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A B C D
of them while we’re away. 16. Mr. Jackson is worried that he won’t be able to find a parking space when
D A B
3. In some areas, it has against the law to ride a motorcycle without a helmet. he will come to the office this afternoon.
A B C D C D
4. The novel and the short story are the literary forms most commonly called 17. Mr. Watson will return from his vacation before his assistant had to leave
“fiction”, A B C
A B for his business trip.
but contemporary narrative poetry and drama were also forms of fiction. D
C D 18. As soon as the next lecture will end, let’s leave.
5. When the minerals needed for com to grow are lack, the husks may be stunted. A B C D
A B C D 19. As soon as he will come back from his office, tell him to see me.
6. Since ancient times, some people wore amulets, objects that are supposed A B C D
A B C 20. The contract looks fine to me, but my lawyer would like to review it before it
to give the wearer magical powers. A B C
D will be signed.
7. I will come to your office as soon as I prepare this report. D
A B C D Exercise 2 (Infinitives, gerunds): Choose the underlined part among A, B, c or D that
8. Our lifestyle changed since running water came to our village. needs correcting.
A B C D 1. You aren’t allowed smoking because you are too young to do it.
9. As soon as he will graduate, he is going to return to his hometown. A B C D
A B C D 2. Fred asked me help him while he was doing his homework.
10. We haven’t seen each other from we left school. A B C D
A B C D 3. Peter was too selfish for helping anyone though he was very rich.
11. The first doctor had said that my mother suffered from asthma, but the second A B C D
A B C 4. After much discussion, the negotiators decided not making an offer until they
one said that she had been healthy. A B C
D had looked over the contract.
12. You should not have offended my aunt the was you have done. D
A B C D 5. The children forgot picking up the note from the office and now they are worried.
13. Not until the office phoned me had I found out about the meeting. A B C D
A B C D 6. The manager first talked about staffing policy, and then went on talking about
14. I tried to convince him several times but I failed because he was unwilling A B C D
A the budget.
to consider what I have said. 7. It is worth to spend money on things like second-hand clothes.
B C D A B C D
15. During our conversation he couldn’t help asking me if my sister has already given 8. I am sure I locked the door when we were leaving. I remember how I checked
A B C A B C D
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2. Mr. Suzuki wants to know where the supplies are kept, in case he need more birth to the baby.
A B C D
of them while we’re away. 16. Mr. Jackson is worried that he won’t be able to find a parking space when
D A B
3. In some areas, it has against the law to ride a motorcycle without a helmet. he will come to the office this afternoon.
A B C D C D
4. The novel and the short story are the literary forms most commonly called 17. Mr. Watson will return from his vacation before his assistant had to leave
“fiction”, A B C
A B for his business trip.
but contemporary narrative poetry and drama were also forms of fiction. D
C D 18. As soon as the next lecture will end, let’s leave.
5. When the minerals needed for com to grow are lack, the husks may be stunted. A B C D
A B C D 19. As soon as he will come back from his office, tell him to see me.
6. Since ancient times, some people wore amulets, objects that are supposed A B C D
A B C 20. The contract looks fine to me, but my lawyer would like to review it before it
to give the wearer magical powers. A B C
D will be signed.
7. I will come to your office as soon as I prepare this report. D
A B C D Exercise 2 (Infinitives, gerunds): Choose the underlined part among A, B, c or D that
8. Our lifestyle changed since running water came to our village. needs correcting.
A B C D 1. You aren’t allowed smoking because you are too young to do it.
9. As soon as he will graduate, he is going to return to his hometown. A B C D
A B C D 2. Fred asked me help him while he was doing his homework.
10. We haven’t seen each other from we left school. A B C D
A B C D 3. Peter was too selfish for helping anyone though he was very rich.
11. The first doctor had said that my mother suffered from asthma, but the second A B C D
A B C 4. After much discussion, the negotiators decided not making an offer until they
one said that she had been healthy. A B C
D had looked over the contract.
12. You should not have offended my aunt the was you have done. D
A B C D 5. The children forgot picking up the note from the office and now they are worried.
13. Not until the office phoned me had I found out about the meeting. A B C D
A B C D 6. The manager first talked about staffing policy, and then went on talking about
14. I tried to convince him several times but I failed because he was unwilling A B C D
A the budget.
to consider what I have said. 7. It is worth to spend money on things like second-hand clothes.
B C D A B C D
15. During our conversation he couldn’t help asking me if my sister has already given 8. I am sure I locked the door when we were leaving. I remember how I checked
A B C A B C D
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it. 2. The old man said to have left all his money to an old people’s house when
9. I’m sure we locked the door when we were leaving; I still remember to lock it. A B C D
A B C D he died.
10. Having watered the flowers in the rooms, she went on watering those in 3. Today with highly advanced technology, surgeons are operated with
A B C D A B C
the kitchen. a precision undreamed of twenty years ago.
11. Have you considered to move to another city to find a new job that uses D
A B 4. I can tell you if your request has approved just when the report arrives.
the same skills but offers a better salary? A B C D
C D 5. Bats are often used their own sound to locate food and to avoid obstacles
12. The staff has asked the smokers to avoid to take their breaks in the office so A B C
A B C when they fly at night.
the smoke won’t bother the non-smokers. D
D 6. Our chemistry professor is believed to meet President Kennedy when he was
13. You should not avoid teaching students who don’t seem to be capable A B C D
A B a student.
to understand as much as you do. 7. He was seen enter the house at midnight, so he shouldn’t say he didn’t do it.
C D A B C D
14. I wish you didn’t risk to damage your health by smoking so much. 8. It announced today that an enquiry would be held into the collapse of a high-rise
A B C D A B C D
15. We have postponed to tell anyone the news until after Christmas. apartment block in the capital.
A B C D 9. Raw materials that used to make cars include iron ore, rubber, and petroleum.
16. I’ll be here in a moment if you don’t mind to wait for a couple of minutes. A B C D
A B C D 10. Peter couldn’t understand what had decided because too many people
17. I was discouraged to swim when I put my feet in the ice-cold water. A B
A B C D were talking at a time.
18. I prefer telling jokes to be told ones which I don’t understand. C D
A B C D 11. As I drove south, I could see that the old road was rebuilding.
