ 4: REWRITE SENTENCES
Exercise 1. Use the words and phrases to write a passage.
1. Stamp collection/ be/ interesting hobby.
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2. You/ can learn many things, such/ the geography/ a country/ stamps.
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3. Postal stamps/ be a source/ interesting facts/ important dates/ every country/ the world.
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4. It/ make stamp collecting/ become very popular.
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5. As you look at the pages/ a stamp album, you/ can learn interesting details/ foreign customs/ arts/ literature/ history/ culture.
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6. Their colors/ can make/ you feel relaxed/ happy.
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7. Collecting stamps/ can become/ a business.
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8. If you are lucky/ finding/ special stamp, it/ will bring/ you some money besides knowledge/ pleasure.
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Exercise 2. Make correct sentences from the words and phrases given.
1. We/ keep/ our bodies/ warm/ avoid/ flu/ a cold.
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2. Getting/ enough/ rest/ help/ you/ concentrate/ school.
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3. Vitamins/ play/ important/ role/ our diet.
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4. You/ not/ play/ more/ computer games/ free time.
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5. Doctor/ asking/ Mai/ questions/ about/ health problems.
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Exercise 3. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms.
1. Nick/ wash/ hands a lot/ he/ not/ have the flu.
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2. David/ eat/ lots of junk food/ he/ not do exercise.
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3. doctor/ told Elena that she/ sleep more/ she/ try to relax more.
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4. My sister/ play/ computer games/ she does exercise too.
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5. Eating/ carrots help/ you see objects / more clearly/ at night.
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6. Going outside/ wet hair /give/ you a cold or flu.
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7. Eating/ fresh fish/ make/ you smarter.
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Exercise 4. Use the words and phrases to complete sentences.
1. The lakes/ are full/ rubbish. We should/ ask our friends/ clean them this Sunday.
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2. The hurricane/ was terrible. Many houses/ are destroyed/ many people became homeless.
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3. They are cold/ hungry. They have/ live/ the street this winter. We should ask people/ help them.
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4. We/ can cook meals/ bring them/ homeless people.
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5. We can ask people/ donate warm clothes/ help them/ rebuild their houses.
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6. Yesterday I/ go to school late because I/ miss the bus.
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7. Do you like/ work with children/ or with elderly people?
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8. It’s good/ donate blood because you/ can save people’s lives.
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Exercise 5. Use the cues to make sentences in the present perfect.
1. I/ buy/ a laptop/ but I/ not use/ it.
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2. I/ write/ a blog/ but I/ not upload/ any photos to it.
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3. We/ start/ the game/ half an hour ago/ hut we/ not finish/ it.
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4. My dad/ be/ to London/ but he/ not see/ Big Ben.
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5. I/ read/ my English book/ but I/ not do/ my English homework.
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6. They/ have/ lunch/ but they/ not have/ dinner.
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7. I/ download/ some songs/ but I/ not listen/ to them.
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Exercise 6. Use the words and phrases to form the sentences.
1. some/ she / bought / last weekend / interesting book.
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2. I/ love / basketball / volleyball/ watching/ and.
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3. teacher/ dances/ English/ gracefully/ my/ very.
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4. have to/ home/ I/ stay/ at/ because/ is/ raining/ it.
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5. Vietnam/ because/ beautiful/ I/ it/ is/ love/ very.
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6. born/ I/ in/ 1990/ was/ VinhPhuc/ in.
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7. English lessons/ and/ I/ on/ have/ Monday/ Tuesday.
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8. passion/ swimming/ favourite/ my/ is.
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9. family/ here/ in/ moved/ my/ 2004.
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10. her/ Mary/ that/ are/ is/ those/ and/ students.
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Exercise 7. Use the words and phrases to complete the text.
EATING HABITS IN VIET NAM
1. Meals/ Viet Nam - lunch or dinner - must/ include rice. Traditionally, Vietnamese meals/ prepared by wives or mothers and the whole family/ is expected/ eat.
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2. However, families now may have only one meal a day at home, and it may not include all the family members.
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3. Tastes, cooking methods, and dishes/ be different among the 3 regions: the North, the Central,/ the South. Nowadays, these differences/ become small.
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4. When family/ not have time to prepare meals, they/ eat out. Employees/ have lunch somewhere/ by the work places.
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5. Since Viet Nam/ opened/ doors to foreign investors, more foreigners/ have stayed/ worked in Viet Nam.
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6. As/ result, more foreign restaurants/ been opened in Viet Nam, especially/ big cities.
