SYLLABUS FOR THE SECOND TERM TEST
ENGLISH 12
SCHOOL YEAR 2008 – 2009
A. PHONETICS
I. PROUNUNCIATION
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
1. a. grasses b. stretches c. comprises d. potatoes
2. a. compound b. route c. house d. south
3. a. dune b. hummock c. shrub d. buffalo
4. a. west b. between c. growth d. which
5. a. interfered b. allowed c. visited d. played
6. a. water b. swimming c. between d. rowing
7. a. lie b. goalie c. achieve d. belief
8. a. punch b. synchronized c. March d. touching
9. a. caps b. meters c. swimmers d. lines
10. a. events b. spirit c. Asian d. silver
11. a. gold b. region c. organize d. game.
12. a. trained b. proved c. impressed d. performed
13. a. competitor b. medal c. level d. development
14. a. honor b. high c. host d. hold
15. a. lie b. wide c. circle d. comprise
II. STRESS SYLLABLE
1. a. temperature b. serious c. awareness d. chemical
2. a. ability b. agriculture c. development d. contaminate
3. a. government b. agency c. benefit d. diversity
4. a. disappearance b. vulnerable c. conservation d. generation
5. a. current b. global c. crisis d. mankind
6. a. entertainment b. information c. difficulty d. understanding
7. a. swallow b. subject c. digest d. enough
8. a. imagine b. important c. example d. wonderful
9. a. different b. carefully c. holiday d. reviewer
10. a. knowledge b. forever c. journey d. action
11. a. civilian b. official c. temporary d. tsunami
12. a. colleague b. appall c. devote d. victim
13. a. initiate b. medical c. rapidly d. possible
14. a. volunteer b. wherever c. example d. disaster
15. a. injured b. famine c. earthquake d. result
16. a. involvement b. employment c. social d. important
17. a. position b. family c. century d. politics
18. a. philosopher b. discriminate c. individual d. significant
19. a. ability b. equality c. enlightenment d. naturally
20. a. status b. argue c. basis d. against
21. a. association b. original c. stability d. accelerate
22. a. domestic b. estimate c. statistics d. relation
23. a. language b. diverse c. promote d. combine
24. a. economic b. integration c. development d. transportation
25. a. service b. rural c. region d. include
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR:
I. WORD FORM
1. More and more ________ are very excited at discovering as many interesting things in the deserts as
possible. (explore)
2. Several ________ advanced countries have had plans to make desert more hospitable. (science)
3. We often enjoy walking barefoot across the damp __ to the water's edge. (sandy)
4. Only a few of the many species at risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and obtain legal
_______. (protect)
5. is the protection of environment and natural resources. (Conserve)
6. Hunting for meat and burning forests for soil cause to wildlife. (destroy)
7. Farmers make their soil more productive by distributing ______. (fertile)
8. They eventually realize that reckless _______ of the earth's resources can lead only to eventual global
disaster. (exploit)
9. Chemical wastes from factories are _______ that cause serious damage to species habitats.
(pollution).
10. of his biography was timed to coincide with his 70
th
birthday celebrations. (publish)
11. He talked of the past and his youth (romantic)
12. There are mild substances in the saliva that begin the whole process of (digest)
13. This book is a account of the life of St Francis (fiction)
14. Fish struggle for when the water level drops in the lake. (survive)
15. The referee's _______ is the most important in any sport competition. (decide)
16. _______ players are not allowed to interfere with the opponent's movements unless the player is
holding the ball. (Defense)
17. Johnny used to be one of the most _______ athletes in my country. (succeed)
18. The 22
nd
SEA Games consisted of athletes from eleven ____ countries. (participate)
19. _______, the athlete broke the world's record with two attempts. (Surprise)
20. The International Red Cross helps people in need without any discrimination based on _______,
race, religion, class or political opinions. (national)
21. The International Committee of the Red Cross is a private _______ institution founded in 1863 in
Geneva, Switzerland. (human)
22. In former days, after the battles soldiers on both sides died or were left wounded on the field without
any _______ attendance and basic care. (medicine)
23. A child receives his early ________ from their parents. (educate)
24. Birth control methods have ________ women from the endless cycle of childbearing and rearing.
(free)
25. ASEAN also works for the _______ of peace and stability in the region. (promote)
II. MEANING
1. A _______ is a landscape or region that receives very little precipitation.
a. dune b. desert c. sandy area d. shrub land
2. Deserts are often composed of ________ and rocky surfaces.
a. water b. trees c. oil d. sand
3. Humans depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for
agriculture.