19. I was thinking of taking gymnastics, but I wonder if there is any point to spend A B C D
A B C 12. There are still a few details which need being seen to before the wedding.
so much money on club fees. A B C D
D 13. It is always a good idea to have your expensive suit wash by laundry staff.
20. You will hear from us when we have finished to deal with your complaint. A B C D
A B C D 14. I would enjoy myself more if we could have all problems to solve before
Exercise 3 (Passive voice, causative form): Choose the underlined part among A, B, C A B C
or D that needs correcting. we start our holiday.
1. Generally, a credit check required before you can open an account like this D
A B C D 15. I got her take an umbrella in case it rained.
one at Northern Savings.
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it. 2. The old man said to have left all his money to an old people’s house when
9. I’m sure we locked the door when we were leaving; I still remember to lock it. A B C D
A B C D he died.
10. Having watered the flowers in the rooms, she went on watering those in 3. Today with highly advanced technology, surgeons are operated with
A B C D A B C
the kitchen. a precision undreamed of twenty years ago.
11. Have you considered to move to another city to find a new job that uses D
A B 4. I can tell you if your request has approved just when the report arrives.
the same skills but offers a better salary? A B C D
C D 5. Bats are often used their own sound to locate food and to avoid obstacles
12. The staff has asked the smokers to avoid to take their breaks in the office so A B C
A B C when they fly at night.
the smoke won’t bother the non-smokers. D
D 6. Our chemistry professor is believed to meet President Kennedy when he was
13. You should not avoid teaching students who don’t seem to be capable A B C D
A B a student.
to understand as much as you do. 7. He was seen enter the house at midnight, so he shouldn’t say he didn’t do it.
C D A B C D
14. I wish you didn’t risk to damage your health by smoking so much. 8. It announced today that an enquiry would be held into the collapse of a high-rise
A B C D A B C D
15. We have postponed to tell anyone the news until after Christmas. apartment block in the capital.
A B C D 9. Raw materials that used to make cars include iron ore, rubber, and petroleum.
16. I’ll be here in a moment if you don’t mind to wait for a couple of minutes. A B C D
A B C D 10. Peter couldn’t understand what had decided because too many people
17. I was discouraged to swim when I put my feet in the ice-cold water. A B
A B C D were talking at a time.
18. I prefer telling jokes to be told ones which I don’t understand. C D
A B C D 11. As I drove south, I could see that the old road was rebuilding.
19. I was thinking of taking gymnastics, but I wonder if there is any point to spend A B C D
A B C 12. There are still a few details which need being seen to before the wedding.
so much money on club fees. A B C D
D 13. It is always a good idea to have your expensive suit wash by laundry staff.
20. You will hear from us when we have finished to deal with your complaint. A B C D
A B C D 14. I would enjoy myself more if we could have all problems to solve before
Exercise 3 (Passive voice, causative form): Choose the underlined part among A, B, C A B C
or D that needs correcting. we start our holiday.
1. Generally, a credit check required before you can open an account like this D
A B C D 15. I got her take an umbrella in case it rained.
one at Northern Savings.
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A B C D 7. What would you have done five years ago if you won a million dollars?
16. The house is being redecorated and I am having the walls painted and A B C D
A B C 8. If not his father’s help. Bill couldn’t have repaired the roof.
the floors to be replaced. A B C D
D 9. If I had eaten lunch, I wouldn’t have been hungry now.
17. I am short of money because I am building a house; the experts who are doing A B C D
A B 10. Had I been interested in that subject, I would try to learn more about it.
it are pretty expensive. A B C D
C D Exercise 5 (Past Subjunctive; Present Subjunctive): Choose the underlined part among
18. The grass needs cutting, so let us have one of the men to take a lawn-mower A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
A B C 1. I wish I didn’t speak to him so severely yesterday.
and do it. A B C D
D 2. I have a lot of work to do. I wish I have more time.
19. If someone feels faint you should have him lav flat, keep his head low. A B C D
A B C 3. If only I have done the test better than other students did.
and make him breathe deeply. A B C D
D 4. Sean wishes he didn’t take part in the play yesterday because he forgot the lines.
20. Unless you get your son doing the work, you will have to do it all by yourself. A B C D
A B C D 5. It's high time the government does something about air pollution.
Exercise 4 (Conditionals): Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D needs A B C D
correcting. 6. You had better tell Tom that it’s high time he should start learning.
1. If I had finish a course on computer programming, I would have A B C D
A B C D 7. The government suggested that small businesses gave their own ideas on
a better salary now. A B C D
2. If we had more time last week, we would certainly have finished the project on the law.
time. 8. The teacher suggeststhat the students have to work hard in order to pass the
A B C D A B C
3. Were you to win a huge sum of money, what would you have bought? final exam.
A B C D D
4. Had the teacher realized that the students couldn’t understand him, he 9. My wife always suggests I can check the labels before buying food.
A B A B C D
would speak louder. 10. During that terrible snowstorm, the police demanded that people staved
C D A B
5. If they took their language lessons seriously, they would be able to away from Highway 101 except cases of emergency.
A B C D
communicate with the locals now. Exercise 6 (Comparison): Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D needs
C D correcting.
6. The guests could have had their lunch outside if it weren’t so cold. 1. Walking up the stairs is not quick as taking the elevator, but it provides more
A B C D A B C D
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A B C D 7. What would you have done five years ago if you won a million dollars?
16. The house is being redecorated and I am having the walls painted and A B C D
A B C 8. If not his father’s help. Bill couldn’t have repaired the roof.
the floors to be replaced. A B C D
D 9. If I had eaten lunch, I wouldn’t have been hungry now.
17. I am short of money because I am building a house; the experts who are doing A B C D
A B 10. Had I been interested in that subject, I would try to learn more about it.
it are pretty expensive. A B C D
C D Exercise 5 (Past Subjunctive; Present Subjunctive): Choose the underlined part among
18. The grass needs cutting, so let us have one of the men to take a lawn-mower A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
A B C 1. I wish I didn’t speak to him so severely yesterday.
and do it. A B C D
D 2. I have a lot of work to do. I wish I have more time.
19. If someone feels faint you should have him lav flat, keep his head low. A B C D
A B C 3. If only I have done the test better than other students did.
and make him breathe deeply. A B C D
D 4. Sean wishes he didn’t take part in the play yesterday because he forgot the lines.