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7. Young people/ Viet Nam now like fast food because/ its conveniences. Vietnamese fast food shops/ been opened, and the most successful/ food chain/ is Pho 24.
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8. In recent years, there/ been more Vietnamese fast food chains such/ Bun Bo Hue 3A3.
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Exercise 8. Use the words and phrase to complete the sentences.
1. Chu Van An/ born in 1292 and/ die in 1370. From his childhood, he was famous/ his intelligence.
2. He/ not have the dream of taking part/ exams/ become mandarins like other students.
3. Chu Van An/ stay at home and taught himself/ reading books,/ opened schools.
4. His school quickly/ become famous in the region/ many students from other places/ go there to study.
5. Emperor Tran Minh Tong/ invite Chu Van An to be the principal/ the Imperial Academy/ teach his crown prince/ other students to become talented people/ the country.
6. In 1359, Emperor Tran Minh Tong/ give his crown to his son, Tran Hien Tong, who/ was also a student/ Chu Van An. Under the regime of Emperor Tran Hien Tong, the court/ the country/ were peaceful.
7. However, this period/ last only for 12 years. Then Emperor Tran Hien Tong/ die, and Tran Du Tong/ inherit the crown. The social situation/ become complicated, the people/ were very poor/ many good people/ killed.
8. Chu Van An bravely/ submitted a petition which requested the Emperor to behead 7 perfidious mandarins, so it/ was called “Seven Beheaded Petition” (That Tram So). “Seven Beheaded Petition” became the symbol/ the courageous attitude/ of the real intellectuals,/ of Chu Van An’s spirit.
Exercise 9. Put the words and phrases in the right order to make meaningful sentences.
1... takes/ art/ half/ gallery/ only/ hour/to/ an/ the/ It/ to/ get.
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2... mine/ book/ Her/ from/ is/ different.
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3... playing/ young/brother/the/ very/piano/My/when/was/enjoyed/he.
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4... are/ I/ as/as/not/ thought/ These/ expensive/clothes.
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5... new/ is/ next/ A/ to be/ going/ school/ built/ year/ here.
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Exercise 10. Use the cues given to write correct sentences.
1. Many countries/ already using/ solar energy.
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2. save/energy/one/best/way/conserve/natural/resources.
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3. At present/ most/ our electricity/ come/ use/ coal, gas, oil or nuclear power.
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4. plant/tree/create/shade/around/house/help/keep/cool.
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5. This power/ could/ provide/ sun.
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6. not leave/fridge/open/cold air/escape/use/lot/electricity.
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7. One percent/ solar energy/ reach/ earth/ enough/ provide power/ the total population.
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8. Turn/all/light/every/time/leave/room.
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Exercise 11. Use the cues given to write correct sentences.
1. Solar panels/ place/ the roof/ a house/ and/ sun’s energy/ use/ heat water.
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2. There/many/thing/do/home/help/family/more/energy/efficient.
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3. The energy/ store/ a number of days.
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4. Shut/computer/TV/other/electrical/stuff/when/not/use.
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5. Viet Nam/ an advanced technology/ solar energy.
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6. Cars/ use solar energy/ gas/ by the year 2030.
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7. On/ cloudy/ you/ use/ solar energy/ too.
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8. take/short/shower/instead/long/bath/help/save.
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Exercise 1.
1. Stamp collection is an interesting hobby.
2. You can learn many things, such as the geography of a country from stamps.
3. Postal stamps are a source of interesting facts and important dates about every country in the world.
4. It makes stamp collecting become very popular.
5. As you look at the pages of a stamp album, you can learn interesting details of foreign customs, arts, literature, history and culture.
6. Their colors can make you feel relaxed and happy.
7. Collecting stamps can become a business.
8. If you are lucky in finding a special stamp, it will bring you some money besides knowledge and pleasure.
Exercise 2.
1. We should keep our bodies warm to avoid flu or a cold.
2. Getting enough rest helps you (to) concentrate well at school.
3. Vitamins play an important role in our diet.
4. You should not play more computer games in your free time.
5. The doctor is asking Mai some questions about her health problems.
Exercise 3.
1. Nick washes his hands a lot, so he doesn’t have the flu.
2. David eats lots of junk food, and he doesn’t do exercise.
3. The doctor told Elena that she should sleep more, or she should try to relax more.
4. My sister plays computer games, but she does exercise too.
5. Eating more carrots helps you see objects more clearly at night.
6. Going outside with wet hair gives you a cold or flu.
7. Eating more fresh fish makes you smarter.
Exercise 4.
