High school The first term revision

name: ............................................. Class: 10A ...... 2016 – 2017

I. PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. psychologist B. duty C. laundry D. grocery
2. A. meaningful B. finance C. society D. advice
3. A. breadwinner B. heavy C. break D. instead
4. A. sister B. grocery C. family D. wife
5. A. excited B. talented C. supported D. watched
6. A. performed B. launched C. promised D. talked
7. A. suggestion B. organization C. application D. communication
8. A. experience B. dedicated C. enthusiast D. result
9. A. compose B. computer C. company D. comprise
10. A. process B. competitor C. federation D. elicit
11. A. culture B. number C. suffer D. support
12. A. instance B. circumstance C. finance D. romance
13. A. jog B. anything C. ring D. sing
14. A. disabled B. husband C. because D. accuse
15. A. promised B. increased C. practiced D. caused
16. A. society B. musician C. introduce D. license
17. A. chance B. finance C. appliance D. dance
18. A. gone B. shop C. song D. done
19. A. paid B. laid C. said D. maid
20. A. exciting B. exact C. exam D. exaggerate

II. VOCABULARY
I. Choose the best option to complete the following sentences.
1. Oxygen is absorbed here and brought to other parts of the body by the _________ system.
A. circulatory B. digestive C. respiratory D. nervous
2. In Singapore today, people tend to live in _________ families which consist of parents and children.
A. extended B. sole C. crowded D. nuclear
3. In the USA, the _______________ album is a record awarded to singer or a group whose album has sold at
least one million copies.
A. debut B. platinum C. single D. best-seller
5. It is parents’ duty and responsibility to _____ hands to take care of their children and give them a happy home.
A. shake B. hold C. join D. give
6. Which word is closest in meaning to “diseases”?
A. acupunctures B. precautions C. capabilities D. ailments

1. When you do something good for others, you will find your life _______.
A. meaningless B. hopeless C. harmful D. meaningful
2. Internet helps us interact _______ people all around the world.
A. on B. in C. with D. of
3. We all feel _______ about going on tours around Hanoi.
A. interested B. excited B. bored D. tired
4. Doing volunteer work, we are more_____ of global problems facing our world.
A. aware B. devote C. communicate D. dedicate
5. I really wanted to take part in this contest, _______ my parents allowed me to.
A. and B. or C. so D. but
6. - “What do you think of this song?” - “It sounds _______. I don’t like it”
A. interested B. bored C. boring D. interesting
7. Yesterday I got to the station late, but _______, the train was late, too.
A. fortunately B. fortunate C. unfortunate D. unfortunately
8. That’s a very nice dress you’re wearing. - _____.
A. I’m glad you like it B. That’s all right C. That’s nice D. You’re quite right
9. ______ is the member of a family who earns the money that the family needs.
A. Husband B. Breadwinner C. Women D. Homemaker