20. Unless you get your son doing the work, you will have to do it all by yourself. A B C D
A B C D 5. It's high time the government does something about air pollution.
Exercise 4 (Conditionals): Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D needs A B C D
correcting. 6. You had better tell Tom that it’s high time he should start learning.
1. If I had finish a course on computer programming, I would have A B C D
A B C D 7. The government suggested that small businesses gave their own ideas on
a better salary now. A B C D
2. If we had more time last week, we would certainly have finished the project on the law.
time. 8. The teacher suggeststhat the students have to work hard in order to pass the
A B C D A B C
3. Were you to win a huge sum of money, what would you have bought? final exam.
A B C D D
4. Had the teacher realized that the students couldn’t understand him, he 9. My wife always suggests I can check the labels before buying food.
A B A B C D
would speak louder. 10. During that terrible snowstorm, the police demanded that people staved
C D A B
5. If they took their language lessons seriously, they would be able to away from Highway 101 except cases of emergency.
A B C D
communicate with the locals now. Exercise 6 (Comparison): Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D needs
C D correcting.
6. The guests could have had their lunch outside if it weren’t so cold. 1. Walking up the stairs is not quick as taking the elevator, but it provides more
A B C D A B C D
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exercise. A B C
2. Ms Chang always gets a lot done, but yesterday she did more work cleaning the fishing rods afterwards.
A B D
that I’ve ever seen before. 15. The rate of stomach cancer is lowest in countries where people don’t eat
C D A B C
3. This concert is more worse than I expected it to be. processed meat products than in nations where such foods are consumed.
A B C D D
4. We tested several printers at the trade show, and the new Canon 3500 16. After the critics see the two plays, they will, as a result of their experience and
A A B
seemed to be the good one for our purposes. background, judge which is the most effective and moving.
B C D C D
5. Our trainees found the product demonstration at this meeting difficult to 17. Usually the climate in mountainous areas becomes much windy at higher altitudes.
A B C A B C D
understand than in previous years. 18. The diameter of the Sun is more than one hundred times greater than the Earth.
D A B C D
6. I don’t believe there is anyone best suited for the job than Mrs. Smith. 19. The most great trumpet player, Louis Armstrong, went from New Orleans in
A B C D A
7. There is fewer rainfall in the central area than in the north of the country. 1922 to join a band that helped spread jazz through phonograph recordings.
A B C D B C D
8. Fruits and vegetables provide few protein in relation to their weight and size. 20. The life in the city is more comfortable than in the country.
A B C D A B C D
9. There is still more pollution in the air because its level is increasing all the time. Exercise 7: (Inversion of subjects and verbs): Choose the underlined part among A, B,
A B C D C or D that needs correcting.
10. Your brother spoke in a more interesting way even though he mentioned 1. Never before I have seen a man who enjoyed being lied to.
A B C A B C D
less details. 2. Not until yesterday I met them for the first time in my life.
D A B C D
11. Of the two lecturers, the first was by far the best, partly because the person 3. Hardly had we arrived at the hotel that there was a power cut.
A B C A B C D
who delivered it had such a dynamic style. 4. No sooner had I turned out the light when I heard a noise outside.
D A B C D
12. She is an efficient employee; she does twice as more work as other people do. 5. Not only Jack broke his leg, but he also injured his shoulders.
A B C D A B C D
13. The United States has a younger population as most other major industrial 6. Hardly had we settled down in our seats than the lights went out.
A B C A B C D
countries. 7. Only after checking three times I was certain of the answer.
D A B C D
14. Of all outdoor activities, Paul likes fishing best of all, but he doesn’t enjoy 8. No sooner it had stopped raining than the sun came out.
A B C D
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exercise. A B C
2. Ms Chang always gets a lot done, but yesterday she did more work cleaning the fishing rods afterwards.
A B D
that I’ve ever seen before. 15. The rate of stomach cancer is lowest in countries where people don’t eat
C D A B C
3. This concert is more worse than I expected it to be. processed meat products than in nations where such foods are consumed.
A B C D D
4. We tested several printers at the trade show, and the new Canon 3500 16. After the critics see the two plays, they will, as a result of their experience and
A A B
seemed to be the good one for our purposes. background, judge which is the most effective and moving.
B C D C D
5. Our trainees found the product demonstration at this meeting difficult to 17. Usually the climate in mountainous areas becomes much windy at higher altitudes.
A B C A B C D
understand than in previous years. 18. The diameter of the Sun is more than one hundred times greater than the Earth.
D A B C D
6. I don’t believe there is anyone best suited for the job than Mrs. Smith. 19. The most great trumpet player, Louis Armstrong, went from New Orleans in
A B C D A
7. There is fewer rainfall in the central area than in the north of the country. 1922 to join a band that helped spread jazz through phonograph recordings.
A B C D B C D
8. Fruits and vegetables provide few protein in relation to their weight and size. 20. The life in the city is more comfortable than in the country.
A B C D A B C D
9. There is still more pollution in the air because its level is increasing all the time. Exercise 7: (Inversion of subjects and verbs): Choose the underlined part among A, B,
A B C D C or D that needs correcting.
10. Your brother spoke in a more interesting way even though he mentioned 1. Never before I have seen a man who enjoyed being lied to.
A B C A B C D
less details. 2. Not until yesterday I met them for the first time in my life.
D A B C D
11. Of the two lecturers, the first was by far the best, partly because the person 3. Hardly had we arrived at the hotel that there was a power cut.
A B C A B C D
who delivered it had such a dynamic style. 4. No sooner had I turned out the light when I heard a noise outside.
D A B C D
12. She is an efficient employee; she does twice as more work as other people do. 5. Not only Jack broke his leg, but he also injured his shoulders.
A B C D A B C D
13. The United States has a younger population as most other major industrial 6. Hardly had we settled down in our seats than the lights went out.
A B C A B C D
countries. 7. Only after checking three times I was certain of the answer.
D A B C D
14. Of all outdoor activities, Paul likes fishing best of all, but he doesn’t enjoy 8. No sooner it had stopped raining than the sun came out.
A B C D
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9. Only when Pete has arrived that we can begin the programme. D
A B C D 3. I like travelling by air because it is fast, safe, and it is convenient.
10. On no condition that they are to open fire without a warning. A B C D
A B C B 4. You should stop wasting your time and doing something useful instead.