1. The lakes are full of rubbish. We should ask our friends to clean them this Sunday.
2. The hurricane was terrible. Many houses are destroyed and many people became homeless.
3. They are cold and hungry. They have to live on the street this winter. We should ask people to help them.
4. We can cook meals and bring them to homeless people.
5. We can ask people to donate warm clothes and help them to rebuild their houses
6. Yesterday I went to school late because I missed the bus.
7. Do you like working with children or with elderly people?
8. It’s good to donate blood because you can save people’s lives.
Exercise 5.
1. I have bought a laptop, but I have not used it.
2. I have written a blog, but I have not uploaded any photos to it.
3. We started the game half an hour ago, but we have not finished it.
4. My dad has been to London, but he has not seen Big Ben.
5. I have read my English book, but I have not done my English homework.
6. They have had lunch, but they had not had dinner.
7. I have downloaded some songs, but I have not listened to them.
Exercise 6.
1. She bought some interesting books last weekend.
2. I love watching basketball and volleyball.
3. My English teacher dances very gracefully.
4. I have to stay at home because it is raining.
5. I love Vietnam because it is very beautiful.
6. I was born in 1990 in VinhPhuc.
7. I have English lessons on Monday and Tuesday.
8. Swimming is my favourite passion.
9. My family moved here in 2004.
10. That is Mary and those are her students.
Exercise 7.
1. Meals in Viet Nam - lunch or dinner - must include rice. Traditionally, Vietnamese meals are prepared by wives or mothers and the whole family is expected to eat.
2. However, families now may have only one meal a day at home, and it may not include all the family members.
3. Tastes, cooking methods, and dishes are different between the 3 regions: the North, the Central, and the South. Nowadays, these differences have become small.
4. When family do not have time to prepare meals, they eat out. Employees have lunch somewhere nearby the work places.
5. Since Viet Nam opened its doors to foreign investors, more foreigners have stayed and worked in Viet Nam.
6. As a result, more foreign restaurants have been opened in Viet Nam, especially in big cities.
7. Young people in Viet Nam now like fast food because of its conveniences. Vietnamese fast food shops have been opened, and the most successful fast food chain is Pho 24.
8. In recent years, there have been more Vietnamese fast food chains such as Bun Bo Hue 3A3.
Exercise 8.
1. Chu Van An was born in 1292 and died in 1370.
2. From his childhood, he was famous for his intelligence.
3. He did not have the dream of taking part in exams to become mandarins like other students.
4. Chu Van An stayed at home and taught himself by reading books, and opened schools.
5. His school quickly became famous in the region and many students from other places went there to study.
6. Emperor Tran Minh Tong invited Chu Van An to be the principal of the Imperial Academy to teach his crown prince and other students to become talented people for the country.
7. In 1359, Emperor Tran Minh Tong gave his crown to his son, Tran Hien Tong, who was also a student of Chu Van An. Under the regime of Emperor Tran Hien Tong, the court and the country were peaceful. However, this period lasted only for 12 years. Then Emperor Tran Hien Tong died, and Tran Du Tong inherited the crown. The social situation became complicated, the people were very poor and many good people were killed.
8. Chu Van An bravely submitted a petition which requested the Emperor to behead 7 perfidious mandarins, so it was called “Seven Beheaded Petition” (That Tram So). “Seven Beheaded Petition” became the symbol of the courageous attitude of the real intellectuals, and of Chu Van An’s spirit.
Exercise 9.
1. It only takes half an hour to get to the art gallery.
2. Her book is different from mine.
3. My brother enjoyed playing the piano when he was very young.
4. These clothes are not as expensive as I thought.
5. A new school is going to be built here next year.
Exercise 10.
1. Many countries are already using solar energy.
2. Saving energy is one of the best ways to conserve natural resource.
3. At present, most of our electricity comes from the use of coal, gas, oil or nuclear power.
4. Plant trees because trees create shade around your house and help keep it cool.
5. This power could be provided by the sun.
6. Don’t leave the fridge door open because cold air escapes and this uses a lot of electricity.
7. One percent of the solar energy that reaches the earth is enough to provide power for the total population.
8. Turn off all the lights every time you leave the room.
Exercise 11.
1. Solar panels are placed on the roof of a house and the sun’s energy is used to heat water.
2. There are many things you can do at home to help your family more energy efficient.
3. The energy can be stored for a number of days.
4. Shut down the computer, TV and other electrical stuff when you aren’t using it.
5. Viet Nam has an advanced technology of solar energy.
6. Cars will use solar energy instead of gas by the year 2030.
7. On cloudy days you can use solar energy, too.
8. Talking a short shower instead of a long bath can help save energy.
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