Doan Thi Diem Secondary School Name_______________________ Class ___

PRACTICE READING & WRITING 3

I. Circle the correct answer:

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UNIVERSAL WET WEEKEND
II. Fill in ONE suitable word:
TRAVELLING THROUGH NORWAY

III. Word form:

THE HISTORY OF SKATEBOARDING IN THE USA
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V. Rewrite the sentences, using between THREE and SIX words:
VI. Think of one word which can be used in THREE sentences:
VII. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning.
1. Children between the age of 6 and 16 have to go to school in Malaysia.
Education……………………………………………………………………………….………..
2. It is high time you put a stop to this nonsense.
It is high time this nonsense……………………………………………………………….…….
3. Wearing uniforms may prevent students from developing their own way of dressing.
Students…………………………………………………………………………………….……
4. She was grateful to them for their hospitality.
She thanked …………………………………………………………………………………….
5. You money could be put to good use instead of being idle in the bank.
You ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. It is essential that you eat the soufflé’ as soon as it’s cooked.
The soufflé’ …………………………………………………………………………………….
7. She dances beautifully and sings sweetly too.
Not only ………………………………………………………………………………………..
8. Only new computer programs have enabled us to solve many problems quickly and
accurately.
Only with …………………………………………………………………………………….
9. The snowstorm damaged the fruit crops seriously.
The snowstorm did …………………………………………………………………………..
10. The Americans have just recalled their ambassador.
The American ………………………………………………………………………………..
11. Betty is very happy to look after handicapped people.
Betty is devoted ……………………………………………………………………………….
12. He suddenly thought that he might have misunderstood her.
It crossed his……………………………………………………………………………….
13. My protests were ignored.
Nobody ……………………………………………………………………………….
14. Although he seems friendly, he’s not to be trusted.
Friendly ……………………………………………………………………………….
15. Not until the body was found did the police believe her.
It was only when ……………………………………………………………………………….
16. Far more people live to retirement age in Britain than in the Philippines.
Not as ……………………………………………………………………………….
17. The riddle of the missing heiress has been solved.
The police ……………………………………………………………………………….
18. It is your duty to tell him what to do.
You are ……………………………………………………………………………….
19. My boss works better when he’s pressed for time.
The less ……………………………………………………………………………….
20. I was astonished by her confidence.
What ……………………………………………………………………………….
21. Someone told me my flight was cancelled when I got to the airport.
Arriving ……………………………………………………………………………….
22. On the day she agreed to marry him, he was happier than he had ever been in his life.
The day she ……………………………………………………………………………….
23. The fourth time he asked her to marry him, she accepted.
Only ……………………………………………………………………………….
24. Further progress was impossible because of the floods.
The floods ……………………………………………………………………………….
25. As he rose to speak, the crowd began cheering.
The cheering ……………………………………………………………………………….
26. We had not expected that we should have so much difficulty in finding the place.
The place ……………………………………………………………………………….
27. Our present financial problems will soon be a thing of the past.
We’ll ……………………………………………………………………………….
28. The fate of the two climbers is unknown.
It’s a mystery ……………………………………………………………………………….
29. Mrs. Wilson says she is sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday.
Mrs. Wilson ……………………………………………………………………………….
30. It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
I cancelled my ……………………………………………………………………………….
VIII. Rewrite the sentences using the word in bold.
1. “You’re not paying attention” my instructor said. (criticized)
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2. There’s no doubt that the thief had a key. (must)
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3. We have to decide quickly about this matter. (decision)
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4. I offered to help her but she said “No, thanks.” (turned)
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5. Mary didn’t feel like going to the party. (mood)
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6. If you are in Nha Trang by any chance, come and see us. (happen)
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7. Dick’s school is making him sit his exams again. (made)
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8. I would always do what you advised. (advice)
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9. How has the strike affected student attendance? (effect)
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10. She began to suffer from irrational fears. (prey)
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11. Mr. Misery was the only student who didn’t smile. (except)