11. Not until I was on my way to the airport that I realized I had left my passport A B C D
A B C D 5. After teaching English in Vietnam for ten years, Nicolas decided to buy
at home. A B
12. Hardly had the train left the station than there was an explosion. a house and spending the rest of his life there.
A B C D C D
13. At no time she could understand what he really wanted to say. 6. After he had researched his paper and wrote it, he found some additional data
A B C D A B C
14. When is a flag hung upside down, it is an internationally recognized symbol that he should have included.
A B C D D
of distress. 7. The examination will test your ability to understand spoken English, to read
A B
15. Seldom Antarctic icebergs will move far enough north to disturb South Pacific non-technical language, and writing correctly.
A B C C D
shipping lanes. 8. The mountain sheep is known for its incredible agility, timid and ability
D A B C
16. Not until it was too late that I remembered to call Susan. to withstand severe cold.
A B C D D
17. No sooner had they returned home from the holiday when Tony had to leave 9. The Concorde can fly across the Atlantic without re-fueling and carrying
A B C A B C
for a business trip. 11 tons of freight.
D D
18. Not until did I get home did I notice that I had the wrong umbrella. 10. Perhaps the most popular film in the movie history, Star Wars, was written
A B C D A B C
19. No sooner I had reached the door than I realized it was locked. and direction by George Lucas.
A B C D D
20. So extensive the lakes are that they are viewed as the largest bodies of fresh water 11. Some animal activities, such as mating, migration, and hibernate have a yearly
A B C D A B C D
in the world. cycle.
Exercise 8 (Parallel structures): Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that 12. All nations may have to make fundamental changes in their economic,
needs correcting. A B
1. Sleeping, resting, and to drink fruit juice are the best was to care for a cold. political ,and the technological institutions if they are to preserve environment.
A B C D C D
2. The scientific method consists of forming hypotheses, collect data, and testing 13. Below are some pieces of advice that can help you reduce the feeling of
A B C A B
results.
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9. Only when Pete has arrived that we can begin the programme. D
A B C D 3. I like travelling by air because it is fast, safe, and it is convenient.
10. On no condition that they are to open fire without a warning. A B C D
A B C B 4. You should stop wasting your time and doing something useful instead.
11. Not until I was on my way to the airport that I realized I had left my passport A B C D
A B C D 5. After teaching English in Vietnam for ten years, Nicolas decided to buy
at home. A B
12. Hardly had the train left the station than there was an explosion. a house and spending the rest of his life there.
A B C D C D
13. At no time she could understand what he really wanted to say. 6. After he had researched his paper and wrote it, he found some additional data
A B C D A B C
14. When is a flag hung upside down, it is an internationally recognized symbol that he should have included.
A B C D D
of distress. 7. The examination will test your ability to understand spoken English, to read
A B
15. Seldom Antarctic icebergs will move far enough north to disturb South Pacific non-technical language, and writing correctly.
A B C C D
shipping lanes. 8. The mountain sheep is known for its incredible agility, timid and ability
D A B C
16. Not until it was too late that I remembered to call Susan. to withstand severe cold.
A B C D D
17. No sooner had they returned home from the holiday when Tony had to leave 9. The Concorde can fly across the Atlantic without re-fueling and carrying
A B C A B C
for a business trip. 11 tons of freight.
D D
18. Not until did I get home did I notice that I had the wrong umbrella. 10. Perhaps the most popular film in the movie history, Star Wars, was written
A B C D A B C
19. No sooner I had reached the door than I realized it was locked. and direction by George Lucas.
A B C D D
20. So extensive the lakes are that they are viewed as the largest bodies of fresh water 11. Some animal activities, such as mating, migration, and hibernate have a yearly
A B C D A B C D
in the world. cycle.
Exercise 8 (Parallel structures): Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that 12. All nations may have to make fundamental changes in their economic,
needs correcting. A B
1. Sleeping, resting, and to drink fruit juice are the best was to care for a cold. political ,and the technological institutions if they are to preserve environment.
A B C D C D
2. The scientific method consists of forming hypotheses, collect data, and testing 13. Below are some pieces of advice that can help you reduce the feeling of
A B C A B
results.
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pressure and creating a good impression on your interviewer. 5. I wanted to know where did your friend live; you ought to have told me.
C D A B C D
14. The duties of the secretary are to take the minutes, mailing the 6. Could you tell me how your new friend looks like?
A B C A B C D
correspondence, and calling the members before the meetings. 7. Whether he approves of our plan or not it will depend on what impression we
D A B C
15. In recent years, automobile emissions have disfigured stone carvings. make on him.
A B C D
corroded bronze monuments, and spoil ancient buildings. 8. The text is completely incomprehensible for me; I just can’t make out what
D A B C
16. Clouds, foggy, and dust in the atmosphere absorb ultra-violet rays. is the point.
A B C D D
17. For thousands of years, man has created sweet-smelling substances from 9. She asked why did Mathew look so embarrassed when he saw Carole.
A B A B C D
wood, herbs, and flowers and using them for perfume or medicine. 10. What I love most about the book that was the close-knit friendship of
C D A B C D
18. During the basic training, I was not only told what to do but also what to think. the three friends.
A B C D 11. We have bought a few pieces of furniture in order your stay here may be more
19. We admire Lucy for her intelligence, cheerful disposition and she is honest. A B C D
A B C D comfortable.
20. Many young people lack skills, good education, and financial to settle in the 12. My sister was tiptoeing so as making no noise along the corridor.
A B A B C D
urban areas where many jobs are found. 13. Shops often reduce prices so that to encourage customers to buy their goods.
C D A B C D
Exercise 9 (Clauses): Choose the underlined part among A, B, c or D that needs 14. My friend worked many hours a day last week so he could finished
correcting. A B C D
1. What rayon is made from cellulose is a little-known fact. the assignment on time.
A B C D 15. I think that the exercise is not too difficult to do it.
2. A vast quantity of radioactive material is made when A B C D
A B C 16. This stone is too heavy for me to carry it because I am not strong enough.
does a hydrogen bomb explode. A B C D
D 17. He is a so smart boy that you stand no chances of winning with him.
3. She wanted to know how long would it take her to get there. A B C D
A B C D 18. The novel was such interesting that I read it from the beginning to the end in
4. She wanted to know when was the last staff meeting so that she could plan A B C D
A B C 4 hours.
the next one. 19. Such devastating were the floods that some areas may never recover.
