17. I would have been on time if I hadn’t stopped at the post office

a. I was on time even tough I stopped at the post office

b.I wasn’t on time because I stopped at the post office

c. I didn’t stop at the post office, but I was late.

D. all of the above

18. I have still got the camera because no one has claimed it

a. because it hasn’t been claimed

b. because of not claiming on it

c. because of no claim has been made on it

d. because it has been claimed by no one

20. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work. In spite of ____________

a. the serious ill, he was determined to finish his work

b.be ill seriously, he was determined to finish his work

c.his serious ill,he wasdetermined to finish hiswork

d.he wasill seriously,he wasdetermined to finish his work

21. Although they were very poor, the children seemed happy.

a. The children seemed happy because they were very poor

b.The children were very poor,so they seemed happy

c.Despite their poverty, the children seemed happy

d.he children seemes happy whether they were poor /rich

22. Because of his bad leg, he walked slowly.

a. Because his leg was bad, he walked slowly

b. Because his bad leg, he walked slowly

c. If his leg was bad, he walked slowly

d. Although his leg was bad, he walked slowly

23. I got to class on time _________ I had missed my bus.

a. even though b. nevertheless c. because d. despite

II. Choose the correct answer for each sentence:

1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.

a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although

2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.

a. Despite b. Because c. Because of d. As

3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.

a. Although b. Because of c. In spite of d. Because

4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.

a. because b. because of c. Even though d. in spite of

5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.

a. Even though b. In spite of c. Since d. As

6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.

a. since b. as c. because d. in spite of

7. ____________ the meeting’s at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.

a. Although b. In spite of c. Because d. Because of

8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.

a. because b. because of c. since d. as

9. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications

a. because b. because of c. although d. despite

10. It’s unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.

a. in spite of b. despite c. due to d. a & b are correct

11. Many people don’t want to live in big cities ________ big cities are often heavily polluted

a. but b. because c. and d. though

12. __________ she heard the door bell ring, she did not answer it.

a. However b. Because c. Even though d. As if

13. Despite the storm, the climbers decided to go on

a. In spite of it was storm b. Although there was a storm

c. Because ut stormed d. Due to it storms

14. He stopped working because he was too tired

a. because of his tiredness b. since being tired

c. for tired d. although his tiredness

15. His teacher got angry because he behaved badly

a. so that he behaved badly b. even though he behaved badly

c. because of his bad behaviour d. because of his behaviour

16. Although the traffic was heavy, he managed to get to the office in time.

a. In spite of the traffice was heavy b. Because of the heavy traffice

c. In spite of the heavy traffice d. Due to the traffice was heavy

17. I would have been on time if I hadn’t stopped at the post office

a. I was on time even tough I stopped at the post office b.I wasn’t on time because I stopped at the post office

c. I didn’t stop at the post office, but I was late. D. all of the above

18. I have still got the camera because no one has claimed it

a. because it hasn’t been claimed b. because of not claiming on it

c. because of no claim has been made on it d. because it has been claimed by no one

20. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work. In spite of ____________

a. the serious ill, he was determined to finish his work b.be ill seriously, he was determined to finish his work

c.his serious ill,he wasdetermined to finish hiswork d.he wasill seriously,he wasdetermined to finish his work

21. Although they were very poor, the children seemed happy.

a. The children seemed happy because they were very poor b.The children were very poor,so they seemed happy

c.Despite their poverty, the children seemed happy d.he children seemes happy whether they were poor /rich

22. Because of his bad leg, he walked slowly.

a. Because his leg was bad, he walked slowly b. Because his bad leg, he walked slowly

c. If his leg was bad, he walked slowly d. Although his leg was bad, he walked slowly

23. I got to class on time _________ I had missed my bus.

a. even though b. nevertheless c. because d. despite

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Although he claims to have left his job voluntarily, he was actually ________ for  misconduct

A. dismissed

B. dispelled

C. resigned

D. released

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

         Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn't exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin's work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.