a. destruction b. contamination c. fertilizer d. variety
4. The world's biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, which makes wildlife _______.
a. prosperous b. prefect c. vulnerable d. remained
5. ____ books are ones in which the story is told or illustrated with pictures.
a. Comic b. Thriller c. Romantic d. Science
6. Boy, stop reading. ________ the book down and go to bed.
a. Take b. Put c. Set d. Pick
7. A book may be studied by students as the ________ of a writing and analysis exercise in the form of
a book report.
a. limit b. time c. subject d. interest
8. It is a good book. I think it is interesting enough for you to ________.
a. put down b. swallow c. look up d. understand
9. _______ is a sport in which two or more people perform complicated and carefully planned
movements in water in time to music.
a. Rowing b. Windsurfing c. Diving d. Synchronized swimming
10. If the tie is not broken after two overtime _______, a penalty shootout will determine the winner.
a. opponents b. waves c. parts d. periods
11. Minor _______ occur when a player impedes or otherwise prevents the free movement of an
opponent including swimming on the opponent's shoulders, back or legs.
a. penalties b. shots c. fouls d. motions
12. _______ is a game played in a swimming pool in which two teams of swimmers try to score goals
with a ball.
a. Water polo b. Rowing c. Swimming d. Water skiing
13. The ASEAN Para-Games are hosted by the same country where the SEA Games took place.
a. organized b. impressed c. participated d. defended
14. The ASEAN Para-Games is a biannual multi-sport _______ held after every Southeast Asian Games
for athletes with physical disabilities.
a. games b. event c. work d. situation
15. The number of Vietnamese sport officials and referees of international standard taking part in
regional tournaments has increased rapidly.
a. hosting b. participating c. achieving d. succeeding
16. At the 23rd SEA Games, Viet Nam proved its position in the region by ____ third behind the host -
the Philippines and second-ranked Thailand.
a. finishing b. playing c. preparing d. performing
17. The International Red Cross has about 97 million volunteers whose main _______ is to protect
human life and health.
a. mission b. experience c. organization d. rule
18. The International Red Cross helps to ensure respect for the human being, and to prevent and relieve
human _______.
a. protection b. enjoyment c. wealthy d. sufferings
19. The International Committee Red Cross has about 12,000 staff members worldwide, about 800 of
them working in its Geneva _______.
a. factories b. companies c. headquarters d. buildings
20. The Red Cross on white background was the original protection _______ declared at the 1864
Geneva Convention.
a. poster b. billboard c. symbol d. signal
21. In some most Asian countries women are undervalued and they never have the same ____ as men.
a. formality b. basis c. limit d. status
22. ________ is the study or creation of theories about basic things such as the nature of existence,
knowledge, and thought, or about how people should live.
a. Politics b. Physics c. Business d. Philosophy
23. Mrs. Pike is a feminist, who ___ that women should be offered the same job opportunities as men.
a. varies b. advocates c. leads d. votes
24. It is against the law to __ on the basis of sex, age, marital status, or race.
a. suit b. discriminate c. believe d. gain
25. ASEAN was founded on 8 August, 1967 with five : Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia,
Singapore, and the Philippines.
a. members b. competitors c. leaders d. statesmen
26. ASEAN is an organization on the Southeast Asian region that aims to _______ economic growth,
social progress, and cultural development.
a. account b. include c. accelerate d. respect
27. The Association of Southeast Asia which consists of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia was
_______ on August 8, 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.
a. found b. founded c. invented d. discovered
28. The aims of the Association of Southeast Asia include the evolvement of economic growth, social
progress, cultural development among its members, and the promotion of regional peace.
a. goals b. organizations c. missions d. plans
29. Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures.