D
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pressure and creating a good impression on your interviewer. 5. I wanted to know where did your friend live; you ought to have told me.
C D A B C D
14. The duties of the secretary are to take the minutes, mailing the 6. Could you tell me how your new friend looks like?
A B C A B C D
correspondence, and calling the members before the meetings. 7. Whether he approves of our plan or not it will depend on what impression we
D A B C
15. In recent years, automobile emissions have disfigured stone carvings. make on him.
A B C D
corroded bronze monuments, and spoil ancient buildings. 8. The text is completely incomprehensible for me; I just can’t make out what
D A B C
16. Clouds, foggy, and dust in the atmosphere absorb ultra-violet rays. is the point.
A B C D D
17. For thousands of years, man has created sweet-smelling substances from 9. She asked why did Mathew look so embarrassed when he saw Carole.
A B A B C D
wood, herbs, and flowers and using them for perfume or medicine. 10. What I love most about the book that was the close-knit friendship of
C D A B C D
18. During the basic training, I was not only told what to do but also what to think. the three friends.
A B C D 11. We have bought a few pieces of furniture in order your stay here may be more
19. We admire Lucy for her intelligence, cheerful disposition and she is honest. A B C D
A B C D comfortable.
20. Many young people lack skills, good education, and financial to settle in the 12. My sister was tiptoeing so as making no noise along the corridor.
A B A B C D
urban areas where many jobs are found. 13. Shops often reduce prices so that to encourage customers to buy their goods.
C D A B C D
Exercise 9 (Clauses): Choose the underlined part among A, B, c or D that needs 14. My friend worked many hours a day last week so he could finished
correcting. A B C D
1. What rayon is made from cellulose is a little-known fact. the assignment on time.
A B C D 15. I think that the exercise is not too difficult to do it.
2. A vast quantity of radioactive material is made when A B C D
A B C 16. This stone is too heavy for me to carry it because I am not strong enough.
does a hydrogen bomb explode. A B C D
D 17. He is a so smart boy that you stand no chances of winning with him.
3. She wanted to know how long would it take her to get there. A B C D
A B C D 18. The novel was such interesting that I read it from the beginning to the end in
4. She wanted to know when was the last staff meeting so that she could plan A B C D
A B C 4 hours.
the next one. 19. Such devastating were the floods that some areas may never recover.
D
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A B C D D
20. The stars are such far away that they can’t be seen without a telescope. 14. This is the store in where you can buy anything you need for your project.
A B C D A B C D
Exercise 10 (Clauses): Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs 15. Dad discovered I went out with Nick last night, for which I wasn’t supposed to do.
correcting. A B C D
1. Despite Jack studied hard, he did not pass the test. 16. In recent years, educated women have been marrying later, that means that
A B C D A B
2. Even she had never seen him before, she immediately identified him when he they have fewer years in which to produce offspring.
A B C C D
stepped off the plane. 17. When you look in the mirror, you see your own face in the glass, that is
D A B C
3. Although I arrived in class late, but I still did well on the test. a reflection of the true image.
A B C D D
4. Although many people claim that they like classical music, but not all of them 18. The earth was flat, was believed by most people in the fifteenth century.
A B C A B C D
understand it. 19. Physicists are scientists whose study matter and energy, as well as their
D A B C
5. Although Tim always have a very tight schedule, but he can manage time well patterns of interaction.
A B C D
to complete everything as planned. 20. The water temperature in a spring depends on that of the soil through where
D A B C
6. My brother went to see a movie in spite of he had a lot of things to do. the water flows.
A B C D D
7. Although the increases in airfares, most people still prefer to travel by plane. Exercise 11 (Phrases): Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs
A B C D correcting.
8. However small, the sitting room is well designed and nicely decorated. 1. Hailey’s comet, viewing through a telescope, was quite impressive.
A B C D A B C D
9. In a basketball game a player what is fouled receives one or two free throws. 2. Inside the Lincoln Memorial is a large statue of Lincoln make from
A B C D A B C
10. We live in Ho Chỉ Minh City, is a big cultural and industrial city. white marble.
A BC D D
11. All her children have graduated from university, that is the reason for her to be 3. In an essay writing in 1779, Judith Sergeant Murray promoted the cause of
A B C D A B C D
proud. women's education.
12. This is the car which its engine uses only 4 liters of petrol per 100 kilometers. 4. He was so careless that he left the work half doing and went to the cinema.
A B C D A B C D
13. A warning sign “Overheat” may come on, in that case turn off the appliance 5. Workers training for a specific job have a strong possibility of being replace
A B C A B C D
at once. by a machine.
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A B C D D
20. The stars are such far away that they can’t be seen without a telescope. 14. This is the store in where you can buy anything you need for your project.
A B C D A B C D
Exercise 10 (Clauses): Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs 15. Dad discovered I went out with Nick last night, for which I wasn’t supposed to do.
correcting. A B C D
1. Despite Jack studied hard, he did not pass the test. 16. In recent years, educated women have been marrying later, that means that
A B C D A B
2. Even she had never seen him before, she immediately identified him when he they have fewer years in which to produce offspring.
A B C C D
stepped off the plane. 17. When you look in the mirror, you see your own face in the glass, that is
D A B C
3. Although I arrived in class late, but I still did well on the test. a reflection of the true image.
A B C D D
4. Although many people claim that they like classical music, but not all of them 18. The earth was flat, was believed by most people in the fifteenth century.
A B C A B C D
understand it. 19. Physicists are scientists whose study matter and energy, as well as their
D A B C
5. Although Tim always have a very tight schedule, but he can manage time well patterns of interaction.
A B C D
to complete everything as planned. 20. The water temperature in a spring depends on that of the soil through where
D A B C
6. My brother went to see a movie in spite of he had a lot of things to do. the water flows.
A B C D D
7. Although the increases in airfares, most people still prefer to travel by plane. Exercise 11 (Phrases): Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs
A B C D correcting.
8. However small, the sitting room is well designed and nicely decorated. 1. Hailey’s comet, viewing through a telescope, was quite impressive.