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10. This system of the body lets us breathe in oxygen with our ___ and breathe out carbon dioxide.
A. heart B. lungs C. brain D. intestine
11. This system of the body is _______ up of our bones.
A. made B. taken C. done D. got
12. Last night my favorite program________________ by a special news bulletin.
A. interrupted B. was interrupted C. were interrupted D. is interrupted
13. _____ is the controller of the body. Led by the brain and nerves, it allows us to move, talk and feel emotions.
A. Circulatory system B. Digestive system C. Nervous system D. Skeletal system
14. I often ______ at the market near her house.
A. clean the house B. shop for grocery C. do the cooking D. feed the cat
15. “Suoi Mo”, the debut album by Trinh Cong Son, is sweet and gentle.
A. first B. second C. third D. new
16. A lot of fans gathered at their idol’s home to see her after the contest.
A. contestant B. competitors C. judges D. devotees
17. Her exceptional ability is known widely as she has won a lot of prizes in many different contests.
A. talent B. passion C. admiration D. appearance
18. Volunteer work is a great way to _______ experience in a broad range of fields.
A. take B. gain C. do D. make
19. Last year, my class _______ to teach the children in a remote area.
A. volunteer B. voluntary C. volunteered D. volunteers
20. Joe: "John says he doesn't like you". Sue: "………………………………"
A. I'm not mind at all B. It is the same C. I don't care D. So do I
21. The film was nominated ……………… an Academy Award.
A. for B. in C. about D. with
22. Most people believe that musicians are born with special talents.
A. natural ability B. mental capacity C. good taste D. wisdom
23. She made her professional stage ………………. in Swan Lake.
A. appearance B. debut C. view D. Both A and B
24. The region is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty.
A. known B. famous C. available D. recognized
25. It is considered to be a …………………. disc in this year.
A. platinum B. silver C. blonde D. famous
26. - "It was very kind of you to give us a lift." - "Don't mention it ……………….. "
A. It is my pleasure. B. It was my pleasure C. Only pleasure D. Yes, I was
27. "Did you enjoy your visit to the art museum?"-"………………."
A. Really not B. No really C. Not really! D. Of course I do
28. He is never willing to listen to the views of others. He is a ………… person.
A. negative B. positive C. pessimist D. narrow-minded
29. She does ……………… work for the Red Cross of her school.
A. voluntarism B. voluntary C. voluntarily D. volunteerism
30. They have a small child, so for ........ reasons they need money.
A. obvious B. clearly C. understanding D. easy to see
31. He spends most of his time on teaching career. He is a ………. teacher.
A. contributed B. dedicated C. caring D. willing
32. An anonymous businesswoman …………..one million dollars to the charity.
A. give B. present C. donated D. raised
33. This organization is not intended to make a profit but to make money for the conservation of ocean mammals.
We are a ……………. organization .
A. not- profit B. no-profit C. non-profited D. non-profit
34. "Well done. Jerry, you've passed the driving test!"
A. I told Jerry about her passing the driving test.
B. I congratulated Jerry on passing her driving test.
C. I told that Jerry had passed her driving test.
D. I told Jerry that she had done well in her driving test.
35. We really admire him. He is a ………… writer.
A. distinguish B. distinguishing C. distinctive D. distinguished
II. Use these words in the box to complete the sentences below.
chores  household  soft  clips  album 
breadwinner  laundry  exercise  pianist  junk

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 1._____________ food is a kind of food that is quick and easy to prepare and eat, but it is thought be bad for your
health.
2. As a _____________ in his family, Mr. Black has to work hard all the time for money.
3. To stay healthy or become stronger, you should _____________ regularly.
4. Mrs. Brown does not do many _____________ duties, she just shops for groceries.
5. Many people around the world watched Michael Jackson's _____________ on the Internet.
6. A _____________ drink is a cold drink that does not contain alcohol.
7. The pop superstar's first __________ was so great that it was sold more than 1,500,000 copies.
8. I have to do some household _____________ such as cooking meals, cleaning the house and washing the
dishes.
9. A: Where does your brother often do the _____________?
B: He goes to the launderette near his college.
10. One of my favorites songs is "The Candle in the Wind" by Elton John. This _____________ can sing and play
the piano very well.

III. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the phrase about household chores in the box below in the
correct form.
Do the cooking shop for the groceries clean the house take out the trash
Do the laundry do the washing up water the houseplants feed the cat

1. She often …………………… at the supermarket near her house.

2. Lan loves animals so she……………………After each meal.
3. They ……………………every day, so it is spotlessly clean.
4. He likes…………………… to see them growing.
5. Her father sometimes…………………… Everybody in the family enjoys the meals he cooks.
6. It does not take him much time to …………………… because he has a washing machine.
7. He hates…………………… after dinner and sometimes breaks a bowl or a plate.
8. Nam has to …………………… everyday when the trash collector comes.

IV. Complete the conversation, using the words from the box.

lift weights  exercise  exercise 

watch TV  go rollerblading
Laura: You're really fit, Peter. Do you exercise very much?
Peter: Well, I always get up very early, and I __________________ for an hour.
Laura: You're joking!
Peter: No. And then I __________________ around the lake near my house.
Laura: How often do you __________________ like that?
Peter: About five times a week. What about you, Laura?
Laura: Oh, I hardly ever __________________. I usually just __________________in my free time.
Peter: Really...?

V. Finish the conversation using the sentences in the box.

A. I’m going to see a musical. 

B. But let me pay for the tickets this time. It's my turn.
C. Are you doing anything then? 
D. Would you like to go to the cinema? 
E. I have to finish my homework.

Hung: Say, Lan. What are you doing tonight? (1)____________________

Lan: Oh, sorry. I can't. I'm going to work late tonight. (2)____________________
Hung: Well, how about tomorrow night? (3)____________________

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Lan: No, I'm not. What are you planning to do?
Hung: ____________________(4)Would you like to come?
Lan: Sure, I'd love to! (5) ____________________
Hung: All right. Thanks!

C. GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence.
1. They ......................... Ho Chi Minh City last summer.
A. visit B. will visit C. have visit D. visited
2. He asked me if I ......................... to school by bicycle every day.
A. am going B. go C. was going D. went
3. ......................... Friday morning, there is a meeting between 11 am and 1 pm.
A. In B. For C. On D. At
4. The article was posted by Jimhello on Tuesday, .........................?
A. didn't it B. wasn't it C. was it D. did it
5. She was sick yesterday, ......................... she was absent from school.
A. since B. so C. because D. but
6. I didn't go to the party yesterday because ......................... .
A. I am sick B. I will be sick C. I was sick D. I would be sick
7. They are living in a house that ......................... in 1930.
A. is built B. was built C. built D. was building
8. I'm learning English ......................... I want to get a good job after school.
A. but B. because C. so D. therefore
9. Why ......................... go to the park for a change?
A. we don't B. don't we C. w should D. we should not
10. My father ......................... for the car factory since 1995.
A. worked B. was working C. has worked D. is working
11. - The alarm's going. It's making an awful noise. - OK, ......................... it off.
A. I am switching B. I am going to switch C. I'll switch
12. - Did you buy this book? - No, Emma did. ......................... it on holiday.
A. She'll read B. She is going to read C. She reads
13. - Is the shop open yet? - No, but there's someone inside. I think ......................... .
A. it opens B. it's about to open C. it will open
14. - Have you heard anything about Jane? - Yes. She's engaged. .................... married in June.
A. She's getting B. She'll get C. She's about to get
15. - I'm just going out to get a paper. - What newspaper ......................... .
A. will you buy B. are you buying C. are you going to buy

16. I would like ......................... Holland.

A. visit B. to visit C. visiting D. visited
17. Don't forget ......................... the door when you go out
A. locking B. for locking C. to lock D. lock
18. He is not very good ......................... mathematics.
A. on B. in C. for D. at
19. I suggest ..................... a short cut through the park. It'll take much less time.
A. take B. to take C. taking D. took
20. I am always remember ......................... off the lights before I leave my house.
A. turning B. to turn C. turned D. being turned
21. Did you remember ......................... Jack my message?
A. have given B. be given C. giving D. to give
22. Don't forget ......................... your homework tonight!
A. doing B. to do C. to be done D. having done
23. It's important .........................
A. not worrying B. not worry C. to not worry D. not to worry
24. It's no good ......................... him the truth now.
A. to tell B. tell C. telling D. not to tell
25. He is very ......................... in my story.
A. to interest B. interesting C. interested D. interests
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26. They ......................... students work harder.
A. encourage B. encouraging C. encouraged D. to encourage
27. I didn't find the situation funny. It wasn't ......................... .
A. amuse B. to amuse C. amused D. amusing
28. I went home early because I felt ......................... .
A. boring B. bore C. bored D. bore
29. When I read that novel, I felt ......................... .
A. excited B. excite C. exciting D. excite
30. His ......................... story causes great fun.
A. amuse B. amused C. amusing D. amuses
31. He seems quite ......................... with his new job.
A. satisfied B. satisfy C. satisfying D. Satisfies
32. This book is very ......................... .
A. to interest B. interesting C. interested D. interests
33. The film wasn't as good as I Expected. I were ......................... with it.
A. disappointed B. disappointing C. disappoint D. to disappoint
34. My friend is going to the United States next month. She has never been there before. It will be
an ......................... experience for her.
A. excite B. excited C. exciting D. to excite
35. He's one of the most ..................... men I have ever met. He never says anything interesting.
A. bored B. boring C. bore D. to bore
36. I really like these flowers ________ those flowers.
A. and B. so C. but D. or
37. Joan didn't come to the party ________ she had to work.
A. although B. because C. but D. and
38. It was still painful, _______ I went to see a doctor.
A. but B. or C. so D. however
39. John asked Joan to attend the meeting ________ she was unable to go.
A. and B. so C. but D. or
40. Do you want to eat lunch now ________ do you want to eat later?
A. and B. so C. but D. or
41. She is looking for a new job ________ she can make more money.
A. and B. so C. but D. or
42. We should finish this project ________ then go home.
A. and B. so C. but D. or
43. Do  you understand ________ should I tell you again?
A. and B. so C. but D. or
44. I cannot meet you on Thursday ________ I can meet you on Friday.
A. but B. and C. so D. or
45. He felt ill_______ he went to bed early.
A. and B. but C. or D. so