a. same b. adopted c. various d. respected
30. ASEAN has emphasized cooperation in the "three pillars" of security, socio cultural and economic
_______ in the region.
a. organization b. production c. integration d. establishment
III. PREPOSITION
1. The Simpson Desert was named _______ Mr. Simpson, President of the South Australian Branch of
the Royal Geographical Society of Australia.
a. with b. at c. after d. for
2. In 1953, Peveril Meigs divided desert regions ________ Earth ________ categories according to the
amount of precipitation they received.
a. through / in b. from / with c. on / into d. in / for
3. We have to apply effective measures to save many plant and animal species _______ extinction.
a. from b. in c. for d. on
4. Over-exploitation for food, pets, and medicine, pollution, and disease are recognized _______ a
serious threat _______ extinction.
a. as / of b. to / for c. over / with d. upon / at
5. Clearing forests for timber has resulted _______ the loss of biodiversity.
a. with b. at c. in d. for
6. It is important ________ students to read as many books as possible.
a. up b. about c. to d. for
7. Who does the book belong ________?
a. for b. to c. on d. through
8. He picked ________ the book and turned page after page.
a. up b. on c. away d. in
9. A water polo ball is constructed of waterproof material to allow it to float _______ the water.
a. upon b. over c. above d. on
10. There are six field player positions and a goalkeeper ______ each team.
a. on b. with c. from d. for
11. _____ the start of each period, both teams line up on their own goal line.
a. In b. For c. From d. At
12. The delegation to the SEA Games was composed _______ top competitors of the country.
a. on b. of c. for d. among
13. All the audience was quite surprised the success of that young athlete.
a. on b. at c. to d. off
14. Thanks to the encouragement and support, all Vietnamese athletes competed _______ high spirits.
a. for b. of c. on d. in
15. Go _______ this book because it has the information you need.
a. over b. by c. off d. on
16. Helen has gone out and she will not be _______ till midnight.
a. off b. along c. back d. away
17. Everything is _______ you. I cannot make _______ my mind yet.
a. out off / on b. up to / up c. away from / for d. on for / off
18. There is no food left. Someone must have eaten it _______.
a. out b. up c. off d. along
19. My husband spends far more time helping our three kids _____ homework and studying for tests
than I do.
a. on b. to c. with d. in
20. My husband and I take turns cleaning ____ the kitchen depending ____ who gets home from work
earlier.
a. away / to b. from / in c. up / on d. with / for
21. The efforts for the advancement of women have resulted ________ several respectively achievement
in women's life and work.
a. at b. with c. for d. in
22. The women's movement has affirmed women's rights to non-discrimination ________ education,
employment and economic and social activities.
a. in b. of c. from d. about
23. The population of ASEAN accounts _______ about 8.7% of the world's population.
a. of b. for c. in d. from
24. Laos and Myanmar were admitted _______ ASEAN in 1997.
a. for b. of c. to d. in
25. ASEAN also try to solve the problems of ethnic tensions which might lead _______ civil war.
a. into b. away c. off d. to
IV. ARTICLE
1. The Simpson Desert is in ________ north of ________ Lake Eyre.
a. Ø / Ø b. the / the c. a / the d. the / Ø
2. Cold deserts can be covered in ________ snow or ice and frozen water is unavailable to plant life.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
3. We should do something immediately to conserve _______ nature
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
4. Everyone knows what is happening to _______ earth but we just do not know how to stop it.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
5. Have you ever read _____ "Oliver Twist", ______ interesting novel written by Charles Dickens?
a. the / the b. Ø / an c. Ø / Ø d. an / the
6. I like ________ books better than ________ films.
a. Ø / Ø b. the / the c. Ø / the d. the / Ø
7. Water polo is played in _______ pool 1.8 meters deep.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
8. The goalie tried to catch _______ ball, but he failed.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
9. The 22nd SEA Games was launched by _______ impressive opening ceremony at Hanoi's My Dinh
National Stadium, in front of over 40,000 spectators.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
10. The opening ceremony of the 22nd SEA Games began at 7 pm with ______ song "Vietnam - Our
Fatherland".