A B C D A B C D
9. In a basketball game a player what is fouled receives one or two free throws. 2. Inside the Lincoln Memorial is a large statue of Lincoln make from
A B C D A B C
10. We live in Ho Chỉ Minh City, is a big cultural and industrial city. white marble.
A BC D D
11. All her children have graduated from university, that is the reason for her to be 3. In an essay writing in 1779, Judith Sergeant Murray promoted the cause of
A B C D A B C D
proud. women's education.
12. This is the car which its engine uses only 4 liters of petrol per 100 kilometers. 4. He was so careless that he left the work half doing and went to the cinema.
A B C D A B C D
13. A warning sign “Overheat” may come on, in that case turn off the appliance 5. Workers training for a specific job have a strong possibility of being replace
A B C A B C D
at once. by a machine.
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6. The hospital destroying by the storm is being rebuilt now. 1. Next week when there will be a full moon, the ocean tides will be higher.
A B C D A B C D
7. After had read the book, I was a bit disappointed. 2. Do you know how many teachers does our school have?
A B C D A B C D
8. Having our car repaired by the mechanic whose phone number you had given 3. That’s my aunt over there. She stands near the window.
A B C D A B C D
us, we continued our journey. 4. Your sister and you went to the cinema last night, weren’t YOU?
9. Finished her household chores, Mary decided to do some shopping. A B C D
A B C D 5. The marathon runner has been running for almost two hours when he
10. To save money, John decided to live with his grandparents while attended A B
college. collapsed to the pavement.
A B C D C D
11. Follow vaporization, a reduction in temperature will result in condensation. 6. We were at home having our anniversary dinner when my uncle was calling
A B C D A B C D
12. Having hoped to be first in line when they opened the doors, we arrived to congratulate us last night.
A B C 7. Paul took many trips to Asia since he started his own import-export business.
an hour early for the concert. A B C D
D 8. The children had been playing for the last two hours, but they don’t seem to be
13. We slept in tents, covering with blankets which were too thin; we got pretty cold. A B C D
A B C D tired yet.
14. Drying food by means of solar energy is an ancient process applying wherever 9. Up to now Peter wrote five novels and over six short stories.
A B C A B C D
climatic conditions make it possible. 10. I am polishing this table all the morning but she isn’t satisfied with
D it yet.
15. Justice is often personified as a blindfolded woman to hold a pair of scales. A B C D
A B C D Exercise 13: Choose the underlined part among A, B, c or D that needs correcting.
16. To turn on the light, I was surprised at what I saw. 1. As soon as he will graduate, he is going to return to his hometown.
A B C D A B C D
17. Had washed her face in cold water, she came up to the window and shut it. 2. By the time I return to my hometown, I am away from home for more
A B C D A B C D
18. I have never seen him before, so I don’t know what he looks. than five years.
A B C D 3. By the end of the 21sl century, scientists have discovered the treatment for cancer.
19. Scientists are still uncertain of what the universe originated millions of years A B C D
A B C D 4. I saw that movie three times, and now I want to see it again.
ago. A B C D
20. However jobs he has applied for, he never gets a good salary because he has 5. My brother wants me to change the job and I am thinking he is right.
A B C D A B C D
no diploma or certificate. 6. So far this week the teachers are giving us a lot of homework every day.
Exercise 12: Choose the underlined part among A, B, c or D that needs correcting. A B C D
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6. The hospital destroying by the storm is being rebuilt now. 1. Next week when there will be a full moon, the ocean tides will be higher.
A B C D A B C D
7. After had read the book, I was a bit disappointed. 2. Do you know how many teachers does our school have?
A B C D A B C D
8. Having our car repaired by the mechanic whose phone number you had given 3. That’s my aunt over there. She stands near the window.
A B C D A B C D
us, we continued our journey. 4. Your sister and you went to the cinema last night, weren’t YOU?
9. Finished her household chores, Mary decided to do some shopping. A B C D
A B C D 5. The marathon runner has been running for almost two hours when he
10. To save money, John decided to live with his grandparents while attended A B
college. collapsed to the pavement.
A B C D C D
11. Follow vaporization, a reduction in temperature will result in condensation. 6. We were at home having our anniversary dinner when my uncle was calling
A B C D A B C D
12. Having hoped to be first in line when they opened the doors, we arrived to congratulate us last night.
A B C 7. Paul took many trips to Asia since he started his own import-export business.
an hour early for the concert. A B C D
D 8. The children had been playing for the last two hours, but they don’t seem to be
13. We slept in tents, covering with blankets which were too thin; we got pretty cold. A B C D
A B C D tired yet.
14. Drying food by means of solar energy is an ancient process applying wherever 9. Up to now Peter wrote five novels and over six short stories.
A B C A B C D
climatic conditions make it possible. 10. I am polishing this table all the morning but she isn’t satisfied with
D it yet.
15. Justice is often personified as a blindfolded woman to hold a pair of scales. A B C D
A B C D Exercise 13: Choose the underlined part among A, B, c or D that needs correcting.
16. To turn on the light, I was surprised at what I saw. 1. As soon as he will graduate, he is going to return to his hometown.
A B C D A B C D
17. Had washed her face in cold water, she came up to the window and shut it. 2. By the time I return to my hometown, I am away from home for more
A B C D A B C D
18. I have never seen him before, so I don’t know what he looks. than five years.
A B C D 3. By the end of the 21sl century, scientists have discovered the treatment for cancer.
19. Scientists are still uncertain of what the universe originated millions of years A B C D
A B C D 4. I saw that movie three times, and now I want to see it again.
ago. A B C D
20. However jobs he has applied for, he never gets a good salary because he has 5. My brother wants me to change the job and I am thinking he is right.
A B C D A B C D
no diploma or certificate. 6. So far this week the teachers are giving us a lot of homework every day.
Exercise 12: Choose the underlined part among A, B, c or D that needs correcting. A B C D
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7. By the time he left the office, he have attended three meetings. 3. Our students are obedience and hard-working, but they are mischievous
A B C D A B C
8. We are waiting for Tom for the last two hours, but he still hasn’t arrived. sometimes.
A B C D D
9. We have lived here since ten years, but we are going to move again soon. 4. My mother is the person I often divide my secrets with.
A B C D A B C D
10. I think you have asked me five or six questions since we have begun this 5. I borrowed four books on gardening the last time I had gone to the library.
A B C D A B C D
exercise. 6. She wanted to know what company I worked for the previous year.