II. Identify the word or phrase that needs correcting.

1. Hellen borrowed my dictionary for look up the spelling of "occurrence".
A B C D
2. The teacher opened the windows for getting some fresh air in the room.
A B C D
3. My mother made me to promise to write them once a week.
A B C D
4. Most students want return home as soon as possible.
A B C D
5. I asked my classmate to let me to use his shoes.
A B C D
6. I am looking forward to go to swim in the ocean.
A B C D
7. I had the operator to put the call through for me.
A B C D
8. Look at the two dictionarys and you will see they are the same in some ways.
A B C D
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9. Would you mind turn on the lights, please? It's too dark for me to read.
A B C D
10. Thank you for looking up the children while I was out.
A B C D
11. My brother enjoys to go to the park on Summer evenings.
A B C D
12. I look forward to have the resolution to the problem I have mentioned.
A B C D
13. They have moved nothing in your room while they sent you to the hospital.
A B C D
14. It was not easy for us getting tickets for the concert.
A B C D
15. The earth circle the Sun once every 365 days.
A B C D
16. Look at these big black clouds! It is going to raining.
A B C D
17. Acupuncture is one of the oldest medical treatment in the world.
A B C D
18. Many accidents is caused by careless driving.
A B C D
19. Sometimes it is difficult to avoid to drink when we enjoy an informal party.
A B C D
20. It takes us two hours getting to Nam Dinh by car.
A B C D

D. READING
I. Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
Singapore is an island city of about three million people. It's a beautiful city with lots of parks and open spaces. It's
also a very (1)..................city.
Most of the people (2)..................in high-rise flats in different parts of the island. The business district is very
modern with (3)..................of high new office buildings. Singapore also has some nice older sections. In
Chinatown, there (4)..................rows of old shop houses. The government buildings in Singapore are very beautiful
and date from the colonial days.
Singapore is famous (5)..................its shops and restaurants. There are many good shopping. Most of the goods
are duty free. Singapore's restaurants sell Chinese, Indian, Malay and European food, and the prices are quite
reasonable.
1. A. large B. dirty C. small D. clean
2. A. live B. lives C. are living D. lived
3. A. lot B. lots C. many D. much
4. A. is B. will be C. were D. are
5. A. in B. on C. at D. for

II. Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions.
Plants supply people with food, clothing, and shelter - their most important needs. Many of our most useful
medicines are also made (1) ......................... plants. In addition, plants add beauty and pleasure to our lives. Most
people enjoy the smell of flowers, the sight field of waving grain, and the quiet of a forest. Not (2) .........................
plants are helpful to man. Some species grow in fields and gardens as weeds that choke off useful plants. Tiny hits
of pollen from (3) ......................... plants cause such (4) ......................... as asthma and hay fever. Other plants
destroy millions of dollars (5) ......................... of crops yearly.
1. A. of B. from C. by D. with
2. A. all B. every C. any D. some
3. A. any B. certain C. most D. all
4. A. accidents B. diseases C. misfortune D. disasters
5. A. worth B. value C. price D. Money

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PHẦN TỰ LUẬN
I. Give your own information and opinion for these questions.
A. Answer the questions TV SHOW.
1. What's your favorite TV show?
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2. Is it popular in your country?
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3. What channel is it on?
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4. When is it on?
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5. With whom do you often watch it?
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6. Who is the MC in the programme?
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7. What is the best thing do you like in this programme?
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8. Why is it popular in your country?
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II. Complete these sentences with and - because - but - or - so.

1. I've got a brother …………………………………… a sister.

2. It was very sunny last Sunday, …………………………… we went to the beach.
3. My father likes football  …………………………………… he doesn't like basketball.
4. We aren't going to the bank …………………………………… it is closed.
5. We can go to the beach ……………………… to the mountain. I don't really mind.
6. Vigo is hotter than Santiago, …………………………… Santiago is more beautiful.
7. I didn't buy the new shoes ………………………… I didn't have any money.
8. I like English …………………………………… I like French very much.
9. Do we have French …………………………………… music after the break?
10. He was late …………………………………… the bus didn't come.
11. We have a test on Monday ………………………… I'll have to study this weekend.
12. My friend has got a brother ………………………… a sister in the same class.
13. He hates playing computer games …………………………… he loves watching TV.
14. I went to buy a Rolling Stones CD, ………………………… the shop didn't have it.
15. The concert was cancelled, ……………………… we went to a nightclub instead.