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
11. On behalf of _______ host country; Prime Minister Phan Van Khai declared the 22nd SEA Games
opening ceremony.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
12. According to the Red Cross 1998 had been _____ worst year for natural disasters in modern times.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
13. During the flood, Army helicopters came and tried to evacuate _______ injured.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
14. Africa has always had a large migratory population because of war and _______ famine.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
15. On 18 December 1979, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against
Women was adopted by _______ United Nations General Assembly.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
16. When they are at _______ work, employed men work about an hour more than employed women.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
17. The women's movement has brought light to ________ areas in which women do not have equality
with men.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
18. Companies now can exploit the opportunities presented by _______ integrated market of
increasingly prosperous consumers in the region of ASEAN.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
19. Among ASEAN's _______ greatest challenges are the integration of market diversity and the
transitional economies of its member countries.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
20. Integrating with _______ world's economy, ASEAN finds itself facing important opportunities and
challenges.
a. a b. an c. the d. Ø
V. STRUCTURE
1. John is not at home. He _____ go somewhere with Daisy. I am not sure.
a. might b. will c. must d. should
2. _______ I have a day off tomorrow? - Of course not. We have a lot of things to do.
a. Must b. Will c. May d. Need
3. The computer _______ reprogramming. There is something wrong with the software.
a. must b. need c. should d. may
4. _______ I be here by 6 o'clock? - No, you _______.
a. Shall/mightn't b. Must / needn't c. Will / mayn't d. Might / won't
5. If I had gone white water rafting with my friends, I _______ down the Colorado River right now.
a. should have floated b. must be floating
c. would be floating d. would have been floating
6. You _______ touch that switch, whatever you do.
a. mustn't b. needn't c. won't d. wouldn't
7. Susan ___ hear the speaker because the crowd was cheering so loudly.
a. mustn't b. couldn't c. can't d. needn't
8. You _______ be rich to be a success. Some of the most successful people I know haven't got a
penny to their name.
a. needn't b. couldn't c. mayn't d. mustn't
9. - Oh no! I completely forgot we were supposed to pick Jenny up at the airport this morning.
- She _______ there waiting for us
a. needn't sit b. might still sit c. must still be sitting d. should have sat
10. Those letters ________ now. You can do the typing later.
a. need typing b. needn't be typed c. need to type d. needn't typing
11. The museum is open to everybody. It ________ between 9am and 5pm.
a. visits b. visited c. can visit d. can be visited
12. The train ________ by bad weather. I am not sure.
a. might delay b. might be delaying
c. might have delayed d. might have been delayed
13. The room ________ once a day.
a. should clean b. should be cleaning c. should be cleaned d. should have cleaned
14. Two tablets ________ twice a day to have you recover from the illness quickly.
a. must take b. must be taken c. must have taken d. must be taking
15. Theresa walked past me without saying a word. She ________ me.
a. can't have seen b. can't see c. can't have been seen d. can be seen
16. I think the match ________. Everybody's gone into the stadium and you can hear them cheering.
a. was started b. will be started c. must started d. must have started
17. We found the exam extremely easy. We ________ so hard.
a. needn't study b. needn't be studying
c. needn't have studied d. needn't have been studied
18. There is plenty of money in our account so those cheques ________ to the bank today.
a. needn't be taken b. needn't be taking c. needn't take d. needn't taking
19. The picnic ________ because Peter has just had a traffic accident.
a. will cancel b. will be cancelling c. will be cancelled d. will have cancelled
20. Many people do not like scuba diving _______.
a. because it is dangerous b. because of it is dangerous
c. because its danger d. due to it is dangerous
21. New Zealand _______ 1,000 miles southeast of Australia.
a. lies about b. is lain c. is lying d. is laid about
22. John _______ across the lawn.
a. danced wildly b. was wildly danced
c. was dancing wild d. was being danced wildly
23. John _______ every summer.
a. plays softball and tennis b. plays with softball and tennis
c. is played softball and tennis d. is played with softball and tennis
24. The eagle _______ higher and higher in the sky.
a. soar b. soared c. is soared d. was soared
25. The ship _______ during the night.
a. has remained the harbor b. was remained the harbor
c. remained the harbor d. remained in the harbor
26. The baby _______.
a. was sleeping depth b. was slept deeply c. slept in depth d. was sleeping deeply