Exercise 14: Choose the underlined part among A, B,c or D that needs correcting. A B C D
1. If your parents object your leaving dinner to take a call, tell your friends 7. A colleague of mine asked that there would be a meeting the next day.
A B C D A B C D
to avoid calling at that hour. 8. They wondered if Jane would come to the party the next day or not.
2. My mother asked me what it was the purpose of our visit to the museum. A B C D
A B C D 9. Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite in most cases.
3. After the accident, I opened my eyes slowly and realized that I am still alive. A B C D
A B C D
4. He asked me what I intended to do after I graduate. 10. She asked me that how much I had bought my laptop.
A B C D A B C D
5. When he left, Bob forgot that he put his passport and wallet in his other pocket. Exercise 16: Choose the underlined part among A, B, c or D that needs correcting.
A B C D 1. Vietnamese students may encounter some problems when studying in abroad.
6. International students should take full use of tutorial appointments. A B C D
A B C D 2. Had I been interested in that subject, I would try to learn more about it.
7. If I had eaten lunch, I wouldn’t have been hungry now. A B CD
A B C D 3. By itself, technology can be either good nor bad, depends on how people use it.
8. Unless I don’t go home early, please go shopping and buy some food for lunch. A B CD
A B C D 4. All applications ask for your address, telephone number and the title of
9. Each university consider the application before making the decision on A B C
A B C D the job for whom you are applying.
the offer of the place. D
10. When exam results are known, universities make a final decision on 5. Scientific advances and other developments constant eliminate some
A B C D A B C
each application. jobs and create new ones.
Exercise 15: Choose the underlined part among A, ByCorD that needs correcting. D
1. Who does the household works in your family? 6. Businesses, industries and other organizations need workers help them
A B C D A B C
2. I am now under my attempt to win a place at university. run smoothly and effectively.
A B C D D
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7. By the time he left the office, he have attended three meetings. 3. Our students are obedience and hard-working, but they are mischievous
A B C D A B C
8. We are waiting for Tom for the last two hours, but he still hasn’t arrived. sometimes.
A B C D D
9. We have lived here since ten years, but we are going to move again soon. 4. My mother is the person I often divide my secrets with.
A B C D A B C D
10. I think you have asked me five or six questions since we have begun this 5. I borrowed four books on gardening the last time I had gone to the library.
A B C D A B C D
exercise. 6. She wanted to know what company I worked for the previous year.
Exercise 14: Choose the underlined part among A, B,c or D that needs correcting. A B C D
1. If your parents object your leaving dinner to take a call, tell your friends 7. A colleague of mine asked that there would be a meeting the next day.
A B C D A B C D
to avoid calling at that hour. 8. They wondered if Jane would come to the party the next day or not.
2. My mother asked me what it was the purpose of our visit to the museum. A B C D
A B C D 9. Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite in most cases.
3. After the accident, I opened my eyes slowly and realized that I am still alive. A B C D
A B C D
4. He asked me what I intended to do after I graduate. 10. She asked me that how much I had bought my laptop.
A B C D A B C D
5. When he left, Bob forgot that he put his passport and wallet in his other pocket. Exercise 16: Choose the underlined part among A, B, c or D that needs correcting.
A B C D 1. Vietnamese students may encounter some problems when studying in abroad.
6. International students should take full use of tutorial appointments. A B C D
A B C D 2. Had I been interested in that subject, I would try to learn more about it.
7. If I had eaten lunch, I wouldn’t have been hungry now. A B CD
A B C D 3. By itself, technology can be either good nor bad, depends on how people use it.
8. Unless I don’t go home early, please go shopping and buy some food for lunch. A B CD
A B C D 4. All applications ask for your address, telephone number and the title of
9. Each university consider the application before making the decision on A B C
A B C D the job for whom you are applying.
the offer of the place. D
10. When exam results are known, universities make a final decision on 5. Scientific advances and other developments constant eliminate some
A B C D A B C
each application. jobs and create new ones.
Exercise 15: Choose the underlined part among A, ByCorD that needs correcting. D
1. Who does the household works in your family? 6. Businesses, industries and other organizations need workers help them
A B C D A B C
2. I am now under my attempt to win a place at university. run smoothly and effectively.
A B C D D
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7. I changed my major from history to English because the former isn’t so A B C D
A B 4. They asked me what did it happen last night, but I was unable to tell them.
interested to me as the latter. A B C D
C D 5. I haven’t come back to Hanoi from my brother last visited me.
8. If we didn’t run out of money, we wouldn’t have come home from our A B C D
A B C D 6. Have you finished reading the English magazine which I lend you yesterday?
holiday early. A B C D
9. If you’d told me you were coming, I would make something to eat. 7. He asked me whether 1 had never been to America before.
A B C D A B C D
10. If you didn’t stop smoking, your health will become worse and worse. 8. Paul decided to join the army after the first year at college and he was in
A B C D A B C D
Exercise 17: Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting. it ever since.
1. Although his bad cough, he kept on smoking. 9. The director, as well as his wife and two children, were injured in the accident.
A B C D A B C D
2. Production is the process growing or making food, goods, or materials. 10. John used to working in Leeds, but his company had him transfer to a better
A B C D A B C D
3. Although I try hard to play the guitar, but I don't seem to improve. position in London.
A B C D Exercise 19: Choose the underlined part among A, B, c or D that needs correcting.
4. As you can see, costs of living have been reduced for 20% over the past year. 1. She is tired from being asked to do the same things every day.
A B C D A B C D
5. There will be major changes in climate during next century. 2. My father’s office is under the second floor.
A B C D A B C D
6. I’m fed up for you telling me what to do. 3. The students who they cheated in the examination had to leave the room.
A B C D A B C D
7. Children usually get bored of doing the same activity during a lesson. 4. That is the man who’s daughter won the spelling bee.
A B C D A B C D
8. Are you fond at walking in the rain without wearing a raincoat? 5. The person from him you got the information is my brother.
A B C D A B C D
9. David’s new computer is similar than mine. 6. I invited 20 people to my party, some of them are my former classmates.
A B C D A B C D
10. Tom’s parents think that chocolates are bad at him. 7. If I had studied carefully, I wouldn’t make so many mistakes.
A B C D A B C D
Exercise 18: Choose the underlined part among A, B, c or D that needs correcting. 8. This job suits students whom want to work during holidays.