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12. I assure you’re hungry. (granted)
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13. Soon the whole town heard the news about the bank robbery. (wildfire)
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14. Mary got married without her parents’ knowledge. (unaware)
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15. The desk was too crowded for him to put his book down. (room)
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IX. Complete the sentences using the word in bold.
1. We are afraid that the next train to Cardiff has been cancelled. REGRET
We __________________________________ the next train to Cardiff has been cancelled.
2. 'I was going to phone Sarah but I had too much homework to do', said John MEANT
John said that ___________________________ but he'd had too much homework to do.
3. Many people think that Gone with the Wind is one of the greatest films ever made. BE
Gone with the Wind __________________________ one of the greatest films ever made.
4. If you hold your breath for a few seconds it might get rid of your hiccups. HOLDING
You might be able to get rid of your hiccups if you __________________ for a few seconds.
5. Anna didn't like it at all when one of her colleagues got the promotion instead of her.
RESENTED
Anna ____________________________________________ the promotion instead of her.
6. I have a good relationship with my neighbors. ON
My neighbors ____________________________________________________well together.
7. It wasn't a good idea for me to spend all my money on beer and cigarettes, but I did. UP
I wish ____________________________________________ my money on beer and cigarettes.
8. The police left and then all the journalists arrived. ALREADY
The police _____________________________________________all the journalists arrived.
9. Although Sarah wasn't wearing a helmet, she wasn't injured in the accident. OF
Sarah wasn't injured in the accident, ________________________________ a helmet.
10. She felt she had achieved a lot in life, despite her disadvantaged background. SENSE
Despite her disadvantaged background, she felt ___________________ about her life.
11. Apparently, only one percent of the total land is used for agricultural production.
ACCOUNTS
It seems that agricultural production ___________________________________ the total land.
12. It's a good idea, but you really need to consider it carefully before you take action. THROUGH
Your idea is good, but it __________________________________ before you act on it.
13. I can lend you ten pounds, on the condition that you give me back the money next week,
Shohei. PROVIDING
I can lend you ten pounds, ___________________________________ me the money next week.
14. In my job as a journalist, I can get money that is more than enough to live on. LIVING
I can ___________________________________ as a journalist.
15. Mary, what do you think you would do if you won the lottery? SUPPOSING
Mary, ___________________________________ what would you do?
X. Choose the best answer.
1. Farming / what / provide / living / nearly 50% / our population
A. Farming is what provides a living for nearly 50 % of our population.
B. Farming is what is provided with a living for nearly 50 % of our population.
C. Farming is something what provides a living for nearly 50 % of our population.
D. Farming is what someone provides a living for nearly 50 % of our population.
2. Never / history / humanity / there / be / more people / live / world
A. Never in the history of humanity has there been more people to live in the world.
B. Never in the history of humanity there are more people living in the world.
C. Never in the history of humanity have there been more people living in the world.
D. Never in the history of humanity are there more people to live in the world.
3. She / sister / someone / I / used / play / when I / young
A. She is the sister of someone that I’m used to playing when I was young.
B. She is the sister of someone I used to play with when I was young.
C. She is someone’s sister I used to play with when I was young.
D. She is someone’s sister I’m used to playing when I was young.
4. She suggest / take / plane this evening / or / go / train tomorrow
A. She suggested taking the plane this evening or going by train tomorrow.
B. She suggested that we should take the plane this evening or going by train tomorrow.
C. She suggested taking the plane this evening or we should go by train tomorrow.
D. She suggested to take the plane this evening or to go by train tomorrow.
5. He / took / little notice / she / coming / kept / read
A. He took a little notice that she was coming in and kept reading.
B. He took little notice that she was coming in so he kept on reading.
C. He took so little notice that she was coming in and kept on reading.
D. He took as little notice as she was coming in so he kept reading.

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