27. They _______ by the sea.
a. are staying at a hotel b. are staying a hotel
c. are being stayed a hotel d. are being stayed at a hotel
28. Water polo balls _______ with a special texture so it will not slip from the hands of a player.
a. cover b. are covered c. are being covered d. covered
29. Alexis _______ next week.
a is swimming in the state championship b. is swimming the state championship
c. is swum the state championship d. is swum the state championship
30. The news of war _______ and the world.
a. was shocked the nation b. was shocked by the nation
c. shocked the nation d. shocked by the nation
31. The player _______.
a. will reward for his hat-trick b. will be rewarded for his hat-trick
c. will reward his hat-trick d. will be rewarded his hat-trick
32. Before the end of the term, I _______ all the required reading.
a. was finished by b. had been finished by c. had finished d. had been finished
33. The player was ejected because he committed a foul.
a. as b. due to c. despite d. provided
34. The party was _______ I had expected.
a. more a hundred times fun than b. a hundred times fun more than
c. a hundred times more fun than d. more fun than a hundred times
35. He finds physics _______ other science subjects.
a. far more difficult than b. many more difficult than
c. too much more difficult than d. more much difficult than
36. _______ he drank, _______ he became.
a. More / more violent b. The most / the most violent
c. The more / the more violent d. The less / less violent
37. Mary was _______ of the two sisters.
a. the clever b. as clever as c. the cleverer d. the cleverest
38. French is a _______ language to learn than English is.
a. difficult b. more difficult c. most difficult d. more and more difficult
39. The cuisine of France is _______.
a. more famous than that of England b. famous than the cuisine of England
c. more famous than which of England d. as famous than that of England
40. Earning money has always been the thing that pleases him most. _______ he becomes, he is.
a. The more rich / the more happy b. The richest / the happiest
c. The richer / the happier d. Richer and richer / happier and happier
41. The fast we finish, _______.
a. the sooner we can leave b. we can leave sooner and sooner
c. the sooner can we leave d. we can leave the sooner
42. Of all athletes, Alex is _______.
a. the less qualified b. the less and less qualified
c. the more and more qualified d. the least qualified,
43. The climber was seventy miles in the wrong direction and got _______.
a. more panicked b. the more panicked
c. more than panicked d. more and more panicked
44. The explorers made a fire to _______ off wild animals.
a. get b. keep c. take d. go
45. If something urgent has _______ up, phone me immediately and I will help you.
a. picked b. come c. kept d. brought
46. The passengers had to wait because the plane ______ off one hour late.
a. took b. turned c. cut d. made
47. Be careful ! The tree is going to fall.
a. Look out b. Look up c. Look on d. Look after
48. The organization was established in 1950 in the USA.
a. come around b. set up c. made out d. put on
49. Within their home country, National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies assume the duties and
responsibilities of a national relief society.
a. take on b. get off c. go about d. put in
50. The bomb exploded in the garage; fortunately no one hurt.
a. put on b. went off c. got out d. kept up
51. The small white flowers are my favorite. They give off a wonderful honey smell that scents the
entire garden.
a. release b. stop c. end d. melt
52. I couldn't make out what he had talked about because I was not used to his accent.
a. stand b. understand c. write d. interrupt
53. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt you. Please, go on and finish what you were saying.
a. talk b. quit c. continue d. stop
54. The firefighters fought the blaze while the crowd was looking on it.
a. blowing b. watering c. preventing d. watching
55. I cannot believe Peter and Mary ________ up last week. They have been married for almost fifteen
years. I hope they get back together.
a. went b. gave c. looked d. broke
56. It took us over twelve hours to hike over the mountain. By the time we got back to our campsite, I
was completely ________ out.
a. worn b. went c. put d. knocked
57. If you don't have the telephone number now, you can ________ me up later and give it to me then.
a. call b. stop c. give d. hold
58. What does "www" ________ for? Is it short for “world wide web?”
a. sit b. stand c. lie d. point
59. _______, I will give him the report.
a. When he will return b. When he returns c. Until he will return d. No sooner he returns
60. _______ the firemen arrived to help, we had already put out the fire.
a. Until b. No sooner c. By the time d. After
61. I have earned my own living _______ I was seven.
a. since b. when c. while d. as soon as
62. We saw many beautiful birds _______ in the lake.
a when we are fishing b. while fishing c. while fished d. fishing
63. _______, Peter came to see me.
