IX. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

1. Carbon dioxide is one of the primary greenhouse gases that cause global warming.

A. Carbon dioxide is the only greenhouse gas that causes global warming.

B. Global warming results in greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide.

C. One of the main greenhouse gases that lead to global warming is carbon dioxide.

D. Global warming causes greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide.

2. Planting trees can contribute to reducing global warming.

A. Global warming can't be controlled by planting trees.

B. Planting trees is the only way to control global warming.

C. Planting trees can accelerate global warming.

3. It's only her second time in an international conference about further education.

A. It was the second time she had been in an international conference about further education.

B. She has only been in an international conference about further education once before.

C. She has never been to any international conference about further education before.

D. She has already got used to being in an international conference about further education.

4. I started writing this essay hours ago and it's still not right.

A. I have been writing this essay for hours and it's still not right.

B. It's hours ago since I last wrote this essay correctly.

C. The last time I started writing this essay was hours ago, which is still not right.

D. I didn't stop to write this essay hours ago and it's still not right.

5. “You'd better work harder if you don't want to retake the exam!” the teacher said to Jimmy.

A. The teacher advised Jimmy to work harder if he didn't want to retake the exam.

B. The teacher ordered Jimmy to work harder if he didn't want to retake the exam.

C. The teacher reminded Jimmy to work harder if he didn't want to retake the exam.

D. The teacher warned Jimmy to work harder if he didn't want to retake the exam.

6. Lisa has never studied abroad before.

A. It's the first time Lisa has ever studied abroad.       B. It's the last time since Lisa studied abroad.

C. It was the first time Lisa had ever studied abroad.    D. Never before Lisa has studied abroad.

7. The last time my friend wrote a letter to me was in February.

A. I haven't never received a letter from my friend since February.

B. I last received a letter from my friend in February.

C. It was in February since I first received a letter from my friend.

D. My friend last wrote a letter to me when in February.

8. After we had chosen a destination for our holiday, we began preparing for the trip.

A. Chosen a destination for our holiday, we began preparing for the trip.

B. Choosing a destination for our holiday, we began preparing for the trip.

C. Having chosen a destination for our holiday, we began preparing for the trip.

D. Having prepared for the trip, we chose a destination for our holiday.

9. The Citadel of the Ho Dynasty, which is located in Thanh Hoa Province, was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2011.

A. Locating in Thanh Hoa Province, the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2011.

B. Located in Thanh Hoa Province, the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2011.

C. The Citadel of the Ho Dynasty, that is located in Thanh Hoa Province, was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2011.

D. The Citadel of the Ho Dynasty, locating in Thanh Hoa Province, was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2011.

10. The Complex of Hue Monuments, which lies along the Perfume River in Hue City, is a good example of a well-designed capital city.

A. The Complex of Hue Monuments, laying along the Perfume River in Hue City, is a good example of a well-designed capital city.

B. Laying along the Perfume River in Hue City, the Complex of Hue Monuments is a good example of a well-designed capital city.

C. Lying along the Perfume River in Hue City, the Complex of Hue Monuments is a good example of a well-designed capital city.

D. Laid along the Perfume River in Hue City, the Complex of Hue Monuments is a good example of a well-designed capital city.

X. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

1. We have advised you on how to cut down your energy use. We remember that.

A. We can no longer remember having advised you on how to decrease your energy use.

B. We remember having advised you on how to maintain your energy use.

C. We remember having advised you on how to decrease your energy use.

D. We remember to have advised you on how to decrease your energy use.

2. The teacher was giving the lesson. The lights went out.

A. The lights went out as soon as the teacher started giving the lesson.

B. If the teacher had been giving the lesson, the lights wouldn't have gone out.

C. The teacher was giving the lesson, so the lights went out.

D. While the teacher was giving the lesson, the lights went out.

3. Our school started building a new canteen in June. They are still building it now.

A. Our school have started building a new canteen from June till now.

B. Our school have been building a new canteen since June.

C. Our school have built a new canteen now since starting in June.

D. Our school are building the new canteen which started in June.

4. Henry only started learning English last year. However, he can now speak it like a native.

A. If he had started learning English last year, Henry could now speak it like a native.

B. After starting learning English last year, Henry can now speak it like a native.

C. Although he only started learning English last year, Henry can now speak it like a native.

D. Henry, who has only started learning English since last year, can now speak it like a native.

5. A picture was stolen by art thieves. It was painted by Munch.

A. Stolen by art thieves, a picture was painted by Munch.

B. Painted by Munch, a picture was stolen by art thieves.

C. A picture painted by Munch was stolen by art thieves.

D. All are correct.

6. You can see Velazquez in this painting. He is standing in the background.

A. Standing in the background, you can see Velazquez in this painting.

B. You can see Velazquez, who is standing in the background, in this painting.

C. You can see Velazquez standing in the background in this painting.

D. Both B and C are correct.

XI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

1. Global warming is mainly man-made and its effects on people and nature are catastrophic.

A. disastrous               B. endangered             C. great                       . disrupted

2. In the polluted environment, infectious diseases can be passed easily from one person to another.

A. fatal                        B. safe                         C. contagious              D. immune

3. When I first arrived, I was completely over the moon with every thing at the university.

A. felt disappointed    B. felt very happy       C. felt unhappy           D. felt uncomfortable

XII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meanin the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

1. Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional courses in the university.

A. compulsory                        B. selective                  C. free                         D. limited

2. Cutting down on energy use is the best way to help reduce global warming.

A. Shrinking               B. Declining                C. Decreasing             D. Increasing

XIII. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word in the bracket.

1. I’m taking courses in Vietnamese history and economic ____________ . (DEVELOP)     

2. Being ________ about the effects of global warming is the first important step to do now.  (INFORM)

3. My cousin (study) __________ in France for 2 years. His course will end in August. 

4. He (write) __________ three novels about friendship.      

5. This programme is now available in more than 200 state and _________ schools and colleges in the UK.

(DEPEND)                  

6. What are the university entry _____________ for international students?  (REQUIRE) 

IVX. Use the suggestions to complete the sentence.

1. I / believe /reusing /recycling  /be/  more /effective/ because /they /reduce /waste / pollution/ / conserve natural resources/.

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2. Human /activity / have / serious / consequences / life / Earth.

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3./ UK, /there /be /many /opportunity / students /who /wish / continue / education /after /finish/ secondary school/.

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4. I / write / ask /you /some /information /further education / UK/.

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5. I/ just/ finish / secondary /school / Vietnam/ and /I / like / study / UK.

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