1. Last year my little brother got lost when we had gone shopping. A B C D
A B C D 9. The man for who the police are looking robbed the bank yesterday.
2. Is he aware of how long we are waiting for the tour to start? A B C D
A B C D 10. Hai Phong is the place which I was born and grew up.
3. We don’t know why Mary is upset, and she didn’t speak to us for ages. A B C D
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7. I changed my major from history to English because the former isn’t so A B C D
A B 4. They asked me what did it happen last night, but I was unable to tell them.
interested to me as the latter. A B C D
C D 5. I haven’t come back to Hanoi from my brother last visited me.
8. If we didn’t run out of money, we wouldn’t have come home from our A B C D
A B C D 6. Have you finished reading the English magazine which I lend you yesterday?
holiday early. A B C D
9. If you’d told me you were coming, I would make something to eat. 7. He asked me whether 1 had never been to America before.
A B C D A B C D
10. If you didn’t stop smoking, your health will become worse and worse. 8. Paul decided to join the army after the first year at college and he was in
A B C D A B C D
Exercise 17: Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting. it ever since.
1. Although his bad cough, he kept on smoking. 9. The director, as well as his wife and two children, were injured in the accident.
A B C D A B C D
2. Production is the process growing or making food, goods, or materials. 10. John used to working in Leeds, but his company had him transfer to a better
A B C D A B C D
3. Although I try hard to play the guitar, but I don't seem to improve. position in London.
A B C D Exercise 19: Choose the underlined part among A, B, c or D that needs correcting.
4. As you can see, costs of living have been reduced for 20% over the past year. 1. She is tired from being asked to do the same things every day.
A B C D A B C D
5. There will be major changes in climate during next century. 2. My father’s office is under the second floor.
A B C D A B C D
6. I’m fed up for you telling me what to do. 3. The students who they cheated in the examination had to leave the room.
A B C D A B C D
7. Children usually get bored of doing the same activity during a lesson. 4. That is the man who’s daughter won the spelling bee.
A B C D A B C D
8. Are you fond at walking in the rain without wearing a raincoat? 5. The person from him you got the information is my brother.
A B C D A B C D
9. David’s new computer is similar than mine. 6. I invited 20 people to my party, some of them are my former classmates.
A B C D A B C D
10. Tom’s parents think that chocolates are bad at him. 7. If I had studied carefully, I wouldn’t make so many mistakes.
A B C D A B C D
Exercise 18: Choose the underlined part among A, B, c or D that needs correcting. 8. This job suits students whom want to work during holidays.
1. Last year my little brother got lost when we had gone shopping. A B C D
A B C D 9. The man for who the police are looking robbed the bank yesterday.
2. Is he aware of how long we are waiting for the tour to start? A B C D
A B C D 10. Hai Phong is the place which I was born and grew up.
3. We don’t know why Mary is upset, and she didn’t speak to us for ages. A B C D
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Exercise 20: Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting. C D
1. People are not allowed to enter the park after midnight because lack of security. 6. Books with good stories are often described like ‘hard to put down’.
A B C D A B C D
2. During the basic training, I was not only told what to do but also what to think. 7. My father reads books whenever he has little free time.
A B C D A B C D
3. It rained very hardly, so we didn’t go out that night. 8. Developed in the early 1900s in Canada, synchronized swimming is a sport
A B C D A
4. Although his family was very poor, but he had good education. is performed almost exclusively by women, although there is some participation by men.
A B C D B C D
5. Most Vietnamese people love the peace atmosphere in the countryside. 9. Shore-based dives are dives where the site is closed enough to the water’s
A B C D A B
6. Deforestation is occurring most rapid in tropical regions of the world. edge that a diver can swim out into the water and descend to the dive site.
A B C D C D
7. The ancient ruins may be discovered as early as 1820. 10. If a defender commits a foul within the five meter area that prevents a
A B C D A B
8. He usually gets involved with some ridiculous arguments. likely goal, the attacking team will award a penalty shot.
A B C D C D
9. Many teachers have devoted their lives to teaching therefore teaching is
Chuyên đề
A B C CHỨC NĂNG GIAO TIẾP
not a well-paid job. 4
D Bài tập về chức năng giao tiếp bao gồm những mẫu đổi thoại ngắn, thường là dạng
10. Safari is an organized trip to hunting or photograph wild animals, usually in hỏi và trả lời giữa hai đối tượng A và B. Mục đích của dạng bài tập này là chọn đúng phần
A B C D khuyết để hoàn thành đoạn hội thoại ngắn này.
Africa. I. Thu thập và xác nhận thông tin
Exercise 21: Choose the underlined part among Ay B, c or D that needs correcting. 1. Câu hỏi Có-Không (Yes-No questions)
1. Canoeing was the primary mode of long-distant transportation at one Câu hỏi: bắt đầu bằng các trợ động từ: am, is, are, was, were, do, does, did, will,
A B C would, have, may, might, can, could....
time throughout much of North America. Câu trả lời: bắt đầu bằng “Yes” hoặc “No” và đưa thêm thông tin.
D Ta cũng có thể trả lời bằng:
2. Throughout history, water had been people’s slave and also their master. - I think/believe/hope/expect/guese so. (Tôi nghĩ/ tin/ hi vọng/ mong/ đoán thế.)
A B C D - Sure/ Actually/ Of course/ Right...(Dĩ nhiên/ Chắc chắn rồi.)
3. Don’t you get tired with watching TV every night? - I don’t think/ believe/ expect/ suppose so. (Tôi không nghĩ/ tin/ mong/ cho rằng
A B C D the.)
4. Her last book is published in over 20 languages years ago. - I hope/believe/guese/suppose not. (Tôi hi vọng/ tin/ đoán/ cho là không.)
A B C D - I'm afraid not. (Tôi e rằng không.)
5. On February 21, 1995, the oldest person in the world, a French woman 2. Câu hỏi chọn lựa (Or questions)
A B Câu hỏi: thường chứa liên từ “or” và yêu cầu phải chọn một phương án.
was named Jeanne Calment, celebrated her 120th birthday, Câu trả lời: là câu chọn một trong hai sự lựa chọn được đưa ra trong câu hỏi. Ta
không dùng từ “Yes” hoặc “No” để trả lời câu hỏi này.
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