         One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.

Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention as he dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.

          On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin's grand entrance for a long time!

People thought Merlin was a dreamer because he ___________.

A. was a gifted musician

B. invented the roller skates

C. often gave others surprises

D. was full of imagination

31. Who looks ................your children when you are away from home?

A. for B. at C. after D. to

32. He got wet ...............he forgot his umbrella.

A. because of B. because C. but D. and

33. He is going to the post office..............he wants to send a letter.

A. because B. but C. and D. moreover

34. She studies well...............she is busy.

A. because B. since C. although D. and

35. The people..............live in Greece speak Greek.

A. which B. whom C. where D. who

36. Auld Lang Syne is a song..............is sung on New Year's Eve.

A. which B. who C. whom D. when

37. Peter, ...............can compose many pieces of music, sings very well.

A. which B. whom C. who D. whose

38. Do you know the man ................you met yesterday?

A. who B. whom C. which D. whose

39. The car ..............he has just bought is very expensive.

A. who B. whom C. which D. whose

40. According to the weather..............it will be raining tonight.

A. forecast B. forecaster C. forecasted D. forecasting

41. Yesterday a hurricane hit the................of Vung Tau City.

A. coaster B. coast C. coasting D. coastal

42. The ..............can know when a volcano will erupt nowadays.

A. science B. scientific C. scientists D. scientifically

43. Many people become ..................because of the natural disaster every year.

A. homeland B. homesick C. homeless D. homework

44. Daddy, it's the weather forecast .................TV.

A. in B. to C. on D. at

45. I am preparing for the picnic .................my friends tomorrow.

A. at B. to C. in D. with

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions

Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn’t exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin’s work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.

One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.

Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention as he dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.

On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin’s grand entrance for a long time!

People thought Merlin was a dreamer because he__________.

A. was a gifted musician

B. often gave others surprises

C. invented the roller skates

D. was full of imagination

IV.Find the mistake in each sentence below.

12.   Because (A) there was (B) an accident, everyone (C) was fine (D).

13.   He will (A) clean (B) his house at 9 a.m. (C) tomorrow (D).

14.   There are less (A) TV programs for (B) teenagers than (C) there are for adults (D).

15.   Every day I go to work (A) by foot (B), but she drives (C) to (D) work.

EXERCISE8 :Find ONE mistake in each of the following sentences and correct it.SỬA LỖI SAI

1. Neither his parents nor his teacher are satisfied with his result when he was at high school.

            A                     B                    C        D

…………………………………………………………………………….

2. Daisy was the only one of those girls thatget the scholaship.

                        A         B                          C    D

…………………………………………………………………………….

3. Workingprovide people with personal satisfaction as well as money.

A         B         C                                 D

……………………………………………………………………………..

4.Either the doctor or the nurses takes care of changing the patient’s bandages.

A                                                     B             C         D

………………………………………………………………………………

5. Every student who majors in English are ready to participate in the oratorical contest.

A                                 B                          C                            D

………………………………………………………………………………

6. One hundreds eight thousand miles is the speed of light.

A                     B                     C         D

……………………………………………………………………………….

7. The guest of honour, along with his wife and children, were sitting at the first table

A                     B         C

when we had a party yesterday.

D

……………………………………………………………………………………

8. The audience was enjoying ẹvẹry minute of the performanre.

       A              B                        C                              D

……………………………………………………………………………………

9. All the books on the top shelfbelongs to mẹ.

     A                   B                  C           D

……………………………………………………………………………………

10. Five thousand pounds were stolen fromthe bank.

A                                 B                     C     D

……………………………………………………………………………………

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

         Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn't exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin's work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.

         One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.

Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention as he dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.

          On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin's grand entrance for a long time!

Merlin put wheels under his shoes in order to ____________.

A. impress the party guests

B. arrive at the party sooner

C. show his skill in walking on wheels

D. test his invention