a. While having dinner b. While I was having dinner
c. When having dinner d. When lam having dinner
64. _______ my homework, I went to bed.
a. After I had finished b. After finished c. Finished d. After had finished
65. _______ the dance, Jerry said good-bye to his girlfriend.
a. Before left b. Before he leaves c. Before leaving d. Before he will leave
66. Jones _______ after everyone _______.
a. speaks / will eat b. will speak / has eaten
c. is speaking / eats d. has spoken / will have eaten
67. _______, Joe stays in bed and reads magazines.
a. Whenever raining b. As it will be raining c. When it will rain d. Whenever it rains
68. Mrs. Pike _______ the door before the customers arrived.
a. had opened b. will open c. would open d. has opened
69. She went on crying, with her head sunk into a pillow, and cried and cried _______ the pillow was
wet through.
a. before b. after c. until d. while
70. _______ in Rome than he was kidnapped.
a. No sooner he arrived b. Had he no sooner arrived
c. No sooner had he arrived d. No sooner he had arrived
VI. ERROR IDENTIFICATION
1. Desert is a large area of land that has very little water however very few plants growing on it.
A B C D
2. Rain falls occasionally in deserts so desert storms are often violent.
A B C D
3. The Nile River, the Colorado River, but the Yellow River flow through deserts to deliver their
A B C
sediments to the sea.
D
4. Deserts may have underground springs, rivers, or reservoirs they lie close to the surface, or deep
A B C D
underground.
5. UNICEF's child protection programs also aim at those children who are uniquely vulnerable to
A B C
the abuses, so as when living without parental care, in remote areas, or in very poor family
D
6. Species become extinct or endangerment for a number of reasons, but the primary cause is the
A B
destruction of habitat by human activities.
C D
7. Although species evolve differently, most of them adapt to a specific habitat or environment that
A B C
best meets their survive needs.
D
8. Without the particularly habitat, the species could not survive.
A B C D
9. Such human activities as pollution, drainage of wetlands, cutting and clearing of forests,
A B C
urbanization, and road and dam construction has destroyed or :seriously damaged available habitats.
D
10. Neil Postman, an author of some great books, pointed out that reading teaches us to think in a
A B C
Logically connected way, and cultivating a sustained attention span.
D
11. Reading cannot make your life longer, but reading really makes your life more thicker.
A B C D
12. The first world championship of windsurfing held in 1973. Windsurfing first became an
A B C D
Olympic sport in 1984 for men and 1992 for women.
13. The Southeast Asian Games, also knowing as the SEA Games, is a biennial multi-sport event
A B
involving participants from the current eleven countries of Southeast Asia.
C D
14. The SEA Games are under regulation of the Southeast Asian Games Federation with
A B C
supervision by the International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia.
D
15. The proposed rationale was that a regional sports event will help promote cooperative,
A B C
understanding and relations among countries in.
D
16. Violations of the child's right to protection take place in every country and be massive.
A B C D
17. In traditional society women played only the role of wives and housewife and did not get
A B C
exposed to the outside world.
D
18. Women's movements ensure the full education, develop and advancement of women.
A B C D
19. Singapore is an island nation with 63 islands, located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula.
A B
At 704.0 km2, it is a smallest country in Southeast Asia.
C D
20. The population of Singapore is approximately 4.59 million. Though Singapore is highly
A B
cosmopolitan and diversity, ethnic Chinese forms the majority of the population.
C D
VII. FINISH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT MEANS
EXACTLY THE SAME AS THE SENTENCE PRINTED BEFORE IT.
1. Because it was raining heavily, the game was cancelled. (so)
→ It was …………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Although she revised her lessons, she didn't do well in the test. (however)
→ She revised ………………………………………………………………………………………
3. We have decided to postpone the meeting because the lecturer has not arrived yet. (therefore)
→ The lecturer ……………………………………………………………………………………
4. Even though the story was very funny, nobody laughed.
→ The story ………………………………………………………………………………………
5. It isn’t necessary for him to arrive so early.
→ He ……………………………………………………………………………………………
6. It is possible Joe will be working late today.
→ Joe …………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. I’m not sure but perhaps Ann will not come to our party this evening.