III. Rewrite the followings one sentence, using and, but, so, or.
1. It was raining. I felt cold. I went indoors.
It was raining and I felt cold so I went indoors.

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2. He loves her. She loves him. They are getting married.
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3. I can paint the lounge. I can clean the fridge. I can't do both.
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4. Mr. Downes seemed poor. In fact, he had a lot of money.
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5. Tim is sleeping. You can't speak to him at the moment.
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6. The postman banged the gate. He shouted at Lulu. She bit him.
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7. My mother wanted me to become a doctor. I didn't.
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8. Nick didn't understand the lesson. He couldn't do the homework.
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9. You mustn't put this in the washing machine. You must wash it by hand. You must dry-clean it.
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10. A bee flew into the classroom this morning. It stung me.
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IV. Write the correct form of the Adjective of attitude.
1. My bath was……………………. I feel …………… now. (RELAX)
2. Joe is ………………… because he had a …………… day. (TIRE)
3. Your jokes are ……………………. I am …………………….(AMUSE)
4. I was so ………… by the movie. The scenes in the movie were …… (TOUCH)
5. The TV program was ………………. I felt ………… while watching it. (BORE)
6. The nurse's big needle was ………. I felt ………… when she walked over to me! (FRIGHTEN)
7. Ted forgot to close his zipper. It was …………. Ted felt …………… .(EMBARRASS)
8. My alarm clock wouldn't stop ringing. I was …………………. The sound was ……………. (ANNOY)
9. The movie, King Kong, was ……. The children who were watching it were …………. (TERRIFY)
10. I felt ………………… after getting a ……………… massage. (PLEASE)
V. Put the verbs into the correct forms.
1. It was a nice day, so we decided …………………………… for a walk. ( go )
2. Our neighbor threatened …………… the police if we didn't stop the noise. (call)
3. I'm still looking for a job but I hope ……………………… something soon. ( find )
4. He made me (do) ..................................... it all over again.
5. She can (sing) .......................................................... quite well.
6. I used (live) ............................................................. in a caravan.
7. He should (stop) ............................................... smoking.
8. I want (see) .........................the house where our president was born.
9. They won't let us (leave) ................. the Customs shed till our luggage has been examined.
10. He wouldn't let my baby (play) ............................. with his gold watch.

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11. They refused (accept) ............................................... the bribe.
12. Please let me (know) ......................... your decision as soon as possible.
13. Ted finally managed (pass)……… …………………… his driving test.
14. It’s good (have)………………………………………… your parents’ support.
15. Please, remind me (text)…… ………………… Sally tomorrow; it’s her birthday.

VI. Put the verbs into the correct tenses.

1. Portuguese banks ……………………. (open) at 8 o'clock.
2. They always …………………………. (play) the piano in the evening.
3. Yesterday she ……………………. (not/ be) in a good mood because she …………………………. (lose) her
keys.
4. Last year she ……………………………. (spend) most of her time on the beach.
5. I …………………………. (not/ eat) fish since I was eleven.
6. I …………………. (listen) to music when you ………………. (phone) last night.
7. ……………………. (she/ go) to Spain two years ago?
8. She ………………………. (usually/ go) to school by bus.
9. I …………………………. (not/ buy) a carpet yet.
10. He ……………………. (swim) three miles every day.
11. Let's go away! We ………………. (be) here for more than half an hour.
12. Where ………. (you/ go) for a holiday last year? I …………. (go) to London.
13. She is very tired because she ………………. (not/ sleep) for two days.
14. My mother …………………. (just/ go) to the market.
15. Mr. Morgan is the tallest man I …………………. (ever/to know).
16. My mother … (not/ like) vegetables and so we …………. (not/ eat) soup very often.
17. She usually …………. (go) to work by car but this week she ………. (go) by bus.
18. Peter can't come to the phone right now. He ………………………. (have) a shower.
19. While they ……………. (have) dinner, someone ……………. (knock) at the door.
20. When Martin ………………………. (arrive) home, Ann ……………. (talk) to someone on the phone.
21. I ………. (call) Roger at nine last night, but he ……………. (not / be) at home. He ……………. (study) at the
library.
22. What (you /wear) …………………. at the party tonight?
23. This is my last day here. I (go) ……………………. back to England tomorrow.
24. Look at these big black clouds! It (rain) ……………………………. .
25. Here is the weather forecast. Tomorrow (be) ………. dry and sunny.
26. Philip………………………….  (be) 15 next Wednesday.
27. I think, my mother………………………………………….  (like) this CD.
28. Paul's sister………………………………………….  (have) a baby.
29. Just a moment. I………………………………………….  (help) you with the bags.
30. In 2025 people………………………………………….  (buy) more hybrid cars.