→ Ann …………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. You aren’t allowed to park your car here.
→ You …………………………………………………………………………………………….
9. I sure he is ill today. Yesterday he had some health problems
→ He …………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. Getting a vaccination before leaving for the USA is necessity for those who are allowed to
immigrate
→ Those who are ………………………………………………………………………….………
11. You mustn't leave your suitcase unattended.
→ Your suitcase …………………………………………………………………………………
12. You can't wash this suit. You must dry-clean it.
→ This …………………………………………………………………………………………….
13. The cleaner found a wallet in the classroom yesterday.
→ A wallet ………………………………………………………………………………………
14. It is possible that they will offer you that job.
→ You …………………………………………………………………………………………….
15. I think it's necessary to tell Tim about it at once.
→ Tim …………………………………………………………………………………………….
16. It is essential that we meet him at the airport.
→ He ………………………………………………………………………………………………
16. You get old. You are understanding.
→ The …………………………………………………………………………………………….
17. We start early. It is good.
→ The …………………………………………………………………………………………….
18. We practice a language a lot. We can speak fluently.
→ The …………………………………………………………………………………………….
19. I study the painting much. I understand it little.
→ The …………………………………………………………………………………………….
20. You are optimistic. You are likely to succeed.
→ The …………………………………………………………………………………………….
21. The little boy is getting upset.
→ The little ………………………………………………………………………………………
22. The prices of consumer goods get high all the time.
→ The prices of …………………………………………………………………………………
23. How long have Catherine and Henry been engaged?
→ When …………………………………………………………………………………………
24. I didn't let him know what I was thinking.
→ He …………………………………………………………………………………………….
25. The weather is probably not going to change.
→ There will ……………………………………………………………………………………
26. I will get some news , and I will let you know immediately. (as soon as)
→ ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
27. Mike hasn't arrived yet, so we'll wait. (until)
→ ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
28. The frying pan caught on fire. I was making dinner at that time. (while)
→ ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
29. He delayed writing the book until he had done a lot of research.
→ Only later ……………………………………………………………………………………
30. She listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know.
→ She is a ………………………………………………………………………………………
VIII. CHOOSE THE SENTENCE WHICH HAS THE CLOSEST MEANING TO THE
ORIGINAL ONE.
1. Lucy always reminds me of my youngest sister.
a. My youngest sister's name is Lucy.
b. Whenever I see Lucy, I think of my youngest sister.
c. It is Lucy who is my youngest sister.
d. I always think of Lucy, my youngest sister.
2. By the time we finished our work, Peter had already gone home.
a. Peter did not go home until we finished our work.
b. As soon as we finished our work, we would go home with Peter.
c. We finished our work before Peter went home.
d. Peter had gone home before we finished our work.
3. It is really important to have friends whom you can count on.
a. You should have reliable friends whom you can trust.
b. You should not contact with friends who make use of you.
c. Some friends may make your feelings hurt.
d. Do not believe in any friends.
4. Despite her age, she gets about easily.
a. She is too old to do anything easily.
b. Because she is old, she cannot go anywhere.
c. Although she is old, she can travel easily.
d. Her age prevents her from going from place to place.
5. "I will ring you up after I get home." Peter said to Mary.
a. Peter promised to give Mary a wedding ring after he got home.
b. Peter asked Mary to pay him a visit after he' got home.
c. Peter promised to visit Mary after he got home.
d. Peter promised to telephone Mary after he got home.
6. The criminals got away in spite of the efforts of the police.
a. Without the efforts of the police, the criminals would have escaped.
b. Even though the police made their efforts, the criminals escaped.
c. Thanks to the efforts of the police, the criminals were imprisoned.
d. The criminals were caught because of the efforts of the police.
7. I find it difficult to get rid of my smoking habit.
a. As for me, stopping my smoking habit is quite difficult.
b. I have difficulty smoking cigarettes.
c. My smoking habit has caused me a lot of difficulties.
d. I will quit smoking someday.
8. You can look up this word in the dictionary.
a. There are a lot of words in the dictionary for you to look at.
b. You can find the meaning of this word in the dictionary.
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