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31. Marvin………………………………………….  (throw) a party next week.
32. Tomorrow they………………………………………….  (drive) to New York.
33. I offered him this job. I think he………………………………………….  (take) it.
34. That exercise looks difficult. I………………………………………….  (help) you.
35. She probably………………………………………….  (stay) until Thursday.
VIII. Change the sentences from the active to the passive.

1. People make jam from fruit.

…………………………………………………………...…..………………………………They will open the new
sports center soon.
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2. Her mother woke Alice up at seven o'clock.
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3. The boys walk the dog every day.
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4. An expert has valued the painting.
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5. The hotel provides hot water 24 hours a day.
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6. They invited us to a concert last Sunday.
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7. The shark ate the man.
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8. The police took him away.
…...…..……………………………………………………………………….
9. The police brought him here.
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10. The students were writing the lessons.
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11. People will build this building next year.
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12. He didn’t type the letter last night.
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13. He is writing a new book.
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14. My father hasn’t found his keys yet.
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15. He will solve the problem soon.
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16. My father is washing the car.
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17. We were painting the gate.
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18. I have eaten a hamburger.
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IX. READING
I. Read the text about Martin Luther King and answer the questions.
He was born in 1929 in Georgia, a southern state of the USA. He studied at college and then got a job as a preacher
in Alabama. At that time, black and white people in the USA were not equal. He fought for the rights of black
Americans. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, and he was a hero for millions of Americans. But some white
people hated him. On 3rd April 1968, he made a speech to a big crowd in Memphis, Tennessee. He talked about
his enemies and his own death. The next day, he was shot by James Earl Ray. 
1. When and where was he born?
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2. What was his job?
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3. What did he fight for?
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4. What were his achievements?
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5. How did he die?
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II. Read the text about Mother Teresa and answer the questions.
Mother Teresa was one of the most influential personalities of the twentieth century. However, her life was neither
easy nor glamorous. She was born in Skopje, Macedonia in 1910. At the age of 18 she left her home in Skopje and
joined the Sisters of Loreto, an Irish community of nuns with missions in India. She went to India as a missionary.
She became a teacher of English in a secondary school. The school was in a nice area but there were slums nearby.
Conditions there were absolutely terrible. She was horrified by what she saw. She insisted on leaving her
comfortable convent and going to live among the poor. At first her superiors tried to discourage her from leaving
the convent, but in the end they agreed to let her go.
Soon other people heard about her work and came to help her. Although she had no money herself, she succeeded
in building shelters for the dying and schools for the poor. By the 1990s she had become famous and she was
eventually given the Nobel Prize for her service to the poor. Mother Teresa died on September 5th, 1997.

1. Where was Mother Teresa born?

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2. When did she join the Sisters of Loreto?
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3. What was her job in India?
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4. What did she insist on when she saw the poor living conditions in India?
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5. Why was she given the Nobel Prize?
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III. Read the text about Spring school and answer the questions.
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Spring School is an informal school. It provides classes for disadvantaged children in Ho Chi Minh City. Around30
street children live and study at the school and about 250 children with special difficulties from District 1 regularly
attend classes.
The Organization for Educational Development cooperated with Spring School to set up English classes in 1998.
Dance, theatre, singing, and folk music classes were set up a year later. Children from these classes participate in
fundraising performances. They raise money to continue their English and Performance Arts classes. Spring
School requires volunteers to help organize their fundraising dinner held annually in June. This is an exciting night
in which children dance, sing and play music at one of the largest hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. They also need
foreign volunteers to contact sponsors and help to expand the school activities. Volunteers are required from
February until July to help organize these events.

1. What is the aim of Spring School?

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2. What kinds of children attend classes at the school?
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3. When were the English classes set up?
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4. Why do the school children raise money?
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5. Where is the fundraising dinner held?
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